公开(公告)号：US12166824B2

公开(公告)日：2024-12-10

申请号：US18233862

申请日：2023-08-14

Applicant: FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.

Inventor： Ole-Petter Skaaksrud

IPC: B65D90/06 ,  A62C2/00 ,  A62C3/00 ,  A62C3/07 ,  A62C3/08 ,  A62C3/10 ,  A62C31/22 ,  A62C37/36 ,  A62C37/40 ,  A62C37/44 ,  B60C9/00 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D25/00 ,  B64D45/00 ,  B65D25/02 ,  B65D90/22 ,  B65D90/48 ,  G01C5/06 ,  G01J5/00 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G01K3/00 ,  G01K3/10 ,  G01N33/00 ,  G01T1/17 ,  G06K19/07 ,  G06K19/077 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G08B17/06 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B21/18 ,  G08B23/00 ,  G08B25/00 ,  G08B25/10 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H04L41/04 ,  H04L41/06 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q9/02 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/35 ,  H04W4/38 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/108 ,  H04W24/08 ,  G01J5/48 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G08B19/00 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W88/18

Abstract: An enhanced shipping container apparatus that maintains packages is described having integrated fire suppression. The apparatus has a container base supporting the packages, multiple container walls coupled to the container base, and a container top coupled to each of the container walls. A fire suppression panel is integrated as part of one or more of the walls and top portion, and has a support sheet of fire resistant material; an interior exposed sheet of temperature sensitive material; a sealed boundary connecting the support sheet and interior exposed sheet on peripheral edges (where the sealed boundary, support sheet and interior exposed sheet define a holding cavity), and integrated fire suppression material in the holding cavity. The temperature sensitive material of the interior exposed sheet releases the integrated fire suppressant material from within the holding cavity when the temperature sensitive material of the interior exposed sheet is exposed to a threshold temperature.

公开(公告)号：US20240257594A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-01

申请号：US18429096

申请日：2024-01-31

Applicant: FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.

Inventor： Ole-Petter Skaaksrud ,  Frank Mayfield ,  Daniel Gates

IPC: G07C9/27 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J9/08 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B25J19/02 ,  B60C5/00 ,  B60G17/015 ,  B60P3/00 ,  B60Q5/00 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W30/09 ,  B65D88/52 ,  B65D90/02 ,  B65D90/08 ,  B65D90/18 ,  B65G1/137 ,  B65G67/24 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G05D1/223 ,  G05D1/225 ,  G05D1/229 ,  G05D1/246 ,  G05D1/247 ,  G05D1/617 ,  G05D1/65 ,  G05D1/661 ,  G05D1/69 ,  G05D1/692 ,  G05D1/695 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/0836 ,  G06Q10/0837 ,  G06Q10/0875 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G07C9/00 ,  G07C9/37 ,  G08G1/00 ,  H02J9/00 ,  H04B1/3822 ,  H04W52/32 ,  H04W84/20

CPC classification number: G07C9/27 ,  B25J5/007 ,  B25J9/08 ,  B25J9/162 ,  B25J9/163 ,  B25J9/1666 ,  B25J9/1679 ,  B25J19/02 ,  B60C5/005 ,  B60G17/0152 ,  B60P3/007 ,  B60Q5/005 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W30/09 ,  B65D88/524 ,  B65D90/023 ,  B65D90/08 ,  B65D90/18 ,  B65G1/1373 ,  B65G67/24 ,  G01C21/3438 ,  G05D1/223 ,  G05D1/225 ,  G05D1/229 ,  G05D1/246 ,  G05D1/247 ,  G05D1/617 ,  G05D1/65 ,  G05D1/661 ,  G05D1/69 ,  G05D1/692 ,  G05D1/695 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/0836 ,  G06Q10/0837 ,  G06Q10/0838 ,  G06Q10/0875 ,  G06Q30/0633 ,  G07C9/00182 ,  G07C9/00563 ,  G07C9/00571 ,  G07C9/00857 ,  G07C9/37 ,  G08G1/202 ,  H02J9/00 ,  H04B1/3822 ,  H04W52/322 ,  B60W2554/00 ,  G05B2219/39172 ,  G05B2219/50391 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G07C2009/0092 ,  H04W84/20

Abstract: Methods and enhanced apparatus used in such methods are described that a dispatched logistics operation for a deliverable item from a hold-at-location (HAL) logistics facility having a secured storage and using a modular autonomous bot apparatus assembly and a dispatch server. The bot apparatus assembly picks up and delivers the item from the HAL facility in response to a delivery dispatch command from the dispatch server. In response, the MAM of the bot verifies compatibility of modular components for the operation, controls receiving of the deliverable item from the secured storage at the HAL facility, then autonomously causes movement to the delivery destination. The MAM notifies the customer before delivery of the approaching delivery, authenticates delivery is to the authorized customer, provides access to the item within the bot apparatus assembly, monitors unloading of the item, then autonomously moves back to the HAL facility.

