JP4752106B2 - Delivery box, delivery box reservation method, and delivery box billing method - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a delivery box such as a mail box, a delivery box, and a cleaning box for delivering an article, a reservation method using the delivery box, and a charging method for the delivery box.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-151154 as a technique of this kind, a delivery person or the like makes a reservation for a vacant box in a delivery storage locker installed in a delivery storage locker installed in an apartment house such as a condominium. A system to do it has been proposed. In the above-mentioned known example, data on the usage status and reservation status of the parcel storage locker is sent to the central management device via the telephone line, and the delivery person stores the parcel delivery directly via the telephone line using a portable terminal device. Make a reservation to the locker. Then, the locker can be unlocked by inserting a pre-registered IC card or inputting the supplier ID with the numeric keypad to authenticate and identify the reservation person.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-described known example, for a delivery storage locker installed in an apartment house such as a condominium registered in advance, a recipient who is limited to the owner of the locker or a resident of the apartment house is a recipient. Since the delivery person registered in advance for the delivery makes a reservation, the outside locker cannot be used as a recipient or delivery person.
[0004]
In addition, since the usage fee is generally free for the depositor and the recipient, the resident or owner of the apartment has to bear the purchase cost and maintenance cost of the parcel storage locker. Therefore, if a new delivery parcel storage locker is to be established, the cost of the condominium resident or owner will be borne by the condominium and the installation space must be secured at the narrow entrance hall. It was difficult to add to the existing condominium.
[0005]
In addition, in the case of a system where a delivery person makes a reservation unilaterally and uses it, it is difficult to prove whether or not a prior consent from the recipient to the locker as the delivery location has been obtained, and trouble is likely to occur. In addition, there is a problem that the payee cannot be set as the billing destination.
[0006]
In addition, there was a delivery box that charges a specific depositor (delivery person) for a usage fee, but in this case, if it is not obvious whether or not the receipt by the recipient is complete, the depositor will return the goods again. He had to come to collect it, and of course it was impossible to adopt the time fee system.
[0007]
In addition, when a baggage is deposited in a locker, etc., it may be displayed on the locker's display panel, but the receipt or depositor directly indicates that the package has been deposited in the locker or removed. Since there was no notification, it was not possible to guarantee that the delivery of the package was performed smoothly.
[0008]
In addition, since there was no system to unlock the box after automatically confirming the execution of the payment for the goods price as a condition for the delivery of the goods, delivery of the goods on the condition that the goods price is settled The locker could not be used.
[0009]
The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems, and the object of the present invention is not limited to apartment buildings and other condominiums, but is provided in public places such as around stations, underground malls, shopping streets, and urban areas with traffic. The delivery box can be easily reserved and used by the recipient, and a security code can be improved by giving a unique reservation PIN for each booking act. To provide a delivery box that can be delivered and a delivery box that can complete delivery by attaching a prior consent of the recipient with respect to the place of delivery and the burden of the usage fee of the delivery box, a reservation method using the delivery box, and a charging method therefor To do.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
A first configuration of a delivery box according to the present invention for achieving the above object is a delivery box for delivering an article, and a vacant state detecting means for detecting a vacant state of the delivery box, and the vacant state detecting means. The first communication means for collecting and transmitting the free state information detected by the central management center, the first storage means for storing the free state information transmitted to the central management center as needed, the first A server device that provides vacancy status information stored in the storage means so as to be browseable on a communication network; and a reservation selection means that selects a delivery box desired to be reserved based on the vacancy status information browsed on the communication network; Reservation box ID information in which the reservation location number of the delivery box selected by the reservation selection means and the reserved box number are combined, and the reservation A second storage means for associating and storing reservation password information unique to the reservation act issued by the central management center at the stage of processing, and transmitting the reservation box ID information and reservation password information to the reservation person for notification Second communication means to be able to input reservation box ID information and reservation password information of a delivery box First Input means; A second input means capable of inputting personal authentication information of the depositor of the article and personal authentication information of the recipient of the article, and based on the personal authentication information of the recipient input by the second input means; A fourth communication means for transmitting and notifying the third communication means of the recipient who has been registered in advance to the third communication means of the recipient who has been registered in advance to the recipient via the central management center; A fifth communication means for receiving, via the central management center, the acceptance of the article depositing operation from the third communication means of the recipient who has been notified by the communication means; The above First The reservation box ID information and reservation password information input by the input means are compared with the reservation box ID information and reservation password information stored in the second storage means, and the two match. And accepting the acceptance of the depositing act of the article from the recipient by the fifth communication means, And unlocking control means for unlocking the delivery box.
[0011]
According to the above configuration, the empty state information of the delivery box detected by the empty state detecting means is transmitted to the central management center, and the empty state of the delivery box is managed at any time, and the empty state information is transmitted to the communication network by the server device. Can be viewed above.
[0012]
Also The depositor of the article designates an empty box from the delivery box, and the box ID information of the empty box, the personal authentication information of the depositor, and the personal authentication information of the recipient of the article Second When input is made by the input means, the central computer of the central management center notifies the receiver of the deposit request from the depositor of the article based on the input personal authentication information of the receiver.
[0013]
Then, if the recipient who received the deposit request is convenient, it sends the acceptance information to the effect that the deposit act has been accepted to the central computer of the central management center. To unlock the delivery box and allow the goods to be deposited.
[0014]
In the second configuration of the delivery box according to the present invention, in the first configuration, the reservation personal identification information includes a reservation personal identification number unique to the reservation act issued by the central management center at the stage of accepting the reservation. The information is combined with the payment identification code.
[0015]
Users can make a reservation by selecting the delivery box that they want to reserve based on the availability information viewed on the communication network, and when the central management center accepts the reservation, Reservation password information in which a unique reservation password and a payment identification code are combined is issued. The reservation person includes a reservation box ID information obtained by combining the reservation box number unique to the delivery box selected and reserved by the reservation person, the reserved box number, a reservation password issued by the central management center, The reservation password information combined with the payment identification code is notified.
[0016]
Reservation can be made from any location via an internet that has been widely spread from an unspecified communication terminal, so it is not limited to a specific terminal as in the above-mentioned known example, and is convenient.
[0017]
By making the reservation valid only for a certain period, it is possible to eliminate the state where the delivery box is reserved indefinitely and prevent the delivery box from being empty as much as possible, to improve the operation rate of the delivery box and to increase the reservation fee and usage fee And can be set separately.
[0018]
The reservation person or the depositor who has been notified of the reservation box ID information in which the reservation location number and the reserved box number are combined and the reservation password information in which the reservation password and the payment identification code are combined is reserved. The delivery box can be unlocked and used by going to the delivery box and inputting the reservation box ID information and reservation password information by the input means. In other words, there is a need to send the key to the specified depositor such as a delivery company in the form of information instead of the key, there is a need to send the key, there is a risk of loss of the key, or there is a concern of depositing goods due to mischief There is no need to worry about the existence of an empty box.
