Systems and methods for package sortation and delivery using radio frequency identification technology
US7306147B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 17, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q50/40
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A disclosed method comprises scanning a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag on a package to generate scanned data, and generating a handling instruction for the package based on the scanned data. The handling instruction can be executed to route the package to a tip position within a hub facility for directing the package to the next location along its route, and/or to pre-load the package in a vehicle for delivery to the package's final destination. Related systems and computer-readable media are also disclosed.
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