Patents by Inventor Jonathan J. Shakes
Jonathan J. Shakes has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10242335Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for courier management. For example, in one embodiment, a courier application is executed on a mobile computing device to retrieve a list of stops associated with a courier from a computing device over a network. The list of stops includes a plurality of orders to be delivered, wherein a customer location is associated with each order. The courier application generates user interfaces to facilitate a confirmation that items associated with orders have been delivered, to facilitate an input of a review of the performance of the courier, and to perform other functions.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2016Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Charles M. Griffith, Jinqian Li, Jonathan J. Shakes, Jin Lai
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Patent number: 10083478Abstract: One or more images of items for an order being processed at processing station of an order fulfillment center may be captured and associated with the order. Alternatively, a short video clip may be captured of the order being packaged. An electronic notification that the order has been processed may be sent to a customer associated with the order. The electronic notification may include a reference to one or more of the captured images or video clips. The customer may use a reference included in the notification to view the captured images. The customer may view captured images to verify that the order has been correctly processed. The captured images may include images of the items being packaged for shipment and may show the shipping address on the package allowing the customer to verify that indeed it is his package in the images.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2015Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan J. Shakes, Francois M. Rouaix, Donald L. Kaufman
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Patent number: 10040631Abstract: Method and apparatus for multi-destination pick using motes. In embodiments, each receptacle may be assigned to a destination and may have a mote that may include an indicator that may be activated by a control system to indicate to the agent that the receptacle is the destination receptacle for a picked item. The agent may then place the item in the indicated destination receptacle. A mote may include a communication interface for communicating with a control system and with other motes in an ad-hoc network. In one embodiment, the mote on the destination receptacle may be activated when the picked item is scanned by the agent. In some embodiments, each receptacle may also have a sensor that detects when an item is placed in the receptacle to deactivate the indicator and/or to verify that the item was placed in the correct receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2016Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan J. Shakes, François M. Rouaix
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Patent number: 9659271Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for enhancing protection of privacy of purchaser contact details in connection with shipment of parcels. A shipping label can be generated that includes at least one contact detail that hides an actual contact detail associated with a purchaser. A carrier tasked to ship and/or deliver the product to an address designated by the purchaser can use the at least one contact detail to contact the purchaser. The attempts to contact the purchaser can be logged, and the contact details are expired when no longer needed.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2013Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Jonathan J. Shakes
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Patent number: 9626712Abstract: One or more images of items for an order being processed at processing station of an order fulfillment center may be captured and associated with the order. Alternatively, a short video clip may be captured of the order being packaged. An electronic notification that the order has been processed may be sent to a customer associated with the order. The electronic notification may include a reference to one or more of the captured images or video clips. The customer may use a reference included in the notification to view the captured images. The customer may view captured images to verify that the order has been correctly processed. The captured images may include images of the items being packaged for shipment and may show the shipping address on the package allowing the customer to verify that indeed it is his package in the images.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2014Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan J. Shakes, Francois M. Rouaix, Donald L. Kaufman
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Patent number: 9524485Abstract: Pattern information may be associated with an item in an inventory to facilitate identification of the item from among other items in the inventory. The pattern information may represent a feature extrinsic to the physical appearance of the item and may be assigned to the item deterministically, randomly, or pseudo-randomly. An indicator of the pattern information, such as a tag or sticker, may be applied to the item or to its packaging to provide a visual aid to distinguish the item from other items in the same inventory or the item may be enclosed in additional packaging comprising an indicator of the assigned pattern information. Pattern information assigned to the item may comprise a single color, shape, pattern, or other attribute and may include other secondary pattern information. Different amounts of pattern information may be associated with different items or with the same item when co-located with other different items.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2006Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan J. Shakes, Donald L. Kaufman, Eric Young, Nicholas M. Hanssens, Jennifer L. Cooper, Adam R. Baker
