JP3832324B2 - Article delivery destination designation method - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a method for providing an arbitrary base delivery service for parcel delivery parcels, and in particular, when an item is purchased through online shopping or the like, an efficient method for specifying an item delivery destination that can receive the item at an arbitrary location other than home. It is to provide a suitable method for realizing the above.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As a conventional delivery service for Takkyubin, for example, a technique described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-92900 is known. Here, there is disclosed a courier delivery method whose main purpose is to reduce the take-out rate of a courier by a convenience store acting as a reception agent. In other words, if the courier recipient is not present, he / she will indicate that he / she can leave it at the convenience store at the doorbell, and if the courier can confirm this indication if the recipient is absent The customer can write the absence report on the convenience store, deliver the package to the convenience store, and the recipient can receive the package at the convenience store by viewing the absence report.
As described above, when receiving a package at a place other than the home, it is necessary to confirm receipt of the article. For example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-26263 is known as this method. Here, the distribution management center, the shipping company, and the receiving location are connected by a network, and information 2 encrypted from information 1 is pasted on the package label, and this label is read at the shipping company and the package receiving location. A method in which information 3 obtained by decrypting read information 2 is sent to a distribution management center, and information 1 and information 3 are compared and matched in the distribution management center to confirm that the product has been received at the receiving location. Is disclosed.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The inventors have found that the above-described conventional technology has the following problems to be improved. The technology described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-92900 allows the recipient to receive the goods without being restricted by the business hours of the logistics company by using the agency, and the logistics company is re-delivered every time it is absent. However, since the logistics company asks the agency for delivery of the package, it is necessary to pay a commission such as a retention fee to the agency. Therefore, the logistics company does not need to re-deliver, but it is difficult to obtain profits.
In addition, the logistics company visits each house, and if it is absent, the order is to deliver the package to a convenience store, and whenever a missing package is generated, a convenience store that deposits the package is selected and added. You have to review the route. Therefore, it is not always possible for the logistics company to save time.
In the technique described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-26263, a distribution management center, a shipping company, and a receiving place are connected by a network, and an encrypted barcode attached to a package is read at each receiving place. Since it is decrypted at the distribution management center and checked, it is possible to know where the package is at any time. This is effective when a plurality of logistics companies carry packages in a baton relay format. However, it is a mechanism that performs confirmation processing at the distribution management center, and all delivery locations and centers must be connected via a network. For this reason, a delivery place is limited to the place which handles a certain amount of material flow. In addition, since the information read from the barcode is confirmed by sending it to the center, it is not assumed that the receiving place intentionally performs an illegal act. For this reason, it is difficult to introduce it unless it is a chain store.
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and a first object of the present invention is to provide a method by which a logistics company can know in advance whether a recipient receives a package at home or at a distributor. There is.
A second object of the present invention is a store where the network environment is not sufficiently maintained due to a small amount of baggage handled, or a locker that is difficult to connect to the center because a real-time response process is required. It is to provide a mechanism that can determine whether or not the recipient of the package is correct.
[0004]
A third object of the present invention is to provide a mechanism that enables a purchaser to request a shipment of a package by specifying a receiving location other than home in online shopping.
[0005]
A fourth object of the present invention is to make it possible to utilize many stores as baggage delivery locations by providing a mechanism in which baggage receiving locations cannot be cheated.
A fifth object of the present invention is to provide a mechanism in which the purchase action of the purchaser is not delayed more than necessary, particularly in an unattended reception place such as an electronic locker.
A sixth object of the present invention is a recipient confirmation method at an arbitrary location, and a package delivery method by which a shipper or a delivery location can confirm that delivery of a package to a recipient has been performed normally. Is to provide.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the following configuration is provided. That is, in the delivery destination designation method for goods on the network (products purchased through online shopping, goods to be delivered from one base to another base, packages and services), goods to be delivered that are input from the user's terminal Accepting the choice of whether to ship to a home or non-home location. The display method may be such that a map of the area is displayed and selected, or a simple list format may be used, but the map is displayed for the convenience of the user (recipient). It is preferable to use the GUI. When a location other than home is selected by the user, the delivery intermediary system notifies the terminal owned by the user by e-mail of receipt recognition information including information on the arrival date and time of the package and the deadline date for receiving the package. . This terminal may be the same as the terminal that accepted the selection, or another mobile phone or a PDA (Personal Digital Assistance). For e-mail notifications, additional charges will be incurred if the package order number, product name, order date (shipping request date), receipt location, package arrival date / time, package storage deadline, and package receipt date / time exceeds a certain time limit. Can be included.
