Systems and methods for creating and using a hybrid-digital mailbox

US9996813B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• United States Postal Service · US

Inventors

• Chandra A. Briggman · Springfield, US
• Jane Elizabeth Quenk · Washington, US
• Timothy M. Moran · National Harbor, US
• Kelley A. Sullivan · Washington, US
• Robert E. Dixon, Jr. · Haymarket, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 14, 2012
• Grant date: Jun 12, 2018
• Expiry date: Feb 1, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H04L51/214
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

A method, electronic device, and computer-readable storage medium are provided for populating a calendar. In one embodiment, a method is provided for receiving tracking data regarding a delivery item, calculating an expected delivery date for the delivery item, identifying one or more deadlines associated with the delivery item, based on the tracking information, and automatically populating a user's calendar with the expected delivery date and the one or more deadlines.