Deutsche Post AG Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160140790 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MARKING VALUE LABELS - A method is provided for detecting value labels that have been re-used, that have a surface containing a luminescent substance, and that have been applied to mailpieces that are to be transported. These mailpieces pass through a sorting system in which the presence of value labels that have a surface containing luminescent particles which are distributed essentially evenly is checked. The mailpiece having such a surface is conveyed to a marking device. Here, the substrate in the form of the surface of the value label containing luminescent particles which are distributed essentially evenly is irradiated with high-energy radiation. In this process, wherever the radiation strikes the substrate, the luminescence of the particles is destroyed to such an extent that they are no longer detected as being luminescent when they pass through the sorting system once again. | 05-19-2016 |
20160140497 | Supporting a handling of information about shipments - A device is provided which enables a courier to select one of two lists and to detect a selection of one of the two lists. A first list is provided for shipments that are to be delivered to a respective destination of the shipments by the courier and a second list is provided for shipments that are not to be delivered to a respective destination of the shipments by the courier. The device receives data that results from a scanning of at least one label that is associated with a shipment or with a group of shipments. The device adds at least one item to the selected list, each of the at least one item associated with a shipment or with a group of shipments, based on the received data. The device may perform these actions by an apparatus and/or by computer program that is executed by a processor. | 05-19-2016 |
20160125515 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTION OF TWO PARAMETERS VIA UI ELEMENT - A method performed by one or more apparatuses is provided. The method comprises: obtaining information on a manipulation of a UI element performed by a user, wherein the UI element has a plurality of states allowing for a selection of one of the states by the user, a first state of the UI element being associated with a first value, the value being a value of a first parameter, and a second state of the UI element being associated with a second value, the second value being a value of a second parameter different from the first parameter. The method further comprises selecting a dataset from a set of datasets at least based on the obtained information, some or all of the datasets of the set of datasets associating a value of the first parameter with a value of the second parameter, and providing information on said selected dataset. | 05-05-2016 |
20160104114 | Supporting the transport of shipments - An apparatus receives an indication of an incident potentially affecting a particular route in a section between two supply chain nodes. The particular route is usable for a transport of a shipment, and the particular route comprises a supply chain lane or a sequence of supply chain lanes connecting the two supply chain nodes. The apparatus determines at least one possible alternative route based on stored data about supply chain lanes that have been used successfully for a transport of at least one shipment between a respective pair of a plurality of pairs of supply chain nodes in the past. The apparatus provides data about the determined at least one possible alternative route. | 04-14-2016 |
20160104108 | Generating data relating to a supply chain network - An apparatus determines a degree of involvement of each of a plurality of entities of a supply chain network in transports of shipments associated with a particular company, based on data on shipments associated with the company that have been transported in the past. An entity of the supply chain network is a supply chain node or a supply chain lane. The apparatus moreover estimates a relevance of each of the plurality of entities for the company based on the determined degree of involvement of each of the plurality of entities in transports of shipments associated with the company. The apparatus causes storage of an indication of the estimated relevance for at least some of the plurality of entities of the supply chain network for further use. | 04-14-2016 |
20160104106 | Handling of information on incidents - When an indication of an incident is received, it may be determined whether the incident is located in an area that is defined to surround an entity of a supply chain network and whether the entity of the supply chain network is relevant for a shipment associated with a company. The entity is one of a supply chain node and a supply chain lane. A reporting of the incident to a user may be caused, in case at least one criterion is met. The at least one criterion comprises that it is determined that the incident is located in an area that is defined to surround an entity of the supply chain network and that the entity of the supply chain network is relevant for a shipment associated with the company. A company may make use of the report for an incident monitoring. | 04-14-2016 |
20160104089 | Handling data about a company specific supply chain network - An apparatus and method are provided for obtaining, for a particular company, data specifying entities, each of the entities being one of a supply chain node and a supply chain lane. The apparatus automatically supplements stored data about a company specific supply chain network based on the obtained data. | 04-14-2016 |
20160087508 | Reducing the energy consumption in a system - A system comprises a device ( | 03-24-2016 |
20160043997 | Device, system and method for supporting the setting up of a local area network - A device comprises a first integrated network card ( | 02-11-2016 |
20150379438 | Reservation of Lock Box Facilities - A method to operate at least one electronic lock box facility that includes detection of information about at least one lock box unit of a lock box facility of at least one lock box facility in which a shipment associated with a party is to be deposited, by a computing unit, based on a reservation for this lock box facility associated with a party, whereby the reservation information contains lock box type related information that comprises the number of dynamically reserved lock box units of a lock box type, the section of a lock box unit of at least one lock box unit based on the determined, provided information; acquisition of an identifier associated with the shipment to be deposited in the lock box facility by means of detection; and linking of the acquired identifier of the shipment with the selected lock box unit. | 12-31-2015 |
20150324665 | Identification of packing units - For an identification of packing units, data resulting from an optical recording of at least one surface of a packing unit undergo a text recognition to recognize individual characters. A plurality of characteristic values is determined, each characteristic value being based on another predetermined statistical analysis of the recognized characters. The plurality of characteristic values forms at least one part of an identification of the packing unit. The characteristic values are provided for storage and/or for comparison with previously stored characteristic values. | 11-12-2015 |
20150321595 | Method for delivery and/or collection of at least one mailing - Described and shown is a method for delivery and/or collection of at least one mailing. In order to reduce the associated cost and effort a vehicle ( | 11-12-2015 |
20150320248 | Mailbox system having a removable mailbox - Described and shown is a Mailbox system ( | 11-12-2015 |
20150276697 | Determining emission values - An apparatus receives from a server emission-relevant data relating to transport operations on route sections. It determines a respective emission factor for a plurality of routes, which can be composed of the route sections, based on the emission-relevant data received. Each factor represents an emission value for a transport operation on the entire route per transport unit. The emission factors are stored with association with a starting location and a destination of the entire route. A request may be received relating to emission values regarding a specific conveying operation. It determines a starting point and a destination for the specific conveying operation and reads at least one stored factor associated with the starting location and destination. It determines a value for a transport unit associated with the factor, calculates an emission value from the factor and the determined numerical value for the transport unit, and transmits the emission value. | 10-01-2015 |
20150259149 | System with telescopic conveyor and method therefor - A system has a telescopic conveyor | 09-17-2015 |
20150215736 | CREATION OF A GEOFENCE - The invention relates to a method for automatically creating a geofence ( | 07-30-2015 |
20150199528 | Supporting the use of a secret key - A first installation stores key identifications with allocation to a respective user and a second installation stores secret keys which each can be found by means of a key identification. The first installation authenticates a user who logs onto the first installation via a user device, creates a temporary identifier, allocates the identifier to the user and transmits the identifier to the user device. The second installation receives a request for a secret key from the user device together with the identifier and requests a key identification from the first installation, wherein the received identifier is transmitted. The first installation determines a user allocated to the received identifier, identifies a key identification stored for the determined user and transmits the key identification to the second installation. This second installation determines a secret key based on the received key identification and transmits the secret key to the user device. | 07-16-2015 |
