公开(公告)号：US10172133B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-01

申请号：US15449176

申请日：2017-03-03

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： David Hopkins ,  Joseph Burdick

IPC: H04W68/00 ,  H04W72/04 ,  H04W36/08 ,  H04W48/18 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W8/06 ,  H04W48/20 ,  H04W88/06

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for managing access of mobile stations to a plurality of wireless carriers. For example, in one embodiment, a central system can provide configuration files to mobile stations. The mobile stations can use the configuration files to access a plurality of different wireless carriers, with the different wireless carriers potentially implementing distinct technologies and communication standards and protocols.

公开(公告)号：US10147088B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-04

申请号：US14657086

申请日：2015-03-13

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Mahesh Sahasranaman ,  Robert W Plumer

IPC: G06Q20/38 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04L29/06 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  G06Q20/24 ,  G06Q40/00

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods, systems and computer program products for conducting an online transaction on a website involving sensitive information. Such embodiments provide methods, systems and computer program products to: (a) register at least one entity with a gate keeper module, the registering comprising associating the entity with a subscription level; (b) associate a sub-string of a character string with a unique token so that a direct link does not exist between the unique token and the character string; and (c) during processing of the online transaction: (i) using the unique token for intermediate steps during the processing of the online transaction; and (ii) only accessing the character string in storage memory to complete the online transaction after receiving a request from at least one registered entity associated with a subscription level associated with a privilege to receive the requested sensitive information.

公开(公告)号：US10134002B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-20

申请号：US13913198

申请日：2013-06-07

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Robert Klingenberg ,  Joe Rizzo ,  Sumeet Pradeep Shroff

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q30/06

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing personalized delivery services by a carrier providing a package delivery service. For example, a consignee may indicate a delivery preference to be applied to delivery of a package, such as indicating a specific location where the package is to be left upon delivery, if the consignee is not present to accept the package. In one embodiment, the consignee may be notified by the carrier of the scheduled delivery of the package, and may be linked to the carrier's web site to indicate a delivery preference. Alternatively, the delivery preference may be indicated by the consignee proactively accessing the web site. After conveying a delivery preference, the carrier's systems communicate the delivery preference at the appropriate time to a portable computing device which informs the delivery personnel of the consignee's delivery preference. Other embodiments allow the consignor to indicate delivery preferences.

公开(公告)号：US20180311704A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-01

申请号：US15581609

申请日：2017-04-28

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio Gil

IPC: B07C7/00 ,  B65G15/30 ,  B07C3/08 ,  B07C3/18 ,  B07C3/14 ,  B07C3/10

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for associating an asset with a sort location, the system comprising a conveyor belt assembly and a user device configured to be worn by a user. The conveyor belt assembly comprises: an acquisition device and a plurality of stripes defining a non-repeating pattern, the plurality of stripes comprising a plurality of unique sets of stripes. The acquisition device is configured to capture image data comprising asset identifier data and conveyor mechanism data, the conveyor mechanism data including one of the plurality of unique sets of stripes. The user device is configured to capture conveyor mechanism data including one of the plurality of unique sets of stripes; remotely receive asset identifier data associated with the user device captured conveyor mechanism data; and generate and display to the user, relative to the asset, at least one visual indicator of one or more sort instructions for the asset.

公开(公告)号：US20180285813A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-04

申请号：US16001470

申请日：2018-06-06

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Marc David Siris

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01S7/51 ,  G01S17/06 ,  G01S17/88

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to systems and methods for utilizing Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) sensors to facilitate loading and unloading of assets into receptacles. The LIDAR sensors may be configured to detect the location of various surfaces (e.g., asset surfaces) within a receptacle such that mapping data indicative of the location of the detected surfaces may be generated. This mapping data may facilitate a determination of a total volume of unoccupied space within the receptacle and/or the identification of an unoccupied volume sufficient to accommodate an item having defined dimensions. The mapping data may additionally be indicative of the location of asset identifiers disposed on one or more detected surfaces to facilitate locating a particular asset associated with a provided asset identifier.

