JP6505183B2 - System, settlement machine and box device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a system, a checkout machine and a box device.

  Services for delivering designated luggage are widely used up to the front door of a home or the like. Heretofore, in the case of delivering an item to a home or the like, it has been necessary for a recipient who receives the item to be at home. If the recipient is not present, the delivery vendor needs to make another delivery because the delivery can not be completed even if the goods are transported to the delivery destination. Thus, the redelivery that occurs because the recipient is not at home places a heavy burden on both the recipient and the provider that delivers.

  Therefore, in recent years, in order to reduce redelivery, receipt at a convenience store, a delivery box, etc. are used.

  However, the delivery box can not cope with delivery on a cash-on-delivery basis, that is, delivery can not be completed unless a charge (such as a purchase price or delivery charge for the item) is received when the item is received. Therefore, there is a technology that enables delivery by cash on delivery when using a delivery box or locker as a delivery destination (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2016-88687, A

  Thus, the delivery box, locker, etc., which can complete the delivery regardless of whether the recipient is at home, has a great advantage for both the recipient and the delivery company. However, the small number of installed delivery boxes and lockers can not be beneficial to many recipients and delivery providers. However, since these delivery boxes and lockers are large, the installation location is limited.

  In addition, installing such a large number of delivery boxes and lockers is very expensive. Therefore, it is required to increase the number of home delivery boxes, lockers, and the like without increasing costs.

  Therefore, the present invention solves the above problems, that is, a system for temporarily storing an item to be delivered, and enabling a recipient to install a box apparatus which can be safely used at low cost, a settlement machine and the like It aims at providing a box device.

  In order to solve the above problems, one aspect of the system of the present invention is provided in a parking area where a parking space or a bicycle parking space is lent out on an hourly basis, and has a settlement processing control unit that controls settlement processing of usage charges. Machine and a box device installed in the parking area and having a storage unit for storing articles, the settlement machine includes an operation input unit for receiving an operation input related to use in the parking area, and a storage unit of the box device Send a control signal instructing unlocking or locking of the storage unit to the box device based on the operation input of the user who receives the item stored in the storage unit or the user who receives the item stored in the storage unit using the operation input unit And a second communication unit that receives the control signal transmitted by the first communication unit, and the second communication unit. Based on the control signal, and having a locking and unlocking control unit for controlling the unlocking or locking of the door of the compartment.

  Further, in the above-described system, the settlement machine holds an authentication processing unit that executes authentication of the user, authentication information indicating that the deposit of the article is permitted to be stored in the storage unit, and processing regarding deposit of the article The deposit process control unit controls the authentication process performed by the authentication processing unit based on the authentication information of the user input from the operation input unit. The control unit can control the communication unit 1 to transmit a control signal for instructing unlocking of the storage unit of the box device to the box device.

  One aspect of the present invention relates to a checkout machine. That is, the settlement machine of the present invention is a settlement machine that executes settlement processing for controlling settlement of usage charges of a parking area that lends a parking space or a bicycle parking space on a time basis, and the settlement machine is for depositing articles. An operation input unit configured to be able to communicate with a box apparatus having a storage unit and receiving an operation input regarding use in a parking area, and using the storage unit of the box apparatus to deposit an article or using an article stored in the storage unit And a communication unit for transmitting a control signal instructing unlocking or locking of the storage unit to the box apparatus based on an operation input by the user using the operation input unit.

  One aspect of the present invention relates to a box device. That is, the box device of the present invention is a box device having a storage unit for depositing articles, and the box device controls settlement processing of a use fee of a parking area where a parking space or a bicycle parking space is lent out on an hourly basis. The communication unit configured to be communicable with the settlement machine that executes the settlement process, and unlocking or locking the storage unit based on the communication unit that receives the control signal transmitted from the settlement machine and the control signal received by the communication unit And a lock / unlock controller for controlling the lock.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a system, a checkout machine and a box device that can temporarily store the items to be delivered, and allow the recipient to install the box device which can be safely used at low cost.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the system of one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of installation of the settlement machine shown in FIG. 1, and a box apparatus. It is a figure which shows the function structural example of the settlement machine shown in FIG. 1, and a box apparatus. It is a flowchart for demonstrating deposit processing. It is a flow chart for explaining reception processing.

  Hereinafter, a system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of a system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining an installation example of the settlement machine and the box device shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the present system includes a checkout machine 1, a box device 2, and a server 3. In this system, in addition to the function as so-called coin parking which lends on an hourly basis, it has a delivery box function (load deposit function and load receiving function). As shown in FIG. 2, the checkout machine 1 and the box device 2 are installed, for example, in a parking area where a parking space is lent on an hourly basis. The settlement machine 1 can be installed as it is at the installation place of the settlement machine in the conventional parking area. Since the box device 2 may be installed at a place apart from the checkout machine 1, it can be installed in a vacant area of the parking area. In addition, as long as the installation place of the box apparatus 2 is the vicinity of a parking area, it may not necessarily be in a parking area.

