EP3975802A1

EP3975802A1 - Systems and methods for distributing parcels

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Publication number: EP3975802A1
Application number: EP20731413.9A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Adrien OKSMAN
Original assignee: Boks Sas
Current assignee: Boks Sas
Priority date: 2019-05-31
Filing date: 2020-06-01
Publication date: 2022-04-06
Also published as: FR3096567A1; JP2022534876A; US20220202224A1; FR3096567B1; WO2020240038A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a system (100) and a method (200, 300) for distributing parcels, which comprises: - at least one rack (110) for receiving parcels, including: - a first processor (115) for controlling the locking/unlocking of an access door (111) according to a control signal, - at least one portable electronic device (120) including: - a second processor (124) for generating the control signal, the control signal comprising at least one opening code associated with a parcel previously ordered from a commercial site by the user, wherein the first processor (115) is further configured to: - unlock an access door (111) when the user places the portable electronic device (120) near the rack (110) for receiving parcels, so that a first short-range wireless transceiver (114) and a second short-range wireless transceiver (123) interface to form a short-range local area network (10), and - prevent subsequent unlocking of the access door (111) with previously used opening codes.

Description

PACKAGE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Technical area

[01] The invention relates to a package distribution system as well as methods of delivering and receiving a package in this system.

Prior art

[02] Receiving a package is often laborious, especially for people who live in a building. In fact, routinely, a postman or delivery person delivers the package during office hours, while the recipient of the package is not at home. And as the postman or delivery person cannot leave the package in front of the recipient's door to avoid theft, the latter must return the package to the Post Office or to a relay point where the recipient must go to pick it up, within a period of time fixed.

[03] To solve this problem, document FR3057451 is known, which discloses a shared parcel box which does not require electrical wiring and which can be shared between the inhabitants of a building. Such a solution allows the inhabitants of the building to collect their parcels at any time of the day.

[04] However, this solution requires the delivery person to register on a

remote server by entering its mobile phone number. The remote server is then able to send opening codes for the parcel box to the delivery person when the latter arrives in front of the shared parcel box. This arrangement implies that only deliverers registered on the remote server can deliver parcels to shared parcel boxes.

[05] This solution is not suitable for taking into account

all the players in the parcel distribution market.

[06] There is therefore a need for a parcel distribution system which works with all parcel deliverers.

Summary of the invention

[07] The invention aims to overcome these drawbacks. [08] Thus, the invention relates to a package distribution system, which comprises:

- at least one parcel reception box, including:

- an access door,

- a lock to lock / unlock the access door,

- a first memory for storing a plurality of codes

locker opening associated with the package receipt locker,

- a first short-range wireless transceiver to receive a control signal,

- a first processor to control the locking / unlocking of the access door according to the control signal,

- at least one portable electronic device configured to be controlled by a user's touch support, the portable electronic device including:

- at least one contact surface,

- a software module for managing the parcel reception locker, interfaced with the contact surface (121),

- a second memory,

- a second short-range wireless transceiver to transmit the control signal,

a second processor for generating the control signal in response to the establishment of a tactile press between the user and at least one predetermined area of the contact surface, the control signal comprising at least one user opening code associated with a package previously ordered on a merchant site by the user, the user opening code being generated by the software module for managing the package receipt locker when ordering the package,

wherein, the first processor is further configured to:

- unlock the access door, in response to a tie between the user opening code and the one locker opening codes, when the user brings the portable electronic device closer to the parcel reception locker so that the first short range wireless transceiver and the second short range wireless transceiver are interfaced to form a short-range local area network, and

- prevent the subsequent unlocking of the access door from the opening codes used previously.

[09] In a first particular implementation:

- the first memory is further configured to store a plurality of delivery codes associated with the parcel reception locker,

- the lock also includes a device for manual entry of a delivery code capable of unlocking the access door,

- the first processor is additionally configured for:

- prevent subsequent unlocking of the access door from the delivery codes previously used, and

- unlock the access door when the opening code included in the command signal is not part of the opening codes previously used and the delivery code entered, by a delivery person of the package, on the manual entry device , is one of the delivery codes used previously.

[10] In a second particular implementation, the first processor includes a pseudo-random generator for generating the plurality of opening codes and the plurality of delivery codes, based on a seed uniquely associated with the receiving bin. parcel.

[11] In an example of the second particular implementation, the

second processor includes a pseudo-random generator for generating at least one delivery code based on the seed uniquely associated with the package receiving bin.

