The present disclosure relates to a system and a method for extracting a computer readable code from a captured image of a mailpiece or parcel using downsampling and edge detection. The system can include a reader configured to capture an image of an item having a computer readable code positioned thereon and a processor in data communication with the reader. The processor can generate captured image data of the item including the computer readable code, downconvert the captured image data to generate a downconverted image data and detect an edge of the computer readable code. The processor can also identify a position of the computer readable code in the downconverted image data and store or process only the identified computer readable code.
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
G06T 3/4023 - Scaling of whole images or parts thereof, e.g. expanding or contracting based on decimating pixels or lines of pixelsScaling of whole images or parts thereof, e.g. expanding or contracting based on inserting pixels or lines of pixels
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
Goods & Services
Provision of self-service electronically accessed lockers for package pickup between sellers and buyers enabling secure transactions without in-person meetups
Systems and methods for real-time or near real-time updates to a label affixed to an item being transported within a distribution network. Systems may include a dynamically configurable label including an electronic display configured to display any desired sequence of alphanumeric characters and/or symbols. Dynamically configurable labels may further include one or more remote communication interfaces, such that a command to update the displayed label information may be sent to the dynamically configurable label from a remote location, such as a server or other administrative computing device. Updates to the dynamically configurable labels may be implemented based on a predetermined sequence of conditional label information and/or may be determined and implemented in real-time or near real-time based on item information updates, detected conditions, delivery errors, or the like.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
4.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR READING A COMPUTER READABLE CODE
The present disclosure relates to a system for reading a barcode independently of image resolution or scale of a captured barcode image. In one embodiment, the system includes an optical sensor and a processor. The optical scanner can scan a barcode, including a plurality of bars and spaces, into a scanned image. The processor can convert the scanned image into binary data. The processor can also calculate numbers of ones (1s) between zeros (0s) in the binary data and determine widths of one of i) each of the bars and ii) each of the spaces based on the calculated numbers of ones (1s). The processor can further calculate numbers of zeros (0s) between ones (1s) in the binary data and determine widths of the other one of i) each of the bars and ii) each of the spaces based on the calculated numbers of zeros (0s).
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
5.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING ITEM SCAN RATES IN DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
The present disclosure relates to a system and method for improving scan rates of an item in a distribution network. The system may include an item scan database storing item scan datasets containing barcodes, item datasets and optical character recognition (OCR) labels datasets and a processor in data communication with the item scan database. The processor may detect an item barcode with an item orientation so as to output correct orientation information of the item. The processor may also extract available barcode information from the detected item barcode based on the correct orientation information of the item. The processor may further reconstruct a correct barcode from the extracted available barcode information and one or more of the item scan datasets.
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
System and methods described herein relate to a driving speed matrix and a traffic control point matrix based on breadcrumb data. Standardized routes and times can be determined based on the breadcrumb data, and the standardized routes and times can be mapped onto a plurality of routes. Based on standardized times for routes, routes can be adjusted or optimized.
A computer-implemented method includes monitoring analytics data for a delivery item; accessing a user profile for a user associated with the delivery item; detecting the occurrence of an event trigger based on the analytics data and the user profile; and executing a proactive mitigating action based on detecting the occurrence of the event trigger. Associated systems and computer program products are also described.
Systems and methods for tracking items. A system for tracking an item is configured to scan the item for a computer readable code and convert the computer readable code into a digital identifier associated with the item. The system includes a controller circuit configured to receive authentication information from the mobile computing device, receive a request from the mobile computing device, comprising the digital identifier and a request for information relating to the item. When the memory has the information, the controller circuit obtains the information from the memory and generates an output comprising the digital identifier and the information for display. The output is based on a comparison of a location of the mobile computing device and an expected location of the item.
G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
Systems and methods for commanding, controlling, and guiding automated guided vehicles (“AGVs”). Automated systems translate AGV commands according to AGV manufacturers. AGVs can be summoned and destinations be determined automatically.
A lock can include a motor assembly, a gear assembly, and an unlocking assembly. The motor assembly can include a motor and a drive shaft. The gear assembly can include a cam, a pinion gear, and a pinion. The pinion gear can include a plurality of teeth disposed along only a portion of a perimeter of the pinion gear. The pinion gear can be configured to engage the pinion. The pinion can be configured to translate laterally to release a biasing member to unlock a door of a container.
E05B 47/06 - Controlling mechanically-operated bolts by electromagnetically-operated detents
A47G 29/14 - Deposit receptacles for food, e.g. breakfast, milkSimilar receptacles for large parcels with appliances for preventing unauthorised removal of the deposited articles
A47G 29/20 - Deposit receptacles for food, e.g. breakfast, milkSimilar receptacles for large parcels with appliances for preventing unauthorised removal of the deposited articles with appliances for preventing unauthorised removal of the deposited articles
E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
E05B 65/06 - Locks for special use for swing doors
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
13.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING AND DISTRIBUTING INFORMATIONAL CONTENT ACROSS DISPARATE SYSTEMS
A content management system for customizing and controlling data distribution is disclosed. Data items can be customized and dispersed to disparate reception terminals according to various control mechanisms where they can convey relevant information to local or remote stakeholders. Data items can be integrated into existing data distribution structures in real time according to applicable control mechanisms and distribution protocols. Data resources can be efficiently used in distributing data under predefined and configurable conditions. Control mechanisms and distribution protocols can be determined based on an interested user's recognized status within the system. Design of the distribution system allows for informed delivery of essential information in a controlled and automated fashion such that users can interact with the system in receiving or distributing current and relevant information across the distribution network for others to access.
H04L 67/60 - Scheduling or organising the servicing of application requests, e.g. requests for application data transmissions using the analysis and optimisation of the required network resources
In one aspect, a system for analyzing a route traveled by an item carrier is disclosed. The system comprises a memory circuit and a hardware processor. The memory circuit is configured to store location data points and acceleration data points received from sensors. The hardware processor is configured to receive the location and the acceleration data points from the sensors, store the location and acceleration data points in the memory circuit, and filter the stored location data points to remove a subset of location data points that represent or indicate scatter. The hardware processor is configured to identify the route traveled by the item carrier, filter the stored acceleration data points, identify a state of the item carrier for each of the filtered acceleration data points based on an analysis of the filtered acceleration data points, and verify the identified state of the item carrier.
