DE102018107147A1 - Device for offering goods and / or services and operating methods therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

Device (100) for offering goods and / or services with a control unit (110) for controlling an operation of the device (100), with at least one provision unit (120) for providing at least one good and / or service.

Description

The invention relates to a device for offering goods and / or services.

The invention further relates to an operating method for such a device.

Vending machines are already known which offer products of a single type, e.g. Vending machines. A disadvantage of the known vending machines - in addition to the limited offer - is that they have a low operational flexibility and i.d.R. require a high amount of personnel to maintain the operation (maintenance, filling).

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to improve a device of the type mentioned in that the aforementioned disadvantages are avoided and an increased utility is given.

This object is achieved by a device according to claim 1. The device has a control unit for controlling an operation of the device and at least one provision unit for providing at least one product and / or service. Advantageously, goods and / or services can be provided by means of the at least one delivery unit, so that the device can be used flexibly. In particular, in some embodiments, goods and / or services of the same type or of different types can also be provided by means of the at least one delivery unit, which substantially increases the utility compared with the known systems.

In preferred embodiments, the device has at least one acceptance unit for accepting deliveries, so that deliveries can be accepted without interaction with an operator by the device. In particular, such an acceptance process can be completely automatic.

In further preferred embodiments, the device has at least one warehouse for at least temporary storage of goods, so that goods to be offered can always be kept in sufficient quantity.

In further preferred embodiments, the device comprises at least one production unit for producing the goods or components of the goods. As a result, goods or components of goods in place, ie in the field of the device can be produced, in particular also on customer requests or specifications of users of the device can be addressed in particular individualized goods or products can be manufactured in this way and Tobe offered.

In further preferred embodiments, the device has at least one sales unit which is designed to carry out a sales transaction at least partially. For example, in some embodiments, the sales process may include issuing a purchase price to a user, optionally offering various types of payment (eg, cash, credit card, surrender of valuables, and the like), and accepting payment media or data for payment required are.

In further preferred embodiments, the device has at least one payment unit, which is designed to perform a payment process at least partially. The payment process may include, for example, accepting credit card information and verifying the credit card information.

In further preferred embodiments, the device has at least one combined sales and payment unit, which is designed to carry out a sales transaction and / or a payment transaction at least partially. This allows the automatic sale of goods and / or services ("Services").

In further preferred embodiments, the device has at least one sensor unit which is designed to determine at least one measured variable which characterizes a physical size of the environment of the device and / or a physical size of a person in the region of the device. For example, the measurand may characterize a user's clothing size, shoe size, size of textiles handed over by a user, and the like.

In further preferred embodiments, the sensor unit has at least one of the following devices: a digital camera device, a three-dimensional, 3D, scanner, a balance, in particular personal scale, a device for determining the size of a person's shoe.

In further preferred embodiments, the device is designed to produce, at least temporarily, a, preferably bidirectional, data connection with an electronic device of a user. The electronic device of the user may be, for example, a mobile phone and / or a smartphone and / or a tablet and / or a data glasses and / or an electronic hearing aid and / or a smart watch act.

In further preferred embodiments, the device is designed to read out one or more parameters characterizing the user from the user's electronic device, whereby the device can easily be provided with corresponding data. In particular, there is no need for a user to manually provide corresponding data, resulting in an efficient offering of goods and / or services.

In further preferred embodiments, the device is designed to determine a body size and / or clothing size and / or body weight and / or other parameters, in particular parameters characterizing a health status of the user, and / or an address and / or data identifying the user, from the electronic device read out.

In further preferred embodiments, the control unit has at least one arithmetic unit which is designed to execute a computer program. The computer program can be designed, for example, to control an operation of the device and / or the operation of at least one component of the device.

In further preferred embodiments, the computing unit comprises at least one microprocessor and / or microcontroller and / or programmable logic module and / or digital signal processor (DSP) and / or application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

In further preferred embodiments, the control unit has at least one nonvolatile memory. In further preferred embodiments, the control unit has at least one volatile memory, in particular a main memory. In further preferred embodiments, the control unit has at least one electrically programmable and electrically erasable memory, in particular a flash EEPROM memory.

In further preferred embodiments, the device has at least one warehouse management unit for managing at least one or the goods warehouse. For example, the device may have a local warehouse, and the warehouse management unit may be configured to manage the local warehouse.

In further preferred embodiments, the device has at least one storage bin management unit for the management of storage bins, in particular of a warehouse.

In further preferred embodiments, the device comprises at least one transport path optimization unit adapted to evaluate at least one transport path of goods between the device and an external unit or between components of the device with respect to at least one characteristic characterizing the transport path.

In further preferred embodiments, the transport path optimization unit is designed to optimize the at least one transport path, in particular as a function of the at least one feature.

In further preferred embodiments, the control unit is designed to execute at least one algorithm of artificial intelligence.

In further preferred embodiments, the control unit is designed to execute at least one neural network. For example, the neural network may be used to control operation of at least one component of the device.

In further preferred embodiments, the control unit is designed to control the operation of at least one neural network at least temporarily. This is understood to mean that the control unit can, for example, modify one or more operating parameters of the neural network, for example individual weights of the neural network.

In further preferred embodiments, the control unit is configured to use the neural network to control at least one component of the device.

In further preferred embodiments, the neural network comprises an input layer, an output layer, and at least one layer lying between the input layer and the output layer.

In further preferred embodiments, the device is designed to load and / or store and / or modify operating parameters of the neural network, for example one or more weights.

In further preferred embodiments, the device is designed to provide operating parameters of the neural network to at least one further neural network. As a result, a neural network trained, for example, in a first device, can be advantageously transferred to a second device according to the invention, in particular, without requiring comparable expenditure for training the neural network.

In further preferred embodiments, the device has at least one communication unit which is designed to produce at least one, preferably bidirectional, data connection to at least one external unit. Such a data connection can be used, for example, for communication with other devices according to the invention or their components. In further embodiments, such a data connection may be used for communication with a central controller which controls the operation of one or more devices or their components.

In further preferred embodiments, the communication unit has at least one data interface which operates in accordance with at least one protocol of the IEEE 802.11 protocol family. As a result, efficient wireless data connections can advantageously be used by the device, in particular so-called ad hoc network connections.

In further preferred embodiments, the communication unit has at least one data interface which enables communication via a cellular mobile radio network, for example according to a 4G standard and / or a 5G standard.

In further preferred embodiments, the communication unit has at least one data interface which enables near-field communication with at least one external unit, in particular a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet.

In further preferred embodiments, the communication unit has at least one data interface which is designed for data communication with at least one RFID transponder.

In further preferred embodiments, the device has a cryptography unit which is designed to encrypt and / or decrypt data, wherein the cryptography unit is in particular designed to carry out a scatter value function, in particular to form hash values.

In further preferred embodiments, the cryptography unit is configured to execute an encryption method according to the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) standard. A specification of AES is available on the Internet at the address "https://dx.doi.org/10.6028%2FNIST.FIPS.197".

In further preferred embodiments, the device has at least one interface unit, which is designed to produce at least one, preferably bidirectional, data connection between the control unit and at least one further component of the device and / or between components of the device.

In further preferred embodiments, the device is configured to generate product advertising and / or output to at least one user. If appropriate, a separate computer program may be provided for this purpose, which is executed by the control unit or at least one arithmetic unit of the control unit.

In further preferred embodiments, the device is designed to generate the product advertising as a function of at least one operating variable of the device and / or to output to the at least one user.

In further preferred embodiments, the operating size of the device comprises at least one of the following parameters: time of day, season, time, date, geographical position of the device and / or at least one component of the device, presence of at least one person in the vicinity of the device, identity of at least one person in the Environment of the device, appearance of at least one person in the vicinity of the device, wherein the manifestation in particular characterizes: facial features, in particular face color and / or face shape, hairstyle, presence of a visual aid, presence of a hearing aid, presence of a mobile device such as smartphones, characterizing a person's gait Parameter.

In further preferred embodiments, the device is designed to store one or more applications, so-called "apps" for smartphones and / or other mobile devices, at least temporarily and / or to make them available to a user.

In further preferred embodiments, the acceptance unit is adapted to receive goods to be offered by the device from a supplier.

In other preferred embodiments, the acceptance unit is adapted to receive an item from a user of the apparatus.

In further preferred embodiments, the device has an object recognition unit which is designed to detect and / or classify a physical object in the region of the device. As a result, for example, the presence of a potential user or customer can be determined.

In further preferred embodiments, the object recognition unit is designed to compare the object with predefinable reference objects.

In further preferred embodiments, the delivery unit has at least one goods issue unit which is designed to issue articles, in particular a good, to a user of the device and / or a supplier.

In further preferred embodiments, the providing unit has at least one mobile provisioning device which is designed to transport a product from the device to a destination located remotely from the device.

In other preferred embodiments, the mobile deployment device is configured to transport the goods to a destination that is more than about 10 meters, m, preferably more than about 1000 meters, away from the device.

In further preferred embodiments, the mobile provisioning device is an unmanned aerial vehicle, in particular a drone.

In further preferred embodiments, the mobile provisioning device is a land vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle.

In further preferred embodiments, the land vehicle has a launch site for at least one unmanned aerial vehicle, in particular a drone. Thereby, goods could advantageously be delivered using both land vehicle and drone, with the land vehicle, for example, bridging a first leg to the desired destination, and with the drone, for example, bridging a second leg to the desired destination.

In further preferred embodiments, the mobile provisioning device is designed to transport the goods autonomously to the destination.

In other preferred embodiments, the device has at least one garage or hangar for the mobile deployment device.

In further preferred embodiments, the device has at least one packaging unit. Preferably, the packaging unit is designed to pack at least one product.

In further preferred embodiments, the device is designed to access, at least temporarily, one or more of the following data, in particular reading and / or writing data from users, in particular customers, data, in particular operating data, the device, data from suppliers, data of goods and / or services (eg contents information, best-before date, source information), data of transactions executed by means of the device or at least one of its components (goods issue, sales, orders), other data.

In further preferred embodiments, the device comprises at least one goods transport device, which is designed to transport goods within the device and / or in the region of the device. Such a goods transport device may comprise, for example, a robot or an autonomous transport system.

In further preferred embodiments, the device comprises at least one clearing device, which is designed to clear goods, for example, to sort by a best before date or another criterion.

In further preferred embodiments, the device has at least one display device for outputting visually perceptible information. By way of example, information about the offer of the device, ie goods and / or services offered by the device, can be output via the display device. Furthermore, a graphical user interface can be output to a potential user of the device via the display device. Product advertising and other information may also be output via the display device.

In further preferred embodiments, the display device has at least one flat screen.

In further preferred embodiments, the display device has at least one touch-sensitive flat screen, which also allows user input in addition to the presentation of visually perceptible information.

In further preferred embodiments, the display device has at least one data transmitter for the wireless transmission of visual information characterizing data to a data glasses or a comparable display device. In this way, using the data transmitter, for example, a video stream may be provided that allows the display of visual information on a device of a person such as a user.

In further preferred embodiments, the apparatus comprises at least one video projector adapted to project visually perceptible information onto a spatial area surrounding the video projector, for example to a wall area or a floor area in the vicinity of the device.

In other preferred embodiments, the video projector is configured to perform three-dimensional projections or holographic projections.

In further preferred embodiments, the device comprises a building.

In further preferred embodiments, at least some components of the device are located within the building.

In other preferred embodiments, the building has a volume of about 10,000 cubic feet, m ³ or less.

In further preferred embodiments, the building has a volume of about 1000 cubic meters, m ³ or less.

In further preferred embodiments, the building has a volume of about 100 m ³ or less.

In further preferred embodiments, the device is mobile.

In further preferred embodiments, the device has an output unit for outputting olfactorily perceptible information. This can be used, for example, for advertising purposes.

In other preferred embodiments, the device comprises a gesture input unit. For example, a touch-sensitive flat screen for inputting two-dimensional gestures may be provided. Alternatively or additionally, for example, a camera system can be provided which is designed to detect three-dimensional gestures.

In further preferred embodiments, the production unit comprises a three-dimensional, 3D, printer.

In further preferred embodiments, the apparatus is adapted to receive a production order for producing a three-dimensional object and to produce the three-dimensional object by means of the 3-D printer.

In further preferred embodiments, the device has a copying device for reading in and / or copying two-dimensional documents, in particular documents, and / or three-dimensional documents.

In further preferred embodiments, the device has an input unit for data. The input device for data may comprise at least one of the following elements: a keyboard, a virtual keyboard (eg realized by means of a touch-sensitive display or a part thereof), a mouse, a trackball, any other device of any existing or future available technology, the is designed to allow input of data.

In further preferred embodiments, the device has a tempering device for tempering at least one component of the device. The tempering may include, for example, cooling and / or heating.

In further preferred embodiments, the device has one or more system modules, wherein a system module comprises at least one, preferably several, of the following elements: a transport device, in particular a goods transport device, a storage device, a goods receiving device, a goods issue device, a payment device, an order device, an advertising device , a packaging device, a personal identification device.

