Abstract: LOGISTICS SECURITY AUTHENTICATION INTEGRATED SYSTEM relates to an invention to generate identifiable information, including identification information of the operation inherent to a purchase or transaction with pre-determined image data that the system provides and records what corresponds to a secure operation between the negotiating parties; it adds music, lights, logos and reveals the personal image aiming to disseminate through marketing or advertising, which hampers the act of circumventing the system; includes the sending of e-mail addresses and links that allow access to the system in which the database makes available footage or photos sent by e-mail or other means to the product buyer, or being viewed on their own sales site. In real time or not, the buyer is even able to contest the images before or after delivery of the product, through the means of the system, and the user can also download a copy of the file on his/her computer.

Abstract: A system for providing individuals with comprehensive shipping and online purchasing information is disclosed. The system receives online purchasing and shipping information associated with purchases, regardless of where an individual made the purchase (e.g., from any website), what items were purchased, and what carrier shipped the purchased items. The purchasing and shipping information is made available to the individual through an account and associated login. This allows individuals to conveniently view all shipping information and a detailed record of all online purchases in one location.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for tracking one or more items. In one exemplary embodiment, there is provided a method for tracking one or more items. The method may include periodically detecting, by a sensor device, sensor information of the one or more items, and periodically transmitting, by the sensor device, the sensor information. The method may also include determining if the one or more parties is authorized to receive the sensor information. The method may also include transmitting the sensor information to the one or more authorized parties. The method may further include determining if the one or more parties is authorized to receive the sensor information and the periodically transmitting the sensor information to the one or more authorized parties based on a set of one or more permissions that grants or restricts access of the one or more parties to the sensor information based on the set of one or more permissions.

Abstract: Methods and systems for tracking inventory. A method of tracking a container of a chemical includes labeling the container with a machine readable code that includes data which uniquely identifies the container and/or its contents. Historical data concerning the shipment and/or use of the container or its contents, or any other data specific to the container may be stored in a database that associates data with the specific container based on the unique identifier. An inventory management system may then automatically track a specific container by scanning the machine readable code to identify the specific container, and then accessing the database to both store and retrieve data related to the scanned container and/or its contents.

Abstract: A tracking information display system is described. The tracking information system detects a tracking number on a webpage and displays tracking information associated with the tracking number, regardless of which common carrier may be associated with the tracking number.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel systems and methods for processing packages through a delivery network using a hub assist label. Generally described, the hub assist label includes indicia of a sequence of sorting locations that designates the flow of a package through a delivery network.

Abstract: Systems and methods for carton- and item-level tracking of deliveries to retail locations in a supply chain are described. A central shipment management system receives over a network, from one or more retail distribution centers associated with a plurality of retail locations, advanced shipping notice information describing one or more shipments of pluralities of cartons to a pool. The central computer system also receives, from the retailer or distribution center, product information including category and description information for items contained in a shipment to at least one retail location of the retailer. The received advance shipping notice information and the product information are processed. The processing applies one or more business logic rules to determine an estimated delivery date of the shipment to the at least one retail location. A portal accessible over the network by associates of the retail location is provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods for carton- and item-level tracking of deliveries to retail locations in a supply chain are described. A central shipment management system receives over a network, from one or more retail distribution centers associated with a plurality of retail locations, advanced shipping notice information describing one or more shipments of pluralities of cartons to a pool. The central computer system also receives, from the retailer or distribution center, product information including category and description information for items contained in a shipment to at least one retail location of the retailer. The received advance shipping notice information and the product information are processed. The processing applies one or more business logic rules to determine an estimated delivery date of the shipment to the at least one retail location. A portal accessible over the network by associates of the retail location is provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods for carton- and item-level tracking of deliveries to retail locations in a supply chain are described. A central shipment management system receives over a network, from one or more retail distribution centers associated with a plurality of retail locations, advanced shipping notice information describing one or more shipments of pluralities of cartons to a pool. The central computer system also receives, from the retailer or distribution center, product information including category and description information for items contained in a shipment to at least one retail location of the retailer. The received advance shipping notice information and the product information are processed. The processing applies one or more business logic rules to determine an estimated delivery date of the shipment to the at least one retail location. A portal accessible over the network by associates of the retail location is provided.

