公开(公告)号：US20030004830A1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-02

申请号：US10142749

申请日：2002-05-08

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Kenneth A. Frederick

IPC: G06F017/60

CPC classification number: G06F17/243 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0833

Abstract: The present invention enables users to access shipping information pertaining to the shipment of parcels by merely selecting an action from a tool bar or menu associated with a text string in a document or spreadsheet either recognized by a Microsoft Office smart tag or highlighted by user. The actions from which to select include but are not limited to tracking, time in transit, shipping history, label generation, address validation, proof of delivery and rate and service selection. The present invention automatically cuts the necessary text from the document or spreadsheet in which the user is working, opens or accesses databases, files, applications, websites, etc., as required to obtain the desired shipping information from a database accessible by the user, such as over a LAN or Internet connection. The present invention processes the data retrieved (including cutting, pasting, inserting or manipulating data and initiating actions such as dialing a phone number, generating a label or sending an e-mail) and preferably presents the results to the user in a message box or as an insert into the document or spreadsheet in which the user is working.

Abstract translation: 本发明使得用户能够通过仅从由Microsoft Office智能标签识别或被用户突出显示的文档或电子表格中的文本字符串相关联的工具栏或菜单中选择动作来访问关于包裹的运送的运输信息。 要选择的操作包括但不限于跟踪，传输时间，发货历史，标签生成，地址验证，交货凭证和费率和服务选择。 本发明根据需要从用户正在工作的文档或电子表格自动切割必要的文本，打开或访问数据库，文件，应用程序，网站等，以从用户可访问的数据库获得期望的运送信息， 例如通过LAN或Internet连接。 本发明处理所检索的数据（包括切割，粘贴，插入或操纵数据以及启动诸如拨打电话号码，产生标签或发送电子邮件的动作），并且优选地将结果呈现给消息框中的用户或 作为用户正在工作的文档或电子表格中的插入。

公开(公告)号：US20020152093A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-17

申请号：US10098634

申请日：2002-03-13

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Geoff S. Chalmers ,  Thomas V. Hoffmann

IPC: G06F017/60

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0837 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q40/04

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for processing return transactions over a network. An embodiment of the invention discloses an online return application that generates an electronic return shipping label that can be delivered to a browser of a customer that wishes to make a return. Also, disclosed is the creation and transmission of label delivery links, which provide for dynamic generation and delivery of shipping labels.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了通过网络处理返回事务的系统和方法。 本发明的实施例公开了一种在线返回应用程序，其生成可以被递送到希望返回的客户的浏览器的电子退货运输标签。 此外，披露的是标签传送链接的创建和传输，其提供运输标签的动态生成和传递。

公开(公告)号：US20020111740A1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-15

申请号：US10033299

申请日：2001-10-25

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Steve Horvath ,  Robert Grove ,  Bob Hilb ,  Craig Bowers

IPC: G06F017/10

CPC classification number: G08G5/0021 ,  G01C23/00 ,  G01C23/005 ,  G08G5/0078

Abstract: A system and method for filtering various targets (such as ground vehicles, stationary objects, and aircraft) from display on a display screen within the cockpit of an nullOwn Shipnull aircraft. The system and method withhold from display any non-exempt targets that have an altitude that is either: (1) greater than an upper-threshold altitude; or (2) less than a lower-threshold altitude. The upper-threshold altitude and the lower-threshold altitude may be set to user-specified, customized values as desired to accommodate current flying conditions. In addition, the system and method may also be configured to operate in a plurality of operating modes, each of which features a different upper threshold altitude/lower threshold altitude combination. The system and method are preferably configured to reset certain threshold altitudes to pre-defined default altitudes in response to the aircraft landing.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在“自有船”飞机的驾驶舱内的显示屏上显示各种目标（如地面车辆，固定物体和飞机）的系统和方法。 系统和方法不显示任何具有以下高度的任何非豁免目标：（1）大于高阈值高度; 或（2）小于较低阈值的高度。 可以根据需要将上阈值高度和较低阈值高度设置为用户指定的定制值，以适应当前的飞行状况。 此外，该系统和方法还可以被配置为以多种操作模式操作，每种操作模式具有不同的上阈值高度/较低阈值高度组合。 系统和方法优选地被配置为响应于飞机着陆将某些阈值高度重置为预定义的默认高度。

