Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
705332000 | Special goods or handling procedure | 56 |
20100076901 | Food Delivery Packaging and Process - The present invention relates to food delivery packaging ( | 03-25-2010 |
20100145871 | PAPERLESS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING MAIL - A system and method for receiving, sorting, distributing, transporting, and delivering electronic documents via the U.S. Postal Service's fleet of surface mail delivery vehicles, or the vehicles of any other suitable entity having a surface delivery fleet, is disclosed. Electronic “mail” generated by senders is electronically received and sorted by the Postal Service. Each received piece of mail includes a street address tag that identifies the physical street address (or P.O. Box) to which the communication is to be delivered. The received communications are sorted and all communications intended for delivery on a certain route are stored on a data storage device, such as a USB flash drive, for delivery via a surface fleet vehicle to the intended recipient's mailbox. Mailboxes are adapted with an electronic data storage module capable of receiving and storing digital documents from the delivery person's data storage device. The postal delivery person plugs the flash drive into a data transfer port associated with the mailbox. Once plugged in, the data automatically synchronizes such that all data intended for that recipient is transferred from the flash drive to a data storage device physically incorporated in the otherwise conventional mailbox. The recipient may retrieve the “mail” by plugging in his/her flash drive whereby the data is electronically transferred to the recipient's flash drive whereafter it may be retrieved and viewed using a display, such as found on a home computer. The invention thus reduces and/or eliminates paper mail and saves labor and fuel. | 06-10-2010 |
20100250460 | LPRF DEVICE WAKE UP USING WIRELESS TAG - A wireless transceiver includes: (a) a low power radio frequency (LPRF) communications component capable of powering down to conserve energy and capable of powering up in response to an electronic signal, the LPRF communications component including a transmitter and a first receiver; and (b) a second receiver that is configured to screen a radio frequency broadcast and provide, on the basis of specific data identified therein, the electronic signal to the LPRF communications component in order to power up the LPRF communications component. The second receiver is adapted to draw less current than the LPRF communications component while awaiting receipt of and listening for a radio frequency broadcast. | 09-30-2010 |
20100299278 | Methods for controlling shipment of a temperature controlled material using a spill proof shipping container - A shipping container is used with methods for controlling shipment of a temperature controlled material so that once a customer order is initiated with a customer origin point and a customer destination the shipping container with a phase change material maintaining a sample chamber within the shipping container within a desired temperature range is shipped to the customer origin point where a temperature controlled material is loaded into the sample chamber and then the shipping container is shipped to the customer destination and then returned to a repurposing site and periodic location of the shipping container is tracked by use of a wireless location sensor associated with the shipping container during its shipment. The health of the shipping container, as well as the temperature of its sample chamber, can also be monitored, tracked, recorded and retrieved either during shipment or at the conclusion of a shipping cycle. | 11-25-2010 |
20100332407 | SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTING PERISHABLE GOODS - The present invention relates to a system for distributing perishable goods. In particular, it relates to a system for monitoring stress suffered by perishable goods during transport. In particular, it relates to a system and method for distributing cut flowers and/or vegetables. | 12-30-2010 |
20110022532 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING AN OBJECT IN TRANSIT - A shipping container is used with methods for controlling shipment of a temperature controlled material so that once a customer order is initiated with a customer origin point and a customer destination the shipping container with a phase change material maintaining a sample chamber within the shipping container within a desired temperature range is shipped to the customer origin point where a temperature controlled material is loaded into the sample chamber and then the shipping container is shipped to the customer destination and then returned to a repurposing site and periodic location of the shipping container is tracked by use of a wireless location sensor associated with the shipping container during its shipment. The health of the shipping container, as well as the temperature of its sample chamber, can also be monitored, tracked, recorded and retrieved either during shipment or at the conclusion of a shipping cycle. | 01-27-2011 |
20110022533 | 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. | 01-27-2011 |
