IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0015384
(2004-12-16)
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등록번호 |
US-7427024
(2008-09-23)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Gazdzinski,Mark J.
- Gazdzinski,Robert F.
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Gazdzinski,Mark J.
- Gazdzinski,Robert F.
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
165 인용 특허 :
10 |
초록
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Apparatus and methods for tracking or otherwise accounting for chattel (e.g., personal property such as keys, pocket knives, and the like) at a point of departure such as an airport, bus station, train station, etc., or areas where people congregate (e.g., sporting events, concerts, etc.). In one ex
Apparatus and methods for tracking or otherwise accounting for chattel (e.g., personal property such as keys, pocket knives, and the like) at a point of departure such as an airport, bus station, train station, etc., or areas where people congregate (e.g., sporting events, concerts, etc.). In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus comprises a kiosk adapted for use near a security checkpoint, wherein passengers or patrons can efficiently deposit their items for shipment to their home, travel destination, or third party.
대표청구항
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What is claimed is: 1. A method of forwarding chattel from a first location to another location, comprising: receiving using a mobile device of a temporary possessor of said chattel information from the owner of said chattel as to said another location; placing said mobile device in communication w
What is claimed is: 1. A method of forwarding chattel from a first location to another location, comprising: receiving using a mobile device of a temporary possessor of said chattel information from the owner of said chattel as to said another location; placing said mobile device in communication with a receptacle apparatus at said first location, said receptacle apparatus being adapted to receive said chattel; communicating said information from said mobile device to said receptacle apparatus; and electronically encoding said chattel or packaging of said chattel with at least a portion of said information, said at least portion facilitating delivery of said chattel to said another location. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein said chattel comprises a rental vehicle key, and said temporary possessor comprises a renter of a vehicle associated with said key, and said first location comprises a location at or near a security screening station at an airport. 3. Apparatus for receiving and forwarding chattel from an originating point of departure to another location, comprising: a receptacle configured to receive said chattel; first apparatus configured to receive information from the possessor of said chattel; and second apparatus configured to encode said chattel or packaging of said chattel with at least a portion of said information after said chattel is deposited in said receptacle, said at least portion facilitating delivery of said chattel to another location; and apparatus adapted to cause insurance coverage to be issued for or applied to said chattel. 4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein said first apparatus comprises a touch-screen user interface, said apparatus further comprising one of (i) a magnetic card reader, or (ii) radio frequency device, said card reader or radio frequency device being used to provide at least payment information. 5. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein said second apparatus comprises: a radio frequency device attached to said chattel or packaging and adapted to store a plurality of data; and a radio frequency encoder adapted to encode a data representation of said information onto said radio frequency device. 6. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein said first apparatus comprises a radio frequency interface adapted to communicate with a mobile device. 7. Apparatus for receiving and forwarding chattel from an originating point of departure to another location, comprising: a receptacle configured to receive said chattel; first apparatus configured to receive information from the possessor of said chattel; and second apparatus configured to encode said chattel or packaging of said chattel with at least a portion of said information after said chattel is deposited in said receptacle, said at least portion facilitating delivery of said chattel to another location; wherein said first apparatus comprises a USB (universal serial bus) key portable device. 8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein said second apparatus comprises: a radio frequency device attached to said chattel or packaging and adapted to store a plurality of data; and a radio frequency encoder adapted to encode a data representation of said information onto said radio frequency device. 9. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein said first apparatus comprises a radio frequency interface adapted to communicate with a mobile device. 10. Apparatus for receiving and forwarding chattel from an originating point of departure to another location, comprising: a receptacle configured to receive said chattel; first apparatus configured to receive information from the possessor of said chattel; and second apparatus configured to encode said chattel or packaging of said chattel with at least a portion of said information after said chattel is deposited in said receptacle, said at least portion facilitating delivery of said chattel to another location; wherein said first apparatus comprises apparatus adapted to receive payment information from a billing account associated with a cellular telephone placed in data communication with said apparatus. 11. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein said second apparatus comprises: a radio frequency device attached to said chattel or packaging and adapted to store a plurality of data; and a radio frequency encoder adapted to encode a data representation of said information onto said radio frequency device. 12. Apparatus for receiving and forwarding chattel from an originating point of departure to another location, comprising: a receptacle configured to receive said chattel; first apparatus configured to receive information from the possessor of said chattel; and second apparatus configured to encode said chattel or packaging of said chattel with at least a portion of said information after said chattel is deposited in said receptacle, said at least portion facilitating delivery of said chattel to another location; wherein said second apparatus comprises: a radio frequency device attached to said chattel or packaging after said chattel is deposited in said receptacle, and adapted to store a plurality of data; and a radio frequency encoder adapted to encode a data representation of said information onto said radio frequency device. 13. Cellular telephone apparatus adapted for chattel forwarding from an originating location, comprising: a processor; memory in data communication with said processor; and a client process operative to run on said processor, said client process configured to process and transmit user-specific information, said user-specific information enabling the encoding and forwarding of chattel from a first originating location to another location, said another location comprising a travel destination for said user, said travel destination being obtained from a computerized travel reservation system. 14. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein said transmission of said user-specific information is conducted via a cellular telephony air interface of said apparatus. 15. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein said transmission of said user-specific information is conducted via a Wi-Fi wireless interface of said apparatus. 16. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein said transmission of said user-specific information is conducted via a Bluetooth wireless interface of said apparatus.
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