In further preferred embodiments, at least one of the system modules is designed as a cyber-physical system, in particular a robot, wherein the control unit is preferably designed to control the at least one system module at least temporarily. In further embodiments, the at least one system module can also be designed, for example, to control its operation at least partially itself.

In further preferred embodiments, the device has at least one communication unit which is designed to produce at least one, preferably bidirectional, data connection to at least one external unit, wherein in particular the device exchanges data with at least one of the following elements via the communication unit: Internet, other public and / or private communication networks, own computer systems of the device, external computer systems, customers, in particular existing customers, potential customers, users of the Internet or other communication networks, suppliers, carriers, other business partners, in particular other business partners of an operator of the device, others Data sources and / or computer systems, cyber-physical systems.

In further preferred embodiments, the device has at least one user interface, wherein in particular the user interface has at least one of the following: a user interface provided locally in the area of the device, a user interface provided via at least one communication network and / or a data connection, a display device, in particular touch-sensitive Display, display, screen, speaker, microphone, camera, keyboard, touch control, goggles, data glasses, sensors.

In further preferred embodiments, the control unit is designed to execute a neural network, wherein the control unit is in particular designed to control an operation of at least one component of the device by means of the neural network.

In further preferred embodiments, the control unit is designed to control an operation of the device or at least one component of the device, in particular to control so that the device or the at least one component of the device: a) independently on the basis of requirements and orders and predictions automatically ordered from suppliers and disposed of, and / or b) goods independently stored in appropriate storage and shelf devices, especially transported within the device, and / or c) goods due to orders or purchases to authorized persons and / or autonomous transport devices on a or the goods delivery device delivers and / or provides, and / or d) returns goods as returns, in particular from customers, and delivers them to or provides them to suppliers, and / or e) goods that are either already in existence or have been notified, or tested their sales success who should, advertised, preferably via different channels, in particular mobile phones, the Internet, data glasses and advertising displays, in particular also advertised personalized.

In further preferred embodiments, the control unit is designed to improve its operation by means of or using artificial intelligence, wherein in particular the control unit is designed to learn by a) own data, in particular order, supply and sales data, and / or b) data of affiliated business partners, and / or c) data from the Internet, and / or d) feedback information from customers and / or suppliers, in particular via rating systems via the Internet, and / or e) through a simulation of business transactions.

Further advantageous embodiments relate to a central controller having at least one arithmetic unit, at least one memory unit, and having at least one communication interface, wherein the central controller is designed to control, at least temporarily, an operation of at least one device according to the invention.

In preferred embodiments, the central controller is designed to establish a data connection to the at least one device by means of the communication interface.

In further preferred embodiments, the central controller is configured to execute at least one artificial intelligence algorithm.

In further preferred embodiments, the central controller is designed to execute at least one neural network.

In further preferred embodiments, the central controller is designed to control the operation of at least one neural network of at least one of the devices according to the invention at least temporarily.

In further preferred embodiments, the central controller is designed to operate variables of a neural network of a first Device to read and provide these operating variables a neural network at least one further device.

Further aspects of the present invention relate to a system comprising at least one device according to the invention and a central control according to the invention.

Further aspects of the present invention relate to a method according to claim 11 for operating a device for offering and / or selling goods and / or services, the device having a control unit which controls an operation of the device, and wherein the device has a delivery unit, wherein the providing unit provides at least one good and / or service.

Further advantageous embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims.

Other features, applications and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of embodiments of the invention, which are illustrated in the figures. All features described or illustrated alone or in any combination form the subject matter of the invention, regardless of their summary in the claims or their dependency and regardless of their formulation or representation in the description or in the drawing.

• 1 schematisch ein vereinfachtes Blockdiagramm einer ersten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung,
• 2 schematisch ein vereinfachtes Blockdiagramm einer Steuerungseinheit gemäß einer Ausführungsform,
• 3 schematisch ein vereinfachtes Blockdiagramm einer zweiten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung,
• 4 schematisch von der Vorrichtung nutzbare Daten gemäß weiterer Ausführungsformen,
• 5 schematisch ein Betriebsszenario einer Bereitstellungseinheit gemäß einer Ausführungsform,
• 6 schematisch ein vereinfachtes Blockdiagramm einer weiteren Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung,
• 7 schematisch ein vereinfachtes Blockdiagramm eines erfindungsgemäßen Systems,
• 8 schematisch ein vereinfachtes Blockdiagramm eines neuronalen Netzes gemäß einer Ausführungsform,
• 9 schematisch ein vereinfachtes Blockdiagramm einer Zentralsteuerung gemäß einer Ausführungsform,
• 10A ein vereinfachtes Flussdiagramm eines Betriebsverfahrens gemäß einer Ausführungsform,
• 10B ein vereinfachtes Flussdiagramm eines Betriebsverfahrens gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform, und
• 10C ein vereinfachtes Flussdiagramm eines Betriebsverfahrens gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform.

In the drawing shows:

• 1 schematically a simplified block diagram of a first embodiment of the device according to the invention,
• 2 schematically a simplified block diagram of a control unit according to an embodiment,
• 3 schematically a simplified block diagram of a second embodiment of the device according to the invention,
• 4 schematically usable by the device data according to further embodiments,
• 5 2 schematically illustrates an operating scenario of a provisioning unit according to an embodiment;
• 6 schematically a simplified block diagram of a further embodiment of the device according to the invention,
• 7 schematically a simplified block diagram of a system according to the invention,
• 8th 3 is a simplified block diagram of a neural network according to an embodiment;
• 9 2 is a simplified block diagram of a central controller according to an embodiment;
• 10A a simplified flowchart of an operating method according to an embodiment,
• 10B a simplified flowchart of an operating method according to another embodiment, and
• 10C a simplified flowchart of an operating method according to another embodiment.

1 schematically shows a simplified block diagram of a first embodiment of a device according to the invention 100 for offering goods and / or services. The device 100 has a control unit 110 for controlling an operation of the device 100 or at least one component of the device 100 on. The device 100 further comprises at least one delivery unit 120 to provide at least one good and / or service. The offer of the device 100 For example, it may be directed to one or more users B.

Optionally, the device has 100 via at least one acceptance unit 130 for the acceptance of deliveries L. The deliveries L are, for example, goods which are delivered by means of the device 100 a user B is offered, or resources that are required to be able to offer the said goods and / or services or the like.

10A shows a simplified flowchart of one embodiment of an operating method for the device 100 , In step 400 controls the control unit 110 an operation of the device 100 , and in step 402 Represents the deployment unit 120 at least one product and / or service ready. The steps 400 . 402 In other embodiments, they may also occur in a different order and / or overlap in time.

2 schematically shows a simplified block diagram of a control unit 110 according to one embodiment. The control unit 110 has at least one arithmetic unit 112 which is designed to execute a computer program PRG. At the arithmetic unit 112 For example, it may be at least one microprocessor (μP) and / or microcontroller (μC) and / or programmable logic device (eg FPGA) and / or digital signal processor (DSP) and / or application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) act. The arithmetic unit 112 is a storage unit 114 assigned, which may have at least one of the following types of memory: a non-volatile memory 114a (eg ROM), a volatile memory, especially memory, 114b , In preferred embodiments, the nonvolatile memory is an electrically programmable and electrically erasable memory 114c , special of the flash EEPROM type, provided in 2 in addition to the nonvolatile memory already described above 114a is shown.

For example, in some embodiments, one or more computer programs may have PRG in the nonvolatile memory 114a be saved. The computer programs PRG can be, for example, an operating system for the computing unit 112 and / or act around other programs. In the working memory 114b In some embodiments, data may be used to process artificial intelligence algorithms, such as neural networks NN1 be stored at least temporarily. In further embodiments, memories may be stored in the flash EEPROM 114c For example, application programs for the processing unit 112 be saved. Alternatively or additionally, for example, in the flash EEPROM memory 114c Also, application programs APP1 for mobile devices such as smartphones or tablet computers or the like, at least temporarily stored, which are also referred to as "apps".

3 schematically shows a simplified block diagram of a second embodiment 100a the device according to the invention. The control unit 110 the device 100a may be similar or identical to that described above with reference to FIGS 1 . 2 be configured configuration described. The same applies to the delivery unit 120 and the recording unit 130 ,

Unlike the in 1 pictured configuration indicates the device 100a according to 3 additionally a warehouse 140 on, which is intended for at least temporary storage of goods. In some embodiments, deliveries are L, for example, goods, for example, the acceptance unit 130 can be fed in and via a first transport route tw1 in the warehouse 140 be brought. Using a second transport path tw2 the goods or objects of deliveries or parts thereof are the delivery unit 120 be supplied, for example, to a user B provide.

In further preferred embodiments, the device 100a at least one production unit 150 to manufacture the goods or components of the goods. As a result, goods or components of goods in place, ie in the field of the device can be produced, in particular also on customer requests or specifications of users of the device can be addressed in particular individualized goods or products can be manufactured in this way and Tobe offered.

Optional assigns the production unit 150 a three-dimensional, 3D, printer 152 on, whereby objects, in particular also goods to be offered and the like, directly in the production unit 150 can be produced. For example, the device 100a in further embodiments be adapted to receive a production order for the production of a three-dimensional object and the three-dimensional object by means of the 3-D printer 152 manufacture.

In further preferred embodiments, the device 100a an optional input unit 1070 for data on. The input unit 1070 for data, at least one of the following elements may comprise: a keyboard, a virtual keyboard (eg realized by means of a touch-sensitive display), a mouse, a trackball, any other device of any existing or future available technology designed for this purpose is to allow input of data. For example, the input unit 1070 In some embodiments, a user B of the device may be used 100a or the production unit 150 Provides data, such as a three-dimensional model of an object to be manufactured, so using the 3-D printer 152 an item corresponding to this model directly through the 3-D printer of the production unit 150 can be made.

In further preferred embodiments, the device 100a a copying device 1060 for reading in and / or copying two-dimensional documents, in particular documents, and / or three-dimensional documents. In this way, documents and / or any objects, especially three-dimensional objects, can be copied, with the optional 3-D printer of the production unit 150 is usable.

In further preferred embodiments, the device 100a at least one sales unit 160 which is designed to carry out a sales process at least partially. For example, in some embodiments, the sales process may include issuing a purchase price to a user B, optionally offering various payment types (e.g. Example by cash, credit card, delivery of valuables and the like), and accepting of payment means or data required for a payment.

In further preferred embodiments, the device 100a at least one payment unit 170 on, which is adapted to perform a payment process at least partially. The payment process may include, for example, accepting credit card information and verifying the credit card information.

In further preferred embodiments, the device 100a at least one combined sales and payment unit 165 which is designed to carry out a sales process and / or a payment process at least partially.

In further preferred embodiments, the device 100a at least one sensor unit 180 , which is designed to determine at least one measured variable, which is a physical size of the environment of the device 100a and / or a physical size of a person (eg, user B) in the area of the device 100a characterized. For example, the measured variable may characterize a clothing size of a user B, a shoe size, a size of textiles delivered by a user B, and the like.

In further preferred embodiments, the sensor unit 180 at least one of the following devices: a digital camera device, a three-dimensional, 3D, scanner, a balance, in particular personal scale, a device for determining the size of a person's shoe.

In further preferred embodiments, the device is 100a adapted to at least temporarily establish a, preferably bidirectional, data connection with an electronic device (not shown) of a user B. The electronic device of the user may be, for example, a mobile phone and / or a smartphone and / or a tablet and / or a data glasses and / or an electronic hearing aid and / or an intelligent wristwatch ("smart watch").

In further preferred embodiments, the device is 100a adapted to read out one or more parameters characterizing the user B from the user B's electronic device, thereby enabling the device 100a In a simple way corresponding data can be provided. In particular, there is no need for a user to manually provide corresponding data, resulting in an efficient offering of goods and / or services.

In further preferred embodiments, the device is 100a adapted to read a body size and / or clothing size and / or body weight and / or other parameters, in particular also a health status of the user B characterizing parameters, and / or an address and / or the user identifying data from the electronic device.

In further preferred embodiments, the device 100a at least one warehouse management unit 1102 to manage at least one or the warehouse 140 on. For example, the device may have a local warehouse 140 and the Warehouse Management Unit 1102 can manage the local warehouse 140 be educated.

In further preferred embodiments, the device 100a at least one storage bin administration unit 1104 for the management of storage locations, in particular a warehouse or the warehouse 140 , on.

In further preferred embodiments, the device 100a at least one transport path optimization unit 1106 on, which is designed to at least one transport route tw1 . tw2 . TW of goods between the device 100a and an external unit or between components 130 . 120 the device 100a with regard to at least one transport route tw1 . tw2 . TW to evaluate the characterizing feature.

In further preferred embodiments, the transport path optimization unit 1106 adapted to the at least one transport path tw1 . tw2 To optimize TW, in particular depending on the at least one feature.

In further preferred embodiments, the control unit 110 designed to execute at least one artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm.

In further preferred embodiments, the control unit 110 adapted to at least one neural network NN1 ( 2 ). The neural network NN1 For example, it may be used to operate at least one component of the device 100a to control.