20110087612 | PRODUCT DELIVERY SYSTEM - A sensor device for detecting product quality conditions is attached to each product to be delivered, and constant monitoring is performed on quality conditions of stock products in a storage room of a delivery center for quality assurance. For products in a storage room of a delivery truck, constant monitoring is also performed on quality conditions thereof in the same manner. If a quality abnormality is found in a product in the storage room, information regarding product sensing items and information regarding the current location of each delivery truck are processed to select a replacement stock product less susceptible to recurrence of a similar quality abnormality at the time of redelivery. | 04-14-2011 |
20110196804 | COMPUTER-ENABLED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING VETERINARY PHARMACEUTICAL AND OTHER ANIMAL-RELATED PRODUCT TRANSACTIONS - A computer-enabled method and system for generating a script for veterinary pharmaceutical and other animal-related product transactions comprising aggregation of participant data, including animal hospital data, veterinarian data, client data and animal data into the script, adding treatment regimen data to one or more orders associated with the script in accordance with the veterinarian's treatment plan, to enable determination of the initial date to begin filling the product, quantity of product, the number of fills and frequency to enable automatic generation of a series of autoship records including projected dates for shipping the orders to the animal owner upon verification of funds available, to print usage instructions, Rx labels, product information, shipping labels and packing slips, and to send notification emails to the animal owner and confirmation emails to the animal hospital. | 08-11-2011 |
20110258134 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ADAPTIVE PROCESSING AND DELIVERY OF FOOD CATERING ORDERS - Embodiments of the invention include a system for providing adaptive processing and delivery of food catering orders. The system includes a computer server configured to store schedule information, a website operatively associated with the computer server to receive food catering orders, and a commissary to produce food elements arranged within one or more boxes. The schedule information includes a delivery zone, at least one delivery shift associated with the delivery zone, and a plurality of time slots associated with the at least one delivery shift, which can be adjusted according to certain inputs. A method includes receiving a food catering order, determining whether a selected time slot within a delivery schedule is available for the order, and either storing information about the order in a server or making an offer for an alternative actions. Embodiments of the invention also include shifting delivery resources between adjacent delivery zones. | 10-20-2011 |
20110307406 | TRANSPORT SCHEDULING FOR LOW MICROBIAL BULK PRODUCTS - Transport scheduling and transport processes for low microbial (“LM”) bulk products are described. The transport scheduling and processes facilitate low microbial activity in a LM bulk product during the transport of the LM bulk product. | 12-15-2011 |
20120066143 | PROVIDING PACKAGING RECOMMENDATION TO SHIPPING CUSTOMERS - Systems and methods for providing a packaging recommendation to a customer is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system can present the customer with a merchandise list of merchandise, receive merchandise information from the customer about the particular characteristics of the merchandise, and generate a packaging recommendation via an interface to the customer. | 03-15-2012 |
20120089533 | 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. For example, a consignee may indicate 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. | 04-12-2012 |
20120109841 | MANAGING CONSISTENT INTERFACES FOR BUSINESS OBJECTS ACROSS HETEROGENEOUS SYSTEMS - A business object model, which reflects data that is used during a given business transaction, is utilized to generate interfaces. This business object model facilitates commercial transactions by providing consistent interfaces that are suitable for use across industries, across businesses, and across different departments within a business during a business transaction. In some operations, software creates, updates, or otherwise processes information related to a freight order, a maintenance plan, a maintenance task list, a request for supplier freight quote, and/or a supplier freight quote business object. | 05-03-2012 |
20120158606 | SYSTEM FOR DELIVERY OF GOODS ORDERED VIA THE INTERNET - The system for delivery of goods ordered via the Internet utilizes a delivery box having a front door with an electronic lock and electronic key reader for receipt of goods ordered via the Internet. Goods are shipped in a transport box having an interior space and a device for controlling the temperature within the interior space. The delivery box has at least one interior transport box receptacle where a transport box containing goods is placed on delivery. A power and data interface is established between a delivery box control circuit and a transport box control circuit. The transport box is placed into one of the receptacles, so that the delivery box control circuit can power the transport box control circuit and environment-controlling device. A security code is downloaded from an Internet merchant site to the delivery box and stored onto a keycard when an order is placed. | 06-21-2012 |
