DE102014017023A1 - Delivery system for delivering a package - Google Patents

Abstract

There will be a security device for receiving, securing and / or providing a package, an access control system for controlling access to an associated property, a delivery system for delivering a package, the use of a package and / or security device for acceptance, security and / or Provision of the package associated identifier for access to a package and / or the security associated property associated with the use of an identifier as part of a delivery address of a package for controlling a security device and method for delivering a package proposed.

Description

The present invention relates to a security device for receiving, securing and / or providing a package, in particular a package, according to the preamble of claim 1, an access control system for controlling the access to a property according to the preamble of claim 2, a delivery system for delivering a package , in particular a package, according to the preamble of claim 3, the use of a package and / or a securing device for accepting, securing and / or providing the package associated identifier according to claim 4, the use of an identifier, in particular an access code, as part of a Delivery address of a package for controlling a security device according to claim 6 and a method for delivering a package, in particular a package, with a security device for accepting, securing and / or providing the verse and an access control system for controlling the access to a property according to claim 10.

In particular, the present invention relates to the receipt and / or dispatch of packages or mailpieces, in particular of correspondence, such as letters or postcards, and / or of packages, such as parcels, parcels or food deliveries. However, the present invention may also be generally used to secure correspondence, packages or other items against unauthorized access or unauthorized removal.

The term "package" within the meaning of the present invention is therefore preferably to be understood broadly and covers in particular generally portable or separately marketable items. For a better understanding, however, the present invention will be explained below always with reference to the particularly preferred example of a shipment of packages.

In principle, the present invention can also be used in other fields than in the field of shipping or receiving packages, for example in connection with mailboxes, mailboxes or pick-up compartments for goods or other objects or locker systems or other facilities that are not necessarily for receiving and / or shipment of packages must be provided.

When shipping and / or delivery of packages, it may happen that the recipient or addressee of the package, the package, for example, due to absence, can not receive. As a result, the consignee must pick up the package at a location other than the original destination. In such a case, the actual delivery of the package is thus delayed and / or at an additional cost to the recipient. In addition, additional costs arise in the event of a failed delivery attempt by the delivery or shipping service provider.

In principle, mail receiving containers for securing packages against unauthorized access are known. In such Postempfangsbehältern are locker-like constructions in which packages can be deposited and collected at a later date. Such Postempfangsbehälter have a locked door or flap, which opens after reading a pickup note, whereby the deposited package can be received.

Currently common devices with a variety of mail receiving containers or flaps are - unlike mailboxes - not assigned to specific real estate or residential units, but are kept centrally. They have the disadvantage that a recipient must first register for picking up for such a device and further can not take a shipment at his place of residence in reception. It is also necessary to specify the address of the device instead of the home address as the delivery address. The user must therefore already know in advance, where a package should be delivered. It should be noted that the distance to a nearest system may be several hundred meters, which is particularly disadvantageous when receiving heavy or bulky packages due to the transport cost.

In one alternative, individual mail receiving containers are assigned to residential units or residential addresses, ie, in each case arranged in each case on or in front of a property. In principle, it can be avoided with such personal or home-based systems that a recipient of a package has to travel over long distances to a mail receipt container. Basically, the present invention relates to such decentralized solutions with real estate associated mail receiving containers. Such solutions are equipped with only one or a few mail receiving containers, which is why, when occupying such a mailing container nevertheless regular replacement deliveries or pickups in a store are needed. In addition, previously known decentralized system are always vendor-specific to prevent access to packages by foreign companies. Moreover, such postage containers also carry the risk of unauthorized removal, in particular the theft, a secured in the mail receipt container package.

Against this background, the present invention has the object, a security device, an access control system, a delivery system and a method for delivering a package, in particular a package indicate, thereby delivering and / or picking up the package at the residence of the recipient or sender also in the absence of the addressee or sender, it would be possible to avoid substitute delivery, new delivery or branch delivery, to enable or assist particularly secure delivery of packages and / or to improve, in particular simplify, existing delivery systems and methods.

The above object is achieved by a security device according to claim 1, an access control system according to claim 2, a delivery system according to claim 3, the use of an identifier according to claim 4 or claim 6 or by a method according to claim 10. Advantageous developments are the subject of the dependent claims.

One aspect of the present invention is that a securing device for accepting, securing and / or providing a package, in particular a package, in or within an associated property with an access control system for controlling the access to the property is arranged or can be arranged and the security device to do so is designed to secure or unlock the package by verification or authentication of an identifier corresponding to the access control system. Advantageously, it is thus ensured that both access to the property and access to the security device are made possible by means of the same identifier. In particular, this ensures that only the person who is in possession of the identifier and / or for securing or unlocking the package with the security device located in the property can enter the property. Furthermore, the security is increased by the invention, especially in the delivery of packages.

In addition, it increases the security of access in the property as a whole, since in the future nobody will have to give access to the intercom via the phrase "the post office is there" without control. The invention thus avoids burglaries in homes where the thieves gain access.

Preferably, the access itself is logged via the proposed security device, the proposed access control system and / or delivery system, in particular so that an access in relation to the offense period can be checked and possibly excluded. The identifier and / or its validity is preferably limited in time or limited for the delivery period.

A "securing device" in the sense of the present invention is preferably a device which is designed to protect a package against removal or unauthorized removal, against theft, damage or vandalism. In particular, the proposed security device is a mail receiving device or container such as a mailbox, parcel box or other device with a securing mechanism for securing a package such as a flap, a lock, a latch, a latch, a door o. The like.

In particular, a safety device in the context of the present invention is a box-type, box-type or compartment-type container and / or has such a container or consists of a receiving holder for securing containers or delivery containers.

Packages within the meaning of the present invention are preferably packages, mailpieces, parcels, (large) letters, grocery deliveries or other items that are transported, picked up and / or delivered by postal service providers, parcel services, logistics companies and / or an authorized person. For the rest, reference is made to the definition mentioned in the introduction.

An "access control system" in the sense of the present invention is preferably a system for controlling the access to a building or a property and / or an area of a building or a property. Preferably, an access control system is designed to check the authorization to gain access to a building or a real estate and / or an area of a building or a property, preferably by identifying or verifying the identity or authenticity of a user of the access control system. In particular, a security device is designed for authentication and / or authorization of a user of the access control system. An access control system preferably has a sensor or a verification device for verifying the identity of a user and / or an actuator, such as a door opener or the like, for releasing, unlocking and / or releasing the respective building or the respective property and / or one Area of the building or property. For example, an access control system is an intercom system of a building or a property, in particular a multi-family residential building.

An "identifier" within the meaning of the present invention is preferably a medium and / or a feature for identifying an object and / or a human, in particular a user of an access control system. An identifier is particularly preferably an identification means and / or a proof of an identity of an object and / or a human being. Preferably, the authentication of a user takes place in an access control to a building or a property by means of an identifier. An identifier may in particular be or have an active, passive and / or biometric identification means and / or feature for authentication. Particularly preferred is an identifier in the context of the present invention, an access code, such as a numeric code, letter code and / or alphanumeric code. In particular, an identifier is designed as a backup identifier and / or arming identifier or an identifier has a backup identifier and / or arming identifier.

A further aspect of the present invention, which can also be implemented independently, is that the security device - in particular electrically - is connected or connectable to an access control system for controlling the access to a property. Particularly preferably, the security device is connected or connectable to an existing or already installed access control system of the property. In this way, a particularly simple installation and / or integration of the security device in or with the access control system (or vice versa) allows or supports. In particular, the range of functions of an existing access control system with the proposed securing device is advantageously expanded and / or supplemented. Preferably, the securing device is designed to connect an access control system to a delivery system for delivering a package, in particular a package, or to connect to this.

In a further, independently realizable aspect of the present invention, which can also be combined with the previous aspects, an identifier, in particular an access code, for verifying access to a property by means of the securing device and / or a central device - preferably electronically - verifiable. In this way, corresponding advantages can be achieved.

A "central device" within the meaning of the present invention is preferably a computer, a computer, a server or has a computing device, a computer or a server. Here, however, other solutions are possible. For example, the central device may also be a virtual unit of computers and / or realized by so-called cloud computing.

The proposed access control system for controlling the access to an assigned property is preferably designed to release the access to the property by verification of an identifier corresponding to a security device. Alternatively or additionally, the access control system is electrically connected or connectable to the security device and / or is an identifier, in particular an access code, verifiable for access to the property by means of the securing device and / or a central device. In this way, the advantages explained in connection with the proposed safety device can also be achieved.

The proposed delivery system for delivering a package, in particular a package, has a proposed security device for accepting, securing and / or providing the package and a proposed access control system for controlling the access to an associated property, preferably wherein the security device in or within the property arranged or can be arranged. In this way, corresponding advantages can be achieved.

A proposed use of a package and / or a proposed security device associated identifier, in particular an access code, provides to use the identifier for access to a package and / or security device associated property, preferably wherein the security device is arranged or can be arranged in the property , In this way, corresponding advantages can be achieved. In particular, the delivery and / or collection of a package is possible even in the absence of the recipient or sender.

A further, independently realizable aspect of the present invention relates to the use of an identifier, in particular an access code, as part of a delivery address of a package, in particular a package, for controlling a security device, wherein the security device for accepting, securing and / or providing the package formed is and the identifier is transmitted by means of a central device. The use of the identifier as part of the delivery address of the package allows easy and secure delivery of the package. In particular, such use of the identifier is vendor-independent or can take place without technical measures and / or adjustments by any postal service provider, parcel service, Logistics company and / or any other authorized person for the shipment or transport of packages, in particular packages, are performed. The transmission of the identifier by means of a central device enables or supports a particularly simple, user-friendly and / or secure transmission of information.

Preferably, the identifier is transmitted from the central device directly and / or via a data connection to a user, in particular a recipient, sender and / or parcel service, and / or the identifier is attached by a user as part of the delivery address to the package, in particular glued. This allows a particularly cost-effective, simple and / or fast use of the identifier. Furthermore, a cost-effective and / or rapid market introduction of the proposed security device, the proposed access control system or the proposed delivery system is made possible or supported in this way.

Another, independently realizable aspect of the present invention relates to a method for delivering a package, in particular a package, with a proposed security device for accepting, securing and / or providing the package and a proposed access control system for controlling the access to a property, said Security device is arranged or can be arranged in the property, both the access control system and the security device are controlled in such a way that the property - in particular - of delivery or collection of the package by verification of the package and / or the security device associated identifier, in particular an access code a package service - enter and the package can be secured or unlocked with the security device in the property. In this way, corresponding benefits are achieved. In particular, the proposed method for the delivery of packages to multi-family houses, with one or more security device in or within the property or apartment building is arranged or can be arranged or are. In an advantageous manner, such a package is repeatedly, in particular double, protected against unintentional or unauthorized removal, in particular against theft, damage and / or vandalism.

The aforementioned and following described aspects of the present invention can advantageously be combined with each other and with the aspects explained in more detail below in different ways and realized independently in such combinations.

Additional advantages, features, characteristics and aspects of the present invention will become apparent from the claims and the following description with reference to the drawings. It shows:

1 a proposed system;

2 proposed security devices allocated to different locations;

3 a proposed security device;

4 a simplified schematic view of the proposed system when securing a package;

5 a simplified schematic view of the proposed system when unlocking a package; and

6 a simplified schematic view of the proposed delivery system upon delivery of a package with a proposed security device and a proposed access control system.

