FR3015089A1 - METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SEARCHING AND GEOCODING ELEMENTS TO DISTRIBUTE - Google Patents

Abstract

System (1) for searching and geocoding items to be distributed (20) to a plurality of users comprising: - a plurality of transmitters (2), and receivers (3); at least one geolocation means (4); access to data corresponding to the elements to be distributed associated with attributes; a server (10) for searching and geocoding; transmitters (2) for storing format filter data, user filter data, and addressing data for the electronic exchange of the items to be distributed; said server comprising: a search engine (17); - a route calculation engine (18), and - an electronic distribution module (19).

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a system for searching and geocoding items to be distributed to a plurality of users in a given geographical area. The invention also provides a corresponding search and geocoding method.

STATE OF THE PRIOR ART [0002] In the context of the home delivery of items to be distributed (such as for example, mail, parcels or leaflets), documents in paper format are often pollution generators and require recycling. more and more dense. The waste is frequent because the distributed elements are identical for all and do not necessarily correspond to the habits of reading or leisure of the user. The existing alternative is to exclude itself completely from the system by refusing any distribution of items not expressly addressed. In addition, distribution rounds of items to distribute are numerous and actors from various profiles. Despite the large amount of items to be distributed, and the high cost of a tour, tours are not reported in detail and / or accurate, allowing the extraction of data. We can not provide tracking or "traceability" of the tour, which is based on trust in the operator. It is therefore very difficult to evaluate the quality and efficiency of the tours and operators. Reporting is also very limited, due to the lack of reliable and consistent data between different operators. Document FR2760550 proposes a system for managing, controlling and remotely operating the mailbox distribution of advertising documents. Each advertising document receives a prior impression of several barcodes. A panel of people representative of the various distribution sectors is equipped with portable barcode readers incorporating a microprocessor and a modem. The selected person scans the different barcodes. This has the effect of identifying the document ACQ_distrib_frtext dep - 2 - and entering in the memory of the microprocessor the sector, the date, the hour and the minute of beginning and end of reading and / or interest for such product and / or to judge the quality of the distribution. All the information thus collected is transferred telephonically to centralized means of computer operation through the modem integrated to the reader. The document US2005 / 0068181 proposes a pickup determination system for determining whether an item has been delivered or picked up from a collection-unit such as a mailbox, etc. A radio frequency identification (RFID) is placed in fixed connection with each collection-unit, in which one can typically be tens or hundreds comprising one or more collection stations. A detection and recording device detects and collects information on each RFID tag when it is connected to it and transmits that the object was delivered or picked up at the collection-unit. The document FR2937166 describes a system for managing information and user information by issuing coupons. It comprises a main system located on a main site and at least one site relocated with respect to said main site. Such systems must handle large amounts of information and deliver information to buyer users in a relatively short time. [0007] Methods and systems for guiding and calculating itineraries are also well known and have even become tools in common use for a large number of road users. [0008] For several years, route calculation devices exist in many forms and operate for a given route from a starting point to an arrival point. Most often, these devices are provided during travel with motor vehicles. In the case of delivery rounds, the vehicles are managed so as to execute a series of successive routes, a first delivery point to a second, then the second delivery point to a third, and so to after. Such methods are therefore suitable for deliveries to point locations distant from each other. [0009] EP1614375 (A2) describes a process in which groceries ordered over the Internet at a given time in the early evening are delivered the following morning to a place in a radius of 5 to 6 hours from the warehouse where products are stored. The order is executed at the warehouse where the products are placed in a bin for delivery. If perishable goods are to be delivered, a frozen insert is placed in the bin to keep the products at a desired temperature. The filled bin is placed on a rack that can be removed with the bin. The supports have shelves that are inclined so that when a first tray is extracted, a second tray located behind the latter, falls into the space previously occupied by said first tray. At the beginning of the evening, once the orders are completed, the support and the bins located there are transferred to a first vehicle, a large truck which transports them to a place of transfer where the support and the loading instructions are transferred to a second, smaller vehicle, such as a van. The latter delivers the bins to consumers according to a pre-established itinerary. When it reaches its delivery destination early (usually the consumer's home), the driver extracts the consumer bin from his pick-up truck and puts it in a locked expandable bag such as a mesh bag or thermally insulated bag that can be locked in two places and is itself attached to a housing. This box which is supplied to the consumer by the sales organization of the products is fixed outside the delivery home. The consumer extracts the bin from the bag, extracts the products from the bin and returns the bin used in the bag that will be picked up later by the van. W02013108749 relates to