公开(公告)号：US20040215588A1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-28

申请号：US10409688

申请日：2003-04-08

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： John Cornelius

IPC: G06F007/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/025 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  Y10S707/99939 ,  Y10S707/99942 ,  Y10S707/99943 ,  Y10S707/99944 ,  Y10S707/99945

Abstract: The present invention discloses systems and methods for tracking packages inbound to a user. One embodiment of the invention discloses a process by which shipping information is analyzed to determine the various ways in which shippers have previously identified a consignee location. A consignee alias table is generated that lists the various combinations of consignee name and address used by shippers to identify the consignee location. Package level detail is then received from a carrier and compared against a consignee alias database to identify packages that are inbound to the consignee location, and a consignee location table is updated that monitors the status and anticipated delivery date of all packages inbound to the consignee location.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种用于追踪入站到用户的包的系统和方法。 本发明的一个实施例公开了一种分析运输信息以确定托运人先前识别收货人位置的各种方式的过程。 生成收货人别名表，其中列出了发货人用于识别收货人所在地的收货人姓名和地址的各种组合。 然后从运营商接收包级别的详细信息，并与收货人别名数据库进行比较，以识别收货人所在地的包裹，并更新收货人位置表，监控收货人所在地点的所有包裹的状态和预计交货日期 。

公开(公告)号：US20040215480A1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-28

申请号：US10807679

申请日：2004-03-24

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Nagesh Kadaba

IPC: G06F017/60

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0835 ,  B07C3/00 ,  G06Q10/06316 ,  G06Q10/0637 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/08355 ,  G06Q10/0838 ,  G06Q30/04

Abstract: A shipping system for shipping packages involving the coordinated use of at least a first carrier and a second carrier. The shipping system includes physical delivery facilities for the physical delivery of packages, the physical delivery facilities including at least one transfer location at which the second carrier may take over delivery responsibilities for a package. The shipping system also includes an information system having a shipper computer system configured to record and determine whether the delivery address of a package is an efficient destination for the first carrier. If not an efficient destination, such as a delivery address having a rural zip code, the shipper computer system is configured to label the package for delivery to one of the transfer locations, allowing the first carrier to transfer the selected package to the second carrier for completion of the less efficient portion of the delivery.

Abstract translation: 一种用于运送包装件的运输系统，其涉及协调使用至少第一承运人和第二承运人。 运输系统包括用于实际交付包裹的物理交付设施，物理交付设施包括至少一个转运位置，第二承运人可以在该地点接管包装的交货责任。 运输系统还包括具有托运计算机系统的信息系统，该托运计算机系统被配置为记录和确定包裹的运送地址是否是第一运营商的有效目的地。 如果不是有效的目的地，例如具有农村邮政编码的递送地址，则托运人计算机系统被配置为将包裹标签传送到传送位置之一，允许第一承运人将所选择的包裹传送到第二承运人 完成交付效率较低的部分。

公开(公告)号：US20040165980A1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-26

申请号：US10748113

申请日：2003-12-29

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Pao-Ter Huang ,  Christopher Chunsheng Cai ,  Joseph P. Snyder JR. ,  John H. Lecko ,  Jaroslav Janik ,  Rajan Chandrakant Penkar ,  Peter Douglas Jackson

IPC: B65G001/18

CPC classification number: B65G47/90 ,  B65G47/905 ,  B65G47/91 ,  B65G61/00 ,  G06Q10/043 ,  Y10S414/116

Abstract: A method and apparatus for palletizing rectangular packages received in random size and weight. A nullcornernull-based modeling system is used to assist in evaluating possible placements of packages accumulated on a line conveyor, and a placement evaluation process is used to select a nullbestnull package placement based on heuristic analysis. Statistically-based measurement and comparison is used to assist in the evaluation process.

