JP2019032902A - Delivery method and delivery system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a delivery method that enables safe delivery of packets.SOLUTION: The present invention provides a method of delivering of an object utilizing an administrative server, a user terminal, a deliverer terminal and a storage space terminal that are connected to each other over a network. When the deliverer has stored the object in the storage space, the deliverer terminal acquires a BOX identifier regarding a storage BOX from the storage space terminal, and transmits the BOX identifier and an object ID regarding the object to the administrative server. The administrative server broadcasts to the specific network and shares deposit information including at least the BOX identifier, the object ID and a user ID. The user terminal transmits an authentication request to the administrative server. The administrative server inquires of the specific network to verify if the authentication request is valid, and unlocks the storage BOX if it is valid.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a delivery method and a delivery system, and more particularly to a package delivery method using a delivery box.

  In recent years, with the expansion of the electronic commerce market by EC businesses, the number of packages handled by delivery companies has increased. In particular, there is a problem of redelivery of luggage due to the absence of a user who has purchased a product from an EC company, and in order to reduce such redelivery, a delivery box in which the recipient can receive the luggage when absent May be installed in a house or the like (see, for example, Patent Document 1 to Patent Document 3).

JP 2006-117345 A Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-48236 JP 2016-18228 A

  However, the delivery box described above has a security problem in addition to the fact that it cannot be used by anyone other than the resident.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a delivery method that allows a user to safely deliver a package.

According to the present invention, there is provided a method for delivering an object using a management server, a user terminal, a deliverer terminal, and a storage location terminal connected to each other via a network,
When the delivery person stores the object in a storage location, the delivery terminal obtains a BOX identifier related to the storage BOX from the storage location terminal, and manages the BOX identifier and the object ID related to the object. Sending to the server;
The management server broadcasting and sharing deposit information including at least the BOX identifier, the object ID, and a user ID to a specific network;
The user terminal sending an authentication request to the management server;
The management server inquires and verifies the validity of the authentication request to the specific network, and unlocks the storage BOX if it is valid.
A delivery method is obtained.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the delivery method which can deliver a package safely can be provided.

It is an image figure of the delivery method by embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the element which comprises the delivery system by the delivery method by embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of the management server of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of the user terminal of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of the deliverer terminal of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of the locker terminal of FIG. It is the image figure which showed the element in case a delivery person deposits a package in a delivery box. FIG. 8 is a specific process flow diagram of FIG. 7. It is the image figure which showed the element in case a user receives a package from a delivery box. FIG. 10 is a specific process flow diagram of FIG. 9. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the example of the data structure by this Embodiment. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the example of the other data structure by this Embodiment. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the example of the other data structure by this Embodiment.

The contents of the embodiment of the present invention will be listed and described. A delivery method and a delivery system according to an embodiment of the present invention have the following configuration.
[Item 1]
A method of delivering an object using a management server, a user terminal, a deliverer terminal, and a storage location terminal connected to each other via a network,
When the delivery person stores the object in a storage location, the delivery terminal obtains a BOX identifier related to the storage BOX from the storage location terminal, and manages the BOX identifier and the object ID related to the object. Sending to the server;
The management server broadcasting and sharing deposit information including at least the BOX identifier, the object ID, and a user ID to a specific network;
The user terminal sending an authentication request to the management server;
The management server inquires and verifies the validity of the authentication request to the specific network, and unlocks the storage BOX if it is valid.
Shipping method.
[Item 2]
The delivery method according to claim 1,
The management server includes the BOX identifier of the unlocked storage BOX, the user ID corresponding to the user terminal that transmitted the authentication request, and the object of the object stored in the storage BOX. A delivery method further comprising the step of broadcasting and sharing the ID to a specific network.
[Item 3]
The delivery method according to claim 1 or 2,
The specific network is a blockchain network;
Shipping method.
[Item 4]
An object delivery system including a management server, a user terminal, a deliverer terminal, and a storage location terminal connected to each other via a network,
When the delivery person stores the object in a storage location, the delivery terminal obtains a BOX identifier related to the storage BOX from the storage location terminal, and manages the BOX identifier and the object ID related to the object. To the server,
The management server broadcasts and shares deposit information including at least the BOX identifier, the object ID, and a user ID to a specific network;
The user terminal sends an authentication request to the management server;
The management server inquires and verifies the validity of the authentication request to the specific network, and unlocks the storage BOX if it is valid;
Delivery system.

<Details of the embodiment>
Hereinafter, a delivery method and a delivery system according to embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Overview>
The delivery system according to the delivery method according to the embodiment of the present invention uses a delivery box (sometimes referred to as a delivery box) when a user purchases a product in EC or the like, for example. To deliver.

  Specifically, when the user receives (removes) the package in the installed delivery box, the user who is the recipient uses the application installed on the user's own IC card, smartphone, or other specific equipment. It receives third party authentication using blockchain and guarantees its legitimacy. The user verifies the validity of his / her unlock request via a predetermined server. When the validity is proved, the delivery box is unlocked and the user can take out the package.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the delivery system according to the present embodiment includes a stage in which a deliverer deposits a package in a delivery box (FIG. 1 (a)) and a stage in which the package deposited by the deliverer is received from the delivery box ( 1 (b)) is included at least.

