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98 results about "Transportation request" patented technology

Dynamic route safety scoring

A transportation system for generating transportation recommendations may (1) receive a transportation request associated with a user; (2) identify, using the transportation request, a first location and a second location associated with the transportation request; (3) determine, using the first location and the second location, routes between the first location and the second location; (4) receive travel data associated with each of the plurality of the routes, the travel data including information indicating a current or predicted future travel condition along each of the routes; (5) generate, using historic transportation characteristics associated with the user and the travel data, a safety or other score for each route, the score indicating an estimated level of safety of traveling along the route; and / or (6) generate a user interface providing indicators associated with the scores of the routes.
Owner:STATE FARM MUTAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

Dynamically determining provider-transportation routes and rental-vehicle routes for a multi-modal graphical user interface

The present disclosure relates to systems, non-transitory computer-readable media, and methods for determining different routes along which provider vehicles and rental vehicles can transport a requestor to a destination. For instance, in some cases, a multi-modal-transportation system receives a transportation request that includes a pickup location and a destination location. The multi-modal-transportation system analyzes the transportation request to generate (i) a provider transportation route by which a provider vehicle transports the requestor to the destination location and (ii) a rental route by which one or more intermediate vehicles and a rental vehicle transport the requestor along rental-route segments to the destination location. The multi-modal-transportation system further transmits data for both routes to a requestor device to display within a multi-modal graphical user interface.
Owner:LYFT INC

Localizing transportation requests utilizing an image based transportation request interface

The present application discloses an improved transportation matching system, and corresponding methods and computer-readable media. According to the disclosed embodiments, the transportation matching system utilizes an image-based transportation request interface and environmental digital image stream to efficiently generate transportation requests with accurate pickup locations. For instance, the disclosed system can utilize one or more environmental digital images provided from a requestor computing device (e.g., a mobile device or an augmented reality wearable device) to determine information such as the location of the requestor computing device and a transportation pickup location within the environmental digital images. Furthermore, the disclosed system can provide, for display on the requestor computing device, one or more augmented reality elements at the transportation pickup location within an environmental scene that includes the transportation pickup location.
Owner:LYFT INC

Carbon constraint logistics path planning method and system based on multimodal transport

The invention discloses a carbon constraint logistics path planning method and system based on multimodal transportation, relates to the field of path planning, and is used for providing a logistics path planning solution which meets diversified requirements of modern logistics on transportation types and cargo types. The method comprises the following steps: acquiring cargo information, starting and ending point information and transportation preference information; excluding nodes and edges which do not meet cargo transportation requirements from a logistics network according to the cargo information to obtain a transportation network; respectively calculating the transportation time, the transportation cost and the carbon emission of each edge in the transportation network; and searching the transportation path with the minimum transportation cost from the transportation network. According to the method, the transportation time, the transportation cost and the carbon emission under different transportation modes are comprehensively considered, and the unit distance cost and the path weight are dynamically adjusted, so that the logistics path can be matched with the cargo transportation requirements and the transportation preference requirements, and the diversified requirements of modern logistics on transportation types and cargo types are met.
Owner:XIDIAN UNIV

Train assignment system, train assignment method, and program

To smoothly transport packages using passenger trains.SOLUTION: A physical distribution system 1 (train assignment system) is configured to assign a train to transport a desired package from among a group of passenger trains capable of transporting packages. A server 10 receives transportation request conditions related to the desired package. The server 10 assigns (retrieves), from the passenger train group, a train that satisfies the received transportation request conditions under constraint conditions related to package transportation of the passenger train group.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8
Owner:EAST JAPAN RAILWAY COMPANY +1

Dynamic matching of provider devices and requester devices based on event-trigger requests

This disclosure describes one or more embodiments of methods, non-transitory computer-readable media, and systems that utilize computing models to intelligently match provider devices and requester devices in response to event-trigger transportation requests. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the disclosed systems utilize global positioning information to monitor requester device proximity to pickup locations and generate timely transportation matches for event-trigger transportation requests. For example, the event-trigger transportation matching system matches requester devices and provider devices based on the satisfaction of a location trigger; or, conversely, the event-trigger transportation matching system delays matching processes for provider devices based on a location trigger remaining unsatisfied. Indeed, based on the requester device satisfying a threshold ETA and / or a geofence location trigger, the event-trigger transportation matching system utilizes dynamic approaches to match requester devices with provider devices.
Owner:LYFT INC

