公开(公告)号：US10402775B2

公开(公告)日：2019-09-03

申请号：US14200432

申请日：2014-03-07

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Daniel Lievens ,  Vincent Dethier ,  Luc Pirenne

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q10/02 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  G06Q20/40

Abstract: Systems and methods for re-routing parcels being delivered to attended delivery/pickup locations that have no capacity and/or ability to take delivery of the parcels. In various embodiments, in response to determining that the attended delivery/pickup location doesn't have sufficient capacity and/or ability to accept delivery of the parcel, the system is configured to: (1) re-route the parcel to a different location; or (2) hold the parcel for later delivery. In some embodiments, the system is configured to determine an appropriate response to determining that the attended delivery/pickup location cannot accept delivery of the parcel substantially automatically. In other embodiments, the system is configured to provide the parcel recipient with one or more re-routing options.

公开(公告)号：US10002341B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-19

申请号：US14935257

申请日：2015-11-06

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Schenken ,  Daniel Lievens ,  Luc Pirenne ,  Vincent Dethier

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q20/40 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q10/02 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q50/28

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0837 ,  G06Q10/02 ,  G06Q10/06312 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/08345 ,  G06Q10/0835 ,  G06Q10/08355 ,  G06Q10/0836 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q20/407 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0233 ,  G06Q50/28

Abstract: A computer system for defining attributes associated with attended delivery/pickup locations is described. In various embodiments, the system is configured to enable an authorized user (e.g., a manager of an attended delivery/pickup location) to define certain attributes of a particular attended delivery/pickup location. In some embodiments, the system is configured to verify that the particular user is authorized to define the one or more attributes associated with the particular attended delivery/pickup location (e.g., by checking a list of one or more authorized users). Once the one or more attributes are defined, in one or more embodiments, the system is configured to accept or reject parcel delivery requests based at least in part on the attributes. In further embodiments, the system is configured to facilitate a return of a particular item to a retailer via the attended delivery/pickup location.

公开(公告)号：US20140279666A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14201029

申请日：2014-03-07

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Daniel Lievens ,  Vincent Dethier ,  Luc Pirenne

IPC: G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0837 ,  G06Q10/02 ,  G06Q10/06312 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/08345 ,  G06Q10/0835 ,  G06Q10/08355 ,  G06Q10/0836 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q20/407 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0233 ,  G06Q50/28

Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating pick up of items delivered to attended delivery/pickup locations. In various embodiments, the system is configured for confirming an identity of a person attempting to pick up a parcel from an attended delivery/pickup location before releasing the parcel to the person. The system may confirm the identity by receiving identifying information, by confirming a geographic location of a person attempting to retrieve the parcel, etc. In some embodiments, the system may be configure to enable parcel recipients to provide other persons the authorization to retrieve parcels and may be further configured to confirm this authorization before releasing parcels to a person other than the intended parcel recipient.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法，用于方便接送交付给出席交付/接听地点的物品。 在各种实施例中，该系统被配置用于在将包裹发送给该人之前确认试图从受理的送达/接收位置拾起包裹的人的身份。 系统可以通过接收识别信息，通过确认尝试检索包裹的人的地理位置来确认身份。在一些实施例中，系统可以被配置为使得包裹接收者能够向其他人提供用于检索包裹的授权， 可以进一步配置为在向包裹收件人之外的人发布包裹之前确认该授权。

公开(公告)号：US20140279665A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14200301

申请日：2014-03-07

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Daniel Lievens ,  Vincent Dethier ,  Luc Pirenne

IPC: G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0837 ,  G06Q10/02 ,  G06Q10/06312 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/08345 ,  G06Q10/0835 ,  G06Q10/08355 ,  G06Q10/0836 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q20/407 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0233 ,  G06Q50/28

Abstract: A computer system for routing parcels to attended delivery/pickup locations (e.g., other than an individual's home and/or office) based on estimating the attended delivery/pickup location's capacity is disclosed. The computer system receives capacity information associated with the attended delivery/pickup location and characteristics of one or more parcels an individual wishes to be delivered to the attended deliver location. The system, based at least in part on the received information, determines whether the attended delivery/pickup location will have the capacity to store the one or more parcels associated with the individual. The system then routes the one or more parcels either to the attended delivery/pickup location (if there is capacity) or to an alternative delivery/pickup location (if there is not capacity).

Abstract translation: 公开了一种计算机系统，用于基于所估计的所接收的传送/拾取位置的容量将包裹路由到已接收的传送/接收位置（例如，除了个人的家庭和/或办公室之外）。 计算机系统接收与待发送的传送/接收位置相关联的容量信息以及个人希望被传递到所述被递送位置的一个或多个包裹的特征。 该系统至少部分地基于所接收的信息，确定所接收的交付/接收位置是否具有存储与个人相关联的一个或多个包裹的能力。 然后，该系统将一个或多个包裹路由到已出席的送达/接收位置（如果有容量）或替代的传送/接收位置（如果没有容量）。

公开(公告)号：US20140279658A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14199830

申请日：2014-03-06

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Daniel Lievens ,  Vincent Dethier ,  Peter Henderickx ,  Luc Pirenne ,  Denis Payre

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q50/28

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0837 ,  G06Q10/02 ,  G06Q10/06312 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/08345 ,  G06Q10/0835 ,  G06Q10/08355 ,  G06Q10/0836 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q20/407 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0233 ,  G06Q50/28

Abstract: A computer system for suggesting attended delivery/pickup locations to individuals (e.g., other than the individual's home and/or office) is disclosed. In various embodiments, the computer system receives location information associated with the individual (e.g., the individual's home, office, etc.) and the locations of various attended delivery/pickup locations (e.g., attended retail stores that have signed up to receive deliveries for individuals). The system determines which (if any) attended delivery/pickup locations are located near the location associated with the individual (e.g., near the individual's home) and which (if any) attended delivery/pickup locations are available to accept parcels for the user. The system then suggests attended delivery/pickup locations to the individual. In various embodiments, the system is configured to enable the user to select a default attended delivery/pickup location and/or an alternative attended delivery/pickup location.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于向个人（例如，个人的家庭和/或办公室以外的其他地方）提供出席交付/接收位置的计算机系统。 在各种实施例中，计算机系统接收与个体（例如，个人的家庭，办公室等）相关联的位置信息以及各种已接收的送达/接收位置的位置（例如，已经注册以接收交货的经过零售商店 个人）。 该系统确定哪个（如果有的话）出席的送达/接收位置位于与个人相关联的位置附近（例如，靠近个人的家庭）以及哪个（如果有的话）出席的交付/接收位置可用于接收用户的包裹。 该系统然后向个人建议出席交付/接收地点。 在各种实施例中，系统被配置为使得用户能够选择默认的接收的传送/接收位置和/或替代的已接收的传送/接收位置。