In general, various embodiments of the present disclosure provide for loading objects into a storage area in an automated or semi-automated manner as well as systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer-program products therefor. These embodiments may be implemented in storage areas that are stationary, and/or in storage areas that move, and may be used to transfer, route, and/or organize objects based at least in part on their designated destinations. In addition, various embodiments of the disclosure may be utilized in a logistics network to increase the efficiency, capacity, and/or precision of object handling in a logistics network operation, among other benefits.
B65G 67/08 - Chargement des véhicules terrestres utilisant des transporteurs sans fin
B65G 21/14 - Châssis ou carters de support ou de protection pour transporteurs sans fin ou éléments de traction des transporteurs à courroies ou à chaînes mobiles ou à pièces interchangeables ou relativement mobilesDispositifs pour déplacer le châssis ou des parties de celui-ci pour permettre le réglage de la longueur ou du profil des porte-charges ou de l'élément de traction
B65G 41/00 - Châssis ou bases de support pour transporteurs dans leur ensemble, p. ex. châssis transportables
B65G 43/08 - Dispositifs de commande actionnés par l'alimentation, le déplacement ou le déchargement des objets ou matériaux
An intelligent container system is provided that accommodates a variety of sizes and shapes of parcels, and that allows the parcels to be dispensed from the container one at a time, in any order. The container system has an open face, such as the bottom. A first panel cooperates with a second panel to selectively close the open bottom, and to selectively open the bottom below a desired parcel, allowing the parcel to be individually dispensed when desired. The container system has a plurality of dividers that can be moved along the length of the container to create a series of compartments that match the sizes of the parcels within the compartments. A position sensing system is used to determine the location of the dividers, and thus the location of the compartments.
B65D 25/06 - Cloisonnements conçus pour être disposés selon plusieurs positions possibles
A47G 29/14 - Récipients pour déposer des aliments, p. ex. petit déjeuner, laitRécipients similaires pour colis avec accessoires pour éviter que les articles déposés ne soient indûment retirés
A47G 29/22 - Récipients pour déposer des aliments, p. ex. petit déjeuner, laitRécipients similaires pour colis avec accessoires pour éviter que les articles déposés ne soient indûment retirés avec accessoires pour empêcher que les articles déposés ne soient indûment retirés ayant des éléments rotatifs ou à mouvement de va-et-vient
B64U 10/16 - Plates-formes volantes comportant au moins cinq axes distincts de rotors, p. ex. octocoptères
B64U 101/64 - Véhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de passagersVéhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de marchandises autres que des armes à la livraison ou au retrait de colis
Various embodiments described herein are directed to utilizing a radiating antenna that is configured to transmit and/or receive data to/from one or more tags in spatially discrete sections along the antenna to detect the location of assets, as described herein. Accordingly, aspects of the present disclosure do not require multiple antennas to detect assets, leading to improvements in design, configuration, and installation.
H01Q 5/30 - Dispositions permettant un fonctionnement sur différentes gammes d’ondes
H01Q 13/20 - Antennes constituées par un guide non résonnant à ondes de fuite ou une ligne de transmissionStructures équivalentes produisant un rayonnement le long du trajet de l'onde guidée
4.
ENTITY COMPONENT SYSTEM UTILIZATION FOR DATA CENTER AND HARDWARE PERFORMANCE ANALYTICS
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems, methods, and computer storage media for providing data monitoring and analysis of a data center using an Entity-Component-System (ECS) architecture. Embodiments of the disclosure provide mechanisms for initializing the ECS architecture by associating devices and data metrics relating to the data center as entities and components. During runtime, the components are continuously updated with collected data metrics and the state of the entities are analyzed by the systems to determine if an event has occurred corresponding requiring a remedial action to occur. The events correspond to events occurring on the data center as they relate to the devices associated with the entities. Actions correspond to steps that are taken to rectify the event.
In general, various embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems, methods, apparatuses, technologies, and/or the like for loading, storing, and/or dispensing objects in an automated and/or semi-automated fashion. For example, various embodiments provide a storage system comprising: a frame comprising a shelf; a plurality of doors attached to the frame along a dispensing side, wherein each door can be opened and closed independently through operation of a corresponding release mechanism; a plurality of dividers adjustable to different positions along a length of the shelf to thereby define storage compartments that vary in size along the length of the shelf for storing objects of different sizes; and a controller that, for each storage compartment, is configured to cause operation of the corresponding release mechanism for a series of the plurality of doors corresponding to a dimension of the storage compartment in unison to release an object stored in the storage compartment.
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
B65G 1/18 - Objets inclinés de façon à se soutenir mutuellement
6.
CLASSIFYING RFID TAG READS TO INCREASE CONFIDENCE OF TAG INVENTORY
In general, various embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, systems, computer-readable media, and/or the like for providing improved evaluation of read data collected from radio frequency identification (“RFID”) tags. In various embodiments, a method is provided that comprises: receiving a data frame that comprises read data collected from an RFID tag over an interval of time, the RFID tag responding to receiving a RF signal sent from an antenna in communication with a reader, and the read data comprising RSSI values; generating a linearized power value for each RSSI value to form a set of linearized power values; summating the set of linearized power values to generate a summated power value for the data frame; evaluating the summated power value to determine that the summated power value meets a target predicate; and in response, causing an action to be performed with respect to the RFID tag.
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
The present disclosure is directed, in part, to improving existing technologies by detecting engagement of the one or more components of the logistics vehicle, which may be indicative of receiving an indication that the user is performing at least a first logistics operation. At least partially in response to the detecting, various embodiments cause display, at one or more monitors, of data where the data includes one or more instructions for the user to perform at least a second logistics operation and/or the data includes a video feed of real world scenes.
G09B 9/05 - Simulateurs pour l'enseignement ou l'entraînement pour l'enseignement de la conduite des véhicules ou autres moyens de transport pour l'enseignement de la conduite des véhicules terrestres la vue à partir d'un véhicule étant simulée
G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p. ex. entreposage, chargement ou distributionGestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
8.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SYNCHRONIZING DELIVERY OF RELATED PARCELS VIA A COMPUTERIZED LOCKER BANK
A synchronized delivery system for delivering parcels directly to an alternate delivery location such as a locker bank in lieu of making any delivery attempt at a primary delivery location such as a home or office. The system may deliver parcels directly to the alternate delivery location when a related parcel is currently stored at the alternate delivery location awaiting pickup. A related parcel may include a parcel addressed to the same consignee, to a related consignee (e.g., such as a neighbor, roommate, or spouse), or to another authorized to pick up parcels on behalf of the consignee. When delivering parcels to alternate deliver locations, the system may facilitate a grouping of related parcels in a single locker.
Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for optimizing package delivery and confirmation are disclosed. In one embodiment, an annotation indicating a specific location at an assigned delivery location for delivery of a parcel is received. The annotation is determined from a first image of the assigned delivery location captured by a first computing device, where the first image of the assigned delivery location is annotated at the first computing device. The annotation indicating the specific delivery location is displayed overlaid on a real-time image stream captured by a camera of the second computing device.
G06K 7/14 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire utilisant la lumière sans sélection des longueurs d'onde, p. ex. lecture de la lumière blanche réfléchie
G06T 7/70 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras
G06V 10/74 - Appariement de motifs d’image ou de vidéoMesures de proximité dans les espaces de caractéristiques
G06V 10/82 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant les réseaux neuronaux
G06V 20/62 - Texte, p. ex. plaques d’immatriculation, textes superposés ou légendes des images de télévision
H04N 7/18 - Systèmes de télévision en circuit fermé [CCTV], c.-à-d. systèmes dans lesquels le signal vidéo n'est pas diffusé
10.
INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTONOMOUS MOVEMENT OPTIMIZATON
In general, various embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, systems, computer-readable medium, and/or the like for coordinating movement of items within a facility. In various embodiments, a method is provided that comprises: obtaining requests that involve moving items between locations found at a facility; obtaining geographical data that comprises amounts of time involved in moving the items between the locations; obtaining state data that comprises current locations of resources available to execute the requests; and generating a movement plan that identifies a specific resource for each request by: processing the requests via iterations, wherein each iteration involves: processing the requests yet to be assigned a specific resource to identify a highest priority request; generating, based on the geographical and state data, an estimated amount of time for each eligible resource; and identifying, based on the estimated amount of time, the specific resource to execute the highest priority request.
G05D 1/225 - Dispositions de commande à distance actionnées par des ordinateurs externes
G05D 1/246 - Dispositions pour déterminer la position ou l’orientation utilisant des cartes d’environnement, p. ex. localisation et cartographie simultanées [SLAM]
G05D 1/644 - Optimisation des paramètres de parcours, p. ex. consommation d’énergie, réduction du temps de parcours ou de la distance
G05D 1/646 - Suivi d’une trajectoire prédéfinie, p. ex. d’une ligne marquée sur le sol ou d’une trajectoire de vol
G05D 1/667 - Livraison ou récupération de charges utiles
G06Q 10/04 - Prévision ou optimisation spécialement adaptées à des fins administratives ou de gestion, p. ex. programmation linéaire ou "problème d’optimisation des stocks"
11.
READER DEVICE TECHNOLOGY FOR DETERMINING THAT AN ASSET IS LOADED TO THE ASSIGNED LOGISTICS VEHICLE
In various embodiments, a first tag is associated with a first parcel that is to be delivered. A data structure is accessed that indicates that the first parcel is assigned to be placed in a first logistics vehicle of a plurality of logistics vehicles. An indication is received that a first device, which may be located inside, on, or in proximity to the first logistics vehicle, has read data of the first tag. A determination is made that the first parcel has been placed inside the first assigned logistics vehicle and a notification is transmitted to a user device associated with a first user that indicates that het first parcel has been placed inside the first logistics vehicle.
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
In general, various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a hinge mechanism. In particular embodiments, the hinge mechanism comprises: a collar; a rotatable assembly comprising a saddle, a shaft, a torsion spring, a tensioner, and a rotary speed limiter. The rotatable assembly provides a single point of a rotation of the saddle in a first and a second direction from a neutral position of the saddle. The saddle comprises a first pin. The saddle is attached to the shaft, and rotates about in the first and second directions. The torsion spring is attached to the collar and the tensioner. The tensioner comprises a second pin for winding the torsion spring when engaged by the first pin during the rotation of the saddle in the first direction, and the rotary speed limiter dampens the rotation of the saddle.
