JP2010089850A - Delivery management system, delivery management method, lock device and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a delivery management system (a method, a lock device and a program) capable of preventing a delivering cargo from being opened. <P>SOLUTION: A cargo sender terminal 30 indicates the setting of an unlocking key and locking to the lock device 10, and the cargo sender terminal 30 transmits the unlocking key set in the lock device to a cargo receiver terminal 40. The lock device 10 releases the locking in response to an unlocking request by the set unlocking key, and notifies unlocking to the cargo sender terminal 30 and the cargo receiver terminal 40. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a delivery management system, a delivery management method, a lock apparatus, and a program, and more particularly, to a delivery management system, a delivery management method, a lock apparatus, and a program that take privacy into consideration.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a physical distribution management apparatus that can prevent erroneous delivery of a package during delivery. FIG. 2 of the same document includes a GPS antenna, a display unit, an input / output terminal, a GPS, a first communication device, a second communication device, a battery, a timer unit, a RAM, a ROM, and a CPU. The structure of the physical distribution management apparatus provided with is shown.

  The physical distribution management device of Patent Document 1 operates as follows. In other words, when a shipper brings an article to be delivered to a courier service office and performs a delivery procedure, a distribution management device (tag) is attached to the article, and data such as a destination, contents, and weight, and a password are input. When the sender inputs the password for the article being delivered over the telephone number of the logistics management device (tag), the sender is connected to the logistics management device via the base station, and the logistics such as location data and delivery history written in the RAM. Management data can be retrieved directly. Also, the position of the article can be grasped from the GPS or the nearest base station.

  Patent Document 2 discloses a temporary custody box system that can be unlocked using a mobile phone and that a usage fee can be paid using the mobile phone. FIG. 2 of the same document shows an overall configuration of a temporary storage box system including a mobile phone, a temporary storage box control panel, the Internet T9, and a central computer. Further, according to FIG. 2 of the same document, the control panel includes an input unit, a display unit, a speaker, an infrared sensor, a lamp, a printer, and a control unit.

  The temporary custody box system of Patent Document 2 operates as follows. That is, a mobile phone that can use the Internet is used to transmit the phone number of the mobile phone itself as ID information to the control unit of the temporary custody box, and when the control unit receives and matches the phone number, the lock mechanism is activated. Drive to unlock the temporary custody box.

  Patent Document 3 discloses a home delivery system that can reduce a delivery loss when a delivery destination is absent. FIG. 1 of this document shows the overall configuration of a delivery system including a delivery center, a convenience store, and a mobile phone. According to the figure, the delivery center is composed of a delivery side information communication terminal device (shipping terminal). The delivery-side information communication terminal device (shipping terminal) includes a delivery information generating unit, an encryption key generating unit, a receiving location specifying unit, and an information transmitting unit. The convenience store is composed of a receiving side information communication terminal device (receiving terminal), a storage box, and a LAN. The receiving side information communication terminal device (receiving terminal) includes an information receiving unit, a consignee authentication unit, a home delivery notification unit, a storage box management unit, an information update unit, and an information transfer unit.

  The home delivery system of Patent Document 3 operates as follows. That is, the shipping terminal installed in the delivery center generates delivery information including an address, a mobile phone number, an Internet address, etc. based on the information about the consignee and the consignee input by the consignee, and further based on the delivery information. Generate an encryption key. The receiving location specifying unit specifies a convenience store that is a delivery destination of the delivery item based on the consignee information, and transmits the delivery information and the encryption key. The home delivery notification unit of the receiving terminal transmits the scheduled delivery date, delivery information, and encryption key to the consignee's mobile phone. When there is no response from the consignee to this prior notification, the delivery is delivered to a convenience store as set and temporarily stored in a storage box. The consignee sends the encryption key to the receiving terminal at the time of collecting the delivery, and the storage box is unlocked by the storage box management unit to receive the delivery.

  Patent Document 4 discloses a security system that can prevent theft and tampering of a package being transported. In FIG. 1 of the same document, in a security system including a center device and a truck (vehicle), a truck (vehicle), a wireless communication device, a position detection device, an unlocking operation device, an information processing device, It has been proposed to include an external device control device, an electronic locking device (unlocking permission means), a car navigation (navigation means), a vehicle speed sensor, an infrared sensor, and a door opening sensor.

  The security system of Patent Document 4 operates as follows. That is, the information processing device validates the operation of the unlocking operation device only when the unlocked position information received by the wireless communication device matches the current position information output from the position detecting device.

  Patent Document 5 discloses a delivery vehicle lock system that can manage the open / closed state of a cargo door during transportation. FIG. 1 of the same document shows an overall configuration of a delivery car lock system including a mobile terminal, a base station, the Internet, a delivery car lock controller, and a management server. The portable terminal is a portable terminal possessed by the driver of the delivery car and is connected to the Internet. The delivery car lock controller is a controller attached to the inside of the delivery car, has a mobile phone function and a lock / unlock function, and is connected to the Internet. The management server is a server that manages delivery vehicle locks, and stores and holds delivery vehicle unlock information in an internal database.

  The delivery vehicle lock system of Patent Document 5 operates as follows. The management server transmits the unlock information to the terminal and the controller via the Internet. Then, the mobile terminal sends the unlocking information to the controller by short-range wireless communication, and the controller receives the unlocking information to lock / unlock the carrier door of the delivery vehicle and start the engine.

