公开(公告)号：US11491642B2

公开(公告)日：2022-11-08

申请号：US16351579

申请日：2019-03-13

Applicant: FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.

Inventor： Ole-Petter Skaaksrud ,  Frank Mayfield ,  Daniel Gates

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  B25J9/08 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J19/02 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G08G1/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B60Q5/00 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W30/09 ,  H04B1/3822 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B65G1/137 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  B60P3/00 ,  B65G67/24 ,  H02J9/00 ,  B65D88/52 ,  B65D90/02 ,  B65D90/08 ,  B65D90/18 ,  B60G17/015 ,  G01C21/34 ,  H04W52/32 ,  B60C5/00 ,  G07C9/37 ,  G07C9/00 ,  G07C9/27 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  H04W84/20

Abstract: Methods are described that perform dispatched store-to-consumer logistics operations for an ordered item using a modular autonomous bot apparatus assembly and a dispatch server. A dispatch command is received from the dispatch server. The different modular components of the bot assembly are verified to be compatible with the dispatched operation and the ordered item is received in a payload area of a modular cargo storage system. The bot assembly autonomously moves from an origin location to a destination location and notifies the delivery recipient of the approach delivery. When delivery recipient authentication input is received that correlates to the authentication information, selective access is provided to the ordered item within the cargo storage system at the destination location. The bot apparatus monitors unloading, and autonomously moves back to the origin location after the ordered item is detected as removed from the cargo storage system.

公开(公告)号：US11478924B2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-25

申请号：US17232273

申请日：2021-04-16

Applicant: FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.

Inventor： Ole-Petter Skaaksrud ,  Frank Mayfield ,  Daniel Gates

IPC: B25J9/08 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J19/02 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G08G1/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B60Q5/00 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W30/09 ,  H04B1/3822 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B65G1/137 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  B60P3/00 ,  B65G67/24 ,  H02J9/00 ,  B65D88/52 ,  B65D90/02 ,  B65D90/08 ,  B65D90/18 ,  B60G17/015 ,  G01C21/34 ,  H04W52/32 ,  B60C5/00 ,  G07C9/37 ,  G07C9/00 ,  G07C9/27 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  H04W84/20

Abstract: A modular auxiliary power module is described for a modular autonomous bot apparatus that transports an item being shipped. The modular auxiliary power module includes a base adapter platform, a cargo door, an auxiliary power source, and an output power outlet disposed on the base adapter platform as part of a modular component electronics interface. A top side of the base adapter platform has a cargo support area configured to support the item being shipped. Interlocking alignment interfaces (such as channels or latches) are on the top and bottom of the platform. The cargo door is movably attached to and extending from an edge of the base adapter platform, and the output power outlet is coupled to the auxiliary power source and provides access to power for other components of the modular autonomous bot apparatus from the auxiliary power source.

公开(公告)号：US20220297286A1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-22

申请号：US17713319

申请日：2022-04-05

Applicant: FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.

Inventor： Ole-Petter Skaaksrud ,  Frank Mayfield ,  Daniel Gates

IPC: B25J9/08 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J19/02 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G08G1/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B60Q5/00 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W30/09 ,  H04B1/3822 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B65G1/137 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  B60P3/00 ,  B65G67/24 ,  H02J9/00 ,  B65D88/52 ,  B65D90/02 ,  B65D90/08 ,  B65D90/18 ,  B60G17/015 ,  G01C21/34 ,  H04W52/32 ,  B60C5/00 ,  G07C9/37 ,  G07C9/00 ,  G07C9/27

Abstract: Methods perform one or more dispatched medical logistics operations using a modular autonomous bot apparatus assembly and a dispatch server where the operations are related to a diagnosis kit for treating a patient. The MAM of the bot receives a dispatch command, verifies compatibility of the bot assembly with the dispatched operation(s), receives a diagnosis kit in the CSS, has the MAM autonomously causing the MB to move to a destination location while notifying the authorized delivery recipient for the diagnosis kit of the approaching delivery. With appropriate authentication input received, the MAM coordinates with the CSS to provide access to the kit, monitor unloading of the kit, provide instructional information on use of the kit, and autonomously cause the MB to return to the original location with a return item related to the diagnosis kit with notification to personnel at the medical entity about the return item.

公开(公告)号：US11331790B2

公开(公告)日：2022-05-17

申请号：US16351598

申请日：2019-03-13

Applicant: FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.

