KR102372780B1 - Smart pickup box for product delivery - Google Patents

Abstract

The smart pickup box for product provision according to an embodiment of the present invention includes first and second doors facing each other, and a pickup box unit having a space for accommodating the product, recognizes the image code provided by the customer and a controller for controlling the first door according to the validity of the image recognition unit and the customer identification information to obtain the customer identification information.
According to the present invention, by storing cooked food in a smart pickup box after packaging, contamination can be prevented until the cooked food is delivered to the user, thereby providing a hygienically safe service.

Description

Smart pickup box for product delivery {SMART PICKUP BOX FOR PRODUCT DELIVERY}

The present invention relates to a smart pickup box for product provision. In more detail, it relates to a smart pickup box for product provision that allows employees and customers to purchase and receive cooked food and performance-related items without directly communicating with them in performance halls such as theaters and movie theaters, and to a system including the same.

At performance venues such as theaters, movie theaters, and concerts, shops that sell cooked food or various products related to performances (eg light sticks, placards) are operated. In general, in stores, products are sold/purchased through direct contact between employees and customers, and recently, customers can order products using applications or kiosks installed on their smartphones. should be in contact with

If the number of employees working in the store is small and the number of customers using the store is large, the customer has to wait a long time to receive the ordered product, and if the product is prepared food, the customer has to wait longer. In addition, if a customer does not receive food quickly after ordering, the cooked food may cool down or be contaminated by being exposed to a public place with many people for a long time.

In addition, if an employee does not deliver the cooked food (product) directly to the customer who purchased it and puts it on a store stand, it may be lost/theft or an error in the order of receiving the product between customers may occur. Receipt numbers prevent loss/theft, but if there are many users, it takes a lot of time to check the numbers one by one.

An operator who runs a store can solve this problem by hiring many employees, but there is a limit to investing a lot of manpower and money because the time for the number of customers is limited due to the nature of the performance hall.

On the other hand, the delivery service, which is one of the face-to-face services, uses an unmanned delivery box installed in a public place such as a subway or a common entrance to an apartment, thereby increasing the efficiency of delivery service.

Accordingly, the present invention proposes a pickup box for product provision that can provide and obtain a product quickly without direct dialogue between an employee and a customer, a method using the same, and a system including the same.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2016-0072415 (2016.06.23.)

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a smart pickup box for product provision that can prevent contamination of food and maintain the state immediately after being cooked for a period of time until food cooked on the spot in a store is delivered to a customer.

An object of the present invention is to provide a method and a system for performing the same by safely delivering a product to a customer who has purchased the product through a customer verification process using a smart pickup box, and minimizing the time to sell/purchase a product.

An object of the present invention is to provide a method by which a customer can safely receive a product by determining whether a customer has visited the smart pickup box and controlling the door of the space where the product is stored accordingly.

The technical problems of the present invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

The smart pickup box for product provision according to an embodiment of the present invention includes first and second doors facing each other, and a pickup box unit having a space for accommodating the product, recognizes the image code provided by the customer to verify the validity of the image recognition unit for obtaining the customer identification information and the customer identification information obtained by the image recognition unit, and includes a control unit for controlling the first door.

According to an embodiment, a communication unit configured to receive order information for a product stored in the pickup box unit may be included, and the control unit may control the first or second door according to the order information.

According to an embodiment, the pickup box unit may include a first display unit that is disposed on the front side of the first door and outputs a usage status of the pickup box unit.

According to an embodiment, the communication unit may receive product receipt information including a call number from the employee terminal.

According to an embodiment, the controller may output the call number to the first display unit of the pickup box unit in which the product is accommodated, according to the product storage information.

According to an embodiment, the controller may count the storage of the product according to the product storage information, and determine whether the counted storage time exceeds a preset time.

According to an embodiment, when the counted storage time exceeds a preset time, the control unit transmits a notification of collection of the product stored in the pickup box to the employee terminal or stored in the pickup box to the customer terminal It is possible to send a recall notification of the finished product.

According to an embodiment, when the counted storage time exceeds a preset time, the controller may transmit a discount sale notification of the product stored in the pickup box to the customer terminal.

According to an embodiment, the image recognition unit may include a barcode scanner that scans the image code to extract the customer identification information, and a third display unit that outputs a validation result for the image code scanned by the barcode scanner. there is.

