公开(公告)号：US11773885B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-03

申请号：US17136405

申请日：2020-12-29

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio Gil

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B66C1/34 ,  F16B2/10 ,  B66C1/42 ,  B64U101/60

CPC classification number: F16B2/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B66C1/422 ,  B64U2101/60

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to a clamp having a linkage coupled to a first end of a first and second clamp member. Based on applying a first directional force to the linkage, the linkage generates a force that moves the second ends of the first and second clamp member towards one another, thereby biasing the clamp to the closed position. The clamp secures a strap when the clamp is in the closed position and releases the strap when the clamp is in an open position.

公开(公告)号：US11769107B1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-26

申请号：US16673031

申请日：2019-11-04

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Mark J. Davidson

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/0835

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08355

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for generating logistics zones. The apparatus may include at least one memory and at least one processor configured to generate logistics zones responsive to receipt of a selection of a geographic area. The logistics zones are generated based on street segment attribute data. The logistics zones include a geo-fenced right zone on a right side of corresponding street segments and a geo-fenced left zone on a left side of the street segments. The processor is also configured to determine addresses in the logistics zones based on analyzing the street segment attribute data. The processor is further configured to generate a route for delivery or pickup of packages within the logistics zones based on a trace order of the logistics zones specifying a sequential order to travel within the logistics zones responsive to determining a shortest travel path. Corresponding computer program products and methods are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US11769088B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-26

申请号：US17503825

申请日：2021-10-18

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Bryant Halioris ,  Paul Overstreet ,  Brandon Scott Pry ,  Balakrishna Subramaniam

IPC: G06Q10/0631 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06Q10/1091 ,  G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/063114 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/1091

Abstract: A first feature is displayed within a first view of a user interface. A first selection of the first feature is configured to display a first set of identifiers corresponding to one or more tasks. A second feature is displayed within the first view of the user interface. A second selection of the second feature is configured to display a second set of identifiers corresponding to a set of workers. Each worker of the set of workers is associated with the one or more tasks and a first time that the one or more tasks are scheduled to be completed by. A set of status indicators are displayed. Each status indicator of the set of status indicators indicates whether the one or more tasks have been completed by the first time for the each worker of the set of workers based at least in part on the associating.

公开(公告)号：US11742964B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-29

申请号：US17137608

申请日：2020-12-30

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Mallory Freeman ,  Timothy Major ,  Matthew Britton ,  Lauren Skorb

IPC: H04B17/318 ,  G06K7/10

CPC classification number: H04B17/318 ,  G06K7/10099 ,  G06K7/10188 ,  G06K7/10356

Abstract: Various embodiments employ multiple readers and tags in fixed locations in different geographical areas and/or along different storage units. This allows for more granular or precise location sensing. Particular embodiments employ multiple environment tags in various geographical locations and within multiple storage units. Using this new infrastructure setup, some embodiments can perform new functionality by predicting whether a target asset is in a particular geographical location, predict whether the asset is within a particular storage unit based on the proportion of readers mapped to that shelf which are actually reading the tag on the asset, and/or can predict where an asset's exact location in the located storage unit is based on comparing indications of signal strength values between each reader and tag in the storage unit with other indications of signal strength values between each reader and the tag that is attached to the asset.

公开(公告)号：US20230257209A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-17

申请号：US18138448

申请日：2023-04-24

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio GIL ,  Julian Leland Bell ,  Youngjun Choi

IPC: B65G47/24 ,  B65G65/02 ,  B65G67/46 ,  B65G15/10

CPC classification number: B65G47/24 ,  B65G65/02 ,  B65G67/46 ,  B65G15/105 ,  B65G67/08

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and apparatuses for locating, engaging, and shifting objects. The systems may be used to unload objects from a storage space, e.g., inside a vehicle or facility, including one associated with a logistics network operation. The systems disclosed herein may operate in automated or semi-automated fashion, e.g., at the direction of a control system associated with a computing device. The systems may further utilize shifter mechanisms that each include one or more belt-driven mechanisms and position-changing mechanisms that facilitate the locating, engaging, and shifting of objects in a storage space. The components of these systems may operate independently, or in coordination, thereby increasing the efficiency of an object-handling operation.

公开(公告)号：US11686808B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-27

申请号：US17111031

申请日：2020-12-03

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Scott Alan Loverich ,  Ted Abebe ,  Lawrence A. Lagrosa ,  Richard Allen Kerslake ,  Jonathan C. Gray ,  Carl M. Skonberg

IPC: G01S5/02 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G01S5/00 ,  G06Q10/0631 ,  G06Q10/0835 ,  G06K17/00 ,  G06Q10/087

CPC classification number: G01S5/0295 ,  G06K7/10297 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G01S5/0018 ,  G01S5/0045 ,  G01S5/0284 ,  G06K17/0022 ,  G06Q10/06313 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q10/0835 ,  Y04S10/50

Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating the sorting of assets to sort locations. In various embodiments, a sort employee scans an indicia using a user device, which stores asset data corresponding to the stored asset. As the sort employee nears a sort location (e.g., a delivery vehicle) with the asset and the user device, the user device automatically communicates wirelessly with a sort location receiver to associate the asset with data indicative of the sort location where the user deposits the asset. In various embodiments, a device may determine whether the user device is proximate the appropriate sort location for the item, and may generate an alert upon a determination that the user device is proximate an incorrect sort location.

公开(公告)号：US20230196275A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-22

申请号：US18168143

申请日：2023-02-13

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Kalin ROBINSON ,  Robert J. GILLEN

IPC: G06Q10/0836 ,  G06Q10/1093 ,  G06Q40/02 ,  G07C9/00

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：US20230159192A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-25

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: B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/08 ,  B64F1/32

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64D1/08 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/027

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.

公开(公告)号：US20230154085A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-18

申请号：US18151184

申请日：2023-01-06

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Andrew DOTTERWEICH ,  Christopher T. SCHENKEN ,  Jeffrey COOPER

IPC: G06T11/60 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06T11/60 ,  G06K7/1413 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06Q10/0838 ,  G06K7/1417 ,  G06K7/10297 ,  G09G2340/12

Abstract: Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for an augmented reality display using an actual image of the item. Additionally, the present disclosure provides for a proportionally dimensioned representation of the item in the augmented reality display. In some aspects, a beacon/tag/sensor-based approach may be used. In some aspects, a marker-based approach may be used.

公开(公告)号：US11651326B2

公开(公告)日：2023-05-16

申请号：US16197084

申请日：2018-11-20

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Ted Abebe ,  Ed Hojecki ,  Ilya Lavrik ,  Vinay Rao ,  Donald Hickey

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06K9/62 ,  G06N20/00 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/04

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0838 ,  G06K9/6217 ,  G06K9/6282 ,  G06N20/00 ,  G06Q10/04 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0833

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for autonomously predicting shipper behavior. An example method includes the following operations. One or more learning models are generated. Shipper behavior data for at least one shipper is extracted. The shipper behavior data includes a plurality of features associated with the at least one shipper scheduled to ship one or more parcels. It is predicted whether one or more shipments will be sent or arrive at a particular time based at least in part on running the plurality of features of the at least one shipper through the one or more learning models.