20120179620 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TIMED MOBILE DELIVERY OF VIRTUAL GOODS AND PHYSICAL GOODS - A method for timed mobile delivery of goods comprises providing a user interface to a mobile device. The user interface allows the user of the mobile device to input a data file that provides log-in data, creates a new timed deliverable, selects a delivery format, template, and recipient for the deliverable, inputs a message to accompany the deliverable, and selects a gifting option and delivery date and time. The user interface sends the data file from the mobile device to a computer at a remote location. The method further comprises receiving the data file from the mobile device at the remote computer, storing and processing the data, and creating a timed mailer using the data. The method checks to determine if the delivery time and date is reached; and if so, triggers the timed mailer sending the timed deliverable to the designated recipient. | 07-12-2012 |
20120179621 | HAZARDOUS SHIPMENT TRACKING AND MONITORING - System, methods, and computer program products are provided for enhanced freight tracking and monitoring. The system may track the location of a freight shipment within a carrier's transportation network from the time it is picked up by a carrier from a consignor until it is delivered to a consignee, provide for weight determinations and shipping re-classifications of the freight shipment during transport, and provide real-time status information and reports to the carrier, consignor, and/or consignee. | 07-12-2012 |
20120179622 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREDELIVERY NOTIFCATION USING MAIL IMAGE - Methods and systems are provided for filtering of a mail item addressed to a recipient. In accordance with an embodiment, preference information about mail items form the recipient is obtained. The preference information is compared with information on the mail item and based on the comparison, it is determined whether the mail item should be delivered. The preference information may include at least one of a size of the mail items, a type of the mail items, a classification of the mail items, a weight of the mail items, and preference information about senders. In accordance with another embodiment, the preference information of a recipient may be provided to a sender so that the sender can determine whether the recipient wants mail items from the sender. | 07-12-2012 |
20120191623 | COMPUTER-BASED ORDERING SYSTEM FOR SELECTION OF PERISHABLE FOODSTUFFS - The present invention relates to a computer-based food delivery system ( | 07-26-2012 |
20120239587 | METHOD FOR SHIPPERS TO MANAGE FUEL COSTS - A computer-implemented method for managing fuel costs is described. The method receives, compiles, and stores transaction information and product information at a Network Administrator loaded on a computer. The transaction information includes a pre-determined maximum number of eligible units of fuel to complete the shipment, in which the fuel is purchased by the carrier at a pre-set base price per eligible unit, and the is fuel purchased from pre-selected fueling locations selected by the shipper. The product information includes the identity and quantity of the goods being shipped, and the minimum and maximum allowable temperature for the goods if applicable. The carrier fuel purchase information associated with fuel purchases made by the carrier at the pre-selected and non-pre-selected fueling locations is also transmitted to the Network Administrator. | 09-20-2012 |
20120271777 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A TRANSPORTING INSTRUCTION USING AN ENVIRONMENTAL SENSOR - A system including an environmental sensor that can travel with a product within a carrier's logistics network. The environmental sensor being configured to sense an environmental condition capable of affecting the product to generate product environment data. The system includes a scanner configured to read product environment data from the environmental sensor. The system also includes a hub control unit configured to communicate with the scanner and receive the product environment data from the scanner and determines whether the product environment data transcends a limit of exposure of the product to an environmental condition. The hub control unit is also configured to generate a transporting instruction to redirect transport of the product to an alternate destination different from its original destination if the hub control unit determines that the product environment data indicates the environmental condition of the product has transcended the limit of exposure. | 10-25-2012 |
20130006886 | CRYOGENIC OPERATING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A cryogenic data collection system includes a plurality of customer depots for the bulk storage and transfer of a cryogenic along with a signal processing module associated with each customer trailers and/or trucks and/or tractors. A plurality of customer centers for on-site storage and on-site usage of the cryogenic are provided and a signal processing module is associated with each of the customer centers. A plurality of mobile trailers provides for transfer of the cryogenic between the plurality of customer depots and the plurality of customer centers and a trailer signal processing module associated with each of the trailers, enables connection thereafter. A customer depot transfers the cryogenic to customer site locations. The trailer and/or tracks and/or tractors collects and stores data from the cryogenic operation. The data is then transferred wirelessly through a data processing signal to a website. The website can be utilized to monitor the cryogenic operation and generates automated alerts to appointed to notify of a cryogenic concern. | 01-03-2013 |