[0019]
The reservation PIN information issued by the Central Management Center is unique to the reservation act, and since the reservation PIN information such as a different PIN number is given to each reservation act, the depositor can secure a personal delivery box in advance, There is no need to worry about theft or loss of IC cards or leaking information on fixed PIN numbers.
[0020]
When the depositor puts the goods in the reserved delivery box, the security code that is different from the reserved password information will be sent to the reservation person (recipient) by e-mail, voice mail or via the central management center along with the arrival fact. Notified by verbal call. Note that this security information is not disclosed to the depositor, so the storage security is high.
[0021]
The recipient inputs the custody information as a key at the time of receipt and performs personal (ID) authentication using an authentication identification means such as a mobile phone, IC card or magnetic card, and unlocks the delivery box. Can be received.
[0022]
The delivery box according to the present invention 3 The configuration of the first , First 2 In the delivery box configured as described above, reservation PIN information specific to the reservation act issued by the Central Management Center at the stage of accepting the reservation or deposit of the delivery box, or receipt unique to the delivery act of goods using the delivery box When an input means for inputting a payment method for the goods price associated with the personal identification information, a payment method for the goods price, a storage means for storing the performance, and a payment method for the goods price involve payment for the goods price. A sixth communication means for transmitting and notifying only the payment agent who performs the payment for the goods price on behalf of the payment of the goods price, a payment means for the payment of the goods price, and a payment specialist such as a company system or a bank transfer A seventh communication means for sending and receiving the settlement performance by the separate settlement to the central management center, and making a decision on the price of goods. Unlocking control means for unlocking the delivery box when the box ID information of the delivery box and the receipt password information match those stored at the stage of reservation or deposit after confirming the performance of the delivery box. It is characterized by.
[0023]
According to the above configuration, when the payment method for the article price involves the payment for the article price, it is confirmed that the payment method for the article price stored in the storage means in association with the reservation password information or the received password information is executed. In addition, since the unlock control means unlocks the delivery box, the settlement of the article price is surely executed prior to the delivery of the article.
[0024]
The second to seventh communication means are any one of a mobile phone, a portable information terminal, and a personal computer, and the input means is any one of a numeric keypad and a touch panel provided in a delivery box. Is preferable.
[0025]
The mobile phone, portable information terminal, personal computer, or numeric keypad and touch panel provided in the delivery box can use the Internet, and the placement position of the delivery box, the elapsed usage fee, receipt / shipment information, empty state, If at least one of the deposit request and deposit acceptance information can be obtained via the Internet, it is possible to easily know and use the currently available delivery box and easily know the receipt / shipment status of the goods. It can be obtained and the usage fee can be easily obtained.
[0026]
Further, the input means and / or the second to seventh communication means are mobile phones, and the telephone number or call voice of the mobile phone is used for reservation of the delivery box, depositing and taking out articles. If you also serve as authentication information for unlocking, such as authentication number and voiceprint, and the billing destination for the usage fee of the delivery box, the phone number of the mobile phone in advance is the member number that is personal authentication information, reservation password information, By registering as a delivery box unlock number such as a personal identification number and a billing destination, membership identification and billing can be facilitated, and the role of a key for unlocking the delivery box can also be provided. It is also possible to authenticate the call voice with a voiceprint and replace the personal authentication information.
[0027]
Therefore, the subscriber to the cellular phone can be automatically handled as a member, and the input operation of the personal authentication number and the unlock password and the input operation of the billing destination can be omitted, and the operability is good.
[0028]
In addition, when making a reservation or deposit request from a touch panel that also serves as a numeric keypad and display means provided in the delivery box, an IC card, magnetic card, or credit card is used as an ID identification means instead of the telephone number of the mobile phone. It can also be used by reading with a card reader.
[0029]
The delivery box reservation method according to the present invention is a method of reserving a delivery box for delivering an article, wherein the depositor who deposits the article reserves the delivery box described above for the recipient who receives the article. After the request is made, the recipient reserves the delivery box.
[0030]
According to the above reservation method, the depositor who wants to deposit an article in the delivery box requests the reservation person to reserve a specific delivery box, and the reservation person who receives the request makes a reservation using the delivery box described above. The reservation of the delivery box is a so-called reservation act for the other person that the recipient performs for the depositor, and the recipient of the goods makes a reservation, and the recipient who is the reservation person is installed in the public place. If the depositor is the deliverer of the goods, it is necessary to prove again whether or not the prior consent has been obtained each time. In addition, a depositor such as a delivery company can use the delivery box as a delivery place of the goods with peace of mind.
[0031]
In addition, when the prior approval for the deposit request is obtained, the fact is stored in the computer and the record is printed out, so that the same effect can be expected.
[0032]
In addition, since the recipient who is the reservation person can be set as the billing destination, the depositor does not have to worry about the usage fee and can use it with peace of mind.
[0033]
Therefore, as in the publicly-known example described above, when the depositor is a reservation person, the depositor is charged, and in the case of a time-based charging system, the delivery is not yet completed after depositing the article in the delivery box. In this case, since the billing for the depositor continues, the depositor must be aware of the recipient's receipt time, and the recipient cannot decide the time to receive it for his or her convenience, and must pick up the goods and pick them up. The unreasonable that occurs. Further, when the recipient does not come to receive the goods, there is an annoyance that the depositor has to go to the delivery box again to collect the goods.
[0034]
In addition, the above-described known example is not convenient for the depositor because the depositor cannot obtain the consent from the recipient as the delivery location of the parcel storage locker box in advance. If the recipient's prior consent or approval is not obtained, or if the usage fee is borne by the depositor, the delivery of the goods will not be completed just by depositing it in the box, which may cause trouble. .
[0035]
Further, since the recipient who is the reservation person makes a reservation after identifying who the depositor is (for whom the reservation is made), there is no risk that unnecessary objects such as garbage and stones can be sent without permission.
[0036]
The delivery box billing method according to the present invention is a delivery box billing method for delivering goods, wherein a reservation person who makes a reservation using the delivery box described above is registered in advance, and the reservation person The usage fee of the delivery box is charged for the above.
[0037]
According to the above-mentioned charging method, the delivery box usage fee can be changed to the cash on delivery (payment at the time of removal) by setting the billing destination of the delivery box usage fee as the reservation person (recipient), and the delivery box usage fee can be reduced. It can be a time system. For example, if the billing destination is the depositor and the delivery box usage fee is set to the time system, there is a risk that the billing will continue until the recipient receives it, and it is difficult to set the delivery box usage fee to the time system. is there.
[0038]
Also, by using a membership system in which the reservation person (recipient) is registered in advance, a collection method (credit system) for collecting the delivery fee for the delivery box can be established in advance.
[0039]
Further, it is preferable to charge the usage fee of the delivery box to the telephone number of the mobile phone used by the reservation person because it is easy to charge.
[0040]
Further, another charging method of the delivery box according to the present invention is a delivery box charging method for delivering an article, wherein the initial charge when using the delivery box is charged to a depositor who deposits the article. It is characterized by doing.
