[0001] The embodiments of the present invention are generally related to a field of logistics and supply chain management. The embodiments of the present invention are particularly related to a system and method for preventing theft, pilferage, and adulteration of goods and materials during transportation. The embodiments of the present invention are more particularly related to an electronic locking system and method for preventing theft, pilferage and adulteration of goods and materials during transportation.
B) BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] In any supply chain, the problem of theft, pilferage, and adulteration of goods and materials during the transportation is very common and causes a loss in terms of revenue and degradation of goods quality. For goods like milk products, food processing chemicals, etc., securing the vehicles carrying such goods is very important as any adulteration results in the generation of diseases, illness and is also fatal to the consumers. There are strict laws for the prevention of such practices, but it is prevalent in many places especially in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), oil, food, and dairy products.
[0003] There are various systems and methods in the art to prevent the above-mentioned fraud and legal practices. Currently, a mechanical seal with a unique number is used for the theft prevention of the goods which is attached to the lock, and the lock is only opened at the destination by breaking thus seal. While dispatching the material from a source, this number is communicated to the person at the destination. If the same seal number found at the destination, it is assumed that the consignment is not compromised. However, the mechanical seal with a unique number has various disadvantages such as it is not possible to remotely check if seal has been put properly. It is quite possible that seal has not been put properly or has not been put at all during the dispatch. Here the users’ trust the person dispatching the shipment, and hence the system is entirely dependent upon human integrity and can be easily compromised. These mechanical seals can be easily duplicated with the same serial number. The driver of the vehicle or anyone else who has access to the seal can break the seal en-route and change the seal with a duplicate seal with the same serial number. It would require a very detailed evaluation of seal by the person at the destination to identify anything amiss in the tampered mechanical seal. This again is subject to human intervention and integrity and hence can be compromised.
[0004] Further, a mechanical lock with unique keys is also used for locking the tanker doors, In this, a mechanical lock is put on the door of the opening and it is claimed that the keys to these locks are unique and impossible to be duplicated. Also, keys are given only to the people who are trustworthy, and the lock is opened only by them. However, there are many limitations with these mechanical locks with unique keys. For instance, if the unique keys are lost, there is a possibility that it is passed on to wrong hands warranting change of all such locks and keys, thereby causing financial loss. Further, it is quite possible that persons entrusted with the keys, misuse the keys in which case due to non-availability of any audit trail, it would be impossible to know whose key was misused. Similarly, the locks need to be changed every time a person entrusted with the keys leaves the organization. There is no automatic mechanism to check that the lock is put properly at a source point during the transportation of consignment. As everything is manually checked, any negligence also goes undetected and compromise the system. Last, but not the least, there is always a possibility of making duplicate keys of the lock even with very high complexity as the lock is a mechanical lock. The creation of duplicate keys defeats the purpose of the whole system.
[0005] Currently, RFID based tagging of lock is also used in which an RFID seal is put on the lock instead of a mechanical seal to ensure that duplicate seal is not generated. However, it still suffers from the above-mentioned problems including that of manhole or door remaining unlocked. RFID system can show that the tag is still there but it may not be able to prove that the TAG is still intact
[0006] Furthermore, Bluetooth® based E-Lock used for theft prevention where an electronic motor is operated through a mobile application. In this technique, the lock is opened with a mobile application that communicates with the lock through Bluetooth®. Every instance of the opening and closing of the lock is sent to the server through mobile. However, this system has various challenges and limitations such as this system captures location and time of opening and closing of the lock through mobile phone. If someone changes the mobile time or uses the application to compromise the GPS capability of the phone, a wrong information is recorded. Also, as the lock is put externally, there are chances that lock is not put properly in the slot and operated outside the lock slot in the door, thereby compromising the security of the system. It is entirely dependent on the person who is locking the lock to check whether the device is locking the door properly or not. Further, this system is not hacker-proof or tamper-proof. As the lock does not have any direct communication system with the server, if someone decodes the protocol of communication between mobile app and lock, it is technically possible to lock and unlock the system for a plurality of times without reporting anything to the central server.
[0007] A GSM-based E-Lock is also used at present. In the GSM-based E-Lock, the data transmission takes place through a GSM module (embedded inside the hardware). However, there are various limitations of this GSM-based E-Lock such as the lock is visible from outside and is clamped on rods and latches that are visible from outside, thereby leaving the locking system exposed to possibility of tampering.. It is even possible for the intruders to bypass the locking system by cutting the rod or the latch that is visible from outside and re-welding and painting it after the theft or pilferage is executed. It would be difficult to detect such activity from the naked eye. If the person at the source conspires with the driver of the vehicle and person at the destination(s), it is possible that the lock is operated and actually remained open during the entire journey, although the system shows it as closed for the entire duration of the transportation. Furthermore, the GSM-based E-Lock is not easy to install as this lock requires lot of mechanical arrangements for installation, such as the rod, that comes down in front of the door, thereby preventing/prohibiting the door to be opened. Further, this GSM-based E-Lock is always open and visible and hence requires very high maintenance.
[0008] Therefore, the existing systems and methods are not designed in a way to effectively and securely provide a system for en-route theft and pilferage prevention and monitoring. The existing systems and methods can be tampered and don’t leave an adequate audit trail to identify and pin-point the responsibility of the breach. Additionally, the existing systems and methods are open, conspicuous and accessible and hence allow intruders to use mechanical or electronic means to either break the system or bypass the system. Also, the existing systems have a high dependence on human integrity. Also, the existing system and methods are unable to provide an authentication based electronic door-locking device to remotely monitor the status of the goods in the locked container of the vehicles in real-time. Further, existing locking system don’t communicate with central server on real-time basis and provide real-time locking status during the course of transportation.
[0009] Hence, there is a need for a secure system and method for preventing theft, pilferage and adulteration of goods and materials during transportation thereby preventing a loss in terms of revenue and degradation of goods quality. Further, there is a need for a secure lock system that is concealed, tamper-proof, compatible with any kind of doors/lid and can be used in with any moving vehicles/containers or any static containers/enclosures. Still further there is a need for a secure lock system that acts as tracking devices and provided all functionality available in a standard tracking device. Still further there is a need for a secure lock system that detects and records all the lock opening/closing events or unauthorized attempts to open/close the lock with the location, time, LoginID used for the event and Mobile Handset details used for the event centrally. Still further there is a need for a secure lock system operated in multiple modes.
