Bill of lading transmission and processing system for less than a load carriers
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1. A method of processing an image from on board a vehicle comprising:
- scanning an image utilizing a scanning device;
processing the image utilizing an image processor on board the vehicle;
sending the image from the image processor to a remote processor;
storing the image in memory at the remote processor;
routing at least portions of the image to one or more image processing utilities for use in preparing advance loading manifests;
generating an advance loading manifest utilizing at least portions of the image; and
transmitting the advance loading manifest in advance of the arrival of a transportation vehicle at a remote facility.
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Abstract
The present invention automates the process of receiving transportation documentation and producing advance loading manifests therefrom to optimize load planning and dynamic product shipment and delivery control. Methods provide for receipt of the transportation documentation, initial preparation, and transmission of the documentation from on board a vehicle or while the vehicle is in transit.
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1. A method of processing an image from on board a vehicle comprising:
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scanning an image utilizing a scanning device; processing the image utilizing an image processor on board the vehicle; sending the image from the image processor to a remote processor; storing the image in memory at the remote processor; routing at least portions of the image to one or more image processing utilities for use in preparing advance loading manifests; generating an advance loading manifest utilizing at least portions of the image; and transmitting the advance loading manifest in advance of the arrival of a transportation vehicle at a remote facility. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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