公开(公告)号：US20150373008A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-24

申请号：US14839480

申请日：2015-08-28

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Weiqun Jack Zheng ,  Robert Frederick Myrick

IPC: H04L29/06 ,  G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: H04L63/08 ,  G06F21/33 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0838

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for facilitating cross-platform authentication. The apparatus may include at least one memory and at least one processor configured to detect that a visual token includes data indicating one or more authentication credentials for accessing a communication device in response to scanning the visual token. The computer program code may further cause the apparatus to communicate the authentication credentials of the detected visual token to the communication device to request the communication device to determine whether the authentication credentials are valid for a user. The computer program code may further cause the apparatus to enable access to the communication device in response to receiving an indication from the communication device that the authentication credentials of the detected visual token are valid. Corresponding computer program products and methods are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于促进跨平台认证的装置。 该装置可以包括至少一个存储器和至少一个处理器，其被配置为检测视觉令牌包括响应于扫描视觉令牌而指示用于访问通信设备的一个或多个认证凭证的数据。 计算机程序代码还可以使设备将检测到的视觉令牌的认证证书传送到通信设备，以请求通信设备确定认证凭证对于用户是否有效。 计算机程序代码还可以使得设备响应于从通信设备接收到检测到的可视令牌的认证证书有效的指示，使得能够访问通信设备。 还提供了相应的计算机程序产品和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20150347961A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14477474

申请日：2014-09-04

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： ROBERT J. GILLEN

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H04L12/58

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0838 ,  G06Q30/0277 ,  G06Q30/0635 ,  H04L51/18

Abstract: Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for automatically carrying out actions based on action identifiers in messages. In one embodiment, an appropriate computing entity can determine whether a message comprises an action identifier in the message. If the message comprises an action identifier, one or more of the parties of message can be identified and the corresponding action can be initiated.

公开(公告)号：US09195950B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-24

申请号：US14201241

申请日：2014-03-07

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Schenken

IPC: G01C21/34 ,  G06Q10/02 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q50/28

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0837 ,  G06Q10/02 ,  G06Q10/06312 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/08345 ,  G06Q10/0835 ,  G06Q10/08355 ,  G06Q10/0836 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q20/407 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0233 ,  G06Q50/28

Abstract: A computer system for defining attributes associated with attended delivery/pickup locations is described. In various embodiments, the system is configured to enable an authorized user (e.g., a manager of an attended delivery/pickup location) to define certain attributes of a particular attended delivery/pickup location. In some embodiments, the system is configured to verify that the particular user is authorized to define the one or more attributes associated with the particular attended delivery/pickup location (e.g., by checking a list of one or more authorized users). The attributes may be: 1) one or more times the particular attended delivery/pickup location is open for individuals to pick up a parcel; and 2) a certain product and/or brand the particular attended delivery location will accept. Once the one or more attributes are defined, in one or more embodiments, the system is configured to accept or reject parcel delivery requests based at least in part on the attributes.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于定义与所接收的传送/拾取位置相关联的属性的计算机系统。 在各种实施例中，系统被配置为使得授权用户（例如，出席者递送/接收位置的管理者）能够定义特定待发送的递送/拾取位置的某些属性。 在一些实施例中，系统被配置为验证特定用户被授权定义与特定待发送的传送/拾取位置相关联的一个或多个属性（例如，通过检查一个或多个授权用户的列表）。 属性可能是：1）一个或多个特定的出席/派驻地点可供个人接收包裹; 和2）某个产品和/或品牌的特定出席交付地点将接受。 一旦定义了一个或多个属性，在一个或多个实施例中，系统被配置为至少部分地基于属性来接受或拒绝包裹递送请求。

公开(公告)号：US20150242811A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-27

申请号：US14707039

申请日：2015-05-08

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： ROBERT J. GILLEN ,  ROBERTA WALTON HENSLEY

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G01S19/14

Abstract: Generally, embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods that can identify the location of a consignee's vehicle and deliver an item to the location of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 通常，本发明的实施例提供了可以识别收货人的车辆的位置并将物品运送到车辆位置的系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20150241223A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-27

申请号：US14710116

申请日：2015-05-12

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： MARK J. DAVIDSON

IPC: G01C21/26

CPC classification number: G01C21/32 ,  G06Q10/08

Abstract: Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for determining the accuracy of map information/data. In one embodiment, map information/data and collected telematics information/data can be compared. The difference between the map information/data and the telematics information/data can be used to determine the accuracy of the map information/data.

Abstract translation: 提供计算机程序产品，方法，系统，设备和计算实体来确定地图信息/数据的准确性。 在一个实施例中，可以比较地图信息/数据和收集的远程信息处理信息/数据。 地图信息/数据与远程信息处理信息/数据之间的差异可用于确定地图信息/数据的准确性。

公开(公告)号：US20150225182A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-13

申请号：US14695407

申请日：2015-04-24

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： LOUIS RAGUSA ,  JAMES COSSEY

