Method to verify or track a physical address while providing a service
US7411501B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/08
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Buildings such as residences and commercial locations may have a data marker such as a barcode and/or RF device. A data marker may store/carry data indicative of an address. This allows verification of a physical address of a location and/or a name of an owner, business(es), residents, and/or employees at that location. A service provider may utilize the data marker during the provision of services. For example, when a package is to be delivered, the data marker may be scanned/interrogated for address verification and then the item may be delivered. This speeds up the tracking and delivery of goods and services. It also reduces or eliminates human error during delivery as every residence and business has an address.
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