公开(公告)号：WO2014164860A2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-09

申请号：PCT/US2014/023649

申请日：2014-03-11

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： SCHENKEN, Christopher

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0837 ,  G06Q10/02 ,  G06Q10/06312 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/08345 ,  G06Q10/0835 ,  G06Q10/08355 ,  G06Q10/0836 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q20/407 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0233 ,  G06Q50/28

Abstract: A computer system for defining attributes associated with attended delivery/pickup locations is described. In various embodiments, the system is configured to enable an authorized user (e.g., a manager of an attended delivery/pickup location) to define certain attributes of a particular attended delivery/pickup location. In some embodiments, the system is configured to verify that the particular user is authorized to define the one or more attributes associated with the particular attended delivery/pickup location (e.g., by checking a list of one or more authorized users). The attributes may be: 1) one or more times the particular attended delivery/pickup location is open for individuals to pick up a parcel; and 2) a certain product and/or brand the particular attended delivery location will accept. Once the one or more attributes are defined, in one or more embodiments, the system is configured to accept or reject parcel delivery requests based at least in part on the attributes.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于定义与所接收的传送/拾取位置相关联的属性的计算机系统。 在各种实施例中，系统被配置为使得授权用户（例如，出席者递送/接收位置的管理者）能够定义特定待发送的递送/拾取位置的某些属性。 在一些实施例中，系统被配置为验证特定用户被授权定义与特定待发送的传送/拾取位置相关联的一个或多个属性（例如，通过检查一个或多个授权用户的列表）。 属性可能是：1）一个或多个特定的出席/派驻地点可供个人接收包裹; 和2）某个产品和/或品牌的特定出席交付地点将接受。 一旦定义了一个或多个属性，在一个或多个实施例中，系统被配置为至少部分地基于属性来接受或拒绝包裹递送请求。

公开(公告)号：WO2014145721A8

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：PCT/US2014/030530

申请日：2014-03-17

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： GANESH, Bala ,  CASTALDO, Scott ,  REED, Amber

Abstract: A system for providing individuals with comprehensive shipping and online purchasing information is disclosed. The system receives online purchasing and shipping information associated with purchases, regardless of where an individual made the purchase (e.g., from any website), what items were purchased, and what carrier shipped the purchased items. The purchasing and shipping information is made available to the individual through an account and associated login. This allows individuals to conveniently view all shipping information and a detailed record of all online purchases in one location.

公开(公告)号：WO2014121130A2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-07

申请号：PCT/US2014/014280

申请日：2014-01-31

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： TIBBS, Andy ,  SLAYTON, John ,  SHROFF, Sumeet ,  GRUBB, Chris ,  TOUCH, Linda ,  ESTES, Mark ,  USHERWOOD, Robbyn

CPC classification number: G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0833

Abstract: A system, in various embodiments, is configured to redirect undeliverable parcels to alternate delivery locations. The parcels may be undeliverable due to an unavailability of an intended recipient of the parcels to sign for the parcels or otherwise take delivery of the parcels at the delivery address. The system may be configured to determine a suitable alternate delivery location based at least in part on: one or more parcel recipient preferences, one or more parcel shipper preferences, a location of the delivery address, etc. The system may be further configured to notify the parcel recipient of a redirection of the parcel to the alternate delivery address.

Abstract translation: 在各种实施例中，系统被配置为将不可投递的包裹重定向到交替递送位置。 由于包裹的预期收件人无法在包裹上签收或以其他方式在送货地址上交付包裹，因此包裹可能无法投递。 该系统可以被配置为至少部分地基于以下方式来确定合适的替代递送位置：一个或多个包裹接收者偏好，一个或多个包裹托运人偏好，递送地址的位置等。系统还可以被配置为通知 将包裹重定向到备用送货地址的包裹收件人。

公开(公告)号：WO2014116322A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-31

申请号：PCT/US2013/068219

申请日：2013-11-04

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： CAMPBELL, Randy ,  SLAYTON, John

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0832

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for customer controlled management of shipments. For example, in various embodiments, a customer can provide information prior to a first delivery attempt of an item by a carrier to receive messages regarding shipment of the item and to have the item delivered in accordance with the provided information.