Utilizing a directional filter for a geotemporal destination mode of a dynamic transportation matching system

This disclosure describes a geotemporal destination system that filters and identifies transportation requests based on a directional filter and / or an arrival time filter. In particular, the disclosed systems can determine a threshold deviation angle for a directional filter based on a provider device location, a target destination, and a time of day. In addition, the disclosed systems can utilize an arrival time filter to identify transportation requests. For example, the disclosed systems can surface transportation requests to provide to a provider device based on applying a directional filter and / or an arrival time filter.
Owner:LYFT INC

Information processing system and program

To allow multiple mobile bodies to accept requests for transportation while preventing transportation opportunities of specific mobile bodies from being significantly reduced compared with the case where only the specific mobile bodies accept the transportation requests.SOLUTION: An information processing system includes: acquisition means which acquires request information regarding a transportation request; and transmission means which transmits, when a rule in a specific area which is specified for a target object transported, out of a plurality of areas for which rules have been set in accordance with each area, is a predetermined rule, a request preferentially to a client business operator for mobile bodies belonging to a specific category out of multiple categories classified for mobile bodies.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9a
Owner:PUBLIC TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD

A smart logistics scheduling system and method based on Internet of Things technology

The application relates to the technical field of logistics scheduling, in particular to a smart logistics scheduling system and method based on Internet of Things technology, which comprises the following modules: a region division module, which is used for acquiring a plurality of center point information and scattered point information, and radiating a plurality of logistics regions meeting transportation requirements; a vehicle information acquisition module, which is used for acquiring vehicle information of vehicles in different transportation states; a vehicle planning module, which calculates the total number of vehicles belonging to each logistics region and the vehicle demand, and generates a planning instruction according to the total number of vehicles belonging to each logistics region and the vehicle demand; an order module, which is used for acquiring logistics orders and screening corresponding logistics regions; and a vehicle scheduling module, which is used for sending vehicle scheduling instructions to transportation vehicles in the logistics regions when the planning instruction is in the corresponding area of the logistics region, and sending the vehicle scheduling instructions to transportation vehicles outside the logistics regions when the planning instruction is outside the corresponding area of the logistics region. The application has the effect of guaranteeing the demand balance of the number of vehicles in the transportation region.
Owner:ZHONGDATONG SMART LOGISTICS (SHANGHAI) CO LTD

Utilizing provider device efficiency metrics to select a provider device for a future time window

The present disclosure relates to systems, non-transitory computer readable media, and methods that provide graphical user interfaces comprising future transportation options with varying time windows at different transportation values and dynamically analyze the time windows to identify provider devices to fulfill transportation requests based on provider device efficiency metrics. For instance, the disclosed systems can delay selection of a provider device within a future time window utilizing a dynamic threshold provider device efficiency metric. For instance, the disclosed systems can analyze historical distributions of provider devices to generate a transition probability matrix that is utilized to analyze current provider devices and determine a threshold provider device efficiency metric that reflects the likelihood of identifying more efficient matches in the future. The disclosed systems can compare the determined threshold to anticipated efficiency metrics for individual provider devices to generate matches for digital transportation requests.
Owner:LYFT INC

Utilizing triggering events to initiate dynamic coordination of graphical user interfaces across devices

This disclosure describes a proxy matching system that facilitates proxy transportation requests for a proxy rider where the proxy transportation request is generated from a requestor device. For example, the proxy matching system provides an integrated user interface to a requestor device that enables the requestor to generate transportation requests for either themselves or another user (e.g., a proxy rider) of a transportation matching system. For a proxy transportation request, the proxy matching system can identify a transportation provider that provides a transportation service to the proxy rider as well as provide rider identification information to the transportation provider. In this manner, the proxy matching system provides a seamless experience where the transportation provider can interact with the rider as if the rider directly generated the request. Further, the proxy matching system can keep the requestor device updated with the current status of the transportation service.
Owner:LYFT INC

