Christopher F Bielefeld

US Patent:

20070016538, Jan 18, 2007

Filed:

Jul 12, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/457015

Inventors:

Christopher Bielefeld - Louisville KY, US
Jessica Myers - Louisville KY, US
Rodger McLaughlin - Crestwood KY, US
J. Scott - Louisville KY, US
James Moorman - Louisville KY, US
John O'Brien - Jeffersonville IN, US

Assignee:

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC. - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

705410000

Abstract:

A system and methods for estimating the size of a parcel based on a mathematical formula derived from other parcels within a size category. The system may include a variety of modules in communication with a relational database for storing data related to parcels being delivered. Similar data may be retrieved from a variety of sources with embodiments of the present invention prioritizing the data based on the reliability of the source. In a further aspect, equipment needs are forecasted by evaluating parcel data over a period of time.