Data processing: database and file management or data structures – Database design – Data structure types
Reexamination Certificate
2003-04-08
2009-08-11
Pardo, Thuy N (Department: 2165)
Data processing: database and file management or data structures
Database design
Data structure types
C707S793000, C707S793000, C707S793000, C707S793000, C707S793000, C235S384000, C705S006000, C705S028000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07574447
ABSTRACT:
The present invention discloses systems and methods for tracking packages inbound to a user. One embodiment of the invention discloses a process by which shipping information is analyzed to determine the various ways in which shippers have previously identified a consignee location. A consignee alias table is generated that lists the various combinations of consignee name and address used by shippers to identify the consignee location. Package level detail is then received from a carrier and compared against a consignee alias database to identify packages that are inbound to the consignee location, and a consignee location table is updated that monitors the status and anticipated delivery date of all packages inbound to the consignee location.
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Alston & Bird LLP
Pardo Thuy N
United Parcel Service of America Inc.
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