JP2002324197A - Data gathering system for collecting load - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem of missing the requested delivery date and time, which is caused by delayed turning over of collected loads to a home- delivery company by an agent who turns over the loads once in the evening, therefore, the collected loads must be separated to transport from the agent to the company several times in a day since the agent collects the goods in a small quantity by visiting a client location with a bicycle. SOLUTION: A data gathering system stimulates a collection of loads as early as possible by setting the most inexpensive rates for a time zone when a collection of loads is hardly asked for such as right after offices are opened in order to solve the above problem. The data system, then, enables an agent to effectively collect the goods by setting the most expensive rates for the time zone just before the office closing time, to avoid a concentration of the collection of the loads. Furthermore, the system enables the agent to schedule a patrol path and allocate a vehicle by asking user to input the user's address, a recipient address, a type of the load, and a quantity of the loads when the system receives the collection order of the loads.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a system in which packages picked up at a user's location can be collectively delivered to another delivery company.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, when a courier carries out baggage collection, it regularly visits offices and convenience stores that have contracts for baggage collection by truck, etc., and collects the packaged goods there. I try to deliver.

[0003]

However, in the case of picking up luggage by going around an office or a convenience store, it is necessary to go to a place where there is no luggage, which lowers the efficiency of collection. In addition, when picking up the luggage, the truck must be stopped and the picking-up work must be performed, which may cause not only traffic congestion but also a traffic accident. On the other hand, in order to solve this problem, when picking up luggage at the user's location, it is conceivable to use a mobile bicycle or motorcycle, but when using such a small transport means, Because the amount that can be collected at one time decreases,
For example, if you receive a luggage shipment request for one day in the evening, depending on the amount, you have to carry it in several parts, and delivery to the courier may be delayed and it may not be delivered by the desired date and time There is.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems. When receiving a collection request, a collection fee is made different for each time zone. The request is accepted and the confirmation information is returned. In other words, depending on the time zone, for example, the time zone immediately after the start of work, in which normal luggage is unlikely to occur, is set to the lowest price to prompt a collection request as soon as possible, and By setting the time zone to the highest rate, concentration of collection immediately before closing time is avoided, and efficient collection is enabled.

[0005] When receiving a collection request in this way, the user's location, the location of the user, and the like are input items related to the request.
Ask them to enter the destination, the type of package, and the amount. By accepting input of such items,
Scheduling of vehicle allocation and tour routes becomes possible in advance, and especially when collecting cargo using small transportation means such as bicycles and motorcycles, by grasping such information in advance, the type of transportation means It is possible to efficiently collect cargo by selecting the number and the number of vehicles.

[0006] When receiving the collection request and returning the confirmation information, unique identification information is issued. By issuing the identification information to the user in this way, it is possible to easily confirm the baggage at the time of picking up the baggage, and to prevent a wrong collection or the like.

[0007]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a schematic diagram of a system including a server computer 3 which is a pickup information receiving device of the present invention.

[0008] The feature of the operation in the collection using this system is that the collection is carried out by using a bicycle or a motorcycle in a congested area such as a city center, and the collected luggage is delivered to a courier, truck, airplane, ship, etc. The large-sized transportation means can be used for delivery, and by using such small-sized transportation means, the efficiency of collection can be improved and the collection work of the home delivery company can be reduced.

The system used for this operation is configured as follows. That is, the system includes a plurality of user computers 1 provided to be connectable to a network such as the Internet, and a collection company computer 2 used by a collection company to collect request information.
And a server computer 3 connected to the user computer 1 and the pickup company computer 2.

[0010] The user computer 1 is operated by a user who requests a pickup company to pick up a package, and is provided mainly at each company or private house where the package is generated. is there. The collection company computer 2 is operated by a collection company that picks up the package at the place where the user is located. on the other hand,
The server computer 3 transmits the input screen information relating to the collection request to the user computer 1 and reads out the information relating to the collection request from the collection company computer 2 so that the information can be displayed or printed out.

In this embodiment, the server computer 3 and the collection company computer 2 will be described as being separate from each other, but they may be used as a single computer. In addition, these computers may be configured by not only general-purpose personal computers but also mobile terminals such as mobile phones that can be connected to a network.

A user computer 1 operated by the user includes a keyboard 10 for inputting information relating to a pickup request and a main unit 1 for processing predetermined information.
1 and a display 12 for displaying and outputting on a screen. Similarly, the collection company computer 2 provided on the collection company side also has a keyboard 20 for inputting predetermined data, and a main body 21 for processing the input data, information received from the server computer 3 and the like. , And a display 22 for displaying and outputting these data.
A printer 23 for printing out a shipping slip or the like is connected and provided as appropriate.

