Systems and methods of package container return
US11055656B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 6, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C9/00
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A package container includes a body, a cover, a cover lock, a user interface, and an electronic controller. The electronic controller includes a memory and a processor. The processor is configured to store order information in the memory. The order information indicates that the package container is assigned to transport one or more items. The processor is configured to detect, at a first time, that the cover has moved from a closed state to an open state. The processor is also configured to store a trial start time that is based on the first time. The processor is configured to, based at least in part on receiving a return request via the user interface and detecting that the cover is in the closed state, store a second time as a trial end time and send a transportation request to a delivery management server to initiate transportation of the package container.
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