公开(公告)号：WO2003083685A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-09

申请号：PCT/US2003/005709

申请日：2003-02-25

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： CARLIN, Paul, N. ,  JOHNSON, Eugene, C.

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: G07B17/00024 ,  G06F17/243 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G07B2017/00072 ,  H04L51/00

Abstract: A plurality of hybrid mail jobs from one or more sources are received at a hybrid mail facility in the form of sets of variable data. The variable data are merged with designated fixed data to produce a plurality of individual print files containing page images to be printed. The individual print files are electronically commingled (209) to produce a single commingled print file containing multiple mail jobs. Presorting (211) is performed to order the commingled print file in accordance with sorting criteria. Before production of the finished mail pieces, the commingled print file, if necessary, is divided into a plurality of divided print files corresponding to different classes requiring different printer and/or automated inserter set-ups (213).

Abstract translation: 来自一个或多个源的多个混合邮件作业以可变数据集合的形式在混合邮件设施处被接收。 可变数据与指定的固定数据合并，以产生包含要打印的页面图像的多个单独的打印文件。 单独的打印文件以电子方式混合（209）以产生包含多个邮件作业的单个混合打印文件。 执行预分配（211）以按照排序标准排序混合的打印文件。 在生产完成的邮件之前，如果需要，混合的打印文件被分成与需要不同的打印机和/或自动插入器设置的不同类别对应的多个分割的打印文件（213）。

公开(公告)号：WO2003069498A1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-21

申请号：PCT/US2002/025543

申请日：2002-08-09

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： NAPIER, Deborah, B. ,  COLLINS, William, Brent ,  HUTCHINS, Angie ,  CAMPBELL, Greg ,  RIGDON, Terry, W.

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for processing foreign origin parcels through Customs and individuals through security checkpoints. The system (70) includes a database (74) having data records associated with each foreign origin parcel or individual. Associated with the database (74) is a processor (72) having a search engine for performing searches in the data records based on criteria selected by a user. The system (70) allows the user to store notes taken during inspection so that the information related to the inspection can be electronically archived.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了通过海关和个人通过安全检查点处理外国原产地包裹的系统和方法。 系统（70）包括具有与每个外国原始包裹或个人相关联的数据记录的数据库（74）。 与数据库（74）相关联的是具有搜索引擎的处理器（72），用于基于用户选择的标准在数据记录中执行搜索。 系统（70）允许用户存储在检查期间拍摄的笔记，使得与检查有关的信息可以被电子存档。

公开(公告)号：WO2003032227A3

公开(公告)日：2003-04-17

申请号：PCT/US2002/031847

申请日：2002-10-04

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： FRANZ, Daniel ,  PURRINGTON, Elizabeth G., ,  WIMBY, JR., Eugene B.,

IPC: G06F17/60

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to systems and methods to provide a user with visibility to packages that are inbound to and outbound from the user. A preferred embodiment describes a subscription system that allows the user to determine the frequency and format of package visibility information, and various tools are disclosed to automate and customize the presentation of package visibility information to the user.

公开(公告)号：WO2003025884A1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-27

申请号：PCT/US2002/029945

申请日：2002-09-20

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： GRIFFITH, Emmett ,  HUDSON, Craig ,  MOSHER, Thomas, Lee

IPC: G08G5/00

CPC classification number: G08G5/0008 ,  B64D45/0015 ,  B64D2045/0045 ,  G01S5/0027 ,  G01S2205/003 ,  G08G5/0056

Abstract: An aircraft surveillance system that includes an uninterruptible aircraft information broadcasting system (such as an ADS-B system) for transmitting flight information from an aircraft, and one or more ground stations for receiving the broadcast flight information. The flight information preferably includes the aircraft's aircraft ill, current three-dimensional position, and intended path. Optional components according to the invention include a system and method for validating messages received from the aircraft, and an alternative system and method for determining the aircraft's position if a primary navigation aid, such as GPS, is not available. In one embodiment of the invention, the system includes a transmitter and an uninterruptible power supply that are disposed within a secure housing within the aircraft. This serves to prevent passengers and crew members from disabling the system.

