公开(公告)号：US5327171A

公开(公告)日：1994-07-05

申请号：US889037

申请日：1992-05-26

Applicant: Steven L. Smith ,  Joseph P. Mulligan ,  Gregory P. Skinger ,  Robert H. Esslinger

Inventor： Steven L. Smith ,  Joseph P. Mulligan ,  Gregory P. Skinger ,  Robert H. Esslinger

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  G06K7/14 ,  H04N9/73

CPC classification number: G06K7/1092 ,  G06K7/10851 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K7/1443 ,  G06K2007/10485 ,  G06K2207/1013

Abstract: The camera system of the present invention simultaneously searches for a number of differing optical acquisition targets. This system may decode, for example, both bar codes and concentric rings. The scan signal is constantly adjusted according to both a dark reference for correcting offset and a white reference for correcting gain. The gain is also corrected according to the scanning rate as well as the amount of illumination present. A measure of this illumination may be applied directly to the optical scanning device by way of a fiber optic cable which transmits light from the illumination source. Optical calibration is eliminated by fixed optics wherein all optical elements are rigidly mounted at very close tolerances. The illumination source is disposed on one focus of an ellipse wherein the other focus is disposed at the maximum scanning distance and the reflector is formed to define the illumination ellipse to maximize the light applied to the object. The various heat producing elements are disposed in sealed compartments which are cooled by forced air which is circulated through a heat exchanger. A real time focusing system is provided wherein the distance from the scanning device to an opposing surface is constantly monitored and the system is constantly focused according to the distance.

Abstract translation: 本发明的照相机系统同时搜索多个不同的光学采集目标。 该系统可以解码例如条形码和同心环。 扫描信号根据用于校正偏移的暗基准和用于校正增益的白色基准来恒定地调整。 增益也根据扫描速率以及照明量进行校正。 这种照明的测量可以通过透射来自照明源的光的光纤电缆直接应用于光学扫描装置。 光学校准由固定光学器件消除，其中所有光学元件以非常接近的公差刚性地安装。 照明源设置在椭圆的一个焦点上，其中另一焦点设置在最大扫描距离处，并且形成反射器以限定照明椭圆以使施加到物体的光最大化。 各种发热元件设置在通过热交换器循环的强制空气冷却的密封隔室中。 提供了一种实时对焦系统，其中持续监视从扫描装置到相对表面的距离，并且系统根据距离不断聚焦。

公开(公告)号：US5325276A

公开(公告)日：1994-06-28

申请号：US942960

申请日：1992-09-10

Applicant: Kevin Sullivan

Inventor： Kevin Sullivan

IPC: F21V7/10 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06T1/00 ,  H04N1/04 ,  F21V9/16

CPC classification number: G06K7/10742 ,  G06K7/10722 ,  G06K7/10732

Abstract: An improved lighting apparatus for providing uniform illumination to the surface of an object, primarily surfaces with data in code or alphanumeric format, includes an area diffused light source mounted interior to a light-shielding canopy. The area diffused light source includes at least one electroluminiscent panel. The light-shielding canopy blocks out external sources of light, and has an interior surface that reflects light emitted by the electroluminiscent panel. In operation, the light-shielding canopy completely covers the surface of an object while diffuse, uniform light emanating directly from the electroluminiscent panel or reflected off the interior surface of the light-shielding canopy illuminates the surface of the object.

Abstract translation: 一种用于向物体表面提供均匀照明的改进的照明装置，主要是具有代码或字母数字格式的数据的表面，包括安装在遮光罩的内部的区域扩散光源。 区域扩散光源包括至少一个电致发光面板。 遮光罩遮挡外部光源，并且具有反映由电致发光面板发射的光的内表面。 在操作中，遮光罩完全覆盖物体的表面，而直接从电致发光面板发射或从遮光罩的内表面反射的漫射均匀的光照亮物体的表面。

