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71.发明申请
公开(公告)号：WO2022109402A1
公开(公告)日：2022-05-27
申请号：PCT/US2021/060364
申请日：2021-11-22
Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor： GIL, Julio , RAMSAGER, Thomas , WALP, Jeff
Abstract: A drone delivery system hub and method for sending for take-off and receiving for landing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The drone delivery system hub includes a center shaft frame (18), a parcel-conveying system (22) supported by the center shaft frame, structural arms (20) coupled to and extending outward from the center shaft frame in a spoke-like configuration, drone-conveying systems (24) each supported by one of the structural arms, and a linking conveyor span (26). The drone-conveying system conveys the UAVs along a length of a correspond one of the structural arms toward and away from the center shaft frame. The linking conveyor span selectably rotates to different orientations between different pairs of the structural arms, selectively conveying a UAV thereon between any two of the structural arms. The linking conveyor span is located above the parcel-conveying system such for the UAV thereon to deposit and retrieve parcels from the parcel-conveying system.
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72.发明申请
公开(公告)号：WO2022093559A1
公开(公告)日：2022-05-05
申请号：PCT/US2021/055429
申请日：2021-10-18
Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor： GIL, Julio
Abstract: A computer-implemented method for directing the shifting of objects (106), the method comprising: directing a shifting mechanism (58) to move a first object-support structure (62) of a plurality of object-support structures to a first location in a space, the first location being located in a three-dimensional space in which an object-shifting apparatus (80) operates; receiving, from the object- shifting apparatus (80), identifying data associated with an object positioned on the first object-support structure, determining a designated destination of the object based at least in part on the identifying data; directing the shifting mechanism (58) to move a second object-support structure (62) of the plurality of object-support structures (62) to a second location in the space based on the second object-support structure (62) being associated with the designated destination of the object, the second location being located in the three-dimensional space in which the object-shifting apparatus (80) operates; and directing the object-shifting apparatus (80) to transfer the object from the first object-support structure (62) to the second object-support structure (62).
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公开(公告)号：WO2022093532A1
公开(公告)日：2022-05-05
申请号：PCT/US2021/054747
申请日：2021-10-13
Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor： FREEMAN, Mallory , MAJOR, Timothy , WU, David , SKORB, Lauren , BRITTON, Matthew
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for determining a parcel position error based on a comparison of load data and configuration data are provided. Embodiments describe a number of methods of determining the parcel position error such as by determining a parcel path from the load data.
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公开(公告)号：WO2021202692A1
公开(公告)日：2021-10-07
申请号：PCT/US2021/025125
申请日：2021-03-31
Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor： BELL, Julian Leland , BROWN, Gregory Casanova , WOODROUGH, Stephens , DRAKE, Dameion Teres
IPC: B07C3/02 , B07C5/36 , B07C3/006 , B07C3/008 , B65G1/0464 , B65G1/0478 , B65G2201/0285 , B65G2203/0283
Abstract: A multi-tiered automated parcel sortation system is utilized to sort parcels according to a common destination. A first tier includes an automated sorter configured to transport parcels from a source location to a release destination. A second tier includes accumulation containers each associated with a shipping destination, and the release destination within the first tier is a positioned directly above the accumulation container associated with the shipping destination of the parcel. Once transported to the release destination, a parcel is released into the accumulation container, and once the accumulation container is filled, the accumulation of parcels within the container is released into a third tier, which may include conveyors or autonomous guided vehicles with transport containers. In the third tier, the parcels are transported away for further processing.
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公开(公告)号：WO2019055281A2
公开(公告)日：2019-03-21
申请号：PCT/US2018/049749
申请日：2018-09-06
Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor： GILLEN, Robert J.
Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to autonomous vehicles and systems and methods for guiding autonomous vehicles within a facility. The autonomous vehicle guide system comprises a mapping computing entity configured to determine a recommended route for the autonomous vehicle and a plurality of location devices configured to emit navigational cues detectable by an autonomous vehicle. The autonomous vehicles each comprise one or more sensors configured to detect the navigational cues emitted by the one or more location devices and an onboard controller configured to selectively activate locomotion mechanisms of the autonomous vehicle to move along the recommended route as indicated by the one or more navigational cues.