F16M 11/06 - Moyens pour la fixation des appareilsMoyens permettant le réglage des appareils par rapport au banc permettant la rotation
F16M 13/00 - Autres supports ou appuis pour positionner les appareils ou les objetsMoyens pour maintenir en position les appareils ou objets tenus à la main
The disclosure provided herein relates to artificial intelligence type computers and digital data processing systems and corresponding data processing methods and products for emulation of intelligence in generating recommendations for packing items. In general, various embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems, methods, apparatuses, and technologies, and/or the like for providing novel artificial intelligence (AI) functionality for generating a recommendation on packing an item or combination of items.
A drone delivery system hub and method for sending for take-off and receiving for landing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The drone delivery system hub includes a center shaft frame, a parcel-conveying system supported by the center shaft frame, structural arms coupled to and extending outward from the center shaft frame in a spoke-like configuration, drone-conveying systems each supported by one of the structural arms, and a linking conveyor span. The drone-conveying system conveys the UAVs along a length of a correspond one of the structural arms toward and away from the center shaft frame. The linking conveyor span selectably rotates to different orientations between different pairs of the structural arms, selectively conveying a UAV thereon between any two of the structural arms. The linking conveyor span is located above the parcel-conveying system such for the UAV thereon to deposit and retrieve parcels from the parcel-conveying system.
B64U 70/70 - Lancement ou atterrissage à l’aide de catapultes, de voies ou de rails
B64F 1/32 - Installations au sol ou installations pour ponts d'envol des porte-avions pour la manutention du fret
B64U 10/14 - Plates-formes volantes comportant quatre axes distincts de rotors, p. ex. quadcoptères
B64U 80/10 - Transport ou stockage spécialement adaptés aux véhicules aériens sans pilote avec des moyens de déplacement du véhicule aérien sans pilote vers un emplacement d’alimentation ou de lancement, p. ex. armes robotiques ou carrousels
B64U 80/25 - Transport ou stockage spécialement adaptés aux véhicules aériens sans pilote avec des dispositions pour assurer le service du véhicule aérien sans pilote pour la recharge de batteriesTransport ou stockage spécialement adaptés aux véhicules aériens sans pilote avec des dispositions pour assurer le service du véhicule aérien sans pilote pour le ravitaillement en combustible
B64U 80/40 - Transport ou stockage spécialement adaptés aux véhicules aériens sans pilote à plusieurs véhicules aériens sans pilote
B64U 101/64 - Véhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de passagersVéhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de marchandises autres que des armes à la livraison ou au retrait de colis
15.
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DELIVERING OR ACCEPTING A PARCEL AT A ROOFTOP VIA AN AERIAL VEHICLE
The technology disclosed herein relates to a rooftop platform to facilitate a delivery of a parcel by an aerial vehicle. The rooftop platform may comprise an elevator apparatus at least partially accessible via the rooftop platform. The rooftop platform may also comprise a rotatable turntable mounted to the rooftop platform. The rotatable turntable can be rotated to position the parcel on the elevator apparatus. The rotatable turntable may have tracks for receiving track wheels of a parcel containment unit. In some embodiments, the parcel may be positioned on the elevator apparatus at a top surface of a lift cabin of the elevator apparatus. The rooftop platform may also comprise a landing area for the aerial vehicle to deliver or receive the parcel containment unit via the rotatable turntable.
A47G 29/14 - Récipients pour déposer des aliments, p. ex. petit déjeuner, laitRécipients similaires pour colis avec accessoires pour éviter que les articles déposés ne soient indûment retirés
B64C 39/02 - Aéronefs non prévus ailleurs caractérisés par un emploi spécial
Toy for pets Pet food Clothing for pets; Costumes for animals; Collars for pets; Pet leashes; Pet harnesses; All-purpose carrying bags; Backpacks for pets; Protective fitted liners for backpacks and luggage; Back packs
17.
UPS THE DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR STORES OF QUALITY SINCE 1901
Tops as clothing; Bottoms as clothing; Footwear; Headwear; Gloves being clothing; Hats; Scarves; Clothing jackets; Rainwear; Shirts; Shoes; Boots; Short-sleeve shirts; Socks; Sweaters; Sweatshirts; Tee-shirts; Pants Board games; Basketballs; Footballs; Christmas tree ornaments and decorations; Toy vehicles; Toy airplanes; Action figures; Plush toys; Scale model kits; Scale model vehicles; Toy figures; Toy models; Paddles for playing a paddleball-style sport using perforated plastic balls; Perforated plastic balls for playing a paddleball-style sport All-purpose carrying bags; Backpacks
Tops as clothing; Bottoms as clothing; Footwear; Headwear; Gloves as clothing; Hats; Scarves; Clothing jackets; Rainwear; Shirts; Shoes; Boots; Short-sleeved shirts; Socks; Sweaters; Sweatshirts; Tee-shirts; Pants Board games; Basketballs; Footballs; Christmas tree ornaments; Toy vehicles; Toy airplanes; Action figures; Plush toys; Scale model kits; Scale model vehicles; Toy figures; Toy models; Perforated plastic balls for playing a paddleball-style sport; Paddles for playing a paddleball-style sport using perforated plastic balls All-purpose carrying bags; Backpacks
Tops as clothing; Bottoms as clothing; Footwear; Headwear; Gloves as clothing; Hats; Scarves; Clothing jackets; Rainwear; Shirts; Shoes; Boots; Short-sleeved shirts; Socks; Sweaters; Sweatshirts; Tee-shirts; Pants Board games; Basketballs; Footballs; Christmas tree ornaments; Toy vehicles; Toy airplanes; Action figures; Plush toys; Scale model kits; Scale model vehicles; Toy figures; Toy models; Perforated plastic balls for playing a paddleball-style sport; Paddles for playing a paddleball-style sport using perforated plastic balls All-purpose carrying bags; Backpacks
Tops as clothing; Bottoms as clothing; Footwear; Headwear; Gloves as clothing; Hats; Scarves; Clothing jackets; Rainwear; Shirts; Shoes; Boots; Short-sleeved shirts; Socks; Sweaters; Sweatshirts; Tee-shirts; Pants Board games; Christmas tree ornaments; Toy vehicles; Toy airplanes; Action figures; Plush toys; Scale model kits; Scale model vehicles; Toy figures; Toy models; Footballs; Basketballs; Perforated plastic balls for playing a paddleball-style sport; Paddles for playing a paddleball-style sport using perforated plastic balls All-purpose carrying bags; Backpacks
22.
UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (UAV) LANDING GEAR SYSTEM FOR HOLDING DELIVERY CANISTERS
Landing gear, aspects of which are usable by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), comprises a first leg with a first leg landing end and a first leg connection end, and a second leg with a second leg landing end and a second leg connection end. The first leg connection end is directly coupled to the second leg connection end at an engagement location. A tensioning member applies a rotational force about the engagement location, biasing the first leg landing end in the direction of the second leg landing end. The first leg and the second leg are configured to rotate against the rotational force when a downward force is applied to the engagement location.
H01M 50/249 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p. ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
B64C 25/34 - Trains d'atterrissage caractérisés par les éléments de contact avec le sol ou une surface analogue du type à roues, p. ex. bogies à roues multiples
B64C 39/02 - Aéronefs non prévus ailleurs caractérisés par un emploi spécial
B64U 101/60 - Véhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de passagersVéhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de marchandises autres que des armes
B64U 101/64 - Véhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de passagersVéhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de marchandises autres que des armes à la livraison ou au retrait de colis
Various embodiments described herein are directed to utilizing a radiating antenna that is configured to transmit and/or receive data to/from one or more tags in spatially discrete sections along the antenna to detect the location of assets, as described herein. Accordingly, aspects of the present disclosure do not require multiple antennas to detect assets, leading to improvements in design, configuration, and installation.
G01S 5/02 - Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de direction ou de ligne de positionLocalisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de distance utilisant les ondes radioélectriques
G06K 19/07 - Supports d'enregistrement avec des marques conductrices, des circuits imprimés ou des éléments de circuit à semi-conducteurs, p. ex. cartes d'identité ou cartes de crédit avec des puces à circuit intégré
In some embodiments, a first indication that a first antenna, of multiple antennas, has received data from a first tag coupled to an asset is received. The antennas are coupled to an interior housing within a logistics vehicle. A second indication that a second antenna, of the antennas, has received the data from the first tag is also received. Based at least in part on the receiving of the first indication and the receiving of the second indication, a location within the logistics vehicle that asset is located in is detected. In response to the detecting of the location, a control signal is transmitted that causes a user device or apparatus to indicate that the asset is located within an area associated with the location.
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
G06K 19/07 - Supports d'enregistrement avec des marques conductrices, des circuits imprimés ou des éléments de circuit à semi-conducteurs, p. ex. cartes d'identité ou cartes de crédit avec des puces à circuit intégré
G06K 19/077 - Détails de structure, p. ex. montage de circuits dans le support
Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are disclosed herein that generate computer-executable instructions that are executed by an autonomous vehicle and cause the autonomous vehicle to follow a specific route to deliver or pickup of an item. Using an inference model, historical data of off-street terrain used for prior deliveries and on-street terrain in map data are leveraged to generate candidate routes for the “last 10 feet” of a delivery. One of the candidate routes is selected by the inference model. Then, computer-executable instructions are generated that, when executed by an autonomous vehicle, cause the autonomous vehicle to follow the selected route and perform the last 10 feet of delivery.
In general, various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a hinge mechanism. In particular embodiments, the hinge mechanism comprises: a collar; a rotatable assembly comprising a saddle, a shaft, a torsion spring, a tensioner, and a rotary speed limiter. The rotatable assembly provides a single point of a rotation of the saddle in a first and a second direction from a neutral position of the saddle. The saddle comprises a first pin. The saddle is attached to the shaft and rotates about in the first and second directions. The torsion spring is attached to the collar and the tensioner. The tensioner comprises a second pin for winding the torsion spring when engaged by the first pin during the rotation of the saddle in the first direction, and the rotary speed limiter dampens the rotation of the saddle.
Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided. In one embodiment, a method is provided. The method comprises receiving location information for an item. The location information indicates the current physical location of the item. The method further comprises determining whether the item is located within a first configurable distance of an establishment and responsive to determining that the item is located within the first configurable distance of the establishment, requesting first location information for the consignee of the item and second location information for the consignee of the item. The method further comprises determining whether the consignee is within a second configurable distance of the establishment based at least in part on the first location information for the consignee and the second location information for the consignee and providing a notification for display via a user interface of an application executing on a customer computing entity.