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
16.
SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATIC DETERMINATION OF ITEM DIMENSIONS BASED ON A STORED KNOWN DIMENSION OF A STANDARD SIZE ELEMENT
The present disclosure relates to a system and method for automatically determining a three dimensional size of an item. The system may include an optical sensor scanning a surface of the item being transported on a conveyor spaced apart from the optical sensor by a conveyor distance, the surface including a standard size element having a first dimension. The system may also include a memory storing the first dimension and the conveyor distance. The system may also include a processor configured to calculate a second dimension of the surface based on a scanned image of the surface and a scanned image of the standard size element and the stored first dimension. The processor may obtain an item distance between the optical sensor and the surface and determine a height of the item based on the obtained item distance and the stored conveyor distance.
G06T 7/62 - Analysis of geometric attributes of area, perimeter, diameter or volume
G01B 11/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness
G01B 11/04 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness specially adapted for measuring length or width of objects while moving
G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
17.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS UTILIZING MOBILE DELIVERY DEVICES IN ITEM DELIVERY
A system and method for improving accuracy of a mobile delivery device traversing a route. The system includes a mobile delivery device, a geolocation circuit and an inertial navigation system in communication with the mobile device, and a processor configured to compare accuracy indicators to thresholds to determine when to switch sensing the position of the mobile delivery device between the geolocation circuit and the inertial navigation system.
G01S 19/39 - Determining a navigation solution using signals transmitted by a satellite radio beacon positioning system the satellite radio beacon positioning system transmitting time-stamped messages, e.g. GPS [Global Positioning System], GLONASS [Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System] or GALILEO
G01S 19/47 - Determining position by combining measurements of signals from the satellite radio beacon positioning system with a supplementary measurement the supplementary measurement being an inertial measurement, e.g. tightly coupled inertial
A system may include a frame extending from a first position on an item process line to a second position on the item process line. The system may include a tray disposer connected to the frame, the tray disposer configured to receive a tray having a plurality of items therein and to position the tray at the first position. The system may include a lifting system comprising a vertical frame movably connected to the frame and an item securer movably connected to the vertical frame. The item securer may be configured to remove the plurality of items from the tray and secure the items prior to the items being moved, and after removing the plurality of items from the tray, move the plurality of items from the first position to the second position on the item process line.
Systems, methods, and devices of the present disclosure describe a self-service labeled induction of an item into a distribution network using an induction application. In some embodiments, an induction application may be downloaded on a third party device of a sender, such as a mobile phone. In other embodiments, the induction application may run on devices internal to systems of the item distributor. An induction application may use geolocation functionality or proximity sensors to make a determination regarding the authenticity of an item submitted for self-service drop off at an authorized receptacle of the distributor. An induction application may further communicate with other devices, kiosks, and stations having functionality to create or generate labels corresponding encrypted machine-readable identifiers for the labels, thus allowing for the transfer of incomplete label transactions between the induction application and other authorized devices.
G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
Systems and methods for analyzing and improving delivery resource operation and efficiency. A delivery resource carries a mobile computing device which transmits delivery information to a server. The server combines the delivery information with stored route information for the route the delivery resource traverses to identify anomalies, to change routing, to dispatch additional resources, provide delivery predictions, and to improve overall performance.
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Books and other publications. Clothing and clothing parts, namely cuffs, pockets,
ready-made linings. Toys and games. Children's entertainment services in the nature of creation,
development and production of social media video and
television programming.
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Books and other publications. Clothing and clothing parts, namely cuffs, pockets,
ready-made linings. Toys and games. Children's entertainment services in the nature of creation,
development and production of social media video and
television programming.
23.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISTRIBUTION ITEM PROCESSING
Systems and methods for universal item returns. A universal returns systems allows a user the ability to return an item via a distribution network whether the item was purchased at a retail location, delivered by the distribution network, or delivered by another entity. The universal returns system comprises a user interface a return request. Based on the return request, the system obtains transaction information, provides a return code, and allows scheduling item pick-up.
G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
G06F 16/953 - Querying, e.g. by the use of web search engines
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Books and other printed publications. Apparel and articles of clothing. Toys and games. Children's entertainment services in the nature of creation,
development and production of social media video and
television programming.
An apparatus that substantially improves the stack quality of delivery items in a delivery item sorting machine by ensuring uniformity of the orientation of the delivery items. The apparatus may accommodate toolless installation in the delivery item sorting machine and economical manufacturing options. The apparatus substantially prevents delivery item disorientation and undesired departure of delivery items from the sorting machine by increasing the height of a portion of the sorting bin's side or backstop. The apparatus reduces operator safety concerns, and increases the net speed of delivery item processing.
The present disclosure relates to a system and method for extracting a region of interest from a captured image of an item. The system may include a reader configured to capture an image of an item having a computer readable code positioned thereon. The system may also include a processor in data communication with the reader and configured to generate captured image data, the captured data comprising binary image data and identify a first pixel region representing the computer readable code from the binarized image data. The processor may be further configured to remove a second pixel region other than the first pixel region from the binarized image data and store or process only first binarized image data representing the first pixel region.
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
This application relates to a system for automatically recognizing geographical area information provided on an item. The system may include an optical scanner configured to capture geographical area information provided on an item, the geographical area information comprising a plurality of geographical area components. The system may also include a controller in data communication with the optical scanner and configured to recognize the captured geographical area information by running a plurality of machine learning or deep learning models separately and sequentially on the plurality of geographical area components of the captured geographical area information.
G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
G06F 18/2413 - Classification techniques relating to the classification model, e.g. parametric or non-parametric approaches based on distances to training or reference patterns
G06F 18/28 - Determining representative reference patterns, e.g. by averaging or distortingGenerating dictionaries
Methods and systems for electronic document authentication are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of generating an electronic postmark includes receiving, via a server, a request message from an electronic network, the request message comprising request data including payload data and meta data, generating a timestamp in response to receiving the message, hashing the payload data to generate a payload hash, digitally signing the metadata, the payload hash, and the timestamp to generate a digital signature, generating a response message, the response message generated to comprise the metadata, the payload hash, the timestamp, and the digital signature; and transmitting the response message onto the electronic network.
