公开(公告)号：US09171471B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-27

申请号：US14197413

申请日：2014-03-05

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Mark J. Davidson

IPC: G08G1/123 ,  G08G1/00 ,  G08G1/13 ,  G08G1/137 ,  G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G08G1/207 ,  G06Q10/08355 ,  G08G1/13 ,  G08G1/137 ,  G08G1/202

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for identifying overlapping areas. For example, in one embodiment, telematics data can be collected as vehicles traverse various geographic areas. Then, the areas traversed by the vehicles can be displayed to identify overlapping areas.

Abstract translation: 提供系统，方法，设备和计算机程序产品用于识别重叠区域。 例如，在一个实施例中，远程信息处理数据可以在车辆横穿各个地理区域时被收集。 然后，可以显示由车辆穿过的区域以识别重叠区域。

公开(公告)号：US20150294262A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-15

申请号：US14664202

申请日：2015-03-20

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Leslie Nelson ,  Bala Ganesh

IPC: G06Q10/08

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for programmatically determining/identifying one or more delivery windows in which an item is available to be delivered and allowing customer selection of one of the delivery windows. One example embodiment may include a method comprising receiving customer location information indicative of a customer location and determining one or more time frames from a plurality of time frames in which delivery of the item is available based on the customer location. The method may also comprise allowing an authenticated customer access to each of one or more features of a carrier system via login information/data associated with the retailer system.

Abstract translation: 提供了系统，方法，装置和计算机程序产品，用于以编程方式确定/识别一个或多个传送窗口，其中项目可用于传送，并允许客户选择传送窗口之一。 一个示例性实施例可以包括一种方法，包括接收指示客户位置的客户位置信息，并且基于客户位置从多个时间段确定一个或多个时间帧，在该时间帧中该项目的交付可用。 该方法还可以包括允许经认证的客户通过与零售商系统相关联的登录信息/数据来访问运营商系统的一个或多个特征中的每一个。

公开(公告)号：US20150269535A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-24

申请号：US14220454

申请日：2014-03-20

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Carrie Parris

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  G06Q30/08

CPC classification number: G06Q30/08 ,  G06Q10/20 ,  G06Q10/30 ,  Y02W90/20

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a repair or purchase program that may be associated with a common carrier. In various embodiments, one or more bids for a target item are received prior to receiving a listing for an item. After receiving the listing for the item, one or more relevant bids may be identified. Information associated with at least one of the identified bids may be provided. A user selection of one of the identified bids may be received. Completion of the transaction indicated by the user's selection may be facilitated. Associated methods, systems, and computer program products are provided.

公开(公告)号：US20150262348A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-17

申请号：US14204657

申请日：2014-03-11

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： DAVID RAY SALZMAN ,  PAUL AUGUSTINE LOUBRIEL ,  JONATHAN GRAY ,  WILLIAM D. HESS ,  DEVANG R. VAIDYA ,  CARL M. SKONBERG ,  SCOTT ALAN LOVERICH ,  DUANE ANDERSON

IPC: G06T7/00 ,  G06T7/20 ,  G06K9/18 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: G06T7/0004 ,  G06K9/2063 ,  G06K2209/19 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G06T2207/10016

Abstract: Concepts for presenting display features to a user of a system which comprises a display, an acquisition device, and a controller system. In various embodiments, the acquisition device is configured to capture image data of one or more items moving along a conveying mechanism and read item identifiers associated with each item. The system then associates or identifies display features with each item identifier and presents the captured image data with the display features presented on or near the image data of the items.

Abstract translation: 用于向包括显示器，采集设备和控制器系统的系统的用户呈现显示特征的概念。 在各种实施例中，采集设备被配置为捕获沿着传送机构移动的一个或多个项目的图像数据，并且读取与每个项目相关联的项目标识符。 然后，系统将显示特征与每个项目标识符相关联或标识，并且利用呈现在项目的图像数据上或附近的显示特征呈现捕获的图像数据。

公开(公告)号：US20150254610A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-10

申请号：US14639376

申请日：2015-03-05

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Juan Perez

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/02

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08355 ,  G06Q10/02

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer program products for planning or updating a delivery route based at least in part on a parking reservation and/or projected parking availability. One embodiment provides a method for planning a delivery route comprising storing stop locations in association with parking information, wherein the parking information associated with a stop location indicates if a parking reservation should be requested for the stop location; identifying a stop location based at least in part on a delivery location associated with an item to be delivered to the delivery location; determining whether the parking information associated with the identified stop location indicates that a parking reservation should be requested for the identified stop location; and responsive to determining that a parking reservation should be requested for the identified stop location, generating a parking reservation request for use during the delivery of the item.

