公开(公告)号：US20180122118A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-03

申请号：US15798551

申请日：2017-10-31

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Andrew Dotterweich ,  Christopher T. Schenken ,  Jeffrey Cooper

IPC: G06T11/60 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06F3/0482

CPC classification number: G06T11/60 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06K7/10297 ,  G06K7/1413 ,  G06K7/1417 ,  G06Q10/0838

Abstract: Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for overcoming the technical problem of providing an augmented reality that displays an actual image of the item or a proportionally dimensioned representation of the item to a user. To overcome this challenge, two separate approaches can be used: a beacon/tag/sensor-based approach and a marker-based approach.

公开(公告)号：US09957048B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-01

申请号：US15582147

申请日：2017-04-28

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio Gil

IPC: B64D1/22 ,  B64D45/04 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/10 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B65G1/06 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B65G1/04 ,  G01S19/42 ,  G08G5/02 ,  E05F15/77 ,  G08G5/00

CPC classification number: B64D1/22 ,  B60P3/11 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D45/04 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/10 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B65G1/0435 ,  B65G1/06 ,  E05F15/77 ,  G01S19/42 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G08G5/006 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025

Abstract: Systems and methods include UAVs that serve to assist carrier personnel by reducing the physical demands of the transportation and delivery process. A UAV generally includes a UAV chassis including an upper portion, a plurality of propulsion members configured to provide lift to the UAV chassis, and a parcel carrier configured for being selectively coupled to and removed from the UAV chassis. UAV support mechanisms are utilized to load and unload parcel carriers to the UAV chassis, and the UAV lands on and takes off from the UAV support mechanism to deliver parcels to a serviceable point. The UAV includes computing entities that interface with different systems and computing entities to send and receive various types of information.

公开(公告)号：US09953468B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-24

申请号：US14711806

申请日：2015-05-14

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Mark J. Davidson

IPC: G07C5/00 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G08G1/01 ,  G08G1/052 ,  G08G1/00

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, a total time between the events of interest can be determined.

公开(公告)号：US20180060812A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-01

申请号：US15253473

申请日：2016-08-31

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Kalin Robinson ,  Robert J. Gillen

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q40/02 ,  G07C9/00 ,  G01C21/34

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0836 ,  G06Q10/1093 ,  G06Q40/02 ,  G07C9/00174 ,  G07C9/00912

Abstract: A synchronized delivery system for delivering parcels directly to an alternate delivery location such as a locker bank in lieu of making any delivery attempt at a primary delivery location such as a home or office. The system may deliver parcels directly to the alternate delivery location when a related parcel is currently stored at the alternate delivery location awaiting pickup. A related parcel may include a parcel addressed to the same consignee, to a related consignee (e.g., such as a neighbor, roommate, or spouse), or to another authorized to pick up parcels on behalf of the consignee. When delivering parcels to alternate deliver locations, the system may facilitate a grouping of related parcels in a single locker.

公开(公告)号：US20180060800A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-01

申请号：US15252629

申请日：2016-08-31

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Kalin Robinson

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G07C9/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/083 ,  G07C9/00182 ,  G07C9/00309 ,  G07C9/00571 ,  G07C9/00912

Abstract: A remote locker bank control system is configured to facilitate wireless control of a locker bank computer using a mobile computing device. The system may increase the ease with which a delivery driver can deliver parcels to the locker bank. As the driver approaches the locker bank to deliver a parcel, the system may automatically open a wireless communication channel between the driver's mobile computing device and the locker bank computer. The system may then transmit a scan of the parcel from the mobile computing device to the locker bank computer via the wireless communication channel. Next, the system may automatically open an available locker in the locker bank that is most proximate to the delivery driver, for example, to minimize a number of steps he or she must take to deliver the parcel to the locker.

公开(公告)号：US09903734B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-27

申请号：US15437288

申请日：2017-02-20

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

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

IPC: G01C21/36 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G07C5/02 ,  G07C5/00 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G08G1/00 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G01C21/3617 ,  G01C21/3469 ,  G06F17/30241 ,  G06Q10/0631 ,  G06Q10/06398 ,  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：US20180053152A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-22

申请号：US15786211

申请日：2017-10-17

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Geoff S. Chalmers ,  Thomas V. Hoffman

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q40/04

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0837 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q40/04

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for processing return transactions over a network. An embodiment of the invention discloses an online return application that generates an electronic return shipping label that can be delivered to a browser of a customer that wishes to make a return. Also, disclosed is the creation and transmission of label delivery links, which provide for dynamic generation and delivery of shipping labels.

公开(公告)号：US20180033235A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-01

申请号：US15658071

申请日：2017-07-24

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Andrew Dotterweich ,  Jeffrey Cooper

IPC: G07F17/12

CPC classification number: G07F17/12 ,  G06Q10/0836 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G07C9/00896 ,  G07C9/00912

Abstract: A secure, computerized locker bank that is adapted to facilitate the payment for, and physical exchange of an item between entities who have brokered the sale of the item via a marketplace, such as an on-line marketplace (e.g., an on-line auction site, an on-line classified advertisement site, or an online retail marketplace), or a traditional marketplace (e.g., traditional paper classified advertisements). In particular embodiments, each locker in the computerized locker bank comprises one or more imaging devices for allowing a potential purchaser to view an item (e.g., stored within a locker) before purchasing the item and retrieving it from the locker.

公开(公告)号：US09842120B1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-12

申请号：US14180776

申请日：2014-02-14

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Marc David Siris ,  Christopher T. Schenken

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  H04W4/02 ,  G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: H04W4/02 ,  G06F17/30061 ,  G06F17/30241 ,  G06F17/30542 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/029

Abstract: Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for standardizing addresses and providing information associated with geographic areas/points of interest. For example, location data can be collected for serviceable points. From the collected location data, addresses can be standardized, location-based searches can be performed, correct locations of serviceable points can be confirmed, and geographic representations can be generated.

公开(公告)号：US09824517B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-21

申请号：US14036535

申请日：2013-09-25

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Carl M Skonberg ,  Ernest J. Pyzocha, Jr. ,  Andrew J. Hill, III ,  Bobby J. McFarland

IPC: G05B19/00 ,  G07C9/00

CPC classification number: G07C9/00111

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for identifying assets (e.g., mobile assets and/or personnel assets). In one embodiment, a mobile asset can be uniquely identified from RFID tags. In another embodiment, mobile assets and personnel assets can be identified from captured image data. After identification, it can be determined whether the asset (e.g., mobile asset and/or personnel asset) is authorized for one or more activities and a corresponding perceivable indication can be generated.