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公开(公告)号:US20240177110A1
公开(公告)日:2024-05-30
申请号:US18434123
申请日:2024-02-06
Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
Inventor: Julio GIL
IPC: G06Q10/087 , G06K7/10 , G06K7/14 , G06K19/06 , G06K19/07 , G06Q10/083
CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 , G06K7/10366 , G06K7/1413 , G06K19/06028 , G06K19/0723 , G06Q10/083
Abstract: Detecting, locating, identifying, engaging, and/or shifting objects in automated or semi-automated fashion as well as methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer-program products therefor. Embodiments used for shifting objects in automated or semi-automated fashion may be implemented in stationary environments, and/or in moving, e.g., in-transit, environments, and may be used to transfer, route, and/or organize objects based on their designated destinations. The embodiments may further be implemented in a logistics network, thereby increasing the efficiency and capacity of the logistics network, among other benefits.
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公开(公告)号:US20240076061A1
公开(公告)日:2024-03-07
申请号:US18507998
申请日:2023-11-13
Applicant: United Parcel Service Of America, Inc.
Inventor: Julio GIL
CPC classification number: B64F5/60 , B60P3/11 , B64C39/024 , B64F1/04 , B64F5/30 , G06T7/001 , G07C5/008 , G07C5/0808 , B64U80/86 , G06T2207/30164
Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to systems and methods for autonomously performing and/or facilitating drone diagnostic functions. Prior to a mission of a UAV, an inspection station comprising at least one imaging sensor and at least one directional force sensor may be used to perform a plurality of air worthiness inspections and/or maintenance checks with little to no human intervention. Once the UAV has been determined to be air worthy, it is approved for a subsequent mission.
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公开(公告)号:US20230351315A1
公开(公告)日:2023-11-02
申请号:US18219429
申请日:2023-07-07
Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
Inventor: Julio GIL , Mallory FREEMAN
IPC: G06Q10/0835 , B64C39/02 , B64D1/12 , G05D1/00 , G08G5/00
CPC classification number: G06Q10/08355 , B64C39/024 , B64D1/12 , G05D1/0011 , G08G5/0069 , B64U2101/60
Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for selectively shifting and staging storage structures in a storage space are provided. Systems, methods, and apparatuses for dynamically organizing packages based on a travel route are also provided. In embodiments, a plurality of parcels may be stored on storage structures located within a vehicle and each storage structure may be provided in a modular assembly. During a delivery operation, the system may determine which parcels are next to be delivered and, either based on predetermined information or dynamic information, may adjust the position of the storage structures within the vehicle using shifting mechanisms and control systems coupled thereto to present the appropriate parcel for retrieval from the vehicle.
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公开(公告)号:US20240367916A1
公开(公告)日:2024-11-07
申请号:US18769256
申请日:2024-07-10
Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
Inventor: Julio GIL , Julian Leland BELL , Youngjun CHOI
Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and apparatuses for locating, engaging, and shifting objects. The systems may be used to unload objects from a storage space, e.g., inside a vehicle or facility, including one associated with a logistics network operation. The systems disclosed herein may operate in automated or semi-automated fashion, e.g., at the direction of a control system associated with a computing device. The systems may further utilize shifter mechanisms that each include one or more belt-driven mechanisms and position-changing mechanisms that facilitate the locating, engaging, and shifting of objects in a storage space. The components of these systems may operate independently, or in coordination, thereby increasing the efficiency of an object-handling operation.
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公开(公告)号:US20240045427A1
公开(公告)日:2024-02-08
申请号:US18381514
申请日:2023-10-18
Applicant: United Parcel Service Of America, Inc.
Inventor: Julio GIL
IPC: G05D1/00 , G06Q10/0832 , G06Q10/0833 , G06Q10/0835 , G06Q10/087 , G06Q50/28
CPC classification number: G05D1/0088 , G06Q10/0832 , G06Q10/0833 , G06Q10/08355 , G06Q10/087 , G06Q50/28 , G05D2201/0213
Abstract: An apparatus may automatically move one or more assets to or from one or more storage units to or from a delivery bot. The apparatus and the one or more storage units and the delivery bot may be stored in a logistics vehicle. The delivery bot may be configured to deliver or pick up the one or more assets to or from one or more delivery or pickup locations that are outside of the logistics vehicle.
