Parcel or service delivery with partially scheduled time windows
CA 2492638 A1 · Owner: United Parcel Service Of America, Inc. · Inventors: Young, Jeffrey E.
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A delivery scheduling system that is configured for scheduling the delivery of an item or service from a sender to an intended recipient. After receiving a signal indicating that, for example, a particular package is to be delivered to an intended recipient, the system attempts to establish interactive contact with the recipient either by direct contact with the recipient or by leaving , the recipient a message to establish direct contact with the system at a convenient time. Upon establishing contact with the recipient the system , allows the intended recipient to schedule delivery of the package. More particularly, the recipient may schedule the package to be delivered: (1) within …
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