  Patent Document 6 discloses a transport container and a transport container management system capable of improving safety when transporting valuable goods in a transportation operation. FIG. 1 of the same document shows a transport container comprising a key mechanism, a key driving means, a storage means, a position detecting means, a position collating means, an unlocking instruction means, an alarm means, and a transmitting means. The configuration of is shown.

  The transport container of Patent Document 6 operates as follows. That is, the transport container is closed with the article stored during transport, and the position information of the transport destination is stored in advance in the storage means and locked by the key mechanism. The current location is detected by the position detection means when arriving at the destination, and the location information detected by the position detection means and the position information stored in the storage means are verified by the position verification means. It is determined whether or not. If it is determined that the two match, the unlocking instruction means instructs to unlock the key mechanism.

JP 2002-60018 A (page 1-7, FIG. 2) JP 2001-325660 A (page 1-9, FIG. 2) JP 2002-321830 A (page 1-8, FIG. 1) JP 2002-220957 A (page 1-8, FIG. 1) JP 2002-327563 A (page 1-7, FIG. 1) JP-A-8-218732 (page 1-43, FIG. 1)

  As disclosed in Patent Documents 4-6, there are known methods for making it difficult to illegally open packages and replace contents by tightening the unlocking conditions of delivery vehicles and transport containers. However, there is a problem that the locking mechanism itself is not considered.

  As disclosed in Patent Documents 1-3, a delivery system that can notify the position of a package using a network has been proposed. However, in these systems, it is assumed that the locking mechanism itself is broken. The situation is not.

  More preferably, it is necessary to prevent a third party from obtaining the unlocking key and to take care not to place an excessive burden on the consignor, consignee, and the like.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and its purpose is to suppress the occurrence of a situation in which a lock applied to a package being delivered is illegally opened, and so on. An object of the present invention is to provide a delivery management system, a delivery management method, a lock control device, and a program capable of promptly notifying a party when a serious situation occurs.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, an unlocking key setting for accepting a locking means for locking an object and an unlocking key setting instruction for unlocking the locking by the locking means and setting the unlocking key. An unlocking unit that unlocks the receiving unit and the shipper terminal and the consignee terminal in response to an unlocking request using the unlocking key and notifies the shipper terminal and the consignee terminal of the unlocking (unlocking notification). A locking device that can be carried, an unlocking key setting instruction unit that instructs the unlocking key setting receiving unit of the locking device to set an unlocking key, and a locking device that locks the locking device of the locking device. A shipper terminal comprising: an instructing locking instruction means; an unlocking key notifying means for notifying the unlocking terminal of the unlocking key; and an unlocking notification display means for displaying an unlocking notification from the lock lock device. And an unlock key output for outputting the unlock key notified from the shipper terminal. An unlocking instruction means for inputting the output unlock key to the unlocking means of the lock device and instructing the unlocking, and an unlock notification output means for outputting an unlock notification from the lock device. A delivery management system including a consignee terminal.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the consignor terminal instructs the lock apparatus to set and lock the unlock key, and the consignor terminal apparatus instructs the consignee terminal to The unlocking key set in the lock device is transmitted, and the lock device unlocks the unlocking device in response to the unlocking request by the set unlocking key and unlocks the sender terminal and the consignee terminal. Is provided (notification of unlocking).

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, in accordance with an instruction from the shipper terminal, the designated unlocking key is set, the locking means, and the locking according to the unlocking request by the set unlocking key. And a program for causing a lock device and a computer to function as each means of the lock device, and a means for notifying (unlock notification) that the shipper terminal and the consignee terminal have been unlocked. Provided.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the lock is illegally opened, and to promptly notify the parties when such a situation occurs. The reason is that the unlocking key is directly passed from the shipper to the consignee, and the unlocking notification is issued at the time of unlocking.

[Summary of Invention]
First, an outline of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram for explaining the outline of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, a configuration in which a lock apparatus 10, a consignor terminal 30, and a consignee terminal 40 are connected to a network 100 is shown.

  Wireless access means can be used as access means for the lock device 10, the consignor terminal 30, and the consignee terminal 40 to the network 100. For example, a mobile phone terminal wireless access system, a PHS (Personal Handy-Phone System), a wireless LAN (Local Area Network), various short-range wireless communication systems, and the like can be cited.

  Each of these devices generally operates as follows. The lock apparatus 10 receives an instruction with an electronic key from the consignor terminal 30 or the consignee terminal 40, and sets, locks, or unlocks the electronic key of the lock mechanism.

  The consignor terminal 30 instructs the lock apparatus 10 to set and lock the unlock key, transmits the unlock key to the consignee terminal 40, and displays an unlock notification from the lock apparatus on the screen. Or

  The consignee terminal 40 instructs the unlocking device 10 to unlock, outputs the unlocking key notification from the consignor terminal 30, and displays the unlocking notification from the locking device 10 on the screen.

  The consignor uses the consignor terminal 30 to instruct the lock device 10 attached to a container or the like for storing the load to set and lock the unlocking key, and to the consignee terminal 40 for the above-described operation. Send the unlock key.

  Meanwhile, the lock device 10 attached to a container or the like for storing the luggage is delivered to the delivery destination.