20130036068 | LOGISTICAL MANAGEMENT OF CARGO SHIPMENTS - The present application is directed to systems and methods for logistical management of a cargo shipment. An exemplary method comprises receiving input data related to the cargo. An analysis of the input data may then be performed, and a logistical or movement protocol for the cargo shipment may be modified based on the results of the input data analysis. Various embodiments of the methods may also include comparing the input data to at least one predetermined standard and modifying the logistical or movement protocol if the input data deviates from the standard by at least a predetermined amount. | 02-07-2013 |
20130073477 | Computer-Implemented Process for Improved Delivery of Commodities to Consumers - The invention provides an improved method of logistics and/or operations for conducting a direct-to-consumer e-commerce retail business. The logistics and/or operations system of the present invention may be used in connection with any online or e-commerce retail sector, including, for example, but not limited to, food retail (i.e., grocery retail), electronics, home goods, books, clothing, and shoes. | 03-21-2013 |
20130103605 | EFFICIENTLY DELIVERING AND DISPLAYING A HEATED FOOD PRODUCT - Aspects for delivering and displaying warm food products are disclosed. In one aspect, a disclosed method includes determining a threshold delivery time for delivering such products after production, and ascertaining a peak period corresponding to a sale of those products at a delivery location. The method further includes loading the warm food products onto a heat-insulated container at a production source, and scheduling a delivery of those products in the heat-insulated container. A heat-insulated display case is also provided, which includes a housing compartment coupled to a display door that includes a window. Here, a seal between the display door and the housing compartment in a closed position is configured to maintain an optimal ambient temperature range within the housing compartment. In a further aspect, another disclosed method includes receiving warm food products from a production source, and loading those products onto a heat-insulated display case. | 04-25-2013 |
20130117192 | COMPUTER-BASED ORDERING SYSTEM FOR SELECTION OF PERISHABLE FOODSTUFFS - A computer-based food delivery system is configured to select and ship to specific customers perishable fruit and vegetables through a postal network. A process controller is operable to select, from an inventory database, a plurality of perishable foodstuffs that are to be assembled into a box and sent through the postal network. Selection by the process controller may be based on: (i) a customer order instruction received by the process controller from the specific customer and the availability of the foodstuffs as reflected in the inventory database; and (ii) similar orders placed by other customers sharing similar dietary preferences or similar purchase profiles. A supply database may be configured to maintain historical order data on prior orders for multiple individual customers may be accessed by the process controller such that overall selection may also be based on a weighting of earlier historical order data from the specific customer. | 05-09-2013 |
20130226822 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING COMPLIANCE CHECKING OF DIRECT SHIPMENT OF WINES - A method of compliance checking includes defining a set of rules related to shipping alcohol to a region. Compliance checking is performed by determining if a shipping client associated with a plurality of shipping orders is compliant with each of the set of rules when executing a plurality of shipping orders to the region. Further, an indication is given indicating whether the client is compliant with the set of rules in relation to execution of the plurality of shipping orders. | 08-29-2013 |
20130311393 | Commodity Shipping Management - A method and electronic system is provided for managing a commodity shipment or container shipment. A Statement of Fact (SOF) is maintained on the electronic system; and electronic access is allowed to the SOF by one or more of a plurality of parties involved in the shipment using data communication. A contract for the commodity shipment may be formulated and electronically stored based on the received information from one of the parties. A laytime calculation may be made using information from the SOF and optionally from the contract. | 11-21-2013 |
20130339264 | MATERIAL MONITORING SYSTEM - To provide a material monitoring system for biomass plastic from its source, information, such as weight, mass, or volume, in each nth node is transmitted at prescribed in and out timings to a central management server. Based on the information, the management server carries out monitoring of the original material's mass or volume which is presently onsite at the nth node. While material distribution elements will in reality branch off and become complex, the total quantity of the original material which the management server manages does not change. Should an error arise in a change in the total quantity of the original material which the management server manages, it will be possible to suspect an illicit event and to investigate the cause thereof based on the management information. | 12-19-2013 |
