View source for 18240123. Connected Logistics Receptacle Apparatus, Systems, and Methods with Enhanced Customer Identification Related to a Delivery Item Being Deposited by a Parcel Customer simplified abstract (FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.)

=Connected Logistics Receptacle Apparatus, Systems, and Methods with Enhanced Customer Identification Related to a Delivery Item Being Deposited by a Parcel Customer=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.|FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.]]


[[Category:FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Ole-Petter Skaaksrud of Germantown TN (US)|Ole-Petter Skaaksrud of Germantown TN (US)]][[Category:Ole-Petter Skaaksrud of Germantown TN (US)]]

==Connected Logistics Receptacle Apparatus, Systems, and Methods with Enhanced Customer Identification Related to a Delivery Item Being Deposited by a Parcel Customer - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18240123 titled 'Connected Logistics Receptacle Apparatus, Systems, and Methods with Enhanced Customer Identification Related to a Delivery Item Being Deposited by a Parcel Customer

'''Simplified Explanation:'''
The patent application describes a system that allows customers to deposit delivery items into a storage receptacle, with enhanced customer identification. The system includes sensors to monitor the state of the receptacle and communicate with a backend server.

* The system includes a storage receptacle for receiving delivery items.
* A bridge node is mounted to the receptacle, facilitating communication with a backend server.
* A wireless accessory sensor node is mounted to the receptacle, monitoring changes in the receptacle's state.
* The bridge node processor can send validation messages to the customer's mobile device and transmit event information to the backend server.

'''Key Features and Innovation:'''
- Connected logistics receptacle system
- Enhanced customer identification
- Sensors monitoring receptacle state
- Communication with backend server
- Validation messages to customer's mobile device

'''Potential Applications:'''
- Package delivery services
- Secure drop-off locations
- Smart lockers for parcel pick-up
- Remote monitoring of storage receptacles

'''Problems Solved:'''
- Ensures secure delivery item deposits
- Enhances customer identification
- Improves communication between customer, receptacle, and backend server

'''Benefits:'''
- Increased security for delivery items
- Streamlined customer identification process
- Real-time monitoring of receptacle status
- Efficient communication with backend server

'''Commercial Applications:'''
Title: Enhanced Customer Identification System for Delivery Items
This technology could be used in package delivery services, secure drop-off locations, and smart lockers for parcel pick-up. It has the potential to improve efficiency and security in logistics operations.

'''Prior Art:'''
Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on connected logistics systems, smart lockers, and customer identification methods in delivery services.

'''Frequently Updated Research:'''
Researchers may be exploring advancements in sensor technology, communication protocols, and customer identification methods in logistics systems.

'''Questions about Enhanced Customer Identification System for Delivery Items:'''
1. How does the system ensure the security of delivery items during the deposit process?
2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in different delivery service settings?


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A connected logistics receptacle system with enhanced customer identification related to a delivery item being deposited by a parcel customer. The system includes a storage receptacle for receiving the delivery item, a bridge node mounted to the storage receptacle, a communication interface coupled to the bridge node processor, the communication interface being operative to communicate with at least a backend server over a first communication path and a wireless accessory sensor node mounted to the storage receptacle and coupled to a plurality of sensors. Each of the sensors respectively monitors for a change in state of the storage receptacle related to at least one of the monitored storage receptacle components. The bridge node processor is operative to transmit a validation message over the communication interface to the mobile user device associated with the parcel customer and transmit event information to the backend server.



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