GB2570129A - Improvements in or relating to organic material - Google Patents
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Abstract
A method and system for delivering an item to a container, such as a vehicle, secured by a radio signal actuated lock uses a demodulated radio signal converter. A database comprises a conversion parameter (frequency, bit-rate, modulation, etc.) and a demodulated radio signal for the container. The conversion parameter and demodulated radio signal is downloaded to the converter. The conversion parameter is used to convert the demodulated radio signal into a radio signal, transmitted to open the container. An item is then placed inside the container which is then locked. The demodulated radio signal converter comprises a data communication module, a power supply, a processor, and a radio signal transmitter. The downloaded demodulated radio signal is the earliest unused demodulated radio signal for the container in the database. In an alternative, the container location is stored rather than the conversion parameter. Also disclosed is a method for demodulating a radio signal suitable for unlocking a container using a radio signal generator suitable for unlocking the container and a radio signal converter. A conversion parameter is downloaded to the radio signal converter. A radio signal is then transmitted from the generator to the converter, which generates the demodulated radio signal.
Description
IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO ORGANIC MATERIAL
The present invention relates to an improved delivery system.
There is a continual need for more efficient ways of working by reducing the number of steps in business process and for more convenient ways to receive deliveries. For example, where a company has a mobile workforce which uses a fleet of vans, time is taken by each worker to collect the items that they need for the jobs assigned to them for a given day. It would be more efficient if the items could be pre-delivered to their van before their shift is due to start.
With workplaces being unwilling to receive personal deliveries for their employees, and people being unable to return home during the day to receive deliveries bought online, there is a need for other options for delivery.
A way of ameliorating these problems has been sought.
According to the invention there is provided a method for delivering an item to a container secured by a lock which is unlocked by a radio signal wherein the method uses a demodulated radio signal converter which method comprises the following steps:
(a) providing a database comprising at least one conversion parameter and at least one demodulated radio signal for the container;
(b) downloading at least one conversion parameter and at least one demodulated radio signal to the converter;
(c) using the at least one conversion parameter to convert the first at least one demodulated radio signal into a first radio signal;
(d) transmitting the first radio signal to open the container;
(e) placing the item inside the container; and (f) locking the container;
wherein the demodulated radio signal converter comprises a data communication module, a power supply, a processor, and a radio signal transmitter; and wherein the at least one demodulated radio signal is the earliest unused demodulated radio signal for the container in the database.
According to the invention there is further provided a delivery system for delivering an item to a container at a predetermined location wherein the container is secured by a radio-frequency lock which is unlocked by a radio signal wherein the system comprises a database and a demodulated radio signal converter wherein the database stores a demodulated radio signal for the container and a container location wherein the demodulated radio signal converter comprises a data communication module for communicating with the database, a power supply, a processor, and a radio signal transmitter for converting the demodulated radio signal into a radio signal radio signal for unlocking the container.
According to the invention there is also provided a method for demodulating a radio signal suitable for unlocking a container wherein the method uses a radio signal generator suitable for unlocking the container and a radio signal converter wherein the method comprises the steps of:
(i) downloading a conversion parameter to the radio signal converter;
(ii) transmitting a radio signal from the radio signal generator to the radio signal converter such that the container does not receive the radio signal; and (iii) demodulating the radio signal to generate a first demodulated radio signal;
wherein the radio signal converter comprises a data communication module, a power supply, a processor, and a radio signal receiver.
According to the invention there is further provided a system for demodulating a radio signal for use in the demodulation method wherein the system comprises a radio signal converter and a shielding bag, wherein the radio signal converter comprises a data communication module, a power supply, a processor, and a radio signal receiver.
Advantages of the invention include that the system allows couriers to deliver items directly to a container. For example, where the container is a vehicle, a delivery can be made to a vehicle when it is parked such that a vehicle serves a practical purpose when it is not being driven or otherwise occupied by its owner. As a result, a mobile workforce may start the day with their van containing the items required for them to complete a day's work. Furthermore, an employee may receive an item in their car during the working day such that they can check it and sort out its return the same day if it is not the right one.
In some embodiments, the container may be locked by a radio signal and step (b) of the delivery method comprises downloading two sequential demodulated radio signals to the converter; and wherein step (f) comprises a step (f)(i) applying the at least one conversion parameter to the second demodulated radio signal to convert the second demodulated radio signal into a second radio signal; and a step (f)(ii) transmitting the second radio signal to lock the container.