Sustainability-based transportation recommendation system

A transportation system for generating a transportation recommendation may (1) receive a transportation request; (2) identify, using the transportation request, a first geographic location and a second geographic location associated with the transportation request; (3) determine, using the first geographic location and the second geographic location, a plurality of routes between the first geographic location and the second geographic location; and / or (4) generate a sustainability impact score for each of the plurality of routes, The sustainability impact score may indicate an estimated climate impact of using at least one transportation modality to travel along the route. The transportation system may also (5) select a recommended route from the plurality of routes using the sustainability impact scores of the plurality of routes; and / or (6) generate a user interface providing the recommended route or otherwise present the recommend route and other information on a user device.
Owner:STATE FARM MUTAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

Providing ephemeral-transportation options in real time for sharing active transportations

The present disclosure relates to systems, non-transitory computer-readable media, and methods for detecting a potential (or active) shared transportation request from a new requestor's device and an ongoing (or otherwise active) transportation for an existing requestor by a vehicle and then extemporaneously generating an ephemeral-transportation option for display on the new requestor's device to share the ongoing transportation by the vehicle. For example, the disclosed systems can detect a pickup location and a drop-off location associated with a new requestor and one or more active transportations that correlate with the detected locations. Based on the detected pickup and drop-off locations, the disclosed systems match the new requestor with the active transportation by the vehicle for the existing requestor. The disclosed systems then provide, for display on the new requestor's device, an ephemeral-transportation option for the new requestor to share the active transportation with the existing requestor.
Owner:LYFT INC

A take-up and take-down device for VC shallow drilling equipment

This invention discloses a deployment and retrieval device for VC shallow drilling equipment, belonging to the field of VC shallow drilling technology. The device includes two sets of guide rails fixed to the deck, a container slidably mounted on the guide rails, and a winch assembly for driving the container's displacement. Openings are provided on both the upper and lower sides of the container. A support assembly is provided at the lower opening of the container, and the main body of the equipment for shallow drilling sampling is mounted on the support assembly. Movable platforms are movably mounted on both sides of the main body of the equipment. A first mounting seat and a second mounting seat are fixedly connected to each set of guide rails. This invention meets the equipment storage and transportation requirements of shipping and freight transport. By equipping it with an A-frame and a winch, it can, to some extent, replace a crane, enabling rapid deployment and retrieval of shallow drilling equipment. This reduces the requirements for ships and auxiliary equipment during equipment operation, allowing for rapid deployment to the site, increasing equipment adaptability, saving costs, and improving efficiency.
Owner:CCCC SOUTH CHINA SURVEY & MAPPING TECH CO LTD +1

An openable detachable modular mine haul box and method of use thereof

The application provides an open separable modular mine transport box and a use method thereof, and relates to the field of mine material transportation, and is designed to solve the problem that traditional mine cars cannot meet the transportation requirements of different types of materials. The application comprises a running chassis, a bearing box and a locking structure. The locking structure has an unlocking position for separating the bearing box from the running chassis and a locking position for combining the bearing box with the running chassis. The bearing box comprises a rectangular bottom plate, four columns, two groups of side plate assemblies and two groups of end plate assemblies. The four columns are respectively fixed at four corner points of the rectangular bottom plate. The two groups of side plate assemblies are respectively distributed on two long edges of the rectangular bottom plate. The side plate assemblies are movably arranged and have an exposed position and a hidden position. The two groups of end plate assemblies are respectively distributed on two short edges of the rectangular bottom plate. The end plate assemblies are movably arranged and have an unfolded position and a folded position. The application can meet the transportation requirements of different types of materials.
Owner:ZHALAI NUOER COAL IND CO LTD +2

A vehicle recommendation method and device for an online freight platform based on evaluation tags

The present invention relates to a vehicle recommendation method and device for an online freight platform based on evaluation tags. When a cargo owner initiates an order, a tag set is first generated based on the evaluation tags stored in the cargo owner's historical transaction records, and a vehicle set to be recommended is generated based on vehicles that currently meet the rigid requirements of cargo transportation and vehicle type. Then, the total score of each vehicle to be recommended under the cargo owner's tag set is calculated using a scoring discriminant, and all vehicles to be recommended are arranged in descending order according to the total score in the recommendation set. Finally, the recommendation set results are returned to the cargo owner, thereby realizing personalized vehicle recommendations based on the cargo owner's historical transaction evaluation behavior.
Owner:NANJING UNIV

