Abstract: A controller for delivering an item is provided. The controller includes one or more processors, one or more memory modules, and machine readable instructions stored in the one or more memory modules. The controller is configured to determine a location or a traveling schedule of a first vehicle and a location of a second device, determine a zone where the first vehicle and the second device are expected to be proximate each other based on traffic information, the location or the traveling schedule of the first vehicle, and the location of the second device, instruct the first vehicle to move to the zone, and instruct the second device to transfer an item to the first vehicle in response to determining that the first vehicle and the second device are proximate each other at the zone.

Abstract: A method for controlling a transport robot is provided. The method includes the steps of: acquiring, when a user makes a request for transport of a target object, information on the user and information on the transport of the target object including a delivery place of the target object; identifying the user on the basis of the information on the user, and determining a place associated with the user as a destination where a transport robot is to transport the target object from the delivery place, with reference to a result of the identification; and causing the target object to be transported to the destination by the transport robot.

Abstract: A transport system S acquires load information of a load to be transported and environmental information obtained by sensing environment of the transport destination of the load, and determines a receiving time limit for the load in the environment of the transport destination on the basis of the acquired load information and the environmental information.

Abstract: A process for RFID certification of carton content. Cartons may be packed with a number of RFID-tagged items and sealed. A carton may then be placed in the proximity of a scanner, which may verify the number and type of items present in the container. The carton ID information and measured RFID data of the carton contents may then be compared to a database, and an RFID pack certification label prepared for the carton if there is no mismatch. Cartons may then be scanned after unloading at a distribution center and again after they are reloaded, for example by passing them through a door portal. Such a method may substantially reduce the costs of scanning and tracking items in a supply chain.

Abstract: Various approaches allow for shared transportation reservations and related actions to be made based on a user's proximity to a shared transportation station. Data is received concerning the user's computing device, such as a vehicle, a mobile device, an internet-connected device, or a cellular network-connected device. Approaches can use a variety of data formats, including image data, location coordinates, or wirelessly-transmitted data. Based on such data and a criterion such as a threshold proximity to the station, the user's account status is determined and access to same authorized. Via the account, numerous actions may be taken, including automatically triggering a transport mode reservation or return, prompting the user to reserve or return the shared transportation, or debiting the user per a fee associated with the transportation reservation. Further, neural network techniques may be applied to train a model for generating related recommendations.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to execute a process of renting a place where a business is conducted as a place used for purposes other than the business, in a case where a specific condition is satisfied.

Abstract: A mobile application for execution upon an electronic device, system, or method for an amusement park or waterpark for tracking guests and collecting feedback. The application provides information, entertainment or other data to the user within the park. The application may determine a position within the park and display notifications (discounts, menus, etc.) at nearby vendors or provide recommendations based upon wait times. The application may allow for reservations at vendors. The application may determine ride sequence(s) based upon various characteristics and navigate according to such sequence(s). Puzzles, games, or other entertainment or educational activities may be displayed to the user for providing rewards based upon their participation. Guests may be tracked using a variety of technologies and information determined (dispatch rates, queues, etc.) by such tracking. Feedback (customer satisfaction) may be collected at guest interfaces.

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: Systems, methods, computing platforms, and storage media for directing and controlling an autonomous inventory management system are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may place an inventory item in an autonomous storage unit, direct the autonomous storage unit to depart a starting location, direct the autonomous storage unit to board a first transport system departing for a first arrival location, determine whether an event will delay or expedite the arrival of the autonomous storage unit at the first arrival location, determine alternative routing options for the autonomous storage unit to continue travel to the first arrival location, recalculate the route of the autonomous storage unit to the first arrival location, and select a new route to the first arrival location.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for an event management platform that include integrated services that are conventionally provided as add-on features or even provided by third party servicers in conventional approaches. The system delivers functionality not available in any conventional approach. The system and method deliver event management for both online and in-person event execution. Ticketing operation is integral in the platform and can be provided without notorious ticket service fees. Further embodiments automatically integrate an ambassador platform configured to deliver promotion, tracking, marketing, and attribution functions with little or no input required from an event organizer. Pre-registration services can be implemented with little or no input, and ambassador teams can be linked by the system to an event and used to drive participation.

Abstract: The present technology pertains to providing an improved user experience for user accounts taking group rideshare rides. In some aspects of the present technology, a rideshare service can use ride experience data relating to a group rideshare ride experience by a user account to determine that a user associated with the user account might have reason to be dissatisfied with the group rideshare ride, and can compensate the user account. In some aspects of the present technology, a rideshare service can proactively suggest a group rideshare itinerary to a user account when the group itinerary matches a previous itinerary arranged by the user account, and the suggested group rideshare itinerary can be offered at a preferred charge. In some aspects of the present technology, a rideshare service can permit a user account to create an organized carpool ride with other invited user accounts.

