Electronic shipping label with updateable visual display
US7574366B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09F3/0297
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A novel shipping label is described that includes an electronically updateable visual display that can be updated throughout the shipping process to provide routing instructions to package handlers. Instructions shown on the updateable display can provide such information as an indication of a particular conveyor belt or vehicle or a particular location in a vehicle for the package to be placed. A label interface device for updating the new shipping label is also described herein along with systems for updating the shipping label over the course of the package delivery. In addition, novel methods of providing shipping services that are made possible by these devices and systems are included in the disclosure.
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