a technology that provides an automatic / fast calculation of an effective route for which there is no interference between a delivery object and a peripheral structure. In this dispatch route planning system, a host computing device has a route planning function which calculates an effective route containing a distribution object stance for which there is no interference between the object delivery and its peripheral structure. A mobile terminal has a User Graphical Interface (GUI) display function that provides a GUI screen for the route planning function. The route planning function uses data such as delivery object data, structure data, and delivery device data to provide multiple candidate routes that connect a start point and an end point; proposes several candidate postures corresponding to the positions of the delivery object for each route; for the candidate routes and the candidate postures, evaluates the states of interference between the delivery object and the peripheral structure of the ACQ_distrib_fr text dep - 4 - ci; and on the basis of the result of said evaluations, produces information for at least one effective route containing a delivery object posture and for which there is no interference between the delivery object and the peripheral structure of that -this. The document WO2010035498 (A1) relates to a method in which articles are distributed economically and efficiently to stores in a predetermined area. When items are to be delivered from a base to a plurality of stores in an area containing the base and the stores, a system for creating a delivery route determines whether the items are to be delivered by a delivery route system. or by a home delivery system based on the cost calculation in which a break-even point is examined. As part of the delivery route system, items are delivered along the delivery route to allow sequential delivery of items from the base to the respective stores and back to the base. As part of the home delivery system, delivery of the items is the responsibility of an outside home delivery company. W02012126541 (A1) relates to a device and a method for determining planned routes (PL1, PL2) for the sequential delivery of a plurality of objects (PA) to destinations distributed geographically (Z01 to Z15) via a delivery system, for example a package delivery system using a vehicle (FZ). Objects (Z04), for which a first delivery attempt on a first planned route (PL1) has failed, are integrated into a renewed determination of a new planned route (PL2) with the destination of a renewed delivery test. None of the above methods can solve the difficulties inherent in cases where a delivery or tour concerns a plurality of identical documents for anonymous users, grouped in a substantially restricted geographical space. Thus, in general, the existing methods are not suitable for mass distribution of a plurality of documents to be delivered to all the points present in a given sector. To overcome these disadvantages, the invention provides different technical means.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0016] A first object of the invention is to provide a system and a method of document distribution well suited to perform optimally a tour with a multitude of arrival points located close to each other. Another object of the invention is to provide a system and a document distribution method well suited to perform optimally a tour with a multitude of arrival points located in a substantially restricted geographical area. [0018] Yet another object of the invention is to provide a system and a distribution method for the distribution of documents in a targeted manner, according to the tastes of the recipient. Yet another object of the invention is to provide a system and a distribution method for reducing the consumption of resources, especially natural resources such as wood. Yet another object of the invention is to provide a dispensing system and method for reducing recycling requirements and pollution. Another object of the invention is to provide a document distribution system and method for evaluating the quality, reliability and efficiency of the service actually provided. To do this, the invention firstly provides a system for searching and geocoding items to be distributed to a plurality of users located in a geolocalisable geographical area, said items to be distributed being likely to be distributed. either in physical format or in electronic format, said system comprising: a plurality of transmitters, made available to the users; at least one receiver capable of receiving data from the transmitters; at least one geolocation means, making it possible to determine, for each transmitter ACQ_distribirtext dep - 6 - and / or corresponding user, geolocation data; - access to data corresponding to the elements to be distributed associated with attributes; a search and geocoding server comprising a microprocessor associated with implementation instructions; - access to format filter data, user filter data, and addressing data for the electronic exchange of items to be distributed; said server comprising: - access to the data of the elements to be distributed, these elements furthermore comprising attribute data; - access to format filter data and identification filters of the elements to be distributed; a search engine, making it possible to search for relevant distribution items and their distribution mode with regard to the attributes of said items, identification filters and format filters; a cartographic module making it possible to generate pairs of data comprising the data of the elements to be distributed in physical format and the data of distribution points; an electronic distribution engine, making it possible to determine, for the elements to be distributed identified by the search engine for electronic distribution, pairs comprising the data of the elements to be distributed and the paired addressing data. Such an architecture makes it possible to implement hybrid distribution rounds, with some of the elements to be distributed provided in conventional physical form such as paper, and some of the elements to be delivered in electronic form, thus reducing unnecessary