公开(公告)号：WO2012161731A2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-29

申请号：PCT/US2011/059511

申请日：2011-11-07

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： MARCUS, Stuart ,  BOWLING, Russell ,  SLAYTON, John ,  CAMPBELL, Randy

CPC classification number: G06Q50/28 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q50/32

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.

公开(公告)号：WO2012161728A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-29

申请号：PCT/US2011/059504

申请日：2011-11-07

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： MARCUS, Stuart ,  BOWLING, Russell ,  SLAYTON, John ,  CAMPBELL, Randy

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08

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: 系统，方法，设备和计算机程序产品被提供用于客户控制货物的管理。 例如，在各种实施例中，顾客可以在承运人对物品的第一次递送尝试之前提供信息，以接收关于物品的装运的消息并且根据所提供的信息来递送物品。

公开(公告)号：WO2011156022A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-15

申请号：PCT/US2011/026769

申请日：2011-03-02

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： PARAMESWARAN, Sathiyan ,  BESSERER, Bruce ,  COSTIDES, Nicholas ,  HILBUSH, Mark

IPC: G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06Q50/28 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q20/18 ,  G06Q20/202 ,  G06Q20/327 ,  G06Q20/385 ,  G06Q20/4014 ,  G06Q30/0185 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  G06Q40/12

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for initiating shipment of and payment for shipping a parcel. For example, in one embodiment, a customer/user can receive a message on a user device from a carrier that includes an authorization code for shipping a parcel. After the customer/user ships the parcel, the carrier can charge a variety of accounts for the shipping charges, including a wireless services provider associated with the user device. In another embodiment, the customer/user can interact with a kiosk to ship the parcel. In this embodiment, the carrier can also charge a variety of accounts for the shipping charges, including a wireless services provider.

Abstract translation: 系统，方法，设备和计算机程序产品被提供用于启动运输包裹的运输和付款。 例如，在一个实施例中，顾客/用户可以从包括用于运送包裹的授权码的运营商在用户设备上接收消息。 在客户/用户运送包裹之后，运营商可以收取运费的各种账户，包括与用户设备相关联的无线服务提供商。 在另一个实施例中，顾客/用户可以与售货亭交互以运送包裹。 在这个实施例中，运营商还可以收取包括无线服务提供商在内的各种运费账户。

公开(公告)号：WO2008128042A2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-23

申请号：PCT/US2008/060033

申请日：2008-04-11

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： MACK, Dennis ,  JOHNSON, Joe ,  REITHMEIER, Paul

IPC: B41M99/00 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06Q50/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q10/08

Abstract: A method and computer program product for providing paperless customs documentation associated with an international parcel shipment. In various embodiments, the method comprises storing shipping data associated with a parcel shipment, the shipping data designating a destination country and including invoice data, verifying that the destination country accepts electronic customs documentation, and creating an electronic invoice from the shipping data. In various embodiments, the electronic invoice may be easily accessed, such as being transmitted over a network or stored in an RFID transponder associated with the parcel shipment. As a result, the present invention reduces the costs and shipping times associated with preparing, processing, and receiving international shipments by determining whether a country accepts paperless customs documentation and, if so, providing a variety of functions that streamline the international shipping process.

Abstract translation: 一种用于提供与国际包裹运输有关的无纸海关文件的方法和计算机程序产品。 在各种实施例中，该方法包括存储与包裹装运相关联的运送数据，指定目的地国家的运输数据并包括发票数据，验证目的地国家接受电子海关文件以及从运送数据创建电子发票。 在各种实施例中，可以容易地访问电子发票，例如通过网络传输或存储在与包裹运输相关联的RFID应答器中。 因此，本发明通过确定一个国家是否接受无纸化海关文件，如果是这样，提供简化国际运输过程的各种功能，从而降低与准备，处理和接收国际货物有关的成本和运输时间。

公开(公告)号：WO2008002494A2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-03

申请号：PCT/US2007/014627

申请日：2007-06-22

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： MACK, Dennis

CPC classification number: G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/0837 ,  G06Q20/209

