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Computer system for routing package deliveries

US8712923B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 2, 2011
Grant dateApr 29, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 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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