公开(公告)号：US07743984B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-29

申请号：US11262337

申请日：2005-10-28

Applicant: John A. Olsen ,  David Lewis Bradley

Inventor： John A. Olsen ,  David Lewis Bradley

IPC: G06B15/02

CPC classification number: G06K19/0723 ,  G06K2017/0045 ,  G06K2017/0048 ,  G06Q10/08

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a tracking and visibility system of a kind that augments aspects of traditional tracking systems by implementing mechanisms for independently detecting and verifying the whereabouts of particular objects moving through a carrier's logistics network. These mechanisms are preferably implemented without having to alter the outward appearance or manner in which such objects would otherwise be shipped. At a high level, the present invention accomplishes this by providing a comprehensive tracking system that includes at least two levels of tracking, one of which involves physically associating a wireless device with an object to be tracked, the wireless device being configured to transmit a signal that can be used to independently detect and verify the location of the particular object as it moves through the carrier's logistics network.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及通过实施用于独立地检测和验证通过运营商的物流网络移动的特定对象的下落的机制来增加传统跟踪系统的方面的跟踪和可视化系统。 这些机构优选地被实现，而不必改变这样的对象否则将被运送的外观或方式。 在高水平上，本发明通过提供包括至少两个级别的跟踪的综合跟踪系统来实现这一点，其中一个级别涉及将无线设备物理地关联到要跟踪的对象，所述无线设备被配置为发送信号 可用于独立检测和验证特定对象在通过运营商物流网络时的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20100153148A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-17

申请号：US12333476

申请日：2008-12-12

Applicant: Jerry M. Johnson ,  Lynn Shaindell Goldhaber ,  John McNiel Dietz ,  William Ward Smith, III ,  Jinyue Liu ,  Hsiangwen S. Hu

Inventor： Jerry M. Johnson ,  Lynn Shaindell Goldhaber ,  John McNiel Dietz ,  William Ward Smith, III ,  Jinyue Liu ,  Hsiangwen S. Hu

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  G06Q50/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0834 ,  G06Q50/28

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for modifying the status for one or more carrier services based on one or more geographical delivery areas. Such embodiments provide an interface module executed by a processor to modify data indicating the status for the one or more carrier services in response to obtaining data indicating the one or more carrier services to be modified, a beginning date for which the status of the one or more carrier services is to be modified, an ending date for which the status will return to its pre-existing state prior to being modified, one or more geographical delivery areas in which the status is to be modified, and a modification for the one or more carrier services.

Abstract translation: 本发明的各种实施例提供了用于基于一个或多个地理传送区域来修改一个或多个运营商服务的状态的系统和方法。 这样的实施例提供由处理器执行的接口模块，以响应于获得指示要修改的一个或多个运营商服务的数据，修改指示一个或多个运营商服务的状态的数据， 要修改更多的运营商服务，其状态将在修改之前恢复到其先前存在的状态的结束日期，其中将要修改状态的一个或多个地理交付区域，以及对该一个或多个 更多的运营商服务。

公开(公告)号：US20100145754A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-10

申请号：US12331002

申请日：2008-12-09

Applicant: Atm A. Rahman

Inventor： Atm A. Rahman

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  G06Q50/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/0837 ,  G06Q10/087

Abstract: An apparatus and system are provided for facilitating a customized return process in which notifications may be sent to a customer reminding the customer to return a product. The apparatus includes a processor capable of periodically monitoring tracking information associated with a product(s) and determine whether a product(s) corresponds to a particular type of package. The processor is also capable of determining, at a specified time, whether the product has departed a location of a first entity and determining whether the first entity was given a time frame in which the product(s) was scheduled to depart the location of the first entity and whether the product departed the first location upon the expiration of a time period. The processor is also capable of generating a message that is sent to the first entity instructing the first entity to send the product to another entity within a predetermined time period.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种装置和系统，用于促进定制的返回过程，其中可向客户发送通知，提醒客户返回产品。 该装置包括能够周期性地监视与产品相关联的跟踪信息并确定产品是否对应于特定类型的包的处理器。 处理器还能够在指定时间确定产品是否已经离开了第一实体的位置，并且确定第一实体是否被给予产品被安排的时间范围， 第一实体以及产品是否在一段时间到期后离开第一个位置。 处理器还能够生成发送到第一实体的消息，指示第一实体在预定时间段内将产品发送到另一个实体。