20150120568 | ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION METHOD - A method can include transmitting a plurality of encodings to a given computing device in a commercial transaction. The method can also include transmitting information characterizing an entity associated with the given computing device to another computing device in the commercial transaction. The method can further include transmitting a particular encoding of the plurality of encodings to the other computing device in the commercial transaction. | 04-30-2015 |
20150088780 | DYNAMIC ROUTE PLANNING - A system for route planning and loading transport vehicles comprises a computer having a database with shipment data allocated to objects for transport. The computer uses the shipment data per object for each transport vehicle to generate a first route plan for object delivery on a transport date. A conveyor belt conveys objects according to the route plan to the allocated transport vehicles. A checking station checks for a route plan for passing objects and signals an error if there is no route plan. A recognition station uses the error signal to indicate new shipment data to the computer. The computer allocates the object with the new data to an appropriate vehicle, during conveyance to the transport vehicles, and converts the first route plan for the transport vehicle into a second route plan considering the new shipment data. | 03-26-2015 |
20150078868 | UNIT LOAD DEVICE SHIPMENT LOADING SYSTEM FOR MIXED SHIPMENTS - The invention relates to a shipment loading system for loading shipments into an unit load device, comprising a conveyer, a platform and a cargo space for placing the unit load device on a static rack, whereby the conveyer is provided on a ground floor and tiltable across its longitudinal axis, the conveyer comprises an extendo extending the conveyer along the longitudinal extension of the conveyer, the extendo is movable between a retracted position and an extracted position, in the extracted position the extendo faces the cargo space, the platform is movable between a first position and a second position along the longitudinal extension of the conveyer, in the first position the platform faces the cargo space and at least in one of the first and second positions the platform is arranged between the ground floor and the conveyer. | 03-19-2015 |
20150078867 | UNIT LOAD DEVICE VERTICAL UNLOAD SYSTEM - The invention relates to a vertical unload system for an unit load device, comprising a framework, the framework delimiting a cargo space arranged on a ground load deck and the framework comprising an unload deck for unloading shipments out of the unit load device and comprising an elevator, whereby the unload deck is arranged distant above the ground load deck and extends in an offset plane adjacent to the cargo space, the cargo space and/or the elevator comprises rollers for loading and unloading the unit load device into and out of the elevator, and the elevator is adapted for vertically elevating the unit load device between the ground load deck and the unload deck such that the unit load device is stoppable at any intermediate stop locations. | 03-19-2015 |
20150066766 | Secure Generation of a User Account in a Service Server - A method for providing user identification data in order to generate a user account containing user identification data in a service server that provides an electronic service, makes use of a user account. The user is registered in an intermediary agency and, on the basis of the registration of the user, the intermediary agency transmits to the service server, the user identification data as well as a request for the generation of the user account. This is done in such a way that the service server generates the user account, making use of the user identification data. The intermediary agency can serve as a trusted web platform for users and service providers, and can allow users to access services anonymously. The subject innovation also relates to an intermediary agency that is suitable to carry out the method, and it also relates to a computer program for carrying out the method. | 03-05-2015 |
20140316994 | ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION METHOD - The invention relates to an electronic method for approving a transaction, to a corresponding transaction system, to a transaction application for carrying out the method, to a mobile terminal having such a transaction application, and to a payment system comprising the transaction system in order to execute the transaction. In this manner, an electronic method is made available that is easy to handle and that can be used to approve a transaction within the scope of a business transaction between buyers and sellers, that can be used virtually without limitations in terms of location, that requires a minimum of already available technical infrastructure, and that is nevertheless secure for all parties involved. For this purpose, the mobile terminal has to have a display element, it has to be suitable to establish a wireless data connection with the transaction server, and it has to have application and e-mail capabilities. | 10-23-2014 |
20140247962 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MARKING VALUE LABELS - The invention relates to a method for the automatic verification of the authenticity of a postage indicium that has a value indication and that has a luminescent area, whereby the postage indicium has been applied onto the surface of a mailpiece, and whereby the surface of the mailpiece is illuminated with light having wavelengths from a spectral region, then a first image of the surface of the mailpiece is taken with a camera system and this first image is evaluated regarding the place of the postage indicia applied onto the surface of the mailpiece, subsequently the postage indicium is irradiated with light having wavelengths from a second spectral region, whereby this light is capable of exciting the luminescence of the luminescent printing ink. | 09-04-2014 |
20140241569 | AUTOMATIC EXAMINATION OF VALUE LABELS - The invention relates to a method for the automatic verification of the authenticity of a postage indicium that has a value indication and that has a luminescent area, whereby the postage indicium has been applied onto the surface of a mailpiece, and whereby the surface of the mailpiece is illuminated with light having wavelengths from a spectral region, then a first image of the surface of the mailpiece is taken with a camera system and this first image is evaluated regarding the place of the postage indicia applied onto the surface of the mailpiece, subsequently the postage indicium is irradiated with light having wavelengths from a second spectral region, whereby this light is capable of exciting the luminescence of the luminescent printing ink. | 08-28-2014 |
20140125452 | Changing the operating mode of an electronic device associated with a transport unit - It is inter alia disclosed an apparatus ( | 05-08-2014 |
20140025297 | Upgrading Location-Related Data - For a more efficient utilization of data that are relevant to safety and/or mobility, data are read from a plurality of data sources. The data of each data source sets of coordinates of real locations relevant for a respective aspect can be determined. Based on a respective set of coordinates for each of the real locations a respective area is then defined for each of the data sources, and a value assigned to the area is determined. Overlapping areas defined for a respective data source are aggregated so as to obtain non-overlapping areas with at least one assigned value for each of the data sources. The non-overlapping areas are superposed with the assigned values. The result is a value distribution, which reflects an overall situation with regard to the at least two aspects in a real region. An apparatus, a system, a program and a storage medium are configured accordingly. | 01-23-2014 |
20140025295 | Route Planning Method and Apparatus - The subject innovation relates to a method for planning routes which each run along a plurality of locations and for each of which a sequence of locations is determined according to distances between the locations. The distances between first locations on a first route are stored in a memory in conjunction with the determination of the first route, and a subsequent, second tour is determined according to distances between locations on the second route which are stored in the memory and according to further distances between locations on the second route, wherein the further distances are supplemented in the memory. The subject innovation also relates to an apparatus which is suitable for carrying out the method. The subject innovation can be used, in particular, to plan routes for delivering and/or collecting items of mail. | 01-23-2014 |
20130284730 | Container for Transporting A Vehicle - The subject innovation relates to a container for transporting a vehicle, the container being of substantially cuboid construction with a first and a second end face, two longitudinal sides, a bottom and a top. The problem addressed by the subject innovation is that of producing a container for transporting vehicles which is suitable for transport by air or sea freight and by land, and which requires a minimized amount of space when transported empty. The vehicle should be protected from the sight of unauthorized persons and not have to be unloaded from the container even when transported in a mixed manner by land, sea and/or air. To that end, according to the subject innovation, a container is proposed, the bottom having a base element opposite which a cowl containing the second end face, the two longitudinal sides and the top can be displaced. | 10-31-2013 |
