Computerized apparatus and methods for location-based service provision
AssigneeWest View Research, LLC
InventorsMark J. Gazdzinski, Robert F. Gazdzinski
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Abstract
Apparatus and methods for tracking or otherwise accounting for chattel (e.g., personal property such as keys, pocket knives, and the like) at a point of departure such as an airport, bus station, train station, etc., or areas where people congregate (e.g., sporting events, concerts, etc.). In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus comprises a kiosk adapted for use near a security checkpoint, wherein passengers or patrons can efficiently deposit their items for shipment to their home, travel destination, or third party.
Claims20
Apparatus for receiving and forwarding chattel from a point of departure to another location, comprising:
- a receptacle configured to receive said chattel;
- apparatus configured to receive information from the possessor of said chattel;
- and
- apparatus configured to encode said chattel or its packaging with at least a portion of said information, said at least portion facilitating delivery of said chattel to another location.
Mobile apparatus adapted for chattel forwarding, comprising:
- a processor;
- memory in data communication with said processor;
- and
- a client process operative to run on said processor, said client process configured to encoded and transmit user-specific information, said user-specific information enabling the encoding and forwarding of chattel from a first location to another location.
A method of forwarding chattel from a first location to another location, comprising:
- receiving information from the possessor of said chattel;
- and
- electronically encoding said chattel or its packaging with at least a portion of said information, said at least portion facilitating delivery of said chattel to said another location.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.