H04L 67/02 - Protocoles basés sur la technologie du Web, p. ex. protocole de transfert hypertexte [HTTP]
H04L 67/1001 - Protocoles dans lesquels une application est distribuée parmi les nœuds du réseau pour accéder à un serveur parmi une pluralité de serveurs répliqués
H04L 67/1023 - Sélection du serveur pour la répartition de charge basée sur un hachage appliqué aux adresses IP ou aux coûts
H04L 67/1061 - Réseaux de pairs [P2P] en utilisant des mécanismes de découverte de pairs basés sur les nœuds
H04L 67/1074 - Réseaux de pairs [P2P] pour la prise en charge des mécanismes de transmission de blocs de données
H04L 67/142 - Gestion des états de session pour les protocoles sans étatÉtats des sessions de signalisationSignalisation des états de sessionMécanismes de conservation d’état
Various embodiments are directed to methods and systems for initiating shipment of a connected shipment/item via a computing entity. The computing entity detects the presence of a shipment/item within a communication range of the computing entity based on received wireless communications, and initializes executable instructions upon detection of the electronically connected shipment/item to initiate shipment of the shipment/item. The executable instructions cause the computing entity to store a shipment identifier for the shipment/item, request and store shipment information/data from a user for the shipment/item, and transmit the stored shipment/item information/data and the stored shipment identifier to a carrier computing entity to generate a shipment profile for the shipment/item.
Systems, methods, and apparatuses for engaging, lifting, and moving objects such as wheeled cargo trailers are provided. In one embodiment, a mobile apparatus includes a transport mechanism, a frame, and one or more lift assemblies. The lift assemblies may be adjusted using one or more attached actuators that position the lift assemblies and/or components thereof for engaging and lifting an object. The transport mechanism may be autonomously operated. A vision system may be used to locate and identify objects and/or guide the mobile apparatus into position to engage and lift the objects. An adapter for a pneumatic braking system of a wheeled cargo trailer is also provided. The adapter provides a pneumatic attachment for a pressurized air source that is separate from a glad hands connector attached to the braking system.
B60P 1/64 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge étant rapidement démontable
B60D 1/01 - Couplages de traction ou attelages caractérisés par leur type
A landing system suitable for receiving an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) comprises an autonomous ground vehicle (AGV). A landing surface is disposed on the AGV, and the landing system comprises a loading channel suitable for passing an object delivered by the UAV through a first loading channel opening in the landing surface. The object passes within the loading channel through to a second loading channel opening at a bottom aspect of the AGV. In this way, a UAV can land on the landing surface, and the AGV positions the object in line with a target delivery location, where the object is delivered. Aspects of the landing system comprise an electromagnet or vacuum chamber for securing the UAV to the landing surface, thereby enhancing stability of the UAV during movement of the landing system.
H01M 50/269 - Moyens mécaniques pour faire varier la disposition des batteries ou des cellules pour différentes utilisations ou pour commuter du câblage en série au câblage en parallèle
B60H 1/00 - Dispositifs de chauffage, de refroidissement ou de ventilation
B64U 101/60 - Véhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de passagersVéhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de marchandises autres que des armes
F25B 21/02 - Machines, installations ou systèmes utilisant des effets électriques ou magnétiques utilisant l'effet PeltierMachines, installations ou systèmes utilisant des effets électriques ou magnétiques utilisant l'effet Nernst-Ettinghausen
F25D 11/00 - Dispositifs autonomes déplaçables associés à des machines frigorifiques, p. ex. réfrigérateurs ménagers
G05D 1/249 - Dispositions pour déterminer la position ou l’orientation utilisant des signaux fournis par des sources artificielles extérieures au véhicule, p. ex. balises de navigation provenant de capteurs de positionnement situés à l’extérieur du véhicule, p. ex. caméras
G05D 1/46 - Commande de la position ou du cap dans les trois dimensions
H01M 50/204 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules
H01M 50/249 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p. ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
H01M 50/264 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports avec des moyens de fixation, p. ex. des serrures pour des cellules ou des batteries, p. ex. cadres périphériques, courroies ou tiges
H01M 50/296 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par les bornes des blocs de batterie
31.
SHIFTING, RE-ORIENTING, ORGANIZING, AND/OR ROUTING OBJECTS INCLUDING PARCELS AND PACKAGES
Systems, methods, and apparatuses for shifting, orienting, organizing, and/or routing objects including parcels and packages. In different aspects, the systems can shift objects, re-orient the objects, e.g., based on dimensions and/or geometries, and then can deposit the objects into transport receptacles used for additional shifting, organizing, and/or routing. In one aspect, an object-orienting mechanism includes a pivot-assembly having a plurality of pivoting-extensions, e.g., that can be independently rotated into different positions, e.g., to manipulate a package. In another aspect, a bin for holding objects includes a base, a plurality of sidewalls extending from the base, and a releasing mechanism that is adjustable into different configurations. In another aspect, a method of re-orienting objects onto a side of smallest dimension or cross-section is provided. This can be used to increase the efficiency of processing objects, e.g., in a logistics network operation.
B65G 47/24 - Dispositifs pour influencer la position relative ou l'orientation des objets pendant le transport par transporteurs présentant les objets selon un orientement donné
B65G 47/244 - Dispositifs pour influencer la position relative ou l'orientation des objets pendant le transport par transporteurs présentant les objets selon un orientement donné en les faisant tourner autour d'un axe sensiblement perpendiculaire au plan de transport
B65G 47/38 - Dispositifs pour décharger les objets ou matériaux des transporteurs en basculant, renversant ou dégageant les porte-charges
32.
SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR LOADING, STORING, AND DISPENSING OBJECTS
In general, various embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems, methods, apparatuses, technologies, and/or the like for loading, storing, and/or dispensing objects in an automated and/or semi-automated fashion. For example, various embodiments provide a storage system comprising: a frame comprising a shelf; a plurality of doors attached to the frame along a dispensing side, wherein each door can be opened and closed independently through operation of a corresponding release mechanism; a plurality of dividers adjustable to different positions along a length of the shelf to thereby define storage compartments that vary in size along the length of the shelf for storing objects of different sizes; and a controller that, for each storage compartment, is configured to cause operation of the corresponding release mechanism for a series of the plurality of doors corresponding to a dimension of the storage compartment in unison to release an object stored in the storage compartment.
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
A47F 1/12 - Récipients avec dispositifs pour la distribution d'articles la distribution se faisant par le côté d'un tas sensiblement horizontal
A47F 5/00 - Stands d'étalage, systèmes de suspension ou rayonnages caractérisés par leurs particularités de structure
B65G 1/08 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des moyens pour que les objets se présentent à l'enlèvement dans des positions ou à des niveaux prédéterminés les objets étant amenés par pesanteur
E05F 15/611 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs électriques utilisant des électromoteurs rotatifs pour battants pivotants
E05F 15/70 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice avec déclenchement automatique
G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p. ex. entreposage, chargement ou distributionGestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
33.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING VEHICLE DIAGNOSTICS
Various embodiments provide prognostic vehicle diagnosis methodologies for monitoring the relative health of various vehicle components over time, to enable replacement of those vehicle components prior to component failure. Sensors monitoring those vehicle components transmit generated telematics data to a computing entity configured to generate a telematics data signature based on the sensor-generated data, and to compare the telematics data signature against a reference data signature to ascertain the relative health of the vehicle component. If the telematics data signature satisfies a failure threshold identified within the reference signature, the computing entity initiates a replacement process at least in part by generating an alert for a maintenance personnel.
G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
G01R 31/00 - Dispositions pour tester les propriétés électriquesDispositions pour la localisation des pannes électriquesDispositions pour tests électriques caractérisées par ce qui est testé, non prévues ailleurs
G07C 5/00 - Enregistrement ou indication du fonctionnement de véhicules
34.
CLASSIFYING RFID TAG READS TO INCREASE CONFIDENCE OF TAG INVENTORY
In general, various embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, systems, computer-readable media, and/or the like for providing improved evaluation of read data collected from radio frequency identification (“RFID”) tags. In various embodiments, a method is provided that comprises: receiving a data frame that comprises read data collected from an RFID tag over an interval of time, the RFID tag responding to receiving a RF signal sent from an antenna in communication with a reader, and the read data comprising RSSI values; generating a linearized power value for each RSSI value to form a set of linearized power values; summating the set of linearized power values to generate a summated power value for the data frame; evaluating the summated power value to determine that the summated power value meets a target predicate; and in response, causing an action to be performed with respect to the RFID tag.
G06K 7/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement
G01S 5/02 - Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de direction ou de ligne de positionLocalisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de distance utilisant les ondes radioélectriques
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
H04W 4/029 - Services de gestion ou de suivi basés sur la localisation
35.
INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTONOMOUS MOVEMENT OPTIMIZATION
In general, various embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, systems, computer-readable medium, and/or the like for coordinating movement of items within a facility. In various embodiments, a method is provided that comprises: obtaining requests that involve moving items between locations found at a facility; obtaining geographical data that comprises amounts of time involved in moving the items between the locations; obtaining state data that comprises current locations of resources available to execute the requests; and generating a movement plan that identifies a specific resource for each request by: processing the requests via iterations, wherein each iteration involves: processing the requests yet to be assigned a specific resource to identify a highest priority request; generating, based on the geographical and state data, an estimated amount of time for each eligible resource; and identifying, based on the estimated amount of time, the specific resource to execute the highest priority request.
Read events capturing parcel information as a parcel is transported through a facility is received, and a configuration file mapping readers capturing the read events to workspace locations within the facility is accessed. Utilizing the read events and configuration file, one or more locations are determined for a parcel being transported through a facility. The locations may form a most likely path, or sequence of locations, through the facility. The determined locations may be utilized for generating one or more graphical user interface elements for tracking parcel and/or other operational aspects. For example, a graphical user interface may indicate errors, such as errors in the parcel's path and slowdowns, detected from the read events. Additionally, volume of parcels over time may be determined from the read events. Further, a graphical user interface may indicate employee performance based on errors and/or read events attributed to the employee.
An indication that one or more physical objects have been detected in a first geographical environment is received via one or more sensors. The one or more sensors are coupled to a logistics vehicle as the logistics vehicle performs one or more shipping operations. Based at least in part on the receiving of the indication that one or more physical objects have been detected, a mapping of the first geographical environment is caused to be generated. The mapping includes at least an image representation of the first geographical environment associated with the first geographical environment. The mapping is stored. The stored mapping is for use by an autonomous vehicle or partially autonomous vehicle for detecting objects in the first geographical environment.
