Abstract: A blockchain-based method includes: receiving, by a smart label via accessing a block of a blockchain stored on a computer system, a cold chain requirement for a product, wherein the smart label is affixed to a package containing the product, the cold chain requirement for the product is specified and stored by a manufacturer of the product in the block of the blockchain; storing, by the smart label, the cold chain requirement in a memory of the smart label; receiving, by the smart label, from a temperature sensor a temperature of the product, wherein the temperature sensor is affixed to the package containing the product; comparing, by the smart label, the temperature of the product with a temperature range of the product specified in the cold chain requirement; and adding, by the smart label, the temperature of the product and a time at which the temperature of the product is received by the smart label, to the blockchain, if the temperature of the product is outside of the temperature range specified in th

Abstract: A system for storing one or more unmanned aerial vehicles is described herein. The system includes one or more shelves attached to a holding structure, the one or more shelves being configured to support one or more unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the one or more shelves defining one or more shelf areas configured to receive the one or more unmanned aerial vehicles. The system also includes an electrical charging station configured to charge electrical batteries of the one or more unmanned aerial vehicles supported by the one or more shelves; and a data transfer and storage system configured to transfer and store data that is previously stored in a data storage device of the one or more unmanned aerial vehicles in a data storage unit.

Abstract: A blockchain-based method includes: generating an order for a customer based on the customer's profile; receiving warranty data for the order from manufacturers; associating the order with the warranty data; generating a token for the customer and adding the token to the customer's profile; updating the token with the warranty data; determining a delivery method for the order; identifying a courier based on the determined delivery method; transferring the token to the identified courier; updating the token when the order is delivered; and paying the courier when the delivery of the order is confirmed. Transactions in each step are stored in a blockchain.

Abstract: A method for utilizing a drone for intermittent flights can include: receiving instructions of a flight mission with a flight route from an original location to a mission destination of the drone, wherein a plurality of stand-by locations are configured for the drone to land on along the flight route; obtaining data of the stand-by locations; scanning a first area between the original location of the drone and a first stand-by location to determine whether the first area is clear; controlling the drone to navigate over the first area along the flight route if the first area is clear; updating a drone position in real time; scanning a second area between an updated drone position and a second stand-by location to determine whether the second area is clear; and controlling the drone to land on the first stand-by location if the second area is not clear.

Abstract: Described in detail herein is an automated marking system. The autonomous robot device can locate and identify one or more cases stored in at least one of a plurality of bins in the first location of the facility, wherein each case containing a set of like physical objects. The autonomous robot device can transmit identifying information of the at least one of the one or more cases to the computing system. The computing system can determine a priority for a quantity of the first set of like physical objects to be moved from the at least one of the one or more cases to the second location of the facility. The computing system can instruct the at least one autonomous robot device to mark the at least one of the one or more cases with an identifying mark denoting the determined priority.

Abstract: System and methods for managing one or more unmanned aerial vehicles. The system can include an unmanned aerial vehicle, a landing station for the unmanned aerial vehicle, and a loading station for receiving a package and unmanned aerial vehicle. The unmanned aerial vehicle can be configured to: (i) determine a first confidence level for landing on the landing station, (ii) travel, based on the first confidence level, to the landing station, and (iii) determine a second confidence level for delivering the package to a delivery destination. The loading station can be configured to: (i) receive the second confidence level to deliver the package to the delivery destination from the unmanned aerial vehicle, and (ii) confirm, based on the second confidence level, the unmanned aerial vehicle is capable of delivering the package to the delivery destination.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for defending an unmanned aerial vehicle from threats on the ground. The UAV may perform distracting or deterring measures to prevent the threat from coming into contact with the UAV such as releasing a package attached to the UAV. In other embodiments, the UAV may release a package or cord connected to the UAV if either has been captured by a threat on the ground so that the UAV may escape unharmed.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring inventory of items includes a relatively lower resolution image device configured and arranged to capture a plurality of lower resolution images of a plurality of items on a shelf; and a relatively higher resolution image device configured and arranged to capture one or more higher resolution images of the plurality of items; and a computer system configured to: receive the plurality of lower resolution images; compare the plurality of lower resolution images to detect an image difference, the image difference corresponding to a moved item on the shelf; if an image difference is detected, process the image difference to focus on an area of the shelf where the image difference is detected; receive the one or more higher resolution images of the area of the shelf where the image difference is detected; and determine which item is missing or misplaced on the shelf.

Abstract: Methods and systems for identifying delivery locations utilizing scout autonomous vehicles are provided. An example method can include: identifying locations associated with a plurality of delivery locations having addresses stored at a database; filtering the locations to identify a first set of delivery locations; assigning a confidence level to each of the first set of delivery locations; identifying a second set of delivery locations in high confidence landing zones using a geo-spatial data; instructing the scout autonomous vehicle to reconnoiter locations of the second set of the delivery locations having a high confidence level, wherein the scout autonomous vehicle is configured to: record still images and videos of the locations of the second set of the delivery locations; analyze the still images and videos to determine a third set of delivery locations; and suggest landing zones at locations of the third set of the delivery locations.