[0007]
Moreover, in order to achieve the said objective, it comprises as follows. That is, a service providing method using a first computer and a second computer connected to a network, wherein the first computer at a package shipping location creates an identification number attached to a predetermined package. The user is notified of this identification number. Furthermore, a hash function 1 is created by applying a hash function to this identification number, and this hash value 1 is encrypted with a secret key to create an encrypted value 1, and a password designated by the user is added to the encrypted value 1 A means for creating the encrypted value 2 and printing the encrypted value 2 on the tag is provided. Then, the encrypted value 2 is transported to the delivery destination together with the package. The second computer at the shipping destination reads the encrypted value 2 from the package tag, subtracts the password brought by the user, and then uses the public key. Decryption To do. On the other hand, the second computer creates the hash value 2 by applying the hash function to the identification number brought by the user, compares the decrypted value with the hash value 2, and is valid if the two values match. Recipient confirmation means for permitting delivery of packages is recognized.
[0008]
It should be noted that storage means for storing the created encryption value 2 in the first computer, communication means for sending it to the second computer, and storage of the identification number and encryption value 2 in the second computer. There may be provided storage means and a calculation means for extracting the corresponding encryption value 2 from the storage means using the identification number brought by the user as a key. In order to achieve the above object, a program for realizing the functions described above or a recording medium storing the program may be used.
With the above-described configuration, there is a possibility that an unspecified number of people come and go in the agency, but since the recipient can be confirmed correctly, a delivery mistake or the like can be prevented. Furthermore, if encrypted data or the like is sent in advance, stand-alone processing is possible, and unattended delivery using a locker or the like can be performed.
[0009]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail.
[0010]
FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an outline of an optional site delivery service for packages. Computers owned by purchaser 110, electronic mall 120, delivery intermediary 130 for managing the delivery of goods purchased at electronic mall 120, delivery destinations A, B ... 140, and shipping company 180, which are delivery destinations of goods Are connected via the network 100. The delivery intermediary 130 forms the core of the service according to the present invention, and forms a franchise 160 for logistics by collaborating with a plurality of delivery destinations 140 in advance. In actual service provision, the delivery intermediary 130 may be operated by an online shopping mall, the shipping company 180 may be operated as part of the service, and who operates is arbitrary. The important point is that a plurality of delivery destinations 140 are determined in advance and displayed as candidates. Therefore, a receiving place or a delivery destination group is selected. Although the number of shipping companies 180 is one in the figure, a plurality of traders may enter. In short, it is sufficient that there is at least one service execution agent that can deliver the package designated by the delivery intermediary to the designated delivery destination. The purchaser 110 is desirably registered as a user in the franchise 160 in advance, and an ID and an authentication password are set in advance. The reason for registering the user in advance is that there is a risk that the malicious user will send the package to the destination by mischief unless the identity is confirmed in advance in order to receive the package outside the home. It is. Also, if this user's e-mail address is registered in the computer of the delivery intermediary 130, it will be possible to simply send a package exchange receipt or a notification of arrival of the package to the purchaser 110 by e-mail. Can provide services other than package delivery.
