JPS6321017A - Caretaking locker apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention 1 is suitable for use in an absentee locker device, more specifically, in apartment complexes, etc., and is particularly suitable for delivering luggage to residents who are away from home. The present invention relates to an answering locker device that enables safe and reliable operation.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, in order to deliver a parcel, for example, by a courier service, it is sufficient if the resident is at home, but if the resident is absent, the delivery cannot be carried out.

Normally in such cases, the property is left with a nearby resident, or if a caretaker is present.

They took measures such as asking the manager or other person to take care of it.

However, with the recent increase in so-called dual income households and cultural activities by housewives, there are cases where there are no residents to leave the luggage with, making it impossible to deliver the luggage.

Therefore, lockers were installed for each resident to leave such luggage.

However, if a locker is installed for each resident, the number of lockers installed becomes too large, and there is a drawback that the locker portion, which is rarely used, becomes large.

Furthermore, even if lockers could be installed for each resident, the lockers used here are generally left open.

By closing the door after storing the luggage, it would be locked. Therefore, although it is sufficient if only one package is delivered, if two or three packages are delivered, the second and subsequent packages cannot be stored.

The next consideration is that in apartment complexes, etc.
This means installing shared lockers for each apartment complex.

As such a collective locker, for example.

It could be a type of coin locker that is commonly used, or it could be a locker that is locked by closing the door after storing the luggage as described above.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, no matter which type of collective locker is used, the following requirements are required for such a collective locker.

for example.

Make it clear to which resident the package was delivered.

All stored baggage must be stored safely.

Only the resident to whom the package is to be delivered can retrieve the package.

It is possible to record who's luggage is stored in which locker number.

etc. were required.

However, among the communal lockers that have been provided in the past, none have the capacity to accommodate the 1 m stuffing machine described above, making them almost unsuitable for practical use.

Therefore, the present invention is designed to ensure that the baggage was delivered to which resident, that the baggage was definitely stored in one of the lockers, and that records of the storage of the baggage are kept. By providing a shared locker device in a residential area, we aim to provide an answering locker device that allows baggage to be delivered and delivered reliably and safely even though many residents share and use the same locker. That purpose.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention includes an entire answering locker device including a locker section consisting of a large number of lockers,
Is it possible to open/close the locker door or keep your luggage?
In addition, the M control section is provided with an input means for inputting a residence number, a locker number for storing luggage, etc., and a detection means for detecting that luggage is reliably stored in the locker. A record sheet is also attached to record the storage of such luggage, to record which resident the luggage is for and in which locker the luggage is securely stored. This prevents mischief or mistakes, as well as various troubles caused by them.

[Function] Such an answering locker according to the present invention! The case where the delivery company stores the package in It22 will be explained.

In such a case, the delivery company first inputs the residence number of the resident to whom the package is to be delivered into the control unit using the residence number input means.

Next, the number of the locker in which the baggage addressed to the resident should be stored is input to the control unit using the locker number input means.

Furthermore, when the residence number and locker number are entered correctly in this way, the locker corresponding to the designated number can be opened, and the merchant stores the luggage in that locker.

The storage of the baggage stored in this manner is detected by a detection means inside the locker.

The delivery company stores the package inside the locker using each of the above methods.

What house number does the package go to?

In what locker number was the baggage stored?

Furthermore, was the baggage securely stowed?

This is detected by the control unit.

Furthermore, since the answering locker device according to the present invention is provided with a recording means for recording such various data, it is possible to record that the delivery company has reliably stored the package inside the locker. becomes.

Therefore, problems such as whether the package has arrived or not can be completely prevented.

Furthermore, since there is a means for inputting the residence number and a means for recording it, accidents such as receiving the wrong package by mistake will not occur.

[Example] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below according to illustrated examples.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the entirety of the answering locker device according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view showing details of the operating section 22, etc. of the answering locker device, and FIG. 3 is the overall view. FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining the relationship between the two.

In FIG. 1, the answering locker device according to IJ1 includes a locker section 10 and a control section 20.

The rocker portion IO in the illustrated example is formed by combining a large number of large lockers and a large number of small lockers.

Although a detailed explanation will be omitted, a specific locker in the locker section 10 may be used as a refrigerating locker or a warming locker for refrigerating or heating one food item.

