Daryl Stephen Hamilton

US Patent:

7284699, Oct 23, 2007

Filed:

Sep 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/956384

Inventors:

Daryl S. Hamilton - Upper Marlboro MD, US

Assignee:

United States Postal Service - Washington DC

International Classification:

G06Q 90/00

US Classification:

235385, 235375, 235384

Abstract:

Methods and systems are provided for tracking the nesting of delivery items can include using a passive RFID-type or an auto-detection type communication device to determine which mail handler picks up a particular tray from a location, such as the end of a conveyor system. When the mail handler places the tray in a container, another RFID-type device can be used to detect into which container the mail handler placed the tray. This information may then be passively and/or wirelessly transmitted to an application server that may store the information in a database to verify and validate, in real time, that the tray was placed into the correct container. These methods and systems are equally applicable to other nesting environments, including for example, the placing of containers into transportation vehicles.

US Patent:

7364079, Apr 29, 2008

Filed:

Feb 21, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/468297

Inventors:

Brent A. Raney - Sterling VA, US
Daryl S. Hamilton - Hyattsville MD, US

Assignee:

United States Postal Service - Washington DC

International Classification:

G06K 7/10

US Classification:

23546201, 705406, 705408

Abstract:

An improved tracking label may comprise a destination ZIP field (), content identifier number (CIN) description field (), and a barcode field (). In addition, the improved label comprises at least one of a printer line field (), a postal destination name field (),a mailer name field (), a mailer identification (ID) field (), a route field (), a barcode numermic line field () and a mailer's area field ().

US Patent:

7738994, Jun 15, 2010

Filed:

Feb 21, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/468301

Inventors:

Brent A. Rainey - Sterling VA, US
Daryl S. Hamilton - Hyattsville MD, US
Anthony M. Ferlaino - Fairfax VA, US

Assignee:

United States Postal Service - Washington DC

International Classification:

G06F 7/00

US Classification:

700227, 700228, 235375, 156387, 209900

Abstract:

Tracking an item through an item delivery system comprises reading a tracking indicia on the item, entering data from the tracking indicia into a management system, providing access to the management system, and updating the management system with information regarding the item passing various points within the item delivery system. In addition, the management system may comprise at least one of a business interface system, a coding strategy system, a surface/air management system, a processing operations information system, an activity-based costing system, and a delivery operations information system.

US Patent:

8005568, Aug 23, 2011

Filed:

Apr 2, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/817574

Inventors:

Daryl Hamilton - Hyattsville MD, US

Assignee:

United States Postal Service - Washington DC

International Classification:

G06F 7/00
G06Q 10/00
G06Q 20/00

US Classification:

700225, 700215, 700229, 705 22, 705 28, 705333

Abstract:

A method of tracking trays through a delivery system. The method comprises: generating an enhanced label, the enhanced label comprising a routing code and a label unique identifier, the enhanced label being applied to the tray; associating a tray with a container, the container having a container unique identifier; and receiving a load container scan, the load container scan associating the container unique identifier with the enhanced label.

US Patent:

8340814, Dec 25, 2012

Filed:

Aug 23, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/215673

Inventors:

Daryl Hamilton - Hyattsville MD, US

Assignee:

United States Postal Service - Washington DC

International Classification:

G06F 7/00
G06Q 10/00
G06Q 20/00

US Classification:

700225, 700215, 700229, 705 22, 705 28, 705333

Abstract:

A method of tracking trays through a delivery system. The method comprises: generating an enhanced label, the enhanced label comprising a routing code and a label unique identifier, the enhanced label being applied to the tray; associating a tray with a container, the container having a container unique identifier; and receiving a load container scan, the load container scan associating the container unique identifier with the enhanced label.

US Patent:

8521658, Aug 27, 2013

Filed:

Feb 21, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/468296

Inventors:

Brent A. Raney - Sterling VA, US
Daryl S. Hamilton - Hyattsville MD, US

Assignee:

United States Postal Service - Washington DC

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

705404, 705408, 707912, 414265

Abstract:

Providing an information system in an item delivery system comprises reading a tracking indicia () on a unit load, updating a database () with first data from the tracking indicia, and updating the database with information that the unit load has been terminated. In addition, receiving () second data to be included in a label, and printing the label may be included.

US Patent:

8598482, Dec 3, 2013

Filed:

Mar 16, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/405139

Inventors:

Clayton Bonnell - Fairfax VA, US
Jeffrey L. Freeman - Purcellville VA, US
Michael Lyons - Port Saint Lucie FL, US
Stephen M. Dearing - Herndon VA, US
Margaret Louise Choiniere - Gainesville VA, US
Daryl S. Hamilton - Upper Marlboro MD, US
Himesh Patel - Centerville VA, US
Carla Fern Sherry - Annadale VA, US
David James Payne - Collierville TN, US

Assignee:

United States Postal Service - Washington DC

International Classification:

B07C 5/00

US Classification:

209584, 700223

Abstract:

Systems and methods using intelligent barcodes for processing mail, packages, or other items in transport are provided. Systems and methods allowing end-to-end visibility of a mail stream by uniquely identifying and tracking mail pieces are also provided. Systems and methods include the use of standardized intelligent barcodes on mail pieces, a seamless process for mail acceptance, continuous mail piece tracking, and feedback on mail quality in real time. In one embodiment, systems and methods using intelligent barcodes allow a mailing service to provide enhanced acceptance, sorting, tracking, address correction, forwarding, and delivery services. In another embodiment, systems and methods using intelligent barcodes allow a mailing service to identify a mail piece as undeliverable-as-addressed (UAA) and determine a final disposition for the mail piece. In yet another embodiment, systems and methods using intelligent barcodes allow mailers more visibility into the mail stream and information on the quality of their mailings.

US Patent:

20030167242, Sep 4, 2003

Filed:

Feb 5, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/361486

Inventors:

Daryl Hamilton - Hyattsville MD, US

International Classification:

G06F017/00

US Classification:

705/405000, 705/404000

Abstract:

A system and method is described to provide security for retail transactions with the United States Postal Service. Information related to a purchaser is captured and is electronically linked with the transaction item or service. A barcode providing the linking information is printed and may be attached to a mailpiece. Information that may be recorded includes a digital image of the purchaser, name, address, drivers license number, social security number, and other identifying information. Searching of the customer information against databases of suspected individuals will flag mailed items for further inspection or attention.