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
B07C 1/00 - Measures preceding sorting of mail or documents according to destination
G06Q 20/10 - Payment architectures specially adapted for electronic funds transfer [EFT] systemsPayment architectures specially adapted for home banking systems
The integrated logistics ecosystem is a hybrid system for creating datasets and services that are utilized in a logistics network. This system provides an inventory of data objects, access layers, and services which perform across various tenants of the system. These tenants may be made up of several architectural components such as transportation management, freight payment, integrated GPS, transportation visibility, logistics gateway, contract management system, freight auction, fuel management, surface visibility, workforce management, and integrated control tower components. Each of these is integrated into the system as a whole to ensure dynamic communication and process execution.
A method, electronic device, and computer-readable storage medium for delivering supplemental physical and/or electronic content in association with a physical delivery item. Various embodiments include operations for receiving tracking data regarding a delivery item, determining, based on the tracking data, whether supplemental content is associated with the delivery item, and automatically scheduling delivery of the supplemental content when supplemental content is associated with the delivery item. Others embodiments include operations for obtaining tracking data regarding a delivery item; identifying, based on the tracking data, supplemental content associated with the delivery item; generating an electronic command to schedule delivery of the supplemental content at a delivery point of a user, the scheduled delivery being associated with a corresponding delivery date; and generating an electronic command to present, within a user interface, at least one of the electronic items of supplemental content to the user on the corresponding delivery date.
A lock assembly includes a bolt movable between a first position and a second position, a rotating body rotatable between a first position and a second position, and a pawl member rotatable between a first position and a second position. Rotation of the rotating body from the first position to the second position is configured to cause the bolt to move from the first position to the second position. The pawl member is configured to prevent rotation of the rotating body from the first position to the second position when the pawl member is in the first position and the rotating body is in the first position.
E05B 11/00 - Devices preventing keys from being removed from the lock
A47G 29/22 - Deposit receptacles for food, e.g. breakfast, milkSimilar receptacles for large parcels with appliances for preventing unauthorised removal of the deposited articles with appliances for preventing unauthorised removal of the deposited articles having rotatable or reciprocable parts
E05B 35/08 - Locks for use with special keys or a plurality of keys operable by a plurality of keys
E05B 35/12 - Locks for use with special keys or a plurality of keys operable by a plurality of keys requiring the use of two keys, e.g. safe-deposit locks
E05B 59/00 - Locks with latches separate from the lock-bolts, or with a plurality of latches or lock-bolts
Techniques for automatically testing retail sale system software installed in a retail sale system computer are presented. The techniques use a testing system that includes a robot and an interface computer. The interface computer receives a peripheral device interaction instruction from the retail sale system computer generated by test software installed in the retail sale system computer, where the peripheral device interaction instruction corresponds to a physical interaction with a retail sale system peripheral device, translates the peripheral device interaction instruction into a robot control instruction, and provides the robot control instruction to the robot. The robot is in physical proximity with the retail sale system peripheral device. The robot accepts the robot control instruction and performs the physical interaction with the retail sale system peripheral device.
This application relates to a system for compressing captured images. The system may include an image capturing device configured to continuously capture images, for example, of a location, or frame, or field of view, and convert the captured images respectively into a plurality of sets of digital data, each of the plurality of sets of digital data including at least two consecutive rows of digital data. The system may also include a processor circuit configured to combine the at least two sets of the plurality of sets of digital data to generate a pre-compression set of digital data and simultaneously compress the pre-compression set of digital data simultaneously or together in a single compression operation.
A monitoring device, a computer-implemented method, and a non-transitory computer-readable medium are provided. Sensor data from one or more sensors are collected by a monitoring device as the monitoring device is transported through a transport system for delivery items. A malfunctioning component of the transport system is detected based on the sensor data. A maintenance indicator or a portion of the sensor data is transmitted to a control system for analysis. The monitoring device is attached to, or configured to simulate, a container of a type that is typically moved, routed, or handled by the transport system and the malfunctioning component is not the container.
B65G 43/02 - Control devices, e.g. for safety, warning or fault-correcting detecting dangerous physical condition of load- carriers, e.g. for interrupting the drive in the event of overheating
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
Printed books in the field of philatelics, and world and American history; printed books containing commemorative stamps and narrative text regarding such stamps; printed postcards
Systems and methods for shipping items using codes existing on packaging of items is described. Systems and methods do not require a shipping label or additional codes to be placed on an item, thus eliminating the box-in-a-box situation that frequently occurs. The systems use the existing codes, such as UPC, SKU, serial numbers, etc., and utilize order information and distribution network information to move and track items through the distribution network to delivery.
B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
38.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING AND IMPLEMENTING A HOUSEHOLD CUSTOMER DATABASE
Systems and methods for generating and implementing a household customer database are disclosed. In one aspect, a method for processing items comprises receiving a first item to be delivered and identifying data corresponding to one or more of a source information and destination information of the first item. The method further comprises identifying secondary information of the first item, storing the source, destination, and secondary information in a database, creating associations between the source, destination, and secondary information, receiving a request to analyze information stored and associated in the database, determining whether the database comprises information necessary to perform the requested analysis, identifying if additional information is needed to perform the requested analysis, updating the secondary information associations to include the additional information if needed to perform the requested analysis, and analyzing the information stored and associated in the database based on the received analysis request or query.
A high throughput sorting device is disclosed. The device includes a first sorter and a second sorter, each of the first and second sorters having a plurality of cells each configured to support, carry, and deposit an item. The device can also include at least one shared chute extending below a portion of the first sorter and a portion of the second sorter. The at least one chute can be configured to receive an item deposited by each of the plurality of cells and transport the item to an endpoint. The device can also include a base configured to support the at least one shared chute and the first and second sorters.
Systems and methods described herein relate to a system for handling distribution items having identifiers thereon. Item processing equipment takes and stores an image of the physical distribution item and associates the identifier with the stored image. An offer can be associated with supplemental content that can be delivered to recipients of the physical distribution item and to other recipients who did not receive the physical distribution item.