consumption. of resources, and pollution. The architecture also allows to target the documents and other elements to deliver according to choice or preference of the users. In an advantageous embodiment, the system further comprises a timestamp module. Advantageously, the cartographic module comprises a route calculation module for determining a distribution route for the items to be distributed identified by the search engine for physical distribution. ACQ_distrib_fr_text dep - 7 - [0026] The timestamp module is preferably in connection with the reader or the geolocation means. Thanks to these features, the system allows the collection of data related to the actual touring process, thus enabling the establishment of quality and efficiency indicators. According to another advantageous embodiment, access to the format filter data, user filter data, and addressing data for the electronic exchange of the elements to be distributed is performed using the identifiers and / or transmitters. The receivers advantageously comprise displays serving for example to display data intended for a local operator for performing an action on the place of reading data (for example a product distributor such as a baker receives requests for products to leave on the spot while touring). The invention also provides a method for searching and geocoding items to be distributed to a plurality of users located in a geolocalisable geographic area, said items to be distributed being capable of being distributed either in physical format or in format electronic method, said method comprising the steps of: - providing a mobile receiver with a plurality of transmitters comprising format filter data, user filter data in relation to attributes associated with the elements to be distributed, and data addressing for electronic exchange of items to be distributed; - receive, by means of mobile receivers, the data coming from the transmitters; - determining, for each transmitter and / or corresponding user, geolocation data; transmitting the data coming from the transmitters and the geolocation data to a search and geocoding server; providing the search and geocoding server with the data of the elements to be distributed, and the corresponding data of attributes; searching, by means of a search engine, the relevant distribution elements and their distribution mode with regard to the attributes of said elements, user filters and format filters; - for the items to be distributed identified by the search engine for distribution ACQ_distrib_en text dep - 8 - physics, determine, using the cartographic module, the pairs of data comprising the data of the elements to be distributed and the data of distribution points ; for the items to be distributed identified by the search engine for electronic distribution, determining, by means of an electronic distribution engine, pairs comprising the data of the elements to be distributed and the paired addressing data. Advantageously, the method provides a timestamp of the tour operator. The time stamp preferably includes data in relation to the time and the route actually followed by the operator. In an advantageous embodiment, the method further comprises a step of receiving, by means of the mobile receivers, data relating to resource consumption records or instructions to be transmitted to the server, said server serving as a server. intermediary for a third party to whom the statement data or instructions are intended (for example a list of items to be delivered or to be fetched). According to another advantageous embodiment, the resources correspond to electricity, and / or gas, and / or water, whose consumption is measured by corresponding counters provided at the sites controlled by the operator. Preferably, the digital road map data is stored at the centralized server. Preferably, the steps of: i) searching, by means of a search engine, the relevant distribution elements and their distribution mode with regard to the attributes of said elements, user filters and format filters; ii) for the distribution items identified by the search engine and intended for physical distribution, determine using the map module the pairs of data comprising the data of the items to be distributed and the data of distribution points; iii) for the items to be distributed identified by the search engine and intended for ACQ_distrib_fr_text dep - 9 - electronic distribution, determine, by means of an electronic distribution module, pairs comprising the data of the elements to be distributed and the data of matched addressing; are provided at the search and geocoding server, with subsequent sending to the receivers, for display by the latter of the instructions for performing the distribution by indicating a list of items to be distributed with the relevant addresses. In a variant, the steps of: i) searching, by means of a search engine, the relevant distribution elements and their distribution mode with regard to the attributes of said elements, user filters and format filters; ii) for the distribution items identified by the search engine and intended for physical distribution, determine using the map module the pairs of data comprising the data of the items to be distributed and the data of distribution points; iii) for the items to be distributed identified by the search engine and intended for electronic distribution, determining, by means of an electronic distribution module, couples comprising the data of the elements to be distributed and the paired addressing data; are performed locally by each receiver. According to another advantageous embodiment, the geolocation data are obtained using a mobile geolocation means with the receiver or integrated receiver. Still alternatively, the method further comprises a routing step (for example by an electronic distribution module) to the recipients of the elements identified by the search engine for electronic distribution. The invention finally provides a computer program product intended to be loaded into a memory associated with a processor, the computer program product comprising portions of software code implementing the previously described method when the program is executed by the processor.