公开(公告)号：US10078925B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-18

申请号：US14718145

申请日：2015-05-21

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Mark J. Davidson

IPC: G07C5/00 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G08G1/01 ,  G08G1/052 ,  G08G1/00

CPC classification number: G07C5/008 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G06Q10/06395 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G08G1/0112 ,  G08G1/0129 ,  G08G1/052 ,  G08G1/202

Abstract: Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for segmenting operational data and identifying events of interest in the segmented operational data. With the events of interest identified, a total time between the events of interest can be determined.

公开(公告)号：US20180232690A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-16

申请号：US15895767

申请日：2018-02-13

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： PAUL BONIN ,  KAJ ENGBERG ,  SHAWN COLLINS ,  TAYLOR JANNEY

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G05B19/418 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B19/12

Abstract: As deliveries of items containing dangerous goods are made from a vehicle/container, systems update stored information to reflect the reduced number of points of dangerous goods currently on the vehicle/container. Conversely, when the vehicle/container picks up dangerous goods, the systems update the information to reflect the increased number of points of dangerous goods currently on the vehicle/container. The systems identify potential delivery routes, such that the vehicle/container may deliver items containing dangerous goods prior to picking up new items, so as to maintain the total points of dangerous goods on the vehicle/container below a predetermined threshold.

公开(公告)号：US20180204168A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-19

申请号：US15918771

申请日：2018-03-12

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Bala Ganesh ,  Scott Castaldo ,  Amber Sappington

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06F17/24 ,  G06F17/30

Abstract: The present systems and methods describe a computer system that collects user shipping preferences, including, for example, the shipping speeds (e.g., standard three to five day shipping) a user selects on various retailer websites. The system is configured to determine the one or more preferred shipping methods for the user based on the collected shipping preferences and to save the preferred shipping methods to memory (e.g., the user commonly prefers standard shipping). When the user visits an online retailer, the system, detects a shipping field (e.g., where the user may select or input a shipping preference), accesses the saved preferred shipping method (e.g., the user prefers standard shipping), and populates the shipping field with the saved preferred shipping method (e.g., the system automatically selects “standard shipping” for the user).

公开(公告)号：US20180197140A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-12

申请号：US15867905

申请日：2018-01-11

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Asheesh Goja

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G07D11/00 ,  A47G29/122 ,  A47G29/30 ,  G06Q50/28

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0833 ,  A47G29/1225 ,  A47G29/141 ,  A47G29/30 ,  A47G2029/1226 ,  A47G2029/145 ,  A47G2029/148 ,  A47G2029/149 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  G07C9/00896 ,  G07D11/0093

Abstract: An item drop box sensor system for detecting items deposited within a drop box may be configured to detect movement of an item deposit tray and to detect items deposited within the drop box. The drop box sensor system may comprise one or more tray movement sensors for detecting movement of the deposit tray, one or more item detection sensors configured to detect items passing into the drop box via the deposit tray, and an onboard controller for selectively activating the various sensors to conserve power and for transmitting data indicative of the status of the drop box to a central server configured for scheduling item pickups for various geographically spaced drop boxes.

公开(公告)号：US20180155031A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-07

申请号：US15870180

申请日：2018-01-12

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio Gil

IPC: B64D1/22 ,  G08G5/02 ,  E05F15/77 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B60P3/11 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D45/04 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/10 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/32 ,  G01S19/42 ,  B65G1/06 ,  B65G1/04

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0832 ,  B60P3/11 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D45/04 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/10 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B65G1/0435 ,  B65G1/06 ,  E05F15/77 ,  G01S19/42 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G08G5/006 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025 ,  H04L67/26 ,  H04W4/70

Abstract: Systems and methods include UAVs that serve to assist carrier personnel by reducing the physical demands of the transportation and delivery process. A UAV generally includes a UAV chassis including an upper portion, a plurality of propulsion members configured to provide lift to the UAV chassis, and a parcel carrier configured for being selectively coupled to and removed from the UAV chassis. UAV support mechanisms are utilized to load and unload parcel carriers to the UAV chassis, and the UAV lands on and takes off from the UAV support mechanism to deliver parcels to a serviceable point. The UAV includes computing entities that interface with different systems and computing entities to send and receive various types of information.