[0010] The present invention addresses the above-mentioned shortcomings, disadvantages, and problems and explained in detail in the specifications of the product mentioned later in this document.
C) OBJECT OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
[0011] A primary object of the embodiments of the present invention is to provide a system and method for theft and pilferage prevention and monitoring and adulteration of goods and materials during transportation thereby preventing a loss in terms revenue and degradation of goods quality in industries such as FMCG, Oil, Food and dairy products industries.
[0012] Yet another object of the embodiments of the present invention is to provide an electronic door-locking device that is concealed inside the door of the vehicle and not within a reach of the driver of the vehicle or any intruder without authorization codes.
[0013] Yet another object of the embodiments of the present invention is to provide an affordable and efficient system and method to eliminate and monitor illegal practices/activities during transportation of the consumable goods.
[0014] Yet another object of the embodiments of the present invention is to provide an electronic door-locking device that acts as a tracking device and provided with all functionalities available in a stand tracking device.
[0015] Yet another object of the embodiments of the present invention is to provide an electronic door-locking device that automatically performs self- detection using a plurality of sensors and notification of the self-detection data to a central server.
[0016] Yet another object of the embodiments of the present invention is to provide an electronic door-locking device that automatically captures all the locking/unlocking events or unauthorized attempt(s) to open/close the lock along with the location, time, login ID used for the event and Mobile Handset details used for the event centrally, when the date and time of unlocking event is not dependent on the Mobile Handset used but is captured from the device.
[0017] Yet another object of the embodiments of the present invention is to provide an electronic door-locking device with an internal memory for storing data in case of network availability, to prevent a loss of information.
[0018] Yet another object of the embodiments of the present invention to provide an electronic door-locking device that operates in three operating modes including but not limited to an offline mode, an online mode, and an emergency mode, and with each mode providing adequate security and audit-trial to identify the cause and source of the breach, if any.
[0019] Yet another object of the embodiments of the present invention to provide an electronic door-locking device that can be configured remotely by the authorized user.
[0020] Yet another object of the embodiments of the present invention is to provide a geofence based operation for the electronic door-locking device.
[0021] Yet another object of the embodiments of the present invention to provide an electronic door-locking system provided with a facility to create a geofence for the operation of the lock, solution support.
[0022] Yet another object of the embodiments of the present invention is to provide an electronic door-locking system which has a facility to create the geofence at the server end (for online mode/emergency mode) and locally within the device (for offline mode/emergency mode).
[0023] Yet another object of the embodiments of the present invention is to provide an electronic door-locking device that automatically allows creation and deletion of user’s online through web and mobile platform by an admin user, to provide easy and secure management and monitoring of lock operation.
[0024] Yet another object of the embodiments of the present invention is to provide an electronic door-locking device that automatically assigns with required permission instantly for a preset vehicle(s), for location(s) based operation, geofence based lock operation or open operation and tracking of vehicles based on user requirements.
[0025] Yet another object of the embodiments of the present invention to provide a one-time password (OTP) based login verification before operation of the electronic door-locking device.
[0026] Yet another object of the embodiments of the present invention to provide a system with a memory to store an emergency OTP and other tracking data when network is not available.
[0027] Yet another object of the embodiments of the present invention to provide a secure lock system with a fail-safe mechanism for operation of a lock at a location, where a network is not available using emergency OTP and each hardware has separate Emergency OTP which is changed at every 24 hours or on the consumption of existing OTP, thereby providing a high level of security
[0028] Yet another object of the embodiments of the present invention to provide a remote configuration of user permission, where the system allows management of permission of users through password-protected web and mobile dashboard in real-time.
[0029] These and other objectives and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention will become readily apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
D) SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
[0030] The following details present a simplified summary of the embodiments of the present invention to provide a basic understanding of the several aspects of the embodiments of the present invention. This summary is not an extensive overview of the embodiments of the present invention. It is not intended to identify key/critical elements of the embodiments of the present invention or to delineate the scope of the embodiments of the present invention. Its sole purpose is to present the concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
[0031] The other objects and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention will become readily apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating preferred embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments of the present invention without departing from the spirit thereof, and the embodiments of the present invention include all such modifications.
[0032] The embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for theft and pilferage prevention and monitoring during transportation.
[0033] The present invention provides a system and method for theft and pilferage prevention and monitoring. The embodiments of the present invention provide a system for theft and pilferage prevention and monitoring, whereby the system comprises an electronic door-locking device coupled to a vehicle in a concealed condition and not within reach of a user without authorization. The system provides an affordable, efficient and method to eliminate and monitor the illegal practices during transportation of the consumable goods. The system and method provide a geofence for the operation of the electronic door-locking device at the central server end (for online mode/emergency mode) and locally within the electronic door-locking device (for offline mode/emergency mode). Furthermore, the system and method also provide a remote configuration of user permission, where the system allows management of permission of users through password-protected web and mobile dashboard in real-time.
[0034] The various embodiments of the present invention provide a system for theft and pilferage prevention and monitoring, wherein the system comprises an electronic door-locking device coupled to a vehicle in a concealed condition and not within the reach of a user without authorization. In addition, the electronic door-locking device includes an outer cover, a rod, a tracking device, a sensor, a memory and a battery thereof. Besides, the system for theft, and pilferage prevention and monitoring include a central server configured to validate an access request from the user and also the central server enables a geofence for the operation of the electronic door-locking device through a plurality of modes. Further the system includes a mobile application configured with a computing device or a mobile device of the user, to facilitate the user to mandate access request to the electronic door-locking device coupled to the vehicle by entering a user credential information. Further the mobile application establishes a communication with the central server through wireless network and the tracking device of the electronic door-locking device through Bluetooth® connection. Moreover, the system for theft, and pilferage prevention and monitoring include a plurality of control devices placed in a control room to remotely map the electronic door-locking device with the user.