Abstract translation: 一种飞机监视系统，包括用于从飞行器发送飞行信息的不间断飞机信息广播系统（例如ADS-B系统）以及用于接收广播飞行信息的一个或多个地面站。 飞行信息优选地包括飞机的飞机不良，当前的三维位置和预期路径。 根据本发明的可选组件包括用于验证从飞行器接收的消息的系统和方法，以及用于如果诸如GPS之类的主要导航辅助装置不可用则确定飞机位置的替代系统和方法。 在本发明的一个实施例中，系统包括发射机和不间断电源，其布置在飞行器内的安全壳体内。 这样做可以防止乘客和机组人员停用系统。

公开(公告)号：WO2003019333A3

公开(公告)日：2003-03-06

申请号：PCT/US2002/027293

申请日：2002-08-27

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： ALIE, Jason, D. ,  VLIEK, Paul, E.

IPC: G06F17/60

Abstract: An international cash-on-delivery (I-COD) system (10) for completing a transaction between a seller (16) in a first country and a purchaser (17) in a second country, wherein the seller has agreed to exchange packaged goods for a payment from the purchaser. The international delivery system includes a delivery service system (20, 21), a payment system (12, 27, 28) and an information system (13). The delivery service system physically handles delivery of the packaged goods, including import and export clearing, and holding of the packaged goods in escrow at an intermediate location until payment by the purchaser. The payment system handles the flow of funds including receiving payment from the purchaser, holding the payment in escrow and distribution of the payment to the seller upon delivery of the packaged goods. The information system (13) electronically coordinates escrow aspects of both the delivery service system, and the payment system, so as to minimize the risk of the transaction to both the seller and the purchaser.

公开(公告)号：WO2002080436A2

公开(公告)日：2002-10-10

申请号：PCT/US2002/009847

申请日：2002-03-29

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： WOODS, Bruce ,  DONOHUE, Mike

IPC: H04L

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q20/02 ,  G06Q30/04

Abstract: The present invention is an improved shipping system that provides for third-party billing and shipment of a package from a first location to a second location where neither the first or second location is the location of the third-party. An embodiment is disclosed in which a pre-existing call-tag system is modified to permit third-party billing and anywhere to anywhere functionality.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种改进的运送系统，其提供包从第一位置到第二位置的第三方计费和运送，其中第一或第二位置不在第三方的位置。 公开了一种实施例，其中修改预先存在的呼叫标签系统以允许第三方计费以及任何地方的功能。

公开(公告)号：WO1997022833A1

公开(公告)日：1997-06-26

申请号：PCT/US1996020193

申请日：1996-12-19

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC. ,  BJORNER, Johannes, A., S. ,  PARDEE, Bennett ,  BRAGINSKY, Mark, B.

IPC: F21V07/08

CPC classification number: F21V7/09 ,  F21V7/005 ,  F21V7/08 ,  G06K7/10732

Abstract: An unsymmetrical elliptical reflector for spatial illumination. The invention includes a novel reflector and a novel illumination system including the novel reflector. The novel reflector (26) includes first (27) and second (29), non-symmetrical, elliptical elongate reflector surfaces. The eccentricities of the first and second reflector surfaces are different such that they have common first foci (30) and different conjugate foci (32, 34). The novel illumination system incorporates the novel reflector and provides intense, focused illumination at two foci (32, 34) positioned at two heights above a conveyor surface (12). The illumination intensity between the two foci is sufficiently intense to provide adequate illumination of encoded labels (16) carried on package (14) surfaces at heights between the two foci.

Abstract translation: 用于空间照明的不对称椭圆反射器。 本发明包括新型反射器和包括该新型反射器的新型照明系统。 新型反射器（26）包括第一（27）和第二（29）非对称椭圆形的细长反射器表面。 第一和第二反射器表面的偏心度是不同的，使得它们具有共同的第一焦点（30）和不同的共轭焦点（32,34）。 新颖的照明系统结合了新颖的反射器并且在位于输送机表面（12）上方两个高度处的两个焦点（32,34）处提供强烈的聚焦照明。 两个焦点之间的照射强度足够强烈以提供在两个焦点之间的高度处承载在包装（14）表面上的编码标签（16）的适当照明。

公开(公告)号：WO1996030860A2

公开(公告)日：1996-10-03

申请号：PCT/US1996004036

申请日：1996-03-21

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC. ,  HOLEVA, Lee, F.

