JP2002324117A - Processing system for acceptance of delivery request for baggage and assignment of delivery operation to forwarder - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a processing system capable of selecting a forwarder satisfying desired delivery conditions for a delivery request from a delivery client asking a chartered delivery, i.e., a direct delivery and performing an assignment of operations efficiently to a desiring forwarder. SOLUTION: In an operation system to select a forwarder of baggage delivery and execute an assignment instruction for pickup/delivery operations responding to the delivery request from the client, a processing server (c) for forwarding information stores delivery request data (r) transmitted from client information terminals (a) on sender sides to the server (c) into a data storage means (2), a program selects nearby forwarders according to the data (r), forwarder data (q) stored into a data storage means (1) and position information database (s) stored into a data storage means (3) and transmits the assignment instruction to client information terminals (b) on appropriate forwarder sides.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a business system for selecting a carrier desiring delivery suitable for a delivery condition and allocating a pickup / delivery service in response to a package delivery request from a sender via a communication network.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Logistics such as freight distribution requires rapidity, and in order to satisfy the demand, physically increasing the number of vehicles as transportation means or efficiently allocating existing vehicles is required. It is. In this respect, means that respond to the sender's delivery request by physically possessing a large number of vehicles, even if the number of vehicles is increased so that all delivery demands can be met at all times, the non-operation time will also be proportional. The dilemma of increasing is created. Therefore, it has been conventionally required to increase the operation efficiency.For example, in a delivery service such as a general courier service, a system for providing a collection and delivery relay base on a transportation route and efficiently sorting packages in the same direction. By using it to process routine home delivery and distribution operations, we have succeeded in greatly improving operating efficiency.

[0003] However, in the case of a direct delivery service of a type in which urgent luggage is delivered directly to a consignee without passing through a collection center called a spot service or a charter service, the above-mentioned relaying by the above-mentioned collection and delivery base is required. No means can be used. Therefore, in order to respond to sudden demand, it is necessary to secure standby vehicles that are not operating, but due to the nature of sudden demand, securing vehicles is inefficient and not realistic. Was.

[0004] Therefore, recently, a server is provided on a so-called Internet network, which provides a dedicated bulletin board for delivery request negotiations in a format in which a third party can browse and write by connecting a client terminal connected to the network. Means are provided by which a shipper and a plurality of available delivery-desiring carriers can negotiate a delivery operation of a package via a network without facing each other.

[0005] Indeed, the provision of this means can reduce the non-operation time of the delivery work by the carrier's independent use and contribute to the improvement of the vehicle operation efficiency. However, on a bulletin board, it merely provides a place for negotiations in which order and bidding are repeated on a case-by-case basis between the shipper and carrier, and it cannot be said that it is a characteristic that can be requested stably multiple times at any time. Was. That is, when a particularly urgent delivery request is made on the shipper's side, the delivery is not performed as one of a large number of packages processed through the delivery center of the courier service but is performed through a collection center called a spot service or a charter service. It is often the case that the consignee is requested to deliver the package immediately to the consignee. Unlike the standard courier delivery service via the pickup / delivery bases described above, these are mainly for responding to sudden and urgent dispatch demands. The bulletin board system, which merely provides a place for negotiations, could not be said to provide a sufficient response stably. And for the consignee,
It is not always a simple means in terms of accounting costs, such as paying to a different company each time, and it is also necessary to deal separately with accidents such as damage to packages during delivery, delay in delivery, misdelivery, etc. This necessitated negotiation of delivery conditions.

[0006] The conventional efficient dispatching system is a method in which one distributor pursues an efficient delivery method to fill its own business range, and the efficiency of the already ordered business itself is improved. It was nothing but aiming at the achievement. For example, a 1 addressed to a designated delivery area
In order to efficiently deliver 00 packages to each delivery destination, a delivery route within the designated area, a delivery order is efficiently constructed, and a delivery route is instructed and guided to the delivery person,
Alternatively, it is merely a system that attempts to solve the problem of how to construct a route and a vehicle arrangement capable of quickly and efficiently collecting cargo at a shipping source. The present invention relates to a system relating to a system for selecting a desired carrier for delivery suitable for delivery conditions from a plurality of companies in response to a package delivery request from a shipper, and performing a process of allocating a collection and delivery business. Both the task and the means were of different dimensions.

[0007] Further, the GPS dispatch system found in taxis is a system that detects the position of an empty taxi by GPS and quickly dispatches a vehicle close to the customer. There is no need to negotiate prices or set conditions in advance. In other words, in a taxi, due to its public nature, a fare system based on the mileage and elapsed time is determined in advance, and it is only calculated by a toll meter in accordance with the fare system. There is no need to do it. therefore,
It can be said that the nature of the system is different from that of the present invention in that it is a system in which only the nearby empty vehicle is efficiently allocated. That is, the system is completely different from a system in which a plurality of carriers can compete with each other, such as not allocating to a carrier desiring delivery which does not meet the conditions such as charges and rejecting a delivery request application which does not meet the conditions of any carrier. Was something. In addition, the selection of vehicles to be dispatched based on the position of a taxi detected by GPS involves human judgment, so dispatching is not always performed automatically. It only played a role of providing useful information for making a decision on dispatch.

[0008]

When a shipper requests delivery from a carrier, the carrier must meet the delivery conditions (time, fee, package type, handling, transport means, route, etc.) desired by the shipper. Searching for a merchant each time it is delivered was not a viable option as it placed an excessive burden on the shipper. For routine and quantitative daily delivery operations, it may be possible to obtain the desired delivery conditions, but in particular, urgent needs that require the use of direct flights that do not go through a standard delivery route such as spot flights and charter flights When a delivery request is issued, it has been difficult to instantly and stably secure a carrier that satisfies the desired delivery conditions.

[0009] On the other hand, freight carriers, especially freight car carriers engaged in direct delivery services such as spot flights, have an idle time without delivery services. Although it is desired, securing spot flights and urgent delivery requests in a stable manner has been difficult at present, especially for micro-enterprise companies, and therefore, an improvement in operating time has been a problem. In addition, as stipulated in Article 10 of the Lorry Trucking Business Act, "General Lorry Carriers shall not carry freight at any place of departure or landing outside their business area." There is a business area in the lorry transportation business, but it is difficult to receive an order outside the business area after delivery of the package outside the business area. There was no business system for efficiently receiving orders. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to select a delivery company that satisfies a desired delivery condition for a urgent delivery request of a shipper via a communication network, and to efficiently assign a business to the delivery desired carrier and perform processing. It is to provide a system.

[0010]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing system comprising: a plurality of sender-side client information terminals a and a plurality of carrier-side client information terminals; b, and a system having a transport information processing server c capable of transmitting and receiving information via the communication network with the plurality of client information terminals a and b, wherein (a) data recording means (1) to (3); B) A business system that has a program (5), selects a package delivery carrier in response to a delivery request from a sender, and issues an allocation instruction for collection and delivery. However, the data recording means (1) is a recording means for recording the carrier data q, and the data recording means (2) is a means for recording the delivery request data r from the shipper. The data r includes pickup source information, and data recording means (3)
Is a means for recording the location information database s, and the program (5) executes the transportation information processing server c, and transmits the delivery request transmitted from the sender information terminal a to the transportation information processing server c. The data r is recorded in the data recording means (2), the delivery request data r, the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1), and the position information database s recorded in the data recording means (3).
Is a program for selecting a nearby carrier based on the above, and transmitting an instruction to allocate the collection and delivery work to the carrier information terminal b.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a delivery request of a consignor in the means of the first aspect, and executing an instruction for allocating a pickup / delivery operation. It has a data recording means (4) in addition to the means (1) to (3), and the program (5) of (b)
In place of the above, a luggage delivery carrier is selected in response to a sender's delivery request characterized by having a program (6),
This is a business system that executes a collection and delivery business allocation instruction. However, the delivery request data r of the data recording means (2) further includes delivery destination information and a desired delivery charge, and the data recording means (4) is means for recording a fee system database t, and includes a program ( 6) The transport information processing server c causes the data recording means (2) to record the delivery request data r transmitted from the sender client information terminal a to the transport information processing server c. Is calculated based on the collection source information and the delivery destination information contained in the data and the fee system database t recorded in the data recording means (4), and is included in the reference freight and the delivery request data r. The desired delivery fee is compared with the desired delivery fee, and if the desired delivery fee matches or exceeds the reference fare, the delivery request data r and the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1). A program for selecting a nearby carrier based on the position information database s recorded in the data recording means (3), and transmitting an instruction to allocate the collection and delivery business to the carrier information terminal b. It is.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request according to the second aspect, and executing an instruction for allocating a pickup / delivery business. A business system having a program (7) instead of (6), in which a luggage delivery carrier is selected in response to a shipper's delivery request and an instruction for allocating a collection / delivery business is executed. However, the program (7) causes the transport information processing server c to cause the data recording means (2) to record the delivery request data r transmitted from the sender client information terminal a to the transport information processing server c. Pickup source information included in the delivery request data r;
The base fare is calculated based on the delivery destination information and the fee system database t recorded in the data recording means (4), and the base fare is compared with the desired delivery charge included in the delivery request data r. If the desired delivery charge matches or exceeds the reference fare, the delivery request data r, the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1), and the position information recorded in the data recording means (3) On the basis of the database s, a nearby carrier is selected, and an instruction for allocating a pickup / delivery operation is transmitted to the carrier-side client information terminal b. On the other hand, in the case of a desired delivery fee lower than the reference fare, Based on the desired delivery charge and the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1), the delivery underwriting consultation data is transmitted to the carrier-side client information terminal b. Which is the transmission to Shimuru program the allocation indication of collection and delivery services to the carrier side client information terminal b, which returns the desired data.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request according to the second aspect of the present invention and executing an instruction for allocating a pickup / delivery business. A business system having a program (8) in place of (6), in which a luggage delivery carrier is selected in response to a shipper's delivery request, and an assignment instruction for collection and delivery is executed. However, the program (8)
Causes the transport information processing server c to record the delivery request data r transmitted from the sender-side client information terminal a to the transport information processing server c in the data recording means (2). The base fare is calculated based on the included collection source information, delivery destination information, and the fee system database t recorded in the data recording means (4), and is included in the base fare and the delivery request data r. The desired delivery rate is compared with the desired delivery rate. If the desired delivery rate matches or exceeds the reference fare, the delivery request data r, the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1), and the data recording means (3) ) Is selected based on the location information database s recorded in (1), and an assignment instruction of the collection and delivery business is transmitted to the client information terminal b on the carrier side. On the other hand, in the case of the desired delivery fee lower than the standard fare is a program that allowed to present the estimates as shipping rates the standard fare for the shipper.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request according to the second aspect of the invention and executing an instruction for allocating a pickup / delivery operation. Instead of (6), there is provided a business system which has a program (9), selects a luggage delivery carrier in response to a delivery request of a shipper, and executes an allocation instruction for collection and delivery business. However, the program (9) causes the transport information processing server c to record the delivery request data r transmitted from the sender client information terminal a to the transport information processing server c in the data recording means (2). Pickup source information included in the delivery request data r;
The base fare is calculated based on the delivery destination information and the fee system database t recorded in the data recording means (4), and the base fare is compared with the desired delivery charge included in the delivery request data r. When the desired delivery charge matches or exceeds the reference fare, the delivery request data r, the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1), and the position information database recorded in the data recording means (3) s, a nearby carrier is selected, and an instruction for allocating a pickup / delivery operation is transmitted to the carrier-side client information terminal b. On the other hand, if the desired delivery fee is lower than the reference fare, Desired delivery charge and data recording means (1)
Of the delivery undertaking data to the carrier information terminal b on the basis of the carrier data q recorded in the above, and the assignment of the collection and delivery operation to the carrier information terminal b which has returned the order request data. This program sends an instruction and, if there is no reply to the order request data, presents a quotation to the shipper using the reference fare as a delivery charge.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request according to the first aspect of the present invention and executing an instruction for allocating a pickup / delivery business. In addition to the means (1) to (3), a data recording means (4) is provided.
This is a business system that selects a package delivery carrier in response to a delivery request from a shipper and executes an allocation instruction for a collection and delivery business. However, the data recording means (2)
The delivery request data r further includes delivery destination information and a desired delivery charge, and the data recording means (4) is means for recording a charge system database t, and includes a program (1).
0), in response to the input of the collection source information and the delivery destination information at the time of the application for the delivery request of the sender, the collection source information and the delivery destination information included in the delivery request data r and the data recording means (4). An estimation program for calculating a standard fare based on the recorded fee system database t and presenting the standard freight to the shipper as a delivery fee. The program (11) is estimated and presented by the program (10). The delivery request data transmitted from the sender-side client information terminal a with the delivery fee as the desired delivery fee is recorded by the transport information processing server c as delivery request data r in the data recording means (2). Data r,
Carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1)
And, based on the location information database s recorded in the data recording means (3), select a nearby carrier, and transmit an instruction for allocating a pickup / delivery operation to the carrier information terminal b. This is a program.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a delivery request of a consignor according to any one of the second to sixth aspects, and executing an instruction for allocating a collection and delivery business. Here, the base fare is calculated based on the collection source information and the delivery destination information included in the delivery request data r of the data recording means (2) and the fee system database t recorded in the data recording means (4). Instead of making the calculation, the collection source information and the delivery destination information included in the delivery request data r,
A delivery route is searched using the position information database s recorded in the data recording means (3), and a reference is made based on the delivery route and the fee system database t recorded in the data recording means (4). This is a business system that selects a package delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request, which is characterized by calculating a fare, and executes an allocation instruction for collection and delivery.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, and executing an allocation instruction for a collection and delivery business. In the above, the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) includes the current location information of the carrier, and instead of selecting a nearby carrier, the collection source information included in the delivery request data r, The current position information of the carrier included in the carrier data q, and the position information database s recorded in the data recording means (3)
Searching for a pickup route by using, and selecting a carrier capable of collecting the shortest from the pickup routes, selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a shipper's delivery request, This is a business system that executes an assignment instruction.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, and executing an instruction for allocating a collection and delivery business. In the above, the carrier data q of the data recording means (1) includes the current position information of the carrier and the delivery evaluation of the carrier, and instead of allowing the nearby carrier to be selected, the data recording means (1) According to the delivery evaluation included in the recorded carrier data q, the carriers are sorted into groups of a plurality of stages, and it is determined whether or not the carriers are included within a certain range from the collection point in order from the group with the highest evaluation. , The pickup group information included in the delivery request data r and the carrier recorded in the data recording means (1) for the highest group among the groups that included the carrier. A search is made for a pickup route using the current position information of the carrier included in the data q and the position information database s recorded in the data recording means (3), and the shortest of the pickup routes can be collected. This is a business system that selects a carrier and selects a package delivery carrier in response to a delivery request from a shipper, and executes an assignment instruction for a collection and delivery business.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request according to any one of the first to seventh aspects and executing an allocation instruction for a pickup / delivery business. In the above, the carrier data q of the data recording means (1) includes the presence / absence of the delivery standby state of the carrier, and instead of selecting a nearby carrier, the carrier standby state is changed to the delivery standby state included in the carrier data q. This is a business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a delivery request of a consignor and executing an allocation instruction of a pickup / delivery task, which is characterized by selecting a carrier located nearby from a certain carrier.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a business system for selecting a luggage delivery carrier in response to a delivery request of a consignor according to the tenth aspect and executing an instruction for allocating a pickup / delivery operation. )) Further includes the current position information of the carrier, and the carrier data q
When selecting a nearby carrier from among the carriers in the delivery standby state included in the above, the pickup source information included in the delivery request data r and the carrier recorded in the data recording means (1) A pickup route is searched for using the current position information of the carrier included in the data q and the current position information database s recorded in the data recording means (3), and the delivery standby is performed from the pickup route. Selects the shortest carrier that can be picked up from among the carriers in the state as a nearby carrier, selects a luggage delivery carrier in response to a shipper's delivery request, and allocates pickup and delivery services It is a business system that executes instructions.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in a business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a delivery request of a consignor in the means of the tenth aspect and executing an instruction for allocating a pickup / delivery operation, the data recording means (1 The carrier data q)) includes the current location information of the carrier and the delivery evaluation of the carrier, and among the carriers in the delivery standby state included in the carrier data q, the carrier located in the vicinity is identified. Instead of making the selection, the carriers are selected into groups of plural stages according to the delivery evaluations of the carriers included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1), and the groups are classified in order from the highest evaluation group. It is determined whether or not a carrier on standby for delivery is included within a certain range from the collection point,
The highest order group among the groups including the carriers in the delivery standby state is included in the collection source information included in the delivery request data r and the carrier data q recorded in the data recording unit (1). A search is made for a pickup route using the current position information of the carrier to be collected and the position information database s recorded in the data recording means (3). This is a business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a delivery request from a shipper, and executing an allocation instruction of a collection and delivery business.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request according to any one of the first to seventh aspects and executing an allocation instruction of a pickup / delivery business. In the above, the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) further includes business area information of the carrier, and instead of selecting a nearby carrier, the delivery destination information contained in the delivery request data r A carrier that matches the carrier's business area information contained in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) is selected from the carriers contained in the carrier data q, and the delivery destination is selected. The method further comprises selecting a carrier located in the vicinity of the collection source information included in the delivery request data r from the carriers selected as the information and the business area information are matched. Selecting a package delivery carrier in response to the delivery request of that shipper, it is a business system to perform the assignment instruction of the collection and delivery business.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, and executing an allocation instruction for a collection and delivery business. , The carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) includes the current position information of the carrier and the business area information of the carrier, and instead of selecting the nearby carrier, the delivery request data r Is selected from among the carriers included in the carrier data q, where the delivery destination information included in the carrier information and the carrier's business area information included in the carrier data q are matched. From the carriers selected as having matching area information, the collection source information included in the delivery request data r and the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) are further included. A pickup route is searched by using the current position information of the carrier and the position information database s recorded in the data recording means (3), and a carrier capable of collecting the shortest is selected from the pickup routes. This is a business system that selects a package delivery carrier in response to a delivery request from a shipper, and executes an instruction to allocate a collection and delivery business.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, and executing an assignment instruction for a pickup / delivery business. , The carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) includes the current position information of the carrier,
It includes the business area information and further the delivery evaluation of the carrier, and instead of selecting a nearby carrier, delivery destination information and data recording means (1) included in the delivery request data r.
The carrier is selected from among the carriers that match the carrier's business area information included in the carrier data q recorded in the carrier data q, and from the carriers that match the selected delivery destination information and the business area information, Further, according to the carrier's delivery evaluation included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1), the carriers are classified into a plurality of groups, and a certain range from the collection point in order from the group with the highest evaluation. It is determined whether or not a carrier is included in the group, and the collection source information included in the delivery request data r for the highest group among the groups in which the carrier was included,
After searching for a pickup route using the current position information of the carrier included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) and the position information database s recorded in the data recording means (3), A business system for selecting a carrier capable of picking up the cargo in the shortest time from the collection route, selecting a carrier for the package delivery in response to a delivery request from the sender, and executing an assignment instruction of the collection and delivery business. .

