公开(公告)号：US20190205829A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-04

申请号：US16197095

申请日：2018-11-20

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Ted Abebe ,  Ed Hojecki ,  Colette Malyack ,  Donald Hickey

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06K9/62 ,  G06N20/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0833 ,  G06K9/6223 ,  G06N20/00

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for autonomously clustering shipping units. An example method includes accessing clustering information units from a clustering data management tool. The example method further includes extracting features from clustering information units, wherein the features are representative of one or more of the shipper behavior data and the package information. Exemplary shipping units are shippers, buildings handling packages, package delivery drivers, and package handlers. The example method further includes generating, using a shipping unit clustering learning model and the features, an output comprising cluster of shipping units. Corresponding apparatuses and non-transitory computer readable storage media are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US20190180228A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-13

申请号：US16272574

申请日：2019-02-11

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Shikha Arora ,  Todd Guilford ,  Wai Lam ,  Cindy Peck

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G01G19/40

Abstract: Various embodiments provide systems, methods, and computer program products for providing dynamic real-time verification and validation of data associated with the receiving, loading, and positioning of a plurality of containers upon a transport vehicle. One or more computer processors are configured to: receive actual load data associated with at least one container; retrieve at least a portion of expected load data associated with the container for which actual load data has been received; verify the actual weight of the one of the plurality of packages and in response to a successful verification identifying no load weight discrepancies, validate the actual load position of the one of the plurality of packages. In response to a successful validation, at least one communication configured to facilitate at least one of further loading of the plurality of packages may be generated. If validation is unsuccessful, further loading may be prevented.

公开(公告)号：US10315855B2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-11

申请号：US16014264

申请日：2018-06-21

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Piotr Janicki

IPC: G01B11/04 ,  G01B11/14 ,  G01B11/02 ,  B65G43/08 ,  B07C3/14 ,  B65G15/30 ,  B07C5/10 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G06K9/78 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G06K9/74 ,  B07C3/08 ,  B07C5/36 ,  G01B11/00 ,  B65G15/32 ,  H04N5/247 ,  B07C1/04

Abstract: Various embodiments provide an improved conveyor belt comprising: a visible surface having a primary axis oriented in a machine direction; a plurality of first stripes having a first visible appearance, each of the plurality of first stripes at least in part defining the visible surface and being oriented perpendicular to the primary axis; and a plurality of second stripes having a second visible appearance, each of the plurality of second stripes at least in part defining the visible surface and being oriented perpendicular to the primary axis, wherein: the second visible appearance provides a contrasting appearance relative to the first visible appearance; and each of the plurality of second stripes are located intermediate two of the plurality of first stripes such that the plurality of first and second stripes collectively define an alternating contrasting pattern on the visible surface of the improved conveyor belt.

公开(公告)号：US20190172011A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-06

申请号：US16267915

申请日：2019-02-05

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： KALIN ROBINSON ,  DAVID CARDER ,  ROBERT J. GILLEN

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06F21/62

Abstract: Systems, according to various embodiments, are adapted to use any of a variety of different techniques to identify an individual. In particular embodiments, the system is adapted to, at least partially in response to confirming the identity of a consignee of a parcel, provide the consignee with access to a parcel stored within a secured locker. In particular embodiments, the system may use the current or past location of the consignee, or information from one or more objects physically associated with the consignee (e.g., a portable computing device or an electronic or paper info notice) to verify the consignee's identity.

公开(公告)号：US20190161190A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-30

申请号：US16233355

申请日：2018-12-27

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio Gil ,  Jeffrey Cooper ,  Seth Bruckner ,  Juan Perez

IPC: B64D1/22 ,  B60P3/11 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  H04L29/08 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D45/04 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B64F1/10 ,  B64F1/02 ,  G08G5/00 ,  E05F15/77 ,  G08G5/02 ,  B65G1/04 ,  G01S19/42 ,  H04W4/70 ,  B65G1/06 ,  B64F1/22

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 generally includes a UAV chassis including an upper portion, a plurality of propulsion members configured to provide lift to the UAV chassis, and a parcel carrier configured for being selectively coupled to and removed from the UAV chassis. 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.