公开(公告)号：US20240211863A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-27

申请号：US18240173

申请日：2023-08-30

Applicant: FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.

Inventor： Ole-Petter Skaaksrud

IPC: G06Q10/0836 ,  G06Q20/38 ,  G06Q20/40

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0836 ,  G06Q20/389 ,  G06Q20/401

Abstract: A system for self-tuning operation of a node-based logistics receptacle based upon contextual awareness. The node-based logistics receptacle has a plurality of storage receptacle components and a temporary storage area. A retrieval door provides selective access to a delivery item. The system includes a wireless accessory sensor node, a bridge node that includes a bridge node processor, a bridge node memory, and a communication interface operative to communicate with at least a backend server, and an external sensor. The bridge node is operative to receive external sensor data, predict a change in future interactions with the one or more of storage receptacle components based upon the external sensor data, update a management profile based upon the predicted change in future interactions, and alter, using the updated management profile, an operational task related to monitoring for and reporting a change in state of the one or more storage receptacle components.

公开(公告)号：US20240211859A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-27

申请号：US18226241

申请日：2023-07-25

Applicant: FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.

Inventor： Ole-Petter Skaaksrud

IPC: G06Q10/0836

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0836

Abstract: Multi-domain management of a node-based logistics receptacle that is responsive to a dispatched logistics operation involving the node-based logistics receptacle and a mobile courier node. The node-based logistics receptacle has a plurality of storage receptacle components including at least an entrance opening for receiving one or more shipping items, a temporary storage area for temporarily maintaining the one or more shipping items once received, and a retrieval door providing selective access to the one or more shipping items within the temporary storage area. The node-based logistics receptacle further includes a wireless accessory sensor node disposed on the node-based logistics receptacle and a receptacle bridge node disposed on the node-based logistics receptacle operative to communicate with a backend server. The wireless accessory sensor node is operatively coupled to a plurality of sensors.

公开(公告)号：US12014318B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-18

申请号：US14492355

申请日：2014-09-22

Applicant: FedEx Corporate Services, Inc.

Inventor： Ole-Petter Skaaksrud

IPC: G06Q10/0836 ,  B60W60/00 ,  B65D25/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06K19/07 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/0835 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q20/14 ,  G06Q20/22 ,  G06Q20/32 ,  G06Q20/40 ,  G06Q30/0251 ,  G08B21/02 ,  H04B1/3822 ,  H04H20/61 ,  H04H20/71 ,  H04L41/0813 ,  H04L41/0823 ,  H04L43/10 ,  H04L45/00 ,  H04L65/403 ,  H04L67/01 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L67/303 ,  H04L67/52 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/38 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W8/18 ,  H04W8/24 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04W24/10 ,  H04W52/02 ,  H04W52/04 ,  H04W64/00 ,  H04W76/10 ,  B65B25/02 ,  B65D25/10 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G01C21/36 ,  G16H10/60 ,  G16H10/65 ,  G16H40/63 ,  G16H40/67 ,  G16H80/00 ,  H04L41/026 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W4/60

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0836 ,  B60W60/00256 ,  B65D25/02 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G06K7/10366 ,  G06K19/0712 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/0835 ,  G06Q10/08355 ,  G06Q10/0838 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q20/14 ,  G06Q20/22 ,  G06Q20/325 ,  G06Q20/40 ,  G06Q30/0269 ,  G08B21/0261 ,  G08B21/0269 ,  H04B1/3822 ,  H04H20/61 ,  H04H20/71 ,  H04L41/0813 ,  H04L41/0823 ,  H04L43/10 ,  H04L45/22 ,  H04L65/403 ,  H04L67/01 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L67/303 ,  H04L67/52 ,  H04W4/023 ,  H04W4/025 ,  H04W4/38 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W8/18 ,  H04W8/24 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04W24/10 ,  H04W52/0212 ,  H04W52/04 ,  H04W64/00 ,  H04W64/003 ,  H04W64/006 ,  H04W76/10 ,  B65B25/02 ,  B65D25/102 ,  G01C21/3407 ,  G01C21/3453 ,  G01C21/362 ,  G05D1/021 ,  G16H10/60 ,  G16H10/65 ,  G16H40/63 ,  G16H40/67 ,  G16H80/00 ,  H04L41/026 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W4/60 ,  Y02D30/70

