公开(公告)号：US07912765B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-22

申请号：US11219131

申请日：2005-09-01

Applicant: Nagesh Kadaba ,  Christopher T. Schenken

Inventor： Nagesh Kadaba ,  Christopher T. Schenken

IPC: G06F15/20

CPC classification number: G06Q50/26 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  H04W8/26

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention seek to provide a cost effective means for gathering data which associates an individual or business with an address for a given time frame. This is accomplished by utilizing resources already providing a service in a geographic area to collect the desired data. In some embodiments, data collected in relation to a service company's regular course of business are made available for other purposes such as proof of occupancy. In other embodiments, service company representatives, in addition to their primary tasks, are dispatched to specific addresses to gather data unrelated to their primary tasks.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例旨在提供一种用于收集将个人或企业与给定时间帧的地址相关联的数据的成本有效的手段。 这是通过利用已经在地理区域中提供服务的资源来收集所需数据来实现的。 在一些实施例中，关于服务公司的正常业务过程收集的数据可用于其他目的，例如占用证明。 在其他实施例中，服务公司代表除了主要任务之外，还将被分派到特定地址以收集与其主要任务无关的数据。

公开(公告)号：US20110040696A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-17

申请号：US12905477

申请日：2010-10-15

Applicant: Craig Graham ,  Prabhakar Thyagarjan ,  Pamela Klouda ,  Rhesa Jenkins ,  Jonathan Hock ,  Mike Shamel ,  David Snader ,  Mike Cutler

Inventor： Craig Graham ,  Prabhakar Thyagarjan ,  Pamela Klouda ,  Rhesa Jenkins ,  Jonathan Hock ,  Mike Shamel ,  David Snader ,  Mike Cutler

IPC: G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08 ,  G01S19/42 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G08G1/20

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for generating a reference location data set, such as a reference longitude and latitude point, for each of a plurality of point addresses. A reference location data set can be determined for a point address based on a history of prior geocode samples, such as GPS readings, that have been obtained using a portable computing device during a prior delivery to or pickup from the point address. A location data service collects such geocode samples and processes the samples to generate a reference location data set, such as a reference longitude and latitude and a zone of confidence around the reference longitude and latitude, for each unique point address. To determine whether an item is being delivered to a wrong address, current location data obtained during a delivery can be compared against the reference location data generated by the location data service for the delivery address.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于为多个点地址中的每一个生成参考位置数据集（例如参考经度和纬度点）的系统和方法。 可以基于在先前传送到点地址之前使用便携式计算设备获得的先前地理编码样本（例如GPS读数）的历史来为点地址确定参考位置数据集。 位置数据服务收集这样的地理编码样本并处理样本以针对每个唯一点地址生成参考位置数据集，例如参考经度和纬度以及围绕参考经度和纬度的置信区。 为了确定物品是否被传送到错误的地址，可以将在传送期间获得的当前位置数据与由传送地址的位置数据服务生成的参考位置数据进行比较。

公开(公告)号：US07865408B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-04

申请号：US11758190

申请日：2007-06-05

Applicant: Sourav Bhadra

Inventor： Sourav Bhadra

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  G06G1/14

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q20/203

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods that allow a user to track packages throughout the course of delivery without requiring the user to completely reenter tracking information such as an 18 character tracking number and also allow the user to use a wide variety of communication devices to track and retrack a package without requiring the user to reenter the entire tracking number.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供允许用户在整个递送过程中跟踪包裹的系统和方法，而不需要用户完全重新输入诸如18个字符跟踪号码的跟踪信息，并且还允许用户使用各种各样的通信设备来跟踪 并重新引导包，而不需要用户重新输入整个跟踪号码。

公开(公告)号：US20100320881A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-23

申请号：US12869825

申请日：2010-08-27

Applicant: Steven L. Smith

Inventor： Steven L. Smith

IPC: H02K7/10

CPC classification number: B65G43/00 ,  B65G15/00 ,  B65G2203/042

Abstract: A wireless sensor system for sensing a characteristic associated with a conveying system from which the sensor system generates operating power. The sensor system includes a transducer including an axle, a roller connected to the axle, and a link connected to the roller. The transducer may be configured to permit the roller to be positioned in contact with a conveyor belt of the conveying system so that the roller rotates about the axle or with the axle in response to translation of the conveyor belt. The sensor system also includes a power generator connected to the link, wherein the link transfers rotary motion from the roller to the generator, which generates power using the rotary motion input by the link. The sensor system further includes a sensor connected to the generator for receiving power, wherein the sensor is configured to sense the physical characteristic associated with the conveying system.

