公开(公告)号：US20140257691A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-11

申请号：US14281942

申请日：2014-05-20

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： MARC DAVID SIRIS

IPC: G01S19/14

CPC classification number: G01C21/00 ,  G01S19/07 ,  G01S19/14

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods, and computer program products for providing improved augmentation for GPS calculations. In general, various embodiments of the invention involve using a plurality of GPS devices associated with stationary objects associated with a common carrier's delivery network and the common carrier's delivery fleet to calculate error corrections and to communicate these error corrections to a number of GPS enable devices to be used by these devices to augment GPS calculations to correct errors associated with GPS signals. Further, various embodiments of the invention involve collecting GPS data for a plurality of delivery routes traveled by the common carrier's delivery fleet. In particular embodiments, this collected data may be used to provide more accurate address information for locations along these delivery routes and more accurate renderings of various landscapes along these delivery routes.

Abstract translation: 本发明的各种实施例提供了用于为GPS计算提供改进的增强的系统，方法和计算机程序产品。 通常，本发明的各种实施例涉及使用与与公共运营商的传送网络相关联的固定物体和公共运营商的传送队列相关联的多个GPS设备来计算错误校正，并将这些错误校正传送到多个GPS启用设备 被这些设备用于增加GPS计算以校正与GPS信号相关的错误。 此外，本发明的各种实施例涉及为由公共运营商的运送车队行进的多个运送路线收集GPS数据。 在特定实施例中，该收集的数据可用于为沿着这些递送路线的位置提供更准确的地址信息以及沿着这些递送路线的各种景观的更精确的渲染。

公开(公告)号：US20140257690A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-11

申请号：US14282489

申请日：2014-05-20

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： MARC DAVID SIRIS

IPC: G01S19/07

CPC classification number: G01C21/00 ,  G01S19/07 ,  G01S19/14

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods, and computer program products for providing improved augmentation for GPS calculations. In general, various embodiments of the invention involve using a plurality of GPS devices associated with stationary objects associated with a common carrier's delivery network and the common carrier's delivery fleet to calculate error corrections and to communicate these error corrections to a number of GPS enable devices to be used by these devices to augment GPS calculations to correct errors associated with GPS signals. Further, various embodiments of the invention involve collecting GPS data for a plurality of delivery routes traveled by the common carrier's delivery fleet. In particular embodiments, this collected data may be used to provide more accurate address information for locations along these delivery routes and more accurate renderings of various landscapes along these delivery routes.

公开(公告)号：US20140250537A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-04

申请号：US13782686

申请日：2013-03-01

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Marc Siris

IPC: G06F21/10

CPC classification number: H04L63/10 ,  G06Q10/0833

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a data governance and licensing system for monitoring usage of tracking data associated with transport of a plurality of packages and for facilitating licensing arrangements in connection therewith. In certain embodiments, the system comprises: one or more memory storage areas containing a variety of data and one or more computer processors. The one or more computer processors are configured to: receive observed data associated with access of tracking data by at least one accessing party; analyze at least a portion of the observed data to determine identification data for the accessing party; compare the identification data and the authorized user data to determine whether the accessing party is an authorized party; determine whether one or more discrepancies exist between the observed data and either generic usage data or authorized user data; and if so, generate either a license proposal or a license revision request.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例提供数据管理和许可系统，用于监视与多个包装的运输相关联的跟踪数据的使用，并且用于促进与其相关的许可安排。 在某些实施例中，系统包括：一个或多个包含各种数据的存储器存储区域和一个或多个计算机处理器。 一个或多个计算机处理器被配置为：接收与由至少一个访问方访问跟踪数据相关联的观测数据; 分析观察数据的至少一部分以确定接入方的识别数据; 比较识别数据和授权用户数据，确定接入方是否为授权方; 确定观察到的数据与通用使用数据或授权用户数据之间是否存在一个或多个差异; 如果是，则生成许可证提案或许可证修订请求。

公开(公告)号：US08817311B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-26

申请号：US13971516

申请日：2013-08-20

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Kenneth S. Klein ,  Herbert G. Waite ,  George D. Starr ,  Nathan Warmbrod

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/126 ,  G06N5/02 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q50/184

Abstract: A system for integrating multiple software modules configured to produce output according to established business rules is provided. The system in one embodiment coordinates the printing of a variety of labels and reports according to a set of complex business rules. Complex output tasks may be distributed to remote computers in a network for optimum efficiency. The system may be configured to comply with one or more standard database connectivity standards in order to provide a generic interface with foreign systems. The method in one embodiment includes acquiring an input, sending a query to a database, retrieving business rules and associated tasks, and building scripts or commands for each task.This Abstract is provided to comply with the rules, which require an abstract to quickly inform a searcher or other reader about the subject matter of the application. This Abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于集成多个软件模块的系统，用于根据既定的业务规则配置产生输出。 一个实施例中的系统根据一组复杂的业务规则协调各种标签和报告的打印。 复杂的输出任务可以被分发到网络中的远程计算机以获得最佳效率。 该系统可以被配置为符合一个或多个标准数据库连接标准，以提供与外部系统的通用接口。 在一个实施例中的方法包括获取输入，向数据库发送查询，检索业务规则和相关联的任务，以及为每个任务构建脚本或命令。 提供本摘要以符合规则，这些规则需要一个摘要来快速通知搜索者或其他读者关于申请的主题。 提交本摘要的理解是，它不会用于解释或限制权利要求的范围或含义。

公开(公告)号：US20140188533A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US14133258