In further preferred embodiments, the control unit 110 adapted to the operation of at least one neural network NN1 at least temporarily. This is understood to mean that the control unit 110 for example, one or more operating parameters of the neural network NN1 can modify, for example, individual weights of the neural network NN1 ,

In further preferred embodiments, the control unit 110 designed to be the neural network NN1 for controlling at least one component of the device 100a to use.

In further preferred embodiments, the neural network NN1 , see. 8th , an input layer IL, an output layer OL, and at least one layer ("hidden layer") lying between the input layer IL ("input layer") and the output layer OL ("output layer"). HL1 . HL2 on. In the present case, the example in FIG 8th pictured neural network NN1 two "hidden layers" on.

In further preferred embodiments, the device is 100a ( 3 ) adapted to operating parameters of the neural network NN1 ( 8th ) and / or store and / or modify, for example, one or more weights.

In further preferred embodiments, the device is 100a adapted to operating parameters of the neural network NN1 at least one other neural network (not shown). As a result, an advantageous example, in a first device 100a trained neural network NN1 For example, be transferred to a second device according to the invention (not shown), in particular without a comparable effort for training the neural network of the second device is required.

In further preferred embodiments, the device 100a at least one communication unit 190 to, for the production of at least one, preferably bidirectional, data connection DV to at least one external unit 200 . 300 is trained. Such a data connection DV can be used, for example, for communication with other devices according to the invention or their components. In further embodiments, such a data link DV may communicate with a central controller 2100 , see. 7 , which are used to operate one or more devices 100a ( 3 ) or their components.

In further preferred embodiments, the communication unit 190 at least one data interface 192a which operates according to at least one protocol of the IEEE 802.11 protocol family. As a result, efficient wireless data connections through the device are advantageous 100a usable, in particular so-called ad-hoc network connections.

In further preferred embodiments, the communication unit 190 at least one data interface 192b which allows communication over a cellular mobile network, for example, according to a 4G standard and / or a 5G standard.

In further preferred embodiments, the communication unit 190 at least one data interface 192c which is a near field communication with at least one external unit 300 , in particular a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet allows. On the mobile device 300 may be, for example, a mobile device of a user B of the device 100a act.

In further preferred embodiments, the communication unit 190 at least one data interface 192d on, which is designed for data communication with at least one RFID transponder.

In further preferred embodiments, the device 100a a cryptography unit 194 which is adapted to encrypt and / or decrypt data, the cryptographic unit 194 is designed, in particular, to execute a scatter value function, in particular to form hash values.

In further preferred embodiments, the cryptography unit is 194 configured to execute an encryption method according to the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) standard. A specification of AES is available on the Internet at the address "https://dx.doi.org/10.6028%2FNIST.FIPS.197".

In further preferred embodiments, the device 100a at least one interface unit 196 on, for the production of at least one, preferably bidirectional, data connection between the control unit 110 and at least one further component of the device 100a and / or between components of the device 100a is formed with each other.

In further preferred embodiments, the device is 100a designed to generate product advertising and / or output to at least one user B. For this purpose, if appropriate, a separate computer program may be provided by the control unit 110 or at least one arithmetic unit 112 the control unit 110 is performed.

In further preferred embodiments, the device is 100a adapted to product advertising in response to at least one operating size of the device 100a to generate and / or output to the at least one user B.

In further preferred embodiments, the operating size of the device 100a at least one of the following parameters: time of day, season, time, date, geographical position of the device 100a and / or at least one component of the device, presence of at least one person in the vicinity of the device, identity of at least one person in the vicinity of the device, appearance of at least one person in the vicinity of the device, wherein the appearance particularly characterizes: facial features, in particular face color and / or face shape , Hairstyle, presence of a visual aid, presence of a hearing aid, presence of a mobile device such as smartphones, a person characterizing parameters.

In further preferred embodiments, the acceptance unit 130 designed to be by means of the device 100a goods to be offered from a supplier L ( 3 ).

In further preferred embodiments, the acceptance unit 130 adapted to receive an item from a user B of the device. This is advantageous, for example, a return of items such as goods by the user B to the device 100a allows.

In further preferred embodiments, the device 100a an object recognition unit 135 which is adapted to a physical object in the area of the device 100a to capture and / or classify. As a result, for example, the presence of a potential user B or customers or suppliers L be determined.

In further preferred embodiments, the object recognition unit 135 designed to compare the object with predeterminable reference objects.

In further preferred embodiments, the delivery unit 120 at least one goods issue unit 122a which is adapted to objects, in particular a product, to a user B the device 100a and / or a supplier L issue.

In further preferred embodiments, cf. 5 , indicates the deployment unit 120 at least one mobile delivery device 1202 which is designed to be a commodity W1 from the device (not in 5 shown) to a destination remote from the device.

In other preferred embodiments, the mobile deployment device is 1202 trained to the goods W1 to a destination that is more than about 10 meters, m, preferably more than about 1000 meters, away from the device. This can be through the device 100a ( 3 ) advantageously efficiently in a corresponding area around the device 100a deliver.

In other preferred embodiments, the mobile deployment device is 1202 an unmanned aerial vehicle, in particular a drone.

In other preferred embodiments, the mobile deployment device is a land vehicle 1204 , in particular motor vehicle, cf. 5 ,

In further preferred embodiments, the land vehicle 1204 a starting place 1204a or landing site for at least one unmanned aerial vehicle 1202 , especially a drone, on. This allows goods to be made advantageously using both the land vehicle 1204 as well as the drone 1202 be delivered, the land vehicle 1204 For example, a first leg to the desired destination bridged, and wherein the drone 1202 For example, a second leg is bridged to the desired destination.

In other preferred embodiments, the mobile deployment device is 1202 . 1204 trained to the goods W1 to transport autonomously to the destination.

In further embodiments, at least one drone or other mobile provisioning device can be used to goods or raw materials to the device 100a to deliver. In particular, the acceptance unit 130 ( 1 ) for the acceptance of deliveries L be formed, which are supplied by means of a drone or other mobile provisioning facilities.

In further preferred embodiments, cf. 6 , points the device 100b at least one garage GH or hangar for the mobile deployment device. 6 shows the device for this purpose 100b that has a building G.

In further preferred embodiments, the building G has a volume of about 10000 cubic meters, m ³ , or less. In further preferred embodiments, the building G a volume of about 1000 cubic meters, m ³ , or less. In further preferred embodiments, the building G a volume of about 100 m ³ or less. On the building G is the garage GH arranged for at least one mobile provisioning device.

In further preferred embodiments, the device 100a ( 3 ) at least one packaging unit 166 on. The packaging unit is preferred 166 designed to pack at least one commodity. The packaging materials required for this purpose can eg in the warehouse 140 be maintained or, in other embodiments, also produced as required by eg the packaging unit 166 and / or an optional 3D printer of the device or the like. In further embodiments, the device 100a also be designed to request packaging material or a specific packaging form and the like from a remote unit, so to deliver. In other embodiments, one or more mobile provisioning devices may also be provided 1202 . 1204 the device can be used, packaging material to the device 100a to spend.

In further preferred embodiments, the device is adapted, at least temporarily, to one or more of the following data, which is shown schematically in FIG 4 are presented, to access, in particular read and / or write: data D1 of users B, especially customers, data D2 , in particular operating data, the device, data D3 from suppliers, data D4 of goods and / or services (eg contents, date of minimum durability, source information), data D5 of transactions carried out by means of the device or at least one of its components (goods issue, sales, orders), other data D6 , The data D1 , .., D6 can each be in appropriate databases 1141 . 1142 . 1143 . 1144 . 1145 . 1146 a local and / or central / or distributed data storage system 1140 be saved. For example, one or more databases 1141 , .., 1146 at least partially and / or at least temporarily locally in the device 100 . 100a . 100b be kept. A storage of one or more of the aforementioned data in a distributed storage system, so for example on multiple database servers or on a cloud storage system and the like is also conceivable in further embodiments. Accesses to possibly non-locally stored data may in some embodiments using the communication unit 190 ( 1 ).

In further preferred embodiments, the device 100a ( 3 ) at least one goods transport device 1010 which is adapted to goods within the device 100a and / or in the area of the device 100a to transport. Such a goods transport device 1010 For example, it may include a robot or an autonomous transport system.

In further preferred embodiments, the device 100a at least one clearing device 1020 which is designed to sort out goods, for example, to sort by a best before date or another criterion.

In further preferred embodiments, the device 100a at least one display device 1030 to output visually observable information. About the display device 1030 For example, information about the offer of the device 100a So from the device 100a offered goods and / or services. Furthermore, via the display device 1030 a graphical user interface to a potential user B of the device 100a be issued. Product advertising and other information can in other embodiments also via the display device 1030 be issued.

In further preferred embodiments, the display device 1030 at least a flat screen.

In further preferred embodiments, the device 100 ( 1 ) one or more units or system modules, wherein a system module comprises at least one, preferably several, of the following elements: a transport device, in particular a goods transport device, a storage device, a goods receiving device, a goods issue device, a payment device, an order device, an advertising device, a packaging device, a personal identification device.

In further preferred embodiments, at least one of the system modules is designed as a cyber-physical system, in particular a robot, wherein the control unit 110 is preferably designed to control the at least one system module at least temporarily. In further embodiments, the at least one system module can also be designed, for example, to control its operation at least partially, ie to act autonomously.

In further preferred embodiments, the device 100a at least one communication unit 190 ( 3 ) for the production of at least one, preferably bidirectional, data connection to at least one external unit 200 . 300 is formed, in particular the device 100a by means of the communication unit 190 Exchanging data with at least one of the following: the Internet, other public and / or private communications networks, the computer's own computerized systems, external computer systems, customers, in particular existing customers, potential customers, users of the Internet or other communications networks, suppliers, carriers , other business partners, in particular other business partners of an operator of the device, other data sources and / or computer systems, cyber-physical systems.

10B shows a simplified flowchart of one embodiment of an operating method for the device 100a , In step 404 represents the communication unit 190 ( 3 ) a bidirectional data connection to an external unit 200 ago, and in step 406 controls the control unit 110 at least one system module of the device 100a , in particular depending on data beyond that in step 404 obtained data connection have been obtained.

In further preferred embodiments, the device 100a at least one user interface UI ( 3 ), in particular the user interface UI at least one of the following elements: a user interface provided locally in the area of the device, a user interface provided via at least one communication network and / or a data connection, a display device, in particular a touch-sensitive display device, display, screen, loudspeaker, microphone, camera, keyboard, touchscreen Control element, goggles, data glasses, sensors.

In further preferred embodiments, cf. also the flowchart of 10C , is the control unit 110 ( 1 ) is designed to be a neural network NN1 ( 2 ) (step 408 out 10C) , wherein the control unit 110 is in particular adapted to operate at least one component of the device 100 by means of the neural network NN1 to control (step 410 out 10C) , Examples of the control according to step 410 out 10C are mentioned in the paragraph below. Optionally, the control unit 110 in step 412 also improve their operation through artificial intelligence.

In further preferred embodiments, the control unit 110 adapted to operate the device 100 . 100a . 100b or at least one component of the device 410 ( 10C) in particular to be controlled so that the device or the at least one component of the device: a) automatically orders and schedules goods independently from suppliers on the basis of requirements and orders and forecasts, and / or b) independently stores goods in corresponding storage and shelf devices, transported, in particular, within the machine, and / or c) handing over and / or providing goods via orders or purchases to authorized persons and / or autonomous transport devices via a goods issue device and / or d) goods as returns, in particular of customers, and / or e) Goods that are either already in existence or notified, or whose sales success is to be tested, are advertised, preferably via different channels, in particular mobile phones, the Internet, data glasses and Advertisements, in particular advertised personalized.

In further preferred embodiments, the control unit 110 designed to improve their operation by means of artificial intelligence, in particular the control unit 110 is designed to learn by a) own data, in particular order, delivery and sales data, and / or b) data of affiliated business partners, and / or c) data from the Internet, and / or d) feedback information from Customers and / or suppliers, in particular via rating systems via the Internet, and / or e) through a simulation of business transactions. Learning can be done, for example, by training one or more neural networks NN1 ( 2 ), cf. step 412 out 10C ,

In further preferred embodiments, the display device 1030 at least one touch-sensitive flat screen 1032 on, cf. 6 which, in addition to the presentation of visually perceptible information, also allows user input.

In further preferred embodiments, the display device 1030 ( 1 ) at least one data transmitter (not shown) for the wireless transmission of visual information characterizing data to a data glasses or a comparable display device (eg, tablet computer, smartphone). In this way, by using the data transmitter, for example, a video data stream can be provided which enables the display of visual information on a device of a person such as a user B.

In further preferred embodiments, the device 100b ( 6 ) at least one video projector 1034 which is adapted to provide visually perceptible information to the video projector 1034 Projecting surrounding space area, for example, on a wall area or a floor area in the vicinity of the device 100b ,

In other preferred embodiments, the video projector is 1034 designed to perform three-dimensional projections or holographic projections.