In some embodiments, the container may be a vehicle.
In some embodiments, the container may be unlocked by a radio signal from a radio signal generator wherein the method uses a radio signal converter and wherein step (a) comprises the steps of:
(a)(i) downloading a conversion parameter to the radio signal converter;
(a)(ii) transmitting a remote key radio signal from a remote key to the radio signal converter such that the container does not receive the radio signal;
(a)(iii) demodulating the radio signal to generate a first demodulated radio signal; and (a)(iv) storing the first demodulated radio signal in the database;
wherein the radio signal converter comprises a data communication module, a power supply, a processor, and a radio signal receiver.
In some embodiments, step (a)(ii) comprises placing the remote key and the converter in a shielding bag.
In some embodiments, the delivery method may comprise a further step (a)(iii)(a) of validating the demodulated radio signal as being suitable for unlocking the container.
In some embodiments, step (a)(i) may include identifying a conversion parameter.
In some embodiments, step (a)(i) may include operating an indicator to show that the converter is ready for step (a)(ii).
In some embodiments, the container may be locked by a radio signal and steps (a)(i) to (a)(iv) of the delivery method may be repeated to store a second demodulated radio signal in the database. In some embodiments, the repeated steps may comprise a further step (a)(iii)(a) of validating the demodulated radio signal as being suitable for locking the container.
In some embodiments, the methods of the invention may comprise use of a combined converter instead of the radio signal converter and/or the demodulated radio signal converter wherein the combined converter comprises a radio signal receiver and a radio signal transmitter; optionally the combined converter comprises a radio signal transceiver.
In some embodiments, the data communication module of the converter may be capable of providing one or more of the following data connections: cellular, BLE, WLAN, and/or LAN. In some embodiments, the power supply may be an optionally rechargeable battery.
In some embodiments, step (b) may comprise a step (b)(i) of validating that the time is within a predetermined time window or that the converter is located at a predetermined location before the least one conversion parameter and at least one demodulated radio signal can be downloaded.
In some embodiments, the demodulation method comprises a further step (iv) of storing the first demodulated radio signal in the database.
According to the invention there is further provided a software application operable to perform steps (b) and (c) of the delivery method or to perform steps (i) and (iii) of the demodulation method.
In some embodiments, the radio signal converter used in the invention may be a combined converter which comprises a radio signal receiver and a radio signal transmitter; optionally the combined converter comprises a radio signal transceiver. In some embodiments, the data communication module may be capable of providing one or more of the following data connections: cellular, BLE, WLAN, and/or LAN. In some embodiments, the power supply may be an optionally rechargeable battery.
The invention will now be illustrated with reference to the following Figures of the accompanying drawings which are not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention:
FIGURE 1 shows a schematic representation of a database update system according to the invention for uploading a demodulated radio signal;
FIGURE 2 shows a schematic representation of a radio signal converter for use in the database update system according to the invention;
FIGURE 3 shows a flow chart of the operation of the database update function according to the invention;
FIGURE 4 shows a schematic representation of a delivery system according to the invention;
FIGURE 5 shows a flow chart of the operation of the delivery system according to the invention; and
FIGURE 6 shows a chart of the database used in the invention.
The database update system according to the invention is indicated generally at 10 on Figure 1 of the drawings. Database update system 10 a database 16 stored on an internet server, remote radio signal generator 28 which generates a radio signal for unlocking a container (not shown), shielding bag 20, and a combined converter 24. Shielding bag 20 is formed from conductive material such that it forms a Faraday cage. In use, remote 28 and converter 24 are placed in shielding bag 20 which is closed to ensure that when the remote 28 is operated to generate the radio signal 30, only the key signal converter 24 receives the radio signal 30 as the shielding bag 20 prevents the signal 30 from reaching the container with which the remote radio signal generator 28 is associated. This is important because so long as the radio signal 30 is not used to open the container at the time when it was generated, it can be used to open the container on a future occasion, provided that the radio signal 30 has not been superseded. A radio signal 30 is superseded when the remote radio signal generator 28 is used on a subsequent occasion to generate a new radio signal 30A which is used to open the container. Once the new radio signal 30A has been used in this way, the earlier radio signals 30 are invalidated. After the key signal converter 24 has demodulated the radio signal 30, it communicates the demodulated radio signal 22 to the database 16. For this step, the shielding bag 30 needs to be opened to allow wired/wireless communication between the converter 24 and the database 16. In an alternative embodiment, shielding bag 20 may be formed from material which blocks radio signals in the ISM range, suitable materials include nickel, copper, silver, and/or nylon. In an alternative embodiment, shielding bag 20 may be dispensed with if the system 10 is used a sufficient distance from the container such that the radio signal 30 cannot reach the container; a suitable sufficient distance is at least 200m.