公开(公告)号：US20150235248A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

申请号：US14568756

申请日：2014-12-12

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Carrie Parris

IPC: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q10/06

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0206 ,  G06Q10/06315

Abstract: A yield management system for dynamically enhancing visibility of yield rates realized for one or more recovered assets is provided. The system is configured to retrieve disposition data associated with a plurality of activities undertaken with handling and processing of one or more recovered assets for disposal thereof and comprising at least one component of disposition cost. Based thereon the system calculates a yield rate for each of said one or more recovered assets, compares said calculated yield rate to one or more market yield rates to identify one or more discrepancies, and if discrepancies exist, generate an indication thereof. A conservation logistics system is also provided, which calculates an index value along a consolidated index scale, compares said index value to one or more pre-determined goals so as to identify one or more discrepancies, and if discrepancies exist, facilitates implementation of one or more conservation logistics initiatives.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于动态提高对一个或多个已恢复资产实现的收益率可见度的收益管理系统。 该系统被配置为检索与处理和处理一个或多个回收资产以进行处置而进行的多个活动相关联的处置数据，并且包括至少一个处置成本的组成部分。 基于此，系统计算所述一个或多个回收资产中的每一个的收益率，将所计算的收益率与一个或多个市场收益率进行比较以识别一个或多个差异，并且如果存在差异，则生成其指示。 还提供了保护物流系统，其计算沿综合指标量表的指数值，将所述指标值与一个或多个预定目标进行比较，以便识别一个或多个差异，并且如果存在差异，则有助于实现一个或多个 更多的保护物流计划。

公开(公告)号：US20150231945A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

申请号：US14626059

申请日：2015-02-19

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： MICHAEL PATRICK KEHOE ,  ROBERT JOSEPH D'AMBROSIO

IPC: B60H1/00 ,  G01N33/00 ,  B60H1/26 ,  B60P3/00 ,  B60H1/24

CPC classification number: B60H1/008 ,  B60H1/241 ,  G01N33/0047 ,  G01N33/0063

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for removing gas from a vehicle storage unit. The apparatus includes at least one memory and a processor(s) detecting air being drawn, via an exhaust unit, from the front of a vehicle storage space to a rear of the vehicle storage space and through a ventilation unit forcing the air including emitted gas(es) to exit a top of the ventilation unit. The air is initially directed, from a supply unit in an upper part of the ventilation unit, into the rear of the vehicle storage space to the front of the vehicle storage space. The items emitted the gas. The computer program code may further cause the apparatus to measure the gas as the air passes through the ventilation unit to determine whether the measured gas equals or is below a predetermined threshold. Corresponding computer program products and methods are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于从车辆存储单元去除气体的装置。 该装置包括至少一个存储器和处理器，其经由排气单元检测从车辆存储空间的前部到车辆存储空间的后部的空气，并且通过通风单元迫使包括排放气体的空气 （es）离开通风单元的顶部。 空气最初从通风单元的上部的供应单元引导到车辆存储空间的后部到车辆存储空间的前部。 物品排放气体。 计算机程序代码还可以使得装置在空气通过通风单元时测量气体，以确定所测量的气体是否等于或低于预定阈值。 还提供了相应的计算机程序产品和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20150199854A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-16

申请号：US14667253

申请日：2015-03-24

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： JOHN A. OLSEN, III ,  MATTHEW S. HENDRIX ,  HELEN M. BUSH ,  DAVID L. BRADLEY

IPC: G07C5/00 ,  G07C5/08

CPC classification number: G07C5/006 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q50/04 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G07C5/0808 ,  Y02P90/30

Abstract: A system that enables a fleet of vehicles to be maintained is provided. The disclosed system allows a fleet operator to review the history of the vehicles in the fleet along with vehicle sensor data to identify earmarks in the vehicle sensor data that are predictive of faults that the vehicles have experienced. The operator develops statistical algorithms that can detect an earmark in vehicle sensor data. The system then collects vehicle sensor data and applies the statistical algorithms the vehicle data to determine if a potential fault is going to occur in a vehicle. In response to determining that a potential fault is going to occur, the disclosed system automatically alerts the vehicle driver, automatically schedules a maintenance visit, automatically checks the fleet inventory for components required for a maintenance visit and orders unavailable components, and automatically dispatches the components to the mechanic.