Systems and methods of creating, managing, and distributing supplemental content associated with items in a distribution network. A physical delivery item can be imaged and associated with additional content generated or associated with the sender of the physical delivery item.
An automated system for transferring articles from a container. An item transfer system includes a frame configured to receive a first tray and a second tray, a movable paddle assembly, a frame, and a plurality of actuators. The system is configured to transfer articles from the first tray to the second tray by an automated process including securing the articles within the first tray with the paddle assembly, moving a lifting assembly or an item support platform such that the articles are in a slidable configuration relative to the first tray, moving the paddle assembly and/or the item support platform in one or more linear translations to remove the items from the first tray and place the items above the second tray, and releasing the items into the second tray.
B65G 65/04 - Loading or unloading machines comprising essentially a conveyor for moving the loads associated with a device for picking-up the loads with pick-up shovels
B07C 3/00 - Sorting of mail or documents according to destination
A content management system for customizing and controlling data distribution is disclosed. Data items can be customized and dispersed to disparate reception terminals according to various control mechanisms where they can convey relevant information to local or remote stakeholders. Data items can be integrated into existing data distribution structures in real time according to applicable control mechanisms and distribution protocols. Data resources can be efficiently used in distributing data under predefined and configurable conditions. Control mechanisms and distribution protocols can be determined based on an interested user's recognized status within the system. Design of the distribution system allows for informed delivery of essential information in a controlled and automated fashion such that users can interact with the system in receiving or distributing current and relevant information across the distribution network for others to access.
H04L 67/60 - Scheduling or organising the servicing of application requests, e.g. requests for application data transmissions using the analysis and optimisation of the required network resources
A system and method for tracking mobile devices. The system can include a data center and a plurality of mobile devices in communication with the data center via the network. Each mobile device can include at least one sensor configured to periodically generate tracking data records, a memory, and a processor in communication with the at least one sensor and the memory. The mobile devices can transmit sets of tracking data records to the data center using reduced bandwidth relative to the original records by implement compression algorithms that can include delta encoding and/or numeric base conversion of number valued fields, as well as additional compression techniques that may be reversed at the data center to reconstruct the original records or otherwise decompress the data.
This application relates to a method and a system for compressing a captured image of an item such as a mailpiece or parcel. The system may include a memory configured to store images of a plurality of items captured while the items are being transported and a processor in data communication with the memory. The processor may be configured to receive or retrieve one or more of the captured images, perform a wavelet scattering transform on the one or more captured images, perform deep learning on the wavelet scattering transformed images to classify the wavelet scattering transformed images and compress the classified wavelet scattering transformed images. Various embodiments can significantly improve a compression efficiency, a communication efficiency of compressed data and save a memory space so that the functionality of computing devices is significantly improved.
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
(1) Books and other publications.
(2) Clothing and clothing parts, namely cuffs, pockets, ready-made linings.
(3) Toys and games. (1) Children's entertainment services in the nature of creation, development and production of social media video and television programming.
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
(1) Books and other publications.
(2) Clothing and clothing parts, namely cuffs, pockets, ready-made linings.
(3) Toys and games. (1) Children's entertainment services in the nature of creation, development and production of social media video and television programming.
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
(1) Books and other printed publications.
(2) Apparel and articles of clothing.
(3) Toys and games. (1) Children's entertainment services in the nature of creation, development and production of social media video and television programming.
50.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSPORTING DISTRIBUTION ITEMS
An automated system for transferring articles from a transport vehicle. The system includes a transport vehicle defining a matrix of cells, each cell sized to receive a tray, a source tray intake system for transporting a plurality of trays autonomously to another location. The source tray intake system includes a docking station having a matrix of arms configured to interact with a plurality of cells to transfer the trays from the cells of the transport vehicle onto the source tray intake system. The system is configured to transfer trays from the transport vehicle to the source tray intake system by an at least semi-automated process including positioning the transport vehicle in front of the docking station, inserting the arms within the cells of the transport vehicle, off-loading the trays along the arms, and transferring the trays onto the source tray intake system.
A system for multi-signal identification, the multi-signal identification badges including two signal devices and a battery, wherein a multi-signal identification badge is associated with a badge identifier, sensors configured to detect the signals emitted by the two signal devices of the multi-signal identification badges, a non-transitory computer storage medium configured to at least store computer executable instructions, and one or more computer hardware processors in communication with the non-transitory computer storage medium, the one or more computer hardware processors configured to execute the computer-executable instructions to at least: create zones within a defined area, determine badge identifiers for the multi-signal identification badges, detect the multi-signal identification badge associated with the badge identifier within a zone, determine a type of zone, and log data regarding the detection of the multi-signal identification badge if the multi-signal identification badge when the type of zone is a locating zone.
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
52.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACOUSTIC PROCESS MONITORING AND CONTROL
In systems and methods for monitoring equipment, one or more sensors can be placed on, within, or proximate one or more pieces of equipment. Sound generated by the equipment can be monitored and compared to stored baseline audio signature data. If the comparison indicates that the operational audio signature data corresponds to an abnormal condition, an alert can be generated indicative of the abnormal condition.
G10L 25/63 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups specially adapted for particular use for comparison or discrimination for estimating an emotional state
A system for loading and unloading containers of items from transport vehicles and moving containers of items to and from desired locations using automated robots are disclosed. The system includes one or more automated robots, a base station, and one or more vehicle-based systems. The automated robots are configured to move to, lift, and carry containers of items. The base station is configured to coordinate the movements of the automated robots. The vehicle-based systems are associated with transport vehicles and configured to communicate information about containers on the transport vehicles to the base station or automated robots. The vehicle-based systems may call the one or more automated robots to automatically load or unload the transport vehicles.
Systems and methods of identifying wearable tags or other items within a facility. The location of the identifiable item can be calculated by the system and used to improve the efficiency of the facility or to dispatch emergency help or maintenance to the location of the badge.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
H04W 4/33 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for indoor environments, e.g. buildings
H04W 4/35 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for the management of goods or merchandise
55.
