Systems and methods for item delivery and pick-up using social networks

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9916557
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14100556

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Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for delivery of items in connection with social networks. For example, in various embodiments, a customer can register with a carrier and identify participation is various social networks. The carriers may then use the social network contacts of the customer to facilitate improved delivery efficiency.

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UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA INC55 GLENLAKE PARKWAY N E ATLANTA GA 30328

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Ganesh, Bala Alpharetta, US 23 149
Gillen, Robert J Alpharetta, US 78 1583

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