Multilayered method and apparatus to facilitate the accurate calculation of freight density, area, and classification and provide recommendations to optimize shipping efficiency
US11379788B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 10, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F17/18
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods provide real-time shipping optimization recommendations for reducing the cost of shipping freight units in a shipment. System comprises a measurement system in communication with a computer system that comprises a client computer device in communication with a host computer system. The measurement system comprises multiple sensing devices to determine weight, dimensions, and other shipping parameters of the freight units in the shipment. The computer system computes a current shipping cost and density based on the shipping parameters. The computer system determines shipping recommendations including recommended adjustments to the shipping parameters that reduce the current shipping cost. The shipping recommendations are transmitted to the client computer device prior to loading the shipment onto a carrier vehicle for the shipment.
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