Abstract: Methods and an assembly apparatus are described for operating a node-enabled logistics receptacle in a wireless node network having at least a first node related to an item being shipped. The method generally begins with the node-enabled logistics receptacle detecting a signal broadcast by the first node, such as when a package having the first node approaches the receptacle. The method then associates the node-enabled logistics receptacle with the first node. The method continues with the node-enabled logistics receptacle determining a location of the first node, and then altering a current inventory of nodes related to the node-enabled logistics receptacle based upon the location of the first node, such as when the first node is within a vicinity of the receptacle that is an area sufficiently proximate to the node-enabled logistics receptacle to indicate an item and node within the vicinity intends to be shipped.

公开(公告)号：US12008853B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-11

申请号：US17713319

申请日：2022-04-05

Applicant: FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.

Inventor： Ole-Petter Skaaksrud ,  Frank Mayfield ,  Daniel Gates

IPC: G07C9/27 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J9/08 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B25J19/02 ,  B60C5/00 ,  B60G17/015 ,  B60P3/00 ,  B60Q5/00 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W30/09 ,  B65D88/52 ,  B65D90/02 ,  B65D90/08 ,  B65D90/18 ,  B65G1/137 ,  B65G67/24 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/0836 ,  G06Q10/0837 ,  G06Q10/0875 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G07C9/00 ,  G07C9/37 ,  G08G1/00 ,  H02J9/00 ,  H04B1/3822 ,  H04W52/32 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  H04W84/20

CPC classification number: G07C9/27 ,  B25J5/007 ,  B25J9/08 ,  B25J9/162 ,  B25J9/163 ,  B25J9/1666 ,  B25J9/1679 ,  B25J19/02 ,  B60C5/005 ,  B60G17/0152 ,  B60P3/007 ,  B60Q5/005 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W30/09 ,  B65D88/524 ,  B65D90/023 ,  B65D90/08 ,  B65D90/18 ,  B65G1/1373 ,  B65G67/24 ,  G01C21/3438 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/021 ,  G05D1/0214 ,  G05D1/0223 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/027 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/0276 ,  G05D1/0287 ,  G05D1/0295 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/0836 ,  G06Q10/0837 ,  G06Q10/0838 ,  G06Q10/0875 ,  G06Q30/0633 ,  G07C9/00182 ,  G07C9/00563 ,  G07C9/00571 ,  G07C9/00857 ,  G07C9/37 ,  G08G1/202 ,  H02J9/00 ,  H04B1/3822 ,  H04W52/322 ,  B60W2554/00 ,  G05B2219/39172 ,  G05B2219/50391 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G07C2009/0092 ,  H04W84/20

Abstract: Methods perform one or more dispatched medical logistics operations using a modular autonomous bot apparatus assembly and a dispatch server where the operations are related to a diagnosis kit for treating a patient. The MAM of the bot receives a dispatch command, verifies compatibility of the bot assembly with the dispatched operation(s), receives a diagnosis kit in the CSS, has the MAM autonomously causing the MB to move to a destination location while notifying the authorized delivery recipient for the diagnosis kit of the approaching delivery. With appropriate authentication input received, the MAM coordinates with the CSS to provide access to the kit, monitor unloading of the kit, provide instructional information on use of the kit, and autonomously cause the MB to return to the original location with a return item related to the diagnosis kit with notification to personnel at the medical entity about the return item.

公开(公告)号：US11847607B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-19

申请号：US17485693

申请日：2021-09-27

Applicant: FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.

