301 results about "Delivery location" patented technology

There is provided a computer-implemented method for targeted delivery of content. The method includes (i) receiving first data that indicates (a) an identity of a person, (b) a subject location, and (c) a subject time at which the person is expected to be at the subject location, (ii) querying a database, based on the identity, to obtain second data about the person, (iii) matching content to the second data, and (iv) initiating a delivery of the content to a delivery location at a delivery time based on the subject location and the subject time.

In some embodiments, a secure package delivery system and methods may include a remotely-controllable electronic door lock device accessible by in a system server, a delivery information device in communication with the system server, and a client device in communication with the system server. The delivery information device may provide delivery status information of a package to the system server. The remotely-controllable electronic lock device may enable or prevent access to a door at the location to which the package is to be delivered. The system server may, in response to receiving a notification that the package en route for delivery is proximate the delivery location and receiving a secure package delivery indicator associated the package recipient's account that indicates whether the package recipient has provided consent for a package delivery in a structure at the delivery location locked with an electronic lock without further instruction by the package recipient at a time of delivery. If the received secure package delivery indicator indicates the package recipient's consent for a package delivery in the structure without further instruction by the package recipient at a time of delivery, transmitting an access request signal for causing a lock control system associated with an electronic lock at an access door of the structure at the delivery location to cause the lock control system to unlock the lock. The system server may also be configured to communicate delivery completion information to the client device.

Generally, embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods that can identify the location of a consignee and propose one or more alternative delivery location(s). The proposed delivery location may be based on the current location of the consignee, current address on the package to be delivered, information located in a social network (private or public), “to-be” location as determined by the consignee which would be transmitted to the carrier and / or a predicted consignee location. In other embodiments, the consignee or “carrier” may suggest an alternative fixed location or alternative mobile location. In some embodiments, the consignee may indicate an alternative recipient of the item.

A system and method for enabling patrons at large venues, such as spectator venues, convention halls, or airports, which have identifiable delivery locations, to utilize hand-held, wireless communication devices to self-order food, drink, souvenir items or services from remote order fulfillment locations within the venue for delivery to the identified delivery locations. Verification of available service level is provided. Hierarchical menus can be provided for visual display or audible presentation of items or services for purchase on the devices, or for presenting other information. A delivery location identification code is provided with the order, which is acknowledged. Automatic electronic payment for the order occurs by prearranged means.

A method for providing interactive wireless gaming using standard wireless communication devices comprising; receiving a target identity and a delivery location for a game related action from a first game subscriber, wherein the target identity corresponds to a second game subscriber; determining an actual location of the second game subscriber; comparing the actual location of the second game subscriber to the delivery location; and performing game related actions based on the comparison.

A logistics method is disclosed that provides logistics computer programming for controlling a plurality of transports to supply a plurality of delivery locations from one or more bases. Each of the bases and delivery locations are in communication with a central database, preferably an Internet server database, that contains updated logistics information. The central database is preferably automatically updated at selectable intervals as to transport location, destination, fuel level, speed, and heading. Manifests may be originated at the respective delivery location or at an associated base and are stored in the central database. Each material on the manifest is associated with information such as the authorized vendor, a description, storage preferences, units, hazardous designations and additional information if the material is hazardous. Given information about each transport such as load capacity, fuel level, location intelligence, and the like that is stored in the central database and information about the materials, manifest status, and other factors, potential least cost delivery routes using capable transports can be automatically produced for selection by an operator. The logistics computer programming automatically designates where each manifested material is stored on the transport. The computer programming associates a status designation with each manifest such as outstanding, staged, printed, loaded, unloaded, and cancelled. Each manifest is also associated with a priority which may range from emergency to routine. Updated logistics information concerning materials, manifests, vendors, transports, delivery locations, and operating companies is available from the central database.

A shelving and package locating system for delivery vehicles includes one or more shelves for storing packages within a delivery vehicle during delivery. Each package is associated with both a geographic delivery address and an assigned location on a particular shelf within the delivery vehicle. A GPS unit determines the location of the delivery vehicle during delivery, and a computer provides the shelf location of a particular package when that package's delivery-location information substantially corresponds to vehicle location information. Several embodiments exist for registering the location of the package in the vehicle at load time, such as scanned location indicia, light sensors on shelves, pressure sensors on shelves, pressure sensors on the floor of the vehicle, and light spot. Several embodiments exist for locating the package in the vehicle at delivery time, such as a pick-to-light system that employs variable length lighting and a light pointer system that generates a light spot.