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Publication number: 20160350714Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for courier management. For example, in one embodiment, a courier application is executed on a mobile computing device to retrieve a list of stops associated with a courier from a computing device over a network. The list of stops includes a plurality of orders to be delivered, wherein a customer location is associated with each order. The courier application generates user interfaces to facilitate a confirmation that items associated with orders have been delivered, to facilitate an input of a review of the performance of the courier, and to perform other functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Charles M. Griffith, Jinqian Li, Jonathan J. Shakes, Jin Lai
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Publication number: 20160347546Abstract: Method and apparatus for multi-destination pick using motes. In embodiments, each receptacle may be assigned to a destination and may have a mote that may include an indicator that may be activated by a control system to indicate to the agent that the receptacle is the destination receptacle for a picked item. The agent may then place the item in the indicated destination receptacle. A mote may include a communication interface for communicating with a control system and with other motes in an ad-hoc network. In one embodiment, the mote on the destination receptacle may be activated when the picked item is scanned by the agent. In some embodiments, each receptacle may also have a sensor that detects when an item is placed in the receptacle to deactivate the indicator and/or to verify that the item was placed in the correct receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: JONATHAN J. SHAKES, FRANÇOIS M. ROUAIX
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Patent number: 9443219Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for courier management. For example, in one embodiment, a courier application is executed on a mobile computing device to retrieve a list of stops associated with a courier from a computing device over a network. The list of stops includes a plurality of orders to be delivered, wherein a customer location is associated with each order. The courier application generates user interfaces to facilitate a confirmation that items associated with orders have been delivered, to facilitate an input of a review of the performance of the courier, and to perform other functions.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2013Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Charles M. Griffith, Jinqian Li, Jonathan J. Shakes, Jin Lai
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Patent number: 9409710Abstract: Method and apparatus for multi-destination pick using motes. In embodiments, each receptacle may be assigned to a destination and may have a mote that may include an indicator that may be activated by a control system to indicate to the agent that the receptacle is the destination receptacle for a picked item. The agent may then place the item in the indicated destination receptacle. A mote may include a communication interface for communicating with a control system and with other motes in an ad-hoc network. In one embodiment, the mote on the destination receptacle may be activated when the picked item is scanned by the agent. In some embodiments, each receptacle may also have a sensor that detects when an item is placed in the receptacle to deactivate the indicator and/or to verify that the item was placed in the correct receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2014Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan J. Shakes, François M. Rouaix
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Publication number: 20150221021Abstract: One or more images of items for an order being processed at processing station of an order fulfillment center may be captured and associated with the order. Alternatively, a short video clip may be captured of the order being packaged. An electronic notification that the order has been processed may be sent to a customer associated with the order. The electronic notification may include a reference to one or more of the captured images or video clips. The customer may use a reference included in the notification to view the captured images. The customer may view captured images to verify that the order has been correctly processed. The captured images may include images of the items being packaged for shipment and may show the shipping address on the package allowing the customer to verify that indeed it is his package in the images.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: JONATHAN J. SHAKES, FRANCOIS M. ROUAIX, DONALD L. KAUFMAN
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Publication number: 20140257553Abstract: Method and apparatus for multi-destination pick using motes. In embodiments, each receptacle may be assigned to a destination and may have a mote that may include an indicator that may be activated by a control system to indicate to the agent that the receptacle is the destination receptacle for a picked item. The agent may then place the item in the indicated destination receptacle. A mote may include a communication interface for communicating with a control system and with other motes in an ad-hoc network. In one embodiment, the mote on the destination receptacle may be activated when the picked item is scanned by the agent. In some embodiments, each receptacle may also have a sensor that detects when an item is placed in the receptacle to deactivate the indicator and/or to verify that the item was placed in the correct receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: JONATHAN J. SHAKES, FRANÇOIS M. ROUAIX
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Patent number: 8731708Abstract: Method and apparatus for multi-destination pick using motes. Each receptacle may be assigned to a destination and may have a mote that may include an indicator that may be activated by a control system to indicate to the agent that the receptacle is the destination receptacle for a picked item. The agent may then place the item in the indicated destination receptacle. A mote may include a communication interface for communicating with a control system and with other motes in an ad-hoc network. The mote on the destination receptacle may be activated when the picked item is scanned by the agent. Each receptacle may also have a sensor that detects when an item is placed in the receptacle to deactivate the indicator and/or to verify that the item was placed in the correct receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2005Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan J. Shakes, François M. Rouaix
