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Patent drawing for Blockchain-based logistics systems
US 11,004,028 B2
Business & commerce US 11,004,028 B2 Expired

Blockchain-based logistics systems

This system helps manage the shipping of goods by connecting shippers with logistics providers. It gathers pricing and service details from various providers and combines them with a shipper's specific needs, like container size and destination, to generate a dynamic quote. Once a quote is accepted, the system creates automated agreements, known as smart contracts, which monitor the shipment's progress and automatically trigger actions, such as payments, when agreed-upon conditions are met.

Why it matters: Filed when enterprise blockchain and smart contract tooling were nascent. Today, mature platforms and improved API standardization significantly reduce the technical hurdles for integrating and deploying such a complex system.

Status
ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build
SpecializedSoftware logic, blockchain, external system integration

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