(How to use the delivery box of this system)
The usage method of the delivery box of this system will be described. In the present system, the delivery company of the shipping company deposits the luggage in the box device 2. At the time of depositing luggage, the delivery company of the shipping company causes the settlement machine 1 to read the IC card 7. The IC card 7 is issued to a shipping company with which the management company operating the coin parking has legal authority, and performs an authentication process based on the information recorded in the IC card 7. Furthermore, the delivery company carrier enters the recipient's phone number and deposits the package in the box device 2. When the deposit into the box device 2 is completed, the checkout machine 1 notifies the package receipt number based on the recipient's phone number using the short mail service. When receiving the package, the receiver enters the receipt number into the checkout machine 1, and the box containing the package addressed to him / her is unlocked so that the package can be received. Hereinafter, the configuration for realizing the series of processes will be described in detail.

  The settlement machine 1 is a device installed in a parking area such as a parking lot or a bicycle parking lot where a parking space or a bicycle parking space is lent on a time basis, and used to settle the usage fee. The settlement machine 1 further executes the authentication process of the delivery company and the recipient of the transportation company, controls the opening and closing of the door of the storage unit 21 of the box device 2, and has the function to settle the charge as necessary. doing. In addition, each part which implement | achieves the function of the settlement machine 1 is mentioned later.

  The box device 2 is installed in the parking area, and is a device capable of depositing and receiving luggage inside the box device 2. The box device 2 has a plurality of storage units 21. Locking and unlocking of the plurality of storage units 21 are performed based on the control of the checkout machine 1. In addition, the box device 2 is suitable for outdoor installation, such as strength and water resistance.

  The server 3 is an information processing apparatus which a coin parking management company holds, or which a server operating company collects and manages, and which the coin parking management company uses. The server 3 is an information processing apparatus that manages information on the shipping company that has concluded the usage contract of the box device 2 and information on the recipient of the package. Although not shown, the server 3 transmits at least a storage unit for storing information on the shipping company and information on the recipient of the package, a transmitting unit for transmitting information on the shipping company and information on the recipient of the package to the checkout machine 1 have.

  Returning to FIG. 1, the flow of delivery and receipt of a package will be described. First, it is determined whether the package for which delivery has been requested by the shipping company is a package addressed to the recipient registered with the management company. Specifically, the shipping company inquires of the management company whether or not the telephone number of the delivery requester notified from the higher order EC vendor or the like is the telephone number of the recipient registered in the management company. The telephone number registered in the management company is a telephone number of the portable terminal 4 or the like.

  A package other than a package (hereinafter referred to as a package 5-1) determined to be addressed to the recipient registered in the management company by the above-described inquiry, ie, a package to a receiver not registered (hereinafter, a package 5-2) is delivered to the designated recipient's home or the like. If the recipient of the package 5-2 is absent, the delivery company of the shipping company posts the absence notification form or the like. Thus, the recipient is notified that there is a package 5-2 to be delivered. In many cases, the recipient who received the absence report etc. calls the portable terminal 6 of the delivery company carrier of the shipping company or the office of the shipping company, etc., to notify that the absence report etc has been received. At this time, the receiver can deliver the package 5-2 to the box device 2 installed in the parking area designated by the receiver, not at home, etc., by notifying the telephone number of the portable terminal 4 or the like. It can be told that it is possible. When the receiver desires, the package 5-2 is delivered to the box device 2 instead of the home or the like. Also, at this time, by registering the telephone number of the portable terminal 4 or the like with the management company for the recipient, the shipping company can deliver to the box device 2 instead of delivering to the home from the next time. Tell you what

  The delivery company carrier stores the package 5-1 to the registered recipient and the package 5-2 to the recipient who desires delivery to the box device 2 in the box device 2. Hereinafter, the package 5-1 and the package 5-2 are collectively referred to as a package 5 when it is not necessary to distinguish them in particular. The luggage 5 corresponds to an article. The delivery company of the shipping company performs the authentication process by causing the settlement machine 1 to read the IC card 7 in which the predetermined authentication information is recorded. Also, if the management company has notified the shipping company of the PIN, for example, instead of distributing the IC card 7, the delivery company of the shipping company inputs the PIN into the settlement machine 1. Perform authentication process by If it is verified that the delivery company that has contracted with the management company, ie, the delivery company of the forwarding company authorized to store the package 5 in the box device 2, the delivery person can use the operation input unit 11 of the checkout machine 1. Then, the user designates the box to be used, and inputs the telephone number of the portable terminal 4 of the receiver as the transmission destination of the personal identification number issued by the settlement machine 1. Also, when the package 5 is to be delivered by cash on delivery, the delivery clerk inputs to the checkout machine 1 the charge necessary to receive the package 5 on cash on delivery.