Abstract: A method and system for distribution of loads of pre-mixed perishable concrete is disclosed. The system and method allow for the scheduling of multiple delivery units to receive loads from one of multiple possible load sites to deliver such loads to one of multiple possible delivery sites. The system and method determines a transport itinerary for each delivery unit to meet scheduling constraints.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for generating a drop plan for a mailing containing a plurality of mailpieces. Tracking data may be received for mailings sent by a plurality of mailers, and estimated delivery times determined based upon the tracking data. A mailer may specify a delivery goal for a mailing and, based upon the estimated delivery times and the delivery goal, a drop plan for the mailing may be generated, which specifies at least one drop location for at least a portion of the mailing. The mailer also may modify the drop plan, suchas by specifying additional constraints, modified attributes of the drop plan, additional or updated goals for the mailing, or the like.

Abstract: A shipping system for shipping packages involving the coordinated use of at least a first carrier and a second carrier. The shipping system includes physical delivery facilities for the physical delivery of packages, the physical delivery facilities including at least one transfer location at which the second carrier may take over delivery responsibilities for a package.

Abstract: A shipping system for shipping packages involving the coordinated use of at least a first carrier and a second carrier. The shipping system includes physical delivery facilities for the physical delivery of packages, the physical delivery facilities including at least one transfer location at which the second carrier may take over delivery responsibilities for a package.

Abstract: A system for tracking the transportation of fluid includes at least one server computer, and at least one tracking database comprising a plurality of identifiers, each identifier representing at least one of a driver and a truck, and each identifier associated in the at least one tracking database with: a pick-up site and corresponding pick-up time, and a drop-off site and corresponding drop-off time. The system further includes a plurality of client devices configured to: determine that the client device is in a pre-defined pick-up region; determine that the client device is in a pre-defined drop-off region; and transmit fluid data to the server for storage in the at least one tracking database, the fluid data comprising at least two of the following: a pick-up time, a drop-off time, a fluid volume, a flow rate, a pick-up verification, a drop-off verification, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for automated computer-based notification systems.

Abstract: Systems and methods providing asset delivery visualization for validating the transportation and delivery of cargo. Embodiments of the invention provide for the monitoring of a transportation vehicle and an asset being transported by the transportation vehicle during a transport mission. Furthermore, embodiments of the invention allow a customer to view information related to the transport mission on a user device upon delivery of the cargo to the customer, helping the customer to decide whether to accept or reject the cargo.

Abstract: Freight transport factoring platforms, systems, and applications comprising: a database of at least one freight transport order, each order comprising an association of freight transport equipment information, operator information, and freight information; a software module configured to: (I) receive freight transport equipment information transmitted by the electronic device and (II) associate the freight transport equipment information with an order; and a software module configured to communicate an order and associated freight transport equipment information to a factoring application; provided that the communicated order and associated freight transport equipment information comprise information derived from the electronic device physically attached to the freight transport equipment, including methods of using the same.

Abstract: A method for tracking a shipping container in a freight yard that includes the steps of: (a) assigning a specific temporary storage position to the container; (b) confirming, upon arrival of the container at a temporary storage position, that the position is the assigned specific temporary storage position; (c) recording a container serial number and an identification number for the specific temporary storage position once the container is placed in the specific temporary storage position; and (d) recording a date and a time that the container was placed in the specific temporary storage position.

Abstract: A method for estimating predictive time information of a package delivery service stop at an address in a service area is proposed, in a package service management system comprising a processor operatively coupled with a memory, wherein the service area is represented by a plurality of cells forming a mesh data structure stored in the memory, wherein at least some of the cells are associated with respective service delivery history information. The method comprises determining a cell of the mesh data structure covering a geographical area which comprises the location that corresponds to the address, selecting a cell of the mesh data structure among the cells associated with respective service delivery history information, based on its proximity with the determined cell, retrieving service delivery history information associated with the selected cell, and generating estimate predictive time information for servicing the package at the address based on the retrieved service delivery history information.

Abstract: A system and method for a community shipping platform is described. A pool of community shippers operating within a geographical area including a geographical pickup location of a seller and a geographical delivery location of a buyer is identified. A request is generated to the pool of community shippers to fulfill a shipment from the geographical pickup location of the seller to the geographical delivery location of the buyer.