ACQ_distribir_text dep -10- DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES [0040] All the details of embodiment are given in the description which follows, supplemented by FIGS. 1 to 4, presented solely for purposes of non-limiting examples, and in which: FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of a search and geocoding system according to the invention; FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of a server for a search and geocoding system according to the invention; FIG. 3a is a functional flowchart illustrating the main steps of a search and geocoding method according to the invention; FIG. 3b is a functional flowchart illustrating a variant of the search and geocoding method of FIG. 3a; FIG. 4 presents a table illustrating examples of data types that make it possible to implement the invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION DEFINITIONS [0041] "Element to be distributed" is understood to mean an element such as a document or file that can be made available in several formats, and / or on several types of supports. Preferably, an item to be distributed relates to an item whose content is to be consulted visually such as text, photos or images, diagrams, etc., which can be viewed on a printed medium (book, brochure, flyer, journal, catalog, etc.) or an electronic medium such as a screen. By "user" is meant a person to whom one or more items to be distributed may be intended. Typically, a user is anonymous. The term "physical address" means coordinates allowing to contact physically a user, either directly or indirectly, for example via a location or place where an object where a support can be transmitted to a user (for example via a mailbox). The term "electronic address", or "addressing data for the electronic exchange of the items to be distributed" data to establish a connection or ACQ_distrib_fr_text dep - 11 - unilateral or bilateral connection between a user entity and a server entity, preferably electronically, for exchanging or transmitting data, files or documents. By "physical format" is meant a format corresponding to a real object or medium such as paper, cardboard, plastic, etc. with printed contents. The term "electronic format" means a digital or digital, static or dynamic format such as a file type "pdf" for a document, a web page, an electronic link, a data stream, etc.. The term "transmitter" means a device allowing, in interrelation with a complementary device (for example a reader or a receiver), to transfer data, preferably in digital or digital format. For example, it may be a bar code or coded label (in conjunction with a bar code reader or other code), a radio transmitter or RFID (in interrelation with a compatible receiver), etc. The term "receiver" means a device allowing, in interrelation with a complementary device (for example a transmitter), to receive data, preferably in digital or digital format. For example, it may be a barcode reader or coded label (in conjunction with a bar code or other code), a radio receiver or RFID (in interrelation with a compatible transmitter), etc. The term "geolocation means" means a device or system for locating a point, an object, an entity or a person from a known repository and means for locating the point, object or other relative to the repository system used. For example, we can use systems such as GPS, Galileo, or use localization using a cellular network, in this case via the respective positioning of the network cells, by WIFI, by IP address, by RFID, by tour or sector reference, by postal code or by various combinations of these methods. The term "filter format", an indication of the format in which a user wishes to have an item at his disposal, especially on a printed medium such as paper or cardboard or with a file allowing a consultation on an electronic medium such as a screen. ACQ_distrib_fr_text dep -12- [0051] "User filter" means a datum, term, expression, dimension or other means allowing a user to express a relational level with another element. More particularly, a user filter makes it possible to qualify a wish, preferably a user, for the purpose of identifying the relevance of different results. A user filter can be of the type "yes / no" or with a gradient or scale. The term "attribute data" or "attribute" means a datum or metadata, a term, expression, dimension or other means for classifying, indexing, identifying, sorting a document among a vast quantity of other documents. . More preferably, one or more attributes of a document allow an indexed document to be identified by a search engine responding to a request for which the attribute or attributes can be considered relevant.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0053] FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a system 1 for searching and geocoding items to be distributed to a plurality of users. In this example, an operator 6 carrying a receiver 3 moves to meet, at least briefly, a plurality of stations 5 such as user residences of the system. In the example illustrated, the operator 6 also carries a geolocation means 4. Each residence is provided with at least one transmitter 2, placed in an accessible manner so that the receiver 3 can receive or read the data of the 'transmitter. This data preferably includes identifier data, format filter data, and user filter data. The nature and function of these data are presented in more detail in connection with Figure 4, described later in this document. A search and geocoding server 10 makes it possible, after receiving data from the receivers 3 and the geolocation means 4 from each of the operators assigned to the server, to generate data that will make it possible to distribute the elements to be distributed. a highly optimized way compared to current distribution modes. ACQ_distrib_fr_text dep - 13 - [0056] The nature and function of the data generated by the server are presented in more detail in relation to Figure 4, described later in this document. An example of