公开(公告)号：US08775669B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-08

申请号：US12732039

申请日：2010-03-25

Applicant: Mark Hutchinson

Inventor： Mark Hutchinson

IPC: G06F15/173

CPC classification number: G06F9/54

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for enabling software applications running on separate devices to exchange data via multiple data communication methods. In various embodiments, a data communication system is provided comprising multiple data communication devices running one or more software applications and communication manager middleware. In various embodiments, the data communication system permits the software applications to exchange data without knowledge of the actual method and/or protocol used to exchange a given set of data, and intelligently manage the exchange of data between software applications by, among other things, transmitting sets of data using a preferred communication method selected based on one or more message attributes or communication method attributes.

Abstract translation: 本发明的各种实施例涉及用于使得在单独设备上运行的软件应用能够经由多种数据通信方式来交换数据的系统和方法。 在各种实施例中，提供了数据通信系统，其包括运行一个或多个软件应用程序和通信管理器中间件的多个数据通信设备。 在各种实施例中，数据通信系统允许软件应用程序交换数据，而无需了解用于交换给定数据集的实际方法和/或协议，并且通过以下方式智能地管理软件应用之间的数据交换： 使用基于一个或多个消息属性或通信方法属性选择的优选通信方法来发送数据集。

公开(公告)号：US08766822B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-01

申请号：US13741805

申请日：2013-01-15

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Marc David Siris

IPC: G08G1/123

CPC classification number: G01C21/00 ,  G01S19/07 ,  G01S19/14

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods, and computer program products for providing improved augmentation for GPS calculations. In general, various embodiments of the invention involve using a plurality of GPS devices associated with stationary objects associated with a common carrier's delivery network and the common carrier's delivery fleet to calculate error corrections and to communicate these error corrections to a number of GPS enable devices to be used by these devices to augment GPS calculations to correct errors associated with GPS signals. Further, various embodiments of the invention involve collecting GPS data for a plurality of delivery routes traveled by the common carrier's delivery fleet. In particular embodiments, this collected data may be used to provide more accurate address information for locations along these delivery routes and more accurate renderings of various landscapes along these delivery routes.

Abstract translation: 本发明的各种实施例提供了用于为GPS计算提供改进的增强的系统，方法和计算机程序产品。 通常，本发明的各种实施例涉及使用与与公共运营商的传送网络相关联的固定物体和公共运营商的传送队列相关联的多个GPS设备来计算错误校正，并将这些错误校正传送到多个GPS启用设备 被这些设备用于增加GPS计算以校正与GPS信号相关的错误。 此外，本发明的各种实施例涉及为由公共运营商的运送车队行进的多个运送路线收集GPS数据。 在特定实施例中，该收集的数据可用于为沿着这些递送路线的位置提供更准确的地址信息以及沿着这些递送路线的各种景观的更精确的渲染。

公开(公告)号：US20140180959A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-26

申请号：US13839398

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： ROBERT J. GILLEN ,  ROBERTA WALTON HENSLEY

IPC: G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08355 ,  G01S19/14 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/0838 ,  G06Q50/01

Abstract: Generally, embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods that can identify the location of a consignee and propose one or more alternative delivery location(s). The proposed delivery location may be based on the current location of the consignee, current address on the package to be delivered, information located in a social network (private or public), “to-be” location as determined by the consignee which would be transmitted to the carrier and/or a predicted consignee location. In other embodiments, the consignee or “carrier” may suggest an alternative fixed location or alternative mobile location. In some embodiments, the consignee may indicate an alternative recipient of the item.

Abstract translation: 通常，本发明的实施例提供可以识别收货人的位置并提出一个或多个替代递送位置的系统和方法。 拟议的交付地点可以基于收货人的当前位置，要交付的包裹上的当前地址，位于社会网络（私人或公共）中的信息，由收货人确定的“待定”位置 传送到承运人和/或预测的收货人所在地。 在其他实施例中，收货人或“承运人”可以建议替代的固定位置或替代的移动位置。 在一些实施例中，收货人可以指示该物品的替代接收者。

公开(公告)号：US08751153B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-10

申请号：US13739403

申请日：2013-01-11

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Shawn Patrick Hurley ,  Stephen Myron Snyder ,  Robert Edward Trevillian, IV ,  Terry Alan Fry

IPC: G01C21/00 ,  G08G1/123

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08355 ,  G01C21/32 ,  G01C21/343 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G09B29/106

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for identifying a serviceable address that is associated with a street network connection point and a parcel drop-off point. For example, in one embodiment, the serviceable address may be associated with a street network connection point that is part of a digital map. The serviceable address may also be associated with a parcel drop-off point that includes parcel drop-off point information, such as a parcel drop-off point geo coordinate associated with the parcel drop-off point and street network connection point geo coordinate associated with the street network connection point.

