公开(公告)号：US11794931B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-24

申请号：US17216916

申请日：2021-03-30

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio Gil

IPC: B64U20/40 ,  B64U30/14 ,  B64U30/291 ,  B64U10/25 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64U10/14 ,  B64U50/19 ,  B64U101/64 ,  B64U50/36

CPC classification number: B64U10/25 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64U10/14 ,  B64U20/40 ,  B64U30/14 ,  B64U30/291 ,  B64U50/19 ,  B64U50/36 ,  B64U2101/64

Abstract: A modular unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system comprises a body module, a rotor module, and a wing module. The body module includes a flight controller and a power distribution device. The body module is releasably attachable to the rotor module or the wing module, and the body module is releasably attachable to the rotor module. The rotor module includes one or more motors and electronic speed controllers (ESCs), while the wing module includes a wing having a flap, elevator, aileron, or rudder. Various UAV configurations can be formed from the body module, the rotor module, and the wing module. Each configuration includes different advantages for flight time, distance, battery life, and payload capacity. A UAV can be configured to a particular configuration to optimize parcel delivery.

公开(公告)号：US11783276B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-10

申请号：US17013952

申请日：2020-09-08

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Shannon C. Goodman ,  David A. Gittings

IPC: G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/083

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/0838

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for tracking the location of a shipped item. According to various embodiments, the systems and methods may include features designed to determine whether the shipped item is likely to comply with customer-defined shipping requirements throughout the entire shipping process. In various embodiments, the systems and methods are configured to indicate to a user certain shipments that are likely to arrive without complying with all of the customer-defined shipping requirements, such that a user can take remedial action to minimize or eliminate the likelihood of the shipment failing to comply with the customer-defined shipping requirements.

公开(公告)号：US11769108B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-26

申请号：US16938186

申请日：2020-07-24

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey Carl Sager ,  William Gensburg

IPC: G06Q10/0835 ,  B07C3/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08355 ,  B07C3/00 ,  B07C2301/005

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for determining alternative delivery destinations. For example, in various embodiments, a method may be provided comprising receiving shipping information/data for an item indicating the item to be delivered to an original consignee by a carrier and comprising at least a default delivery location, determining whether the original consignee has indicated a first priority alternative consignee among one or more alternative consignees, and in an instance in which a determination is made that the original consignee has indicated the first priority alternative consignee among the one or more alternative consignees, delivering the item to the first priority alternative consignee.

公开(公告)号：US11768668B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-26

申请号：US17584566

申请日：2022-01-26

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Michael Liberant

IPC: G06F8/54 ,  G06F8/30

CPC classification number: G06F8/54 ,  G06F8/315

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for building an application. The apparatus may include at least one memory and at least one processor configured to generate a build of an application in a C Object-Oriented Programming Language. The processor is also configured to generate a unity file including a plurality of source files having references to one or more header files. At least two of the source files include references to a same header file. The processor is also configured to compile the unity file including the plurality of source files to obtain an object file. The processor is also configured to link the object file to generate an executable of the application. Corresponding computer program products and methods are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US11727339B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-15

申请号：US17510128

申请日：2021-10-25

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Mark J. Davidson ,  John A. Olsen, III

IPC: G06Q10/0639 ,  G06Q10/0631 ,  G06F16/29 ,  G07C5/06 ,  G07C5/00 ,  G08G1/00 ,  G08G1/123 ,  H04W4/021 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G07C5/02 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G01C21/36

CPC classification number: G06Q10/06398 ,  G06Q10/0631 ,  G01C21/3469 ,  G01C21/3617 ,  G06F16/29 ,  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 mapping management computer system. According to various embodiments, the mapping management computer system may be configured for updating geographical maps by assessing map data and operational data including vehicle telematics data to identify portions of a vehicle path that do not correspond to known travel paths. In various embodiments, the system is configured to define these identified portions as new known travel paths corresponding to a public road, private road, parking lot lane, or the like, and update the map data to reflect the new known travel paths.

公开(公告)号：US11710093B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-25

申请号：US16510500

申请日：2019-07-12

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Tony Baldassari ,  Howard Stone

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/0832

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/08

Abstract: Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities for enhanced cargo screening capabilities are provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises: automatically and electronically executing a first screening procedure for capturing and storing first screening data comprising (a) an x-ray image and (b) first screening decontrol data; automatically and electronically determining whether at least a second screening procedure is required, the determination involving identifying at least one discrepancy between at least a portion of the first screening data and at least one predefined parameter; responsive to determining that the second screening is required, generating and transmitting one or more notifications configured to initiate the second screening procedure within a predetermined period of time; and responsive to determining that the at least second screening is not required, generating and transmitting a decontrol message configured to release the packages from further automated screening procedures.

公开(公告)号：US11670116B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-06

申请号：US16989084

申请日：2020-08-10

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Mark J. Davidson

IPC: G07C5/00 ,  G06Q10/0639 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G08G1/01 ,  G08G1/052 ,  G08G1/00 ,  G01C21/34

CPC classification number: G07C5/008 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G06Q10/06395 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G08G1/0112 ,  G08G1/0129 ,  G08G1/052 ,  G08G1/202

Abstract: Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for segmenting operational data and identifying events of interested in the segmented operational data. With the events of interest identified from the segmented operational data, a total time between the events of interest can be determined, evaluated, and provided.

公开(公告)号：US20230162136A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-25

申请号：US17531239

申请日：2021-11-19

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Mark J. Davidson

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G01C21/34

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08355 ,  G01C21/3469

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for detecting duplicate travel. The apparatus may include at least one memory and at least one processor configured to detect a travel path of a vehicle based in part on received items of location data. The processor is also configured to determine whether the travel path is associated with a defined street segment including a plurality of location points corresponding to a street. The processor is further configured to determine whether the vehicle travels the street multiple times in a predefined time period. The processor is further configured to superimpose visible indicia on the defined street segment in response to detecting that the vehicle traveled the street multiple times during the predefined time period. Corresponding computer program products and methods are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US11605049B2

公开(公告)日：2023-03-14

申请号：US16686477

申请日：2019-11-18

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Andrew Dotterweich ,  Juan Perez ,  Jean Mense

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0837

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention involve systems, methods, and computer program products that provide enhanced messages. In embodiment, a method for sending messages is provided that includes receiving shipping data that includes a destination address for delivery of an item, a message address for sending a notification message, customized data and a trigger event. In response to an occurrence of the triggering event, a notification message is sent to the message address and providing access to the customized data.

公开(公告)号：US20230060684A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-02

申请号：US17818848

申请日：2022-08-10

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julian BELL

IPC: B64D9/00 ,  B64C39/02

Abstract: A canister is coupled to a delivery vehicle using a rail bracket. The canister comprises a securing channel having a first securing channel volume and a second securing channel volume. A width of the first securing channel volume is less than a width of the second securing channel volume. The rail bracket comprises a rotational shaft having a finger at one end. The rail bracket is inserted into the securing channel, and the rotational shaft is rotated. When rotated, the finger inhibits removal of the rail bracket from the securing channel, thereby providing a mechanism by which the canister can be releasably coupled to the rail bracket. The rail bracket may be provided on a delivery vehicle, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to transport the canister and contents within it.