A method for same day shipment of a package is disclosed. The computer-implemented method includes obtaining provider data, customer data, and historical data from a plurality of data sources; obtaining current location data and current time data associated with one or more delivery providers and one or more buses; analyzing the current location data and the current time data that are obtained with respect to the provider data, the customer data, and the historical route data; determining a schedule, a first receipt location and a first receipt time for the first package; determining a first delivery provider and/or bus for the first package based on the schedule; and providing instructions to the bus and/or a first delivery provider computer device associated with the first delivery provider of the one or more delivery providers to receive, handoff, and/or deliver the first package based on the schedule.
A lock assembly includes a bolt rnovable between a first position and a second position, a rotating body rotatable between a first position and a second position, and a pawl rnernber rotatable between a first position and a second position. Rotation of the rotating body from the first position to the second position is configured to cause the bolt to rnove from the first position to the second position. The pawl member is configured to prevent rotation of the rotating body from the first position to the second position when the pawl member is in the first position and the rotating body is in the first position.
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A lock can include attack-resistant and/or weather-resistant features. Attack-resistant features can include a sacrificial link between a locking mechanism and an external keyway covering an exterior face of the locking mechanism. The sacrificial link can break during a torque attack on the lock such that the full force of the torque attack is not applied to the locking mechanism. Weather-resistant features can include drain openings in one or more housing components external to the locking mechanism to facilitate drainage of liquid matter from the lock before the liquid matter reaches the locking mechanism.
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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COORDINATING LOCAL DELIVERIES
Methods and systems for coordinating item delivery are disclosed. In one aspect, a method comprises receiving a request to transport an item and identifying a delivery vehicle based on a proximity of the delivery vehicle to the pickup location. The method further comprises determining whether the identified delivery vehicle is associated with a first delivery service or a second delivery service. When the identified delivery vehicle is associated with the first delivery service, the method comprises generating a notification to the identified delivery vehicle that an itinerary and a routing of the identified vehicle have been updated. When the identified delivery vehicle is associated with the second delivery service, the method comprises generating an inquiry to the identified vehicle requesting confirmation that the identified vehicle will transport the item and receiving a response. The method also comprises generating a confirmation including an identifier of the identified delivery vehicle.
Locking systems and devices and methods for using the systems and devices are provided. A locking system may include a receptacle having a lock and an electronic credential. If the electronic credential is brought into proximity of the receptacle, then a key can be used to open the lock. The electronic credential can be incorporated into a vehicle or into a handheld device.
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A lock can include a motor assembly, a gear assembly, and an unlocking assembly. The motor assembly can include a motor and a drive shaft. The gear assembly can include a cam, a pinion gear, and a pinion. The pinion gear can include a plurality of teeth disposed along only a portion of a perimeter of the pinion gear. The pinion gear can be configured to engage the pinion. The pinion can be configured to translate laterally to release a biasing member to unlock a door of a container.
Systems and methods for generating and implementing an anonymized delivery point processing system are disclosed. Anonymous addresses can be associated with actual physical delivery points. An item having an anonymous address thereon can be sorted and/or routed on item processing equipment based on the associated actual physical delivery point.
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MOBILE DEVICE FOR SAFE, SECURE, AND ACCURATE DELIVERY OF ITEMS
Embodiments of a system and method for using a mobile device to assist with the efficient and secure delivery of item. The mobile device can assist an item deliver to lock or unlock secure item delivery receptacles. The mobile device can also notify an item deliverer about particular delivery conditions associated with particular delivery endpoints. The mobile device can further help the item deliverer to determine whether or not he or she is delivering the item to the correct location.
Systems described herein for controlling, requesting, and coordinating the creation and generation of labels can be a label broker, providing a centralized location for storing label information created by various entities, and managing the requests for generation of physical labels coming from various sources and entities.