[0011]
FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the overall flow of the service of FIG. First, the purchaser 110 performs a product purchase procedure 201 using a network 100 such as the Internet by a known electronic mall method. In the electronic mall 120, the order is accepted and the delivery selection by the purchaser 110 is accepted (202). The delivery selection includes information such as the receiving location and the date and time, which will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0012]
When the purchaser 110 selects delivery via the delivery intermediary 130 according to the present invention, the information received from the user is sent to the delivery intermediary 130, and the delivery intermediary 130 uses the pre-registered user ID and authentication password. User authentication is performed and the designation of the shipping destination is received (203). Next, when input of necessary information is completed, a reception number creation process is performed (204), and the reception number 205 is sent to the electronic mall 120. The electronic mall 120 issues a product number from the warehouse and creates an order number serving as a delivery management number at the designated delivery destination 140 (206). The reception number and order number 207 are sent to the delivery broker 130 via the network 100. The created order number is added to a purchase order confirmation certificate (not shown) known to the purchaser and sent to the purchaser 110 via the network 100. The electronic mall 120 further creates shipping instruction information 210 corresponding to a shipping instruction from the warehouse of goods to the delivery destination from the order number 208 (209). This shipping instruction can be made by printing a shipping request form or tag that includes the sent information.
[0013]
The delivery broker 130 creates an encryption code, authentication data, and shipping instruction information, which will be described later, using each of the information 207 and 210 (211), and all these information are sent to the designated delivery destination 140 via the network 100. Send (216). In addition, the shipping instruction information 217 is sent to the associated shipping company 180.
[0014]
On the other hand, the delivery broker 130 notifies the user of the shipping instruction information, the receipt password, and the order number via the network 100 (213). The purchaser 110 receiving these pieces of information inputs the order number and the receipt password to the terminal device of the delivery destination 140 after the designated date and time. In the delivery destination 140, the information received in advance (216) and the information input by the recipient are collated, and if they match, the product is handed over (218). The received password may be issued for each product to be shipped, may be used as an authentication password for user authentication, or may be a combination of these (authentication password + number of product identification codes).
[0015]
Next, referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, a series of steps 202, 203 and 204 in FIG. 2 will be further described. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the computer of the electronic mall 120 and the delivery broker 130 based on the information input from the computer of the purchaser 110.
[0016]
First, the purchaser 110 accesses the electronic mall 120 using Internet browser software, selects a target product, and performs a purchase procedure (step 301). A known method can be used as a method of selecting this product. At this time, the delivery method of the purchased product is selected between a delivery method using a delivery company and a delivery method using the delivery broker 130 of the present invention (step 302). FIG. 4 shows a screen on the computer of the purchaser 110 at the time of this selection. In the screen 401, the delivery destination 140 is used as a “depot” in the sense of depositing, and “depot receipt” is displayed to be received outside the home.
[0017]
If the receipt of the depot is selected in step 302, that is, if the delivery via the delivery broker is selected, the process proceeds to step 303. Otherwise, the delivery is performed by a normal courier, so input necessary information such as the address, name, and telephone number of the destination. (Step 309). In step 311, it is determined whether or not the delivery destination is home. If the destination is home, an inquiry is further made as to whether or not delivery to the delivery destination 140 is desired when absent (steps 311 and 310). If a depot is used, the process proceeds to step 303.
[0018]
In step 303, the user ID and password are entered, and it is checked whether or not the member has been registered (step 304). It should be noted that the input in step 303 as viewed from the purchaser 110 can be input on the display screen (Web screen) in the electronic mall 120, and it is not necessary to be aware that it is actually connected to the computer of the delivery broker 130. Next, it is determined whether or not a member has been registered. If not, member registration processing is performed (steps 304 and 305). Next, the purchaser 110 designates a delivery destination (step 306). The processing procedure of the delivery destination is described in 402 and 403 in FIG.
[0019]
In 402 of FIG. 4, a search key is input in order to display a candidate list of delivery destinations 140. For example, a home address, a postal code, a telephone area code, a nearest station name, and the like are input. Then, at 403, a candidate map or list is displayed. FIG. 5 shows the display state of this map, and FIG. 6 shows the list.
[0020]
FIG. 5 shows an example in which the home address is selected as a key, and the nearest map and delivery destination candidates are displayed together with the home 504. Here, an example is shown in which a loader locker 501, a convenience store 502, and a gasoline station 503 are displayed as candidates at a station reception. The purchaser 110 selects a target delivery destination with the mouse cursor 505. Here, the locker is an electronic locker system that has a plurality of boxes and can individually manage the opening and closing thereof. By placing a package in a predetermined box in advance, the purchaser inputs code information such as a password. It is a system that can automatically open the box and take the luggage home.