  As described with reference to FIG. 2, since the box device 2 is installed in a vacant area of the parking area (or in the vicinity of the parking area), the box apparatus 2 may be separated from the checkout machine 1. Therefore, the settlement machine 1 solves the door of the storage section 21 designated by the delivery person after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds when separated by 5 m, etc.) determined by the distance to the box device 2 has elapsed. Lock it. This makes it possible to prevent a third party from misusing the unlocked storage section 21 while the delivery person performs an operation input to the checkout machine 1 and moves to the box device 2.

  When the packager 5 stores the package 5 in the storage unit 21 and the door is closed, the box device 2 locks the door and notifies the settlement machine 1 that the door 5 has been locked. The settlement machine 1 generates a personal identification number for sending to the recipient, and sends it by short mail to the telephone number of the portable terminal 4 inputted by the delivery person via the base station of the portable telephone, the communication network, etc. Do. The security code may be a security code of any method as long as it is not easily recognized by a third party, such as a random number. By sending the settlement machine 1 to the portable terminal 4 in which the personal identification number is written, the deliveryman can, as usual, recognize the recipient's telephone contact point and receive the package 5 from the box device 2 It does not recognize the required code number. That is, even the delivery person can not take away the deposited luggage 5 from the box device 2. Therefore, the recipient can use this system at ease. The settlement machine 1 prints out a receipt on which the details of deposit are written to the delivery person of the shipping company, and records the details of the deposit process inside.

  When the receiver receives the package 5, the receiver inputs the personal identification number sent by the short mail into the operation input unit 11 of the adjustment machine 1. The settlement machine 1 executes an authentication process with a personal identification number, and if properly authenticated, performs a settlement process as necessary, and a predetermined time determined by the distance between the settlement machine 1 and the box device 2 (for example, 5 m away) If it does, the door of the corresponding storage unit 21 is unlocked after a lapse of only 5 seconds). As a result, it is possible to prevent the third party from bringing the luggage 5 out of the unlocked storage unit 21 while the receiver performs an operation input to the checkout machine 1 and moves to the box device 2.

  The settlement process upon receipt of the package 5 is performed not only for the delivery of cash on delivery, but also for the charge that the managing company or the shipping company has previously provided to the payee. For example, even if a fixed usage fee is charged when the package 5 is received, the payment for the receipt of the package 5 charges the usage fee every predetermined unit time after the lapse of a predetermined time from the deposit of the package 5 It may be

  When the package 5 is taken out of the storage unit 21 by the receiver and the door is closed, the box device 2 locks the door and notifies the settlement machine 1 that the door 5 has been locked. The settlement machine 1 internally records the details of the receiving process. In addition, the settlement machine 1 generates a short mail notifying that the deposited baggage 5 has been received by the receiver, and is held by a delivery company of a transportation company via a base station of a mobile phone, a communication network, etc. To the portable terminal 6.

  The box device 2 can be installed in a vacant area of the parking area, and the settlement machine 1 also includes many functions of the settlement machine conventionally used. Therefore, the settlement machine 1 and the box device 2 can be installed at the lowest possible cost.

  FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing functional configurations of the checkout machine 1 and the box device 2 included in a system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The settlement machine 1 includes the functions of the operation input unit 11, the charge transfer unit 12, the display unit 13, the print processing unit 14, the parking lot management processing unit 31, the charge transfer control unit 32, the print control unit 33, and the display control unit 34. Is composed including. These control entry and exit of the parking area and transfer of charges, and also function at the time of deposit and receipt of the package 5. The settlement machine 1 further controls a deposit processing control unit 35, a receipt processing control unit 36, an authentication processing unit 37, a communication unit 38, a personal identification number generation unit 39, and a short mail transmission unit for managing deposit and receipt of the package 5. 40 and the function of the log management unit 41 are configured.

  The operation input unit 11 includes, for example, a touch panel, a button, a reader such as an IC card, and the like, and receives operation inputs from the parking area user, the delivery company deliveryman, and the receiver of the package 5. The operation input unit 11 supplies the parking lot management processing unit 31 with information on the input operation when the operation input relates to the use of parking in a parking area or parking. The operation input unit 11 supplies information regarding the input operation to the deposit process control unit 35 when the operation input relates to the deposit of the package 5. In addition, when the operation input relates to the reception of the package 5, the operation input unit 11 supplies the information on the input operation to the reception processing control unit 36.

  The charge transfer unit 12 is configured to include an insertion or discharge port for bills and money, and a reading unit such as an IC card or a credit card, and operates under control of the charge transfer control unit 32.

  The display unit 13 includes, for example, a touch panel or a liquid crystal display, and displays the content of notification to the user based on the control of the display control unit 34.

  The print processing unit 14 prints out the contents of use for each user on a predetermined sheet such as a registration roll paper based on the control of the print control unit 33.