According to an embodiment, the control unit checks whether the customer identification information obtained in real time by the barcode scanner matches the product receiving information, and as a result of the check, when the customer identification information and the product receiving information match, the The first door may be unlocked.

According to an embodiment, the control unit may output the location of the pickup box in which the product is stored on the third display unit when the customer identification information and the product storage information match as a result of checking through the image recognition unit can

According to an embodiment, the pickup box unit is disposed on the front side of the second door, and the identification information of the pickup box unit, call information, product information to be stored in the pickup box unit, and the product stored in the pickup box unit A second display unit for outputting at least one of a storage time and a product collection notification may be further included.

According to an embodiment, the image code is a QR code (Quick Response code), a data matrix (Data Matrix), a maxi code (Maxi Code), a color code (Color Code), a gray code (Cray Code), a barcode (bar) code) may be at least one of

According to an embodiment, at least two or more pickup box units are disposed, and two or more pickup box units for receiving product storage information including the same calling number from the employee terminal are identical to each other in the first display unit. You can output an image or one linked image.

According to an embodiment, the customer identification information may include at least one of a receiving point of a product, a purchase amount of the product, payment information, and customer-specific information.

According to an embodiment, the pickup box unit may further include a proximity sensor inside the front surface where the first door is disposed, and the control unit may include information about a customer who has visited the pickup box unit using the information obtained by the proximity sensor. It is possible to determine the presence or not, and to control the locking time of the first door.

A smart pickup system according to another embodiment of the present invention provides a smart pickup box having a space for accommodating a product, including first and second doors facing each other, and order information of a product to be stored in the smart pickup box. It includes an employee terminal for generating product storage information according to, and transmitting the product storage information to the smart pickup box.

According to an embodiment, the smart pickup box acquires customer identification information by recognizing an image code provided by a customer, and unlocks the first door when the product storage information and the customer identification information match can do.

According to an embodiment, the smart pickup box may include a first display unit disposed in front of the first door, and may output a call number included in the product storage information to the first display unit.

According to an embodiment, the smart pickup box includes a plurality, and when the same product storage information is received in two or more smart pickup boxes among the plurality of smart pickup boxes, the same image is displayed on each first display unit. Alternatively, one linked image can be output.

According to an embodiment, the customer identification information may include at least one of a product receiving point, a product purchase amount, payment information, and customer identification information.

According to an embodiment, a customer terminal for generating order information of a product that can be stored in the smart pickup box is included, wherein the order information of the product is the location of the customer terminal based on the location of the smart pickup box It may be generated when it is within a preset distance range.

According to the present invention, by storing cooked food in a smart pickup box after packaging, contamination can be prevented until the cooked food is delivered to the customer, thereby providing a hygienically safe service.

According to the present invention, by using the smart pickup box, it is possible to check the ready state of the product and receive the product, as well as cancel the ordered product, so that a large amount of ordering service can be provided even with a small number of employees. It is convenient and can be processed quickly.

According to the present invention, by going through the process of verifying the customer who uses the smart pickup box, it is possible to provide an accurate product, and the waiting time to receive the product is shortened, so that the customer's satisfaction with the use of the store and the smart pickup box is increased. can

According to the present invention, before the start of the performance, products with high sales at the performance venue are stored in the smart pickup box in advance, and the product can be sold to customers, so that the product can be quickly sold/purchased even in a situation where there are many visitors.

According to the present invention, in the case of cooked food stored in a smart pickup box for a certain period of time or longer, discount sales are conducted, so that the customer purchases hygienically safe cooked food at a discounted price, and the seller avoids economic loss due to the disposal of the cooked food. can be reduced

According to the present invention, it is possible to extend the time for automatically locking the door by checking the existence of a customer receiving the product using the smart pickup box and determining whether the customer continues to stay, so that the customer can afford the product, can be safely received.

Effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

1 is a view showing the configuration of a smart pickup box for product provision according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a view showing the front of the smart pickup box according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a view showing the rear of the smart pickup box according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a view showing a side of a smart pickup box according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a diagram illustrating a product providing method of a smart pickup box according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a diagram showing the configuration of a smart pickup system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7A and 7B are diagrams illustrating a flow of a product storage method through a smart pickup system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8A to 8C are diagrams illustrating a flow of a method for receiving a product through a smart pickup system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Advantages and features of the present invention, and a method for achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms, and only these embodiments allow the publication of the present invention to be complete, and common knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to fully inform the possessor of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein may be used with the meaning commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. In addition, terms defined in a commonly used dictionary are not to be interpreted ideally or excessively unless clearly defined in particular. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing the embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. In this specification, the singular also includes the plural unless specifically stated otherwise in the phrase.