According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, and executing an allocation instruction for a collection and delivery business. In the above, the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) includes business area information and the presence or absence of the carrier's delivery standby state. Instead of selecting a nearby carrier, the delivery request data r, a carrier whose business area information matches the carrier's business area information is selected from the carriers included in the carrier's data q recorded in the data recording means (1), and the selected delivery is performed. It is possible to select a carrier located in the vicinity of the collection source information included in the delivery request data r from among carriers in the delivery standby state among carriers having matching destination information and business area information. In response to the delivery request of the shipper characterized by selecting a package delivery carrier, it is a business system to perform the assignment instruction of the collection and delivery business.

According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, and executing an instruction for allocating a collection and delivery business. , The carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) includes the current position information of the carrier,
It includes the business area information and the presence / absence of the delivery standby state of the carrier, and is recorded in the delivery destination information and data recording means (1) included in the delivery request data r instead of selecting a nearby carrier. From the carriers included in the carrier data q, the carrier having the same business area information as the carrier is selected, and the delivery waiting is performed among the carriers having the selected destination information and the business area information. From the carriers in the state, the pickup source information included in the delivery request data r, the current location information of the carrier included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording unit (1), and the data recording unit ( A search is made for a pickup route using the position information database s recorded in 3), and a carrier that can collect the shortest is selected from the pickup routes. To select a package delivery carrier, it is a business system to perform the assignment instruction of the collection and delivery business.

According to the eighteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, and executing an instruction for allocating a pickup / delivery business. , The carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) includes the current position information of the carrier,
It includes the business area information, the delivery evaluation of the carrier, and the presence / absence of the delivery standby state of the carrier. From the carriers included in the carrier data q recorded in (1), a carrier whose business area information matches the carrier is selected, and a carrier whose commercial address information matches the selected delivery destination information is selected. Of the carriers in the delivery standby state, the carriers are further divided into a plurality of groups according to the carrier's delivery evaluation included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1). Screening is performed, and from the group with the highest evaluation, it is determined whether or not the carrier is included within a certain range from the collection point, and the highest group among the groups that included the carrier is determined. For it, the collection based on information included in the shipping order data r, and the current position information of the carrier contained in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1),
And searching for a pickup route using the position information database s recorded in the data recording means (3), and selecting a carrier capable of collecting the shortest from the pickup routes. This is a business system for selecting a luggage delivery carrier in response to a delivery request and executing an allocation instruction for collection and delivery business.

According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, and executing an instruction for allocating a collection and delivery business. , The carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) includes business area information,
Instead of selecting a nearby carrier, the delivery destination information included in the delivery request data r and the business area information of the carrier are selected from the carriers included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1). Is selected, and on the other hand, the business area information of the carrier from the collection source information included in the delivery request data r and the carrier included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1). Is selected, and the delivery request data r is selected from among the carriers whose screening destination information and business area information match and the collection source information and business area information matching the selected shipping destination information. In response to the sender's delivery request, select a carrier that is located in the vicinity of the included collection source information, select a package delivery carrier, and execute allocation instructions for collection and delivery business That is a business system.

According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a delivery request of a consignor according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, and executing an allocation instruction of a collection and delivery business. , The carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) includes the current position information of the carrier,
Including the business area information, instead of selecting a nearby carrier, the delivery destination information included in the delivery request data r and the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1)
Is selected from among the carriers included in the delivery request data r, and on the other hand, the carrier information included in the delivery request data r and the carrier data recorded in the data recording means (1). From the carriers included in q, the carrier that matches the carrier's business area information is selected. From the matching carriers, the collection source information included in the delivery request data r, the current location information of the carriers included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording unit (1), and the data recording unit (3) Searching for a collection route using the position information database s recorded in (3), and selecting a carrier capable of collecting the shortest from the collection routes. Selecting a package delivery carrier in response to the delivery request of a business system to perform the assignment instruction of the collection and delivery business.

According to the twenty-first aspect of the present invention, a business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request according to any one of the first to seventh aspects and executing an allocation instruction for a collection and delivery business. , The carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) includes the current position information of the carrier,
It includes the business area information and further the delivery evaluation of the carrier, and instead of selecting a nearby carrier, delivery destination information and data recording means (1) included in the delivery request data r.
Is selected from among the carriers included in the carrier data q recorded in the shipping agent data q, and on the other hand, the pickup source information and the data recording means (1) included in the delivery request data r ) Is selected from the carriers included in the carrier data q recorded in the carrier data q, and the carrier whose business area information matches the selected shipping destination information and the business area information is selected. From among the carriers whose collection source information and the business area information match, furthermore, a plurality of stages of carriers are determined in accordance with the delivery evaluation of the carriers included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1). Groups, and in order from the group with the highest evaluation, determine whether carriers are included within a certain range from the collection point. Also, for the upper-level group, the current location information of the carrier and the data recording means (3) contained in the carrier information q recorded in the data recording means (1) and the pickup source information contained in the delivery request data r are recorded. A search is made for a pickup route using the position information database s, and a carrier capable of picking up the shortest is selected from the pickup routes in response to a delivery request from the shipper. Is a business system for executing an instruction for selecting a collection and delivery business.

According to a twenty-second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a business system for selecting a luggage delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, and executing an allocation instruction for a collection and delivery business. In the above, the carrier data q is data including the presence or absence of the carrier's delivery standby state, and the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) is the business area information and the carrier's delivery standby state. And the delivery destination information and data recording means (1) included in the delivery request data r instead of selecting a nearby carrier.
Is selected from among the carriers included in the carrier data q recorded in the shipping agent data q, and on the other hand, the pickup source information and the data recording means (1) included in the delivery request data r ) Is selected from the carriers included in the carrier data q recorded in the carrier data q, and the carrier whose business area information matches the selected shipping destination information and the business area information is selected. It is characterized by selecting a carrier located in the vicinity of the collection source information included in the delivery request data r from the carriers in the delivery standby state among the carriers whose collection source information and business area information match. This is a business system for selecting a luggage delivery carrier in response to a delivery request from a shipper, and executing an allocation instruction for a collection and delivery business.

According to a twenty-third aspect of the present invention, a business system for selecting a luggage delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request according to any one of the first to seventh aspects and executing an allocation instruction for a pickup / delivery business. , The carrier data q is data including the presence or absence of the carrier in a delivery standby state, and the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) is the carrier's current position information, business area information, Further, it includes the presence / absence of the delivery standby state of the carrier, and instead of selecting a nearby carrier, the delivery destination information included in the delivery request data r and the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1). Is selected from among the carriers included in the delivery request data r, and the other is recorded in the data recording means (1) and the pickup source information included in the delivery request data r. From the carriers included in the carrier data q, the carrier whose business area information matches the carrier is selected, and the selected shipping destination information and the business area information that match the carrier, pickup source information, and sales. Among the carriers that match the area information, the carriers that are in the delivery standby state include the collection source information included in the delivery request data r and the carrier data q recorded in the data recording unit (1). A search is made for a pickup route using the current position information of the carrier to be collected and the position information database s recorded in the data recording means (3), and a carrier capable of collecting the shortest is selected from the pickup routes. A luggage delivery carrier is selected in response to the sender's delivery request,
This is a business system that executes a collection and delivery business allocation instruction.

According to a twenty-fourth aspect of the present invention, a business system for selecting a luggage delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request according to any one of the first to seventh aspects and executing an allocation instruction for a collection and delivery business. , The carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) includes the current position information of the carrier,
It includes the business area information, the delivery evaluation of the carrier, and the presence / absence of the delivery standby state of the carrier. Instead of selecting a nearby carrier, the delivery destination information and data recording means included in the delivery request data r From the carriers included in the carrier data q recorded in (1), a carrier whose business area information matches the carrier is selected. On the other hand, the collection source information and data recording included in the delivery request data r are selected. From among the carriers included in the carrier data q recorded in the means (1), a carrier that matches the carrier's business area information is selected, and the selected delivery destination information and the business area information match. Among the carriers whose delivery company, pickup source information, and business area information match, the carriers in the delivery standby state are further sorted by the carrier data recorded in the data recording means (1). Allowed sorted into groups of a plurality of stages of carriers in accordance with the delivery rating of carrier included in the data q,
It is determined whether or not a carrier is included within a certain range from the collection point in order from the group with the highest evaluation, and the collection source included in the delivery request data r is determined for the highest group among the groups that included the carrier. Current location information of the carrier and data recording means (3) included in the carrier data q recorded in the information and data recording means (1)
A search for a pickup route using the position information database s recorded in the storage device, and selecting a carrier capable of picking up the shortest of the pickup routes from the pickup route, in response to a delivery request from the shipper, This is a business system that selects a delivery carrier and executes an assignment instruction for collection and delivery business.

According to a twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request according to any one of the first to twenty-fourth means, and executing an instruction for allocating a collection and delivery business. The step of transmitting an instruction to allocate the collection and delivery service to the carrier information terminal b on the carrier side comprises the step of causing the transport information processing server c to instruct the shipper to deposit a delivery fee, and In response to the confirmation of payment to the account, the step of transmitting an instruction to allocate the collection and delivery service to the carrier information terminal b on the carrier side in response to the delivery request of the sender. This is a business system that selects a luggage delivery carrier and issues an allocation instruction for collection and delivery business.

According to a twenty-sixth aspect of the present invention, a business system for selecting a luggage delivery carrier in response to a consignor's delivery request according to any one of the first to twenty-fourth means and executing an allocation instruction for a collection and delivery business. In addition, a step is added to the transportation information processing server c to determine the degree of deterioration in the credit status of the sender based on the data on the credit information of the sender, so that the credit status is deteriorating. In response to the determined delivery request from the sender, the transportation information processing server c is designated before the step of transmitting the collection / delivery work assignment instruction to the carrier information terminal b. This is a business system in which a step of confirming payment of a delivery fee to an account is added, a luggage delivery carrier is selected in response to a delivery request of a consignor, and an allocation instruction of a collection / delivery business is executed.

