公开(公告)号：US08280686B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-02

申请号：US13073555

申请日：2011-03-28

Applicant: Nagesh Kadaba

Inventor： Nagesh Kadaba

IPC: G06F11/30 ,  G08B1/08

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 determines whether the product environment data transcends a limit of exposure of the product to an environmental condition. The hub control unit is also configured to generate a transporting instruction to redirect transport of the product to an alternate destination different from its original destination if the hub control unit determines that the product environment data indicates the environmental condition of the product has transcended the limit of exposure.

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器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超出产品对环境条件的暴露极限。 集线器控制单元还被配置为：如果集线器控制单元确定产品环境数据指示产品的环境条件超出了产品的环境条件，则产生转移指令以将产品重定向到与其原始目的地不同的替代目的地的传输 曝光。

公开(公告)号：US20120179621A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-12

申请号：US13421941

申请日：2012-03-16

Applicant: William Mark Moir ,  Scott Christopher Vandy

Inventor： William Mark Moir ,  Scott Christopher Vandy

IPC: G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G01G23/3735 ,  G01G23/3742 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0875

Abstract: System, methods, and computer program products are provided for enhanced freight tracking and monitoring. The system may track the location of a freight shipment within a carrier's transportation network from the time it is picked up by a carrier from a consignor until it is delivered to a consignee, provide for weight determinations and shipping re-classifications of the freight shipment during transport, and provide real-time status information and reports to the carrier, consignor, and/or consignee.

Abstract translation: 提供系统，方法和计算机程序产品，用于加强货运跟踪和监控。 系统可以从承运人从发货人领取货物运送到收货人之前跟踪承运人运输网络内的货运的位置，并提供货物的重量确定和运输重新分类。 运输，并向承运人，发货人和/或收货人提供实时状况信息和报告。

公开(公告)号：US20120146810A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-14

申请号：US13403433

申请日：2012-02-23

Applicant: JOHN A. OLSEN, III ,  MARK J. DAVIDSON

Inventor： JOHN A. OLSEN, III ,  MARK J. DAVIDSON

IPC: G08G1/00

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：US20120101629A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-26

申请号：US13338935

申请日：2011-12-28

Applicant: John Olsen ,  David Bradley ,  Rhesa Jenkins

Inventor： John Olsen ,  David Bradley ,  Rhesa Jenkins

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: B07C7/005

Abstract: The present invention provides novel systems and methods for processing packages through a delivery network using a hub assist label. Generally described, the hub assist label includes indicia of a sequence of sorting locations that designates the flow of a package through a delivery network.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了使用轮毂辅助标签通过输送网络处理包装的新型系统和方法。 通常描述，轮毂辅助标签包括指定通过输送网络的包装流动的排序位置序列的标记。

公开(公告)号：US20110307357A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-15

申请号：US12813096

申请日：2010-06-10

Applicant: Sathiyan Parameswaran ,  Bruce Besserer ,  Nicholas Costides ,  Mark Hilbush

Inventor： Sathiyan Parameswaran ,  Bruce Besserer ,  Nicholas Costides ,  Mark Hilbush

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G06Q50/28 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q20/18 ,  G06Q20/202 ,  G06Q20/327 ,  G06Q20/385 ,  G06Q20/4014 ,  G06Q30/0185 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  G06Q40/12

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for initiating shipment of and payment for shipping a parcel. For example, in one embodiment, a customer/user can receive a message on a user device from a carrier that includes an authorization code for shipping a parcel. After the customer/user ships the parcel, the carrier can charge a variety of accounts for the shipping charges, including a wireless services provider associated with the user device. In another embodiment, the customer/user can interact with a kiosk to ship the parcel. In this embodiment, the carrier can also charge a variety of accounts for the shipping charges, including a wireless services provider.

Abstract translation: 提供系统，方法，设备和计算机程序产品，用于启动运送包裹的运送和付款。 例如，在一个实施例中，客户/用户可以从包含用于运送包裹的授权代码的运营商在用户设备上接收消息。 在客户/用户运送包裹之后，运营商可以为运输费用收取各种帐户，包括与用户设备相关联的无线服务提供商。 在另一个实施例中，客户/用户可与信息亭进行交互以运送包裹。 在该实施例中，运营商还可以为包括无线服务提供商的运输费用收取各种账户费用。