As used herein, “comprises” and/or “comprising” refers to a referenced component, step and/or action indicating the presence or addition of one or more other components, steps and/or actions. do not exclude

Meanwhile, as used herein, "server" means a central processing unit that can provide a predetermined service through a network, more specifically, the Internet, and a user uses the server through a display device such as his or her computer or smart phone. You can access the service provided by the server.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a view showing the configuration of a smart pickup box 100 (hereinafter referred to as a smart pickup box 100) for product provision according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a smart pickup according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a view showing the front of the box 100, Figure 3 is a view showing the rear of the smart pickup box 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is a smart pickup box according to an embodiment of the present invention ( 100) is a view showing the side.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the smart pickup box 100 may include a pickup box unit 110 , a communication unit 120 , an image recognition unit 130 , and a control unit 140 .

The pickup box unit 110 is provided with a space for storing products, and may include first and second doors 111a and 111b facing each other.

2 and 3 , the first and second doors 111a and 111b are doors disposed in front of the customer 20 and the employee 30 , respectively. That is, the customer 20 may receive the product through the first door 111a, and the employee 30 may receive the product through the second door 111b. Here, the first door 111a may be opened automatically when it is confirmed that the currently visited customer 20 is a customer who has ordered the product, and in the case of the second door 111b, the employee 30 moves the handle 115 ) can be opened manually when pulling with a predetermined force.

According to an embodiment, when the smart pickup box 100 including a plurality of pickup box units 110 obtains order information of the customer 20 and designates the pickup box unit 110 in which the product is to be stored, the corresponding pickup The second door 111b of the box unit 110 may be automatically opened, and when the employee 30 selects the pickup box unit 110 to store the product through the employee terminal 300, the corresponding pickup box unit 110 ) of the second door 111b may be automatically opened.

According to another embodiment, before obtaining order information of the customer 20 , the employee 30 may store the product in the plurality of pickup box units 110 in advance. For example, when there is no order information, when the employee 30 designates the pickup box unit 110 in which the product is to be stored, the second door 111b may be automatically opened. The smart pickup box 100 acquires storage information according to product storage, and then, when acquiring order information of the customer 20, the first door 111a of the corresponding pickup box unit 110 is automatically opened. can In this way, if the product is stored in the plurality of pickup box units 110 in advance, before the performance starts, the smart pickup box 100 is installed without the order management and response of the staff 30 in a situation where many customers 20 visit. You can use it to sell products. In this way, in order to automatically open the first or second door 111a or 111b, the first or second door 111a or 111b is formed on one side of the first or second door 111a or 111b by 90 degrees. A shaft and a motor may be provided for rotatably opening at an angle greater than or equal to ° and less than 180 °.

In addition, a first display unit 113a capable of outputting the usage status of the pickup box unit 110 may be disposed on the front side of the first door 111a. For example, the first display unit 113a may output the phrase “pickup box” or a store advertisement text when no product is currently stored in the pickup box unit 110 , and the pickup box unit 110 . When the product is stored in , the call number "314" of the customer 20 according to the order order may be output.

The first display unit 113a may include a touch panel to recognize a human touch input. For example, the first display unit 113a may recognize an input by an electronic pen such as a stylus, and in this case, the first display unit 113a includes an EMR (Electro-magnetic Resonance) panel. can do. In addition, the first display unit 113a may include various sensing modules and panels capable of recognizing various inputs generated in an image output area.

According to an embodiment, when the customer 20 who has ordered the product touches the first display unit 113a, the first door 111a may be automatically opened. For example, when the customer 20 touches the first display unit 113a twice in succession or touches a specific image output on the first display unit 113a, the first door 111a is automatically opened. It can be opened, so that the interest of the customer 20 using the smart pickup box 100 can be doubled.

According to another embodiment, when the first door 111a is closed while the customer 20 who has ordered the product receives the product, the customer 20 may touch the first display unit 113a again, Accordingly, the first door 111a may be automatically opened.