DELIVERY VEHICLE AND FACILITY LOADING AND UNLOADING SHELF SYSTEM
Vehicle shelf systems having indicators thereon for improving loading and delivery efficiency. Items are scanned for loading, and the indicators on the vehicle shelves identify where to place the item based on the sequence of the delivery point along the delivery route. A mobile computing device alerts a delivery carrier when the delivery vehicle is in proximity to a delivery point when an item is to be delivered.
B60P 1/64 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading the load supporting or containing element being readily removable
B60P 3/00 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects
F21S 4/28 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports rigid, e.g. LED bars
G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
This disclosure relates to systems and methods of integrated on-demand labeling of item containers. In particular, this disclosure relates systems and methods for automatically creating and using placards to label. track, and organize item containers and items.
A system may include at least one conveyor lane configured to transport items. A system may include a scan tunnel to identify any items containing unreadable or unscannable labels transported by the at least one conveyor lane. A system may include a sorter configured to redirect items traveling on the at least one conveyor lane. A system may include a relabeling component configured to apply a new label to any items that contain an unreadable or unscannable label.
Systems and methods for updating map data are disclosed. A system can include a mobile delivery device that is configured to be transported to a plurality of delivery locations by a parcel carrier. The system may further include a computer readable storage medium and one or more processors. The system may store map data associated with a geographic data. Using the mobile delivery device, the system can receive a plurality of positions during delivery of parcels to a plurality of delivery locations associated with the geographic region. Based on the plurality of positions, the system may determine a delivery route of a parcel carrier, and, based on the delivery route, the system can generate updated map data.
Techniques for inspecting a vehicle using a robot and a home base configured to be situated on a vehicle lot are presented. The robot has a vertical dimension that permits the robot to pass under a vehicle on the vehicle lot. The robot includes at least one sensor and is configured to perform actions including: receiving charging at the home base; traversing a distance from the home base to a vehicle present on the vehicle lot; determining an identification of the vehicle; passing under the vehicle; and obtaining sensor data regarding the vehicle. A computer in communication with the robot is configured to perform actions including: receiving the identification of the vehicle and the sensor data from the robot; analyzing the sensor data based on at least comparison data; determining, based on the analyzing, to send an alert regarding the vehicle; and sending the alert regarding the vehicle.
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
60.
MOBILE DEVICE FOR SAFE, SECURE, AND ACCURATE DELIVERY OF ITEMS
Embodiments of a system and method for using a mobile device to assist with the efficient and secure delivery of item. The mobile device can assist an item deliver to lock or unlock secure item delivery receptacles. The mobile device can also notify an item deliverer about particular delivery conditions associated with particular delivery endpoints. The mobile device can further help the item deliverer to determine whether or not he or she is delivering the item to the correct location.
Systems and methods for digitally accompanied delivery of delivery items, such as mail or packages. A delivery item has supporting digital data, such as electronic text, a digital file, an image, a web page(s), or the like. The delivery item includes an indicia, such as a bar code, that provides access to, or references, the digital resource. When the delivery item is processed during transit from the sender to the recipient of the delivery item, the indicia is scanned, read, and/or decoded, and the supporting digital data is identified therefrom. The delivery service transmits, to the recipient, an electronic notification indicating or including at least part of the supporting digital data. The notification may include information about the enroute status of the delivery item. The recipient may access the delivery item's supporting digital data, e.g., as included directly in the notification or via a link provided with the notification, etc.
Systems and methods for tracking a mail piece to be carried and delivered by a mail service are disclosed. In some embodiments, a disclosed method comprises: obtaining an image of the mail piece; generating a hash value of the image of the mail piece by applying a hash function to the image of the mail piece; determining a match between the hash value and one of a plurality of stored hash values, each of the plurality of stored hash values being generated by applying the hash function to a respective image of a corresponding other mail piece using an application on a user device of a corresponding user; identifying, based on a result of the determining the match, a user associated with mailing of the mail piece; applying an identity (ID) tag on the mail piece; tracking, based on the identity (ID) tag, the mail piece to determine its delivery status information; and providing the delivery status information of the mail piece to a mobile device of the user.
Systems and methods for tracking a mailed item contained in a mail piece mailed by a user are disclosed. In some embodiments, a disclosed method comprises: capturing, using a camera on a mobile device, an item picture of the mailed item; generating an item hash value using a hash function on the item picture; capturing, using the camera on the mobile device, a mail picture of a front side of the mail piece containing the mailed item, one or more marks being put by the user in at least one specified zone on the front side of the mail piece when the mail picture is taken; generating a mail hash value using the hash function on the mail picture; transmitting the item hash value, the mail hash value and a user identity (ID) of the user to a mail service computing device associated with a mail service configured for carrying and delivering the mail piece; and tracking the mailed item in the mail piece by monitoring one or more notifications regarding delivery status information of the mail piece from the mail service computing device.
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
64.
IDENTIFYING NETWORK COMMUNICATION PERFORMANCE OUTLIER ENDPOINTS IN A COMPUTER NETWORK
A method includes providing, by a host endpoint device within a subnet, results data from a connectivity performance quality test to a central network administration device. The connectivity performance quality test includes performing network throughput tests between the host endpoint device and a test endpoint device. The connectivity performance quality test identifies outlier nodes and determines a connectivity performance quality. The central network administration device executes an instruction based on the results data from the connectivity performance quality test. The host endpoint device self-identifies as one of the outlier nodes. The instruction includes generating a network map including a visual representation of the subnet. A visual representation of the subnet connection between the host endpoint device and the test endpoint device includes a visual representation of the results data of the connectivity performance quality test. The instruction includes modifying one or more network processes.
H04L 43/10 - Active monitoring, e.g. heartbeat, ping or trace-route
H04L 41/12 - Discovery or management of network topologies
H04L 43/0811 - Monitoring or testing based on specific metrics, e.g. QoS, energy consumption or environmental parameters by checking availability by checking connectivity
Systems, methods, media, and devices for designating a location for a delivery item that is being sorted. Operations may include receiving, from a first scanner, address information from a first delivery item; determining, based on the address information and a sort plan, a sort output location for the first delivery item; causing a first indicator device to activate a first designator (e.g., an LED) on the first indicator device, where the first indicator device is located near the sort output location; receiving, from a second scanner, address information from a second delivery item; determining, based on that address information and the sort plan, that the sort output location for the second delivery item is also the same sort output location; causing the first indicator device to activate a second designator (e.g., a different LED) on the first indicator device; and causing the first indicator device to deactivate the first designator.