Abstract: A mobile sensing and payment method and system for parking fees is disclosed. The system includes an array of identity information collection modules in a parking facility. A background data processor collects mobile terminal identification information from a mobile terminal of a person entering the parking facility while the mobile terminal performs cell reselection. The data processor simultaneously senses transmission intensity of the mobile terminal using the terminal identity information collection modules. The data processor determines a location of the mobile terminal based upon the changes in the signal transmission intensity from the collection modules. The data processor generates a specific characteristic threshold for the mobile terminal to pass an entrance gate. The data processor causes the entrance gate to be opened records a specific time that the entrance gate is opened. The data processor records a specific time that the person has entered the parking facility.

Abstract: A system for identifying and grouping alimentary elements for physical transfer, the system comprising a computing device and an identification device, wherein the computing device is configured to receive a plurality of orders. Computing device may generate an identifier for each order, wherein an identifier is a machine-readable label that can be recognized using an identification device. Device may scan the machine-readable label using an identification device, wherein the identification device identifies the identifier from the machine-readable label and places an order into an active queue. Computing device may combine, using the orders in an active queue, orders that are to be transferred together, wherein combining further comprises determining which orders should be combined based upon an optimal path of transfer, and provide, to a user device, grouping instructions corresponding to which orders should be grouped.

Abstract: An information processing system includes: a collection/delivery request portion configured to notify, to a terminal of a carrier who collects or delivers a package, information on a collection/delivery area where the package is requested to be collected or delivered; a vehicle detection portion configured to detect that the delivery vehicle has moved into the collection/delivery area; and a collection/delivery management portion configured to, when the vehicle detection portion detects that the delivery vehicle has moved into the collection/delivery area, notify the terminal of the carrier of information on a parking position of a collection/delivery destination vehicle.

Abstract: The present disclosure guides a vehicle to an appropriate parking position in a parking lot. An information processing apparatus according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a controller, the controller being configured to execute, acquiring vehicle data of a vehicle that is parked in a predetermined parking lot, the vehicle data including information about a parking position in the parking lot, and calculating a parking fee corresponding to the vehicle based on the vehicle data.

Abstract: Systems and methods including one or more processing modules and one or more non-transitory storage modules storing computing instructions configured to run on the one or more processing modules and perform acts of receiving a return request for an item from a customer electronic device of a customer, determining that the return request is available for a pickup return option for (1) pickup, by a driver, of the item at an address associated with the customer and (2) transportation, by the driver, of the item from the address to the store, and, if the customer selects a pickup return option: assigning the driver to pick up the item from the address and transport the item to the store, receiving a return scan for the item from a store electronic device at the store or from a driver electronic device, and initiating a refund to the customer for the item.

Abstract: A management server performs a process including: when there is a request to partially replace a battery, obtaining a usage history of the battery; obtaining each cell's full charge capacity; determining a cell having a smallest full charge capacity as a cell to be replaced; calculating an average value of the full charge capacities of the plurality of cells excluding the cell to be replaced; extracting a selectable cell from inventory information; selecting a replacement cell; setting a replacement fee corresponding to partial replacement; and when entire replacement is requested, setting a replacement fee corresponding to entire replacement.

Abstract: A system, method, mobile communication device and one or more computer programs for an access control system for controlling access to a restricted area. In one form, the restricted area is a parking station. In one aspect, the system includes: a communication system; and a computer program executable by a mobile communication device configured to: receive one or more entry signals from the communication system when the entity approaches an entry point of a restricted area; transfer, to the communication system, an entry request; receive, from the communication system, authorisation data indicative of the entity being granted access to enter the restricted area by an access control system; receive one or more exit signals from the communication system when the entity approaches an exit point of the restricted area; and transfer, to the communication system, an exit request indicative of the authorisation data in order to exit the restricted area.

Abstract: A system includes one or more processing modules and one or more non-transitory storage modules storing computing instructions configured to run on the one or more processing modules and perform acts of: configuring an exception event handler for a delivery system with a ruleset that enables proactive identification and resolution of delivery exceptions; monitoring a queue of incoming messages that are received from carriers indicating status information for shipments being handled by the carriers; detecting a first delivery exception for a first incoming message regarding first status information for a first shipment of products; determining a first exception type for the first delivery exception based on the ruleset; selecting, based at least in part on the exception type, a first automated corrective measure for the first delivery exception; and automatically executing the first automated corrective measure to resolve the first delivery exception. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.

Abstract: A system and method for dividing toll charges among vehicle occupants includes, at a mobile device, receiving identifying information for each vehicle occupant that can be used to verify the identity of the occupant. The identifying information can be biometric in nature, including images or voice prints. The information is provided to tolling service with which each of the occupants has an account. Toll charges that accrue as the vehicle travels are then divided or split among the vehicle occupants.