US Patent 7538691 Mobile thing determination systems and methods based upon user-device location

Systems and methods are disclosed for automated notification systems. One representative method, among others, comprises the following steps: during a communication session with a personal communications device, determining a location of the personal communications device, and identifying a mobile thing to travel to the determined location or another location for a pickup or delivery, based upon the determined location. A representative system, among others, comprises a computer or other automated system that is programmed to perform the foregoing steps.