申请日：2013-12-18

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Mark J. Davidson

IPC: G06Q10/06

CPC classification number: G01C21/3617 ,  G01C21/3469 ,  G06F17/30241 ,  G06Q10/0631 ,  G06Q10/06398 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G07C5/00 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G07C5/02 ,  G07C5/06 ,  G08G1/123 ,  G08G1/20 ,  G08G1/202 ,  G08G1/205 ,  G08G1/207 ,  H04W4/021

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a fleet management system configured for capturing and evaluating vehicle telematics data, such as data captured from one or more vehicle telematics devices indicative of one or more vehicle dynamics, and service data, such as data captured from one or more portable data acquisition devices indicative of one or more service dynamics. In certain embodiments, the fleet management system is configured to associate captured vehicle telematics data with captured service data based on the contextual attributes of each, such as the time, date, and location of data capture. By synching the vehicle telematics data to the service data, the operational data can be uniquely assessed for various operational efficiencies.

Abstract translation: 本发明的各种实施例涉及一种被配置用于捕获和评估车辆远程信息数据的车队管理系统，例如从指示一个或多个车辆动态的一个或多个车辆远程信息处理设备捕获的数据，以及服务数据，例如从 指示一个或多个服务动态的一个或多个便携式数据获取装置。 在某些实施例中，车队管理系统被配置为基于每个的上下文属性（诸如数据捕获的时间，日期和位置）将捕获的车辆远程信息数据与所捕获的服务数据相关联。 通过将车辆远程信息处理数据同步到服务数据，可以对各种运行效率进行独特的运行数据评估。

公开(公告)号：US20140151072A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：US14175067

申请日：2014-02-07

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Keith M. Stehman ,  John H. Ransom, JR.

IPC: A62C3/08 ,  A62C37/00

CPC classification number: A62C3/08 ,  A62C2/24 ,  A62C2/246 ,  A62C2/247 ,  A62C2/248 ,  A62C3/00 ,  A62C5/006

Abstract: Various concepts are provided for suppressing a fire condition in an aircraft. In one embodiment, the presence of a fire condition in an aircraft is detected. After such a detection, extinguishing agents can be dispensed and/or certain areas of the aircraft can be depressurized.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于抑制飞行器中的火情的各种概念。 在一个实施例中，检测到飞行器中存在火灾状况。 在这种检测之后，可以分配灭火剂和/或飞行器的某些区域可以减压。

公开(公告)号：US20140114718A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-24

申请号：US14057688

申请日：2013-10-18

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Philip M. Randall ,  Jeff A. Moore

IPC: G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for facilitating automated arrival and departure events at a facility. The apparatus may include at least one memory and at least one processor configured to receive an indication identifying one or more loads of a vehicle in response to the vehicle arriving at a facility. The processor is further configured to automatically assign the loads of the vehicle to one or more respective storage locations of the facility in response to receipt of the indication. The processor is further configured to enable provision of another indication to a communication device associated with the vehicle indicating the respective storage locations to place the corresponding loads. Corresponding computer program products and methods are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于促进设施处的自动到达和离开事件的装置。 该装置可以包括至少一个存储器和至少一个处理器，其被配置为响应于到达设施的车辆而接收识别车辆的一个或多个负载的指示。 处理器还被配置为响应于接收到指示而将车辆的负载自动分配给设施的一个或多个相应的存储位置。 处理器还被配置为能够向与车辆相关联的通信设备提供另一指示，指示相应的存储位置以放置相应的负载。 还提供了相应的计算机程序产品和方法。

公开(公告)号：US08655593B1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-18

申请号：US13795290

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Mark J. Davidson

IPC: G08G1/123

CPC classification number: G01C21/3407 ,  G01C21/32 ,  G08G1/0112 ,  G08G1/0129 ,  G08G1/0141 ,  G08G1/017 ,  G08G1/04 ,  G08G1/144 ,  G08G1/147 ,  G08G1/207

Abstract: Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for defining travel paths in parking areas. In one embodiment, travel paths in parking areas can be defined by connecting street networking connection points within the parking areas. In another embodiment, such defined travel paths can be merged with actual paths traveled by vehicles in the parking areas.

Abstract translation: 提供计算机程序产品，方法，系统，设备和计算实体来定义停车区域中的行进路径。 在一个实施例中，停车区域中的行进路径可以通过连接停车区域内的街道网络连接点来定义。 在另一个实施例中，这种限定的行进路径可以与停车区域中的车辆行进的实际路径合并。

公开(公告)号：US20130204803A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-08

申请号：US13828019

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： GEOFF S. CHALMERS ,  THOMAS V. HOFFMANN

IPC: G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0837 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q40/04

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for processing return transactions over a network. An embodiment of the invention discloses an online return application that generates an electronic return shipping label that can be delivered to a browser of a customer that wishes to make a return. Also, disclosed is the creation and transmission of label delivery links, which provide for dynamic generation and delivery of shipping labels.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了通过网络处理返回事务的系统和方法。 本发明的实施例公开了一种在线返回应用程序，其生成可以被递送到希望返回的客户的浏览器的电子退货运输标签。 此外，披露的是标签传送链接的创建和传输，其提供运输标签的动态生成和传递。

公开(公告)号：US20130138573A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-30

申请号：US13746862

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 ,  G06Q50/28

CPC classification number: G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q50/28

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.

Abstract translation: 提供系统，方法，设备和计算机程序产品，用于客户控制的出货管理。 例如，在各种实施例中，客户可以在运输商对物品的第一次递送尝试之前提供信息，以接收关于物品运输的消息，并且根据提供的信息交付物品。