architecture of the server 10 is presented below in relation to FIG. 2. As shown schematically in FIG. 1, the search and geocoding system also provides elements 20 to be distributed. As described below, in the case where the items to be distributed are documents such as prospectuses, newspapers, written sheets, etc., the distribution may be carried out either in paper mode or by electronic exchange. The system therefore provides access to the items to be distributed according to these two formats. Thus, the system provides access to the elements 20 to be distributed in electronic format 21, in physical format 23 (as for example in printed paper format). Attributes 22 associated with the elements to be distributed are also provided. These attributes make it possible to reconcile, or to twin or to perform a "matching" between the user filters, for example corresponding to preferences, and the elements to be distributed. The mapping is advantageously carried out by a search engine, as described below in relation to FIG. 3. FIG. 2 shows an exemplary search and geocoding server 10 according to the invention. For illustrative purposes, the server of this example is subdivided into three areas, namely an input data area 11, a data processing area 12, and a result data area 13. In the input data zone 11 there is a data input module 30, an identifier data memory 31, an address data memory 32, a user filter data memory 33, a memory elements to be distributed 34, an attribute memory 35 of the elements to be distributed, a map data memory 36, a geolocation data memory 37, a geolocation format filter memory 38 and an address format filter memory 39. [0059 The table in Figure 4 makes it easier to discern the different types of data and their role or function. The left-hand column, "identifiers and addressing", gathers the data allowing to recognize a user among other users of a community and the data allowing to implement the modes of physical and electronic distribution. The columns of "geolocated and electronic format filters" correspond to indications of choice or preference of the users for one of the two (or both) modes of routing provided. These indications are preferably available for each element to be distributed. The column "user filters" concerns ACQ_distrib_fr_text dep - 14 - one or more selections of items to distribute according to the attributes conferred to them. The "user filters" are advantageously proposed to the user in order to facilitate the selection step. The right side of the table of Figure 4, demarcated by a double vertical line, includes all the data obtained through the system and method according to the invention. The data of the "geolocation" column are obtained for example by means of a geolocation means provided for this purpose. The "search" column concerns the results obtained by the search engine, as described below in relation to FIG. 3. The data in the "route calculation" column relate to the data obtained in the calculation step of the search engine. a physical distribution route of the elements to be distributed at each location point, resulting from users' geolocated format filters (also described below). The data in the "electronic distribution" column concerns the data obtained by the electronic distribution module, ie a list of electronic addresses, resulting from the electronic format filters of the users, to which each element to be distributed must be sent or made available. Again in relation to FIG. 2, the data processing zone 12 groups the modules making it possible to process the input data of zone 11 to obtain the results provided by the method according to the invention. Among these modules, there is a microprocessor 15, for the execution of processor instructions 16 or commands specifically provided. A search engine 17 makes it possible to identify the most relevant distribution items in relation to user preferences. These preferences, taking the form of user filters, correspond to requests submitted to the search engine 17. [0062] There is also a cartographic module 18 operating in a manner known in itself, using a determination algorithm of the most short way between two points, such as Dijkstra or other. Such an algorithm allows, using a microprocessor and processor instructions required, to explore a very large number of possibilities (a few tens or hundreds for low density areas and / or for short routes to a few hundred thousand or more, for areas with high road density and / or for long routes) in order to elect an optimal route according to given criteria, such as the route the shortest, or the fastest, etc. Lastly, zone 12 provides an electronic distribution module 19, intended to implement the distribution of the elements to be distributed identified for sending in electronic format. The resulting data zone 13 relates to data from the processes implemented by the modules of the data processing zone 12. The three memory modules of this zone correspond to the three left-hand columns of the table of FIG. 4. A memory module 40 stores the data of groups of identifiers or addresses with the elements to be distributed for this identifier or address and the chosen formats, physical or electronic. . A memory module 41 stores the data of the distribution routes according to the geolocation for the elements to be distributed in physical format. A memory module 42 stores the data of the pairs constituted by the data of elements to be distributed and the corresponding addressing data for the elements to be distributed in electronic format. A bus 14 allows data exchange between the different execution modules and memories. Figures 3a and 3b show, in the form of a functional flowchart, the main steps of the search and geocoding method according to the invention. In step 100, a plurality of transmitters are made available so as to be accessible to an operator performing a reading tour or capturing data contained in the transmitters. Prior to this step, each user will have uploaded or transmitted the