[0041]
According to the above billing method, it is possible to charge the reservation fee and the time-based usage fee to the reservation person (recipient) and to charge the initial charge for using the delivery box to the depositor. Yes, it can reduce the cost burden of the reservation person (recipient) and contribute to prevention of mischief.
[0042]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
An embodiment of a delivery box according to the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic explanatory view showing how an article is deposited using a delivery box according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of each part of the delivery box according to the present invention, and FIGS. 3 and 4 show the present invention. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen when a reservation is made using a mobile phone, and FIGS. 6 to 8 are times when an article is deposited in the delivery box according to the present invention. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a reference screen when inputting reservation box ID information and reservation password information in the delivery box according to the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the use of the delivery box according to the present invention. It is a figure explaining the process of performing cash on delivery settlement.
[0043]
In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, 2 is not limited to apartment buildings such as condominiums that can be used as mail boxes, delivery boxes, cleaning boxes, etc., and people can enter and exit around the station, underground shopping streets, shopping streets, and busy streets. It is a delivery box provided in a public place and can be used as a rental video or photo (DPE) delivery or locker for other purposes.
[0044]
In the delivery box 2 for delivering goods, a touch panel that also serves as a numeric keypad and a display panel, an input means 3a such as a microphone, a display means 3b such as a liquid crystal display device and a cathode ray tube display, a speaker 3c, a printer 3f, a card reader 3g, A control panel 3 on which a camera 3h, mobile phone connection means 3i and the like are arranged is provided. In addition, a human sensor (not shown) that detects that a person has stood in front of the control panel 3 is provided.
[0045]
In FIG. 2, reference numeral 1 denotes a mobile phone that can use the Internet, for example, a mobile phone compatible with i-mode (registered trademark of NTT Mobile Communication Network Co., Ltd.) provided by NTT DoCoMo. In the present embodiment, the mobile phone 1 includes a PHS (Personal Handyphone System).
[0046]
An Internet site (information program) connection service or i by a button input operation using a display 1a provided on the cellular phone 1 and a so-called numeric keypad 1b consisting of numerals "1 to 9" and symbols "#, *". Various online services such as mode mail can be used.
[0047]
In the mobile phone 1 compatible with i-mode, for example, bank balance inquiry and transfer, travel reservation, various ticket reservations, electronic phone number book number search, weather forecast, stock price information, breaking news, restaurant guide, etc. Various online services provided by various information service providers can be used, and furthermore, i-mode compatible mobile phones 1 and other personal computers connected to the Internet (hereinafter simply referred to as “PCs”). It can also be used as internet mail (e-mail).
[0048]
The communication network may be an airwave communication network using a dedicated line or a communication satellite instead of the Internet 9.
[0049]
As shown in FIG. 2, inside the control panel 3 provided in the delivery box 2, reservation password information such as a reservation password unique to the reservation act transmitted from the central computer 10 provided in the central management center 11, And input means 3a comprising a reservation box ID information such as a unique number of the reserved delivery box 2 and a touch panel or the like in which the reservation person or the depositor also serves as a numeric keypad and display means. (First input means) Is provided with a control unit 4 serving as an unlocking control means for unlocking the door of the delivery box 2 by collating the reservation personal identification information input from 1 and the reservation box ID information.
[0050]
In addition, a lamp 3e is provided on the surface portion of each delivery box 2 to notify an empty state, a reservation state, an arrival state, etc., and an empty space for detecting the empty state of the delivery box 2 is provided inside each delivery box 2. Infrared sensors 3d that detect the presence of articles that constitute part of the state detection means are provided. In addition to the infrared sensor 3d, a weight sensor and other various sensors can be applied.
[0051]
The control unit 4 communicates with the central computer 10 by transmitting / receiving the reservation box ID information, reservation password information issued by the central management center 11 when the reservation is received, and voice, text, and image information. A transmitting / receiving unit 5 having a function, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 6, a readable / writable memory 7 as a storage means, and a locking mechanism 8 for locking / unlocking the door of the delivery box 2 are provided.
[0052]
The CPU 6 reads programs and various data from the memory 7, performs necessary calculations and determinations, and performs various controls. The CPU 6 is provided with a calendar function, a clock function, a timer function, a counter, and the like.
[0053]
Further, the CPU 6 discriminates and collects the empty state of the delivery box 2 from the empty state information detected by each infrared sensor 3d constituting a part of the empty state detecting means for detecting the empty state of the delivery box 2, and collects the first, Various recording data relating to the empty state and operation of the delivery box 2 are transmitted from the transmission / reception unit 5 serving as the seventh communication means to the central computer 10 provided in the central management center 11 illustrated in FIG. 2 via the Internet 9 serving as the communication network. introduce.
[0054]
Based on this information, the server device 10a serving as the fourth and fifth communication means of the central computer 10 using the cellular phone 1, portable information terminal, personal computer or the like as the communication means that can use the Internet 9. Can know the arrangement position of the delivery box 2, the elapsed usage fee, receipt / shipment information, availability, etc. via the website provided on the Internet 9.
[0055]
The CPU 6 serving as the unlocking control means measures the time from when the door of the delivery box 2 is unlocked by the locking mechanism 8 until the infrared sensor 3d detects the insertion of the article, and the preset time is used. When the time has elapsed, the lock mechanism 8 activates an automatic lock that automatically locks the door of the delivery box 2.
[0056]
The memory 7 temporarily stores the data being instructed by the CPU 6, the calculation result, or the reservation box ID information and reservation password information input from the input means 3 a, and the reservation box ID information and reservation password transmitted from the central management center 11. It consists of a working area for temporarily storing information, various programs for operating the CPU 6, a buffer area for storing various data, and the like.
[0057]
The CPU 6 compares the reservation box ID information and reservation password information input from the input means 3a stored in the memory 7 with the reservation box ID information and reservation password information transmitted from the central management center 11, and the two match. In this case, the door of the delivery box 2 is unlocked by the locking mechanism 8.
[0058]
The door of the delivery box 2 is always locked before use, so that it can be prevented from becoming a mischief or a garbage dump.
[0059]
The transmission / reception unit 5 having a communication function is connected to a central computer 10 provided in the central management center 11 via the Internet 9, and a plurality of delivery boxes 2 stored in the memory of the central computer 10 are empty. Information such as the state, the position of the delivery box 2 installed in each place in each place, and the availability of the delivery box 2 is sent from the transmission / reception unit 5 to the CPU 6 via the Internet 9 and further stored in the memory 7 Provided as voice, text, and image information to the mobile phone 1, mobile information terminal, and personal computer, which are communication means, via the central computer 10 from the transmitter / receiver 5 together with information such as receipt / shipment information of the user and information on the user's progress Is done.
