公开(公告)号：US20040211834A1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-28

申请号：US10848659

申请日：2004-05-18

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： James J. Fleckenstein ,  Matthew T. Miller ,  Craig M. Barta ,  Daniel Garcia ,  Scott Aubuchon

IPC: G06F017/60

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08

Abstract: Generally described, under one aspect of the invention, an indicia associated with a delivery modification authorization left at an intended recipient's first location. This indicia is nulllinkednull to the parcel(s) that were intended for delivery to the first location. This can be done by a handheld portable data acquisition device that includes a scanning or reading means, allowing information to be acquired from the delivery modification authorization as well as from the parcels, and stored on the handheld portable data acquisition device. The indicia is then used to access alternate delivery instructions that have been established by the intended recipient. The alternate delivery instructions are provided to the delivery agent. The parcel(s) are then delivered in accordance with the alternate delivery instructions.

Abstract translation: 通常描述，在本发明的一个方面，与预定接收者的第一位置处留下的与递送修改授权相关联的标记。 该标记与用于传送到第一个位置的包裹“链接”。 这可以通过包括扫描或阅读装置的手持式便携式数据采集装置来完成，从而允许从传送修改授权以及从包裹获取信息并将其存储在手持便携式数据采集装置上。 然后，该标记用于访问由预期接收者建立的备用传送指令。 替代传递指令被提供给传递代理。 然后根据交付指令交付包裹。

公开(公告)号：US20040084519A1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-06

申请号：US10646375

申请日：2003-08-20

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Craig Barta ,  Matt Miller ,  Daniel Garcia ,  Scott Aubuchon

IPC: G06F017/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08

Abstract: Generally described, under on aspect of the invention, a single unique delivery notice is left at the particular location. However, just before it is left, this notice is electronically nulllinkednull to the parcel(s) which were undeliverable. This can be done by a handheld portable data acquisition device which includes a conventional scanning means, allowing information to be scanned from the delivery notice as well as labels on the parcels, and stored on the handheld portable data acquisition device. If ten parcels were undeliverable, only one delivery notice is left behind but is electronically nulllinkednull to all ten packages. The intended recipient can then contact the delivery service via the internet (or other suitable network) or by phone, by using information provided on the delivery notice. By providing the delivery service with unique information from the delivery notice, the intended recipient can get valuable information regarding the undelivered parcels. Such information can include shipper name, how many packages from each shipper, time of attempted delivery, COD status, etc. Arrangements can then be made to have the package(s) redelivered, held at a local operation center, redirected, or returned.

Abstract translation: 通常描述，在本发明的一个方面，单个独特的递送通知留在特定位置。 但是，就在此之前，本通知以电子方式“链接”到无法投递的包裹。 这可以通过手持式便携式数据采集设备完成，其包括传统的扫描装置，允许从传送通知中的信息以及包裹上的标签扫描并存储在手持便携式数据采集装置上。 如果十个包裹无法投递，只有一个送货通知被遗忘，但与所有十个包装电子地“联系”。 然后，预期的接收者可以通过互联网（或其他合适的网络）或通过电话通过使用在递送通知上提供的信息来联系递送服务。 通过从发货通知中提供交货服务的唯一信息，预期收货人可以获得有关未送货包裹的有价值的信息。 这些信息可以包括托运人名称，每个托运人的包裹数量，尝试交货时间，COD状态等。然后可以进行安排，以便重新发送包裹，在本地运营中心重新定位或退回。