In the partly not to scale, only schematic figures, the same reference numerals are used for the same or similar parts, whereby corresponding or comparable properties and advantages are achieved, even if a repeated description is omitted.

In the following, the most preferred field of application will first be explained in detail.

1 shows a proposed system 1 for securing objects, in particular packages 2 , against unauthorized access. The system is preferably for receiving and / or shipping the items or packages 2 educated.

The system 1 has a central facility 3 for controlling several safety devices 4A to 4K for securing the objects 2 against unauthorized access.

As exemplified in 2 shown are the safety devices 4A to 4K and the central facility 3 preferably realized structurally separated from each other and / or arranged at different locations. Preferably, the safety devices 4A to 4K each assigned to different housing units. Here, however, other solutions are possible.

The safety devices 4A to 4K preferably each have one verification device 5A to 5K for verification of the authorization to secure and / or release a package 2 on.

In each case, a verification device is preferred 5A to 5K with a corresponding safety device 4A to 4K electrically and / or mechanically connected. Here are different verification devices 5A to 5K possible.

Particularly preferred are the securing devices 4A to 4K however, same or at least one similar verification device 5A to 5K on. This may be a reader 5A , in particular chip card reader, magnetic stripe reader, bar code reader, QR code reader or the like act. Alternatively or additionally, it may be a keyboard or a pin pad 5B to an iris scanner or a camera 5C , a radio interface 5D , an NFC or near-field communication interface 5E , a wireless interface 5F or another, particularly preferred wireless interface 5G to 5K act.

In the representation example according to 1 and 2 are the different security devices 4A to 4K only for purposes of illustration different verification devices 5A to 5K assigned. However, it is preferred that within a system 1 all safety devices 4A to 4K at least one similar verification device 5A to 5K More particularly, a scanner for scanning a display and / or a Nahfeldkommunikationsschnittstelle for verification by means of near-field technology.

The safety devices 4A to 4K each preferably have a data connection 6 to the central facility 3 on. In the representation example according to 2 indicates the data connection 6 or assign the data connections 6 a network 7 , in particular the Internet, on or are formed by this. Here, however, other solutions are possible. In particular, the data link 6 a cellular connection, a Wi-Fi connection, and / or a TCP / IP or Internet connection.

The system 1 preferably further comprises a reservation device 8th on, with a reservation signal 9 generated and / or to the central device 3 can be transmitted. The central facility 3 preferably has a user interface 10 to receive the reservation signal 9 on.

A signal in the sense of the present invention is preferably a means for transmitting information, a (modulated) wave, in particular in a conductor, a bit sequence, a packet in the information technology sense or the like. A signal in the sense of the present invention is preferably transferable via a transmission medium or by means of a data connection. Preferably, a signal is associated with information or contained in the signal, which can be transmitted by means of the signal.

The reservation signal 9 is preferably a signal containing information for a reservation or booking of a security device 4A to 4K and / or over a package to be secured or secured 2 having.

The reservation signal 9 preferably has reservation information 11 to an object to be secured 2 on. Based on the reservation information 11 determines the central facility 3 one of the items to be secured 2 suitable safety device 4A to 4K , The determined safety device 4A to 4K is preferably through the central device 3 selected and / or the reservation signal 9 or parts thereof. The one selected in this or another way and / or the reservation signal 9 or parts thereof associated safety device 4A to 4K In the following, selected or assigned security device will be used 4A to 4K called.

The central facility 3 preferably controls the safety devices 4A to 4K depending on the assignment. For this purpose, it is particularly preferred that the central device 3 a booking signal 12 for controlling the associated safety device 4A to 4K generated. With this booking signal 12 can the central facility 3 the selected or associated security device 4A to 4K such that the article or package 2 with the selected or associated securing device 4A to 4K securable or securable.

Preferably, the securing devices 4A to 4K in each case a transceiver, in particular for receiving the booking signal 12 from the central facility 3 , on.

The booking signal 12 is preferably via a fuse interface 13 and / or the data connection (s) 6 to the assigned or selected security device 4A to 4K transmitted.

The booking signal 12 preferably has a securing verification means 14 , a release verification agent 15 and / or a time reservation indicator 16 on.

The security verification agent 14 is preferably designed to secure one of the package 2 authorized user to verify. The arming verification agent 15 is preferably designed to one for unlocking the package 2 authorized user to verify. The time reservation indicator 16 is preferably adapted to a period in which the package 2 with the security system 4A to 4K to be secured.

In particular, the booking signal 12 a record or has a record containing the associated or selected backup device 4A to 4K for securing and / or releasing the object or package 2 within an identified period of time.

The reservation signal 9 preferably, in particular as reservation information 11 , a package parameter 17 and / or an authorization identifier 18 and / or a time request indicator 19 and / or a location request indicator 20 on.

The package parameter 17 preferably corresponds to one or more physical properties of the package to be secured 2 , The package parameter 17 more preferably has a length, width, height and / or weight of the package to be secured 2 on. This makes it possible to determine whether a safety device 4A to 4K basically or physically to secure the package 2 suitable or not.

The authorization identifier 18 is preferably for identification of authorization of the backup and / or release of the secured package 2 educated. With the authorization identifier 18 Can a user with a security device 4A to 4K an item or a package 2 wants to secure, identifies and / or the authorization to use a concrete security device 4A to 4K be checked. The transmission of the authorization identifier 18 as part of the reservation signal 9 is not mandatory, for example, if an authorized user previously at the central facility 3 registered or logged in.

The time request indicator 19 is preferably designed to identify a date, time and / or period to which the item or package 2 with a safety device 4A to 4K to be secured.

The location query indicator 20 is preferably adapted to a destination for securing the item or package 2 to identify. A destination 21 is or are particularly preferably a residential address, an address, housing unit, global position of a housing unit and / or (GPS) coordinates or has such. The location query indicator 20 thus preferably has an address and / or coordinates or other position information.

The central facility 3 preferably has access to fuse parameters 22 , The fuse parameters 22 preferably correspond to one or more characteristics of a security device 4A to 4K , Preferably, the central device has 3 Access to backup device parameters 22 all safety devices 4A to 4K of the proposed system 1 ,

The fuse parameters 22 preferably have a physical property, in particular length, width and / or height of a receiving volume, a carrying capacity with respect to the weight of a package to be secured 2 , an availability or occupancy and / or a functionality of the respective security device 4A to 4K or corresponding parameters.

The fuse parameters 22 can through the central facility 3 if necessary and / or directly, in particular via data connections 6 , from the respective safety device 4A to 4K be retrieved and / or received. Alternatively or additionally, the fuse parameters are 22 in a backup device database 23 stored or saved. Preferably, fuse parameters become 22 by the central facility in the security device database 23 stored or saved.

The backup device database 23 is preferably part of the central device 3 , the central facility 3 assigned or data technology with the central facility 3 connected. The backup device database 23 preferably has one or more records 24 on, in particular records 24 corresponding to one of the safety devices 4A to 4K ,

Preferably, the records have 24 Parameters regarding physical properties 25 , regarding availability characteristics 26 and / or regarding a functionality 27 and / or an authorization 28 to use the respective safety device 4A to 4K on.

The records 24 the backup device database 23 are preferably each a safety device 4A to 4K assigned. In 1 are assignments 29 indicated by the dashed lines.

Preferably, the system is 1 trained to the fuse parameters 22 at least partially update.

Particularly preferred is the parameter regarding availability 26 regularly, on demand and / or event-driven, in particular if an availability change, updated.

Alternatively or additionally, the parameter can also be functional 27 and / or the parameter relating to a privilege 28 to be updated. The parameter regarding a functionality 27 is preferably updated when the corresponding state of the respective safety device 4A to 4K changes. In particular, the parameter becomes functional 27 automatically changed when a backup device 4A to 4K an error occurs. In this case, it is preferred that the respective safety device sends an error signal to the central device 3 transmitted, whereupon the central facility 3 the parameter regarding a functionality 27 changes or adjusts accordingly.

The parameter regarding a permission 28 may be owned or authorized by the respective security institution 4A to 4K be configured or configurable. In particular, the respective securing device 4A to 4K an interface for configuring an authorization or for adapting or changing the parameter with respect to the authorization 28 , Alternatively or additionally, the central device 3 a configuration interface 30 , in particular a web interface, via which the fuse device parameters 22 , in particular the parameter relating to an authorization 28 , can be configurable. Here, however, other solutions are possible.

Preferably, the parameter becomes availability 26 updated regularly and / or automatically. For this purpose, the respective safety device 4A to 4K with the central facility 3 , in particular via the data connection 6 , communicate, providing availability information from the respective security device 4A to 4K to the central facility 3 be transmitted. The central facility 3 may then change the parameter for availability if, according to the availability information, the availability of the respective protection device 4A to 4K has changed.

At the parameter regarding availability 26 in particular, it is a Boolean parameter that represents the current status of the respective security device 4A to 4K represents. For example, the parameter is related to availability 26 "1" if the associated or selected security device 4A to 4K currently no package has secured, and "0", if the respective safety device 4A to 4K currently occupied or already a package 2 secures or vice versa. If necessary, the parameter can be related to availability 26 can also be realized in other ways.

The parameter (s) regarding physical properties 25 the respective safety device 4A to 4K are preferably immutable. In one aspect of the present invention, at least the parameters relating to physical properties 25 not automatically, only manually, at large intervals automatically or not at all checked by the respective safety device 4A to 4K or to the central facility 3 Posted. This offers the advantage of a reduced amount of data to be transmitted, which reduces energy consumption and conserves system resources. It should be noted that the proposed system preferably with several hundred security devices 4A to 4K , in particular with at least 1000 safety devices 4A to 4K is operated. Therefore, the central facility 3 preferably a data center or part thereof. The effort and costs for the realization of the central facility 3 are dependent on expenses. A differentiation in an update between each fuse parameter 22 in the backup device database 23 So leads to a lower computational requirements directly to improved performance of the central facility 3 ,

The central facility 3 is preferably designed on the basis of a requirement profile one of the security devices 4A to 4K select.

Preferably, the central device 3 a selection module 31 on. The selection module 31 preferably has access to the backup device database 23 and / or on the security device 4A to 4K , In particular, the selection module 31 adapted to one or more of the fuse parameters 22 from the database 23 and / or one or more of the securing device 4A to 4K retrieve.

Upon receipt of the reservation signal 9 becomes the reservation signal 9 or the reservation information 11 preferably the selection module 31 fed. The selection module 31 is preferably adapted to the reservation signal 9 , the reservation information 11 , in particular the package parameter 17 and / or the authorization identifier 18 and / or the time request indicator 19 and / or the location request indicator 20 With one or more of the fuse parameters 22 , to compare. The comparison preferably takes place between mutually corresponding reservation information 11 and the fuse parameter 22 ,

In a first step, preferably by comparison of the authorization identifier 18 with the parameter regarding an authorization 28 determines whether or with respect to which of the safety devices 4A to 4K a backup of one to the reservation signal 9 corresponding package 2 is permissible.

Optionally, before or after this step, a group of security devices 4A to 4K preselected and the comparison to the preselected safety device 4A to 4K be limited. Such preselection preferably takes place on a regional basis, with respect to a region or with respect to a circumference around the destination 21 , As a result, the selection process can advantageously be simplified or accelerated.

In a further step, preferably with the parameter with respect to a functionality 27 Checks if the respective safety device 4A to 4K is usable. This step can also be done in advance or elsewhere.