公开(公告)号：US20190156253A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-23

申请号：US16197093

申请日：2018-11-20

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Collette Malyack ,  Ted Abebe ,  Donald Hickey ,  Ed Hojecki ,  I. Lavrik ,  Vinay Rao

IPC: G06Q10/04 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06N20/00 ,  G06F17/18 ,  G06N5/02

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for autonomously generating volume forecasts. An example method includes accessing volume information units from a volume forecast data management tool. The example method further includes extracting features from volume information units, wherein the features are representative of one or more of a package received time, or package information. The features can be categorized by different hierarchical level information. The example method further includes generating, using a volume forecast learning model and the features, an output comprising a volume forecast for a particular hierarchical level. Corresponding apparatuses and non-transitory computer readable storage media are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US20190146116A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-16

申请号：US16224411

申请日：2018-12-18

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Wendie Patricia Hayler ,  Mark Rutherford ,  Marcus A. Jones ,  Anthony David Kirk ,  Gilbert Walter Vanorder, III ,  Roy Douglas Hudson ,  Paul Mason ,  James Termini

IPC: G01V5/00 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G21K1/10

CPC classification number: G01V5/0016 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G01N23/10 ,  G01N2223/30 ,  G01N2223/3307 ,  G01N2223/643 ,  G21K1/10

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for scanning an item utilizing an X-ray scanner in order to facilitate a determination of whether the X-ray radiation penetrated through the entirety of the scanned item. Various embodiments comprise a conveying mechanism, an X-ray emitter, a detector, and an X-ray penetration grid (XPG). The XPG may comprise a radiopaque grid that may serve as a reference for determining whether radiation passes through the scanned item, the grid oriented such that the grid members are neither parallel nor perpendicular to the direction of travel. Such orientation may minimize or eliminate “ghosted” radiation signals included in a visual display of the radiation received by the detector. A scanned item may be oriented with the XPG such that radiation emitted by the X-ray emitter that passes through a portion of the scanned item must also pass through the XPG before being received by the detector.

公开(公告)号：US10279960B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-07

申请号：US15333840

申请日：2016-10-25

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Mark J. Davidson

IPC: B65D33/14 ,  B65D33/08 ,  B65D33/16 ,  B65D33/25 ,  B65D30/20 ,  B65D33/28

Abstract: A portable bag is provided, comprising: a plurality of surfaces; at least two handling openings, the at least two handling openings being integrally defined on at least one of the plurality of surfaces; and an interior liner further defining the interior compartment of the portable bag, the interior liner being positioned intermediate the interior compartment and the plurality of surfaces, at least two portions of the interior liner being inset relative to the plurality of surfaces to define respective cavities substantially aligned with the at least two handling openings. An associated assembly is also provided, including the portable bag further comprising a set of eyelets positioned on each of the front and rear surfaces of the plurality of surfaces and the assembly further comprising a portable bag dispenser comprising at least two portions configured to slidably extend through the set of eyelets.

公开(公告)号：US10267642B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-23

申请号：US15812159

申请日：2017-11-14

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Mark J. Davidson

IPC: G01C21/36 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G07C5/06 ,  G07C5/00 ,  G08G1/00 ,  G08G1/123 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G07C5/02 ,  H04W4/021 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G06F17/30

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a fleet management computer system for assessing vehicle efficiency. According to various embodiments, the fleet management computer system is configured for receiving and assessing vehicle telematics data in order to determine an idle percentage of engine run time value representing the percentage of the vehicle's engine run time during which the vehicle's engine was idling during the one or more time periods. In addition, the fleet management computer system may be configured for assessing vehicle telematics data in order to identify segment of engine idle time and generate a graphical display indicating various attributes of the identified idle time segments. The idle time percentage and idle time segments generated by the system can be used to assess the efficiency of vehicles and/or vehicle operators in an associated fleet.

公开(公告)号：US10223664B2

公开(公告)日：2019-03-05

申请号：US14477496

申请日：2014-09-04

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Robert J. Gillen

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H04L12/58

Abstract: Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for automatically carrying out actions based on action identifiers in messages. In one embodiment, an appropriate computing entity can determine whether a message comprises an action identifier in the message. If the message comprises an action identifier, one or more of the parties of message can be identified and the corresponding action can be initiated.