公开(公告)号：US20140104036A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：US14036811

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.

公开(公告)号：US08688266B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-01

申请号：US13305519

申请日：2011-11-28

Applicant: Juan R. Perez ,  Duane Anderson ,  David Potteiger ,  Michael Burgess

Inventor： Juan R. Perez ,  Duane Anderson ,  David Potteiger ,  Michael Burgess

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G06Q50/28 ,  B07C3/14 ,  B07C3/18 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  H03M7/40

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for electronically-capturing a destination address of a package and for using the destination address to automate a package pre-load operation. An embodiment of the invention includes a compression system for compressing the destination address as a compressed MaxiCode symbol, a smart shipping label system for generating a shipping label with a compressed MaxiCode and a pre-load assist system for generating package handling instructions from the electronically-captured destination address.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供用于电子捕获包裹的目的地地址并使用目的地地址来自动化包装预加载操作的系统和方法。 本发明的实施例包括用于将目的地地址压缩为压缩MaxiCode符号的压缩系统，用于生成具有压缩MaxiCode的运输标签的智能运输标签系统和用于从电子方式生成包装处理指令的预加载辅助系统， 捕获的目的地址。

公开(公告)号：US20140052412A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-20

申请号：US14063250

申请日：2013-10-25

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Nagesh Kadaba

IPC: G07C5/08

CPC classification number: G01D21/00 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06K19/0717 ,  G06K2017/0045 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G07C5/08 ,  G07C5/085

Abstract: A system including an environmental sensor that can travel with a product within a carrier's logistics network. The environmental sensor being configured to sense an environmental condition capable of affecting the product to generate product environment data. The system includes a scanner configured to read product environment data from the environmental sensor. The system also includes a hub control unit configured to communicate with the scanner and receive the product environment data from the scanner and determine whether the product environment data enters into a pre-defined range of values associated with an exposure of the product to an environmental condition. The hub control unit is also configured to generate alert data if it is determined that the environmental data has entered the range of values. If a limit within the values is further transcended, a transportation instruction is also generated to alter transport of the product.

Abstract translation: 一种包括可与运输商物流网络内的产品一起旅行的环境传感器的系统。 环境传感器被配置为感测能够影响产品以产生产品环境数据的环境条件。 该系统包括被配置为从环境传感器读取产品环境数据的扫描仪。 该系统还包括配置成与扫描器通信并从扫描仪接收产品环境数据的集线器控制单元，并且确定产品环境数据是否进入与产品暴露于环境条件相关联的值的预定义范围 。 集线器控制单元还被配置为如果确定环境数据已经进入值的范围，则生成报警数据。 如果价值内的限制进一步超越，还会产生运输指示，以改变产品的运输。

公开(公告)号：US08650121B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-11

申请号：US12771321

申请日：2010-04-30

Applicant: Kevin W. Spear

Inventor： Kevin W. Spear

IPC: G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06Q20/02 ,  G06Q10/0875 ,  G06Q20/023 ,  G06Q20/04 ,  G06Q20/105 ,  G06Q20/204 ,  G06Q20/3572 ,  G06Q30/0213

Abstract: A hybrid credit card transaction system that processes transactions as either virtual standard transactions directed through a clearinghouse or as virtual closed loop transactions bypassing the clearinghouse, is disclosed. The system includes a logic enabled merchant that detects virtual closed loop transactions and directs them to an affiliated acquiring entity which acquires the virtual closed loop transactions and routes them directly to an affiliated card issuing entity so as to bypass the clearinghouse. The affiliated card issuing entity debits virtual standard transactions to a credit card account and virtual closed loop transactions to a private label account. The logic enabled merchant, associated acquiring entity and the associated card entity may be affiliated by participation in an Internet site that promotes transactions between small businesses and merchants selling wholesale goods. A reduction in processing fees accrued when bypassing the clearinghouse promotes issuance and use of the hybrid credit cards.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种混合信用卡交易系统，其将交易处理为通过票据交换所引导的虚拟标准交易或绕过票据交换所的虚拟闭环交易。 该系统包括一个逻辑启用的商家，它检测虚拟闭环事务，并将它们引导到获取虚拟闭环事务的附属获取实体，并将它们直接发送到附属卡发行实体，以便绕开票据交换所。 附属发卡实体将虚拟标准交易借记到信用卡账户和虚拟闭环交易到私人标签账户。 支持逻辑的商家，相关联的采购实体和相关的卡实体可以通过参与促进小企业和销售批发商的商家之间的交易的因特网站点来关联。 在绕过票据交换中心时，减少处理费用会促进混合信用卡的发行和使用。

公开(公告)号：US08649969B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-11

申请号：US13753826

申请日：2013-01-30

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

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

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/00 ,  G01C21/32 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G08G1/202

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for assigning parameters to a geographic area, wherein the parameters may be used to associate a speed limit with the geographic area. For example, in one embodiment, a geofenced area that comprises one or more street segments is identified. Additionally, speed data associated with one of more of the street segments is received. After receiving the speed data, a speed limit is determined for one or more of the street segments and associated with one or more of the street segments.

Abstract translation: 系统，方法，装置和计算机程序产品被提供用于将参数分配给地理区域，其中参数可用于将速度限制与地理区域相关联。 例如，在一个实施例中，识别包括一个或多个街道段的地理围栏区域。 此外，接收与多个街道段中的一个相关联的速度数据。 在接收到速度数据之后，确定一个或多个街道段的速度限制并与一个或多个街道段相关联。

公开(公告)号：US08633814B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-21

申请号：US13725160

申请日：2012-12-21

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Steven L. Smith

IPC: G08B1/08

CPC classification number: G08B6/00 ,  H04W8/30

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for alerting persons of obstacles and/or approaching hazards are provided. Embodiments may include a warning system that includes a radio source configured to transmit a radio signal and a warning device. The warning device may include at least one vibration device, at least two receiver devices configured to receive the radio signal, and a processing device operably coupled to at least two receiver devices and at least one vibration device, wherein the processing device is configured to determine at least a direction and a distance to the radio source from the warning device and configured to transmit a vibration signal to at least one vibration device based upon the determined direction and distance to the radio source from the warning device.