[12] In a third particular implementation, during the implementation

system service:

- the second processor is also configured to control the sending of the seed to the parcel reception locker by

through the local short-range network, in response to

the establishment of tactile support between the user and at least one predetermined area of the contact surface, and

- the first processor is further configured to store the seed in the first memory. [13] In a fourth particular implementation, the device

Handheld electronics further includes a first long range wireless transceiver for receiving an update signal, the system further comprising a remote server, the remote server comprising:

- a second long-range wireless transceiver to transmit the update signal, and

- a third processor for:

- generate at least one replacement code associated with the parcel reception box and intended to replace at least one opening code or at least one delivery code used previously, and

- in response to the reception of an update request, generate the update signal, the update signal comprising the replacement code,

in which, when unlocking the access door,

- the second processor is additionally configured for:

- interfacing the first long-range wireless transceiver with the second long-range wireless transceiver so as to form a long-range local area network,

- the first processor is additionally configured for:

- order the transmission of the update request to the remote server, via the short-range local network then via the long-range local network, and

- replace all or part of the opening codes used

previously, depending on the update signal.

[14] In an example of the fourth particular implementation, the

second memory is configured to store the code of

replacement, pending reformation of the short-range local area network when it is unavailable.

[15] In a fifth particular implementation, the second memory is further configured to store the update request, pending reformation of the long-range local area network when the latter is unavailable. [16] In a sixth particular implementation, the third processor comprises a pseudo-random generator for generating the replacement code as a function of the seed uniquely associated with the parcel reception bin.

[17] In a seventh particular implementation, the first

short range wireless transceiver and the second

Short-range wireless transceiver use a protocol chosen from: Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, Wifi Low Power, Wifi direct and NFC.

[18] In an eighth particular implementation, the first

long-range wireless transceiver and the second

long-range wireless transceiver use a protocol chosen from: mobile telecommunications network protocols, Wifi.

[19] The invention also relates to a method of delivering a package in a system according to the invention. The process includes:

- an order step on a merchant site,

- a step of generating a delivery code from the portable electronic device,

- a step of registering, on the merchant site, the delivery code in a delivery address field, to which the package associated with the order will be delivered,

- a step of opening, by a delivery person, of the parcel reception box using the manual entry system and the delivery code entered in the parcel delivery address field,

- a step of depositing the parcel in the unlocked parcel reception locker, and

- a step of closing the parcel reception locker.

[20] The invention also relates to a method for receiving a package delivered in a system according to the invention. The process includes:

- a step of establishing a tactile support between the user and at least one predetermined area of the contact surface of the portable electronic device so as to generate the control signal,

- a step of unlocking the access door in response to the approach, by the user, of the portable electronic device of the package receiving locker so that the portable electronic device and the package receiving locker are interfaced to form a short-range local area network,

- a package withdrawal step.

Brief description of the drawings

[21] [Fig. 1] Figure 1 shows a package delivery system according to the invention.

[22] [Fig. 2] Figure 2 shows a package reception box, according to G invention.

[23] [Fig. 3] FIG. 3 represents a portable electronic device, according to the invention.

[24] [Fig. 4] Figure 4 shows a remote server, according to the invention.

[25] [Fig. 5] Figure 5 shows a method of delivering a package in the system of Figure 1.

[26] [Fig. 6] Figure 6 shows a method of receiving a package in the system of Figure 1.

[27] The figures do not necessarily respect the scales, especially in thickness, for illustration purposes.

Description of embodiments

[28] Figure 1 illustrates a package distribution system 100 which comprises at least one package receipt locker 110 and at least one portable electronic device 120.

[29] In the invention, the package reception locker 110 is configured to receive a package previously ordered on a merchant site by a user. In one example, the package includes at least one product sold on the merchant site. In another example, the merchant site is a website whose internet address is of a known type.

[30] Furthermore, in the invention, the portable electronic device 120 is configured to be controlled by a user's touch support. In one example, the portable electronic device 120 is a smart phone, tablet, or smartwatch.

[31] In Figures 1 and 2, the package reception locker 110 comprises means of type known in themselves. In particular, the parcel reception locker 110 comprises an access door 111, a lock 112, a first memory 113, a first short range wireless transceiver 114, and a first processor 115.

[32] Access door 111 is configured to close an opening of the

package reception locker 110 which provides access to an interior space of the package reception locker 110.

[33] Lock 112 is configured to lock / unlock the door

access 111.