Inventor： Ole-Petter Skaaksrud ,  Frank Mayfield ,  Daniel Gates

IPC: B25J9/08 ,  B25J5/00 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B25J19/02 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G08G1/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B60Q5/00 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W30/09 ,  H04B1/3822 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B65G1/137 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  B60P3/00 ,  B65G67/24 ,  H02J9/00 ,  B65D88/52 ,  B65D90/02 ,  B65D90/08 ,  B65D90/18 ,  B60G17/015 ,  G01C21/34 ,  H04W52/32 ,  B60C5/00 ,  G07C9/37 ,  G07C9/00 ,  G07C9/27 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  H04W84/20

Abstract: Methods perform one or more dispatched medical logistics operations using a modular autonomous bot apparatus assembly and a dispatch server where the operations are related to a diagnosis kit for treating a patient. The MAM of the bot receives a dispatch command, verifies compatibility of the bot assembly with the dispatched operation(s), receives a diagnosis kit in the CSS, has the MAM autonomously causing the MB to move to a destination location while notifying the authorized delivery recipient for the diagnosis kit of the approaching delivery. With appropriate authentication input received, the MAM coordinates with the CSS to provide access to the kit, monitor unloading of the kit, provide instructional information on use of the kit, and autonomously cause the MB to return to the original location with a return item related to the diagnosis kit with notification to personnel at the medical entity about the return item.

公开(公告)号：US20210205982A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-08

申请号：US17100037

申请日：2020-11-20

Applicant: FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.

Inventor： Ole-Petter Skaaksrud ,  Frank Mayfield ,  Daniel Gates

IPC: B25J9/08 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J19/02 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G08G1/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B60Q5/00 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W30/09 ,  H04B1/3822 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B65G1/137 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  B60P3/00 ,  B65G67/24 ,  H02J9/00 ,  B65D88/52 ,  B65D90/02 ,  B65D90/08 ,  B65D90/18 ,  B60G17/015 ,  G01C21/34 ,  H04W52/32

Abstract: A modular autonomous bot apparatus assembly is described for transporting an item being shipped. The assembly includes a modular mobility base having propulsion, steering, sensors for collision avoidance, and suspension actuators; a modular auxiliary power module with a power source and cargo door; a modular cargo storage system with folding structural walls and a latching system; and a modular mobile autonomy module that covers the cargo storage system and provides human interaction interfaces, externals sensors, a wireless interface, and an autonomous controller with interfacing circuitry coupled to the human interaction interfaces and sensors on the mobile autonomy module. The assembly has a power and data transport bus that provides a communication and power conduit across the different modular components. A method for on-demand assembly of such a bot apparatus is further described with steps for authenticating the different modular components during assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20190287062A1

公开(公告)日：2019-09-19

申请号：US16351619

申请日：2019-03-13

Applicant: FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.

Inventor： Ole-Petter Skaaksrud ,  Frank Mayfield ,  Daniel Gates

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G08G1/00 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J9/08 ,  G05D1/00

Abstract: Methods and enhanced apparatus used in such methods are described that a dispatched logistics operation for a deliverable item from a hold-at-location (HAL) logistics facility having a secured storage and using a modular autonomous bot apparatus assembly and a dispatch server. The bot apparatus assembly picks up and delivers the item from the HAL facility in response to a delivery dispatch command from the dispatch server. In response, the MAM of the bot verifies compatibility of modular components for the operation, controls receiving of the deliverable item from the secured storage at the HAL facility, then autonomously causes movement to the delivery destination. The MAM notifies the customer before delivery of the approaching delivery, authenticates delivery is to the authorized customer, provides access to the item within the bot apparatus assembly, monitors unloading of the item, then autonomously moves back to the HAL facility.

公开(公告)号：US20190287047A1

公开(公告)日：2019-09-19

申请号：US16351683

申请日：2019-03-13

Applicant: FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.

Inventor： Ole-Petter Skaaksrud ,  Frank Mayfield ,  Daniel Gates

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G08G1/00 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J9/08

Abstract: Methods of performing a dispatched logistics operation for delivery/pickup of items using a modular autonomous bot apparatus assembly (with a modular autonomy module, cargo storage system, auxiliary power module, and mobility base) and a dispatch server. The modular autonomy control module receives a dispatch command from the dispatch server and authenticates that each of the modular components in the assembly are compatible with the particular dispatched logistics operation. The bot assembly receives the transported item, autonomously moves from an origin location to a destination per the dispatch command using the mobility base autonomously controlled by the modular autonomy control module, receives authentication input that at least correlates to authentication information in the dispatch comment to allow selective access to the modular cargo storage system of the bot assembly, and then autonomously returns to the origin after the item is detected removed from the cargo storage system.