[0035] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the outer cover of the electronic door-locking device is configured to protect the electronic door-locking device such that the electronic door-locking device is not visible and accessible to an outsider in a locked condition. The rod of the electronic door-locking device is placed inside the electronic door-locking device to engage with a locking rod / plate or panel or any other latching mechanism to facilitate the outer cover to open when the lock is disabled. Besides, when the lock is enabled, the rod of the electronic door locking device gets inserted in the locking rod / plate or panel or any other latching mechanism inside the outer cover thus locking the outer cover. Furthermore, the tracking device of the electronic door-locking device is configured to capture location data of the electronic door-locking device and transmits the captured data to the central server for an en-route theft and pilferage prevention and monitoring.
[0036] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the sensor is configured to perform self-detection of the electronic door-locking device and transmits the self-detected data to the central server. In addition, the self-detection operation of the sensor depends on the door/lid size of the vehicle the electronic door-locking device is attached. Furthermore, various types of sensors are employed in the electronic door-locking device which includes and not limited to a light sensor, a limit-switch sensor or a hall effect sensor thereof. In an embodiment, the memory of the electronic door-locking device is configured to store a plurality of instructions, location data, and locking/unlocking data to perform an operation in a situation. In an aspect, the memory is connected with a processor that executes the instructions on receiving a command from the electronic door-locking device.
[0037] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the battery of the electronic door-locking device is configured to power the tracking device, the sensor, the memory and the processor, and other electronic components of the electronic door-locking device. Battery ensures that locking system is functioning even when power supply of the locking system is disrupted intentionally or unintentionally.
[0038] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the central server is configured to validate an access request from the user and further the central server also enables a geofence for the operation of the electronic door-locking device through plurality of modes. The access request from the user includes lock or unlock a valve of the vehicle to which the electronic door-locking device is attached. Furthermore, the geofence includes a is a virtual geographic boundary, defined by GPS technology, wherein the geofence enables the central server to trigger a response when a mobile device enters or leaves a particular area. In addition, the electronic door-locking operates through plurality of modes such as online mode, offline mode and emergency mode thereof.
[0039] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the electronic door-locking device also configured to log on each of access requests to the central server and further the central server validates the access request. Additionally, a geofence for the operation of the lock is created at the central server for online mode and/or emergency mode and locally within the electronic door-locking device for offline mode and/or emergency mode. In an aspect the user includes and not limited to driver and managers thereof.
[0040] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile application configured within a computing device or a mobile phone of the user to facilitate the user to lock and unlock a valve of the vehicle by entering credential information (LoginID) via a one-time password (OTP). Furthermore, the mobile application establishes a communication with the central server through wireless networks such as and not limited to internet, GPRS/SMS communication; and further the mobile application establishes connection with the tracking device of the electronic door-locking device via Bluetooth® connection. Furthermore, the plurality of control devices is placed in a control room to remotely map the electronic door-locking device with the plant operators. The control devices include computing devices and mobile devices such as not limited to laptop, desktop, tablet, smartphone thereof. Moreover, the plant operators assign vehicles and managers/users to the plant. The plant operators also monitor various reports and also help the manager with emergency OTP in case of network failure.
[0041] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the method for theft, and pilferage prevention and monitoring comprises of installing an electronic-door locking device coupled to a vehicle in a concealed condition not within the reach of a user without authorization; assigning a user/manager and the vehicle by a control room to a plant, wherein the assignment can be dynamic and the vehicles is assigned to the plant based on the route in which the vehicle is travelling and assigning the manager/user based on schedule of the manager/user. Further accessing a mobile application by the manager/user through Login ID using OTP. Besides if any false attempt is recorded, thereby reporting to the control room along with mobile detail, location, user id and timestamp thereof. In addition, alerting the manager/user regarding the false attempt through SMS, email, WhatsApp or through any other mobile notification. In an aspect further sending unlock or lock command by the manager/user for loading/unloading material in the vehicle through the mobile application via Bluetooth® connection and verifying the command received from the mobile application to the electronic door-locking device thereby communicating with the central server through plurality of modes such as online mode, offline mode and emergency mode. In addition, the electronic door-locking device also verifies if any geofence mode is enabled. Furthermore, if any false attempt at this stage is recorded the same is reported to the control room along with mobile detail, location, user id and time stamp thereof. Besides alerting the manager/user regarding the false attempt through SMS, email, WhatsApp or through any other mobile notification.
[0042] Likewise, on successful verification of the command by the electronic door-locking device, the electronic door-locking device completes the required operation such as lock or unlock and logs each command request to the central server and finally tracking the vehicular movement until destination thereby preventing and monitoring any theft or pilferage en route transportation.
[0043] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the electronic door-locking device is operated in three modes based on the command received from the mobile application. The three modes include an offline mode, an online mode, and an emergency mode and are configured remotely by the user. After completing a successful verification process, the electronic door-locking device is configured to complete or carry out a required operation. If the electronic door-locking device is configured in online mode, the electronic door-locking device verifies the command received from the server through GPRS communication and operates the lock only if verification is successful. The electronic door-locking device also logs this request and its verification status to the central server along with the details of the mobile phone used for operation, GPS coordinates of the electronic door-locking device where the operation took place and timestamp of operation.
[0044] According to one embodiment of the present invention, If the electronic door-locking device is configured in offline mode, the electronic door-locking device operates the lock without verification from the central server. Besides, the electronic door-locking device also logs the request to the central server along with the details of the mobile phone used for operation, GPS coordinates of the device where the operation took place, and timestamp of operation. In case, if the network is not present during operation, device stores the data locally and sends the data to the central server when the device enters the network zone. Hence, although the request is processed, details of the operation are logged on the server and can be used afterward for verification. Therefore, the offline mode is helpful in the case where the network is weak or there is internet blockage because of some government orders or various other reasons.