[0036]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. According to the embodiment of the present invention, a shipper can deliver a direct delivery service (that is, a spot service or charter service in which a package is directly delivered from a collection destination to a delivery destination without passing through a collection relay terminal) via the Internet. When requesting,
This is an example in which the present invention is applied to a case where the transportation information processing server c is used to assign a collection and delivery service to a transportation company. Hereinafter, description will be made with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows the configuration of a business system according to an embodiment of the present invention using a plurality of sender-side client information terminals a, a plurality of carrier-side client information terminals b, a transportation information processing server c, and a communication network. FIG.

In the present invention, the sender-side client information terminal a and the carrier-side client information terminal b include personal computers, workstation computers, notebook computers, handheld PCs, and palm-sized computers. PD such as PC
A, mobile devices such as mobile phones and PHS, or all devices that can be connected to the transport information processing server c via a communication network, such as an Internet TV, a telephone capable of transmitting and receiving mail and the Internet.

Further, as illustrated in consignor side client information terminal a of the shipper X ₄ 1, apparatus shipper and carrier to convert the contents of the FAX in electronic character information automatically recognizes In the case of transmission / reception to / from the transportation information processing server c, and in the case of transmission / reception to / from the transportation information processing server c by a device for automatically recognizing telephone voice and converting it into electronic character information, the sender-side client information terminal a or the transportation It is included in the trader client information terminal b.

The first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, as the shipper X ₁ side client information terminal a Shipper X ₁ and the personal computer is provided, the said personal computer executing a WWW browser for software on the computer Thereby, it is possible to connect to the transportation information processing server c via the Internet. Take advantage of connectable mobile phone to the Internet as consignor side client information terminal shipper X _2, utilizing a general subscriber telephone connectable to the Internet as shipper X ₃ as a terminal You can also. Also, the above-mentioned shipper X
_{As shown in FIG. 4,} the data can be transmitted to and received from the transportation information processing server c by a conversion device that converts a facsimile or telephone voice into electronic character information which is a communication format of a computer.

On the other hand, the carrier-side client information terminal b
As uses a carrier Y _5, Y _6, Y ₇ the connectable mobile phone to the Internet. Also, the carrier Y ₈
In Y _{8 ',} Y _8' shows a case where a plurality of truck including the _'transport information to connect to the server c The client information terminal b, the headquarters of the carrier Y ₈ computer 11, using the transportation information processing server c
And when receiving the assignment instruction for pickup and delivery services to a plurality of lorries having a more of the carrier Y ₈ in one hand, the carrier Y ₈ on each freight car _', Y _8' carrier cellular phone 12 having a _' There is a case where the individual client information terminal b is individually connected to the transportation information processing server c.

The data recording means (1) is a recording means for recording carrier data q, and the data recording means (2) is
This is a means for recording the delivery request data r from the sender, the delivery request data r includes the collection source information, and the data recording means (3) is a means for recording the position information database s. is there. The data recording unit of the present invention is a data recording unit using a recording medium such as a magnetic disk, a memory, and an optical disk connected to a transportation information processing server.

The carrier data q is, for example, the carrier's personal information such as the carrier's name, name, address, and contact information, as well as the mode and possession of the means of transport such as business areas, motorcycles, minicars, and automobiles. It is composed of data including transportation business information such as the number of vehicles, presence or absence of transportation facilities such as freezing and refrigeration, current status information such as presence or absence of a delivery standby state and current position information, and performance information such as transportation performance and collection and delivery evaluation.

Of these, the contact information of the carrier is an essential item in the implementation of the first aspect of the present invention. This is because it is inevitable to contact the carrier after the carrier information processing server c selects the carrier. However, when choosing a carrier,
It is desirable that personal information of the carrier, transportation business information, current status information, and performance information be recorded in the carrier data q.

The delivery request data r is, for example, the sender's personal information such as the sender's name, name, address, and contact information, the collection source information such as the collection source address, the delivery destination name, Delivery information such as name, address, and contact information, as well as package type, number, size, weight, desired delivery time, desired collection time, desired delivery fee, transportation means, handling precautions, insurance, etc. It consists of information on transportation conditions and settlement information such as a payment method.

Of these, the collection source information is an essential item in the implementation of the first aspect of the present invention. That is, as long as there is only the item of the collection source information, the transportation information processing server c can select a nearby carrier, and can instruct the carrier information terminal b to allocate the collection to the collection source. . For example, the carrier may confirm the sender at the point of collection, obtain information on the delivery destination, package, and transport conditions, and then perform the settlement and delivery of the delivery fee. However, it is desirable that information other than the information of the collection source, such as personal information for specifying the sender, is also recorded.

The position information database s is, for example,
It consists of data including at least one of a place name / place number, latitude / longitude, numerical map, and road route information.
Further, the location information database s may store a list from which the latitude and longitude can be derived from the place name and the place number. Furthermore, for example, a list of data that can derive a place name and a lot number from a telephone number or a latitude and a longitude can be stored. Is also good. The digital map is a digitized map information created from the national land numerical information. The road route information includes data on routes such as expressways, national roads, arterial roads and main roads, general roads, exit roads, distances, and normal required times nationwide.

The program (5) causes the transportation information processing server c to record the delivery request data r transmitted from the sender client information terminal a to the transportation information processing server c to the data recording means (2). , Delivery request data r
And selecting a nearby carrier based on the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) and the location information database s recorded in the data recording means (3). This is a program for performing a process of transmitting an instruction for allocating a collection and delivery business to the information terminal b.

When the sender intends to request the delivery of the package, the sender connects the sender's client information terminal a with the transport information processing server c via the Internet, and includes the requirements of the delivery request. The information is transmitted to the transportation information processing server c as delivery request data. Then, in the transportation information processing server c, the program (5) is executed, the transmitted delivery request data is sorted and recorded as delivery request data r in the data recording means (2), and the delivery request data r and the data recording means are recorded. Carrier data q recorded in (1)
Then, based on the location information database s recorded in the data recording means (3), a nearby carrier is selected, and an instruction to allocate the collection and delivery work is transmitted to the carrier information terminal b. Do the processing. The carrier, which has received the instruction for allocating the collection / delivery operation at the carrier information terminal b on the carrier side, transports the package to the pickup destination in accordance with the instruction.

For example, based on the collection source information included in the delivery request data r, the current position information included in the current status information of each carrier included in the carrier data q, and the location information database s, The coordinates of the current position of each carrier are detected, a carrier located near the collection point is selected, and an instruction for allocating a pickup / delivery operation is transmitted to the contact in the carrier data q.

The location name of the current location included in the current location information of the carrier and the location name of the collection source included in the collection source information,
Alternatively, a nearby carrier may be selected based on the place name / place number included in the position information database s.

The instruction to allocate the collection and delivery business to the carrier is as follows:
Collection source information is a required item. That is, the address of the pickup source,
If at least the contact information is included, the collection is possible, and if the delivery destination information is obtained at the time of collection, the delivery business can be performed.

However, in addition to the collection source information, the delivery destination information, the sender information, the type, the number, the size, the weight, the handling precautions, the desired collection time, and the desired delivery time of the package can be specified. It is desirable for more reliable business execution.
Alternatively, the type of transportation means to be delivered, that is, the type of a motorcycle or a truck, may be designated, or the number of delivery workers, whether or not an expressway is used, or a transportation route may be specified.

Further, the carrier information terminal b on the carrier side
The transmission instruction to the mobile phone 12 of the carrier is transmitted using, for example, E-mail. Alternatively, if the selected carrier is connected to the transportation information processing server c, the WW is displayed so that the information of the instruction for allocating the pickup / delivery operation is displayed on the screen of the client information terminal b on the carrier side.
A W hypertext format file may be provided to allow the carrier to view.

When a carrier is selected and an assignment instruction is transmitted, an underwriting response is requested from the carrier-side client information terminal b of the carrier, and if there is no response,
Cancel the assignment instruction, select another carrier, and issue the assignment instruction.

When the program (5) is executed, CG is used for processing data transmitted and received between the sender client information terminal a and the transport information processing server c.
I is used. However, if the received data can be processed and output to data recording means, etc., CG
The processing is not limited to the means using the I program, and the processing may be performed using another type of WWW server API for linking with the application program.

In carrying out the invention of claim 1, it is desirable to carry out the following items i) to xiii) together.

I) When creating information including the contents of a delivery request as delivery request data at the sender's client information terminal a, for example, inputting a delivery request in a WWW hypertext format at the transport information processing server c It is possible to prepare a page of the form in advance, read the file of the page of the delivery request input form into the sender client information terminal a, and then browse the screen on the screen using WWW browser software. it can. In the delivery request input form, each item to be transmitted is set in advance, and each item is input by characters or selectively input, and then transmitted from the sender client information terminal a to the transportation information processing server c. Let it.
The above-mentioned transmitted items include, for example, the sender's personal information such as the sender's name, name, address, and contact information, the information of the sender such as the address of the sender, the name of the delivery destination, Information on delivery destination such as name, address, contact information, package type, number, size, weight, desired delivery time, desired pickup time, desired delivery fee, payment method, means of transportation, handling precautions, presence of insurance, etc. Of information on luggage and transportation conditions.

Ii) In order to secure the security of TCP / IP communication between the WWW browser and the WWW server, to protect privacy and prevent troubles such as theft of luggage, the sender side client information terminal a and The communication between the transportation information processing server c and the communication between the carrier information terminal b and the transportation information processing server c include:
It is desirable to use SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) technology or the like.

Iii) Further, a data recording means (0) for recording the sender data p is provided to support the input operation of the sender at the time of the delivery request based on the recorded sender data p. Can be. That is, the data recording means (0) is a means for recording the sender data p, and the sender data p is data including personal information such as the sender's name, name, address, and contact information. is there. In addition, the sender data p may be data including information on delivery requested by the sender in the past, and each sender inputs a collection destination, a delivery destination, a type of package, a transportation means, and the like. At the same time, or may be used for estimating the cost of the delivery fee.

Iv) In addition, when a delivery request is made, a sender registration procedure can be performed in advance. In the transportation information processing server c, a sender registration item input form in WWW hypertext format is prepared in advance, and the
In response to the transmission of the RL, a file of the page of the sender registration item input form is transmitted from the transportation information processing server c, read by the sender side client information terminal a, and then displayed on the screen using WWW browser software. To be displayed above,
You may make it browsable. The sender inputs and transmits to the transportation information processing server c in accordance with preset items, and the transportation information processing server c causes the data recording means (0) to record the information as the sender data p.

Further, in performing the sender registration procedure as a prerequisite for the delivery request, in exchange for the registration, the transport information processing server c is used to notify the sender of the log-in ID and password, and the sender is notified. Side client information terminal a
When connecting to the transportation information processing server c from, the ID or password may be input to identify the sender. Further, in the transportation information processing server c, a delivery request input form specialized for each specified sender is individually provided, or a selective input method is provided in the delivery request input form.
The input of the sender may be assisted.

Further, when inputting data relating to the sender, for example, at the time of connection,
The cookie is generated, the cookie information held by the client at the time of reconnection is returned to the transportation information processing server c, the sender is identified, and the sender data p of the identified sender is referred to. You may let it be possible.

V) Further, upon connection from the sender client information terminal a to the transportation information processing server c,
By providing an automatic execution program and an apparatus for automatically executing the connection process, a method for easily and quickly connecting to the transportation information processing server can be used. For example, a program dedicated to the present invention may be distributed to a sender, and the program may be executed on a computer as the sender-side client information terminal a. In other words, it provides a simple and quick qualified connection method, such as providing the convenience of functioning as a dedicated WWW browser, and automatically executing steps from connection to URL transmission and login.

Vi) Further, the present invention provides an automatic connection device 9 having a connection work automatic execution program of a type to be inserted into a modular terminal of a mobile phone to a shipper, so that it can be used as a mobile phone. As soon as the device 9 is plugged into the mobile phone, the execution of the program is automatically started, and the connection to the Internet, the connection and log-in to the transportation information processing server, the identification of the connected person and the display of the delivery request input form are displayed. This makes it possible to provide an easy and convenient method as if it were a dedicated terminal, such as performing a small number of steps.

Vii) Similarly, an automatic connection apparatus 10 having a connection work automatic execution program of a type inserted into a modular terminal of a mobile phone 12 is provided to a carrier,
Normally, while it can be used as a mobile phone 12,
As soon as the device 10 is plugged into the mobile phone, the execution of the program is automatically started, and the connection to the Internet,
It is also possible to provide an easy and convenient method as if it were a dedicated terminal, such as connecting to a transportation information processing server, logging in, specifying a connected person, and displaying a delivery request input form in a few steps. FIG.
In, the carrier Y _5, by mounting the automatic connection device 10 detachable from the carrier side client information terminal b serving cellular phone 12, so that access to the transportation information processing server c more easily. Of course, only the mobile phones 12 as carrier Y _7, which is connectable to the carrier information processing server c.

Viii) Further, by using a mobile phone having a GPS function as the carrier client information terminal b, the current location information of the carrier may be simply notified to the transport information processing server c. For example, the longitude and latitude coordinates of the current location of the carrier
After the information is acquired by the function, the information is transmitted to the transportation information processing server c as the current position information, and is recorded in the data recording means (1) for recording the transportation company data q. Let me know. Further, the transportation information processing server c may be configured to be able to confirm the current position of the carrier who is performing the delivery work in response to the pickup / delivery assignment instruction.

Ix) On the other hand, in the same manner as the shipper, the transport information processing server c prepares in advance a transporter registration item input form in WWW hypertext format, and the transporter side. After reading the file of the page of the carrier registration item input form on the client information terminal b, the client information terminal b can browse the screen using a WWW browser software. According to the items set in advance, the carrier inputs and transmits the data to the transport information processing server c, and the transport information processing server c causes the data recording means (1) to record the data as the carrier data q.

The items set up to be transmitted by the carrier include, for example, personal information of the carrier, such as the name, name, address, and contact information of the carrier, business areas, motorcycles, minicars, and automobiles. Transportation business information, such as the mode of holding and the number of transportation means, such as the presence or absence of transportation equipment such as freezing and refrigeration, current status information such as presence or absence of delivery standby status and current location information, collection and delivery results, collection and delivery evaluation, etc. And data including performance information.

X) Further, when connecting to the transportation information processing server from the transportation company client information terminal b, it is also possible to set so that each transportation company inputs a login ID and a password. At that time, when carrying out the carrier registration procedure in advance, instead of registration, the carrier information processing server c may be used to notify the login ID and password for the carrier. The log-in ID and password can identify the carrier and improve communication security.