[0060]
A reservation person who makes a reservation is provided with a name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, etc. via a registration screen (not shown) provided on a website (homepage) provided on the Internet 9 by the server device 10a of the central management center 11. A bank account number, a credit number, etc. are registered in the central management center 11 in advance, and a charge for using the delivery box 2 is charged to the reservation person.
[0061]
In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the reservation person charges the telephone number of the mobile phone 1 registered in the central management center 11 in advance. It may be automatic withdrawal from a designated account or billing to a credit card or the like.
[0062]
The central management center 11 is provided with a memory 12 serving as storage means for storing free state information transmitted from the transmission / reception unit 5 serving as communication means of the delivery box 2 provided at various places. The article entry / exit information detected at any time by the infrared sensor 3d and various states such as reservation start / end / cancellation transmitted at any time from the central computer 10 are updated and stored at any time, and a series of progress information is predetermined. Period is stored and saved.
[0063]
10a is a server device that provides vacant state information of the delivery box 2 updated and stored in the memory 12 of the central management center 11 so that it can be browsed on the Internet 9 as a communication network.
[0064]
The central management center 11 is provided with a call center 11a in which staff who can respond to some troubles and inquiries are resident.
[0065]
FIG. 3 briefly explains the operation at the time of making a reservation in the delivery box 2 according to the present invention. In making a reservation, a reservation area is first selected (step S201), and then a reservation location is selected (step S201). After that, when a box size is selected (step S203), a reservable box number is displayed (step S204), and a reservation confirmation mail is transmitted (step S205).
[0066]
An example of a procedure using the delivery box configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. First, the operation for reserving the delivery box 2 will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0067]
When the delivery box 2 is reserved, the Internet 9 is a communication means that can be used as an input means, such as a personal computer, a mobile phone 1, a portable information terminal, or the control panel 3 of the delivery box 2 via the Internet 9. Then, the central computer 10 of the central management center 11 is accessed (step S1).
[0068]
FIG. 5 is an example of a display screen displayed on the i-mode screen of the mobile phone 1. In step S2, the member number and member password registered in advance in the member number input field 13a and member password input field 13b shown in FIG.
[0069]
When making a reservation in front of the delivery box 2, as shown in FIG. 2, the mobile phone 1 and the mobile phone connection means 3i provided on the control panel 3 are connected and the phone number of the mobile phone 1 is used. It is also possible to inquire personal ID such as membership number and membership password. When the cellular phone 1 is connected to the cellular phone connection means 3i, the telephone number of the cellular phone 1 is transmitted to the control unit 4 of the control panel 3, and both the member number and the member password are input.
[0070]
Also, a credit card such as a magnetic card or IC card, or an ID card such as a debit card from which electronic money has been deducted from a bank account is read by a card reader 3g to authenticate a member number, and a member password is verified by an input means 3a such as a numeric keypad. You can also make a reservation by entering the code.
[0071]
Next, in step S3, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), as shown in FIG. 5 (b), when selecting a work content for reservation registration or canceling the reservation registered content, the reservation registration is performed as shown in FIG. 5 (b). Confirm “1. Box reservation”.
[0072]
Next, in step S4, as shown in FIG. 5 (c), whether or not to use a pre-registered contract (monthly) box is selected. Confirm “1. No contract box”.
[0073]
Next, in step S5, as shown in FIG. 5D, the desired area is selected from the options of the desired area to be reserved and confirmed. For example, when “4. Shibuya Ward” shown in FIG. 5 (d) is confirmed, in Step S6, as shown in FIG. 5 (e), a location list with empty boxes in Shibuya Ward is displayed, and the desired location (For example, “1. Before Tokyu Hands”) is selected and confirmed. When a personal computer or a portable information terminal is used, a surrounding map is displayed together with the location.
[0074]
Next, as shown in FIG. 5 (f), the size of the empty box of the delivery box 2 installed at the location is displayed. If there is an empty box that meets the request, the desired box shown in FIG. 5 (f) is displayed. The size of the box to be performed (for example, “1.L size”) is selected and confirmed (steps S7 and S8).
[0075]
Next, a depositor is selected, and if the depositor is a person other than the designated trader, the process proceeds to step S10, and as shown in FIG. 5G, a reservable box number (for example, “C003”). Is displayed.
[0076]
In step S11, if “1. Confirm reservation” shown in FIG. 5G is selected and confirmed, the box “C003” is reserved and the reserved location number of the delivery box 2 installed before Tokyu Hands. “001” and the reserved box number “C003” are combined to set “001C003” as reserved box ID information.
[0077]
Then, as shown in FIGS. 5 (h) and (i), for example, a reservation password ID “* 007” is used as the reservation box ID number “001C003” and unique reservation password information given to each reservation action. It is issued and displayed from the central computer 10 of the central management center 11 (step S12), and after the expiration date of the reservation is displayed, the access is automatically disconnected (step S13).
[0078]
In step S12, when the article is a commodity and the article delivery condition exists, a predetermined identification code is given to the reserved personal identification number. For example, when the so-called cash on delivery payment is set as an article delivery condition in which a price is paid in exchange for an article, an identification code “a” is added to the above-mentioned reserved personal identification number “* 007” and “* 007a "is assigned.
[0079]
Further, the reservation box ID information “001C003”, the reservation personal identification number “* 007” or “* 007a”, and the reservation start time are stored in the memory 12 serving as the storage means of the central management center 11 in association with each other.
[0080]
The associated reservation box ID information “001C003” and the reservation password “* 007” or “* 007a” are the delivery box of the location number “001” reserved via the Internet 9 from the central computer 10 of the central management center 11. 2 and stored in the memory 7 of the control unit 4 provided in the control panel 3.
[0081]
When the reservation is accepted, the central computer 10 of the central management center 11 issues a command to freeze the unlocking of the locking mechanism 8 to the control unit 4 of the delivery box 2 with the reserved location number “001”. . If the reservation time has exceeded, the central computer 10 issues an instruction to cancel the reservation (unlocking freeze).
[0082]
That is, in step S14, an instruction is sent from the central computer 10 to the CPU 6 of the control panel 3 provided in the local delivery box 2 so as to temporarily freeze the unlocking of the reservation box, and the reservation person is re-sent. For confirmation, as shown in FIGS. 5 (j) and 5 (k), the reservation information is notified by e-mail serving as the second communication means.
[0083]
For example, if you deposit an item in the reservation box reserved within 3 minutes from the time when the reservation is confirmed, or if you cancel the reservation, the reservation fee will not be charged, but if 3 minutes have passed since the time when the reservation was confirmed A predetermined reservation fee is charged to the reservation person.
[0084]
As a charging method, the automatic charging from the telephone number of the mobile phone 1 or the account number of a bank or the like registered in advance by the reservation person or the credit card is charged. Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (k), a message indicating that the reservation is valid only for 24 hours is displayed (step S15).
[0085]
When selecting a designated trader registered in advance in the central management center 11 as a depositor in step S9, the process advances to step S16 to designate the trader, and then article delivery conditions are input in step S17.