The control section 20 is connected to the locker section 10, and has a key storage section 21. An operating section 22, a printing section 23, and a coin insertion section 24 are provided.

The key storage section 21 has a number of key insertion slots 25 on its front surface into which keys can be inserted, and is used to safely store keys by performing certain operations as described below.

The operation unit 22 includes a card insertion slot 26 into which a card is inserted to identify whether a predetermined operation can be performed on the answering locker device, a numeric keypad 27 for inputting various numerical data, and a numeric keypad 27. It is formed of an instruction 1928 for instructing what the numbers to be input represent, a time display section 29, and a data display section 30 for displaying various data.

The print unit 23 is for printing the item and time of the operation after performing various operations on the answering locker device, and a slip insertion slot 31 is provided on the front side of the print unit 23. It is.

The input unit 24 is for operating the answering locker device by inserting a coin, and is connected to the coin input slot 32.
It is formed of a canceling part 33 for inserted coins and a canceling port 34 for refunding canceled coins. Of course, the coin slot 32' of this slot 24
Although not shown, a coin identifier is provided on the A side.

Furthermore, the key storage section 21, operation section 22, print section 23, coin insertion section 24, etc. are all controlled by a computer controller 40 provided inside the ILW section 20.

Next, the specific operation and operation of the answering locker device according to the present invention will be described as a means for the carrier who has delivered the package to store the package inside the locker section IO; The resident will receive the means to take.

A means for a resident to reserve a locker in advance for storing delivered luggage, a means for a luggage delivery company to store the luggage in the locker reserved in this way, a means for a resident to reserve a locker by oneself. A means for residents to take out their belongings from lockers.

A way for residents to reserve lockers by phone.

This reserved locker will be a means for the delivery company to store the luggage, a means for the resident to take out the luggage stored inside the locker, and a means for the resident to have the luggage stored by the carrier. A means to store it in a locker in advance.

A means for businesses to take out luggage stored by residents in this way.

Residents have the key to their own room.

Means for storing in key storage j'1121.

A means for residents to inquire by telephone as to whether or not their package has arrived.

A means of notifying the resident of a pre-registered phone number when the package arrives.

The following will be explained in sequence.

In addition, when using such lockers, for example,
Although there is a way to cover this operating cost from the common area fee that residents pay monthly, in the following explanation, 1.
Hypothesis 4 is based on the case where the resident pays 200 yen for each use.

First of all, the company that delivered the package
The means for storing the inside of the locker section 10 will be explained according to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, the trader who delivered the package inserts the trader card distributed in advance into the card insertion slot 26 of the operation section 22 (step Zoo).

The computer controller 40 then identifies whether the inserted card is a valid merchant card (step 101).

If this card is not a registered single-person card, the card will be pushed out from the card insertion slot 26 and the luggage will not be stored (step 10.2).

Further, if the card inserted into the card insertion slot 26 in this manner is a pre-registered business card, the business operator must perform the first operation! l! ! After pressing "Residence Number" on I22, the user operates the numeric keypad 27 to designate the residence number of the resident to whom the delivery is to be made (step 103).

Next, the trader presses the "locker number" on the operation section 22, and then
The user uses the numeric keypad 27 to specify a locker number that matches the size of the delivered package (step 104).

A display section provided in a part of the locker corresponding to the locker number designated in this way flashes to display the location of the locker (step 105).

After that, the vendor will store the luggage in the locker, but after the locker is displayed, a predetermined period of time, for example 30
If you do not open the locker door displayed within seconds (step 106), the card will be returned from the card insertion slot 26 and you will not be able to store your belongings after that (step 106).
Step 102).

Opening the locker door within 30 seconds like this.

Although it is possible to set a time of 1 minute or 5 minutes, it is possible to quickly store the items in the locker or open the locker for too long after the locker is left open due to the operation performed by the vendor. Or because it can be used to store luggage. Considering prevention of mischief, etc., about 30 seconds is appropriate.

In this way, after the displayed locker door is opened within a predetermined time, the luggage is stored inside the opened locker (step 107).

Then a sensor installed inside the locker.

for example! Storage of the luggage is confirmed by a 11Ja sensor, a pressure sensor, an optical sensor using infrared rays, etc. (step 108).

Next, the merchant closes the locker door (step 109).

When the luggage is stored inside the locker in this manner, the lamp on the front of the locker changes to a color such as orange to indicate that the locker is in use (step 110).