Xi) Further, when the shipper specifies transportation conditions such as transportation means and handling precautions at the time of the delivery request, the transportation information processing server c transmits the transportation business information (business area) included in the transportation company data q. , Motorcycles, minicars, automobiles, etc., the mode of ownership and the number of vehicles, and the presence of transportation facilities such as refrigeration and refrigeration, etc.). It is also possible to select a trader and transmit an instruction to allocate the pickup and delivery work to the client information terminal b on the carrier side.

For example, as a means for transporting business papers and other documents in an urban area in an agile and prompt manner, use of a motorcycle service is suitable because of its ability to avoid traffic jams. Therefore, when the shipper desires the transportation by motorcycle service, the transport information processing server c is used to select from the carriers that handle the motorcycle service and instruct the allocation of the pickup and delivery work. It is. Similarly, for transportation that requires special equipment such as refrigeration or freezing, or for goods that require careful handling of broken items, artworks, valuables, etc., select a transportation company that has the know-how of equipment and handling, and select those transportation companies. The user is instructed to assign a collection / delivery task from among the above.

Xii) Further, even if the sender does not particularly specify the transportation means, the transport information processing server c is used based on the type of package, the collection source information, the collection destination information, and the desired delivery time.
It is also possible to select the transportation means in the above, select a luggage delivery carrier from the carriers having the selected transportation means, and execute the assignment instruction of the delivery business. For example, when a shipper requests delivery of a document in an urban area where chronic traffic congestion is recognized, even if the transportation means is not specified, the transportation information processing server c stores a collection source, a delivery destination, Based on the desired delivery time, etc., it is determined whether or not to select a transportation method such as a motorcycle or bicycle flight that can avoid traffic congestion. Select carriers that use courier and bicycle services.

Xiii) Further, a delivery request is provided with an item of desired collection date and time so that reservations can be received in advance,
In the transportation information processing server c, it is also possible to select a transportation company that engages in collection and delivery at the time of collection. That is, by providing an item of the desired date and time of collection in the delivery request data r, a carrier may be stably secured several days before the collection and delivery operation. Further, in the transportation information processing server c, it is possible to reduce useless forwarding work, for example, by distributing reservations for delivery requests from Tokyo to Osaka to transportation companies arriving from Osaka to Tokyo.

Next, an embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention will be described. The invention described in claim 2 is claim 1
In the business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to the sender's delivery request and executing the allocation instruction of the collection / delivery business, in addition to the data recording means (1) to (3), the charge system database t Is characterized by having a data recording means (4) as a means for recording data, and having a program (6) instead of the program (5). That is, in the program (6), a step of calculating the base fare and a step of comparing the calculated base fare with the desired delivery charge are added. It is a case where it matches or exceeds.

In the embodiment of the present invention, it is essential that the delivery request data r of the data recording means (2) includes delivery destination information and a desired delivery charge in addition to the collection source information. .

[0086] The fee system database t is
A list of pre-set prices according to the region, transport distance, transport time, delivery route, transport means, loading / unloading, loading type, size, weight, package quantity, waiting time, time zone, season, insurance status, etc. It consists of a formula.

For example, a large number of combinations of the pick-up point and the destination point are set in advance, and Osaka-Kobe, Osaka-Kyoto, Osaka-
It is data that describes the charge for each combination of departure and arrival points such as Takatsuki, Osaka-Amagasaki. In addition, distance system fare table (rates for each type of truck, every 10 km)
And hourly fare table (specifying rates for each type of truck for each hour such as 8 hours and 4 hours), vehicle detention charges, district surcharges, item surcharges, special vehicle surcharges,
It is additional data such as a winter surcharge, a holiday surcharge, a late night / early morning surcharge, and an insurance fee.

When the sender intends to request the delivery of the package, the sender connects the sender's client information terminal a to the transport information processing server c via the Internet, and includes the requirements of the delivery request. The information is transmitted to the transportation information processing server c as delivery request data. Then, in the transportation information processing server c, the program (6) is executed, and the transmitted delivery request data is arranged and recorded in the data recording means (2) as delivery request data r. Delivery request data r
Is calculated based on the collection source information and the delivery destination information contained in the data and the fee system database t recorded in the data recording means (4), and is included in the reference freight and the delivery request data r. The desired delivery rate is compared with the desired delivery rate. If the desired delivery rate matches or exceeds the reference fare, the delivery request data r, the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1), and the data recording means (3) Based on the location information database s recorded in the above, a nearby carrier is selected, and a process of transmitting an instruction for allocating a pickup and delivery operation to the carrier information terminal b is performed.
The carrier, which has received the instruction for allocating the collection / delivery operation at the carrier information terminal b on the carrier side, transports the package to the pickup destination in accordance with the instruction.

The standard fare according to the second aspect of the present invention is calculated for each delivery request. For example, the base fare is calculated from the collection source information and the delivery destination information included in the delivery request data r. Is read out and applied to the place names of the starting point and the destination point stored in advance in the fee system database t to determine the location name or the delivery request data r.
This is a fare obtained by detecting coordinates from the collection source information and the delivery destination information included in the above, and applying the distance between two points to the above-mentioned fare rate table after estimating the distance.

As described above, it is essential that the delivery request data r include the collection source information, the delivery destination information, and the desired delivery charge. However, in addition to the sender's personal information and settlement information, the type of package It is desirable to include information on luggage and transportation conditions such as, number, size, weight, desired delivery time, desired collection time, desired delivery fee, means of transportation, handling precautions, and whether or not there is insurance. Then, based on information about the luggage and transportation conditions such as the type, number, size, weight, desired delivery time, desired collection time, means of transportation, handling precautions, insurance status, etc. The transportation information processing server c also determines whether additional charges such as surcharges, item surcharges, special vehicle surcharges, winter surcharges, holiday surcharges, late-night / early-morning surcharges, and insurance fees will be incurred. Then, the standard fare for the delivery can be calculated.

Then, the transport information processing server c is executed, and
The sender's desired shipping charge included in the delivery request data r,
By comparing the calculated standard fare with the standard fare calculated above, if the desired delivery charge ≧ the standard fare, a carrier is selected, and an instruction to allocate the collection and delivery work is transmitted.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The invention according to claim 3 has a program (7) in place of the program (6) according to claim 2, and further includes, in addition to the invention according to claim 2, a shipping charge desired by the shipper. In the case where the value is lower than the value, a step of consulting the carrier undertaking the condition under the condition and searching for the underwriter is added.

As described in the embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention, the transport information processing server c is used to compare the shipper's desired delivery fee with the calculated standard fare, and the desired delivery fee ≧ standard In the case of a fare, the same is true in that a nearby carrier is selected and an instruction to allocate the collection and delivery service is transmitted.

In addition to the above, according to the third aspect of the present invention,
On the other hand, if the desired delivery charge is smaller than the reference fare, the transport information processing server c is used to set the carrier based on the desired delivery charge, the reference fare, and the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1). Calculate the price for the collection and delivery business of the company and make it the price data, and create the price data and the delivery undertaking consultation data including the outline of the collection source, delivery destination and delivery package, and consult the carrier for the presence or absence of delivery underwriting. Then, the delivery underwriting consultation data is transmitted to the carrier information terminal b of the carrier, which is included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1), and the reply of the order request data is awaited. It should be noted that the delivery undertaking consultation data may be appropriately assigned a reference number.

The consideration data is calculated by subtracting a fee for operating the transportation information processing server from the fare paid by the shipper, and indicates the amount of consideration for the collection and delivery business paid to the carrier.

[0086] For the carrier to which the delivery underwriting consultation data is to be transmitted, the carrier information processing server c is used.
A consultation can be made with a carrier that has been selected in advance. For example, even though the delivery is from Osaka to Fukuoka, it is meaningless to consult a carrier located in a completely distant Hokkaido. It is desirable to select a carrier included in a certain area from the carriers included in the data q, and to limit the transmission destination of the delivery underwriting consultation data. As a result, unnecessary information transmission can be prevented, and a situation in which necessary information is buried in irrelevant information can be prevented as much as possible.

The order request data includes, for example, the serial number of the delivery underwriting consultation data, an ID for specifying the carrier, the current position information of the carrier, and the like.

Then, in exchange for receiving the order request data, the transportation information processing server c immediately transmits an instruction for allocating the pickup / delivery operation to the carrier, and transmits to the shipper a notification that the delivery is accepted. In this case, since the first-come-first-served basis is won, the carrier that has transmitted the order request data after the fact is notified that the assignment has been omitted. Alternatively, after waiting for transmission of order request data from a plurality of carriers for a certain period of time, a nearby carrier is selected from the carriers that have transmitted the data.

In the embodiment of the third aspect of the present invention, if there is no reply of the ordering request data to the delivery undertaking consultation data, the delivery request is sent to the sender side client information terminal a. Can be sent.

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The invention according to claim 4 has a program (8) in place of the program (6) according to claim 2, and further includes, in addition to the invention according to claim 2, a shipping charge desired by the shipper. The step of presenting an estimate to the shipper using the reference fare calculated when the value is less than the standard fare as a delivery fee is added.

That is, as described in the embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention, the transportation information processing server c compares the desired delivery charge of the shipper with the calculated standard delivery fee, and obtains the desired delivery charge. If the fare is equal to or greater than the standard fare, the same operation is performed in which a nearby carrier is selected and the allocation instruction of the collection and delivery service is transmitted, but in addition to this, in the invention according to claim 4, on the other hand, the desired delivery charge < In the case of a fare, the transport information processing server c causes the base fare to generate estimate data with the delivery fee as the delivery fee, and then transmits the estimate data to the sender-side client information terminal a, and sends the estimate data to the sender. Give them a quote.

The estimate data created by the transportation information processing server c is composed of a notification that the delivery fee cannot be accepted and a presentation of the amount based on the standard fare as the delivery fee. When transmitting the estimate data, a number is attached to the estimate data, and further, in order to simplify the transmission from the sender-side client information terminal a when the sender accepts the estimate, the transport information In the processing server c, a reply form in a WWW hypertext format can be added to the estimation data. When the reply form is displayed on the WWW browser of the sender's client information terminal a and the accept button in the reply form is pressed,
Reply data is transmitted from the sender-side client information terminal a to the transportation information processing server c, and the received transportation information processing server c selects a nearby carrier and sends it to the carrier information terminal b. An instruction to allocate the collection and delivery service is sent.

Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The invention according to claim 5 has a program (9) in place of the program (6) according to claim 2, and further includes, in addition to the invention according to claim 2, a shipping charge desired by the shipper and a standard fare. If the cost is lower than the above, a step of asking the carrier to underwrite the condition under the condition and searching for the underwriter, and estimating to the sender side the shipping fee as the standard fare calculated when there is no underwriter even after the consultation. Is added.

That is, as described in the embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention, the transport information processing server c compares the desired delivery fee of the shipper with the calculated standard fare, and obtains the desired delivery fee. If the standard fare is equal to or greater than the standard point, a nearby carrier is selected and an instruction to allocate the collection and delivery service is transmitted, but in addition to this, in the invention according to claim 5, on the other hand, the desired delivery charge <the standard In the case of a fare, the shipping information processing server c is used to request the delivery fee and the standard fare,
Based on the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1), a value for the carrier's collection and delivery business is calculated and used as compensation data, and the compensation data and an outline of the pickup source, delivery destination and delivery package are described. In order to create the delivery undertaking consultation data including the delivery undertaking and consult the carrier about the presence or absence of delivery undertaking, the delivery undertaking consultation data is recorded on the carrier information terminal b of the carrier included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1). On the other hand, the delivery acceptance consultation data is transmitted, and the reply of the order request data is waited. Then, if there is no reception of the order request data from the carrier information terminal within a certain period of time, the transportation information processing server c is used to create the estimation data with the base fare as the delivery fee, and then to generate the estimation data. Is transmitted to the sender-side client information terminal a, so that a quote can be presented to the sender.

[0096] In the embodiment of the invention described in claim 5, the step of asking the carrier to underwrite under the condition that the consignor's desired delivery fee is lower than the standard fare and searching for the underwriter is requested. It is the same as the embodiment of the invention described in Item 3, and the step of presenting an estimate to the shipper side as a delivery fee using the standard fare calculated when there is no underwriter even after consultation is requested. This is the same as the embodiment of the invention described in Item 4.

Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The invention according to claim 6 is the invention according to claim 1.
In a business system for selecting a luggage delivery carrier in response to the described delivery request of the shipper and executing an allocation instruction of the collection / delivery business, in addition to the data recording means (1) to (3), the data recording means (4) ), And has a program (10) and a program (11) in place of the program (5). This is a business system for executing instructions, and the delivery request data r of the data recording means (2).
Further includes delivery destination information and a desired delivery charge. The data recording means (4) is a means for recording the charge system database t. The program (10) is provided at the time of application for the delivery request of the shipper. In response to the input of the collection source information and the delivery destination information, the reference is made based on the collection source information and the delivery destination information included in the delivery request data r and the fee system database t recorded in the data recording means (4). This is an estimation program for calculating the fare and presenting the standard fare to the shipper as a delivery charge. The program (11) is estimated and presented by the program (10) transmitted from the shipper-side client information terminal a. The delivery request data with the delivery fee as the desired delivery fee is transferred to the transportation information processing server c.
Is recorded in the data recording means (2) as the delivery request data r. The delivery request data r, the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1), and the data recorded in the data recording means (3). This is a program for selecting a nearby carrier based on the location information database s, and transmitting an instruction for allocating a pickup / delivery operation to the carrier-side client information terminal b.

That is, the invention according to claim 6 further adds a fee system database t to the invention according to claim 1, and the delivery request data r of the data recording means (2) includes collection / delivery source information, delivery destination Information and delivery charge are required items, and program (10) is used instead of program (5).
Before sending the delivery request data to the transportation information processing server c by the shipper, the estimate of the delivery charge is presented on the sender's client information terminal a, and the sender (client) executes the program (11). Information terminal a
In response to the delivery request data in which the delivery fee is transmitted as a desired delivery fee to the transportation information processing server c from the company, the transportation information processing server c is used to select a nearby carrier and to issue an instruction for allocating a pickup / delivery operation. System.

As described above in the embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention, the fee system database t includes a transportation area / area, a transportation distance, a transportation time, a delivery route, a transportation means, a loading / unloading number, a loading type, and a size. It is composed of a list and a calculation formula in which charges are set in advance according to weight, baggage quantity, waiting time, time zone, season, presence or absence of insurance, and the like.

