Method and System for Use in Scheduling Transfer of Transportation Assets
First Claim
1. A method for use in scheduling transfer of transportation assets from a first geographic location to a second geographic location, the method comprising:
- providing a graphical representation of a map on an electronic display device;
enabling a user to graphically selecting a first geographical location on the map with a cursor and a cursor activation device to indicate a selected geographical location;
converting the selected geographical location into a geographic coordinate;
enabling a user to associate one of transportation asset data and load data to the selected geographical location; and
displaying the one of transportation asset data and load data associated with the selected geographical location on the electronic display device to facilitate scheduling of a transfer of a transportation asset or a load from the first geographic location to a second geographical location.
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Abstract
A method and system for scheduling transfer of transportation assets and freight use a graphical user interface to collect, enter and display transportation asset data and freight data, thus enabling a user to select origin and destination locations for the transportation asset data and freight data on a map displayed on an electronic display screen. The method and system enable a user to associate transportation asset data to the selected locations and upload selected locations and transportation data to a transportation management system for scheduling transfer of transportation assets and freight.
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19 Claims
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1. A method for use in scheduling transfer of transportation assets from a first geographic location to a second geographic location, the method comprising:
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providing a graphical representation of a map on an electronic display device; enabling a user to graphically selecting a first geographical location on the map with a cursor and a cursor activation device to indicate a selected geographical location; converting the selected geographical location into a geographic coordinate; enabling a user to associate one of transportation asset data and load data to the selected geographical location; and displaying the one of transportation asset data and load data associated with the selected geographical location on the electronic display device to facilitate scheduling of a transfer of a transportation asset or a load from the first geographic location to a second geographical location. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A system for graphical entry of transportation asset data into a transportation management system, comprising:
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a processor connected to a memory and a map database; a first routine stored in the memory and executable on the processor to create a graphical representation of a map on an electronic display device; a second routine stored in the memory and executable on the processor to enable a user to graphically select a first geographical location on the map; a third routine stored in the memory and executable on the processor to enable the user to associate one of transportation asset data and load data with the first geographical location; and a fourth routine stored in the memory and executable on the processor to send transportation asset data or load data associated with the first geographical location to the electronic display. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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