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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 01, 2026
Filed:
Apr. 17, 2024
Federal Express Corporation, Memphis, TN (US);
Kevin C. Henry, Harrison, AR (US);
Bryan M. Crow, Harrison, AR (US);
Trenton C. Fox, Harrison, AR (US);
Federal Express Corporation, Memphis, TN (US);
Abstract
Disclosed are methods, apparatuses, and systems for tracking an object transport vehicle. The method includes calculating a front center point of the object transport vehicle based on first signals received from a first plurality of wireless devices affixed to a front portion of the object transport vehicle. A rear center point of the object transport vehicle is calculated based on second signals received from a second plurality of wireless devices affixed to a rear portion of the object transport vehicle. A location and direction of travel of the object transport vehicle are determined based on the front center point and the rear center point. The location and direction of travel of the object transport vehicle is determined based only on the rear center point, on a condition that the first signals from the first plurality of wireless devices are not received and prerequisites are met.