relevant data to their respective issuer. These data are those presented in the left part of the table of FIG. 4. As a variant, certain data can be provided by an administrator during the initialization of the system. The various types of data may or may not evolve over time, depending on the needs or preferences of users. Step 110 provides for the reception of transmitter data by the receivers (or decoders or readers) during the tour of the operator. To do this, the operator performs, for example, a proximity or contact relationship between his transmitter 3 and an issuer present at a visited site. Step 120 provides that a geolocation means 4, or other data source for establishing a geographical position, provide the data at least points corresponding to the sites visited. In a variant, the positioning data are transmitted to the geolocalistation data memory module 37. ACQ_distrib_fr_text dep_16 [0068] The steps 130 and 140 respectively relate to sending the emitter and geolocalistaion data to the search and geolocation server 10 and the receipt of this data by the server. Step 150 provides access by the server 10 to the data items to be distributed. These data comprise, in addition to the content elements for the documents, attributes making it possible to index the elements to be distributed and thus to optimize the search step 160. [0069] The steps 160, 170 (FIG. 3b) and 180 are in progress. relationship with the search and route engines and the electronic distribution module. In step 160, the search engine 17 scans the available data items to be distributed, for example by consulting the attributes of these documents and / or the complete content if it is accessible, to identify the or elements meeting the criterion of the request. The request corresponds for example to the user filters or derives from them. This search makes it possible to obtain, in step 161, groups preferably comprising the identifiers of the users, the items to be distributed elected or selected by the search engine and the preferential format of the user for the provision of the documents. . In step 170, illustrated for the variant embodiment of FIG. 3b, the cartographic module 18 generates a distribution (or delivery or touring) route for distributing to the users concerned the elements identified by the search engine. and corresponding to a user's preference for sending in physical format (for example on printed paper). Step 171 relates to obtaining this distribution route. In step 180, the electronic distribution module 19 generates a distribution list in electronic format for distributing to the users concerned the elements identified by the search engine and corresponding to a preference of the user for sending in format electronic mail (for example by email, through a server, etc.). Step 181 concerns obtaining this distribution list, advantageously in the form of pairs comprising the elements to be distributed and the addressing or electronic link data.

ACQ_distribirtext dep - 17 - [0073] The cartographic data used by the cartographic module 18 advantageously come from a module or database of road map data 36 provided within the server 10 as shown in the example illustrated, or at an external location the server it can access as needed. Similarly, the routes established by the server can be stored in a module or database 41 provided within the server 10 as shown in the example shown, or at a location external to the server to which it can access as needed . In the exemplary embodiment illustrated, a search and geocoding server is designed to be in communication, for example via a cellular telecommunications network or the like, depending on the needs, with a plurality of devices. Mobile devices such as receivers 3. Each of the mobile devices 3 preferably has a data exchange module designed to provide links and data exchanges with the server. The implementation of the various modules of the server 10 and the previously described receivers 3 is advantageously carried out by means of processor instructions or commands, allowing the modules to perform the operation or operations specifically provided for the module concerned. The processor instructions may be in the form of one or more software or software modules implemented by one or more microprocessors. The module (s) and / or the software (s) are advantageously provided in a computer program product comprising a recording medium or recording medium that can be used by a computer and comprising a programmed code readable by a computer integrated in said medium or medium, allowing an application software to run on a computer or other device comprising a microprocessor. According to various alternative embodiments, the microprocessors as well as the working memories can be centralized for all the modules of the server 10 or else be arranged externally, with connection to the different modules, or else be distributed locally so that one or more modules each have a microprocessor and / or working memory. The invention also provides an alternative embodiment of the method and device (not shown) corresponding to a hardware architecture in which the receivers 3 can operate without data exchange with a server. In such a case, the ACQ_distrib_fr_text dep - 18 - steps in connection with the data transfers between the server and the receivers for the transmission and reception of data are deleted. The other steps are similar to those presented in connection with FIG. 3. In this type of implementation, all the operations previously described in relation to the server 10 are carried out locally at the level of the mobile receivers. Of course, this does not exclude the optional use of a server for the execution of other tasks or the provision of other types of data, such as for example the provision of traffic information data or the provision of elements. to distribute. The figures and their descriptions made above illustrate the invention rather than limiting it. In particular, the invention and its various variants