Abstract: A system and a method for protecting a user from potentially falling unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or package or both are described herein. The system includes a base structure; and a roof structure attached to and extending from the base structure. The base structure is configured to support the roof structure. The roof structure is configured to support a weight of the UAV and package. The roof structure is configured to shield or protect a user from potentially falling UAV or package or both when the user is under the roof structure.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for receiving order information at a storage space, then generating single-use access information for opening the storage space to either deposit an item into, or retrieve an item from, the storage space. This single-use access information may be encoded into a token, then transmitted to a mobile device of the customer or courier. As the customer or courier crosses a geo-fence surrounding the storage space with the token, the mobile device transmits, to the storage space, a notification. This notification informs the storage space to transmit the single-use access instructions, allowing the courier or customer to deposit or remove a product as needed.

Abstract: An assembly for reducing a pendulum effect of a package suspended from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The assembly includes a curved rail having a first rail connection and a second rail connection, the first rail connection and the second rail connection rotationally coupling the curved rail to a body of the UAV. The assembly includes a trolley assembly moveably coupled to the curved rail, the trolley assembly comprising a housing having a first trolley with four wheels and a second trolley with four wheels. The assembly includes a tether coupled to the housing of the trolley assembly, the tether configured to couple to the package. The assembly allows movement of the package in three-axes with respect to the UAV.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for a physical device authorizing digital copies. When a request for the generation of a digital copy is received, the computer system first performs a physical verification of a physical key. If the key matches the authorized key(s) on record, a verification of a private or private key (used for asymmetrical cryptography), which is stored in memory in the physical key, is performed. If verification of the physical key and digital verification of the private/public key are confirmed, the duplication process is allowed to proceed, and a hash function output is added to the digital copy.

Abstract: A method and system for predictive package delivery. The method and system include loading a product onto a unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), launching the UAV and navigating the UAV to a delivery location, communicating to a portable device of a consumer at the delivery location the product loaded into the UAV, preventing interception of the package by a third party, and delivering the product to the consumer after the consumer purchases the product with the portable device. The product is selected based on a prediction of high demand products for the delivery location. The delivery of the product comprises sensing the consumer is in the receiving position and then lowering the product to the consumer.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for verifying a product being returned is a product which was sold by using blockchain security systems. At a first time, the system identifies a blockchain specific to an item being sold, then generates a new block for the blockchain with information about the sale. When an item is being returned, the system retrieves the blockchain and compares the data contained within the sale block to data associated with the product and/or the customer returning the product. If a match is found, the product is returned and the blockchain is further updated with the return information.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for controlling the noise and sound emitted by an unmanned aerial vehicle. The unmanned aerial vehicle may emit a sound to mask the noise created by the propellers of the vehicle. It may additionally emit sounds based on the information about the area surrounding the vehicle or the landing or delivery location of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method for unloading and loading a lock box are provided, including: providing an autonomous ground vehicle (AGV) storing a lock box to be delivered, the AGV comprising: at least one sensor; a processor; and a memory coupled to the processor and storing program instructions that when executed by the processor cause the processor to instruct the lock box to perform operations comprising: moving out of the AGV, wherein the lock box comprises: a box body; the first set of stands and the second set of stands; and a first set of wheels and a second set of wheels, extending the first set of stands of the lock box outwardly to contact the ground; extending the second set of stands of the lock box outwardly to contact the ground; determining that the package has been removed from the lock box; and automatically loading the lock box onto the AGV.

Abstract: A method include: generating one digital currency unit by tying the one digital currency unit to a regular currency; storing information of the one digital currency unit into a block of a blockchain; buying or paying the one digital currency unit; determining whether restrictions are applied to the one digital currency unit by referring to one or more documents associated with the one digital currency; recording the determination in a block of the blockchain; overlaying the one digital currency unit with customer purchase history; calculating savings based on the one digital currency unit again naked forecast; applying the savings to customer purchases; using the one digital currency unit for accepted goods or services with the saving if the one digital currency unit is restricted; using the one digital currency unit for any goods or services with the saving if the one digital currency unit is unrestricted; and storing the one digital currency into a digital currency reserve.

Abstract: A delivery tower for receiving a package from an aerial vehicle. The delivery tower has a table top coupled to a base. The base includes telescoping members. The delivery tower has a controller and communications module operably coupled to the base. The table top moves between a first, retracted position and a second, extended position with extension of the telescoping members. In the first, retracted position the delivery tower is configured to operate as an outdoor table. In the second, extended position, the delivery tower is configured to receive a package from the aerial vehicle.

Abstract: A system and method for moving an item using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) are described herein. The system includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), and a mechanism attached to the UAV. The mechanism is configured to grab an item located substantially horizontally vis-à-vis the UAV or to a lateral side of the UAV. The mechanism is configured to maintain a balance of the UAV such that a center of gravity of the UAV including the mechanism is located substantially on a vertical line containing an original center of gravity of the UAV without the mechanism.