[0045] According to one embodiment of the present invention, If the command received from the mobile application to the electronic door-locking device is of an emergency mode, then the electronic door-locking device checks OTP received from the mobile application with the OTP locally stored inside the electronic door-locking device. The electronic door-locking device operates the lock only if OTP is matched. The electronic door-locking device also logs the request and its verification status to the server along with the details of the mobile phone used for operation, GPS coordinates of the device where the operation took place, and timestamp of operation. In case if the network is not present during operation, device store the data locally and sends the data to the central server when the device enters the network zone.
[0046] Hence, the system and method for theft and pilferage prevention and monitoring disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention have several exceptional advantages over existing systems and methods. At first, the system and method provide an efficient, simpler, and more elegant solution to be utilized for the security of the goods during transportation from one place to another because the electronic locking system provides a concealed locking mechanism. Secondly, the electronic locking system is very difficult to tamper because it is not visible from outside. This minimizes the risk of tampering the locking system by an intruder. Thirdly, the system and method provide a geofence for the operation of the electronic door-locking device at the central server (for online mode/emergency mode) and locally within the electronic door-locking device (for offline mode/emergency mode). Further, the present system and method solve a problem of theft, pilferage, and adulteration of supply chain companies carrying goods in closed containers. The system and method are used in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), oil transportation, chemical transportation, food transportation, and transportation of dairy products. Additionally, the present system and method are applicable to any industries facing issues of theft, pilferage and adulteration in their supply chain either off the self or with minor modification like the addition of few sensors like temperature sensor, moisture sensor, gas sensors, environmental sensors etc.
[0047] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments of the present invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments.
E) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0048] The other objects, features, and advantages will occur to those skilled in the art from the following description of the preferred embodiment and the accompanying drawings in which:
[0049] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of an electronic door-locking device system for theft and pilferage prevention and monitoring during transportation, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0050] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the electronic door-locking device, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0051] FIG. 3 illustrates an exploded assembly view of the electronic door-locking device, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0052] FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the electronic door-locking device with a locking rod in concealed condition, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0053] FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of the electronic door-locking device with the locking rod in extended/exposed condition, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0054] FIG. 6 illustrates a flowchart to explain the method for theft and pilferage prevention and monitoring during transportation, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0055] Although the specific features of the present invention are shown in some drawings and not in others. This is done for convenience only as each feature may be combined with any or all of the other features in accordance with the present invention.
F) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0056] In the following detailed description, a reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which the specific embodiments that may be practiced is shown by way of illustration. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the embodiments and it is to be understood that other changes may be made without departing from the scope of the embodiments. The following detailed description is therefore not to be taken in a limiting sense.
[0057] The present invention provides a system and method for theft and pilferage prevention and monitoring. The embodiments of the present invention provide a system for theft and pilferage prevention and monitoring, whereby the system comprises an electronic door-locking device coupled to a vehicle in a concealed condition and not within reach of a user without authorization. The system provides an affordable and efficient method to eliminate and monitor the illegal pilferage of goods and unauthorized access to the material inside the container / tanker during transportation of the consumable goods. The system and method provide a geofence for the operation of the electronic door-locking device at the central server end (for online mode/emergency mode) and locally within the electronic door-locking device (for offline mode/emergency mode). Furthermore, the system and method also provide a remote configuration of user permission, where the system allows management of permission of users through password-protected web and mobile dashboard in real-time.
[0058] The various embodiments of the present invention provide a system for theft and pilferage prevention and monitoring, wherein the system comprises an electronic door-locking device coupled to a vehicle in a concealed condition and not within the reach of a user without authorization. In addition, the electronic door-locking device includes an outer cover, a rod, a tracking device, a sensor, a memory and a battery thereof. Besides, the system for theft, and pilferage prevention and monitoring include a central server configured to validate an access request from the user and also the central server enables a geofence for the operation of the electronic door-locking device through a plurality of modes. Further the system includes a mobile application configured with a computing device or a mobile device of the user, to facilitate the user to mandate access request to the electronic door-locking device coupled to the vehicle by entering a user credential information. Further the mobile application establishes a communication with the central server through wireless network and the tracking device of the electronic door-locking device through Bluetooth® connection. Moreover, the system for theft, and pilferage prevention and monitoring include a plurality of control devices placed in a control room to remotely map the electronic door-locking device with the user.
[0059] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the outer cover of the electronic door-locking device is configured to protect the electronic door-locking device such that the electronic door-locking device is not visible and accessible to an outsider in a locked condition. The rod of the electronic door-locking device is placed inside the electronic door-locking device to engage with a locking rod / plate or panel or any other latching mechanism to facilitate the outer cover to open when the lock is disabled. Besides, when the lock is enabled, the rod of the electronic door locking device gets inserted in the locking rod / plate or panel or any other latching mechanism inside the outer cover thus locking the outer cover. Furthermore, the tracking device of the electronic door-locking device is configured to capture location data of the electronic door-locking device and transmits the captured data to the central server for an en route theft and pilferage prevention and monitoring.
[0060] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the sensor is configured to perform self-detection of the electronic door-locking device and transmits the self-detected data to the central server. In addition, the self-detection operation of the sensor depends on the door/lid size of the vehicle the electronic door-locking device is attached. Furthermore, various types of sensors are employed in the electronic door-locking device which includes and not limited to a light sensor, a limit-switch sensor or a hall effect sensor thereof. In an embodiment, the memory of the electronic door-locking device is configured to store a plurality of instructions, location data, and locking/unlocking data to perform an operation in a situation. In an aspect, the memory is connected with a processor that executes the instructions on receiving a command from the electronic door-locking device.
[0061] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the battery of the electronic door-locking device is configured to power the tracking device, the sensor, the memory and the processor, and other electronic components of the electronic door-locking device. Battery ensures that locking system is functioning even when power supply of the locking system is disrupted intentionally or unintentionally.
[0062] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the central server is configured to validate an access request from the user and further the central server also enables a geofence for the operation of the electronic door-locking device through plurality of modes. The access request from the user includes lock or unlock a valve of the vehicle to which the electronic door-locking device is attached. Furthermore, the geofence includes a is a virtual geographic boundary, defined by GPS technology, wherein the geofence enables the central server to trigger a response when a mobile device enters or leaves a particular area. In addition, the electronic door-locking operates through plurality of modes such as online mode, offline mode and emergency mode thereof.