20140122368 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR A SHIPPING APPLICATION HAVING AN AUTOMATED TRIGGER TERM TOOL - Various embodiments provide a shipping request system for dynamically identifying one or more restricted items within shipping requests. The system comprises: one or more memory storage areas containing data and one or more computer processors. The computer processors are configured to: receive input content data comprising one or more terms descriptive of one or more items for which shipment is requested, and retrieve trigger data from the one or more memory storage areas, the trigger data being associated with one or more terms related to one or more restrictions placed upon shipment of an item. The input content data is then dynamically compared against the trigger data to identify one or more correlations indicative of the presence of one or more restricted items. If correlations are identified, further shipment request processing is prevented; otherwise processing may continue. Associated computer program products and computer implemented methods are also provided. | 05-01-2014 |
20140180953 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLED DISTRIBUTION OF PERISHABLE GOODS - A system for distributing perishable goods includes a remote central control station, a plurality of local control units, and a plurality of mobile storage containers. By wirelessly transmitting information between the remote central control system and local control units, controlled conditions within the associated mobile storage containers can be optimized to preserve the perishable goods within the containers during lengthy transport trips. | 06-26-2014 |
20140195453 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING FLUID TRANSPORTATION - A system, method, and apparatus for managing fluid transportation includes at least one client device configured to receive fluid source data from at least one fluid source data resource at a pick-up location and receive fluid destination data from at least one fluid destination data resource at a drop-off location, and at least one server computer in communication with the at least one client device, the at least one server computer configured to receive fluid data comprising at least a portion of the fluid source fluid data and at least a portion of the fluid destination data from the at least one client device, store the fluid data, and generate at least one report based at least partially on the fluid data. | 07-10-2014 |
20140214714 | Logistic Transport System for Nutritional Substances - A preservation system for storage and logistic transport of nutritional substances. The preservation system obtains information about the nutritional substance to be preserved, senses and measures the external environment to the preservation system, senses and measures the internal environment to the preservation system, senses and measures the state of the nutritional substance, and stores such information throughout the period of preservation. Using this accumulated information, the preservation system can measure, or estimate, changes in nutritional content (usually degradation) during the period of preservation. Additionally, the preservation system can use this information to dynamically modify the preservation system to minimize detrimental changes to the nutritional content of the nutritional substance, and in some cases actually improve the nutritional substance attributes. | 07-31-2014 |
20140289156 | COMPUTER-BASED ORDERING SYSTEM FOR SELECTION OF PERISHABLE FOODSTUFFS - A computer-based ordering system configured to select a plurality of foodstuffs for delivery to a client may comprise: an inventory database configured to store a list of available foodstuffs from which the plurality of foodstuffs is selectable; a client database configured to store a plurality of client-specific profiles for a corresponding plurality of clients; and a control processor configured to select, from the list of available foodstuffs, the plurality of foodstuffs to be delivered to the client. The selection by the control processor of the plurality of foodstuffs to be delivered may be final and may be made in accordance with historical order data compiled from one or more prior orders received from one or more other clients that share (i) similar dietary preferences and/or (if) similar purchase profiles. | 09-25-2014 |
20140365391 | EQUIPMENT-DEFINABLE SHIPPING ESTIMATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method, computer program product, and computing system for initiating a shipping inquiry for a piece of heavy equipment. A manufacturer/model is defined for the piece of heavy equipment. A starting location is identified for the piece of heavy equipment. A destination location is identified for the piece of heavy equipment. The shipping estimate is calculated for the piece of heavy equipment based, at least in part, upon the manufacturer/model of the piece of heavy equipment, the starting location of the piece of heavy equipment, and the destination location of the piece of heavy equipment. | 12-11-2014 |