In a further step, the time request indicator becomes 19 with an availability of the respective safety device 4A to 4K compared. For this purpose, the respective record 24 or the parameter regarding availability 26 a calendar or other information relating to a time lapse of the availability of the respective security device 4A to 4K exhibit. Preferably, a comparison of the time request indicator 19 with the parameter regarding availability 26 determines whether in the by the time request indicator 19 certain period an availability of the respective safety device 4A to 4K is present.

Preferably, such (preselected) security device 4A to 4K selected, marked, or included in a list that are both available and functional, as well as having authority and physical properties that constitute a fuse of the package 2 enable.

In a further, preferably subsequent, step, the location request indicator is preferably used 20 with a location parameter of the respective safety device 4A to 4K compared. In the representation example, the location parameter is part of the parameter with regard to physical properties 25 or make this.

Alternatively or additionally, however, this can also be realized separately or independently. Preferably, the comparison of the location request indicator 20 with the fuse parameter 22 , in particular the parameter with regard to physical properties 25 or the location parameter, a distance between that by the location request indicator 20 represented destination 21 and the respective location of the security device 4A to 4K determined. Such a distance determination takes place, in particular, as a geographical distance with respect to an air-line or taking into account map material with regard to a route, running distance, running time, travel time or the like.

Preferably, the system features 1 or the central facility 3 a threshold for the distance, with too far away security device 4A to 4K discarded and / or such security device 4A to 4K with a short distance to the destination 21 preferred or prioritized.

Preferably, with the selection module 31 based on one or more of the comparisons or selections a concrete of the safety device 4A to 4K selected. In this case, preferably that securing device 4A to 4K selected, which is physically suitable, available and / or functional and also a small distance to the destination 21 having.

In a very specific example with reference to 2 are the safety devices 4H and 4I destinations 21 assigned in the form of single-family homes. The safety devices 4H and 4I are in spatial proximity to each other, preferably so in the same spatial area, district, postal code range o. The like. If a Vorselektions of security devices 4A to 4H takes place, therefore, preferably at least the two safety devices 4H and 4I preselected.

If the central facility 3 a reservation signal 9 receives one or more of the comparisons as described above, preferably by the selection module 31 the central facility 3 , In the concrete example, the destination identified by the location request indicator is correct 21 with the location of the security device 4H match. When the safety device 4H is not available in the specific case, is not functional and / or no appropriate authorization to secure the package 2 has, the safety device 4H preferably still discarded. If another safety device 4A to 4K , For example, the security device 4I of the neighboring destination 21 available, functional and with appropriate authorization, this can be particularly due to their small distance to the destination 21 to be selected. So neighbors may particularly preferred their security device 4A to 4K for mutual use, in particular by configuring the parameter with respect to an authorization 28 , If your own security device 4H then not available, the package may 2 through the safety device 4I secured by the neighbor. This advantageously allows delivery that is always as close to the destination as possible and improved utilization.

The central facility 3 or the selection module 31 is preferably adapted to a reservation confirmation signal 38 . 39 to generate, output and / or transmit. In the representation example according to 1 becomes the reservation confirmation signal 38 . 39 , in particular to a first identification device 33 , alternatively also called receiving device or backup identification device, via a data connection 32 transmitted.

The first identification device 33 can the reservation facility 8th be assigned or part of this. In the illustration example, the first identification device 33 independently or structurally separate from the reservation device 8th realized. This has the advantage that, for example, in a parcel service, a center, the reservation facility 8th can exhibit or form. The first identification device 33 is preferably a terminal, in particular mobile terminal, an employee who is entrusted with a delivery or pickup. The first identification device 33 preferably has an interface for the verification device 5A to 5K the safety device 4A to 4K on. This can be a backup or release of the package 2 with the selected safety device 4A to 4K respectively.

The reservation confirmation signal 38 . 39 preferably has a time confirmation indicator 34 and / or a location confirmation indicator 35 and / or a backup identifier 36 and / or a release identifier 37 on.

Preferably, the central device 3 trained to the reservation signal 9 with the reservation confirmation signal 38 . 39 to answer.

The reservation confirmation signal 38 . 39 may be used by the time confirmation indicator to identify a date, time and / or period to or about which the package 2 with the associated safety device 4A to 4K is securable, and / or the location confirmation indicator for identifying a location of the associated safety device 4A to 4K exhibit. Advantageously, by transmitting this information one of the destination 21 Deviating location of the associated safety device 4A to 4K and / or one of the time reservation indicator 16 deviating period signaled. The reservation confirmation signal 38 . 39 however, alternatively or additionally without the time confirmation indicator 34 and / or without the location confirmation indicator 35 realized and / or transmitted, in particular if there are no deviations from the destination in this regard 21 or by the time reservation indicator 16 present period.

The reservation confirmation signal 38 . 39 preferably has at least one backup identifier 36 and / or arming identifier 37 on. Most preferably, a reservation confirmation signal 38 . 39 just either the backup identifier 36 or the arming identifier 37 on. The system, in particular the central facility 3 , may be configured to receive a first reservation confirmation signal 38 with the backup identifier and a second reservation acknowledgment signal 39 with the Entsicherungsidentifikator to different identification devices 33 . 40 also called receiving devices, to transmit or otherwise to different identification devices 33 . 40 issue.

In a concrete example, the first reservation confirmation signal 38 with the backup identifier 36 to the reservation facility 8th or to the reservation facility 8th associated first identification device 33 transmitted.

The backup identifier 36 is preferably adapted to the selected safety device 4A to 4K a verification and thereby a backup of the package 2 to enable.

In the case of delivery of a package 2 the parcel service reserves one of the security devices 4A to 4K , preferably sends the reservation signal 9 to the central facility 3 and receives from the central facility 3 the backup identifier 36 back with the package 2 is secure.

In case of shipment of the package 2 the sender sends the reservation signal 9 to the central facility 3 and receives the reservation confirmation signal 38 with the backup identifier 36 back to the package 2 for pickup in the associated safety device 4A to 4K to deposit.

The release fuse identifier 37 or the reservation confirmation signal 39 with the arming identifier 37 is preferably to one of the reservation device 9 and / or this associated first identification device 33 independent or different second identification device 40 transmitted.

Preferably, an identification or addressing of the independent second identification device 40 through the booking signal 12 to the central facility 3 transmitted. This may be the location request indicator 20 or any other information, preferably a telephone number, e-mail address or the like.

The independent or different second identification device 40 , also referred to as receiving device or arming identification device, is preferably a terminal of a receiver for the package 2 , The second identification device 40 is preferably adapted to the Entsicherungsidentifikator 37 a verification by the selected security device 4A to 4K to enable. For this purpose, the second identification device 40 a display device, in particular a display, an interface, in particular a radio interface, NFC interface o. The like., A printer or other means for outputting the Entsicherungsidentifikators 37 for verification with the selected security device 4A to 4K exhibit. The same applies to the first identification device 33 , where here the backup identifier 36 issued, displayed, printed or otherwise so issued or transmitted, so that a verification with the selected safety device 4A to 4K is possible.

The release fuse identifier 37 is preferably adapted to the selected safety device 4A to 4K a verification and thus a release of the package 2 to enable.

In the case of delivery of a package 2 a parcel service has the package 2 in one of the safety device 4A to 4K deposited, in particular by means of the security identifier 36 , For receiving, removing or securing the package 2 it is preferred that, in particular with the second identification device 40 , the unlocking identifier 37 to the verification device 5A to 5K is transmitted, causing the package 2 is securable.

In the case of a package 2 by means of the safety device 4A to 4K has to ship, has a sender, preferably with the backup identifier 36 , a package 2 in the selected security device 4A to 4K deposited. In this case, the parcel service or the like uses the second identification means 40 or the Entsicherungsidentifikator 37 , Preferably, the Entsicherungsidentifikator 37 to the verification device 5A to 5K the selected security device transmitted, whereupon the selected security device 4A to 4K the package 2 , especially for shipping, releases.

The reservation facility 8th preferably has an input device 41 to enter one or more of the reservation information 11 on. This can be a keyboard 41 and / or a scanner 42 or another input or read-in device. However, other solutions are possible.

According to a further, independently realizable aspect of the present invention, one or more of the securing devices 4A to 4K a radio interface 43 , preferably a standardized WLAN interface. Furthermore, it is preferred that the respective securing device 4A to 4K is designed to be integrated into a radio network data technology.

3 shows the safety device 4K with a radio interface 43 , in particular with a WLAN module. The radio interface 43 is preferably configurable such that via a receiver 44 , preferably an access point or router, the data connection 6 allows or can be built.

The data technology connection of the safety devices 4A to 4K via the radio interface 43 offers the advantage of having no additional infrastructure for the data connection 6 is needed, for example, already at the destination 21 existing receivers 44 can be used. This enables a cost-effective, simple and uncomplicated realization of the data connection 6 ,

The safety devices 4A to 4K are preferably with a mains adapter 45 powered by electricity. Alternatively or additionally, however, it is also possible to use solar cells or other means for supplying energy. A battery or battery operation is possible.

The safety devices 4A to 4K , but at least those with a radio interface 43 , preferably have a configuration interface 46 for configuring the radio interface 43 on. This makes it possible, the respective safety device 4A to 4K into an available wireless network, in particular an existing WLAN, book.

The radio interface 43 may alternatively or additionally also establish a connection to mobile networks or the like. The configuration interface 46 preferably has an input device or is connectable to this. In particular, the configuration interface 46 have a web interface. The configuration interface 46 is preferably protected from unauthorized access by a password and / or by a preferably protected by the security device switch or button. The configuration interface 46 Thus, it may have a preferably protected by the securing device or otherwise protected switch or button to the data connection 6 build or enable.

It can be provided that the safety devices 4A to 4K a locking mechanism 47 for a closure device 48 for securing and / or releasing the package 2 exhibit. Here, however, other solutions are possible.

The central facility 3 is preferably adapted to multiple safety devices 4A to 4K centrally controlled. The safety devices 4A to 4K and the central facility 3 are preferably realized structurally separated. Alternatively or additionally, the safety devices 4A to 4K and the central facility 3 arranged at different locations.

The safety devices 4A to 4K are preferably designed to allow a backup or release only after verification of an authorization, in particular an opening of the closure device 48 or flap for storing or removing the package 2 ,

The system 1 preferably has a, in particular at least substantially star-shaped, network, wherein the securing means 4A to 4K in each case in terms of data with the central device 3 , but preferably are not interconnected. This allows the security devices 4A to 4K through the central facility 3 Central control and / or management.

In a concrete example, the system points 1 a variety of security devices 4A to 4K in the form of mail-receiving containers that communicate with the central facility 3 connected and from the central facility 3 are controllable. The central facility 3 then makes it possible, based on the reservation information, a suitable security device 4A to 4K to identify and select. Preferably, the central device generates 3 an association between the reservation signal 9 and the safety device to be selected 4A to 4K , The safety device to be selected 4A to 4K in the form of the mailbox container is then through the central facility 3 so controlled that the package 2 in the selected safety device 4A to 4K can be deposited.

The present invention advantageously provides vendor-independent access to the backup devices 4A to 4K ,

Preferably vendor-neutral security devices 4A to 4K through the central facility 3 Centrally controlled, managed and assigned. This allows multiple different service providers to access the same backup device 4A to 4K to enable different, dynamically managed times. Consequently, material costs and costs associated with multiple security devices 4A to 4K avoided for individual providers.

