Virtual fulfillment centers for item delivery
US11868934B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/25257
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Devices and methods are provided for using virtual fulfillment center locations to facilitate delivery of items. A device may receive a virtual location associated with transportation of an item to a first location. The device may determine a geographic zone associated with the virtual location. The device may determine a first delivery time associated with delivering the item from the first location, and determine a second delivery time associated with delivering the item from the virtual location. The device may receive a purchase request for the item, from a second device, wherein the purchase request is associated with delivery to a second location. The device may determine an estimated delivery date to the delivery location based on the first delivery time or the second delivery time. The device may send, to the second device, an indication of the estimated delivery date.
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