20130138709 | Distributed Architecture for Paperwork Imaging - A method provides data files in a data file store of a local domain. The method includes notifying at least a central domain about the data file stored on a local domain. A reference element is provided to the central domain. The reference element indicates the local domain where the data file is stored. Search criteria for data files is transmitted from a destination domain to the central domain to retrieve information about available data files and the local domain. The reference element assigned to the requested data file is sent from the central domain to the destination domain. The data file is requested by submitting the reference element from the destination domain to the local domain. The requested data file is sent from the local domain to the destination domain. The claimed subject matter further relates to system executing the method. | 05-30-2013 |
20130080347 | System for Optimizing Collection and/or Delivery Trips - The subject innovation relates to a system for optimizing collection trips and/or delivery trips of a courier service, comprising a computer system with a database for storing address data records and for providing the address data records for a navigation system which can at least be read in at least one of the courier vehicles belonging to the courier service, has a display screen for navigation information and comprises an input system in the courier vehicle, which input system is connected to the computer system and is intended for the input of at least one item of additional information relating to at least one address data record, wherein the computer system is suitable for inserting the additional information into the stored address data records. The subject innovation also relates to a method for using this system. | 03-28-2013 |
20130044007 | Sealing System for Sealing of Doors of Transport Vehicles - Described herein is a seal, having a tape-like shape, for doors of transport vehicles, attachable to the doors to indicate closure. The door includes a first area to be positioned onto the door and a second area to be positioned onto an area-around the door. The seal also includes an indicator suitable to be activated after attaching the seal to the transport vehicle—and suitable to send-out a warning signal-in case the seal is detached or damaged after activation of the indicator. A portable logging device for sealing doors of transport vehicles includes a data insert unit to insert a specific type of transport vehicle and to insert the executed attachment of a seal to a certain door, to record sealing the door. | 02-21-2013 |
20130008087 | Sealing System for Sealing of Doors of Transport Vehicles with Door Specific Seals - Provided is a sealing system for sealing of doors of transport vehicles comprising at least one door with at least one first electrical contact and a corresponding door frame with at least one second electrical contact, where the first and the second contact are arranged on the same side of the door and the door frame and are electrically connected to build an open electrical circuit, and a seal to be attached to the closed door and the door frame suitable to close the open electrical circuit between first and second electrical contact in order to indicate the closure of the door. Additionally provided is a portable logging device for recording the sealing of doors as used by the sealing system and to a method to operate such a sealing system. | 01-10-2013 |
20120326840 | LOCK BOX SYSTEM FOR DEPOSITING AND RETRIEVING OBJECTS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH A LOCK BOX SYSTEM - There is provided a lock box system that is adapted to deposit objects into and retrieve objects from a plurality of compartments of the lock box system, each compartment having an unambiguous identifier and a door that can be locked by an associated locking device. An exemplary lock box system comprises a data processing unit that is adapted to determine which compartments contain an object, whereby dimensions of at least two of the compartments differ from each other and these dimensions of the compartments are stored in the data processing unit. The exemplary lock box system also comprises a centralized facility reading device that is connected to the data processing unit, the centralized facility reading device having a detector that is adapted to simultaneously detect a plurality of RFID transponders located within a defined area around the centralized facility reading device, the centralized facility reading device additionally comprising a data reading device that is adapted to simultaneously read out data from the plurality of RFID transponders, wherein the data read out from a particular one of the plurality of RFID transponders contains at least dimensions of an associated object. The exemplary lock box system further comprises a receiving and processing device connected to the data processing unit, the receiving and processing device being adapted to receive the data read out from the particular one of the plurality of RFID transponders, the receiving and processing device being adapted to, based on dimensions of the associated object and a query of an occupation status of the plurality of compartments, identify a free one of the plurality of compartments having dimensions sufficiently large to accommodate the associated object. The exemplary lock box system additionally comprises a transmitter that is adapted to transmit the identity of the free one of the plurality of compartments to the control unit. In addition, the exemplary lock box system comprises a control unit connected to the data processing unit, the control unit having an actuator that is adapted to actuate the locking device via control signals, the control unit being adapted to simultaneously or consecutively generate and/or transmit control signals to the locking device associated with the identified free one of the plurality of compartments to open the door of the identified free one of the plurality of compartments. | 12-27-2012 |
20120310979 | DISTRIBUTED ARCHITECTURE FOR PAPERWORK IMAGING - The present invention provides a method and system for storage of data files, comprising notifying at least one local reference storage about storing and/or deleting a data file on a central data repository, depositing a reference element on the at least one local reference storage after notifying, requesting a deposited reference element from the local reference storage for demanding a data file contained in the central data repository, retrieving the demanded data file on submitting the reference element to the central data repository. | 12-06-2012 |
20120273386 | TRANSPORT CONTAINER WITH CUSHIONING STRUCTURE - A cushioning structure is provided for transporting large fragile goods, comprising a main frame with contiguous bearing surface, carrier foil attached to the main frame fully covering the bearing surfaces and area enclosed by the bearing surface as a carrying surface for the goods main frame comprises multiple foldable inner and outer side flaps to be folded into multiple supporting elements of connected inner and outer side flaps to support the bearing surface of the main frame with a height defined by the dimensions of the outer side flaps and having a profile to increase resilience of the main frame for carrying goods with weights of more than 25 kg and collapsible into a two-dimensional structure. A container is also provided that is reducible in size comprising the cushioning structure, a method to load the goods into the container and a method to collapse the empty container. | 11-01-2012 |
20120272621 | TRANSPORT CONTAINER WITH CUSHIONING STRUCTURE - A cushioning structure is provided for safely transporting goods, comprising a main frame with at least one bearing surface, carrier foil bonded to the bearing surface, fully covering the at least one bearing surface, and covering the area between the bearing surfaces as a carrying surface for the goods, wherein the main frame comprises multiple foldable inner and outer side flaps able to be folded into multiple supporting elements to support the bearing surface with a height defined by the dimensions of the outer side flaps, wherein the carrier foil comprises a first foil, preferably an urethane foil, and a second foil, preferably an urethane foil, and an air cushion between the first and the second foils. Further, a container is provided configured to be reducible in size, comprising the cushioning structure, a method to load the goods into the container and a method to collapse the empty container. | 11-01-2012 |
20120246091 | AIR SHIPMENT TRACKING PROCESS - There is provided a method for the tracking of goods in logistic chains. The goods are sent from a sender to a receiver by a logistics service firm, acting on behalf of a customer. An exemplary method comprises using a telematics apparatus for sending at least location information to a central relay, for monitoring by the logistics service firm and for providing to customers in a members' area of a communication network. | 09-27-2012 |
20120193258 | Tamper-Evident Closure for A Box with Alarm Sensor - The subject innovation provides a tamper-evident closure of a box with alarm sensor providing a latch with at least one side flap and an opening wherein the width of the opening, is smaller than the width of the latch and the expandable at least one side flap; wherein the at least one side flap is foldable prior insertion into the opening; wherein the at least one side flap is expandable after insertion into the opening; and wherein the latch and/or at least one side flap are provided with at least one layer of an electrical conducting material. | 08-02-2012 |
20120181804 | VACUUM GRIPPER FOR PICKING UP AND SETTING DOWN UNIT LOADS - A vacuum gripper is provided for picking up and setting down unit loads by layer, comprising a surface having suction openings, connected to a vacuum supply, and device for temporarily connecting the suction openings. The vacuum gripper comprises at least two air channels, connecting suction openings. Each air channel is connected by a valve to a central, linear vacuum supply channel connected to the vacuum supply. The valve comprises at least one tappet, whose movement makes possible controlling opening and closing the valve. The tappets are arranged in a straight row, and are automatically moved in a position where the valve is closed. The tappets are functionally connected to a mechanical actuating device, extending along the row, comprising mechanically movable control elements for sequential actuation. The control elements automatically restore the tappets to a position where the valve is closed, making possible closing the related valves sequentially. | 07-19-2012 |