Subject matter described in this disclosure relates to a label applicator for varied surfaces. In some instances, the label applicator may include one or more elements that may adjust to individual package properties and may adjust from one package to the next. For example, in one aspect the label applicator may include a label-retaining surface that is nonlinear. In other examples, the label applicator may include a force attenuator that dampens compressive forces between the label applicator and the package. In a further example, the label applicator may include an articulating joint that permits pivotable adjustment when a label applicator contacts a package. In yet another example, the label applicator may include a magnetic coupling attaching the label applicator to an actuator to provide a breakaway and reattachment mechanism.
Systems and methods are provided for processing requests to perform a stored procedure. A document chart is created having a unique identifier that corresponds to the stored procedure name. The document chart, being specific to the stored procedure, is populated with records that are associated with potential calls of the stored procedure. Each record comprises a key parameter and an output value, wherein the key parameter corresponds to a key that is generated based on the input parameters associated with the stored procedure call. The output value is communicated to the requesting client device without having to call the stored procedure on the targeted server.
A pneumatic delivery system is used to facilitate delivery of canisters comprising delivery payloads by unmanned systems, such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The pneumatic delivery system comprises a tube having a channel within a tube wall, where a canister is configured to move through the tube. The tube comprises a tube opening and a transfer mechanism proximate the tube opening. The transfer mechanism engages a canister having a payload that is moved within the tube. The transfer mechanism moves the canister through the tube opening by extending from a first transfer position to a second transfer position. At the second transfer position, the transfer mechanism orients the tube and releases it to a UAV for delivery.
H01M 50/249 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p. ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
B64C 25/34 - Trains d'atterrissage caractérisés par les éléments de contact avec le sol ou une surface analogue du type à roues, p. ex. bogies à roues multiples
B64U 101/64 - Véhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de passagersVéhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de marchandises autres que des armes à la livraison ou au retrait de colis
A canister is coupled to a delivery vehicle using a rail bracket. The canister comprises a securing channel having a first securing channel volume and a second securing channel volume. A width of the first securing channel volume is less than a width of the second securing channel volume. The rail bracket comprises a rotational shaft having a finger at one end. The rail bracket is inserted into the securing channel, and the rotational shaft is rotated. When rotated, the finger inhibits removal of the rail bracket from the securing channel, thereby providing a mechanism by which the canister can be releasably coupled to the rail bracket. The rail bracket may be provided on a delivery vehicle, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to transport the canister and contents within it.
H01M 50/269 - Moyens mécaniques pour faire varier la disposition des batteries ou des cellules pour différentes utilisations ou pour commuter du câblage en série au câblage en parallèle
B60H 1/00 - Dispositifs de chauffage, de refroidissement ou de ventilation
B64U 101/60 - Véhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de passagersVéhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de marchandises autres que des armes
F25B 21/02 - Machines, installations ou systèmes utilisant des effets électriques ou magnétiques utilisant l'effet PeltierMachines, installations ou systèmes utilisant des effets électriques ou magnétiques utilisant l'effet Nernst-Ettinghausen
F25D 11/00 - Dispositifs autonomes déplaçables associés à des machines frigorifiques, p. ex. réfrigérateurs ménagers
H01M 50/204 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules
H01M 50/249 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p. ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
H01M 50/264 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports avec des moyens de fixation, p. ex. des serrures pour des cellules ou des batteries, p. ex. cadres périphériques, courroies ou tiges
H01M 50/296 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par les bornes des blocs de batterie
42.
SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR LOCATING, ENGAGING, AND SHIFTING OBJECTS IN AUTOMATED OR SEMI-AUTOMATED FASHION
Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and apparatuses for locating, engaging, and shifting objects. The systems may be used to unload objects from a storage space, e.g., inside a vehicle or facility, including one associated with a logistics network operation. The systems disclosed herein may operate in automated or semi-automated fashion, e.g., at the direction of a control system associated with a computing device. The systems may further utilize shifter mechanisms that each include one or more belt-driven mechanisms and position-changing mechanisms that facilitate the locating, engaging, and shifting of objects in a storage space. The components of these systems may operate independently, or in coordination, thereby increasing the efficiency of an object-handling operation.
B65G 47/24 - Dispositifs pour influencer la position relative ou l'orientation des objets pendant le transport par transporteurs présentant les objets selon un orientement donné
B65G 15/10 - Transporteurs comportant des surfaces porteuses de charges sans fin, c.-à-d. des tapis roulants ou autres systèmes équivalents, auxquelles l'effort de traction est transmis par des moyens différents des éléments d'entraînement sans fin de même configuration comprenant plusieurs surfaces sans fin travaillant ensemble et à axes parallèles longitudinaux, ou une multiplicité d'éléments parallèles, p. ex. des cordes formant une surface sans fin
B65G 65/02 - Machines à charger ou à décharger comportant essentiellement un transporteur pour déplacer les charges associé à un dispositif pour les saisir
B65G 67/08 - Chargement des véhicules terrestres utilisant des transporteurs sans fin
B65G 67/46 - Dispositifs pour le levage et le basculage
Embodiments provide shelves, bracket systems, automated picker robots, totes, and other features that may be used with delivery vehicle configurations that have automated cargo areas. A delivery vehicle may include a picking robot that selectively retrieves packages for delivery without requiring substantial human intervention for locating those packages. The cargo area of the delivery vehicle may further comprise a plurality of customizable shelving units that generate custom-sized shelves for packages. The shelves may include a plurality of individually movable shelf brackets having retaining members that pivot between an extended and retracted position to hold the package in place and to enable the picking robot to retrieve the package from the shelf. Another embodiment provides for a tote having a drive mechanism to hold letters so that a letter may be automatically retrieved from the cargo arear and provided at a delivery location.
B60P 1/64 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge étant rapidement démontable
B25J 5/02 - Manipulateurs montés sur roues ou sur support mobile se déplaçant le long d'un chemin de guidage
B25J 5/04 - Manipulateurs montés sur roues ou sur support mobile se déplaçant le long d'un chemin de guidage dans lequel le chemin de guidage est aussi mobile, p. ex. du type pont roulant
B60P 1/44 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement ayant une plate-forme de chargement qui élève la charge au niveau de l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge
B60P 1/54 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement utilisant des grues pour l'autochargement ou l'autodéchargement
B60P 3/00 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux
Loading, shifting, and staging objects in automated or semi-automated fashion including systems, methods, and apparatuses for the same. The embodiments hereof enable automated and/or semi-automated loading, shifting, organizing, staging, and accessing of objects in different environments, e.g., those associated with a logistics network operation. For example, one such environment is a vehicle. In one aspect, a loading mechanism is used to load objects into a storage space of the vehicle. In another aspect, a shifting mechanism is used to shift objects in a storage space of the vehicle. In another aspect, a door assembly allows for automated opening and closing of a door into a storage space of a vehicle. In addition, methods of manufacturing and using the same are provided.
B60P 3/00 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux
B60P 1/38 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement utilisant des chaînes sans fin ou des courroies formant l'élément principal supportant ou contenant la charge ou une partie de celle-ci
B60P 1/44 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement ayant une plate-forme de chargement qui élève la charge au niveau de l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge
B60P 1/64 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge étant rapidement démontable
B65G 1/133 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec supports ou porte-objets mobiles en circuit fermé pour faciliter l'insertion ou l'enlèvement des objets le circuit étant entièrement situé dans un plan horizontal
B65G 17/42 - Fixation des porte-charges aux éléments de traction
E05F 15/649 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs électriques utilisant des électromoteurs rotatifs pour battants à coulissement horizontal manœuvrés par des bras pivotants
One or more identifiers are received based on an electronic scan of computer-readable indicia. The computer-readable indicia being coupled to an asset. The asset is associated with one or more shipping operations. Based at least in part on the one or more identifiers, it is determined that the asset is requested for return. Based at least in part on the one or more identifiers, a shipping label corresponding to a destination location for the asset to be returned to is automatically generated or a location for the asset to be delivered to is automatically changed.
G06F 16/29 - Bases de données d’informations géographiques
G06K 7/14 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire utilisant la lumière sans sélection des longueurs d'onde, p. ex. lecture de la lumière blanche réfléchie
G06K 19/06 - Supports d'enregistrement pour utilisation avec des machines et avec au moins une partie prévue pour supporter des marques numériques caractérisés par le genre de marque numérique, p. ex. forme, nature, code
Systems, methods, and apparatuses for handling and manipulating packages in automated or semi-automated fashion and packages adapted for the same. The systems may include package-holding devices, package-manipulating devices, and package-detection components for locating packages or portions thereof in a three-dimensional space. The packages may include features that enable automated or semi-automated handling and manipulation thereof, such as different types of opening/closing mechanisms with different geometric structures that allow for holding, shifting, and manipulating the packages and/or portions thereof with the package-manipulating devices. The packages additionally or alternatively may include mechanical fasteners, magnets, and/or spring-biased opening/closing mechanisms for keeping the packages closed prior to manipulation thereof. Such packages and systems may be used in a logistics network to the increase speed, accuracy, and efficiency of processing packages having, at least in part, a non-fixed geometry.
B65B 43/28 - Ouverture ou distension des sacsOuverture, dressage des boîtes, montage des boîtes, cartons ou flans de carton par griffes coopérant avec des supports fixes
B65B 7/02 - Fermeture des réceptacles ou récipients déformés par le contenu ou en prenant la forme, p. ex. sacs
B65B 57/00 - Dispositifs de commande automatique, de vérification, d'alarme ou de sécurité
47.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BUNDLING DELIVERIES AND MATCHING AUTHENTICATED DRIVERS TO THE BUNDLED DELIVERIES
This disclosure relates to systems and methods for efficient delivery of a package as part of a system of sorting and delivery of many packages. Bins at a depot are assigned a delivery route. The depot receives packages for trans-shipment. The depot sorts the packages into a bin associated with a delivery route associated with that package. The system automatically notifies the depot when a driver is approaching to coordinate having the bin ready for pick-up at the appropriate time. The driver's identity may be authenticated as part of the process.
Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for optimizing package delivery and confirmation are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system's processors accesses a first image of an assigned delivery location captured by a first computing device. The first image comprises an annotation indicating a specific location at the assigned delivery location for delivery of a parcel. At a display device of a second computing device, a real-time image stream comprising the annotation is captured by a camera of the second computing device is displayed. The annotation is overlaid within the real-time image stream based on comparing the first image received from the first computing device to the real-time image stream. The system further captures, from the real-time image stream, a second image when the parcel is positioned at the specific location based on the annotation overlaid within the real-time image stream.