Abstract translation: 提供系统，方法，设备和计算机程序产品，用于客户控制的出货管理。 例如，在各种实施例中，客户可以在运输商进行项目的第一次递送尝试之前提供信息，以接收有关该物品的装运的消息，并且使该物品根据所提供的信息进行交付。

公开(公告)号：WO2014058622A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：PCT/US2013/061833

申请日：2013-09-26

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： SKONBERG, Carl M. ,  PYZOCHA, Ernest J., Jr. ,  HILL, Andrew J., III ,  MCFARLAND, Bobby J.

IPC: G07C9/00

CPC classification number: G07C9/00111

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for identifying assets (e.g., mobile assets and/or personnel assets). In one embodiment, a mobile asset can be uniquely identified from RFID tags. In another embodiment, mobile assets and personnel assets can be identified from captured image data. After identification, it can be determined whether the asset (e.g., mobile asset and/or personnel asset) is authorized for one or more activities and a corresponding perceivable indication can be generated.

Abstract translation: 提供系统，方法，设备和计算机程序产品用于识别资产（例如，移动资产和/或人事资产）。 在一个实施例中，可以从RFID标签唯一地识别移动资产。 在另一个实施例中，可以从捕获的图像数据中识别移动资产和人事资产。 在识别之后，可以确定资产（例如，移动资产和/或人事资产）是否被授权用于一个或多个活动，并且可以生成对应的可感知指示。

公开(公告)号：WO2013086335A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-13

申请号：PCT/US2012/068468

申请日：2012-12-07

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： FLANAGAN, Michael ,  DELGADO, Benny ,  WILSON, Cheryl ,  OBERAI, Rohit ,  SINGH, Preeti ,  AGGARWAL, Richa ,  CARNEY, Amy ,  MENON, Anilkumar ,  MUHAMMAD, Hammad Z. ,  MENON, Satish

IPC: G06Q50/22

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0607 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q20/4016 ,  G06Q30/018 ,  G06Q50/28

Abstract: Systems and methods for supporting regulatory requirements for the distribution of controlled and non-controlled items such as, for example, non-controlled prescriptions (Rx), medical devices, and controlled substances in countries such as the United States and Canada, are provided. The systems and methods incorporate a license verification module that is configured to perform license validation for a particular order placed for a controlled and/or non-controlled item. In certain embodiments, the license verification module compares order data to historically sorted data and if one or more discrepancies exist, validation is unsuccessful. The license verification module may further query a third party database for updated license information upon validation failure. The systems and methods further incorporate a suspicious order monitoring module that is configured to perform a plurality of checks on the order to identify the order as an "order of interest" that may be further investigated and deemed to be suspicious.

Abstract translation: 提供了支持在美国和加拿大等国家分配受控和非控制项目（例如非控制处方（Rx）），医疗设备和受控物质的监管要求的系统和方法。 该系统和方法包括许可证验证模块，其被配置为对被控和/或非受控项目的特定订单执行许可证验证。 在某些实施例中，许可证验证模块将订单数据与历史排序的数据进行比较，并且如果存在一个或多个差异，验证不成功。 许可证验证模块可以在验证失败时进一步查询第三方数据库以获得更新的许可证信息。 系统和方法还包括可疑订单监控模块，其被配置为对订单执行多个检查以将订单识别为可被进一步调查并被认为是可疑的“感兴趣的订单”。

公开(公告)号：WO2013059573A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-25

申请号：PCT/US2012/060992

申请日：2012-10-19

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： SALZMAN, David, Ray ,  SKONBERG, Carl, Martin

IPC: G08B1/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q50/28

Abstract: In various embodiments, methods and systems are provided for capturing primary and secondary data associated with a product in a container or placed on a pallet. For example, a method may include (a) retrieving a primary data from a first data source physically associated with the product or container; (b) gathering secondary data using a second data source physically associated with the product or container, wherein the secondary data relates to at least one condition experienced by the product or the container; (c) retrieving the secondary data from a second data source, wherein the secondary data and the primary data are retrieved at substantially the same time; and (d) determining whether the at least one condition has transcended a limit. If a condition has transcended a limit, at least one alert may be generated and transmitted.