Inventor： Ole-Petter Skaaksrud

IPC: H04W8/18 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04B1/3822 ,  H04W24/10 ,  G06Q10/0835 ,  G06Q20/32 ,  G06Q20/40 ,  G08B21/02 ,  H04L41/0813 ,  H04L67/303 ,  H04L41/0823 ,  H04L43/10 ,  H04L45/00 ,  H04L65/403 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04W8/24 ,  H04W52/02 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G05D1/00 ,  H04W4/38 ,  H04W4/80 ,  G06Q10/0836 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04L67/01 ,  H04L67/52 ,  H04W52/04 ,  H04W64/00 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q30/0251 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04L67/12 ,  G06Q20/14 ,  G06Q20/22 ,  B65D25/02 ,  G06K19/07 ,  H04H20/61 ,  H04H20/71 ,  H04W76/10 ,  H04W4/029 ,  B65D25/10 ,  H04L41/026 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G16H40/67 ,  G16H10/60 ,  G16H10/65 ,  G01C21/36 ,  G16H80/00 ,  H04W4/60 ,  B65B25/02 ,  G16H40/63

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0836 ,  B65D25/02 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G06K7/10366 ,  G06K19/0712 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/0835 ,  G06Q10/0838 ,  G06Q10/08355 ,  G06Q20/14 ,  G06Q20/22 ,  G06Q20/325 ,  G06Q20/40 ,  G06Q30/0269 ,  G08B21/0261 ,  G08B21/0269 ,  H04B1/3822 ,  H04H20/61 ,  H04H20/71 ,  H04L41/0813 ,  H04L41/0823 ,  H04L43/10 ,  H04L45/22 ,  H04L65/403 ,  H04L67/01 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L67/303 ,  H04L67/52 ,  H04W4/023 ,  H04W4/025 ,  H04W4/38 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W8/18 ,  H04W8/24 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04W24/10 ,  H04W52/0212 ,  H04W52/04 ,  H04W64/00 ,  H04W64/003 ,  H04W64/006 ,  H04W76/10 ,  B65B25/02 ,  B65D25/102 ,  G01C21/3407 ,  G01C21/3453 ,  G01C21/362 ,  G05D1/021 ,  G16H10/60 ,  G16H10/65 ,  G16H40/63 ,  G16H40/67 ,  G16H80/00 ,  H04L41/026 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W4/60 ,  Y02D30/70

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for multi-entity management of an ID node in a wireless node network. The ID node associates with a first entity user access device, which operates as a master node and communicates directly with a server over a first communication path. The first device separately communicates with the ID node over a second communication path, but the ID node is unable to directly communicate with the server. The ID node provides the first device with access to data collected by the ID node if an initial privilege authorizes it. After associating with a shipping entity master node, the ID node provides the shipping entity master node with the data collected based on a transferred privilege from the server. And then after associating with a second entity user access device, the ID node provides access to this second device if authorized by a destination privilege from the server.

公开(公告)号：US11679494B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-20

申请号：US17332397

申请日：2021-05-27

Applicant: FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.

Inventor： Ole-Petter Skaaksrud ,  Frank Mayfield ,  Daniel Gates

IPC: B25J19/02 ,  B25J9/08 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  B25J5/00 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G08G1/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B60Q5/00 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W30/09 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  H04B1/3822 ,  G06Q10/0836 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B65G1/137 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06Q10/0875 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  B60P3/00 ,  B65G67/24 ,  H02J9/00 ,  B65D88/52 ,  B65D90/02 ,  B65D90/08 ,  B65D90/18 ,  G06Q10/0837 ,  B60G17/015 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G01C21/34 ,  H04W52/32 ,  B60C5/00 ,  G07C9/37 ,  G07C9/00 ,  G07C9/27 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  H04W84/20

CPC classification number: B25J9/08 ,  B25J5/007 ,  B25J9/162 ,  B25J9/163 ,  B25J9/1666 ,  B25J9/1679 ,  B25J19/02 ,  B60C5/005 ,  B60G17/0152 ,  B60P3/007 ,  B60Q5/005 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W30/09 ,  B65D88/524 ,  B65D90/023 ,  B65D90/08 ,  B65D90/18 ,  B65G1/1373 ,  B65G67/24 ,  G01C21/3438 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/021 ,  G05D1/027 ,  G05D1/0214 ,  G05D1/0223 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/0276 ,  G05D1/0287 ,  G05D1/0295 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/0836 ,  G06Q10/0837 ,  G06Q10/0838 ,  G06Q10/0875 ,  G06Q30/0633 ,  G07C9/00182 ,  G07C9/00563 ,  G07C9/00571 ,  G07C9/00857 ,  G07C9/27 ,  G07C9/37 ,  G08G1/202 ,  H02J9/00 ,  H04B1/3822 ,  H04W52/322 ,  B60W2554/00 ,  G05B2219/39172 ,  G05B2219/50391 ,  G05D2201/0206 ,  G05D2201/0216 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  G07C2009/0092 ,  H04W84/20

