公开(公告)号：US20140250027A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-04

申请号：US14195520

申请日：2014-03-03

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Bala Ganesh ,  Scott Castaldo ,  Amber Reed

IPC: G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0833

Abstract: A tracking information display system is described. The tracking information system detects a tracking number on a webpage and displays tracking information associated with the tracking number, regardless of which common carrier may be associated with the tracking number.

Abstract translation: 描述跟踪信息显示系统。 跟踪信息系统检测网页上的跟踪号码，并且显示与跟踪号码相关联的跟踪信息，而不管哪个公共载体可以与跟踪号码相关联。

公开(公告)号：US08768342B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-01

申请号：US13741031

申请日：2013-01-14

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Mark Horton ,  Christopher T. Schenken

IPC: H04W24/00 ,  H04B17/00

CPC classification number: H04W24/10 ,  G06Q10/06311 ,  G06Q50/32 ,  H04W16/18 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W24/08

Abstract: A cooperative system for testing signal strength near a target area selected by a wireless provider is disclosed, using test units installed in the fleet vehicles of an unrelated service enterprise. The system in one embodiment includes an algorithm for comparing test parameters to the route data contained in the dispatch plan for the fleet vehicles, in order to identify the optimal routes on which to send test units. A computer software product for storing the parameters and executing the algorithms is also disclosed. Signal testing in a target area is accomplished through the symbiotic relationship between the testing units and the fleet vehicles, whereby the wireless provider benefits from unit carriage along routes already being traveled by the fleet vehicles for a different purpose. This Abstract is provided quickly inform a reader about the subject matter, and not for use interpreting the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于测试由无线提供商选择的目标区域附近的信号强度的协作系统，其使用安装在不相关服务企业的车队车辆中的测试单元。 在一个实施例中的系统包括用于将测试参数与包含在车队车辆的调度计划中的路线数据进行比较的算法，以便识别发送测试单元的最佳路由。 还公开了用于存储参数和执行算法的计算机软件产品。 目标区域的信号测试是通过测试单元和车队车辆之间的共生关系来实现的，由此，无线运营商受益于沿着车队已经由不同目的旅行的路线。 本摘要快速通知读者关于主题，而不是用于解释权利要求的范围或含义。

公开(公告)号：US08719183B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-06

申请号：US13765241

申请日：2013-02-12

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： John A. Olsen, III ,  Mark J. Davidson

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G08G1/056 ,  G06Q10/04 ,  G06Q10/06398 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q50/28

Abstract: A computer system that is configured to: (A) define a geofence surrounding a geographic area; (B) gather information associated with the geofenced area; and (C) assign one or more parameters to the geofenced area based on the information gathered, wherein at least one of the assigned parameters is used to monitor the performance of a delivery vehicle driver while the delivery vehicle driver is operating a delivery vehicle within the geofenced area. In particular embodiments, the parameters include a backup limit defining a number of times a delivery vehicle operating within the geofenced area is permitted to back up while operating the delivery vehicle within the geofenced area (e.g., during a particular delivery cycle). In other embodiments, the parameters include a maximum speed limit for the geofenced area. The system may be adapted to automatically generate an alert in response to the delivery vehicle operating outside of the defined parameters.

Abstract translation: 一种计算机系统，其被配置为：（A）定义围绕地理区域的地理围栏; （B）收集与地质围岩相关的信息; 以及（C）基于收集的信息将一个或多个参数分配给所述地理围栏区域，其中当所述分配车辆驾驶员正在操作所述运送车辆内的运送车辆时，使用所分配的参数中的至少一个来监视输送车辆驾驶员的性能 地质区域。 在特定实施例中，参数包括定义多个次数的备用限制，在地理围栏区域内（例如，在特定传送周期期间）操作运送车辆时，在地理围栏区域内运行的运送车辆被允许备份。 在其他实施例中，参数包括地理围栏区域的最大速度限制。 该系统可以适于响应于在所定义的参数之外的运输车辆而自动生成警报。

公开(公告)号：US08719182B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-06

申请号：US13730686

申请日：2012-12-28

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Mark R. Hilbush ,  Anthony G. Creasy ,  Kurt L. Stadele ,  Jim Deveney ,  Jane Sneeringer ,  Charles G. Orf ,  David Michel ,  Christopher T. Schenken ,  Phillip G. Lawson ,  John Yanikov ,  Lawrence Wight ,  Diane Minahan Griffith ,  Steve Yeung ,  Thomas Dorris ,  Mark Trowbridge ,  Robert Gephart ,  Diane Lynn T. Rashbaum

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/06311 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/0835 ,  G06Q10/087