Thereafter, the vendor inserts the slip that he has prepared in advance into the slip insertion slot 31 of the print section 23.
For example, the delivery port of the package, delivery time, addressee address, locker number, etc. are printed on the slip (step l11).

Such prints provide the vendor with proof that the product has been delivered to the resident.

In this way, after printing on the slip is completed, the merchant card is returned from the card insertion slot 26, and the work of storing the luggage is completed.

Although not shown in detail in Figure 4, if the computer controller is equipped with a recording printer, for example, in addition to the same content as printed on the vendor's slip, the vendor number may also be included. You can also print out records that include the following.

In this way, it will be possible to confirm at a later date which locker number -y was used by which vendor to deliver to which resident at what time of the day.

Next, the means by which the resident receives and receives the parcels delivered in this manner will be explained according to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, do residents operate the registration cards distributed to each resident? The card is inserted into the card insertion slot 26 of the X&22 (step 120).

Then, it is determined by the computer controller 40 whether or not the inserted card is the correct registered card (
Step 121).

At this time, if the registered card is not the correct registered card, the card is pushed out of the card insertion slot 26, the card is returned, and subsequent procedures cannot be performed (step 122).

If the inserted card is the correct registered card, the computer controller 40 first determines whether or not there is a baggage stored for the resident corresponding to the registered card (step 123).

If there is no luggage stored here, a message indicating that there is no luggage stored is displayed (step 124), and the card is returned (
At step 122), the subsequent procedure becomes impossible.

Also, at this time, when a package is stored for a resident that matches the residence number registered on the registration card, the memory of the stored baggage aA stored in the computer controller 40 is first retrieved. (Step 125).

Next, the locker number and the number of stored items are displayed on the data display section 30 of the operation section 22 (step 1).
2B).

After such a display is made, the resident who is to take out the luggage first inserts 200 yen into the coin slot 32 of the slot 24 (step 127).

If this 200 yen is not inserted, the card will be returned (step 122) and you will not be able to take out your luggage. For example, when a resident returns home, they check to see if there is storage for their luggage, but when they check, they find that their luggage is stored, but they don't have any coins. There may be cases.

The resident who has inserted 200 yen here must open the door of the locker corresponding to the previously designated locker number within 30 seconds (step 12B).

If you do not open the locker door corresponding to the designated locker number within 30 seconds, the 200 yen you put in will be returned (step 129), your card will be returned (step 122), and you will not be able to take out your luggage. It becomes impossible to do so. In such a case, by repeating the series of operations from the card insertion slot 25 again, the baggage can be taken out.

Conversely, if you open the locker door corresponding to the locker number displayed within 30 seconds.

After that, the luggage can be removed (step 130)
.

This removal of luggage is detected by a sensor similar to that described when storing luggage.

After taking out the luggage, the locker door is closed (step 131).

When the baggage is taken out in this manner, counter B is incremented by one.

Next, the computer controller 40 increments the counter Bl! from the previously stored number A of stored luggage. It is determined whether or not the number obtained by subtracting the number of items taken out is 0 or more.

At this time, when B is less than A.

In other words, specifically, when there are three pieces of baggage in storage and one of them is taken out, A h < B will be 3 minus l.

Since the result is 2, the process returns to step 126 where the row 2 number and the number of packages are displayed again, and the same step is repeated again.

In this way, when A minus B is not greater than 0, that is, when A minus B becomes equal to 0, the resident has removed all the parcels delivered to him. for.

Clear A and incremented B Step 1
34), and after returning the card (step 122), the series of operations ends.

In addition, in the above explanation, when the luggage is stored as determined in step 123, for example, if the locker number and the number of stored luggage are displayed and a chime etc. sounds, it is possible to prevent forgetting to take out the luggage. It is something that will disappear.

Furthermore, when multiple pieces of luggage are stored.

That is, if the value of A minus B determined in step 133 is a natural number, the chime will sound again.
Furthermore, it reduces the chance of forgetting to take out luggage.

Furthermore, by the computer controller 40,
When equipped with an internal record printer, after the resident takes out the luggage and closes the locker, it records the date and time when the luggage was received, the resident's residence number, and the locker number from which the luggage was taken.

If you record an indication that something has been taken out, such as an indication that it is out, you can store the baggage at the rear exit or
You can reconfirm the records of removal, etc.

