US2018144165A1PendingUtilityA1

Storage concierge

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Assignee: DUFL LLCPriority: Sep 26, 2014Filed: Dec 1, 2017Published: May 24, 2018
Est. expirySep 26, 2034(~8.2 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
G06Q 10/0833G06K 7/10366G06K 19/06028G06K 19/06037G06K 19/07758
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Abstract

Embodiments are generally, and without limitation, related to devices, systems, and methods that allow one or more users to store objects, in a fixed storage in a remote storage enclosure, that the user can have shipped to themselves anywhere. More specifically, but without limitation, a user sends objects directly or indirectly from a merchandise provider, to a fixed storage provided by a storage concierge at a Unique Address assigned to the user by the storage concierge. The storage concierge tags each object with an unique code and creates an inventory of each object it receives for the user. The storage concierge processes each object and then stores the objects in the user's fixed storage associated with the Unique Address. When the user needs one or more objects, the user requests the objects to shipped to a desired location. The storage concierge takes the objects from the fixed storage and ships them accordingly. When the user is finished using the objects, the user requests that the objects be returned to the closet. The storage concierge ships the objects to the storage enclosure, processes the objects, and returns them to the fixed storage associated with the users Unique Address.

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         21 . A method comprising:
 sending, from a logistics system to a piece of luggage, an instruction to display a first image, wherein the first image comprises first information about the piece of luggage;   displaying the first image on a screen of an electronic display that is integrated with the piece of luggage as a function of the instruction to display the first image;   receiving, by the logistics system, a communication identifying the piece of luggage;   sending, from the logistics system to the piece of luggage, an instruction to stop displaying the first image;   removing the first image from the screen of the electronic display as a function of the instruction to stop displaying the first image;   sending, from the logistics system to the piece of luggage, an instruction to display a second image, wherein the second image is selected as a function of the communication, wherein the second image comprises second information about the piece of luggage, and wherein the second information about the piece of luggage is different from the first information about the piece of luggage; and   displaying the second image on the screen of the electronic display as a function of the instruction to display the second image.   
     
     
         22 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the first image comprises a mailing label. 
     
     
         23 . The method of  claim 22 , wherein the mailing label comprises at least one of an address, a bar code, or a Quick Response (QR) code. 
     
     
         24 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the second information comprises a room number of a hotel where a first user associated with the piece of luggage is staying. 
     
     
         25 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the second information comprises handling instructions for the piece of luggage. 
     
     
         26 . The method of  claim 21 , further comprising displaying an interface on the screen of the electronic display for a second user to indicate at least one of acceptance or delivery of the piece of luggage by touching the interface. 
     
     
         27 . The method of  claim 26 , further comprising recording at least one of a picture or a video of the second user after the second user touches the interface. 
     
     
         28 . The method of  claim 21 , further comprising:
 displaying an interface on the screen of the electronic display for a second user to indicate a mistaken delivery by touching the interface; and   after the second user touches the interface:
 changing the screen of the electronic display to display the first image; and 
 sending a notification of the mistaken delivery to a service provider. 
   
     
     
         29 . The method of  claim 21 , further comprising:
 transmitting a copy of at least one of the first image or the second image from the piece of luggage to a user device; and   displaying at least one of the first image, information about the first image, the second image, or information about the second image on the user device.   
     
     
         30 . The method of  claim 29 , further comprising displaying at least one of a parcel number, a delivery address, a history of changes to the screen of the electronic display, or expected changes to the screen of the electronic display on the user device. 
     
     
         31 . A method comprising:
 sending, from a logistics system to a piece of luggage, an instruction to display a first image, wherein the first image comprises first information about the piece of luggage, and wherein the first image is selected as a function of a first location of the piece of luggage;   displaying the first image on a screen of an electronic display that is integrated with the piece of luggage as a function of the instruction to display the first image;   determining that the piece of luggage is positioned at a second location that is different from the first location;   sending, from the logistics system to the piece of luggage, an instruction to stop displaying the first image;   removing the first image from the screen of the electronic display as a function of the instruction to stop displaying the first image;   sending, from the logistics system to the piece of luggage, an instruction to display a second image, wherein the second image is selected as a function of the second location, wherein the second image comprises second information about the piece of luggage, and wherein the second information about the piece of luggage is different from the first information about the piece of luggage; and   displaying the second image on the screen of the electronic display as a function of the instruction to display the second image.   
     
     
         32 . The method of  claim 31 , wherein the first image comprises a mailing label. 
     
     
         33 . The method of  claim 32 , wherein the mailing label comprises at least one of an address, a bar code, or a Quick Response (QR) code. 
     
     
         34 . The method of  claim 31 , wherein the second image comprises a room number of a hotel where a user associated with the piece of luggage is staying. 
     
     
         35 . The method of  claim 31 , wherein the second image comprises handling instructions for the piece of luggage. 
     
     
         36 . The method of  claim 31 , further comprising displaying an interface on the screen of the electronic display for a user to indicate at least one of acceptance or delivery of the piece of luggage by touching the interface. 
     
     
         37 . The method of  claim 31 , further comprising recording at least one of a picture or a video of the user after the user touches the interface. 
     
     
         38 . The method of  claim 31 , further comprising:
 displaying an interface on the screen of the electronic display for a user to indicate a mistaken delivery by touching the interface;   after the second user touches the interface:
 changing the screen of the electronic display to display the first image; and 
 sending a notification of the mistaken delivery to a service provider. 
   
     
     
         39 . The method of  claim 31 , further comprising:
 transmitting a copy of at least one of the first image or the second image from the piece of luggage to a user device; and   displaying at least one of the first image, information about the first image, the second image, or information about the second image on the user device.   
     
     
         40 . The method of  claim 39 , further comprising displaying at least one of a parcel number, a delivery address, a history of changes to the screen of the electronic display, or expected changes to the screen of the electronic display on the user device.

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