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.)

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

Organization Name

FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.

Inventor(s)

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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