公开(公告)号：US08042731B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-25

申请号：US12371072

申请日：2009-02-13

Applicant: Jeffrey B. Skaistis ,  Christopher A. Guzik ,  Michael S. Doyle

Inventor： Jeffrey B. Skaistis ,  Christopher A. Guzik ,  Michael S. Doyle

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06K17/00 ,  G06K2017/0041

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to systems and methods for validating RFID tag data prior to encoding the data onto an RFID tag, utilizing at least one computing device separate from an RFID encoder. An embodiment of the present invention describes a method of receiving RFID tag data at a computing device, validating that data in compliance with an RFID format, such as the EPC Global standard, and sending the validated data to an RFID encoder. An alternative embodiment provides a method for receiving RFID tag data at a computing device configured for verifying the data, and if the data is not valid, returning an informative error message to a user indicating the component of the data that was invalid and how the error can be corrected. A further embodiment provides a method for allowing a user to correct the RFID tag data and re-validate the data.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及用于在利用与RFID编码器分开的至少一个计算装置将数据编码到RFID标签之前验证RFID标签数据的系统和方法。 本发明的一个实施例描述了一种在计算设备处接收RFID标签数据的方法，用于验证符合诸如EPC全球标准的RFID格式的数据，并将验证的数据发送到RFID编码器。 替代实施例提供了一种在被配置为验证数据的计算设备处接收RFID标签数据的方法，并且如果数据无效，则向用户返回指示无效的数据的组件的信息性错误消息以及错误 可以纠正 另一实施例提供了一种允许用户校正RFID标签数据并重新验证数据的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20110242299A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-06

申请号：US13157999

申请日：2011-06-10

Applicant: Nagesh Kadaba

Inventor： Nagesh Kadaba

IPC: G08B13/14 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: G05B19/0428 ,  G05B19/41875 ,  G05B2219/31458 ,  G05B2219/45048 ,  Y02P90/22

Abstract: A monitoring apparatus for sensing conditions associated with a package handling system. The monitoring apparatus includes a test package configured for being handled by the package handling system with non-test packages handled by the package handling system. The test package has a housing defining a test package interior and has at least one sensor positioned within the interior for sensing conditions associated with the package handling system. The sensor produces an output signal corresponding to the conditions that it senses. The test package further includes a support positioned within the test package interior and connecting the sensor to the housing so that the sensor is directed generally toward an outside of the test package for sensing conditions associated with the package handling system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于感测与包装处理系统相关的条件的监视装置。 监视装置包括被配置为由包装处理系统处理的测试包，其具有由包装处理系统处理的非测试包。 测试包具有限定测试包内部的壳体，并且具有位于内部内的至少一个传感器，用于感测与包装处理系统相关的条件。 传感器产生与其感应条件对应的输出信号。 测试包还包括定位在测试包装内部的支撑件并将传感器连接到壳体，使得传感器通常朝向测试包装件的外部定向，以感测与包装处理系统相关的条件。

公开(公告)号：US07982764B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-19

申请号：US12169230

申请日：2008-07-08

Applicant: Nagesh Kadaba

Inventor： Nagesh Kadaba

IPC: G01M19/00 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G01N21/84 ,  G01N21/88 ,  B65G43/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/0428 ,  G05B19/41875 ,  G05B2219/31458 ,  G05B2219/45048 ,  Y02P90/22

Abstract: A monitoring apparatus for sensing conditions associated with a package handling system. The monitoring apparatus includes a test package configured for being handled by the package handling system with non-test packages handled by the package handling system. The test package has a housing defining a test package interior and has at least one sensor positioned within the interior for sensing conditions associated with the package handling system. The sensor produces an output signal corresponding to the conditions that it senses. The test package further includes a support positioned within the test package interior and connecting the sensor to the housing so that the sensor is directed generally toward an outside of the test package for sensing conditions associated with the package handling system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于感测与包装处理系统相关的条件的监视装置。 监视装置包括被配置为由包装处理系统处理的测试包，其具有由包装处理系统处理的非测试包。 测试包具有限定测试包内部的壳体，并且具有位于内部内的至少一个传感器，用于感测与包装处理系统相关的条件。 传感器产生与其感应条件对应的输出信号。 测试包还包括定位在测试包装内部的支撑件并将传感器连接到壳体，使得传感器通常朝向测试包装件的外部定向，以感测与包装处理系统相关的条件。

公开(公告)号：US20110112761A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-12

申请号：US12878342

申请日：2010-09-09

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

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

IPC: G01C21/30

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：US07937331B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-03

申请号：US11765266

申请日：2007-06-19

Applicant: Dennis Mack

Inventor： Dennis Mack

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  G07G1/12

CPC classification number: G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/0837 ,  G06Q20/209

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for facilitating international return of dutiable goods. A typical application involves a purchaser buying goods on-line, resulting in shipping the goods internationally to the purchaser. After receipt of the goods, the purchaser determines that return of the goods is necessary. The purchaser contacts the merchant selling the goods to request returning the goods. The merchant, in turn, communicates to the carrier delivering the goods that an international return is requested. The merchant provides certain information to the carrier allowing the carrier to make available the necessary documentation required by the customer to return the goods to the merchant. The documentation includes a properly completed commercial invoice that is made available to the consignee. The consignee can then sign and use the documentation for returning the item. The documentation may be variously provided to the customer either by the merchant or the carrier.

Abstract translation: 披露了一种促进应课税品国际退回的制度和方法。 典型的应用包括购买者在线购买货物，从而将货物国际运送给买方。 收到货物后，买方确定货物的退货是必要的。 购买者联系销售商品的商家要求退货。 商家反过来又向承运人提供要求国际退货的货物。 商家向承运人提供某些信息，允许承运人提供客户要求货物退回商户所需的必要文件。 文件包括一个适当填写的商业发票，供发货人使用。 然后，收货人可以签收并使用退回物品的文件。 可以由商家或运营商向客户提供文件。