Wireless Tracker Shipment Orders via GPS Geo-Zone Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional shipment delivery systems require manual generation of shipment orders, which are time-consuming, error-prone, and difficult to track due to the lack of association between shipper and transporter tracking numbers, leading to delays and cross-reference issues.
Innovation Solution
A system that uses wireless trackers to determine shipment locations and generate orders automatically based on predefined lists of shipment locations, allowing for real-time tracking and notification of shipment progress without manual input.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual shipment order generation is used, then shipment tracking can be implemented, but the process becomes time-consuming and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automatic self-service shipment order generation by having the shipper's system automatically create shipment orders and associate them with transporter tracking numbers without manual intervention. The computer system receives transporter tracking numbers, automatically generates shipment orders with unique shipment reference numbers, and associates them together, eliminating the need for manual order creation while maintaining accurate tracking.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-establishing the association between shipper shipment reference numbers and transporter tracking numbers before the actual shipment occurs. The computer system is configured to receive transporter tracking numbers in advance, generate corresponding shipment orders with unique reference numbers, and create the cross-reference associations beforehand, so that tracking can immediately begin without delays.
2Ease of manufacture
If manual entry of shipment information is required, then shipment orders can be created, but mistakes and errors increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system eliminates manual data entry by implementing self-service automation where the computer system automatically receives transporter tracking numbers, generates shipment orders with unique shipment reference numbers, and creates all necessary associations without human intervention. This automated approach maintains the ability to create shipment orders while eliminating errors associated with manual entry.
3Reliability
If cross-reference associations are manually created between shipment orders and tracking numbers, then tracking can be performed, but the system becomes complex and difficult to use
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary association actions by automatically linking shipper shipment reference numbers with transporter tracking numbers before shipment occurs. The computer system receives transporter tracking numbers, generates corresponding shipment orders with unique reference numbers, and establishes all cross-reference associations in advance, simplifying the overall system by eliminating the need for manual cross-referencing during shipment processing.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements self-service automation for creating and maintaining cross-reference associations between shipment orders and tracking numbers. The computer system autonomously receives tracking numbers, generates appropriate reference numbers, and creates all necessary associations without requiring manual intervention, thereby reducing system complexity while maintaining reliable tracking capability.
4Productivity
If real-time shipment tracking is implemented, then shipment progress can be monitored, but manual systems cannot keep up with real-time requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements real-time tracking capability through self-service automation where the computer system automatically receives transporter tracking numbers, generates shipment orders with unique reference numbers, and establishes associations without manual intervention. This automated approach enables real-time monitoring of shipment progress while keeping the system simple to operate, as no manual data entry or cross-referencing is required by users.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient, accurate, and timely shipment order generation and tracking, reducing human error and improving the efficiency of shipment management.
Implementation Method 1
A wireless tracker associated with the shipment determines a current location for the shipment using a global positioning system
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of the present disclosure include systems, methods, and devices for generating a shipment order based on wireless tracker information. Embodiments may include a computer server that stores a shipment origin for a shipment. Further, embodiments include a wireless tracker associated with the shipment that determines first current location(s) for the wireless tracker using a global positioning system (GPS) and sends the first current location(s) of the wireless tracker to the computer server. In addition, the computer server may receive the first current location(s) from the wireless tracker as well as determine whether the one of the first current locations is outside a shipment origin geo-zone. Moreover, embodiments may determine one or more shipment destinations based on the shipment origin, one of the first current locations, and a predefined list of shipment locations and generate a shipment order based on the one or more shipment destinations and shipment origin.