[34] The first memory 113 is configured to store a plurality of opening codes associated with the parcel reception locker 110.

[35] The first short range wireless transceiver 114 is configured to receive a control signal.

[36] In the description, by "short range" is meant a range

centimeter, that is, a few centimeters or tens of centimeters.

[37] In one example, the first short-range wireless transceiver 114 uses a protocol chosen from: Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, Wifi Low Power, Wifi direct and NFC. Thus, depending on the protocol chosen, a prior pairing step may be

necessary.

[38] Returning to Figure 2, the first processor 115 is configured to control the locking / unlocking of the access door 111 based on the control signal.

[39] Indeed, in the invention, the order signal includes at least one opening code associated with a package previously ordered on a merchant site by the user. Thus, the first processor 115 can compare the opening code included in the control signal with the plurality of opening codes associated with the parcel reception locker 110. In the event of a tie, the first processor 115 unlocks the door d 'access 111.

[40] Furthermore, the unlocking mechanism is the same when the

order signal comprises several opening codes, each opening code being associated with a package previously ordered on a merchant site by the user. Indeed, in this case, the first processor 115 unlocks the access door 111 in the event of equality between one of the opening codes included in the control signal and the plurality of opening codes associated with the parcel reception locker 110.

[41] In Figures 1 and 3, the portable electronic device 120 comprises means of the type known per se. In particular, the portable electronic device 120 includes at least one contact surface 121, a second memory 122, a second short range wireless transceiver 123 and a second processor 124.

[42] The contact surface 121 is able to receive a tactile support from

the user. In one example, the contact surface 121 is a button of the portable electronic device 120. In another example, the contact surface 121 is a touch screen of the portable electronic device 120. In all cases, the second processor 124 is configured to. execute a software module for managing the parcel reception locker 110, which is interfaced with the contact surface 121. In this way, the software module can detect the user's touch pressure on the contact surface 121.

[43] Back, in Figure 3, the second memory 122 is of the same type as the first memory 113.

[44] The second short range wireless transceiver 123 is the same type as the first short range wireless transceiver 114. In contrast, the second short range wireless transceiver 123 is configured to transmit the control signal.

[45] The second processor 124 is configured to generate the control signal in response to the establishment of a tactile press between the user and at least a predetermined area of the contact surface 121.

[46] In the invention, the first processor 115 is further configured

to unlock the access door 111 when the user brings the portable electronic device 120 closer to the parcel receiving locker 110 so that the first short range wireless transceiver 114 and the second short range wireless transceiver 123 are interfaced so as to form a short-range local area network 10. In a particular implementation, the portable electronic device 120 and the parcel reception locker 110 form the local short-range network 10 when the distance between them is less than a predetermined distance.

[47] Thus, in the invention, one causes the unlocking of the access door 111 after a series of events. First, the user presses a predetermined area of the contact surface 121 to generate a control signal that the first short range wireless transceiver 114 transmits. Next, the formation of the short-range local area network 10 is caused by bringing the portable electronic device 120 sufficiently close to the parcel reception box 110. Finally, the control signal passes through the short-range local area network 10 to the first processor 115. which unlocks the access door 111 according to the control signal.

[48] Furthermore, in the invention, the first processor 115 is further configured to prevent subsequent unlocking of the access door 111 from the login codes used previously.

[49] Thus, in principle, one cannot reuse an opening code.

[50] However, in a particular implementation, the first processor 115 prevents the unlocking of the access door 111 from the opening codes used previously, until one has used

all of the codes from the plurality of opening codes associated with the package receiving locker 110. Then, the same plurality of opening codes can be reused.

[51] In another particular implementation, the first processor 115 prevents the unlocking of the access door 111 from the opening codes used previously, until the expiration of a predetermined period which follows the 'use of all the codes of the plurality of opening codes associated with the parcel reception locker 110. Then, the same plurality of opening codes can be reused.

[52] In a first implementation of the invention, a package deliverer can unlock the package receiving locker 110 in order to deposit the package there.

[53] In this case, the first memory 113 is further configured for

store a plurality of delivery codes associated with the parcel reception locker 110. [54] In practice the opening codes and the delivery codes are codes linked to each other so that each opening code is linked to a single delivery code and each delivery code is linked to a single delivery code. opening.

[55] For this, for example, the first processor 115 may include a pseudo-random generator to generate the plurality of opening codes and the plurality of delivery codes, as a function of a seed uniquely associated with the receiving bin. package 110. In addition, second processor 124 may include a pseudo-random generator to generate at least one delivery code based on the seed uniquely associated with package receiving bin 110.