Abstract: A method for item storage and distribution to a user, each stored item associated with a storage identifier, the user associated with a user identifier, the method including associating a set of storage identifiers with the user identifier, in response to receiving a description for a first storage identifier from a user device associated with the user identifier, storing the description as an storage description for the first storage identifier, setting a fill status of the first storage identifier to packed, and removing storage identifiers having an empty fill status from the set of storage identifiers associated with the user identifier.

Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking items are provided. According to one method, a dispatcher receives from a courier, serving a customer, a request over a network to pickup an item addressed to the customer. A determination is made to see whether the dispatcher is available to process the item. If the dispatcher is available, the dispatcher notifies the courier, over the network, that the item is available for pickup by the courier when the dispatcher completes processing of the item. If the dispatcher is busy, the dispatcher notifies the courier, over the network, that the item is available for pick up by the courier at a later time.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for obtaining shipping services information over a network by a telephone call center receiving orders for merchandise. Instructions are received at the telephone call center, which permits the telephone call center to access the shipping information for shipment of the merchandise. The telephone call center sends the request over the network to the server for the shipping services information. Thereafter, the server sends the requested shipping services information to the telephone call center. The shipping service information may be in the format of a label, which may be attached to a package for shipment of the merchandise.

Abstract: Disclosed are a container information control system and a container information control method capable of simply and accurately collecting and controlling container information by using an optical or laser transceiver in which multiple paths or interference signals are not generated. A system for controlling information on containers according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: one or more transceivers connected to internal sensors of the containers, respectively, in which information on the respective containers is stored; and a wireless access point positioned at an uppermost container, and configured to receive the container information from the transceivers.

Abstract: A registered mail receipt verification system includes: a distribution integration information apparatus registering provisional receipt data for customer's receipt; a receipt information linking apparatus receiving the provisional receipt data from the distribution integration information apparatus and generating verification receipt data for at least one of an address and a postal code; and a registered mail verification apparatus registering the verification receipt data generated by the receipt information linking apparatus, reading a registered barcode for provided registered mail, and generating a verification result by comparison with the registered verification receipt data.

Abstract: A system and method are provided herein for tracking packages on a client device. A plurality of messages accessible on the client device may be monitored for information. When certain information, such as shipping and/or status information, is detected within a message of the plurality of messages, such information may be extracted from the message or automatically obtained. A notification may be generated based on the extracted and/or obtained information. The notification may be configured according to user preferences and displayed on the client device.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems, and methods of using the same, for freight carrier verification comprising: a database of freight carriers, freight transport equipment, and operators; a database of freight transport orders, each order comprising an associated carrier; a device attached to freight transport equipment and configured to transmit freight transport equipment information; a device attached to freight transport equipment and configured to transmit operator biometric information; and a software module configured to generate a shared portal that displays information associated with the orders including the carrier, the equipment, the operator, and the biometric information, wherein the portal is accessible by all users associated with an order.

Abstract: A tracking device and system for tracking containers, in particular, containers and their contents, is disclosed. The tracking device utilizes AGPS/GPS/GSM/CDMA/LTE/EVDO/WiFi/RFID/Bluetooth®/TDMA technology to enable an individual to locate and monitor the movement of a Container at any given time and for any desired period of time. The tracking system utilizes virtual geo-fences to identify buildings or specific addresses to assist in determining the specific location of the containers in relation to these addresses. The tracking devices can be activated by motion sensors to alert the tracking system of a possible theft or sudden movement. The tracking system incorporates software which enables an individual to determine the location and contents of the containers, and schedule the use of containers by specific persons at specific locations.

Abstract: A shipping system for shipping packages involving the coordinated use of at least a first carrier and a second carrier. The shipping system includes physical delivery facilities for the physical delivery of packages, the physical delivery facilities including at least one transfer location at which the second carrier may take over delivery responsibilities for a package.

Abstract: A shipping system for shipping packages involving the coordinated use of at least a first carrier and a second carrier. The shipping system includes physical delivery facilities for the physical delivery of packages, the physical delivery facilities including at least one transfer location at which the second carrier may take over delivery responsibilities for a package.