G06K 7/14 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire utilisant la lumière sans sélection des longueurs d'onde, p. ex. lecture de la lumière blanche réfléchie
G06T 7/70 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras
G06V 10/74 - Appariement de motifs d’image ou de vidéoMesures de proximité dans les espaces de caractéristiques
G06V 10/82 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant les réseaux neuronaux
G06V 20/62 - Texte, p. ex. plaques d’immatriculation, textes superposés ou légendes des images de télévision
H04N 7/18 - Systèmes de télévision en circuit fermé [CCTV], c.-à-d. systèmes dans lesquels le signal vidéo n'est pas diffusé
A multi-tiered automated parcel sortation system is utilized to sort parcels according to a common destination. A first tier includes an automated sorter configured to transport parcels from a source location to a release destination. A second tier includes accumulation containers each associated with a shipping destination, and the release destination within the first tier is a positioned directly above the accumulation container associated with the shipping destination of the parcel. Once transported to the release destination, a parcel is released into the accumulation container, and once the accumulation container is filled, the accumulation of parcels within the container is released into a third tier, which may include conveyors or autonomous guided vehicles with transport containers. In the third tier, the parcels are transported away for further processing.
The technology disclosed herein relates to a system for the efficient capture and storage of carbon dioxide from a vehicle's exhaust while in transit. The system includes an apparatus for extracting the carbon dioxide from an exhaust gas and passing it to a compressor or carbon dioxide management system. The system then compresses the carbon dioxide and determines if a tire has capacity for the carbon dioxide. The tire has a carbon dioxide chamber and an external air chamber. If the carbon dioxide air chamber has capacity, the compressor will supply compressed carbon dioxide into the carbon dioxide chamber. Upon arrival at an external storage location, the carbon dioxide stored in the tires are able to be extracted and supplied to the external storage location.
B60C 23/00 - Dispositifs pour mesurer, signaler, commander ou distribuer la pression ou la température des pneumatiques, spécialement adaptés pour être montés sur des véhiculesAgencement sur les véhicules des dispositifs de gonflage des pneumatiques, p. ex. des pompes ou des réservoirsAménagements pour refroidir les pneumatiques
B60C 5/00 - Pneumatiques ou chambres intérieures gonflables
B60C 23/10 - Agencement de pompes de gonflage montées sur les véhicules
F01N 3/08 - Silencieux ou dispositifs d'échappement comportant des moyens pour purifier, rendre inoffensifs ou traiter les gaz d'échappement pour rendre les gaz d'échappement inoffensifs
F01N 9/00 - Commande électrique des appareils de traitement des gaz d'échappement
51.
SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR LOADING, ROTATING, AND TRANSFERRING OBJECTS IN AN AUTOMATED OR SEMI-AUTOMATED FASHION
Various embodiments described herein provide apparatuses, systems, methods, technologies, and/or the like for loading, re-orienting, and/or transferring objects in an automated or semi-automated fashion. Accordingly, various embodiments enable such automated and/or semi-automated loading, re-orienting, and/or transferring of objects in different environments such as mobile environments, stationary environments, and/or the like. Various embodiments involve a supply apparatus that is used to load objects onto a re-orienting apparatus. Additionally, or alternatively, various embodiments involve a re-orienting apparatus that is used to rotate objects from an initial orientation to a desired orientation. Additionally, or alternatively, various embodiments involve a pushing mechanism that is used to transfer objects from a re-orienting apparatus to a downstream apparatus.
B65G 47/244 - Dispositifs pour influencer la position relative ou l'orientation des objets pendant le transport par transporteurs présentant les objets selon un orientement donné en les faisant tourner autour d'un axe sensiblement perpendiculaire au plan de transport
52.
SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR LOADING, SHIFTING, AND STAGING OBJECTS IN AUTOMATED OR SEMI-AUTOMATED FASHION
Loading, shifting, and staging objects in automated or semi-automated fashion including systems, methods, and apparatuses for the same. The embodiments hereof enable automated and/or semi-automated loading, shifting, organizing, staging, and accessing of objects in different environments, e.g., those associated with a logistics network operation. For example, one such environment is a vehicle. In one aspect, a loading mechanism is used to load objects into a storage space of the vehicle. In another aspect, a shifting mechanism is used to shift objects in a storage space of the vehicle. In another aspect, a door assembly allows for automated opening and closing of a door into a storage space of a vehicle. In addition, methods of manufacturing and using the same are provided.
B60P 3/00 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux
B60P 1/38 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement utilisant des chaînes sans fin ou des courroies formant l'élément principal supportant ou contenant la charge ou une partie de celle-ci
B60P 1/44 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement ayant une plate-forme de chargement qui élève la charge au niveau de l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge
B60P 1/64 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge étant rapidement démontable
E05F 15/649 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs électriques utilisant des électromoteurs rotatifs pour battants à coulissement horizontal manœuvrés par des bras pivotants
53.
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DELIVERING OR ACCEPTING A PARCEL AT A ROOFTOP VIA AN AERIAL VEHICLE
The technology disclosed herein relates to a rooftop platform to facilitate a delivery of a parcel by an aerial vehicle. The rooftop platform may comprise an elevator apparatus at least partially accessible via the rooftop platform. The rooftop platform may also comprise a rotatable turntable mounted to the rooftop platform. The rotatable turntable can be rotated to position the parcel on the elevator apparatus. The rotatable turntable may have tracks for receiving track wheels of a parcel containment unit. In some embodiments, the parcel may be positioned on the elevator apparatus at a top surface of a lift cabin of the elevator apparatus. The rooftop platform may also comprise a landing area for the aerial vehicle to deliver or receive the parcel containment unit via the rotatable turntable.
A47G 29/14 - Récipients pour déposer des aliments, p. ex. petit déjeuner, laitRécipients similaires pour colis avec accessoires pour éviter que les articles déposés ne soient indûment retirés
Systems, methods, and apparatuses for handling and manipulating packages in automated or semi-automated fashion and packages adapted for the same. The systems may include package-holding devices, package-manipulating devices, and package-detection components for locating packages or portions thereof in a three-dimensional space. The packages may include features that enable automated or semi-automated handling and manipulation thereof, such as different types of opening/closing mechanisms with different geometric structures that allow for holding, shifting, and manipulating the packages and/or portions thereof with the package-manipulating devices. The packages additionally or alternatively may include mechanical fasteners, magnets, and/or spring-biased opening/closing mechanisms for keeping the packages closed prior to manipulation thereof. Such packages and systems may be used in a logistics network to the increase speed, accuracy, and efficiency of processing packages having, at least in part, a non-fixed geometry.
B65B 43/28 - Ouverture ou distension des sacsOuverture, dressage des boîtes, montage des boîtes, cartons ou flans de carton par griffes coopérant avec des supports fixes
B65B 7/02 - Fermeture des réceptacles ou récipients déformés par le contenu ou en prenant la forme, p. ex. sacs
B65B 57/00 - Dispositifs de commande automatique, de vérification, d'alarme ou de sécurité
55.
SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR PASSIVE RADIATIVE COOLING FOR MOBILE AND FIXED ASSETS
Embodiments of the present disclosure involve providing radiative cooling through various configurations of a heat-dissipating system on which a radiative cooling material may be applied. Particular embodiments involve the use of heat-dissipating panels interlocked to form a heat-dissipating system. Particular embodiments involve the use of a heat transfer element with a heat-dissipating system. Particular embodiments involve the use of a heat-dissipating system to dissipate heat away from an interior space of an object (e.g., vehicle, facility) via a sheet that is applied to or integrated with a top surface (e.g., roofing) of the object. Particular embodiments involve the use of heat-dissipating panels in forming a heat-dissipating system that include front openings allowing airflow to pass through the panels to assist in dissipating heat away from the object.
Embodiments are disclosed for determining delivery confidence intervals. An example method for determining a confidence interval includes the following operations. Delivery information is received from one or more sources, wherein the delivery information comprises data associated with at least one predefined location perimeter. The data associated with the at least one predefined location perimeter is normalized. The normalized data is categorized into training data used to perform a deep neural network regression analysis. A predicted delivery confidence interval is determined by constructing a predictive learning model by conducting a regression of the data using deep neural network regression. The predicted delivery confidence interval is stored in a results table in association with the predefined location perimeter. And, upon receiving a request from a visibility management system, accessing the results table to provide predicted delivery windows to consignees.
In general, various embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems, methods, apparatus, and technologies, and/or the like for generating predicted states of apparatus, equipment, items, and/or the like based at least in part on associated tag-reader modulations such as, for example, a presence of an RFID tag, an absence of an RFID tag, a combination of the two, and/or a metric of one or more reads of an RFID tag.
G06K 7/08 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement avec des moyens de perception des modifications d'un champ électrostatique ou magnétique, p. ex. par perception des modifications de la capacité entre des électrodes
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
58.
Intelligent logistics vehicle for detecting asset location
In some embodiments, a first indication that a first antenna, of multiple antennas, has received data from a first tag coupled to an asset is received. The antennas are coupled to an interior housing within a logistics vehicle. A second indication that a second antenna, of the antennas, has received the data from the first tag is also received. Based at least in part on the receiving of the first indication and the receiving of the second indication, a location within the logistics vehicle that asset is located in is detected. In response to the detecting of the location, a control signal is transmitted that causes a user device or apparatus to indicate that the asset is located within an area associated with the location.
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
G06K 19/07 - Supports d'enregistrement avec des marques conductrices, des circuits imprimés ou des éléments de circuit à semi-conducteurs, p. ex. cartes d'identité ou cartes de crédit avec des puces à circuit intégré
G06K 19/077 - Détails de structure, p. ex. montage de circuits dans le support
Particular embodiments are directed to automatically determining whether first values—corresponding to overflight/landing charges—indicated in a document exceed a threshold associated with second charges—corresponding to expected overflight/landing charges—and then causing presentation, at a single page of a user interface, of one or more user interface elements that at least partially indicate whether the threshold has been exceeded.
Some embodiments are directed to using tag-reader technologies in order to provide optimized visualization of assets throughout a logistics network, which is used to make associated predictions. Particular reader devices dispersed throughout the logistics network derive data from tags coupled to assets that are in transit within the logistics network. In some embodiments, this data is fed into a computer model as input to make certain predictions and responsively cause a corrective action to be made within the logistics network, which offsets any logistics network operation disruptions.