  The consignee instructs unlocking using the unlocking key received from the consignor to the lock device 10 attached to a container or the like for storing the luggage.

  The lock apparatus 10 performs an unlocking process and transmits an unlock notification for notifying the shipper terminal 30 and the consignee terminal 40 of the unlocking. The destination of the unlock notification at this time may be input by the shipper terminal 30 to the lock lock device 10, or may be input by a carrier or a delivery person. The unlock notification may be transmitted to a reliable destination other than the consignor terminal 30 and the consignee terminal 40. Further, based on an instruction from the lock device 10, the mail server or the like may transmit an unlock notification to the addresses of the consignor terminal 30 and the consignee terminal 40 registered in advance.

  As described above, the unlocking key is passed directly from the shipper to the consignee, and the unlocking notification is issued when unlocking, thus reducing the possibility that the lock will be opened illegally. When such a situation occurs, it is possible to promptly notify the parties to that effect.

[First Embodiment]
Next, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of the delivery management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 1, a configuration in which a lock apparatus 10, a consignor terminal 30, and a consignee terminal 40 are connected to a network 100 is shown.

  The locking device 10 operates a locking mechanism (not shown) to perform locking, and an unlocking key setting for receiving an unlocking key setting instruction from the shipper terminal 30 and the like and performing unlocking key setting processing. A receiving means 12 and an unlocking means 13 for operating the locking mechanism (not shown) to unlock and sending an unlocking notice to the consignor terminal 30 and the consignee terminal 40 at the time of unlocking; Delivered with. Further, in the present embodiment, the lock apparatus 10 accepts registration of the unlock notification transmission destination (the consignee terminal / the consignee terminal) at the time of the unlock key setting instruction. Each processing means of the lock lock device 10 can be realized by a computer program that causes a computer mounted on the lock lock device to execute processes described later using hardware resources such as a lock mechanism, a memory, and an input / output interface.

  The consignor terminal 30 includes an unlock key setting instruction means 31 that instructs the lock apparatus 10 to set an unlock key, a lock instruction means 32 that instructs the lock apparatus 10 to lock, and a consignee terminal 40. The unlocking key notification means 33 for notifying the unlocking key and the unlocking notification output means 34 for outputting the unlocking notification received from the lock lock device 10 to a screen or the like or outputting it as sound.

  The consignee terminal 40 outputs the unlock key output means 41 that outputs the unlock key transmitted from the consignor terminal 30 and the unlock command that instructs the lock apparatus 10 to unlock using the output unlock key. It includes a lock instruction unit 42 and an unlock notification output unit 43 that outputs the unlock notification received from the lock apparatus 10 to a screen or the like or outputs it as sound.

  The above-mentioned consignor terminal 30 and consignee terminal 40 can be configured by dedicated hardware, but more simply, a cellular phone terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), or the like executes a process described later. This can be realized by installing a computer program.

  Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram showing the operation of the delivery management system according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the sender terminal 30 instructs the lock apparatus 10 to set an unlock key (step A32). Next, the lock device 10 sets an unlock key and returns a response to the shipper terminal 30 (step A13). In the present embodiment, the shipper terminal 30 instructs the unlocking device 10 to set the unlocking key, but when the unlocking device 10 has a function for generating the unlocking key, An instruction to generate the unlock key may be given, and the unlock key may be received as a response. Here, along with the instruction for setting the unlock key, the sender terminal 30 designates the destination of the unlock notification (the sender terminal / the consignee terminal), and the lock lock device 10 transmits the destination of the unlock notification (the cargo (Sender terminal / consignee terminal) is stored.

  Thereafter, the shipper attaches the lock device 10 to the package, and instructs the lock device 10 to lock using the shipper terminal 30 (step A33). The lock apparatus 10 that has received the locking instruction locks it and returns a response to the shipper terminal 30 (step A14). The package loaded with the locked lock device 10 is delivered to the consignee via a shipping company or the like.

  After sending the package, the consignor transmits an unlock key (electronic key) to the consignee terminal 40 using the consignor terminal 30 (step A35). The consignee terminal 40 outputs to the screen that the unlock key or the unlock key has been received, and returns a response to the consignor terminal 30 (step A43).

  When the consignee receives the package, the consignee terminal 40 is used to input the unlock key and instruct the unlocking device 10 to unlock (step A46). The lock device 10 unlocks after confirming the validity of the unlock key, and transmits an unlock notification as a response to the consignee terminal 40 and the consignor terminal 30 (step A17).

  When the shipper terminal 30 receives the unlock notification, it returns a response to the lock apparatus 10 and outputs the unlock notification by display on the screen or the like (step A36). Similarly, when receiving the unlock notification, the consignee terminal 40 returns a response to the lock apparatus 10 and outputs an unlock notification by display on the screen or the like (step A47).

  As described above, in this embodiment, since the unlocking key is stretched from the shipper to the consignee, it is difficult for an employee of the shipping company to obtain the unlocking key. It is. Further, since the notification is sent to the shipper and the consignee when the unlocking is performed, it is possible to promptly know the unauthorized unlocking by those other than the consignor and the consignee.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention in which a function for confirming the current position of a package is added to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the configuration of a delivery management system according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  The difference between the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above is that the locking device 10 is provided with positioning means 14 and the consignee terminal 40 is provided with position display means 44. It is. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment described above, and thus description thereof is omitted.

