Method for establishing an impromtu geofenced area to organize and analyze shipments
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1. A method of establishing an impromptu geo-fence to organize and distribute supplies, the method comprising:
- assigning coordinates demarking a geo-fenced area within a larger geographic area;
establishing a supply database for recording location and type of selected equipment and materials within the geofenced area;
determining supply needs within the geofenced area;
identifying locations of specific points of need within the geofenced area; and
establishing central location points within the geofenced area which minimize distance to points of need within the geofenced area.
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Abstract
A method of establishing a virtual perimeter for a real-world geographic area in which a zone is digitally customized to receive and disburse ad-hoc supplies including procedures for authorizing volunteers and other relief entities to draw supplies from the geo-fence zone utilizing wireless technology. The method of the present invention includes establishing geo-fences and communication links between the geo-fences to form a virtual warehouse. The present invention is well suited for disaster relief operations or other emergencies in which donated supplies require distribution throughout a widespread area of need.
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1. A method of establishing an impromptu geo-fence to organize and distribute supplies, the method comprising:
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assigning coordinates demarking a geo-fenced area within a larger geographic area; establishing a supply database for recording location and type of selected equipment and materials within the geofenced area; determining supply needs within the geofenced area; identifying locations of specific points of need within the geofenced area; and establishing central location points within the geofenced area which minimize distance to points of need within the geofenced area.
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- 2. The method of claim I, wherein the step of establishing central location points comprises calculating energy required for travel between multiple points and selecting at least one central location point which minimize the energy required for travel between points of need and the selected central location point.
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14. An apparatus for establishing an impromptu geo-fence to organize and distribute supplies a virtual warehouse and for managing a supply chain within an identified region, the apparatus comprising:
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a receiving element for receiving RFID data and data regarding supply needs within an identified region; and a processor configured to analyze RFID data and data regarding supply needs, wherein the processor is further configured to establish a geofenced area based on received data and to generate requests for supplies to be transported into the geofenced area based on received data. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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