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Patent number: 8688598Abstract: One or more images of items for an order being processed at processing station of an order fulfillment center may be captured and associated with the order. Alternatively, a short video clip may be captured of the order being packaged. An electronic notification that the order has been processed may be sent to a customer associated with the order. The electronic notification may include a reference to one or more of the captured images or video clips. The customer may use a reference included in the notification to view the captured images. The customer may view captured images to verify that the order has been correctly processed. The captured images may include images of the items being packaged for shipment and may show the shipping address on the package allowing the customer to verify that indeed it is his package in the images.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2010Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan J. Shakes, Francois M. Rouaix, Donald L. Kaufman
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Publication number: 20140052661Abstract: A temporary pickup location that is located within a delivery area during a predefined timeframe provides an opportunity to customers to retrieve orders for items at a time and location that is convenient for them. In addition, the customers can pay for the items at retrieval (COD) and avoid the bulk and waste of shipping packages. In some implementations, temporary pickup locations are made available by planning to position a delivery agent and transportation unit at a predefined location during a predefined timeframe during which customers can plan to retrieve ordered items.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2012Publication date: February 20, 2014Inventors: Jonathan J. Shakes, Qi Zou
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Publication number: 20130275325Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for enhancing protection of privacy of purchaser contact details in connection with shipment of parcels. A shipping label can be generated that includes at least one contact detail that hides an actual contact detail associated with a purchaser. A carrier tasked to ship and/or deliver the product to an address designated by the purchaser can use the at least one contact detail to contact the purchaser. The attempts to contact the purchaser can be logged, and the contact details are expired when no longer needed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventor: Jonathan J. Shakes
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Patent number: 8473326Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for courier management. For example, in one embodiment, a courier application is executed on a mobile computing device to retrieve a list of stops associated with a courier from a computing device over a network. The list of stops includes a plurality of orders to be delivered, wherein a customer location is associated with each order. The courier application generates user interfaces to facilitate a confirmation that items associated with orders have been delivered, to facilitate an input of a review of the performance of the courier, and to perform other functions.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Charles M. Griffith, Jinqian Li, Jonathan J. Shakes, Jin Lai
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Patent number: 8463659Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for enhancing protection of privacy of purchaser contact details in connection with shipment of parcels. A shipping label can be generated that includes at least one contact detail that hides an actual contact detail associated with a purchaser. A carrier tasked to ship and/or deliver the product to an address designated by the purchaser can use the at least one contact detail to contact the purchaser. The attempts to contact the purchaser can be logged, and the contact details expired when no longer needed.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Jonathan J. Shakes
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Patent number: 8433437Abstract: Method and apparatus for multi-destination pick using motes. In embodiments, each receptacle may be assigned to a destination and may have a sensor that detects when an item is placed in the receptacle to deactivate the indicator and/or to verify that the item was placed in the correct receptacle. The sensor may be coupled via a wired or wireless connection to a mote that may include a communication interface for communicating with a control system and with other motes in an ad-hoc network. In some embodiments, each mote may also include an indicator that may be activated by a control system to indicate to the agent that the receptacle is the destination receptacle for a picked item. The agent may then place the item in the indicated destination receptacle. In one embodiment, the mote on the destination receptacle may be activated when the picked item is scanned by the agent.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2012Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan J. Shakes, Francois M. Rouaix
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Patent number: 8301294Abstract: Method and apparatus for multi-destination pick using motes. In embodiments, each receptacle may be assigned to a destination and may have a sensor that detects when an item is placed in the receptacle to deactivate the indicator and/or to verify that the item was placed in the correct receptacle. The sensor may be coupled via a wired or wireless connection to a mote that may include a communication interface for communicating with a control system and with other motes in an ad-hoc network. In some embodiments, each mote may also include an indicator that may be activated by a control system to indicate to the agent that the receptacle is the destination receptacle for a picked item. The agent may then place the item in the indicated destination receptacle. In one embodiment, the mote on the destination receptacle may be activated when the picked item is scanned by the agent.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2011Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan J Shakes, Francois M. Rouaix