  The positioning means 14 is specified in a global positioning system (GPS) system, a network-assisted global positioning system (Cell assisted GPS) system, a cell identifier based (Cell ID based) system in a mobile phone network, and a wireless communication network Wireless radio stations measure and measure radio waves from multiple radio base stations, or multiple radio base stations measure and measure radio waves from specific radio mobile stations in a wireless communication network May be used.

  The position display means 44 of the consignee terminal 40 is a means for inquiring the current position to the lock apparatus 10 including the positioning means 14 and displaying the current location of the lock apparatus 10 based on the response.

  Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 5 is a sequence diagram showing the operation of the delivery management system according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

  The operation until the shipper uses the shipper terminal 30 to instruct the lock apparatus 10 to set and unlock the lock and receives the unlock key at the consignee terminal 40 is the first implementation described above. It is the same as the form (step A32 to step A43).

  In the present embodiment, when the consignee wants to know the position of the package, the consignee uses the consignee terminal 40 to instruct the lock apparatus 10 to search for the position (step A44). The lock apparatus 10 performs positioning by the positioning means 14, and transmits the current position information to the consignee terminal 40 as a response (step A15).

  The consignee terminal 40 that has received the current position information displays the position of the lock apparatus 10 on the screen as the current position of the package (step A45). The consignee can repeat the above steps if he / she wants to know the position of the package repeatedly (steps A44 to A45).

  When the consignee receives the package, the consignee terminal 40 is used to input the unlock key and instruct the unlocking device 10 to unlock (step A46). The lock apparatus 10 that has received the unlocking instruction performs positioning (step A16), unlocks after confirming the validity of the unlocking key, and responds to the consignee terminal 40 and the consignor terminal 30 as a response. An unlock notification including the current position information measured in A16 is transmitted (step A17).

  When the shipper terminal 30 receives the unlock notification, it returns a response to the lock apparatus 10 and outputs an unlock notification including the current position information by display on the screen or the like (step A36). Similarly, when receiving the unlock notification, the consignee terminal 40 returns a response to the lock lock device 10 and outputs an unlock notification including the current position information by display on the screen or the like (step A47).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment described above, the position of the lock device can be tracked. You can know the unlocked position.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention that can reliably perform the leaving of the luggage when the consignee is absent and the subsequent recovery of the lock device will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the configuration of a delivery management system according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

  The difference between the first embodiment described above and the third embodiment is that a carrier terminal 20 and a delivery person terminal 50 are arranged instead of the shipper terminal 30. Of course, the shipper terminal 30 may be connected to the network 100.

  The carrier terminal 20 generates a lock key setting instruction unit 21 that instructs the lock apparatus 10 to set the lock key, and generates an unlock key and generates an unlock key that instructs the lock apparatus 10 to set the unlock key. Setting instruction means 22, locking key notification means 23 for transmitting the locking key to the delivery person terminal 50 or the consignee terminal 40, and unlocking key notification means for transmitting the unlocking key to the delivery person terminal 50 or the consignee terminal 40 24 and a state management means 25 for recording the state of each lock device (package).

  The delivery person terminal 50 includes a lock key request unit 51 that requests the carrier terminal 20 to lock and transmit a lock key, a lock key output unit 52 that outputs a lock key received from the carrier terminal 20, and a lock device. 10 is provided with locking instruction means 53 for instructing locking. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment described above, and thus description thereof is omitted.

  The above-described delivery person terminal 50 can be configured by dedicated hardware, but more simply, a computer program for executing processing to be described later is installed in a mobile phone terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), or the like. Can be realized. In addition, the carrier terminal 20 described above can be realized by installing a computer program for executing processing described later on a personal computer or the like.

  Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram showing an operation until the delivery person leaves the package and the consignee receives the package in the delivery management system according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

  First, prior to delivery of the package, the delivery person uses the delivery person terminal 50 to request the carrier terminal 20 to send a lock and a lock key (step B51).

  The carrier terminal 20 that has received the lock and lock key transmission request first requests the lock lock device 10 to initialize the setting (step B21). The lock apparatus 10 initializes the setting and returns a response to the carrier terminal 20 (step B11).

  Next, the carrier terminal 20 updates the state and state history of the lock device 10 in the state management means 25 (state: initialized), and returns a response to the lock device 10 (step B22).

  Next, the carrier terminal 20 instructs the lock apparatus 10 to set a lock key (step B23). The lock apparatus 10 sets a lock key and returns a response to the carrier terminal 20 (step B12).

  Next, the carrier terminal 20 updates the state and state history of the lock device 10 in the state management means 25 (state: lock key set), and returns a response to the lock device 10 (step B24).

  Next, the carrier terminal 20 generates an unlock key corresponding to the lock key, and instructs the lock lock device 10 to set the unlock key using the generated unlock key (step B25). The lock device 10 sets the unlock key specified by the carrier terminal 20 and returns a response to the carrier terminal 20 (step B13). The carrier terminal 20 updates the state and state history of the lock device 10 in the state management means 25 (state: unlock key set), and returns a response to the lock device 10 (step B26).

  When the above processing is completed, the carrier terminal 20 transmits a locking key to the delivery person terminal 50 (step B27). The delivery person terminal 50 outputs to the screen that the lock key or the lock key has been received, and returns a response to the carrier terminal 20 (step B52).