Utilizing intent models and pre-request, multi-requestor device interfaces of mobile provider devices to generate pre-request transportation matches

The present disclosure relates to systems, non-transitory computer-readable media, and methods for utilizing intent models and pre-request, multi-requestor device interfaces of mobile provider devices to generate pre-request transportation matches between mobile provider devices and mobile requestor devices. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the disclosed systems can utilize an intent model to detect a pre-transportation request intent from user interactions with an application of a requestor device. In some cases, based on detecting the pre-transportation request intent, the disclosed systems can provide a multi-requestor device interface on a provider device with a pre-transportation request indicator corresponding to the requestor device along with post-transportation request indicators for other requestor devices. In some implementations, in response to detecting a selection of the pre-transportation request indicator, the disclosed systems can provide for display on the requestor device, a pre-request transportation match corresponding to the provider device.
Owner:LYFT INC

System, Method, and Apparatus for Generating Dynamic Routes in a Transportation Network

Provided is a system, method, and device for generating dynamic routes in a transportation network. The system includes a processor configured to receive a transportation request comprising an origin and a destination within a transportation network, determine a plurality of routes from the origin to the destination, wherein a first route of the plurality of routes comprises at least one optimal route among the plurality of routes, determine, for at least a subset of routes of the plurality of routes, an offset value based on traffic demand data in the transportation network, the offset value provided by a system separate and remote from the computing device, determine a selected route of the plurality of routes, allocate the offset value corresponding to the selected route to the transportation request, and modify trip data for the selected route based on the offset value.
Owner:CARNEGIE MELLON UNIV

Implementing provider prioritization models across different geographic locations and intelligently generating transportation matches utilizing a requester selected network characteristics prioritization model

This disclosure describes one or more embodiments of methods, non-transitory computer-readable media, and systems that utilize computing models to intelligently select between provider prioritization models and match provider devices and requester client devices based on dynamic provider network status characteristics in accordance with a requester selected network characteristics prioritization model. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the disclosed systems determine a provider prioritization model according to one or more factors, such as a geographic location of a requester client device and / or a transportation device. Further, the disclosed systems monitor dynamic provider network status characteristics of provider devices to determine a set of prioritized provider devices to match to requester client devices via transportation requests.
Owner:LYFT INC

Modular transport device

The utility model belongs to the technical field of transportation equipment, and discloses modularized transportation equipment. The modular transportation equipment comprises a trolley module and a driving mechanism. The trolley module comprises a frame and wheels, the wheels are installed at the bottom of the frame, and a first protruding part is arranged on the frame. The driving structure comprises a power source, synchronizing wheels, a flexible part and a mounting base, the at least two synchronizing wheels are arranged on the mounting base at intervals in the length direction of the mounting base and rotationally connected with the mounting base, the power source is in driving connection with one synchronizing wheel, and the flexible part is wound around the synchronizing wheel; the flexible part is provided with a plurality of second protruding parts at intervals in the length direction of the mounting base, and any second protruding part can abut against the first protruding part so as to drive the trolley module to move. According to the modularized transportation equipment, the overall movement flexibility is improved on the basis that the safety and continuous transportation requirements are met, and the modularized transportation equipment can meet the transportation requirements of different working scenes.
Owner:BEIJING RAILWAY INST OF MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENG

Logistics transportation intelligent scheduling method and system, computer equipment and medium

The invention discloses a logistics transportation intelligent scheduling method and system, computer equipment and a medium. Receiving an order sending request, obtaining goods collection position information, and taking a goods collection position as a reference origin (x0, y0); searching information of vehicles meeting transportation requirements, positioning coordinate points of the positions of the vehicles, and taking the coordinate points with x -x < = z and y -y < = z as alternative points; planning a driving route between the reference origin and each alternative point, and respectively calculating a driving distance; according to the driving distance and the real-time road condition, respectively calculating the driving time from the reference original point to each alternative point; respectively calculating the execution capability E of each alternative point according to each driving distance and each driving time; and a vehicle corresponding to the alternative point corresponding to the Emin is selected to go to a goods collection position to wait for goods collection. According to the method, factors such as the physical distance, the driving distance and the driving time are integrated, analyzed and searched for the vehicle with the optimal execution capacity, interference of the overall calculation result is balanced through weight distribution, and the efficiency and precision of vehicle scheduling are comprehensively improved.
Owner:HEFEI WEITIANYUNTONG INFORMATION TECH CO LTD