In one aspect, the present invention provides a device for occluding an aperture in a body, for example, a patent foramen ovale (PFO), including a first side adapted to be disposed on one side of the septum and a second side adapted to be disposed on the opposite side of the septum. The device has an elongated, low-profile delivery configuration and a shortened, radially expanded deployment configuration. The first and second sides are adapted to occlude the aperture upon deployment of the device at its intended delivery location. The device also includes a radially expandable center portion. In some embodiments, the center portion includes a plurality of ribs provided by slits in device. The ribs expand radially when the device is deployed. The expandable center portion facilitates the positioning of the device in the aperture. The device can be secured in the deployed configuration using a catch system.

A system for optimizing pickup of goods employs a server for tracking orders placed by purchasers with vendors for pick-up at delivery locations in a service area, a location-aware device operated by a purchaser for notifying the server of identity and location when a purchaser is ready to proceed in transit to a real or potential delivery location in the service area, and a messaging device for the purchaser to receive ads sent by the server during a delivery time window based on an estimated time-of-arrival of the purchaser to the real or potential delivery location. By sending location-based ads to the purchaser in transit, the purchaser can be notified of other purchasing options along the way and can place additional orders to be consolidated for pickup at the delivery location. Vendors can use the system to provide “just-in-time” direct advertising to customers, and customers are motivated to subscribe to the system for convenience of delivery and time saving while shopping.

A method and system for handling granular material, such as proppant used in hydraulic fracturing in well drilling, is provided. In an operational configuration, a delivery module having conveyors receives and conveys granular material to a delivery location, and one or more mobile storage modules receive, hold and dispense granular material downward to the delivery module. The mobile storage modules comprise a raised, angular container portion for holding granular material. Each mobile storage module may comprise a rock-over chassis for support against ground. A remote control module provides centralized, remote control of the system. Mobile support unit modules may also be provided as a remotely controlled vehicle capable of providing power, control, heating, and the like to other modules. Mobile in-feed elevator modules may also be provided as a remotely controlled vehicle for feeding granular material to mobile storage modules. In a transportation configuration, each module is separately transportable.

An airborne drone delivery network and method of operating same that provides an effective system to deliver items to a set number of delivery locations using drones in which the drone flight path is minimized and wherein the drones may be easily retrieved and reused for delivery of additional items.

A method and system for delivery establishes a delivery subsector for a distribution facility, adjusts at delivery area within the delivery subsector, plans a flexible delivery route in the delivery area, and completes deliveries. Deliveries having delivery locations closest to the distribution facility are not assigned to the flexible delivery route such that additional delivery resources are required only in areas in close proximity with the distribution facility.

A delivery system and method for delivering packages to multiple recipients uses a mobile robot having a delivery package space suitable for accommodating at least two packages, at least one package sensor configured to output first data reflective of the presence or absence of packages within with package space, at least one processing component configured to receive and process the package sensor's first data and at least one communication component configured to at least send and receive second data. The mobile robot travels to a first delivery location, permits a first recipient to access the package space, and identifies the first recipient's package to the first recipient. The system and method use data from the package sensor to verify that the first recipient removed only his or her package, if other package(s) are also present. The mobile robot then travels to a second delivery location associated with a second recipient.

A system for providing cash to users in a merchandise delivery environment such as a fast food drive-through environment. The system includes a customer request station (212, 262, 288, 300, 322, 378) at which the customer is enabled to input a request for merchandise as well as an input corresponding to a request to receive cash. The customer is further enabled to input to the customer request station information corresponding to a source of monetary value which the customer may charge against for ordered merchandise or for the amount of cash requested. The customer may receive the cash directly at a customer request station. Alternatively, a computer may operate to correlate an identifying input associated with the customer or the transaction, and the request to receive the amount of cash. The customer may then move to a cash delivery station (216, 338). In response to the customer providing the identifying input at the cash delivery station, the customer receives a portion or all of the requested cash. The customer may then move to a merchandise delivery station (222, 292, 304, 316, 324, 342) at which the customer may receive the ordered merchandise. The customer may also receive the balance of any amount due such as coin, at the merchandise delivery station or other change delivery location.