  Upon receipt of the lock key, the delivery person uses a hole or constriction of a fixed object such as a door knob or gate of the consignee's home, a mailbox, or a hole or constriction of a heavy object such as an automobile to leave the luggage. Then, after fixing the package using the lock device 10, the delivery device terminal 50 is used to input the received lock key and instruct the lock to the lock device 10 (step B53).

  The lock lock device 10 performs locking and returns a response to the delivery person terminal 50 and the carrier terminal 20 (step B14). The carrier terminal 20 updates the state and the state history of the lock device 10 in the state management means 25 (state: during absence), and returns a response to the lock device 10 (step B28).

  On the other hand, the carrier terminal 20 transmits an unlocking key (electronic key) to the consignee terminal 40 (step B2A). The consignee terminal 40 outputs to the screen that the unlock key or the unlock key has been received, and returns a response to the carrier terminal 20 (step B43).

  When the consignee receives the package, the consignee terminal 40 uses the consignee terminal 40 to input the unlocking key and instruct the unlocking device 10 to unlock (step B46). The lock device 10 unlocks after confirming the validity of the unlock key, and sends an unlock notification to the consignee terminal 40 and the carrier terminal 20 as a response (step B17).

  When the carrier terminal 20 receives the unlock notification, the carrier terminal 20 returns a response to the lock apparatus 10 and updates the state and the state history of the lock apparatus 10 in the state management means 25 (state: package received) (step B2D). Similarly, when receiving the unlock notification, the consignee terminal 40 returns a response to the lock lock device 10 and outputs an unlock notification by display on the screen or the like (step B47).

  Next, an operation until the delivery person collects the lock device after the delivery as described above will be described. FIG. 8 is a sequence diagram showing operations until the lock device used for delivery of the package in the delivery management system according to the third embodiment of the present invention is collected.

  First, the consignee uses the consignee terminal 40 to request the carrier terminal 20 to set a lock key (step C41). The carrier terminal 20 instructs the lock apparatus 10 to initialize settings (step C21).

  The lock apparatus 10 that has received the instruction initializes the settings and returns a response to the carrier terminal 20 (step C11). The carrier terminal 20 updates the state and state history of the lock device 10 in the state management means 25 (state: delivery completed / initialized), and returns a response to the lock device 10 (step C22).

  Next, the carrier terminal 20 instructs the lock apparatus 10 to set a lock key (step C23). The lock apparatus 10 sets a lock key and returns a response to the carrier terminal 20 (step C12). The carrier terminal 20 updates the state and state history of the lock device 10 in the state management means 25 (state: delivery completed / lock key set), and returns a response to the lock device 10 (step C24).

  Next, the carrier terminal 20 generates an unlock key corresponding to the lock key, and instructs the lock apparatus 10 to set the unlock key (step C25). The lock device 10 sets the unlocking key designated by the carrier terminal 20, and returns a response to the carrier terminal 20 (step C13). The carrier terminal 20 updates the state and state history of the lock device 10 in the state management means 25 (state: delivery completed / unlock key set), and returns a response to the lock device 10 (step C26).

  When the above processing is completed, the carrier terminal 20 transmits a lock key to the consignee terminal 40 (step C27). The consignee terminal 40 outputs to the screen that the lock key or the lock key has been received, and returns a response to the carrier terminal 20 (step C43).

  Upon receipt of the lock key, the consignee has the delivery person collect the lock device 10 so that a hole or a constriction of a fixed object such as a door knob, a gate door, a mailbox or the like of a home, a hole of a heavy object such as an automobile, After the lock device 10 is fixed to the constriction, the received lock key is input to the lock device 10 using the consignee terminal 40 to instruct locking (step C46).

  The lock lock device 10 performs locking and returns a response to the consignee terminal 40 and the carrier terminal 20 (step C14). The carrier terminal 20 updates the state and the state history of the lock device 10 in the state management means 25 (state: delivery completion / waiting for collection), and returns a response to the lock device 10 (step C28).

  On the other hand, the carrier terminal 20 transmits an unlock key (electronic key) to the delivery person terminal 50 (step C2A). The delivery person terminal 50 outputs to the screen that the unlock key or the unlock key has been received, and returns a response to the carrier terminal 20 (step C54).

  When the delivery person goes to the consignee's home or the like and finds the lock device 10, the delivery person terminal 50 is used to input the unlock key and instruct the lock device 10 to unlock (step C57). The lock device 10 unlocks after confirming the validity of the unlock key, and sends an unlock notification to the consignee terminal 40 and the carrier terminal 20 as a response (step C17).

  When the carrier terminal 20 receives the unlock notification, the carrier terminal 20 returns a response to the lock device 10 and updates the status and status history of the lock device 10 in the status management means 25 (status: delivery completed / collected) (step C2D). . Similarly, when receiving the unlock notification, the consignee terminal 40 returns a response to the lock lock device 10 and outputs the unlock notification by display on the screen or the like (step C47).

