Abstract: Systems and methods of processing orders are provided. In some embodiments, a retailer for fulfilling an order is chosen, and a predicted time of arrival for the customer to arrive at the retailer is determined. An order notification is transmitted to the retailer, which inserts the order into a preparation queue to be prepared and delivered to a pickup location by the predicted time of arrival. In some embodiments, the location of the customer is monitored and the predicted time of arrival may be updated if the location of the customer deviates from an expected location. In some embodiments, wearable employee devices are used to coordinate delivery of the order to the pickup location by an employee of the retailer.

Abstract: Systems and methods of processing orders are provided. In some embodiments, a retailer for fulfilling an order is chosen, and a predicted time of arrival for the customer to arrive at the retailer is determined. An order notification is transmitted to the retailer, which inserts the order into a preparation queue to be prepared and delivered to a pickup location by the predicted time of arrival. In some embodiments, the location of the customer is monitored and the predicted time of arrival may be updated if the location of the customer deviates from an expected location. In some embodiments, a string of orders is created. A set of retailers capable of fulfilling orders for a set of products is determined. A set of pickup locations associated with the set of retailers is determined, and path.

Abstract: A logistics management system is provided that alerts a customer regarding nearby purchasing opportunities as the customer travels about accomplishing other scheduled tasks. By gathering information regarding expected locations of the customer at expected times, as well as by tracking customer inventory information along with geographically proximate retailer inventories, the logistics management system may automate orders of products such that the customer may perform curbside pickups of the products as they travel between previously scheduled appointments. The logistics management system may negotiate with retailers for better prices, and/or may cancel other existing orders for products if it is determined that performing a curbside pickup of a product would be preferable. In some embodiments, the logistics management system may manage not only curbside pickups of products, but also access to other resources, such as places in a queue for a resource at a retailer.

Abstract: Methods and systems for managing delivery of a package from a sender to a receiver are provided. In some embodiments, the package is transported from the sender to the receiver by one or more custodians. While the package is en route, one or more intermediate custodians may be added to the chain of custody of the package. A current custodian may be directed to an intermediate custodian instead of to the receiver. A handoff from the current custodian to the intermediate custodian may be tracked and verified, and the intermediate custodian may then be directed to the receiver or to another intermediate custodian. In some embodiments, a secure communication channel is established between the receiver and current and/or future custodians in the chain of custody.

Abstract: A package delivery system and method that facilitates a meeting between a package recipient and a delivery vehicle. In one embodiment, the package recipient requests a rendezvous with the delivery vehicle after a failed delivery attempt. A vehicle operator or dispatching agent may accept the rendezvous request, deny the rendezvous request, or propose an alternative. If the rendezvous request is accepted, the package recipient may transmit a notification to the vehicle operator once the package recipient has arrived at the delivery vehicle so that the package may be picked up. Picking up the package from the delivery vehicle instead of waiting for a repeated delivery attempt helps to save costs associated with the repeated delivery, and helps the package recipient receive the package in a more timely manner.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to food product containers comprising one or more dental cleaning devices, such as dental floss, toothpicks, and plaque-removing strips. The dental cleaning device may be disposed in a packet. The food product container may further comprise additional cleaning devices, breath freshening devices, and text or messages, such as advertisements.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to food product containers comprising one or more dental cleaning devices, such as dental floss, toothpicks, and plaque-removing strips. The dental cleaning device may be disposed in a packet. The food product container may further comprise additional cleaning devices, breath freshening devices, and text or messages, such as advertisements.