20120134129 | RECEPTACLE DEVICE FOR A MODULAR TELEMATIC UNIT - There is provided a receptacle for a modular telematic unit. An exemplary receptacle comprises a body, at least one housing, and at least one solar panel. The body comprises at least two rails positioned opposite from each other. The housing is configured to be detachably slid into the rails. The solar panel is configured to be detachably slid into the rails. An outer surface of the solar panel, when slid into the rails, is slanted at an angle α relative to at least one outer surface of the body. The outer surface of the body is positioned opposite the solar panel. | 05-31-2012 |
20110271031 | Storage Medium with Data Memory and Charging Station - There is provided a storage medium for use as a source of energy for vehicles. An exemplary storage medium comprises a data memory that stores information about the charge status of the storage medium. The exemplary storage medium also comprises a SIM card. | 11-03-2011 |
20110258135 | Method for Planning the Travel Route of A Transport Vehicle, Transport Vehicle - There is provided a method for planning the travel route of a transport vehicle by which a plurality of transported items are transported. The method comprises providing an RFID tag for each transported item, wherein RFID antennas on the transport vehicle determine the load of the transport vehicle in that the individual RFID tags of the transported items are scanned inside the transport vehicle. The method also comprises scanning the RFID tags belonging to the transported items before the transport vehicle is loaded, via a reading process on an RFID packing bench. The route is planned at least on a basis of destination addresses for the transported items. The route may be changed dynamically on the basis of current traffic conditions and on the basis of items that have been newly loaded into the transport vehicle. | 10-20-2011 |
20110255949 | LOADABLE CONTAINER WITH A SHELF - There is provided a container with a pallet with a loadable upper side and a closable sidewall. The container comprises at least three sides to be placed on top of the pallet in order to define a loadable volume. The container is adapted to be collapsed in case of no loaded objects onto the upper side of the pallet. The container comprises shelves suitable to be loaded with objects and at least one side of the sidewall is suitable to be opened in order to load the pallet randomly under the shelf and on the shelf. The shelves are mounted to one of the sides of the sidewall by mounting means. The container comprises at least a first shelf mounted on a first side of the sidewall and at least a second shelf mounted on another side opposite to the first side suitable to be connected with shelf connection means. | 10-20-2011 |
20110255737 | System for determining sorting information for mail - There is provided a system for determining sorting information for a mailpiece. An exemplary system comprises a control unit that is located in a first mail center. The control unit is configured to send reading requests based on received mailpiece images to a reading unit in which the sorting information can be determined The control unit comprises a first standard interface for feeding mailpiece images. The system also comprises a transmission unit that is configured to receive a mailpiece image of the mailpiece in a second mail center and to transfer the mailpiece image to the control unit via the first standard interface. The control unit generates a reading request for the reading unit pertaining to the mailpiece image. | 10-20-2011 |
20110253710 | Container with Fixable Sidewall - There is provided a container that comprises a pallet and a sidewall. The sidewall has an open base to be placed on top of the pallet defining an internal space for loading at least one object. At least the pallet comprises at least one first connector suitable to removable fix the sidewall on top of the pallet. The sidewall comprises at least one second connector suitable to fit into the at least one first connector. The first connector comprises a locking device suitable to apply a minimum pressure to be overcome with a nose of the second connector arranged parallel to the sidewalls pushing down the locking device during inserting and removal of the second connector to and from the first connector. | 10-20-2011 |
20110234389 | Guidance and collision warning device for forklift trucks - There is provided a forklift truck for lifting and moving goods placed on a palette. An exemplary forklift truck comprises a lifting device that is vertically positioned with a lift pole. The lifting device comprises a horizontal bar to which at least two parallel forks are fixed. The forklift truck also comprises a guidance system that includes at least one optical positioning aid, and a central processing unit to which the rangefinder units are connected. The guidance system further comprises at least three rangefinder units for measuring range data. One of the at least three rangefinder unit is located at each front-end of the two forks. Additionally, one of the at least three rangefinder units and one optical positioning aid are located at the horizontal bar of the lifting device. | 09-29-2011 |
20110192904 | METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A CODE APPLIED TO A POSTAL ITEM, DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING THE POSTAL ITEM WITH THE MACHINE-READABLE CODE - There is provided a method for detecting a machine-readable code that has been applied onto a mailpiece. An exemplary method comprises checking in at least one area of a surface of the mailpiece whether at least two parallel lines are present in the at least one area of the surface, at least two of the parallel lines being at a distance from each other that corresponds to a module width, at least one of the lines having a width that equals the module width. The exemplary method also comprises detecting modules of a data matrix code, in at least one partial area of the surface that is adjacent to one of the lines, taking into account the detection of the at least two parallel lines, the data matrix code having modules of the module width. | 08-11-2011 |
20110192770 | Method and device for sorting mail - The invention relates to a method for sorting mail and, in particular, to the route order sorting thereof. The method is characterized in that postcode addresses applied to the mailings are recorded before the sorting process to give route order sorting, on the basis of the recorded postcodes it is determined which address points have mail and, on arranging the address points, those address points for which there is not at least one mailing are suppressed. The invention further relates to a device suitable for both sorting mail by address and also for route order sorting of mail. The method and device are particularly suitable or the sorting of large and oversize letters. | 08-11-2011 |
20110153082 | SENSOR SYSTEM FOR DETECTING THE SURFACE STRUCTURES OF SEVERAL PACKAGED ARTICLES - An exemplary embodiment of the invention relates to a sensor system for detecting the surface structures of several packaged articles. An exemplary system comprises at least one laser distance detector that functions according to a triangulation principle and that determines the distance between the laser distance detector and a surface structure of a packaged article. The laser distance detector has at least one analog output via which a distance-proportional analog signal can be emitted. The analog output of at least one laser distance detector is in communication with an evaluation unit via an amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit encompasses at least one operational amplifier that has two inputs, and the analog signal of the laser distance detector is present at a first input of the at least one operational amplifier. A variable reference voltage is present at the other input of the at least one operational amplifier. The reference voltage may be obtained from the analog signal of the analog output, and this analog signal may be present at the other input of the operational amplifier via a low-pass filter. The output of the at least one operational amplifier may be connected to the evaluation unit, as a result of which the amplifier circuit is configured in such a way that abrupt changes in the analog signal bring about a change in the output signal of the at least one operational amplifier. More gradual changes in the analog signal do not bring about a substantial change in the output signal of the at least one operational amplifier. The evaluation unit may evaluate the output signal of the at least one operational amplifier. | 06-23-2011 |
20110127285 | FREIGHT CONTAINER WITH DOORS - There is provided a collapsible container for transporting goods. An exemplary collapsible container comprises a floor and a plurality of side walls. At least one first side wall has at least one door for loading and unloading the container, at least one side wall adjacent to the door, and at least one guide rail arranged essentially horizontally for swiveling the door and for sliding the door along the guide rail. The door engages vertically via a pin into a first hole or into a first depression in the guide rail on one door hinge per guide rail so as to swivel, and the guide rail is configured in such a way that, by lifting the door, the pin can be removed from the first hole or from the first depression without allowing the door hinge to be removed from the guide rail. In this state, the door can be slid along the guide rail parallel to the side wall, so that the inside of the door faces the outside of the side wall. A sliding guide installed on the inside of the door rests on the sliding guide so as to slide in order to prevent the door from tilting when it is being slid. | 06-02-2011 |