That is, the smart pickup box 100 may count the open time of the first door 111a after the first door 111a is opened, and automatically close the first door 111a when a preset time elapses. In addition, the smart pickup box 100 may output a sound or image notifying that the first door 111a is closed while it is being closed.

If the first door 111a is closed over a preset time while the customer 20 has not received the product, the customer 20 will By touching the display unit 113a, the first door 111a may be opened.

In this way, the smart pickup box 100 controls the lock of the first door 111a by the touch input of the customer 20 while the customer 20 receives the product, and uses the smart pickup box 100 . The safety of the customer 20 can be ensured, and the customer 20 can receive the product more conveniently.

According to another embodiment, the smart pickup box 100 may include a proximity sensor (not shown) inside the front surface on which the first door 111a is disposed. After the smart pickup box 100 automatically opens the first door 111a so that the customer 20 who has ordered the product can receive the product, the customer 20 in front of the first door 111a through the proximity sensor It is determined that the user is standing, and the locking time, that is, the closing time, of the first door 111a may be extended.

In addition, the proximity sensor may include at least two, one at each left and right ends of the first door 111a. If the customer 20 receiving the product passes the proximity sensor at least once, the smart pickup box 100 may extend the locking time of the first door 111a. For example, when the customer 20 passes through the proximity sensor disposed on either side to receive the product, the pickup box unit 110 is the first door 111a based on the time the customer 20 has passed. can be extended by counting the lock time of

On the other hand, when the smart pickup box 100 includes a plurality of pickup box units 110 , the employee 30 uses any one of the first display units 113a among the plurality of pickup box units 110 , respectively. You can control the screen displayed on the . For example, the employee 30 may output one image through the plurality of first display units 113a by manipulating the first display unit 113a of any one of the pickup box units 110 . there is.

In addition, when a plurality of pickup box units 110 are disposed in the smart pickup box 100 , and the same product storage information is specified in two or more of the pickup box units 110 , each of the first display units 113a ) can output the same image or one linked image.

A second display unit 113b may be disposed on the front side of the second door 111b so that the employee 30 can output information for more quickly accommodating the product. For example, the second display unit 113b may display identification information of the pickup box unit 110 , call information, product information to be stored in the pickup box unit 110 , and storage time of the product stored in the pickup box unit 110 . and at least one of a product recall notification may be output.

When the identification information of the pickup box unit 110, call information, and product information to be received are output through the second display unit 113b, the employee 30 accurately returns the product ordered by the customer 20 to the corresponding pickup box unit ( 110) can be stored. In addition, when the storage time of the product is output through the second display unit 113b, the employee 30 can check the product for which the product receipt limit time (the storage time of the product) is imminent, and the customer 20 receives the product It can signal that this is imminent. In addition, when the product recall notification is output through the second display unit 113b, the product recall notification is output without the employee 30 checking the call number, order information, or product receipt information of the product for which the recall action has been taken. It is possible to check the pickup box unit 110, which is being, and quickly collect the product. According to an embodiment, the second display unit 113b may be implemented as a predetermined display module or as a light emitting module capable of outputting a specific color.

It will be described again with reference to FIG. 1 .

The communication unit 120 is connected to the customer terminal 200, the employee terminal 300, the unmanned store terminal 400, the store server 500, or a separate database (not shown) through a network through a network to make the smart pickup box 100) It is possible to send and receive data related to the goods stored in the . For example, the communication unit 120 may support a cellular communication network using a 4G or 5G mobile communication network, and may support a wireless network such as Wi-Fi. In addition, the communication unit 120 may include a radio frequency (RF) chip or circuit.

The communication unit 120 may receive order information for a product stored in the pickup box unit 110 from the customer terminal 200, the employee terminal 300, or the unmanned store terminal 400, and the order information is the first, It may be used to control the second doors 111a and 111b. For example, when the communication unit 120 receives the order information, it can be understood that the product is scheduled to be received, so that the second door 111b is automatically opened so that the employee 30 can quickly receive the product. let it be For another example, when the order information of the customer 20 is received while the product is stored in the pickup box unit 110 , it may be understood that the product is scheduled to be received, so that the first door 111a is opened. The product may be opened automatically or the first door 111a may be opened through a touch of the first display unit 113a to induce quick sale/purchase of the product.