In various embodiments, a first indication that a first reader device has read data of a first tag coupled to a first asset is received. The first reader device is included in an article worn by a user. Subsequent to the receiving of the first indication, a second indication that at least one of: a second reader device has read the data of the first tag, or the first reader device has read data of a second tag is received. The second reader device and the second tag are located in a first logistics vehicle. Based at least in part on the receiving of the first indication and the second indication, it is determined that the user has transported the first asset to the first logistics vehicle. In response to the determining, a notification indicating whether the first asset has been transported to a correctly assigned logistics vehicle is transmitted to the first reader device or a third device associated with the user.
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
In various embodiments, a first tag is associated with a first parcel that is to be delivered. A data structure is accessed that indicates that the first parcel is assigned to be placed in a first logistics vehicle of a plurality of logistics vehicles. An indication is received that a first device, which may be located inside, on, or in proximity to the first logistics vehicle, has read data of the first tag. A determination is made that the first parcel has been placed inside the first assigned logistics vehicle and a notification is transmitted to a user device associated with a first user that indicates that the first parcel has been placed inside the first logistics vehicle.
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
63.
DETECTING EQUIPMENT STATE VIA TAG-READER MODULATIONS
Particular embodiments described herein are directed to generating a score indicative of a predicted state that a machine or apparatus is in based on associated tag-reader modulations, such as a presence of a tag read, an absence of a tag read, a combination of the two, and/or signal strength characteristics, such as RSSI.
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
64.
INTELLIGENT USER INTERFACE AND COMPUTER FUNCTIONALITY FOR OVERFLY AND LANDING CHARGE AUDITING
Particular embodiments are directed to automatically determining whether first values¨corresponding to overflight/landing charges¨indicated in a document exceed a threshold associated with second charges¨corresponding to expected overflight/landing charges¨ and then causing presentation, at a single page of a user interface, of one or more user interface elements that at least partially indicate whether the threshold has been exceeded.
G06Q 50/40 - Procédés d’affaires s’appliquant à l’industrie du transport
G06V 10/70 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique
G06V 30/19 - Reconnaissance utilisant des moyens électroniques
65.
WEARABLE READER DEVICE TECHNOLOGY FOR GUIDING A USER TO LOAD AN ASSET IN AN ASSIGNED LOGISTICS VEHICLE
In various embodiments, a first indication that a first reader device has read data of a first tag coupled to a first asset is received. The first reader device is included in an article worn by a user. Subsequent to the receiving of the first indication, a second indication that at least one of: a second reader device has read the data of the first tag, or the first reader device has read data of a second tag is received. The second reader device and the second tag are located in a first logistics vehicle. Based at least in part on the receiving of the first indication and the second indication, it is determined that the user has transported the first asset to the first logistics vehicle. In response to the determining, a notification indicating whether the first asset has been transported to a correctly assigned logistics vehicle is transmitted to the first reader device or a third device associated with the user.
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
In some embodiments, a first indication that a first antenna, of multiple antennas, has received data from a first tag coupled to an asset is received. The antennas are coupled to an interior housing within a logistics vehicle. A second indication that a second antenna, of the antennas, has received the data from the first tag is also received. Based at least in part on the receiving of the first indication and the receiving of the second indication, a location within the logistics vehicle that asset is located in is detected. In response to the detecting of the location, a control signal is transmitted that causes a user device or apparatus to indicate that the asset is located within an area associated with the location.
G01S 5/02 - Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de direction ou de ligne de positionLocalisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de distance utilisant les ondes radioélectriques
G01S 5/14 - Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de direction ou de ligne de positionLocalisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de distance utilisant les ondes radioélectriques déterminant des distances absolues à partir de plusieurs points espacés d'emplacement connu
G08B 5/36 - Systèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électriqueSystèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électromécanique utilisant des sources de lumière visible
In some aspects, an item storage unit for storing one or more items includes the following components. A first frame component and a first stretch member coupled to at least a first surface of the first frame component. The first stretch member being more flexible relative to the first frame component. The one or more items are configured to be supported by at least the first stretch member and the first frame component.
B65D 75/32 - Objets ou matériaux enveloppés entre deux feuilles ou flans opposés à bords réunis, p. ex. par adhésifs à pression, pliage, thermosoudage ou soudage une ou les deux feuilles ou flans étant renfoncés pour épouser la forme du contenu
B65D 75/00 - Paquets comportant des objets ou matériaux partiellement ou complètement enfermés dans des bandelettes, des feuilles, des flans, des tubes ou des bandes en matériau souple mince, p. ex. dans des enveloppes pliées
Various embodiments are related to anonymizing an identification code using internal data. Once anonymized, the identification code may be written to a tag, such as an RFID tag. Anonymizing the identification code using internal data may protect potentially sensitive tag data from outsiders while operating while operating within tag memory constraints.
G06F 7/00 - Procédés ou dispositions pour le traitement de données en agissant sur l'ordre ou le contenu des données maniées
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
G06K 19/07 - Supports d'enregistrement avec des marques conductrices, des circuits imprimés ou des éléments de circuit à semi-conducteurs, p. ex. cartes d'identité ou cartes de crédit avec des puces à circuit intégré
G06K 19/077 - Détails de structure, p. ex. montage de circuits dans le support
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems, methods, and computer storage media for providing data monitoring and analysis of a data center using an Entity-Component-System (ECS) architecture. Embodiments of the disclosure provide mechanisms for initializing the ECS architecture by associating devices and data metrics relating to the data center as entities and components. During runtime, the components are continuously updated with collected data metrics and the state of the entities are analyzed by the systems to determine if an event has occurred that requires a remedial action be performed. The events correspond to events occurring on the data center as they relate to the devices associated with the entities. Actions correspond to steps that are taken to rectify the event.
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems, methods, and computer storage media for providing data monitoring and analysis of a data center using an Entity-Component-System (ECS) architecture. Embodiments of the disclosure provide mechanisms for initializing the ECS architecture by associating devices and data metrics relating to the data center as entities and components. During runtime, the components are continuously updated with collected data metrics and the state of the entities are analyzed by the systems to determine if an event has occurred that requires a remedial action be performed. The events correspond to events occurring on the data center as they relate to the devices associated with the entities. Actions correspond to steps that are taken to rectify the event.
G06F 11/34 - Enregistrement ou évaluation statistique de l'activité du calculateur, p. ex. des interruptions ou des opérations d'entrée–sortie
G06F 21/50 - Contrôle des utilisateurs, des programmes ou des dispositifs de préservation de l’intégrité des plates-formes, p. ex. des processeurs, des micrologiciels ou des systèmes d’exploitation
H04L 43/065 - Génération de rapports liés aux appareils du réseau
Various embodiments are related to anonymizing an identification code using internal data. Once anonymized, the identification code may be written to a tag, such as an RFID tag. Anonymizing the identification code using internal data may protect potentially sensitive tag data from outsiders while operating while operating within tag memory constraints.
G06K 7/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement
G06K 19/07 - Supports d'enregistrement avec des marques conductrices, des circuits imprimés ou des éléments de circuit à semi-conducteurs, p. ex. cartes d'identité ou cartes de crédit avec des puces à circuit intégré
G06K 19/077 - Détails de structure, p. ex. montage de circuits dans le support
G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p. ex. entreposage, chargement ou distributionGestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
Detecting, locating, identifying, engaging, and/or shifting objects in automated or semi-automated fashion as well as methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer-program products therefor. Embodiments used for shifting objects in automated or semi-automated fashion may be implemented in stationary environments, and/or in moving, e.g., in-transit, environments, and may be used to transfer, route, and/or organize objects based on their designated destinations. The embodiments may further be implemented in a logistics network, thereby increasing the efficiency and capacity of the logistics network, among other benefits.
G06Q 10/087 - Gestion d’inventaires ou de stocks, p. ex. exécution des commandes, approvisionnement ou régularisation par rapport aux commandes
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
G06K 7/14 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire utilisant la lumière sans sélection des longueurs d'onde, p. ex. lecture de la lumière blanche réfléchie
G06K 19/06 - Supports d'enregistrement pour utilisation avec des machines et avec au moins une partie prévue pour supporter des marques numériques caractérisés par le genre de marque numérique, p. ex. forme, nature, code
G06K 19/07 - Supports d'enregistrement avec des marques conductrices, des circuits imprimés ou des éléments de circuit à semi-conducteurs, p. ex. cartes d'identité ou cartes de crédit avec des puces à circuit intégré
An apparatus is provided for detecting duplicate travel. The apparatus may include at least one memory and at least one processor configured to detect a travel path of a vehicle based in part on received items of location data. The processor is also configured to determine whether the travel path is associated with a defined street segment including a plurality of location points corresponding to a street. The processor is further configured to determine whether the vehicle travels the street multiple times in a predefined time period. The processor is further configured to superimpose visible indicia on the defined street segment in response to detecting that the vehicle traveled the street multiple times during the predefined time period. Corresponding computer program products and methods are also provided.
Systems, methods, and apparatuses for shifting, orienting, organizing, and/or routing objects including parcels and packages. In different aspects, the systems can shift objects, re-orient the objects, e.g., based on dimensions and/or geometries, and then can deposit the objects into transport receptacles used for additional shifting, organizing, and/or routing. In one aspect, an object-orienting mechanism includes a pivot-assembly having a plurality of pivoting-extensions, e.g., that can be independently rotated into different positions, e.g., to manipulate a package. In another aspect, a bin for holding objects includes a base, a plurality of sidewalls extending from the base, and a releasing mechanism that is adjustable into different configurations. In another aspect, a method of re-orienting objects onto a side of smallest dimension or cross-section is provided. This can be used to increase the efficiency of processing objects, e.g., in a logistics network operation.
B65G 47/24 - Dispositifs pour influencer la position relative ou l'orientation des objets pendant le transport par transporteurs présentant les objets selon un orientement donné
B65G 47/244 - Dispositifs pour influencer la position relative ou l'orientation des objets pendant le transport par transporteurs présentant les objets selon un orientement donné en les faisant tourner autour d'un axe sensiblement perpendiculaire au plan de transport
B65G 47/38 - Dispositifs pour décharger les objets ou matériaux des transporteurs en basculant, renversant ou dégageant les porte-charges
76.