On the other hand, the server computer 3 is provided so as to be accessible to the user computer 1 and the collection company computer 2 via a network, and has the same keyboard 30 as the user computer 1 and the collection company computer 2. , A main body 31, a display 32 and the like.

FIG. 2 shows the electrical configuration of such a computer. The CPU 40 provided in the user computer 1, the collection company computer 2, the server computer 3 and the like electronically controls each part of the user computer 1, the collection company computer 2 and the server computer 3, and controls each computer. A predetermined process is executed by an application program or the like stored in the storage unit 41. The input unit 42 is configured by a device that receives an input from the operator, such as the keyboards 10, 20, 30, and the like. The display unit 43 displays data input by the input unit 42 on the display 12 , 22, and 32. Media processing means 4
Reference numeral 4 denotes a configuration in which insertion of a storage medium such as a flexible disk or a compact disk is accepted, and the content stored in the storage medium is recorded in the storage means 41. The communication means 45 is for performing communication processing with another computer via a modem or the like, the timer 46 is for measuring the current time, and the printing means 47 is for a predetermined time. It is constituted by a printer 23 for printing out information.

As shown in FIG. 3, a storage means 41 of the server computer 3 stores a program storage area 41a,
Charge system storage area 41b and package information storage area 41c
And a slip information storage area 41d.

In the program storage area 41a,
It stores a program that allows the user computer 1 to display an input screen relating to a luggage collection request. For example, the location, name, delivery address, name, type, size, and quantity of the user are stored. In addition to the above, a program is stored in which a change in the collection fee can be determined by visually changing the background color of the input screen when performing such an input.

The charge system storage area 41b stores all the home delivery charges including the baggage collection service at the user's location, by time zone, by destination area, type of package, and size. For example, based on the time when the server computer 3 receives the collection request information, a different collection fee is stored for each time zone. This collection fee
The time zone immediately before the end of the business of the collection company is set to the highest, and the time zone immediately after the start of the business is set to the lowest. That is, if a large collection request is received immediately before the closing time, it is necessary to go back and forth many times by bicycle or the like, and it becomes impossible to deliver the package by the final delivery time of the home delivery company. Therefore, even if a large amount of luggage is received, the time zone immediately after the start of the collection company is set to the lowest rate so that it can be delivered with a margin by the final shipping time of the home delivery company. After that, the fee is set gradually higher from then on, so that the fee just before the end of business is the highest. By doing so, it is possible to make a request for collection while avoiding the evening time period when the luggage usually occurs most, so that the collection can be dispersed.

The luggage information storage area 41c stores information on the past luggage that has been delivered, so that the input operation can be simplified based on the past input data. It is possible to collect pickup statistics from past information on luggage.

In the slip information storage area 41d, information on a package newly requested to be collected is stored.
Information on the location, name, delivery address, name, type, size, amount, etc., of the user is stored in association with each piece of identification information. This identification information is composed of a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols that are issued uniquely at the time of a pickup request. By transmitting this identification information to the user, collation at the time of pickup of the package is simplified. It is intended to prevent collection mistakes before they occur.

FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the system configured as described above.

The reception screen transmitting means 50 transmits, from the server computer 3, information on screens (FIGS. 6 to 12) in which information relating to a pickup request can be input.
Screen information (FIGS. 7 and 8) having a plurality of input items can be transmitted to the user computer 1 by accessing the server computer 3 from the user computer 1 via the network. Further, based on the identification of the user, the reception screen transmitting means 50 reads out the past luggage information of the user from the luggage information storage area 41c, and extracts the most items from the information. Initial setting on the input screen, or selectable display in the pull tab menu column.

The collection information input means 51 is constituted by an input means 42 provided in the user computer 1 and the like, and information on a collection request is provided in accordance with input items of screen information transmitted from the server computer 3. Can be entered.

The identification information issuing means 52 is provided in the server computer 3 and includes the user computer 1
When a pickup request is received from the company, unique identification information for collating the user or the package at the time of picking up the package is randomly issued.

The fee determining means 53, when receiving information on a pickup request from the user computer 1, determines a fee according to a time zone to which the received time belongs, and the like. The charge including the collection of the package is automatically determined based on the area, type, size, quantity, etc. of the delivery destination.

The confirmation information transmitting means 54, when receiving the information on the pickup request, transmits information to the effect that the reception has been completed to the user computer 1 and outputs it via the display means 43. In addition to the confirmation information of “Thank you for using the service”, the unique identification information issued by the identification information issuing means 52 and the charge information determined by the charge determination means 53 are transmitted together. It is like that.