20110127259 | FREIGHT CONTAINER WITH DOORS - There is provided a collapsible container for transporting goods. An exemplary container comprises a floor and a plurality of side walls adjacent to the floor. At least one first side wall has at least one door for loading and unloading the container, and at least one side wall adjacent to the door has at least one guide rail arranged essentially horizontally for swiveling the door and for sliding the door along the guide rail, in such a way that, by lifting the door. The door can be moved in the guide rail without it being possible for the door hinge to be removed from the guide rail, and in this state, the door can be slid along the guide rail parallel to the side wall, so that the door hinge is also attached to the door so as to rotate around a vertical axis of rotation. The guide rail has on the front a cutout through which a sliding guide installed on the inside of the door engages into the guide rail for purposes of preventing the door from tilting when it is slid along the guide rail, and the sliding guide is guided by the guide rail during the further movement. | 06-02-2011 |
20110113347 | METHOD FOR EXCHANGING A COURIER TRANSPORT MESSAGE AND DISPATCH SYSTEM FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD - There is provided a method for exchanging a courier transport message using an electronic calendar information. An exemplary method comprises providing a first electronic calendar information including a participation status, indicating a work item and capable of updating the status of delivery as an electronic calendar information item compliant to a previously defined set of instructions as a standard. The exemplary method also comprises providing a second electronic calendar information with an additional qualification information additional to the previously defined set of instructions. The exemplary method additionally comprises invoking an additional service if a standard compliant program of a customer allows processing standard compliant electronic calendar information. | 05-12-2011 |
20110043431 | ANTENNA ARRANGEMENT HAVING AT LEAST TWO DECOUPLED ANTENNA COILS; RF COMPONENT FOR NON-CONTACT TRANSMISSION OF ENERGY AND DATA; ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING RF COMPONENT - There is provided an antenna arrangement for RF systems. An exemplary antenna arrangement comprises at least two antenna coils that are installed on a flat, non-conductive carrier. The first antenna coil as well as the second antenna coil comprise one or more windings that are applied onto the carrier. The antenna coils are arranged in at least two different layers that are one above the other and that do not touch each other. The first antenna coil is of a first quality and the second antenna coil is of a second quality. The first antenna coil is arranged so as to be offset with respect to the second antenna coil in such a way that the mutual inductance between the two antenna coils is minimized. | 02-24-2011 |
20100206946 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ACCEPTING OBJECTS THAT ARE TO BE TRANSPORTED - There is provided a method for accepting an object that is to be transported, for purposes of being processed in a logistics system. An exemplary method comprises acquiring graphic information via optical image recognition. The exemplary method also comprises evaluating the graphic information to ascertain mailing data about the object, and transmitting and/or storing the mailing data. | 08-19-2010 |
20100205104 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A SHIPPING PROCESS WITHIN A LOGISTICS SYSTEM - There is provided an exemplary method for operating a shipping process within a logistics system. An exemplary logistics system includes a first client and a shipping station that comprises a second client. Both the first client and the second client are connected to a server. A shipment may be deposited at the shipping station. The exemplary method comprises receiving identification and/or authentication data on the shipment via the first client and forwarding the data to the server. The exemplary method also comprises processing the data and preparing a pre-configuration of the shipping process. The pre-configuration of the shipping process is forwarded to the second client. The pre-configuration of the shipping process via the second client may be supplemented when the shipment is deposited at the shipping station. | 08-12-2010 |
20100185931 | SHIPPING SYSTEM FOR A CONSIGNMENT, AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING THE CONSIGNMENT - There is provided a shipping system for at least one consignment. An exemplary shipping system comprises a first terminal for entering first data about the consignment, a detector that is adapted to acquire further data about the consignment and a consolidation server that stores, administers, processes and/or evaluates the first data, as desired. The exemplary shipping system also comprises a transmitter that is adapted to transmit the first data and the additional data to the consolidation server and a checker that is adapted to determine whether the additional data about the consignment was received. The exemplary shipping system additionally comprises a transmitter that is adapted to transmit the first data to a data recipient, the transmitter that is adapted to transmit the first data to the data recipient being configured so that it ascertains whether the additional data about the consignment was received so that the transmission of the first data only takes place once the additional data has been received. | 07-22-2010 |
20100179685 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND LOGISTICS SYSTEM FOR CARRYING A MAIL DISPATCH - There is provided a method for conveying a mailpiece, whereby a first machine-readable code is applied onto the mailpiece as a data matrix code or stored in a transponder. An exemplary method comprises detecting the machine-readable code by at least one reading unit. The exemplary method also comprises applying a second machine-readable code onto the mailpiece as a linear code or storing the second machine-readable code in the transponder. The exemplary method additionally comprises storing information about a link between the first code and the second code in a data processing system. A service request is received and, depending on content of the service request, the service request is converted and forwarded to a provider server for a service. | 07-15-2010 |
20100164686 | METHOD FOR MONITORING A PACKAGE, SENTINEL INDICATOR SYSTEM AND LOGISTICS SYSTEM - There is provided a method for monitoring a package for storage and/or transport of at least one item. An exemplary method comprises receiving at a transmission unit measured data about properties of the item and/or about influences on the item via at least two sensors. The exemplary method also comprises executing via the transmission unit a decision of a logical node of a logistics system about a selection of data transmitted to a receiving unit. The exemplary method additionally comprises sending information about the desired selection of data from a control unit to the transmission unit. Finally, the exemplary method comprises enabling a user to make a selection relating to types of data to be transmitted. | 07-01-2010 |
20100133341 | METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A MACHINE-READABLE CODE APPLIED TO A POSTAL ITEM, DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD, POSTAL ITEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING THE POSTAL ITEM WITH THE MACHINE-READABLE CODE - There is provided a method for detecting a machine-readable code that has been applied onto a mailpiece in a selected area of a surface of the mailpiece, whereby the selected area is at least 1 cm away from at least one nearby edge area of the mailpiece. An exemplary method comprises checking for the presence of at least two parallel lines in the selected area. The exemplary method also comprises beginning a detection of modules of the machine-readable code comprising a data-matrix code at a predefinable distance from one of the lines. | 06-03-2010 |
20100121670 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING SHIPPING - There is provided a system and method for facilitating shipping. An exemplary method comprises automatically detecting that a user at a front-end of a computer system has booked a shipping service. The exemplary method also comprises obtaining shipping information associated with the shipping service. The exemplary method additionally comprises, based on the shipping information, automatically scheduling a pick-up service for the shipment being the object of the shipping service and sending an email message or an instant message incorporating the pick-up schedule information to the user. | 05-13-2010 |
20100102993 | MONITORING DEVICE FOR A TRACKING SYSTEM - There is provided a monitoring device for a tracking system adapted for use in at least one vehicle. An exemplary monitoring device comprises a communication circuit adapted for communication with at least one radio frequency identification (RFID) tag on an article to be transported by the vehicle and a position system (PS) circuit adapted for determining a location of the vehicle. The exemplary monitoring device also comprises a control circuit having a microprocessor and a memory, the control circuit being electrically connected to the communication circuit and the PS circuit, the microprocessor being adapted to acquire the RFID tag data and the location data in the memory, to operate the communication circuit to interrogate the RFID tag, to operate the PS circuit to determine a location of the vehicle, and to associate the RFID tag data with the location data of the vehicle. The exemplary monitoring device additionally comprises an alarm electrically connected to the microprocessor. The exemplary monitoring device is adapted to determine or approximate the distance of the RFID tag from the monitoring device based on the received RFID signal strength and/or time delay in receiving the RFID tag's response to interrogation and to activate the alarm if a distance threshold of the RFID tag from the monitoring device is exceeded, whereas this distance threshold is lower than the maximum physical range of the RFID tag. | 04-29-2010 |
