Thomas V Stephens

US Patent:

20210103892, Apr 8, 2021

Filed:

Dec 18, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/126857

Inventors:

- San Francisco CA, US
Dan Michael Babcock - Fairfield CA, US
Thomas Scott Stephens - New York NY, US
Cody Duane Aughney - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

DoorDash, Inc. - San Francisco CA

International Classification:

G06Q 10/08
G08G 1/00
G06N 3/08
G05D 1/00

Abstract:

Provided are various systems and processes for improving last-mile delivery of real-time, on-demand orders for perishable goods. In one aspect, a method is provided for aggregating on-demand deliveries using a depot dispatch protocol which may implement automated order transport and retrieval systems. The method comprises dispatching merchant couriers to transport on-demand orders from merchants to a merchant depot where the orders are aggregated and batched based on optimized delivery routes and destination proximities. Batches of orders are then transported to a customer depot corresponding to an area of delivery destinations. Orders are then assigned to delivery couriers for completion of delivery to customers. Such delivery routing systems and processes may be implemented alongside a delivery tracking system for generating estimated time of arrival predictive updates for real-time delivery of perishable goods. The described mechanisms improve courier efficiency, improve delivery tracking, and reduce overall delivery times.

US Patent:

20210012287, Jan 14, 2021

Filed:

Sep 30, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/038055

Inventors:

- San Francisco CA, US
Dan Michael Babcock - Fairfield CA, US
Thomas Scott Stephens - New York NY, US
Cody Duane Aughney - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

DoorDash, Inc. - San Francisco CA

International Classification:

G06Q 10/08
G06Q 30/06

Abstract:

Provided are various mechanisms and processes for optimizing real-time, on-demand delivery service for perishable goods. In one aspect, a method is provided for aggregating on-demand deliveries using a depot dispatch protocol. The method comprises dispatching runners to pick up on-demand orders for drop off at a depot where the orders are aggregated and batched based on optimized delivery routes and destination proximities. Batches of orders are then assigned to couriers who may arrive at the depot to receive the batched orders without having to navigate through areas of high congestion. Such delivery routing system may be implemented alongside a delivery tracking system for generating estimated time of arrival predictive updates for real-time delivery of perishable goods.

US Patent:

20200183414, Jun 11, 2020

Filed:

Dec 5, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/705071

Inventors:

- San Francisco CA, US
Jeff Ning Han - Palo Alto CA, US
Thomas Scott Stephens - New York NY, US
Dan Michael Babcock - Fairfield CA, US
Cody Duane Aughney - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

DoorDash, Inc. - San Francisco CA

International Classification:

G05D 1/02
G06Q 10/08
B60R 25/24
B60R 25/01

Abstract:

Provided are various systems and processes for improving last-mile delivery of real-time, on-demand orders for perishable goods. In one aspect, an automated vehicle (AV) comprises a body including a storage compartment for storing perishable goods. The storage compartment is accessible by a user upon authentication of the user. The AV further comprises a sensor module for receiving data for navigating the AV. The sensor module is positioned above the body on a support structure at a predetermined height above the ground, such as three to five feet. The data includes one or more of the following: audio data, video data, radio waves, and backscattered light waves. The AV further comprises an onboard computer system configured to process the data to navigate the AV along motor vehicle routes and pedestrian routes. The AV may be configured to interface with an automated locker system to retrieve or deposit the perishable goods.

US Patent:

20200160268, May 21, 2020

Filed:

Nov 15, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/191998

Inventors:

- San Francisco CA, US
Dan Michael Babcock - Fairfield CA, US
Thomas Scott Stephens - New York NY, US
Cody Duane Aughney - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

DoorDash, Inc. - San Francisco CA

International Classification:

G06Q 10/08
G08G 1/00
G05D 1/00
G06N 3/08

Abstract:

Provided are various systems and processes for improving last-mile delivery of real-time, on-demand orders for perishable goods. In one aspect, a method is provided for aggregating on-demand deliveries using a depot dispatch protocol which may implement automated order transport and retrieval systems. The method comprises dispatching merchant couriers to transport on-demand orders from merchants to a merchant depot where the orders are aggregated and batched based on optimized delivery routes and destination proximities. Batches of orders are then transported to a customer depot corresponding to an area of delivery destinations. Orders are then assigned to delivery couriers for completion of delivery to customers. Such delivery routing systems and processes may be implemented alongside a delivery tracking system for generating estimated time of arrival predictive updates for real-time delivery of perishable goods. The described mechanisms improve courier efficiency, improve delivery tracking, and reduce overall delivery times.

US Patent:

20190130354, May 2, 2019

Filed:

Oct 30, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/798219

Inventors:

- San Francisco CA, US
Dan Michael Babcock - Fairfield CA, US
Thomas Scott Stephens - New York NY, US
Cody Duane Aughney - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

DoorDash, Inc. - San Francisco CA

International Classification:

G06Q 10/08
G06Q 30/06

Abstract:

Provided are various mechanisms and processes for optimizing real-time, on-demand deliveries of perishable goods. In one aspect, a method is provided for aggregating on-demand deliveries using a depot dispatch protocol. The method comprises dispatching runners to pick up on-demand orders for drop off at a depot where the orders are aggregated and batched based on optimized delivery routes and destination proximities. Batches of orders are then assigned to couriers who may arrive at the depot to receive the batched orders without having to navigate through areas of high congestion. Such delivery routing system may be implemented alongside a delivery tracking system for generating estimated time of arrival predictive updates for real-time delivery of perishable goods.