[0063] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the electronic door-locking device also configured to log on each of access requests to the central server and further the central server validates the access request. Additionally, a geofence for the operation of the lock is created at the central server for online mode and/or emergency mode and locally within the electronic door-locking device for offline mode and/or emergency mode. In an aspect the user includes and not limited to driver and managers thereof.
[0064] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile application configured within a computing device or a mobile phone of the user to facilitate the user to lock and unlock a valve of the vehicle by entering credential information (LoginID) via a one-time password (OTP). Furthermore, the mobile application establishes a communication with the central server through wireless networks such as and not limited to internet, GPRS/SMS communication; and further the mobile application establishes connection with the tracking device of the electronic door-locking device via Bluetooth® connection. Furthermore, the plurality of control devices is placed in a control room to remotely map the electronic door-locking device with the control room executives. The control devices include computing devices and mobile devices such as not limited to laptop, desktop, tablet, smartphone thereof. Moreover, the control room operator assign vehicles and managers/users to the plant. The control room operator also monitor various reports and also help the manager with emergency OTP in case of network failure.
[0065] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the method for theft, and pilferage prevention and monitoring comprises of installing an electronic-door locking device coupled to a vehicle in a concealed condition not within the reach of a user without authorization; assigning a user/manager and the vehicle by a control room to a plant, wherein the assignment can be dynamic and the vehicles is assigned to the plant based on the route in which the vehicle is travelling and assigning the manager/user based on schedule of the manager/user. Further accessing a mobile application by the manager/user through Login ID using OTP. Besides if any false attempt is recorded, thereby reporting to the control room along with mobile detail, location, user id and timestamp thereof. In addition, alerting the manager/user regarding the false attempt through SMS, email, WhatsApp or through any other mobile notification. In an aspect further sending unlock or lock command by the manager/user for loading/unloading material in the vehicle through the mobile application via Bluetooth® connection and verifying the command received from the mobile application to the electronic door-locking device thereby communicating with the central server through plurality of modes such as online mode, offline mode and emergency mode. In addition, the electronic door-locking device also verifies if any geofence mode is enabled. Furthermore, if any false attempt at this stage is recorded the same is reported to the control room along with mobile detail, location, user id and time stamp thereof. Besides alerting the manager/user regarding the false attempt through SMS, email, WhatsApp or through any other mobile notification.
[0066] Likewise, on successful verification of the command by the electronic door-locking device, the electronic door-locking device completes the required operation such as locking or unlocking and logs each command request to the central server and finally tracks the vehicular movement until destination thereby continuously monitoring any tampering of the lock or any unscheduled stoppage of the vehicle that can cause theft or pilferage en-route transportation.
[0067] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the electronic door-locking device is operated in three modes based on the command received from the mobile application. The three modes include an offline mode, an online mode, and an emergency mode and are configured remotely by the user. After completing a successful verification process, the electronic door-locking device is configured to complete or carry out a required operation. If the electronic door-locking device is configured in online mode, the electronic door-locking device verifies the command received from the server through GPRS communication and operates the lock only if verification is successful. The electronic door-locking device also logs this request and its verification status to the central server along with the details of the mobile phone used for operation, GPS coordinates of the electronic door-locking device where the operation took place and timestamp of operation.
[0068] According to one embodiment of the present invention, If the electronic door-locking device is configured in offline mode, the electronic door-locking device operates the lock without verification from the central server. But, the electronic door-locking device logs the request to the central server along with the details of the mobile phone used for operation, GPS coordinates of the device where the operation took place, and timestamp of operation. In case, if the network is not present during operation, device stores the data locally and sends the data to the central server when the device enters the network zone. Hence, although the request is processed, details of the operation are logged on the server and can be used afterward for verification. Therefore, the offline mode is helpful in the case where the network is weak or there is temporary internet blockage because of some government orders or various other reasons.
[0069] According to one embodiment of the present invention, If the command received from the mobile application to the electronic door-locking device is of an emergency mode, then the electronic door-locking device checks OTP received from the mobile application with the OTP locally stored inside the electronic door-locking device. The electronic door-locking device operates the lock only if OTP is matched. The electronic door-locking device also logs the request and its verification status to the server along with the details of the mobile phone used for operation, GPS coordinates of the device where the operation took place, and timestamp of operation. In case if the network is not present during operation, device store the data locally and sends the data to the central server when the device enters the network zone or when the network is available.
[0070] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of an electronic door-locking device system for theft and pilferage prevention and monitoring during transportation, according to an embodiment of the present invention. With respect to FIG. 1 the system 100 includes an electronic door-locking device 102 coupled to a vehicle 108, a central server 104, a user 112, a mobile application configured with a computing device or mobile device 110 with user 112, and one or more remote monitoring and control devices 106a, 106b, and 106c placed in a control room 114 to remotely map the electronic door-locking device 102 with the user 112. In an aspect, the electronic door-locking device 102 is connected with a vehicle 108. The mobile application is configured within a computing device or a mobile device 110 of the user 112 to facilitate the user 112 to lock and unlock a valve of the vehicle 108 by entering credential information (LoginID) via a one-time password (OTP). The mobile application establishes a communication with the central server 104 through wireless network and the tracking device of the electronic door-locking device 102 through Bluetooth® connection. Besides, the system 100 includes a central server 104 configured to validate an access request from the user 112 and also the central server 104 enables a geofence for the operation of the electronic door-locking device 102 through a plurality of modes such as online mode, offline mode and an emergency mode. The one or more remote control devices 106a, 106b, and 106c placed in a control room 114 to remotely map the electronic door-locking device 102 with the user 112. Examples of the computing and control devices 110 include but not limited to a laptop, a desktop, and a smartphone operably connected over a network through an authorized login-based access.