20100092272 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING PART LOADS - There is provided an apparatus for transferring packaged goods from a first position X to a second position Y. An exemplary apparatus comprises at least one gripping device comprising several gripping elements of which at least two can be actuated separately from each other. The exemplary apparatus further comprises a drive that is adapted to move the at least one gripping device in a vertical direction and in at least one horizontal direction. The exemplary apparatus also comprises a controller that is configured according to a fixed scheme, the controller being adapted to sequentially cancel a gripping effect of the gripping elements. The exemplary apparatus additionally comprises a guide element adapted to steer the packaged goods to the second position Y, the guide element comprising a baffle plate placed in a slanted position and having a bottom plate and two side walls that run towards each other in the form of a funnel. | 04-15-2010 |
20100088208 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING SHIPPING - There is provided a system and method for facilitating shipping. An exemplary method comprises providing a shipping bill form at a front-end of a computer system. The exemplary method also comprises enabling a user at the front-end to fill in shipping information associated with the shipping bill form and to send an email message or an instant message incorporating the filled in shipping bill form to a back-end of the computer system. | 04-08-2010 |
20100076585 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A LABEL, AND DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD - There is provided a method and system for the production of a label that can be applied onto a mailpiece. An exemplary method comprises transmitting a code to a user via a first transmission route, the code being transmitted to a server by an operating unit located in the sphere of influence of the user and executing a checking step on the server to check the code. The exemplary method also comprises influencing the production of the label as a function of a result of the checking step. | 03-25-2010 |
20100067041 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A LABEL, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT, NETWORK NODE AND SYSTEM FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD - There is provided a method and system for producing a label that can be applied onto a mailpiece. An exemplary method comprises providing a data service via a network node, the data service being performed in a provider server of a service provider. The exemplary method also comprises performing a one-time printing of the label via a control program, such that an intelligent document is transmitted from the provider server via a network to a user client, the one-time printing being done if a network connection exists between the user client and the provider server, and if, on the basis of a query to the provider server, it has been ascertained that that label had not been printed before. The exemplary method additionally comprises transmitting a message from the user client to the provider server when the label is printed for the first time. The exemplary method further comprises logging the printing in the provider server in response to the message. | 03-18-2010 |
20100066561 | SENSOR TRANSPONDER UNIT AND METHOD FOR OPERATING IT - There is provided a sensor-transponder unit. An exemplary sensor-transponder unit comprises a sensor. The exemplary sensor-transponder unit also comprises a transponder connected to the sensor by a connection element. The sensor and the transponder are configured as components that are physically separated from each other. The exemplary sensor-transponder unit additionally comprises an interlayer that absorbs or reflects electromagnetic radiation arranged between the sensor and the transponder. | 03-18-2010 |
20100066501 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING A CONTAINER - There is provided a method for monitoring a container for holding at least one object. An exemplary method comprises acquiring measured data about an object with a sensor and transmitting the measured data to a transponder, the transponder being separated from the sensor by an interlayer that absorbs or reflects electromagnetic radiation. The exemplary method also comprises transmitting status information from the transponder to a reading unit as a function of the measured data. The exemplary method additionally comprises supplying energy to the transponder from the reading unit, and relaying the energy from the transponder to the sensor. | 03-18-2010 |
20100063943 | REPRESENTATION OF THE RESULT OF AN INSPECTION STEP IN AN INTELLIGENT DOCUMENT - There is provided a method and system for producing an intelligent document comprising a program which, when a precondition has been met, can be executed by a program execution environment, the intelligent document containing contents that can be displayed by a display program. An exemplary method comprises incorporating a program module into the intelligent document, the program module being configured to create displayable information indicating a result of a checking step in order to check whether the precondition has been met within the intelligent document. The exemplary method also comprises inserting displayable information indicating a negative result of the checking step into the intelligent document. The exemplary method additionally comprises transforming, with the program module, the information indicating the negative result of the checking step into displayable information indicating a positive result of the checking step. | 03-11-2010 |
20100057247 | METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT OF DEVICES FOR PROCESSING MAIL ITEMS ADDRESSED TO POST OFFICE BOX SYSTEMS WITHIN A POSTAL TRANSPORTATION AND MAIL DISTRIBURION SYSTEM - There is provided a system and method for processing mailpieces within a mail transportation and distribution system comprising at least a first mail distribution center, a second mail distribution center and an electronic parcel compartment facility located in the area of the second mail distribution center. An exemplary method comprises acquiring data present on a mailpiece in the first mail distribution center, the acquired data comprising at least information that unambiguously identifies the mailpiece as well as information about the recipient of the mailpiece, wherein destination information for an electronic parcel compartment facility is associated with the information that unambiguously identifies the mailpiece. The exemplary method may also comprise transmitting the acquired data to a first data processing unit of the first mail distribution center, comparing the data indicating the recipient of the mailpiece with data about registered customers stored in a database, acquiring a data record that is stored for a customer in the database on the basis of the acquired data about the recipient, and providing the acquired data record of a customer to the first data processing unit. The exemplary method additionally comprises ascertaining a re-routing instruction from the data record of the customer and ascertaining a second mail distribution center located in the area of the electronic parcel compartment facility. The exemplary method further comprises sorting the mailpiece in the first mail distribution center on the basis of the destination information and transmitting the acquired data from the mailpiece and the destination information by the first data processing unit to a second data processing unit, the second data processing unit being of the second mail distribution center. The exemplary method also comprises transporting the mailpiece to the second mail distribution center located in the area of the electronic parcel compartment facility and acquiring the information that unambiguously identifies the mailpiece with a reading device of the second mail distribution center. The exemplary method additionally comprises determining the destination of the mailpiece on the basis of the information that unambiguously identifies the mailpiece, sorting the mailpiece in the second mail distribution center on the basis of the destination information, and transmitting the information that unambiguously identifies the mailpiece as well as the associated destination information to a mobile device. | 03-04-2010 |
20100046024 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A FRANKING MARK, AND DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD - There is provided a method and system for the production of a postage indicium, whereby the postage indicium is made available to an operating unit using an intelligent document. An exemplary method comprises making a query as to whether the postage indicium has already been printed before in response to the document being opened. The exemplary method also comprises checking whether there is access to a network as part of a checking step. The exemplary method additionally comprises printing the postage indicium via a program for controlling printing if a network connection exists between a franking client and a franking server, and if, on the basis of a query to the franking server, it is ascertained that that postage indicium has not been printed before. | 02-25-2010 |
