公开(公告)号：US20180155032A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-07

申请号：US15870187

申请日：2018-01-12

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio Gil ,  Jeffrey Cooper

IPC: B64D1/22 ,  G08G5/02 ,  E05F15/77 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B60P3/11 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D45/04 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/10 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/32 ,  G01S19/42 ,  B65G1/06 ,  B65G1/04

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0832 ,  B60P3/11 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D45/04 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/10 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B65G1/0435 ,  B65G1/06 ,  E05F15/77 ,  G01S19/42 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G08G5/006 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025 ,  H04L67/26 ,  H04W4/70

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：US20180155027A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-07

申请号：US15870122

申请日：2018-01-12

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio Gil

IPC: B64D1/22 ,  G08G5/02 ,  E05F15/77 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B60P3/11 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D45/04 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/10 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/32 ,  G01S19/42 ,  B65G1/06 ,  B65G1/04

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：US09936341B1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-03

申请号：US14180755

申请日：2014-02-14

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Marc D. Siris ,  Christopher T. Schenken

IPC: H04W4/02

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：US20180068254A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-08

申请号：US15800663

申请日：2017-11-01

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Robert J. Gillen ,  Mark S. Lewis

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06K19/06

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.

公开(公告)号：US09905100B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-27

申请号：US15349266

申请日：2016-11-11

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Robert J. Gillen ,  Lee White ,  Mark Coffey ,  Larry Fagan

IPC: G08B13/24 ,  G08B13/196 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: G08B13/24 ,  G06Q10/0631 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  G06Q50/30 ,  G08B13/19656 ,  H04N7/183

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, systems, and computer program products for interactive deliveries are provided. For an upcoming service point that is associated with a service point device, it is determined whether the item to be delivered to the service point is within an activation zone for activating the service point device. Responsive to determining that the item is within the activation zone, the service point device is remotely activated. Remotely activating the service point device triggers dynamical provision of an alert interface. An indication of user interaction via the user interface indicating availability of the user to receive the item is received. A notification of the indication of the user interaction is provided. If the notification indicates that the individual is available to receive the item at the service point, the item is delivered to or picked-up from the service point.

公开(公告)号：US09904521B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-27

申请号：US14742797

申请日：2015-06-18

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Asheesh Goja ,  Vidhya Chari

IPC: G06F9/44 ,  G06F9/45 ,  G06F9/54 ,  G06F17/22

CPC classification number: G06F8/31 ,  G06F8/36 ,  G06F8/51 ,  G06F8/72 ,  G06F9/54 ,  G06F17/227

Abstract: Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatuses, and computing entities are provided for enforcing usage of a canonical model. For example, machine-automatable artifacts that express the canonical model using a set of metadata constraints and a set of transformation rules can be received from a canonical model artifact repository. These machine-automatable artifacts can be converted into language-specific bindings and applications can subsequently utilize those language-specific bindings to enforce conformity to the canonical model.

公开(公告)号：US20180025603A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-25

申请号：US15655406

申请日：2017-07-20

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Daniel Paul Tyler ,  Balakrishna Subramaniam

IPC: G08B13/24

CPC classification number: G08B13/2462 ,  G01S5/00 ,  G01S5/0257 ,  G01S19/48 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  H04W52/0212

Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking the location of an asset may utilize wireless asset beacons broadcasting asset information/data and powered asset beacons secured relative to movable powered assets. The powered asset beacons may be configured to receive signals transmitted from the asset beacons and to ascertain a relative location between the asset beacon and the powered asset to determine an estimated location of the asset. Moreover, the asset beacons may be selectively activated based on the occurrence of a trigger event, such that the asset beacons do not wireless transmit information/data when it is desirable to limit wireless data transmissions.

公开(公告)号：US20180025319A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-25

申请号：US15711127

申请日：2017-09-21

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Daniel Lievens ,  Vincent Dethier ,  Peter Henderickx ,  Luc Pirenne ,  Denis Payre

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q20/40 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  G06Q10/02

Abstract: A system and method for locating nearby attended delivery/pickup locations with a particular item in stock is described. The system receives a request from an individual to purchase a particular item from an on-line retailer. The system receives information associated with attended delivery/pickup locations, including location and inventory information. The system then determines which (if any) attended delivery/pickup locations (e.g., the attended delivery/pickup locations are not the on-line retailer) are near the individual and have the particular item in stock and notifies the individual. In various embodiments, the system enables the user to purchase or reserve the particular item at the particular attended delivery/pickup location.

公开(公告)号：US20180018729A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-18

申请号：US15647721

申请日：2017-07-12

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Jessica Grimes

IPC: G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q30/02

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0631 ,  G06Q30/0255 ,  G06Q30/0261 ,  G06Q30/0643

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are provided for processing a subject image, consumer data, and product images to generate product recommendations. Subject images may be provided by consumers and may include products they wish to buy, and/or images of themselves to be utilized as an avatar. The subject image, and other images provided by other consumers may be processed to determine image characteristics, and correlations with consumer data including preferences, demographics, style preferences, physical characteristics, and/or the like. Trends, styles, and preferences may be intelligently learned such that relevant products are provided to a consumer. The subject image may be manipulated, such as by dressing an avatar in a recommended clothing article, and/or the like.

公开(公告)号：US09836715B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-05

申请号：US15487839

申请日：2017-04-14

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Robert J. Gillen ,  Mark S. Lewis

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06K19/06 ,  G06K7/10

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.