Package Identifier

Abstract: Various techniques are described for managing license rights for a variety of digital content. One technique involves initiating a request for a specific content package. The content package includes a unique content package identifier that can be linked with a license offer that also has a unique identifier. A determination is made as to whether the specific content package is available locally, and if not, the specific content package is downloaded. A use license can be obtained for digital content contained within the specific content package. One or more use-license parameters can be determined based on the use license obtained for the digital content. Finally, use of the digital content is enabled in accord with the license parameters that were thus determined.

Abstract: The present invention involves systems and methods of linking a unique identifier with a package identifier to provide confirmation of the delivery of the package to a certain location or individual. The unique identifier may be associated with a location or an individual. In one embodiment, it is a barcode and the package identifiers are barcodes as well. The barcodes are scanned by a service provider using a hand-held data acquisition and storage device thereby linking the unique identifier to the package identifiers. The information is transferred from the hand-held device to a database where it is used to compile reports for and provide information to the service provider, the shipper, and the recipient of the packages. The invention may be incorporated into an inventory management system such that when confirmation of actual delivery has been received, the recipient will release payment to its vendors.

Abstract: A package to be shipped to a user is diverted to a new delivery location upon receipt of a redirection request for the package from the user. The redirection request specifies a package identifier for the package and the new delivery location, which are transmitted to the entity responsible for the package, such as a vendor or a distribution network. The redirection request may be received in response to a delivery notification that is transmitted to the user upon request or on a periodic basis. In another aspect, when the new delivery location is a secure delivery location, an authentication code to release the package from the secure delivery location is generated and associated with the package. The authentication code is transmitted to the user and also to the secure delivery location.

Abstract: A method for tracking an item having a unique identifier housed in a package having a package identifier correlateable with the unique identifier.