公开(公告)号：US20040162632A1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-19

申请号：US10776653

申请日：2004-02-10

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Victor Nicholas Prutu

IPC: G06F007/00

CPC classification number: G01M1/122 ,  B07C1/10 ,  B07C5/34 ,  B65G43/08 ,  G01G11/00 ,  G01G19/005

Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring and sorting parcels, including the concept of determining at least one component of the gravity center of said parcels. Determination of the gravity center component includes the use of a tilting action in combination with the use of sensors to sense the movement of the parcels as they tilt. Another concept includes the use of sensors to determine whether a parcel is sufficiently rigid to provide a tilting action, or whether the parcel is flexible and thus does not provide a tilting action so much as it provides a flexing action over the pivot point.

Abstract translation: 一种用于测量和分类包裹的方法和装置，包括确定所述包裹的重心的至少一个部件的概念。 重心分量的确定包括使用倾转动作结合使用传感器来感测包裹倾斜时的运动。 另一个概念包括使用传感器来确定包裹是否足够刚性以提供倾斜动作，或者包裹是否是柔性的，并且因此不提供倾斜作用，因为它提供了在枢轴点上的弯曲作用。

公开(公告)号：US20040133446A1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-08

申请号：US10696180

申请日：2003-10-28

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Bob Myrick ,  David Michel ,  Jennifer Duff ,  Pam Tyler ,  Jerome Bailey ,  Liyan Wang ,  Ken Rankin ,  Kevin Button

IPC: G06F017/60

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/0836 ,  G06Q20/202 ,  G06Q30/0641

Abstract: Methods and systems disclosed herein are used to deliver a package or product to an alternate delivery location (ADL) for pick up by a customer or authorized retriever. The customer can register to receive delivery of a package or product with an ADL solution provider before delivery of the product, or may do so when purchasing the product. Alternatively, a product or package can be shipped from sender to an ADL for pick up by a person, outside of the context of purchasing a product. The methods and systems also offer the capability to track transported packages or products.

Abstract translation: 本文公开的方法和系统用于将包装或产品递送到替代递送位置（ADL），以由客户或授权的猎犬进行接送。 在交付产品之前，客户可以注册接收ADL解决方案提供商的包裹或产品，或者在购买产品时可以这样做。 或者，产品或包装可以从发送者运送到ADL，以便在购买产品的背景之外由人员接管。 方法和系统还提供跟踪传输的包装或产品的能力。

公开(公告)号：US20040039597A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-26

申请号：US10650960

申请日：2003-08-27

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Dennis Barts ,  Jay Woodley ,  Keith Kimura ,  James Melwing ,  Charles Sallusti

IPC: G06F017/60

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/063 ,  G06Q10/0637 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/0834 ,  G06Q10/08355 ,  G06Q10/087

Abstract: A product delivery system that moves products from manufacturing plant to destination. Particularly applicable to the delivery of vehicles from vehicle assembly plants to dealerships, the system utilizes a centralized management organization overseeing independent entities in a delivery network, and provides a management team with improved visibility of and improved tools for operating the network, such as a tracking system by which managers in many parts of the network have access to the status of individual products and network facilities, a simulation tool by which managers can test scenarios for the purpose of changing product routing plans based on predicted capacity and bottlenecks, and a planning tool that can facilitate preparation of product routing plans in response to information from the other tools. The system also uses feedback from the delivery network to influence the sequence in which the products are manufactured.

Abstract translation: 将产品从制造工厂移动到目的地的产品交付系统。 该系统特别适用于将车辆从车辆组装工厂交付给经销商，该系统利用一个集中管理组织来监督交付网络中的独立实体，并为管理团队提供改进的可视性和改进的网络操作工具，如跟踪 系统，网络的许多部门的管理者可以访问个别产品和网络设施的状态，这是一个模拟工具，管理人员可以根据预测的容量和瓶颈，根据预测的容量和瓶颈来更改产品路由规划的目的来测试场景，以及一个规划工具 这可以帮助准备产品路由计划，以响应其他工具的信息。 该系统还使用来自传送网络的反馈来影响产品制造的顺序。

