Systems and methods for dynamically updating a dispatch plan
US7624024B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/083
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for receiving inputs at a portable computer used by personal typically operating a delivery vehicle providing delivery services, where the inputs potentially impact completion of a pre-established dispatch plan according to certain delivery criteria. The inputs include modifications to the manifest, updates regarding weather or traffic conditions, or other factors impacting the remaining deliveries. The inputs are examined to determine if modification of the original dispatch plan are warranted, and if so, a signal is generated triggering the processing of the original dispatch plan to produce an updated dispatch plan meeting the certain delivery criteria. The certain delivery criteria may involve commitments for completing deliveries by certain time frames.
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