Systems and methods of re-routing parcels intended for delivery to attended delivery/pickup locations
US10402775B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0233
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for re-routing parcels being delivered to attended delivery/pickup locations that have no capacity and/or ability to take delivery of the parcels. In various embodiments, in response to determining that the attended delivery/pickup location doesn't have sufficient capacity and/or ability to accept delivery of the parcel, the system is configured to: (1) re-route the parcel to a different location; or (2) hold the parcel for later delivery. In some embodiments, the system is configured to determine an appropriate response to determining that the attended delivery/pickup location cannot accept delivery of the parcel substantially automatically. In other embodiments, the system is configured to provide the parcel recipient with one or more re-routing options.
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