公开(公告)号：US20150142691A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-21

申请号：US14548389

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 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q20/145 ,  G06Q20/18 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  G07F17/12

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.

Abstract translation: 提供计算机程序产品，方法，系统，设备和计算实体。 在一个实施例中，可以在客户的位置建立电子门吊架和客户计算实体之间的连接。 通过建立连接，可以自动地向客户计算实体提供关于尝试（例如，成功/不成功）拾取或传递的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20150142380A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-21

申请号：US14603163

申请日：2015-01-22

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： ARNOLD BARLOW ,  DENNIS R. ESTEP ,  ANDREW J. GRUBER ,  PATRICK MCDAVID ,  QUINTO MARINI ,  NANCY PARMER

IPC: G01N33/00 ,  G01N9/36 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  G01B21/00

CPC classification number: G01N33/00 ,  G01B21/00 ,  G01B21/08 ,  G01N9/36 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q50/28

Abstract: According to various embodiments, package evaluation systems and methods are provided for evaluating the sustainability of packaging used in the shipment of goods. In particular, the package evaluation systems and methods are configured for performing package evaluations and managing and providing access to data resulting from package evaluations. The package evaluations are designed to assess, among other things, the ability of sample packages to prevent damage to their contents, the volumetric efficiency of sample packages, and the sustainability of the materials used to construct sample packages. In addition, the systems and methods are further configured for assigning a certification to an entity associated with the evaluated packages based on the results of the evaluation.

Abstract translation: 根据各种实施例，提供包装评估系统和方法用于评估用于货物运输的包装的可持续性。 特别地，包评估系统和方法被配置为执行包评估并且管理并提供对由包评估产生的数据的访问。 包装评估旨在评估样品包装的能力，以防止损坏其内容物，样品包装的体积效率以及用于构建样品包装的材料的可持续性。 此外，系统和方法还被配置为基于评估的结果将认证分配给与评估的包相关联的实体。

公开(公告)号：US20150073936A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-12

申请号：US14467512

申请日：2014-08-25

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： ERIK E. PETERSON ,  NAGESH KADABA

IPC: G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q30/02

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0639 ,  G06Q10/0835 ,  G06Q30/0282

Abstract: Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for transacting e-commerce. In one embodiment, item information is stored for a plurality of items available for purchase from respective sellers. The item information that is displayed for each item can depend on the delivery zone of the customer.

Abstract translation: 计算机程序产品，方法，系统，设备和计算实体被提供用于交易电子商务。 在一个实施例中，针对可从相应卖家购买的多个商品存储物品信息。 为每个项目显示的项目信息可以取决于客户的交付区域。

公开(公告)号：US08973835B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-10

申请号：US13656004

申请日：2012-10-19

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： David Ray Salzman ,  Carl M. Skonberg

IPC: G06K19/06 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q50/28

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q50/28

Abstract: In various embodiments, methods and systems are provided for capturing primary and secondary data associated with a product in a container or placed on a pallet. For example, a method may include (a) retrieving a primary data from a first data source physically associated with the product or container; (b) gathering secondary data using a second data source physically associated with the product or container, wherein the secondary data relates to at least one condition experienced by the product or the container; (c) retrieving the secondary data from a second data source, wherein the secondary data and the primary data are retrieved at substantially the same time; and (d) determining whether the at least one condition has transcended a limit. If a condition has transcended a limit, at least one alert may be generated and transmitted.

Abstract translation: 在各种实施例中，提供了用于捕获与容器中的产品相关联的主要和次要数据或放置在托盘上的方法和系统。 例如，方法可以包括（a）从物理上与产品或容器相关联的第一数据源检索主数据; （b）使用与所述产品或容器物理相关联的第二数据源来收集二次数据，其中所述次要数据涉及所述产品或所述容器经历的至少一种状况; （c）从第二数据源检索次要数据，其中所述辅助数据和所述主数据在基本相同的时间被检索; 和（d）确定至少一个条件是否已超出限制。 如果条件超出限制，则可能会生成和传输至少一个警报。

公开(公告)号：US08972165B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-03

申请号：US14164537

申请日：2014-01-27

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

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

IPC: G01C21/00 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G01C21/32 ,  G09B29/10 ,  G01C21/34

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.