<Configuration>
As shown in FIG. 2, this is a so-called client server model in which a user terminal 2 and a deliverer terminal 3 are connected to each other via a network (such as the Internet) 10 around a management server 1. A locker terminal (storage location terminal) 4 according to the present embodiment is connected to the management server 1 via a user terminal 2 and a deliverer terminal 3. The management server 1 according to the present embodiment is connected to a block chain network.

<Hardware configuration>
The management server 1, the user terminal 2, the deliverer terminal 3, and the locker terminal 4 according to the present embodiment have the following hardware configuration. The following configuration is an example, and other configurations may be used.

<Management server 1>
As shown in FIG. 3, the management server 1 configures a part of the delivery system by executing information processing via communication with the user terminal 2 and the deliverer terminal 3. The management server 1 may be a general-purpose computer such as a workstation or a personal computer, or may be logically realized by cloud computing.

  The management server 1 includes at least a processor 10, a memory 11, a storage 12, a transmission / reception unit 13, an input / output unit 14, and the like, which are electrically connected to each other through a bus 15.

  The processor 10 is an arithmetic device that controls the operation of the entire management server 1 and performs control of data transmission / reception between elements and information processing necessary for executing an application. For example, the processor 10 is a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and executes each information process by executing a program stored in the storage 12 and expanded in the memory 11.

  The memory 11 includes a main memory composed of a volatile storage device such as a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) and an auxiliary memory composed of a non-volatile storage device such as a flash memory or an HDD (Hard Disc Drive). . The memory 11 is used as a work area of the processor 10 and stores a BIOS (Basic Input / Output System) executed when the management server 1 is started, various setting information, and the like.

  The storage 12 stores various programs such as an application program and an authentication program for the block chain network. A database storing data used for each process may be constructed in the storage 22.

  The transmission / reception unit 13 connects the management server 1 to the network 10 and the block chain network 20. The transmission / reception unit 13 may include a Bluetooth (registered trademark) and a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) short-range communication interface.

  The input / output unit 14 is an information input device such as a keyboard / mouse and an output device such as a display.

  The bus 15 is commonly connected to the above-described elements, and transmits, for example, an address signal, a data signal, and various control signals.

<User terminal 2>
As illustrated in FIG. 4, the user terminal 2 configures a part of the delivery system by executing information processing via communication with the management server 1 and the locker terminal 4. The user terminal 2 may be a mobile communication device such as a smartphone, but may be a non-contact card type terminal.

  The user terminal 2 includes at least a processor 20, a memory 21, a storage 22, a transmission / reception unit 23, an input / output unit 24, and the like, which are electrically connected to each other through a bus 25.

<Shipper terminal 3>
As shown in FIG. 5, the deliverer terminal 3 configures a part of the delivery system by executing information processing via communication with the management server 1 and the locker terminal 4. The deliverer terminal 3 may be, for example, a terminal specific to the deliverer, but may be replaced by a mobile communication device such as a smartphone, or may be a non-contact card type terminal.

  The deliverer terminal 3 includes at least a processor 30, a memory 31, a storage 32, a transmission / reception unit 33, an input / output unit 34, and the like, which are electrically connected to each other through a bus 35.

<Locker terminal 4>
As shown in FIG. 5, the locker terminal 4 constitutes a part of the delivery system by communicating with the user terminal 2 and the deliverer terminal 3 to execute information processing. The locker terminal 4 is a terminal embedded in the locker, and may communicate with the user terminal 2 and the deliverer terminal 3 by, for example, NFC (Near Field Communication).

  The locker terminal 4 includes at least a processor 30, a memory 31, a storage 32, a transmission / reception unit 33, an input / output unit 34, and the like, which are electrically connected to each other through a bus 35.

<Process flow>
With reference to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the stage in which a delivery person deposits a package in the delivery system according to the present embodiment will be described.

  The delivery person stores the package in an empty locker among the delivery lockers. When the delivery person terminal 3 and the locker terminal 4 communicate with each other, the delivery person terminal 3 performs ID authentication of the delivery person (delivery person terminal 3) to the locker terminal 4 (SQ802). The locker terminal 4 has a Box No. relating to the box in which the luggage is stored. Is delivered to the deliverer terminal 3 (SQ804), and the box is locked (SQ806). When the lock notification notifying that the lock is completed is transmitted from the locker terminal 4 to the deliverer terminal 3 (SQ808), the deliverer terminal 3 transmits a deposit completion notification to the management server 2 (SQ810).

  The deposit completion notification includes a delivery person ID, a package ID, a box ID of the deposited box, a recipient (user) ID, and a time stamp regarding the deposit time.

  Thereafter, the management server 1 associates the information included in the deposit completion notification and broadcasts it to the block chain network 20 (SQ812), thereby sharing the information in the network (generating a block and adding it to the chain). .

  On the other hand, when the user receives the package, it is performed as follows. That is, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the user transmits an authentication request regarding unlocking the locker to the management server 1 using the user terminal 3 owned by the user (SQ1004). The management server 1 verifies the validity of the authentication request (that is, whether or not the user has the right to unlock the delivery box) with respect to the blockchain network (SQ1008).

