Cargo Apportionment Techniques

摘要

Information is presented relating to positions within delivery vehicles designated for transporting particular items of a multi-parcel cargo. Cargo-related information is evaluated in relation to characteristic(s) of each parcel. The information for transport-positioning the cargo item is computed based on the evaluation. Entry of the cargo item is registered upon loading and an identifier is visibly directed to its transport position. Geo-positioning of the vehicle is tracked over its route. Destination approach/arrival is detected based on the tracking and the visible identifier is redirected to the item's position. The identifier may be projected controllably by a pointer/projector, including delivery related information (e.g., related to delivery, warnings, etc.). Visibility may be enhanced using reflective surfaces.

主权项

1. A method for presenting information related to a position within a given delivery vehicle designated for transport of a particular cargo item therein, the method comprising the steps of:
evaluating a cargo, wherein the cargo comprises a plurality of parcels designated for loading into the given delivery vehicle, wherein the particular cargo item comprises a parcel of the plurality of parcels, and wherein the evaluating relates to at least one characteristic of each of the plurality of parcels and a capacity associated with the delivery vehicle; computing the information related to the position of the particular cargo item within the given delivery vehicle based on the evaluating the cargo step; registering an entry of the particular cargo item into the given delivery vehicle upon a loading, at least in part, of the cargo therein; and upon the registering step, and based on the computing the information step, directing a visible identifier to the position designated for transport of the particular cargo item.