20150039528 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SPECIALIZED HANDLING OF PACKAGES - Methods and systems for providing information relating to the specialized handling of a package, and articles contained within the package. Data relating to a package containing an article that requires specialized handling is associated with a unique identifier and stored in a database. The unique identifier is also included in a machine readable code affixed to the package. A recipient of the package scans the machine readable code using an application downloaded into a mobile device, which extracts the unique identifier from the machine readable code and transmits a request to the database. The database may then identify data stored in the database that relates to the article based on the unique identifier, and transmit the data to the mobile device for display to the recipient. The data may include instructions on how to unpack the package, and how to store or use articles contained within the package. | 02-05-2015 |
20150039529 | Network of Participants In a Shipment Cold-Chain - The invention relates to a network of participants connected through a website and thereby forming a virtual cold chain, and wherein the participants can make proposals and/or bids to shipment owners, shippers, receivers, and customers, to provide services or products to keep the shipment at desired conditions (especially, temperature conditions) during a period of the remaining shipment. The shipment can be monitored en route by agents acting for the website or by either the same participants making proposals, or other participants. | 02-05-2015 |
20150120597 | Monitoring Temperature-Sensitive Cargo with Automated Generation of Regulatory Qualification - Disclosed is a process of determining, at a point during shipment, whether the solid phase refrigerant in a shipment is sufficient to preserve the shipment cargo, which is blood or other biological products, for the remaining shipment period, by: monitoring the temperatures encountered to said point and estimating the temperatures likely to be encountered during the remaining shipment period; determining the likelihood that the remaining refrigerant can maintain the shipment cargo within a specified temperature range during the remaining shipment period; and if the risk that the remaining refrigerant cannot maintain the shipment cargo within said range during the remaining shipment period is above a cut-off level, then taking action to preserve the value of the cargo. | 04-30-2015 |
20160012390 | HIERARCHICAL SENSOR NETWORK FOR A GROUPED SET OF PACKAGES BEING SHIPPED USING ELEMENTS OF A WIRELESS NODE NETWORK | 01-14-2016 |
20160048797 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING DELIVERY EFFICIENCY OF DELIVERED SERVICES TO VEHICLES - The present disclosure relates to a method performed by a parking assigning system for supporting delivery efficiency of delivered services to vehicles adapted for receipt of delivered services. The parking assigning system determines first vehicle condition data associated with a first vehicle adapted for receipt of a delivered service. The parking assigning system further determines at least a first suitable parking location based on the first vehicle condition data. Moreover, the parking assigning system provides assigned parking information comprising the first suitable parking location to a vehicle user device associated with the first vehicle. | 02-18-2016 |
20160063433 | SHIPMENT DATA LOGGER - A system and method for a shipment data logger are described. The shipment data logger receives shipping condition parameters and instructions and generates generate shipping handling data based on sensors in the shipment data logger. The shipment data logger is configured to provide authorized access to the shipping handling data. The shipping handling data is analyzed relative to the shipping condition parameters to generate a delivery recommendation. | 03-03-2016 |
20160104105 | Systems and Methods for Identifying Potential Shipments of Prohibited Goods from Merchants - Systems and methods are provided for use in identifying potential shipments of prohibited goods from merchants in connection with processing transactions relating to the goods. In one exemplary embodiment, a request is initially received, at a computing device, to process a transaction relating to goods provided by a target merchant where the request includes an address or other data associated with the target merchant. A database of merchants that have previously been identified as, or associated with, selling and/or shipping prohibited goods to consumers is then searched for the address or other data associated with the target merchant. When the address or other data associated with the target merchant is in the database, the target merchant is flagged at the computing device and the transaction is declined. | 04-14-2016 |
20160110683 | SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A method of transporting commodities in a supply chain management system including a supply chain. The method includes accessing by one or more members of the supply chain a database via a network, transporting a commodity through the supply chain on a transport device using a transportation system, and monitoring characteristics of the supply chain associated with the commodity using a sensor and a controller associated with the sensor. The method also includes acquiring data that is representative of the characteristics of the supply chain from the sensor and that includes expected conditions associated with the commodity; and retrieving from the database over the network via an input device a predicted shelf life of the commodity that is based on the acquired data. | 04-21-2016 |