Abstract translation: 一种无线传感器系统，用于感测与传感器系统相关联的特征，传感器系统从该输送系统产生操作功率 该传感器系统包括一个换能器，该换能器包括一个轴，连接到该轴的一个滚子以及一个连接到该滚筒的连杆。 换能器可以被配置为允许辊被定位成与输送系统的传送带接触，使得辊响应于传送带的平移而围绕轴或轴旋转。 传感器系统还包括连接到链路的发电机，其中链路将从滚子向旋转运动转移到发电机，该发电机使用由连杆输入的旋转运动来产生功率。 传感器系统还包括连接到发电机用于接收电力的传感器，其中传感器构造成感测与输送系统相关联的物理特性。

公开(公告)号：US07840340B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-23

申请号：US11735030

申请日：2007-04-13

Applicant: Craig Graham ,  Prabhakar Thyagarjan ,  Pamela Klouda ,  Rhesa Jenkins ,  Jonathan Hock ,  Mike Shamel ,  David Snader ,  Mike Cutler

Inventor： Craig Graham ,  Prabhakar Thyagarjan ,  Pamela Klouda ,  Rhesa Jenkins ,  Jonathan Hock ,  Mike Shamel ,  David Snader ,  Mike Cutler

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G01C21/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08 ,  G01S19/42 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G08G1/20

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for generating a reference location data set, such as a reference longitude and latitude point, for each of a plurality of point addresses. A reference location data set can be determined for a point address based on a history of prior geocode samples, such as GPS readings, that have been obtained using a portable computing device during a prior delivery to or pickup from the point address. A location data service collects such geocode samples and processes the samples to generate a reference location data set, such as a reference longitude and latitude and a zone of confidence around the reference longitude and latitude, for each unique point address. To determine whether an item is being delivered to a wrong address, current location data obtained during a delivery can be compared against the reference location data generated by the location data service for the delivery address.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于为多个点地址中的每一个生成参考位置数据集（例如参考经度和纬度点）的系统和方法。 可以基于在先前传送到点地址之前使用便携式计算设备获得的先前地理编码样本（例如GPS读数）的历史来为点地址确定参考位置数据集。 位置数据服务收集这样的地理编码样本并处理样本以针对每个唯一点地址生成参考位置数据集，例如参考经度和纬度以及围绕参考经度和纬度的置信区。 为了确定物品是否被传送到错误的地址，可以将在传送期间获得的当前位置数据与由传送地址的位置数据服务生成的参考位置数据进行比较。

公开(公告)号：US20100257114A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-07

申请号：US12816919

申请日：2010-06-16

Applicant: Alan Amling ,  George R. Post ,  David S. Zamsky ,  Kenneth T. Rankin ,  Stuart D. Marcus ,  Bruce L. Woods

Inventor： Alan Amling ,  George R. Post ,  David S. Zamsky ,  Kenneth T. Rankin ,  Stuart D. Marcus ,  Bruce L. Woods

IPC: G06Q50/00 ,  G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0831 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q30/0283

Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated global shipment system that provides end-to-end visibility of the movement of a package. The integrated global shipment system employs a shipment consolidating application for integrating one or more freight tracking systems with one or more end-delivery systems. As a result, shippers are provided with complete visibility of the movement of their shipments of goods from an origin country to a destination country and till the final consignees. In addition, the integrated shipment system significantly decreases the cost of managing inventories by providing a virtual inventory solution. Under this virtual inventory solution, suppliers are able to bypass distribution centers and delay allocation of goods until after the importation of goods into a destination country.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种集成的全球货运系统，可以提供包装运动的端到端可见度。 集成的全球货运系统采用货运整合应用程序，将一个或多个货运跟踪系统与一个或多个终端交付系统集成。 结果是，托运人可以完全了解货物从原产国运送到目的地国家的运输情况，直到最终收货人。 此外，综合运输系统通过提供虚拟库存解决方案，显着降低了管理库存的成本。 在这种虚拟库存解决方案下，供应商能够绕过配送中心并延迟货物分配，直到货物进口到目的地国家。

