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System and method of last mile delivery

US12130643B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2023
Grant dateOct 29, 2024
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64U2101/64
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A vehicle to transport a first drone and a second drone includes a controller. The controller is configured to release the first drone from the vehicle with instructions for the first drone to move a package container to a package container reception point. The controller is configured to release the second drone from the vehicle. The second drone is configured to provide data to the first drone. The data is related to a route from the vehicle to the package container reception point.

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