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A high throughput sorting device is disclosed. The device includes a first sorter and a second sorter, each of the first and second sorters having a plurality of cells each configured to support, carry, and deposit an item. The device can also include at least one shared chute extending below a portion of the first sorter and a portion of the second sorter. The at least one chute can be configured to receive an item deposited by each of the plurality of cells and transport the item to an endpoint. The device can also include a base configured to support the at least one shared chute and the first and second sorters
Abstract A high throughput sorting device is disclosed. The device includes a first sorter and a second sorter, each of the first and second sorters having a plurality of cells each configured to support, carry, and deposit an item. The device can also include at least one shared chute extending below a portion of the first sorter and a portion of the second sorter. The at least one chute can be configured to receive an item deposited by each of the plurality of cells and transport the item to an endpoint. The device can also include a base configured to support the at least one shared chute and the first and second sorters Date Recue/Date Received 2020-12-18
A system and method for generating shipping labels for shipping items to other countries. The shipping label can be based on shipping information for the item. The shipping label can also contain information about whether there was a landed cost guarantee associated with the item.
Features for loading, transporting and unloading of items are disclosed. Systems, devices and methods for such operations using a tray are described. In some embodiments, a tray having a moveable bottom allows for switching between a configuration for loading and unloading items in and out of the tray and a configuration for transportation of items inside the tray. The trays may also be stacked, for transportation of multiple trays at once, and nested, for saving space when storing the trays. In some embodiments, the trays may be used in conjunction with loading and unloading systems.
Features for loading, transporting and unloading of items are disclosed. Systems, devices and methods for such operations using a tray are described. ?? some embodiments, a tray having a moveable bottom allows for switching between a configuration for loading and unloading items in and out of the tray and a configuration for transportation of items inside the tray. The trays may also be stacked, for transportation of multiple trays at once, and nested, for saving space when storing the trays. In some embodiments, the trays may be used in conjunction with loading and unloading systems.
Features for loading, transporting and unloading of items are disclosed. Systems, devices and methods for such operations using a tray are described. In some embodiments, a tray having a moveable bottom allows for switching between a configuration for loading and unloading items in and out of the tray and a configuration for transportation of items inside the tray. The trays may also be stacked, for transportation of multiple trays at once, and nested, for saving space when storing the trays. In some embodiments, the trays may be used in conjunction with loading and unloading systems.
Systems and methods for processing distribution items having unique identifiers affixed thereon. The unique identifiers can include computer readable codes and written alphanumeric strings generated by a user. A system receives the unique identifier and requests payment information from a user, and stores an association between the unique identifier and the payment information, and processes the item according to the payment information.
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING REAL-TIME TRACKING OF ITEMS IN A DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
A system for providing access to a distribution network includes a scanner for scanning a plurality of computer readable codes on a plurality of items. Each of the computer readable codes includes a sender identifier. The scanner generates scan data for each of the plurality of items and associates the sender identifier with the scan data for each of the plurality of items. A data repository, configured to store the scan data. An interface receives a specific sender identifier, receives a user request for delivery performance attributes, selects the scan data stored in the data repository for items associated with the sender identifier and communicates the selected scan data to a processor. The processor diagnoses delivery performance based on the selected scan data, generates a delivery performance report and corrects a delivery performance issue according to the diagnosis of a delivery performance issue.
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING REAL-TIME TRACKING OF ITEMS IN A DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
A system for operating a distribution network includes a scanner configured to scan a computer readable delivery code on a plurality of items in the distribution network to generate scan data. The code includes a sender identifier associated with the sender of the item on which the code is located. The code further includes delivery information for the plurality of items. A data repository in communication with the scanner and stores the delivery information. A processor in communication with the data repository categorizes the scanned plurality of items into a plurality of categories based on the sender information. An interface is configured to receive a user request for the delivery information for items categorized into a specified category selected from the plurality of categories and communicates the request for delivery information to the processor, which generates and sends a plurality of computer readable codes to the user.