As shown on Figure 2, the combined converter 24 includes a power supply in the form of a rechargeable battery 34, a button 45 for generating a radio signal, a circuit board 36 which has a USB connector 38 for connecting the rechargeable battery 34 to a power source (not shown) and/or for providing data communication for the combined converter 24, a sub 1 GHz radio transceiver 40 for receiving a radio signal 30 from remote key code generator 28 and for transmitting a radio signal to a container (e.g. vehicle 32), a first indicator 41 to indicate whether the converter 24 is switched on, an amplifier 42, a second indicator 43 to indicate whether the converter 24 is ready to receive a radio signal 30, a BLE (Bluetooth low energy) module 44 for communicating with a personal communications device, memory 46 for storage of one or more demodulated radio signals and one or more conversion parameters, processor unit 48 for demodulating the radio signal 30 or for converting a demodulated radio signal into a radio signal 130, and a network adaptor 49 for providing data communication such that one or more conversion parameters (such as the frequency, bit rate, modulation scheme (e.g. OOK, ASK, FSK, PSK, MSK or Q.PSK), deviation, RX bandwidth, and the data length) for the vehicle 32 may be downloaded to the converter 24. In an alternative embodiment, the converter 24 is preloaded with conversion parameters for the vehicle 32. In a further alternative embodiment, the converter 24 has a cellular transmitter such that it can communicate with the database 16 directly to download the conversion parameters and upload the demodulated radio signals. In an alternative embodiment, the converter 24 has its processor 48 integrated with the radio transceiver 40. In a further alternative embodiment, the converter 24 does not have an amplifier 42 and BLE module 44. In an alternative embodiment, the converter 24 is provided in the form of two units which are a radio signal converter 24A where radio transceiver 40 is replaced by a sub 1 GHz radio receiver 40A for receiving radio signal 30 from generator 28, and a demodulated radio signal converter 24B where radio transceiver 40 is replaced by a sub 1 GHz radio transmitter 40B for sending converted radio signal 130 to a container.
A flowchart which illustrates the database update method according to the invention is indicated generally at 50 on Figure 3. Conversion parameters suitable for demodulating a radio signal 30 for the container are identified and transmitted 52 to the key signal converter 24. As described above in relation to converter 24, the conversion parameters include frequency, bit rate, modulation scheme (e.g. OOK, ASK, FSK, PSK, MSK or Q.PSK), and the data length. The following demodulated radio signal generation function 51 is repeated until a sufficient number of valid demodulated radio signals are obtained. The demodulation radio signal generation function 51 comprises the steps of operating second indicator 43 of converter 24 to indicate that the converter 24 is ready for the remote radio signal generator 28 to be operated; receiving 56 the remote code radio signal 30 by the transceiver 40 of the key signal converter 24; demodulating and analysing 58 the radio signal by the processor unit 48 of key signal converter 24 using the conversion parameters; and validating 59 the demodulated radio signal as being a radio signal suitable for unlocking or locking a vehicle. A decision 60 is then made about whether a sufficient number of valid demodulated unlock radio signals or pairs of valid demodulated unlock/lock radio signals has been obtained. If the answer is no and there is an insufficient number, then the four steps of the demodulation radio signal generation function 51 are repeated until a complete set of valid demodulated radio signals are obtained. If the answer is yes and a sufficient number has been obtained, the set of valid demodulated radio signals 22 and vehicle information 18 are then transmitted 62 by the converter 24 to the database 16. The vehicle information 18 includes GPS information about the location of the vehicle 32. In an alternative embodiment, if the vehicle 32 is known, the identification step is not required and the conversion parameters may be transmitted from the database 16.
