Delivery Data Server for Precise Location Selection and Confirmation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional delivery systems lack efficient methods for accurately directing deliveries to specific locations, especially in residential or secure areas, and do not provide comprehensive tracking and confirmation mechanisms.

Innovation Solution

A delivery data server system that communicates with client devices to gather and process delivery location data using image recognition and GPS coordinates, enabling precise delivery location selection and confirmation through client and delivery device interfaces, including augmented reality and drone delivery capabilities.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If conventional delivery systems are used, then basic delivery functions are provided, but accurate delivery location selection and tracking confirmation capabilities are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedelivery location precisionVSAvoiddelivery confirmation information

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements feedback mechanisms through image capture devices that photograph delivered packages and transmit images back to client devices and delivery locations. This closed-loop feedback system allows customers to confirm delivery accuracy by visually verifying package placement, thereby improving delivery location precision and reducing information loss about delivery status.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual delivery confirmation methods with automated image recognition and GPS coordinate-based location selection. The system uses captured images and geographic data to automatically verify delivery locations, substituting mechanical/manual verification processes with automated optical and digital systems that enhance precision and information retention.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Adaptability or versatility

If traditional delivery methods are used, then standard delivery areas are accessible, but delivery to inaccessible areas like backyards is not possible

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedelivery location accessibilityVSAvoiddelivery operation complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system extends delivery accessibility by adding spatial dimensions through GPS coordinate mapping and image-based location identification. Instead of relying on traditional address-only systems, the patent incorporates geographic coordinates and visual landmarks, enabling deliveries to previously inaccessible areas like backyards by navigating through multiple spatial reference dimensions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces image capture devices and GPS coordinate systems as intermediaries between the delivery person and the final delivery location. These intermediaries provide precise location data and visual guidance, enabling access to difficult-to-reach areas while maintaining operational simplicity through automated navigation and location verification systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If manual delivery confirmation is used, then basic tracking is provided, but real-time tracking and visual confirmation capabilities are lacking

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedelivery tracking reliabilityVSAvoiddelivery confirmation time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system replaces manual delivery confirmation with automated image capture and transmission. Image capture devices automatically photograph delivered packages and transmit these images in real-time to client devices, eliminating manual verification steps and providing immediate, reliable delivery confirmation that reduces time loss while enhancing tracking reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements continuous tracking and confirmation by maintaining active communication channels between image capture devices, delivery locations, and client devices throughout the delivery process. This continuous data flow ensures real-time visibility of package status and location, eliminating gaps in tracking and providing uninterrupted confirmation until delivery is verified.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Data Source

PatentUS10692038B2Delivery data server and methods for use therewith

Publication Date: 2020.06.23 STUCKMAN BRUCE E

AI summary

A delivery data server includes at least one processor that executes a delivery data server application to bidirectionally communicate delivery data with a first user of a first client device via a network. The delivery data includes delivery menu data sent to the first client device and delivery location data received from the first client device that indicates a service address associated with a user of the first client device and a delivery location associated with the service address for receiving at least one delivery to the service address. The delivery data server application processes the delivery location data to direct the at least one delivery to the service address.