20100026452 | DEPOSIT BOX UNIT, LOGISTICS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE DEPOSIT BOX UNIT - There is provided a deposit box facility for depositing objects into and/or picking up objects from the deposit box facility. An exemplary deposit box facility comprises an audio playback device and a processor that is adapted to process audio data played back by the audio playback device. The processor may also be adapted to identify an object present in the deposit box facility on the basis of the information acquired from the audio data. The exemplary deposit box facility also comprises a device that is adapted to ascertain compartments of the deposit box facility in which there are no objects and to make a comparison of dimensions of the ascertained free compartments of the deposit box facility with object dimensions that have been received as part of the information acquired from the audio data. | 02-04-2010 |
20100019024 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ACCEPTING POSTAL ITEMS - There is provided a method for receiving mailpieces in a container. An exemplary method comprises receiving a mailpiece in the container, storing the mailpiece in the container, and removing the mailpiece from the container. The exemplary method also comprises recording a removal procedure. The exemplary method additionally comprises storing and/or transmitting removal data about the removal procedure using an interaction device associated with the container, the interaction device comprising a transponder located in a Faraday cage. | 01-28-2010 |
20100006636 | COLLECTING CONTAINER, IN PARTICULAR FOR COLLECTING PACKAGES - There is provided a collecting container. An exemplary collecting container comprises an insertion opening on the front of the collecting container that is adapted to receive objects that are dropped in and a removal opening, inside the insertion opening. The exemplary collecting container additionally comprises a receiving device arranged to receive the objects and to convey them to a storage space in the collecting container, the receiving device being movable between at least two operating states, a first operating state in which the receiving device allows an object to be received in it, while the entrance from the receiving device to the storage space is blocked, and a second operating state in which the receiving device does not allow an object to be received in it, while the entrance from the receiving device to the storage space is open, the storage space containing a filling-level measuring means that is connected to a blocking device preventing the receiving device from being opened when a defined filling level has been reached in the storage space, the receiving device comprising a roller shutter box whose receiving area is formed by at least two side walls and a bottom. The exemplary collecting container further comprises a roller shutter that is adapted to be moved in rails on the side walls in such a way that, in a first position, the roller shutter covers the entrance from the receiving area of the roller shutter box to the storage space, while the receiving area of the roller shutter box is accessible to the user and, in a second position, the roller shutter covers the insertion opening, while the entrance from the receiving area of the roller shutter box to the storage space is open, the blocking device being configured so that it can block the movement of the roller shutter. | 01-14-2010 |
20100004960 | METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT OF DEVICES FOR OPERATING AN ELECTRONIC PARCEL POSTBOX - There is provided a system and method for operating at least one electronic parcel compartment facility. The parcel compartment facility comprises several compartments in a number amounting to F, with which mailpieces of at least two user groups A and B having different access rights can be deposited into the compartments of the parcel compartment facility, whereby the parcel compartment facility is in communication with a central data processing unit. The occupation status of the compartments of the parcel compartment facility is transmitted to the data processing unit so that the number Y of different sizes of free compartments of the parcel compartment facility is stored in a memory of the data processing unit. The central data processing unit is also in communication with at least one mail distribution center where destination information about the mailpieces is acquired, whereby the destination information is associated with the parcel compartment facility. An exemplary method comprises specifying a period of time Z between a starting point in time and an ending point in time and storing the period of time Z in a data processing unit of the mail distribution center. The exemplary method also comprises acquiring destination information and sizes of the mailpieces in the mail distribution center using a data acquisition device. The exemplary method additionally comprises determining the X number of mailpieces whose destination information acquired during the period of time Z matches the destination information of the parcel compartment facility by the data processing unit of the mail distribution center and transmitting the number X by the data processing unit of the mail distribution center to the central data processing unit. The exemplary method further comprises comparing the number X to the number Y of free compartments and assigning X free compartments of the parcel compartment facility to a first user group A by the central data processing unit if Y≧X. The exemplary method also comprises transmitting a control command for the reservation of the X free compartments of the parcel compartment facility assigned to the first user group A by the data processing unit to a control unit of the parcel compartment facility, and subtracting the number X of reserved compartments from the number Y of free compartments for purposes of determining the number V of available compartments remaining in the parcel compartment facility. The exemplary method additionally comprises assigning at least some of the remaining available compartments V to a second user group B, if V>1 and transmitting a control command for a reservation of the compartments assigned to the second user group B from the data processing unit to the control unit of the parcel compartment facility. The exemplary method further comprises acquiring user identifications and/or mailing information through a user interface at the parcel compartment facility and associating a user and/or a mailpiece with the user groups A or B on the basis of the acquired user information and/or mailing information. The exemplary method also comprises controlling access to free compartments of the parcel compartment facility on the basis of the reservations made for the two user groups A and B and determining a point in time P by the control unit of the parcel compartment facility. The exemplary method additionally comprises canceling the reservations of compartments for the user groups A and B after the point in time P and releasing access to free compartments of the parcel compartment facility to all user groups. | 01-07-2010 |
20090327409 | METHOD FOR THE CREATION OF AN INTELLIGENT DOCUMENT, AND DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD - There is provided a method and system for the creation of an intelligent document that can be executed upon the occurrence of a precondition. An exemplary method comprises providing displayable contents that include static contents and dynamic contents, and inserting the dynamic contents into the intelligent document separately from the static contents. | 12-31-2009 |
20090248590 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FRANKING MAIL - A method for franking mail, whereby a franking mark is generated in a franking unit, transmitted to an operating unit, connected to the franking unit, and printed out in a printing unit. A user interface is provided at the operating unit by the franking unit, and the printing out of the franking mark, generated in the franking unit and transmitted to the operating unit, is controlled by the user interface, whereupon the franking mark is printed exactly once one each piece of mail. The invention further relates to a device suitable for carrying out said method. | 10-01-2009 |
20090226289 | LOADING AID AND TELESCOPIC CONVEYING DEVICE FOR GOODS TO BE CONVEYED, IN PARTICULAR FOR PIECE GOODS, HAVING THE FORMER - There is provided a loading aid for facilitating loading and unloading of a container. An exemplary loading aid comprises a working platform that is adapted to be moved on at least three rollers, at least one of which is steerable. The exemplary loading aid further comprises an autonomous steering device that is adapted to steer the at least one steerable roller, to autonomously steer the working platform straight ahead to avoid touching a wall of the container and to autonomously steer the working platform away from the wall of the container until the working platform is aligned parallel to the wall of the container if the working platform touches the wall of the container. | 09-10-2009 |
20090216369 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING MAILED ITEMS - An exemplary method for processing mailpieces is adapted to be performed in a data network having a plurality of first processing units situated in at least two mail processing centers, the plurality of first processing units having a first functionality, and having at least one second processing unit having a second functionality, the plurality of first processing units and the at least one second processing unit being connected to each other within the data network, wherein images of at least one surface of the mailpieces have been recorded, and wherein mailing data associated with the mailpieces has been ascertained on the basis of the recorded images. The exemplary method comprises storing connection information for establishing data connections to the plurality of first processing units in at least one list, performing a load balancing method to determine connection information for establishing a data connection to a one of the plurality of first processing units using the at least one list, sending the connection information to the at least one second processing unit, establishing a data connection between the one of the plurality of first processing units and the at least one second processing unit using the connection information, and transmitting an image of a surface of a mailpiece via the data connection. | 08-27-2009 |