The reception information storage means 55 is for storing information relating to the package for which the collection request has been received. In addition to storing the information relating to the newly received collection request in the slip information storage area 41d of the server computer 3, the reception information storage means 55 has already received the information. The information on the completed luggage is stored in the luggage information storage area 41c. When storing information relating to a collection request by the reception information storage means 55, unique identification information is issued and transmitted to the user computer 1, and thereafter, information relating to the collection request including the identification information is stored as finalized information. I have to.

The request information reading means 56 accesses the server computer 3 from the collection company computer 2 to thereby store the slip information storage area 41 d and the package information storage area 4.
1c, the information relating to the collection request can be read out.

The printing means 46 is adapted to print out the information relating to the collection request stored in the collection company computer 2 via the printer 23 as described above, thereby providing a delivery slip for the home delivery company. To save the trouble of posting.

Next, a flowchart of the system configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG.

First, as a premise, the fee system for each type of package, the size, and the delivery destination is stored in the fee system storage area 41b of the server computer 3, and the user computer 1 and the collection of the server computer 3 are collected. It is assumed that the trader computer 2 is accessible.

When a user makes a request to a pickup company to pick up a package, the user computer 1 accesses the server computer 3 (S1), and based on the access, the server computer 3 creates a program storage area 41a and a charge. The respective information is read out from the system storage area 41b, and information relating to the fee system and screen information for inputting the user's address, name, and the like are transmitted to the user computer 1 (T1). When such information is received by the user computer 1, the discount information indicating the outline of the fee system is displayed on the display 12 of the user computer 1 (FIG. 6), and the detail button B1 is displayed.
Is pressed, the charge system storage area 41b
A more specific charge system table based on the collection time zone, shipping location, delivery destination, etc. corresponding to the contents stored in the table is displayed. After this screen is displayed, input of information on the address and name of the user is received via a screen as shown in FIG. 7 (S2), and the data is transmitted to the server computer 3. The server computer 3 receiving this information determines whether or not the location of the collection requester is within the range of the collection service (T2).
If it is out of the collection service range, the fact is transmitted to the user computer 1 and displayed (S3), while if it is in the collection service range, the package information storage means 41c
In the initial screen, set the type, size, amount, etc., of the user's past luggage that is the largest among the past luggage stored in the user, and set other items to be selectable from the pull tab menu and use it again To the user computer 1 side (T
3). When the user computer 1 receives the screen information (FIG. 8) relating to the input of the package, the input unit 42 such as the keyboard 10 accepts a predetermined input. Receiving desired selection by pull-tab menu (S
4). When accepting this input, the user computer 1 determines the current time, and changes the type of the input screen by changing the color of the background 12a shown in FIGS. Thus, the change in the collection fee can be visually grasped. Then, when the press of the “next” button B2 in FIG. 8 is received,
It is determined whether or not all input items have been input (S
5) If all the input items have been input, the input information is transmitted to the server computer 3 (S).
6). Then, the content is returned to the user computer 1 side to urge confirmation of the input content as shown in FIG.
4, S7) On the other hand, if there is an input omission or the like, the fact is detected and an error message is displayed so that the user can input again (S4).

When the confirmation information is received by the server computer 3 with the pressing of the confirm transmission button B3, the time of the timer 46 is read out,
The charge is automatically calculated based on the delivery destination, type, size, amount, etc. of the package (T5), and identification information to be collated at the time of collection of the package at the user's location is issued (T5).
6). Then, the collection fee and the identification information are transmitted to the user computer 1 with confirmation information to the effect that "Thank you for using each time", and screens as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12 are displayed (T7, S8), In this case, the color of the background 12a of the screen is similarly changed according to the time zone so that the type of the collection fee can be visually grasped. Then, the server computer 3 stores the received information in the slip information storage area 41d using the reception information storage means 55, so that it can be used for subsequent confirmation work, statistical work, and the like (T8).

Next, when the pickup company regularly accesses the server computer 3 (U1), the information on the new pickup request stored in the slip information storage area 41d of the server computer 3 is read (U2). In this case, in addition to the method of accessing the server computer 3 from the collection company computer 2 to read the information on the collection request, if information on the new collection request is stored in the slip information storage area 41d of the server computer 3, May be automatically detected and notified to the collection company computer 2 side.

When the new pickup information is stored in the slip information storage area 41d of the server computer 3, the location, name, delivery address, name, type, size, amount, and identification of the user are provided. The information is read, and the information is output via the printing means 57 (U3). In this case, among the items to be printed, for the information used by the courier company, predetermined items are printed out in advance using the slip of the courier, and the identification information of the package is printed separately. May be output.