Next, we will explain how residents can reserve lockers in advance to store packages to be delivered.

Concerning such a reservation method, there are two methods: one using the resident's registration card and one not using it.

First, reservation using a registered card will be explained with reference to FIG. 6.

First, at this time, the resident inserts the registration card into the card insertion slot 26 (step 260).

Then, the computer controller 40 determines whether or not the inserted card is a legitimate card (step 261).

If it is not the correct card, the inserted card is returned to the card insertion slot 26 (step 262).
), the following locker registration will not be possible.

Furthermore, if the flu card is a regular card, the user then inserts 200 yen as the locker usage fee (step 263).

If there is no 200 yen inserted, please use the Ricard slot 2.
6, the card is returned (step 262), and it becomes impossible to designate a locker.

Also, if you insert 200 yen here, first press the "locker number" on the operation section 22, then press the numeric keypad 27.
to specify the desired locker number (step 264).

Then, the in-use lamp of the designated locker will light up even though there is no storage inside it (
Step 265).

After specifying the locker number in this way, the card is returned from the card insertion slot 26 (staple 132
), the series of reservation operations is completed. Further, locker reservations that do not require the resident's own registration card will be explained according to the flowchart shown in FIG.

At this time, the resident first inserts 200 yen into the coin slot 3.
2 (step 140).

Thereafter, after pressing the "house number" button on the operation unit 22, the user specifies the house number of his or her room by operating the numeric keypad 27 (step 141).

Next, after pressing "locker number" on the operation unit 22, specify the number of the locker of the desired size (step 14).
2).

Then, even though the locker corresponding to the designated number does not store any luggage, the in-use lamp of the locker designated with number 1 lights up (step 143), and the locker reservation ends.

If J specifies a locker in this way and has a built-in recording printer, the computer controller 40 will record the date and time the locker was reserved, the room number, the locker number, etc. becomes.

Furthermore, in Figures 6 and 7, there is no description of the flowchart for what happens when you make a mistake in various operations after inserting 200 yen, but in such a case, along with returning the card, etc. , the inserted 200 yen will be returned from the cancellation port 34, and the operation will be repeated from the first operation in the flowchart again.

Note that the means by which the delivery company stores the luggage in the locker thus reserved will be explained in accordance with the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, the merchant inserts the merchant card distributed in advance into the card insertion slot 26 (step 150).

After the card is inserted in this manner, the computer controller 40 identifies whether the inserted merchant card is a correctly registered merchant card (step 151).

As a result, if it is determined that it is not the correct card, the inserted merchant card is returned from the card insertion slot 26 and the luggage cannot be deposited (step 152).

If the business card is the correct card, the operator then presses the "residence number" button on the operation unit 22, and then uses the ten keys 27 to specify the residence number of the resident to whom the notification is to be sent (step 153).

If the resident of the designated residence number has made a locker reservation in advance, the data display section 30 will display which locker to store the items in (
Step 154).

When such a display is made, it is determined whether or not to open the locker door within 30 seconds (step 155).For subsequent operations, follow steps 107 to 111 in the flowchart of FIG. Since the processing is the same as that shown in FIG. 1, the detailed explanation will be omitted and only shown as steps 156 to 160.

The case where the resident takes out the luggage stored in this manner will be explained in accordance with the flowchart shown in FIG. 9.

However, since the flowchart shown in FIG. 9 is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. 5 except for step 127, which is the judgment of whether or not to insert 200 yen
The steps are only illustrated as steps 170 to 183, and detailed explanation will be omitted.

Additionally, locker reservations as mentioned above can also be made by talking to i[. The means for making such a reservation will be explained according to the flowchart shown in FIG.

At this time, the resident first calls a pre-specified telephone number (step 190).
).

Then, this phone is computer controller 40
It will be connected to.

Next, the resident presses the official seal on the phone once (step 191), and then inputs the residence number using the numeric keypad 27 of the phone (step 192).
.

Furthermore, after the resident stamps the wooden seal (step 193)
), now enter the locker number (step 19).
4).

Then, the voice synthesis IC built into the computer controller 40 notifies you that the reservation has been completed, and the locker reservation by telephone is completed (step 19).
5).