[0021]
What is characteristic here is that the content of the additional service obtained when the package is received at the delivery destination is displayed together with the delivery destination name. For example, when a parcel is received at a convenience store 502, a free drink voucher is obtained. In addition, the gasoline station 503 indicates that a coupon for purchasing gasoline by 2 yen / liter discount can be obtained. It also shows that when using a locker at the station's reception, it can be received at any time within 24 hours from the scheduled delivery time. In this way, depending on the selection of the delivery destination, the purchaser can obtain various benefits. Further, when each delivery destination is a store, it is possible to expect an effect that a customer who has picked up a baggage further performs shopping. Although not shown in FIG. 5, other accompanying information (regular holiday, business hours, presence / absence of parking lot, sale date, etc.) may be displayed in a pop-up format. .
[0022]
FIG. 6 is a table for associating information that cannot be displayed on the map with the map of FIG. A detailed explanation about the address and telephone number of the receiving store, or a privilege or coupon is described. This table 600 may be displayed on the same screen as the map 500, or may be displayed separately or independently on the computer screen of the purchaser 110. In this table, only the store name, address, and privilege are displayed, but other accompanying information may also be displayed as described in FIG.
[0023]
Returning to FIG. 3, when a delivery destination is selected (step 306), receipt recognition information is displayed on the screen (step 307), and the above-mentioned coupon is issued (step 308). The purchaser 110 can print out the receipt recognition information and use it as a receiving transaction voucher.
[0024]
As described above, when the product purchase and the delivery destination designation described in the flowchart of FIG. Thereafter, when the shipping instruction information 217 is transmitted to the shipping company 180 and the delivery date is determined, the delivery broker 130 notifies the purchaser of the delivery schedule by e-mail or the like.
[0025]
FIG. 7 shows an example of a notification mail sent to the purchaser's mobile phone (mobile terminal having a mail receiving function). The mail 700 includes an area 701 in which the name of the service is described, an area 702 in which information for specifying a product ordered from the electronic mall 120 is described, an area 703 in which a detailed description of the designated receiving location is described, It consists of an area 704 describing the time when the product can be received (that is, the estimated arrival time of the package), and an area 705 describing notes and coupon information.
[0026]
For example, if the receiving location is a station locker, the area 703 may require a detailed description of where the locker is located, and if there are multiple lockers in the vicinity, information identifying them is also required. . In this case, a link may be attached to a specific character in the area 703, and by clicking on the link, visual information indicating where the detailed map or locker group is located may be displayed. It is desirable to describe in the area 705 that information on a time limit that can be collected free of charge is important, and an excess fee is required after the time limit. Although not shown, it may be displayed including the detention limit time limit (the maximum time limit that can be detained in the locker by payment of the excess fee).
[0027]
FIG. 8 shows a portion to be changed when the delivery destination is a locker in the processing of FIG. When the shipping information creation processing 209 is performed in the electronic mall 120, the delivery date and time calculation processing 801 is activated in the delivery broker 130, and the scheduled delivery date and time and the package holding period are determined. Then, information 802 including the order number, the scheduled delivery date and time, and the period is transmitted to the delivery destination 140.
[0028]
The delivery destination 140 performs locker reservation processing 803 based on the information 802. Normally, the locker uses 0 o'clock as the starting point for time counting, so if there are two reservations in the information 802, two boxes are set to be in use at 0 o'clock. In this way, by making a reservation process during a time when the locker is not used, it is possible to avoid a situation in which all the boxes are in use when the carrier carries the package.
[0029]
When the reservation process is completed at the delivery destination, information 804 including the order number and the locker number (the locker identification number or the box identification number) is returned to the delivery broker 130. Thereafter, the delivery broker performs a shipping instruction process 211, requests the electronic mall to contact the purchaser 110 (step 212), and transmits information 805 necessary for the recipient authentication process 218 to the delivery destination. .