公开(公告)号：US20240257594A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-01

申请号：US18429096

申请日：2024-01-31

Applicant: FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.

Inventor： Ole-Petter Skaaksrud ,  Frank Mayfield ,  Daniel Gates

IPC: G07C9/27 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J9/08 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B25J19/02 ,  B60C5/00 ,  B60G17/015 ,  B60P3/00 ,  B60Q5/00 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W30/09 ,  B65D88/52 ,  B65D90/02 ,  B65D90/08 ,  B65D90/18 ,  B65G1/137 ,  B65G67/24 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G05D1/223 ,  G05D1/225 ,  G05D1/229 ,  G05D1/246 ,  G05D1/247 ,  G05D1/617 ,  G05D1/65 ,  G05D1/661 ,  G05D1/69 ,  G05D1/692 ,  G05D1/695 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/0836 ,  G06Q10/0837 ,  G06Q10/0875 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G07C9/00 ,  G07C9/37 ,  G08G1/00 ,  H02J9/00 ,  H04B1/3822 ,  H04W52/32 ,  H04W84/20

CPC classification number: G07C9/27 ,  B25J5/007 ,  B25J9/08 ,  B25J9/162 ,  B25J9/163 ,  B25J9/1666 ,  B25J9/1679 ,  B25J19/02 ,  B60C5/005 ,  B60G17/0152 ,  B60P3/007 ,  B60Q5/005 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W30/09 ,  B65D88/524 ,  B65D90/023 ,  B65D90/08 ,  B65D90/18 ,  B65G1/1373 ,  B65G67/24 ,  G01C21/3438 ,  G05D1/223 ,  G05D1/225 ,  G05D1/229 ,  G05D1/246 ,  G05D1/247 ,  G05D1/617 ,  G05D1/65 ,  G05D1/661 ,  G05D1/69 ,  G05D1/692 ,  G05D1/695 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/0836 ,  G06Q10/0837 ,  G06Q10/0838 ,  G06Q10/0875 ,  G06Q30/0633 ,  G07C9/00182 ,  G07C9/00563 ,  G07C9/00571 ,  G07C9/00857 ,  G07C9/37 ,  G08G1/202 ,  H02J9/00 ,  H04B1/3822 ,  H04W52/322 ,  B60W2554/00 ,  G05B2219/39172 ,  G05B2219/50391 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G07C2009/0092 ,  H04W84/20

Abstract: Methods and enhanced apparatus used in such methods are described that a dispatched logistics operation for a deliverable item from a hold-at-location (HAL) logistics facility having a secured storage and using a modular autonomous bot apparatus assembly and a dispatch server. The bot apparatus assembly picks up and delivers the item from the HAL facility in response to a delivery dispatch command from the dispatch server. In response, the MAM of the bot verifies compatibility of modular components for the operation, controls receiving of the deliverable item from the secured storage at the HAL facility, then autonomously causes movement to the delivery destination. The MAM notifies the customer before delivery of the approaching delivery, authenticates delivery is to the authorized customer, provides access to the item within the bot apparatus assembly, monitors unloading of the item, then autonomously moves back to the HAL facility.

公开(公告)号：US12008853B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-11

申请号：US17713319

申请日：2022-04-05

Applicant: FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.

Inventor： Ole-Petter Skaaksrud ,  Frank Mayfield ,  Daniel Gates

IPC: G07C9/27 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J9/08 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B25J19/02 ,  B60C5/00 ,  B60G17/015 ,  B60P3/00 ,  B60Q5/00 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W30/09 ,  B65D88/52 ,  B65D90/02 ,  B65D90/08 ,  B65D90/18 ,  B65G1/137 ,  B65G67/24 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/0836 ,  G06Q10/0837 ,  G06Q10/0875 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G07C9/00 ,  G07C9/37 ,  G08G1/00 ,  H02J9/00 ,  H04B1/3822 ,  H04W52/32 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  H04W84/20