According to an embodiment, the communication unit 120 may receive product receipt information including a call number from the employee terminal 300 . For example, the product storage information may include a call number given to the customer 20 , an image code, product information to be stored, and customer identification information, which will be provided to the customer 20 visiting the smart pickup box 100 . It can be used as data to determine whether a product exists.

In addition, when the smart pickup box 100 includes a plurality of pickup box units 110 , the same product storage information may be provided to two or more pickup box units 110 . That is, when a plurality of products are included in one order information and cannot be stored in one pickup box unit 110 , the employee 30 may use a plurality of pickup box units 110 , and multiple pickups The communication unit 120 included in each box unit 110 may receive the same product storage information.

The image recognition unit 130 may obtain customer identification information by recognizing the image code provided by the customer 20 . Here, the image code includes at least one of a QR code (Quick Response code), a data matrix (Data Matrix), a maxi code (Maxi Code), a color code (Color Code), a gray code (Cray Code), and a bar code (bar code). can do.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the image recognition unit 130 may include a barcode scanner 131 that scans an image code and extracts customer identification information. The barcode scanner 131 is disposed on top of the recessed area as shown in FIG. 4 , and scans the image code printed on the receipt R provided by the customer 20 or the image code displayed on the customer terminal 200 screen can do.

The customer identification information extracted by the barcode scanner 131 may include at least one of a product receiving point, a purchase amount of the product, payment information (payment date, payment card information), and customer-specific information. Here, the customer-specific information may be a date of birth of the customer 20 , a mobile phone number, or a combination of characters and special characters set by the customer 20 .

A third display unit 133 for outputting a validation result for the image code may be disposed on the upper end of the barcode scanner 131 . For example, when the image code is a valid image code as a result of recognizing the image code, the third display unit 133 may output the location of the pickup box unit 110 in which the product is accommodated. Conversely, in the case of an invalid image code, the third display unit 133 may output a guide phrase "there is no stored product".

If the product is being prepared, the third display unit 133 may output a guide saying "The product is being prepared", and when the product is received, the third display unit 133 will display " You can print a guide saying "Completed". In addition, if the stored product is a product that has been recovered beyond the specified storage time, the third display unit 133 may output a guide phrase such as “The product has been recovered over the specified time. Please contact the staff.” may be

The control unit 140 may control each component constituting the smart pickup box 100 , the pickup box unit 110 , the communication unit 120 , and the image recognition unit 130 , and may include at least one processor for this purpose. can

The control unit 140 may verify the validity of the customer identification information obtained by the image recognition unit 130 and control the first door 111a according to the verification result. Specifically, the controller 140 may check whether the customer identification information obtained in real time by the barcode scanner 131 matches the currently stored product storage information. If the customer identification information and the product storage information match, the lock of the first door 111a may be unlocked so that the customer 20 can receive the product. At the same time, when the customer identification information and the product storage information match, the control unit 140 controls the third display unit 133 of the image recognition unit 130 to position the pickup box unit 110 in which the product is accommodated. can be printed out.

According to an embodiment, the controller 140 may verify the validity of the image code by using the purchase amount of the product and payment information from the customer identification information extracted by the barcode scanner 131 . For example, in the sales data of the store in which the smart pickup box 100 is disposed from the employee terminal 300 or the store server 500, the control unit 140 may include data matching the purchase time and purchase amount of the product. you can check if In this case, the controller 140 may check refund information after the customer 20 has paid for the product in addition to the information that the customer 20 has paid for the product.

The control unit 140 outputs a call number to the first display unit 113a or the second display unit 113b of the pickup box unit 110 in which the product is stored, according to the product storage information received from the employee terminal 300 . can do.

At the same time, the controller 140 may count the storage time of the product, and may determine whether the counted storage time exceeds a preset time. If the counted storage time exceeds a preset time, the control unit 140 may transmit a notification of collection of the product stored in the pickup box unit 110 to the employee terminal 300 through the communication unit 120 . . Also, the control unit 140 may transmit a product receipt notification along with the remaining time to the customer terminal 200 or the employee terminal 300 through the communication unit 120 before the preset time expires.