Abstract: Systems and methods for shipping a package from a package sender to an intended recipient, utilizing Internet communications to place shipping orders, request on demand package pickup, maintain and utilize pre-stored profile information, view shipping history, track orders, etc. A package sender with an Internet-accessible computer accesses an Internet site and associated shipping system operated by a shipping service provider. The package sender enters information required for shipping the package, including shipping options and methods for payment, and the shipment transaction is validated. If the transaction is validated, printer indicia are communicated to the customer's computer, which is enabled to locally print a prepaid label containing special machine-readable as well as human-readable indicia. The shipping service provider acquires the package by drop-off, standard pickup or on call pickup, scans the machine readable indicia, verifies other indicia of authenticity, and processes the package in accordance with information encoded on the label.

Abstract translation: 将包裹从包发送方运送到预定收件人的系统和方法，利用互联网通信来发送装运单，请求包裹提取，维护和使用预先存储的配置文件信息，查看运输历史，跟踪订单等。 具有互联网访问计算机的发送者访问由运输服务提供商操作的因特网站点和相关联的运输系统。 包裹发件人输入包裹所需的信息，包括送货选项和付款方式，并且装运交易已经验证。 如果交易被验证，则打印机标记被传送到客户的计算机，该计算机能够本地打印包含特殊的机器可读的以及可读的标记的预付标签。 运输服务提供商通过下放，标准取件或呼叫代答获取包裹，扫描机器可读标记，验证其他标识的真实性，并根据标签上编码的信息处理包装。

公开(公告)号：US20140122368A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US13788156

申请日：2013-03-07

Applicant: Lawrence Gittleman

Inventor： Lawrence Gittleman

IPC: G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0832

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a shipping request system for dynamically identifying one or more restricted items within shipping requests. The system comprises: one or more memory storage areas containing data and one or more computer processors. The computer processors are configured to: receive input content data comprising one or more terms descriptive of one or more items for which shipment is requested, and retrieve trigger data from the one or more memory storage areas, the trigger data being associated with one or more terms related to one or more restrictions placed upon shipment of an item. The input content data is then dynamically compared against the trigger data to identify one or more correlations indicative of the presence of one or more restricted items. If correlations are identified, further shipment request processing is prevented; otherwise processing may continue. Associated computer program products and computer implemented methods are also provided.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例提供用于动态地识别运送请求内的一个或多个受限制物品的运送请求系统。 该系统包括：一个或多个包含数据的存储器存储区域和一个或多个计算机处理器。 计算机处理器被配置为：接收包括一个或多个术语的输入内容数据，描述一个或多个要求发货的项目，并且从一个或多个存储器存储区域检索触发数据，触发数据与一个或多个 与装运物品的一个或多个限制有关的条款。 然后将输入内容数据与触发数据动态比较，以识别指示一个或多个受限制项目的存在的一个或多个相关性。 如果确定相关性，则防止进一步的装运请求处理; 否则处理可能继续。 还提供了相关的计算机程序产品和计算机实现的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20140121958A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US14148989

申请日：2014-01-07

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： CHRISTOPHER T. SCHENKEN ,  MARK J. DAVIDSON

IPC: G01C21/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/00 ,  B60W40/09 ,  B60W2550/402 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G07C5/0866 ,  H04W4/021

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for automated data collection using geofence-based triggers. In one embodiment, the location of a vehicle can be monitored by a variety of computing entities. By using the vehicle's location, it can be determined when the vehicle enters and/or exits defined geofences. After a determination that a vehicle has entered or exited a defined geofence, one or more events can be automatically triggered/initiated.

公开(公告)号：US20140104035A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：US14036535

申请日：2013-09-25

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Carl M. Skonberg ,  Ernest J. Pyzocha, JR. ,  Andrew J. Hill, III ,  Bobby J. McFarland

IPC: G07C9/00

CPC classification number: G07C9/00111

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for identifying assets (e.g., mobile assets and/or personnel assets). In one embodiment, a mobile asset can be uniquely identified from RFID tags. In another embodiment, mobile assets and personnel assets can be identified from captured image data. After identification, it can be determined whether the asset (e.g., mobile asset and/or personnel asset) is authorized for one or more activities and a corresponding perceivable indication can be generated.