公开(公告)号：US20030167240A1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-04

申请号：US10144656

申请日：2002-05-13

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Deborah B. Napier ,  William Brent Collins ,  Angie Hutchins ,  Greg Campbell ,  Terry W. Rigdon

IPC: G06F017/60

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for processing foreign origin parcels through Customs and individuals through security checkpoints. The system includes a database stored on a computer readable medium having data records associated with each foreign origin parcel or individual. Associated with the database is a processor having a search engine for performing searches on the information in the data records based on criteria selected by a user. The system further includes an interface. The interface allows the user to select search criteria to be used by the processor to search the data records. The interface displays the results of the search to the user and allows the user to select parcels or individuals identified during the search for inspection. In addition, the processor and interface allows the user to electronically store notes taken during the inspection, such that the information related to the inspection can be electronically archived.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了通过海关和个人通过安全检查点处理外国原产地包裹的系统和方法。 该系统包括存储在计算机可读介质上的数据库，其具有与每个外国来源的包裹或个人相关联的数据记录。 与数据库相关联的是具有搜索引擎的处理器，用于基于用户选择的标准对数据记录中的信息进行搜索。 该系统还包括一个接口。 界面允许用户选择处理器使用的搜索条件来搜索数据记录。 该界面将搜索结果显示给用户，并允许用户选择在搜索期间识别的包裹或个人进行检查。 此外，处理器和接口允许用户以电子方式存储在检查过程中记录的笔记，使得与检查相关的信息可以电子存档。

公开(公告)号：US20030040997A1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-27

申请号：US10128825

申请日：2002-04-24

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Curtis R. Rousseau ,  Seth D. Jaslow ,  Phil G. Lawson ,  Velma E. Lawson

IPC: G06F017/60

CPC classification number: G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q40/025

Abstract: A system for facilitating the opening of accounts by a plurality of backend systems. The account opening system includes a front-end interface that interacts with a customer to collect customer information such as an account-type selection, billing information and pickup location information. A backend interface of the system pre-validates the customer information and routes the customer information to the backend systems for activation of the account. The backend interface also includes a monitor that determines the availability of the backend systems and a cache that stores the open account request and customer information for later routing when the backend systems are temporarily unavailable. Advantageously, pre-validation of the customer information allows the backend interface to distribute an account number to the customer in real time when the backend systems are unavailable. Pre-validation ensures that the customer information is sufficiently correct to allow later activation of the account by the backend systems.

公开(公告)号：US20020196944A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-26

申请号：US10077197

申请日：2002-02-15

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Eric Davis ,  Steve Yeung ,  James Appelbaum ,  Dave Young ,  Gerry Summey ,  Dan Turbeville ,  Dave Gittings

IPC: H04L009/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/10 ,  G06F21/121 ,  G06F21/128

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for controlling access to networked applications. An embodiment of the invention discloses using developer and access keys to validate and control user access to one or more network applications. The network access and licensing system disclosed includes a customer computer, one or more network tools, and an access application configured to issue and license the use of developer and access keys.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于控制对联网应用的访问的系统和方法。 本发明的实施例公开了使用开发者和访问密钥来验证和控制用户对一个或多个网络应用的访问。 公开的网络访问和许可系统包括客户计算机，一个或多个网络工具和被配置为发布和许可使用开发者和访问密钥的访问应用。

公开(公告)号：US20020038224A1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-28

申请号：US09962977

申请日：2001-09-24

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Sourav Bhadra

IPC: G06F017/00

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

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods that automatically notify customers of available higher levels of service for package delivery if available. Typically, customers query a delivery company to determine how long it would take to have a package delivered by standard ground delivery. In accordance with the present invention, the customer will also be notified of a higher level of service if it is available for delivery of the package.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供系统和方法，其可以自动通知客户可用的更高级别的服务以进行包裹传递。 通常，客户查询送货公司，以确定通过标准地面交货运送包裹所需的时间。 根据本发明，如果客户可以提供包裹，还将被通知更高级别的服务。