A method, system, and non-transitory computer-readable medium are provided. An interceptor hub application (IHA) converts some information in a received request, including calls for services, from a first format to a second format and sends the calls to corresponding services. At least one of the calls includes the some information in the second format. The IHA receives service responses from the corresponding services and combines them into a combined response that is provided to an originator of the received request in a corresponding expected response format. A first request from a user of a client for permission to access a first application program interface/endpoint is received via the user interface of the IHA and is provided to a first manager of the first application program interface/endpoint. Responsive to the receiving of the approval of the first request, the IHA provides the client with access to the first application program interface/endpoint.
Methods and systems are provided for rating quality of a scale within a plurality of scales. A method of determining a quality rating may include weighing a package on a scale, weighing the first package on a plurality of other scales, and comparing the weight of the package on the scale with the weight of the package on the plurality of other scales. The more agreement between the weight of the package on the scale with the weight of the package on the plurality of other scales, the higher the quality rating of the scale.
Systems, methods, interface devices, and media for the delivery of physical items using a digital stamp. Various implementations include operations such as receiving a request from a user to deliver an item to a destination using a digital stamp, wherein the item includes destination information and lacks any physical indicator that the delivery fee for the item has been paid or will be paid; receiving a destination address from the user; presenting a delivery fee for the item; and causing the generation of a digital stamp using the destination address and the delivery fee, which may be correlated with the item.
Embodiments include systems and methods of a service that allows hard copy and electronic media customers to proactively specify, across a broad range of categories, the hard copy mail and/or electronic media mail that they would or would not like to receive. Embodiments include methods and systems configured to allow customers of delivery services to customize the flow of physical items such as hard copy or other letters or parcels, for delivery or electronic media mail from mailers based on highly specific customer-designated criteria. The delivery service acts as a trusted third party to serve as the intermediary between the recipient of the items and mailers to provide privacy and manage a repository for a customer-selected criteria database. In addition, one embodiment provides verification and/or identification that mail being sent meets the customer's designated criteria.
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
Goods & Services
Business operation and management of a distribution center or warehouse facility containing mail order or distribution inventory for others; mail services, namely, receiving, sorting, and handling documents, publications, and packages Supply chain and reverse logistics services, namely, storage, transportation, and delivery of goods for others by various modes of transportation; delivery services, namely, delivery of publications, documents, parcels, and packages by various modes of transportation
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
Goods & Services
Mail services, namely, receiving, sorting, and handling documents, publications, and packages featuring a customer loyalty program Delivery services, namely, delivery of publications, documents, parcels, and packages by various modes of transportation featuring a customer loyalty program
72.
TRANSFORMABLE TRAY AND TRAY SYSTEM FOR RECEIVING, TRANSPORTING AND UNLOADING ITEMS
Features for loading, transporting and unloading of items are disclosed. Systems, devices and methods for such operations using a tray are described. In some embodiments, a tray having a moveable bottom allows for switching between a configuration for loading and unloading items in and out of the tray and a configuration for transportation of items inside the tray. The trays may also be stacked, for transportation of multiple trays at once, and nested, for saving space when storing the trays. In some embodiments, the trays may be used in conjunction with loading and unloading systems.
The present disclosure relates to a system and a method for extracting a computer readable code from a captured image of a mailpiece or parcel using downsampling and edge detection. The system can include a reader configured to capture an image of an item having a computer readable code positioned thereon and a processor in data communication with the reader. The processor can generate captured image data of the item including the computer readable code, downconvert the captured image data to generate a downconverted image data and detect an edge of the computer readable code. The processor can also identify a position of the computer readable code in the downconverted image data and store or process only the identified computer readable code.
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
G06T 3/4023 - Scaling of whole images or parts thereof, e.g. expanding or contracting based on decimating pixels or lines of pixelsScaling of whole images or parts thereof, e.g. expanding or contracting based on inserting pixels or lines of pixels
Systems described herein for controlling, requesting, and coordinating the creation and generation of labels can be a label broker, providing a centralized location for storing label information created by various entities, and managing the requests for generation of physical labels coming from various sources and entities.
A computer-implemented method includes receiving data records from a plurality of different data sources, in which the data records include information regarding elements or components in one or more systems; consolidating the data records; extracting information from the consolidated data records to identify a plurality of nodes and connections between the plurality of nodes in the one or more systems; storing information identifying the plurality of nodes and the connections; and visually presenting the plurality of nodes and the connections in a user interface.
Systems and methods for delivering items are disclosed. The systems and methods comprise assigning a unique internal control value to each profile having an identified physical address delivery point. They also receive a request for delivery point information for each of a plurality of items to be distributed and providing a response comprising a list of internal control values thereto. They further receive a plurality of items, each item having printed thereon one of the internal control values on the list. For each of the plurality of items, they scan, by item processing equipment, the item to read the internal control value printed thereon, identifying, in the profile database, the physical address delivery point corresponding to the assigned internal control value, routing, by the item processing equipment, the item according to the identified physical address delivery point, and delivering the item to the identified physical address delivery point.
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
77.
System and method for reading a computer readable code
The present disclosure relates to a system for reading a barcode independently of image resolution or scale of a captured barcode image. In one embodiment, the system includes an optical sensor and a processor. The optical scanner can scan a barcode, including a plurality of bars and spaces, into a scanned image. The processor can convert the scanned image into binary data. The processor can also calculate numbers of ones (1s) between zeros (0s) in the binary data and determine widths of one of i) each of the bars and ii) each of the spaces based on the calculated numbers of ones (1s). The processor can further calculate numbers of zeros (0s) between ones (1s) in the binary data and determine widths of the other one of i) each of the bars and ii) each of the spaces based on the calculated numbers of zeros (0s).
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
78.