  As described above, according to this embodiment, even when the consignee is away, it is possible to leave the luggage safely and at low cost. The unlock key is notified only to the consignee, and a person other than the consignee cannot unlock the lock device. Also, in the unlikely event that the package is unlocked illegally, the lock lock device is configured to notify the carrier or consignee, so that the consignee's home is a safe, low-cost and highly convenient method. You can be away.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, it becomes possible to collect | recover the lock | rock apparatus which was one subject at the time of the said absence leaving reliably. Even at the time of collection, if the lock device is illegally unlocked, the lock device notifies the carrier or consignee.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention having a package delivery proof function will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the configuration of a delivery management system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 9, a configuration is shown in which a lock apparatus 10, a carrier terminal 20, a consignor terminal 30, and a consignee terminal 40 are connected to a network 100. The lock device 10, the consignor terminal 30, and the consignee terminal 40 are the same as those described in the second embodiment, and the carrier terminal 20 is the same as that described in the third embodiment. The description is omitted. In the present embodiment, the delivery person terminal 50 may be connected to the network 100.

  Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing the operation of the delivery management system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the person in charge of the carrier uses the carrier terminal 20 to request the lock device 10 to initialize the setting (step D21). The lock apparatus 10 that has received the request initializes the settings and returns a response to the carrier terminal 20 (step D11). The carrier terminal 20 that has received the response updates the state and state history of the lock device 10 in the state management means 25 (state: initialized), and returns a response to the lock device 10 (step D22).

  When the shipper instructs the lock apparatus 10 to set the lock key using the shipper terminal 30 (step D31), the lock apparatus 10 sets the lock key, and the shipper terminal 30 and the carrier terminal are set. A response is returned to 20 (step D12). The carrier terminal 20 updates the state and state history of the lock device 10 in the state management means 25 (state: lock key set), and returns a response to the lock device 10 (step D24).

  The shipper terminal 30 that has received the response instructs the lock apparatus 10 to set the unlock key (step D32). The lock apparatus 10 sets the unlock key and returns a response to the shipper terminal 30 and the carrier terminal 20 (step D13). The carrier terminal 20 updates the state and the state history of the lock device 10 in the state management means 25 (state: unlock key set), and returns a response to the lock device 10 (step D26).

  Thereafter, the shipper attaches the lock device 10 to the package, and instructs the lock device 10 to lock using the shipper terminal 30 (step D33). The lock apparatus 10 that has received the locking instruction locks it and returns a response to the shipper terminal 30 and the carrier terminal 20 (step D14). The carrier terminal 20 updates the state and the state history of the lock device 10 in the state management means 25 (state: locked), and returns a response to the lock device 10 (step D28). The package loaded with the locked lock device 10 is delivered to the consignee via a shipping company or the like.

  After the package is shipped, the consignor transmits an unlock key (electronic key) to the consignee terminal 40 using the consignor terminal 30 (step D35). The consignee terminal 40 outputs to the screen that the unlock key or the unlock key has been received, and returns a response to the consignor terminal 30 (step D43).

  In this embodiment, when the consignee wants to know the position of the package, the consignee uses the consignee terminal 40 to instruct the lock lock device 10 to search for the position (step D44). The lock apparatus 10 performs positioning by the positioning means 14 and transmits the current position information to the consignee terminal 40 as a response (step D15).

  The consignee terminal 40 that has received the current position information displays the position of the lock apparatus 10 on the screen as the current position of the package (step D45). The consignee can repeat the above steps when he / she wants to know the position of the package repeatedly (steps D44 to D45).

  Further, the carrier terminal 20 that has received the current position information records the position information in the state management means 25 (step D2B).

  When the consignee receives the package, the consignee terminal 40 uses the consignee terminal 40 to input the unlocking key and instruct the unlocking device 10 to unlock (step D46). The lock apparatus 10 that has received the unlocking instruction performs positioning (step D16), unlocks after confirming the validity of the unlocking key, and responds to the consignee terminal 40 and the carrier terminal 20 as a response to step D16. An unlock notification including the current position information measured in step S17 is transmitted (step D17).

  When the carrier terminal 20 receives the unlock notification, the carrier terminal 20 returns a response to the lock apparatus 10 and updates the state and the state history of the lock apparatus 10 in the state management means 25 (state: delivery completed) (step D2D). Similarly, when receiving the unlock notification, the consignee terminal 40 returns a response to the lock lock device 10 and outputs an unlock notification including the current position information by display on the screen or the like (step D47).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in addition to the effects of the second embodiment described above, the state and the current position of the lock device in the middle are set in the state management means 25. You can know that it was delivered.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention in which a payment confirmation function for merchandise price and shipping fee is added to the delivery management system of the above-described fourth embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The configuration of this embodiment is the same as that of the fourth embodiment described above except that the consignee terminal has a settlement instruction function and the carrier terminal has a settlement function.

  FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram showing the operation of the delivery management system according to the fifth exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

  The carrier terminal 20 requests initialization to the lock device 10 (step E21), the lock device 10 performs initialization, lock key setting, unlock key setting, and lock, and the carrier terminal 20 sends the status management means 25 to the state management means 25. The operations until the state is recorded (step E28) correspond to D21 to D28 in FIG. 10, and are the same as those in the above-described fourth embodiment (step E21 to step E28).

  When the consignee receives the parcel, it uses the consignee terminal 40 to instruct the carrier terminal 20 to make a settlement (step E42). The carrier terminal 20 processes the settlement according to the instruction, and notifies the consignor terminal 30 and the consignee terminal 40 of the completion of the settlement (step E29). The shipper terminal 30 outputs a settlement notice to the screen and returns a response to the carrier terminal 20 (step E34).