[0086]
When payment is made for goods such as goods at the delivery box 2, when payment is made at a convenience store or station store, etc. When an independent payment system such as an in-house system or bank transfer is used separately (hereinafter referred to as “separate payment”), the process proceeds to step S18 to enter a transaction settlement number, and the process proceeds to step S10.
[0087]
That is, when the delivery box 2 is used for delivery of products purchased by mail order on the condition of cash on delivery settlement, the buyer (recipient of goods and reservation person) and the seller (shipper of goods) are A transaction settlement number (for example, a contract number or a slip number) of the transaction is notified in advance from the seller to the buyer after agreeing in advance on the amount, settlement method, delivery method, and the like.
[0088]
Then, the seller (shipper) sends the transaction settlement number together with the transaction settlement number to the central management center for the transaction settlement amount agreed with the buyer (recipient) to use the delivery box 2 as a cash on delivery settlement and delivery means of goods. Register in advance for notification. At this time, it is confirmed between the seller and the central management center 11 whether or not the article can be accommodated in the delivery box 2.
[0089]
Since it is desirable that the seller suspends delivery of the goods until payment is confirmed, in step S17, the reservation person inputs that the goods will be delivered after the settlement is completed.
[0090]
Further, when canceling an already registered reservation in step S3, the reservation is canceled by inputting a reservation box ID number composed of a reservation location number and a reservation box number, and a reservation password (steps S19 and S20). ).
[0091]
In step S4, if there is a pre-registered contract box, the process proceeds to step S9 to make a reservation by performing the same operation as described above.
[0092]
If there is no empty box that meets the request in step S7, or if the reservation is not confirmed in step S11, for example, “2. Cancel” shown in FIG. 5G is selected and confirmed. The access is terminated and the process ends (step S21).
[0093]
Next, an operation when depositing an article and taking out an article will be described with reference to FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 1, when heading to the delivery box 2 and standing in front of the control panel 3, a human sensor (not shown) senses and the control panel 3 is activated (step S31).
[0094]
Next, a receipt / shipment instruction is given by the input means 3a of the control panel 3 (step S32). If the work for depositing the article is selected in step S32, it is selected in step S33 whether there is a deposit reservation.
[0095]
When there is a deposit reservation, a reservation box ID number composed of a reservation location number and a reservation box number is displayed on the inquiry screen 14 displayed on the display means 3b of the control panel 3 of the delivery box 2 shown in FIG. A unique reservation code assigned to each reservation act is input using the input means 3a such as a numeric keypad or a touch panel provided in the delivery box 2 (step S34).
[0096]
If the reservation person who made the deposit reservation is different from the depositor, the reservation person who knows the reservation box ID number and the reservation password in advance will receive the reservation box ID number and the reservation password from the reservation person. By notifying the number by e-mail or the like, even if the depositor is a third party who is not registered in the central management center 11, the article can be deposited in the reserved delivery box 2.
[0097]
When the reserved box ID number input in step S34 is compared with the reserved password and is a regular number (step S35), the lamp 3e of the reserved delivery box 2 blinks (step S36), and the reservation is made. The article delivery conditions set in advance are sometimes displayed on the display means 3b (step S37), and further, the display means 3b displays that the reservation person is charged for the reservation fee (step S38).
[0098]
In step S35, if the result of collating the reserved box ID number input in step S34 with the reserved password is not a regular number, “enter the correct reserved box ID number and reserved password” Please display a message such as “Please” on the display means 3b to prompt the user to input again. If the correct number is not input even after re-input a predetermined number of times, the process ends automatically. The work can also be canceled by a cancel button (not shown).
[0099]
Next, in step S39, it is selected whether or not the reservation box is to be used. If the reservation box is to be used, the process proceeds to step S40, where the reserved delivery box 2 door is unlocked and a reservation is made. Is notified to the reservation person that it has been unlocked.
[0100]
Then, the infrared sensor 3d is actuated (step S41), the door of the delivery box 2 is opened to receive an article (step S42), and the door is closed (step S43), and the infrared sensor 3d detects the article (step S44). ).
[0101]
If the article cannot be detected by the infrared sensor 3d in step S44, a message such as "Place the article to be deposited at a predetermined position marked" is displayed on the display means 3b, and the infrared sensor. Steps S41 to S44 are repeated until the article is detected by 3d. If the article is not detected by the infrared sensor 3d even after repeating three times, the process proceeds to step S50 and is canceled, and the door of the delivery box 2 is automatically locked.
[0102]
In step S44, when an article is detected by the infrared sensor 3d, a message to start charging is displayed on the display means 3b, and charging is started (step S45).
[0103]
In step S46, the depositor designates the depositor himself / herself, the reservation person, or a third party recipient. In the case of reservation, the reservation person is automatically designated as the recipient. In addition, a reservation person is set as a recipient when payment is made at a convenience store or a station shop.
[0104]
When the designation of the recipient is completed, the door of the delivery box 2 is automatically locked, and the completion of arrival is displayed on the display means 3b (step S47). Thereafter, the display means 3b is switched to the power saving mode, and the usage record and the received password are printed and output by the printer 3f (step S48).
[0105]
When the payee is a depositor and the telephone number of the mobile phone 1 serving as the third communication means is used as the personal authentication number (ID), a message is displayed indicating that the phone number of the mobile phone 1 is the PIN code. . When the reservation person is a recipient, the receipt password is notified to the reservation person without printing out. However, in the case of cash on delivery at a convenience store or station store, the receipt PIN and transaction settlement number are notified to the convenience store or station store, and neither the printout nor the reservation person is notified. Further, when the use fee of the delivery box 2 is borne by the recipient, the receipt password is notified to the recipient without being printed out.
[0106]
In step S33, if there is no deposit reservation, the process proceeds to step S51, where the depositor possesses the cellular phone 1 and the telephone number of the cellular phone 1 is set as the PIN code. If the number is registered in the central management center 11 as a billing destination, "Use registered mobile phone" is selected and the mobile phone 1 is connected to the mobile phone connection means 3i of the control panel 3 in step S52. .
[0107]
In step S51, if you do not have the registered mobile phone 1 and you use an automatic withdrawal from a specified account such as a bank or a credit card as your billing destination, enter "Member ID and Member PIN" Or “input card and input password” to select a member number and a member password registered in the central management center 11 in advance using the input means 3a provided on the control panel 3 of the delivery box 2. Or card reading and password are input (step S69).
[0108]
Next, in step S53, a person who bears the usage fee of the delivery box 2 is specified. If the person who bears the usage fee is a depositor, the process proceeds to step S54.
[0109]
Next, in step S54, it is selected whether the box to be used is a contracted box or a free box, and if the free delivery box 2 is selected, the display means 3b displays that the depositor is charged. Then, the empty box lamp 3e blinks (step S56).
[0110]
When a box to be used is selected from the empty boxes and a box number is input by the input means 3a (step S57), the process proceeds to step S40 as described above, and the article can be deposited in the predetermined delivery box 2.
