公开(公告)号：US20150317598A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-05

申请号：US14801468

申请日：2015-07-16

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Robert Stowe

IPC: G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q20/20

Abstract: The present invention involves methods for the delivery of a plurality of parcels shipped by one or more shippers to a location via a carrier. Methods are disclosed for aggregating parcels shipped by one or more shippers for a single delivery to the location, thereby reducing the need for multiple deliveries to the same location. In one method, the dates of the shipment of the parcels are coordinated such that the plurality of parcels may be delivered substantially simultaneously to the customer. In another method, some parcels are delayed in their shipping route while others may be expedited such that the plurality of parcels are delivered substantially simultaneously to the location by the carrier.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于将由一个或多个托运人运送的多个包裹运送到经由承运人的位置的方法。 公开了用于聚集由一个或多个托运人运送的包裹以单一递送到该位置的方法，从而减少对多个递送到相同位置的需要。 在一种方法中，协调运送包裹的日期，使得多个包裹可以基本上同时传送给顾客。 在另一种方法中，一些包裹在其运送路线中被延迟，而其他包裹可能被加速，使得多个包裹被承运人基本同时地运送到该位置。

公开(公告)号：US09156628B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-13

申请号：US14695407

申请日：2015-04-24

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Louis Ragusa ,  James Cossey

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  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：US09154490B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-06

申请号：US13973586

申请日：2013-08-22

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Weiqun Jack Zheng ,  Robert Frederick Myrick

IPC: G06F7/04 ,  H04L29/06 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06F21/33

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：US20150269536A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-24

申请号：US14220546

申请日：2014-03-20

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Carrie Parris

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  G06Q30/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/30 ,  G06Q30/0611 ,  G06Q30/08 ,  Y02W90/20

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a repair or purchase program that may be associated with a common carrier. In various embodiments, one or more bids for a target item are received prior to receiving a listing for an item. After receiving the listing for the item, one or more relevant bids may be identified. Information associated with at least one of the identified bids may be provided. A user selection of one of the identified bids may be received. Completion of the transaction indicated by the user's selection may be facilitated. Associated methods, systems, and computer program products are provided.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供可以与公共载体相关联的修理或购买程序。 在各种实施例中，在接收到项目的列表之前接收对目标项目的一个或多个出价。 在收到该项目的列表后，可能会识别一个或多个相关出价。 可以提供与至少一个所标识的出价相关联的信息。 可以接收对所标识出价之一的用户选择。 完成由用户选择所指示的交易可以被促进。 提供相关的方法，系统和计算机程序产品。

公开(公告)号：US20150269514A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-24

申请号：US14219321

申请日：2014-03-19

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Dave Gittings ,  Bradley Cook

IPC: G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/083

Abstract: Various embodiments provide systems, methods, and computer program products for dynamically monitoring transport of a plurality of packages potentially containing regulated goods so as to ensure compliance with one or more regulations within a plurality of jurisdictions. The embodiments utilize one or more computer processors or one or more executable portions to: receive transport data associated with the transport of at least one of the plurality of packages and regulatory data associated with the at least one jurisdiction in which transport occurs; determine whether the one of the plurality of packages contains at least one regulated good; if the presence of at least one regulated good is determined, validate consignor data and the transport data; whereby in response to an unsuccessful validation, at least one report is generated to prevent or otherwise mitigate transport of the one of the plurality of packages in the at least one identified jurisdiction.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例提供用于动态地监测潜在地包含受管制货物的多个包装的运输的系统，方法和计算机程序产品，以便确保符合多个管辖范围内的一个或多个规定。 这些实施例利用一个或多个计算机处理器或一个或多个可执行部分来：接收与所述多个包中的至少一个的传输相关联的传输数据和与发生传输的至少一个管辖区相关联的管理数据; 确定所述多个包装中的一个包装是否包含至少一个受管制商品; 如果确定存在至少一个受管制品，则验证发货人数据和运输数据; 由此响应于不成功的验证，产生至少一个报告以防止或以其他方式减轻所述多个包装中的一个在所述至少一个所识别的管辖区内的运输。

公开(公告)号：US20150262433A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-17

申请号：US14716160

申请日：2015-05-19

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： MARK J. DAVIDSON

IPC: G07C5/00 ,  G06Q10/06

CPC classification number: G07C5/008 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G06Q10/06395 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G08G1/0112 ,  G08G1/0129 ,  G08G1/052 ,  G08G1/202

Abstract: Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for segmenting operational data and identifying events of interest in the segmented operational data. With the events of interest identified, a total time between the events of interest can be determined.