  The parking lot management processing unit 31 executes processing related to operation control such as vertical movement of a car stop (not shown) such as conventional coin parking etc., charge settlement and the like. The parking lot management processing unit 31 receives the operation input of the parking area user supplied from the operation input unit 11 and supplies the display control unit 34 with information indicating notification content to the user. In addition, the parking lot management processing unit 31 notifies the print control unit 33 of the content to be printed out to the user. In addition, the parking lot management processing unit 31 supplies the charge transfer control unit 32 with information on the charge. Furthermore, the parking lot management processing unit 31 generates a control signal for controlling an operation such as vertical movement of a car stop (not shown) and supplies the control signal to the corresponding units (not shown).

  The charge transfer control unit 32 receives supply of information on the parking area usage charge from the parking lot management processing unit 31 and controls transfer of the charge by the charge transfer unit 12. Further, the charge transfer control unit 32 receives supply of information on the charge for use of the box device 2 from the reception processing control unit 36, and controls transfer of the charge by the charge transfer unit 12. In addition, the charge transfer control unit 32 has a function of transferring information with a predetermined management server or the like that manages the use of an IC card or a credit card, as necessary, for payment settlement using the IC card or a credit card. Have. The charge transfer control unit 32 corresponds to the settlement processing control unit.

  The print control unit 33 receives the supply of information on the use of the parking area from the parking lot management processing unit 31 and controls the print processing unit 14 to use the predetermined sheet such as a registration roll paper etc. for the user of the parking area Print out. In addition, the print control unit 33 controls the print processing unit 14 by receiving from the deposit process control unit 35 the information on the luggage storage such as the shipping company that deposited the package 5, the box number used, and the start time of use. Then, the specification of the deposit of the package 5 is printed out on a predetermined sheet such as registration roll paper. Further, the print control unit 33 receives from the reception process control unit 36 the supply of the information regarding the package reception, such as the number of the box from which the package 5 has been taken out and the time when taken out, and if necessary, the settlement process information. The print processing unit 14 is controlled to print out the contents of use for each user on a predetermined sheet such as a registration roll sheet.

  The display control unit 34 receives supply of information on the use of the parking area from the parking lot management processing unit 31, and controls the display of the notification content to the parking area user by the display unit 13. Further, the display control unit 34 receives an instruction of notification contents for the delivery company of the transportation company that deposits the package 5 from the deposit processing control unit 35, and controls the display of the notification contents for the delivery staff by the display unit 13. Further, the display control unit 34 receives an instruction of notification content for the recipient who receives the package 5 from the reception processing control unit 36, and controls display of notification content for the recipient by the display unit 1.

  The deposit process control unit 35 controls each unit regarding the deposit process based on the information on the deposit of the package 5 supplied from the operation input unit 11. Specifically, the deposit process control unit 35 uses the empty detection sensors 54-1 to 54-n of the box device 2 described later to provide information indicating which one of the storage units 21-1 to 21-n is vacant. It is supplied via the communication unit 38. Further, the deposit process control unit 35 instructs the display control unit 34 to control display regarding deposit of the package 5. Further, the deposit process control unit 35 acquires and stores in advance authentication information for authenticating the transport company by communicating with the management company server 3 by the process of the communication processing unit (not shown). It instructs the authentication processing of the deliveryman of the carrier by the authentication processing unit 37. In addition, the deposit processing control unit 35 generates a control signal to the box device 2 and supplies the control signal to the communication unit 38, and causes the box device 2 to transmit, and the information transmitted from the box device 2 via the communication unit 38. Receive

  Further, the deposit process control unit 35 controls the print control unit 33 to execute printout of a receipt related to the deposit process issued to the deliveryman of the carrier. In addition, the deposit process control unit 35 controls the password generation unit 39 to execute generation of a password to be transmitted to the recipient of the package 5 and transmission of a short mail to the input mobile phone number. In response to the supply of the generated code number, it is supplied to the reception processing control unit 36. Then, the deposit process control unit 35 controls the log management unit 41 to record a log related to the deposit process, and refers to the log recorded by the log management unit 41 as needed.

  The reception process control unit 36 controls each unit regarding the reception process based on the information on the reception of the package 5 supplied from the operation input unit 11. Specifically, the reception process control unit 36 instructs the display control unit 34 to control display regarding the reception of the package 5. Further, the reception process control unit 36 supplies the personal identification number transmitted to the receiver to the authentication processing unit 37, and instructs the authentication process of the receiver. Further, the receipt process control unit 36 controls the charge transfer control unit 32 to execute necessary settlement processing. Further, the reception processing control unit 36 generates a control signal to the box device 2 and supplies the control signal to the communication unit 38, and causes the box device 2 to transmit, and the information transmitted from the box device 2 via the communication unit 38. Receive

  The reception process control unit 36 also controls the print control unit 33 to execute printout of a receipt regarding the reception process issued to the receiver. In addition, the reception processing control unit 36 holds the telephone number of the portable terminal 6 held by the registered delivery person of the carrier, and controls the short mail transmission unit 40 to store in the storage unit 21 of the box device 2. The information for notifying that the deposited baggage 5 has been received to the receiver is transmitted by the short mail to the portable terminal 6 held by the deliveryman of the carrier. Then, the reception process control unit 36 controls the log management unit 41 to record a log related to the reception process, and refers to the log recorded by the log management unit 41 as needed.