In further preferred embodiments, the device 100b as already described above, a building G ( 6 ) on. In further preferred embodiments, at least some components of the device are 100b arranged within the building G.

In further preferred embodiments, the device is mobile. In the case of a mobile device, it can advantageously be moved to different locations under its own power and / or by means of suitable means of transport, such as transport vehicles.

In further preferred embodiments, the device 100a ( 3 ) an output unit 1040 to dispense olfactorily observable information. This allows potential users B to be particularly efficient on the device 100a to be made aware.

In further preferred embodiments, the device 100a one unity 1050 for entering gestures. For example, a touch-sensitive flat screen for inputting two-dimensional gestures may be provided alternatively or additionally, for example, a camera system (not shown) may be provided which is designed to detect three-dimensional gestures.

In further preferred embodiments, the device 100a an input unit 1070 for data on. The input unit 1070 for data, at least one of the following elements may comprise: a keyboard, a virtual keyboard (eg realized by means of a touch-sensitive display), a mouse, a trackball, any other device of any existing or future available technology designed for this purpose is to allow input of data.

In further preferred embodiments, the device 100a a tempering device 1080 for temperature control of at least one component of the device 100a on. The tempering may include, for example, cooling and / or heating.

7 schematically shows a simplified block diagram of a system according to the invention 2000 comprising at least one device according to the invention, as described above by way of example with reference to FIGS 1-6 . 8th has been described, and a central control according to the invention 2100 ,

9 schematically shows a simplified block diagram of a central controller 2100 according to one embodiment. The central control 2100 has at least one arithmetic unit 2102 , at least one storage unit 2104 , and at least one communication interface 2106 on, with the central control 2100 is designed to at least temporarily operate at least one device according to the invention 100 . 100a . 100b to control. The components 2102 . 2104 the central control 2100 For example, in preferred embodiments, similar to those described above with reference to 2 described components 112 . 114 the control unit 110 be educated.

In preferred embodiments, the central controller is 2100 adapted to, by means of the communication interface 2106 a data connection to the at least one device 100 . 100a . 100b manufacture.

In further preferred embodiments, the central controller 2100 designed to execute at least one artificial intelligence algorithm.

In further preferred embodiments, the central controller 2100 configured to execute at least one neural network NN-St. In further preferred embodiments, the central controller 2100 adapted to the operation of at least one neural network NN1 ( 2 ) at least one of the devices according to the invention to control at least temporarily.

In further preferred embodiments, the central controller 2100 designed to operate sizes of a neural network NN1 a first device to read and provide these operating variables a neural network at least one further device.

Below is with reference to 7 a preferred embodiment for a system 2000 In particular with regard to a communication of various components described in more detail by way of example. In the present case is one Central control 2100 provided, which an operation of the other components of the system described in more detail below 2000 controls.

block 2110 represents one or more physical devices, such as devices of the invention 100 , 100a, 100b, as described above by way of example. Alternatively or additionally, it may be at block 2110 also involve physical devices for the transport and / or storage of goods. In particularly preferred embodiments, one or more devices according to the invention 100 . 100a . 100b in the in 7 exemplified manner with the central control 2100 connected, for example via a bidirectional data connection, compare the double arrow between the blocks 2100 . 2110 , The central control 2100 is preferably adapted to an operation of the devices 100 . 100a . 100b or of at least one component of one of these devices 100 . 100a . 100b to control.

block 2111 represents data, which is necessary for the operation of the central control 2100 or a component of the system 2000 are usable. This data may be, for example, data that can be obtained via the Internet or any other public and / or private network.

block 2112 represents one or more cyber-physical systems (CPS), for example comprising one or more robots. The CPS 2112 may in preferred embodiments under control of the central control 2100 For example, at least temporarily individual devices 100 . 100a . 100b assigned and used to tasks in the field of individual devices 100 . 100a . 100b perform. For example, a specific CPS 2112 temporarily the device 100a be provided as a mobile deployment unit, in particular provided that the device 100a a need for this of central control 2100 signaled.

block 2113 represents one or more bots, such as computer programs used to perform tasks in the area of the system 2000 are usable.

buck 2114 represents one or more external application modules, which may contain, for example, computer programs or computer program modules, which are provided by external units or third-party vendors and / or users and / or suppliers of the central control 2100 can be provided for use. For example, a computing unit 2102 ( 9 ) of the central control 2100 be designed to execute such application modules.

block 2115 represents one or more of the central controller 2100 associated "own" application modules which may contain, for example, computer programs or computer program modules, which by a computing unit 2102 ( 9 ) of the central control 2100 executable and, for example, an operation of the central control 2100 control.

element 2116 represents at least one private or public network, in particular the Internet, via which the central control 2100 Exchange data with other units. For example, a data exchange between the central control 2100 and at least one device 100 . 100a . 100b about the element 2116 be carried out, preferably secure or encrypted connections, for example, so-called VPN (virtual private network) - connections are used.

block 2117 represents third parties, for example, business partner of an operator of the system 2000 authorities, for example, to operate the system 2000 a communication may be required or useful. For example, it is conceivable that an operator of the system according to the invention 2000 one or more components of at least one device according to the invention 100 . 100a . 100b one or more especially commercial users. For example, it can be provided that several trading companies simultaneously a device according to the invention 100a use to offer their goods.

block 2118 finally represents the operation of the central control 2100 useable data, which may be, for example, those in 4 as described in more detail above or parts thereof.

Hereinafter, further advantageous embodiments and aspects of the present invention are described. The aspects described below can each be combined individually or in any combination with at least one further aspect described below with at least one of the aforementioned embodiments, resulting in further advantageous variants of the present invention.

Embodiments of the present invention enable the provision of an autonomous composite of devices 100 . 100a . 100b (for example in the form of the system 2000 or the combination of a central control 2100 and at least one associated device according to the invention 100 . 100a . 100b ), which in total can advantageously cover the entire life cycle of products or goods. Generally, below a combination, the combination of a central controller 2100 and at least one device according to the invention associated therewith 100 . 100a . 100b Roger that. In particular, the devices can 100 . 100a . 100b or said composite also be part of a so-called omnichannel distribution network.

This autonomous interconnect becomes, in some embodiments, a central controller 2100 ( 7 ) controlled. In particularly preferred embodiments, the central controller 2100 trained to apply methods of artificial intelligence. The individual devices 100 . 100a . 100b within the composite or its components, in further embodiments, it is also possible to act autonomously or partially autonomously with the aid of artificial intelligence. The more autonomous the individual devices 100 . 100a . 100b in some embodiments, the more the central controller takes over 2100 in other embodiments, a superordinate coordinating, for example, the frame staking out and tuning role with respect to the individual artificial intelligence of each device (for example, the neural networks, which are each performed by a computing unit of a particular device), while in less autonomous devices These further embodiments may control more in detail.

In preferred embodiments, artificial intelligence manifests itself primarily in learning from actions performed, as well as in networking and in the use of other knowledge. So can the central control 2100 in other embodiments, in particular external "intelligent helpers", so-called bots, compare block 2113 out 7 , with more or less artificial intelligence, to do their jobs. The central control 2100 learn in further embodiments in these cases also from the commission of bots 2113 and the validity of the results returned by the bots for the further commission of bots.

For example, the central control could 2100 in some embodiments a special bot 2113 mandate to determine selling prices of competitors or competitors for certain products through offer pages on the Internet to support their own selling pricing. The central control 2100 recognizes in further embodiments independently by learning and analysis, which bots 2113 the right bots for the respective task execution are.

Alternatively or in addition to the bots, the central control 2100 in other embodiments, in particular to accomplish their tasks on cyber-physical systems (CPS) access. In a broader sense, these CPS may also include the devices described below which belong to the composite. According to another aspect of the present invention, an intelligent production device could for example be referred to as CPS.

The central control 2100 provides in further embodiments for the technical communication (data exchange) to the individual devices 100 . 100a . 100b , as well as under the individual devices 100 . 100a . 100b , Compare, for example, the arrows or double arrows according to 7 or the communication interfaces of the devices described above 100 . 100a , 100b. In preferred embodiments, the technical communication can take place via data-technical networks, private or public networks such as the Internet / the cloud or via other connections such as radio links, in particular cellular mobile radio links, and / or short-range radio links such as Bluetooth. Preferably, the components of the composite in other embodiments are technically interconnected so that the composite (eg system 2000 ) and thus the individual components can still work autonomously even if, at least temporarily, there is no connection to public data networks such as the Internet.

The central control 2100 may in other embodiments, the devices 100 . 100a . 100b specify with which external partners and bots these communicate or interact, for example, the central control 2100 allowed product and / or raw material suppliers L ( 3 ), with which production and transport devices and an optional price negotiation device may enter into business relations. In further embodiments, in particular those with at least one non-autonomous device, the central controller takes over 2100 For example, these communications themselves and preferably only pass on the relevant results as input to the devices.

The central control 2100 preserves further embodiments according to (in particular all) necessary for further learning in the network information in suitable memory structures, such as databases, for example, compare the databases according to 4 or the elements 2111 . 2118 according to 7 ,

• - Mindestens einer Lagervorrichtung,
• - Mindestens einer Produktannahmevorrichtung,
• - Mindestens einer Transportvorrichtung innerhalb des Verbundes,
• - Mindestens einer Produktbereitstellungsvorrichtung,
• - Mindestens einer Verwaltungs-/ Warenwirtschafts-/ Buchhaltungsvorrichtung,
• - Mindestens einer Werbe-/ Marketingvorrichtung,
• - Mindestens einer Internet-Bestellvorrichtung, Internet-Verkaufsvorrichtung und Internet-Bezahlvorrichtung,
• - Optional einer oder mehreren weiteren Steuereinheiten, die von der Zentralsteuerung koordiniert werden,
• - Optional einer oder mehreren lokalen Verkaufsvorrichtungen,
• - Optional einer oder mehreren lokalen Bezahlvorrichtungen,
• - Optional einer oder mehreren Produktionsvorrichtungen,
• - Optional einer oder mehreren Verpackungsvorrichtungen,
• - Optional einer oder mehreren Transportvorrichtungen,
• - Optional einer oder mehreren mobilen Produktbereitstellungsvorrichtungen,

wobei gemäß weiterer bevorzugter Ausführungsformen diese Komponenten jeweils untereinander und/oder über die Zentralsteuerung 2100 verbunden sind über ein oder mehrere beliebige technische Schnittstellen, insbesondere Datenkommunikationsnetzwerke wie das Internet, und wobei gemäß weiterer Ausführungsformen beliebige technische Schnittstellen vorgesehen sein können zu wenigstens einer der nachfolgenden Komponenten:

• - Lieferanten,
• - Service- und Reparaturunternehmen,
• - Transportunternehmen,
• - Behörden und weiteren Datenempfängern,
• - Sonstigen für den Betrieb und die Geschäftsabwicklung des Verbundes relevanten externen Geschäftspartnern und Dienstleistern,
• - Weiteren Produktbereitstellungsvorrichtungen,
• - Weiteren erfindungsgemäßen Verbünden,
• - Beliebigen Datenquellen im Internet,
• - Beliebigen Datenlieferanten,
• - Beliebigen Computeranwendungen im Internet, insbesondere Cloudanwendungen oder Bots,

wobei die einzelnen Vorrichtungen weiteren Ausführungsformen zufolge räumlich voneinander getrennt sein können, wobei die einzelnen Vorrichtungen weiteren Ausführungsformen zufolge auch jeweils autonom oder teilautonom sein können, also auch mit eigenen Steuereinheiten (beispielsweise Steuerungseinheit 110) und auch mit künstlicher Intelligenz (beispielsweise neuronales Netz NN1, Fähigkeit zu deep-learning) ausgestattet sein können. Further aspects of the present invention relate to a method for a fully automatic, autonomous product manufacturing and distribution network, consisting of a central controller 2100 , in particular equipped with artificial intelligence, and with at least one of the following components, at least partially by way of example already with reference to above 1 to 9 have been described:

• At least one storage device,
• At least one product accepting device,
• At least one transport device within the network,
• At least one product delivery device,
• - at least one administrative / merchandise management / accounting device,
• - at least one advertising / marketing device,
• At least one internet ordering device, internet selling device and internet payment device,
• Optionally one or more other control units coordinated by the central control,
• Optionally one or more local vending machines,
• Optionally one or more local payment devices,
• Optionally one or more production devices,
• Optionally one or more packaging devices,
• Optionally one or more transport devices,
• Optionally one or more mobile product delivery devices,

wherein, according to further preferred embodiments, these components each with each other and / or via the central control 2100 are connected via one or more arbitrary technical interfaces, in particular data communication networks such as the Internet, and wherein, according to further embodiments, any desired technical interfaces may be provided for at least one of the following components:

• - Suppliers,
• - service and repair companies,
• - transport companies,
• - authorities and other data recipients,
• - Other external business partners and service providers relevant to the operation and business processes of the association,
• - Other product delivery devices,
• Further compounds according to the invention,
• - Any data source on the Internet,
• - Any data provider,
• Any computer applications on the Internet, in particular cloud applications or bots,

According to further embodiments, the individual devices can be spatially separated from one another, wherein the individual devices according to further embodiments can also each be autonomous or partially autonomous, ie also with their own control units (for example control unit) 110 ) and also with artificial intelligence (for example neural network NN1 Ability to deep-learning).