CPC classification number: G07C9/27 ,  B25J5/007 ,  B25J9/08 ,  B25J9/162 ,  B25J9/163 ,  B25J9/1666 ,  B25J9/1679 ,  B25J19/02 ,  B60C5/005 ,  B60G17/0152 ,  B60P3/007 ,  B60Q5/005 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W30/09 ,  B65D88/524 ,  B65D90/023 ,  B65D90/08 ,  B65D90/18 ,  B65G1/1373 ,  B65G67/24 ,  G01C21/3438 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/021 ,  G05D1/0214 ,  G05D1/0223 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/027 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/0276 ,  G05D1/0287 ,  G05D1/0295 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/0836 ,  G06Q10/0837 ,  G06Q10/0838 ,  G06Q10/0875 ,  G06Q30/0633 ,  G07C9/00182 ,  G07C9/00563 ,  G07C9/00571 ,  G07C9/00857 ,  G07C9/37 ,  G08G1/202 ,  H02J9/00 ,  H04B1/3822 ,  H04W52/322 ,  B60W2554/00 ,  G05B2219/39172 ,  G05B2219/50391 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G07C2009/0092 ,  H04W84/20

Abstract: Methods perform one or more dispatched medical logistics operations using a modular autonomous bot apparatus assembly and a dispatch server where the operations are related to a diagnosis kit for treating a patient. The MAM of the bot receives a dispatch command, verifies compatibility of the bot assembly with the dispatched operation(s), receives a diagnosis kit in the CSS, has the MAM autonomously causing the MB to move to a destination location while notifying the authorized delivery recipient for the diagnosis kit of the approaching delivery. With appropriate authentication input received, the MAM coordinates with the CSS to provide access to the kit, monitor unloading of the kit, provide instructional information on use of the kit, and autonomously cause the MB to return to the original location with a return item related to the diagnosis kit with notification to personnel at the medical entity about the return item.

公开(公告)号：US11679494B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-20

申请号：US17332397

申请日：2021-05-27

Applicant: FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.

Inventor： Ole-Petter Skaaksrud ,  Frank Mayfield ,  Daniel Gates

IPC: B25J19/02 ,  B25J9/08 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  B25J5/00 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G08G1/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B60Q5/00 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W30/09 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  H04B1/3822 ,  G06Q10/0836 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B65G1/137 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06Q10/0875 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  B60P3/00 ,  B65G67/24 ,  H02J9/00 ,  B65D88/52 ,  B65D90/02 ,  B65D90/08 ,  B65D90/18 ,  G06Q10/0837 ,  B60G17/015 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G01C21/34 ,  H04W52/32 ,  B60C5/00 ,  G07C9/37 ,  G07C9/00 ,  G07C9/27 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  H04W84/20

CPC classification number: B25J9/08 ,  B25J5/007 ,  B25J9/162 ,  B25J9/163 ,  B25J9/1666 ,  B25J9/1679 ,  B25J19/02 ,  B60C5/005 ,  B60G17/0152 ,  B60P3/007 ,  B60Q5/005 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W30/09 ,  B65D88/524 ,  B65D90/023 ,  B65D90/08 ,  B65D90/18 ,  B65G1/1373 ,  B65G67/24 ,  G01C21/3438 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/021 ,  G05D1/027 ,  G05D1/0214 ,  G05D1/0223 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/0276 ,  G05D1/0287 ,  G05D1/0295 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/0836 ,  G06Q10/0837 ,  G06Q10/0838 ,  G06Q10/0875 ,  G06Q30/0633 ,  G07C9/00182 ,  G07C9/00563 ,  G07C9/00571 ,  G07C9/00857 ,  G07C9/27 ,  G07C9/37 ,  G08G1/202 ,  H02J9/00 ,  H04B1/3822 ,  H04W52/322 ,  B60W2554/00 ,  G05B2219/39172 ,  G05B2219/50391 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  G05D2201/0216 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  G07C2009/0092 ,  H04W84/20

Abstract: A modular multiple mobility base assembly apparatus is described for transporting an item being shipped having a base adapter plate and two cooperating and coordinating modular mobility bases that are each coupled to the bottom of the base adapter plate and collectively support the base adapter plate. One of the modular mobility bases operations a master autonomous mobile vehicle, while the other operates as a slave autonomous mobile vehicle that receives propulsion and steering control signals from the master while providing feedback sensor data to the master for use in coordinated and cooperative movement of the assembly apparatus. Each of the modular mobility bases also including respective wireless transceivers through which at least the control signals and sensor data are provided between mobility base units.