公开(公告)号：US20150262320A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-17

申请号：US14728569

申请日：2015-06-02

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Sathiyan Parameswaran ,  Bruce Besserer ,  Nicholas Costides ,  Mark Hilbush

IPC: G06Q50/28 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q20/32 ,  G06Q20/18 ,  G06Q20/40 ,  G06Q20/38

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for initiating shipment of and payment for shipping a parcel. For example, in one embodiment, a customer/user can receive a message on a user device from a carrier that includes an authorization code for shipping a parcel. After the customer/user ships the parcel, the carrier can charge a variety of accounts for the shipping charges, including a wireless services provider associated with the user device. In another embodiment, the customer/user can interact with a kiosk to ship the parcel. In this embodiment, the carrier can also charge a variety of accounts for the shipping charges, including a wireless services provider.

Abstract translation: 提供系统，方法，设备和计算机程序产品，用于启动运送包裹的运送和付款。 例如，在一个实施例中，客户/用户可以从包含用于运送包裹的授权代码的运营商在用户设备上接收消息。 在客户/用户运送包裹之后，运营商可以为运输费用收取各种帐户，包括与用户设备相关联的无线服务提供商。 在另一个实施例中，客户/用户可与信息亭进行交互以运送包裹。 在该实施例中，运营商还可以为包括无线服务提供商的运输费用收取各种账户费用。

公开(公告)号：US20150254592A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-10

申请号：US14718145

申请日：2015-05-21

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： MARK J. DAVIDSON

IPC: G06Q10/06 ,  G07C5/00

CPC classification number: G07C5/008 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G06Q10/06395 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G08G1/0112 ,  G08G1/0129 ,  G08G1/052 ,  G08G1/202

Abstract: Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for segmenting operational data and identifying events of interest in the segmented operational data. With the events of interest identified, a total time between the events of interest can be determined.

Abstract translation: 提供计算机程序产品，方法，系统，装置和计算实体，用于分割操作数据并识别分段操作数据中感兴趣的事件。 在确定了兴趣事件之后，可以确定感兴趣事件之间的总时间。

公开(公告)号：US20150235171A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

申请号：US14182092

申请日：2014-02-17

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Carrie Parris

IPC: G06Q10/08

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a service cycle management system for intelligently evaluating one or more parameters of a reverse service cycle loop within a supply chain management infrastructure. The system comprises one or more processors configured to: receive the real-time data comprising one or more parameters associated with execution of one or more service tasks; retrieve the simulation data from the one or more memory storage areas; dynamically compare one or more parameters within the real-time data against corresponding one or more parameters within the simulation data to identify one or more discrepancies there-between; in response to identifying one or more discrepancies, and generating one or more representations thereof, so as to inform one or more users of the system of one or more areas for focusing future initiatives. Associated computer program products and computer implemented methods are also provided.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例提供了一种用于智能地评估供应链管理基础设施内的逆向服务循环回路的一个或多个参数的服务周期管理系统。 该系统包括一个或多个处理器，其被配置为：接收包括与一个或多个服务任务的执行相关联的一个或多个参数的实时数据; 从一个或多个存储器存储区域检索模拟数据; 动态地比较所述实时数据中的一个或多个参数与所述模拟数据内的相应一个或多个参数，以识别所述实际数据之间的一个或多个差异; 响应于识别一个或多个差异并且生成其一个或多个表示，以便通知系统的一个或多个用户用于聚焦未来举措的一个或多个区域。 还提供了相关的计算机程序产品和计算机实现的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20150206097A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-23

申请号：US14601777

申请日：2015-01-21

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Todd Snyder

IPC: G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0834 ,  G06Q50/22

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to concepts for on-boarding potential new customers for a carrier, wherein each potential new client has unique requirements. A method for on-boarding new clients comprises steps for identifying the unique requirements of the potential new customer by comparing the new customer's business model against identified issues common to entities having similar business models. Based on the identified unique requirements of the potential new customer, instructions for implementing required special procedures are generated. A pricing strategy is generated based on the identified customer requirements and any special procedures necessary for implementation of the customer requirements. During implementation, the provided services are monitored, and reports and/or alerts are generated for the customer and/or the carrier. Moreover, the identified issues common to certain business models may be updated to reflect new issues identified during implementation of the service.

Abstract translation: 本发明的各种实施例涉及用于登载运营商的潜在新客户的概念，其中每个潜在的新客户端具有独特的要求。 一种登上新客户的方法包括通过将新客户的商业模式与具有相似商业模式的实体共同的已识别问题进行比较来识别潜在新客户的独特需求的步骤。 根据潜在新客户所确定的独特需求，生成实施所需特殊程序的说明。 定价策略是根据客户的要求和实施客户要求所需的特殊程序生成的。 在实施期间，监视所提供的服务，并为客户和/或运营商生成报告和/或警报。 此外，可以更新某些商业模式共同确定的问题，以反映实施服务期间确定的新问题。