  The authentication processing unit 37 executes the authentication processing of the deliveryman of the carrier based on the control of the deposit processing control unit 35. Specifically, the authentication processing unit 37 uses the information on the authentication of the delivery person supplied from the deposit process control unit 35 and the information on the authentication of the delivery person of the carrier input from the operation input unit 11, An authentication process is performed to determine whether it is the carrier of the carrier who is contracting with the management company who is trying to deposit the package 5. Further, the authentication processing unit 37 executes an authentication process of the recipient based on the control of the reception process control unit 36. Specifically, the authentication processing unit 37 receives the package 5 using the personal identification number transmitted to the receiver supplied from the reception processing control unit 36 and the personal identification number input from the operation input unit 11. Execute authentication processing to see if the intended recipient is the correct recipient.

  The communication unit 38 exchanges information with the box device 2 based on the control of the deposit process control unit 35 or the reception process control unit 36. The communication unit 38 corresponds to a first communication unit or a communication unit.

  The password generation unit 39 generates a password used when the receiver receives the package 5 under the control of the deposit processing control unit 35, and the short mail transmission unit 40 together with the number of the mobile terminal 4 of the receiver. Supply. The personal identification number generated by the personal identification number generation unit 39 is preferably, for example, a random number generated using the number of the portable terminal 4 of the recipient.

  The short e-mail transmission unit 40 transmits the personal identification number generated by the personal identification number generation unit 39 to the telephone number of the designated receiver, that is, the short mail to the portable terminal 4 of the receiver. In addition, the short mail transmission unit 40 transports the information for notifying that the package 5 received in the storage unit 21 of the box device 2 has been received by the receiver based on the control of the reception processing control unit 36. A short mail is sent to the portable terminal 6 owned by the delivery person of the vendor. The short mail transmission unit 40 corresponds to the transmission unit.

  The log management unit 41 records information related to processing under the control of the deposit processing control unit 35 or the reception processing control unit 36.

  Next, the box device 2 includes the storage units 21-1 to 21-n, the communication unit 51, the locking / unlocking control unit 52, the locking mechanisms 53-1 to 53-n, and the empty detection sensor 54-1 54-n is comprised.

  The storage units 21-1 to 21-n (n is an integer) are a plurality of spaces provided for storing the packages 5, and the packages stored from bad weather such as rain or wind, or high or low temperature conditions It has a function to protect 5. Hereinafter, the storage units 21-1 to 21-n are collectively referred to as the storage unit 21 when it is not necessary to distinguish them.

  The communication unit 51 exchanges information with the settlement machine 1. The communication unit 51 corresponds to a second communication unit or a communication unit. Here, the communication unit 51 is illustrated as being provided with one communication unit 51, but the communication unit 51 is configured to be one to one with respect to the storage units 21-1 to 21-n. It may be configured as -1 to 51-n.

  The locking / unlocking control unit 52 controls locking or unlocking of the locking mechanisms 53-1 to 53-n attached to the respective doors of the storage unit 21 based on the control signal supplied via the communication unit 51. Control signals to generate the control signals to the corresponding lock mechanisms 53-1 to 53-n.

  The lock mechanisms 53-1 to 53-n (n is an integer) execute locking or unlocking of the respective doors of the storage unit 21 according to the control of the locking / unlocking control unit 52. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish lock mechanisms 53-1 to 53-n in particular, they are collectively referred to as lock mechanism 53.

  The vacant detection sensors 54-1 to 54-n detect whether or not the luggage 5 exists inside the storage unit 21 when the respective doors of the storage unit 21 are closed or at predetermined regular intervals, It transmits to the settlement machine 1 via the communication unit 51.

  In the above, although it was described that the settlement machine 1 controls the opening and closing of the door of one box device 2, the opening and closing of the doors of two or more box devices 2 are similarly performed using one settlement machine 1. Control is possible.

  As described above, in the parking area where the parking space or the bicycle parking space is lent by the unit of time, the settlement machine 1 having the charge transfer control unit 32 which is the settlement processing control unit for controlling the settlement processing of the charge is stored The box device 2 having the storage unit 21 is installed, and the settlement machine 1 operates the operation input unit 11 that receives an operation input related to use in the parking area, and the operation by the user who receives the package 5 or receives the package 5 A communication unit 38 serving as a first communication unit that transmits to the box device 2 a control signal instructing unlocking or locking of the storage unit 21 of the box device 2 based on an operation input using the input unit 11; The box device 2 is based on a communication unit 51 which is a second communication unit that receives the control signal transmitted by the communication unit 38, and a control signal received by the communication unit 51. Lock and unlock control unit 52 for controlling the unlocking or locking of the storage unit 21 so that one checkout machine 1 can be used as a checkout function for the parking area, as well as for the deposit processing and receipt processing of the package. It becomes possible to use in any processing. This makes it possible to provide the system inexpensively.