公开(公告)号：US20100100229A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-22

申请号：US12254581

申请日：2008-10-20

Applicant: Roger Whitson ,  Jamie Cunningham ,  Olga Vila ,  Nancy Parmer

Inventor： Roger Whitson ,  Jamie Cunningham ,  Olga Vila ,  Nancy Parmer

IPC: G06F7/24 ,  G05B13/02

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087

Abstract: An apparatus and system are provided for facilitating a mechanism in which to collect and consolidate goods at a location for recycling. The apparatus includes a processor capable of defining a time period(s) and determining type(s) of recyclable goods and associating a defined time period(s) with one of the recyclable goods based on the type. A portion of the goods may be picked up from an entity upon expiration of the time period. The processor is also capable of receiving an indication that the portion of the goods are delivered to a location and consolidated with other goods of the same type. The other goods are delivered to the location from other entities and the processor is capable of determining whether the consolidated goods exceed a predetermined threshold and if so the processor is capable of generating an instruction to deliver the consolidated goods to a facility for recycling.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种装置和系统，用于促进在一个位置收集和整合货物以进行再循环的机构。 该装置包括能够定义时间段并确定可回收商品的类型并根据类型将定义的时间段与可回收商品之一相关联的处理器。 一段时间内可以从实体中取出一部分货物。 处理器还能够接收到将部分商品运送到某个位置并与其他相同类型商品合并的指示。 其他货物从其他实体交付到位置，处理器能够确定合并货物是否超过预定阈值，如果是，则处理器能够产生将合并货物运送到设备进行回收的指令。

公开(公告)号：US20100057433A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-04

申请号：US12203407

申请日：2008-09-03

Applicant: Erich Ryan Jackson

Inventor： Erich Ryan Jackson

IPC: G06F17/28

CPC classification number: G06F17/28 ,  G06F9/454

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for providing a translation for a set of one or more terms or phrases related to a software application using decentralized contributions. In particular, various embodiments provide systems and methods by which multiple users of the application contribute translations for individual terms or phrases of the application instead of having one entity supply the translation of the software application. Specifically, the process of various embodiments: (1) provides a repository for storing translations of the individual terms or phrases in a target language (e.g., a language for which a translation is needed); (2) collects the translations provided by users and stores the translations in the repository; (3) identifies the preferred translation for each individual term or phrase; and (4) displays the preferred translation to the user in response to receiving a user's request for a preferred translation in the target language.

Abstract translation: 本发明的各种实施例提供用于使用分散贡献为与软件应用相关的一组或多个术语或短语提供翻译的系统和方法。 特别地，各种实施例提供了应用程序的多个用户贡献应​​用程序的单个术语或短语的翻译的系统和方法，而不是使一个实体提供软件应用的翻译。 具体地，各种实施例的过程：（1）提供用于将目标语言（例如，需要翻译的语言）的各个术语或短语的翻译存储的存储库; （2）收集用户提供的翻译，并将翻译存储在存储库中; （3）确定每个单独术语或短语的首选翻译; 以及（4）响应于接收用户对目标语言的优选翻译的请求，向用户显示优选翻译。

公开(公告)号：US07664674B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-16

申请号：US10256652

申请日：2002-09-27

Applicant: Richard J. Negron

Inventor： Richard J. Negron

IPC: G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q30/0633 ,  G06Q40/12

Abstract: A system and method for supply chain and inventory risk management that supplies inventory from a manufacturer to a plurality of customers. An owner entity of the system is transferred a plurality of customer agreements which describe requirements for the distribution of the inventory to the customers in agreed-upon amounts in exchange for agreed-upon payments. Transfer of the customer agreements allows an electronic system of the owner entity to forecast and place orders purchasing from the manufacturer the amount of inventory that will be needed by the customers. Further, the transfer of the agreements increases the certainty that inventory purchased by the owner will be sold to the customer. The electronic owner system may also commission the services of a logistics agent that is capable of providing shipping and handling services customized to high-risk inventory, such as electronic components, increasing the owner's profit on the sale of the inventory.

Abstract translation: 供应链和库存风险管理的系统和方法，从制造商向多个客户提供库存。 系统的所有者实体转移了多个客户协议，其将商定的金额的库存分配的描述要求转交给客户，以换取商定的付款。 转让客户协议允许所有者实体的电子系统预测并从制造商处订购订单，客户需要的库存量。 此外，协议的转让增加了业主购买的库存将被出售给客户的确定性。 电子所有者系统还可以委托能够提供针对高风险存货（例如电子元件）定制的运输和处理服务的物流代理的服务，从而增加所有者在销售库存方面的利润。

公开(公告)号：US07660577B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-09

申请号：US10947548

申请日：2004-09-22

Applicant: Chris R. Radosta ,  Mark Horton ,  Christopher T. Schenken

Inventor： Chris R. Radosta ,  Mark Horton ,  Christopher T. Schenken

IPC: H04W24/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08

Abstract: The present invention is directed at systems and methods for gathering wireless communication data within a target geographic area. More specifically, selected fleet vehicles are equipped to gather wireless communication data from transmission towers while simultaneously performing other tasks. A signal testing device gathers the signal data while temporarily positioned in a selected fleet vehicle that passes within a target geographic area. The signal testing device is then transferred to other fleet vehicles that also traverse the target geographic area until the desired data from the identified area is collected.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于在目标地理区域内收集无线通信数据的系统和方法。 更具体地，选择的车队车辆被配备为从传输塔收集无线通信数据，同时执行其他任务。 信号测试装置收集信号数据，同时临时定位在目标地理区域内通过的选定车队车辆中。 然后将信号测试装置转移到也穿过目标地理区域的其他车队车辆，直到收集来自识别区域的所需数据。