[0030]
FIG. 9 is a time chart for explaining the delivery date / time calculation process 801. In the process of determining the box reservation time, the date and time (package arrival date and time) T1 when the package is delivered to the locker and the time limit (scheduled package receipt time) T2 that the customer wants to receive the package are set. Since T1 may vary slightly depending on road conditions, a time slightly before T1 is set as the scheduled delivery time T0. Also, the standard detention date and time T3, which is the time limit for receiving without additional charge, is set to a time after T2. Then, T0 to T3 are set as the locker reservation period 910, and if received within this period, no additional fee is required.
[0031]
However, if the recipient arrives at time T4 without receiving by the deadline T3, the time from time T3 to time T4 is set as the excess period 920, which is added according to the length of this excess period. Charge. As for the settlement method, it may be possible to calculate the fee on the locker device side and pay with cash, calculate the fee at the center and pay with a credit card, or charge by some other method Anyway. The recipient can receive the package by paying this excess fee to the locker. If the retention limit date and time T5 is exceeded, it is effective to return the package to the shipper. By providing such a mechanism, the locker can be used efficiently even if there is a purchaser 110 who does not receive the ticket forever.
[0032]
Although not shown in the drawing, the locker at the receiving place is provided with a keyboard for the recipient to input the receiving password, and the password is input together with the order number. The locker compares the hash value created from the code sent in advance with the hash value created from the entered order number, and if it matches, confirms that it is a valid recipient, and sends the package to the recipient. hand over. At this time, it is possible to confirm that the package has been delivered to the recipient by collecting the information that the delivery has been completed from the delivery broker locker.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart for calculating an additional fee in the electronic locker system. Upon receipt of the shipping instruction information 216, the electronic locker system determines a box into which the product is to be placed, and sets the time from T0 to T4 described in FIG. 9 as the locker reservation time (step 1001). When the carrier 180 puts the goods in the box designated by the locker, the lock is locked (step 1002). Next, the electronic locker system sets 0 as an initial value in order to start counting an extra charge (step 1003). If the predetermined time has passed, that is, if the standard detention date and time T3 is exceeded, an extra charge is added. The method of addition may be per hour, per day, or any other method. When this addition is performed, a notification mail as shown in FIG. 7 may be sent to the purchaser 110 (step 1005). Next, when the detention limit date and time T5 is exceeded, a collection request is sent to the carrier and returned to the electronic mall 120 (steps 1006 and 1020). If the detention limit date and time T5 has not been reached, if there is no receipt, the process returns to step 1004 (step 1007).
[0033]
When the purchaser 110 comes to receive the merchandise, the surcharge is calculated after confirming the identity by the processing in FIG. 15 described later. If there is no extra charge, the locker is unlocked as it is, and if there is, the locker is unlocked after depositing that amount (step 1008). When delivery of the product is completed, the electronic locker system notifies the delivery broker 130 to that effect (step 1009).
[0034]
Next, a configuration diagram of each system in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 is a computer terminal of the purchaser 110, FIG. 12 is a computer system of the delivery destination store 140, FIG. 13 is a computer system of the electronic mall 120, and FIG.
[0035]
In FIG. 11, the terminal of the purchaser 110 includes a control means 1101 for operating an Internet browser and a mail program, a communication means 1102 for accessing the Internet, an input means 1103 for inputting voice and characters, a voice And an output means 1104 for outputting an image and a memory 1110, which are connected by a communication bus 1100. In the memory 1110, a received password 1111, a browser program 1112, a mail program, and other 1113 are recorded.
[0036]
In FIG. 12, the computer system of the delivery destination store 140 includes an input means 1204 for allowing a purchaser (receiver) to input a password, an output means 1203 for printing package management information, and an encrypted value. A control unit 1201 for performing calculation and the like for decryption with a public key, a communication unit 1202 for accessing the Internet, and a memory 1201 are provided, and these are connected by a communication bus 1200. In the memory 1210, the store authentication program 1211 for determining whether or not the person who has received the package at the store is the correct recipient, and the package management program 1212 for managing the package delivered by the carrier 180 A timer program for managing the excess time of the detention time, a detention fee calculation program 1214 for calculating the excess fee based on the excess time, the public key data of the delivery intermediary, and the like are recorded.