In such a case, if you do not specify a locker but reserve one of the lockers, that is, if you reserve a locker without any restrictions on locker size or type, proceed as follows, for example, after step 192. Authentic seal! bA
By pressing twice, the computer controller 40 can also be configured to store the locker number in the same manner as if the reservation of an open locker was made without reservation.

Furthermore, when a locker is reserved in this way, the procedure for the vendor to store luggage in the reserved locker is the same as the flowchart shown in Figure 8, so we will not explain it here. Omitted.

Furthermore, regarding the procedure for taking out the items stored in the locker that was reserved over the phone in this way, since 200 yen was not inserted at the time of locker reservation, the locker was opened after inserting 200 yen. It is similar to the flowchart shown in Figure 5, so that it can be opened.
Detailed explanation will be omitted.

Next, based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 11, we will explain how to store the luggage to be shipped by the resident in advance in the answering locker device according to the present invention, such as when sending the luggage to a courier company. Theory 11.

First, at this time, the resident inserts his or her registration card into the card insertion slot 26 (step 200).
).

If this inserted card is not the correct registered card (
Step 201), the inserted card is inserted into the card insertion slot 2.
6 (step 202), and the work of shipping the luggage cannot be carried out.

Also, if the inserted card is the correct card, which resident should store the luggage next?

Insert 200 yen into the coin slot 32 of the input fi24 (
Step 203).

Of course, if the 200 yen is not inserted, the card inserted into the card insertion slot 26 will be returned (step 202) and the luggage will not be stored. Further, regarding the insertion of 200 yen, although illustration is omitted, it is also possible to provide, for example, a check mark indicating whether or not the 200 yen is inserted within one minute.

Also, if the 200 yen has been inserted correctly here, the primary resident presses the "PIN number" on the operation i'ff 122 and inputs the number corresponding to the password using the numeric keypad 27 (step 204). .

Next, the resident presses the “locker number” on the operation unit 22,
Specify the number corresponding to the number of the locker you want to store by operating the numeric keypad 27 (step 20
5).

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the door of the locker designated with that number has been opened within 30 seconds after designating the number (step 206).

If the card is not released within 30 seconds, the 200 yen inserted earlier will be returned from the cancellation slot 34 of the insertion section 24 (step 207), and the card will also be returned to the card insertion slot 2.
6 (step 202), and the luggage cannot be stored thereafter.

Also, if you open the locker door within 30 seconds, you can store your luggage inside the locker (step 2).
08).

The storage of the baggage thus stored is confirmed by a sensor provided inside the locker (step 209).

Then, by opening the locker door (Step 2)
10), the locker's in-use lamp lights up (step 211).

Furthermore, after storing the baggage in this way, it was stored inside the device and stored in the storage tag [Attachment 1, time,
The resident number, locker number, etc. will be printed and output (step 212).
By inserting this storage slip, the same content as described above will be printed and returned from the slip insertion slot 31 (step 212).

By printing on the storage slip in this way, it serves as proof that the next resident has deposited the luggage in the locker.

Further, after printing on the storage slip is completed in this manner, the card is returned from the card insertion slot 26 (step 202), and the series of baggage storage operations are completed.

The means by which the trader takes out the stored baggage when the resident stores the baggage to be shipped in advance in the locker will be explained in accordance with the flowchart shown in FIG. 12.

At this time as well, the vendor first inserts the vendor card given in advance into the card insertion slot 26 (step 210).
.

When the computer controller 40 identifies that the card is not a pre-registered merchant card (step 211).

The inserted merchant card is returned from the card insertion slot 26 (step 212), and the baggage cannot be taken out.

In addition, if the card inserted in this way is a pre-registered business card, the business next enters the PIN number notified by the resident after pressing the "PIN" button on the operation unit 22. , by operating the numeric keypad 27 (step 213).

If the password is correct, the number A of shipments stored in the computer controller 40 is stored (step 214), and the row number and number of shipments are displayed (step 215).

Of course, if the password entered at this time is incorrect, the process goes to step 212 (not shown) and the user is unable to take out the luggage.

Thereafter, if the locker corresponding to the specified locker number is opened within 30 seconds, the luggage can be taken out (step 216), but if the locker is not opened within 30 seconds, the card inserted into the card slot 26 will be returned and the baggage will be removed. (
Step 212), it becomes impossible to take out the luggage.

Even though the card has been returned in this way, if it is the correct registered merchant, repeat the same operation from the step again.

