Chattel management apparatus and methods
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1. A method of forwarding chattel from a first location to another location, comprising:
- receiving using a mobile device of a temporary possessor of said chattel information from the owner of said chattel as to said another location;
placing said mobile device in communication with a receptacle apparatus at said first location, said receptacle apparatus being adapted to receive said chattel;
communicating said information from said mobile device to said receptacle apparatus; and
electronically encoding said chattel or packaging of said chattel with at least a portion of said information, said at least portion facilitating delivery of said chattel to said another location.
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Abstract
Apparatus and methods for tracking or otherwise accounting for chattel (e.g., personal property such as keys, pocket knives, and the like) at a point of departure such as an airport, bus station, train station, etc., or areas where people congregate (e.g., sporting events, concerts, etc.). In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus comprises a kiosk adapted for use near a security checkpoint, wherein passengers or patrons can efficiently deposit their items for shipment to their home, travel destination, or third party.
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1. A method of forwarding chattel from a first location to another location, comprising:
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receiving using a mobile device of a temporary possessor of said chattel information from the owner of said chattel as to said another location; placing said mobile device in communication with a receptacle apparatus at said first location, said receptacle apparatus being adapted to receive said chattel; communicating said information from said mobile device to said receptacle apparatus; and electronically encoding said chattel or packaging of said chattel with at least a portion of said information, said at least portion facilitating delivery of said chattel to said another location. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. Apparatus for receiving and forwarding chattel from an originating point of departure to another location, comprising:
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a receptacle configured to receive said chattel; first apparatus configured to receive information from the possessor of said chattel; and second apparatus configured to encode said chattel or packaging of said chattel with at least a portion of said information after said chattel is deposited in said receptacle, said at least portion facilitating delivery of said chattel to another location; and apparatus adapted to cause insurance coverage to be issued for or applied to said chattel. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6)
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7. Apparatus for receiving and forwarding chattel from an originating point of departure to another location, comprising:
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a receptacle configured to receive said chattel; first apparatus configured to receive information from the possessor of said chattel; and second apparatus configured to encode said chattel or packaging of said chattel with at least a portion of said information after said chattel is deposited in said receptacle, said at least portion facilitating delivery of said chattel to another location; wherein said first apparatus comprises a USB (universal serial bus) key portable device. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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10. Apparatus for receiving and forwarding chattel from an originating point of departure to another location, comprising:
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a receptacle configured to receive said chattel; first apparatus configured to receive information from the possessor of said chattel; and second apparatus configured to encode said chattel or packaging of said chattel with at least a portion of said information after said chattel is deposited in said receptacle, said at least portion facilitating delivery of said chattel to another location; wherein said first apparatus comprises apparatus adapted to receive payment information from a billing account associated with a cellular telephone placed in data communication with said apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (11)
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12. Apparatus for receiving and forwarding chattel from an originating point of departure to another location, comprising:
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a receptacle configured to receive said chattel; first apparatus configured to receive information from the possessor of said chattel; and second apparatus configured to encode said chattel or packaging of said chattel with at least a portion of said information after said chattel is deposited in said receptacle, said at least portion facilitating delivery of said chattel to another location; wherein said second apparatus comprises; a radio frequency device attached to said chattel or packaging after said chattel is deposited in said receptacle, and adapted to store a plurality of data; and a radio frequency encoder adapted to encode a data representation of said information onto said radio frequency device.
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13. Cellular telephone apparatus adapted for chattel forwarding from an originating location, comprising:
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a processor; memory in data communication with said processor; and a client process operative to run on said processor, said client process configured to process and transmit user-specific information, said user-specific information enabling the encoding and forwarding of chattel from a first originating location to another location, said another location comprising a travel destination for said user, said travel destination being obtained from a computerized travel reservation system. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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