[56] In a particular implementation of the example, the seed is installed in the first memory 113 of the package reception locker 110, via the short-range local network, when the reception box is put into service. package 110. In this case, the seed is installed beforehand in the second memory 122 of the portable electronic device 120. In one example, the seed is included in an SMS or email received beforehand at the level of the portable electronic device 120.

[57] In practice, the second processor 124 is further configured to control the transmission of the seed to the first memory 113 of the parcel reception locker 110 via the short-range local area network 10, in response to the establishment of a tactile support between the user and at least one predetermined zone of the contact surface 121. In addition, the first processor 115 is configured to store the seed in the first memory 113.

[58] Moreover, in the first implementation of the invention, as

illustrated in FIG. 2, the lock 112 further comprises a manual entry device 116 of a delivery code capable of unlocking the access door 111. In one example, the manual entry device 116 is a keyboard of known type. .

[59] In the invention, the user generates the delivery code from the

portable electronic device 120. For this, as indicated above, the user can use the software module for managing the locker. receiving packages 110 that the second processor 124 executes. Then, the user enters, on the merchant site, the delivery code in the delivery address field, to which the package associated with the order will be delivered. Indeed, conventionally, the merchant site requires the user to enter his delivery address for the ordered package. In one example of the invention, it is proposed to include the delivery code in the delivery address. In this way, system 100 does not need to identify the delivery person and the delivery person does not need to register with system 100. However, in a particular implementation, the user can also send the delivery. delivery code to the delivery person by telephone, SMS, email or via a predetermined communication interface of the delivery person.

[60] Subsequently, in the first implementation of the invention, the first processor 115 is further configured to prevent subsequent unlocking of the access door 111 from previously used delivery codes. In this case, the first processor 115 uses the same mechanism as for the opening codes used previously.

[61] Furthermore, in the first implementation of the invention, the first processor 115 is configured to unlock the access door 111 when the opening code included in the control signal is not part of the codes. 'opening used previously and that the delivery code entered, by a delivery person of the package, on the manual entry device 116, is part of the delivery codes used previously.

[62] Thus, it is only after a delivery person has delivered a package that the user can unlock the access door 111. With this arrangement,

the user can regularly check whether an ordered package has been delivered to the package receiving locker 110 by trying to unlock it. In this case, if the access door 111 opens, it means that a package has been delivered. Whereas if the door does not open, it means that no package has been delivered.

[63] In a second implementation of the invention, all or part of the plurality of opening codes and of the plurality of delivery codes are updated from a remote server. [64] In the second implementation of the invention, the portable electronic device 120 further comprises a first

long range wireless transceiver 125 for receiving an update signal.

[65] In the invention, the update signal comprises a

replacement associated with the package receipt locker 110, which is intended to replace at least one opening code or at least one delivery code used previously.

[66] In the description, by "long range" is meant a range

hectometric, that is, from several hundred meters to several kilometers.

[67] In one example, the first long-range wireless transceiver 125 and the second long-range wireless transceiver 131 use a protocol selected from: mobile telecommunications network protocols (2G, 3G, 4G, or 5G for example), Wifi.

[68] In the second implementation of the invention, the system 100

further comprises a remote server 130 of known type.

[69] As illustrated in Figure 4, the remote server 130 includes a

second long range wireless transceiver 131 and a third processor 132.

[70] The second 131 long range wireless transceiver is from

same type as the first long-range wireless transceiver 125. In contrast, the second long-range wireless transceiver 131 is configured to transmit the update signal.

[71] The third processor 132 is configured to generate at least one replacement code.

[72] In a particular implementation, the third processor 132

includes a pseudo-random generator to generate the replacement code based on the seed uniquely associated with the package receiving bin 110.

[73] Additionally, the third processor 132 is configured to generate the

update signal, in response to receiving an update request. In the invention, the update request is a signal which comprises predetermined information that the third processor 132 interprets as a request to update all or part of the plurality of opening codes and the plurality of delivery codes.

[74] In the second implementation of the invention, the updating of all or part of the plurality of opening codes and of the plurality of delivery codes is carried out, when the access door is unlocked. 111.

[75] In practice, the second processor 124 is further configured

to interface the first long range wireless transceiver 125 with the second long range wireless transceiver 131 so as to form a long range local area network 20.