The program (10), for example, allows the transportation information processing server c to provide a delivery request input form in a hypertext format, and sets a delivery charge estimation button on the input form. From the sender's client information terminal a,
Prior to transmitting the delivery request data to the transportation information processing server c, the user inputs data such as pickup source information, delivery destination information, package type, number, size, and weight, and then presses an estimate button. Then, data such as pickup source information, delivery destination information, type, number, size, and weight of the package are transmitted, and the CGI program (10) on the transportation information processing server c is executed, and the delivery fee is calculated. And
The reply is immediately sent to the sender-side client information terminal a, and an estimate is presented to the sender-side client information terminal as a delivery fee.

As for the delivery charge, as in the case of the above-described calculation of the standard fare in the embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention, the place names of the collection source and the delivery destination are read out from the collection source information and the delivery destination information, and are stored in the charge system database t. Calculate by applying to the place names of the starting point and destination point stored in advance, or detect the coordinates from the collection source information and delivery destination information included in the delivery request data r, estimate the distance between the two points, and It is calculated by applying it to the distance fare table. In addition, the type of luggage (easily damaged, dangerous, frozen, refrigerated, valuable, expensive, contaminated), quantity, size, weight, desired delivery time, desired collection time, transportation means, handling precautions, insurance, etc. May be sent at the time of quotation at the time of quotation.Based on such information, vehicle detention charges, district surcharges, item surcharges, special vehicle surcharges, winter surcharges, and holiday surcharges. The transportation information processing server c can also determine whether additional charges, such as a charge, a late-night / early-morning surcharge, and an insurance charge, will be added to the delivery charge.

The estimation is presented by, for example, displaying it as an estimation screen on the WWW browser of the sender-side client information terminal a. On the estimate screen, the information sent by the shipper at the time of estimation and the calculated delivery fee are displayed, and at the same time, a delivery request button is set. The sender can confirm the contents of the estimation screen and press the delivery request button to transmit the delivery request data to the transport information processing server c.

Note that a program (1
0) may not be executed in the transport information processing server c. For example, the program (10) may be installed in advance on the sender's client information terminal a and executed on the sender's client information terminal a. In addition, it is possible to present an estimate including a delivery fee based on data such as collection source information, delivery destination information, package type, number, size, and weight input by the sender. in this case,
The shipper connects to the transportation information processing server c and transmits the delivery request data only after the presentation of the estimate is displayed.

At the time of a delivery request, the program (10) is downloaded from the transportation information processing server c in accordance with a request from the sender's client information terminal a, and the program (10) is downloaded by the sender's client information terminal a. You can make it run.

The delivery request data transmitted from the sender's client information terminal a is arranged as delivery request data r by the transport information processing server c, recorded in the data recording means (2), and Based on the data r, the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1), and the location information database s recorded in the data recording means (3), a nearby carrier is selected.
An instruction to allocate the collection and delivery work is transmitted to the carrier information terminal b. As described above, according to the embodiment of the invention described in claim 6, since the consignor can obtain an estimate before applying for a delivery request, the delivery request can be promptly made.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 7 of the present invention will be described. 7. A business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request according to any one of claims 2 to 6, and executing an instruction for allocating a collection / delivery business. Instead of calculating the standard fare based on the collection source information included in the delivery request data r, the delivery destination information, and the fee system database t recorded in the data recording means (4), the delivery request data r A delivery route is searched using the included collection source information and delivery destination information, and the position information database s recorded in the data recording means (3), and is recorded in the delivery route and the data recording means (4). This is a business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a delivery request from a shipper and executing an allocation instruction for a collection / delivery operation, characterized in that a standard fare is calculated based on the charge system database t.

The position information database s is, for example,
It consists of data of place name / place number, latitude / longitude, digital map and road route information. Further, the location information database s may store a list from which the latitude and longitude can be derived from the place name and the place number. Furthermore, for example, a list of data that can derive a place name and a lot number from a telephone number or a latitude and a longitude can be stored. Is also good. The digital map is a digitized map information created from the national land numerical information. The road route information includes data on routes such as expressways, national roads, arterial roads and main roads, general roads, exit roads, distances, and normal required times nationwide.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the standard fare and the delivery fee are calculated based on the route search, instead of simply calculating the standard fare or the delivery fee by simply assigning the place names of the pickup source and the delivery destination to the fee database t. Let me know. That is, the coordinates of both points are obtained from the collection source information and the delivery destination information, a delivery route connecting the coordinates of both points is searched in the position information database s, and a delivery route suitable for delivery between the two points is selected. , The required distance based on the delivery route,
The required time and toll road usage fee are calculated, and these are applied to the toll system database t to calculate the standard fare and the delivery fee for the delivery route.

If the package is to be delivered from Kobe City Chuo-ku to Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, for example, the transportation information processing server c may be used to provide detailed location numbers or telephone numbers or latitude / longitude of both locations. Calculate the coordinates based on the coordinates, search for a route connecting both points and the main road, and then search for the route between the two main roads, compare the required time and toll, etc., to be faster and more efficient Let me choose a delivery route. At the time of selection, the transportation information processing server c preferentially selects a route that meets the time and fee conditions based on the desired pickup time, the desired delivery time, and the desired delivery fee included in the delivery request data q. I do.
For example, search for a route from Kobe City's Chuo-ku, which is the pickup source, to Hanshin Expressway via Kyobashi Ramp via National Route 2, while searching for a route to the main road at Kasumigaseki, which is the delivery destination, and find a route to the Metropolitan Expressway Kasumigaseki Ramp. Search for the route to the Tomei Expressway Yoga Exit or the route to the Metropolitan Expressway Route 4, then search for the main route from Hanshin Expressway to Tokyo, and use the Tomei Expressway via the Meishin Expressway or the Chuo Expressway After searching for multiple routes that use,
Compare normal travel times and tolls to determine a quick and efficient route. In a very urgent case, the route is determined by giving priority to the time over the toll, and if a low fee is desired, a route that does not require a toll is searched as much as possible.

Further, in the transportation information processing server c,
Information such as VICS (road traffic information communication system), traffic congestion, construction, accident closure, etc. may be obtained from a road information guidance service, and such information may be taken into account when selecting a delivery route.

When the transportation information processing server c transmits an instruction to allocate the collection and delivery service to the carrier information terminal b on the carrier side, the information on the route searched above can be provided. As described above, by implementing the invention described in claim 7, it is possible to calculate more accurate and substantial reference fares and delivery charges.

Further, in carrying out the invention described in claim 7, the transportation information processing server c notifies the shipper of the estimated time of arrival at the delivery destination obtained at the time of calculation of the delivery route, as appropriate. May be achieved.

Next, an embodiment of the invention according to claim 8 of the present invention will be described. The invention according to claim 8 is the first invention.
In a business system for selecting a luggage delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request described in any one of the above items 7 to 7 and executing an allocation instruction for a pickup / delivery business, the transportation recorded in the data recording means (1) The carrier data q includes the current location information of the carrier, and instead of letting a nearby carrier be selected,
The collection route is searched using the collection source information included in the delivery request data r, the current position information of the carrier included in the carrier data q, and the position information database s recorded in the data recording unit (3). In addition, a business which selects a carrier capable of collecting the shortest time from the collection route, selects a package delivery carrier in response to a delivery request of a shipper, and executes an allocation instruction of a collection and delivery business. System.

That is, the current position information of the carrier is recorded in the carrier data q, and the collection route from the current position of the carrier to the collection point is searched, so that the collection can be performed at the collection source point in the shortest time. Let them choose a carrier.

[0115] By this means, instead of selecting a nearby carrier, for example, the current location of the pickup source and the carrier at the same administrative area, among the nearby carriers, the search for the pickup route is more facilitated. Since it is possible to select a contractor who can collect the goods in the shortest time, it is possible to realize a quicker and more efficient collection and delivery business.

The location information database s is the same as the above-described database according to claim 7. The carrier's current location information is obtained by notifying the carrier's client information terminal (b) to the carrier information processing server (c) from the carrier's client information terminal (b). Alternatively, the carrier information terminal b is provided with a position detection system by GPS, and the longitude / latitude information is stored in the transportation information processing server c.
Can also be sent to For example, a position is notified from a mobile phone with a GPS function to the transportation information processing server c. Also, the current position of the carrier information terminal b having a GPS function can be constantly grasped from the transportation information processing server c by inquiring the current position of the carrier information terminal b having the GPS function at regular intervals.

Further, a program is provided in which the carrier information terminal b displays a map based on a numerical map on a screen, and completes the input by pointing a point on the map as a current position with a pointer. For example, if you point to a point on the map displayed on the screen of the mobile phone, even if the carrier does not know the details of the place name and the street number of the current location, based on the coordinates of the point indicated, In the transportation information processing server c, the current position may be determined using a position information database s such as a numerical map or road route information, and recorded in the carrier data q as the current position information.

The transportation information processing server c is operated based on the current position information of the carrier, the pickup source information, and the position information database s. The route search is performed as follows.

Even if the carrier is located in the immediate vicinity in a straight line distance, the path of the road is not always the shortest distance, so that the search for a pickup route contributes to realizing a quick and efficient pickup and delivery. Then, as a result of the collection route search, the operator selects the carrier located at the shortest distance. It is also possible to calculate the estimated arrival time for each collection route, and to select a carrier that can collect the goods in the shortest time. At that time, the transportation information processing server c obtains information such as VICS (road traffic information communication system), traffic congestion, construction, accident closure, etc. from the road information guidance service, and selects such information for selection of a delivery route and collection. It can also be taken into account when calculating the time.

As for the current position information, the carrier information processing server c inquires the carrier information terminal b from the carrier information processing server that is currently delivering, thereby obtaining the current location of the package being delivered. Or estimate the estimated time of arrival at the delivery destination.

Next, a ninth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The ninth aspect of the present invention is the first aspect of the present invention.
7. In a business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request described in any one of items 7 to 7 and executing an instruction for allocating a pickup / delivery operation, the carrier data q of the data recording means (1). Contains the current location information of the carrier and the delivery evaluation of the carrier, and instead of selecting a nearby carrier, the delivery evaluation included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) is used. In accordance with this, the carriers are sorted into groups of multiple levels, and from the group with the highest evaluation, it is determined whether the carriers are included within a certain range from the collection point in order, and the highest ranking among the groups that included the carriers Collection source information included in the delivery request data r and the data recording means (1)
Searching for a pickup route using the current position information of the carrier included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording device and the position information database s recorded in the data recording means (3),
A business system for selecting a carrier capable of picking up the cargo in the shortest time from the collection route, selecting a cargo delivery carrier in response to a delivery request of a sender, and executing an allocation instruction of a collection / delivery business. .

That is, the carriers are divided into several groups based on the evaluation of the pickup and delivery operations so far, and it is determined whether or not the carriers are within a certain range from the collection point in order from the group with the highest evaluation. Then, among the groups having the highest evaluation among the groups that include the carriers, the carriers that can collect the shortest time can be selected by searching the collection route.

The delivery evaluation included in the carrier data q includes the past transport results, the presence / absence of an accident of the package being transported,
Evaluations by customers, business name, address, cumulative violations, etc.
This is a score obtained by the transportation information processing server c based on public data of violation facts and the like. Carriers are grouped for each fixed score, and the transport information processing server c is used to sort each carrier into each group according to the score.

FIG. 2 shows the positions of the carriers Y _{31 to} Y ₄₀ in the case where the carriers Y _{31 to} Y ₄₀ are sorted from the highest group A to the lowest group E according to the delivery evaluation. it is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the pick original spot luggage X _21.

The center of the concentric circle shown in FIG. 2 is the collection point, and the person closer to the center is the shortest carrier. Since it is inferior to the time problem and the efficiency of the delivery to make the carrier who is located far away to pick up the cargo, a certain range shown by a solid line in FIG. The carriers located within. The certain range is, for example, an adjacent area in Tokyo's 23 wards. In addition, for example, the distance may be within a circle having a radius of 5 km from the collection point.

Next, the transportation information processing server c is used to determine in order from a group having a higher evaluation whether or not a carrier is located within a certain range, and the carriers are included in the certain range. In the group with the highest evaluation among the groups that have been evaluated, search the respective collection routes of the carriers located within a certain range, select the carriers that can collect in the shortest time, and instruct the allocation of collection and delivery work Let me know. That is, selecting a Y ₃₄ to Y ₄₀ are located inside the solid line showing the predetermined range in FIG. 2, looking for carrier positioned higher up group rating therein. Since Y ₃₁ and Y ₃₂ in group A it is not located inside the solid line showing the predetermined range, then made to look for whether or not the carrier within the upper group B. In FIG. 2, Y ₃₄ of group B corresponds. Since the carrier in the range of the group B only Y _34, are selected to the carrier which Y ₃₄ is assigned the collection and delivery operations. Although the located closest place to pick original spot is Y _40, Y ₄₀ is that because it is ranked in the lowest group E, the carrier of a higher group has priority, it is selected There is no.

In FIG. 2, if Y ₃₄ has been evaluated for group C, it will be selected from Y ₃₄ to Y ₃₈ of the highest group C located within a certain range. Then, Y ₃₄ to Y ₃₈ allowed explore each collection route, allowed to select a collection possible carrier shortest. FIG.
In, after searching for a pickup route, usually, Y ₃₇ is selected as the shortest.

As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to select a good carrier with good performance and to assign the collection and delivery business preferentially.

Next, the tenth embodiment of the present invention will be described. According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a business system for selecting a luggage delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, and executing an allocation instruction for a collection and delivery business. Data recording means (1)
The carrier data q includes the presence or absence of the carrier's delivery standby status, and instead of letting a nearby carrier be selected,
Selecting and picking up a parcel delivery carrier in response to a consignor's delivery request characterized by selecting a carrier located nearby from the carriers in the delivery standby state included in the carrier data q. This is a business system that executes a business allocation instruction.

That is, it is characterized in that it is selected from among the carrier data q, especially among carriers in a delivery standby state. The delivery standby state means a state of waiting for a delivery request from a shipper and being able to engage in collection and delivery work in response to the request. In particular, in the case of carriers that accept direct delivery services called charter flights and spot flights, unlike the business form of collecting and delivering a large number of parcels of ordinary courier service sequentially, it is waiting for a request from the sender. There is a lot of unoccupied time that is not engaged in the delivery work, such as a short time, a return time for delivery to the delivery destination, etc., so that the specific gravity corresponding to the delivery standby state is large.

The record of the presence / absence of the delivery standby state included in the carrier data q is created by the carrier who is not engaged in the collection / delivery operation with respect to the carrier information processing server c. The transmission information is transmitted and transmitted, and the transmission information processing server c is created and recorded by inquiring of the carrier information terminal b from the transportation information processing server c whether or not the distribution standby state exists. .

