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| 20100076902 | CARGO TRACKING APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for tracking a location of at least one item is described. The system includes a tag associated with the at least one item during a shipping journey. The tag detects shipping information, including temperature, humidity, shock, etc. The tag sends the shipping information to a master unit. The master unit also detects certain shipping information. The master unit communicates with a central processor to provide the shipping information to the central processor. The central processor relies on the shipping information to determine one of a condition or a location of the item. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100076903 | Systems and Methods for Providing Personalized Delivery Services - Systems and methods are disclosed for providing personalized delivery services by a carrier providing a package delivery service. Typically, the consignee indicates a delivery preference to be applied to delivery of a package, such as indicating a specific location where the package is to be left upon delivery, if the consignee is not present to accept the package. In one embodiment, the consignee may be notified by the carrier of the scheduled delivery of the package, and may be linked to the carrier's web site to indicate a delivery preference. Alternatively, the delivery preference may be indicated by the consignee proactively accessing the web site. After conveying a delivery preference, the carrier's systems communicate the delivery preference at the appropriate time to a portable computing device which informs the delivery personnel of the consignee's delivery preference. Other embodiments allow the consignor to indicate delivery preferences. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100100497 | Flexible mail delivery system and method - The principles of the present invention provide the ability to flexibly change the delivery point and time for a mail item, while the item is en route. The recipient, sender, or mailer may flexibly change the delivery point of the item alone or in combination with each other. While an item is en route between the sending point and the delivery point, a notification is sent to indicate that the item is in transit. In response, the delivery of the item may be changed. For example, the destination specified by the sender (e.g., the delivery address written on the item) may be changed or a delivery time may be specified. The item is then delivered to the new delivery point and/or at the specified delivery time. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100121770 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING SHIPS AND SHIP CARGO - The subject invention relates to systems and methods of tracking ships and ship cargo. In one embodiment, the system includes a central processor, a position tracking system, and a database. According to one aspect of the invention, the methods includes registering, tracking, and confirming the arrival of a plurality of ships or ship containers. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100131419 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGEMENT OF COMMODITY SHIPMENT DATA - A commodity shipment data management system includes a loader computer for storage of shipment data in a loader database. The system prompts the user to enter values for shipment data parameters, and prevents entry of invalid values. Data may also be entered remotely by wireless transmission. A GPS receiver collects loader location data and sends it to the loader computer. An output device records shipment data on a portable data storage medium which accompanies the shipment and is read into a destination weighscale computer. The system minimizes manual entry and transfer of data, reducing the risk of human error in data entry, and enhancing the reliability of the data. The GPS data facilitates verification of the geographical source and chain of custody of the shipped commodity, and, combined with data gathered by loader function sensors, facilitates detection of errors and fraudulent activity in connection with commodity shipments. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100138355 | NEXT GENERATION VISIBILITY PACKAGE TRACKING - The present invention involves systems and methods for tracking one or more shipped items that are shipped via a carrier. A set of expected occurrences are established for each item shipped. The items are then shipped and the shipment of the one or more shipped items is monitored for an occurrence of the set of expected occurrences, the occurrence of any non-expected event, and a non-occurrence of any of the set of expected occurrences. If there is the occurrence of any non-expected event or the non-occurrence of any of the set of expected occurrences, then such an event is made available to at least the shipper. | 06-03-2010 |
| 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 |
| 20100211517 | VISIT FEASIBILITY USING SCHEDULED TRANSPORT WITHIN A NETWORK OF CONNECTED NODES - Object transportation networks may comprise a network of nodes joined by paths in which transportation means may transport objects between the nodes of the network. In some networks, objects are not actively tracked, and thus may only be detected at specific points (such as entries or exits) In such networks we may be interested in knowing whether it is feasible for an object at one location to be transported to another location within a given time frame. In some circumstances we may have a location of interest and time period of interest. We may then be interested in knowing for other locations in the network, the time period during which it was possible to be transported to the location interest during the time period of interest. We may also be interested in knowing the time period during which it was possible to have been at the location of interest during the time point of interest, and have then been transported to another time location in the network. In some cases we may be interested in whether it is possible to have been at the location of interest for the entire duration of the time period of interest. If we have information on locations and times of objects in the network (such as entry location, entry time, and exit location and exit time) then we can further determine which objects could have been at the location of interest during the time period of interest. Various methods are described for performing such queries, and systems for implementing the methods are discussed. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100223195 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING TRANSPORTATION DATA - A system and method of analyzing transportation data includes receiving a transportation data set including transportation data corresponding to at least one item. A portion of the transportation data is converted into an event string, which includes a plurality of event symbols corresponding to a plurality of transportation events. The event string is selectively filtered according to a query to produce a filtered event string, and transportation data associated with the filtered event string may be reported. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100223196 | System for Resolving Distressed Shipments - A cooperative system and an associated method are provided for resolving a distressed shipment during transport by a carrier, where the distressed shipment includes one or more parcels rendered temporarily undeliverable by an exception event while in transit from a shipper to a consignee. The inventive method involves the shipper in the task of contacting the consignee for the additional information necessary to resolve the shipment. The system creates a cooperative of participating shippers and carriers, working together to complete a shipment and thereby avoid the delay and expense associated with a premature or unnecessary return. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100250461 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR TRANSPORTATION UTILIZATION AND CONTROL - A complete logistics and transportation management system, with a number of integrated software and hardware components integrated to provide a total system for scheduling transportation assets. A method for tracking an asset includes adding at least one asset to a computer system having a web-accessible graphical user interface; adding properties to the asset in the computer system via at least one of a mobile or handheld computer or the graphical user interface; and displaying a searchable asset list in the graphical user interface, along with the quantity of each asset, location of each asset, and at least one picture of each asset. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100268657 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING AND MANAGING TRANSPORTATION OF SPECIMENS - This invention is a system and method for tracking and managing transportation of specimens from a first location such as a medical office to a second location such as a testing lab for processing. A courier using a portable computing device can receive information representing that a specimen is ready for pick up from a first location. The courier will travel to a first location and enter specimen identification information into the portable computing device as well as first location information. Therefore, the portable computing device will have a record that the specimen has been picked up from the first location. The specimen is then carried to a second location and the courier enters the status of the specimen to show that it has been delivered to the second location for processing and a record exists to show that the specimen has been delivered to the second location. Lab results can be sent via the invention from the second location to the first location. A chain of custody and tracking system is therefore provided to reduce the risk of mishandled or even lost specimens and processing results. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100325060 | Luggage Identification System and Apparatus - An electronic baggage tracking device replaces the tracking sticker presently applied to baggage. The device has a display which at least selectively displays destination indicia such as a barcode identifying a particular destination airport location. The device also has the ability to store traveler identification information, which is preferably at least partially encrypted, as well as travel information which may not normally be provided with baggage indicia, such as departing and arrival times. The device is preferably connected to baggage, if not integrally, then with a housing which connects to handles such as with a top having depending sides which cooperate with a displaceable bottom. Once installed, the device preferably has a locking configuration thereby preventing inadvertent or undesired removal of the device. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110004562 | Method and System for Delivering Shipping Information - The invention relates generally to logistics systems and methods. In particular, the present invention relates to a method and a corresponding computer system for delivering shipping information, comprising—automatically detecting that a user at a front-end of a telephone channel is eligible to receive information about a shipment still in transit to the user; —obtaining user information by an IVR (Interactive Voice Response) interface; —obtaining shipping information associated with said shipment; —based on said shipping information automatically generating a telephony message incorporating the current status of the shipment and sending it to the user. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110022534 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTEGRATED GLOBAL SHIPPING AND VISIBILITY - Disclosed is an integrated global shipment system that provides end-to-end visibility of the movement of a package. The integrated global shipment system employs a shipment consolidating application for integrating one or more freight tracking systems with one or more end-delivery systems. As a result, shippers are provided with complete visibility of the movement of their shipments of goods from an origin country to a destination country and till the final consignees. In addition, the integrated shipment system significantly decreases the cost of managing inventories by providing a virtual inventory solution. Under this virtual inventory solution, suppliers are able to bypass distribution centers and delay allocation of goods until after the importation of goods into a destination country. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110040696 | Systems, Methods, and Computer Program Products for Generating Reference Geocodes for Point Addresses - Systems and methods are provided for generating a reference location data set, such as a reference longitude and latitude point, for each of a plurality of point addresses. A reference location data set can be determined for a point address based on a history of prior geocode samples, such as GPS readings, that have been obtained using a portable computing device during a prior delivery to or pickup from the point address. A location data service collects such geocode samples and processes the samples to generate a reference location data set, such as a reference longitude and latitude and a zone of confidence around the reference longitude and latitude, for each unique point address. To determine whether an item is being delivered to a wrong address, current location data obtained during a delivery can be compared against the reference location data generated by the location data service for the delivery address. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110047092 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING AND MANAGING TRANSPORTATION OF SPECIMENS - The invention provides a system and method for tracking and managing transportation of specimens from a first location such as a medical office to a second location such as a testing lab for processing. A courier using a portable computing device can receive information when a specimen is ready for pick up from a first location. The courier will travel to a first location and enter specimen identification information into the portable computing device as well as first location information. Therefore, the portable computing device will have a record that the specimen has been picked up from the first location. The specimen is then carried to a second location and the courier enters the status of the specimen to show that it has been delivered to the second location for processing and a record exists to show that the specimen has been delivered to the second location. Lab results can be sent via the invention from the second location to the first location. A chain of custody and tracking system is therefore provided to reduce the risk of mishandled or even lost specimens and processing results. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110078089 | SENSOR ZONE MANAGEMENT - Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for tracking one or more items. In one exemplary embodiment, there is provided a method for tracking an item. The method may include periodically detecting sensor information of an item by a sensor device. The method may also include periodically transmitting the sensor information by the sensor device. The method may also include receiving the sensor information at a tracking center, storing the sensor information in a database, and reviewing the stored sensor information. The method may further include using the stored sensor information to update shipment information for a package. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110082811 | TRACKING RECORDATION SYSTEM FOR PACKAGES - The systems and methods described herein relate generally to the electronic recordation of the transfer of a package from a shipper to a responsible postal carrier. In one embodiment, a method of recording the acceptance of a package from a package shipper shipped via a post service includes the steps of: generating a unique header number to preface a record of package transactions made over a time period for a specific shipper, the header number being unique within the post service, wherein each package transaction is made with a centralized computer system and has an associated delivery confirmation number unique within the post service; transmitting the unique header number and transaction record to the post service; generating a scannable indicia representative of the unique header number; and scanning the indicia to confirm acceptance of the package by the post service, wherein the indicia is scanned by a post service representative. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110082812 | PACKAGE TRANSPORT MONITORING AND ANALYSIS - A system and method for tracking the condition of a package during transit. A method includes recording condition data for a package in transit by a test box controller in the package. The recording is performed multiple times at different locations while the package is in transit. The method includes wirelessly detecting a package tracking system at one or more of the different locations, and when the package tracking system is detected, transmitting the recorded condition data and an associated unique identifier to the package tracking system. The method includes accumulating the transmitted condition data in a server system. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110099121 | Internet-Based Tracking Number Visibility for Shipments - Shipments are tracked in an online integrated logistics system operated by a logistics service provider. A shipment order is received from a shipper. A shipment record corresponding to the order is created in the online integrated logistics system. A web-based interface permits personnel at a shipment location for the shipment to enter a tracking number and status updates corresponding to the shipment. The status updates indicate when a shipment corresponding to the shipment order has been loaded on a trailer, when the trailer is full and when the trailer has been picked up by a carrier. The tracking number and status updates are stored in the shipment record in the online integrated logistics system. The shipment record including the tracking number and status updates is made available to the shipper, the logistics service provider, and the personnel via a web-based user interface. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110125663 | CARGO TRACKING APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for tracking a location of at least one item is described. The system includes a tag associated with the at least one item during a shipping journey. The tag detects shipping information, including temperature, humidity, shock, etc. The tag sends the shipping information to a master unit. The master unit also detects certain shipping information. The master unit communicates with a central processor to provide the shipping information to the central processor. The central processor relies on the shipping information to determine one of a condition or a location of the item. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110125664 | COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR ROUTING PACKAGE DELIVERIES - A shipping system for shipping packages involving the coordinated use of at least a first carrier and a second carrier. The shipping system includes physical delivery facilities for the physical delivery of packages, the physical delivery facilities including at least one transfer location at which the second carrier may take over delivery responsibilities for a package. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110125665 | COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR ROUTING PACKAGE DELIVERIES - A shipping system for shipping packages involving the coordinated use of at least a first carrier and a second carrier. The shipping system includes physical delivery facilities for the physical delivery of packages, the physical delivery facilities including at least one transfer location at which the second carrier may take over delivery responsibilities for a package. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110145162 | Product Integrity Tracking Shipping Label, And Associated Method - A product integrity tracking shipping label includes a label body for attaching to a product to be shipped or to packaging containing the product. One or more movement monitoring configured with the label body detects a movement metric of the product. A microprocessor configured with the label body and in communication with the one or more movement monitoring devices time-tags the movement metric when the movement metric exceeds a pre-selected threshold. A product integrity tracking system includes a movement monitoring device with one or more sensors for attachment to a product or packaging containing the product. The movement monitoring device senses at least one movement event during handling of the product. A processor compares the movement event with a pre-selected event threshold, and time-tags and stores above-threshold movement events in a memory. Information in the memory is readable via an interrogation device during shipment or at product delivery. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110161240 | TRANSPORTATION MONITORING DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF - A transportation monitoring method is provided for monitoring the transportation process of a vehicle from shipment place to a destination. The method comprising: receiving a shipment information from the shipment place when the vehicle leaves the shipment place; receiving arrival information from the destination when the vehicle arrives to the destination; determining whether the arrival information of the vehicle is received at least one predetermined time; generating a notice to associated administrators of the at least one predetermined time if the arrival information of the vehicle is not received. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110270775 | MANIFEST DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD - There is provided a method and system of determining efficient routing of a mail piece in a delivery system for delivering mail pieces. The system determines whether or not the mail piece requires urgent delivery. The system determines a weight of the mail piece. Also, the system determines, based on the urgency determination and the weight determination, a most cost-effective place in which to introduce the mail piece into the delivery system. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110289013 | Methods and Systems for Facilitating Movement of Articles of Freight - Methods and systems for facilitating movement of articles in freight are disclosed. One method comprises reading an article marker comprising article data identifying the article; transmitting the article data to a computing device in electrical communication with a database comprising one or more shipping rules related to the article; associating the article with the one or more shipping rules; reading a second location marker comprising second location data identifying the second location; transmitting the second location data to the computing device; determining whether movement of the article to the second location is consistent with the one or more shipping rules; transmitting a message from the computing device to an annunciator indicating whether movement of the article is consistent with the one or more shipping rules; and setting a state of the annunciator, based on the message. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120030133 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ARRANGING DELIVERY OF A PACKAGE - A package delivery system and method that facilitates a meeting between a package recipient and a delivery vehicle. In one embodiment, the package recipient requests a rendezvous with the delivery vehicle after a failed delivery attempt. A vehicle operator or dispatching agent may accept the rendezvous request, deny the rendezvous request, or propose an alternative. If the rendezvous request is accepted, the package recipient may transmit a notification to the vehicle operator once the package recipient has arrived at the delivery vehicle so that the package may be picked up. Picking up the package from the delivery vehicle instead of waiting for a repeated delivery attempt helps to save costs associated with the repeated delivery, and helps the package recipient receive the package in a more timely manner. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120030134 | System For Tracking USPS Mail, Predicting Delivery Times And Comparing USPS Costs Against Private Courier Services - A method of providing a sender of a package with: (i) a calculated delivery time if the package is sent through the USPS mail stream, and (ii) a calculated delivery cost savings by sending the package by USPS mail as compared to sending the package by private courier; calculating an expected delivery time if the package is sent by USPS mail based; providing the sender with the expected delivery time; determining a cost of sending the package by USPS mail; determining a cost of sending the package by private courier; calculating a cost savings by sending the package by USPS mail as compared to sending the package by private courier; and providing the sender with the calculated cost savings. Thus, a real-time analysis of various senders' true delivery experience empowers users to switch to a more economical model. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120047085 | Devices for Wirelessly Routing a Vehicle - The present invention automates the process of receiving transportation documentation and producing advance loading manifests therefrom to optimize load planning and dynamic product shipment and delivery control. Methods provide for receipt of the transportation documentation, initial preparation, and transmission of the documentation from on board a vehicle or while the vehicle is in transit. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120047086 | Methods for Wirelessly Routing a Vehicle - The present invention automates the process of receiving transportation documentation and producing advance loading manifests therefrom to optimize load planning and dynamic product shipment and delivery control. Methods provide for receipt of the transportation documentation, initial preparation, and transmission of the documentation from on board a vehicle or while the vehicle is in transit. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120059769 | Cargo screening and tracking system and method - A method for screening and tracking items of cargo to be shipped aboard a vehicle includes steps of scanning the items to generate x-ray image data of the items; subjecting the image data to computer implemented image recognition to identify the items; presesenting images generated from the image data to a human operator trained in object recognition; reviewing the images with the human operator; recording the result of the human operator's review, wherein the human operator is one of a number of such operators at one or more locations who have access to or receive image data for items to be shipped for each item determining if the results from the computer implemented and human review meet criteria for items that should not be shipped “exceptions”; loading items which are to be shipped into a shipping container. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120095935 | METHOD FOR MANAGING THE INBOUND FREIGHT PROCESS OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN ON BEHALF OF A RETAILER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK - A method for managing the transportation and logistics of an inbound freight process on behalf of a retail distribution network is provided. A purchase order is processed for a scheduled inbound shipment of a vendor's goods, including a delivery date on which the shipment is required by the retail distribution network. An optimal carriage arrangement is determined so as to meet the delivery date requirement on a just-in-time basis, including proactive reduction of order cycle time where opportunity exists. A pickup appointment is scheduled with the vendor, and notified to the vendor and the retail distribution network. An available carrier is assigned, and notified as to the pickup appointment and the delivery date requirement. Delivery of the order by the carrier is arranged, and the status of the order is monitored. The retail distribution network and the vendor are notified of a successful delivery meeting the delivery date requirement, or if there is a service failure, the resolution thereof. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120109842 | CONVERSION TRACEABILITY FOR PRODUCT SUPPLY NETWORK - Traceability for an end product is enabled by a transition event type in an event-driven information traceability software that records unique product code associated with a product in a domain. One or more trigger rules are defined for generating a transition event associated with the product in response to the product crossing the domain into another domain. One or more actions are defined for generating a transition event associated with the product in response to the product crossing the domain into a different domain. The one or more actions include at least determining a new unique product code associated with the product in said another domain and storing the unique product code and the new unique product code in a data structure associated with the transition event. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120158607 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR TRACKING A HAZARDOUS WASTE SHIPMENT WITH A MANIFEST - A system and method of tracking a shipment using a manifest is presented. The method includes composing and producing a uniquely numbered manifest containing a description of the materials that make up the content of the shipment. The method further includes creating a work order, responsive to obtaining information about materials intended to be shipped, and associating the work order with a manifest record comprising a unique number and information to be supplied for the header of the manifest. The method further includes adding to the manifest record lines of information describing the material to be shipped. At a subsequent time, for instance when a transporting vehicle arrives to pick up the material, information in the manifest record can be further edited. The method further includes producing a manifest based on the manifest record. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120173447 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTENT TRACKING - A method for content tracking of a packaged content comprises: obtaining information of the raw material; obtaining transport information; obtaining process information; obtaining packaging information; storing the information of raw material, transport information, process information and packaging information in a database; cross referring the stored information; generating an output comprising the cross referenced information; and labeling the package with the output. Furthermore, a device for content tracking of a packaged content is disclosed. Use of the method and the device, for content tracking of a packaged content, is also disclosed. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120185403 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF IDENTIFYING SHIPPING ANOMALIES - Systems and method of identifying shipping anomalies are provided. One anomaly detection module is configured to access data related to items in a delivery environment and determine the occurrence of anomalies based on the accessed data. The detected anomalies are evaluated with other accessed data to identify source, destination or routing errors and to correct same. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120209787 | COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MATCHING FREIGHT VEHICLES AND LOADS - A system for matching freight vehicles and loads includes a database receiving location data for various freight vehicles associated with multiple organizations, as well as other vehicle data, such as destination location and times. The database also includes location data from a plurality of loads, as well as other load data, such as origin and destination locations and times. A user operating a computing device receives this data based on organizational permissions. The computing device displays a map on which the various freight vehicles, loads, and associated data may be displayed. As such, the user may quickly and efficiently match available loads to available vehicles or vice-versa. | 08-16-2012 |
| 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 |