A method for recommending a delivery locker based on user convenience and delivery cost including receiving a request to deliver an item to a user; analyzing user activity information to identify a user route including expected timing; analyzing the item for storage requirements to identify lockers meeting the requirements which are navigationally proximate to the user route; ranking the identified lockers with a ranking based on criteria; and presenting an ordering of the identified lockers based on the ranking for user selection.

Various embodiments of the present invention involve systems, methods, and computer program products utilized in facilitating alternative delivery options for customers. In certain embodiments, a consignee may meet a driver and receive an item at a location different from the delivery address associated with the item. The receipt of the item may be prior to the driver attempting to deliver the item to the designated shipping location or after an unsuccessful delivery attempt. The carrier, the driver, the carrier system, the mobile station, and / or the sensors located on the item may communicate with the consignee to arrange a mutually acceptable time and location to accomplish the delivery. In certain embodiments, the consignee may be responsible for arriving at a dynamic delivery location to retrieve the item while the driver is at the location performing other tasks.

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 a real-time video processor. A mobile delivery system in communication with the server includes an energy efficient vehicle, a real-time video device, a global positioning system, a communication device and a printer. In use, a customer communicates with a mobile delivery agent via the real-time video device and the communication device to remotely acquire a product. Once acquired, the delivery agent delivers the product to a designated delivery location. The real-time video 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.

Systems and methods are disclosed for sorting and tracking mail items that are sent via a mail system. Such systems improve the efficiency and accuracy of mail systems by utilizing radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to communicate sorting instructions to a sorting operator. In one embodiment, a radio frequency reader device or tag can be associated with each container used to hold a plurality of mail items destined for a common delivery location. By reading information stored on RFID tags associated with mail items to be sorted, the radio frequency reader devices can be configured to automatically alert a sorting operator as to whether a mail item belongs in a selected container. The reader devices can also maintain a record of what mail items have been placed in each such container. This information can be stored in association with tracking information that is generated during the transport of the containers.

A method for delivering and shipping parcels using a secure receptacle. The secure receptacle has an access device that controls a lock which is used to secure the contents of the receptacle from unauthorized access. One or more carriers are provided with authorized identification codes that are entered via the access device. Carriers can unlock the receptacle to place a parcel inside and then secure the receptacle to deliver the parcel whether a person is at the delivery location to receive the parcel or not. To ship a parcel, a sender places a parcel in the secure receptacle and notifies the carrier, who accesses the receptacle as described above. The carrier then takes the parcel and delivers it to the specified destination. When parcels are placed in or removed from the secure receptacle, a scanner positioned inside the secure receptacle reads a label on the parcel and sends the information to the carrier or a central processing station for the purposes of tracking parcels and payment transactions.

The invention relates to a method for implementing intelligent interactive service between a taxi driver and a passenger by position service and cloud computation. The method includes differentiating time intervals at first; matching by a cloud computation platform according to characteristics of taxi taking in peak hours and off-peak hours, the location and the destination of the passenger and the location and the taxi delivery location of a taxi so as to create a smooth communication channel between the passenger and the driver; realizing communication between the passenger and the taxi driver by voice interphone; and finally forming an optical order for interactive service between the passenger and the taxi. By the method, problems of waste of transport capacity of the taxi industry and 'difficulty in taxi taking' of passengers are effectively solved, taxi taking efficiency is greatly improved, the 'rate of unoccupied taxis' is reduced, social cost is saved, the service quality and the service level of the taxi industry are improved, effective urban traffic management tools are provided for local traffic management departments, urban traffic environments are effectively improved, and the traffic quality is enhanced for travel of the public.

A delivery method operates in a system with at least one server, at least one robot, and at least one delivery terminal. The method includes communicating a request for at least one delivery from the at least one delivery terminal to the at least one server and / or to the at least one robot; providing instructions from the at least one server to the at least one robot about the at least one delivery, the instructions comprising information about a final delivery location; loading the at least one robot with the at least one delivery to be transported; transporting the at least one delivery in the at least one robot to the final delivery location; and providing access to the at least one delivery in the at least one robot, preferably upon arrival at the delivery location. The present invention further relates to a system comprising at least one server adapted for at least: coordinating communication within the system, receiving / storing / sending data and / or performing computations; at least one robot operating autonomously or semi-autonomously and adapted to communicate with the at least one server in order to facilitate transport of a delivery by the robot to at least one recipient; and at least one delivery terminal communicating with the at least one robot and / or the at least one server.