  Next, the deposit process performed by the settlement machine 1 and the box device 2 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 4.

  Step S1: The deposit process control unit 35 causes the operation input unit 11 to read the IC card 7 in which the authentication information is recorded based on the information supplied from the operation input unit 11, and the delivery clerk of the carrier It is judged whether the certification for deposit of is required. If it is determined that the authentication for deposit of the package 5 is not required, the process of step S1 is repeated until it is determined that the authentication for deposit of the package 5 is required.

  Step S2: If the deposit process control unit 35 determines in step S1 that the authentication for deposit of the package 5 is required, the information on the authentication of the registered carrier is supplied to the authentication processing unit 37, and the transportation is carried out. Command the certification process of the delivery person of the vendor. The authentication processing unit 37 inquires the information related to the authentication supplied from the operation input unit 11 to the one or more information related to the authentication of the registered carrier supplied from the deposit processing control unit 35, and authenticates the carrier Execute the process

  Step S3: The authentication processing unit 37 determines whether or not the carrier for which authentication for deposit of the package 5 has been requested is a registered carrier, and supplies the determination result to the deposit processing control unit 35.

  Step S4: The deposit process control unit 35 controls the display control unit 34 when it is determined that the carrier for which the authentication for deposit of the package 5 is requested is not a registered carrier in step S3. An error message is displayed on the display unit 13 and the process is ended. At this time, the deposit process control unit 35 may cause the log management unit 41 to record the abnormal operation history.

  Step S5: The deposit process control unit 35 controls the display control unit 34 when it is determined in step S3 that the carrier for which authentication for deposit of the package 5 is requested is a registered carrier. The display unit 13 displays the number of the vacant storage unit 21 and also designates the storage unit 21 to be used and the telephone number of the portable terminal 4 of the recipient who is the transmission destination of the personal identification number, and if necessary, cash on delivery To display a message for prompting the user to input the payment amount of the package 5. The display control unit 34 controls the display unit 13 to send the designation of the storage unit 21 to be used and the transmission destination of the personal identification number, and if necessary, a message for prompting the user to input the payment amount of the package 5 of cash on delivery. Display. The deposit processing control unit 35 receives the designation of the storage unit 21 to be used and the input of the transmission destination of the password via the operation input unit 11.

  Step S6: The deposit process control unit 35 generates a control signal for unlocking the designated storage unit 21 after a predetermined time has elapsed since the deliveryman's operation input, and transmits the control signal to the box device 2 through the communication unit 38. Do. The communication unit 51 of the box device 2 supplies the control signal transmitted from the settlement machine 1 to the locking / unlocking control unit 52. The locking / unlocking control unit 52 controls the locking mechanism 53 of the designated storage unit 21 to release the lock after a predetermined time has elapsed since the delivery person's operation input. When the luggage 5 is stored in the empty storage unit 21 and the door of the storage unit 21 is closed, the locking / unlocking control unit 52 controls the locking mechanism 53 to lock and the door of the storage unit 21 is closed. It generates a signal for notifying that it has been sent, and supplies it to the deposit process control unit 35 via the communication unit 51 and the communication unit 38.

  Step S7: The deposit process control unit 35 determines, based on the signal supplied from the communication unit 38, whether or not the door of the storage unit 21 is closed. If it is determined in step S7 that the door of the storage unit 21 is not closed, the process of step S7 is repeated until it is determined that the door of the storage unit 21 is closed.

  Step S8: If the deposit process control unit 35 determines in step S7 that the door of the storage unit 21 is closed, the deposit process control unit 35 instructs the password generation unit 39 to generate a password and the portable terminal 4 of the receiver. The number and the used storage unit 21 number are notified. The personal identification number generation unit 39 generates a personal identification number by a predetermined method, and supplies it to the short mail transmission unit 40 together with the number of the portable terminal 4 of the receiver and the number of the storage unit 21 used. The short mail transmitting unit 40 transmits the supplied personal identification number and the used storage unit 21 number to the transmission destination designated by the telephone number by the short mail.

  Step S9: The deposit process control unit 35 instructs the print control unit 33 to execute the print output of the receipt regarding the deposit process issued to the delivery person of the carrier. The print control unit 33 controls the print processing unit 14 to, for example, receive a receipt related to a deposit process including the name of the carrier of the carrier, the deposit date and time of the package 5, the individual number of the storage unit 21 used, and the payment fee for cash on delivery. Execute printout of

  Step S10: The deposit process control unit 35 causes the log management unit 41 to record a log including the contact point of the carrier, the used storage unit 21, the usage start time, and the transmitted PIN number. The log management unit 41 records a log including the contact point of the carrier, the used storage unit 21, the usage start time, the payment fee for cash on delivery, and the personal identification number sent, and the process is ended.

