Chattel management apparatus and method
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1. A mobile apparatus enabled for chattel forwarding, comprising:
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memory in data communication with said processor;
a location information apparatus configured to generate information related to a current location of said mobile apparatus;
a user interface from which a user selects at least one destination from among a plurality of destinations comprising;
a location identified based at least in part on said information related to said current location of said mobile apparatus; and
a location based on a pre-stored address associated with said user; and
a client process operative to run on said processor, said client process comprising a plurality of instructions which are configured to, when executed, encode and transmit user-specific information;
wherein said user-specific information comprises information that identifies chattel and a request to have said chattel forwarded from a first location to said selected destination.
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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 mobile apparatus enabled for chattel forwarding, comprising:
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a processor; memory in data communication with said processor; a location information apparatus configured to generate information related to a current location of said mobile apparatus; a user interface from which a user selects at least one destination from among a plurality of destinations comprising; a location identified based at least in part on said information related to said current location of said mobile apparatus; and a location based on a pre-stored address associated with said user; and a client process operative to run on said processor, said client process comprising a plurality of instructions which are configured to, when executed, encode and transmit user-specific information; wherein said user-specific information comprises information that identifies chattel and a request to have said chattel forwarded from a first location to said selected destination. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A mobile apparatus, comprising:
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a processor; memory in data communication with said processor; a user interface configured to receive a selection of one or more items from a user; a global positioning system (GPS) receiver configured to generate information related to a current location of said mobile apparatus; and a software process operative to run on said processor, said process comprising a plurality of instructions which are configured to, when executed, encode and transmit a message, said message being based on said selection and said information related to said current location; wherein said message causes creation of a shipment of said one or more items for said user from a first location to said current location by a third party. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A mobile apparatus enabled for chattel management, comprising:
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a processor; memory in data communication with said processor; a location information apparatus configured to generate information related to a current location of said mobile apparatus; a user interface from which a user selects at least one destination from among a plurality of destinations comprising; a location identified based at least in part on said information related to said current location of said mobile apparatus; and a location based on a pre-stored address associated with said user; and a client process operative to run on said processor, said client process comprising a plurality of instructions which are configured to, when executed, encode and transmit user-specific information; wherein said user-specific information comprises both information that identifies chattel, and a request to have said chattel forwarded from a first location to said selected destination. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A mobile apparatus, comprising:
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a processor; memory in data communication with said processor; a user interface configured to receive a selection of one or more items from a user; a global positioning system (UPS) receiver configured to generate information related to a current location of said mobile; and a software process operative to run on said processor, said process comprising a plurality of instructions which are configured to, when executed, encode and transmit a message, said message being based on said selection and said information related to said current location; wherein said message causes a shipment by a third party of said one or more items for said user from a first location to said current location. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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