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for facilitating international return of dutiable goods. A typical application involves a purchaser buying goods on-line, resulting in shipping the goods internationally to the purchaser. After receipt of the goods, the purchaser determines that return of the goods is necessary. The purchaser contacts the merchant selling the goods to request returning the goods. The merchant, in turn, communicates to the carrier delivering the goods that an international return is requested. The merchant provides certain information to the carrier allowing the carrier to make available the necessary documentation required by the customer to return the goods to the merchant. The documentation includes a properly completed commercial invoice that is made available to the consignee. The consignee can then sign and use the documentation for returning the item. The documentation may be variously provided to the customer either by the merchant or the carrier.

Abstract translation: 披露了一种促进应课税品国际退回的制度和方法。 典型的应用包括购买者在线购买商品，从而将货物国际运送给买方。 收到货物后，买方确定货物的退货是必要的。 购买者联系销售商品的商家要求退货。 商家反过来又向承运人提供要求国际退货的货物。 商家向承运人提供某些信息，允许承运人提供客户要求货物退回商家所需的必要文件。 文件包括一个适当填写的商业发票，供发货人使用。 然后，收货人可以签收并使用退回物品的文件。 可以由商家或运营商向客户提供文件。

公开(公告)号：WO2007103360A2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-13

申请号：PCT/US2007/005669

申请日：2007-03-05

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： BERNHARD, Douglas ,  LOCH, Frank ,  SHROFF, Sumeet ,  THOMAS, Anna ,  VASSALLO, Paul

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/04 ,  G06Q10/0835

Abstract: Systems and methods for allowing a user to input a zip code and select between receiving a time-in-transit map for shipments inbound to the zip code or a time-in-transit map for shipments outbound from the zip code, and displaying the requested time-in-transit map to the user. Alternatively, a user may request to view both an inbound and outbound time-in-transit map for a particular zip code, or may toggle between viewing an inbound and outbound time-in-transit map for the particular zip code.

Abstract translation: 用于允许用户输入邮政编码的系统和方法，并且在从邮政编码向外运送到运送到邮政编码的货物或运输时间地图之间选择接收时间转换地图，并且显示所请求的 向用户传输时间的地图。 或者，用户可以请求查看特定邮政编码的入站和出站时间转换地图，或者可以在查看特定邮政编码的入站和出站时间转换地图之间切换。

公开(公告)号：WO2007078331A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-12

申请号：PCT/US2006/030170

申请日：2006-08-01

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： SKAISTIS, Jeffrey, B. ,  GUZIK, Christopher, A. ,  DOYLE, Michael, S.

IPC: G06K19/07

CPC classification number: G06K17/00 ,  G06K2017/0041

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to systems and methods for validating RFID tag data prior to encoding the data onto an RFID tag, utilizing at least one computing device separate from an RFID encoder. An embodiment of the present invention describes a method of receiving RFID tag data at a computing device, validating that data in compliance with an RFID format, such as the EPC Global standard, and sending the validated data to an RFID encoder. An alternative embodiment provides a method for receiving RFID tag data at a computing device configured for verifying the data, and if the data is not valid, returning an informative error message to a user indicating the component of the data that was invalid and how the error can be corrected. A further embodiment provides a method for allowing a user to correct the RFID tag data and re-validate the data.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及用于在利用与RFID编码器分开的至少一个计算装置将数据编码到RFID标签之前验证RFID标签数据的系统和方法。 本发明的一个实施例描述了一种在计算设备处接收RFID标签数据的方法，用于验证符合诸如EPC全球标准的RFID格式的数据，并将验证的数据发送到RFID编码器。 替代实施例提供了一种在被配置为验证数据的计算设备处接收RFID标签数据的方法，并且如果数据无效，则向用户返回指示无效的数据的组件的信息性错误消息以及错误 可以纠正 另一实施例提供了一种允许用户校正RFID标签数据并重新验证数据的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2007002211A3