[76] Subsequently, the first processor 115 is further configured

to control the transmission of the update request to the remote server, via the short-range local network 10 and then via the long-range local network 20.

[77] Finally, the first processor 115 is further configured to replace all or part of the login codes used previously, depending on the update signal.

[78] Thus, in the invention, the portable electronic device 120 is used as a transmission / reception relay to update the opening and / or delivery codes. In this way, the parcel receiving locker 110 does not need to be equipped with long-range communication means which consumes a lot of energy. It is therefore possible to supply the parcel reception locker 110 with a cell or a battery.

[79] In a particular implementation, the unavailability of the short-range local network or the long-range local network is considered.

[80] For example, the interruption of the short-range local area network may be due to the fact that the distance between the portable electronic device 120 and the parcel reception locker 110 is greater than a predetermined distance. Furthermore, the interruption of the long-range local network may be due to the location of the portable electronic device 120 in an area of no radio coverage.

[81] Thus, in case of unavailability of the local short-range network, the

second memory 122 is configured to store the code of replacement, pending the reform of the local short-range network.

[82] Additionally, in the event of the long-range LAN being unavailable, the second memory 122 is configured to store the update request, pending reformation of the long-range LAN.

[83] The invention also relates to a method 200 for delivering a package in the system 100.

[84] In step 210, a user places an order on a site

trader.

[85] In step 220, the user generates a delivery code from the portable electronic device 120. For this, as indicated above, the user can use the software module for managing the parcel reception locker 110. that the second processor 124 is executing.

[86] In step 230, the user enters, on the merchant site, the delivery code in the delivery address field, to which the package associated with the order will be delivered.

[87] In step 240, a delivery person opens the package receipt locker 110 using the manual entry system and the delivery code in the package delivery address field.

[88] Indeed, in the invention, the delivery person does not need to be known to the

system 100 for unlocking the parcel reception locker 110 and depositing the parcel therein.

[89] In step 250, the delivery person places the package in the unlocked package receiving locker 110.

[90] Finally, in step 260, the parcel reception locker is closed. In a first example, the parcel reception locker is manually closed. In a second example, the first processor 115 is configured to close and lock the access door 111 after a predetermined delay that follows the unlocking of the access door 111 by the delivery person.

[91] The invention also relates to a method 300 for receiving a package delivered in the system 100. [92] In step 310, the user presses on at least one predetermined zone of the contact surface 121 of the portable electronic device 120 so as to generate the control signal.

[93] In step 320, the user unlocks access door 111,

bringing the portable electronic device 120 closer to the parcel receiving locker 110 so that the first short range wireless transceiver 114 and the second short range wireless transceiver 123 are interfaced to form a short range local area network scope 10.

[94] Finally, in step 330, the user removes the package.

[95] The invention has been presented with reference to the field of parcel delivery.

However, the invention can also be used for the return of parcels or the delivery of objects between individuals who live, for example, in the same building or the same neighborhood. In this case, the user can send the delivery code to the other person by phone, SMS or email.

[96] The invention can be the subject of many variations and applications other than those described above. In particular, unless otherwise indicated, the different structural and functional characteristics of each of the implementations described above should not be considered as combined and / or closely and / or

inextricably linked to each other, but on the contrary as simple juxtapositions. In addition, the structural and / or functional characteristics of the various embodiments described above may be the subject, in whole or in part, of any different juxtaposition or any different combination.

Claims

Claim 1. A parcel delivery system (100), comprising:

- at least one package reception box (110), including:

- an access door (111),

- a lock (112) to lock / unlock the access door (111),

- a first memory (113) for storing a plurality of locker opening codes associated with the parcel reception locker (110),

- a first short range wireless transceiver (114) for receiving a control signal,

- a first processor (115) to control the locking / unlocking of the access door (111) according to the control signal,

- at least one portable electronic device (120) configured to be controlled by the tactile support of a user, the portable electronic device (120) including:

- at least one contact surface (121),

- a second memory (122),

- a second short-range wireless transceiver (123) for transmitting the control signal,

- a second processor (124) for generating the control signal in response to the establishment of a tactile press between the user and at least one predetermined zone of the contact surface (121), the control signal comprising at least a user opening code associated with a package previously ordered on a merchant site by the user, the user opening code being generated by the software module for managing the package receipt locker when ordering the package,

wherein, the first processor (115) is further configured to:

- unlock the access door (111), in response to an equality between the user opening code and the one locker opening codes, when the user brings the portable electronic device (120) closer to the reception locker of package (110) such that the first short range wireless transceiver (114) and the second short range wireless transceiver (123) are interfaced to form a short range local area network (10), and - prevent the subsequent unlocking of the access door (111) from the opening codes used previously.

