Sensor device having configuration changes

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for configuring a sensor device in accordance with a first configuration defining data collection for a plurality of sensors and defining when the collected data for the sensors is transmitted to a remote network. The sensor device can be coupled to a shipping container for collecting environmental data as the shipping container is en route to a destination. The sensor device can receive a transition signal from the remote network instructing the sensor device to transition to a second configuration with different transmission parameters.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method, comprising:
 configuring a sensor device in accordance with a first configuration defining data collection for a plurality of sensors and defining when the collected data for the sensors is transmitted to a remote network, wherein the sensor device is coupled to an asset or good being shipped for collecting the data as the asset or good is en route to a destination;   receiving a reconfiguration signal by the sensor device from the remote network comprising a configuration change from a first configuration to a second configuration; and   determining, whether the device should perform the configuration change to the second configuration based on an event.