20090206619 | SUCTION GRIPPER - There is provided a suction gripper. An exemplary suction gripper comprises at least one needle adapted to grip an object. Also provided is a method of gripping an object. An exemplary method of gripping an object comprises gripping the object with a suction gripper comprising at least one needle adapted to grip the object to a suction gripper body. | 08-20-2009 |
20090055232 | METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING PHYSICAL OBJECTS, TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM AND TRANSPORTATION MEANS - A system and method for transporting objects is disclosed. In an exemplary system and method, at least one object is transported from a sending station to a receiving station. The transport occurs through at least one physical router that executes a decision about parameters of transport to another physical router or to the receiving station. An exemplary method comprises generating information for handling and moving the at least one object with reference to environmental data and transporting the at least one object based on the information. | 02-26-2009 |
20080308470 | Logistics System for Transporting Postal Items and Method for Determining a Transport Path - There is provided a logistics and method a logistics system for transporting a mailpiece along a transportation route within a postal distribution network, the transportation route comprising several nodes of the postal distribution network. An exemplary logistics system comprises a node that corresponds to a delivery point, the node being associated with a first unambiguous identifier and a node that corresponds to a sorting point, the second node being associated with a second unambiguous identifier. The exemplary logistics system further comprises a node that corresponds to a subsequent node in the transportation route being associated with a third unambiguous identifier, the node that corresponds to the subsequent node in the transportation route being associated with another node that either precedes or follows the subsequent node in the transportation route. | 12-18-2008 |
20080288421 | Method and Device Arrangement for Digitally Franking Postal Articles - Method for digitally franking postal articles during which a digital postage paid impression is generated by a computer and applied to a postal article. Postal article-specific data for one or more postal articles to be created are generated in a first computer at a customer, and the access to a remote second computer at a service provider is granted. Postal article-specific data for one or more postal articles are transmitted to the second computer. The postal article-specific data are processed in the second computer, and data for a digital postage paid impression are generated for each postal article. Afterwards, processing data are transmitted to accounting component, and a deduction of the franking is carried out at the customer. The postal-article specific data are transmitted with a digital postage paid impression for each postal article to be created to the first computer, and the data are recorded in the first computer. The postal article-specific data are then sent to a processor, and the data are printed for each respective postal article, whereupon the printed postal articles are placed in envelopes in the processor. | 11-20-2008 |
20080275826 | Method and Device for Generation and Sale of Frankings for Sending Mail - Method for generation and sale of frankings, which can be used for sending mail from a customer to a receiver. The frankings are thus preferably produced on an electronic mailbox, whereby the generation and the printing out can be carried out in a highly personalized manner by using stored customer data and receiver addresses entered by the customer concerned. In addition to personalized address input a franking comprises a unique identification code which can be used for franking security as well as transport control and monitoring. | 11-06-2008 |
20080264836 | Method for Sorting Postal Items and Data Structure for a Sorting Plan - There is provided a method and system for sorting mailpieces in which a mailpiece is diverted into a sorting compartment of a sorting machine as a function of a sorting code associated with the mailpiece, where several sorting code ranges are each associated with a sorting compartment. An exemplary method comprises associating at least one first sorting code range with at least another sorting code range which is a subrange of the first sorting code range and checking consecutively for the sorting code ranges associated with each other whether the sorting code belongs to the sorting code range. The exemplary method further includes diverting the mailpiece into the sorting compartment that is associated with the last sorting code range for which the sorting code belongs to the sorting code range. | 10-30-2008 |
20080257798 | Method and Device for Sorting Postal Items - A method and device for sorting postal items according to formats, wherein postal items having at least two formats are fed by first conveyor to a sorting location; postal items of a first format are removed from the first conveyor in the area of the sorting location at a number of sorting stations arranged one behind the other in a direction of conveyance of the first conveyor, and are fed to a second conveyor, which, in the area of the sorting location, extends laterally next to the first conveyor, and; the postal items with other formats remain on the first conveyor. | 10-23-2008 |
20080251430 | Method and Device for Processing Relevant Data for Sorting Postal Items - There is provided a method and system for sorting mailpieces in which data objects that are relevant for the sorting of the mailpieces are processed, and a result of the processing of a data object in a first data processing system is transmitted to a second data processing system for further processing. An exemplary method comprises providing in the first and second data processing systems a definition list that contains associations between the data objects and an unambiguous identifier and in which attributes of the data objects are indicated, whereby the unambiguous identifier of the data object is contained in the result of the processing of the data object, and whereby the second data processing system ascertains the attributes of the data object on the basis of the definition list and carries out the further processing of the result of the processing of the data object in the first data processing system on the basis of the ascertained attributes. | 10-16-2008 |
20080237334 | Goods Delivery System, Method for Delivering Goods, Distribution Components and Dispatching Point for Goods - A system for sending an information carrier to a recipient is disclosed. An exemplary system comprises an editing component that enables editing mailing address data of the recipient in order to create a printing job and an interface to transmit the mailing address data to a printing component that is adapted to print at least information about one or more dispatch points onto a mailing and/or onto a communication that can be enclosed with the mailing. The exemplary system also comprises a database containing information about goods to be delivered and about at least one dispatch point intended for the delivery of the goods, a linking element that is adapted to link information about the goods to be delivered to the mailing address data of the recipient and an interface to transmit information about the dispatch points to the printing component. The exemplary system further comprises a writing component with which information about goods to be delivered is written onto an information carrier in machine-readable form. Further, the exemplary system comprises a goods delivery system including a logistics system in which information pertaining to the goods to be delivered is sent with the information carrier, wherein the information carrier is sent to a different mailing address than the goods that are to be delivered by the goods delivery system, and wherein the goods delivery system comprises at least one dispatch point at which the goods to be delivered are present, and wherein the dispatch point contains a signal emitter for the association of the goods to be delivered on the basis of the machine-readable information. | 10-02-2008 |
20080208951 | Method for Processing Mailed Items - An exemplary method for processing mailpieces is adapted to be performed in a data network having a plurality of processing units connected to each other within the data network, wherein an image of a surface of the mailpiece is recorded in a first one of the plurality of processing units, and wherein mailing data associated with the mailpiece is ascertained from the image of the surface in other of the plurality of processing units, and wherein a process order is determined in which the mailing data is ascertained by the plurality of processing units. The exemplary method comprises storing first information about a second one of the plurality of processing units, the second one of the plurality of processing units either preceding or following the first one of the plurality of processing units in the process order, providing connection information for establishing a data connection between the first one of the plurality of processing units and the second one of the plurality of processing units, the connection information being associated with the first information, and employing the connection information to establish a data connection between the first one of the plurality of processing units and the second one of the plurality of processing units to transmit the image therebetween. | 08-28-2008 |