This will allow you to take out your luggage.

Conversely, if a locker containing luggage is opened and taken out within 30 seconds (step 217), and the locker is subsequently closed (step 21g), the counter B corresponding to the retrieved luggage is incremented. (step 219).

When counter B is incremented by 1 in this way, whether the value obtained by subtracting the sequentially incremented numerical value of counter B from A, which is the number of shipped items stored, is greater than O, that is, is a natural number. r1 is disconnected (step 220).

If this number is a natural number, step 215 displays the locker number and the number of stored luggage again.
, and repeats the same operation.

Furthermore, when the number obtained by subtracting the sequentially incremented number B from the stored number A is not less than or equal to O, the card is returned after A and B are cleared (step 221). (Step 212), the series of baggage receiving operations ends.

This is because in such a case, all the baggage stored in the vehicle has already been taken out.

Next, we will explain the first method for residents to store their own keys in the key storage section 21 provided at the top of the control section 20.
This will be explained according to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, the resident must insert his or her registered card.
J 25 (step 220).

If the card inserted in this way is not a registered card (step 221), the card is returned from the card insertion slot 25 (step 2221), and the key operation described next cannot be performed.

Further, when the registration card is officially registered (step 221), the key insertion slot 25 corresponding to the residence number of the resident corresponding to the registration card is opened so that the key can be stored (step 223). .

After the key insertion slot 25 is opened in this way, the resident inserts his/her own key into the opened key insertion slot 25 and rotates it to the right to store the key. Yes (step 224).

Also, after the key is inserted and stored in this way, '
! If there is a contract with a F-company, etc.

An alarm start signal will be output to the security company (step 225).

That is, when the security start signal is output in this way, 1
Until the key is removed, which will be explained next, various sensors detect whether a third party has entered the room or if a window has been broken. This means that it can be detected.

Furthermore, if necessary, it is also possible to automatically turn off the lights, heating and cooling circuits, etc. of the residence where the resident lives at the same time as storing the key (step 226). Even at times like these, it is necessary to disable electrical controls on electrical appliances such as refrigerators that should be kept running even when the house is occupied.

After completing this series of operations, the inserted card is returned from the card insertion slot 25, and the key storage operation is completed (step 222).

In this way, the case where the resident takes out the stored key when returning home or the like will be explained according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 14.

To take out the key, the resident first inserts his or her card into the card insertion slot 25 (step 230).

Then, it is determined by the computer controller 40 whether the inserted card is a correct card registered in advance (step 231).

If the card inserted at this time is not a registered regular card, the card inserted into the card insertion slot 25 is returned to the card insertion slot 25 (step 2).
32), it becomes difficult to take out the key.

Also, if the inserted card is a legitimate card, 1llll! 2 will be displayed (step 233).

When the unlock display is displayed in this way, it is determined whether or not the key corresponding to the m number of the unit in which the user resides has been rotated to the left within 10 seconds from the time this display appears (step 234).

If it does not rotate within 10 seconds.

The previously inserted card is returned from the card insertion r+25 (step 232), and the key cannot be removed.

If the key is not removed even though it is the correct card, insert the card again (step 230).
The key can be removed by performing a predetermined operation.

Furthermore, if the key is turned to the left within 10 seconds after the unlock display is displayed (step 233),
4), the rotated key can be removed (step 235).

After the key is removed, the security mentioned above is released (step 236) and the electric control is also released (step 237).

At the same time, when a package is delivered to the house number corresponding to the key, the computer controller 40
The package is displayed to the effect that the package has arrived in response to a command from the customer (step 23B).

After performing the predetermined operations after removing the key in this manner, the card is returned from the card insertion slot 25 (step 232) and the series of operations for removing the card is completed.

In addition, if there is a message that the luggage has arrived during the key removal operation (step 238), if you have not reserved a locker in advance, the luggage can be removed according to the flowchart shown in Figure 5. will be carried out.

Furthermore, if a locker reservation has been made in advance, the luggage will be taken out according to the flowchart shown in FIG.

Any extraction has already been explained with reference to the flowcharts of FIG. 5 or FIG. 9, so the explanation will not be repeated here.

Next, the resident specifies his or her residence number.

A means for inquiring by telephone whether or not a package from a trader is stored in the answering locker according to the present invention will be explained with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 15.

In such a case, the resident first calls a predetermined telephone number (step 240).