SHIFTING, RE-ORIENTING, ORGANIZING, AND/OR ROUTING OBJECTS INCLUDING PARCELS AND PACKAGES
Systems, methods, and apparatuses for shifting, orienting, organizing, and/or routing objects including parcels and packages. In different aspects, the systems can shift objects, re-orient the objects, e.g., based on dimensions and/or geometries, and then can deposit the objects into transport receptacles used for additional shifting, organizing, and/or routing. In one aspect, an object-orienting mechanism includes a pivot-assembly having a plurality of pivoting-extensions, e.g., that can be independently rotated into different positions, e.g., to manipulate a package. In another aspect, a bin for holding objects includes a base, a plurality of sidewalls extending from the base, and a releasing mechanism that is adjustable into different configurations. In another aspect, a method of re-orienting objects onto a side of smallest dimension or cross-section is provided. This can be used to increase the efficiency of processing objects, e.g., in a logistics network operation.
B65G 47/252 - Dispositifs pour influencer la position relative ou l'orientation des objets pendant le transport par transporteurs présentant les objets selon un orientement donné en les retournant ou en les intervertissant autour d'un axe sensiblement perpendiculaire à la direction de transport
B65G 47/40 - Dispositifs pour décharger les objets ou matériaux des transporteurs en basculant, renversant ou dégageant les porte-charges en basculant les godets de transporteurs
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to systems and methods for autonomously performing and/or facilitating drone diagnostic functions. Prior to a mission of a UAV, an inspection station comprising at least one imaging sensor and at least one directional force sensor may be used to perform a plurality of air worthiness inspections and/or maintenance checks with little to no human intervention. Once the UAV has been determined to be air worthy, it is approved for a subsequent mission.
B64F 5/60 - Test ou inspection des composants ou des systèmes d'aéronefs
B60P 3/11 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour le transport de véhicules pour le transport d'avions
B64C 39/02 - Aéronefs non prévus ailleurs caractérisés par un emploi spécial
B64F 1/04 - Installations au sol ou installations pour ponts d'envol des porte-avions pour le lancement des aéronefs
G07C 5/00 - Enregistrement ou indication du fonctionnement de véhicules
G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for optimizing package delivery and confimiation are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system's processors accesses a first image of an assigned delivery location captured by a first computing device. The first image comprises an annotation indicating a specific location at the assigned delivery location for delivery of a parcel. At a display device of a second computing device, a real-time image stream comprising the annotation is captured by a camera of the second computing device is displayed. The annotation is overlaid within the real-time image stream based on comparing the first image received from the first computing device to the real-time image stream. The system further captures, from the real-time image stream, a second image when the parcel is positioned at the specific location based on the annotation overlaid within the real-time image stream.
G06Q 10/0832 - Marchandises spéciales ou procédures de manutention spéciales, p. ex. manutention de marchandises dangereuses ou fragiles
G06V 20/70 - Étiquetage du contenu de scène, p. ex. en tirant des représentations syntaxiques ou sémantiques
G09G 5/397 - Dispositions spécialement adaptées pour le transfert simultané du contenu de plusieurs mémoires à mappage binaire vers l'écran, p. ex. pour le mélange ou la superposition
Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for optimizing package delivery and confirmation are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system's processors accesses a first image of an assigned delivery location captured by a first computing device. The first image comprises an annotation indicating a specific location at the assigned delivery location for delivery of a parcel. At a display device of a second computing device, a real-time image stream comprising the annotation is captured by a camera of the second computing device is displayed. The annotation is overlaid within the real-time image stream based on comparing the first image received from the first computing device to the real-time image stream. The system further captures, from the real-time image stream, a second image when the parcel is positioned at the specific location based on the annotation overlaid within the real-time image stream.
G06K 7/14 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire utilisant la lumière sans sélection des longueurs d'onde, p. ex. lecture de la lumière blanche réfléchie
G06T 7/70 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras
G06V 10/74 - Appariement de motifs d’image ou de vidéoMesures de proximité dans les espaces de caractéristiques
G06V 10/82 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant les réseaux neuronaux
G06V 20/62 - Texte, p. ex. plaques d’immatriculation, textes superposés ou légendes des images de télévision
H04N 7/18 - Systèmes de télévision en circuit fermé [CCTV], c.-à-d. systèmes dans lesquels le signal vidéo n'est pas diffusé
Systems and methods for facilitating the sorting of assets to sort locations. In various embodiments, a sort employee scans an asset indicia using a user device, which stores asset data corresponding to the stored asset. As the sort employee nears a sort location (e.g., a delivery vehicle) with the asset and the user device, the user device automatically communicates wirelessly with a sort location receiver to associate the asset data with data indicative of the sort location where the user deposits the asset. In various embodiments, a device may determine whether the user device is proximate the appropriate sort location for the item, and may generate an alert upon a determination that the user device is proximate an incorrect sort location.
G01S 5/02 - Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de direction ou de ligne de positionLocalisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de distance utilisant les ondes radioélectriques
G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p. ex. entreposage, chargement ou distributionGestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
An apparatus may automatically move one or more assets to or from one or more storage units to or from a delivery bot. The apparatus and the one or more storage units and the delivery bot may be stored in a logistics vehicle. The delivery bot may be configured to deliver or pick up the one or more assets to or from one or more delivery or pickup locations that are outside of the logistics vehicle.
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
G06Q 10/0832 - Marchandises spéciales ou procédures de manutention spéciales, p. ex. manutention de marchandises dangereuses ou fragiles
Methods and apparatus for determining a parcel position error based on a comparison of load data and configuration data are provided. Embodiments describe a number of methods of determining the parcel position error such as by determining a parcel path from the load data.
G06Q 50/28 - Logistique, p.ex. stockage, chargement, distribution ou expédition
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
G06K 19/07 - Supports d'enregistrement avec des marques conductrices, des circuits imprimés ou des éléments de circuit à semi-conducteurs, p. ex. cartes d'identité ou cartes de crédit avec des puces à circuit intégré
G06Q 10/0631 - Planification, affectation, distribution ou ordonnancement de ressources d’entreprises ou d’organisations
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to specific, networked, and technological processes and operations. For example, various embodiments are directed to a distributed and collaborative planning tool that allows users to create events based on a presently-approved production plan, enable/disable events submitted by other users, submit proposals, approve proposals, and integrate proposals to update the presently-approved production plan. An event published by a first user is communicated to other users using a single, universal framework that tracks and communicates proposed changes between remote users and their associated client devices during the planning cycle without the need to store multiple iterations of full-size production plans.
A multiple hoist system is used with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for delivering parcels. An example of the multiple hoist system comprises two or more hoists that are independently operable, meaning that a first hoist can lower or raise a first line independently of using a second hoist to raise or lower a second line. The hoists can independently raise and lower their associated lines to allow the UAV to deliver multiple parcels to multiple delivery locations, or the hoists can synchronously raise and lower the associated lines together so that larger parcels can be delivered using the UAV. The hoists can be comprised within a body of the multiple hoist system. The body can further include a securing device for releasably securing the multiple hoist system to the UAV.
Provided are embodiments for providing analytics indicative of object detection or fill-level detection at or near real-time based on video data captured during an unloading or loading process. A computerized system may detect and classify, using an object-detection machine learning (ML) model, an object based on the video data. A computerized system may further determine, using a fill-level ML model, a fill-level of the storage compartment based on a comparison of edges of the storage compartment to a total dimension corresponding to the edge. In this manner, the various implementations described herein provide a technique for computing systems employing image processing and machine learning techniques to a video data stream to generate analytics associated with the unloading or loading process at or near real-time.
G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p. ex. entreposage, chargement ou distributionGestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
G06Q 10/0835 - Relations entre l’expéditeur ou le fournisseur et les transporteurs
G06V 10/70 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique
86.
Modular unmanned aerial vehicle system for adaptable parcel delivery
A modular unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system comprises a body module, a rotor module, and a wing module. The body module includes a flight controller and a power distribution device. The body module is releasably attachable to the rotor module or the wing module, and the body module is releasably attachable to the rotor module. The rotor module includes one or more motors and electronic speed controllers (ESCs), while the wing module includes a wing having a flap, elevator, aileron, or rudder. Various UAV configurations can be formed from the body module, the rotor module, and the wing module. Each configuration includes different advantages for flight time, distance, battery life, and payload capacity. A UAV can be configured to a particular configuration to optimize parcel delivery.
B64U 70/20 - Dispositions pour le lancement, le décollage ou l'atterrissage pour lancer ou capturer en vol les véhicules aériens sans pilote via un autre aéronef
B64U 50/19 - Propulsion utilisant des moteurs électriques
B64U 50/36 - Chargement en vol par des turbines à air, p. ex. des turbines à air dynamique
B64U 101/64 - Véhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de passagersVéhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de marchandises autres que des armes à la livraison ou au retrait de colis
87.
MACHINE VISION SYSTEM FOR ADVANCEMENT OF TRAILER LOADING/UNLOADING VISIBILITY
Provided are embodiments for providing analytics indicative of object detection or fill-level detection at or near real-time based on video data captured during an unloading or loading process. A computerized system may detect and classify, using an object-detection machine learning (ML) model, an object based on the video data. A computerized system may further detennine, using a fill-level ML model, a fill-level of the storage compaitnient based on a comparison of edges of the storage compaitnient to a total dimension corresponding to the edge. In this manner, the various implementations described herein provide a technique for computing systems employing image processing and machine learning techniques to a video data stream to generate analytics associated with the unloading or loading process at or near real-time.
G06F 3/0481 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] fondées sur des propriétés spécifiques de l’objet d’interaction affiché ou sur un environnement basé sur les métaphores, p. ex. interaction avec des éléments du bureau telles les fenêtres ou les icônes, ou avec l’aide d’un curseur changeant de comportement ou d’aspect
G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p. ex. entreposage, chargement ou distributionGestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
G06Q 50/40 - Procédés d’affaires s’appliquant à l’industrie du transport
G06V 20/40 - ScènesÉléments spécifiques à la scène dans le contenu vidéo
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Electronically connectable packaging systems configured for shipping items
Various embodiments are directed to methods and systems for initiating shipment of a connected shipment/item via a computing entity. The computing entity detects the presence of a shipment/item within a communication range of the computing entity based on received wireless communications, and initializes executable instructions upon detection of the electronically connected shipment/item to initiate shipment of the shipment/item. The executable instructions cause the computing entity to store a shipment identifier for the shipment/item, request and store shipment information/data from a user for the shipment/item, and transmit the stored shipment/item information/data and the stored shipment identifier to a carrier computing entity to generate a shipment profile for the shipment/item.
Aspects herein are directed to a clamp having a linkage coupled to a first end of a first and second clamp member. Based on applying a first directional force to the linkage, the linkage generates a force that moves the second ends of the first and second clamp member towards one another, thereby biasing the clamp to the closed position. The clamp secures a strap when the clamp is in the closed position and releases the strap when the clamp is in an open position.
