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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 20, 2009
Filed:
Jun. 02, 2004
Scott A. Horstemeyer, Atlanta, GA (US);
Scott A. Horstemeyer, Atlanta, GA (US);
LegalView Assets, Limited, Tortola, VG;
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for automated notification systems. A representative method, among others, can be summarized by the following steps: monitoring travel data in connection with a mobile thing that is destined to pickup or deliver an item at a stop location; causing initiation of a notification communication to a personal communications device based upon the travel data; and during the notification communication, enabling a party associated with the personal communications device to select whether or not to communicate with a party having access to particulars of the pickup or delivery of items or services. A representative system, among others, comprises a computer or other automated system that is programmed or designed to perform the foregoing steps.