IPC: G06K09/34

CPC classification number: G06K9/34 ,  G06K9/346 ,  G06K9/4633 ,  G06K2209/01

Abstract: The invention is a method and apparatus to restore the obscured poriton of an image of a sequence of characters or other patterns in the presence of superimposed lines. The character restoration is accomplished by means of two kinds of statistical information, the frequency of occurrence of image pixel value observations on either side of the obscuring line and the frequency of occurrence of character slice transitions within the width of the obscuring line. This statistical information is organized as a Hidden Markov Model. Having estimated the model's probabilities, the Viterbi algorithm is then employed to determine the optimal restoration across the length of the line. Two tasks are performed prior to the character restoration. First the Hidden Markov Model is trained. This task involves scanning across sequences of characters to estimate both observation and tansition probabilities. Model construction is done off-line and typically only once. Prior to the run-time character restoration, the line itself is located using a modified version of the Hough transform. Local eigenfits are employed to reduce the necessary computation.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种方法和装置，用于在存在叠加线条的情况下还原一系列字符或其他图案的图像的模糊体。 字符恢复是通过两种统计信息，在模糊线的任一侧上的图像像素值观察的发生频率和在模糊线宽度内的字符切片转换的发生频率来实现的。 该统计信息被组织为隐马尔可夫模型。 估计了模型的概率，然后采用维特比算法来确定线路长度上的最佳恢复。 在字符恢复之前执行两个任务。 首先，隐马尔可夫模型被训练。 这个任务涉及扫描字符序列以估计观察和风味概率。 模型结构是离线完成的，通常只有一次。 在运行时字符恢复之前，行本身使用Hough变换的修改版本。 本地特征适用于减少必要的计算。

公开(公告)号：WO1996027171A1

公开(公告)日：1996-09-06

申请号：PCT/US1996002481

申请日：1996-02-23

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC. ,  KADABA, Nagesh ,  MOKTAN, Hridai ,  MULUPURU, Sadhakar

IPC: G07C05/00

CPC classification number: G07C5/0858 ,  G06F15/0266 ,  G07C1/10 ,  G07C5/006

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for coordinating maintenance, or other activities, for a plurality of motor vehicles, or other objects of a type subject to repeated need for the activities. The system utilizes an intelligent, hand-held, portable data entry and data processing device to display a schedule of activities for a plurality of objects as a menu of choices for selection, to store a record of activity for a selection, and to transmit the record of activity to update a database for the objects.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种系统和方法，用于协调对多个机动车辆或类型的其他物体的维护或其他活动，这些类型受到对活动的重复需要。 该系统利用智能的手提便携式数据输入和数据处理装置来显示多个对象的活动时间表，作为选择的选择菜单，存储用于选择的活动记录，并且传送 记录更新对象数据库的活动。

公开(公告)号：WO1996022578A1

公开(公告)日：1996-07-25

申请号：PCT/US1995000787

申请日：1995-01-20

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC. ,  ZHENG, Joe ,  LAI, Jiansu

IPC: G06K05/00

CPC classification number: G06K5/00

Abstract: A method and apparatus for characterizing the performance of either a printer used to print a two-dimensional symbol or an imaging system used to generate a gray-scale image of the printed symbol. After the image is generated, an acquisition target of the symbol is located. The quality of the acquisition target is characterized by thresholding the gray-scale image, run-length encoding the resulting binary image, and computing the correlation coefficient between the run-length-encoded image and a run-length-encoded representation of a defined acquisition target. In addition, the histogram of the gray-scale image is generated and certain histogram-based quality measures are computed. The fast Fourier transform of the gray-scale image is also generated and certain hexagon-position quality measures are computed.

Abstract translation: 用于表征用于打印二维符号的打印机或用于生成打印符号的灰度图像的成像系统的性能的方法和装置。 在生成图像之后，找到符号的获取对象。 采集目标的质量的特征在于对灰度图像进行阈值处理，对所得到的二进制图像进行游程长度编码，以及计算游程长度编码图像与定义采集的游程长度编码表示之间的相关系数 目标。 此外，生成灰度图像的直方图，并计算某些基于直方图的质量测量。 也产生了灰度图像的快速傅立叶变换，并计算了某些六边形位置质量测量。