When a plurality of pieces of information relating to such a collection request are received, the collection company formulates a delivery route and a type of small transport means, that is, a schedule such as whether to use a bicycle or a motorcycle. And ensure that the package can be efficiently collected at the user's location according to the schedule. In addition, the identification information output to the user on the spot is compared with the identification information of the collection company, and if the identification information matches, the collected package is checked with the shipping slip already printed out. A sticking operation is performed, so that even if a large amount of similar packages are received, delivery mistakes of the packages can be prevented.

Then, the luggage collected by the collection company is
Deliver to the courier at the location of the courier, or deliver the courier to the courier's courier and have the courier deliver the individual package.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when accepting a pickup request, the charge system in which the charge is set to be gradually higher immediately after the start of work is displayed.
It is possible to prompt the user to request an earlier collection, and thereafter, it is possible to efficiently process the collected packages. Also, at the time of acceptance, if the fee system is different, the color of the input screen is changed and displayed, so it is possible to visually appeal the change in fee even if you do not grasp the detailed fee system .

Further, when receiving a pickup request, the user is required to input the location, delivery destination, type and quantity of package, etc. as input items of the request, so that the dispatching and patrol routes are grasped in advance. In particular, in the case of collecting using a small transport means such as a bicycle or a motorcycle, the efficiency of the collection can be improved.

Further, when the collection request is received and the confirmation information is returned, unique identification information is issued, so that the collation at the time of picking up the package can be simplified, and mistakes in collection can be made. It can be prevented beforehand.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various changes can be made. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the collection fee is determined based on the reception of the collection request information from the user computer 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The collection fee may be determined based on the designated time. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the collection fee is gradually set higher from the start time as a fee system, but, for example, the time zone immediately before the end of business is set highest, and the collection fee in other time zones is set. May be varied according to individual circumstances or the like.
Further, in the present embodiment, the outline of the fee system as the discount information as shown in FIG. 6 is shown on the initial screen.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a charge system table displaying more specific pickup charges may be displayed on the initial screen.

[0041]

The present invention is embodied in the form described above and has the following effects.

That is, according to the present invention, the collection fee is made different for each time zone when the collection request is received, and the collection request is received and the confirmation information is returned based on this fee system. For example, set the time zone immediately after the start of work, where it is usually difficult to generate luggage, to the lowest price to prompt a request for pickup as soon as possible, and set the highest time zone immediately before the end of work, where the most packages are generated. By setting the fee, it is possible to avoid the concentration of the collection just before the closing time and to perform the efficient collection.

Also, when receiving a pickup request, the user is requested to input the location, delivery destination, type and amount of package, etc. as input items relating to the request. Becomes possible.

Further, when the collection request is received and the confirmation information is returned, unique identification information is issued, so that it is easy to confirm the baggage at the time of picking up the baggage. Can be prevented.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a system showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exemplary view showing an electrical configuration of a computer according to the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an exemplary view showing contents stored in a server computer of the same embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the system according to the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a system according to the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an example of a display screen of a user computer in the same embodiment.

FIG. 7 is an example of a display screen of a user computer in the same embodiment.

FIG. 8 is an example of a display screen of a user computer in the same embodiment.

FIG. 9 is an example of a display screen of a user computer in the same embodiment.

FIG. 10 is an example of a display screen of a user computer in the same embodiment.

FIG. 11 is an example of a display screen of a user computer in the same embodiment.

FIG. 12 is an example of a display screen of a user computer in the same embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... User computer 3 ... Pickup information reception apparatus (server computer) 41b ... Charge system storage area 41d ... Slip information storage area 50 ... Reception screen transmission means 52 ... Identification information issuance Means 54 ・ ・ ・ Confirmation information transmitting means

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Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A pickup information receiving device used in a system for delivering a package picked up at a user's location to a different courier, wherein a charge for a computer used by the user is different depending on a time zone. Output means for outputting the system in a displayable manner and outputting information for receiving information on the collection request; receiving means for receiving information on the collection request; and receiving the information on the collection request, the collection request. And a confirmation information returning means for returning confirmation information indicating that the information has been received to the user side. 2. The pickup information receiving apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the fee system is a fee system in which a time zone immediately after the start of business is set at the lowest price. 3. The pickup information receiving apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the fee system is a fee system in which a time zone immediately before the end of a business is set highest. 4. The collection information reception according to claim 1, wherein the information on the collection request is information including a location of a user, a delivery destination of the package, a type and a quantity of the package. apparatus. 5. The pickup information receiving apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the confirmation information is information including identification information issued when receiving information on a pickup request.