Multimodal transport capacity management method and system, electronic equipment and storage medium

PendingCN121961361AOptimize transportation capacityImprove shipping efficiencyInstrumentsMode of transportLogistics management
The invention relates to the technical field of multimodal transport, and discloses a multimodal transport capacity management method and system, electronic equipment and a storage medium. In the multimodal transport capacity management method, a first message of in-transit goods is acquired, and the first message comprises goods basic information and goods transport information; acquiring a second message about the waterway transportation ship, wherein the second message comprises the residual warehouse capacity and the route; analyzing the first message and the second message to obtain that the first in-transit cargo meets the transportation requirement of the first waterway transportation ship in the next transportation section, and generating a first scheduling scheme; a first transport tool where the first in-transit goods are located is dispatched to drive into the transfer site, and a first waterway transport ship is dispatched to transfer the first in-transit goods. According to the technical scheme of the invention, the scheduling management waterway and land transportation modes are joined into multimodal transportation, the multimodal transportation mode is guided to organize services, the transportation capacity and the transportation efficiency of the multimodal transportation are optimized, and the effects of reducing the logistics cost and improving the organization efficiency are realized.
Owner:WUHU LUGE LOGISTICS TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Article transportation method, device and system

The embodiment of the invention discloses an article transportation method, device and system. A specific embodiment of the method comprises the following steps: in response to a received article transportation request, obtaining attribute information of a to-be-transported article from the article transportation request as initial attribute information; determining an external transportation service matched with the initial attribute information as an initial external transportation service, wherein the external transportation service is provided by a service provider communicating with the server; in response to the received to-be-transported article, measuring attribute information of the to-be-transported article as actual attribute information; determining whether the actual attribute information is matched with the initial external transportation service; in response to determining that the actual attribute information is not matched with the initial external transportation service, determining the external transportation service matched with the actual attribute information as a target external transportation service; and notifying the service providing end to complete the transportation of the to-be-transported article by using the target external transportation service. According to the embodiment, the transportation service quality can be improved.
Owner:BEIJING JINGDONG QIANSHITECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Turn-back type bulk cargo unloading station and method

The invention relates to a turn-back type bulk cargo unloading station which comprises a rail system, an unloading system, a sweeping system and a shunting system, the rail system comprises a heavy vehicle line and an empty vehicle line which are arranged in parallel, the unloading system comprises an unloading area, and the sweeping system comprises a sweeping area. The unloading area and the sweeping area are sequentially arranged in the extending direction of the loaded train line, and the shunting system is used for conveying trains on the loaded train line to the empty train line. The invention further provides a turn-back type bulk cargo unloading method. According to the invention, unloading and sweeping are designed, so that the problem of incomplete cleaning of excess materials in the traditional process is effectively solved, the cargo loss is reduced, the dust pollution in the transportation process is avoided, the environment-friendly transportation requirement is met, the function division is clear, and by arranging the heavy vehicle line, the unloading area, the sweeping area and the empty vehicle line, the transportation efficiency is improved. The separation of a heavy vehicle operation flow and an empty vehicle gathering flow is realized, so that the traffic flow management is clearer and more efficient.
Owner:CHINA RAILWAY WUHAN SURVEY & DESIGN CO LTD

Method and apparatus for generating a driving route based on origin-destination relationship

A method and system for generating an efficient driving route for a transportation vehicle providing a personal mobility service is disclosed. A transportation vehicle may be a car, truck, bicycle, motorcycle, or the like that transport a payload. A payload may be a person or a product being transported by the vehicle. The personal mobility service broadly refers a service that enables users to plan and book a transportation service at a convenient location and time. A plurality of transportation requests each comprising an origin and a destination is received from the users, a driving route creation device generates an efficient route that visits all destinations of the plurality of transportation requests, and the route may be presented to the users.
Owner:42DOT INC