公开(公告)号：US5313373A

公开(公告)日：1994-05-17

申请号：US981242

申请日：1992-11-25

Applicant: Johannes A. S. Bjorner ,  Kevin Y. Hamada ,  Kenneth A. Lais

Inventor： Johannes A. S. Bjorner ,  Kevin Y. Hamada ,  Kenneth A. Lais

IPC: B07C3/14 ,  G06K7/10 ,  H04N1/028 ,  F21V9/14

CPC classification number: H04N1/0289 ,  B07C3/14 ,  G06K7/10732 ,  H04N1/02815 ,  Y10S428/919

Abstract: An apparatus for providing uniform illumination to a surface includes a chamber defined by a wall, the wall having an opaque wall portion and a partially transparent wall portion. A light source such as a flash lamp, is mounted in the chamber. The interior surface of the chamber wall is light-reflective. The partially transparent wall portion has transparent apertures which permit light to exit the light chamber. The partially transparent wall portion has a first section with a first average transparency and a second section with a second average transparency. In operation, the apparatus completely covers a target surface while light generated by the light source either directly exits the light chamber through the transparent apertures or is reflected off the reflective interior surfaces of the light chamber before exiting the light chamber through the transparent apertures, uniformly illuminating the target surface.

Abstract translation: 用于向表面提供均匀照明的装置包括由壁限定的室，所述壁具有不透明的壁部分和部分透明的壁部分。 诸如闪光灯的光源安装在腔室中。 室壁的内表面是光反射的。 部分透明的壁部分具有允许光离开光室的透明孔。 部分透明的壁部分具有第一平均透明度的第一部分和具有第二平均透明度的第二部分。 在操作中，装置完全覆盖目标表面，而由光源产生的光直接通过透明孔离开光室，或者在通过透明孔离开光室之前被反射出光室的反射内表面 照亮目标表面。

公开(公告)号：US5276315A

公开(公告)日：1994-01-04

申请号：US883004

申请日：1992-05-14

Applicant: Stefan Surka

Inventor： Stefan Surka

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  G06T3/40

CPC classification number: G06K7/1092 ,  G06K7/10

Abstract: A system is disclosed for processing a two dimensional digital image representative of a bar code symbol. The bar code symbol is oriented in a bar direction. The system includes means for dividing the two dimensional image into a plurality of two dimensional sections perpendicular to the bar direction. Means for determining information representative of the intensity of a plurality of such sections is also provided. A one dimensional intensity projection signal is formed from the determined information. The system also includes means for calculating the areas of a plurality of regions described by the projection signal. The widths of a plurality of bars in the bar code symbol are determined from the calculated areas.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于处理代表条形码符号的二维数字图像的系统。 条形码符号在条形方向上定向。 该系统包括用于将二维图像分割成垂直于条形方向的多个二维部分的装置。 还提供了用于确定表示多个这样的部分的强度的信息的手段。 根据确定的信息形成一维强度投影信号。 该系统还包括用于计算由投影信号描述的多个区域的区域的装置。 从所计算的区域确定条形码符号中的多个条的宽度。

公开(公告)号：US12299644B2

公开(公告)日：2025-05-13

申请号：US18136560

申请日：2023-04-19

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Asheesh Goja

IPC: G06Q10/1093 ,  G06Q10/0834 ,  G06Q10/0835

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for providing notification of items for pickup at a location. The apparatus may include at least one memory and a processor(s) configured to automatically send an electronic message to a network device requesting pickup of an item(s) at a location of a user of the apparatus responsive to detecting pressing of a button on an exterior of the apparatus. The processor is also configured to receive an acknowledgement message from the network device denoting (i) confirmation that the network device received the electronic message requesting pickup of the item(s) at the location of the user and (ii) scheduled pickup of the item(s) from the location of the user at an estimated time. The processor is further configured to generate a visible indication regarding the pickup of the item(s) in response to detecting receipt of the acknowledgement message. Corresponding computer program products and methods are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US12299627B2

公开(公告)日：2025-05-13

申请号：US17853748

申请日：2022-06-29

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Youngjun Choi ,  Po-Nien Lin ,  Hyunki Lee

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/0835 ,  G06V10/70

Abstract: Provided are embodiments for providing analytics indicative of object detection or fill-level detection at or near real-time based on video data captured during an unloading or loading process. A computerized system may detect and classify, using an object-detection machine learning (ML) model, an object based on the video data. A computerized system may further determine, using a fill-level ML model, a fill-level of the storage compartment based on a comparison of edges of the storage compartment to a total dimension corresponding to the edge. In this manner, the various implementations described herein provide a technique for computing systems employing image processing and machine learning techniques to a video data stream to generate analytics associated with the unloading or loading process at or near real-time.