20160117636 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FUELING MOTOR VEHICLES - Methods and systems can automate the delivery of motor vehicle fuel while reducing the need for operator involvement and driving to a gas station. A server with access to a database and in wireless communication with computers installed in a motor vehicle can collect data from the computers including vehicle fuel level and vehicle geographic location. The data can be compared to the data to a fuel level threshold and geographic boundary. The data can be transmitted wirelessly through a wireless network to the database. A mobile fuel tanker truck can be dispatched to the vehicle's location when at least one of: fuel service is requested by a user of the vehicle or the vehicle's fuel level falls beneath the fuel level threshold. Fuel service can be requested by a user via a smartphone running an application that enables the monitoring, management, selection, and ordering of fuel service. | 04-28-2016 |
20160117637 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRACKING AND MANAGING CEMENT, CONCRETE, OR OTHER DELIVERIES - A method implemented by an electronic device includes receiving information associated with an order of one or more time-sensitive orders for construction materials. The method also includes displaying, based on the information, a time when the order is to be delivered by, a current location of a vehicle associated with the order, and a total amount of construction material ordered and delivered for the order. An electronic device includes a controller configured to receive information associated with an order of one or more time-sensitive orders for construction materials. The electronic device also includes a display unit configured to display, based on the information, a time when the order is to be delivered by, a current location of a vehicle associated with the order, and a total amount of construction material ordered and delivered for the order. The method and electronic device are used to track and manage various deliveries. | 04-28-2016 |
20160125356 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING END-TO-END TRANSPORTATION AND CARE FOR ANIMALS - An end-to-end animal care solution provides transportation and care services for animals. For instance, transportation of animals to/from a pickup/dropoff location may be provided by one or more buses and grooming services, daycare services, boarding services, training services, spa services, and/or veterinary services may be provided may one or more “ranches.” This provides an easy and safe way for owners to give their pets a healthy, pleasant, and engaging experience without having to drive their pets to the actual pet care location. | 05-05-2016 |
20160162832 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH STORAGE CONTAINERS - Systems and methods are disclosed for managing information associated with storage containers. In accordance with some embodiments, a wireless tracking module includes a communications interface, a timer, and an indicator. The communications interface may receive instructions to track spoilage status of a perishable stored in a storage container and the timer may track a time duration associated with spoilage status of the perishable based on the received instructions. An indication may be provided by the indicator that reflects the spoilage status based on the time remaining in the tracked time duration. Further disclosed embodiments include a storage container including a wireless tracking module. Other embodiments disclose a tracking device that communicates with the wireless tracking module and includes a timer controller, a communications interface, and an alarm. | 06-09-2016 |
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20160189096 | INTEGRATED SECURITY INSPECTION SYSTEM - The invention discloses an integrated security inspection system, comprising: a server, an information input unit in an information input area, a tray distributing and associating unit and a security inspection imaging and sorting unit in a baggage check area. The tray distributing and associating unit distributes a tray with an identifier to a piece of baggage. The information input unit obtains and sends information of a person to the server. The tray distributing and associating unit obtains and sends information of the person and the identifier of the tray to the server, which processes them to generate a first association information. The security inspection imaging and sorting unit checks the baggage to obtain a security image, read the identifier, and send them to the server, which processes them to generate a second association information. The server matches and stores the information of the person with information of the security image. | 06-30-2016 |
20160196527 | CONDITION MONITORING AND PREDICTION FOR SMART LOGISTICS | 07-07-2016 |
20160196528 | SHIPMENT MONITORING WITH LOCAL NOTIFICATION | 07-07-2016 |
20160196529 | COLONY EXAMINATION DEVICE, COLONY EXAMINATION METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM | 07-07-2016 |
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