公开(公告)号：US20140156062A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：US14177488

申请日：2014-02-11

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Juan R. Perez ,  Duane Anderson ,  David Potteiger ,  Michael Burgess

IPC: G06Q50/28

CPC classification number: G06Q50/28 ,  B07C3/14 ,  B07C3/18 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  H03M7/40

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for electronically-capturing a destination address of a package and for using the destination address to automate a package pre-load operation. An embodiment of the invention includes a compression system for compressing the destination address as a compressed MaxiCode symbol, a smart shipping label system for generating a shipping label with a compressed MaxiCode and a pre-load assist system for generating package handling instructions from the electronically-captured destination address.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供用于电子捕获包裹的目的地地址并使用目的地地址来自动化包装预加载操作的系统和方法。 本发明的实施例包括用于将目的地地址压缩为压缩MaxiCode符号的压缩系统，用于生成具有压缩MaxiCode的运输标签的智能运输标签系统和用于从电子方式生成包装处理指令的预加载辅助系统， 捕获的目的地址。

公开(公告)号：US08712923B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-29

申请号：US13019727

申请日：2011-02-02

Applicant: Nagesh Kadaba

Inventor： Nagesh Kadaba

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  G06Q50/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0835 ,  B07C3/00 ,  G06Q10/06316 ,  G06Q10/0637 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/08355 ,  G06Q10/0838 ,  G06Q30/04

Abstract: A shipping system for shipping packages involving the coordinated use of at least a first carrier and a second carrier. The shipping system includes physical delivery facilities for the physical delivery of packages, the physical delivery facilities including at least one transfer location at which the second carrier may take over delivery responsibilities for a package.

公开(公告)号：US20140104036A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：US14036811

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: 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.

公开(公告)号：US08688266B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-01

申请号：US13305519

申请日：2011-11-28

Applicant: Juan R. Perez ,  Duane Anderson ,  David Potteiger ,  Michael Burgess

Inventor： Juan R. Perez ,  Duane Anderson ,  David Potteiger ,  Michael Burgess

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G06Q50/28 ,  B07C3/14 ,  B07C3/18 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  H03M7/40

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for electronically-capturing a destination address of a package and for using the destination address to automate a package pre-load operation. An embodiment of the invention includes a compression system for compressing the destination address as a compressed MaxiCode symbol, a smart shipping label system for generating a shipping label with a compressed MaxiCode and a pre-load assist system for generating package handling instructions from the electronically-captured destination address.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供用于电子捕获包裹的目的地地址并使用目的地地址来自动化包装预加载操作的系统和方法。 本发明的实施例包括用于将目的地地址压缩为压缩MaxiCode符号的压缩系统，用于生成具有压缩MaxiCode的运输标签的智能运输标签系统和用于从电子方式生成包装处理指令的预加载辅助系统， 捕获的目的地址。

公开(公告)号：US20140052412A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-20

申请号：US14063250

申请日：2013-10-25

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Nagesh Kadaba

IPC: G07C5/08

CPC classification number: G01D21/00 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06K19/0717 ,  G06K2017/0045 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G07C5/08 ,  G07C5/085

Abstract: A system including an environmental sensor that can travel with a product within a carrier's logistics network. The environmental sensor being configured to sense an environmental condition capable of affecting the product to generate product environment data. The system includes a scanner configured to read product environment data from the environmental sensor. The system also includes a hub control unit configured to communicate with the scanner and receive the product environment data from the scanner and determine whether the product environment data enters into a pre-defined range of values associated with an exposure of the product to an environmental condition. The hub control unit is also configured to generate alert data if it is determined that the environmental data has entered the range of values. If a limit within the values is further transcended, a transportation instruction is also generated to alter transport of the product.

Abstract translation: 一种包括可与运输商物流网络内的产品一起旅行的环境传感器的系统。 环境传感器被配置为感测能够影响产品以产生产品环境数据的环境条件。 该系统包括被配置为从环境传感器读取产品环境数据的扫描仪。 该系统还包括配置成与扫描器通信并从扫描仪接收产品环境数据的集线器控制单元，并且确定产品环境数据是否进入与产品暴露于环境条件相关联的值的预定义范围 。 集线器控制单元还被配置为如果确定环境数据已经进入值的范围，则生成报警数据。 如果价值内的限制进一步超越，还会产生运输指示，以改变产品的运输。

公开(公告)号：US08650121B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-11

申请号：US12771321

申请日：2010-04-30

Applicant: Kevin W. Spear

Inventor： Kevin W. Spear

IPC: G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06Q20/02 ,  G06Q10/0875 ,  G06Q20/023 ,  G06Q20/04 ,  G06Q20/105 ,  G06Q20/204 ,  G06Q20/3572 ,  G06Q30/0213

Abstract: A hybrid credit card transaction system that processes transactions as either virtual standard transactions directed through a clearinghouse or as virtual closed loop transactions bypassing the clearinghouse, is disclosed. The system includes a logic enabled merchant that detects virtual closed loop transactions and directs them to an affiliated acquiring entity which acquires the virtual closed loop transactions and routes them directly to an affiliated card issuing entity so as to bypass the clearinghouse. The affiliated card issuing entity debits virtual standard transactions to a credit card account and virtual closed loop transactions to a private label account. The logic enabled merchant, associated acquiring entity and the associated card entity may be affiliated by participation in an Internet site that promotes transactions between small businesses and merchants selling wholesale goods. A reduction in processing fees accrued when bypassing the clearinghouse promotes issuance and use of the hybrid credit cards.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种混合信用卡交易系统，其将交易处理为通过票据交换所引导的虚拟标准交易或绕过票据交换所的虚拟闭环交易。 该系统包括一个逻辑启用的商家，它检测虚拟闭环事务，并将它们引导到获取虚拟闭环事务的附属获取实体，并将它们直接发送到附属卡发行实体，以便绕开票据交换所。 附属发卡实体将虚拟标准交易借记到信用卡账户和虚拟闭环交易到私人标签账户。 支持逻辑的商家，相关联的采购实体和相关的卡实体可以通过参与促进小企业和销售批发商的商家之间的交易的因特网站点来关联。 在绕过票据交换中心时，减少处理费用会促进混合信用卡的发行和使用。