Abstract translation: 系统，方法和计算机程序产品被提供用于识别与街道网络连接点和包裹下落点相关联的可服务地址。 例如，在一个实施例中，可服务地址可以与作为数字地图的一部分的街道网络连接点相关联。 可服务地址还可以与包括包裹点落点信息的包裹下落点相关联，例如与包裹下落点相关联的包裹下落点地理坐标和与该包裹下落点相关联的街道网络连接点地理坐标 街道网络连接点。

公开(公告)号：US20140371903A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-18

申请号：US14474890

申请日：2014-09-02

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：US08896430B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-25

申请号：US13799627

申请日：2013-03-13

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Mark J Davidson ,  John A Olsen, III

IPC: B60R25/10 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G07C5/00

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：US20140282438A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13835601

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Michael Liberant

IPC: G06F9/45

CPC classification number: G06F8/54 ,  G06F8/315

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for building an application. The apparatus may include at least one memory and at least one processor configured to generate a build of an application in a C Object-Oriented Programming Language. The processor is also configured to generate a unity file including a plurality of source files having references to one or more header files. At least two of the source files include references to a same header file. The processor is also configured to compile the unity file including the plurality of source files to obtain an object file. The processor is also configured to link the object file to generate an executable of the application. Corresponding computer program products and methods are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于构建应用的装置。 该装置可以包括至少一个存储器和被配置为以C面向对象编程语言生成应用的构建的至少一个处理器。 处理器还被配置为生成包括具有对一个或多个头文件的引用的多个源文件的统一文件。 至少有两个源文件包含对同一头文件的引用。 处理器还被配置为编译包括多个源文件的统一文件以获得目标文件。 处理器还被配置为链接目标文件以生成应用程序的可执行文件。 还提供了相应的计算机程序产品和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20140279667A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14215756

申请日：2014-03-17

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Bob Gillen

IPC: G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0836

Abstract: Various embodiments of a system for creating delivery groups are disclosed. In various embodiments, the system is configured to collect purchase history data about users and determine if they have common characteristics. For example, the system may be configured to determine if two users live in the same neighborhood, have similar purchasing habits, etc. According to a particular embodiment, the system suggests to users with common characteristics to form delivery groups for package aggregation (e.g., to aggregate deliveries to a single location at the same time). The system may offer an incentive to the users to form the delivery group, such as a discount, incentive points, etc.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于创建传送组的系统的各种实施例。 在各种实施例中，系统被配置为收集关于用户的购买历史数据并且确定它们是否具有共同的特征。 例如，系统可以被配置为确定两个用户是否居住在相同的邻域中，具有相似的购买习惯等。根据特定实施例，系统向具有共同特征的用户建议形成用于包聚合的传送组（例如， 同时将交付汇总到单个位置）。 该系统可以激励用户形成交付组，例如折扣，激励点等。

公开(公告)号：US20140278875A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14215582

申请日：2014-03-17

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Bala Ganesh ,  Scott Castaldo ,  Amber Reed

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q30/06

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0836 ,  G06Q30/0605

Abstract: Various embodiments of group buying systems are described. The system enables users to form groups and designate a common delivery/pickup location (e.g., a single home or office), where group members may have their packages delivered. The system also may be configured to suggest that group members make group purchases (e.g., some or all group members by the same or similar items) and may facilitate of aggregation of packages for delivery to the designated common delivery/pickup location.

Abstract translation: 描述组购买系统的各种实施例。 该系统使得用户可以组合群体并且指定一个共同的递送/接收位置（例如，单个家庭或办公室），其中群组成员可以递送其包裹。 该系统还可以被配置为建议组成员通过相同或相似的项目进行组购买（例如，一些或所有组成员），并且可以促进包裹的聚合以递送到指定的公共递送/接收位置。