公开(公告)号：US12282891B2

公开(公告)日：2025-04-22

申请号：US18679147

申请日：2024-05-30

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Juan Perez

IPC: G06Q10/0837 ,  G06F16/29 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K19/06 ,  G06Q10/083

Abstract: One or more identifiers are received based on an electronic scan of computer-readable indicia. The computer-readable indicia being coupled to an asset. The asset is associated with one or more shipping operations. Based at least in part on the one or more identifiers, it is determined that the asset is requested for return. Based at least in part on the one or more identifiers, a shipping label corresponding to a destination location for the asset to be returned to is automatically generated or a location for the asset to be delivered to is automatically changed.

公开(公告)号：US20250103832A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-27

申请号：US18972538

申请日：2024-12-06

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Jethro BONAFE ,  Christopher AZAR ,  Dennis BAUTISTA ,  Vincent PIZZUTO ,  Derek UBER

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  G06K19/07 ,  G06K19/077 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  H04B17/318

Abstract: In some embodiments, a first indication that a first antenna, of multiple antennas, has received data from a first tag coupled to an asset is received. The antennas are coupled to an interior housing within a logistics vehicle. A second indication that a second antenna, of the antennas, has received the data from the first tag is also received. Based at least in part on the receiving of the first indication and the receiving of the second indication, a location within the logistics vehicle that asset is located in is detected. In response to the detecting of the location, a control signal is transmitted that causes a user device or apparatus to indicate that the asset is located within an area associated with the location.

公开(公告)号：US12260643B2

公开(公告)日：2025-03-25

申请号：US18648095

申请日：2024-04-26

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： David Carder ,  Ryan Fannon ,  William McCauley

IPC: G06V20/50 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06Q10/0836 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G06V10/74 ,  G06V10/82 ,  G06V20/62 ,  H04N7/18

Abstract: Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for optimizing package delivery and confirmation are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system's processors accesses a first image of an assigned delivery location captured by a first computing device. The first image comprises an annotation indicating a specific location at the assigned delivery location for delivery of a parcel. At a display device of a second computing device, a real-time image stream comprising the annotation is captured by a camera of the second computing device is displayed. The annotation is overlaid within the real-time image stream based on comparing the first image received from the first computing device to the real-time image stream. The system further captures, from the real-time image stream, a second image when the parcel is positioned at the specific location based on the annotation overlaid within the real-time image stream.

公开(公告)号：US12258152B2

公开(公告)日：2025-03-25

申请号：US17532247

申请日：2021-11-22

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio Gil ,  Thomas Ramsager ,  Jeff Walp

IPC: B64U70/70 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B64U10/14 ,  B64U80/10 ,  B64U80/25 ,  B64U80/40 ,  B64U101/64

Abstract: A drone delivery system hub and method for sending for take-off and receiving for landing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The drone delivery system hub includes a center shaft frame, a parcel-conveying system supported by the center shaft frame, structural arms coupled to and extending outward from the center shaft frame in a spoke-like configuration, drone-conveying systems each supported by one of the structural arms, and a linking conveyor span. The drone-conveying system conveys the UAVs along a length of a correspond one of the structural arms toward and away from the center shaft frame. The linking conveyor span selectably rotates to different orientations between different pairs of the structural arms, selectively conveying a UAV thereon between any two of the structural arms. The linking conveyor span is located above the parcel-conveying system such for the UAV thereon to deposit and retrieve parcels from the parcel-conveying system.