Abstract: A modular multiple mobility base assembly apparatus is described for transporting an item being shipped having a base adapter plate and two cooperating and coordinating modular mobility bases that are each coupled to the bottom of the base adapter plate and collectively support the base adapter plate. One of the modular mobility bases operations a master autonomous mobile vehicle, while the other operates as a slave autonomous mobile vehicle that receives propulsion and steering control signals from the master while providing feedback sensor data to the master for use in coordinated and cooperative movement of the assembly apparatus. Each of the modular mobility bases also including respective wireless transceivers through which at least the control signals and sensor data are provided between mobility base units.

公开(公告)号：US11601502B2

公开(公告)日：2023-03-07

申请号：US17496863

申请日：2021-10-08

Applicant: FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.

Inventor： Ole-Petter Skaaksrud

IPC: B64D47/06 ,  H04L67/12 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G06Q10/0832 ,  A62C37/36 ,  A62C3/00 ,  B65D90/48 ,  A62C3/08 ,  A62C3/10 ,  A62C31/22 ,  A62C37/44 ,  G01J5/00 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  B64D9/00 ,  G08B21/18 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  B65D90/06 ,  B65D90/22 ,  H04W4/38 ,  H04W4/35 ,  G06K19/07 ,  G06K19/077 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  G01C5/06 ,  G01K3/00 ,  G01K3/10 ,  G01N33/00 ,  G01T1/17 ,  H04Q9/02 ,  H04W4/021 ,  B64D25/00 ,  B64D45/00 ,  G08B23/00 ,  G08B25/00 ,  A62C3/07 ,  A62C37/40 ,  G08B25/10 ,  H04W24/08 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H02J7/00 ,  G08B17/06 ,  H04L41/04 ,  H04L41/06 ,  B65D25/02 ,  H04W12/108 ,  B60C9/00 ,  H04W84/18 ,  G08B19/00 ,  H04W88/18 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G01J5/48

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for securely monitoring a shipping container for an environmental anomaly using elements of a wireless node network of sensor-based ID nodes disposed within the container and a command node associated with the container. The method has the command node identifying which of the ID nodes are confirmed as trusted sensors based upon a security credential specific to each of the ID nodes; monitoring only the confirmed ID nodes for sensor data broadcast those ID nodes; detecting the anomaly based upon the sensor data from at least one of the confirmed ID nodes; automatically generating an alert notification related to the detected environmental anomaly for the shipping container; and transmitting the alert notification to the external transceiver to initiate a mediation response related to the detected environmental anomaly.

公开(公告)号：US11491643B2

公开(公告)日：2022-11-08

申请号：US16351587

申请日：2019-03-13

Applicant: FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.

Inventor： Ole-Petter Skaaksrud ,  Frank Mayfield ,  Daniel Gates

IPC: B25J9/08 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J19/02 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G08G1/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B60Q5/00 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W30/09 ,  H04B1/3822 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B65G1/137 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  B60P3/00 ,  B65G67/24 ,  H02J9/00 ,  B65D88/52 ,  B65D90/02 ,  B65D90/08 ,  B65D90/18 ,  B60G17/015 ,  G01C21/34 ,  H04W52/32 ,  B60C5/00 ,  G07C9/37 ,  G07C9/00 ,  G07C9/27 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  H04W84/20

Abstract: Methods are described that perform a dispatched consumer-to-store return or swap logistics operation for an item being replaced using a modular autonomous bot apparatus assembly and a dispatch server. The method begins with receiving a return operation dispatch command that includes identifier information, transport parameters, and designated pickup information for the item being replaced/returned, along with authentication information related to an authorized supplier of the item being replaced. Modular components of the bot apparatus are verified to be compatible with the dispatched logistics operation. The MAM then autonomously causes the bot apparatus to move to the designated pickup location, notifies the authorized supplier of an approaching pickup, receives supplier authorization input to permissively allow access to a payload area within the bot apparatus, monitors loading as the item being replaced is received along with return documentation, and then autonomously causes movement of the bot apparatus back to the origin location.