公开(公告)号：US12183940B2

公开(公告)日：2024-12-31

申请号：US17821980

申请日：2022-08-24

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julian Bell

IPC: B64U70/00 ,  B60H1/00 ,  B60L53/80 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64F1/02 ,  F25B21/02 ,  F25D11/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  H01M50/204 ,  H01M50/249 ,  H01M50/264 ,  H01M50/269 ,  H01M50/296 ,  B64U50/19 ,  B64U80/86 ,  B64U101/60

Abstract: A landing system suitable for receiving an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) comprises an autonomous ground vehicle (AGV). A landing surface is disposed on the AGV, and the landing system comprises a loading channel suitable for passing an object delivered by the UAV through a first loading channel opening in the landing surface. The object passes within the loading channel through to a second loading channel opening at a bottom aspect of the AGV. In this way, a UAV can land on the landing surface, and the AGV positions the object in line with a target delivery location, where the object is delivered. Aspects of the landing system comprise an electromagnet or vacuum chamber for securing the UAV to the landing surface, thereby enhancing stability of the UAV during movement of the landing system.

公开(公告)号：US12175411B2

公开(公告)日：2024-12-24

申请号：US17867675

申请日：2022-07-18

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Christopher J. Bolton

IPC: G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0836 ,  G06Q10/0837 ,  G06Q20/32 ,  G06Q50/60 ,  H04W4/029 ,  G06K19/06 ,  G07B17/00

Abstract: Various embodiments of present invention provide systems, methods, and computer-program products containing executable code for processing a package for shipping with a common carrier. Various embodiments include a wireless computing device that may be one of several types of devices such as smartphones, mobile telephones, mobile computers, portable digital assistants, laptop computers, gaming devices, electronic tablets, or other types of similar devices that may be used to facilitate the shipping and expedited tracking of objects having a tracking number via multimedia capture and processing.

公开(公告)号：US12175407B2

公开(公告)日：2024-12-24

申请号：US18465660

申请日：2023-09-12

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Robert J. Gillen

IPC: G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/00 ,  G06Q10/08

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to methods and systems for initiating shipment of a connected shipment/item via a computing entity. The computing entity detects the presence of a shipment/item within a communication range of the computing entity based on received wireless communications, and initializes executable instructions upon detection of the electronically connected shipment/item to initiate shipment of the shipment/item. The executable instructions cause the computing entity to store a shipment identifier for the shipment/item, request and store shipment information/data from a user for the shipment/item, and transmit the stored shipment/item information/data and the stored shipment identifier to a carrier computing entity to generate a shipment profile for the shipment/item.

公开(公告)号：US20240367916A1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-07

申请号：US18769256

申请日：2024-07-10

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio GIL ,  Julian Leland BELL ,  Youngjun CHOI

IPC: B65G47/24 ,  B65G15/10 ,  B65G65/02 ,  B65G67/08 ,  B65G67/46

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：US12134111B2

公开(公告)日：2024-11-05

申请号：US18227090

申请日：2023-07-27

Applicant: United Parcel Service Of America, Inc.

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

IPC: B07C3/18 ,  B07C3/00 ,  B07C3/08 ,  B07C3/10 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q50/60

Abstract: Read events capturing parcel information as a parcel is transported through a facility is received, and a configuration file mapping readers capturing the read events to workspace locations within the facility is accessed. Utilizing the read events and configuration file, one or more locations are determined for a parcel being transported through a facility. The locations may form a most likely path, or sequence of locations, through the facility. The determined locations may be utilized for generating one or more graphical user interface elements for tracking parcel and/or other operational aspects. For example, a graphical user interface may indicate errors, such as errors in the parcel's path and slowdowns, detected from the read events. Additionally, volume of parcels over time may be determined from the read events. Further, a graphical user interface may indicate employee performance based on errors and/or read events attributed to the employee.

公开(公告)号：US12124429B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-22

申请号：US18379039

申请日：2023-10-11

Applicant: United Parcel Service Of America, Inc.