According to an independently realizable aspect of the present invention, the package parameter corresponds 17 to a shelf life or to a storage temperature range or a Kühlpflichtigkeit. The fuse parameter 22 can lead to a cooling status or a cooling function or a thermal insulation and / or active temperature control, in particular cooling, of the securing device 4A to 4K correspond. Preferably, the central device identifies 3 , whether the package parameter 17 to a storage temperature, a storage temperature range and / or a Kühlpflichtigkeit the package 2 corresponds and compares the package parameter 17 with the fuse parameter 22 with regard to a cooling status or a cooling function of the securing device 4A to 4K , preferably only in this case.

Preferably, such safety devices 4A to 4K selected with which the package 2 is safe, in particular such safety devices 4A to 4K in which the dimensions of the package to be secured 2 are smaller than the maximum dimensions of a particular security device 4A to 4K securable package for a weight greater than the weight of the package 2 are suitable and / or allow compliance with the temperature range, preferably simultaneously.

According to another aspect of the present invention, which can also be implemented independently, such securing devices are used 4A to 4K which selects a predetermined or with the reservation signal 9 fall below the transmitted maximum distance. With the reservation signal 9 Thus, a maximum distance can be transmitted to the central device, whereupon preferably such safety devices 4A to 4K selected, selected or marked, which fall below the maximum distance. Alternatively or additionally, such safety devices 4A to 4K discarded, the one given and / or by means of the reservation signal 9 exceed the transmitted maximum distance.

Very particular preference is given to such safety devices 4A to 4K selected and / or marked, in which the comparison of the package parameter 17 with the fuse parameter 22 , the comparison of the authorization identifier 18 with the fuse parameter 22 , the comparison of the time request indicator 19 with the fuse parameter 22 and / or the comparison of the location request indicator 20 with the fuse parameter 22 each to a selection of the safety device 4A to 4K has led.

The selection or marking of the respective safety device 4A to 4K can by selecting one of the respective safety device 4A to 4K corresponding entry of a backup device database 23 respectively. Alternatively or additionally, selected and / or marked security devices 4A to 4K be compiled, for example in a list, a table, a database, a database excerpt o.

A selection or marking of a safety device 4A to 4K is particularly preferably by selecting or marking a to the respective safety device 4A to 4K corresponding fuse identifier unique to a particular fuse 4A to 4K corresponds. The fuse parameter 22 may have the fuse identifier or vice versa.

According to another independent aspect of the present invention, among the selected securing devices 4A to 4K the security device 4A to 4K selected based on the comparison of the location request indicator 20 with the fuse parameter 22 has detected smallest distance. In particular, therefore, that safety device 4A to 4K selected as a result of a comparison of the reservation signal 9 or one or more components of the reservation signal 9 with the fuse parameter 22 for securing the package 2 is suitable and, preferably, the smallest distance to that with the reservation signal 9 transmitted destination 21 for securing the package 2 having.

According to a further, independently realizable aspect of the present invention, it is provided that the central device 3 the selected security device 4A to 4K to the booking signal 12 assigns, with the associated in this way safety device 4A to 4K in particular "associated or selected safety device" is called. In principle, however, it is also possible for the "assigned or selected securing device" to be assigned in a different manner, assigned to a different size, or merely selected, particularly preferably in the previously explained manner.

According to a further, independently realizable aspect of the present invention, the central device controls 3 the associated or selected security device 4A to 4K , preferably with the booking signal 12 ,

It is preferred that the central device 3 the associated safety device 4A to 4K the booking signal 12 comprising a security verification means 14 for verification of securing the package 2 authorized user sends and / or having a Entsicherungsverifizierungsmittel 15 for verification of a release of the package 2 authorized user sends and / or has a time reservation indicator 16 to identify a period in which the package 2 with the safety device 4A to 4K to be secured sends.

It is preferred that the respective safety device 4A to 4K or the associated or selected security device 4A to 4K is adapted to a verification by means of the Entsicherungsverifizierungsmittels 15 only to be accepted if previously a verification by means of the security verification means 14 has been successful. Advantageously, this can be avoided that an access to the security device 4A to 4K in the wrong order or by unauthorized persons.

In particular, the respective safety device 4A to 4K configured to be in a time sequence, preferably during the time request indicator 19 or time reservation indicator 16 identified period, only after securing the package 2 to enable a release, more preferably with the Entsicherungsverifikationsmittel 15 , preferably wherein only after securing the package 2 under verification with the securing verifier 14 a release of the package 2 under verification with the arming verifier 15 takes place or is made possible, preferably by the securing device 4A to 4K ,

According to another preferred aspect of the present invention, the security verification means 14 and the arming verification agent 15 different from each other.

In a concrete example, the associated or selected protection device receives 4A to 4K , preferably a mail receipt container, with a closure device 48 as a door, flap o. The like. And / or one of the securing device 4A to 4K separable fuse box 53 , the booking signal 12 and is by the locking mechanism 47 designed to open or release an interior only after checking an authorization or after verification. For this purpose, it is particularly preferred that only to the means of the time reservation indicator 16 transmitted period with the assurance verifier 14 and / or the backup identifier 36 a verification can be done. When the verification by means of the security verification means 14 and / or the backup identifier 36 within the time reservation indicator 16 period is successful, especially if the safety device 4A to 4K or the associated or selected security device 4A to 4K with their verification device 5A to 5K using the security verification agent 14 and / or the backup identifier 36 an authorization to secure the package 2 resulted allows the (associated) safety device 4A to 4K a fuse of the package 2 , ie in particular the opening of the closure device 48 , the flap and / or the door.

Until the package is secured 2 may be the Entsicherungsverifikationsmittel 15 by the associated or selected security device 4A to 4K saved and / or deactivated. It is therefore preferred that the Entsicherungsverifikationsmittel 15 by the associated or selected security device 4A to 4K not used for verification until a package 2 by the associated or selected security device 4A to 4K has been secured or a verification by means of Sicherungsverifizierungsmittels 14 is done.

The use of the Entsicherungsvermittels 15 can by verification by means of the securing Verifizierungsmittels 14 be unlocked. It is preferable that after one-time verification by means of the securing-verification agent 14 another verification by means of the security verification means 14 by the associated or selected security device 4A to 4K is prevented and / or a release by means of the Entsicherungsverifizierungsmittels 15 is possible. For arming by means of the Entsicherungsverifizierungsmittels 15 preferably a verification with the verification device 5A to 5K the associated safety device 4A to 4K ,

According to another aspect of the present invention, the securing verification means 14 and / or the Entsicherungsverifikationsmittel 15 in the safety device 4A to 4K be stored or saved. So it is not necessary that the Entsicherungsverifikationsmittel 15 in any case with the booking signal 12 or independently thereof to the associated or selected security device 4A to 4K is transmitted. For example, if a security device 4A to 4K , In particular, a mail receiving container, only a specific person, a specific household o. The like. Is assigned, it may be sufficient if only a fixed, predetermined Entsicherungsverifikationsmittel 15 is used. This can be provided at the factory or set up during installation.

The security verification agent 14 and / or the Entsicherungsverifikationsmittel 15 are preferably newly generated for each backup or Entsicherungsvorgang or different, preferably by the central device 3 , Alternatively or additionally, however, it is also possible that the securing verifying agent 14 , in particular depending on the reservation signal 9 or the information contained therein. In particular, the authorization identifier 18 as a security verification agent 14 used or the securing verifier 14 based on the authorization identifier 18 ,

The backup identifier 36 is preferably adapted to the securing verification means 14 and / or the verification device 5A to 5K the selected safety device 4A to 4K a verification to secure the package 2 to enable. In particular, it is provided that the backup identifier 36 with the verification device 5A to 5K read in, entered or otherwise supplied to the securing device. The security verification agent 14 and the backup identifier 36 become the selected security device 4A to 4K preferably in different ways, across different paths, different data connections 6 and / or supplied via different media or data transmission media. The same applies alternatively or additionally for the Entsicherungsverifikationsmittel 15 and the arming identifier 37 ,

Verification with the security verification agent 14 and the backup identifier 36 For example, another method such as verification with the arming verification agent may be used 15 and the release identifier 37 , In particular, it is preferred that the securing verifying agent 14 and / or the backup identifier 36 be generated with each new backup process and the Entsicherungsidentifikator 16 and / or the release identifier 37 remains unchanged, or vice versa. As a result, delivery by different service providers is made possible in particular without the recipient having his release identifier 37 must update regularly. In the opposite case, the owner of a security device 4A to 4K with the same security verification agent 14 and / or the backup identifier 36 a package 2 In particular, secure for shipping, while the case-by-case regeneration of the Entsicherungsidentifikators 16 and / or the Entsicherungsidentifikators 37 prevent pickup by unauthorized persons.

The safety device 4A to 4K or the verification device 5A to 5K is preferably adapted to the backup identifier 36 with the security verification means 14 compare, settle, or otherwise determine whether the backup identifier 36 to the security verification means 14 corresponds. If the backup identifier is using the backup verification agent 14 corresponds, allows the securing device 4A to 4K preferably the securing of the package 2 , in particular wherein the securing device 4A to 4K a flap or door or other closure device 48 for securing the package 2 unlocks or opens and / or one of the safety device 4A to 4K separable fuse box 53 releases.

The reservation confirmation signal 38 . 39 alternatively or additionally has the release identifier 37 on. It is preferred that the same reservation confirmation signal 38 . 39 either the backup identifier 36 or the arming identifier 37 but not both.

It is preferred that the Entsicherungsidentifikator 37 together with the arming verification agent 15 and / or the verification device 5A to 5K a verification of a for unlocking the package 2 authorized user. In particular, the Entsicherungsidentifikator 37 from the verification device 5A to 5K read in or entered into this or otherwise supplied to the verification device. The verification device 5A to 5K preferably compares or settles the arming identifier 37 with the arming verification agent 15 , As a result, it is preferably determined whether the Entsicherungsidentifikator 37 with the arming verification agent 15 corresponds. When the arming identifier 37 with the arming verification agent 15 corresponds, unlocks the associated or selected security device 4A to 4K the package 2 , in particular wherein the securing device 4A to 4K the closure device 48 unlocks or opens and / or one of the safety device 4A to 4K separable fuse box 53 releases. This allows removal.

The central facility 3 preferably generates at least a first reservation confirmation signal 38 with the backup identifier 36 and without the arming identifier 37 , This reservation confirmation signal 38 can through the central facility 3 to the reservation facility 8th or a first identification device corresponding thereto 33 or to this corresponding receiving device, preferably mobile receiving device, are transmitted. This makes it possible for a parcel service, a shipment by means of the associated security device 4A to 4K to secure.

Alternatively or additionally, the central device 3 configured to receive a second reservation confirmation signal 39 with the arming identifier 37 and without the backup identifier 36 to create.

It is preferred that the first and second reservation confirmation signals 38 . 39 to different, preferably according to the reservation information 11 different security and / or Entsicherungsberechtigte assigned, receiving devices or identification devices 33 . 40 to send.

In a first concrete example, the first reservation confirmation signal 38 with the backup identifier 36 to a first identification device 33 , for example a parcel service. The parcel service can be the package 2 then using the backup identifier 36 with the associated safety device 4A to 4K to back up. In particular, the parcel service employee opens by means of the backup identifier 36 the associated or selected security device 4A to 4K in the form of a mail receipt container and deposited in the mail receipt container the object or the package 2 or package.

The second reservation confirmation signal 39 with the arming identifier 37 is preferably to a receiving device or second identification device 40 , preferably a receiver, sent, for example to a smartphone, tablet o. The like., Preferably after securing the package 2 is done.