In further embodiments, it is provided that the central control 2100 depending on the individual devices 100 . 100a . 100b existing control logic and / or artificial intelligence controls more or less in detail.

The central control 2100 is connected in other embodiments, inter alia, with all devices and / or facilities of the network or connected. Connections to suppliers, service and repair companies, transporters, payment systems and other product and package delivery systems provides the central control 2100 either in some embodiments, or the devices themselves 100 . 100a . 100b build their own connections to these.

In particularly preferred embodiments, the central controller 2100 as already described above, the devices 100 . 100a . 100b to control.

The central control 2100 stores in further embodiments incoming data, in particular all incoming data, for later use and for (machine) learning and thus expanding their own artificial intelligence. In addition, the central control has 2100 in other embodiments access to any data from the Internet, in particular shopping data from customers or users B , the surfing behavior (retrieving data from the Internet on the part of the customer) or potential customers or other appropriate sources. For example. can the central control 2100 in further embodiments, data about an environment surrounding the location of device 100a of the network 2000 automatically determine an assortment of products or goods that most closely resembles the area's residents and their expected buying behavior. As a result, the accuracy of the predictions can be further improved in further embodiments by the use of artificial intelligence in conjunction with more information.

The central control 2100 plans in further embodiments an optimal logistics chain based on all available information. From the customer requirement for a provision at a given time or general availability for spontaneous purchases, it determines when the products are optimally transported from the producer, supplier L, or intermediate storage facilities to the device 100 . 100a . 100b be transported taking into account the relevant necessary information such as available own storage capacity, distance, means of transport and expected traffic at any time of transport at any place where the transport is located at that time.

The central control 2100 In further embodiments, it is also possible to independently plan and carry out or commission advertising campaigns, and / or to order the corresponding products at the determined sales times from the suppliers and / or automatically arrive at the stores upon arrival of the products 140 ( 3 ) of the association and / or when ordering or buying the customer B or another delivery device 1202 . 1204 provide.

Promotions may be in other embodiments of the composite 2000 Offline or online via appropriate orders, can even work out advertising formats independently, eg create the optimal brochure and then organize printing and / or physical distribution by digital means. The composite 2000 In other embodiments, the success of promotions can be measured directly and learned from and further improve its future actions.

In addition, in other embodiments, the autonomous network automatically organizes the use of maintenance and repair activities.

In other embodiments, the autonomous network can also calculate what its optimum technical equipment looks like, for example, how much storage space it optimally requires in which size units, and / or how many of the individual devices 100 . 100a . 100b or whose components it requires, eg how many product delivery devices 130 in other embodiments, for example, may be local output devices and / or mobile provisioning devices such as transport robots. In other embodiments, the network is also able to calculate where the optimal locations would be for individual or all devices, in particular the goods provision device, in which it evaluates, for example, where its customers B come from. He can make a concrete proposal for a new site from the knowledge of this data and the knowledge of available areas and other data in other embodiments.

The composite may also have the function of e.g. meet a conventional parcel station and also calculate advantageous which areas he should optimally hold for which functions, ie how much of the area he holds for the sale of products and how much of the area he holds for packages.

In other embodiments, the network can also automate the accounting for (in particular all) processes. Via the interfaces to suppliers, etc., he has all the necessary information to handle the commercial administration.

The individual devices 100 . 100a . 100b such as producing devices may also be spatially independent in other embodiments. In the case of further embodiments, the devices are connected to one another via the 2100, their interaction being advantageous in other embodiments by the central controller 2100 controlled. Thus, even large production devices (for example, comprising entire factories or production lines) can be integrated into the autonomous network.

In other embodiments, the assembly may also comprise, beyond the production of the product range, additional producing units which, for example, produce products from digital information, such as photo printers or 3D printers 152 (FIG. 3 ). In these embodiments, the product becomes in the device 100 . 100a . 100b manufactured and sold or provided therefor. In this case, instead of finished products, for example, only the "raw materials" or starting materials necessary for their production can be delivered.

Below is an example of one of the central controller 2100 controlled flow of a product order according to further embodiments:

The central control 2100 orders goods in declaration X in quantity / weight Y to the appointment Z at Supplier A. In preferred embodiments ordered the central control 2100 taking into account data from the past, in particular environmental data, eg purchasing power in the central control 2100 Learned sales scope, taking into account existing orders that were made either over the Internet or directly to the device 100 . 100a . 100b , Forecasts of demands from extrapolations and learning algorithms, availability information, purchase prices, etc., etc.

The ordered quantity Y in some embodiments also depends on how the situation in the storage devices will be at the desired date Z. The central control system takes this into account 2100 the current stock level as well as the anticipated product expenditures due to existing orders, expected further sales of products by the time the new products are put into the storage devices, as well as the probable transportation time of the products and the time needed to deliver the products to the warehouse Storage devices of the composite in stock. When calculating the transport time, the central control 2100 According to further preferred embodiments, telematics information of the transport device as well as traffic information and other data.

Below is an example of one of the central controller 2100 controlled sequence of a range optimization specified according to further embodiments:

The central control 2100 analyzes a current product stock in terms of sales figures, turnover rate and other parameters. In addition, the central control analyzes 2100 Data from the internet, both own and other information available, to find out which articles particularly inquire about people (potential customers), in particular those who are expected to order through the association, but also taking into account which other potential customers in the vicinity will be won should. In addition has the central control 2100 also access to demographic data, environmental data, etc ..

The central control 2100 created in further advantageous embodiments, advertising material for online and / or print advertising for the respective assortment and determines itself, so automatically or under control of their computing unit 2102 or a running computer program that can perform artificial intelligence algorithms, which products should be advertised in what form. In further embodiments, the central controller switches 2100 Online advertising itself including commissioning of print advertising: layout, content, quantity, distribution area, distribution date. In still other embodiments, the central controller analyzes 2100 also the success of the promotions and learn from it. According to further embodiments, known learning methods or training methods for neural networks can be used for such learning processes, in particular reinforcing learning and / or deep learning or hybrid forms thereof.

Below is an example of one of the central controller 2100 controlled production and sales process according to further embodiments:

The central control 2100 knows at what point radishes are ready for harvest, negotiates prices and orders radishes accordingly, plans and coordinates advertising, transport and sells, sells and delivers the goods to the customer. In some embodiments, for example, the devices according to the invention for advertising and / or transport and / or sale 100 . 100a . 100b be used.

Below is an example of one of the central controller 2100 controlled sequence of a raw material purchase according to further embodiments:

The central control 2100 knows the raw material prices and buys the raw materials according to the required products, organizes the transports, produces and sells the goods according to their own range and availability planning. In some embodiments, for example, the devices according to the invention for transport and / or sale 100 . 100a . 100b or their components, such as mobile provisioning facilities 1202 . 1204 be used.

Hereinafter, further advantageous embodiments and aspects of the present invention are described. The aspects described below can each be combined individually or in any combination with at least one further aspect described below with at least one of the aforementioned embodiments, resulting in further advantageous variants of the present invention.

In our society there is a high demand for goods and services around the clock ("7/24" or "24/7"). There are currently numerous services that are not (yet) exclusively online / if necessary. in combination with a (physical) delivery are possible, for example, if personal presence necessary is. The service provision should be quick and easy, multilingual and flexible, so in particular also space-saving, inexpensive.

The provision of services is particularly required in places with high "mobility" (for example train stations, airports, marketplaces, busy roads) with high prices per square meter (land prices or rental prices). Practical examples are: in addition to the conventional vending machine, which specializes in a single assortment, various assortments simultaneously (textiles, toys, food, drugstores, etc.), postal services, banking services beyond the ATM, rent of equipment, especially car rental (key collection incl associated insurance, rent navigation system, ...), official services (eg citizen's offices, passports ...).

Aspects of the present invention advantageously enable a largely automated and flexible provision of the above-mentioned services, in particular the offering of corresponding goods and / or services.

In particular, aspects of the present invention make it possible to provide an automatic method in which, via the central controller 2100 a goods and / or service offer is controlled, wherein preferred embodiments according to both via Internet / online / smart device (eg smartphone, smartwatch) ..., via delivery service, via branch / offline, and in particular according to the invention via a single or a network of goods - and service machines (realized for example by the devices of the invention 100 . 100a . 100b or components thereof), if necessary everything combined ("multichannel") can be interacted with the customer cost-effectively and purposefully.

In preferred embodiments, a single device of the invention 100 . 100a . 100b For example, they operate autonomously, preferably one to the functionality of the central control 2100 includes comparable functionality itself. In further embodiments, a network of a plurality of devices according to the invention may also be provided and optionally a central controller according to the invention 2100 , Alternatively or additionally, the functionality of the central control in further embodiments may also be at least partially integrated into one or more devices according to the invention. By means of these aspects of the invention, a so-called "multi-service center" can advantageously be provided by means of one or more suitable devices and, if appropriate, a central controller 2100 to be provided.

In further embodiments, it is possible that, using the principle according to the invention, the widest variety of goods of the most varied size can be output to customers or users B or be entered by them into the relevant device.

In further embodiments, it is possible to also offer or sell services using the principle of the invention (eg postal services such as postage or registered mail or to hand in or pick up packages, rent items, including issuing or redeeming rental cars / keys, "contracts", etc.) eg insurance (eg in combination with rental car), and so on.

In further embodiments, it is provided that the device according to the invention can perform an identity check for a natural person, in particular a user B.

In further embodiments, it is provided that the device according to the invention is designed to perform a single payment process for various services together (sale of different goods and / or services) combined, preferably cashless. In other words, a user B the device according to the invention 100a Both goods and services make use of them in a single payment transaction together with respect to the device, preferably cashless, paying.

In further embodiments, it is provided that the device according to the invention is designed to be a user B and / or to analyze the behavior of the user B, and to offer additional products and / or alternative products depending on the information determined thereby. For this purpose, in other embodiments, the device can also access, for example, data that can be obtained via the Internet.

In further embodiments, it is provided that the device according to the invention 100 . 100a . 100b can also sell, especially locally, ie directly to the device, and / or over the Internet (for example, by means of an online store), eg via a personal computer (PC) or via a smartphone or any other devices ("Devices"). In further embodiments, the device is designed to carry out corresponding sales transactions including associated payment processes or methods. In still further embodiments, these aspects may be additionally coupled with identification methods, for example, based on the evaluation of biometric features (iris recognition, fingerprint, etc.).

In further embodiments, the device according to the invention is adapted to a Advise a user B to perform, for example, the user B may be located directly in the area of the device or may be remote to the device. For example, in some embodiments, counseling may be a dialogue system designed to engage in dialogue with a natural person.

In further embodiments, it is provided that the device according to the invention or one of its components can measure something (eg size / textiles or shoes), either "measure" via sensors installed in or on the device, or additionally or alternatively by communicating the device with a user's smart device B.

In further embodiments, the device according to the invention is designed to allow a user B to try on example textiles and the like. In this case, for example, an intelligent mirror can advantageously be provided. Furthermore, the device may be formed to charge a plurality of movement of the user, for example a credit card, with a deposit amount. A secure return / return is also conceivable in further embodiments. The secure return / return may, in some embodiments, be e.g. with known inventory protection devices such. Security labels take place.

In further embodiments, the device according to the invention is designed to execute orders, that is to allow a user B to order goods and / or services. In further embodiments, it can also be provided that previously made online orders or reservations can be included in the said ordering process.

In further embodiments, the device according to the invention is designed to handle returns. For this purpose, the device may be designed, for example, to take back articles such as, for example, a commodity and / or to check a state of the commodity, in particular with regard to the ability to take back, packaging quality and the like.

In further embodiments, the device according to the invention is designed to understand and / or issue or speak several languages. The device may be designed to execute a voice output and / or a voice input. Here one and / or several languages can be used. For example, the device may also have a dialog system designed to execute speech dialogues with human users. In further embodiments, the device is designed to receive user input by means of a gesture control. The gesture control can advantageously be combined with the voice input or voice output in further embodiments.

In further embodiments, the device is designed to communicate directly with smart devices of customers or users B, in particular to exchange data. Alternatively or additionally, in still further embodiments, the device may be configured to communicate with cyber-physical systems, such as robots, or to exchange data.

In particularly preferred embodiments, the device or its control unit and / or individual components of the device may be designed to carry out methods of artificial intelligence. In further preferred embodiments, the device is designed to carry out analyzes of data using the Internet or cloud computing platforms, whereby a comparatively large computing power can be utilized by the device. In further preferred embodiments, the apparatus is adapted to apply the above-mentioned methods to e.g. even with their range of services local, and / or weather, and / or calendar-dependent, in particular local, to optimize.