公开(公告)号：US20100245105A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-30

申请号：US12410052

申请日：2009-03-24

Applicant: Steven L. Smith

Inventor： Steven L. Smith

IPC: G08B21/00 ,  H04B1/00 ,  G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06Q50/30

Abstract: An evaluating apparatus arranged to evaluate an item-transport system having a flow path. The apparatus includes one or more position markers adjacent the path and an evaluating device for sensing the markers and conditions of the transport system. The evaluating device has at least one evaluation sensor configured to (A) sense conditions of the transport system and (B) produce evaluation-sensor data based on the sensed conditions. The evaluating device also has a position-marker sensor configured to sense the position markers and produce position-marker data. The apparatus further includes a distance meter configured to produce distance data and at least one computing device configured to determine a particular location at which the evaluating device was along the path of the item-transport system when a particular condition of the item-transport system was sensed based on the evaluation-sensor data, the position-marker data, and the distance data.

Abstract translation: 一种评估装置，用于评估具有流路的物品输送系统。 该装置包括邻近路径的一个或多个位置标记和用于感测传送系统的标记和状况的评估装置。 所述评估装置具有至少一个评估传感器，所述评估传感器被配置为（A）感测所述传送系统的条件，并且（B）基于所感测的条件产生评估传感器数据。 评估装置还具有配置为感测位置标记并产生位置标记数据的位置标记传感器。 该装置还包括配置成产生距离数据的距离计和至少一个计算装置，该至少一个计算装置被配置为当物品输送系统的特定状况为 基于评估传感器数据，位置标记数据和距离数据感测。

公开(公告)号：US20100223196A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-02

申请号：US12778676

申请日：2010-05-12

Applicant: David Eugene Reynolds ,  Aaron Scott Paxton ,  Roland Ralph Zavala ,  Laurielyn Fields ,  James Francis Coughlan ,  Christos Nicholas Anagnos

Inventor： David Eugene Reynolds ,  Aaron Scott Paxton ,  Roland Ralph Zavala ,  Laurielyn Fields ,  James Francis Coughlan ,  Christos Nicholas Anagnos

IPC: G06Q50/00 ,  G06Q10/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F15/16

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/0835 ,  G06Q10/08355 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q20/204 ,  G06Q30/0601

Abstract: A cooperative system and an associated method are provided for resolving a distressed shipment during transport by a carrier, where the distressed shipment includes one or more parcels rendered temporarily undeliverable by an exception event while in transit from a shipper to a consignee. The inventive method involves the shipper in the task of contacting the consignee for the additional information necessary to resolve the shipment. The system creates a cooperative of participating shippers and carriers, working together to complete a shipment and thereby avoid the delay and expense associated with a premature or unnecessary return.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种合作系统和相关方法，用于在承运人运输过程中解决遇险货物，其中不良货物包括在从托运人转运至收货人的过程中由异常事件暂时不可投递的一个或多个包裹。 本发明的方法涉及托运人接触收货人以获得解决装运所需的附加信息的任务。 该系统创建了参与的托运人和承运人的合作关系，共同完成装运，从而避免与过早或不必要的返回相关的延迟和费用。

公开(公告)号：US07765131B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-27

申请号：US11460268

申请日：2006-07-27

Applicant: Robert Klingenberg ,  Joe Rizzo ,  Sumeet Pradeep Shroff

Inventor： Robert Klingenberg ,  Joe Rizzo ,  Sumeet Pradeep Shroff

IPC: G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0835 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/0838 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q20/203 ,  G06Q30/0633

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing personalized delivery services by a carrier providing a package delivery service. Typically, the consignee indicates 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.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于通过提供包裹递送服务的运营商提供个性化递送服务的系统和方法。 通常，收货人指示如果收货人不在场接受包裹，则运送优惠将适用于包裹的交付，例如指示包裹在交货时要留下的特定位置。 在一个实施例中，收货人可以由承运人通知包裹的预定交付，并且可以链接到运营商的网站以指示递送优选。 或者，交货偏好可以由收货人主动地访问该网站来指示。 在传送交付偏好之后，承运人的系统在适当的时间将交货偏好通知给便携式计算设备，该便携式计算设备通知交付人员收货人的交货偏好。 其他实施例允许发货人指示交货偏好。

公开(公告)号：US07752134B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-06

申请号：US09812452

申请日：2001-03-20

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。