| 20120254058 | ASSOCIATIVE TRACKING FOR LOOSELY-COUPLED SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORKS - A resource tracking system for loosely coupled networks may utilize tags for tracking across multiple proprietary asset management systems. A shipment may be assigned a unique identifier, which is associated with any tags for that shipment. The tags may be from any entity in a supply chain and the tagged information may be available over a network for real-time tracking at any point in a supply chain. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120310853 | ITEM TRACKING AND ANTICIPATED DELIVERY CONFIRMATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - This disclosure describes systems and methods for electronically tracking information. The tracking information may include arrival information regarding an arrival of the item and processing information regarding processing of the item. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120310854 | Physical Event Management During Asset Tracking - Techniques for physical event management while tracking physical assets are disclosed. In one aspect, data identifying locations of interest in a journey of an asset is received. A position fix for the asset is received and a determination is made that the asset is within a location of interest. In another aspect, data identifying one or more milestones in a journey of the asset is received. An event notification is received from a tag coupled to the asset, and it is determined that there is a problem in the shipment of the asset. In yet another aspect, data identifying one or more actions that should be taken after events of interest in a journey of the asset is received. An event notification is received from a tag coupled to the asset, and it is determined that a particular action should be taken. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120317048 | System and Method for Asset Tracking and Monitoring - A multi-mode asset tracking and monitoring system and method is provided that enables comprehensive reporting of asset position, status, and alerts. In one embodiment, the multi-mode system and method is based on the addition of a local network monitoring system to a wide area satellite network monitoring system. In this example, the local network monitoring system would add container presence and status monitoring in crowded environments (e.g., within a port facility, on-board a ship, etc.), while the wide area satellite network monitoring system would provide tracking and monitoring coverage when the container is in dispersed environments. Both the local and wide area monitoring systems work together to provide end-to-end container tracking and monitoring to thereby ensure continuous container tracking and monitoring from container loading to container unloading. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20130013528 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF IDENTIFYING SHIPPING ANOMALIES - Systems and method of identifying shipping anomalies are provided. One anomaly detection module is configured to access data related to items in a delivery environment and determine the occurrence of anomalies based on the accessed data. The detected anomalies are evaluated with other accessed data to identify source, destination or routing errors and to correct same. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130024392 | ERGONOMICALLY IMPROVED DELIVERY VEHICLE AND METHOD - A method and system for providing cargo or product to an individual. The system may be a vehicle and include a plurality of bays, at least one of the plural bays having two rectangular frames, each frame having two horizontal members and two vertical members and each frame opposing and facing the other. The vehicle may also include a holding structure engaged by both of the rectangular frames, the structure comprising a plurality of trays wherein the structure is adaptable to provide vertical movement of the plural trays within the confines of the two rectangular frames. The vehicle may also include one or more mechanisms positioned between the lower horizontal members of the two rectangular frames, the one or more mechanisms adaptable to provide lateral movement within the confines of the two rectangular frames. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130024393 | Cloaked Package Shipping Methods and Systems for Performing the same - Systems and methods for the transportation, delivery or shipment of packages by common or private carrier between a first party shipping a package and a second party receiving the package wherein other parties can not associate the identities or addresses of both parties related to the shipment. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130066799 | Transporting Currency - A currency handling system includes a safe at a first location. The safe seals received currency in a tamper evident container before allowing access to the container. The container includes a container body defining a mouth providing access to an inner volume having variable height. The inner volume has a length and width sized to receive and hold currency in a stacked arrangement. The container also includes an information storage device disposed on the container body and a closure fastener disposed on at least one of the mouth and a side wall of the container body for holding the mouth in a permanently closed state, preventing non-destructive access to the inner volume of the container body. The currency handling system also includes a secure deposit system at a second location configured to receive the sealed container. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130091070 | System and Method for Remote Acquisition and Delivery of Goods - A system and method for remote acquisition and delivery of goods includes a server in communication with customer computers, such as through a user interface via the internet. The server can store customer information including billing information, and may include an image processor. A mobile delivery system in communication with the server includes an energy efficient vehicle, an image capture device, a global positioning system, a communication device and a printer. In use, a customer communicates with a mobile delivery agent via the image capture device and the communication device to remotely acquire a product. Once acquired, the delivery agent delivers the product to a designated delivery location. The image capture device can be utilized during the entire transaction. The system preferably includes a processor for optimizing system efficiencies, including selecting a delivery agent based on the product, pick-up location and delivery site. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130097094 | PROOF OF MAILING - Methods and systems for providing a proof of mailing service include receiving from a user a designation of a recipient to receive an item to be mailed, and receiving a free-form description of the item. Postage indicia is printed bearing an amount of postage for a mail piece containing the item. In response to the mail piece being processes by a postal authority, a transmission from the postal authority containing a scanned image of the mail piece is received. The recipient is then sent a notification that the item has been mailed, and the notification includes the free-form description of the item and access to the scanned image. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130103606 | System and Method for Delivery Transporter Tracking and Recipient Notification - In a computer implemented method of delivery tracking, a tracking identifier corresponding to a planned delivery of an item is received. The tracking identifier is validated based on a manifest associated with a transporter. A signal representing a location of the planned delivery of the item is sent to a mobile device of a planned recipient of the item. The location of the planned delivery of the item is displayed on a map at the mobile device based on the signal. A status and a location of the transporter are sent to the mobile device of the planned recipient. The location of the transporter is displayed on the map based on a status determination that the transporter is en route. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130110739 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR INTEGRATED DISPLAY AND MANAGEMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130151434 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRACKING PACKAGE DELIVERIES - A system and method for verifying receipt of a postal mail item mailed by a sender of the postal mail item is presented. Method detects whether a conductive material inside the parcel has been opened or not. The conductive material is a trace routed around the mail item in a way that makes it extremely difficult to open the mail item without breaking the conductive material. With an electronic device external to the parcel, the method energizes a communication device located in the parcel. Upon the communication device becoming energized, the method transmits from the communication device to the electronic device external to the parcel a signal that identifies if the conductive material in the parcel has been opened or not. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130173487 | SHIPPING CONTAINER REUSE RECOMMENDATION SYSTEM - A shipping container reuse recommendation system receives a shipping container identifier of a shipping container. The shipping container identifier of the shipping container is associated with a first transaction of an online marketplace application. The location of the shipping container is tracked. A database stores shipping container identifiers and corresponding transaction and tracking location histories. A recommendation to reuse a shipping container in a second transaction of the online marketplace application is generated based on a transaction and tracking location history associated with the shipping container identifier. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130173488 | Methods and Systems for Facilitating Movement of Articles of Freight - Methods and systems for facilitating movement of articles in freight are disclosed. One method comprises reading an article marker comprising article data identifying the article; transmitting the article data to a computing device in electrical communication with a database comprising one or more shipping rules related to the article; associating the article with the one or more shipping rules; reading a second location marker comprising second location data identifying the second location; transmitting the second location data to the computing device; determining whether movement of the article to the second location is consistent with the one or more shipping rules; transmitting a message from the computing device to an annunciator indicating whether movement of the article is consistent with the one or more shipping rules; and setting a state of the annunciator, based on the message. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130185221 | Compliance System for Reducing Fraud in the Provision of Non-emergency Medical Transportation Services - A system for rendering delivery services is provided which includes a portable data collection device. The portable data collection device includes an integrated location determination system. A trip schedule for an individual or item including a pickup location and a drop off location is provided to the portable data collection device. A respective location identifier is associated with the pickup and drop off locations. The location determination system of the portable data collection device provides a location of the portable data collection device at the occurrence of a pickup or dropoff. The location identifiers associated with the pickup and drop off locations are compared with the location of the portable data collection device at the pickup and drop off locations. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130212034 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING AND USING A HYBRID-DIGITAL MAILBOX - A method, electronic device, and computer-readable storage medium are provided for displaying a hybrid-digital mailbox. In one embodiment, the a method is provided for determining a user identifier corresponding to the hybrid-digital mailbox, extracting profile information corresponding to the user identifier, determining a delivery point associated with the user identifier based on the profile information, sending a request for information regarding incoming delivery items associated with the identified delivery point, and displaying a user interface depicting a listing of the incoming delivery items associated with the identified delivery point. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130232089 | Method and System for Adaptive Appointment Scheduling - The solution to the static appointment problem is adaptive appointment scheduling, where the system can estimate the arrival time of a truck with the given information like ETA (Estimated Time of arrival) of truck and truck route traffic information, and it can adjust the appointments accordingly, to manage terminal resources efficiently and minimize the congestion. In addition, we present a new method and system to calculate and present options when planning to move or transfer from point A to point B. We are introducing a new concept where user have more defining measurable factors in route selection, with option to further optimize the result based on user preference. Other examples and methods are also given. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130262335 | COLLECTION AND DELIVERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A collection and delivery management system and method receives and manages information required for collection and delivery work. A vehicle includes an portable terminal mounted thereon, which receives vehicle state information. The portable terminal determines a state of the collection and delivery work, requests collection and delivery information on cargoes to be collected and delivered to a server, and displays the collection and delivery information. The portable terminal includes an input screen for inputting route completion data corresponding to a result of the collection and delivery work executed, and transmits such route completion data to the server, which transmits the collection and delivery information to the portable terminal according to the request from the portable terminal and records information of the result of the collection and delivery work having been transmitted from the portable terminal so as to be tagged to the collection and delivery information having been transmitted. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130268456 | FREIGHT MANAGEMENT APPLICATION FOR MOBILE PHONE - A mobile device for managing freight shipment is disclosed. The device has a data entry interface configured to receive bar code data for the logistic management specialist and store the bar code data in a logistic management specialist log residing on the device. The device has a selection module that operates to selectively analyze the packages measure in the logistic management specialist log and select a given structural collection procedure from a plurality of standardized collection procedures. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130297524 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING SHIPMENT TRACKING AND NOTIFICATIONS - Improved approaches for monitoring status of articles being shipped are disclosed. The monitoring can produce notifications to interested parties. The notifications typically contain status information pertaining to the articles being shipped. Alternatively, interested parties can gain access to status information pertaining to the articles being shipped via a website. According to one embodiment, the status information includes at least position (location) information and shipping conditions information. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130297525 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIA FOR LOGICAL CLUSTERING OF PACKAGE DATA AND DERIVED ANALYTICS AND SHARING OF SENSOR INFORMATION - Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are disclosed for verifying integrity of a cluster. The methods, systems, and computer-readable media may receive data identifying a first set of packages at a first location and generating a cluster based on the received data. Thereafter, additional data identifying a second set of packages at a second location may be received and the integrity of the cluster at the one or more additional locations may be verified. The integrity of the cluster may be verified based on a comparison of a verification cluster that is generated based on the received data at the second location with the originally generated cluster. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130304663 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING A MAILED ITEM - A method and system of processing a mailing label through a postal service are provided. The method includes causing, by a computer system associated with a postage provider, a mailing label for mailing a mail piece to be generated, the mailing label including a tracking mark; receiving, by the computer system associated with the postage provider an indication that the tracking mark is detected when the mail piece is inducted in the mail stream or during transit of the mail piece in the mail stream; and creating, by the computer system associated with the postage provider, a record of a transaction for an amount of postage based on the received indication that the tracking mark is detected. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130311394 | PERSONAL MAIL PIECE TRACKING SYSTEM - A system and method for linking data objects and physical objects of various kinds to an identified user is described. The system provides to the identified user information relating to the delivery status of mail pieces directed to or sent by the user, and the user then tracks and traces the mail pieces. The system further provides to the identified user information relating to continued sessions through which the user provides to a postal service system information relating to mailing labels and postage. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130325739 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING SHIPMENTS - The processing of data and inventory, particularly with regards to packages having an issue affecting their delivery, is disclosed. Among other things, embodiments of the present disclosure help enable the quick, efficient, and accurate resolution to such issues. According to various embodiments, a method performed by a computer program operating on a computer system is disclosed, the method comprising: accessing, by the computer system, a database containing a plurality of database entries for a respective plurality of packages to be matched with an intended recipient; identifying, by the computer system, one or more entries from the plurality of entries for which the respective packages for the one or more entries are unmatched to any recipient; and generating an alert, by the computer system, including information regarding the one or more unmatched packages. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130325740 | System and Method for Increasing Asset Utilization Using Satellite Aided Location Tracking - A system and method for increasing asset utilization using satellite aided location tracking. Smart sensor technology incorporated into mobile tracking hardware affixed to an asset can be used to support decision processes related to management of multiple assets. Automated decision processes based on customized business rules can operate on asset positions at various defined landmark locations and customized geographical areas. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130339265 | DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND DEVICE, LABEL AND PROGRAM USED BY SAME - The present invention is a distribution management method comprising: previously storing an image characteristic of an epidermal pattern in a predetermined collation area of the agricultural, forest and fishery product to be produced or shipped by a producer or a distributor; imaging the epidermal pattern in the collation area of the agricultural, forest and fishery product, being a collation target, and acquiring the image characteristic of the epidermal pattern in the collation area; and collating the stored image characteristic of the epidermal pattern with the image characteristic of the epidermal pattern in the collation area of the agricultural, forest and fishery product, being a collation target, and determining whether or not the agricultural, forest and fishery product, being a collation target, is the agricultural, forest and fishery product produced or shipped by the producer or distributor. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20130346336 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRIP MANAGEMENT - There is disclosed a method of providing information about a package in transit. The method involves receiving environmental data collected by a sensor associated with the package during transit and identifying contextual data about the package that is associated with the environmental data. The method also involves selectively providing access to the environmental and contextual data together as elements in an information feed to a plurality of parties, wherein the contextual data comprises at least one comment made by a party on an element in the information feed, and wherein one or more elements in the information feed are listed in chronological order beginning at a start time of the transit of the package. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20130346337 | Systems and Methods For Delivering Media Messages - A method includes providing a user interface to a sender of a gift via an electronic display. The user interface configured to allow the sender to create a media message. The method further includes storing the media message in a database; associating the media message with a shipping status of the gift; verifying that the gift was delivered to a recipient of the gift; and delivering the media message to the recipient upon verification that the gift was delivered to the recipient. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20130346338 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING AN ELECTRONIC HAZARDOUS WASTE MANIFEST WITH VALID SIGNATURE - The present invention relates to methods for creating a manifest for tracking a shipment. The invention can involve obtaining information pertinent to an intended shipment, storing the information in a memory of an electronic device, creating a work order record containing the information pertinent to the intended shipment and storing the work order in the memory. The invention can further involve storing a manifest number in the work order record, generating an electronic manifest record comprising the manifest number and the information pertinent to the intended shipment, and providing a final copy of the manifest, in which the manifest is in an electronic format. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140006301 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING AN EXPRESS MAIL LABEL | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140012773 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORAGE CONTAINER TRACKING AND DELIVERY - A method for item storage and distribution to a user, each stored item associated with a storage identifier, the user associated with a user identifier, the method including associating a set of storage identifiers with the user identifier, in response to receiving a description for a first storage identifier from a user device associated with the user identifier, storing the description as an storage description for the first storage identifier, setting a fill status of the first storage identifier to packed, and removing storage identifiers having an empty fill status from the set of storage identifiers associated with the user identifier. | 01-09-2014 |
| 20140046867 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING AND MANAGING A TRACKING LABEL IN AN ITEM DELIVERY SYSTEM - Providing an information system in an item delivery system comprises reading a tracking indicia on a unit load, updating a database with first data from the tracking indicia, and updating the database with information that the unit load has been terminated. In addition, receiving second data to be included in a label, and printing the label may be included. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140058971 | CROSS-BORDER SHIPPING SOLUTION - A cross-border shipping system is described. Information from a cross-border commercial transaction between a seller and a buyer for an item is accessed from an online marketplace. A virtual shipping carrier service is generated for the cross-border commercial transaction using at least one of the shipping carriers transparent to the seller and the buyer. A virtual tracking identifier is generated for the virtual shipping carrier service. The virtual tracking identifier identifies the cross-border commercial transaction and the corresponding shipping carriers. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140067708 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING SHIPMENT TRACKING AND NOTIFICATIONS - Improved approaches for monitoring status of articles being shipped are disclosed. The monitoring can produce notifications to interested parties. The notifications typically contain status information pertaining to the articles being shipped. Alternatively, interested parties can gain access to status information pertaining to the articles being shipped via a website. According to one embodiment, the status information includes at least position (location) information and shipping conditions information. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140074742 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRACKING AND MANAGING ANIMALS AND/OR FOOD PRODUCTS - Embodiments of a method and system are described for tracking and managing animals and/or food products. Identification data and location data for animals is entered into a computer system. A data service provider may collect this data and transmit it to a data trustee. The data trustee may filter the data into official and non-official data, and send official data to an official database. When a public health issue arises, the government may use an identifier for a diseased animal or a location identifier to request a trace report. The data trustee may then use the official data to provide a report showing, for example, which animals have commingled with the diseased animal. Based on this report, other animals can be treated, quarantined, or slaughtered. The disclosed embodiments also may be used to facilitate commercial transactions by providing data that validates an animal's health and food quality. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140108286 | Lightweight Privacy Protection Protocol, Methods, and Systems for RFID and Sensor Based Logistics Track and Trace Data Sharing over Business Subcontracting Relationships - Subcontracting is a common practice in logistics industry for delivering goods from a consigner to a consignee, meaning that a prime logistics service provider, e.g. a third-party logistics company, usually outsources its contracted logistics service from the consigner to specialized companies to execute individual logistics operations. In the present disclosure, a light-weight privacy protection mechanism is introduced for these enterprises with subcontracting relationships to share logistics track and trace data captured with Auto-ID systems equipped with RFID readers, sensors, or global positioning devices. The mechanism consists of a set of protocols designed for the involved stakeholders to register and cancel subcontracting relationship, to set up and clear outsourced logistics job, to upload, update and clear the job data, to track the job execution progress and trace the job execution history, and a method and system to implement these protocols. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140129475 | TRACKING SYSTEM AND DEVICE - A tracking device and system for tracking containers, in particular, containers and their contents, is disclosed. The tracking device utilizes AGPS/GPS/GSM/CDMA/LTE/EVDO/WiFi/RFID/Bluetooth®/TDMA technology to enable an individual to locate and monitor the movement of a Container at any given time and for any desired period of time. The tracking system utilizes virtual geo-fences to identify buildings or specific addresses to assist in determining the specific location of the containers in relation to these addresses. The tracking devices can be activated by motion sensors to alert the tracking system of a possible theft or sudden movement. The tracking system incorporates software which enables an individual to determine the location and contents of the containers, and schedule the use of containers by specific persons at specific locations. The tracking system also retains information regarding the persons, the supplier's representatives, the warehouses and sales of the containers and any contents they may have. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140143169 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR CARRIER VERIFICATION IN A FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION NETWORK - Computer-implemented systems, and methods of using the same, for freight carrier verification comprising: a database of freight carriers, freight transport equipment, and operators; a database of freight transport orders, each order comprising an associated carrier; a device attached to freight transport equipment and configured to transmit freight transport equipment information; a device attached to freight transport equipment and configured to transmit operator biometric information; and a software module configured to generate a shared portal that displays information associated with the orders including the carrier, the equipment, the operator, and the biometric information, wherein the portal is accessible by all users associated with an order. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140149308 | AUTOMATED PACKAGE TRACKING - A system and method are provided herein for tracking packages on a client device. A plurality of messages accessible on the client device may be monitored for information. When certain information, such as shipping and/or status information, is detected within a message of the plurality of messages, such information may be extracted from the message or automatically obtained. A notification may be generated based on the extracted and/or obtained information. The notification may be configured according to user preferences and displayed on the client device. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140149309 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VERIFYING REGISTERED MAIL RECEIPT - A registered mail receipt verification system includes: a distribution integration information apparatus registering provisional receipt data for customer's receipt; a receipt information linking apparatus receiving the provisional receipt data from the distribution integration information apparatus and generating verification receipt data for at least one of an address and a postal code; and a registered mail verification apparatus registering the verification receipt data generated by the receipt information linking apparatus, reading a registered barcode for provided registered mail, and generating a verification result by comparison with the registered verification receipt data. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140164279 | CONTAINER INFORMATION CONTROL SYSTEM AND CONTAINER INFORMATION CONTROL METHOD - Disclosed are a container information control system and a container information control method capable of simply and accurately collecting and controlling container information by using an optical or laser transceiver in which multiple paths or interference signals are not generated. A system for controlling information on containers according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: one or more transceivers connected to internal sensors of the containers, respectively, in which information on the respective containers is stored; and a wireless access point positioned at an uppermost container, and configured to receive the container information from the transceivers. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140172737 | COMMUNITY SHIPPING PLATFORM - A system and method for a community shipping platform is described. A pool of community shippers operating within a geographical area including a geographical pickup location of a seller and a geographical delivery location of a buyer is identified. A request is generated to the pool of community shippers to fulfill a shipment from the geographical pickup location of the seller to the geographical delivery location of the buyer. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140188748 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING ESTIMATED PACKAGE DELIVERY/PICK-UP TIMES - A method for estimating predictive time information of a package delivery service stop at an address in a service area is proposed, in a package service management system comprising a processor operatively coupled with a memory, wherein the service area is represented by a plurality of cells forming a mesh data structure stored in the memory, wherein at least some of the cells are associated with respective service delivery history information. The method comprises determining a cell of the mesh data structure covering a geographical area which comprises the location that corresponds to the address, selecting a cell of the mesh data structure among the cells associated with respective service delivery history information, based on its proximity with the determined cell, retrieving service delivery history information associated with the selected cell, and generating estimate predictive time information for servicing the package at the address based on the retrieved service delivery history information. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140188749 | METHOD FOR TRACKING A SHIPPING CONTAINER IN A FREIGHT YARD - A method for tracking a shipping container in a freight yard that includes the steps of: (a) assigning a specific temporary storage position to the container; (b) confirming, upon arrival of the container at a temporary storage position, that the position is the assigned specific temporary storage position; (c) recording a container serial number and an identification number for the specific temporary storage position once the container is placed in the specific temporary storage position; and (d) recording a date and a time that the container was placed in the specific temporary storage position. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140195454 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING FLUID TRANSPORTATION - A system for tracking the transportation of fluid includes at least one server computer, and at least one tracking database comprising a plurality of identifiers, each identifier representing at least one of a driver and a truck, and each identifier associated in the at least one tracking database with: a pick-up site and corresponding pick-up time, and a drop-off site and corresponding drop-off time. The system further includes a plurality of client devices configured to: determine that the client device is in a pre-defined pick-up region; determine that the client device is in a pre-defined drop-off region; and transmit fluid data to the server for storage in the at least one tracking database, the fluid data comprising at least two of the following: a pick-up time, a drop-off time, a fluid volume, a flow rate, a pick-up verification, a drop-off verification, or any combination thereof. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140195455 | ASSET DELIVERY VISUALIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods providing asset delivery visualization for validating the transportation and delivery of cargo. Embodiments of the invention provide for the monitoring of a transportation vehicle and an asset being transported by the transportation vehicle during a transport mission. Furthermore, embodiments of the invention allow a customer to view information related to the transport mission on a user device upon delivery of the cargo to the customer, helping the customer to decide whether to accept or reject the cargo. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140195456 | Notification Systems and Methods That Permit Change of Quantity for Delivery and/or Pickup of Goods and/or Services - Systems and methods are disclosed for automated computer-based notification systems. A representative method, among others that are disclosed herein, can be broadly summarized by the following steps: permitting a first one or more data transfers with a first personal communications device (PCD) for scheduling an order relating to arrival or departure of a mobile thing (MT) at a stop location and to pickup or delivery of a good or service at the stop location; during the first one or more data transfers, requesting and permitting input or selection of quantity information relating to the good and/or service; causing initiation of a second one or more data transfers with the first PCD or a second PCD designated during the first one or more data transfers, prior to completion of the pickup or delivery of the good or service at the stop location; during the second one or more data transfers, permitting a change to the quantity information of the good or service associated with the order that was established during the first one or more data transfers; and permitting the MT to arrive at or depart from the stop location to permit pickup or delivery of the good or service in accordance with the changed quantity information established during the second one or more data transfers. A representative system, among others, can be a computer system that has been programmed to perform the foregoing steps. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140207701 | COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR ROUTING PACKAGE DELIVERIES - A shipping system for shipping packages involving the coordinated use of at least a first carrier and a second carrier. The shipping system includes physical delivery facilities for the physical delivery of packages, the physical delivery facilities including at least one transfer location at which the second carrier may take over delivery responsibilities for a package. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140207702 | COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR ROUTNG PACKAGE DELIVERIES - A shipping system for shipping packages involving the coordinated use of at least a first carrier and a second carrier. The shipping system includes physical delivery facilities for the physical delivery of packages, the physical delivery facilities including at least one transfer location at which the second carrier may take over delivery responsibilities for a package. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140214715 | SCHEDULING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTION OF PERISHABLE LOADS OF PRE-MIXED CONCRETE TO MULTIPLE SITES - A method and system for distribution of loads of pre-mixed perishable concrete is disclosed. The system and method allow for the scheduling of multiple delivery units to receive loads from one of multiple possible load sites to deliver such loads to one of multiple possible delivery sites. The system and method determines a transport itinerary for each delivery unit to meet scheduling constraints. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140214716 | Shipment Planning - Systems and techniques are provided for generating a drop plan for a mailing containing a plurality of mailpieces. Tracking data may be received for mailings sent by a plurality of mailers, and estimated delivery times determined based upon the tracking data. A mailer may specify a delivery goal for a mailing and, based upon the estimated delivery times and the delivery goal, a drop plan for the mailing may be generated, which specifies at least one drop location for at least a portion of the mailing. The mailer also may modify the drop plan, suchas by specifying additional constraints, modified attributes of the drop plan, additional or updated goals for the mailing, or the like. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140222708 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING DETAILED DELIVERY TRACKING - Systems and methods for carton- and item-level tracking of deliveries to retail locations in a supply chain are described. A central shipment management system receives over a network, from one or more retail distribution centers associated with a plurality of retail locations, advanced shipping notice information describing one or more shipments of pluralities of cartons to a pool. The central computer system also receives, from the retailer or distribution center, product information including category and description information for items contained in a shipment to at least one retail location of the retailer. The received advance shipping notice information and the product information are processed. The processing applies one or more business logic rules to determine an estimated delivery date of the shipment to the at least one retail location. A portal accessible over the network by associates of the retail location is provided. The portal displays the item and carton information and the estimated delivery date associated with the item and carton information. Information regarding deliveries is updated based upon information from the pool provider. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140222709 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR UPDATING DETAILED DELIVERY TRACKING - Systems and methods for carton- and item-level tracking of deliveries to retail locations in a supply chain are described. A central shipment management system receives over a network, from one or more retail distribution centers associated with a plurality of retail locations, advanced shipping notice information describing one or more shipments of pluralities of cartons to a pool. The central computer system also receives, from the retailer or distribution center, product information including category and description information for items contained in a shipment to at least one retail location of the retailer. The received advance shipping notice information and the product information are processed. The processing applies one or more business logic rules to determine an estimated delivery date of the shipment to the at least one retail location. A portal accessible over the network by associates of the retail location is provided. The portal displays the item and carton information and the estimated delivery date associated with the item and carton information. Information regarding deliveries is updated based upon information from the pool provider. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140222710 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACQUIRING DETAILED DELIVERY TRACKING - Systems and methods for carton- and item-level tracking of deliveries to retail locations in a supply chain are described. A central shipment management system receives over a network, from one or more retail distribution centers associated with a plurality of retail locations, advanced shipping notice information describing one or more shipments of pluralities of cartons to a pool. The central computer system also receives, from the retailer or distribution center, product information including category and description information for items contained in a shipment to at least one retail location of the retailer. The received advance shipping notice information and the product information are processed. The processing applies one or more business logic rules to determine an estimated delivery date of the shipment to the at least one retail location. A portal accessible over the network by associates of the retail location is provided. The portal displays the item and carton information and the estimated delivery date associated with the item and carton information. Information regarding deliveries is updated based upon information from the pool provider. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140250027 | Tracking information display systems and related methods - A tracking information display system is described. The tracking information system detects a tracking number on a webpage and displays tracking information associated with the tracking number, regardless of which common carrier may be associated with the tracking number. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140258165 | Inventory Tracking System - Methods and systems for tracking inventory. A method of tracking a container of a chemical includes labeling the container with a machine readable code that includes data which uniquely identifies the container and/or its contents. Historical data concerning the shipment and/or use of the container or its contents, or any other data specific to the container may be stored in a database that associates data with the specific container based on the unique identifier. An inventory management system may then automatically track a specific container by scanning the machine readable code to identify the specific container, and then accessing the database to both store and retrieve data related to the scanned container and/or its contents. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140258166 | SENSOR BASED LOGISTICS SYSTEM - Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for tracking one or more items. In one exemplary embodiment, there is provided a method for tracking one or more items. The method may include periodically detecting, by a sensor device, sensor information of the one or more items, and periodically transmitting, by the sensor device, the sensor information. The method may also include determining if the one or more parties is authorized to receive the sensor information. The method may also include transmitting the sensor information to the one or more authorized parties. The method may further include determining if the one or more parties is authorized to receive the sensor information and the periodically transmitting the sensor information to the one or more authorized parties based on a set of one or more permissions that grants or restricts access of the one or more parties to the sensor information based on the set of one or more permissions. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140279652 | POINT OF SALE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An indication is received from a delivery client device that an order is accepted for delivery. Order delivery information is provided to the delivery client device. A notification is sent to a customer device that the order has been provided for delivery. An indication is received from the delivery client device of a present location on a delivery route. An order status update message is sent to the customer device based on the location. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140279653 | LOGISTICS SECURITY AUTHENTICATION INTEGRATED SYSTEM - LOGISTICS SECURITY AUTHENTICATION INTEGRATED SYSTEM relates to an invention to generate identifiable information, including identification information of the operation inherent to a purchase or transaction with pre-determined image data that the system provides and records what corresponds to a secure operation between the negotiating parties; it adds music, lights, logos and reveals the personal image aiming to disseminate through marketing or advertising, which hampers the act of circumventing the system; includes the sending of e-mail addresses and links that allow access to the system in which the database makes available footage or photos sent by e-mail or other means to the product buyer, or being viewed on their own sales site. In real time or not, the buyer is even able to contest the images before or after delivery of the product, through the means of the system, and the user can also download a copy of the file on his/her computer. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140279654 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF FLEXIBLY ACTIVATING TEMPORARY ATTENDED DELIVERY/PICKUP LOCATIONS - A system and method for activating temporary attended delivery/pickup locations is described. The system receives a desired area for a temporary attended delivery/pickup location (e.g., near a event). The system then receives location information associated with one or more inactive temporary attended delivery/pickup locations. The system, in various embodiments, determines that at least one inactive temporary attended delivery/pickup location is in and/or near the desired area. The system then, in a particular embodiment, notifies a user that the inactive temporary attended delivery/pickup location is in and/or near the desired area. In various embodiments, the system receives a request to activate the temporary attended delivery/pickup location and, at least partially in response to receiving the request, activates the at least one inactive temporary attended delivery/pickup location. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140279655 | PURCHASE HISTORY SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - A computer system for providing a user purchase history is disclosed. The computer system receives purchasing and shipping data associated with a user regardless of where the user made a purchase or how the items associated with the purchase were shipped. The system then stores the purchasing and shipping data and enables a user to access the received data in one convenient location via a username and password. In various embodiments, the system also enables the user to print shipping labels and/or the system facilities the return of purchased items. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140279656 | MULTI-CARRIER TRACKING SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - A system for providing individuals with comprehensive shipping and online purchasing information is disclosed. The system receives online purchasing and shipping information associated with purchases, regardless of where an individual made the purchase (e.g., from any website), what items were purchased, and what carrier shipped the purchased items. The purchasing and shipping information is made available to the individual through an account and associated login. This allows individuals to conveniently view all shipping information and a detailed record of all online purchases in one location. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140310194 | System and Method for Asset Tracking and Monitoring - A multi-mode asset tracking and monitoring system and method is provided that enables comprehensive reporting of asset position, status, and alerts. In one embodiment, the multi-mode system and method is based on the addition of a local network monitoring system to a wide area satellite network monitoring system. In this example, the local network monitoring system would add container presence and status monitoring in crowded environments (e.g., within a port facility, on-board a ship, etc.), while the wide area satellite network monitoring system would provide tracking and monitoring coverage when the container is in dispersed environments. Both the local and wide area monitoring systems work together to provide end-to-end container tracking and monitoring to thereby ensure continuous container tracking and monitoring from container loading to container unloading. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140310195 | TRANSACTION SESSION TRACKING SYSTEM - A system and method for linking data objects and physical objects of various kinds to an identified user is described. The system provides to the identified user information relating to the delivery status of mail pieces directed to or sent by the user, and the user then tracks and traces the mail pieces. The system further provides to the identified user information relating to continued sessions through which the user provides to a postal service system information relating to mailing labels and postage. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140324725 | DELIVERY OF GOODS TO DYNAMICALLY-LOCATED USERS - In an example embodiment, location information is received from a plurality of mobile devices operated by on-duty valets. An online order for local delivery of an item to a consumer is received. A current location of the consumer is determined. A store having a least transit time from the current location of the consumer that has the item in stock is determined. Then, a valet having a least transit time to the determined store is determined. A job may be assigned to the valet having the least transit time to the determined store. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140324726 | FLEXIBLE MAIL DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD - The principles of the present invention provide the ability to flexibly change the delivery point and time for a mail item, while the item is en route. The recipient, sender, or mailer may flexibly change the delivery point of the item alone or in combination with each other. While an item is en route between the sending point and the delivery point, a notification is sent to indicate that the item is in transit. In response, the delivery of the item may be changed. For example, the destination specified by the sender (e.g., the delivery address written on the item) may be changed or a delivery time may be specified. The item is then delivered to the new delivery point and/or at the specified delivery time. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140330737 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR DETECTING AND RESOLVING RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH SHIPPED OBJECTS - Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for resolving a risk associated with a shipped physical object. The methods and servers comprise associating a time with a geographical region. The methods and servers also comprise receiving a set of locations associated with transport of a physical object. In addition, the methods and servers comprise determining that the set of locations fails to satisfy a condition associated with the time and the geographical region. The sensor devices report location data to a server at a first time interval, wherein the location data fails to satisfy a condition associated with a time and a geographical region. The sensor devices also receive an indication of a panic mode. In addition, the sensor devices also report location data to the server at a second time interval, wherein the second time interval is different than the first time interval. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140337245 | GENERATION OF SHIPMENT TRACKING REPORT USING TEXT ANALYTICS - In a method for compiling shipping information, one or more emails are received. A processor analyzes the one or more emails to determine tracking information and initial shipping information for one or more shipments. A processor determines current shipping information for each of the one or more shipments using the tracking information for each respective shipment. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140372335 | Cooperative Path Tracking - An approach is provided in which a tracking device is attached to an object and receives nearby object routes from multiple nearby tracking devices, each attached to respective nearby objects. The tracking device compares an expected route corresponding to the object with the received nearby object routes to determine whether the object is being transported along the expected route. When the tracking device determines that the object has been incorrectly routed, the tracking device generates a notification. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140379605 | AUTOMATIC SUPPLY-CHAIN MONITORING - The present invention provides a system and method for automatic valuation of the quality of a shipment process in terms of environment conditions and in terms of logistics. The system and method performs automatic statistical analysis on the collected data to facilitate identification of anomalies or inefficiencies in the process. At least one or more information on the shipment is used when shipment is closed. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20140379606 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR END USER FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION MONITORING - A method is disclosed for an improved consumer oriented secure surveillance system directed to a freight hauling. The method disclosed includes that an authorized tractor driver (e.g., contractor) and/or authorized tractor and the trailer (provided by the consumer) utilize a specified authorization code. A location tracking device is attached to the trailer and stores the specified authorization code. Location information of the location tracking device and the authorized tractor driver and/or an authorized tractor are monitored by an end-user along a destination route. The consumer can control usage of unauthorized tractor driver(s) (e.g., subcontractor(s)) and/or and unauthorized tractor(s) (e.g., subcontractor's tractor(s)) for freight shipment; thus, freight integrity can be controlled, optimized, and maintained to a desired consumer confidence level. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150012457 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRACKING SHIPPED UNITS DURING MOVEMENT OF GOODS WITHIN SUPPLY CHAIN CHANNELS - A method, system and device are provided that collect and provide information related to goods in transit, as made available for purchase and/or after purchase. The goods may be or include consumer products, commodities, equipment, food, food products, agricultural supplies and agricultural products. A label may include a bar code, a quick response code, an RFID chip and/or a radio frequency or photonic communications device. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150012458 | SHIPPING CONTAINER REUSE RECOMMENDATION SYSTEM - A shipping container reuse recommendation system receives an identifier of a shipping container. An online marketplace interface module associates the identifier of the shipping container with a first transaction. A transaction analysis engine determines a number of transactions associated with the identifier. A transaction detection engine detects a second transaction where a buyer identified in the first transaction is identified as a seller in the second transaction. A reuse recommendation engine generates a recommendation to reuse the shipping container for the second transaction based on a number of prior uses of the shipping container. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150046362 | DELIVERY FORECASTING SYSTEM - Described are a system and methods for forecasting a delivery time and updating the forecasted delivery time of an object when a delay occurs. The delay of delivery may be determined based on information of a delivery vehicle provided by an on-board device or delivery status of the object stored in a delivery server. A historic delivery time to a place corresponding to the destination of the object or data collected from an outside service provider may be used for detecting delay condition of the delivery. A delivery service provider, a sender or a recipient may be notified of the delay or an updated delivery time. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150046363 | Method and Apparatus for Managing, Displaying, Analyzing, Coordinating, and Optimizing Innovation, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Logistics Infrastructures - The present disclosure discloses an engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and logistics operation management platform that can efficiently and effectively configure factors of product development, production, supply chains, and logistic operations and dynamically control such factors, supply chain and logistics to optimize performance. The platform will also provide the means of selectively and securely displaying data related to production factors, logistics, and supply chain to enable real-time monitoring to support the sales, financial management, or post sales process. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150046364 | SYSTEM-INDEPENDENT DATA LOGGING - Systems and methods are described for tracking a shipping container. Information from a third-party shipping entity is combined with information retrieved from a data logger attached to the shipping container while the shipping container is in transit. The third-party portal provides updates through Email or the like, transmitted to an address that is uniquely associated with the shipping container and its current itinerary. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150058245 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORAGE CONTAINER TRACKING AND DELIVERY - A method for item storage and distribution to a user, each stored item associated with a storage identifier, the user associated with a user identifier, the method including associating a set of storage identifiers with the user identifier, in response to receiving a description for a first storage identifier from a user device associated with the user identifier, storing the description as an storage description for the first storage identifier, setting a fill status of the first storage identifier to packed, and removing storage identifiers having an empty fill status from the set of storage identifiers associated with the user identifier. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150058246 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND PERIPHERAL DEVICE - An improved system and method for tracking inventory or hauling events, such as debris removal loading and disposal events, are disclosed. Also disclosed is a peripheral printing device for use with a tablet computer, smart-phone, or other computing device. The peripheral printing device can be used with the improved system or method in the tracking of inventory or hauling events. Also disclosed is a method of communication between a host device and a peripheral device using audio port channels. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150058247 | SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING A RELATIVE LOCATION OF A PLURALITY OF ITEMS UPON A PLURALITY OF PLATFORMS - A system is described for determining a relative location of a plurality of items upon a plurality of platforms. The system may include a memory, an interface, and a processor. The memory may store a first item, a second item, a first period of time and a second period of time. The interface may be operative to communicate with a user and an antenna. The antenna may be able to detect an item for a period of time. The processor may be operative to receive from the antenna, via the interface, the first item, the first period of time, the second item and the second period of time. The processor may determine whether the periods of time overlap. If the periods of time overlap the processor may communicate to the user that the items are upon the same platform, otherwise that the items are on consecutive platforms. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150066797 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING DELIVERY SECURITY AND PREVENTING FRAUD - A system and method that authenticates a shipment to a particular address. A cellular telephone application allows total control of who can be the recipient. The telephone number of a particular cellphone is associated by the carrier with the tracking number of a parcel. The carrier, upon receipt of the parcel for shipping sends an authorization code, which may comprise an expiration date, and/or biometric information, and which may be presented as an electronic barcode image, or presented in other ways (e.g., Bluetooth, infra-red communication) by an application in the telephone. The telephone can securely store this information in its memory, in association with the tracking number. To receive or pickup the parcel, the recipient must present this authentication code (e.g., as a barcode) with their telephone, for scanning by the carrier's delivery agent. Only after authentication code is verified is the parcel released. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150074011 | SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT ANOMALY DETECTION - An integrated supply chain management with anomaly detection. An order schedule has one or more orders, each of which has a production requirement and a due date. An asset schedule has asset commitments associating assets with orders. Each asset has equipment specifications, including an asset class and one or more operational thresholds. The computer system identifies an asset of a class corresponding to a production requirement of an order and modifies the asset schedule to commit the asset to the order prior to the due date of the order. The computer system receives sensor input for the asset and determines whether an anomaly exists. If so, the computer system commits a second asset to the order. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150081583 | CONFIRMING DELIVERY LOCATION USING RADIO FINGERPRINTING - A system and method for confirming a delivery location. A delivery agent equipped with a device, for example, a mobile device, delivers a package to a location. When the package is delivered, the delivery agent triggers a delivery-event on the device, and in response to the delivery-event the device determines an RF fingerprint at the location. The RF fingerprint is stored, and a comparison of the RF fingerprint to previously stored RF fingerprints correlated to particular locations is performed. If the RF fingerprint determined by the first device corresponds to a previously stored RF fingerprint at the correct delivery location, the current delivery location is confirmed as correct. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150081584 | COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR ROUTING PACKAGE DELIVERIES - A shipping system for shipping packages involving the coordinated use of at least a first carrier and a second carrier. The shipping system includes physical delivery facilities for the physical delivery of packages, the physical delivery facilities including at least one transfer location at which the second carrier may take over delivery responsibilities for a package. The shipping system also includes an information system having a shipper computer system configured to record and determine whether the delivery address of a package is an efficient destination for the first carrier. If not an efficient destination, such as a delivery address having a rural zip code, the shipper computer system is configured to label the package for delivery to one of the transfer locations, allowing the first carrier to transfer the selected package to the second carrier for completion of the less efficient portion of the delivery. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150081585 | COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR ROUTING PACKAGE DELIVERIES - A shipping system for shipping packages involving the coordinated use of at least a first carrier and a second carrier. The shipping system includes physical delivery facilities for the physical delivery of packages, the physical delivery facilities including at least one transfer location at which the second carrier may take over delivery responsibilities for a package. The shipping system also includes an information system having a shipper computer system configured to record and determine whether the delivery address of a package is an efficient destination for the first carrier. If not an efficient destination, such as a delivery address having a rural zip code, the shipper computer system is configured to label the package for delivery to one of the transfer locations, allowing the first carrier to transfer the selected package to the second carrier for completion of the less efficient portion of the delivery. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150081586 | NOTICE AND NON-RESPONSE TRACKING - Tracking and management data for distribution of informational, legal, or contractual notices and tracking associated response, or non-response, is disclosed. The system generates and links tracking data for both the distribution and the response, generates indicators that include the tracking data, and encodes the indicators so that the indicators are detectable as they traverse various events and locations throughout the lifecycle. A detailed audit trail of each event in the distribution and response lifecycle is constructed using data matching methods and various statistics regarding the lifecycle, such that the response habits of notice recipients are formulated. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150095255 | CONTAINER VERIFICATION THROUGH AN ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE AND PLUG ASSOCIATED WITH A CONTAINER AND A TRANSPORT VEHICLE OF AN INTERMODAL FREIGHT TRANSPORT SYSTEM - A method and system related to container identification through an electrical receptacle and plug associated with the container of an intermodal freight transport system is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a method includes coupling an electrical power plug of a container and an electrical power receptacle of a transport vehicle. Also, the method includes activating a tracking device of the container through a switch and actuator coupling. Further, the method includes verifying an identity of the container upon coupling the electrical power plug to the electrical power receptacle through an identification tag of the container and an electronic reader. Furthermore, the method may include conserving battery power through deactivating the tracking device of the container when the electrical power plug is de-coupled to the electrical power receptacle. The method may also include delivering an alert message to a driver when an incorrect container is identified. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150112886 | Information Processing Method, Server, and Logistics Terminal - An information processing method, a server, and a logistics terminal are provided. The information processing method includes receiving a query request sent by a logistics terminal; determining, in at least one prestored order, target order information that corresponds to an authentication identifier and includes a delivery address within a delivery distance threshold range that uses a current location of the logistics terminal as a center; feeding back the determined target order information to the logistics terminal; and pushing online prompt information to a corresponding ordering user terminal according to the ordering user account in the target order after an arrival notice instruction sent by the logistics terminal is received. It can be seen that, in this solution, the objectives are achieved of improving goods delivery efficiency and reducing a delivery cost. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150120598 | TRACKING OF A PACKAGE DELIVERY TO A SMART-HOME - This patent specification relates to apparatus, systems, methods, and related computer program products for providing home security/smart home objectives. More particularly, this patent specification relates to a plurality of devices, including intelligent, multi-sensing, network-connected devices, that communicate with each other and/or with a central server or a cloud-computing system to provide any of a variety of useful home security/smart home objectives. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150134557 | Physical Event Management During Asset Tracking - Techniques for physical event management while tracking physical assets are disclosed. In one aspect, data identifying locations of interest in a journey of an asset is received. A position fix for the asset is received and a determination is made that the asset is within a location of interest. In another aspect, data identifying one or more milestones in a journey of the asset is received. An event notification is received from a tag coupled to the asset, and it is determined that there is a problem in the shipment of the asset. In yet another aspect, data identifying one or more actions that should be taken after events of interest in a journey of the asset is received. An event notification is received from a tag coupled to the asset, and it is determined that a particular action should be taken. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150134558 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRACKING SHIPPING CARGO - The present invention relates to a method of tracking cargo at a processing system, including: determining whether a vessel has berthed at one of a plurality of berths, each berth tagged with a commodity type; receiving information about the vessel; determining whether the vessel has called at a port; and utilising the berth tag and information about the vessel to calculate the quantity of a commodity delivered between the berth and the port. A system for tracking cargo is also disclosed. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150134559 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRACKING VESSELS - The present invention relates to a method of tracking a vessel at a processing system, including: receiving location coordinates for the vessel associated with a vessel identifier; obtaining vessel data associated with the vessel identifier; processing the vessel data; and determining whether the vessel is berthed at one of a plurality of berth locations using the processed vessel data and the location coordinates. A system for tracking a vessel is also disclosed. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150294265 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING PACKAGES - Systems and methods in which parcels intended to be delivered to recipients are shipped to a common location and items going to a same address are consolidated into one or more packages and delivered to the recipient in a single shipment/delivery based on a predetermined schedule. The systems and methods also provide for a recipient to return an item. The recipient may enter an address and view an estimated time when a delivery vehicle will be at or near the entered address to pick up the return item. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150294266 | DELIVERY OF PHYSICAL OBJECTS TO NON-FIXED END POINTS - A delivery method provides for the delivery of an item to a mobile (non-stationary) customer. Order information is obtained from a mobile device of a customer, which includes information about the item to be delivered and a current location of the customer. Delivery information is then provided to a mobile device of a delivery person. The delivery information includes the current location of the customer. While the delivery person is en route to the customer, customer location updates are repeatedly obtained from the mobile device of the customer and used to provide updated customer location information to the mobile device of the delivery person. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150302349 | Intelligent Label Processing System - Briefly, a new network processing system is provided that collects and coordinates key indicators regarding a product's quality as that product moves from supplier to end user. By doing so, the processing system provides robust, authentic, and trustworthy data that (1) reports the time period when any custodian had the product, (2) identifies what timing or environmental condition caused the product to go bad, and (3) verifies which custodian acted to make the product defective. In use, an intelligent label is attached to a product, and the intelligent label has a timer as well as one or more sensors for monitoring environmental conditions. Upon exceeding timing or environmental rules, a visual alarm indicator is activated on the label. Since the label has electronically retrievable data, electronically scanable data, and human readable date, the network process can collected key data regarding the product along the entire distribution chain. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150324741 | System for Tracking Shipments - This disclosure describes, in part, systems and techniques for tracking shipments from multiple locations in transit with multiple couriers. In some implementations, this disclosure describes a tracking service which uses data sources to generate one or more tracking interfaces which may allow a user to dynamically monitor and/or modify each shipment. In some implementations, each tracking interface may include tracking data from the data sources such as shipment origin, courier information, tracking identification numbers for each shipment from the multiple locations, items in the shipment, and/or identification numbers for the items in the shipment. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150324743 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING AND USING A HYBRID-DIGITAL MAILBOX - A method, electronic device, and computer-readable storage medium are. In one embodiment, a method is provided for receiving tracking data regarding a delivery item, determining, based on the tracking data, whether supplemental content is associated with the delivery item, and automatically scheduling delivery of the supplemental content when supplemental content is associated with the delivery item. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150336497 | ERGONOMICALLY IMPROVED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING PRODUCTS FROM A DELIVERY VEHICLE - A method and system for providing cargo or product to an individual. The system may be a vehicle and include a plurality of bays, at least one of the plural bays having two rectangular frames, each frame having two horizontal members and two vertical members and each frame opposing and facing the other. The vehicle may also include a holding structure engaged by both of the rectangular frames, the structure comprising a plurality of trays wherein the structure is adaptable to provide vertical movement of the plural trays within the confines of the two rectangular frames. The vehicle may also include one or more mechanisms positioned between the lower horizontal members of the two rectangular frames, the one or more mechanisms adaptable to provide lateral movement within the confines of the two rectangular frames. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150339624 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEVICE-BASED CARRIER VERIFICATION IN A FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION NETWORK - Computer-implemented systems, and methods of using the same, for freight carrier verification comprising: a database of freight carriers, freight transport equipment, and/or an operator; a database of freight transport orders, each order comprising an associated carrier; a device attached to, associated with, or operably connected to freight transport equipment and configured to transmit freight transport equipment information; a device attached to, associated with, or operably connected to freight transport equipment and configured to transmit operator biometric information; and a software module configured to generate a shared portal that displays information associated with the orders including the carrier, the equipment, the operator, and/or the biometric information, provided that the portal is accessible to all users associated with an order. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150341225 | DIRECT NETWORK TRACKING AND MARKETING TOOLS - A system is disclosed for tracking and modeling a network. A graphical model of one's network may be useful for tracking information about that network. The tracking system may include the assignment of a unique identifier (“ID”) to each node (e.g. person) within a network. The ID for each node may include information about that node. For example, a prefix/preamble or postfix/postamble added as part of the ID may identify other members connected to that node, such as an upline or downline in an MLM network. An interface (e.g. website) may receive information about a particular node for generating the ID for other nodes in that network. The network tracking may be applied to tracking a product or package utilizing a similar ID (e.g. on a tag) that can be read from or written to so that the ID can record interactions with the product/package. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150347959 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PSEUDO MASTER NODE MODE OPERATIONS WITHIN A HIERARCHICAL WIRELESS NETWORK - Methods of operation and systems are described for node communication within a hierarchical wireless node network having a plurality of ID nodes on a first level, a master node on a second level, and a server at a third level. A first of the ID nodes associates with the master node. The first ID node cannot self-determine its location while the master node is adapted to self-determine its location via location circuitry. The first ID node captures relevant node information, such as profile data, security data, association data, shared data, and/or sensor data. The relevant node information may be captured from another ID node. The first ID node begins operating in a pseudo master node mode so that it can transmit the relevant node information to the server without using the master node as an intermediary to the server. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150347960 | CARGO HANDLING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS - The present invention related to a system and computer-implemented method directed to cargo handling services. A stakeholder captures airline data and customer related cargo data and transmits the data to at least one other stakeholder through either a customer service portal or a mobile warehouse management system. The system is a cargo management system comprising three parts. First, a messaging engine adapted to transmit airline data. Second, a customer service portal receives data from the messaging engine for a stakeholder, such that the stakeholder may manage, track, or reconcile a cargo shipment. Finally, a mobile warehouse management system implemented for recording data and tracking cargo in real-time. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150356501 | DELIVERY TO MOBILE DEVICES - In one implementation, a computer-implemented method includes receiving, at a mobile computing device and after transmitting an order, information that identifies a delivery worker who is handling delivery of the order; continuously updating an interface presented by the mobile computing device until the order has been delivered, the interface identifying a current location of the delivery worker relative to a current location of the mobile computing device as both of the current locations change over time, the continuously updating including: determining, by the mobile computing device, the current location of the mobile computing device; receiving, at the mobile computing device, the current location of the delivery worker; and presenting, by the mobile computing device, the interface depicting the current location of the delivery worker relative to the current location of the mobile computing device. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150371183 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONFIDENTIAL SHIPPING - Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for providing confidential shipping solutions. In some embodiments, a system may offer a confidential shipment program to a customer. In this program, the link between a shipper and a consignee may be kept confidential through the use of exception processing. In various embodiments, the exception processing may include removing or obscuring references to the shipper from the physical item/shipment and providing a label for the item/shipment that includes shipping instructions without a reference to the shipper. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20150371184 | SEAL DELIVERY TRACKING SYSTEM - Systems and devices are provided for tracking deliveries and confirming delivery information with seals attached to the delivery vessel. In certain embodiments the seal includes a hidden number or code that is only viewable once the seal is broken or cut. The seal includes data and information that matches that of a corresponding delivery. Mobile devices and other computing devices can track the information that is input by the delivery personnel during the delivery process. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20150371185 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING A CARGO TRANSACTION - Devices, systems, and methods for managing a cargo transaction are disclosed. By transmitting and integrating consignment data and real-time cargo status data including data collected from a GPS-enabled monitoring device to a visual cargo server, a visual cargo data is produced. The visual cargo data is contextualized by integrating with contextual data obtained from one or more contextual servers. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160019495 | System and method for context-sensitive delivery notification - A method for context-sensitive delivery notification includes receiving, by a computing device, from a user-interfacing device, an indication that a user is near to the user-interfacing device, determining, by the computing device, a location of the user-interfacing device, obtaining, by the computing device, a delivery status detected by a delivery-sensing depository, and providing, by the computing device, the determined delivery status to the at least one user, based on the determined location. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160019496 | Peer to Peer Delivery System - A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage to implement an N-tier application package delivery service. Drivers can register for the system and then be presented with automatic alerts when pick up points (for delivery tasks) are nearby or along their current route so that drivers can make extra money by picking packages that are available on or near their current route and then deliver them. Driving patterns of each driver are detected, stored, and analyzed so that their destinations can automatically be predicted. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160019498 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING LONG-DISTANCE, AUTOMATED INTERACTION WITH CONSUMABLES - A system for remotely detecting events with an article. The system can involve coupling a communication interface with an article. The system can connect to a first network to receive configuration details about a second network. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160034848 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACQUIRING DETAILED DELIVERY TRACKING - Systems and methods are directed to tracking and displaying status information. First delivery status information is received, from a shipment management server (SMS), by one or more processors associated with a retail location. The first delivery status information includes information regarding cartons to be delivered to the retail location in a first delivery. The information is derived from a first advance shipping notice. Other delivery status information is received which is derived from a second advance shipping notice. The various delivery status information is processed and simultaneously displayed on a display screen. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160042317 | CONCEPTS FOR MONITORING SHIPMENTS - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for tracking the location of a shipped item. According to various embodiments, the systems and methods may include features designed to determine whether the shipped item is likely to comply with customer-defined shipping requirements throughout the entire shipping process. In various embodiments, the systems and methods are configured to indicate to a user certain shipments that are likely to arrive without complying with all of the customer-defined shipping requirements, such that a user can take remedial action to minimize or eliminate the likelihood of the shipment failing to comply with the customer-defined shipping requirements. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160048799 | CASCADING CALL NOTIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for notifying customers of ETAs associated with service orders are disclosed herein. A computer implemented method, according to various implementations, includes automatically receiving, by a service application, an ETA from a service order management system. The computer implemented method also includes automatically determining whether an en route notification is to be displayed on at least one servicer device associated with the service application, and automatically displaying the en route notification on the at least one servicer device in response to determining that the en route notification is to be displayed by the servicer device. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160048800 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SHIPMENT TRACKING - According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of systems and methods related to shipment tracking for trains. In an exemplary embodiment, a shipment tracking system generally includes one or more Bluetooth nodes positionable onboard one or more cars of a train. The one or more Bluetooth nodes are configured to transmit shipment information for the one or more cars. A gateway device is configured to receive shipment information for the one or more cars. The gateway device is configured to transmit payload information to a database. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160055453 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A PACKAGE DURING TRANSIT - According to one aspect, a monitoring device for detecting when an object may be subjected to a condition includes a processor, a sensor, and a configuration circuit. The sensor is adapted to detect if the object is subjected to at least a first magnitude of the particular condition. The configuration circuit may be used to specify a second magnitude of the particular condition, wherein the second magnitude is greater than the first magnitude. The processor remains in an inactive state if the object is subjected to a magnitude of the particular condition less than the second magnitude, and the sensor generates a signal in response to detection of object being subjected to at least the second magnitude of the particular condition. In response to the signal, the processor enters an active state to develop an indication of at least the second magnitude of the particular condition. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160055454 | WIRELESS PACKING SLIP - Embodiments include a flexible substrate that supports a processor, memory, communication interface, and power source. The flexible substrate is configured to attach to an object, such as a package for shipping. The system includes nodes having a sensor for communicating with the flexible substrate and providing information to the flexible substrate. The system may also include a controller having a display for programming the node and/or flexible substrate and/or for retrieving information stored at the node and/or flexible substrate. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160063434 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EARLY DETECTION OF ABNORMALITY - Disclosed are an apparatus and method for detecting an abnormality early. An apparatus for detecting the abnormality early includes a similar case selector configured to select similar cases associated with a monitored target from among previous case data, a data collector configured to collect status information of the monitored target, an abnormality detector configured to generate a baseline for detecting the abnormality of the monitored target from case data classified as normal among the previous case data and compare the baseline with the collected status information to detect whether the monitored target has the abnormality, and a predictor configured to, when it is detected that the monitored target has the abnormality, compare each of the selected similar cases with the collected status information to select an optimum similar case associated with the monitored target among the similar cases, and to predict a future situation development of the monitored target based on the optimum similar case. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160098677 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A SHIPMENT COORDINATION SERVICE - A shipment coordination service, which may be a company or a business, coordinates shipment of a package between an origin and a destination using one or more carriers. The shipment coordination service may have one or more processing centers associated with it for processing packages. The shipment coordination service can use an origin carrier to deliver the package from an origin to an origin processing center, and a destination carrier can deliver the package from a destination processing center or another intermediate location to the destination. The shipment coordination service may also use an intermediate carrier to deliver the package from one processing center to another processing center or to another intermediate location. | 04-07-2016 |
| 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 |
| 20160104110 | TRANSPORTATION SERVICE MATCHING WITH ARRIVAL ESTIMATION ADJUSTED FOR EXTERNAL FACTORS - Matches for load or transportation services with transportation service providers (TSPs) are established, and estimated arrival times are provided. A transportation service request is arranged and an estimate of time of arrival is made based on an estimation of a time for performing a delivery of the load or provide the transportation service, and the time of arrival estimate is adjusted by at least one external factor expected to affect transit time. An anticipated turn-around time for availability of the TSP is made for a subsequent leg or backhaul and the adjusted time of arrival estimate and the anticipated turn-around time are used to estimate a time of availability of the TSP for the subsequent leg or backhaul. An accepted bid for the subsequent leg or backhaul is made based on an estimated time of availability. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160117638 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMIC MANAGMENT OF OBJECT TRANSMISSION - A system for dynamically managing transport of at least one item from a source location to a destination location, the system configured to: (1) ascertain a mode of the administrator after authenticating an administrator; (2) perform a set of administrative functions; (3) assign a load from the set of accepted loads to the driver; (4) ascertain a set of load attributes for loads requested from a set of external sources; (5) display a job acceptance form to ascertain a set of job attributes; (6) assign at least one driver to a specific load; (7) display and edit the driver's log book; (8) locate the driver and the driver's specific equipment on a map; (9) evaluate the driver's performance by reviewing a set of assignments completed by the driver within a predefined time span; and (10) configure a set of system parameters. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160132825 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOGISTICS VERIFICATION - A system and method for logistics verification are disclosed. In the logistics verification system, an identification information distribution center generates a pick-up code and pick-up verification information corresponding to the pick-up code, a sign-for code and sign-for verification information corresponding to the sign-for code. A logistics terminal sends the pick-up code to the pick-up terminal, the sign-for verification information to a delivery terminal. A supply terminal provides the goods after verifying the pick-up code according to the pick-up verification information. A pick-up terminal picks up the goods at the supply terminal depending on the pick-up code. A delivery terminal transports the goods from the delivering origin to the destination and verifies the sign-for code according to the sign-for verification information. Finally, a client terminal receives the goods at the destination depending on the sign-for code. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160140494 | Method and System for Reconciling Transportation Records - Aspects of the present invention are directed to a system for next day reconciliation of transportation records. The system having a transportation record storage provider (TRSP) that receives and stores storage medium transportation requests; an outside service provider (OSP) inventory manager that receives and maintains records of transported storage mediums scanned at the OSP; and a reconciliation provider that receives a first list from the TRSP and a second list from the OSP inventory manger, for reconciliation. The reconciliation provider includes receivers for receiving the first and second list; a processing engine that reconciles the first list and the second list; and a reporting unit that reports the results of the reconciliation. The processing engine matches inbound and outbound records of the first list and second list, and processes invalid records; and analyzes and accounts for un-matched records. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160155083 | DELIVERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, IMAGE ACQUISITION APPARATUS, DELIVERY MANAGEMENT APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND DELIVERY MANAGEMENT METHOD | 06-02-2016 |
| 20160155084 | CARGO TRACKING DEVICE | 06-02-2016 |
| 20160155085 | SENSOR BASED LOGISTICS SYSTEM | 06-02-2016 |
| 20160155086 | IN-CAB COMMUNICATIONS MODULE | 06-02-2016 |
| 20160155088 | LIMITED LOCATION TRACKING OF A USER DEVICE FOR LOCAL PICKUP | 06-02-2016 |
| 20160162834 | Container Tracking Systems For Supply Chains And Related Methods - The container tracking system embodiments described herein include tracking components at each stage of the supply chain, including filling plants (FPs), regional storage facilities such as Regional Cages (RCs), point of sale (POS) locations, and direct delivery service (DS) providers. The tracking components at each stage include Integrated Data Terminals (IDTs) and Handheld Readers (HRs) that read data from containers and identification (ID) cards and communicate this data to one or more container tracking server systems to update a container tracking database. These communications can also be real time communications. The container tracking system in part tracks data stored in RFID (radio frequency identification) tags that are affixed to the containers. The tagged containers can hold any desired material, such as such chemicals, gases, LPG (liquefied petroleum gas), beverages, liquids, and/or other desired materials. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160171435 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING SECURE DELIVERY | 06-16-2016 |
| 20160171436 | DELIVERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ZERO-INVENTORY DISTRIBUTION | 06-16-2016 |
| 20160180287 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODIFYING PACKAGE DELIVERY CHARACTERISTICS | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160180288 | DETERMINING A DELIVERY LOCATION AND TIME BASED ON THE SCHEDULE OR LOCATION OF A CONSIGNEE | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160253623 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING MANAGING AND VERIFYING POSTAL CORRESPONDENCES | 09-01-2016 |
| 20160253624 | BEACON TRACKING | 09-01-2016 |
| 20160379163 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING SHIPMENTS - An apparatus for tracking a shipment includes an Internet of Things (IoT) gateway that includes a communications link to an IoT infrastructure and a communications link to a number of IoT devices. Each of the IoT devices is disposed proximate to an asset, and include a communications link to the IoT gateway. | 12-29-2016 |
| 20160379164 | METHOD, TERMINAL AND SERVER FOR AUTOMATICALLY PUSHING DELIVERY INFORMATION AND PROVIDING COLLECTION INFORMATION - Provided is a method, terminal and server for automatically pushing delivery information and a method, terminal and server for providing collection information, wherein the method for automatically pushing delivery information includes: obtaining a courier's current geographical position and a delivery destination; determining whether the delivery destination is within a geo-fencing centering about the courier's current geographical position; and pushing the delivery information to the delivery target customer if the delivery destination is within the geo-fencing centering about the courier's current geographical position. The present application determines whether to automatically push the delivery information to the target customer based on the geo-fencing centering about a courier's current geographical position, by which the delivery target customer is promptly informed of relevant information regarding items prior to receiving the items and thus facilitating more timely communication with the courier on item delivery, and increasing efficiency of items delivery. | 12-29-2016 |
| 20160379165 | TECHNOLOGIES FOR MANAGING THE SECURITY AND CUSTODY OF ASSETS IN TRANSIT - Technologies for managing the security and custody of assets in transit are described. In some embodiments, the technologies include an IoT gateway that can make intelligent decisions concerning the status of assets over which it has custody, e.g., based on sensor data received from IoT devices associated with those assets. Technologies for managing the transfer of custody of assets between responsible parties (e.g., multiple gateways) are also described. | 12-29-2016 |
| 20170236091 | DELIVERY ESTIMATES WITH IMPROVED ACCURACY | 08-17-2017 |
| 20170237553 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A UNIVERSAL DETERMINISTICALLY REPRODUCIBLE CRYPTOGRAPHIC KEY-PAIR REPRESENTATION FOR ALL SKUs, SHIPPING CARTONS, AND ITEMS | 08-17-2017 |
| 20190147397 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING AND VALIDATING THE EXCHANGE OF PRODUCT INFORMATION | 05-16-2019 |
| 20190147398 | CONTAINER TRACKING SYSTEMS AND METHODS | 05-16-2019 |