Abstract: Subcontracting is a common practice in logistics industry for delivering goods from a consigner to a consignee, meaning that a prime logistics service provider, e.g. a third-party logistics company, usually outsources its contracted logistics service from the consigner to specialized companies to execute individual logistics operations. In the present disclosure, a light-weight privacy protection mechanism is introduced for these enterprises with subcontracting relationships to share logistics track and trace data captured with Auto-ID systems equipped with RFID readers, sensors, or global positioning devices. The mechanism consists of a set of protocols designed for the involved stakeholders to register and cancel subcontracting relationship, to set up and clear outsourced logistics job, to upload, update and clear the job data, to track the job execution progress and trace the job execution history, and a method and system to implement these protocols.

Abstract: A system, computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, and computer-implemented method for providing augmented reality shipping features is provided. A parcel is identified based on input received from a user. Presentation data including content having interactive elements specific to the parcel is generated. The presentation data is transmitted to a client device. The client device is instructed to overlay the presentation data on an image of the parcel.

Abstract: A system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, and a computer-implemented method for enhancing and personalizing an interactive marketplace. The systems and methods provided herein may allow a user to receive search results that are tailored to the user's personal preferences based on social and purchasing information known about the user. In addition, the systems and methods provided herein may provide shipping updates to a buyer that include a personalized message based on location information provided by the package being shipped. In addition, the systems and methods provided herein allow merchants to provide incentives and rewards for shoppers by participating in interactive shopping games.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Information of articles to be loaded is received, indicating and numbers of the articles to be loaded. A historic loading plan record is read. An item of the historic loading plan record includes at least a loading plan and an adaptive index corresponding to the loading plan. A loading plan suitable for the current transportation is generated based on the historic loading plan record and the information of articles to be loaded. The technical solution of this invention may reduce the requirements on storage and computing resources.

Abstract: A system and method track both passenger and baggage during passenger trips, improving trip security, reducing lost baggage, allowing remote baggage check-in and retrieval, and allowing billing and financial transactions among system users. A passenger identification code (PIC) identifies a passenger, a trip starting location, and both a carrier and a final destination. A baggage identification code (BIC) is assigned to each piece of a trackable baggage set. At the trip starting location the PIC and BIC are wirelessly transmitted to an integrated travel information system (ITIS) using a wireless electronic device (WED). At a trip segment end the ITIS locates the baggage set and directs it to a transportation vehicle located by the ITIS. The ITIS directs the passenger to the transportation vehicle via a WED message. The WED transmits an end-of-trip signal to the ITIS at the final destination.

Abstract: Embodiments of a method and system are described for tracking and managing animals and/or food products. Identification data and location data for animals is entered into a computer system. A data service provider may collect this data and transmit it to a data trustee. The data trustee may filter the data into official and non-official data, and send official data to an official database. When a public health issue arises, the government may use an identifier for a diseased animal or a location identifier to request a trace report. The data trustee may then use the official data to provide a report showing, for example, which animals have commingled with the diseased animal. Based on this report, other animals can be treated, quarantined, or slaughtered. The disclosed embodiments also may be used to facilitate commercial transactions by providing data that validates an animal's health and food quality.

Abstract: Improved approaches for monitoring status of articles being shipped are disclosed. The monitoring can produce notifications to interested parties. The notifications typically contain status information pertaining to the articles being shipped. Alternatively, interested parties can gain access to status information pertaining to the articles being shipped via a website. According to one embodiment, the status information includes at least position (location) information and shipping conditions information.

Abstract: A cross-border shipping system is described. Information from a cross-border commercial transaction between a seller and a buyer for an item is accessed from an online marketplace. A virtual shipping carrier service is generated for the cross-border commercial transaction using at least one of the shipping carriers transparent to the seller and the buyer. A virtual tracking identifier is generated for the virtual shipping carrier service. The virtual tracking identifier identifies the cross-border commercial transaction and the corresponding shipping carriers.

Abstract: A system and related method are disclosed for establishing geographical communication and predicting mail delivery using mailbox-mounted devices adapted to detect delivery automatically and transmit that detection to associated electronic devices. Detection may be performed by various means including accelerometers, cameras, and magnetometers. The method includes maintaining a registry of mailbox-mounted devices, and passing communication between electronic devices used by owners of mailbox-mounted devices. The communication can include detection by the mailbox-mounted devices of mail delivery, and calculation of the postal carrier's probable route using that delivery detection.