Note that, when the carrier information terminal b informs that the user is in the delivery standby state, a delivery standby state notification form can be provided in the transport information processing server c in advance. That is, WW
A form in the hypertext format for W is prepared, for example, by inserting the automatic connection device 10 into the mobile phone 12, the items of various forms of the transportation information processing server c are presented, and a delivery standby state notification form is easily provided. Allows you to choose a connection to. Then, when selected, the connection ID and password are automatically checked, and after logging in, the URL is notified, and the delivery information notification form is read from the transportation information processing server c to the mobile phone and displayed. The carrier specified at the time of log-in simply selects the transmission button for notifying that it is in the delivery standby state, and transmits it to the transport information processing server c together with the current position information of the carrier.

According to the above embodiment of the present invention, for a carrier of a direct mail service which is not engaged in the collection and delivery work and has a waiting time, the collection and delivery work is allocated when the apparatus is in the delivery waiting state, so that the operation efficiency is large. improves. In addition, even if a carrier is selected in the carrier information processing server c, if the carrier is refused to accept it, another carrier will be selected again, and time for responding to an urgent delivery request will be given. Will be lost. Therefore, if a carrier who is ready to pick up immediately after the delivery is allocated is known in advance, it is possible to issue a collection / delivery allocation instruction without waste.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 11 of the present invention will be described. According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a business system for selecting a luggage delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request according to the tenth aspect and executing an instruction for allocating a pickup / delivery operation. Sender data q
Further includes the current location information of the carrier, and is included in the delivery request data r when selecting a nearby carrier from among the carriers in the delivery standby state included in the carrier data q. Using the collection source information, the current location information of the carrier included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1), and the current location information database s recorded in the data recording means (3) And searching for a pickup route on the basis of the pick-up route, and selecting a carrier capable of picking up the shortest of the carriers in the delivery standby state from the pick-up route as a carrier located in the vicinity. In response to the delivery request, select a luggage delivery carrier,
This is a business system that executes a collection and delivery business allocation instruction.

[0135] That is, in order to select a carrier capable of picking up in the shortest time from carriers in a delivery waiting state described in the embodiment of the invention described in claim 10,
As described in the embodiment of the invention described above, the pickup route of the carrier is searched.

Next, a twelfth embodiment of the present invention will be described. According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a business system for selecting a luggage delivery carrier in response to a delivery request of a sender according to the tenth aspect and executing an instruction for allocating a pickup / delivery operation. Sender data q
Contains the carrier's current location information and the carrier's delivery evaluation, instead of allowing the nearby carrier to be selected from among the carriers waiting for delivery included in the carrier data q. And selecting the carriers into a plurality of groups according to the carrier's delivery evaluation included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1),
From the group with the highest evaluation, it is determined whether or not the carriers in the delivery standby state are included within a certain range from the collection point, and the highest ranking among the groups in which the carriers in the delivery standby state are included. For the group, the collection source information included in the delivery request data r, the current location information of the carrier included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording unit (1), and the data recorded in the data recording unit (3) A search is made for a pickup route using the position information database s thus selected, and a carrier capable of picking up the shortest time is selected from the pickup routes. This is a business system that selects a carrier and issues an allocation instruction for collection and delivery business.

That is, as described in the embodiment of the ninth aspect of the present invention, the carriers in the delivery standby state described in the tenth embodiment of the present invention are grouped according to the delivery evaluation. In order to select a carrier capable of picking up in the shortest time among carriers in a delivery standby state in a group of the highest evaluation located within a certain range, the embodiment of the invention according to claim 8 has been described. In this way, it searches for the carrier's pickup route.

Next, an embodiment of the invention of claim 13 of the present invention will be described. According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, and executing an assignment instruction of a collection and delivery business. Data recording means (1)
The carrier data q recorded in (1) further includes the business area information of the carrier, and instead of selecting a nearby carrier, delivery destination information contained in the delivery request data r and recorded in the data recording means (1). The carriers that match the business area information of the carrier included in the obtained carrier data q are selected from the carriers included in the carrier data q, and the delivery destination information and the business area information match. In response to a delivery request from a shipper, a carrier is selected from among the carriers that have been selected as a carrier, and is located in the vicinity of the collection source information included in the delivery request data r. This is a business system that selects a trader and issues an allocation instruction for collection and delivery business.

[0139] The business area information of the carrier is the range of the area where the carrier operates, and indicates, for example, a wide area block such as the Kinki and Kanto areas, each prefecture, and a city designated by a government ordinance. When the carrier registers in the carrier data q, it is declared and recorded as business area information.
Business areas that require the permission of the Transportation Bureau, such as the general freight vehicle transportation business and the freight mini vehicle transportation business, have business areas that are defined. Neither the departure point nor the landing point shall carry cargo outside of its business area. "
Either the pick-up source or the destination must be included in the carrier's business area. Therefore, the invention according to claim 13 is characterized in that a carrier to which the collection and delivery business is assigned is selected from among carriers having a delivery destination as an operating area.
In particular, when a carrier who has performed a delivery operation outside the business area returns to the business area, the cargo is often forwarded without delivering the package, which is inefficient. According to the means of claim 13, an efficient business system can be provided in which a carrier located outside the business area can effectively receive an order for a delivery request of a package toward the business area.

Based on the address included in the delivery destination information, in the transportation information processing server c, whether the delivery destination point belongs to a wide area block such as Kinki or Kanto, where the prefecture is, and where the municipalities are. And the carrier data q
In comparison with each carrier's business area, select the appropriate carrier. Then, from the selected carriers, the one located near the collection point is selected by the procedure described in the first embodiment of the present invention.

In implementing the present invention, a delivery company whose pickup source is outside the business area and whose delivery destination is the business area (hereinafter referred to as a return carrier) is preferentially selected. It is also possible to avoid a long-distance empty shipment and improve the efficiency of the delivery business.

Further, in the practice of the present invention, a carrier whose pickup origin is outside the business area is required to return the cargo to be transported when returning to its own business area as the delivery destination because it is necessary to return to the business area. Even if the fare is cheaper than normal delivery, it is possible to underwrite, so that when calculating the standard fare in the transportation information processing server c, it is possible to consider the presence of the carrier returning to the vicinity of the pickup source. That is, the transport information processing server c determines whether there is a return carrier based on the business area information and the current location information of the carrier data q when calculating the standard fare, and lowers the standard fare. Can be. Further, when the return carrier intends to transmit the delivery standby intention to the transport information processing server c using the delivery standby state notification form, the transport information processing server c
Ask to enter in the item as to whether you agree to inexpensive pricing as a return carrier, and if you agree, enter a separate return carrier's application field on the sender's delivery request input form May be provided so that the delivery guide is notified to the contact information of the sender described in the sender data p.

Next, an embodiment of the invention according to claim 14 of the present invention will be described. The invention described in claim 14 is characterized in that, in the embodiment of the invention described in claim 8, the selected carrier is a carrier whose delivery destination is a business area. The carrier uses the carrier-side client information terminal b to positively transmit the current position information to the carrier information processing server c, as described in the embodiment of the invention according to claim 8, or to perform the carrier transportation. By replying to the inquiry from the information processing server c, the current position information is recorded in the carrier data q, a collection route from the current position point to the collection origin point is searched, and the collection is possible in the shortest possible time and the delivery is possible. The operator is to select a carrier whose business area is the destination.

Next, an embodiment of the invention according to claim 15 of the present invention will be described. According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, in the embodiment of the ninth aspect, the further selected carrier has a delivery destination of an operating area. The carrier uses the carrier-side client information terminal b to positively transmit the current position information to the carrier information processing server c, as described in the embodiment of the present invention. By replying to the inquiry from the information processing server c, the current location information is recorded in the carrier data q, and then, from a plurality of groups selected according to the delivery evaluation of the carrier, a pickup origin point Search for a collection route from the current location to the collection point for the most highly valued group that includes carriers within a certain range from, and the shortest possible collection and delivery destination is the business area You have to select a carrier.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 16 of the present invention will be described. According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, in the embodiment of the tenth aspect, the further selected carrier has a delivery destination of an operating area. The delivery standby state is as described in the embodiment of the invention described in claim 10, and the fact that the delivery destination is a business area is described in the embodiment of the invention described in claim 13. As you did.

Next, an embodiment of the invention according to claim 17 of the present invention will be described. According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, in the embodiment of the eleventh aspect, a further selected carrier has a delivery destination of an operating area. Claim 1 about the search of the pickup route and the delivery standby state
As described in the first embodiment of the present invention, the fact that the delivery destination is a business area is described in claim 1.
This is as described in the third embodiment of the invention.

Next, an eighteenth embodiment of the present invention will be described. According to an eighteenth aspect of the present invention, in the embodiment of the twelfth aspect, the further selected carrier has a delivery destination of an operating area. The evaluation grouping, the setting of a certain range, the search of the pickup route, and the delivery standby state are as described in the embodiment of the invention according to claim 12, and the delivery destination is the business area. This is as described in the embodiment of the present invention.

Next, an embodiment of the nineteenth aspect of the present invention will be described. According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a business system for selecting a luggage delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, and executing an instruction for allocating a collection and delivery business. Data recording means (1)
The carrier data q recorded in (1) includes business area information, and instead of selecting a nearby carrier, the delivery destination information contained in the delivery request data r and the carrier recorded in the data recording means (1) From the carriers included in the data q, the carriers that match the business area information of the carrier are selected, and on the other hand, the pickup source information included in the delivery request data r and recorded in the data recording means (1). From the carriers included in the carrier data q, the carrier whose business area information matches the carrier is selected, and the selected shipping destination information and the business area information that match the carrier, pickup source information, and sales. A carrier's delivery request characterized by selecting a carrier located near the collection source information included in the delivery request data r from carriers with matching area information. Selecting a package delivery carrier in response, it is a business system to perform the assignment instruction of the collection and delivery business.

That is, in the invention according to claim 13, the carrier to which the collection and delivery service is assigned is selected from the carriers whose delivery destination is the business area, whereas the invention according to claim 19 is selected. , The carrier that corresponds to either the delivery area is the business area or the pickup source is the business area is selected, and the delivery is performed from the carriers whose business area is either the delivery point or the collection point. This is to select a carrier who instructs the assignment of work.

The transportation information processing server c checks the business area information included in the carrier data q and the collection source information included in the delivery request data r. For example, from the collection source information, the administrative area where the collection was made is identified.If the collection source is located in Osaka City, the transportation company that includes Osaka City as its business area, such as Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, and Kinki, is selected. It is recorded in the delivery request data r as a set α. On the other hand, the business area information included in the carrier data q is compared with the delivery destination information included in the delivery request data r, and if the administrative area of the determined delivery destination is Chiba City, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, Kanto Select shipping companies including Chiba City in the business area, and set β
Is recorded in the delivery request data r. Next, the carrier corresponding to either the set α or the set β, that is, one of the carrier including the pickup point in its own business area and the carrier including the destination point in its own business area From inside
After selecting a carrier located near the collection point, the user is instructed to assign a collection and delivery service.

Next, an embodiment of the twentieth aspect of the present invention will be described. According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to the fourteenth aspect, a carrier to which the collection and delivery business is assigned is selected from among the carriers whose delivery destinations are business areas. According to the twentieth aspect of the present invention, the carrier that corresponds to either the delivery area is the business area or the collection source is the business area is selected, and either the delivery destination point or the collection point is defined as the business area. This is to select a carrier that instructs the allocation of the collection and delivery business from the carriers that perform the delivery. The selection of the carrier whose either the pickup point or the delivery point is included in the business area is as described in the description of the embodiment of the present invention.

Next, an embodiment of the twenty-first aspect of the present invention will be described. In the invention according to claim 21, in the invention according to claim 15, the carrier to which the pickup and delivery business is assigned is selected from the carriers whose delivery destination is the business area. In the invention according to claim 21, a carrier corresponding to whether the delivery destination is the business area or the collection source is the business area is selected, and either the delivery destination point or the collection source point is defined as the business area. This is to select a carrier that instructs the allocation of the collection and delivery business from among the carriers that perform the collection. The selection of the carrier whose either the pickup point or the delivery point is included in the business area is as described in the description of the embodiment of the present invention.

Next, an embodiment of the invention according to claim 22 of the present invention will be described. According to the invention described in claim 22, in the invention described in claim 16, the carrier to which the collection and delivery business is assigned is selected from the carriers whose delivery destination is the business area. In the invention according to claim 22, a carrier corresponding to either the delivery destination is the business area or the collection source is the business area is selected, and either the delivery destination point or the collection source point is defined as the business area. This is to select a carrier that instructs the allocation of the collection and delivery business from among the carriers that perform the collection. The selection of the carrier whose either the pickup point or the delivery point is included in the business area is as described in the description of the embodiment of the present invention.

Next, an embodiment of the invention according to claim 23 of the present invention will be described. According to a twenty-third aspect of the present invention, in the invention of the seventeenth aspect, a carrier to which the pickup and delivery business is assigned is selected from among carriers whose delivery destinations are business areas. In the invention according to claim 23, a carrier corresponding to either the delivery destination is the business area or the collection source is the business area is selected, and either the delivery destination point or the collection source point is defined as the business area. This is to select a carrier that instructs the allocation of the collection and delivery business from among the carriers that perform the collection. The selection of the carrier whose either the pickup point or the delivery point is included in the business area is as described in the description of the embodiment of the present invention.

Next, an embodiment of the invention according to claim 24 of the present invention will be described. According to the invention described in claim 24, in the invention described in claim 18, the carrier to which the collection and delivery business is assigned is selected from the carriers whose delivery destination is the business area, but instead, In the invention according to claim 24, a carrier corresponding to either the delivery area is the business area or the pickup source is the business area is selected, and either the delivery point or the collection point is defined as the business area. This is to select a carrier that instructs the allocation of the collection and delivery business from the carriers that perform the delivery. The selection of the carrier whose either the pickup point or the delivery point is included in the business area is as described in the description of the embodiment of the present invention.

Next, an embodiment of the invention according to claim 25 of the present invention will be described. According to a twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a shipper's delivery request according to any one of the first to twenty-fourth aspects and executing an assignment instruction of a collection and delivery business. The step of transmitting the collection / delivery work assignment instruction to the carrier information terminal b is performed by the transportation information processing server c, instructing the shipper to pay a delivery fee, and transferring to the designated account. A step of transmitting an instruction for allocating a pickup / delivery operation to the carrier information terminal (b) in exchange for confirming the payment, and delivering the package in response to a delivery request from the shipper. This is a business system that selects a carrier and issues an allocation instruction for collection and delivery business. That is,
After confirming receipt of the delivery fee by the transport information processing server c, the client information terminal b is instructed to allocate the delivery service for the first time.

