Proof of presence and confirmation of parcel delivery systems and methods
US7341186B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K19/06028
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention involves systems and methods of linking a unique identifier with a package identifier to provide confirmation of the delivery of the package to a certain location or individual. The unique identifier may be associated with a location or an individual. In one embodiment, it is a barcode and the package identifiers are barcodes as well. The barcodes are scanned by a service provider using a hand-held data acquisition and storage device thereby linking the unique identifier to the package identifiers. The information is transferred from the hand-held device to a database where it is used to compile reports for and provide information to the service provider, the shipper, and the recipient of the packages. The invention may be incorporated into an inventory management system such that when confirmation of actual delivery has been received, the recipient will release payment to its vendors.
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