公开(公告)日：2007-01-04

申请号：PCT/US2006/024169

申请日：2006-06-20

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： RIZZO, Joe, S. ,  SHROFF, Sumeet ,  KLINGENBERG, Robert

IPC: G06Q10/00

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing personalized delivery services by a carrier providing a package delivery service. Typically, the consignee indicates a delivery preference to be applied to delivery of a package, such as indicating a specific location where the package is to be left upon delivery, if the consignee is not present to accept the package. In one embodiment, the consignee may be notified by the carrier of the scheduled delivery of the package, and may be linked to the carrier's web site to indicate a delivery preference. Alternatively, the delivery preference may be indicated by the consignee proactively accessing the web site. After conveying a delivery preference, the carrier's systems communicate the delivery preference at the appropriate time to a portable computing device which informs the delivery personnel of the consignee's delivery preference. Other embodiments allow the consignor to indicate delivery preferences.

公开(公告)号：WO2006029114A2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-16

申请号：PCT/US2005/031614

申请日：2005-09-02

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： SMITH, Steven, L. ,  RADOSTA, Chris, R. ,  HORTON, Mark ,  SILVERNALE, Daniel ,  SCHENKEN, Christopher, T.

IPC: B60R11/02

CPC classification number: B60R11/02 ,  B60R2011/0078 ,  B60R2011/008 ,  F16M13/02

Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, the mounting assembly includes a channel plate and a bracket for securely receiving the signal testing unit. The channel plate is securely mounted adjacent to a surface of a vehicle and includes a plurality of channels that extend through the plate. The bracket includes a housing for receiving the testing unit and one or more clips. Each clip engages a channel in the channel plate to mount the bracket to the channel plate. In addition, each clip includes at least one finger that includes an engaging portion. The clip is removably engaged into one of the channels by positioning the engaging portion of each finger adjacent the back side of the channel plate such that the bracket is positioned adjacent the front side of the channel plate. In one embodiment, the finger is spring biased.

Abstract translation: 在本发明的一个实施例中，安装组件包括用于牢固地接收信号测试单元的通道板和支架。 通道板被牢固地安装在车辆的表面附近并且包括延伸穿过板的多个通道。 支架包括用于接收测试单元和一个或多个夹子的壳体。 每个夹子与通道板中的通道接合以将支架安装到通道板。 另外，每个夹具包括包括接合部分的至少一个手指。 通过将每个指状物的接合部分邻近通道板的后侧定位，从而将夹具可拆卸地接合到一个通道中，使得支架邻近通道板的前侧定位。 在一个实施例中，手指是弹簧偏置的。

公开(公告)号：WO2005119569A2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-15

申请号：PCT/US2005/010042

申请日：2005-03-24

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： COLE, Linda

IPC: G06F21/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/04895

Abstract: An apparatus receives key mode and input data generated by a user's operation of its keys. The keys generating the input data can be shared to generate different data depending upon how the key mode data is set by a mode key. For example, one key mode can designate numeric input data and another key mode can designate alphabetic data, so that the input data generated by user activation of the same key is a numeric or alphabetic character depending upon the set key mode. If the user enters input data in the incorrect key mode, the apparatus is programmed to automatically detect and correct such erroneous data entry by overriding the key mode to change the input data if it determines that property data in the computer program it is executing requires that the input data be in a different format corresponding to another key mode. Also disclosed is a related method and device-readable media.

Abstract translation: 一种装置接收按键模式和用户操作其键所产生的输入数据。 产生输入数据的键可以被共享以根据如何通过模式键设置键模式数据来产生不同的数据。 例如，一个键模式可以指定数字输入数据，另一个键模式可以指定字母数据，使得通过用户激活同一个键产生的输入数据是数字或字母字符，这取决于设置的键模式。 如果用户以不正确的密钥模式输入输入数据，则该设备被编程为通过覆盖密钥模式来自动检测和纠正这样的错误数据输入，以便在确定其正在执行的计算机程序中的属性数据要求 输入数据是与另一个键模式对应的不同格式。 还公开了相关方法和设备可读介质。