  If the validity is approved as a result of the verification (SQ1010), the user terminal 3 transmits an unlock request to the locker terminal 4 (SQ1012). In response to the unlock request, the locker terminal 4 unlocks the box storing the corresponding luggage (SQ1014).

  In the present embodiment, when the parcel is delivered to the user, a delivery completion notice is transmitted to the management server 1 via the locker terminal 4 and the user terminal 3 (SQ1016 and SQ1018).

  The delivery completion notification includes a delivery person ID, a package ID, a box ID of a deposited box, a recipient (user) ID, and a time stamp regarding the receipt time.

  Thereafter, the management server 1 associates the information included in the delivery completion notification and broadcasts it to the block chain network 20 (SQ1020), thereby sharing the information in the network (generating a block and adding it to the chain). .

  According to the above processing, it is possible to safely deposit and deliver a package using the delivery box while ensuring the traceability of the package. Moreover, by using a blockchain network, high anonymity can be ensured and information tampering can be prevented.

  The block chain network in the present embodiment may be a private network in which only a specific one can participate or a public network.

<Data structure>
The data structure used in the delivery system described above will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, an example will be described in which information relating to a package (ownership authority) is delivered in the order of a deliverer, a delivery box (Box), and a user.

  As shown in FIG. 11, (A) stores the public key hash value of the box as a destination, and (B) stores the main body of the public key of the box. The authentication is performed by checking the public key hash value of the Box included in the Pubkey Script of (A) and the public key body of the Box included in the Signature Script of (B).

  Specifically, the hash value of the public key body of the Box included in the Signature Script of (B) is generated, and it is confirmed that the hash value matches the public key hash value of the Box included in the Pubkey Script of (A). As a result, the ownership (management right) of the package is transferred from the delivery person to the delivery box.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the delivery locker creates and provides its own private key in advance in order to make an electronic signature related to depositing the package. Specifically, it is an electronic signature included in (B) Signature Script.

  The electronic signature is generated as follows. That is, the transaction ID (TX_ID) of (A) and the public key hash value of Box are extracted, and the package_ID and user public key hash of (B) are added (see (X) in the figure). This is encrypted (signed) with the secret key of the Box included in (B). The electronic signature constitutes a part of the electronic signature of (B).

  Next, verification of an electronic signature when delivering a package stored in a locker to a user will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, the verification of the electronic signature uses a public key of the box. As described above, the public key is the same as that specified as the hash value included in the Pubkey Script in the transaction (A).

  When the electronic signature of (Y) is decrypted with the public key of Box and returned to the original, a hash value (“hash value B” in the figure) is obtained. On the other hand, the original information that created the hash value described with reference to FIG. 12 is collected again from the transaction data to create the hash value A. If the hash value A and the hash value B are checked and matched, it is proved that the delivery box has a secret key corresponding to the public key designated as the destination in the transaction (A).

  As described above, it is possible to confirm and verify the legitimacy that the deliverer has deposited the parcel in the locker and the legitimacy that the parcel stored in the locker is received by the user. Further, by including the public key hash information of the destination (person) to whom the package is to be delivered in the information related to the transaction, only the destination can surely receive the package.

  Normally, it is recommended to renew the public key pair in units of one transaction (delivery, payment, etc.).

  The above-described embodiments are merely examples for facilitating understanding of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. The present invention can be changed and improved without departing from the gist thereof, and it is needless to say that the present invention includes equivalents thereof.

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Claims (4)

A method of delivering an object using a management server, a user terminal, a deliverer terminal, and a storage location terminal connected to each other via a network,
When the delivery person stores the object in a storage location, the delivery terminal obtains a BOX identifier related to the storage BOX from the storage location terminal, and manages the BOX identifier and the object ID related to the object. Sending to the server;
The management server broadcasting and sharing deposit information including at least the BOX identifier, the object ID, and a user ID to a specific network;
The user terminal sending an authentication request to the management server;
The management server inquires and verifies the validity of the authentication request to the specific network, and unlocks the storage BOX if it is valid.
Shipping method. The delivery method according to claim 1,
The management server includes the BOX identifier of the unlocked storage BOX, the user ID corresponding to the user terminal that transmitted the authentication request, and the object of the object stored in the storage BOX. A delivery method further comprising the step of broadcasting and sharing the ID to a specific network. The delivery method according to claim 1 or 2,
The specific network is a blockchain network;
Shipping method. An object delivery system including a management server, a user terminal, a deliverer terminal, and a storage location terminal connected to each other via a network,
When the delivery person stores the object in a storage location, the delivery terminal obtains a BOX identifier related to the storage BOX from the storage location terminal, and manages the BOX identifier and the object ID related to the object. To the server,
The management server broadcasts and shares deposit information including at least the BOX identifier, the object ID, and a user ID to a specific network;
The user terminal sends an authentication request to the management server;
The management server inquires and verifies the validity of the authentication request to the specific network, and unlocks the storage BOX if it is valid;
Delivery system.