ALTERNATE DELIVERY LOCATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS
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1. A method for managing delivery of an product to an alternately delivery location for subsequent pickup, the method comprising the steps of:
- electronically receiving an address of a user prior to the purchase of the product;
electronically providing the user a plurality of alternative delivery locations to which a package may be delivered, wherein the plurality of alternative delivery locations are provided electronically based at least in part on the proximity of the alternative delivery locations to the address of the user;
electronically receiving a selection of a particular alternative delivery location from the plurality of alternate delivery locations;
electronically generating a unique identification number identifying the user;
electronically storing the unique identification number in association with the address of the alternative delivery address and the address of the user;
electronically providing the unique identification number and the address of alternative delivery location to the user;
after the product is received at the alternative delivery notification, electronically notifying the user; and
authorizing release of the product to the user or an agent of the user.
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Abstract
Methods and systems disclosed herein are used to deliver a package or product to an alternate delivery location (ADL) for pick up by a customer or authorized retriever. The customer can register to receive delivery of a package or product with an ADL solution provider before delivery of the product, or may do so when purchasing the product. Alternatively, a product or package can be shipped from sender to an ADL for pick up by a person, outside of the context of purchasing a product. The methods and systems also offer the capability to track transported packages or products.
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1. A method for managing delivery of an product to an alternately delivery location for subsequent pickup, the method comprising the steps of:
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electronically receiving an address of a user prior to the purchase of the product; electronically providing the user a plurality of alternative delivery locations to which a package may be delivered, wherein the plurality of alternative delivery locations are provided electronically based at least in part on the proximity of the alternative delivery locations to the address of the user; electronically receiving a selection of a particular alternative delivery location from the plurality of alternate delivery locations; electronically generating a unique identification number identifying the user; electronically storing the unique identification number in association with the address of the alternative delivery address and the address of the user; electronically providing the unique identification number and the address of alternative delivery location to the user; after the product is received at the alternative delivery notification, electronically notifying the user; and authorizing release of the product to the user or an agent of the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An apparatus comprising at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the processor, cause the apparatus to at least:
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receive an address of a user prior to the purchase of the product; provide the user a plurality of alternative delivery locations to which a package may be delivered, wherein the plurality of alternative delivery locations are provided electronically based at least in part on the proximity of the alternative delivery locations to the address of the user; receive a selection of a particular alternative delivery location from the plurality of alternate delivery locations; generate a unique identification number; store unique identification number in association with the address of the alternative delivery address and the address of the user; provide the unique identification number and the address of alternative delivery location to the user; after the product is received at the alternative delivery notification, notify the user; and authorize release of the product to the user or an agent based at least in part on the unique identification number. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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