have just been described in connection with a particular example in which the mobile device is a data receiver. Nevertheless, it is obvious to a person skilled in the art that the invention can be extended to other embodiments in which, in variants, the mobile device is a more powerful device and / or more complex, such as for example a telephone device of "Smartphone" type, capable of implementing other functions, such as for example the display of data for a tour operator, and / or performing some or all operations in connection with the processing modules of data. Several variants of the system and the previously described method are provided without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, the system shown as an example in Figure 1 shows a single tour operator. Alternatively, several operators, each associated with a tour in a given geographical area are provided. Several variants make it possible to implement the geolocation function. For example, in one variant, the geolocation means is integrated in the receiver 3. In another variant, the geolocation data is provided by an external source (such as by the user or another remote server). The moment when the elements or objects to be distributed are actually made available to the users varies according to various embodiments. For example, if a tour is prepared in advance, a number of paper documents may be provided and transported by the touring agent. In this way, the agent can collect the data indicating the choices and preferences of the users and ACQ_distrib_fr_text dep - 19 - perform on the field a distribution of the objects he has available. He can thus distribute objects in printed paper format, and / or ensure the sending of the identified objects in electronic format. Such sending is managed either in local mode, with the objects transmitted by the agent using a suitable sending means, or remotely, using a server to which the agent sends instructions , either manually or automatically. In another embodiment, few or no documents are prepared and transported by the agent during a data recovery tour. In this case, the objects are distributed later. Printed media can be distributed on another tour. This makes it possible to produce precisely the types and quantities of documents required and to avoid any overproduction and / or waste of resources. Objects in electronic format can be made available to recipients at any time, as soon as the data has identified the corresponding objects and recipients. In a hybrid mode, the objects on printed media are produced during the tour, according to the amounts corresponding to the data received, for example using one or more printers available in a vehicle performing the tour. According to another embodiment, a touring agent can receive from a portable device one or more instructions concerning tasks or actions that can be performed locally, at one or more points of the tour, for example to perform one or more several readings of resource counters (electricity meter, gas meter), etc. Still alternatively, some or all of the tags may be assigned to multiple identifiers or users. To secure the system, a tag number or an identifier is used several times in relation to a complementary parameter such as a geographical parameter (city, postal code, area identifier or tour, etc.). Such a mesh of data forces the potential fraudsters to know not only the identifier or label, but also the complementary parameter. The mesh also ensures that no combination has the same data several times. ACQ_distrib_fr_text dep - 20 - [0088] The reference signs in the claims are not limiting in nature. The verbs "understand" and "include" do not exclude the presence of elements other than those listed in the claims. ACQ_distribute text dep

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REVENDICATIONS1. System (1) for searching and geocoding items to be distributed (20) to a plurality of users located in a geolocalisable geographical area, said items to be distributed (20) being capable of being distributed either in physical format or in format electronic system, said system comprising: a plurality of transmitters (2), made available to the users; at least one receiver (3) capable of receiving data from the transmitters (2); at least one geolocation means (4), making it possible to determine, for each transmitter (2) and / or corresponding user, geolocation data; - access to data corresponding to the elements to be distributed associated with attributes; a search and geocoding server (10) comprising a microprocessor (15) associated with coding instructions (16); characterized in that: the system provides access to format filter data, user filter data, and addressing data for the electronic exchange of the items to be distributed; and said server comprises: access to the data of the elements to be distributed, these elements furthermore comprising attribute data (22); - access to format filter data and identification filters of the elements to be distributed; a search engine (17), making it possible to search for relevant distribution items and their distribution mode with regard to the attributes of said items, identification filters and format filters; a cartographic module (18) for generating data pairs comprising the data of the elements to be distributed in physical format and data of distribution points; an electronic distribution module (19) for determining, for the elements to be distributed identified by the search engine for electronic distribution, pairs comprising the data of the elements to be distributed and the paired addressing data. ACQ_distrib_en_text dep-22- 2. A search and geocoding system for distributing elements according to claim 1, further comprising a timestamp module. The distributed item search and geocoding system according to claim 2, wherein the map module (18) includes a route calculation module for determining a delivery route for the items to be dispatched identified by the dispatch engine. search for physical distribution. The distributed item geocoding and searching system according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein access to the format filter data, user filter data, and addressing data for the electronic exchange. items to be distributed is made using identifiers and / or transmitters. 