  The consignor terminal 30 that has received the settlement completion notification transmits an unlock key (electronic key) to the consignee terminal 40 (step E35). The shipper terminal 30 notifies the carrier terminal 20 that the unlock key has been transmitted. The consignee terminal 40 outputs to the screen that the unlock key or the unlock key has been received, and returns a response to the consignor terminal 30 (step E43). The carrier terminal 20 updates the state and state history of the lock apparatus 10 in the state management means 25 (state: unlocked key transmitted) (step E2C).

  When the consignee receives the parcel, the consignee terminal 40 is used to input the unlock key and instruct the unlocking device 10 to unlock (step E46). The lock device 10 unlocks after confirming the validity of the unlock key, and transmits an unlock notification as a response to the consignee terminal 40 and the carrier terminal 20 (step E17).

  When the carrier terminal 20 receives the unlock notification, the carrier terminal 20 returns a response to the lock apparatus 10 and updates the state and the state history of the lock apparatus 10 in the state management means 25 (state: package received) (step E2D). Similarly, when receiving the unlock notification, the consignee terminal 40 returns a response to the lock lock device 10 and outputs an unlock notification by display on the screen or the like (step E47).

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to reduce the trouble of payment of the price in the delivery of the package by the price postpaid method. The reason is that the shipper locks the package with the lock device and confirms the completion of the settlement, and then notifies only the consignee of the unlock key. In addition, since the record from when the consignor entrusts the package to the carrier until the consignee receives the package is recorded, the consignee can pay with confidence.

[Sixth Embodiment]
Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention in which a function for confirming the settlement of merchandise prices and shipping charges is added to the delivery management system of the above-described third embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Since the configuration of this embodiment is the same as that of the third embodiment described above except that the consignee terminal has a settlement instruction function and the carrier terminal has a settlement function, the description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 12 is a sequence diagram showing the operation of the delivery management system according to the sixth exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

  The delivery person terminal 50 requests the carrier terminal 20 to transmit the locking key (step F51), and the lock lock device 10 initializes, sets the locking key, sets the unlocking key, and transmits the locking key. The operations until 50 locks with the lock key and the carrier terminal 20 records the state in the state management means 25 (step F28) correspond to B51 to B28 in FIG. 7, and the third embodiment described above. (Step F51 to Step F28).

  When the consignee receives the parcel, it uses the consignee terminal 40 to instruct the carrier terminal 20 to make a settlement (step F42). The carrier terminal 20 processes the settlement in accordance with the instruction, and notifies the consignee terminal 40 of the completion of the settlement (step F29).

  Subsequently, the carrier terminal 20 transmits an unlock key (electronic key) to the consignee terminal 40 (step F2A). The consignee terminal 40 outputs to the screen that the unlock key or the unlock key has been received, and returns a response to the carrier terminal 20 (step F43).

  When the consignee receives the parcel, the consignee terminal 40 is used to input the unlock key and instruct the unlocking device 10 to unlock (step F46). The lock apparatus 10 unlocks after confirming the validity of the unlock key, and transmits an unlock notification as a response to the consignee terminal 40 and the carrier terminal 20 (step F17).

  When the carrier terminal 20 receives the unlock notification, the carrier terminal 20 returns a response to the lock apparatus 10 and updates the state and the state history of the lock apparatus 10 in the state management means 25 (state: package received) (step F2D). Similarly, when receiving the unlock notification, the consignee terminal 40 returns a response to the lock lock device 10 and outputs the unlock notification by display on the screen or the like (step F47).

  As described above, also in the present embodiment in which the carrier terminal 20 and the delivery person terminal 50 are arranged, it is possible to deliver the package by the postpayment method and reduce the payment trouble of the price at that time. The reason is that the delivery person locks the package with the lock device, and confirms the completion of the settlement, and then notifies only the consignee of the unlock key. In addition, since a record is made from when the delivery person requests transmission of the lock key until the consignee receives the package, the consignee can pay with peace of mind.

  The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and further modifications, replacements, and replacements may be made without departing from the basic technical idea of the present invention. Adjustments can be made. For example, as a form of the lock device, a container-like device disclosed in Patent Document 6 can be used. Further, if it is assumed that the absence and collection are performed as in the third embodiment, a chain lock and wire lock can be used.

It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the outline | summary of this invention. It is a figure showing the structure of the delivery management system which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a sequence diagram showing operation | movement of the delivery management system which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing the structure of the delivery management system which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a sequence diagram showing operation | movement of the delivery management system which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing the structure of the delivery management system which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a sequence diagram showing operation | movement of the delivery management system which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a sequence diagram showing operation | movement of the delivery management system which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing the structure of the delivery management system which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a sequence diagram showing operation | movement of the delivery management system which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a sequence diagram showing operation | movement of the delivery management system which concerns on the 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a sequence diagram showing operation | movement of the delivery management system which concerns on the 6th Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Locking device 11 Locking means 12 Unlocking key setting reception means 13 Unlocking means 14 Positioning means 20 Carrier terminal 21 Locking key setting instruction means 22 Unlocking key generation / setting instruction means 23 Locking key notification means 24 Unlocking key notification means 25 State management means 30 Consignor terminal 31 Unlock key setting instruction means 32 Lock instruction means 33 Unlock key notification means 34 Unlock notification output means 40 Consignee terminal 41 Unlock key output means 42 Unlock instruction means 43 Unlock Notification output means 44 Position display means 50 Delivery terminal 51 Lock key request means 52 Lock key output means 53 Lock instruction means 100 Network