Abstract translation: 提供了提醒人员遇到障碍物和/或接近危险的装置和方法。 实施例可以包括警报系统，其包括被配置为发送无线电信号的无线电源和警告装置。 警告装置可以包括至少一个振动装置，被配置为接收无线电信号的至少两个接收器装置，以及可操作地耦合到至少两个接收器装置和至少一个振动装置的处理装置，其中所述处理装置被配置成确定 至少与警告装置的无线电源的方向和距离，并且被配置为基于从警告装置确定的到无线电源的方向和距离将振动信号发送到至少一个振动装置。

公开(公告)号：US20140012553A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-09

申请号：US13840501

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Nguashima Kelly ,  Jared Barriere ,  Charles Stazo ,  Timothy Eisentraut ,  Madelaine R. Galati ,  Diana Orellano ,  Mona Patel

IPC: G06F17/50

CPC classification number: G06F17/5009 ,  G06Q10/063

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to an environmental impact analysis system configured for providing a graphical user interface for displaying a plurality of user consumption inquiries soliciting user input relating to user consumption of one or more resources; receiving user input comprising user consumption data responsive to one or more of the user consumption inquiries; displaying one or more impact reduction goals representing potential user actions that would result in a lesser environmental footprint; and receiving user input comprising goal completion data indicating user completion of one or more of the impact reduction goals. Various embodiments of the system are further configured to determine user impact values indicative of the environmental footprint resulting from user consumption of the one or more resources, and to determine revised user impact values indicative of the user's reduced environmental footprint due to completed impact reduction goals.

Abstract translation: 本发明的各种实施例涉及一种环境影响分析系统，其被配置为提供用于显示多个用户消费询问的图形用户界面，以征求与一个或多个资源的用户消费相关的用户输入; 响应于一个或多个用户消费查询，接收包括用户消费数据的用户输入; 显示一个或多个影响减少目标，代表潜在的用户行为，导致较小的环境足迹; 以及接收包括目标完成数据的用户输入，指示用户完成所述影响减少目标中的一个或多个。 该系统的各种实施例还被配置为确定指示由用户消费一个或多个资源导致的环境足迹的用户影响值，并且确定由于完成的影响减少目标而指示用户减少的环境足迹的修改的用户影响值。

公开(公告)号：US20130281133A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-24

申请号：US13465563

申请日：2012-05-07

Applicant: MARK J. DAVIDSON

Inventor： MARK J. DAVIDSON

IPC: H04W4/02

CPC classification number: G08G1/207 ,  G06Q10/08355 ,  G08G1/13 ,  G08G1/137 ,  G08G1/202

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for identifying overlapping areas. For example, in one embodiment, telematics data can be collected as vehicles traverse various geographic areas. Then, the areas traversed by the vehicles can be displayed to identify overlapping areas.

Abstract translation: 提供系统，方法，设备和计算机程序产品用于识别重叠区域。 例如，在一个实施例中，远程信息处理数据可以在车辆横穿各个地理区域时被收集。 然后，可以显示由车辆穿过的区域以识别重叠区域。

公开(公告)号：US08549279B1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-01

申请号：US12203415

申请日：2008-09-03

Applicant: Mahesh Sahasranaman ,  Robert W. Plumer

Inventor： Mahesh Sahasranaman ,  Robert W. Plumer

IPC: H04L29/06 ,  G06Q20/00

CPC classification number: G06Q20/38215 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  G06Q20/24 ,  G06Q20/382 ,  G06Q20/3829 ,  G06Q20/385 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  H04L63/0807 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L2463/102

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for transmitting a character string. Such embodiments provide systems and methods to: (1) store a character string in storage devices; (2) associate a unique token with the character string; (3) associate a sub-string of the character string to identify that the unique token is associated with the character string without revealing the character string; (4) access the character string by using the unique token; and (5) transmit the character string to a device or user requesting the string. In addition, various embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for transmitting a unique token associated with a character string. Such embodiments provide systems and methods to: (1) access the unique token by using the character string; and (2) provide the unique token to a computer device or user requesting the string.

Abstract translation: 本发明的各种实施例涉及用于发送字符串的系统和方法。 这样的实施例提供了系统和方法：（1）将字符串存储在存储设备中; （2）将唯一的令牌与字符串相关联; （3）关联字符串的子字符串，以识别唯一标记与字符串相关联而不显示字符串; （4）使用唯一的令牌访问字符串; 和（5）将字符串发送到请求字符串的设备或用户。 此外，本发明的各种实施例涉及用于发送与字符串相关联的唯一令牌的系统和方法。 这样的实施例提供了系统和方法：（1）通过使用字符串访问唯一令牌; 和（2）向请求字符串的计算机设备或用户提供唯一令牌。

公开(公告)号：US20130198100A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-01

申请号：US13746842

申请日：2013-01-22

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： ROBERT LEE KLINGENBERG ,  RUSSELL BOWLING ,  KRISTIN LYNNE HARDESTY

IPC: G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/00

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for customer controlled management of shipments. For example, in various embodiments, a customer can provide information prior to a first delivery attempt of an item by a carrier to receive messages regarding shipment of the item and to have the item delivered in accordance with the provided information.