Systems and methods for defining attributes of attended delivery/pickup locations
US9195950B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0233
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer system for defining attributes associated with attended delivery/pickup locations is described. In various embodiments, the system is configured to enable an authorized user (e.g., a manager of an attended delivery/pickup location) to define certain attributes of a particular attended delivery/pickup location. In some embodiments, the system is configured to verify that the particular user is authorized to define the one or more attributes associated with the particular attended delivery/pickup location (e.g., by checking a list of one or more authorized users). The attributes may be: 1) one or more times the particular attended delivery/pickup location is open for individuals to pick up a parcel; and 2) a certain product and/or brand the particular attended delivery location will accept. Once the one or more attributes are defined, in one or more embodiments, the system is configured to accept or reject parcel delivery requests based at least in part on the attributes.
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