[0037]
In FIG. 13, the computer system of the electronic mall 120 includes a control means 1301 for operating the electronic mall program, a communication means 1302 for accessing the Internet, an input means 1303 for inputting member data and inventory data, Output means 1304 for printing the address and address of the package and a memory 1310 are provided, and these are connected by a communication bus 1300. The memory 1310 stores an electronic mall program 1311, mall member data 1312, an inventory management program 1313, an address printing program 1314, and the like.
[0038]
The computer system of the delivery broker 130 registers a control means 1401 for performing an encryption process by applying a hash function to the order number, a communication means 1402 for communicating with a network, a delivery destination store and member information. In order to manage them, an input / output unit 1403 for printing and a memory 1410 are provided, and these are connected by a communication bus 1400. The memory 1410 includes an authentication data creation program 1411 for creating encrypted data, a user authentication program 1412 for checking whether a user accessing via the Internet is a member, member data 1413, a delivery destination Store data 1414, shipping instruction program 1415 for instructing shipping and transportation to electronic malls and shipping companies, delivery destination display for the purchaser to specify the delivery destination and displaying the map and destination store data superimposed A program 1416, digital map data 1417, and the like are recorded.
[0039]
Finally, the procedure of encryption processing and authentication processing in the present embodiment will be described using the flowchart of FIG. In step 1501, the delivery broker 130 creates a hash value (H1) by applying a hash function to the order number. Further, the hash value (H1) is encrypted with the secret key of the delivery broker to create an encrypted value (E · H1). Further, the delivery broker 130 notifies the purchaser (recipient) 110 of the order number (1502). The purchaser 110 designates a receiving location and sets and sends a password (P1) at the time of receiving (1503). This password (P1) is irrelevant to the order number and may be a value that the recipient can easily remember. Since this password only needs to be used once (one-time password), it may be different from the password used when the purchaser 110 registers the ID.
[0040]
The delivery broker 130 creates encrypted data to be written on the tag. That is, the encryption value (E · H1 + P1) is created by adding the password (P1) to the encryption value (E · H1), and the encryption value (E · H1 + P1) is printed on the tag (step 1504). Here, an addition operation is taken as an example, but this operation is not limited to addition, and any function may be used as long as the input and the output have a one-to-one correspondence. In 1505, the encrypted value (E · H1 + P1) and the order number are transported to the delivery destination 140 together with the package.
In step 1507, the delivery address 140 reads the encrypted value (E · H1 + P1) from the package tag, creates the encrypted value (E · H1) by subtracting the password (P1) brought by the recipient, Decrypt with the public key of the delivery broker 130. This is the hash value (H3). On the other hand, the delivery destination 140 receives the password and the order number brought by the recipient in Step 1506, and creates a hash value (H2) by applying a hash function to this order number in Step 1508. In step 1509, the hash value (H2) is compared with the hash value (H3), and if the two values match, it is recognized as a valid purchaser (recipient), and delivery of the package is permitted in step 1510.
[0041]
Further, the delivery destination 140 stores the password (P1) requested by the purchaser, and transmits the password (P1) to the delivery broker 130 instead of the package delivery certificate in 1511. The delivery destination 140 has the public key of the delivery broker 130, but cannot be correctly decrypted without the password. Therefore, the delivery broker 130 has the delivery address and password (P1) information corresponding to each order number, and the package is delivered to the purchaser 110 by collecting these information from the delivery address 140. I can confirm that.
As a result, when implementing the present invention, the operator of the irrelevant electronic mall 130 and the receiving store of the delivery destination 140 can be used, and the purchaser can enjoy the service using a more familiar store. become able to.
In this embodiment, a so-called personal computer, workstation, or the like is used as a delivery broker computer, an electronic mall computer, a delivery destination computer, or a purchaser computer, and a program operating on such a computer. Thus, each means described above is functionally realized. In particular, the purchaser's computer may be a multi-function portable terminal having a storage means, display or input means and capable of being loaded with a program, or a so-called mobile phone, and is not limited to a so-called computer device. .
