Methods and systems for automating a logistics transaction using an autonomous vehicle and elements of a wireless node network

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PATENT NO 9913240
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14539118

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Methods, systems, and node-enabled autonomous transport vehicles are described for automating a logistics transaction using a plurality of nodes and a server in a wireless node network. A first node is associated with a shipping courier and downloads shipment information from the server. The shipment information identifies a package for the logistics transaction, a transaction location, and an identification of a second node associated with the package. The first node provides the shipment information to a third node, which is part of an autonomous vehicle. The third node causes the autonomous vehicle to move from a first location to the transaction location, and conducts the logistics transaction related to the package if the third node on the autonomous vehicle completes a node association with the second node associated with the package.

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  • FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.

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Skaaksrud, Ole-Petter Germantown, US 199 7745

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