A system and method of verifying the identity of a user or registrant. The user or registrant provides identification information and registration information. The identification information may be a visual representation of an identifying item associated with location information. In some embodiments, the identification information may be a visual representation of a government issued identity. An identification module verifies the identification information and compares the verified identification information to the registration information.
A system and method for generating a return label for merchandise being returned from a buyer or consumer in a first country to a merchant in a second country. A name and address of a consumer in the first country desiring to return merchandise and merchant or seller information including a merchant identifier is received. An address for receiving returns for the merchant or seller in the second country is accessed based on the merchant information. One or more machine readable identifiers for use by a first country carrier and for use by a second country carrier based at least on the consumer information, and information for routing the return merchandise are generated. A return label for merchandise being returned from the consumer to the merchant is generated. The return label can include the machine readable identifiers and a customs declaration for the merchandise.
A lock and method of locking a lockable volume is described. The lock may be located on a door of a lockable volume, such as a locker configured to hold an item. The lock may comprise a post and a cam, the cam having an opening corresponding to the size and shape of the post. The cam is rotatable about an axis, wherein the rotation of the cam about the axis releasably secures the post within the opening, thereby locking the door to which the post is attached.
A method and system for tracking the status of a label. The system can include a memory with a database. The database can include an indicator of the label status. The system can additionally include a processor that operates in accordance with instructions stored in the memory. The processor can receive a request to generate a label, update the first database with an identifier that indicates the existence of the label, receive a signal indicating that a service requested by the label has been provided, and update the identifier in the first database to indicate that the requested service has been provided.
A method and system for tracking the status of a label. The system can include a memory with a database. The database can include an indicator of the label status. The system can additionally include a processor that operates in accordance with instructions stored in the memory. The processor can receive a request to generate a label, update the first database with an identifier that indicates the existence of the label, receive a signal indicating that a service requested by the label has been provided, and update the identifier in the first database to indicate that the requested service has been provided.
A system, apparatus, and method for use in delivery of items to and retrieval of items from a storage unit. The storage unit may include one or several storage receptacles and a control unit that controls and monitors the status of the one or several storage receptacles. The storage unit may be included in a storage unit system that may include one or several storage units and a central control unit. The central control unit may communicate with the one or several storage units, and may receive status and availability updates from the one or several storage units.
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A SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROL OF ELECTRONIC PARCEL LOCKERS
A system, apparatus, and method for use in delivery of items to and retrieval of items from a storage unit. The storage unit may include one or several storage receptacles and a control unit that controls and monitors the status of the one or several storage receptacles. The storage unit may be included in a storage unit system that may include one or several storage units and a central control unit. The central control unit may communicate with the one or several storage units, and may receive status and availability updates from the one or several storage units.
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A SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROL OF ELECTRONIC PARCEL LOCKERS
A system, apparatus, and method for use in delivery of items to and retrieval of items from a storage unit. The storage unit may include one or several storage receptacles and a control unit that controls and monitors the status of the one or several storage receptacles. The storage unit may be included in a storage unit system that may include one or several storage units and a central control unit. The central control unit may communicate with the one or several storage units, and may receive status and availability updates from the one or several storage units.
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A SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROL OF ELECTRONIC PARCEL LOCKERS
A method of controlling delivery of an item to a storage unit includes receiving item identification information scanned from a computer readable identifier located on the item, transmitting the scanned item identification to an availability determine module, requesting availability information for at least one receptacle at a first storage unit, if no receptacle is available querying availability information for receptacles at a second storage unit and allowing access to the available receptacle. The method or an alternative thereto can include receiving a request for availability information for at least one receptacle at the first storage unit and querying a database that includes availability information for receptacles at the first storage unit.
