Efficient and accurate return package deliveries with distributed fleet
US12327217B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/0838
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method includes receiving, by a server computer, request from an end user of an item to deliver the item to a service provider. The method includes providing, by the server computer, a retrieval message to a transporter to travel to the end user to retrieve the item and determine if the item is suitable for return to the service provider, and receiving, by the server computer, an item confirmation message from the transporter that the item is suitable for return to the service provider. The method also includes receiving, by the server computer, a delivery confirmation message from the transporter that the item was successfully delivered to the service provider.
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