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ITEM DELIVERY ALONG DELIVERY ROUTES
A system and method of augmenting a delivery route. Exemplary methods include first location information from a first position device and receiving second location information from a second position device, storing first and second location information, and determining, based on at least one of the first and second information, a time and a location for each of a plurality of stops. Exemplary methods also include reconciling determined time and locations of each of the plurality of stops with a stored route, the stops having a stored location and a stored time associated therewith and estimating a plurality of transition times between pairs of the plurality of stops. Exemplary methods include constructing an updated timeline based on the plurality of stored stops, the plurality of determined stops, and the plurality of transition times and updating the delivery route based on the constructed timeline.
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Printed publications, namely, children's books, magazines, newsletters, and coloring books Apparel and clothing accessories, namely, T-shirts, pants, sweatshirts, sleepwear, socks, hats, caps being headwear, outerwear, namely, coats, jackets, parkas, vests, raincoats, hats, hoodies, sweatshirts, and sweatpants, and costumes for use in children's dress up play Toys and games, namely, plush toys, jigsaw puzzles, board games, electronic games for the teaching of children, and role-playing toys in the nature of play sets for children to imitate real life occupations Entertainment services, namely, providing online non-downloadable videos featuring children's entertainment programs
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Printed publications, namely, children's books, magazines, newsletters, and coloring books Apparel and clothing accessories, namely, T-shirts, pants, sweatshirts, sleepwear, socks, hats, caps being headwear, outerwear, namely, coats, jackets, parkas, vests, raincoats, hats, hoodies, sweatshirts, and sweatpants, and costumes for use in children's dress up play Toys and games, namely, plush toys, jigsaw puzzles, board games, electronic games for the teaching of children, and role-playing toys in the nature of play sets for children to imitate real life occupations Entertainment services, namely, providing online non-downloadable videos featuring children's entertainment programs
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Printed publications, namely, children's books, magazines, newsletters, and coloring books Apparel and clothing accessories, namely, T-shirts, pants, sweatshirts, sleepwear, socks, hats, caps being headwear, outerwear, namely, coats, jackets, parkas, vests, raincoats, hats, hoodies, sweatshirts, and sweatpants, and costumes for use in children's dress up play Toys and games, namely, plush toys, jigsaw puzzles, board games, electronic games for the teaching of children, and role-playing toys in the nature of play sets for children to imitate real life occupations Entertainment services, namely, providing online non-downloadable videos featuring children's entertainment programs
82.
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING ADDRESS SCORE INFORMATION
In one aspect, a method of confirming identity of an entity is disclosed. The method comprises receiving a plurality of items for delivery to an address, obtaining, from the items, information regarding an entity associated with the items and the address, and delivering the items to the address. The method may also comprise identifying an expected identity of the entity, receiving a request to confirm an identity of the entity using third-party identity verification via a user interface, and determining, based on the information regarding the entity, a confidence score for the expected identity. The method may further comprise determining whether the confidence score is greater than or equal to the threshold value and generating a response to the request. The method may additionally comprises displaying the response via the user interface.
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
Goods & Services
Mail services, namely, sorting, handling, and receiving packages, and letters Delivery services, namely, pickup, transportation and delivery of packages and letters by various modes of transportation; courier services
84.
System and method for detecting an address block and barcode on a captured image of item, and reading the detected barcode using connected component analysis
The present disclosure relates to a system and method for detecting an address block and barcode on a captured image of an item, and reading the detected barcode using connected component analysis. In one aspect, the method includes binarizing a captured image to generate a binarized image having pixel values, inverting the pixel values of the binarized image, processing the inverted pixel values, and filtering the processed image by area. The method may also include machine learning the processed image to cluster objects in the processed image into a plurality of groups using the filtered image, and determining a number of objects in each of the clustered groups by performing additional operations on the clustered objects to detect the address block. The method may also include selecting the group having the greatest number of objects as the address block, and extracting the selected address block.
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
G06T 5/20 - Image enhancement or restoration using local operators
G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
G06V 10/762 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using clustering, e.g. of similar faces in social networks
A system and method for tracking and managing package delivery within a distribution network. Many events happen during the processing, moving, and delivery of a package. Systems and methods herein identify whether all expected events occur, whether scan locations are correct, whether delivery times are met, and other requirements. Problems or potential problems can be identified and corrected.
A system and method for determining delivery points associated with particular addresses. In some embodiments, mobile devices can record the geo-location that an item carrier is at when making a delivery of an item. An address association server can receive these locations, organize the recorded geo-locations into clusters, and then calculate accurate delivery points based upon those clusters for a specific address.
Generating authentication credentials includes receiving from a first user input identifying a customer identifier for an online account with a business or organization and a residential or business physical address, and sending via a network a notification to a first user system to follow instructions on a mail piece to be received by the first user. The mail piece is physically sent via a distribution network to the physical address and an online application is activated in response to scanning a coded indicia on the mail piece. Data indicative of an identity of the first user is received and the identity of the first user is verified based on at least information associated with the coded indicia and the received data. A recommendation is generated whether to approve the online account and an electronic credential is created for the first user based on acceptance of the online account.
Embodiments of a system and method for sorting and delivering articles in a processing facility based on image data are described. Image processing results such as rotation notation information may be included in or with an image to facilitate downstream processing such as when the routing information cannot be extracted from the image using an unattended system and the image is passed to an attended image processing system. The rotation notation information may be used to dynamically adjust the image before presenting the image via the attended image processing system.
G06V 30/424 - Postal images, e.g. labels or addresses on parcels or postal envelopes
B07C 3/00 - Sorting of mail or documents according to destination
B07C 3/20 - Arrangements for facilitating the visual reading of addresses, e.g. display arrangements
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
G06V 10/24 - Aligning, centring, orientation detection or correction of the image
G06V 30/146 - Aligning or centering of the image pick-up or image-field
Systems, devices and methods for storage, delivery, receipt, and/or other handling of an item in an electronically controllable storage receptacle are disclosed. The disclosure provides features for keyless access to the storage receptacle by use of user access information, such as a PIN or bar code. Further, features are disclosed for receiving and/or transmitting data related to the recipient and the item to facilitate the various handling actions of the item.