[0071] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the electronic door-locking device, according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is explained in conjunction with FIG. 1. The electronic door-locking device 200 includes an outer cover 202, a rod 204, a tracking device, a sensor, a memory, a battery 302 (shown in FIG. 3), and a power cable supply 206 to be connected to the battery of the vehicle 108. The outer cover 202 is configured to protect the electronic door-locking device 200 such that the electronic door-locking device 200 is not conspicuous and accessible to an outsider in a locked condition. The rod 204 is placed inside the electronic door-locking device 200 to engage with a locking rod to facilitate the outer cover 202 to open when the lock is disabled. The tracking device is configured to capture location data of the electronic door-locking device 200 and transmits the captured data to the central server 104 for en route theft and pilferage prevention and monitoring. According to an embodiment, the tracking device includes but not limited to a Global Positioning System (GPS) module or GPS chipset for getting location of device and GSM chipset for wireless communication with the central server 104. The sensor is configured to perform the self-detection of the electronic door-locking device 200 and transmits the detection data to the central server 104. A person with ordinary skills in the art will understand that the scope of the application is not limited to central server 104 as a separate entity. In an embodiment, the functionalities of a database can be integrated into the central server 104.
[0072] According to an embodiment, the central server 104 refers to a computing unit or a software framework hosting an application or a software service. In an embodiment, the central server 104 is be implemented to execute procedures such as, but not limited to, programs, routines, or scripts stored in one or more memories for supporting the hosted application or the software service. In an embodiment, the hosted application or the software service is configured to perform one or more predetermined operations. The central server 104 is realized through various types of application servers such as, but are not limited to, a Java application server, a UNIX framework application server, a PHP framework application server, or any other application server framework.
[0073] The memory is configured to store a plurality of instructions, location data, and locking/unlocking data to perform an operation in a situation. According to an embodiment, the memory is connected with a processor that executes the instructions on receiving a command in the electronic door-locking device from the mobile application through Bluetooth connection. According to an embodiment, the memory includes but not limited to one or more software modules and data. The processor 110 is communicatively coupled to the memory, which is a non-volatile memory or a volatile memory. Examples of non-volatile memory include, but are not limited to flash memory, a Read Only Memory (ROM), a programmable ROM (PROM), Erasable PROM (EPROM), and Electrically EPROM (EEPROM) memory. Examples of volatile memory include but are not limited to Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM), and Static Random-Access memory (SRAM).
[0074] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the processor includes at least one data processor for executing program components for executing user- or system-generated requests. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a user includes a person, a person using the present system and method such as those included in this application, or such a system itself. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the processor includes specialized processing units such as integrated system (bus) controllers, memory management control units, floating-point units, graphics processing units, digital signal processing units, etc.
[0075] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mobile application establishes a communication with the central server through a wireless network such as the internet, GPRS/SMS communication, and with tracking device in vehicle via Bluetooth® connection. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the network is a wired or a wireless network, and the examples include but are not limited to the Internet, Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), Wi-Fi, Long Term Evolution (LTE), Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX), and General Packet Radio Service (GPRS). In an embodiment of the present invention, the network utilizes various data transmission technologies such as LORA, 5G, RF, sigfox, NarrowBand-Internet of Things (NB-IoT) to achieve the objective of the present system.
[0076] FIG. 3 illustrates an exploded view of the electronic door-locking device, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The electronic door-locking device 300 consist of a battery 302 configured to power the tracking device, sensor, memory and processor, and other electronic components of the electronic door-locking device 300. FIG. 3 is explained in conjunction with FIG. 1. The electronic door-locking device consists of an outer cover 304, a rod 308, a motor 306, sensor, memory and processor, and other electronic components are housed in an electronic circuit assembly. The control room 114 assign vehicles and managers/users to the plant. The control room 114 monitor various reports and also help the manager with emergency OTP in case of network failure. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the sensor includes but not limited to a light sensor, a limit-switch sensor, a Hall Effect sensor which is used to do the self-detection operation of opening and closing of door and lid depending upon the door/lid size structure. According to an embodiment, the sensors include a temperature sensor for temperature-sensitive and highly perishable products like cottage cheese, curds, environmental sensors (like moisture sensor, sunshine sensor) and gas sensors (ozone, Co2, Methane etc.).
[0077] FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the electronic door-locking device with a locking rod in concealed condition, according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is explained in conjunction with FIG. 1 and Fig. 2. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the electronic door-locking device system 400 with outer cover 202, electronic door-locking device 102 and a locking rod 404. The outer cover 202 of the electronic door-locking device 102 is configured to protect the electronic door-locking device 102 such that the electronic door-locking device 102 is not visible and accessible to an outsider in a locked condition. The rod 204 of the electronic door-locking device 102 is placed inside the electronic door-locking device 102 to engage with a locking rod 404 to facilitate the outer cover 202 to open when the lock is disabled. Besides, when the lock is enabled, the locking rod 404 gets inserted in the rod 204 inside the outer cover 202 thus locking the outer cover 202. Since, the electronic door-locking device 102 is concealed when the lock is enabled, the electronic door-locking device 102 is not visible and accessible to an outsider. Therefore, the electronic door-locking device 102 can only be viewed when the outer cover 202 is in open position and closure of outer cover 202 without enabling the lock of the electronic door-locking device 102 will be reflected on the central server 104, thus giving an alert. Furthermore, the electronic door locking device 102 also logs on each of these requests to the central server 104. Additionally, a geofence for the operation of the lock is created at the central server 104 for online mode and/or emergency mode and locally within the electronic door-locking device for offline mode and/or emergency mode.
[0078] In yet another aspect as the electronic door-locking device includes the tracking device such as a GPS chipset and each request of locking and unlocking is being captured, the electronic door-locking device knows when the request is received and whether the request is verified or not. All these requests along with the location (from GPS chipset) and time (from GPS chipset) is logged to the central server through GSM chipset. The alerts and MIS are generated based data received at the central server.
[0079] Furthermore, when the door of the vehicle is closed, the light intensity is very low and light intensity value recorded by the light sensor is communicated to the server. When the door is opened, exposure to light is captured by the light sensor in the hardware device in the form of intensity values. By checking the intensity of the light, the control room can detect, if the door is open or closed. In case the intensity of light recorded while the door is in a locked state is high, it indicates that the door is not locked properly. An auto-alert can be sent to the driver of the vehicle to close the door immediately. In case the door is locked and the variation in light intensity is not detected by the sensor during the locking, then the electronic door-locking device will be treated as tampered.
