公开(公告)号：US20230196275A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-22

申请号：US18168143

申请日：2023-02-13

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Kalin ROBINSON ,  Robert J. GILLEN

IPC: G06Q10/0836 ,  G06Q10/1093 ,  G06Q40/02 ,  G07C9/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0836 ,  G06Q10/1093 ,  G06Q40/02 ,  G07C9/00174 ,  G07C9/00912

Abstract: A synchronized delivery system for delivering parcels directly to an alternate delivery location such as a locker bank in lieu of making any delivery attempt at a primary delivery location such as a home or office. The system may deliver parcels directly to the alternate delivery location when a related parcel is currently stored at the alternate delivery location awaiting pickup. A related parcel may include a parcel addressed to the same consignee, to a related consignee (e.g., such as a neighbor, roommate, or spouse), or to another authorized to pick up parcels on behalf of the consignee. When delivering parcels to alternate deliver locations, the system may facilitate a grouping of related parcels in a single locker.

公开(公告)号：US20230419238A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-28

申请号：US18465660

申请日：2023-09-12

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Robert J. GILLEN

IPC: G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/00

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to methods and systems for initiating shipment of a connected shipment/item via a computing entity. The computing entity detects the presence of a shipment/item within a communication range of the computing entity based on received wireless communications, and initializes executable instructions upon detection of the electronically connected shipment/item to initiate shipment of the shipment/item. The executable instructions cause the computing entity to store a shipment identifier for the shipment/item, request and store shipment information/data from a user for the shipment/item, and transmit the stored shipment/item information/data and the stored shipment identifier to a carrier computing entity to generate a shipment profile for the shipment/item.

公开(公告)号：US20250094914A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-20

申请号：US18961246

申请日：2024-11-26

Applicant: United Parcel Service Of America, Inc.

Inventor： Robert J. GILLEN ,  David Sisco ,  Sara Zoromsky ,  Jeff Enyart ,  Kalin Robinson ,  David Carder

IPC: G06Q10/083 ,  G01S19/13 ,  G06Q10/0631 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  H04L41/046 ,  H04L67/01 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L67/1001 ,  H04L67/1023 ,  H04L67/1061 ,  H04L67/1074 ,  H04L67/142 ,  H04L67/50 ,  H04L67/563 ,  H04L67/564

Abstract: Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided. In one embodiment, a method is provided. The method comprises receiving location information for an item. The location information indicates the current physical location of the item. The method further comprises determining whether the item is located within a first configurable distance of an establishment and responsive to determining that the item is located within the first configurable distance of the establishment, requesting first location information for the consignee of the item and second location information for the consignee of the item. The method further comprises determining whether the consignee is within a second configurable distance of the establishment based at least in part on the first location information for the consignee and the second location information for the consignee and providing a notification for display via a user interface of an application executing on a customer computing entity.

公开(公告)号：US20230351317A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-02

申请号：US18220420

申请日：2023-07-11

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Robert J. GILLEN

IPC: G06Q10/0837 ,  G06F16/27 ,  G06Q10/083

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0837 ,  G06F16/27 ,  G06Q10/0838

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a system, methods, and computer-readable media for automatically initiating post-delivery action based on pre-tender diagnostic test results and post-delivery diagnostic test results stored in a distributed electronic ledger for a particular item. In embodiments, the post-delivery action can include, among other things, automatically initiating a return action such as generating shipment information for a return of the item, initiating an insurance action for the item, and/or communicating an electronic notification to the item seller and/or item purchaser. The post-delivery action can be stored in the distributed electronic ledger, and the post-delivery action can electronically trigger a cascade of returns, billing, communications, and/or insurance actions, among other things.

公开(公告)号：US20230336610A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-19

申请号：US18207358

申请日：2023-06-08

Applicant: United Parcel Service Of America, Inc.

Inventor： Robert J. GILLEN ,  David SISCO ,  Sara ZOROMSKY ,  Jeff ENYART ,  Kalin ROBINSON ,  David CARDER

IPC: H04L67/01 ,  H04L41/046 ,  H04L67/1061 ,  H04L67/1023 ,  H04L67/1074 ,  H04L67/50 ,  H04L67/563 ,  H04L67/564 ,  H04L67/1001 ,  H04L67/142

CPC classification number: H04L67/01 ,  H04L41/046 ,  H04L67/1063 ,  H04L67/1023 ,  H04L67/108 ,  H04L67/535 ,  H04L67/563 ,  H04L67/564 ,  H04L67/1001 ,  H04L67/142 ,  H04L67/02

Abstract: Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided. In one embodiment, a method is provided. The method comprises receiving location information for an item. The location information indicates the current physical location of the item. The method further comprises determining whether the item is located within a first configurable distance of an establishment and responsive to determining that the item is located within the first configurable distance of the establishment, requesting first location information for the consignee of the item and second location information for the consignee of the item. The method further comprises determining whether the consignee is within a second configurable distance of the establishment based at least in part on the first location information for the consignee and the second location information for the consignee and providing a notification for display via a user interface of an application executing on a customer computing entity.