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Uber – Real-time resource management for on-demand services

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In recent years, improvements to mobile devices and technology have resulted in the rise of on-demand services such as moving, food delivery, and taxi services. For these services, customers submit requests using their smart devices and on-demand service systems match their requests with one or more providers. One of the challenges in such systems is the management of resources across different locations. This patent describes a system that can collect… Read More »Uber – Real-time resource management for on-demand services

Uber – Safe routing for navigation systems

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Current navigation systems identify routes based on total trip time and/or distance. However, some travelers, such as families with children or those wishing to avoid congested or crowded areas during pandemic conditions, might wish to choose a route that is safer despite having a longer time/distance. Existing systems provide little or no ability for users to determine routes that maximize safety, or that at least take safety into account. This… Read More »Uber – Safe routing for navigation systems