Abstract translation: 提供了能够维护车队的系统。 所公开的系统允许车队操作者与车辆传感器数据一起检查车队中的车辆的历史，以识别车辆传感器数据中的预测车辆经历的故障的指标。 运营商开发统计算法，可以检测车辆传感器数据中的指标。 然后，系统收集车辆传感器数据，并将统计算法应用于车辆数据，以确定车辆中是否将发生潜在的故障。 响应于确定将发生潜在故障，所公开的系统自动警告车辆驾驶员，自动调度维护访问，自动检查维修访问所需组件的车队库存，并订购不可用的组件，并自动调度组件 给机械师

公开(公告)号：US20150199644A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-16

申请号：US14667418

申请日：2015-03-24

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： MARC SIRIS, III

IPC: G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0835 ,  G06Q10/08

Abstract: The disclosed systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer programs embodied on computer-readable media may enable a shipping carrier to determine the utilization of a trailer in a delivery network by receiving and aggregating disparate types and sources of shipping information, including, for example, package billing data from a customer order, scan data from the loading and unloading of packages transported by the trailer, dimensional data received from dimensional scans of packages at carrier shipping hubs, and/or trailer data including the volume of the trailer. Utilization may be determined for each trailer in a carrier delivery network or for a subset of trailers in the network. The determined utilizations may be used to determine the parameters for an optimized delivery network, which may include the addition, elimination, and/or modification of the delivery schedule. Network optimization may be an iterative process that may be continually performed using continually updated trailer utilization statistics.

Abstract translation: 公开的体现在计算机可读介质上的系统，方法，设备和计算机程序可以使运输运营商能够通过接收和汇总不同类型和运送信息的来源来确定预告片在递送网络中的利用，包括例如， 包括来自客户订单的计费数据，从拖车运输的包裹的装载和卸载中扫描数据，从运送集装箱的包装的尺寸扫描接收的尺寸数据和/或包括拖车的体积的拖车数据。 可以为运营商传送网络中的每个预告片或网络中的预告片子集确定利用率。 确定的利用率可以用于确定优化的递送网络的参数，其可以包括递送计划的添加，消除和/或修改。 网络优化可以是可以使用不断更新的预告片利用率统计来连续执行的迭代过程。

公开(公告)号：US20150186833A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-02

申请号：US14645854

申请日：2015-03-12

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Robert J. Gillen ,  Mark S. Lewis

IPC: G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/083 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06K7/10722 ,  G06K7/10861 ,  G06K7/10881 ,  G06K19/06009 ,  G06Q10/1093

Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer program products are provided for arranging for shipping a package without the customer needing to generate or apply a shipping label, or any other information, to the package. In one embodiment, a system may comprise a carrier server and a carrier device. The carrier server may receive and store a smart code and shipping information associated with the package, which it may link together. The carrier device may capture the smart code from the package and send a request, including the smart code, to the carrier server for related shipping information. The carrier server may receive the request from the carrier device, retrieve the shipping information based on the smart code, and send the shipping information to the carrier device. The carrier device may receive the shipping information and generate a shipping label for the package based on the shipping information.

Abstract translation: 提供了方法，系统，设备和计算机程序产品，用于安排运送包装，而不需要客户生成或应用运送标签或任何其他信息到包装中。 在一个实施例中，系统可以包括载波服务器和载波设备。 运营商服务器可以接收并存储与该软件包相关联的智能代码和运送信息，其可以链接在一起。 运营商设备可以从包中捕获智能代码，并向运营商服务器发送包括智能代码的请求以用于相关运输信息。 运营商服务器可以从运营商设备接收请求，基于智能代码检索运送信息，并将运送信息发送到运营商设备。 承运人装置可以接收运送信息，并根据运送信息生成包裹的运送标签。