B66C 1/42 - Organes de saisie engageant uniquement les faces externes ou internes des objets
B64C 39/02 - Aéronefs non prévus ailleurs caractérisés par un emploi spécial
B64D 1/22 - Enlèvement d'objets à la surface du sol
F16B 2/10 - Brides ou colliers, c.-à-d. dispositifs de fixation dont le serrage est effectué par des forces effectives autres que la résistance à la déformation inhérente au matériau dont est fait le dispositif externes c.-à-d. agissant par contraction utilisant des mâchoires sur pivot
B64U 101/67 - Véhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de passagersVéhicules aériens sans pilote spécialement adaptés à des utilisations ou à des applications spécifiques au transport de marchandises autres que des armes les véhicules aériens sans pilote comprenant des attaches pour descendre les marchandises
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ENFORCING DATA CONSISTENCY IN A TRANSPORTATION NETWORK
Systems and methods are described for enforcing consistency of data between disparate systems of a transportation network with verified transactions. Embodiments include receiving a transaction that is generated based on a command indicating an intent to transfer an asset from the originating hub to a destination hub. The generated transaction can include a sender identifier associated with the originating hub, an asset identifier associated with the asset, and a detected location of the asset. The received transaction is communicated to any node of the plurality of nodes that are configured store it onto a distributed ledger based on a determined verification that the included detected location corresponds to a location associated with the included sender identifier.
Various embodiments provide systems, methods, and computer program products for providing dynamic real-time verification and validation of data associated with the receiving, loading, and positioning of a plurality of containers upon a transport vehicle. One or more computer processors are configured to: receive actual load data associated with at least one container; retrieve at least a portion of expected load data associated with the container for which actual load data has been received; verify the actual weight of the one of the plurality of packages and in response to a successful verification identifying no load weight discrepancies, validate the actual load position of the one of the plurality of packages. In response to a successful validation, at least one communication configured to facilitate at least one of further loading of the plurality of packages may be generated. If validation is unsuccessful, further loading may be prevented.
G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p. ex. entreposage, chargement ou distributionGestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
B64D 9/00 - Appareillage pour manutention du fretAppareillage pour faciliter l'embarquement des passagers ou autres
G01G 19/40 - Appareils ou méthodes de pesée adaptés à des fins particulières non prévues dans les groupes avec dispositions pour indiquer, enregistrer ou calculer un prix ou d'autres quantités dépendant du poids
G06Q 10/0832 - Marchandises spéciales ou procédures de manutention spéciales, p. ex. manutention de marchandises dangereuses ou fragiles
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Location Sensing Technology For Detecting Asset Location
Various embodiments employ multiple readers and tags in fixed locations in different geographical areas and/or along different storage units. This allows for more granular or precise location sensing. Particular embodiments employ multiple environment tags in various geographical locations and within multiple storage units. Using this new infrastructure setup, some embodiments can perform new functionality by predicting whether a target asset is in a particular geographical location, predict whether the asset is within a particular storage unit based on the proportion of readers mapped to that shelf which are actually reading the tag on the asset, and/or can predict where an asset's exact location in the located storage unit is based on comparing indications of signal strength values between each reader and tag in the storage unit with other indications of signal strength values between each reader and the tag that is attached to the asset.
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
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Systems, methods, apparatuses and computer program products for providing notification of items for pickup and delivery
An apparatus is provided for providing notification of items for pickup at a location. The apparatus may include at least one memory and a processor(s) configured to automatically send an electronic message to a network device requesting pickup of an item(s) at a location of a user of the apparatus responsive to detecting pressing of a button on an exterior of the apparatus. The processor is also configured to receive an acknowledgement message from the network device denoting (i) confirmation that the network device received the electronic message requesting pickup of the item(s) at the location of the user and (ii) scheduled pickup of the item(s) from the location of the user at an estimated time. The processor is further configured to generate a visible indication regarding the pickup of the item(s) in response to detecting receipt of the acknowledgement message. Corresponding computer program products and methods are also provided.
A first feature is displayed within a first view of a user interface. A first selection of the first feature is configured to display a first set of identifiers corresponding to one or more tasks. A second feature is displayed within the first view of the user interface. A second selection of the second feature is configured to display a second set of identifiers corresponding to a set of workers. Each worker of the set of workers is associated with the one or more tasks and a first time that the one or more tasks are scheduled to be completed by. A set of status indicators are displayed. Each status indicator of the set of status indicators indicates whether the one or more tasks have been completed by the first time for the each worker of the set of workers based at least in part on the associating.
Read events capturing parcel information as a parcel is transported through a facility is received, and a configuration file mapping readers capturing the read events to workspace locations within the facility is accessed. Utilizing the read events and configuration file, one or more locations are determined for a parcel being transported through a facility. The locations may form a most likely path, or sequence of locations, through the facility. The determined locations may be utilized for generating one or more graphical user interface elements for tracking parcel and/or other operational aspects. For example, a graphical user interface may indicate errors, such as errors in the parcel's path and slowdowns, detected from the read events. Additionally, volume of parcels over time may be determined from the read events. Further, a graphical user interface may indicate employee performance based on errors and/or read events attributed to the employee.
Systems, methods, and apparatuses for selectively shifting and staging storage structures in a storage space are provided. Systems, methods, and apparatuses for dynamically organizing packages based on a travel route are also provided. In embodiments, a plurality of parcels may be stored on storage structures located within a vehicle and each storage structure may be provided in a modular assembly. During a delivery operation, the system may determine which parcels are next to be delivered and, either based on predetermined information or dynamic information, may adjust the position of the storage structures within the vehicle using shifting mechanisms and control systems coupled thereto to present the appropriate parcel for retrieval from the vehicle.
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a system, methods, and computer-readable media for automatically initiating post-delivery action based on pre-tender diagnostic test results and post-delivery diagnostic test results stored in a distributed electronic ledger for a particular item. In embodiments, the post-delivery action can include, among other things, automatically initiating a return action such as generating shipment information for a return of the item, initiating an insurance action for the item, and/or communicating an electronic notification to the item seller and/or item purchaser. The post-delivery action can be stored in the distributed electronic ledger, and the post-delivery action can electronically trigger a cascade of returns, billing, communications, and/or insurance actions, among other things.
G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p. ex. entreposage, chargement ou distributionGestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
G06F 16/27 - Réplication, distribution ou synchronisation de données entre bases de données ou dans un système de bases de données distribuéesArchitectures de systèmes de bases de données distribuées à cet effet
Providing business intelligence services; business risk management services; preparing business reports in the field of location-based package and parcel post-delivery theft risk; business consulting services in the field of package and parcel post-delivery theft risk.
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UPS MOVING OUR WORLD FORWARD BY DELIVERING WHAT MATTERS
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
Produits et services
Business management; business management consulting; business administration; business management services for logistics management; logistics management for business purposes; business management services in the field of freight logistics administrative services for the monitoring and tracking of documents, and packages to ensure accurate, timely delivery; business management services, namely, managing logistics, reverse logistics, supply chain services, supply chain visibility and synchronization, supply and demand forecasting and product distribution processes for others; business assistance, advisory and consulting services relating to product distribution, transportation, shipping, operations management services, logistics, reverse logistics, supply chain and production systems and distribution solutions; administrative services relating to customs clearance; business management and consulting services; mail sorting services; data processing services; order fulfillment services; retail store services, namely stamps, office supplies, stationery, and shipping containers and envelopes; photocopying and document reproduction services; administrative support, namely, for the processing of visa quotas; administrative management, namely, for the processing of visa quotas; Organizational planning and implementation of business measures to coordinate processes involved in producing, shipping and distributing products; Business risk management; business risk management consultation; business consulting services in the field of healthcare supply chain management; business and management consulting for healthcare providers and related businesses; business consulting in the fields of healthcare operations management and hospital operations management. Transportation; transportation and delivery of goods; packaging and storage of goods; courier services; freight forwarding; packaging articles for transportation; services of transportation of letters, documents, communications, printed matter, and other goods and property by diverse means of transportation; warehousing, storage, packing, delivery and returns with respect to the foregoing; providing computerized information on domestic and international transportation and delivery services; transportation logistics; document box rental, document forwarding and receipt and delivery of documents for others; transport and delivery logistics services, namely, scheduling and processing shipments, preparing shipping documents and invoices, and tracking and tracing documents, and packages over wired and wireless computer networks, intranets and the internet; logistics management; transportation network management solution services; arranging expedited pick-up, storage, transportation and delivery services; monitoring and tracking of documents, and packages to ensure accurate, timely delivery; freight brokerage; freight and transport brokerage; freight transportation brokerage; freight transportation consultation in the field of freight transportation by truck, rail, air and ocean; supply chain logistics and reverse logistics services, namely, transportation of freight and property by land, sea, air, or rail; transportation logistics services, namely, arranging the transportation of goods for others; transportation logistics services, namely, planning and scheduling shipments for users of transportation services; transportation and distribution services, namely, delivery of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and equipment, surgical, laboratory and testing supplies and equipment; transport, delivery, merchandise packaging, and warehouse storage of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and equipment, surgical, laboratory supplies and equipment; warehousing services, namely, storage, distribution, pick-up, packing, and shipping of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and equipment, surgical, laboratory and testing supplies and equipment.
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MOVING OUR WORLD FORWARD BY DELIVERING WHAT MATTERS
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
Produits et services
(1) Business management services, namely, managing logistics, reverse logistics, supply chain services, supply chain visibility and synchronization, supply and demand forecasting and product distribution processes for others; data processing services in the field of transportation, delivery, logistics, and supply chain services; business management assistance services; business management consulting services; computerized tracking and tracing of packages in transit to ensure on-time delivery for business purposes; logistics management in the field of transportation and delivery services; integrated tracking and management of commercial transactions on a global computer network
(2) Storage, packaging, transportation, and delivery of documents, packages, raw materials, and other freight for others; courier services; freight forwarding; providing computerized tracing of packages in transit, namely, providing computerized status information for transportation, courier, and delivery services; providing computerized information on domestic and international transportation and delivery services; transportation and distribution services, namely, delivery of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and equipment, surgical, laboratory and testing supplies and equipment; transport, delivery, merchandise packaging, and warehouse storage of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and equipment, surgical, laboratory supplies and equipment; warehousing services, namely, storage, distribution, pick-up, packing, and shipping of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and equipment, surgical, laboratory and testing supplies and equipment; transportation logistics services, namely, arranging the transportation of goods for others