Method and system for intelligent counting of loading and transporting vehicle

The invention discloses a method and a system for intelligently counting loading and transporting vehicles, which are suitable for vehicle transportation management in complex environments such as logistics parks, forest farms, mine fields and the like. The method comprises the following steps: collecting a video stream of an operation area; vehicle detection and tracking are performed by using a deep learning model based on a YOLO architecture, and a detection frame is calculated to associate a target and maintain ID continuity; delimiting a core detection area, and recording coordinates and timestamps before and after a vehicle enters the area; calculating a motion vector based on the coordinate difference value, and judging whether the traffic direction meets an effective transportation requirement or not through a direction filtering mechanism; time continuity verification is adopted, an ID retention threshold value is set, and whether the vehicle completes area crossing within an allowed time interval or not is judged; when the direction and time conditions are simultaneously satisfied, it is determined that the transport is valid and counted. According to the method, the problems of false detection, missing detection and repeated counting caused by vehicle shielding, temporary parking and target loss in a complex environment are effectively solved, and the accuracy and reliability of vehicle statistical data are remarkably improved.
Owner:合肥瑞徽人工智能研究院有限公司

Localizing transportation requests utilizing an image based transportation request interface

The present application discloses an improved transportation matching system, and corresponding methods and computer-readable media. According to the disclosed embodiments, the transportation matching system utilizes an image-based transportation request interface and environmental digital image stream to efficiently generate transportation requests with accurate pickup locations. For instance, the disclosed system can utilize one or more environmental digital images provided from a requestor computing device (e.g., a mobile device or an augmented reality wearable device) to determine information such as the location of the requestor computing device and a transportation pickup location within the environmental digital images. Furthermore, the disclosed system can provide, for display on the requestor computing device, one or more augmented reality elements at the transportation pickup location within an environmental scene that includes the transportation pickup location.
Owner:LYFT INC

system

The system according to this embodiment aims to efficiently match transportation requests with transportation companies and propose the optimal delivery route. [Solution] The system according to the embodiment comprises a matching unit, a collection unit, a proposal unit, and a control unit. The matching unit matches transportation requests with transportation companies. The collection unit collects location information of the transportation company's vehicle matched by the matching unit. The proposal unit proposes the optimal delivery route based on the location information collected by the collection unit. The control unit controls the vehicle based on the delivery route proposed by the proposal unit.
Owner:SOFTBANK GROUP CORP

Container transportation scheduling method and device, terminal and medium

ActiveCN121961178AEnsure practical operabilitySolve the problem of unfeasible plansInternal combustion piston enginesInstrumentsLogistics managementTransportation request
The invention provides a container transportation scheduling method and device, a terminal and a medium, and relates to the technical field of intelligent logistics scheduling. The method comprises the steps that a container transportation request set containing trailer operation information is obtained, and the trailer operation information comprises a first identifier and a second identifier which indicate whether a tractor carries a trailer with the matched size to a goods taking point or not and whether the trailer is left at a delivery point or not after delivery; based on the set, constructing a transportation scheduling planning model with the goal of maximizing the net income, and solving by using a preset heuristic algorithm to obtain an ideal transportation scheduling scheme; simulating trailer resource dynamic consumption based on the initial scheme, determining a shortage request list, and generating a trailer repositioning task set according to the shortage request list; based on the task set, constructing a scheduling model taking minimization of total trailer relocation cost as a target and solving the scheduling model to obtain a trailer relocation scheduling scheme; and generating a container transportation and trailer resource scheduling scheme based on the two schemes. According to the invention, dynamic balance of trailer resources and maneuverability of a scheduling scheme are ensured.
Owner:SHENZHEN UNIV

Optimizing pickup locations for transportation requests based on context information utilizing a continued touch gesture

The present application discloses an improved transportation matching system, and corresponding methods and computer-readable media. According to disclosed embodiments, a transportation matching system receives a session indicator and device-based location. The system utilizes the received request and device-based location to identify and analyze historical transportation matching system information. The system then generates a confidence score based on this information that indicates a level of confidence that the device-based location is a pickup location associated with the request. If the generated confidence score exceeds a predetermined threshold, the system provides display components to a requestor computing device that enable confirmation of the transportation request with a single user interaction.
Owner:LYFT INC