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公开(公告)号：WO2018132581A1
公开(公告)日：2018-07-19
申请号：PCT/US2018/013334
申请日：2018-01-11
Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor： GOJA, Asheesh
Abstract: An item drop box sensor system for detecting items deposited within a drop box may be configured to detect movement of an item deposit tray and to detect items deposited within the drop box. The drop box sensor system may comprise one or more tray movement sensors for detecting movement of the deposit tray, one or more item detection sensors configured to detect items passing into the drop box via the deposit tray, and an onboard controller for selectively activating the various sensors to conserve power and for transmitting data indicative of the status of the drop box to a central server configured for scheduling item pickups for various geographically spaced drop boxes.
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公开(公告)号：WO2018119072A1
公开(公告)日：2018-06-28
申请号：PCT/US2017/067597
申请日：2017-12-20
Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor： PEREZ, Juan
Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to systems and methods for engaging a service provider to perform a delivery service to redirect a shipment to be delivered to an alternative intended destination upon receipt of a redirection request. Based on a monitored current location of a last mile delivery vehicle scheduled to deliver the shipment to an initial intended destination, a computing entity monitors the location of available service providers capable of meeting the last mile delivery vehicle to pick up the shipment and transport the shipment to the alternative intended destination. The computing entity may engage one of the service providers by transmitting a signal to a mobile computing entity carried by the service provider and may monitor the service provider's progress in meeting the last mile delivery vehicle and transporting the shipment to the alternative intended destination.
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公开(公告)号：WO2018093553A1
公开(公告)日：2018-05-24
申请号：PCT/US2017/058915
申请日：2017-10-29
Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor： GILLEN, Robert J.
IPC: G06Q10/08
CPC classification number: G06Q10/083 , G06Q10/00 , G06Q10/08
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.
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公开(公告)号：WO2017204998A3
公开(公告)日：2017-11-30
申请号：PCT/US2017/030149
申请日：2017-04-28
Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor： GIL, Julio
Abstract: Systems and methods include UAVs that serve to assist carrier personnel by reducing the physical demands of the transportation and delivery process. A UAV (100) generally includes a UAV chassis (110) including an upper portion, a plurality of propulsion members (102) configured to provide lift to the UAV chassis (110), and a parcel carrier (200) configured for being selectively coupled to and removed from the UAV chassis (110). UAV support mechanisms are utilized to load and unload parcel carriers to the UAV chassis, and the UAV lands on and takes off from the UAV support mechanism to deliver parcels to a serviceable point. The UAV includes computing entities that interface with different systems and computing entities to send and receive various types of information.
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公开(公告)号：WO2017192276A1
公开(公告)日：2017-11-09
申请号：PCT/US2017/028561
申请日：2017-04-20
Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor： GILLEN, Robert J. , LOPPATTO, Greg , WHITE, Lee , COFFEY, Mark , FAGAN, Larry
CPC classification number: G08B13/24 , G06Q10/0631 , G06Q10/083 , G06Q50/28 , G06Q50/30 , G08B13/19656 , H04N7/183
Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, systems, and computer program products for interactive deliveries are provided. For an upcoming service point that is associated with a service point device, it is determined whether the item to be delivered to the service point is within an activation zone for activating the service point device. Responsive to determining that the item is within the activation zone, the service point device is remotely activated. Remotely activating the service point device triggers dynamical provision of an alert interface. An indication of user interaction via the user interface indicating availability of the user to receive the item is received. A notification of the indication of the user interaction is provided. If the notification indicates that the individual is available to receive the item at the service point, the item is delivered to or picked-up from the service point.
Abstract translation: 提供用于交互式传送的方法，装置，系统和计算机程序产品。 对于与服务点设备相关联的即将到来的服务点，确定要递送到服务点的项目是否在用于激活服务点设备的激活区内。 响应于确定物品在激活区域内，服务点设备被远程激活。 远程激活服务点设备会触发动态提供警报界面。 接收经由用户界面指示用户交互的指示，指示用户接收物品的可用性。 提供了用户交互指示的通知。 如果通知表明该人员可以在服务点接收该物品，则将该物品递送到服务点或从该服务点拾取。
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