[0042]
In the embodiment described above, the program is installed in advance in the computer device of the delivery destination. In other words, the receiving location is a mechanism that cannot receive this service unless a computer device equipped with a special program is purchased, and it has been necessary to install a special program for the participants.
[0043]
However, small shop owners can use general-purpose technology if Java and other technologies are used to implement a process equivalent to a special program as a Java applet, which can be downloaded from a service provider's server computer such as a reception center. It can be used with any browser. At present, most computers connected to the network already have a general-purpose browser installed, so using Java technology eliminates the need for shop owners to perform special installation tasks.
[0044]
Although the outline of the service of the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the delivery mediation service of the present embodiment can be applied not only to online shopping using an electronic mall but also to a normal package delivery service. In the example, the product is described as being in an electronic mall. However, the application is made from a home via a personal computer or telephone, and necessary information is exchanged via the network. It is also available when you come to pick up.
[0045]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, the logistics company can know in advance whether the recipient receives the package at home or at the agency, and in particular, when receiving at the agency, an unspecified number of people. The recipient can be verified correctly. In addition, since unmanned delivery via stores and lockers, etc., where the network environment is not sufficiently maintained, it can be used as a place for delivery of luggage, so consumers can use luggage at stations and gas stations on the commuting route. Can be received.
[Brief description of the drawings]
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an outline of an optional site delivery service for packages.
FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining an overall flow in the service of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a computer for determining a delivery destination in FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a screen display for determining a delivery destination.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a screen display for displaying candidate locations for delivery destinations.
FIG. 6 is a table showing detailed information of candidate locations for delivery destinations.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a structure of a mail message notified to a purchaser's mobile phone.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a processing part different from a store when the delivery destination is a locker.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating locker reservation processing.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart when calculating an additional fee in the electronic locker system.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a configuration of a user terminal.
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a configuration of a delivery destination store system.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a configuration of an electronic mall system.
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a configuration of a delivery brokerage system.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating encryption processing and authentication processing according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
100 ... Network, 110 ... Purchaser, 120 ... Electronic mall, 130 ... Delivery broker, 140 ... Destination A, B ..., 180 ... Transportation company

Claims (2)

A service providing method using a first computer and a second computer connected to a network,
The first computer at the package shipping location is:
Create an identification number attached to the package to be sent, send the identification number to the second computer used by the recipient of the package via the network, and convert the identification number into a short value using a hash function The hash value 1 is created, the hash value 1 is encrypted with the secret key, the encrypted value 1 is created, the password known only to the recipient is applied to the encrypted value 1, and the encrypted value 2 is created. Print the value 2 on the voucher,
The second computer is
The input of the password from the recipient is received, a hash function is applied to the transmitted identification information to create a hash value 2, and the encrypted value 2 is read from the slip attached to the package, The encrypted value 2 is subtracted using the input password, the subtracted value is decrypted with the public key, and the decrypted value is compared with the hash value 2 If they match, the service input method changes the information regarding the delivery status of the package to receipt by transmitting the password inputted by the recipient to the first computer . A service providing system including a first computer and a second computer connected to a network,
The first computer at the package shipping location is:
Create an identification number attached to the package to be sent, send the identification number to the second computer used by the recipient of the package via the network, and convert the identification number into a short value using a hash function The hash value 1 is created, the hash value 1 is encrypted with the secret key, the encrypted value 1 is created, the password known only to the recipient is applied to the encrypted value 1, and the encrypted value 2 is created. Print the value 2 on the voucher,
The second computer is
The input of the password from the recipient is received, a hash function is applied to the transmitted identification information to create a hash value 2, and the encrypted value 2 is read from the slip attached to the package, The encrypted value 2 is subtracted using the input password, the subtracted value is decrypted with the public key, and the decrypted value is compared with the hash value 2 If they match, the service input system changes the information on the delivery status of the package to receipt by transmitting the password input by the recipient to the first computer .

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