Methods and systems disclosed herein are used to deliver a package or product to an alternate delivery location (ADL) for pick up by a customer or authorized retriever. The customer can register to receive delivery of a package or product with an ADL solution provider before delivery of the product, or may do so when purchasing the product. Alternatively, a product or package can be shipped from sender to an ADL for pick up by a person, outside of the context of purchasing a product. The methods and systems also offer the capability to track transported packages or products.

A method for transporting cargo using a truck is provided. Preferably, the method is used in connection with full truckload operations. The method generally includes powering up a communications module residing within a cab of the truck. The communications module comprises a vehicle navigation system, a modem for receiving telecommunications signals, a processing unit for associating instructions for cargo delivery locations with geo-positioning coordinates, and a user interface. The method further includes receiving a cargo delivery data set at the communications module. The data set is sent from a host trucking management system. The data set provides at least a first cargo delivery location for the driver. The method then includes the driver acknowledging receipt of the first cargo delivery location through the user interface. Acknowledgment of receipt of the first cargo delivery location causes a signal to be sent from the communications module to the host trucking management system. The method also includes driving the truck and cargo to the first cargo delivery location. Upon arrival, the host trucking management system is informed. This is done by sending a first arrival signal from the communications module.

An order promising system (10) includes a commerce module (16) that receives a product inquiry from a user. The product inquiry includes a product configuration that includes a product identifier, one or more option values, and the delivery location for the product. The system (10) also includes one or more inventory engines (12) that receive the product configuration from the commerce module (16) and identify one or more products in the inventory of one or more sellers that exactly or partially match the product configuration based on one or more matching rules. The inventory engines (12) also determine a delivery date for each matching product and communicate the matching products and associated delivery dates to the commerce module (16). The commerce module (16) communicates the matching products and associated delivery dates to the user, receives a request for one of the matching products from the user, and communicates the request to the inventory engine (12), which receives the request and commits the requested product to the user.

A shipment system can coordinate a less-than-truckload shipment with one or more freight vehicles by receiving from a first computing device, data corresponding to a new less-than-truckload shipment request. The data can comprise a pickup location, a delivery location, a pickup time, and a delivery time. Additionally, the shipment system can identify, from accessing a database, one or more trucks that are assigned to a current less-than-truckload shipment and are capable of executing the new less-than truckload shipment while completing the respective current-less-than-truckload shipment. A message corresponding to an invitation for executing the new less-than-truckload shipment can be transmitted to one or more operator computing devices of the identified one or more trucks capable.

A computer-implemented method for monitoring a delivery of a product by a delivery vehicle, including: generating, at a computer server, a trip schedule for product delivery having at least one delivery location; in connection with a pre-trip process: transmitting, by the computer server to a mobile computer, data describing (i) the trip schedule; (ii) equipment including a delivery vehicle for the trip; and (iii) the product; receiving, at the computer server from the mobile computer, data confirming the loading and an amount of the product loaded on the delivery vehicle; in connection with a trip process: receiving, at the computer server from the mobile computer, in real time, data describing (i) a location of at least one of the delivery locations; (ii) an amount of the product unloaded at the least one delivery location; and in connection with a post-trip process, validating data generated in connection with the trip process.

A package pick up and delivery system allows distribution of packages between any two locations serviced by a carrier or delivery system. At each location, merchandise, different from the packages handled by this system, would be available to the public. Such locations can include big box stores, drug stores, restaurants and similar retail or commercial establishments. A website is available to the shipper to identify pick up and delivery locations and to record payment for the shipment. Information for notifying the recipient can be input to the website and a notice sent to the recipient, who can subsequently access the website to determine the status of the shipment. This system allows the operator of a freight distribution or carrier system to increase the utilization of the carrier system. Patronage of retail establishments, operating as pick up and drop off locations can also be increased.

A system and method for a location-based triggered delivery are described. A location of a device of a user is determined. A condition for delivering an item at a delivery location is identified. The condition is trigged when the location of the device of the user crosses a geographic boundary for the device of the user. An estimated arrival time of the user to the delivery location is calculated. A courier available to deliver the item at the delivery location at the estimated arrival time is calculated. The courier is dispatched when the condition is triggered.