It is preferred that the verification device 5A to 5K after or through verification with the backup identifier 36 a transmission of the arming identifier 37 causes, preferably by the central device 3 and / or by transmitting a control signal to the central device 3 ,

After the package 2 with the associated safety device 4A to 4K has been secured, the receiver with its second identification device 40 or with the releasing identifier 37 a verification with the Entsicherungsverifikationsmittel 15 or the verification device 5A to 5K carry out. The associated or selected security device 4A to 4K then unlocks the package 2 , Preferably wherein a flap or door of the associated safety device 4A to 4K is opened in the form of the mail receipt container and / or by the securing device 4A to 4K held securing container 53 is released. Then the package can 2 , in particular the package, to be accepted or removed.

In another concrete example is intended with a safety device 4A to 4K a package 2 to be shipped. For this purpose, the first reservation confirmation signal 38 to a sender or a first identification device 33 and the second reservation confirmation signal 39 to a parcel service or a second identification device 40 be sent. In this variant, it is preferred that the consignor the package 2 using the backup identifier 36 with one, in particular the associated safety device 4A to 4K secures and a parcel service employee the package 2 using the arming identifier 37 picks. For this purpose, a verification by means of the Entsicherungsidentifikators 37 ,

According to another aspect of the present invention, the second reservation confirmation signal becomes 39 only then transmitted, delivered or issued, more preferably by the central device 3 and / or the associated or selected security device 4A to 4K if with the backup identifier 36 and / or the security verification means 14 and / or the verification device 5A to 5K a verification or assurance of the package 2 is done. This can be ruled out that a release is not yet possible because the backup has not yet taken place. Particularly preferred is the safety device 4A to 4K or assigned or selected security device 4A to 4K trained to, upon or after verification with the backup identifier 36 or security identification means 14 (the successful verification) a confirmation signal to the central facility 3 to convey. The confirmation signal preferably has an identifier of the associated safety device 4A to 4K on. The central facility 3 can then the (second) reservation confirmation signal 39 with the arming identifier 37 or the arming identifier 37 also independent of the (second) reservation confirmation signal 39 to transfer.

It is possible in an advantageous manner, different security devices 4A to 4K , in particular postal receipt containers, centrally to control and manage. This makes it possible to use the mail receipt container provider independent. For example, it is possible that at a first time or period, a first provider occupies a mail receipt container and at another, second period, another provider.

According to a further, independently realizable aspect of the present invention, one or more of the securing devices 4A to 4K (each) a sensor 49 to determine if a package 2 with the respective safety device 4A to 4K is secured, up.

The central facility 3 is preferably adapted to a fuse parameter 22 corresponding to a property of a security device 4A to 4K to receive and / or from the / the safety device / s 4A to 4K retrieve and / or in a backup device database 23 to drop to the sensor signal of the sensor 49 to determine if a package 2 with the respective safety device 4A to 4K is secured, or to a security state of the respective security device 4A to 4K corresponds. As a result, an unintentional multiple occupancy can be avoided in an advantageous manner.

It is preferred that the central device 3 is designed to, starting from the respective fuse device parameters 22 to prevent multiple occupancy. The use of the sensor 49 This leads to redundancy and the possibility of multiple occupancy even if the data connection fails 6 to enable.

4 and 5 show simplified, schematic views of the proposed system 1 during securing and unlocking of the package 2 , on the basis of which a particularly preferred securing and / or Entsicherungsverfahren will be explained in more detail below.

With the reservation facility 8th is preferably a package 2 detected. In particular, the reservation device detects 8th prefers automatically one or more of the Package parameters 17 , Furthermore, the reservation device detects or determines and / or reads 8th from a memory or calculates the reservation device 8th preferably the authorization identifier 18 and / or the time request indicator 19 and / or the location request indicator 20 ,

The reservation facility 8th preferably transmits the reservation signal 9 , preferably with the package parameter 17 and / or the authorization identifier 18 and / or the time request indicator 19 and / or the Location Request Indicator 20 , to the central facility 3 ,

The central facility 3 preferably determines with the reservation signal 9 and / or the package parameter 17 and / or the authorization identifier 18 and / or the time request indicator 19 and / or the Location Request Indicator 20 one for securing the to the reservation signal 9 corresponding package 2 suitable of the safety devices 4A to 4K , in the representation example according to 4 one of the safety devices 4E , in the following assigned or selected security device 4E called.

The central facility 3 transmitted to the assigned or selected security device 4A to 4K preferably the booking signal 12 , in particular with the security verification means 14 and / or the Entsicherungsverifikationsmittel 15 and / or the time reservation indicator 16 ,

Alternatively or additionally, the central device transmits 3 the booking signal 12 , in particular the security verification means 14 and / or arming verification 15 , to the verification device 5A to 5K in the representation example, the verification device 5E , the assigned or selected security device 4A to 4K ,

In the representation example according to 4 and 5 receives the associated or selected security device 4E and / or the verification device 5E the associated or selected security device 4E the booking signal 12 ,

The central facility 3 preferably transmits a reservation confirmation signal 38 preferably comprising the backup identifier 36 , to a first identification device 33 , in the illustration example a smartphone.

The backup identifier 36 is preferably from the first identification device 33 received and / or in the first identification device 33 stored, stored and / or provided for reading.

The first identification device 33 is preferably portable, battery powered, battery powered, passive or otherwise off-grid and / or configured to co-pack with the package 2 , parallel with the package 2 , on the package 2 and / or connected to the package 2 to be transported, as in the representation example according to 4 with a delivery truck 50 a parcel service.

The first identification device 33 may alternatively or additionally also adhesive label, a tag, RFID tag, NFC tag, barcode o. The like. Connected or connectable to the package 2 be or have.

The first identification device 33 and / or the package 2 are preferably portable or become the associated receiving device 4E transported.

To secure the package 2 becomes the backup identifier 36 preferably to the verification device 5E transmitted and / or from the identification device 33 , preferably by the verification device 5E , retrieved.

The verification device 5E preferably further comprises, in particular, the central device 3 transmitted and / or from the central facility 3 received security verification means 14 on.

The verification device 5E Preferably, it is similar to the securing verification means 14 with the backup identifier 36 and determines whether these correspond to each other. If the backup identifier 36 for the selected security device 4E with the security verification means 14 the associated safety device 4E corresponds, and, alternatively or additionally, the time confirmation indicator 34 with the current local time of the selected security device 4E and / or with the time reservation indicator 16 corresponds, the verification device 5E the associated or selected security device 4K so control that the package 2 with the associated or selected security device 4K is secure.

It is further preferred that the central device 3 a reservation confirmation signal 39 , preferably with the Entsicherungsidentifikator 37 , to a second identification device 40 transmitted. Alternatively or additionally, the central device 3 sure that's the fuse 4E transmitted arming verification 15 to the unlocking identifier 37 corresponds. The release fuse identifier 37 is preferably a second identification device 40 assigned. The second identification device 40 is preferably for unlocking the package 2 educated. For reasons of clarity, the removal is based on 5 explained.

For unlocking a package 2 it is preferred that with the second identification device 40 , in particular present a card with NFC or RFID functionality, the Entsicherungsidentifikator 37 to the verification device 5E the associated safety device 4E is transmitted. Alternatively or additionally, the verification device 5E the release fuse identifier 37 from the second identification device 40 recall.

The verification device 5E preferably has the arming verification means 15 on, preferably from the central facility 3 has been transmitted. The verification device 5E is preferably equal to the Entsicherungsverifikationsmittel 15 with the arming identifier 37 off and unlocks the package 2 if the arming verification means 15 to the unlocking identifier 37 corresponds or vice versa. In the illustrated example, the release takes place in that the closure device 48 is opened to a removal of the package 2 to enable. However, the release can also be controlled in another way, preferably by the verification device 5E the associated or selected security device 4E , respectively.

It is basically preferable that the system 1 or the central facility 3 is designed to / are that the security verification means 14 always from the unlocking verifier 15 differs and / or the backup identifier 36 always from the release fuse identifier 37 different.

Particularly preferred are the backup identifier 36 and the security verification means 14 generated corresponding to each other case by case. Preferably, the Entsicherungsidentifikator 37 and the arming verification agent 15 occasionally generated corresponding to each other. However, it is also possible that the backup identifier 36 is predetermined and only a corresponding security verification means 14 is generated or vice versa. The same applies to the generation of the arming identifier 37 and / or the Entsicherungsverifizierungsmittels 15 , So it is also possible that the Entsicherungsidentifikator 37 is predetermined and only a corresponding Entsicherungsverifizierungsmittel 15 is generated or vice versa.

In a further variant it is provided that the backup identifier 36 and / or the release identifier 37 be predetermined, in particular by the first identification device 33 and / or the second identification device 40 , where the backup identifier 36 and / or the release identifier 37 or a corresponding value, in particular hash value, to the central device 3 is transmitted.

Preferably, the backup identifier becomes 36 and / or the release identifier 37 or the corresponding value, in particular hash value, the corresponding security verification means 14 and / or arming verification 15 generated and / or to the securing device 4E transmitted.

Preferably, the backup identifier becomes 36 and / or the security verification means 14 and / or arming verification 15 or the value corresponding thereto, in particular hash value, the corresponding arming identifier 37 generated and / or to the second identification device 40 transmitted.

Alternatively or additionally, the first identification device 33 is designed to the Sicherungsverifizierungsmittel 14 directly to generate and to the associated or selected security device 4E or their verification device 5E to be transmitted, in particular directly and / or through the central facility 3 ,

Alternatively or additionally, the first identification device 33 designed to be the Entsicherungsverifikationsmittel 15 and to the associated or selected security device 4E or their verification device 5E to be transmitted, in particular directly and / or through the central facility 3 ,

Alternatively or additionally, the first identification device 33 designed to be the Entsicherungsidentifikator 37 and to the second identification device 40 be transmitted, in particular directly or through the central facility 3 ,

Overall, it is therefore preferred in a further aspect of the present invention that the assignment of one of the safety devices 4A to 4K to a package 2 or to one to the package 2 corresponding security identifier 36 always over or through the central facility 3 However, the funds required for securing and / or release funds but also separated from the central facility 3 can be generated and / or transmitted.

However, the generation of the security verification agent is particularly preferably carried out on account of the higher security 14 and / or the Entsicherungsverifizierungsmittels 15 and / or the Sicherungsidentifikators 36 and / or the Entsicherungsidentifikators 37 through the central facility 3 ,

According to another aspect of the present invention, the reservation device 8th and the first identification device 33 realized by the same device. The reservation signal 9 can therefore by the first identification device 33 be generated.

This allows a flexible use of the system as needed 1 as a use of the proposed system 1 in the absence of a consignee for the package 2 is also possible on site. There may also be several different reservation facilities 8th be provided.

The reservation facility (s) 8th can be assigned to a parcel service, trading company or logistics company. In particular, the reservation device 8th have an interface to a logistics system. It is preferred that the reservation device 8th the reservation signal 9 with or from information of a secured or secured package 2 generated, preferably in the form of one or more parameters or a parameter set. To the information of a package to be secured 2 In particular, a destination includes physical properties of the package 2 and / or a preferred period of backup / delivery and / or release / pickup.

Preferably, the system features 1 at least two, preferably more than two or more than three, in particular more than five or ten reservation devices 8th on. This allows use by different people or institutions. The system 1 and / or the central facility 3 is preferably adapted to the reservation facilities 8th to synchronize with each other.