  This allows the carrier to reduce the effort of redelivery. In addition, the delivery person of the carrier can use this system at ease because the delivery person of the carrier conventionally knows only the telephone number of the recipient.

  Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 5, the reception process performed by the checkout machine 1 and the box device 2 will be described.

  Step S21: Based on the information supplied from the operation input unit 11, the reception process control unit 36 receives, for example, the number of the storage unit 21 and the password from the operation input unit 11, and receives the package 5 from the receiver. It is judged whether the certification for is required. If it is determined in step S21 that the authentication for receiving the package 5 is not required, the process of step S21 is repeated until it is determined that the authentication for receiving the package 5 is required.

  Step S22: If the receipt processing control unit 36 determines in step S21 that authentication for receipt of the package 5 is required, the receipt processing control unit 36 supplies the identification number sent to the recipient to the authentication processing unit 37, and the recipient is received. Command the authentication process of The authentication processing unit 37 sends one or more personal identification numbers sent from the reception processing control unit 36 to the recipient who is to receive the package 5 currently deposited in the storage unit 21 of any of the box devices 2. Then, the personal identification number supplied from the operation input unit 11 is inquired, and an authentication process for receiving the package 5 is executed.

  Step S23: The authentication processing unit 37 determines whether the authentication has been correctly performed, receives the determination result, and supplies the result to the processing control unit 36.

  Step S24: The reception process control unit 36 controls the display control unit 34 to display an error message on the display unit 13 when it is determined that the authentication process is not correctly performed in step S23, and the process ends. Be done. At this time, the reception process control unit 36 may cause the log management unit 41 to record an abnormal operation history.

  Step S25: The receipt process control unit 36 refers to the log recorded in the log management unit 41 when it is determined in step S23 that the authentication process has been correctly performed, for example, the payment fee for the package 5 of cash on delivery or It is determined whether receipt of the corresponding package 5 is necessary, such as settlement of the use time of the box device 2 or the like. If it is determined in step S25 that no deposit is necessary, the process proceeds to step S28 described later.

  Step S26: The receiving process control unit 36 controls the display control unit 34 when it is determined in step S25 that payment is required, and the display unit 13 displays the amount necessary for receiving the package 5; A message for prompting the deposit operation is displayed, and the charge transfer control unit 32 is controlled to execute processing for insertion of the charge from the payee, or an operation input relating to an IC card or a credit card instead. The fee transfer control unit 32 notifies the receipt process control unit 36 that the process relating to the deposit has been correctly performed.

  Step S27: The receipt process control unit 36 determines, based on the notification from the charge transfer control unit 32, whether or not the deposit process has been completed. If it is determined in step S27 that the depositing process is not completed, the process of step S27 is repeated until it is determined that the depositing process is completed.

  Step S28: If the receipt process control unit 36 determines that payment is not necessary in step S25, or if it is determined in step S27 that the deposit process has ended, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the receiver's operation input A control signal for unlocking the designated storage unit 21 is generated and transmitted to the box device 2 through the communication unit 38. The communication unit 51 of the box device 2 supplies the control signal transmitted from the settlement machine 1 to the locking / unlocking control unit 52. The locking / unlocking control unit 52 controls the locking mechanism 53 of the designated storage unit 21 to release the lock after a predetermined time has elapsed since the delivery person's operation input. When the luggage 5 stored in the storage unit 21 is taken out and the door of the storage unit 21 is closed, the locking / unlocking control unit 52 controls the locking mechanism 53 to lock and the door of the storage unit 21 is closed. A signal for notifying that it has been generated is generated and supplied to the deposit process control unit 35 via the communication unit 51 and the communication unit 38.

  Step S29: The reception process control unit 36 determines, based on the signal supplied from the communication unit 38, whether the door of the storage unit 21 is closed. If it is determined in step S29 that the door of the storage unit 21 is not closed, the process of step S29 is repeated until it is determined that the door of the storage unit 21 is closed.

  In step S30, when the reception processing control unit 36 determines that the door of the storage unit 21 is closed in step S29, it instructs the print control unit 33 to execute the print output of the receipt regarding the reception processing issued to the receiver. Do. The print control unit 33 controls the print processing unit 14 and relates to a reception process including, for example, the name of the carrier of the carrier, the date and time of receipt of the package 5, the individual number of the storage unit 21 used, and information on payment of charges. Execute printout of receipt.

  Step S31: The reception process control unit 36 causes the log management unit 41 to record a log including the used storage unit 21, the usage end time, and the charge processing result. The log management unit 41 records a log including the used storage unit 21, the usage end time, and the charge processing result.

  Step S32: The reception processing control unit 36 controls the short mail transmission unit 40 to complete the reception of the package 5 deposited in the storage unit 21 of the box device 2 to the portable terminal 6 owned by the deliveryman of the dealer. The process is terminated by sending a short mail notifying of.