[0111]
If the contract box is selected in step S54, the lamp 3e of the delivery box 2 contracted in advance flashes (step S70), and the process proceeds to step S40 as described above and the article is delivered to the contracted delivery box 2. You can deposit.
[0112]
If the recipient pays the usage fee for the delivery box 2 in step S53, the process proceeds to step S58 shown in FIG. 7, and the empty box lamp 3e blinks, and a box to be used is selected from the empty boxes. Then, the box number is input by the input means 3a (step S59), and the receiver's membership code is further input (step S60).
[0113]
Then, the central computer 10 of the central management center 11 inquires the approval of the use of the delivery box 2 by e-mail to the e-mail address of the member registered in advance based on the inputted member password of the recipient. At that time, the recipient is notified of the box ID information of the delivery box 2 and the personal information of the depositor based on the size, usage fee and the depositor's membership code.
[0114]
In step S62, when the notification of accepting the use of the delivery box 2 and the burden of the usage fee is received from the notified recipient, the delivery box 2 is unlocked (step S63), and the infrared sensor 3d is activated. (Step S64), the door of the delivery box 2 is opened and an article is put (Step S65), and the door of the delivery box 2 is closed.
[0115]
Then, the article is detected by the infrared sensor 3d (step S67), the start of charging is displayed on the display means 3b, and the start of charging is also notified to the recipient (step S68), and the process proceeds to step S47 in FIG. Goods can be deposited in the delivery box 2.
[0116]
In addition, in step S62 in FIG. 7, if the recipient has not obtained consent for the depositing operation of the article, the process proceeds to step S50 in FIG. In addition, in step S67 of FIG. 7, when the article cannot be detected by the infrared sensor 3d, a message such as “Place the article to be deposited at a predetermined position marked” is displayed on the display means 3b. Steps S64 to S67 are repeated until the article is detected by the infrared sensor 3d. If the article is not detected by the infrared sensor 3d even after repeating three times, the process proceeds to step S50 in FIG. 6 and is canceled, and the door of the delivery box 2 is automatically locked.
[0117]
Also, in step S39 of FIG. 6, if the depositor does not use the reservation box for some reason, such as the article delivery conditions displayed in step S37 are not correct, the reservation is canceled by pressing a reservation cancel button (not shown) Is notified to the reservation person (step S49), the process proceeds to step S50 and is canceled.
[0118]
For example, a depositor such as a delivery company who deposits an article in the delivery box 2 requests the recipient (reservation person) who receives the article in advance to reserve the delivery box 2, and then the recipient reserves the delivery box 2. Further, an initial fee for using the delivery box 2 may be charged to a depositor who deposits the article.
[0119]
Further, when the recipient accepts the deposit of the article from the delivery box 2 vacated in front of the delivery box 2 without making a reservation in advance, the input means 3a of the control panel 3 is used. (Second input means) The box ID information of the delivery box 2 vacated by the above, the personal identification information of the depositor of the article, and the personal identification information of the recipient of the article are input, and based on the personal identification information of the recipient entered by the input means 3a And an unlock control means that notifies the recipient that there has been a request for depositing the goods via the Internet 9 and the central computer 10 and accepts the acceptance from the recipient who has received the notification. The locking mechanism 8 is unlocked the delivery box 2.
[0120]
In the step S32, when the work for taking out the article is selected, the use box number notified from the depositor or the central management center 11 is input using the input means 3a provided on the control panel 3 of the delivery box 2. (Step S81 in FIG. 8).
[0121]
Next, in step S82, when the cellular phone 1 is used as a key, the cellular phone 1 is connected to the cellular phone connection means 3i of the control panel 3 (step S98). The number is entered using the input means 3a provided on the control panel 3 of the delivery box 2 (step S83).
[0122]
If the telephone number of the mobile phone 1 is used as a key at the time of deposit, the mobile phone 1 is connected to the mobile phone connection means 3i of the control panel 3 to complete the input of the PIN code.
[0123]
In step S84, the received personal identification number is inquired. If the received personal identification number is a regular number, the process proceeds to step S85, and the article delivery condition is input. In step S84, if the input security code is incorrect, the process proceeds to step S99, and it becomes unusable and a message such as "The security code is incorrect" is displayed on the display means 3b. The display means 3b is switched to the power saving mode.
[0124]
In step S84, if the received PIN code is a regular number, in step S85, if cash on delivery of goods in the delivery box 2 or another payment is made, the process proceeds to step S86, and delivery is performed. In the case of cash-on-delivery settlement in box 2, the central computer 10 of the central management center 11 is inquired, and the cash-on-charge amount registered in advance is displayed on the display means 3b (step S87).
[0125]
The central computer 10 also assigns an identification code corresponding to the identification code assigned to the reservation PIN when the article is a commodity and there is an article delivery condition, for example, a general reservation In the case of an article delivery condition-reserved personal identification number “* 007a” in which the article delivery condition identification code “a” is assigned to the personal identification number “* 007”, a received personal identification number with an article delivery condition such as “# 007a” is assigned. To do.
[0126]
The central computer 10 searches retroactively from the receipt code number with an identification code to the corresponding reservation code number, and further, the transaction settlement number entered by the recipient as the reservation person at the time of reservation, and registers it in the central management center 11 in advance. The cash-on-delivery amount required for unlocking the delivery box 2 is extracted from the database stored in the memory 12 by searching and matching transaction settlement numbers with the cash-on-delivery settlement amount.
[0127]
In step S88, a settlement method is selected. In the case of a credit card, a debit card, etc., the card is inserted into the card reader 3g, the card is read, a card password is input (step S89), and the process proceeds to step S91. In addition, when adding to a bank account debit or a telephone fee, a previously registered member number and member password are input, or the cellular phone 1 is connected to the cellular phone connection means 3i (step S90). Proceed to S91.
[0128]
If the payment method is not selected in step S88, a message such as “The price of the goods is not yet settled” is displayed on the display means 3b (step S100), and then the process proceeds to step S99 and cannot be used. After this is displayed on the display means 3b, the display means 3b is switched to the power saving mode.
[0129]
If payment in the delivery box 2 is not selected in step S86, the central computer 10 is inquired about payment for payment separately (step S101), and payment is confirmed in step S102. If confirmed, the process proceeds to step S91.
[0130]
If the payment is not confirmed in step S102, the process proceeds to steps S100 and S99, and the display means 3b is switched to the power saving mode after being unavailable and displayed on the display means 3b.
[0131]
In the case of separate payment, the seller inputs the payment confirmation to the central computer 10 himself, or the payment control computer owned by the seller and the central computer 10 are linked to automatically input the payment confirmation. ing.
[0132]
In step S85, if there is no delivery condition such as payment at a convenience store or station store or no need to pay for goods, the process proceeds to step S91.
[0133]
In step S91, the door of the delivery box 2 of the designated use box number is unlocked, the lamp 3e blinks, and charging stops.