IPC: B65G47/50

CPC classification number: B65G47/50 ,  B07C3/00 ,  B07C7/005

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for assisting sort operators in identifying the appropriate location to sort an item. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a system for identifying a particular bin from a plurality of bins for sorting a package is provided. The system includes a plurality of bins configured to receive sorted packages; an optical reader positioned to capture destination indicia associated with the package; a keypad comprising a plurality of keys, where in at least some of the keys are associated with individual bins of the plurality of bins and at least some of the keys include lights; and a control system. The control system is configured to: receive data from the optical reader relating to the destination indicia; identify a particular bin within the plurality of bins associated with the received data; and trigger illumination of one or more lights on the keypad.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供了用于帮助排序操作者识别对物品进行排序的适当位置的系统和方法。 根据本发明的一个方面，提供了一种用于从用于分类包装的多个箱中识别特定仓的系统。 该系统包括多个被配置为接收分类包装的箱; 光学读取器，其被定位成捕获与所述包装相关联的目的地标记; 包括多个键的键盘，其中至少一些按键与所述多个音箱中的各个音箱相关联，并且所述键中的至少一些包括灯; 和控制系统。 控制系统被配置为：从光学读取器接收与目的地标记有关的数据; 识别与所接收的数据相关联的多个箱内的特定箱; 并触发小键盘上一个或多个灯的照明。

公开(公告)号：US20150198450A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-16

申请号：US14668382

申请日：2015-03-25

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： MARK J. DAVIDSON

IPC: G01C21/34

CPC classification number: G01C21/34 ,  G01C21/32

Abstract: Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for defining travel paths in parking areas. In one embodiment, travel paths in parking areas can be defined by connecting street networking connection points within the parking areas. In another embodiment, such defined travel paths can be merged with actual paths traveled by vehicles in the parking areas.

Abstract translation: 提供计算机程序产品，方法，系统，设备和计算实体来定义停车区域中的行进路径。 在一个实施例中，停车区域中的行进路径可以通过连接停车区域内的街道网络连接点来定义。 在另一个实施例中，这种限定的行进路径可以与停车区域中的车辆行进的实际路径合并。

公开(公告)号：US20150178675A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-25

申请号：US14578983

申请日：2014-12-22

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Juan Perez

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0833

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide methods, systems, computer program products, and apparatuses for processing package delivery exceptions. In one embodiment, a method for processing an item delivery exception for an item that is to be delivered by a carrier is provided. The method comprises receiving an exception request associated with the item; notifying a delivery vehicle driver of the exception request; receiving input indicating a unique RFID identifier, wherein the unique RFID identifier identifies an exception RFID tag attached to the item; associating the unique RFID identifier with the unique item identifier; after receiving a request to locate the item, activating an RFID reader array, wherein the RFID reader array is located at a facility associated with the carrier; and based at least in part on the detection of the item by at least one RFID reader of the RFID reader array, calculating an estimated location of the item.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供了用于处理包裹递送异常的方法，系统，计算机程序产品和装置。 在一个实施例中，提供了一种用于处理由载体递送的物品的物品传送异常的方法。 该方法包括接收与该项目相关联的异常请求; 通知送货车司机异常请求; 接收指示唯一RFID标识符的输入，其中所述唯一RFID标识符标识附着到所述项目的异常RFID标签; 将唯一的RFID标识符与唯一的项目标识符相关联; 在接收到定位所述物品的请求之后，激活RFID读取器阵列，其中所述RFID读取器阵列位于与所述载体相关联的设施处; 并且至少部分地基于RFID读取器阵列的至少一个RFID读取器对物品的检测，计算物品的估计位置。

公开(公告)号：US20150170440A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-18

申请号：US14633802

申请日：2015-02-27

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： MARK J. DAVIDSON ,  JOHN A. OLSEN, III

IPC: G07C5/02 ,  B60R25/34

CPC classification number: G07C5/02 ,  B60R25/34 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G07C5/008

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a fleet management system is provided for capturing, storing, and analyzing telematics data to improve fleet management operations. The fleet management system may be used, for example, by a shipping entity (e.g., a common carrier) to capture telematics data from a plurality of vehicle sensors located on various delivery vehicles and to analyze the captured telematics data. In particular, various embodiments of the fleet management system are configured to analyze engine idle data in relation to other telematics data in order to identify inefficiencies, safety hazards, and theft hazards in a driver's delivery process. The fleet management system may also be configured to assess various aspects of vehicle performance, such as vehicle travel delays and vehicle speeds. These analytical capabilities allow the fleet management system to assist fleet managing entities, or other entities, in analyzing driver performance, reducing fuel and maintenance costs, and improving route planning.

Abstract translation: 根据各种实施例，提供了用于捕获，存储和分析远程信息处理数据以改善车队管理操作的车队管理系统。 车队管理系统可以例如由运输实体（例如，公共运营商）使用，以从位于各种运送车辆上的多个车辆传感器捕获远程信息处理数据，并分析所捕获的远程信息数据。 特别地，车队管理系统的各种实施例被配置为分析与其他远程信息数据相关的引擎空闲数据，以便识别驾驶员的交付过程中的低效率，安全隐患和盗窃危险。 车队管理系统还可以被配置为评估车辆性能的各个方面，例如车辆行驶延迟和车辆速度。 这些分析功能允许车队管理系统协助车队管理实体或其他实体分析驾驶员绩效，降低燃油和维护成本，并改进路线规划。

公开(公告)号：US20150142692A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-21

申请号：US14548397

申请日：2014-11-20

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： ROBERT J. GILLEN ,  KENNETH BRADLEY GUBLER

IPC: G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/063114 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q50/28

Abstract: Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided. In one embodiment, a connection between an electronic door hanger and a customer computing entity can be established at a customer's location. With a connection established, information about an attempted (e.g., successful/unsuccessful) pick-up or delivery can be automatically provided to the customer computing entity.