5. A method of searching and geocoding items to be distributed (20) to a plurality of users located in a geolocalisable geographic area, said items to be distributed being capable of being distributed either in physical format or in electronic format, said method comprising the steps of: - providing a mobile reader (3) with a plurality of transmitters (2) including format filter data, user filter data in relation to attributes associated with the items to be distributed, and addressing data for the electronic exchange of the items to be distributed (20); receiving, by means of mobile receivers (3), the data coming from the transmitters (2); - determining, for each transmitter (2) and / or corresponding user, geolocation data; transmitting the data coming from the transmitters (2) and the geolocation data to a server (10) for searching and geocoding; - making available to the search and geocoding server (10) the data of the elements to be distributed, and the corresponding attribute data (22); searching, by means of a search engine (17), the relevant distribution elements and their distribution mode with regard to the attributes of said elements, user filters and format filters; for the items to be distributed identified by the search engine for physical distribution, determining, using the cartographic module (18), the pairs of data comprising the data of the elements to be distributed and data of distribution points; ACQ_distribir_text dep-23- - for the items to be distributed identified by the search engine (17) for electronic distribution, determine, by means of an electronic distribution module (19), couples comprising the data items to distribute and the matched addressing data. 6. A method of searching and geocoding items to distribute according to claim 5, wherein timestamp data in connection with the rounds performed by the operators (6) are recorded. The method of searching and geocoding of items to be distributed according to claim 6, wherein the timestamping data comprises data relating to the time and the route actually followed by the operator (6). 8. A method of searching and geocoding of items to be distributed according to one of claims 5 to 7, further comprising a step of receiving, by means of the mobile receivers (3), data relating to resource consumption records. or instructions to be transmitted to the server (10), said server acting as an intermediary for a third party to whom the survey data or the instructions are intended. 9. A method of searching and geocoding of elements to be distributed according to claim 8, wherein the resources correspond to electricity and / or gas and / or water, whose consumption is measured by corresponding meters provided for in sites (5) controlled by the operator (6). 10. A method of searching and geocoding of items to be distributed according to one of claims 5 to 9, wherein the digital road map data is stored at the centralized server. 11. A method of searching and geocoding of items to be distributed according to one of claims 5 to 10, wherein the steps of: i) search, by means of a search engine (17), the relevant items to distribute and their distribution mode with respect to the attributes of said elements, user filters and format filters; ii) for items to be distributed identified by the search engine and intended for physical distribution, using the cartographic modules (18), determine the pairs of data comprising the data of the items to be distributed and the data elements to be distributed. distribution point data; iii) for the items to be distributed identified by the search engine and intended for electronic distribution, determining, by means of an electronic distribution module (19), pairs comprising the data of the elements to be distributed and the paired addressing data ; are provided at the search and geocoding server, with subsequent sending to the receivers, for display by the latter of the instructions for performing the distribution by indicating a list of items to be distributed with the relevant addresses. 10 12. A method of searching and geocoding of items to be distributed according to one of claims 5 to 10, wherein the steps of: i) search, by means of a search engine (17), the relevant items to distribute and their distribution mode with respect to the attributes of said elements, user filters and format filters; ii) for the distribution items identified by the search engine and intended for physical distribution, using the map module (18) to determine the pairs of data comprising the data of the items to be distributed and the data of the distribution points; Iii) for the elements to be distributed identified by the search engine and intended for electronic distribution, determining, by means of an electronic distribution module (19), couples comprising the data of the elements to be distributed and the addressing data matched; are performed locally by each receiver. 25 13. A method of searching and geocoding of elements to be distributed according to one of claims 5 to 12, wherein the geolocation data are obtained using a mobile geolocation means with the receiver (3) or integrated in the receiver (3). 30 14. A method of searching and geocoding of items to be distributed according to one of claims 5 to 13, further comprising a step of forwarding to the recipients of the items identified by the search engine for electronic distribution. 35 15. A computer program product intended to be loaded into a memory associated with a processor, the computer program product comprising code portions of ACQ_distrib_fr_text dep-25- software implementing the method according to one of claims 5 at 14, when the program is executed by the processor. ACQ_distribir_text dep