Thereafter, the user presses the official seal used on the telephone (step 241), and then inputs his or her residence number using the numeric keypad of the telephone (step 242).

Then, in the computer controller 40, it is determined whether the luggage corresponding to the house number is stored (step 243), and if it is stored, a notification that there is luggage is sent (step 244), and a notification that the luggage is stored is sent. If there is no baggage, a notification that there is no baggage is given (step 245).

In addition, the telephone number used when a resident makes a telephone reservation for a locker, which has already been explained according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 10,
If you use a different phone number from the phone number you want to inquire about, make a call at the predetermined number (step 190, step 240), and then press a one-line mark (step 191). Step 241), and then enter the residence number (Step 192, Step 242).
), if the telephone number for telephone reservation and the telephone number for previous flight inquiry are set to the same telephone number, for example, when inquiring about the previous flight, after making the call (step 240), press the wooden stamp twice. Press step 241), then enter your residence number (
Step '242) may be configured such that the computer controller 40 determines that it is a previous flight inquiry.

Next, when the luggage is stored, a means for notifying the resident corresponding to the house number designated by the trader of the advance flight by telephone will be explained according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 16.

In such a case, it is necessary for the resident to register an appropriate telephone number of his or her home or workplace in advance as a telephone number for advance notice, and input it into the computer controller 40.

In such cases, the vendor specifies the registrant's residence number,
When the luggage is stored in a specific locker, the storage is confirmed by an appropriate sensor, and after a signal indicating that the locker is closed (step 250), an automatic call is made to the registered phone number. (
Step 251).

For example, when the registered phone number is connected (step 252), the person who picked up the phone will be notified using the voice console I&, Ic that the luggage is stored. The notification is made, and the previous flight notification ends (step 253).

Furthermore, if a call is made to a pre-registered registration number, but the call is busy (step 252), a repeat call will be made.

However, if the number of repetitions until a call is made is set in the computer controller 40 as six times, the number of times C is repeated is incremented (step 254).

Next, it is determined whether the number obtained by subtracting the incremented number C from 6 is 0 or more, that is, a natural number. This 6
The number C incremented from 6 or more, that is, (S-
If C) is a natural number, the process returns to step 251 and the registration number is contacted.

However, if (6-C) is not 0 or more, that is, if it becomes O, bangs reporting will not be performed.

In the above explanation, we have explained that residents must pay a usage fee of 200 yen when using the answering locker device related to Honkomyo, but it is not necessary to pay such a fee. You can also.

In this way, if there is no need to pay fees, it is possible to maintain the answering locker device by providing the usage fee from the common service fee paid by each resident.

Furthermore, the fee for using the locker may be made to be borne by the businessman who takes the luggage in and out, rather than by the resident.

For example, if you do not need to pay fees,
In each of the above-mentioned explanations, there will be no need to judge whether 200 yen has been paid or not. Also, when the merchant is configured to pay the usage fee, it is determined whether the merchant card inserted into the card insertion slot 26 is the correct card,
If that card is the correct card, then 2
It is sufficient to have a judgment process as to whether or not 00 yen was paid.

Furthermore, when a package addressed to a resident has arrived, measures are taken to notify the resident that the package has arrived by chiming when the resident returns home from an outing, for example, when they open the door of each living room. By doing so, it is possible to prevent residents from forgetting to take their luggage.

In addition, as a storage means, for example, it was explained that the vendor shown in Fig. 4 prints the slip on the slip that they brought after completing the deposit work of the luggage, but in addition, for example, the vendor card formed with an IC card can be printed. You can also remember your luggage deposit.

Of course, even when this is done, it is necessary to store in the computer controller of the control unit the fact that the luggage has been deposited in this way. Even more so at this time.

After a businessman returns to work, he can prevent troubles related to baggage deposits by having a card reader installed at the company read the memory of baggage deposits.

In addition, in the above explanation, according to FIGS. 13 and 14,
We explained how to deposit and receive keys from residents.

However, regarding the storage of such a key, the storage of the key itself can be used as a means of determining whether the resident is at home in each residence room or not.

