Abstract: Method, system and product for automatic parking payment and policy detection. One method comprises detecting a parking event, querying a parking policy database to obtain a parking policy for the parking location, wherein the parking policy indicates that the parking location is a paid parking spot; and initiating, either automatically or semi-automatically, a parking payment service for parking of the vehicle in the parking location based on the parking policy, wherein said initiating is performed by the mobile device. Another method comprises detecting a parking exit event, wherein the exit parking event is associated with a parking location that is a paid parking location; automatically determining whether a parking payment service is being used by the user for the paid parking location; and stopping the parking payment service for the paid parking location.

Abstract: A logistics prediction system includes an arithmetic device that executes a predetermined process, a storage device connected to the arithmetic device, a shipment information input section to which past shipment information is input, a constraint input section to which a calculation resource and a calculation time period are input as constraints for prediction, an integration prediction database holding shipment trends of products, a prediction method selector that selects a prediction method to be used to predict a shipment volume for each of the products from among multiple prediction methods so that the constraints input to the constraint input section are satisfied, multiple prediction method sections that predict shipment volumes using the prediction methods, an integrator that integrates the results of the prediction by the prediction method sections for each of the products, and a shipment prediction output section that outputs the result of the integration by the integrator.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of systems, methods, and computer program products to process product return requests. In one embodiment, the method includes performing image analysis on the electronic device; retrieving business rules governing the warranty plan of a service provider associated with the electronic device; and determining whether the electronic device is accepted under the warranty plan based on the business rules and the image analysis associated with the electronic device.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for managing transport of a commodity from a point of origin to a destination are disclosed. The system receives rating information from one or more logistics service providers and parameters associated with a requested transport of the commodity from a shipper. A quote for the transport of the commodity is dynamically generated based on the rating information and the one or more parameters included in the request, and transmitted to the shipper. The system then receives an authorization to transport the commodity in accordance with the quote from the shipper, and generates one or more smart contracts for the transport of the commodity in response to receiving the authorization. The system monitors the transport of the commodity, and determines whether terms of a smart contract have been satisfied. When a term has been satisfied, operations corresponding to the satisfied terms are performed automatically.

Abstract: A cloud-based data integration system comprises a communication gateway, a system database including a ticket booking record, and a processor executing a plurality of service modules. The communication gateway is configured to receive a booking message from a distributor of a plurality of distributors connected to the integration system. A booking module of the service modules is configured to validate the booking message and determine a supplier of a plurality of suppliers connected to the integration system that corresponds to the booking message, create a booking in the ticket booking record based on the booking message, and transmit the booking to the supplier corresponding to the booking of the plurality of suppliers connected to the integration system.

Abstract: An express package delivery request is received from a courier terminal that indicates identifier information of a courier and first positioning information corresponding to a location of the courier. The express package delivery content information corresponding to a recipient address is retrieved from a database. The identifier information of the courier and the first positioning information corresponding to the location of the courier is determined to be within proximity to the retrieved recipient address. The second positioning information of a recipient that can receive an express package is determined corresponding to an account in the retrieved express package delivery content information. A notification is provided to the courier terminal to deliver the express package identified in the express package delivery request if the determined second positioning information of the recipient coincides with the retrieved recipient address.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile terminal, comprising: a display unit; a wireless communication unit for providing a communication interface for communication with a vehicle or an external server; and a control unit for setting, when reserving a vehicle, an amount of advertisement to be consumed in the vehicle, and for providing fee deduction information, according to the set amount of advertisement, to the display unit.

Abstract: Provided are various systems and processes for improving last-mile delivery of real-time, on-demand orders for perishable goods. In one aspect, a method is provided for aggregating on-demand deliveries using a depot dispatch protocol which may implement automated order transport and retrieval systems. The method comprises dispatching merchant couriers to transport on-demand orders from merchants to a merchant depot where the orders are aggregated and batched based on optimized delivery routes and destination proximities. Batches of orders are then transported to a customer depot corresponding to an area of delivery destinations. Orders are then assigned to delivery couriers for completion of delivery to customers. Such delivery routing systems and processes may be implemented alongside a delivery tracking system for generating estimated time of arrival predictive updates for real-time delivery of perishable goods.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to concepts for on-boarding potential new customers for a carrier, wherein each potential new client has unique requirements. A method for on-boarding new clients comprises steps for identifying the unique requirements of the potential new customer by comparing the new customer's business model against identified issues common to entities having similar business models. Based on the identified unique requirements of the potential new customer, instructions for implementing required special procedures are generated. A pricing strategy is generated based on the identified customer requirements and any special procedures necessary for implementation of the customer requirements. During implementation, the provided services are monitored, and reports and/or alerts are generated for the customer and/or the carrier.

Abstract: Various examples of the present disclosure provide a mobile sensing and smart payment system. The mobile sensing and smart payment system includes a terminal-identity-information-collection module, and a background data processing center. The background data processing center is configured to successively and respectively trigger, in a suitable time slot, a user information extraction process to extract mobile terminal identity information corresponding to each passenger; based upon extracted mobile terminal information to determine start and destination stations for each passenger; and calculate a charge for each passenger based upon the start and destination stations, and a fee schedule. The present disclosure can effectively determine a charge for each passenger without a need for a corresponding passenger to swipe a card or insert a coin through a traditional gate machine, and thus is advantageous over conventional systems.

Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to receive a vehicle identifier identifying a vehicle from a first digital entity. The processor is also configured to digitally obtain a payment account associated with the identifier, responsive to receiving the identifier. The processor is further configured to validate payment rights through input from a second entity, confirming the right to use the account to pay for charging the vehicle and responsive to successful validation, charge the payment account for vehicle charging, following vehicle charging completion.

Abstract: A method for securely transporting items in an autonomous vehicle (AV) between travel destinations includes implementing an electronic ledger on an electronic computing device. One or more electronic codes for are stored in the electronic ledger for controlling access to a physical container that can be secured in the AV. One or more destination addresses for the AV are stored in the electronic ledger. After receiving an access code that matches one of the one or more electronic codes, the physical container is secured in the AV. A destination address is obtained from the electronic ledger. The AV is directed to transport the physical container to the destination address.

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle for delivery of items can detect its location and the location of targets on item receptacles in order to position the vehicle at a receptacle. The vehicle, in an autonomous mode, can automatically travel between delivery points along a delivery route. A presence sensor on the vehicle can detect ingress and egress from the vehicle to determine when the vehicle is ready to travel to the next delivery point.

Abstract: The virtual queue system includes a virtual queue controller comprising a processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores instructions executable by the processor and is configured to receive a request, the request being associated with an individual guest, for a position in a virtual queue of an attraction, assign the individual guest to the position in the virtual queue in response to the request, receive ride schedule data for the attraction comprising information about a change in status of individual rides of the attraction, and determine a wait time for the individual guest for the attraction based at least on the position of the individual guest in the virtual queue, the ride schedule data, and historical guest throughput at the attraction. The virtual queue system is further configured to output a signal to a guest-associated device indicating the wait time for the attraction.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of managing energy supply agreements that includes: connecting to a permissioned blockchain, the blockchain being accessible only by energy suppliers, energy transmission companies and government agencies that regulate a market for the supply of energy by energy suppliers to energy transmission companies; creating a new block for an energy purchase agreement that provides for the purchase of energy by an energy transmission company from an energy supplier; appending the new block having the energy purchase agreement to the blockchain; and responsive to the energy supplier supplying a quantity of energy to the energy transmission company in an individual energy transaction, appending the individual energy transaction as a block to the blockchain.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for identification of inaccurate addresses for package deliveries. In one embodiment, an example method may include determining a shipping address for a package that includes a product. A recurrent neural network may generate an address deliverability score by providing the shipping address as input. A set of corrective actions corresponding to the address deliverability score may be determined. The address deliverability score and the set of corrective actions may be presented. A selection of a corrective action from the set of corrective actions to implement prior to delivery of the package may be received.

Abstract: Systems for delivery management are provided. According to one embodiment, the system includes a manifest component configured to aggregate a plurality of items into a manifest, an identifier component configured to identify respective items within the aggregated plurality of items using the manifest, a tracking component configured to calculate a delivery route and track the plurality of items during a plurality of delivery events, and an inspection component configured to require inspection of the respective items at each of the plurality of delivery events. The delivery systems can ensure quality and manage connections between distributors and manufacturers by incorporating required checks through each step of a delivery (e.g., pick up, freight aggregation, line shipping, local shipping, etc.). Inspections at delivery transitions can be required and include each time a good (e.g., an item) is moved on or off a delivery truck, and transitions between delivery areas within specific location.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for dynamic pricing of application programming interface (API) services such as machine learning API services. For example, a computing platform of an API service provider is configured to receive a request for a machine learning API service from a client computing device, obtain a dataset from the client computing device, utilize a classification engine to classify one or more attributes of the dataset and to classify an expected level of performance of the machine learning API service applied to the dataset based on the one or more classified attributes of the dataset, dynamically determine a pricing for the machine learning API service based on the classified expected level of performance of the dataset, and present the determined pricing for the machine learning API service on the client computing device.

Abstract: A computerized system and method for scheduling shipping deliveries to one or more retailer locations autonomously, where the system receives a set of data and selects a relevant portion of the set of data that corresponds to the data required by a retailer interface associated with each of the one or more retailer locations, the retailer interfaces having a set of data fields that each require a particular piece of information associated with the shipping delivery. The system and method of the present invention determines a series of mouse clicks and keystrokes necessary to navigate and complete the retailer interface, then uses the determined series of mouse clicks and keystrokes to autonomously schedule shipping deliveries by supplying the relevant portion of the data set to the appropriate data fields on the retailer interface.

Abstract: In some implementations, a navigation application can integrate third party services into the navigation application in an easy to use and convenient manner. For example, the navigation application can receive user input indicating that the user is interested reserving a table from a table reservation service. In response to receiving the indication, the navigation application can invoke an application extension for a third party table reservation application. The navigation application and table reservation application can then communicate to provide the table reservation service through the navigation application.