Abstract: Providing an information system in an item delivery system comprises reading a tracking indicia on a unit load, updating a database with first data from the tracking indicia, and updating the database with information that the unit load has been terminated. In addition, receiving second data to be included in a label, and printing the label may be included.

Abstract: Systems and methods for the distribution of single-product-type unlabeled packages are provided. For each distribution, the system coordinates the processes required for: (1) transporting unlabeled packages containing the product from a manufacturing location to a carrier hub; (2) printing and applying respective shipping labels to the unlabeled packages; and (3) sending the labeled packages to their various retail locations. By delegating the tasks of receiving, labeling, and shipping the packages containing the product to a single carrier, the systems and methods allow the carrier to receive the packages for continued processing without the presence of any identifying labels.

Abstract: A method for item storage and distribution to a user, each stored item associated with a storage identifier, the user associated with a user identifier, the method including associating a set of storage identifiers with the user identifier, in response to receiving a description for a first storage identifier from a user device associated with the user identifier, storing the description as an storage description for the first storage identifier, setting a fill status of the first storage identifier to packed, and removing storage identifiers having an empty fill status from the set of storage identifiers associated with the user identifier.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for generating a mailing label. In one embodiment, a method includes requesting, through a communication channel, a tracking number for the mailing label, wherein the tracking number identifies that the mailing label is printable by a user on a single-sheet medium; receiving, through the communication channel, a response to said request, such that the response includes the tracking number provided by a source of one or more tracking numbers; and enabling the user to print the mailing label with the received tracking number.

Abstract: Network-centric systems and methods for monitoring the security of a cargo container during shipment from an origination point to a destination are described. The cargo container includes a container security unit (CSU) having an electronic container identifier. As the container is loaded with various contents, a container processing system obtains produces a manifest of the contents using wireless data collection. The manifest, which also includes the container identifier, is sent to a central server for storage. As the cargo container is shipped through a port, warehouse or other shipping location, the CSU provides a status update to the central server. The status update may include a location of the cargo container, the container identifier and a status of a door seal, hazard detector and/or the like. As the cargo container arrives at its destination, another container processing system creates an arrival report of the received contents that can be compared to the manifest at the central server.

Abstract: A hierarchical and distributed system architecture for a container monitoring and security system is provided. The architecture may be a hierarchical chain of separate, related processing elements. The partitioning of functions and distribution of processing among these or other similar hierarchical elements in the network is provided. The elements may further be described in successive layers, each have a greater level of network intelligence than the former.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for creating a manifest for tracking a shipment. The invention can involve obtaining information pertinent to an intended shipment, storing the information in a memory of an electronic device, creating a work order record containing the information pertinent to the intended shipment and storing the work order in the memory. The invention can further involve storing a manifest number in the work order record, generating an electronic manifest record comprising the manifest number and the information pertinent to the intended shipment, and providing a final copy of the manifest, in which the manifest is in an electronic format.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method of providing information about a package in transit. The method involves receiving environmental data collected by a sensor associated with the package during transit and identifying contextual data about the package that is associated with the environmental data. The method also involves selectively providing access to the environmental and contextual data together as elements in an information feed to a plurality of parties, wherein the contextual data comprises at least one comment made by a party on an element in the information feed, and wherein one or more elements in the information feed are listed in chronological order beginning at a start time of the transit of the package.

Abstract: A method includes providing a user interface to a sender of a gift via an electronic display. The user interface configured to allow the sender to create a media message. The method further includes storing the media message in a database; associating the media message with a shipping status of the gift; verifying that the gift was delivered to a recipient of the gift; and delivering the media message to the recipient upon verification that the gift was delivered to the recipient.

Abstract: A method and system for anticipatory package shipping are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a method may include packaging one or more items as a package for eventual shipment to a delivery address, selecting a destination geographical area to which to ship the package, shipping the package to the destination geographical area without completely specifying the delivery address at time of shipment, and while the package is in transit, completely specifying the delivery address for the package.