US 2006/0136236 A1 · Systems and methods for providing a digital image and disposition of a delivered good

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for determining the disposition of a shipped good, such as a car, damaged during transit. After the damage is detected, a digital image of the is obtained. The image is uploaded to a server typically along with the vehicle identification number and/or other identification data. The server determines the appropriate individual(s) to be contacted, and generates a notification message, typically including the URL of a web site where further information can be obtained. The appropriate individual (“user”) logs onto the server to view the digital images and provides input regarding the disposition of the good. The user may direct the damaged car to a repair shop, a dealer, or another destination. Alternatively, the user may indicate delivery of the car as originally planned. The server may notify other systems of the disposition as well. Other embodiments apply to the disposition of delivered packages.

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Dependent claims

A system for storing an image data associated with a good delivered by a carrier comprising:

a first interface capable of receiving the image data from a digital imaging device wherein the image data depicts the good during delivery of the good by the carrier, the first interface further receiving a good identification number and a date data wherein the date data is associated with generation of the image data, the first interface capable of receiving an image retrieval request including the good identification number;
a database receiving the image data, good identification number, and the date data, the database capable of storing the image data, wherein the image data is associated with at least one of the date data and the good identification number, the database capable of retrieving the image data based upon receiving an image retrieval request including the good identification number;
and
a processor capable of receiving the image retrieval request from the first interface, the processor further capable of retrieving the image data from the database using the good identification number and transmitting the image data to the first interface in response to the image retrieval request.

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Systems and methods for providing a digital image and disposition of a delivered good

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Systems and methods for providing a digital image and disposition of a delivered good

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