[0134]
In step S92, the designated recipient is distinguished, and if the designated recipient is a depositor or a reservation person, the door of the delivery box 2 of the use box number is opened and the article is taken out. (Step S93), the box door is closed (step S94).
[0135]
In step S92, if the designated payee is a third party who is not registered in the central management center 11 other than the depositor or the reservation person, it is registered in the central management center 11 serving as a usage fee bearer. A notification is made to the reserved person or depositor that the delivery box 2 has been unlocked (step S103).
[0136]
When the article is no longer detected by the infrared sensor 3d (step S95), the door of the delivery box 2 is automatically locked (step S96), and the display means 3b is switched to the power saving mode (step S97). Note that steps S93 to S95 are repeated until the article is no longer detected by the infrared sensor 3d in step S95.
[0137]
FIG. 10 (a) shows a diagram of the reservation act. First, the delivery person who is the depositor requests the reservation who is the reservation person to make a reservation “(1)”, and then the receiver specifies the reservation locker of the delivery box 2 “(2)”. There may be cases where only goods are delivered, but in particular, when the payment for the goods is performed simultaneously with the delivery of the goods (hereinafter referred to as “cash on delivery payment”), the central management center at the time of “(2)” Instructions for cash on delivery settlement to 11
[0138]
Thereafter, the central management center 11 notifies the recipient who is the reservation person of the reservation password and the reservation locker number “(3)”.
[0139]
The recipient notifies the delivery person of the reservation password and the reservation locker number “(3) ′”. In addition, when the recipient inputs a pre-registered delivery person's authentication number in “(2)”, the reserved personal identification number and the reservation locker number are also notified to the delivery person from the delivery box 2 “(3) ″ ”.
[0140]
Fig. 10 (b) is a schematic diagram of the receipt and shipping action, and the reservation PIN and reservation locker number were notified by "(3) '" or "(3)""shown in Fig. 10 (a). The delivery person goes to the delivery box 2 and inputs the reservation PIN and the reservation locker number and puts the article into the delivery box 2 ((4)).
[0141]
When the article is deposited in the delivery box 2, the central management center 11 notifies the recipient of the receipt password by e-mail "(5)". The recipient inputs the receipt code number and the personal identification number “(8)” and takes out the article from the delivery box 2 “(9)”.
[0142]
In some cases, only the delivery of the goods may be carried out. In particular, in the case of the cash on delivery settlement in which the payment for the goods is performed simultaneously with the delivery of the goods, the credit is given to the card reader 3g provided in the control panel 3 of the delivery box 2. Cash payments can be made by automatic withdrawal from a specified account by inserting a card, debit card, etc., and the mobile phone 1 is connected to the mobile phone connection means 3i provided on the control panel 3 and added to the telephone fee. You can also make cash on delivery.
[0143]
In the case of cash on delivery payment, after (8), the cash on delivery amount is called from the central computer 10 and displayed on the display means 3b, and payment is made by reading various cards such as credit cards and debit cards, connecting the mobile phone 1, etc. Is done.
[0144]
Fig. 10 (c) is a diagram showing a case where a convenience store, a station store, or the like acts as a payment agent, and the reservation password is indicated by "(3) '" or "(3)""shown in Fig. 10 (a). The delivery person who is notified of the number and the reservation locker number goes to the delivery box 2 and enters the reservation PIN and the reservation locker number and puts the article into the delivery box 2 "(4)".
[0145]
When the goods are deposited in the delivery box 2, the central management center 11 notifies the convenience store or the station store where the receipt PIN is registered in advance by e-mail or the like "(5)". Convenience stores, station stores, etc. may be stores that operate in the vicinity of the delivery box 2 or stores that are designated by the recipient. In addition, a convenience store, a station store, or the like may also serve as a delivery person who deposits articles in the delivery box 2.
[0146]
On the other hand, the recipient is notified in advance of the scheduled arrival date by the seller before the goods are delivered to the delivery person, and after making a reservation for the delivery box 2 on the basis of this, he goes to a convenience store or a station store. Then pass the voucher and make payment "(6)" and receive the PIN code "(7)".
[0147]
The recipient who knows the receipt code number goes to the delivery box 2 and inputs the receipt code number and the personal identification number to “(8) ′” and takes out the article from the delivery box 2 “(9) ′”.
[0148]
When cash on delivery is specified in “(2)” in FIG. 10 (a), an identification code indicating the cash on delivery is given to the reserved PIN, and as shown in FIG. 10 (b), the card It is possible to set the payment by the above as a shipping condition of “(9)”, or to present / notify the receiving PIN of “(5)” in FIG. 10C as a payment agent.
[0149]
That is, a reservation PIN number, which is reservation PIN information unique to the reservation act issued by the central management center 11 when the reservation by the reservation person (recipient) in the delivery box 2 or the deposit by the depositor is accepted, or the delivery box 2 The payment method for the goods price associated with the PIN code, which is the PIN code unique to the delivery of the goods performed using, is stored in the memory 12 serving as the storage means of the central computer 10, and the payment for the goods price is made. When the method involves payment for goods, the PIN code is notified only to the convenience store or station store that is the settlement agent by e-mail or the like as the sixth communication means, and payment is made at the convenience store or station store. After the payment method for goods is settled and the delivery code is presented, the delivery password is unlocked only after the receipt PIN is displayed. It is possible to unlock the box 2.
[0150]
【The invention's effect】
Since the present invention has the above-described configuration and operation, it is not limited to apartment buildings and other apartments, and delivery boxes provided in public places such as stations, underground streets, shopping streets, and busy streets It can be easily reserved and used, and security can be improved by assigning a unique reservation code for each reservation act.
[0151]
In other words, by making the key of the delivery box unique reservation secret information given for each reservation act, the key becomes unnecessary, and it is very easy to deliver the key only by passing the reservation secret information instead of delivering the key. Therefore, it is possible to deliver the article deposited in the delivery box to a third party or to take it out by a proxy. In addition, security is high without worrying about key loss or misuse.
[0152]
In addition, since the prior consent is obtained from the recipient, the depositor can use the delivery box at the delivery location of the goods on the assumption that the usage fee of the delivery box is borne by the recipient (payment on delivery).
[0153]
Reservation password information issued by the Central Management Center is unique to the reservation act, and reservation password information such as a different password is assigned to each reservation act, so it is also necessary to register the IC card and password in advance. There is no need to worry about theft or loss of the IC card or leakage of information on the fixed password. In addition, the user can use the delivery box reserved by any depositor who has been notified of the reservation box ID information and reservation password information by the reservation person, and has high security.
[0154]
Further, when the depositor of the article designates an empty box from the delivery box and inputs the box ID information of the empty box, the personal authentication information of the depositor, and the personal authentication information of the recipient of the article by the input means, The central computer of the central management center informs the recipient of the deposit request from the depositor of the goods based on the entered personal identification information of the recipient, and the recipient performs the depositing operation of the article by the depositor. It can be easily learned.
