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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 16, 2022
Filed:
Mar. 02, 2021
Shipperbee, Inc., Guelph, CA;
Jim Estill, Guelph, CA;
Darren Redfern, Guelph, CA;
DANBY PRODUCTS LIMITED, Guelph, CA;
Abstract
A system for parcel transport and tracking that operates responsive to data bearing records, includes a plurality of geographically spaced repositories. The repositories include a plurality of enclosed compartment spaces. Access to each of the enclosed compartment spaces is controlled by a respective door which is in operative connection with the respective lock. Control circuitry in operative connection with the repositories is operative to control access to the compartment spaces and to cause compartments to be selectively accessible so that selected parcels may be placed therein. The control circuitry is operative to maintain records concerning compartments including the available compartment volume in each compartment. In making compartments accessible the control circuitry is operative to determine if a particular parcel should fit within a compartment before making such compartment space accessible for parcel placement therein. The control circuitry is further operative to determine groups of parcels that can be handled together and to determine compartments in which such groups of parcels may be positioned.