Notification systems and methods enabling a response to cause connection between a notified PCD and a delivery or pickup representative
First Claim
1. A method for an automated notification system, comprising the steps of:
- monitoring travel data in connection with a mobile thing that is destined to pickup or deliver an item at a stop location;
causing initiation of a notification communication to a personal communications device based upon the travel data; and
during the notification communication, enabling a party associated with the personal communications device to select whether or not to communicate with a party having access to particulars of the pickup or delivery.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for automated notification systems. A representative method, among others, can be summarized by the following steps: monitoring travel data in connection with a mobile thing that is destined to pickup or deliver an item at a stop location; causing initiation of a notification communication to a personal communications device based upon the travel data; and during the notification communication, enabling a party associated with the personal communications device to select whether or not to communicate with a party having access to particulars of the pickup or delivery of items or services. A representative system, among others, comprises a computer or other automated system that is programmed or designed to perform the foregoing steps.
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13 Claims
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1. A method for an automated notification system, comprising the steps of:
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monitoring travel data in connection with a mobile thing that is destined to pickup or deliver an item at a stop location;
causing initiation of a notification communication to a personal communications device based upon the travel data; and
during the notification communication, enabling a party associated with the personal communications device to select whether or not to communicate with a party having access to particulars of the pickup or delivery. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method for an automated notification system, comprising the steps of:
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monitoring travel data in connection with a mobile thing;
initiating a notification communication to a first personal communications device based upon the travel data when the mobile thing is a particular proximity in relation to a stop location; and
receiving an input from the first personal communications device indicating a desire for a communication with a second personal communications device associated with the mobile thing; and
causing the communication between the first and second personal communications devices. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8)
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9. An automated notification system, comprising the steps of:
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means for monitoring travel data in connection with a mobile thing that is destined to pickup or deliver an item at a stop location;
means for initiating a notification communication to a personal communications device based upon the travel data; and
means for enabling a party associated with the personal communications device to select whether or not to communicate with a party having access to particulars of the pickup or delivery. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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