Abstract translation: 提供系统，方法，设备和计算机程序产品用于识别资产（例如，移动资产和/或人员资产）。 在一个实施例中，可以从RFID标签唯一地识别移动资产。 在另一个实施例中，可以从捕获的图像数据中识别移动资产和人事资产。 在识别之后，可以确定资产（例如，移动资产和/或人事资产）是否被授权用于一个或多个活动，并且可以生成对应的可感知指示。

公开(公告)号：US08655487B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-18

申请号：US13070686

申请日：2011-03-24

Applicant: Shawn Patrick Hurley ,  Stephen Myron Snyder ,  Robert Edward Trevillian, IV ,  Terry Alan Fry

Inventor： Shawn Patrick Hurley ,  Stephen Myron Snyder ,  Robert Edward Trevillian, IV ,  Terry Alan Fry

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G05B19/418

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08355 ,  G01C21/32 ,  G01C21/343 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G09B29/106

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for identifying a serviceable address that is associated with a street network connection point and a parcel drop-off point. For example, in one embodiment, the serviceable address may be associated with a street network connection point that is part of a digital map. The serviceable address may also be associated with a parcel drop-off point that includes parcel drop-off point information, such as a parcel drop-off point geo coordinate associated with the parcel drop-off point and street network connection point geo coordinate associated with the street network connection point.

Abstract translation: 系统，方法和计算机程序产品被提供用于识别与街道网络连接点和包裹下落点相关联的可服务地址。 例如，在一个实施例中，可服务地址可以与作为数字地图的一部分的街道网络连接点相关联。 可服务地址还可以与包括包裹点落点信息的包裹下落点相关联，例如与包裹下落点相关联的包裹下落点地理坐标和与该包裹下落点相关联的街道网络连接点地理坐标 街道网络连接点。

公开(公告)号：US08639472B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-28

申请号：US13613399

申请日：2012-09-13

Applicant: Arnold Barlow ,  Dennis R. Estep ,  Andrew J. Gruber ,  Patrick McDavid ,  Quinto Marini ,  Nancy Parmer

Inventor： Arnold Barlow ,  Dennis R. Estep ,  Andrew J. Gruber ,  Patrick McDavid ,  Quinto Marini ,  Nancy Parmer

IPC: G06F11/30 ,  G06F19/00 ,  B65B1/00

CPC classification number: G01N33/00 ,  G01B21/00 ,  G01B21/08 ,  G01N9/36 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q50/28

Abstract: According to various embodiments, package evaluation systems and methods are provided for evaluating the sustainability of packaging used in the shipment of goods. In particular, the package evaluation systems and methods are configured for performing package evaluations and managing and providing access to data resulting from package evaluations. The package evaluations are designed to assess, among other things, the ability of sample packages to prevent damage to their contents, the volumetric efficiency of sample packages, and the sustainability of the materials used to construct sample packages. In addition, the systems and methods are further configured for assigning a certification to an entity associated with the evaluated packages based on the results of the evaluation.

Abstract translation: 根据各种实施例，提供包装评估系统和方法用于评估用于货物运输的包装的可持续性。 特别地，包评估系统和方法被配置为执行包评估并且管理并提供对由包评估产生的数据的访问。 包装评估旨在评估样品包装的能力，以防止损坏其内容物，样品包装的体积效率以及用于构建样品包装的材料的可持续性。 此外，系统和方法还被配置为基于评估的结果将认证分配给与评估的包相关联的实体。

公开(公告)号：US20140025566A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-23

申请号：US13947269

申请日：2013-07-22

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Robert L. Klingenberg ,  Jonathan Terry

IPC: G06Q20/14

CPC classification number: G06Q20/14 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  G06Q30/06

Abstract: Various embodiments provide systems for providing a delayed deposit collection on delivery (COD) option to a customer. The system may comprise one or more storage areas containing customer profile data, payment data, package data, and parameter data, such as a default deposit parameter. The system may further comprise one or more computer processors configured to: (a) receive a portion of the payment data and the package data; (b) receive an indication of a payment deposit parameter; (c) associate the payment deposit parameter with the payment data; (d) compare the payment deposit parameter to the default deposit parameter; (e) calculate a payment deposit date based at least in part on the comparison and at least a portion of the package data comprising delivery data; (f) and facilitate depositing the payment mechanism on the calculated payment deposit date. Associated computer program products and computer-implemented methods are also provided.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例提供用于向客户提供递送（COD）选项的延迟存款收集系统。 系统可以包括一个或多个存储区域，其包含客户简档数据，支付数据，包数据和参数数据，诸如默认存款参数。 该系统还可以包括一个或多个计算机处理器，其被配置为：（a）接收一部分支付数据和包数据; （b）收到付款存款参数的指示; （c）将付款存款参数与支付数据相关联; （d）将付款存款参数与默认存款参数进行比较; （e）至少部分地基于比较来计算付款存款日期，以及包括递送数据的包裹数据的至少一部分; （f）并方便地将支付机制存入计算的付款存款日。 还提供了相关的计算机程序产品和计算机实现的方法。