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A method, system, and computer program for processing records is disclosed. The records are associated with record sets. Record sets are associated with processor sets, which include one or more processors. Records are routed to associated processor sets for processing, based on the record set associated with the record. Records are processed on processors in the processor sets. Furthermore, various localized affinities can be established. Process affinity can link server processes with processor sets. Cache affinity can link database caches with processor sets. Data affinity can link incoming data to processor sets.
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A method, system, and computer program for processing records is disclosed. The records are associated with record sets. Record sets are associated with processor sets, which include one or more processors. Records are routed to associated processor sets for processing, based on the record set associated with the record. Records are processed on processors in the processor sets. Furthermore, various localized affinities can be established. Process affinity can link server processes with processor sets. Cache affinity can link database caches with processor sets. Data affinity can link incoming data to processor sets.
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METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING ELECTRONIC CUSTOMS FORM
Methods and systems are provided for creating and processing an electronic customs declaration manifest. These methods and systems include creating a image of the customs declaration form, converting the image of the customs declaration form into an electronic customs manifest, and transferring the electronic customs manifest to a database. In addition, a image is may also be forwarded electronically to a remote encoding center, where the customs declaration form data is manually converted into an electronic file for storing in a database. Customs services of both the originating and destination countries review the declared information stored in the database. When the international mailpiece arrives at the border, domestic customs service may find a matching unique identifiers on the international mailpieces and customs declaration forms stored in the database. The service provider may load an international mailpiece into an airplane, if a domestic customs service allow the international mailpiece having a matching unique identifier to leave the originating country. A service provider may return an international mailpiece to the domestic customs service if an international mailpiece is not allowed to leave the originating country.
Standardizing a mail processing system, (Fig. 4, element 412(A-C)). An intelligent mail processing system (Fig. 4, element 430), provides a mail tracking code affixed to each mail piece (Fig.2, element 350), and mail tracking procedure using tracking code. Tasks that comprise the mail processing system (Fig.4, element 430) are identified, and the mail processing system is implemented through documentation and training. After implementation, testing insures compliance with the implemented mail processing system.
An item tracking system for tracking an item within a structure having at least one aperture through which the item is passed is provided. The item tracking system comprises a radio frequency tag attached to the item, a reader operably connected to a reader antenna, a processor operably connected to the reader, and a vertically suspended movable support for the reader antenna. The tag has item information stored therein and the reader is capable of reading the item information from the tag. The processor receives and stores the item information from the reader and the movable support is suspended from a location adjacent the top of the aperture. The support and reader antenna can move around the item to permit the item to pass through the aperture and the reader reads the item information from the tag when the item passes through the aperture using the reader antenna.
Methods and systems are provided for tracking the nesting of delivery items can include using a passive RFID-type or an auto-detection type communication device to determine which mail handler picks up a particular tray from a location, such as the end of a conveyor system. When the mail handler places the tray in a container, another RFID-type device can be used to detect into which container the mail handler placed the tray. This information may then be passively and/or wirelessly transmitted to an application server that may store the information in a database to verify and validate, in real time, that the tray was placed into the correct container. These methods and systems are equally applicable to other nesting environments, including for example, the placing of containers into transportation vehicles.
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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USER REQUESTED MAIL DELIVERY SERVICES
Methods and systems are provided for handling customer requests regarding delivery services (Figure 2, 20). These methods and systems include receiving via a network, such as the Internet (Figure 2, 202), a customer request regarding delivery services (Figure 2, 206), validating the received information and sending the information to a database for recordation (Figure 2, 208). Then, in response, receiving an indication from the database regarding whether the information was successfully recorded and sending to the customer a confirmation number regarding the recorded information (Figure, 212). For example, a user desiring hold mail or redelivery services may navigate to a web page of the delivery service for requesting these services (Figure 2, 204). The user may then enter information regarding their request for services (Figure 2, 206). This request may then be forwarded to a database that is accessible by the particular delivery unit that provides delivery services to the user's address (Figure 2, 210). The delivery unit may then retrieve and handle the user's request accordingly (Figure 2, 212).
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