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Network-based solution for secure parcel delivery and pick-up

  • US 20020156645A1
  • Filed: 01/31/2002
  • Published: 10/24/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/31/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An internet-based system for parcel delivery and pick-up, the system comprising:

  • a parcel recipient accessible computer from which a parcel recipient can access over an internet a website to initiate a parcel delivery via a product order;

    a kiosk located at a parcel delivery and pick-up location, the kiosk capable of storing the parcel, the kiosk electronically connected to a computer, the computer for use in storing, manipulating and retrieving both parcel recipient pertinent information and parcel delivery tracking information; and

    a central data system for receiving the parcel recipient pertinent information and parcel delivery tracking information from the computer connected to the kiosk and, based on that information, transmitting parcel related data to at least one of the delivery service, the parcel recipient and the website;

    wherein the parcel can be delivered to the kiosk using the delivery service and the parcel can be pick-up by the parcel recipient.

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