Claim 2. The system of claim 1, wherein

- the first memory (113) is further configured to store a plurality of delivery codes associated with the parcel reception locker (110),

- the lock (112) further comprises a manual entry device (116) of a delivery code capable of unlocking the access door (111),

- the first processor (115) is further configured for:

- prevent the subsequent unlocking of the access door (111) from the delivery codes used previously, and

- unlock the access door (111) when the opening code included in the command signal is not part of the opening codes previously used and the delivery code entered, by a delivery person of the package, on the device manual entry (116), is one of the delivery codes previously used.

Claim 3. System according to one of claims 1 to 2, wherein the first processor (115) comprises a pseudo-random generator for generating the plurality of opening codes and the plurality of delivery codes, based on a seed. uniquely associated with the parcel reception locker (110).

Claim 4. A system according to claim 3, wherein

the second processor (124) includes a pseudo-random generator for generating at least one delivery code based on the seed uniquely associated with the package receiving bin (110).

Claim 5. System according to one of claims 3 to 4, wherein, during commissioning of the system,

- the second processor (124) is further configured to control the transmission of the seed to the parcel reception bin (110) by via the short-range local area network (10), in response to the establishment of a tactile press between the user and at least one predetermined area of the contact surface (121), and

- the first processor (115) is further configured to store the seed in the first memory (113).

Claim 6. System according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the portable electronic device (120) further comprises a first

long range wireless transceiver (125) for receiving an update signal,

the system further comprising a remote server (130), the remote server comprising:

- a second long-range wireless transceiver (131) for transmitting the update signal, and

- a third processor (132) for:

- generate at least one replacement code associated with the parcel receipt box (110) and intended to replace at least one opening code or at least one delivery code used previously, and

- in response to receiving an update request, generating the update signal, the update signal comprising the replacement code, in which, when unlocking the access door (111) ,

- the second processor (124) is further configured for:

- interfacing the first long-range wireless transceiver (125) with the second long-range wireless transceiver (131) so as to form a long-range local area network (20),

- the first processor (115) is further configured for:

- order the transmission of the update request to the remote server, through the short-range local network (10) then through the long-range local network (20), and

- replace all or part of the opening codes used previously, depending on the update signal.

Claim 7. The system of claim 6 wherein the second memory (122) is configured to store the replacement code, in waiting for the reform of the local short-range network when this is unavailable.

Claim 8. System according to one of claims 6 to 7 wherein the second memory (122) is further configured to store the update request, pending the reform of the long-range local area network when the latter. here is unavailable.

Claim 9. A system according to any of claims 6 to 8 when dependent on claim 3, wherein the third processor (132) comprises a pseudo-random generator for generating the code for

replacement based on the seed uniquely associated with the package receiving bin (110).

Claim 10. The system according to one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the first short range wireless transceiver (114) and the second short range wireless transceiver use a protocol selected from: Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, Wifi Low Power, Direct Wifi and N FC.

Claim 11. The system of one of claims 6 to 10, wherein the first long-range wireless transceiver (125) and the second long-range wireless transceiver (131) use a protocol selected from: mobile telecommunications network protocols, Wifi.

Claim 12. A method of delivering (200) a package in a system according to one of the preceding claims, the method comprising:

- an order step (210) on a merchant site,

- a step of generating (220) a delivery code from the portable electronic device (120),

- a registration step (230), on the merchant site, of the delivery code in a delivery address field, to which the package associated with the order will be delivered,

- a step of opening (240), by a delivery person, of the parcel reception box (110) using the manual entry system and the delivery code entered in the parcel delivery address field,

- a step of depositing (250) the parcel in the unlocked parcel reception locker (110), and

- A closing step (260) of the package reception box (110).

Claim 13. A method of receiving (300) a package delivered in a system according to one of claims 1 to 11, the method comprising:

- a step of establishing a tactile support (310) between the user and at least one predetermined area of the contact surface (121) of the portable electronic device (120) so as to generate the control signal,

- a step of unlocking (320) of the access door (111) in response to the approach, by the user, of the portable electronic device (120) of the parcel reception locker (110) so that the portable electronic device (120) and the parcel reception locker (110) are interfaced so as to form a short-range local network (10),

- a step of withdrawal (330) of the package.