Claims (15)

Using the locking means for locking the object, the unlocking key setting receiving means for setting the unlocking key, receiving the unlocking key setting instruction for unlocking the locking by the locking means, and using the unlocking key An unlocking device that unlocks the lock by the locking means in response to an unlocking request and notifies the shipper terminal and the consignee terminal that it has been unlocked (unlock notification); ,
An unlocking key setting instructing unit that instructs the unlocking key setting receiving unit of the locking device to set an unlocking key, a locking instructing unit that instructs the locking of the locking device to lock, and a consignee terminal A shipper terminal comprising: an unlock key notification means for notifying the unlock key; and an unlock notification output means for outputting an unlock notification from the lock device;
An unlock key output means for outputting the unlock key notified from the shipper terminal, and an unlock instruction for instructing the unlock by inputting the output unlock key to the unlock means of the lock device. And a consignee terminal comprising: an unlock notification output means for outputting an unlock notification from the lock device. The lock device further includes a locking key setting receiving unit that receives a setting instruction of the locking key,
In place of the shipper terminal, including a carrier terminal and a deliverer terminal,
The carrier terminal, based on a request from a delivery person terminal, a lock key setting instruction means for instructing a lock key setting reception means of the lock apparatus to set a lock key, and an unlock key setting means of the lock apparatus Generating an unlock key corresponding to the lock key, generating an unlock key for instructing the setting of the unlock key, and a lock key notification for notifying the deliverer terminal of the lock key Means, and an unlock key notifying means for notifying the unlock key to the consignee terminal,
The delivery terminal includes a lock key requesting means for requesting the carrier terminal to transmit a lock and a lock key, a lock key output means for outputting the lock key notified from the carrier terminal, and a lock device Locking instruction means for instructing locking to the locking means,
The delivery management system according to claim 1, wherein the lock device notifies the unlock notification to at least the consignee terminal. The consignee terminal further includes a locking request unit that requests the carrier terminal to lock the locking device, a locking key output unit that outputs a locking key notified from the carrier terminal, and the lock device. Locking instruction means for instructing locking to the locking means,
The delivery person terminal further inputs an unlock key output means for outputting the unlock key notified from the carrier terminal, and inputs the unlock key output to the unlock means of the lock device. An unlocking instruction means for instructing the lock,
The delivery management system according to claim 2, wherein the locker of the lock device can be operated using the consignee terminal, and the unlocking device of the lock device can be operated using the delivery person terminal. The lock apparatus further includes positioning means,
The said consignee terminal is provided with the position output means which inquires the present position with respect to the said lock apparatus, and outputs the present position of a lock apparatus based on the response from the said lock apparatus. Delivery management system.   The delivery management system according to claim 4, wherein the unlock notification includes a current position received from the lock device.   The shipper terminal or the carrier terminal confirms whether the postage or the price of the object has been settled. The delivery management system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the unlocking key is notified to a consignee terminal. The shipper terminal instructs the lock device to set and lock the unlock key,
The consignor terminal device transmits the unlock key set in the lock device to the consignee terminal,
The lock device unlocks in response to the unlock request with the set unlock key and notifies the shipper terminal and the consignee terminal that the lock is unlocked (unlock notification). Delivery management method. The consignee terminal instructs the lock device to set and lock the unlock key,
The consignee terminal transmits the unlocking key set in the lock device to the terminal of the collector of the lock device,
8. The unlocking device according to claim 7, wherein the unlocking device unlocks in response to the unlocking request by the set unlocking key and notifies the shipper terminal and the consignee terminal that the lock has been unlocked (unlock notification). Delivery management method.   9. The delivery management method according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the unlock notification includes current position information of the lock device. In accordance with instructions from the shipper terminal, a designated unlocking key is set and a means for locking,
A locking device comprising: means for unlocking in response to the unlocking request by the set unlocking key and notifying (unlocking notification) that the shipper terminal and the consignee terminal are unlocked. Furthermore, in accordance with an instruction from the shipper terminal, a designated unlocking key is set and a means for locking,
The apparatus according to claim 10, further comprising means for unlocking in response to the unlocking request by the set unlocking key and notifying (unlocking notification) that the shipper terminal and the consignee terminal are unlocked. The lock device described.   The unlocking device according to claim 10 or 11, wherein an unlocking notification including current position information of the locking device is transmitted as the unlocking notification. A program to be executed by a computer constituting the lock device,
In accordance with the instruction from the shipper terminal, the designated unlocking key is set and locked,
In response to the unlocking request with the set unlocking key, the computer is caused to execute a process of notifying the shipper terminal and the consignee terminal of the unlocking (unlocking notification). program. Furthermore, in accordance with an instruction from the consignee terminal, the designated unlocking key is set and locked,
In response to the unlocking request with the set unlocking key, the computer is caused to execute a process of notifying the shipper terminal and the consignee terminal of the unlocking (unlocking notification). The program according to claim 13.   The program according to claim 13 or 14, wherein an unlock notification including current position information of a lock device is transmitted as the unlock notification.

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