Preferably, the physical properties of the package include 2 a dimension, a weight, a perishability, durability, Kühlpflichtigkeit, insulation property and / or durability, stability and / or perishability depending on a temperature and / or storage time, in particular of the package 2 or one or more of the package 2 assigned or from the package 2 enclosed objects.

The reservation facility 8th is and / or the reservation facilities 8th are preferably each associated with parcel services, trading companies or logistics companies. The central facility 3 is preferably adapted from the reservation facilities 8th received reservation signals 9 according to the first-in first-out principle, to process sequentially and / or in priority to security devices 4A to 4K in particular such that a double booking or a selection of the same security device 4A to 4K for different packages 2 is prevented.

In a preferred option, the reservation facility is 8th with a position sensor, in particular a GPS receiver, Galileo receiver, a locating device based on mobile radio cells o. The like., Equipped. The reservation facility 8th can own and / or current position information of the reservation device 8th determine. This simplifies the need for spontaneous use of the system in an advantageous manner 1 ,

The current position information of the reservation device 8th can also be used together with delivery information such as a delivery address, in particular as a location request indicator 20 or part thereof, used or transmitted. The central facility 3 can then for a selection of the selected security device 4A to 4K use multiple location information. Preferably, a plurality of location information is taken into account in a weighted manner.

The first identification device 33 may also be a receiving device for receiving the backup identifier 36 be or form. Alternatively or additionally, the second identification device 40 a receiving device for receiving the Entsicherungsidentifikators 37 be or form. It is therefore preferred that the terms "first identification device" and "second identification device" can be replaced by the term "reception device" or vice versa.

An identification device 33 . 40 in the sense of the present invention, also called receiving device, is preferably designed to be the backup identifier 36 and / or the releasing identifier 37 from the central facility 3 to receive and / or buffer.

Alternatively or additionally, identification means 33 . 40 in the context of the present invention preferably designed to be the backup identifier 36 and / or the releasing identifier 37 , preferably wirelessly, preferably to the verification device 5A to 5K ,

The identification device 33 . 40 and / or the reservation device 8th is preferably a mobile, active or passive device. The identification device 33 . 40 and / or the reservation device 8th is preferably or preferably comprises: one or more smartphones, computers, NFC controllers, smart cards, transponders, Terminals, tablets, personal computers, NFC devices, RFID devices, displays, infrared, radio, electric, magnetic and / or electromagnetic transmitters, receivers, transceivers and / or transponders, handheld devices, mobile and / or off-grid or wireless devices, o. The like.

The identification device 33 . 40 is preferably adapted to the backup identifier 36 and / or the releasing identifier 37 , in particular exclusively, in the immediate vicinity or visibility of the verification device 5A to 5K to convey to them to a backup or release with or an opening of the selected security device 4A to 4K to effect.

The proposed system 1 preferably has several identification devices 33 . 40 on, preferably a first identification device 33 for securing the package and / or having the backup identifier 36 and a different second identification device 40 for unlocking the package and / or having the Entsicherungsidentifikator 37 ,

Preferably, the backup identifier 36 and / or the arming identifier 37 through the verification device 5A to 5K from the identification device 33 . 40 retrievable and / or to the verification device 5A to 5K communicable, in particular whereby the safety device 4A to 4K opened or otherwise the package 2 secured and / or can be unlocked.

The backup identifier 36 or release fuse identifier 37 and / or the security verification means 14 or Entsicherungsverifikationsmittel 15 is preferably through the central device 3 generated and / or transmitted. The backup identifier 36 or release fuse identifier 37 and / or the security verification means 14 or Entsicherungsverifikationsmittel 15 is / are preferably using the reservation signal 9 generates, corresponds / correspond to the reservation signal 9 or correspond / correspond to a part of the reservation signal 9 , However, other solutions are also conceivable here.

For example, a particular security device 4A to 4K be associated with a particular sequence of transaction numbers or other transaction identifiers. These transaction numbers or transaction identifiers or corresponding security identifiers 36 or arming identifiers 37 are preferably in the central facility 3 deposited, stored and / or stored in a database or in a table. Preferably, the backup identifiers 36 and / or the Entsicherungsidentifikatoren 37 the transaction numbers or transaction identifiers or the security verification means 14 or Entsicherungsverifikationsmitteln 15 assigned, in particular in a table. Upon receipt of a reservation signal 9 can be a security device 4A to 4K to be selected, one to the selected safety device 4A to 4K corresponding security identifier 36 or release fuse identifier 37 determined, selected or read and the corresponding security identifier 36 or release fuse identifier 37 then, preferably, with or as a reservation confirmation signal 38 . 39 issued or transmitted, in particular by the central facility 3 ,

The safety device (s) 4A to 4K can / can a sensor 49 , In particular, have an interior monitoring. This can be used to determine if a package 2 currently through the security device 4A to 4K is secured or not. If with the sensor 49 it is determined that currently no package 2 with the safety device 4A to 4K is secured, it is preferably signaled that the safety device 4A to 4K is available. Alternatively or additionally, it is signaled and / or as a safety device parameter 22 filed, stored or transmitted that the safety device 4A to 4K not available if currently a package 2 with the safety device 4A to 4K is secured. Accordingly, the fuse device parameter 22 represent an availability. Alternatively or additionally, the fuse device parameter 22 also represent an occupancy or non-availability, if a backup is imminent.

In one aspect of the present invention, it is preferred that the securing device 4A to 4K the backup identifier 36 accepted after a single use a second or further time, if with the sensor 49 or otherwise determined, the first use is not a package 2 has been secured.

Alternatively or additionally, it is preferred that the securing device 4A to 4K the backup identifier 36 not accepted, if with the sensor 49 or otherwise determined that the safety device 4A to 4K is still occupied or currently a package 2 guaranteed. This may result in unauthorized access to a package 2 or a double or multiple occupancy of the security device 4A to 4K be avoided.

For a locker operation, the first identification device 33 and the second identification device 40 be realized by the same device. Alternatively or additionally, the system 1 be trained or set up, if necessary, a backup identifier 36 and / or a release identifier 37 to accept multiple times or are a backup identifier 36 and a release identifier 37 identical. As a result, a backup and release by the same person are possible.

However, for regular operation it is preferred that the arming identifier 37 from the backup identifier 36 differs and / or that the Entsicherungsverifikationsmittel 15 from the security verification means 14 differs and / or that the system 1 is designed to be a Entsicherungsidentifikator 37 , a backup identifier 36 , a release verification agent 15 and / or a security verification means 14 in each case can be used only once or are deleted after a single use, blocked or blocked / will be. This makes it clearly understandable who at what time access to a security device 4A to 5K has or has taken.

A safety device 4A to 4K or a securing device 4A to 4K durable fuse box 53 For the purposes of the present invention, a container which is particularly box-shaped, box-shaped or compartment-shaped is particularly preferred.

Preferably, the securing device 4A to 4K or the fuse box 53 an opening for insertion and / or removal of the package 2 on.

The opening for insertion and / or removal of the package 2 preferably has a clear width which is greater than 50 cm, preferably greater than 60 cm, in particular greater than 70 cm, and / or less than 150 cm, preferably less than 100 cm, in particular less than 80 cm.

The opening is preferably for securing the package 2 designed lockable. Particularly preferred is the opening of the securing device 4A to 4K by means of a door or flap or other closing device 48 lockable, which is automatically and / or electronically controlled or unlocked for securing or unlocking.

The package 2 is preferably with the securing device 4A to 4K or the fuse box 53 thereby securable or Entsicherbar that the opening is released, a flap or door or other closure device 48 is unlocked or access to the package 2 or a securing area for securing the package 2 is released in any other way.

In particular, the securing device 4A to 4K or the fuse box 53 a compartment, with the package 2 by opening the compartment, inserting the package 2 and subsequent closure of the compartment is securable or Entsicherbar. Here, however, other solutions are possible in principle.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the securing device 4A to 4K or the fuse box 53 a door or flap, which is spring-loaded in the opening direction such that the door or flap or other closure device 48 opens automatically when unlocked automatically. After inserting or removing the package 2 can be the door or flap or other closure device 48 are then closed against the spring tension, preferably with an (automatic) locking takes place.

The safety device 4A to 4K or the fuse box 53 may limit or otherwise make inaccessible a volume through walls, preferably such that the package 2 placed in the volume for securing and can be removed from the volume for unlocking.

The safety device 4A to 4K or the fuse box 53 preferably has a volume of more than 15 l, preferably more than 20 l, in particular more than 25 l, and / or less than 1000 l, 500 l, 300 l or 150 l, preferably less than 120 l, in particular less than 100 l.

In the following, a particularly preferred, and independently feasible delivery system 51 based 6 explained in more detail.

6 illustrates the proposed delivery system 51 for the delivery of a package, in particular a package 2 , The delivery system 51 preferably has one or more features of the system 1 to simplify it only in connection with the system 1 have been described. Alternatively or additionally, it is preferred that the system 1 one or more features of the particularly preferred delivery system described below 51 having.

The delivery system 51 preferably has at least one securing device 52 on.

The safety device 52 preferably has one or more features of the securing device 4A to 4K on, for simplicity only in connection with the safety devices 4A to 4K have been described. Alternatively or additionally, one or more of the securing devices have or have 4A to 4K one or more features of the particularly preferred securing device described below 52 on. In particular, one or more of the safety devices 4A to 4K basically like the security device 52 built up.

The proposed system 1 for securing a package 2 against unauthorized access or the proposed delivery system 51 is preferably adapted to the securing device 52 , in particular the selected securing device 52 to control such that one of the selected securing means 52 assigned property 54 enterable and the package 2 by means of the selected safety device 52 securable or securable.

The safety device 52 is preferably as a backup container 53 for accepting, securing and / or providing the package 2 formed and / or has one or more fuse box 53 for accepting, securing and / or providing one or more packages 2 on.

The safety device 52 is preferably for permanent, immovable and / or permanent attachment, anchoring, down to or connection to a building or a property 54 , a wall, a floor, a foundation and / or any other part of a building or property 54 educated. In particular, the securing device 52 one or more connecting means, which is a preferably non-releasable positive, non-positive and / or cohesive connection of the securing device 52 with the building or the property 54 enable.

The term "property" is preferably a building to understand. Particularly preferred is a property 54 a building, for example a residential, office and / or administrative building and / or has this or these. A property 54 is thus in particular also a dwelling house, like a one-family dwelling house, multi-dwelling dwelling o. the like. Therefore the term is to be interpreted broadly.

Particularly preferred is the safety device 52 or the fuse box 53 in the property 54 arranged and / or arranged, in particular such that the securing device 52 or the fuse box 53 outside the property 54 inaccessible or exclusively within the property 54 is accessible.

The safety device 52 is preferably elongated, rail-like or profile-like. It is preferred that the securing device 52 has a width and / or depth which is less than 50 cm, preferably less than 40 cm, in particular less than 30 or 20 cm, and / or more than 1 cm, preferably more than 2 cm, in particular more than 3 cm. The safety device 52 may have a longitudinal extent which is less than 2 m, preferably less than 1.50 m, and / or greater than 20 cm, preferably greater than 30 cm, in particular greater than 40 cm. It is further preferred that the longitudinal extent of the securing device 52 a multiple of the width and / or depth of the security device 52 is, in particular more than three times, five times or ten times. Such an elongated or rail-like construction has proven to be particularly advantageous with regard to the secure mounting of the securing device 52 and the flexible attachment of objects, packages 2 or securing containers 53 through the safety device 52 proved.

