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US 2006/0052060 A9Published application
Computerized recording and notification of the delivery and pickup of retail goods
AssigneeEbox USA Inc.
InventorJohn Stevens
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AssigneeEbox USA Inc.
InventorJohn Stevens
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Openings and closings of a secured storage receptacle are logged to record the transfer of items. The system gains access to a signal-transmitting receptacle; transmits a first confirmation signal to a mobile transmission node; processes the first confirmation signal at the mobile transmission node; transmits a second confirmation signal to a central server; and notifies a consumer of the delivery with an electronic message. This process allows the transfer of items by a delivery carrier using a delivery truck equipped with central processing unit that allows delivery confirmation signals to be received from the signal-transmitting receptacle. The signal transmitted from the signal-transmitting receptacle is coupled to the opening and closing of the storage box.
A method for testing the installation of a box with respect to a receiver, the receiver disposed to annunciate in the event of receipt of a first signal, the box having a lid, the box further comprising a transmitter and an antenna, the method comprising the steps of:
A method for testing the installation of a box with respect to a receiver, the receiver disposed to annunciate in the event of receipt of a first signal, the box having a lid, the box further comprising a transmitter and an antenna, the transmitter powered by a battery, the method comprising the steps of:
A method for testing the installation of a box with respect to a receiver, the receiver disposed to annunciate in the event of receipt of a first signal, the box having a lid, the box further comprising a transmitter and an antenna, the method comprising the steps of:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.