Methods, apparatuses and computer program products for facilitating label less returns

    公开(公告)号:US11907896B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-20

    申请号:US17135558

    申请日:2020-12-28

    IPC分类号: G06Q10/0837 G06Q10/083

    CPC分类号: G06Q10/0837 G06Q10/083

    摘要: An apparatus is provided for facilitating label-less returns. The apparatus may include a memory and a processor(s) configured to receive a shipment identifier of an item(s) responsive to a device scanning a label or marking(s) on the item(s) delivered to a customer for a shipper. The processor is also configured to generate a return authorization number (RAN) or indicator for the item(s) and link the RAN/indicator to the identifier responsive to verifying that the customer is registered and that the item(s) qualifies for return. The processor is further configured to cause return delivery of the item(s) to the shipper using the label or the marking(s) on the item(s) responsive to verifying the RAN/indicator is linked to the identifier. Corresponding computer program products and methods are also provided.

    Verifiable parcel distributed ledger shipping and tracking system

    公开(公告)号:US11900306B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-13

    申请号:US16027523

    申请日:2018-07-05

    发明人: Robert J. Gillen

    摘要: Embodiments are provided for tracking physical transfers of tokenized physical assets. A transferor request to transfer a digital token from a first address associated with the first computing device to a second address associated with a second computing device may be received by a first computing device, where the digital token corresponds to a unique identifier associated with a physical asset. The first computing device communicates the received transferor request including at least a first location parameter, determined by the first computing device based on signals received at a physical location thereof, to at least one node of a distributed ledger network. The first computing device receives a confirmation that the transfer of the digital token is approved based on a determination that a transferee request from the second computing device includes at least a second location parameter corresponding to the physical location of the first computing device.

    Electronically connectable packaging systems configured for shipping items

    公开(公告)号:US11120389B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-14

    申请号:US15623989

    申请日:2017-06-15

    发明人: Robert J. Gillen

    IPC分类号: G06Q10/08 G06Q10/00

    摘要: 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.

    Location-based pick up and delivery services

    公开(公告)号:US11023846B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-01

    申请号:US15130311

    申请日:2016-04-15

    摘要: 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.

    CONCEPTS FOR USING ACTION IDENTIFIERS IN MESSAGES

    公开(公告)号:US20210073730A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-11

    申请号:US17099369

    申请日:2020-11-16

    发明人: Robert J. Gillen

    摘要: Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for automatically carrying out actions based on action identifiers in messages. In one embodiment, an appropriate computing entity can determine whether a message comprises an action identifier in the message. If the message comprises an action identifier, one or more of the parties of message can be identified and the corresponding action can be initiated.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SYNCHRONIZING DELIVERY OF RELATED PARCELS VIA COMPUTERIZED LOCKER BANK

    公开(公告)号:US20200219057A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-07-09

    申请号:US16825323

    申请日:2020-03-20

    摘要: 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.

    Systems and methods for delivery of an item

    公开(公告)号:US10387824B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-20

    申请号:US13839398

    申请日:2013-03-15

    IPC分类号: G06Q10/08 G06Q50/00 G01S19/14

    摘要: Generally, embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods that can identify the location of a consignee and propose one or more alternative delivery location(s). The proposed delivery location may be based on the current location of the consignee, current address on the package to be delivered, information located in a social network (private or public), “to-be” location as determined by the consignee which would be transmitted to the carrier and/or a predicted consignee location. In other embodiments, the consignee or “carrier” may suggest an alternative fixed location or alternative mobile location. In some embodiments, the consignee may indicate an alternative recipient of the item.

    VERIFIABLE PARCEL DISTRIBUTED LEDGER SHIPPING AND TRACKING SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20190012637A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-10

    申请号:US16027523

    申请日:2018-07-05

    发明人: Robert J. Gillen

    IPC分类号: G06Q10/08 H04L9/06 H04L9/08

    摘要: Embodiments are provided for tracking physical transfers of tokenized physical assets. A transferor request to transfer a digital token from a first address associated with the first computing device to a second address associated with a second computing device may be received by a first computing device, where the digital token corresponds to a unique identifier associated with a physical asset. The first computing device communicates the received transferor request including at least a first location parameter, determined by the first computing device based on signals received at a physical location thereof, to at least one node of a distributed ledger network. The first computing device receives a confirmation that the transfer of the digital token is approved based on a determination that a transferee request from the second computing device includes at least a second location parameter corresponding to the physical location of the first computing device.