In the illustrated embodiment, the securing device extends 52 in the position of use at least substantially vertically or in the vertical direction. However, other solutions are possible, in particular in which the safety device 52 extends in the use position at least substantially horizontally or in the horizontal direction.

In particular, solutions are possible in which the safety device 52 - For example, for installation in a staircase - obliquely or inclined aligned or on a property 54 is mounted.

Preferably, several fuse boxes 53 on or with the security device 52 securable or secured or in the securing device 52 Recordable or recorded.

In the illustrated embodiments, preferably a plurality of securing containers 53 one above the other and / or vertically spaced from each other at or with the securing device 52 securable. In particular, solutions are also possible in which - additionally or alternatively - several fuse container 53 next to each other and / or horizontally spaced from each other at or with the securing device 52 secured or secured. It is also possible that a plurality of, in particular horizontally and / or vertically, spaced apart fuse container 53 on or with the security device 52 are securable or secured, preferably wherein the securing device 52 is formed flat.

The fuse box 53 is preferably reusable and / or exchangeable or interchangeable. In particular, the fuse box 53 designed to be used multiple times and / or over a longer period of time. Additionally or alternatively, the fuse box 53 against or through another Management Bins 53 exchangeable or interchangeable. Preferably, an existing fuse box 53 against or through a larger or smaller fuse box 53 exchangeable or interchangeable. In particular, on or with a security device 52 different sized fuse boxes 53 securable and / or is the safety device 52 designed to replace or replace one or more (different) fuse box 53 to enable.

As 6 illustrates, rejects the property 54 preferably an access control system 55 on.

The access control system 55 is preferably designed to give access to the property 54 to control. In particular, access to or into the property 54 exclusively after authentication or successful verification of the identity of a user of the access control system 55 , in particular a resident of the property 54 and / or a parcel service, possible.

The access control system 55 preferably has a verification device 56 , which is designed to be through verification of an authorized user access to the property 54 to allow, particularly preferably by control, in particular opening, unlocking, unlocking o. The like., A door 57 , in particular a front door, the property 54 ,

Preferably, the verification device is 56 outside the property 54 and / or near the door 57 arranged or arranged.

Additionally or alternatively, the securing device 52 a verification device 56A for verification of the authorization to secure and / or release a package 2 with the safety device 52 on.

The verification device 56 and / or the verification device 56A have / preferably one or more features of the verification devices 5A to 5K on or are according to the verification devices 5A to 5K formed or vice versa. For details concerning the verification device 56 and / or the verification device 56A and the verification with or by means of the verification devices 56 respectively. 56A will therefore be based on the explanation in connection with the verification devices 5A to 5K directed.

At the in 6 illustrated embodiment, the securing device 52 a verification device 56A for verification of the authorization to secure and / or release a package 2 and the access control system 55 a verification device 56 for the verification of the authorization to enter the property 54 on. Preferably, the verification is carried out by means of the verification device 56 independent of the verification by means of the verification device 56A and vice versa, or are the verification devices 56 and 56A independently controllable. For example, it is possible that after a (successful) verification by means of the verification device 56 to access the property 54 the entrance to the property 54 authorized users, in particular for a backup and / or release of the package 2 with the safety device 52 , again or additionally by means of the verification device 56A must identify or a new or additional verification by means of the verification device 56A for securing and / or releasing the package 2 with the safety device 52 is required.

Here, however, other solutions are possible, especially where the proposed delivery system 51 only a verification device 56 or 56A having. In such a solution, the verification device is 56 respectively. 56A both for the verification of the authorization to enter the property 54 as well as for the verification of the authorization to secure and / or release a package 2 with the safety device 52 educated. In particular, it is possible that instead of the verification device 56 a sensor o. The like. - Preferably outside - on the property 54 and / or near the door 57 is arranged or can be arranged, wherein the sensor with the verification device 56A the safety device 52 is connected or connectable, preferably such that a signal, in particular an on or off by means of the sensor identifier 59 respectively. 60 , for verification to the verification device 56A is transmitted. Upon successful verification, preferably both access to the property 54 as well as the access to the (selected) security device 52 released, preferably at the same time or with a time delay.

In the particularly preferred embodiment with two verification devices 56 and 56A is advantageously the security of the proposed delivery system 51 elevated. In particular, the proposed delivery system 51 suitable for use in or with residential buildings and / or apartment buildings, preferably with multiple security devices 52 and / or securing containers 53 in the property 54 arranged or can be arranged.

Preferably, the access control system 55 a door opener 58 on and / or is the access control system 55 and / or the securing device 52 with a door opener 58 - In particular electrically - connected or connectable.

The door opener 58 is preferably adapted to the door 57 the property 54 to open, unlock, unlock o. The like., Especially after verification by means of the verification device 56 and / or the verification device 56A , Particularly preferred is the property 54 by releasing the door 57 by means of the door opener 58 walked on.

The access control system 55 is preferably electrically connected to the safety device 52 connected or connectable, in particular by means of an electrical conductor. Particularly preferred is the verification device 56 and / or the door opener 58 of the access control system 55 electrically with the safety device 52 or the fuse box 53 connected or connectable.

In the preferred embodiment (not shown) with multiple securing devices 52 or securing containers 53 is preferably in each case a safety device 52 or a fuse box 53 a residential unit 6 or an owner and / or resident of the property 54 assigned or assignable. However, other solutions are possible, especially in which a safety device 52 or a fuse box 53 several residential units or residents of the property 54 is assigned, preferably wherein the selection of one of the safety devices 52 or one of the fuse boxes 53 by means of the central device 3 as already related to 1 to 5 explained.

The access control system 55 is preferably designed to give access to the property 54 by verification of a first identifier 59 to allow or release.

The package 2 is preferably by verification of a second identifier 60 securable or releasable. In particular, the security device 52 or the fuse box 53 adapted to the package 2 by verification by means of the second identifier 60 to secure or to release.

Preferably, / is the identifier 59 and / or the identifier 60 formed as an access code and / or assign / has the identifier 59 and / or the identifier 60 an access code as already defined in the introduction.

The identifier 59 and / or identifier 60 have / preferably one or more features of the backup identifier 36 and / or the Entsicherungsidentifikators 37 on. In particular, / is the identifier 59 and / or the identifier 60 as a backup identifier 36 and / or arming identifier 37 trained and / or assign / assigns the identifier 59 and / or the identifier 60 the backup identifier 36 and / or arming identifier 37 on. Alternatively or additionally, it is preferred that the backup identifier 36 and / or the release identifier 37 one or more features of the particularly preferred identifier described below 59 respectively. 60 have / has.

Preferably, the identifier corresponds 59 to the safety device 52 and / or the identifier 60 to the access control system 55 , Very particularly preferred are the identifier 59 and the identifier 60 identical or correspond identifiers 59 and 60 to each other, preferably such that by means of the identifier 59 or 60 estate 54 enter and the package 2 with the safety device 52 in the property 54 secured or can be unlocked.

The following description refers to the identifier for simplicity only 59 , However, it should be noted that according to the invention also several - preferably different - identifiers, in particular the first identifier 59 and the second identifier 60 , can be used.

The following is the use of the identifier 59 to access the property 54 and / or to control the access control system 55 or the securing device 52 as well as the procedure for the delivery or dispatch of a package 2 by means of the proposed delivery system 51 to or to the property 54 be explained. A pickup of a package 2 from or from the property 54 is preferably in the same or a similar way possible, with the difference that the package 2 to pick up already in the property 54 and / or the securing device 52 located.

The proposed delivery system 51 or method for delivering a package is in particular adapted to a delivery and / or pickup of a package, in particular a package 2 , to or from a destination 21 , especially a property 54 even in the absence of the consignee or sender of the package 2 to enable. In particular, the delivery system 51 or the method for delivering a package trained to the - at least temporary and / or automated - access to a destination 21 , especially a property 54 to control for the delivery and / or collection of the package, preferably by means of the central device 3 and / or the use of the identifier 59 ,

Preferably, the delivery of a package 2 from the user of the feed system 51 which also initiates access to the destination 21 or to the property 54 is entitled. Particularly preferred is the delivery of a package 2 from the recipient of the package 2 in particular, wherein the recipient of the package 2 also for access to the property 54 entitled and / or residents of the property 54 is. However, it is also possible for a user of the delivery system 51 the delivery of a package 2 that does not have permission to enter the destination 21 or to that property 54 has and / or no resident of that property 54 is to which the package 2 should be delivered. In the latter case, the invention proposes the delivery of the package 2 from a release or activation of the person entitled or entitled to access the property 54 , in particular a resident of the property 54 to make dependent or a delivery of the package 2 only after release of the person or a person entitled to access the property 54 to allow, as will be explained in more detail later in the description. The user of the delivery system 51 who is delivering a package 2 or the proposed method for delivering a package 2 initiated, is hereinafter referred to as initiator.

Preferably, the initiator, in particular a receiver of the package 2 and / or a parcel service, the reservation facility 8th on. In particular, the initiator transmits the reservation signal 9 - preferably with the reservation information 11 - to the central facility 3 ,

The central facility 3 generates / generates preferably - by means of the reservation signal 9 - the identifier 59 and / or call the identifier 59 from the safety device 52 or the access control system 55 from.

Preferably, the central device transmits 3 the identifier 59 - in particular after receipt of the reservation signal 9 and / or by means of the reservation confirmation signal 38 and or 39 - to the initiator and / or to the parcel service and / or the consignee of the package 2 ,

In the case that the initiator does not have access to the property 54 is authorized, it is preferred that the identifier 59 is not transmitted to the initiator, but to the parcel service and / or another authorized access, in particular the recipient of the package 2 ,

In the case that the central facility 3 the identifier 59 not transmitted directly to the parcel service, transmitted by the initiator and / or the recipient of the package 2 the - from the central facility 3 received - identifier 59 to the parcel service.

Preferably, the central device transmits 3 - Especially at the same time or offset in time for the transmission of the identifier 59 - a verification agent 61 to the safety device 52 , the fuse box 53 and / or the access control system 55 , in particular that property 54 to which the package 2 to be sent.

The verification agent 61 preferably has one or more features of the security verification means 14 and / or the Entsicherungsverifizierungsmittels 15 for simplification only in the context of the security verification means 14 or the Entsichertungsverifizierungsmittel 15 have been described. In particular, the verification agent 61 as a security verification agent 14 or Entsicherungsverifikationsmittel 15 trained and / or has the verification means 61 the security verification means 14 and / or arming verification 15 on.

Preferably, it is possible - in particular the parcel service - by means of the transmitted identifier 59 the corresponding property 54 with the package 2 to enter. Optional is the package 2 by means of the transmitted identifier 59 with the safety device 52 or the fuse box 53 in the property 54 securable. However, other solutions are also possible here, in particular for securing the package 2 another identifier, in particular the identifier 60 , must be used.

Preferably, in the proposed delivery system 51 or the proposed method for delivering a package 2 no direct and / or direct data connection between the parcel service and the central facility 3 necessary. This advantageously increases the compatibility of the proposed delivery system 51 or the proposed method for delivering a package with different parcel services. In particular, it is not necessary for a parcel service to adapt its information technology infrastructure to the proposed invention.

The identifier 59 is preferably a package, in particular a package 2 , and / or a security device 52 assigned or assignable.