  Thereby, the payee can receive the package 5 at his / her convenient time. This system is also available when the package 5 is cash on delivery.

  By providing such a system, the carrier does not need to re-deliver, and the recipient can receive the package 5 at his / her convenient time. In addition, since the deliveryman of the carrier is conventionally informed only of the recipient's telephone number, the recipient can use this system at ease.

  Further, the settlement machine 1 and the box device 2 are installed in the parking area. The settlement machine 1 has many parts shared with those installed in the conventional parking area, and the box device 2 is installed in the vacant space of the parking area (or may be around the parking area). This makes it possible to provide the system inexpensively.

  Furthermore, even if the checkout machine 1 and the box device 2 are separated, the unlocking of the storage section 21 of the box device 2 is performed with a delay of a predetermined time determined by the distance between the checkout machine 1 and the box device 2 Prevents a third party from using the storage unit 21 or taking away the luggage 5 from the time the worker or the receiver makes an operation input to the checkout machine 1 to the movement to the box device 2 It is possible.

  In the above description, when depositing the package 5 in the box device 2, the delivery clerk inputs the number of the portable terminal 4 of the recipient who can receive the short mail into the operation input unit 11 of the settlement machine 1. Although it has been described that the password is transmitted by the short mail transmission unit 40 to the number, the mail address is registered in the server 3 together with the number of the portable terminal 4 of the receiver in advance. A personal identification number may be sent to a predetermined address for the recipient registered in the company. In this case, the deposit process control unit 35 receives the input of the number of the portable terminal 4 of the receiver, and inquires of the server 3 whether or not the e-mail address corresponding to the number is registered. Then, when the information on the mail address corresponding to this number is supplied from the server 3 as a reply, the deposit processing control unit 35 causes the generated encryption to be transmitted to the supplied mail address.

  The series of processes described above can be performed by hardware or software. When a series of processes are executed by software, various functions may be executed by installing a computer in which programs constituting the software are incorporated in dedicated hardware or various programs. It is installed from a program storage medium, for example, on a general-purpose personal computer etc.

  Note that the program executed by the computer may be a program that performs processing in chronological order according to the order described in this specification, in parallel, or when necessary, such as when a call is made. It may be a program to be processed.

  Further, the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Settlement machine, 2 ... Box apparatus, 4, 6 ... Mobile terminal, 7 ... IC card, 11 ... Operation input part, 12 ... Charge transfer part, 13 ... Display part, 14 ... Printing process part, 21 ... Storage part 31: parking lot management processing unit, 32: charge transfer control unit, 33: printing control unit, 34: display control unit, 35: deposit processing control unit, 36: reception processing control unit, 37: authentication processing unit, 38: communication Part 39: PIN code generation part 40: Short mail transmission part 41: Log management part 51: Communication part 52: Locking and unlocking control part 53: Locking mechanism

Claims (4)

A settlement machine having a settlement processing control unit which is installed in a parking area for lending a parking space or a bicycle parking space on an hourly basis and which controls a settlement process of a charge;
And a box device installed in the parking area and having a storage unit for storing articles.
The settlement machine is
An operation input unit that receives an operation input related to use in the parking area;
The lock or the unlocking of the storage unit is performed based on an operation input using the operation input unit of a user who receives the item stored in the storage unit of the box device or receives the item stored in the storage unit. And a first communication unit for transmitting a control signal instructing locking to the box device,
The box device is
A second communication unit that receives the control signal transmitted by the first communication unit;
And a lock / unlock control unit that controls unlocking or locking of the door of the storage unit based on the control signal received by the second communication unit. The system according to claim 1, wherein
The settlement machine is
An authentication processing unit that executes user authentication;
A deposit process control unit that holds authentication information indicating that the article is permitted to be deposited in the storage unit, and controls a process related to the deposit of the article;
The deposit process control unit controls the authentication process by the authentication process unit based on the authentication information of the user input from the operation input unit, and controls the first communication unit when the authentication process unit is correctly authenticated. And transmitting a control signal instructing the unlocking of the storage unit of the box device to the box device. It is a settlement machine that executes settlement processing that controls settlement processing of a use charge of a parking area that lends a parking space or a bicycle parking space on an hourly basis,
The settlement machine is configured to be communicable with a box device having a storage unit for depositing articles.
An operation input unit that receives an operation input related to use in the parking area;
The lock or the unlocking of the storage unit is performed based on an operation input using the operation input unit of a user who receives the item stored in the storage unit of the box device or receives the item stored in the storage unit. And a communication unit for transmitting a control signal instructing locking to the box device. A box apparatus having a storage unit for depositing articles, comprising:
The box device is configured to be communicable with a settlement machine that executes a settlement process for controlling a settlement process of a use fee of a parking area that lends a parking space or a bicycle parking space on a time basis.
A communication unit that receives a control signal transmitted from the checkout machine;
And a lock / unlock control unit that controls unlocking or locking of the storage unit based on the control signal received by the communication unit.

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