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公开(公告)号:US20230288219A1
公开(公告)日:2023-09-14
申请号:US18200165
申请日:2023-05-22
Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
Inventor: Julio GIL
IPC: G01C21/36 , G09G3/00 , G06F3/147 , G06V20/20 , G06F1/16 , G06Q10/047 , G06Q10/0833 , G06T19/00
CPC classification number: G01C21/365 , G09G3/001 , G06F3/147 , G06V20/20 , G01C21/3632 , G01C21/3641 , G06F1/163 , G06Q10/047 , G06Q10/0833 , G06T19/006 , G09G2354/00
Abstract: A system is provided for hands-free handling of at least one asset by a user. The system includes a user device configured to be worn by a user and a control system remotely located relative to the user device and configured to exchange asset-related data with the user device, the asset-related data including at least one or more notifications related to the handling of the at least one asset by the user at the asset location. The user device contains a processor configured to determine location data associated with the at least one asset and including a location for the at least one asset, the determination being based, in part, upon the obtained asset identifier data; dynamically generate and display, at the user device, one or more navigational projections configured to guide the user to the asset location; and detect handling of the at least one asset by the user.
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公开(公告)号:US20240294041A1
公开(公告)日:2024-09-05
申请号:US18176979
申请日:2023-03-01
Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor: Julio GIL
CPC classification number: B60C23/002 , B60C5/001 , B60C23/10 , F01N3/08 , F01N9/00 , B60C2200/04 , F01N2240/26 , F01N2570/10 , F01N2900/1406 , F01N2900/1411
Abstract: The technology disclosed herein relates to a system for the efficient capture and storage of carbon dioxide from a vehicle's exhaust while in transit. The system includes an apparatus for extracting the carbon dioxide from an exhaust gas and passing it to a compressor or carbon dioxide management system. The system then compresses the carbon dioxide and determines if a tire has capacity for the carbon dioxide. The tire has a carbon dioxide chamber and an external air chamber. If the carbon dioxide air chamber has capacity, the compressor will supply compressed carbon dioxide into the carbon dioxide chamber. Upon arrival at an external storage location, the carbon dioxide stored in the tires are able to be extracted and supplied to the external storage location.
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公开(公告)号:US20240270147A1
公开(公告)日:2024-08-15
申请号:US18630766
申请日:2024-04-09
Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
Inventor: Julio GIL , Mallory FREEMAN
IPC: B60P3/00 , B60P1/38 , B60P1/44 , B60P1/64 , E05F15/649
CPC classification number: B60P3/007 , B60P1/38 , B60P1/6427 , B60P1/6436 , B60P1/4471 , E05F15/649 , E05Y2201/22 , E05Y2201/624 , E05Y2201/64 , E05Y2900/531
Abstract: Loading, shifting, and staging objects in automated or semi-automated fashion including systems, methods, and apparatuses for the same. The embodiments hereof enable automated and/or semi-automated loading, shifting, organizing, staging, and accessing of objects in different environments, e.g., those associated with a logistics network operation. For example, one such environment is a vehicle. In one aspect, a loading mechanism is used to load objects into a storage space of the vehicle. In another aspect, a shifting mechanism is used to shift objects in a storage space of the vehicle. In another aspect, a door assembly allows for automated opening and closing of a door into a storage space of a vehicle. In addition, methods of manufacturing and using the same are provided.
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公开(公告)号:US20240208707A1
公开(公告)日:2024-06-27
申请号:US18599094
申请日:2024-03-07
Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
Inventor: Julio GIL
CPC classification number: B65D75/322 , B65D75/006 , B65D75/323 , B65D2203/06 , B65D2575/329
Abstract: In some aspects, an item storage unit for storing one or more items includes the following components. A first frame component and a first stretch member coupled to at least a first surface of the first frame component. The first stretch member being more flexible relative to the first frame component. The one or more items are configured to be supported by at least the first stretch member and the first frame component.
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公开(公告)号:US20220315246A1
公开(公告)日:2022-10-06
申请号:US17711733
申请日:2022-04-01
Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
Inventor: Julio GIL , Julian BELL , Jared NAUERT
Abstract: A pneumatic delivery system is used to facilitate delivery of canisters comprising delivery payloads by unmanned systems, such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The pneumatic delivery system comprises a tube having a channel within a tube wall, where a canister is configured to move through the tube. The tube comprises a tube opening and a transfer mechanism proximate the tube opening. The transfer mechanism engages a canister having a payload that is moved within the tube. The transfer mechanism moves the canister through the tube opening by extending from a first transfer position to a second transfer position. At the second transfer position, the transfer mechanism orients the tube and releases it to a UAV for delivery.
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