公开(公告)号：US20240076061A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-07

申请号：US18507998

申请日：2023-11-13

Applicant: United Parcel Service Of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio GIL

IPC: B64F5/60 ,  B60P3/11 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F5/30 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G07C5/00 ,  G07C5/08

CPC classification number: B64F5/60 ,  B60P3/11 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F5/30 ,  G06T7/001 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G07C5/0808 ,  B64U80/86 ,  G06T2207/30164

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to systems and methods for autonomously performing and/or facilitating drone diagnostic functions. Prior to a mission of a UAV, an inspection station comprising at least one imaging sensor and at least one directional force sensor may be used to perform a plurality of air worthiness inspections and/or maintenance checks with little to no human intervention. Once the UAV has been determined to be air worthy, it is approved for a subsequent mission.

公开(公告)号：US11907896B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-20

申请号：US17135558

申请日：2020-12-28

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Robert J. Gillen ,  Douglas S. Takeuchi ,  Deborah H. Carpenter ,  David Kaga

IPC: G06Q10/0837 ,  G06Q10/083

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0837 ,  G06Q10/083

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for facilitating label-less returns. The apparatus may include a memory and a processor(s) configured to receive a shipment identifier of an item(s) responsive to a device scanning a label or marking(s) on the item(s) delivered to a customer for a shipper. The processor is also configured to generate a return authorization number (RAN) or indicator for the item(s) and link the RAN/indicator to the identifier responsive to verifying that the customer is registered and that the item(s) qualifies for return. The processor is further configured to cause return delivery of the item(s) to the shipper using the label or the marking(s) on the item(s) responsive to verifying the RAN/indicator is linked to the identifier. Corresponding computer program products and methods are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US11900306B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-13

申请号：US16027523

申请日：2018-07-05

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Robert J. Gillen

IPC: G06Q10/0833 ,  H04L9/08 ,  H04L9/06 ,  H04L9/32 ,  H04L9/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0833 ,  H04L9/0637 ,  H04L9/0819 ,  H04L9/0872 ,  H04L9/3236 ,  H04L9/3297 ,  H04L9/50

Abstract: Embodiments are provided for tracking physical transfers of tokenized physical assets. A transferor request to transfer a digital token from a first address associated with the first computing device to a second address associated with a second computing device may be received by a first computing device, where the digital token corresponds to a unique identifier associated with a physical asset. The first computing device communicates the received transferor request including at least a first location parameter, determined by the first computing device based on signals received at a physical location thereof, to at least one node of a distributed ledger network. The first computing device receives a confirmation that the transfer of the digital token is approved based on a determination that a transferee request from the second computing device includes at least a second location parameter corresponding to the physical location of the first computing device.

公开(公告)号：US11887048B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-30

申请号：US17083017

申请日：2020-10-28

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Julio Gil

IPC: G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06K19/07 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06K19/06 ,  G06K7/14

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 ,  G06K7/10366 ,  G06K7/1413 ,  G06K19/06028 ,  G06K19/0723 ,  G06Q10/0833

Abstract: Detecting, locating, identifying, engaging, and/or shifting objects in automated or semi-automated fashion as well as methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer-program products therefor. Embodiments used for shifting objects in automated or semi-automated fashion may be implemented in stationary environments, and/or in moving, e.g., in-transit, environments, and may be used to transfer, route, and/or organize objects based on their designated destinations. The embodiments may further be implemented in a logistics network, thereby increasing the efficiency and capacity of the logistics network, among other benefits.

公开(公告)号：US11842318B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-12

申请号：US17379673

申请日：2021-07-19

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Sumeet Pradeep Shroff ,  Kenny Takano Takahashi ,  Jeffrey J. Horne ,  Thomas V. Hoffmann ,  Michael J. Donohue ,  Ferdinand So ,  Julian Pulfrey ,  Michael Kerr ,  Larry Augsburger ,  Todd Brown ,  Susan Ruggles ,  Shane Hennessy ,  John Brelesky

IPC: G06Q10/0833 ,  G06F16/9535 ,  G06F16/9537 ,  H04W4/029 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G11B27/28 ,  G06F16/29 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/40

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0833 ,  G06F16/9535 ,  G06F16/9537 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G11B27/28 ,  H04W4/029 ,  G06F16/29 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/40

Abstract: Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities for tracking an item delivery are provided. In one embodiment, an item is associated with a vehicle (e.g., manned or unmanned terrestrial vehicle, nautical vehicle, and/or aerial vehicle) by updating item data in a database. An item tracking session is then generated based on the item data. Upon the determination that session availability trigger has occurred, access to the item tracking session is provided to a user. Data representing an updated location of the delivery vehicle is then used to update the item data to indicate the current location of the item as the updated location of the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20230351315A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-02

申请号：US18219429

申请日：2023-07-07

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio GIL ,  Mallory FREEMAN

IPC: G06Q10/0835 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/12 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G08G5/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08355 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64D1/12 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  B64U2101/60

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for selectively shifting and staging storage structures in a storage space are provided. Systems, methods, and apparatuses for dynamically organizing packages based on a travel route are also provided. In embodiments, a plurality of parcels may be stored on storage structures located within a vehicle and each storage structure may be provided in a modular assembly. During a delivery operation, the system may determine which parcels are next to be delivered and, either based on predetermined information or dynamic information, may adjust the position of the storage structures within the vehicle using shifting mechanisms and control systems coupled thereto to present the appropriate parcel for retrieval from the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US11797911B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-24

申请号：US16805396

申请日：2020-02-28

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Juan Perez

IPC: G06Q10/0833

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0833

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide methods, systems, computer program products, and apparatuses for processing package delivery exceptions. In one embodiment, a method for processing an item delivery exception for an item that is to be delivered by a carrier is provided. The method comprises receiving an exception request associated with the item; notifying a delivery vehicle driver of the exception request; receiving input indicating a unique RFID identifier, wherein the unique RFID identifier identifies an exception RFID tag attached to the item; associating the unique RFID identifier with the unique item identifier; after receiving a request to locate the item, activating an RFID reader array, wherein the RFID reader array is located at a facility associated with the carrier; and based at least in part on the detection of the item by at least one RFID reader of the RFID reader array, calculating an estimated location of the item.

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.