G07F 17/12 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services for means for safe-keeping of property, left temporarily, e.g. by fastening the property comprising lockable containers, e.g. for accepting clothes to be cleaned
Systems, methods, and devices for scanning containers are described. An automatic scanning system is coupled to a vehicle that is configured to move containers within a warehouse. The automatic scanning system includes a sensor system that detects and locates a container relative to the sensor system. Based on the detected container being located within a suitable distance, the automatic scanning system triggers a lighting system and camera system. The triggered lighting system illuminates the item container and a placard positioned thereon. The camera system captures an image of the illuminated placard. The image of the placard is read by a computer, and based on the information on the placard, the item container is identified, and the vehicle or an operator thereof is instructed to move the item container to a location.
B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
B66F 9/06 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks
G06T 5/20 - Image enhancement or restoration using local operators
A system and method for accurately tracking the delivery of items in an item distribution network using a purpose built confidence event recorder. An item sorter sorts items for delivery based upon route information and preferences for the delivery. Items are tracked while out for delivery through the use of confidence data recorded by a confidence event recorder carried by an item carrier. The confidence data recorder can that can record GPS and time data, as well as scan barcodes, such as a barcode on an item to be delivered. Confidence data can be used to accurately record when and where item carriers deliver items. The system determines if an actual delivery occurred by comparing the confidence data to previously gathered confidence data. An expected delivery window generation system can be used to generate expected delivery windows for the delivery of new items based on the confidence data recorded.
Systems and methods for informed mobility platform for an item processing supervisor within a distribution facility are disclosed. In one embodiment, a supervisor mobile terminal for electronically managing item processing activities associated with a distribution facility is provided. The terminal may include a transceiver circuit configured to wirelessly communicate with a server computer a plurality of sets of data relating to the item processing activities. The terminal may further include a user interface configured to display the plurality of sets of data and a controller in data communication with the transceiver circuit and the user interface. The controller may be configured to control the user interface to modify the at least one set of data and control the transceiver circuit to wirelessly communicate the modified data with the server computer such that the at least one set of data stored in the server computer is updated with the modified data.
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
G06Q 10/0631 - Resource planning, allocation, distributing or scheduling for enterprises or organisations
G06Q 10/0635 - Risk analysis of enterprise or organisation activities
G06Q 10/0639 - Performance analysis of employeesPerformance analysis of enterprise or organisation operations
This application relates to a system for compressing captured images. The system may include an image capturing device configured to continuously capture images, for example, of a location, or frame, or field of view, and convert the captured images respectively into a plurality of sets of digital data, each of the plurality of sets of digital data including at least two consecutive rows of digital data. The system may also include a processor circuit configured to combine the at least two sets of the plurality of sets of digital data to generate a pre-compression set of digital data and simultaneously compress the pre-compression set of digital data simultaneously or together in a single compression operation.
A system and method for tracking mobile devices. The system can include a data center and a plurality of mobile devices in communication with the data center via the network. Each mobile device can include at least one sensor configured to periodically generate tracking data records, a memory, and a processor in communication with the at least one sensor and the memory. The mobile devices can transmit sets of tracking data records to the data center using reduced bandwidth relative to the original records by implement compression algorithms that can include delta encoding and/or numeric base conversion of number valued fields, as well as additional compression techniques that may be reversed at the data center to reconstruct the original records or otherwise decompress the data.
The present disclosure relates to a system and method for automatically determining a three dimensional size of an item. The system may include an optical sensor scanning a surface of the item being transported on a conveyor spaced apart from the optical sensor by a conveyor distance, the surface including a standard size element having a first dimension. The system may also include a memory storing the first dimension and the conveyor distance. The system may also include a processor configured to calculate a second dimension of the surface based on a scanned image of the surface and a scanned image of the standard size element and the stored first dimension. The processor may obtain an item distance between the optical sensor and the surface and determine a height of the item based on the obtained item distance and the stored conveyor distance.
G06T 7/62 - Analysis of geometric attributes of area, perimeter, diameter or volume
G01B 11/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness
G01B 11/04 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness specially adapted for measuring length or width of objects while moving
G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
96.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING AND USING A HYBRID-DIGITAL MAILBOX
A method and a system are provided for creating and using a hybrid-digital mailbox. A computing device registers a user with a system that provides the hybrid-digital mailbox. The registering includes verifying an authenticity of the user, associating the user with a mailing address, providing the user with a unique user ID, and linking the mailing address with an email address in a profile of the user. The computing device associates incoming physical mail and electronic mail, which is associated with the physical mail, with the hybrid-digital mailbox.
The present disclosure relates to a system and method for extracting a region of interest from a captured image of an item. The system may include a reader configured to capture an image of an item having a computer readable code positioned thereon. The system may also include a processor in data communication with the reader and configured to generate captured image data, the captured data comprising binary image data and identify a first pixel region representing the computer readable code from the binarized image data. The processor may be further configured to remove a second pixel region other than the first pixel region from the binarized image data and store or process only first binarized image data representing the first pixel region.
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
In some aspects, methods and systems for a digital trust architecture are provided. In some aspects, the architecture includes a user account provisioning process. The provisioning process may make use of in person verifications of some personal information to ensure authenticity of the user information. Once the authenticity of user information is established, an account may be created. The user account may include a user email account, with integrated access to digital certificates linked to the user account. Account creation may also automatically publish the new user's public key in a publicly accessible directory, enabling encrypted email information to be easily sent to the new user.
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
G06F 21/62 - Protecting access to data via a platform, e.g. using keys or access control rules
H04L 9/00 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols
A system and method for the use of geo-fences to coordinate and track delivery of items. In some embodiments, the system comprising a mobile delivery device comprising a vector calculation module configured to determine a motion vector associated with the mobile delivery device, a geo-location module configured to determine a geo-location associated with a mobile delivery device, and a geo-fence database configured to determine a size of at least one geo-fence associated with at least one location and determine whether the mobile delivery device is within the geo-fence. In some embodiments, the size of the geo-fence is determined at least in part on the motion vector determined by the vector calculation module.
A process for verifying an item deposit via a smart drop box. The process includes an item receptacle, a processor in communication with the item receptacle, a scanning device, and a database. The item receptacle is configured to receive an item from a user, scan the item, and generate item information. The processor is configured to compare the item information generated with identified item information from the database. If the information generated matches the information from the database, the item is accepted. In some embodiments, the deposit verification includes a printed receipt and/or an electronic verification.