For example, when a resident is at home in each room, the resident has the key. That is, it is assumed that the key is not stored in the key storage section 21, and when the resident goes out and is away from the living room, the key is always stored in the key storage section 21. Based on this, it can be determined whether the resident is home or not. If this is done, the business that deposits the luggage will first insert their registered card into the card insertion slot 26, and after determining that it is the correct card, manually enter the room number to which the delivery should be made. The control unit 20 can tell whether the resident is at home or away.
It is possible to learn from.

With this configuration, it becomes unnecessary to have to learn that the person is not home after delivering the luggage to each residence room, move the luggage again to the answering locker device, store it, and return home.

Furthermore, in the above description, the case where the answering machine and car device according to the present invention is installed in an apartment complex has been explained as an example.

However, in addition to such apartment complexes, it can also be installed in convenience stores and the like, for example, to act as a pick-up agent for shipping and receiving parcels, or to pick up products. Also in this case.

If convenience stores, etc. accept telephone reservations for products and store the desired products in the answering locker device, in addition to the profit of the answering locker device itself, it can also improve sales. . Of course, in addition to convenience stores, it is also possible to create specialty stores equipped with answering lockers. Furthermore, it will be easier to use if it is installed at a station, etc. that you always pass through on your way home.

In addition, if a refrigerated locker or heated locker is installed in the lockers located in the locker section 10 at a convenience store or department store that sells foodstuffs, customers who have purchased foodstuffs will be able to do so by themselves. The user can store the food in a locker and take it out when returning home.

In this way, even if you arrive home late, you can purchase the food you want. Furthermore, in such a case, a fee may be charged for use, or use may be made free of charge as a service with the purchase of a product. Furthermore, by using a membership card issued by each department store, etc., as a registration card, it is possible to use the answering locker device and increase the number of members.

It can also be installed in places where a large number of people gather, such as hotels, airports, etc., and can be used for depositing luggage when leaving a car or temporarily storing luggage.

[Effects of the Invention] As explained above, the present invention provides a means for remembering to which resident the baggage has been delivered and that the baggage has been definitely stored in one of the lockers. Because of this, even when the resident is away, it is not only possible to store luggage, but also to store it safely and securely, and also to avoid problems caused by whether or not it has been stored. It is preventable.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show an embodiment of an answering locker device using the present invention, and FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view, FIG. 2 is a front view showing details of the operating section, and FIG. 3 is an overall perspective view. A block diagram for explaining the relationship; Figure 4 is a flowchart showing the means by which the carrier who delivered the package stores the package inside the locker; Figure 5 shows the package delivered in this way. Figure 6 is a flowchart showing how a resident can reserve a locker to use in advance using a registration card, and Figure 7 is a flowchart showing how a resident can reserve a locker without using a registration card. A flowchart showing a method for a resident to reserve a locker for his/her own use in advance; Figure 8 is a flowchart showing a method for a delivery company to store packages in a locker reserved by a resident; A flowchart showing a method for taking out luggage stored in a locker reserved in advance. FIG. 1θ is a flowchart showing a means for a resident to reserve a locker to use by telephone. Figure 11 is a flowchart showing a case in which a resident stores luggage in a locker device in order to deliver it to a courier service company, etc., and Figure 12 shows a case in which a resident stores luggage in a locker device in order to deliver it to a courier service company. A flowchart showing the L stage for taking out luggage, Fig. 13 is a flowchart showing the means by which the resident stores his/her own key in the key storage section, and Fig. 14 shows the method by which the resident stores the key stored in the key storage section. Figure 15 is a flowchart showing the means by which a resident can inquire by telephone as to whether or not the resident's luggage is stored in the locker; This is a flowchart showing a method for notifying the resident of the parcel by telephone. 1G: Locker section 20: Control section 21...
・Key storage section 22...Operation section 23...Print section 24...Insertion section 25...Key insertion slot
26...Card insertion slot 27...Numeric keypad
28...Instruction section 29...Time display section 30...
・Data display section 31...Voucher insertion slot 32...
Input port 33... Cancellation unit 33... Cancellation port 40... Computer controller Fig. 1 Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 10 Fig. 13 Fig. 15 Fig. 316

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] Consisting of a locker section formed from a plurality of lockers, and a control section that controls opening/closing and management of the locker section, the control section includes: means for inputting the residence number of the resident to whom the luggage is to be delivered; and a means for inputting the number of the locker in which the luggage is stored, a detection means for detecting that the luggage is stored in the locker, and a recording means for recording that the luggage is stored in the predetermined locker. Answering locker device