The vehicle delivery system according to the invention is indicated generally at 110 on Figure 4 of the drawings. Vehicle delivery system 110 includes a computer 12, a database 16, a personal communications device 21, and a combined converter 24. The vehicle delivery system 110 interacts with a container in the form of vehicle 32. The personal communications device 20 is in data communication 118 via a cellular network with the database to download a demodulated radio signal and conversion parameters. The conversion parameters include frequency, bit rate, modulation scheme (e.g. OOK, ASK, FSK, PSK, MSK or Q.PSK), deviation, RX bandwidth, and the data length. The personal communications device 20 is also in data communication 122 with the converter 24 to download the radio signal and conversion parameters to the converter 24. The button 45 of converter 24 can be operated to generate a converted radio signal 130 to unlock or lock the vehicle 32. In an alternative embodiment, the converter 24 may communicate directly with the database 16 to download the demodulated radio signal and conversion parameters.
A flowchart which illustrates the vehicle delivery method according to the invention is indicated generally at 150 on Figure 5. The conversion parameters detailed above in relation to system 110 and the two earliest unused sequential demodulated radio signals are transmitted 64 to converter 24 via the personal communications device 20 from the database 16. Because use of a subsequent radio signal can invalidate an earlier radio signal, it is important that the two earliest unused sequential demodulated radio signals are transmitted. The transmission step 64 of the two sequential demodulated radio signals may be preceded by a validation step which comprises checking that the time is within a predetermined time window or that the converter 24 is located at a predetermined location before the parameters and demodulated radio signals can be downloaded. On receipt of the parameters and demodulated radio signals, the processor 48 converts 66 the first of the two demodulated radio signals into a first converted radio signal 130. The second indicator 43 on the converter 24 is then illuminated to indicate that the converter 24 is ready such that button 45 may be operated to cause the converter 24 to transmit 68 the first converted radio signal 130 to unlock the vehicle 32. The vehicle 32 may then be opened 70 such that the item(s) may be placed inside. The vehicle 32 is then closed. Meanwhile the processor 48 converts the second of the two demodulated radio signals into a second converted radio signal 130. The second indicator 43 on the converter 24 is then illuminated to indicate that the converter 24 is ready such that button 45 may be operated to cause the converter 24 to transmit 72 a second converted radio signal 130 to lock the vehicle 72. The converter 24 then communicates with the personal communications device 20 to indicate that two converted radio signals 130 have been transmitted for the updating of the database 16. In an alternative embodiment, where the vehicle 32 has an electromechanical lock which operates when the vehicle 32 is closed, only one demodulated radio signal needs to be transmitted 64 to converter 24 wherein that demodulated radio signal is the earliest unused demodulated radio signal, and step 72 may be omitted.
A schematic illustration of a chart for use in the database 16 is indicated generally at 80 on Figure 6. The illustrated chart 80 has eight columns for data relating to an ID code 82 for the data entry, a demodulated radio signal 84 for the vehicle, the conversion parameters 86 for the vehicle, vehicle radio signal count data 88 to indicate the relative order of the demodulated radio signal such that the earliest demodulated radio signal can be identified, the vehicle type 90, the vehicle location 92, the vehicle owner 94, and the vehicle radio signal type 96 which indicates whether the demodulated radio signal is a lock or unlock radio signal. The chart 80 also has a plurality of rows 96. In the illustrated chart 80, four vehicle demodulated codes BBBB1 to BBBB1 are listed having conversion parameters CCCC1, respective vehicle radio signal counts DDDD1 to DDDD4, for vehicle type EEEE1, 10 at vehicle location FFFF1, for vehicle owner GGGG1.
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1. A method for delivering an item to a container secured by a lock which is unlocked by a radio signal wherein the method uses a demodulated radio signal converter which method comprises the following steps:
(a) providing a database comprising at least one conversion parameter and at least one demodulated radio signal for the container;
(b) downloading at least one conversion parameter and at least one demodulated radio signal to the converter;
(c) using the at least one conversion parameter to convert the first at least one demodulated radio signal into a first radio signal;
(d) transmitting the first radio signal to open the container;
(e) placing the item inside the container; and (f) locking the container;
wherein the demodulated radio signal converter comprises a data communication module, a power supply, a processor, and a radio signal transmitter; and wherein the at least one demodulated radio signal is the earliest unused demodulated radio signal for the container in the database.
2. A method as defined in Claim 1 wherein the container is locked by a radio signal and step (b) comprises uploading two sequential demodulated radio signals to the converter; and wherein step (f) comprises a step (f)(i) applying the at least one conversion parameter to the second demodulated radio signal to convert the second demodulated radio signal into a second radio signal; and a step (f)(ii) transmitting the second radio signal to lock the container.