[0155]
Then, if the recipient who received the deposit request is convenient, it sends the acceptance information to the effect that the deposit act has been accepted to the central computer of the central management center. Is activated to unlock the delivery box, allowing the article to be deposited, and the depositor can deposit the article in the desired delivery box.
[0156]
In addition, when the payment method for goods is accompanied by payment for goods, it is confirmed after confirming that the payment method for the goods price stored in the storage means in association with the reservation password information or the received password information is executed. Since the lock control means unlocks the delivery box, the payment for the goods price is surely executed prior to the delivery of the goods, and troubles such as unpaid charges can be prevented beforehand.
[0157]
Further, according to the delivery box reservation method according to the present invention, a depositor who wants to deposit an article in the delivery box requests the reservation person to reserve a specific delivery box, and the reservation person who has received the request receives the aforementioned delivery box. Since the goods recipient makes the reservation, the delivery box installed in the public place is used as the place of delivery of the goods and the fact that the recipient agrees, for example, delivery A depositor such as a trader can use the delivery box as a place for delivering the goods with peace of mind.
[0158]
Further, since the recipient who is the reservation person makes a reservation after identifying who the depositor is (for whom the reservation is made), there is no risk that unnecessary objects such as garbage and stones can be sent without permission.
[0159]
Further, according to the delivery box billing method of the present invention, the delivery box usage fee can be used for cash on delivery of goods by setting the billing destination of the delivery box usage fee as the reservation person (recipient). Charges can be timed.
[0160]
Also, by using a membership system in which the reservation person (recipient) is registered in advance, a collection method (credit system) for collecting the delivery fee for the delivery box can be established in advance.
[0161]
In addition, it is preferable to charge the use fee of the delivery box to the telephone number of the mobile phone registered by the reservation person because it is easy to charge.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic explanatory view showing how an article is deposited using a delivery box according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of each part of a delivery box according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a reservation flowchart for reserving a delivery box according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a reservation flowchart for reserving a delivery box according to the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen when making a reservation using a mobile phone.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a procedure when depositing an article in the delivery box according to the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a procedure when depositing an article in the delivery box according to the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a procedure when receiving an article in the delivery box according to the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an inquiry screen when inputting reservation box ID information and reservation password information in the delivery box according to the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a process for performing cash on delivery payment using a delivery box according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ... Mobile phone
1a ... Display
1b Numeric keypad
2 ... Delivery box
3. Control panel
3a ... Input means
3b: Display means
3c ... Speaker
3d ... Infrared sensor
3e ... lamp
3f ... Printer
3g ... Card reader
3h ... Camera
3i ... Mobile phone connection means
4. Control unit
5. Transmission / reception unit
6 ... CPU
7 ... Memory
8 ... Locking mechanism
9 ... Internet
10 ... Central computer
10a ... Server device
11 ... Central Management Center
11a ... call center
12 ... Memory
13a… Member number input field
13b ... Member PIN code input field
14… Inquiry screen

Claims (8)

A delivery box for delivering goods,
Empty state detecting means for detecting the empty state of the delivery box;
First communication means for collecting free state information detected by the free state detecting means and transmitting the free state information to a central management center;
First storage means for storing free space information transmitted to the central management center as needed;
A server device that provides the free state information stored in the first storage means so as to be browseable on a communication network;
Reservation selection means for selecting a delivery box for which a reservation is desired based on availability information browsed on the communication network;
Reservation box ID information obtained by combining the reservation location number of the delivery box selected by the reservation selection means and the reserved box number, and the reservation action issued by the central management center when the reservation is received Second storage means for storing reservation password information in association with each other;
A second communication means for transmitting and informing the reservation person of the reservation box ID information and reservation password information;
A first input means capable of inputting reservation box ID information and reservation password information of a delivery box;
A second input means capable of inputting personal authentication information of the depositor of the article and personal authentication information of the recipient of the article ;
Based on the personal authentication information of the recipient input by the second input means, the third communication means of the recipient who has been registered in advance indicates that there has been a deposit request for the article to the recipient. A fourth communication means for transmitting and notifying via the management center ;
Fifth communication means for receiving, via a central management center, acceptance of the depositing action of the article from the third communication means of the recipient who has been notified by the fourth communication means ;
The reservation box ID information and reservation password information input by the first input means and the reservation box ID information and reservation password information stored in the second storage means are collated, and they match , Unlocking control means for unlocking the delivery box upon receipt of acceptance of the act of depositing the article from the recipient by the fifth communication means ;
A delivery box characterized by having.   The reservation password information is a combination of a reservation code number unique to the reservation act issued by the central management center at the stage of accepting the reservation and a payment identification code. Delivery box. Articles associated with the reservation PIN information specific to the reservation act issued by the central management center at the stage of accepting the reservation or deposit of the delivery box, or the receipt PIN information unique to the article delivery act using the delivery box An input means for inputting a payment method;
A settlement method for the commodity price, and a storage means for storing the performance;
A sixth communication means for transmitting and notifying only the payment agent performing the payment of the goods price on behalf of the payment of the goods price when the payment method of the goods price involves payment of the goods price;
A settlement means for settlement of the goods price;
A seventh communication means for sending and receiving inquiries to the central management center about the settlement performance by separate settlement, which uses an independent settlement system specialized in settlement such as in-house system and bank transfer,
Unlocking control for unlocking the delivery box when the box ID information and the receipt PIN information of the delivery box match those stored in the reservation or deposit stage after confirming the settlement of the goods price. Means,
The delivery box according to claim 1 , further comprising: The second to seventh communication means are any one of a mobile phone, a portable information terminal, and a personal computer, and the input means is any of a numeric keypad and a touch panel provided in the delivery box. Or one,
Furthermore, the mobile phone, portable information terminal, personal computer, or numeric keypad and touch panel provided on the delivery box can use the Internet, and the placement position of the delivery box, the elapsed usage fee, receipt / shipment information, empty state The delivery box according to claim 3 , wherein at least one of deposit request and deposit acceptance information can be obtained via the Internet. The input means and / or the second to seventh communication means are mobile phones, and the phone number or call voice of the mobile phone is unlocked for reservation of the delivery box, depositing and taking out articles. The delivery box according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the delivery box also serves as a billing destination for authentication information and a usage fee for the delivery box. A method of reserving a delivery box for delivering goods,
After the depositor who deposits the article requests the recipient who receives the article to reserve the delivery box according to claim 1 or claims 3 to 5 , the recipient receives the delivery box. A delivery box reservation method characterized by making a reservation for a depositor. A billing method for a delivery box for delivering goods,
A reservation person who makes a reservation using the delivery box according to any one of claims 1 or 3 to 5 is registered in advance, and a charge for using the delivery box is charged to the reservation person. A delivery box billing method characterized by: A billing method for a delivery box for delivering goods,
6. A delivery box charging method, wherein an initial fee for using the delivery box according to any one of claims 1 to 5 is charged to a depositor who deposits an article.

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