Systems and methods for rule-driven management of sensor data across geographic areas and derived actions
The present disclosure relates to an information gathering method. The information gathering method includes identifying a location of a package, the location associated with one or more location-based restrictions on collecting data. The information gathering method also includes restricting access to sensor-collectable data associated with the package in accordance with the or more location-based restrictions.
1 . An information gathering method performed by one or more processors of at least one sensor located within or in proximity to a package with a route for delivery from a sender associated with a source location to a recipient associated with a destination location, the method comprising:
identifying, by the one or more processors of the at least one sensor, a location of the package and at least one condition of the package during part or all of the delivery between the source location and the destination location;
identifying, by the one or more processors of the at least one sensor, a profile of the at least one sensor;
accessing regulatory data about encryption restrictions applied in different locations, the regulatory data being stored on the at least one sensor;
determining, by the one or more processors of the at least one sensor, a plurality of data collection rules based on the regulatory data, wherein the plurality of data collection rules includes at least one data collection rule that prohibits encryption of data collected by the at least one sensor in different locations;
based on a first location of the package, permitting storage of first sensor data reflecting the at least one condition of the package in an encrypted format according to the plurality of data collection rules; and
based on a second location of the package, permitting storage of second sensor data reflecting the at least one condition of the package in an unencrypted format according to the plurality of data collection rules.
2 . The information gathering method of claim 1 , wherein the identified profile indicates types of sensor data associated with the package that the at least one sensor is configured to capture, wherein the types of sensor data include at least one of exterior temperature of the package, interior temperature of the package, humidity within or about the package, or moisture levels within or about the package.
3 . The information gathering method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor includes multiple sensors located in a vicinity of the package during transit from the source location to the destination location, the multiple sensors are configured to share data.
4 . The information gathering method of claim 1 , wherein, when the package is in transit from the source location to the destination location, the second location includes a regulatory jurisdiction that prohibits encryption of data collected by the at least one sensor.
5 . The information gathering method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one data collection rule is further required by a party associated with the delivery of the package from the source location to the destination location.
6 . The information gathering method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of data collection rules includes an additional data collection rule that prohibits collection of humidity information in a particular geographical area.
7 . The information gathering method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of data collection rules includes a first data collection rule associated with a jurisdictional restriction and a second data collection rule associated with an institutional restriction, and wherein the method further includes giving precedence to the first data collection rule over the second data collection rule.
8 . The information gathering method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of data collection rules includes a first data collection rule associated with a stricter data collection requirement than a second data collection rule, and wherein the method further includes giving precedence to the first data collection rule.
9 . The information gathering method of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor data includes at least one of: time, audio, video, or orientation.
10 . The information gathering method of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor data includes environmental data associated with at least two of: temperature, light level, motion, pressure, humidity, gas level, airflow, vibrations, or radiation.
11 . The information gathering method of claim 1 , further including identifying that the package has left the second location and moved to a new location; and permitting collection of third sensor data and encryption of the third sensor data in the new location according to the at least one data collection rule.
12 . The information gathering method of claim 11 , wherein while the package is in the second location, sensor data is collected in a manner that prohibits collection of information identifying the recipient, and when the package is in the new location, sensor data is collected in a manner that enable the collection of information identifying the recipient.
13 . The information gathering method of claim 1 , further including determining a permitted encryption for the first sensor data based on the first location of the package.
14 . The information gathering method of claim 1 , wherein when the at least one data collection rule prohibits encryption of video information, the method includes obfuscating video information captured by the at least one sensor to maintain privacy.
15 . The information gathering method of claim 1 , wherein when the at least one data collection rule prohibits encryption of GPS information, the method includes obfuscating GPS information captured by the at least one to sensor maintain privacy.
16 . The information gathering method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one data collection rule that prohibits encryption of data indicates a type of encryption permitted for certain types of sensor-collectable data at different locations of the package.
17 . The information gathering method of claim 16 , wherein the type of encryption of associated with encryption strength, encryption algorithm, or length of ciphers.
18 . The information gathering method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor is configured to capture information relevant to determine circumstances of the delivery of the package at the destination location.
19 . The information gathering method of claim 18 , wherein information relevant to determining circumstances of the delivery of the package includes an identification of a recipient of the package at the destination location.
20 . A non-transitory computer readable medium containing instructions that when executed by at least one processor of at least one sensor located within or in proximity to a package with a route for delivery from a sender associated with a source location to a recipient associated with a destination location cause the at least one processor to perform operations, the operations comprising:
identifying, by the at least one processor of the sensor, a location of the package and at least one condition of the package during part or all of the delivery between the source location and the destination location;
identifying, by the at least one processor of the at least one sensor, a profile of the at least one sensor;
accessing regulatory data about encryption restrictions applied in different locations, the regulatory data being stored on the at least one sensor;
determining, by the one or more processors of the at least one sensor, a plurality of data collection rules based on the regulatory data, wherein the plurality of data collection rules includes at least one data collection rule that prohibits encryption of data collected by the sensor in different locations;
based on a first location of the package, permitting storage of first sensor data reflecting the at least one condition of the package in an encrypted format according to the plurality of data collection rules; and
based on a second location of the package, permitting storage of second sensor data reflecting the at least one condition of the package in an unencrypted format according to the plurality of data collection rules.
21 . A sensor locatable inside or in proximity to a package with a route for delivery from a sender associated with a source location to a recipient associated with a destination location, the sensor comprising:
a detecting portion for collecting data associated with at least one condition of the package during part or all of the delivery between the source location and the destination location;
at least one processor configured to:
determine a route for delivery of a package from a source location to a destination location;
identify a location of the package;
identify a profile of the sensor;
access regulatory data about encryption restrictions applied in different locations, the regulatory data being stored on the sensor;
determine a plurality of data collection rules based on the regulatory data, wherein the plurality of data collection rules includes at least one data collection rule that prohibits encryption of data collected by the sensor in different locations;
based on a first location of the package, the identified profile, permit storage of first sensor data in an encrypted format according to the plurality of data collection rules; and
based on a second location of the package, permit storage of second sensor data reflecting the at least one condition of the package in an unencrypted format according to the plurality of data collection rules.
22 . The sensor of claim 21 , further comprising a memory configured to store the profile of the sensor and the plurality of data collection rules.
23 . The sensor of claim 21 , further comprising a memory configured to store in the encrypted format the first sensor data reflecting the at least one condition of the package and captured while the package was located in the first location and store in the unencrypted format the second sensor data reflecting the at least one condition of the package and captured while the package was located in the second location.
24 . The sensor of claim 23 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to determine that the package has arrived at the second location based on information collected by the sensor.