3. A method as defined in Claim 1 or Claim 2 wherein the container is a vehicle.
4. A method as defined in any one of the preceding Claims wherein the container is unlocked by a radio signal from a radio signal generator wherein the method uses a radio signal converter and wherein step (a) comprises the steps of:
(a)(i) uploading a conversion parameter to the radio signal converter;
(a)(ii) transmitting a remote key radio signal from a remote key to the radio signal converter such that the container does not receive the radio signal;
(a)(iii) demodulating the radio signal to generate a first demodulated radio signal; and (a)(iv) storing the first demodulated radio signal in the database;
wherein the radio signal converter comprises a data communication module, a power supply, a processor, and a radio signal receiver.
5. A method as defined in Claim 4 wherein step (a)(ii) comprises placing the remote key and the converter in a shielding bag.
6. A method as defined in Claim 4 or Claim 5 which comprises a further step (a)(iii)(a) of validating the demodulated radio signal as being suitable for unlocking the container.
7. A method as defined in any one of Claims 4 to 6 wherein step (a)(i) includes identifying a conversion parameter.
8. A method as defined in any one of Claims 4 to 7 wherein step (a)(i) includes operating an indicator to show that the converter is ready for step (a)(ii).
9. A method as defined in any one of Claims 4 to 8 wherein the container is locked by a radio signal wherein steps (a)(i) to (a)(iv) are repeated to store a second demodulated radio signal in the database.
10. A method as defined in Claim 9 wherein the repeated steps comprise a further step (a)(iii)(a) of validating the demodulated radio signal as being suitable for locking the container.
11. A method as defined in any one of the preceding Claims wherein a combined converter replaces the radio signal converter and/or the demodulated radio signal converter wherein the combined converter comprises a radio signal receiver and a radio signal transmitter; preferably the combined converter comprises a radio signal transceiver.
12. A method as defined in any one of the preceding Claims wherein the data communication module is capable of providing one or more of the following data connections: cellular, BLE, WLAN, and/or LAN.
13. A method as defined in any one of the preceding Claims wherein the power supply is an optionally rechargeable battery.
14. A method as defined in any one of the preceding Claims wherein step (b) comprises a step (b)(i) of validating that the time is within a predetermined time window or that the converter is located at a predetermined location before the least one conversion parameter and at least one demodulated radio signal can be downloaded.
15. A delivery system for delivering an item to a container at a predetermined location wherein the container is secured by a radio-frequency lock which is unlocked by a radio signal wherein the system comprises a database and a demodulated radio signal converter wherein the database stores a demodulated radio signal for the container and a container location wherein the demodulated radio signal converter comprises a data communication module for communicating with the database, a power supply, a processor, and a radio signal transmitter for converting the demodulated radio signal into a radio signal radio signal for unlocking the container.
16. A method for demodulating a radio signal suitable for unlocking a container wherein the method uses a radio signal generator suitable for unlocking the container and a radio signal converter wherein the method comprises the steps of:
(i) uploading a conversion parameter to the radio signal converter;
(ii) transmitting a radio signal from the radio signal generator to the radio signal converter such that the container does not receive the radio signal; and (iii) demodulating the radio signal to generate a first demodulated radio signal;
wherein the radio signal converter comprises a data communication module, a power supply, a processor, and a radio signal receiver.
17. A method as defined in Claim 16 which comprises a further step (iv) of storing the first demodulated radio signal in the database.
18. A software application operable to perform steps (b) and (c) of the method as defined in any one of Claims 1 to 14 or to perform steps (i) and (iii) of the method as defined in Claims 16 and 17.
19. A system for demodulating a radio signal suitable for use in the method defined in Claim 16 or 17 wherein the system comprises a radio signal converter and a shielding bag, wherein the radio signal converter comprises a data communication module, a power supply, a processor, and a radio signal receiver.
20. A system as defined in Claim 19 wherein the radio signal converter is a combined converter which comprises a radio signal receiver and a radio signal transmitter; preferably the combined converter comprises a radio signal transceiver.
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21. A system as defined in Claim 19 or Claim 20 wherein the data communication module is capable of providing one or more of the following data connections: cellular, BLE, WLAN, and/or LAN.
22. A system as defined in any one of Claims 19 to 21 wherein the power supply is an optionally 10 rechargeable battery.
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