Based on the delivery request data r transmitted from the sender client information terminal a, the transport information processing server c is used to select a carrier in charge of collection and delivery. Alternatively, prior to the selection, the transport information processing server c is caused to transmit the WWW hypertext format document describing the delivery charge payment instruction to the sender-side client information terminal a.

[0158] For example, when the sender inputs each item of the delivery request input form displayed on the sender's client information terminal a and transmits it, the transportation information processing server c displays "Now accepting. . Please wait for a while. "To the sender-side client information terminal a, and at the same time, calculate the standard fare and sequentially select the carrier. When the carrier has been selected, the shipper's client information terminal a will receive a message "Delivery request has been accepted. The delivery fee is ¥ △. Please transfer to the following financial institution account. We will send you an HTML document with a message saying "We will pick you up as soon as payment is confirmed" and display it on the WWW browser of the sender client information terminal a. The transportation information processing server c constantly or periodically inquires the server of the financial institution about whether or not the transfer has been made to the designated account of the financial institution. If payment has been made, it is determined whether the transferee and the transfer amount match the shipper and the delivery charge in the delivery request data r, and then the client information terminal b of the selected carrier is transmitted to the carrier information terminal b. To send a collection and delivery business assignment instruction.

As a method for the sender to pay in accordance with the instruction for payment, in addition to using the transfer service to the account of the financial institution as the means described in claim 25, besides using electronic payment on the Internet, Can be used. For example, when making a payment using a credit card or debit card and transmitting payment information such as a card number, the user can send information related to a delivery request to a transportation information processing server on the Internet and a financial card such as a credit card company. SET (Secure E) secures security in an open Internet environment by separating payment-related information sent to institutions.
Electronic Transaction Services) and SECE (SECE Bank Transaction Protocol) mechanisms may be used. Also, electronic money or escrow service can be used.

Next, an embodiment of the invention according to claim 26 of the present invention will be described. According to a twenty-sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a business system for selecting a luggage delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request according to any one of the first to twenty-fourth aspects, and executing an allocation instruction for a collection and delivery business. Further, the transportation information processing server c is added with a step of determining the degree of deterioration of the credit status of the sender based on the data on the credit information of the sender, and it is determined that the credit status is deteriorated. In response to the delivery request from the shipper, the transportation information processing server c is used to transmit the designated information to the designated account before the step of transmitting an instruction to allocate the collection and delivery service to the carrier information terminal b. This is a business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a delivery request from a consignor and executing an allocation instruction for a collection and delivery business, characterized by adding a step of confirming the payment of the delivery fee. In other words, the invention is an invention in which the transportation information processing server c determines the economic credit of the sender by using the transportation information processing server c, and allows the sender who has deteriorated credit status to select a limited settlement means.

[0161] The credit status is the economic credit of the sender, and is the ability to pay and the business continuity. The transportation information processing server c is connected to the server of the credit bureau, and in the transportation information processing server c, a credit information database is created based on the credit bureau information sent from the server of the credit bureau. The credit evaluation data is added to the recording means (0) for recording the sender data p based on the credit check information. The credit evaluation ranks A to E in combination with the amount of debt, the number of bank failures, bank transaction suspension, debt excess, bankruptcy, corporate rehabilitation, etc., as well as past delivery orders received and payment status. The ranking is performed by setting a minus point in advance for each event such as the amount of debt and the number of times of bank failure, and calculating the score. Then, when logging in from the sender,
The payment method item in the delivery request input form is set so that it cannot be selected except in the form of transfer to a designated account of a cash advance financial institution. In response to the transmission of the delivery request from the shipper, the transport information processing server c is used to assign a rank to the shipper based on the latest credit evaluation data created at the time of the delivery request. For the sender whose evaluation data has a bad score and is judged to be low rank, in order to limit the payment method to pre-paid cash transactions, the payment method must be changed on the delivery request input form screen or the screen during acceptance processing. It is transmitted to the sender-side client information terminal a so as to be transferred to a designated account of a financial institution in order to pay in advance.

The transportation information processing server c constantly or periodically inquires the server of the financial institution about whether or not the transfer has been made to the designated account of the financial institution. If payment has been made, it is determined whether the transferee and the transfer amount match the shipper and the delivery charge in the delivery request data r, and then the client information terminal b of the selected carrier is transmitted to the carrier information terminal b. To send a collection and delivery business assignment instruction.

Although there was no problem in the evaluation of the credit condition, as a method of payment by the sender, electronic settlement on the Internet can be used in addition to the transfer to the account. For example, when making a payment using a credit card or debit card and transmitting payment information such as a card number, the user can send information related to a delivery request to a transportation information processing server on the Internet and a financial card such as a credit card company. SET (Se that separates payment-related information sent to institutions and secures security in an open Internet environment
cure Electronic Transactions) and SECE (SECE)
An electronic settlement service using a mechanism of a bank transaction protocol) may be used. Also, electronic money or escrow service can be used.

[0164]

As described above, according to the present invention, in a business system for selecting a luggage delivery carrier in response to a delivery request of a consignor and executing an allocation instruction of a pickup / delivery business, the present invention provides The present invention provides an unprecedented superior effect, such as being able to select a delivery company that satisfies the desired delivery conditions and efficiently processing the assignment of the delivery company to the delivery company. Further, by calculating the standard fare, it is possible to realize a delivery business at an appropriate price, and it is also possible to search for a carrier to undertake at a price according to the wishes of the shipper. Further, by searching for a delivery route of the package, a more substantial charge calculation can be performed. In addition, by searching for a pickup route to a carrier and a pickup origin point, more efficient and quick pickup can be performed, and a delivery service corresponding to an urgent delivery request can be provided. In addition, by considering the carrier's evaluation when selecting the carrier, a more secure carrier can be selected, and safe and secure delivery can be provided to the shipper. Further, by comparing the business area of the carrier with the collection and delivery destinations, it becomes possible to select a carrier according to the business area.

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FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a business system according to an embodiment of the present invention using a plurality of sender side client information terminals a, a plurality of carrier side client information terminals b, a transportation information processing server c, and a communication network.

FIG. 2 shows the positions of the carriers Y _{31 to} Y ₄₀ selected from the highest-order group A to the lowest-order group E, and the collection origin of the packages of the shipper X _21. Schematic diagram showing the positional relationship with

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a client information terminal on the sender side b client information terminal on the carrier side c transport information processing server 9 automatic connection device for the sender 10 automatic connection device for the carrier 11 computer at the head office of the carrier Y ₈ 12 mobile phone

