System for parcel transport and tracking operated responsive to data bearing records
US11531956B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07D11/009
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for parcel transport and tracking that operates responsive to data bearing records includes a plurality of geographically spaced repositories. The exemplary repositories include one or more enclosed compartments. Access to each of the enclosed compartments is controlled by a respective door which is in operative connection with a respective lock. Central system circuitry is in operative connection with the repositories and is operative to control access to the compartments and to cause compartments to be selectively accessible so that selected parcels may be placed therein or removed therefrom by persons authorized to access such parcels. In exemplary arrangements the central system circuitry is operative to determine bundles of parcels to be transported between respective repositories to facilitate the delivery of parcels at the respective delivery locations.
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