Abstract translation: 在各种实施例中，提供了用于捕获与容器中的产品相关联的主要和次要数据或放置在托盘上的方法和系统。 例如，方法可以包括（a）从物理上与产品或容器相关联的第一数据源检索主数据; （b）使用与所述产品或容器物理相关联的第二数据源来收集二次数据，其中所述次要数据涉及所述产品或所述容器经历的至少一种状况; （c）从第二数据源检索次要数据，其中所述辅助数据和所述主数据在基本相同的时间被检索; 和（d）确定至少一个条件是否已超出限制。 如果条件超出限制，则可能会生成和传输至少一个警报。

公开(公告)号：WO2013058855A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-25

申请号：PCT/US2012/048420

申请日：2012-07-26

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： BOLTON, Christopher, J.

IPC: G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/08

Abstract: Various embodiments of present invention provide systems, methods, and computer-program products containing executable code for processing a package for shipping with a common carrier. Various embodiments include a wireless computing device that may be one of several types of devices such as smartphones, mobile telephones, mobile computers, portable digital assistants, laptop computers, gaming devices, electronic tablets, or other types of similar devices. In particular embodiments, executable code is installed on the wireless computing device that, when executed, causes the device to perform certain functionality. For instance, in particular embodiments, the wireless computing device records an image of a shipping form being placed on a package, verifies the image is suitable for analysis and transmission, and extracts a tracking number from the image. Further, the wireless computing device transmits the image to a common carrier so that the carrier may process information extracted from the image to facilitate shipping the package.

Abstract translation: 本发明的各种实施例提供了包含可执行代码的系统，方法和计算机程序产品，用于处理用于与公共载体一起​​装运的包装。 各种实施例包括可以是诸如智能电话，移动电话，移动计算机，便携式数字助理，膝上型计算机，游戏设备，电子平板电脑或其他类型的类似设备的几种类型的设备之一的无线计算设备。 在特定实施例中，可执行代码安装在无线计算设备上，当被执行时，可使该设备执行某些功能。 例如，在特定实施例中，无线计算设备记录放置在包装上的运送表单的图像，验证图像是否适于分析和传输，并从图像中提取跟踪号码。 此外，无线计算设备将图像发送到公共载体，使得载体可以处理从图像提取的信息以便于运送包装。

公开(公告)号：WO2013040000A2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-21

申请号：PCT/US2012/054804

申请日：2012-09-12

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： STEVENS, Marc, Daniel ,  COLE, Allan, Brady

IPC: G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/04 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q50/32

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a service exception analysis system for identifying the existence of one or more service exceptions incurred during actual transport of one or more of a plurality of packages. The system comprises one or more computer processors configured to receive actual data related to one or more observed parameters associated with transport of at least one of the plurality of packages; retrieve at least a portion of forecast data contained in one or more memory storage areas, the forecast data being related to one or more expected parameters associated with transport; compare the actual and forecast data to identify one or more discrepancies; analyze the one or more discrepancies to verify whether one or more service exceptions exist; and in response to one or more service exceptions being identified, generate one or more service exception reports. Associated computer program products and computer-implemented methods are also provided.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例提供了一种服务异常分析系统，用于识别在多个包中的一个或多个的实际传送期间发生的一个或多个服务异常的存在。 该系统包括一个或多个计算机处理器，其被配置为接收与一个或多个与多个包装中的至少一个的传送相关联的一个或多个观察参数相关的实际数据; 检索包含在一个或多个存储器存储区域中的预测数据的至少一部分，所述预测数据与与传输相关联的一个或多个预期参数相关; 比较实际和预测数据以确定一个或多个差异; 分析一个或多个差异以验证是否存在一个或多个服务异常; 并且响应于识别的一个或多个服务异常，生成一个或多个服务异常报告。 还提供了相关的计算机程序产品和计算机实现的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2012173708A2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-20

申请号：PCT/US2012/035928

申请日：2012-05-01

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： RANSOM, John, H., Jr.

IPC: A62C3/08 ,  A62C37/00

CPC classification number: A62C3/08 ,  A62C2/24 ,  A62C2/246 ,  A62C2/247 ,  A62C2/248 ,  A62C3/00 ,  A62C37/38 ,  A62C99/0018

Abstract: Various concepts are provided for suppressing a fire condition in an aircraft. In one embodiment, the presence of a fire condition in an aircraft is detected. After such a detection, extinguishing agents can be dispensed and/or certain areas of the aircraft can be depressurized.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于抑制飞行器中的火情的各种概念。 在一个实施例中，检测到飞行器中存在火灾状况。 在这种检测之后，可以分配灭火剂和/或飞行器的某些区域可以减压。