Claims (26)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of sender-side client information terminals a
A plurality of carrier information terminals b, and a transport information processing server c capable of transmitting and receiving information to and from the plurality of client information terminals a and b via a communication network.
A system having (a) data recording means (1) to (3) and (b) a program (5), in response to a sender's delivery request, Business system that executes assignment instructions for selection and collection / delivery operations. However, the data recording means (1) is a recording means for recording the carrier data q, and the data recording means (2) is a means for recording the delivery request data r from the shipper. The data r includes pickup source information, the data recording means (3) is a means for recording the position information database s, and the program (5) operates the transportation information processing server c,
The delivery request data r transmitted from the sender information terminal a to the transportation information processing server c is recorded in the data recording means (2), and the delivery request data r and the transportation recorded in the data recording means (1) are recorded. Based on the trader data q and the location information database s recorded in the data recording means (3), a nearby carrier is selected, and an instruction for allocating a pickup and delivery operation is transmitted to the carrier information terminal b. It is a program that hurts. 2. A business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request according to claim 1 and executing an allocation instruction for a pickup / delivery operation. In addition to (3), a data recording means (4) is provided, and in response to a delivery request from a shipper, characterized by having a program (6) instead of the program (5) of (B). A business system that selects a luggage delivery carrier and issues allocation instructions for pickup and delivery. However, the delivery request data r of the data recording means (2) further includes delivery destination information and a desired delivery charge, and the data recording means (4) is means for recording a fee system database t, 6) the transport information processing server c,
The delivery request data r transmitted from the sender client information terminal a to the transportation information processing server c is recorded in the data recording means (2), and the collection source information and the delivery destination information included in the delivery request data r, and The standard fare is calculated based on the fee system database t recorded in the data recording means (4), and the standard fare is compared with the desired delivery fee included in the delivery request data r. If it meets or exceeds the standard fare, the delivery request data r
And selecting a nearby carrier based on the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) and the location information database s recorded in the data recording means (3). This is a program for transmitting an instruction for allocating a pickup / delivery operation to the information terminal b. 3. A business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request as set forth in claim 2 and executing an instruction for allocating a collection / delivery business, instead of the program (6) of (b). And a program (7) for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request and executing an assignment instruction for collection and delivery. However, the program (7) executes the transportation information processing server c,
The delivery request data r transmitted from the sender side client information terminal a to the transportation information processing server c is recorded in the data recording means (2), and the collection source information, the delivery destination information included in the delivery request data r, And data recording means (4)
The base fare is calculated based on the fare system database t recorded in the above, and the base fare is compared with the desired delivery rate included in the delivery request data r, and the desired delivery rate matches or exceeds the base fare. In this case, based on the delivery request data r, the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1), and the location information database s recorded in the data recording means (3), a nearby carrier is identified. The operator selects the delivery service and sends an instruction for allocating the collection and delivery service to the carrier information terminal b. On the other hand, if the delivery fee is less than the standard fare, the delivery fee and the data recording means (1) Based on the recorded carrier data q, the carrier accepts the delivery underwriting consultation data to the carrier client terminal b and returns the order request data. A Shimuru program not send the assignment instruction for pickup and delivery services to preparative information terminal b. 4. A business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request as set forth in claim 2 and executing an allocation instruction for a pickup / delivery business, instead of the program (6) of (b). A business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a delivery request from a consignor and executing an instruction for allocating a collection / delivery operation, characterized by having a program (8). However, the program (8) causes the transport information processing server c to cause the data recording means (2) to record the delivery request data r transmitted from the sender client information terminal a to the transport information processing server c. The base fare is calculated based on the collection source information included in the delivery request data r, the delivery destination information, and the fee system database t recorded in the data recording means (4), and the base fare and the delivery request are calculated. The desired delivery fee included in the data r is compared with the delivery request data, and when the desired delivery fee matches or exceeds the reference fare, the delivery request data r, the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1), and Based on the position information database s recorded in the data recording means (3), a nearby carrier is selected, and a collection and delivery business is performed for the carrier information terminal b. It allowed against transmits an instruction, on the other hand, if the desired delivery rates below the reference fare is a program allowed to present the estimate as delivery rates for the reference fare against shipper. 5. A business system for selecting a luggage delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request as set forth in claim 2 and executing an instruction for allocating a pickup / delivery business, wherein the program (6) is replaced with the program (6). A business system which has a program (9), selects a package delivery carrier in response to a delivery request from a shipper, and executes an allocation instruction of a collection and delivery business. However, the program (9) executes the transportation information processing server c,
The delivery request data r transmitted from the sender side client information terminal a to the transportation information processing server c is recorded in the data recording means (2), and the collection source information, the delivery destination information included in the delivery request data r, And data recording means (4)
The base fare is calculated based on the fare system database t recorded in the above, and the base fare is compared with the desired delivery rate included in the delivery request data r, and the desired delivery rate matches or exceeds the base fare. In this case, a nearby carrier is selected based on the delivery request data r, the carrier data q recorded in the data recording unit (1), and the location information database s recorded in the data recording unit (3). At least
An instruction for allocating the collection and delivery service is transmitted to the carrier information terminal b on the carrier side. On the other hand, if the desired delivery charge is lower than the reference fare, the delivery delivery charge and the data recorded in the data recording means (1) are recorded. The delivery undertaking consultation data is transmitted to the carrier client terminal b based on the carrier data q, and the allocation instruction of the collection and delivery operation is transmitted to the carrier client terminal b which has returned the order request data. In the case where there is no reply of the ordering request data, the program provides the shipper with an estimate based on the standard fare as a delivery charge. 6. A business system for selecting a luggage delivery carrier in response to a delivery request of a consignor according to claim 1, and executing an instruction for allocating a collection / delivery business. In addition to (3), it has a data recording means (4), and (b) replaces the program (5) with the program (1).
0) and a program (11), a business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a delivery request from a shipper and executing an allocation instruction for collection and delivery business. However, the delivery request data r of the data recording means (2) further includes delivery destination information and a desired delivery charge, and the data recording means (4) is means for recording a fee system database t, 10), in response to the input of the collection source information and the delivery destination information at the time of the application for the delivery request by the sender, the collection source information and the delivery destination information included in the delivery request data r and the data recording means (4) An estimation program for calculating a standard fare based on the recorded fee system database t and presenting the standard freight to the shipper as a delivery fee. The program (11) is estimated and presented by the program (10). The delivery request data transmitted from the sender-side client information terminal a is set as the desired delivery fee by the transport information processing server c. The delivery request data r, the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1), and the position information database s recorded in the data recording means (3) are recorded as data r in the data recording means (2). Is a program for selecting a nearby carrier based on the above, and transmitting an instruction to allocate the collection and delivery business to the carrier-side client information terminal b. 7. A data recording system in a business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request according to any one of claims 2 to 6, and executing an instruction for allocating a collection / delivery business. Instead of calculating the standard fare based on the collection source information and the delivery destination information included in the delivery request data r of the means (2) and the fee system database t recorded in the data recording means (4), A delivery route is searched using the collection source information and delivery destination information included in the delivery request data r, and the location information database s recorded in the data recording unit (3), and the delivery route and the data recording unit ( 4) Select a package delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request characterized by calculating a standard fare based on the fee system database t recorded in 4), and execute an allocation instruction for collection and delivery business. Business system Tem. 8. A business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request as set forth in any one of claims 1 to 7, and executing an instruction for allocating a collection / delivery business. The carrier data q recorded in (1) includes the current location information of the carrier, and instead of selecting a nearby carrier, the collection source information included in the delivery request data r and the carrier data q A search is made for the pickup route using the current position information of the carrier included in the information and the position information database s recorded in the data recording means (3), and the carrier that can collect the shortest is selected from the pickup routes. A business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a delivery request from a shipper, and executing an instruction for allocating a pickup / delivery operation. 9. A business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a delivery request of a consignor according to any one of claims 1 to 7, and executing an instruction for allocating a collection / delivery business. The carrier data q of (1) includes the current location information of the carrier and the delivery evaluation of the carrier, and instead of selecting a nearby carrier, the carrier recorded in the data recording means (1). According to the delivery evaluation included in the data q, the carriers are sorted into a plurality of levels of groups, and it is determined whether or not the carriers are included within a certain range from the collection point in order from the group with the highest evaluation, and the carriers are included. For the highest-ranked group, the collection source information included in the delivery request data r and the carrier included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) The present invention is characterized in that a pickup route is searched using the current position information and the position information database s recorded in the data recording means (3), and a carrier capable of collecting the shortest is selected from the pickup routes. A business system for selecting a luggage delivery carrier in response to a delivery request from a shipper, and executing an allocation instruction for collection and delivery business. 10. A package delivery carrier is selected in response to the sender's delivery request according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
In the business system that executes the assignment instruction of the pickup and delivery business,
The carrier data q of the data recording means (1) includes the presence / absence of the delivery standby state of the carrier, and instead of selecting a nearby carrier, the transporter in the delivery standby state included in the carrier data q. A business system for selecting a cargo delivery carrier in response to a delivery request of a consignor and executing an allocation instruction of a pickup / delivery business, wherein the carrier selects a carrier located in the vicinity from among the carriers. 11. A business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request as set forth in claim 10, and executing an instruction for allocating a pickup / delivery operation, wherein the data is stored in the data recording means (1). q further includes the current location information of the carrier, and is included in the delivery request data r when selecting a nearby carrier from among the carriers in the delivery standby state included in the carrier data q. Collection source information, the current location information of the carrier included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1), and
After searching for a pickup route using the current position information database s recorded in the data recording means (3), the shortest of the carriers in the delivery standby state that can collect the goods is selected from the pickup routes. A business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a shipper's delivery request and executing an allocation instruction for a pickup / delivery operation, characterized in that the carrier is selected as a carrier located nearby. 12. A business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a delivery request of a consignor according to claim 10 and executing an allocation instruction of a collection / delivery business, wherein the data of the carrier is stored in a data recording means (1). q includes the current position information of the carrier and the delivery evaluation of the carrier, and instead of allowing the nearby carrier to be selected from the carriers waiting for delivery included in the carrier data q. Then, according to the carrier's delivery evaluation included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1), the carriers are selected into groups of a plurality of stages, and a certain range from the collection point in order from the group with the highest evaluation. It is determined whether or not a carrier that is in the delivery standby state is included in the group. Pickup source information included in the request data r, current carrier information included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1), and location information recorded in the data recording means (3) Database s
And selecting a carrier capable of collecting the shortest item from the collection route in response to a delivery request from the shipper. Business system that executes business assignment instructions. 13. A package delivery carrier is selected in response to the sender's delivery request according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
In the business system that executes the assignment instruction of the pickup and delivery business,
The carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) further includes business area information of the carrier, and instead of selecting a nearby carrier, delivery destination information and data recording included in the delivery request data r The carrier that matches the carrier's business area information included in the carrier data q recorded in the means (1) is selected from the carriers included in the carrier data q, and the destination information and A carrier's delivery request characterized by further selecting a carrier located in the vicinity of the collection source information included in the delivery request data r from the carriers selected as having matching business area information. A business system that selects a luggage delivery carrier in response and issues an allocation instruction for collection and delivery. 14. A package delivery carrier is selected in response to the sender's delivery request according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
In the business system that executes the assignment instruction of the pickup and delivery business,
The carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) includes the current position information of the carrier and the business area information of the carrier, and is included in the delivery request data r instead of selecting a nearby carrier. The carrier that matches the delivery destination information and the carrier's business area information included in the carrier data q is selected from the carriers included in the carrier data q, and the delivery destination information and the business area information are selected. Out of the carriers selected as matching, furthermore, the collection source information included in the delivery request data r and the current location information of the carrier included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1). And a pickup route is searched by using the position information database s recorded in the data recording means (3), and a carrier capable of picking up in the shortest time is selected from the pickup routes. Selecting a package delivery carrier in response to the delivery request of the shipper characterized by Rukoto, business system to perform the assignment instruction of the collection and delivery business. 15. A package delivery carrier is selected in response to the delivery request of the sender according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
In the business system that executes the assignment instruction of the pickup and delivery business,
The carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) includes the current position information of the carrier, the business area information, and the delivery evaluation of the carrier, so that the delivery is performed instead of selecting the nearby carrier. The carrier is selected from carriers that match the delivery destination information included in the request data r and the business area information of the carrier included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1), and the carrier is selected. From the carriers whose delivery destination information and business area information match, furthermore, the carriers are grouped in a plurality of stages according to the carrier's delivery evaluation included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1). To determine if the carriers are included within a certain range from the collection point in order from the group with the highest evaluation, and the highest among the groups that included the carriers For the group, the pickup source information included in the delivery request data r, the current position information of the carrier included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording unit (1), and the data recorded in the data recording unit (3). After searching for a pickup route using the location information database s,
A business system for selecting a carrier capable of collecting cargo in the shortest time from the collection route, selecting a cargo delivery carrier in response to a delivery request of a shipper, and executing an assignment instruction of a collection / delivery business. 16. A package delivery carrier is selected in response to the delivery request of the sender according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
In the business system that executes the assignment instruction of the pickup and delivery business,
The carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) includes the business area information and the presence / absence of the carrier's delivery standby state. Instead of selecting a nearby carrier, the carrier data q is included in the delivery request data r. A carrier whose business area information matches the carrier's business area information is selected from the carriers included in the carrier information q recorded in the data recording means (1), and the selected delivery destination information. A carrier that is located in the vicinity of the collection source information included in the delivery request data r from carriers that are in a delivery standby state among carriers that have matching business area information. A business system that selects a luggage delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request, and executes an allocation instruction for collection and delivery. 17. A package delivery carrier is selected in response to the delivery request of the sender according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
In the business system that executes the assignment instruction of the pickup and delivery business,
The carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) includes the current position information of the carrier, the business area information, and the presence / absence of the delivery waiting state of the carrier, so that a nearby carrier can be selected. Instead, a carrier whose delivery area information matches the delivery company information included in the delivery request data r and the carrier included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) is selected. At least, among the carriers having the selected delivery destination information and business area information that match each other, the collection source information included in the delivery request data r and the data recording means (1) A search is made for a pickup route using the current position information of the carrier included in the carrier data q recorded in the data storage means and the position information database s recorded in the data recording means (3). Selecting a package delivery carrier in response to the delivery request shipper, characterized in that allowed to select a collection possible carrier shortest, business system that performs the assignment instruction for pickup and delivery operations. 18. A package delivery carrier is selected in response to the sender's delivery request according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
In the business system that executes the assignment instruction of the pickup and delivery business,
The carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) includes the current position information of the carrier, the business area information, the delivery evaluation of the carrier, and the presence / absence of the delivery standby status of the carrier. Instead of selecting the carrier, the delivery destination information included in the delivery request data r and the business area information of the carrier from among the carriers included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1). The matching carriers are selected, and among the carriers whose delivery destination information and business area information match, the carriers in the delivery standby state are further recorded in the data recording means (1). The carriers are classified into a plurality of groups according to the carrier's delivery evaluation included in the carrier data q, and the carriers are included within a certain range from the collection point in order from the group with the highest evaluation. It is determined whether or not the highest order group among the groups in which the carrier was included is included in the collection source information included in the delivery request data r and the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1). Searching for a pickup route using the current position information of the carrier and the position information database s recorded in the data recording means (3), and selecting a carrier capable of collecting the shortest from the pickup routes. A business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a delivery request from a shipper and executing an allocation instruction for collection and delivery. 19. A package delivery carrier is selected in response to the delivery request of the sender according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
In the business system that executes the assignment instruction of the pickup and delivery business,
The carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) includes business area information, and instead of selecting a nearby carrier, delivery destination information and data recording means (1) included in the delivery request data r. Carrier data q recorded in
Is selected from among the carriers included in the delivery request data r, and on the other hand, the carrier information recorded in the data recording means (1) and the pickup source information included in the delivery request data r From the carriers included in q, the carriers that match the carrier's business area information are selected, and the selected delivery destination information and the carrier's business area information match, and the carrier, pickup source information, and business area information are A package delivery carrier is selected in response to a shipper's delivery request, in which a carrier located near the collection source information included in the delivery request data r is selected from matching carriers. , A business system for executing allocation instructions for collection and delivery business. 20. A package delivery carrier is selected in response to the sender's delivery request according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
In the business system that executes the assignment instruction of the pickup and delivery business,
The carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) includes the current location information of the carrier and the business area information, and instead of selecting a nearby carrier, the delivery destination included in the delivery request data r Information and data recording means (1)
Is selected from among the carriers included in the carrier data q recorded in the delivery company data q, and on the other hand, the collection source information and the data recording means (1) included in the delivery request data r ) Is selected from among the carriers included in the carrier data q recorded in the carrier data q, and the carrier whose business area information matches the selected delivery destination information and the business area information is selected. Among the carriers whose collection source information and business area information match, the collection source information included in the delivery request data r and the current information of the carrier included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1). After searching for a pickup route using the position information and the position information database s recorded in the data recording means (3), a carrier capable of collecting the shortest is selected from the pickup routes. In response to the delivery request of the shipper selects the package delivery carrier, characterized in that it occupies, business system to perform the assignment instruction of the collection and delivery business. 21. A package delivery carrier is selected in response to the sender's delivery request according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
In the business system that executes the assignment instruction of the pickup and delivery business,
The carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) includes the current position information of the carrier, the business area information, and the delivery evaluation of the carrier, so that the delivery is performed instead of selecting the nearby carrier. From the shipping destination information included in the request data r and the shipping agent included in the shipping agent data q recorded in the data recording means (1), a carrier having matching business area information of the carrier is selected. From among the carriers included in the carrier information included in the delivery request data r and the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1), a carrier having the same business area information as the carrier is selected and sorted. The data is recorded in the data recording means (1) from among the carriers whose delivery destination information and business area information match and the carriers whose pickup source information and business area information match. The carriers are classified into multiple-stage groups according to the carrier's delivery evaluation included in the carrier data q, and it is determined whether the carriers are included within a certain range from the collection point in order from the group with the highest evaluation. At least, for the highest group among the groups in which the carriers were included, the collection source information included in the delivery request data r and the current information of the carriers included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1). Position information database s recorded in the position information and data recording means (3)
Searching for a pickup route by using, and selecting a carrier capable of collecting the shortest from the pickup routes, selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a shipper's delivery request, Business system that executes assignment instructions for 22. A package delivery carrier is selected in response to the sender's delivery request according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
In the business system that executes the assignment instruction of the pickup and delivery business,
The carrier data q is data including the presence / absence of the delivery standby state of the carrier. The carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) includes the business area information and the presence / absence of the delivery standby state of the carrier. Instead of selecting a nearby carrier, the carrier is selected from the delivery destination information included in the delivery request data r and the carrier included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1). The carrier that matches the business area information is sorted out. On the other hand, the carrier is selected from the collection source information contained in the delivery request data r and the carrier contained in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1). The carrier that matches the business area information of the trader is selected, and the carrier that matches the selected delivery destination information and business area information, the pickup source information, and the shipping business that matches the business area information In response to the delivery request of the shipper, the operator selects a carrier located in the vicinity of the collection source information included in the delivery request data r from among the carriers in the delivery standby state. A business system that selects a luggage delivery carrier and issues allocation instructions for pickup and delivery. 23. A package delivery carrier is selected in response to the sender's delivery request according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
In the business system that executes the assignment instruction of the pickup and delivery business,
The carrier data q is data including the presence / absence of the delivery standby state of the carrier, and the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) is the carrier's current position information, business area information, and further transportation. It includes the presence or absence of the delivery standby state of the trader, and includes the delivery destination information contained in the delivery request data r and the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) instead of selecting a nearby carrier. Carriers that match the business area information of the carriers are selected from the carriers to be collected. On the other hand, the carrier information q included in the delivery request data r and the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) are selected. From among the included carriers, the carrier that matches the carrier's business area information is selected, and the selected shipping destination information and the carrier's business area information that match the carrier, pickup source information, and business Among the carriers that match the area information, from the carriers in the delivery standby state, the pickup source information included in the delivery request data r and the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) are included. A search is made for a pickup route using the current position information of the carrier to be collected and the position information database s recorded in the data recording means (3), and a carrier capable of collecting the shortest is selected from the pickup routes. A business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a delivery request from a shipper and executing an allocation instruction for a pickup / delivery business. 24. A package delivery carrier is selected in response to the sender's delivery request according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
In the business system that executes the assignment instruction of the pickup and delivery business,
The carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1) includes the current position information of the carrier, the business area information, the delivery evaluation of the carrier, and the presence / absence of the delivery standby status of the carrier. Instead of selecting the carrier, the delivery destination information included in the delivery request data r and the business area information of the carrier from among the carriers included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1). The matching carrier is selected, and on the other hand, the business area information of the carrier is selected from the collection source information included in the delivery request data r and the carrier included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1). Is selected, and the shipping receipts are selected from the carriers that have the sorted delivery destination information and business area information that match, and the carriers that have the pickup source information and business area information that match. From the carrier in the further,
The carriers are sorted into groups of a plurality of stages according to the carrier's delivery evaluation included in the carrier data q recorded in the data recording means (1), and within a certain range from the collection point in order from the group with the highest evaluation. It is determined whether or not a carrier is included. For the highest group among the groups that include the carrier, the carrier information included in the delivery request data r and the carrier recorded in the data recording means (1). After searching for a pickup route using the current position information of the carrier included in the data q and the position information database s recorded in the data recording means (3), a carrier capable of collecting the shortest is selected from the pickup routes. A business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a delivery request from a shipper, and executing an instruction for allocating a pickup / delivery operation. 25. A business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request as set forth in any one of claims 1 to 24 and executing an allocation instruction for a pickup / delivery operation. The step of transmitting the allocation instruction of the collection and delivery business to the side client information terminal b includes the step of causing the transportation information processing server c to instruct the shipper to deposit the delivery fee and to deposit the money into the designated account. Sending a collection / delivery work assignment instruction to the carrier-side client information terminal b in exchange for the confirmation. Is a business system that executes instructions for selecting and allocating pickup / delivery operations. 26. A business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a sender's delivery request according to any one of claims 1 to 24 and executing an allocation instruction of a collection and delivery business, further comprising: A step of causing the information processing server c to determine the degree of deterioration of the credit status of the sender based on the data on the credit information of the sender; In response to a delivery request from a person, the transportation information processing server c performs the delivery charge to the designated account before the step of transmitting an instruction to allocate the collection and delivery service to the carrier information terminal b on the carrier side. A business system for selecting a package delivery carrier in response to a shipper's delivery request, and executing an instruction for allocating a pickup / delivery operation, characterized by adding a step of confirming payment of the package.