Preferably, the identifier is 59 or an access code as an identifier 59 as part of a delivery address 2A of the package 2 trained and / or has the delivery address 2A of the package 2 the identifier 59 on. In particular, it is possible that the initiator and / or the receiver of the package 2 the identifier 59 as part of the delivery address 2A transmitted to the parcel service.

The identifier 59 can as part of the delivery address 2A on the package 2 attached, in particular be glued or be. However, other solutions are possible.

In a most preferred embodiment, the identifier is 59 formed as an alphanumeric code and / or has the identifier 59 an alphanumeric code. In this case, / is the verification device 56 and / or the verification device 56A preferably as a pin-pad o. The like. Formed or has the access control system 55 preferably a pin pad o. The like. On. When delivering the package 2 the parcel service can provide the access code to the property 54 from the delivery address 2A read and enter via the pin pad to gain access to the property 54 and / or access to the security device 52 to obtain.

Alternatively or additionally, the identifier 59 to the first identification device 33 transmitted. In this case the verification takes place by means of the access control system 55 and / or the securing device 52 as already related to 1 to 5 explained.

As in 6 illustrated by arrows, it is also possible that the parcel service of the central facility 3 the reservation signal 9 transmitted and / or the central facility 3 directly the parcel service the reservation confirmation signal 38 and / or the identifier 59 transmitted.

Preferably, the central device transmits 3 - in particular, regardless of who initiated the service, or regardless of the initiator - the recipient of the package 2 or the resident of the property 54 a release request signal 62 , The release request signal 62 is preferably a signal containing information about the reservation and / or booking or the delivery of the package 2 to the property 54 having. The release request signal 62 is preferably exclusive to the recipient of the package 2 if this also residents and / or authorized access to the property 54 is to which the package 2 should be delivered. In this way, the security of the proposed delivery system 51 , Method and / or the proposed use increased and / or abuse of the proposed delivery system 51 , Process and / or the proposed use prevented.

A recipient of the package 2 or residents of the property 54 can on the release request signal 62 with a release signal 63 reply. In particular, a recipient of the package transmits 2 or residents of the property 54 the enable signal 63 upon receipt of the release request signal 62 directly to the central facility 3 , provided that in the release request signal 62 containing information is correct and / or a recipient of the package 2 or the resident of the property 54 with the delivery of the package 2 agrees. In particular, it is advantageously ensured that access to the property 54 in any case exclusively with the consent or release of the resident of the property 54 he follows.

Preferably, the central device generates and / or transmits 3 the identifier 59 and / or the verification agent 61 only after receipt or receipt of the release signal 63 or after successful release of the delivery of the package 2 ,

Preferably, the recipient of the package 2 or residents of the property 54 - In particular by means of the reservation signal 9 and / or release signal 63 - specify and / or select if the package 2 only in the property 54 transported or into the property 54 transported and additionally with the safety device 52 or the fuse box 53 in the property 54 to be secured.

Additionally or alternatively, the recipient of the package 2 - depending on the value of the package 2 and / or the security situation in the property 54 - specify and / or select whether or not delivery of the package is only then 2 should be done if a fuse of the package 2 with the safety device 52 or the fuse box 53 is possible. When indicating by the recipient of the package 2 or resident of the property 54 that the package 2 only in the property 54 transported and, for example, in a hallway of the property 54 can be stored, is the delivery of the package 2 even possible, if already all safety devices 52 or fuse box 53 in the respective property 54 occupied or no safety devices 52 or no fuse box 53 available.

Preferably, such a selection or indication with each (new) delivery of a package 2 possible and / or in a data set or a database of the central facility 3 deposited or can be stored.

In a preferred embodiment of the proposed delivery system 51 , Method and / or the proposed use of the identifier 59 is the validity of the identifier 59 and / or the verification agent 61 limited or restricted. In particular, the identifier 59 and / or the verification agent 61 in the number of uses, temporally and / or locally limited or limited, in particular by means of the central device 3 , Particularly preferably limited Receiver of the package 2 - In particular by means of the reservation signal 9 and / or release signal 63 - the validity of the identifier 59 and / or the verification agent 61 ,

Particularly preferred is the identifier 59 a total of twice usable, in particular such that by means of a first verification of access to the property 54 and by means of a second verification, the securing of the package 2 with the safety device 52 is possible. However, other restrictions are possible.

Preferably, the - is in a record or a database of the central device 3 deposited - validity or restriction of the identifier 59 and / or verification agent 61 in the reservation confirmation signal 38 . 39 and / or release request signal 62 contain. In particular, the validity or restriction of the identifier 59 and / or verification agent 61 accessible, preferably for a parcel service.

The parcel service and / or the consignee of the package 2 may preferably be the validity of the identifier 59 and / or the verification agent 61 to adjust. In the event that the parcel service - for example, due to logistical changes - the delivery of the package 2 outside the scope of the identifier 59 and / or the verification agent 61 It is preferable that the central facility 3 a re-release request signal 62 with adapted validity of the identifier 59 and / or verification agent 61 to the recipient of the package 2 sends, in particular, the custom validity of the identifier 59 and / or verification agent 61 - Preferably by means of the enable signal 63 - is releasable.

The recipient of the package 2 or residents of the property 54 to which the package 2 has been delivered, preferably has the backup identifier 36 and / or arming identifier 37 on or is in possession of this / this, in particular to the package 2 secure and / or release. Particularly preferably, the recipient of the package 2 a permanent backup identifier 36 and / or arming identifier 37 on. However, other solutions are possible, in particular on the basis 1 to 5 was explained.

The described steps of the inventive use of the identifier 59 , the method according to the invention for the delivery of the package 2 as well as individual aspects and features can be realized independently of each other, but also in any combination with each other.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

system

2

package

2A

delivery address

3

Central Installation

4A to 4K

safety device

5A to 5K

verification device

6

Data Connection

7

network

8th

reserver

9

reservation signal

10

User interface

11

reservation information

12

booking signal

13

Safety device interface

14

Backup verification means

15

Entsicherungsverifikationsmittel

16

Time reservation indicator

17

Package parameters

18

Berechtigungsidentifikator

19

Time request indicator

20

Location request indicator

21

destination

22

Safety device parameters

23

Safety device database

24

record

25

Parameters regarding physical properties

26

Parameters regarding availability

27

Parameter regarding a functionality

28

Parameters related to an authorization

29

assignment

30

configuration interface

31

selection module

32

Data Connection

33

first identification device

34

Time confirmation indicator

35

Location confirmation indicator

36

Sicherungsidentifikator

37

Entsicherungsidentifikator

38

first reservation confirmation signal

39

second reservation confirmation signal

40

second identification device

41

keyboard

42

scanner

43

Radio interface

44

receiver

45

AC power adapter

46

Configuration interface

47

locking mechanism

48

closure device

49

sensor

50

delivery trucks

51

delivery system

52

safety device

53

Management Bins

54

property

55

Access control system

56

Verification device (access control system)

56A

Verification device (safety device)

57

door

58

Door Opener

59

Identifier (access control system)

60

Identifier (security device)

61

verification means

62

Release request signal

63

enable signal

Claims (10)

Safety device ( 52 ) for accepting, securing and / or providing a package, in particular a package ( 2 ), the safety device ( 52 ) in an assigned property ( 54 ) with an access control system ( 55 ) to control the access to the property ( 54 ) is arranged or can be arranged, characterized in that the securing device ( 52 ) is adapted to verify the package by verifying a message to the access control system ( 55 ) corresponding identifier ( 59 . 60 ) or secure; and / or that the safety device ( 52 ) electrically with the access control system ( 55 ) is connected or connectable; and / or that an identifier ( 59 . 60 ) to access the property ( 54 ) by means of the safety device ( 52 ) and / or a central facility ( 3 ) is verifiable. Access control system ( 55 ) for controlling access to an assigned property ( 54 ), whereby a safety device ( 52 ) for accepting, securing and / or providing a package, in particular a package ( 2 ), in the property ( 54 ) is arranged or can be arranged, characterized in that the access control system ( 55 ) is designed to provide access to the property ( 54 ) by verification of a to the security device ( 52 ) corresponding identifier ( 59 . 60 ) release; and / or that the access control system ( 55 ) electrically with the safety device ( 52 ) is connected or connectable; and / or that an identifier ( 59 . 60 ) to access the property ( 54 ) by means of the safety device ( 52 ) and / or a central facility ( 3 ) is verifiable. Delivery system ( 51 ) for the delivery of a package, in particular a package ( 2 ), characterized in that the delivery system ( 51 ) at least one security device ( 52 ) according to claim 1 and at least one access control system ( 55 ) according to claim 2. Use of a package and / or a security device ( 52 ) for accepting, securing and / or providing the package associated identifier ( 59 . 60 ), in particular an access code, for accessing a package and / or the security device ( 52 ) assigned property ( 54 ). Use according to claim 4, wherein the safety device ( 52 ) in the property ( 54 ) is arranged or can be arranged and / or formed according to claim 1. Use of an identifier ( 59 . 60 ), in particular an access code, as part of a delivery address ( 2A ) of a package for controlling a security device ( 52 ), the safety device ( 52 ) is designed to accept, secure and / or provide the package and the identifier ( 59 . 60 ) by means of a central device ( 3 ) is transmitted. Use according to one of claims 4 to 6, wherein the identifier ( 59 . 60 ) from a central facility ( 3 ) is transmitted directly and / or via a data connection to a user, in particular a receiver, sender and / or parcel service; and / or wherein the identifier ( 59 . 60 ) by a user, in particular a consignee, consignor and / or parcel service, as part of the delivery address ( 2A ) attached to the package, in particular glued, is. Use according to any one of claims 4 to 7, wherein a verification agent ( 61 ) for the verification of the identifier ( 59 . 60 ) from a central facility ( 3 ) directly and / or via a data connection to the security device ( 52 ) and / or an access control system ( 55 ) to control the access to the property ( 54 ) - preferably by means of a booking signal ( 12 ) - is transmitted; and / or wherein a verification means ( 61 ) for the verification of the identifier ( 59 . 60 ) in the safety device ( 52 ) and / or an access control system ( 55 ) to control the access to the property ( 54 ) is deposited or storable; and or where the identifier ( 59 . 60 ) by means of the safety device ( 52 ) and / or a central facility ( 3 ) is verified. Use according to one of claims 4 to 8, wherein the validity of the identifier ( 59 . 60 ) and / or a verification agent ( 61 ) for the verification of the identifier ( 59 . 60 ), preferably in the number of uses, temporally and / or locally, in particular by means of a central device ( 3 ); and / or wherein the identifier ( 59 . 60 ) and / or a verification means ( 61 ) for the verification of the identifier ( 59 . 60 ) - in particular after transmission by means of a central device ( 3 ) - is activated by a user, in particular a recipient and / or sender of the package; and / or wherein by verification of the identifier ( 59 . 60 ) one of the package and / or the security device ( 52 ) ( 54 ) and / or the package containing the security device ( 52 ) in the property ( 54 ) can be secured or unlocked. Method for delivering a package, in particular a package ( 2 ), with a safety device ( 52 ) for accepting, securing and / or providing the package and an access control system ( 55 ) to control the access to a property ( 54 ), the safety device ( 52 ) in the property ( 54 ), characterized in that upon delivery or collection of the package by verification of the package and / or the security device ( 52 ) associated identifier ( 59 . 60 ), in particular an access code, both the access control system ( 55 ) as well as the security device ( 52 ) are controlled in such a way that the property ( 54 ) and the package containing the security device ( 52 ) in the property ( 54 ) can be secured or unlocked.

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