CUSTOMER TOOL FOR REMOTE MANAGEMENT OF WASTE SERVICES
A tool is disclosed for use in managing waste services. The tool may have an interface configured to receive input from a user indicative of an on-demand service request. The tool may also have a communication device, and a controller in electronic communication with the interface and the communication device. The controller may be configured to transmit a waste management command to a remote service provider via the communication device based on the input.
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21 . A system for managing waste removal services, comprising:
a controller in communication with a user device connected to a waste receptacle, the controller being configured to:
receive an on-demand service request from the user device;
verify an identification signal using an anti-tampering protocol associated with the on-demand service request;
transmit the on-demand service request to a remote service provider to service the waste receptacle associated with the user device.
22 . The system of claim 21 , wherein the on-demand service request includes at least one of a command to pick up waste, a cancellation request, and a request for a status update regarding a previous command.
23 . The system of claim 21 , wherein the controller is configured to generate the on-demand service request based on at least one of an actuation time associated with receipt of an input on the user device, the input having a predefined pattern or sequence.
24 . The system of claim 21 , further including a status indicator, wherein the controller is configured to selectively activate the status indicator to confirm receipt of a request for waste pickup, to confirm a cancellation request, or to provide a status update of a pending waste pickup.
25 . The system of claim 21 , further including a control device configured to provide an identification characteristic, wherein the controller is further configured to regulate use of an interface of the user device based on the identification characteristic.
26 . The system of claim 25 , wherein the control device is configured to transmit signals to the controller from a location remote from the controller that are indicative of input.
27 . The system of claim 26 , further including a charging base, wherein the user device is removably connectable to the charging base.
28 . The system of claim 21 , further including a locator configured to generate a signal indicative of a location of the waste receptacle, wherein the controller is further configured to associate the location with a waste management command.
29 . The system of claim 28 , wherein the controller is further configured to:
track movement of the waste receptacle via the locator; and
automatically generate the waste management command based on the movement.
30 . The system of claim 21 , further including a sensor configured to generate signals indicative a waste receptacle parameter, wherein the controller is configured to associate the waste receptacle parameter with a waste management command.
31 . A non-transitory computer-readable medium including computer-executable programming instructions for performing a method for autonomous receptacle transportation, the method comprising:
receiving an on-demand service request from a user device connected to a waste receptacle;
verifying an identification signal using an anti-tampering protocol associated with the on-demand service request; and
transmitting the on-demand service request to a remote service provider to service the waste receptacle associated with the user device.
32 . The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 31 , wherein:
the user device is mounted on or adjacent the waste receptacle; and
the non-transitory computer-readable medium is located remote from the waste receptacle.
33 . The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 31 , wherein the on-demand service request is associated with a request to pick up waste from the waste receptacle, to cancel a previous request for waste pickup, or to provide a status update of a pending waste pickup request.
34 . The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 31 , wherein the waste receptacle includes a status indicator configured to activate in association with the on-demand service request based on information received from the non-transitory computer-readable medium.
35 . The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 31 , further including a control device configured to provide an identification characteristic, wherein the controller is further configured to regulate use of an interface of the user device based on the identification characteristic.
36 . A method of managing waste services, comprising:
receiving, by a controller, an on-demand service request from a user device connected to a waste receptacle;
verifying an identification signal using an anti-tampering protocol associated with the on-demand service request;
transmitting the on-demand service request to a remote service provider to service the waste receptacle associated with the user device.
37 . The method of claim 36 , wherein the on-demand service request is associated with a request to pick up waste from the waste receptacle, to cancel a previous request for waste pickup, or to provide a status update of a pending waste pickup request.
38 . The method of claim 36 , wherein the controller is configured to generate the on-demand service request based on at least one of an actuation time associated with receipt of an input on the user device, the input having a predefined pattern or sequence.
39 . The method of claim 36 , wherein the waste receptacle includes a charging base, wherein the user device is removably connectable to the charging base.
40 . The method of claim 36 , further including:
providing a visual status indication regarding completion of the on-demand service request;
detecting a location of the waste receptacle using a location device;
sensing a parameter of the waste receptacle; and
dispatching a vehicle to service the waste receptacle based on the location and the parameter.