Methods and systems for creating and using a location identification grid
First Claim
1. A system for processing an item, the system comprising:
- an application interface operable on a mobile computing device, the application interface configured to receive an order for an item and to receive a location coordinate from the mobile computing device, wherein a physical address is unavailable for delivering the item to a location identified by the location coordinate;
a processor in communication with the application interface, the processor configured to receive the order and the location coordinate from application interface;
wherein the processor is configured to;
determine a location code based on the received location coordinate;
generate a location identifier using the determined location code; and
transmit the location identifier to an item processing system.
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Abstract
A method and system for generating a location identifier using a location code and a grid coordinate. The location code corresponds to a defined geographical area, such as a postal code or an area code. A grid coordinate can be determined based on destination location information, such as an address, a GPS-determined position, or other reference to a specific physical location. The location identifier is combined with the location code to generate a location identifier, which can be encoded in a computer readable format and placed on items for use in a distribution network. The location identifier can be used to facilitate domestic or international distribution of items using a common format or addressing scheme. The domestic and foreign distribution networks read and interpret location identifiers in order to deliver items.
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18 Claims
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1. A system for processing an item, the system comprising:
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an application interface operable on a mobile computing device, the application interface configured to receive an order for an item and to receive a location coordinate from the mobile computing device, wherein a physical address is unavailable for delivering the item to a location identified by the location coordinate; a processor in communication with the application interface, the processor configured to receive the order and the location coordinate from application interface; wherein the processor is configured to; determine a location code based on the received location coordinate; generate a location identifier using the determined location code; and transmit the location identifier to an item processing system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of generating a location identifier comprising:
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receiving an order for an item from a mobile computing device; receiving a location coordinate from the mobile computing device, wherein a location corresponding to the location coordinate lacks a physical address for delivering the item; determining a location code based on the received location coordinate; generating a location identifier using the determined location code; and transmitting the generated location identifier to a shipper of the item. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A system for generating a location identifier comprising:
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means for receiving an order for an item from a mobile computing device; means for receiving a location coordinate from the mobile computing device, wherein a location corresponding to the location coordinate lacks a physical address for delivering the item; means for determining a location code based on the received location coordinate; means for generating a location identifier using the determined location code; and means for transmitting the generated location identifier to a shipper of the item.
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