[0080] Fig. 5 illustrates a perspective view of the electronic door-locking device with the locking rod in extended/exposed condition. With respect to FIG. 5 is explained in conjunction with FIG. 1, Fig. 2 and Fig. 4. The electronic door-locking device system 500 with respect to FIG. 5 consist of an outer cover 202, electronic door-locking device 102 and a locking rod 404. The outer cover 202 of the electronic door-locking device 102 is configured to protect the electronic door-locking device 102 such that the electronic door-locking device 102 is not conspicuous and accessible to an outsider in a locked condition. The rod 204 of the electronic door-locking device 102 is placed inside the electronic door-locking device 102 to engage with a locking rod 404 to facilitate the outer cover 202 to open when the lock is disabled. Besides, when the lock is enabled, the locking rod 404 gets inserted in the rod 204 inside the outer cover 202 thus locking the outer cover 202.
[0081] FIG. 6 illustrates a flowchart 600 of the method for theft and pilferage prevention and monitoring, according to an embodiment of the present invention. At step 602, the doors are designed for the vehicle as per the requirements and the electronic door-locking device is installed in vehicle doors. At step 604, the control room assigns the vehicles to the plant, and managers/users are also assigned to each plant. The assignment can also be dynamic such that the vehicle is assigned based on the route in which the vehicle is travelling and managers are assigned based on their schedule. At step 606, the manager/user accesses the mobile application through login ID using OTP. In case of any false attempt is recorded during the access the same is recorded and reported to the control room along with mobile detail, location, user ID and timestamp. Furthermore, alerts are sent to the managers/users through SMS, email, WhatsApp and other mobile notification thereof. At step 608, the manager/user sends unlock command for loading/unloading of material in vehicles through a mobile application using Bluetooth® and the electronic door-locking device operation modes includes online mode, offline mode or emergency mode. At step 610, on receiving the command from the mobile application, the electronic door-locking device verifies the data with the central server (in case of online mode), or through emergency OTP in the device in case of emergency mode in the absence of network. In case of the emergency mode of operation, the electronic door-locking device captures the new emergency OTP from the central server once it is in a network zone. The electronic door-locking device also captures new Emergency OTP every 24 hours. If geo-fence mode is enabled, the electronic door-locking device also checks if the vehicle is on designated geofence or not. If verified, the electronic door-locking device completes the required operation. The electronic door-locking device also logs each of these requests to the central server. At step 612, the vehicle moves and reaches the destination.
Example
a) Considering a scenario in a diary industry, a milk tanker transport milk from Milk Collection Center to Central Processing Plant. On top of every milk tanker, there is a manhole (inlet) can be used to pump milk into the tank. At the backside, every milk tank also has a threaded outlet, usually including a valve known as delivery valve (outlet). Both of these are equipped with the electronic door locking device for theft and pilferage prevention.
b) A milk tanker having electronic door-locking device installed at both inlet and delivery valves enters into the Milk filling center. Center in-charge open the lock of inlet valve using his app with authorized login credentials and OTP (if not already opened) and fill the milk tank with milk.
c) In-case of network failure or any emergency, the control room operator helps Center in-charge the operator with emergency OTP to login the same.
d) Once login credentials are validated, center in-charge will select the Vehicle Number and desired point out of two points of Tank i.e. Manhole (inlet) or Delivery hole (outlet).
e) After successful selection, center in-charge will pair the attached electronic door-locking device with the mobile application using Bluetooth® connection.
f) After completing a successful pairing process, the electronic door-locking device is configured to complete or carry out a required operation “Lock” out of two options “Lock” and “Unlock”.
g) A geofence, which is created around Milk filling center at the central server, can be enabled or disabled for the operation of the electronic door-locking device to allow or disallow operation of lock within or outside the geofence.
h) Once the electronic door-locking device is locked, the rod inside the device is engaged with locking rod / plate or panel or any other latching mechanism and the Manhole (inlet) cover cannot be opened. Also, the light sensor starts working for self-detection operation depending upon the door/lid size structure to detect and alert on the opening and closing of the door or lid.
i) Hence, by checking the intensity of the light, the control room will detect, if the door is open or closed. In case the intensity of light recorded as high while the door is in a locked state, an auto-alert will be sent to the managers/users to close the door immediately.
j) Timing and location of opening and closing of valves along with details of center in-charge is stored in the server and visible to control room. In case vehicle left the premises without proper locking, alert will be generated and escalated to control room and other stakeholders.
k) The electronic door-locking device also captures location data of the vehicles and transmits the captured data to the central server regularly while in transit from collection center to plants.
l) Any attempt to open the lock in route (by wrong OTP, variation in Light intensity) will be captured along with location and time stamp
m) Once the vehicles reach the plant, plant in-charge open the lock using his app with authorized login credentials and OTP. The process to open the delivery valve at is exactly same as in case of collection center.
n) Further it is also possible to assign multiple plant to the vehicle, where delivery has to be done to multiple plant instead of single plant. Similarly, collection of milk can be done in one of multiple collection center. Authorization can be given to users accordingly by the control room. Authorization mechanism can also be dynamic instead of manually by control room, one way of this is integrating the SAP/ERP of the system with the electronic door-locking device server using API’s.
[0082] Although the embodiments of the present invention are described with various specific embodiments, it will be obvious for a person skilled in the art to practice the embodiments of the present invention with modifications.
G) ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
[0083] The system and method for theft and pilferage prevention and monitoring disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention have several exceptional advantages over existing systems and methods. At first, the system and method provide an efficient, simpler, and more elegant solution to be utilized for the security of the goods during transportation from one place to another because the electronic locking system provides a concealed locking mechanism. Secondly, the electronic locking system is very difficult to tamper because it is not visible from outside. This minimizes the risk of tampering the locking system by an intruder. Thirdly, the system and method provide a geofence for the operation of the electronic door-locking device at the central server (for online mode/emergency mode) and locally within the electronic door-locking device (for offline mode/emergency mode). Further, the present system and method solve a problem of theft, pilferage, and adulteration of supply chain companies carrying goods in closed containers. The system and method are used in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), oil transportation, chemical transportation, food transportation, and transportation of dairy products. Additionally, the present system and method are applicable to any industries facing issues of theft, pilferage and adulteration in their supply chain either off the self or with minor modification like the addition of few sensors like temperature sensor, moisture sensor, gas sensors, environmental sensors etc.