公开(公告)号：US20020077731A1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-20

申请号：US10016511

申请日：2001-12-10

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Robert C. Hilb

IPC: G06F017/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0607

Abstract: A system and method for determining the vertical integrity of an altitude component of an aircraft navigational signal through the use of a receiver-autonomous vertical integrity monitoring (RAVIM) algorithm. The system and methods also provide timely warning to vehicle operators if the integrity of the signal is unacceptable or unknown. The system and methods are capable of determining the vertical integrity of an incoming signal without relying upon data embedded within the incoming signal itself. In addition, the system and methods of the present invention provide vertical integrity to vehicle operators in instances, such as when the specific aircraft navigational signal is not operating, when the specific aircraft navigational signal is not available in a particular region, or when an aircraft is operating outside the geographic area covered by the specific aircraft navigational signal system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过使用接收机自主垂直完整性监测（RAVIM）算法来确定飞行器导航信号的高度分量的垂直完整性的系统和方法。 如果信号的完整性是不可接受的或未知的，系统和方法还可以及时向车辆操作员发出警告。 该系统和方法能够确定输入信号的垂直完整性，而不依赖于输入信号本身内嵌的数据。 此外，本发明的系统和方法在车辆操作者的垂直完整性的情况下，例如当特定的飞行器导航信号不运行时，当特定飞行器导航信号在特定区域不可用时，或者当飞行器 在特定飞机导航信号系统覆盖的地理区域之外运行。

公开(公告)号：US20020070899A1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-13

申请号：US09736473

申请日：2000-12-13

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Christopher E.P. Schulte ,  John M. Foley

IPC: G01S001/44

CPC classification number: G01S5/08 ,  G01S1/045 ,  G01S3/043

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for time-multiplexing a single VOR receiver to determine bearings from two or more VOR stations and thus determine a relative position of an object such as an aircraft. The invention employs a software-programmable digital signal processor (DSP) to process the VOR signals and control the amplifier stage. The gain control parameters that are used to process the VOR signals are stored for each processed carrier frequency so that the VOR signals may be quickly and reliably acquired; thus, enabling the time-multiplexing of the VOR receiver.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于对单个VOR接收机进行时分复用以确定来自两个或更多个VOR站的轴承的方法和系统，并且因此确定诸如飞行器的物体的相对位置。 本发明采用软件可编程数字信号处理器（DSP）来处理VOR信号并控制放大器级。 存储用于处理VOR信号的增益控制参数，用于每个经处理的载波频率，从而可快速可靠地获得VOR信号; 从而能够实现VOR接收机的时间复用。

公开(公告)号：US20250165905A1

公开(公告)日：2025-05-22

申请号：US18956426

申请日：2024-11-22

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Ling-Ya HUANG

IPC: G06Q10/0832 ,  G06T7/62 ,  G06V20/70

Abstract: The disclosure provided herein relates to artificial intelligence type computers and digital data processing systems and corresponding data processing methods and products for emulation of intelligence in generating recommendations for packing items. In general, various embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems, methods, apparatuses, and technologies, and/or the like for providing novel artificial intelligence (AI) functionality for generating a recommendation on packing an item or combination of items.

公开(公告)号：US12248904B2

公开(公告)日：2025-03-11

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

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 the first parcel has been placed inside the first logistics vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US12218370B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-04

申请号：US17711730

申请日：2022-04-01

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio Gil ,  Julian Bell

IPC: B64U10/13 ,  B64C25/34 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B64U50/39 ,  B64U60/00 ,  B65G51/26 ,  F15B15/20 ,  H01M50/249 ,  B64U30/20 ,  B64U101/60 ,  B64U101/64

Abstract: A landing gear system that can be used with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) retrieves and releases canisters suitable for delivering items. To do so, the landing gear comprises a first leg and a second leg. The first landing leg and the second landing leg are rotationally engages at a first leg connection end and a second leg connection end. A tensioning member applies a rotational force about the engagement location, biasing the first leg toward the second leg. Each of the first and second legs can include a curved portion. A UAV comprising the landing gear can be lowered over a canister, and the canister is secured in place within the curved portions of the legs. To release, the landing legs are rotated against the bias, which can be facilitated by landing the UAV and placing the rotors into a reverse thrust.

公开(公告)号：US12210996B2

公开(公告)日：2025-01-28

申请号：US17986534

申请日：2022-11-14

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Jay Christian Staples

IPC: G06Q10/083

Abstract: Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities for determining/identifying confidence ratings/indicators for delivery of items. In one embodiment, this comprises determining a number of location events that occurred within a zone of confidence for delivery an item to a serviceable address; and responsive to determining the number of location events that occurred within the zone of confidence for delivery the item to the serviceable address, determining, via one or more processors, a confidence rating for delivery of the item to the serviceable address based at least in part on the number of location events that occurred within the zone of confidence.

公开(公告)号：US20250028913A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-23

申请号：US18758830

申请日：2024-06-28

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： James Eric RYG

IPC: G06K7/00 ,  G01S5/02 ,  G06K7/10 ,  H04W4/029

Abstract: In general, various embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, systems, computer-readable media, and/or the like for providing improved evaluation of read data collected from radio frequency identification (“RFID”) tags. In various embodiments, a method is provided that comprises: receiving a data frame that comprises read data collected from an RFID tag over an interval of time, the RFID tag responding to receiving a RF signal sent from an antenna in communication with a reader, and the read data comprising RSSI values; generating a linearized power value for each RSSI value to form a set of linearized power values; summating the set of linearized power values to generate a summated power value for the data frame; evaluating the summated power value to determine that the summated power value meets a target predicate; and in response, causing an action to be performed with respect to the RFID tag.