Computer system for routing package deliveries
US8712923B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 2, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/04
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A shipping system for shipping packages involving the coordinated use of at least a first carrier and a second carrier. The shipping system includes physical delivery facilities for the physical delivery of packages, the physical delivery facilities including at least one transfer location at which the second carrier may take over delivery responsibilities for a package.
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