[0084] It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed of the present invention is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments of the present invention have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments of the present invention can be practiced with modifications. However, all such modifications are deemed to be within the scope of the claims.

We claim:

1.A system for theft, and pilferage prevention and monitoring comprising:
a. an electronic door-locking device coupled to a vehicle in a concealed condition not within the reach of a user without authorization; wherein the electronic door-locking device includes an outer cover, a rod, a tracking device, a sensor, a memory and a battery thereof;
b. a central server configured to validate an access request from the user, and wherein the access request includes lock or unlock a valve of the vehicle attached with the electronic door-locking device, and wherein the central server enables a geofence for the operation of the electronic door-locking device through a plurality of modes;
c. a mobile device of the user, configured to facilitate the user to mandate access request to the electronic door-locking device coupled to the vehicle by entering a user credential information; wherein the mobile application establishes a communication with the central server through wireless network and the tracking device of the electronic door-locking device through Bluetooth® connection, and wherein the geofence is a virtual geographic boundary, defined by GPS technology, and wherein the geofence enables the central server to trigger a response when a mobile device enters or leaves a particular area, and wherein the wireless network through which the mobile device establishes connection with central server includes internet, and GPRS/SMS communications; and
d. a plurality of control devices placed in a control room to remotely map the electronic door-locking device with the users, and wherein the plurality of control devices includes computing devices, mobile devices, laptop, desktop, tablet and smartphone;
Characterized in that:
wherein the outer cover of the electronic door-locking device is configured to protect the electronic door-locking device and not visible and accessible to an outsider in a locked condition, and wherein the rod of the electronic door-locking device is placed inside the electronic door-locking device to engage the rod with a locking rod / plate or panel or any other latching mechanism to facilitate the outer cover of the electronic door-locking device to open when the lock is disabled, and wherein the rod of the electronic door-locking device gets inserted into the locking rod / plate or panel or any other latching mechanism to facilitate the outer cover of the door to close when the lock is enabled, and wherein the tracking device of the electronic door-locking device is configured to capture location data of the electronic door-locking device and transmit the captured location data to the central server for en route theft and pilferage prevention and monitoring, and wherein the sensor is configured to perform self-detection of the electronic door-locking device and transmit the self-detected data to the central server.
2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sensor of the electronic door-locking device includes a light sensor, a limit-switch sensor and a hall effect sensor thereof, and wherein the sensor performs a self-detection operation of the electronic door-locking device depends on the door/lid size of the vehicle in which the electronic door-locking device is attached.
3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the memory of the electronic door-locking device is configured to store a plurality of instructions, location data, and locking/unlocking data to perform an operation in a situation, and wherein the memory of the electronic door-locking device is connected with a processor, wherein the processor executes the instructions on receiving a command from the electronic door-locking device.
4. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the battery of the electronic door-locking device is configured to power the tracking device, the sensor, the memory and the processor thereof of the electronic door-locking device.
5. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of modes for the operation of the electronic door-locking device includes an online mode, an offline mode and an emergency mode, and wherein the operation of the electronic door-locking device is created at the central server during the online mode and/or emergency mode of operation of the electronic door-locking device, and wherein the operation of the electronic door-locking device is created locally within the electronic door-locking device during the offline mode and/or the emergency mode of the operation of the electronic door-locking device.
6. The as claimed in claim 1, wherein the user includes driver and managers thereof, and wherein the user credential information includes Login ID using One-time password (OTP), and wherein the control room assigns vehicle and managers/users to the plant and monitor various reports and helps the manager/users with emergency OTP in case of network failure
7. A method for theft, and pilferage prevention and monitoring comprising steps of:
a. installing an electronic-door locking device couple to a vehicle in a concealed condition not within the reach of a user without authorization;
b. assigning a user/manager and the vehicle by a control room to a plant; wherein the assigning can be dynamic and the vehicles is assigned to the plant based on the route in which the vehicle is travelling and assigning the manager/user based on schedule of the manager/user;
c. accessing a mobile application by the manager/user through Login ID using OTP; wherein any false attempt is recorded and reported to the control room along with mobile detail, location, user id and time stamp thereof;
d. alerting the manager/user through SMS, email, WhatsApp or other mobile notification thereof in case of any false attempt;
e. sending unlock or lock command by the manager/user for loading/unloading material in the vehicle through the mobile application using Bluetooth ® connection;
f. verifying the unlock or lock command received from the mobile application to the electronic door-locking device by communicating with the central server through plurality of modes;
g. verifying a geofence mode by the electronic door-locking device if the geofence mode is enabled; wherein any false attempt is recorded and reported to the control room along with mobile detail, location, user id and time stamp thereof;
h. alerting the manager/user through SMS, email, WhatsApp or other mobile notification thereof in case of any false attempt;
i. completing required operation of locking or unlocking on successful verification of the command by the electronic door-locking device; wherein the electronic door-locking device logs each command request to the central server; and
j. tracking the vehicle movement until destination;
Characterized in that:
wherein the plurality of modes of operation by the electronic door-locking device includes online mode, offline mode and emergency mode, and wherein during the online mode of operation the electronic door-locking device verifies the command received from the central server through GPRS communication and the electronic door-locking device operates only if the verification is successful, and wherein during the offline mode of operation the electronic door-locking device operates without verification from the central server in the absence of network, and wherein during the emergency mode of operation the electronic door-locking device checks OTP received from the mobile application with the OTP stored inside the electronic door-locking device and on successful match the electronic door-locking device operates.

8. The method as claimed in Claim 7, wherein the tracking involves capturing location data of the electronic door-locking device and transmit the captured location data to the central server for en route theft and pilferage prevention and monitoring.