Inventor： Eric V. Hayes ,  Waleed Ahmed

IPC: G06F16/23 ,  G06F16/22 ,  G06F16/25 ,  G06F16/28

CPC classification number: G06F16/2358 ,  G06F16/2246 ,  G06F16/2365 ,  G06F16/254 ,  G06F16/289

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to specific, networked, and technological processes and operations. For example, various embodiments are directed to a distributed and collaborative planning tool that allows users to create events based on a presently-approved production plan, enable/disable events submitted by other users, submit proposals, approve proposals, and integrate proposals to update the presently-approved production plan. An event published by a first user is communicated to other users using a single, universal framework that tracks and communicates proposed changes between remote users and their associated client devices during the planning cycle without the need to store multiple iterations of full-size production plans.

公开(公告)号：US20240320610A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-26

申请号：US18679147

申请日：2024-05-30

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Juan PEREZ

IPC: G06Q10/0837 ,  G06F16/29 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K19/06 ,  G06Q10/083

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0837 ,  G06F16/29 ,  G06Q10/0838 ,  G06K7/1417 ,  G06K19/06037

Abstract: One or more identifiers are received based on an electronic scan of computer-readable indicia. The computer-readable indicia being coupled to an asset. The asset is associated with one or more shipping operations. Based at least in part on the one or more identifiers, it is determined that the asset is requested for return. Based at least in part on the one or more identifiers, a shipping label corresponding to a destination location for the asset to be returned to is automatically generated or a location for the asset to be delivered to is automatically changed.

公开(公告)号：US20240270506A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-15

申请号：US18437015

申请日：2024-02-08

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Ryan GRAJEWSKI ,  Julian Bell ,  Julio Gil

IPC: B65G47/244

CPC classification number: B65G47/244

Abstract: Various embodiments described herein provide apparatuses, systems, methods, technologies, and/or the like for loading, re-orienting, and/or transferring objects in an automated or semi-automated fashion. Accordingly, various embodiments enable such automated and/or semi-automated loading, re-orienting, and/or transferring of objects in different environments such as mobile environments, stationary environments, and/or the like. Various embodiments involve a supply apparatus that is used to load objects onto a re-orienting apparatus. Additionally, or alternatively, various embodiments involve a re-orienting apparatus that is used to rotate objects from an initial orientation to a desired orientation. Additionally, or alternatively, various embodiments involve a pushing mechanism that is used to transfer objects from a re-orienting apparatus to a downstream apparatus.

公开(公告)号：US20240220915A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-04

申请号：US18091763

申请日：2022-12-30

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Jethro Bonafe ,  Christopher Azar ,  Dennis Bautista ,  Vincent Pizzuto ,  Derek Uber

IPC: G06Q10/0833 ,  G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0833 ,  G06K7/10297

Abstract: In various embodiments, a first tag is associated with a first parcel that is to be delivered. A data structure is accessed that indicates that the first parcel is assigned to be placed in a first logistics vehicle of a plurality of logistics vehicles. An indication is received that a first device, which may be located inside, on, or in proximity to the first logistics vehicle, has read data of the first tag. A determination is made that the first parcel has been placed inside the first assigned logistics vehicle and a notification is transmitted to a user device associated with a first user that indicates that het first parcel has been placed inside the first logistics vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US11966875B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-23

申请号：US16914017

申请日：2020-06-26

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Donald Hickey ,  Elizabeth Barayuga ,  Jia Fan

IPC: G06Q10/0833 ,  G06F16/29 ,  G06Q10/083

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0833 ,  G06F16/29 ,  G06Q10/0838

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for determining delivery confidence intervals. An example method for determining a confidence interval includes the following operations. Delivery information is received from one or more sources, wherein the delivery information comprises data associated with at least one predefined location perimeter. The data associated with the at least one predefined location perimeter is normalized. The normalized data is categorized into training data used to perform a deep neural network regression analysis. A predicted delivery confidence interval is determined by constructing a predictive learning model by conducting a regression of the data using deep neural network regression. The predicted delivery confidence interval is stored in a results table in association with the predefined location perimeter. And, upon receiving a request from a visibility management system, accessing the results table to provide predicted delivery windows to consignees.