公开(公告)号：WO2012161732A2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-29

申请号：PCT/US2011/059513

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: G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q30/06

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，客户可以在运输商对物品的第一次递送尝试之前提供信息，以接收关于物品运输的消息并且使得根据提供的信息交付物品。

公开(公告)号：WO2016077807A2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-19

申请号：PCT/US2015/060757

申请日：2015-11-13

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： TIBBS, Andy ,  SLAYTON, John

IPC: G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0837

Abstract: An exemplary item return shipping system is configured to: receive a request to return an item to a retailer; provide the user with a unique identifier associated with the request; and receive an indication that the user has presented the parcel and the unique identifier at an access point. The system may then facilitate placement of a pre-printed machine-readable indicia (e.g., a barcode) on the parcel at the access point and associate it with the retailer information. The system then facilitates delivery of the parcel from the access point to a handling facility and facilitates placement of a shipping label (that includes the address of a returns processing facility that is determined using the retailer information) on the parcel at the handling facility. In various embodiments, the system then facilitates shipment of the parcel to the returns processing facility.

Abstract translation: 示例性物品退回运输系统被配置为：接收将物品退还给零售商的请求; 为用户提供与该请求相关联的唯一标识符; 并且接收用户已经在接入点处呈现了包裹和唯一标识符的指示。 然后系统可以便于在接入点处在包裹上放置预先印刷的机器可读标记（例如，条形码）并将其与零售商信息相关联。 然后该系统便于将包裹从接入点输送到处理设施，并便于在处理设施处的包裹上放置运输标签（包括使用零售商信息确定的退货处理设施的地址）。 在各种实施例中，系统然后便于将包裹运送到退货处理设施。

公开(公告)号：WO2012161730A3

公开(公告)日：2012-11-29

申请号：PCT/US2011/059508

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

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：WO2012161729A2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-29

申请号：PCT/US2011/059506

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: G06Q10/00

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：WO2008128017A3

公开(公告)日：2008-10-23

申请号：PCT/US2008/059984

申请日：2008-04-11

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： AUBUCHON, Scott ,  COLEMAN, Randy ,  SLAYTON, John ,  STADELE, Kurt, L. ,  YORK, Stephen, R. ,  YOUNG, Matt.

IPC: G06Q30/00

Abstract: A method and computer program product for creating an international commercial shipping invoice on-demand. In various embodiments, the method comprises storing an electronic copy of a shipping entity's identification indicator, storing an electronic copy of the shipping entity's shipping signature, receiving invoice data relating to the parcel shipment, and subsequently combining the identification indicator and the shipping signature with the invoice data to generate an on-demand signed international commercial shipping invoice. In various embodiments, a signed international commercial shipping invoice may be generated by a parcel shipment carrier subsequent to receiving invoice data. In other embodiments, an international commercial shipping invoice may be generated by a customs broker upon request by an importing agent during customs processing.

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：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：EP3218857A2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-20

申请号：EP15848161.4

申请日：2015-11-13

Applicant: United Parcel Service Of America, Inc.

Inventor： TIBBS, Andy ,  SLAYTON, John

IPC: G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0837

Abstract: An exemplary item return shipping system is configured to: receive a request to return an item to a retailer; provide the user with a unique identifier associated with the request; and receive an indication that the user has presented the parcel and the unique identifier at an access point. The system may then facilitate placement of a pre-printed machine-readable indicia (e.g., a barcode) on the parcel at the access point and associate it with the retailer information. The system then facilitates delivery of the parcel from the access point to a handling facility and facilitates placement of a shipping label (that includes the address of a returns processing facility that is determined using the retailer information) on the parcel at the handling facility. In various embodiments, the system then facilitates shipment of the parcel to the returns processing facility.

Abstract translation: 示例性物品退回运输系统被配置为：接收将物品退还给零售商的请求; 为用户提供与该请求相关联的唯一标识符; 并且接收用户已经在接入点处呈现了包裹和唯一标识符的指示。 然后系统可以便于在接入点处在包裹上放置预先印刷的机器可读标记（例如，条形码）并将其与零售商信息相关联。 然后该系统便于将包裹从接入点输送到处理设施，并便于在处理设施处的包裹上放置运输标签（包括使用零售商信息确定的退货处理设施的地址）。 在各种实施例中，系统然后便于将包裹运送到退货处理设施。