公开(公告)号：US07647249B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-12

申请号：US11066404

申请日：2005-02-25

Applicant: Sumeet Shroff ,  Nagesh Kadaba

Inventor： Sumeet Shroff ,  Nagesh Kadaba

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/08345 ,  G06Q10/0835 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0615 ,  G06Q30/0617 ,  G06Q30/0633 ,  G06Q30/08

Abstract: A system and method in which a buyer registers for a buyer's shipping account and uses the shipping account to pay shipping costs associated with purchases made over the Internet. When a buyer purchases merchandise over the Internet from either a retailer's website or from an individual through an online auction, the buyer is capable of controlling the shipping process by logging on to their buyer's shipping account. Among other things, the buyer can use their shipping account to select the desired type of shipping service (overnight air or ground) and populate a shipping label with shipping information such as delivery address, return address, and preferred delivery time windows. Once the shipping label has been populated and verified, the shipping label is electronically transferred to the seller for use in shipping the package. The system and methods of the present invention allow the buyer greater control over the shipping process. In many cases, the present invention will also help buyers/receivers control costs by eliminating the shipper's shipping and handling fee.

Abstract translation: 买方注册买家运输帐户并使用运输帐户支付通过互联网进行的购买相关运输费用的系统和方法。 当买方从零售商的网站或通过网络拍卖从个人购买商品时，买方能够通过登录到其买方的运输帐户来控制运输过程。 除此之外，买方可以使用其运输帐户来选择所需类型的运输服务（过夜空运或地面），并填写运输标签，其中包含运送地址，退货地址和首选交货时间窗口等运输信息。 一旦运输标签已经填写并验证，运输标签将以电子方式转交给卖方，用于运输包装。 本发明的系统和方法允许买方更好地控制运输过程。 在许多情况下，本发明还将通过消除托运人的运输和手续费来帮助买家/接收者控制成本。

公开(公告)号：US07632367B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-15

申请号：US11104870

申请日：2005-04-13

Applicant: Steven L. Smith

Inventor： Steven L. Smith

IPC: B32B41/00

CPC classification number: B65C9/02 ,  B41J25/304 ,  B65C1/02 ,  B65C9/28 ,  B65C9/44 ,  B65C9/46 ,  B65C2009/405 ,  Y10T156/1705 ,  Y10T156/171

Abstract: An apparatus and method of using same is provided which includes the use of an apparatus configured to scan and apply labels to parcels moving along a conveyor belt. The apparatus of the present invention includes first and second adjacent conveyors positioned with a gap there between, the gap being sufficiently narrow to allow passage of parcels from the first conveyor to the second conveyor. Parcels crossing the gap are exposed to a reading device having a reading axis passing upwardly through the gap to read indicia. The labels, which are scanned and decoded, provide information which is subsequently sent to a printing device which prints a “second” label which is blown or otherwise transferred to a second side of the parcel. The parcel then exits the second conveyor to be sorted downstream by use of the second label.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种使用其的装置和方法，其包括使用被配置为扫描并将标签应用于沿传送带移动的包裹的装置。 本发明的装置包括第一和第二相邻的输送机，其间具有间隙，间隙足够窄以允许包裹从第一输送机通过到第二输送机。 穿过间隙的包裹暴露于读取装置，其读取轴向上通过间隙以读取标记。 扫描和解码的标签提供随后发送到打印设备的信息，打印设备将打印或以其他方式传送到包裹的第二面的“第二”标签。 然后，包裹通过使用第二标签离开第二输送机以进行下游分拣。

公开(公告)号：US20090298020A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-03

申请号：US12132189

申请日：2008-06-03

Applicant: Gerardine Mary Corcoran ,  Shane Brandon Hennessy ,  Stephen Mark Jones ,  Michael Todd Kisamore ,  Roy E. Lancraft ,  Devidas Ramdas Pitta

Inventor： Gerardine Mary Corcoran ,  Shane Brandon Hennessy ,  Stephen Mark Jones ,  Michael Todd Kisamore ,  Roy E. Lancraft ,  Devidas Ramdas Pitta

IPC: G09B19/00

CPC classification number: G09B19/0053

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for training users how to operate handheld electronic devices and/or their respective applications, wherein the handheld electronic device may receive an expected input associated with an application executing on the handheld from a computing device. The handheld may then receive an actual input from a user of the handheld electronic device, compare the two inputs, and release the actual input from the user to the application if the inputs are substantially the same.

Abstract translation: 提供了系统，方法和计算机程序产品，用于训练用户如何操作手持电子设备和/或其各自的应用，其中手持电子设备可以从计算设备接收与在手持设备上执行的应用相关联的期望输入。 然后，手持设备可以从手持电子设备的用户接收实际输入，比较两个输入，并且如果输入基本相同，则将用户的实际输入释放到应用程序。