In other embodiments, it is contemplated that the device may concurrently assist various providers, in particular, of goods and / or services (e.g., post office, city hall, toy provider, etc. at the same time).

In preferred embodiments, the device may be connected to an ERP (enterprise resource planning) system of the respective provider for this purpose.

In other embodiments, the device is configured to perform 3D printing, for which you may have one or more 3-D printers.

In further embodiments, the device is designed to copy document templates, whereby it can realize, for example, the function of a copy shop.

In further embodiments, the device is adapted to issue goods directly to customers or users B and / or deliver via further logistics units / devices directly to the customer (eg home or any address chosen by the latter).

In other embodiments, the device is configured to serve as a logistics hub for the last mile, e.g. for goods distributors, i.a. also autonomous robot systems or cyber-physical systems that can deliver goods / articles, packages etc. to your home.

In further embodiments, the device is designed to automatically plan and / or organize a maintenance of at least one component or the entire device (ie without the interaction of a human user). For example, in some embodiments, the device may be configured to perform maintenance or repair work, in particular without requiring interaction with a human user.

In further embodiments, the device is uniquely identifiable via at least one digital address (corresponding to an identity). For example, in preferred embodiments, the at least one digital address may be combined with a physical address associated with the device.

In preferred embodiments, the device may offer virtually any digital services.

In further advantageous embodiments, the device or the central controller is adapted to the purchase and / or the production / processing and / or transport of any goods / articles / products from the source (raw materials) to a point of sale, for example a device 100 with deployment unit 120 to control autonomously across the various stages (supply chain).

In further advantageous embodiments, the device is designed to respond to interventions by authorized persons (and / or other authorized control units). For example, the device may be designed to evaluate and / or document corrections to its own control by authorized persons or other control units. On this basis, in other embodiments, the device may perform a machine learning process that, for example, complements its own control with the processes characterized by the evaluated information. In particular, corrections and / or instructions and / or the learning of new behaviors can be included.

In other embodiments, the apparatus or central controller is adapted to control the behavior of other machines and / or systems, e.g. Competing systems to observe and / or evaluate and / or analyze, for example, to improve their own strategy. The information obtained in this case can be used in further embodiments, for example, to change own algorithms of artificial intelligence, such as neural networks, depending on this information obtained.

In further embodiments, the device or central control is designed to pursue one or more predefinable or even by the device or central control self-definable strategies (eg best customer satisfaction, best utilization, best satisfaction of business partners such as suppliers, carriers, greatest profit , greatest popularity, ...), either according to specifications from the outside, eg by authorized persons. However, particularly preferably, the device or central controller can also develop its own strategies, again advantageously using artificial intelligence. For example, in some embodiments separate systems such as neural networks can be provided for this purpose, which characterize at least one of the above-mentioned strategies or the associated behavior of the device.

In further embodiments, the device or central controller is designed to provide feedback, in particular qualified feedback, preferably digitally to any business partners (suppliers, carriers, authorities, manufacturers, etc.). For example, in preferred embodiments, qualified feedback may include not only "simple" data (eg, comparison / purpose, deadline, condition of goods, and the like), but also artificial intelligence-derived recommendations, experiences, instructions, etc.

In further embodiments, the device or central controller is designed to return feedback, in particular qualified feedback, preferably digitally to individual customers. In some embodiments, the device may be configured to output feedback based on observed behavior of the customer. In particular, warnings may also be pronounced by the device such as "you should take a sunscreen" when the device recognizes that the customer may have a sunburn due to a corresponding image created by a camera attached to the station.

In further embodiments it is provided that the device according to the invention with at least one other similar or communicate and / or interact with different devices, for example, to accomplish a common task or to achieve a common best solution. This can be, for example, with regard to coordinated product advertising.

In further preferred embodiments, a plurality of devices according to the invention can advantageously be combined with other devices and, if appropriate, with a central control, in particular superordinate ("final decision") and / or strategy-dictating and / or individual topics 2100 act.

In further preferred embodiments, the central controller 2100 is designed as a learning system, especially a self - learning system, which controls and monitors a "multichannel", a center management (individually and the network) operates and prefers both the logistics chain to purchasing as well as capital goods procurement, maintenance, facility management, storage space leasing, etc ., and thus also keeps in contact with cyber-physical systems.

In other embodiments, the central controller is 2100 designed to manage the (IT) interfaces of their platform and / or other data processing systems (Internet, logistics providers, suppliers, rented dealers, vendors, customers) and control corresponding data streams (... cross-ERP, cross-article catalog, etc.) ,

In further preferred embodiments, at least one component of the device according to the invention 100 . 100a , 100b and / or the central control according to the invention 2100 trained self-learning. This advantageously allows a permanent optimization by continuous learning from data, probability calculation and / or using other algorithms and techniques and eg bots. Utilizing this aspect of the present invention, it is possible to achieve the best local assortment of devices, avoid vacancy, accurately determine (future) bin availability, accurately determine best-in-class vendors, and reliably schedule access to cyber-physical task fulfillment systems.

In the following, further advantageous embodiments and aspects of the present invention are mentioned which can be used in each case individually and / or in combination with one another or with at least one of the embodiments described above:

The combination of diverse goods and services online / offline / local, the combination with identity checks, the combination with 7/24 and inexpensive without personnel, the combination with advice / alternative offers, the packing station with return function, the combination of several providers ("shopping center", Post and Citizen's Office in One ...), the operation of a network of automatic machines, and any combination of all the above possibilities supported by artificial intelligence.

Aspects of the present invention may also be referred to as the customer's last mile cyberphysics system, a cluster of smart "small shopping malls" called "EKZ 4.0".

The following is a non-exhaustive overview of provided in some embodiments or usable elements or technical modules:

1. Control center with artificial intelligence, i.storage management module including storage bin management module, ii.transport path optimization module, iii.gate control module, device feedback module, iv.sensor evaluation module, v.payment module, vi.ordering module, vii.return module, viii.communication module, ix.cryptography module, x. Interface module, xi.Advert planning module (eg depending on any parameters, including the presence of certain customers), xii.Buchhaltung modules, ... other ERP modules, xiii.Online portal (s), smartphone apps, other program modules, xiv .Deep-Learning Modules or other modules of Artificial Intelligence, xv. all modules with optimization units that use or are controlled by artificial intelligence, xvi.storage, processing units (ua CPU, ...), 2. goods receiving device, at least one (can be on the delivery and the customer side, eg also for the acceptance of the returns on the customer side, goods issue on the supplier side for the return of the returns see below, ...), 3.Objektkennungsvorrichtung (objects = goods / articles, packages, ...; Device is required for the assignment / identification of goods for Storage space, order, issue, etc.), 4.Wares dispenser, at least one, 5.Warentransportvorrichtungen, at least one (for the goods / items / Paket- /etc.- storage, transport within the station including relocations or for Issue or the various issues or assumptions, 6.Warenverräumvorrichtung, at least one, incl., 7.Produktionsvorrichtungen (eg 3D printer, ...), 8.Perpackungsvorrichtungen, 9.Display (s), Ansteuerun eyeglasses, holographic devices, ..., 10. input devices, e.g. Keyboards, bar code scanners, body scanners, iris scanners, sensors, ..., 11. output devices, e.g. Printers, actuators, switches, ..., 12.Advertising devices, 13.Communication devices.

Some aspects of the present invention enable the provision of a fully automated autonomous network 100 . 100a . 100b . 2100 , which is able to control its product range and / or its product production and / or its product inventory and / or advertising, etc. fully automatically over the entire product life cycle optimally, for example, with the aim of achieving maximum yield through the best possible assortment design and / or orders from suppliers and / or transport planning with the transporters and suppliers and / or storage of products, etc., so that the offered assortment as well as the respective product quantity at the individual times as optimally as possible from the perspective of the customer or user B exists. The group can either issue products directly to the customer or provide them to other, eg mobile provision or delivery devices.

• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung wenigstens eine Produktionseinheit 150 zur Herstellung der Waren oder von Komponenten der Waren aufweist.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung wenigstens eine Verkaufseinheit 160 aufweist, die dazu ausgebildet ist, einen Verkaufsvorgang zumindest teilweise auszuführen.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung wenigstens eine Bezahleinheit 170 aufweist, die dazu ausgebildet ist, einen Bezahlvorgang zumindest teilweise auszuführen.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung wenigstens eine kombinierte Verkaufs- und Bezahleinheit 165 aufweist, die dazu ausgebildet ist, einen Verkaufsvorgang und/oder einen Bezahlvorgang zumindest teilweise auszuführen.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung wenigstens eine Sensoreinheit 180 aufweist, die dazu ausgebildet ist, wenigstens eine Messgröße zu ermitteln, die eine physikalische Größe der Umgebung der Vorrichtung und/oder eine physikalische Größe einer Person im Bereich der Vorrichtung charakterisiert.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Sensoreinheit 180 wenigstens eine der folgenden Einrichtungen aufweist: eine digitale Kameraeinrichtung 1802, einen dreidimensionalen, 3D-, Scanner 1804, eine Waage 1806 insbesondere Personenwaage, eine Vorrichtung zur Ermittlung der Schuhgröße einer Person.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung dazu ausgebildet ist, zumindest zeitweise eine, vorzugsweise bidirektionale, Datenverbindung mit einem elektronischen Gerät eines Benutzers B, herzustellen.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung dazu ausgebildet ist, ein oder mehrere den Benutzer charakterisierende Parameter aus dem elektronischen Gerät des Benutzers auszulesen.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung dazu ausgebildet ist, eine Körpergröße und/oder Konfektionsgröße und/oder Körpergewicht und/oder einen Gesundheitszustand des Benutzers charakterisierende Parameter, und/oder eine Adresse und/oder den Benutzer identifizierende Daten, aus dem elektronischen Gerät auszulesen.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Steuerungseinheit 110 wenigstens eine Recheneinheit 112 aufweist, die zur Ausführung eines Computerprogramms PRG ausgebildet ist.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Recheneinheit 112 wenigstens einen Mikroprozessor und/oder Mikrocontroller und/oder programmierbaren Logikbaustein und/oder digitalen Signalprozessor und/oder anwendungsspezifischen integrierten Schaltkreis umfasst.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Steuerungseinheit 110 wenigstens einen nichtflüchtigen Speicher 114a aufweist.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Steuerungseinheit 110 wenigstens einen flüchtigen Speicher 114b, insbesondere einen Arbeitsspeicher, aufweist.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Steuerungseinheit 110 wenigstens einen elektrisch programmierbaren und elektrisch löschbaren Speicher 114c, insbesondere einen Flash-EEPROM Speicher, aufweist.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung wenigstens eine Lagerverwaltungseinheit 1102 zur Verwaltung wenigstens eines bzw. des Warenlagers 140 aufweist.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung wenigstens eine Lagerplatzverwaltungseinheit 1104 zur Verwaltung von Lagerplätzen, insbesondere eines bzw. des Warenlagers 140, aufweist.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung wenigstens eine Transportwegeoptimierungseinheit 1106 aufweist, die dazu ausgebildet ist, wenigstens einen Transportweg TW, tw1, tw2 von Waren zwischen der Vorrichtung und einer externen Einheit oder zwischen Komponenten der Vorrichtung in Bezug auf wenigstens ein den Transportweg TW, tw1, tw2 charakterisierendes Merkmal zu bewerten.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Transportwegeoptimierungseinheit 1106 dazu ausgebildet ist, den wenigstens einen Transportweg TW, tw1, tw2 zu optimieren, insbesondere in Abhängigkeit des wenigstens einen Merkmals.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Steuerungseinheit 110 dazu ausgebildet ist, wenigstens einen Algorithmus der künstlichen Intelligenz auszuführen.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Steuerungseinheit 110 dazu ausgebildet ist, wenigstens ein neuronales Netz NN1 auszuführen.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Steuerungseinheit 110 dazu ausgebildet ist, den Betrieb wenigstens eines neuronalen Netzes NN1 zumindest zeitweise zu steuern.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Steuerungseinheit 110 dazu ausgebildet ist, das neuronale Netz NN1 zur Steuerung wenigstens einer Komponente der Vorrichtung zu verwenden.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei das neuronale Netz NN1 eine Eingabeschicht IL, eine Ausgabeschicht OL, und wenigstens eine zwischen der Eingabeschicht und der Ausgabeschicht liegende Schicht HL1, HL2 aufweist.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung dazu ausgebildet ist, Betriebsparameter des neuronalen Netzes NN1 zu laden und/oder zu speichern und/oder zu modifizieren.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung dazu ausgebildet ist, Betriebsparameter des neuronalen Netzes NN1 wenigstens einem weiteren neuronalen Netz NN2 bereitzustellen.
• - Vorrichtung 100 nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung wenigstens eine Kommunikationseinheit 190 aufweist, die zur Herstellung wenigstens einer, vorzugsweise bidirektionalen, Datenverbindung DV zu wenigstens einer externen Einheit 200 ausgebildet ist.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Kommunikationseinheit 190 wenigstens eine Datenschnittstelle 192a aufweist, die gemäß wenigstens einem Protokoll der Protokollfamilie IEEE 802.11 arbeitet.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Kommunikationseinheit 190 wenigstens eine Datenschnittstelle 192b aufweist, die eine Kommunikation über ein zelluläres Mobilfunknetz ermöglicht.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Kommunikationseinheit 190 wenigstens eine Datenschnittstelle 192c aufweist, die eine Nahfeldkommunikation mit wenigstens einer externen Einheit 300, insbesondere einem Mobilgerät wie beispielsweise einem Smartphone oder Tablet, ermöglicht.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Kommunikationseinheit 190 wenigstens eine Datenschnittstelle 192d aufweist, die zur Datenkommunikation mit wenigstens einem RFID-Transponder ausgebildet ist.
• - Vorrichtung 100 nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung eine Kryptographieeinheit 194 aufweist, die dazu ausgebildet ist, Daten zu verschlüsseln und/oder zu entschlüsseln, wobei die Kryptographieeinheit 194 insbesondere dazu ausgebildet ist, eine Streuwertfunktion auszuführen, weiter insbesondere Hashwerte zu bilden.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Kryptographieeinheit 194 dazu ausgebildet ist, ein Verschlüsselungsverfahren gemäß dem AES-Standard auszuführen.
• - Vorrichtung 100 nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung wenigstens eine Schnittstelleneinheit 196 aufweist, die zur Herstellung wenigstens einer, vorzugsweise bidirektionalen, Datenverbindung zwischen der Steuerungseinheit 110 und wenigstens einer weiteren Komponente der Vorrichtung und/oder zwischen Komponenten der Vorrichtung untereinander ausgebildet ist.
• - Vorrichtung 100 nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung dazu ausgebildet ist, Produktwerbung zu erzeugen und/oder an wenigstens einen Benutzer auszugeben.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung dazu ausgebildet ist, die Produktwerbung in Abhängigkeit wenigstens einer Betriebsgröße der Vorrichtung zu erzeugen und/oder an den wenigstens einen Benutzer auszugeben.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Betriebsgröße der Vorrichtung wenigstens eine der folgenden Größen umfasst: Tageszeit, Jahreszeit, Uhrzeit, Datum, geographische Position der Vorrichtung und/oder wenigstens einer Komponente der Vorrichtung, Präsenz wenigstens einer Person im Umfeld der Vorrichtung, Identität wenigstens einer Person im Umfeld der Vorrichtung, Erscheinungsform wenigstens einer Person im Umfeld der Vorrichtung, wobei die Erscheinungsform insbesondere charakterisiert: Gesichtsmerkmale, insbesondere Gesichtsfarbe und/oder Gesichtsform, Frisur, Anwesenheit einer Sehhilfe, Anwesenheit eines Hörgeräts, Anwesenheit eines Mobilgerät wie beispielsweise Smartphones, einen Gang der Person charakterisierende Parameter.
• - Vorrichtung 100 nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung dazu ausgebildet ist, ein oder mehrere Applikationen APP1 für Smartphones und/oder andere Mobilgeräte, zumindest zeitweise zu speichern und/oder einem Benutzer B zur Verfügung zu stellen.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Annahmeeinheit 130 dazu ausgebildet ist, mittels der Vorrichtung anzubietende Waren von einem Lieferanten entgegenzunehmen.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Annahmeeinheit 130 dazu ausgebildet ist, einen Gegenstand von einem Benutzer B der Vorrichtung entgegenzunehmen.
• - Vorrichtung 100 nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung eine Objekterkennungseinheit 135 aufweist, die dazu ausgebildet ist, ein physisches Objekt im Bereich der Vorrichtung zu erfassen und/oder zu klassifizieren.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Objekterkennungseinheit 135 dazu ausgebildet ist, das Objekt mit vorgebbaren Referenzobjekten zu vergleichen.
• - Vorrichtung 100 nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Bereitstellungseinheit 120 wenigstens eine Warenausgabeeinheit 122a aufweist, die dazu ausgebildet ist, Gegenstände, insbesondere eine Ware, an einen Benutzer B der Vorrichtung und/oder einen Lieferanten auszugeben.
• - Vorrichtung 100 nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Bereitstellungseinheit 120 wenigstens eine mobile Bereitstellungseinrichtung 1202, 1204 aufweist, die dazu ausgebildet ist, eine Ware W1 von der Vorrichtung einem entfernt zu der Vorrichtung angeordneten Zielort zu transportieren.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die mobile Bereitstellungseinrichtung dazu ausgebildet ist, die Ware zu einem Zielort zu transportieren, der mehr als etwa 10 Meter, m, vorzugsweise mehr als etwa 1000 m, von der Vorrichtung entfernt ist.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die mobile Bereitstellungseinrichtung ein unbemanntes Luftfahrzeug 1202, insbesondere Drohne, ist.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die mobile Bereitstellungseinrichtung 1202 ein Landfahrzeug 1204, insbesondere Kraftfahrzeug, ist.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei das Landfahrzeug 1204 einen Startplatz 1204a bzw. Landeplatz für wenigstens ein unbemanntes Luftfahrzeug 1202, insbesondere eine Drohne, aufweist.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die mobile Bereitstellungseinrichtung 1202, 1204 dazu ausgebildet ist, die Ware W1 autonom zu dem Zielort zu transportieren.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung wenigstens eine Garage GH oder ein Hangar für die mobile Bereitstellungseinrichtung 1202, 1204 aufweist.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung wenigstens eine Verpackungseinheit 166 aufweist.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Verpackungseinheit 166 dazu ausgebildet ist, wenigstens eine Ware W1 zu verpacken.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung dazu ausgebildet ist, zumindest zeitweise auf ein oder mehrere der folgenden Daten zuzugreifen, insbesondere zu lesen und/oder zu schreiben: Daten D1 von Benutzern B, insbesondere Kunden, Daten D2, insbesondere Betriebsdaten, der Vorrichtung, Daten D3 von Lieferanten, Daten D4 von Waren und/oder Dienstleistungen, Daten D5 von mittels der Vorrichtung bzw. wenigstens einer ihrer Komponenten ausgeführten Transaktionen, sonstige Daten D6.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung wenigstens eine Warentransportvorrichtung 1010 aufweist, die dazu ausgebildet ist, Waren innerhalb der Vorrichtung und/oder im Bereich der Vorrichtung zu transportieren.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung wenigstens eine Verräumvorrichtung 1020 aufweist, die dazu ausgebildet ist, Waren zu verräumen.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung wenigstens eine Anzeigeeinrichtung 1030 zur Ausgabe visuell wahrnehmbarer Informationen aufweist.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Anzeigeeinrichtung 1030 wenigstens einen Flachbildschirm aufweist.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Anzeigeeinrichtung 1030 wenigstens einen berührungsempfindlichen Flachbildschirm 1032 aufweist.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Anzeigeeinrichtung 1030 wenigstens einen Datensender zur drahtlosen Übertragung von visuelle Informationen charakterisierenden Daten an eine Datenbrille aufweist.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung wenigstens einen Videoprojektor 1034 aufweist, der dazu ausgebildet ist, visuell wahrnehmbare Informationen auf einen den Videoprojektor umgebenden Raumbereich zu projizieren.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei der Videoprojektor 1034 dazu ausgebildet ist, dreidimensionale Projektionen bzw. holographische Projektionen auszuführen.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung ein Gebäude G aufweist.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei wenigstens manche Komponenten der Vorrichtung innerhalb des Gebäudes G angeordnet sind.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei das Gebäude G einen Rauminhalt von etwa 10000 Kubikmetern, m³, oder weniger aufweist.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einem der Ansprüche 64-65, wobei das Gebäude G einen Rauminhalt von etwa 1000 Kubikmetern, m³, oder weniger aufweist.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einem der Ansprüche 64-65, wobei das Gebäude G einen Rauminhalt von etwa 100 m³ oder weniger aufweist.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung mobil ausgebildet ist.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung eine Ausgabeeinheit 1040 zur Ausgabe olfaktorisch wahrnehmbarer Informationen aufweist.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung eine Einheit 1050 zur Eingabe von Gesten aufweist.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Produktionseinheit 150 einen dreidimensionalen, 3D-, Drucker 152 aufweist.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung dazu ausgebildet ist, einen Produktionsauftrag zur Herstellung eines dreidimensionalen Objekts zu empfangen und das dreidimensionale Objekt mittels des 3-D-Druckers 152 herzustellen.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung eine Kopiereinrichtung 1060 zum Einlesen und/oder Kopieren von zweidimensionalen Vorlagen, insbesondere Dokumenten, und/oder dreidimensionalen Vorlagen aufweist.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung eine Eingabeeinheit 1070 für Daten aufweist.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Vorrichtung eine Temperiervorrichtung 1080 zur Temperierung wenigstens einer Komponente der Vorrichtung aufweist.
• - Zentralsteuerung mit wenigstens einer Recheneinheit 2102, wenigstens einer Speichereinheit 2104, und mit wenigstens einer Kommunikationsschnittstelle 2106, wobei die Zentralsteuerung 2100 dazu ausgebildet ist, zumindest zeitweise einen Betrieb wenigstens einer Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 76 zu steuern.
• - Zentralsteuerung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Zentralsteuerung 2100 dazu ausgebildet ist, mittels der Kommunikationsschnittstelle 2106 eine Datenverbindung zu der wenigstens einen Vorrichtung herzustellen.
• - Zentralsteuerung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Zentralsteuerung 2100 dazu ausgebildet ist, wenigstens einen Algorithmus der künstlichen Intelligenz auszuführen.
• - Zentralsteuerung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Zentralsteuerung 2100 dazu ausgebildet ist, wenigstens ein neuronales Netz NN-St auszuführen.
• - Zentralsteuerung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Zentralsteuerung 2100 dazu ausgebildet ist, den Betrieb wenigstens eines neuronalen Netzes NN1 wenigstens einer der Vorrichtungen zumindest zeitweise zu steuern.
• - Zentralsteuerung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Zentralsteuerung 2100 dazu ausgebildet ist Betriebsgrößen eines neuronalen Netzes NN1 einer ersten Vorrichtung zu lesen und diese Betriebsgrößen einem neuronalen Netz NN1 wenigstens einer weiteren Vorrichtung bereitzustellen.
• - System aufweisend wenigstens eine Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen und eine Zentralsteuerung 2100 nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen.
• - Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einer der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei die Annahmeeinheit 130 zur Annahme von Lieferungen L ausgebildet ist, die mittels einer Drohne bzw. sonstiger mobiler Bereitstellungseinrichtungen angeliefert werden.

The following are aspects of further advantageous embodiments mentioned, which can be combined individually or in combination with each other with at least one of the embodiments described above.

• - Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device comprises at least one production unit 150 for the production of the goods or components of the goods.
• - Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device is at least one sales unit 160 which is adapted to carry out a sales process at least partially.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device comprises at least one payment unit 170 which is adapted to perform a payment process at least partially.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device comprises at least one combined sales and payment unit 165 which is designed to carry out a sales process and / or a payment process at least partially.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device comprises at least one sensor unit 180 which is designed to determine at least one measured quantity which characterizes a physical size of the environment of the device and / or a physical size of a person in the region of the device.
• - Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the sensor unit 180 at least one of the following devices: a digital camera device 1802 , a three-dimensional, 3D, scanner 1804 , a libra 1806 in particular personal scale, a device for determining the size of a person's shoe.
• - Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device is adapted to at least temporarily establish a, preferably bidirectional, data connection with an electronic device of a user B ,.
• - Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device is adapted to read one or more parameters characterizing the user from the electronic device of the user.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device is designed to determine a body size and / or clothing size and / or a health status of the user characterizing parameters, and / or an address and / or the user identifying data, read out from the electronic device.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the control unit 110 at least one arithmetic unit 112 which is designed to execute a computer program PRG.
• - Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the computing unit 112 at least one microprocessor and / or microcontroller and / or programmable logic device and / or digital signal processor and / or application-specific integrated circuit.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the control unit 110 at least one non-volatile memory 114a having.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the control unit 110 at least one volatile memory 114b , in particular a working memory.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the control unit 110 at least one electrically programmable and electrically erasable memory 114c , in particular a flash EEPROM memory.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device comprises at least one storage management unit 1102 to manage at least one or the warehouse 140 having.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device comprises at least one storage bin management unit 1104 for the management of storage locations, in particular a warehouse or the warehouse 140 , having.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device comprises at least one transport path optimization unit 1106 has, which is adapted to at least one transport path TW . tw1 . tw2 of goods between the device and an external unit or between components of the device with respect to at least one transport path TW . tw1 . tw2 to evaluate the characterizing feature.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the transport path optimization unit 1106 is designed to the at least one transport path TW . tw1 . tw2 to optimize, in particular depending on the at least one feature.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the control unit 110 designed to execute at least one artificial intelligence algorithm.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the control unit 110 is designed to at least one neural network NN1 perform.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the control unit 110 is adapted to the operation of at least one neural network NN1 at least temporarily.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the control unit 110 is designed to the neural network NN1 to use for controlling at least one component of the device.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the neural network NN1 an input layer IL, an output layer OL, and at least one layer sandwiched between the input layer and the output layer HL1 . HL2 having.
• - Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device is adapted to operating parameters of the neural network NN1 to load and / or store and / or modify.
• - Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device is adapted to operating parameters of the neural network NN1 at least one other neural network NN2 provide.
• - Device 100 according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device comprises at least one communication unit 190 for producing at least one, preferably bidirectional, data connection DV to at least one external unit 200 is trained.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the communication unit 190 at least one data interface 192a according to at least one protocol of the protocol family IEEE 802.11 is working.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the communication unit 190 at least one data interface 192b which allows communication over a cellular mobile network.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the communication unit 190 at least one data interface 192c comprising a near field communication with at least one external unit 300 , in particular a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet allows.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the communication unit 190 at least one data interface 192d has, which is designed for data communication with at least one RFID transponder.
• - Device 100 according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device is a cryptography unit 194 which is adapted to encrypt and / or decrypt data, wherein the cryptography unit 194 is designed, in particular, to execute a scatter value function, in particular to form hash values.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the cryptography unit 194 trained to do so is to execute an encryption method according to the AES standard.
• - Device 100 according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device comprises at least one interface unit 196 which is used to produce at least one, preferably bidirectional, data connection between the control unit 110 and at least one further component of the device and / or between components of the device is formed with each other.
• - Device 100 according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device is configured to generate product advertising and / or output to at least one user.
• - Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device is adapted to generate the product advertising in response to at least one operating variable of the device and / or output to the at least one user.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the operating size of the device comprises at least one of the following variables: time of day, season, time, date, geographical position of the device and / or at least one component of the device, presence of at least one person in the environment Device, identity of at least one person in the vicinity of the device, manifestation of at least one person in the vicinity of the device, wherein the manifestation in particular characterizes: facial features, in particular face color and / or face shape, hairstyle, presence of a visual aid, presence of a hearing aid, presence of a mobile device such as Smartphones, a person's characterizing parameters.
• - Device 100 According to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device is designed to store one or more applications APP1 for smartphones and / or other mobile devices, at least temporarily, and / or to make them available to a user B.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the acceptance unit 130 is adapted to receive goods to be offered by the device from a supplier.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the acceptance unit 130 adapted to receive an item from a user B of the device.
• - Device 100 according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device is an object recognition unit 135 which is designed to detect and / or classify a physical object in the region of the device.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the object recognition unit 135 is designed to compare the object with predeterminable reference objects.
• - Device 100 according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the providing unit 120 at least one goods issue unit 122a which is designed to issue articles, in particular a good, to a user B of the device and / or a supplier.
• - Device 100 according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the providing unit 120 at least one mobile delivery device 1202 . 1204 which is adapted to a commodity W1 from the device to transport a distant to the device arranged destination.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the mobile provisioning device is adapted to transport the goods to a destination that is more than about 10 meters, m, preferably more than about 1000 m, away from the device.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the mobile providing device is an unmanned aerial vehicle 1202 , especially drone, is.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the mobile providing device 1202 a land vehicle 1204 , in particular motor vehicle, is.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the land vehicle 1204 a starting place 1204a or landing site for at least one unmanned aerial vehicle 1202 , in particular a drone.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the mobile providing device 1202 . 1204 is trained to the goods W1 to transport autonomously to the destination.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device comprises at least one garage GH or a hangar for the mobile delivery device 1202 . 1204 having.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device comprises at least one packaging unit 166 having.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the packaging unit 166 is designed to at least one commodity W1 to wrap.
• - Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device is adapted to access at least temporarily to one or more of the following data, in particular to read and / or write: data D1 of users B, especially customers, data D2 , in particular operating data, the device, data D3 from suppliers, data D4 of goods and / or services, data D5 transactions executed by means of the device or at least one of its components, other data D6 ,
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device comprises at least one goods transport device 1010 which is adapted to transport goods within the device and / or in the region of the device.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device comprises at least one clearing device 1020 which is adapted to clear goods.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device comprises at least one display device 1030 for outputting visually perceptible information.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the display device 1030 has at least one flat screen.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the display device 1030 at least one touch-sensitive flat screen 1032 having.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the display device 1030 at least one data transmitter for the wireless transmission of visual information characterizing data to a data glasses.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device comprises at least one video projector 1034 which is adapted to project visually perceptible information onto a space area surrounding the video projector.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the video projector 1034 is designed to perform three-dimensional projections or holographic projections.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device has a building G.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein at least some components of the device are arranged within the building G.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the building G has a volume of about 10000 cubic meters, m ³ , or less.
• Device according to at least one of claims 64-65, wherein the building G has a volume of about 1000 cubic meters, m ³ , or less.
• Device according to at least one of claims 64-65, wherein the building G has a volume of about 100 m ³ or less.
• - Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device is designed to be mobile.
• - Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device is an output unit 1040 for the output of olfaktorisch perceptible information.
• - Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device is a unit 1050 to enter gestures.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the production unit 150 a three-dimensional, 3D, printer 152 having.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device is adapted to a production order for the production of a Receive three-dimensional object and produce the three-dimensional object by means of the 3-D printer 152.
• - Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device is a copying device 1060 for reading in and / or copying two-dimensional templates, in particular documents, and / or three-dimensional templates.
• - Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device is an input unit 1070 for data.
• - Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the device is a tempering device 1080 for tempering at least one component of the device.
• - Central control with at least one arithmetic unit 2102 , at least one storage unit 2104 , and at least one communication interface 2106 , where the central control 2100 is designed to at least temporarily control an operation of at least one device according to at least one of claims 1 to 76.
• - Central control according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the central control 2100 is designed to, by means of the communication interface 2106 to establish a data connection to the at least one device.
• - Central control according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the central control 2100 designed to execute at least one artificial intelligence algorithm.
• - Central control according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the central control 2100 configured to execute at least one neural network NN-St.
• - Central control according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the central control 2100 is adapted to the operation of at least one neural network NN1 At least one of the devices to control at least temporarily.
• - Central control according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the central control 2100 is designed to operating variables of a neural network NN1 a first device to read and these operating variables a neural network NN1 to provide at least one further device.
• - System comprising at least one device according to at least one of the embodiments described above and a central controller 2100 according to at least one of the embodiments described above.
• Device according to at least one of the embodiments described above, wherein the acceptance unit 130 is designed to accept deliveries L, which are delivered by means of a drone or other mobile provisioning facilities.

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Device (100; 100a; 100b) for offering goods and / or services with a control unit (110) for controlling an operation of the device (100), with at least one provision unit (120) for providing at least one product and / or service. Device (100; 100a; 100b) according to Claim 1 wherein the device (100; 100a; 100b) has at least one acceptance unit (130) for accepting deliveries (L). Device (100; 100a; 100b) according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the device has at least one warehouse (140) for the at least temporary storage of goods. Device (100; 100a; 100b) according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the device comprises one or more system modules, wherein a system module comprises at least one, preferably several, of the following elements: a transport device, in particular a goods transport device (1010), a storage device, an article accepting device, a goods issue device, a payment device, an order device, an advertising device, a packaging device, a personal identification device. Device (100; 100a; 100b) according to Claim 4 , wherein at least one of the system modules as a cyber-physical system, in particular robots, is formed, and wherein the control unit (110) is adapted to control the at least one system module at least temporarily. Device (100; 100a; 100b) according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the device has at least one communication unit (190) which is designed to produce at least one, preferably bidirectional, data connection to at least one external unit, in particular the device by means of Communication unit (190) exchanges data with at least one of the following: Internet, other public and / or private communication networks, the device's own computer systems, external computer systems, customers, in particular existing customers, potential customers, users of the Internet or other communication networks , Suppliers, transporters, other business partners, in particular other business partners of an operator of the device (100, 100a, 100b), other data sources and / or computer systems, cyber-physical systems. Device (100; 100a; 100b) according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the device (100; 100a; 100b) has at least one user interface (UI), wherein in particular the user interface (UI) has at least one of the following elements: Provided area of the device user interface, provided via at least one communication network and / or data connection user interface, a display device, in particular touch-sensitive display device, display, screen, speakers, microphone, camera, keyboard, touch control, goggles, data glasses, sensors. Device (100; 100a; 100b) according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the control unit (110) is designed to execute at least one algorithm of artificial intelligence and / or wherein the control unit (110) is designed to execute a neural network, wherein the control unit (110) is in particular configured to control operation of at least one component of the device (100; 100a; 100b) by means of the neural network. Apparatus (100; 100a; 100b) according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the control unit (110) is adapted to allow operation of the apparatus (100; 100a; 100b) or at least one component of the apparatus (100; 100a; 100b) control, in particular so that the device (100; 100a; 100b) or the at least one component of the device (100; 100a; 100b): a) automatically orders and schedules goods to suppliers on the basis of requirements and orders and forecasts, and / or b) stores goods independently in appropriate storage and shelf devices, in particular transported within the machine, and / or c) transfers goods on the basis of orders or purchases to authorized persons and / or autonomous transport devices via a goods issue device and / or provides, and / or d) goods as returns, especially of customers, takes back and passes to suppliers for collection or for these provides, and / or e) goods that is either already available or notified, or whose sales success is to be tested, advertises, preferably via different channels, in particular mobile phones, the Internet, data glasses and advertising displays, in particular also advertised personalized. Device (100; 100a; 100b) according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the control unit (110) is adapted to improve its operation by means of artificial intelligence, wherein in particular the control unit (110) is adapted to learn by a) own Data, in particular order, delivery and sales data, and / or b) data of the connected Business partners, and / or c) data from the Internet, and / or d) feedback information from customers and / or suppliers, in particular via rating systems via the Internet, and / or e) through a simulation of business transactions. Method for operating a device (100; 100a; 100b) for offering and / or selling goods and / or services, the device (100; 100a; 100b) having a control unit (110) which permits operation of the device (100) controls (400), and wherein the device (100; 100a; 100b) comprises a provisioning unit (120), wherein the providing unit (120) provides at least one of a product and / or service (402). Method according to Claim 11 wherein the device (100; 100a; 100b) comprises one or more system modules, wherein a system module comprises at least one, preferably several, of the following elements: a transport device, in particular a goods transport device (1010), a storage device, a goods receiving device, a goods issue device, a Payment device, an ordering device, an advertising device, a packaging devices, a person identification device. Method according to Claim 12 , wherein at least one of the system modules is designed as a cyber-physical system, in particular a robot, and wherein the at least one system module is controlled (406) at least temporarily by the control unit (110). Method according to at least one of Claims 11 to 13 wherein the device (100; 100a; 100b) has at least one communication unit (190) which is designed to produce (404) at least one, preferably bidirectional, data connection to at least one external unit, wherein in particular the device is connected by means of the communication unit (190). Exchanging data with at least one of the following: Internet, other public and / or private communication networks, the device's own computer systems, external computer systems, customers, in particular existing customers, potential customers, users of the Internet or other communications networks, suppliers, carriers , other business partners, in particular other business partners of an operator of the device (100, 100a, 100b), other data sources and / or computer systems, cyber-physical systems. Method according to at least one of Claims 11 to 14 wherein the device (100; 100a; 100b) has at least one user interface, wherein in particular the user interface comprises at least one of the following: a user interface provided locally in the area of the device (100; 100a; 100b), one via at least one communication network and / or a data connection provided user interface, a display device, in particular touch-sensitive display device, display, screen, speakers, microphone, camera, keyboard, touch control, screen glasses, data glasses, sensors. Method according to at least one of Claims 11 to 15 wherein the control unit (110) performs at least one artificial intelligence algorithm and / or wherein the control unit (110) executes a neural network (408), the control unit (110) in particular operating at least one component of the device (100; 100a; 100b) by means of the neural network. Method according to at least one of Claims 11 to 16 wherein the control unit (110) controls operation of the device (100; 100a; 100b) or at least one component of the device (100; 100a; 100b), in particular controls (410) such that the device (100; 100a; 100b) or the at least one component of the device (100; 100a; 100b): a) automatically orders and schedules goods independently from suppliers on the basis of requirements and orders and forecasts, and / or b) stores goods independently in appropriate storage and shelf devices, in particular within transported the device, and / or c) goods on the basis of orders or purchases to authorized persons and / or autonomous transport devices on a or the goods issuing device passes and / or provides, and / or d) goods as returns, especially of customers, and takes back to deliver to or provide for delivery to suppliers, and / or e) Goods that are either already present or notified, or their sale success should be tested, advertised, preferably via different channels, in particular mobile phones, the Internet, data glasses and advertising displays, in particular also advertised personalized. Method according to at least one of Claims 11 to 17 wherein the control unit (110) improves its operation using artificial intelligence (412), wherein in particular the control unit (110) learns by a) own data, in particular order, delivery and sales data, and / or b) data of the connected business partners , and / or c) data from the Internet, and / or d) feedback information from customers and / or suppliers, in particular via rating systems via the Internet, and / or e) through a simulation of business transactions.

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