In addition, when the storage time of the product exceeds a preset time, the control unit 140 may transmit a discount sale notification of the product to the customer terminal 200 , the employee terminal 300 , or the unmanned store terminal 400 . Here, the customer terminal 200 that receives the discount sale notification of the product may be the customer terminal 200 that has made a reservation for a performance after the current time in the performance hall where the smart pickup box 100 is disposed, and the unmanned store terminal 400 . after receiving the discount sale notification, may output the discount sale notification of the product. In this way, when the control unit 140 notifies the customers 20 of the discount sale notification of the product, it is possible to process the product that has been safely stored hygienically but can be disposed of in a reasonable way.

In addition, the above-described product notification may be applied only when the product is a cooked food. That is, the control unit 140 checks the type of product according to the product storage information received from the employee terminal 300 , and when the stored product is cooked food and the storage time of the product exceeds a preset time, A discount sale notification may be notified to the customer 20 .

According to an embodiment, the smart pickup box 100 may further include a memory (not shown), and the memory may include a non-volatile memory and a volatile memory. The non-volatile memory may store identification information of the smart pickup box 100 , and the volatile memory may store product storage information, a call number, and the like of products currently stored in the smart pickup box 100 .

According to another embodiment, the smart pickup box 100 may further include a ventilation module (not shown) on one surface on which the first or second doors 111a and 111b are not disposed. For example, after the second door 111b is closed (product storage), when the first door 111a is opened and closed (product receipt), the controller 140 controls the ventilation module to control the previously stored product odor can be emitted to the outside.

According to another embodiment, the smart pickup box 100 may further include a sterilization module in the space in which the product is accommodated. Accordingly, after the product is received by the employee 30 and the product is received by the customer 20 , the control unit 140 controls the sterilization module to sterilize the internal space, thereby providing a hygienically safe storage space to the customer 20 . ) can be provided to

So far, the smart pickup box 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention has been described. According to the present invention, by using the smart pickup box 100 disposed in the store, the customer 20 and the employee 30 can sell/purchase products without face-to-face contact, and contamination of the product can be prevented.

5 is a view showing a product providing method of the smart pickup box 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the smart pickup box 100 receives order information for a product ( S310 ). For example, the smart pickup box 100 may receive order information from the customer terminal 200 , the employee terminal 300 , or the unmanned store terminal 400 .

According to an embodiment, the smart pickup box 100 determines that the product will be received soon at the time of receiving the order information, and automatically opens the second door 111b disposed in front of the employee 30, It can help the staff 30 to quickly store the product.

According to another embodiment, the smart pickup box 100 may receive product storage information from the employee terminal 300 before receiving the order information. In this case, the smart pickup box 100 determines that the customer 20 has purchased the product stored in advance, and automatically opens the first door 111a disposed in front of the customer 20, or When the first display unit 113a of ( 20 ) is touched, the first door 111a is automatically opened to induce quick sale/purchase of the product.

After step S310, the smart pickup box 100 receives product storage information (S320). The product storage information is information related to the product received by the employee 30 according to the order information, and may be used as data for determining whether there is a product to be provided to the customer 20 who has visited the smart pickup box 100 . For example, the product receiving information may include a call number given to the customer 20 according to an order order, an image code, product information to be stored, and customer identification information.

After step S320, the smart pickup box 100 outputs a call number and counts the reception time (S330). This is a step performed to efficiently utilize a limited number of smart pick-up boxes 100 for each store, and the smart pick-up box 100 is a customer ( 20) can print the given call number, and at the same time count the storage time.

After step S330, the smart pickup box 100 may determine whether the count time exceeds a preset time (S340).

However, before determining the timeout, the smart pickup box 100 may transmit a product receipt notification along with the remaining time to the customer terminal 200 when the storage time of the product approaches the preset time.

As a result of the determination in step S340, when the storage time of the product exceeds a preset time, the smart pickup box 100 may transmit a notification of collection of the stored product to the employee terminal 300 (S340-1, YES) ).

However, the number of notifications to the employee terminal 300 may be transmitted after a predetermined time, not immediately after the preset time is exceeded. Before the smart pickup box 100 sends a recall notification to the employee terminal 300, the smart pickup box 100 may transmit a recall notification of the stored product to the customer terminal 200, and the recall notification includes Information on the time remaining until the employee 30 collects the product may be included.

According to an embodiment, the smart pickup box 100 transmits a product discount sale notification to the customer terminal 200 , the employee terminal 300 , or the unmanned store terminal 400 when the storage time exceeds a preset time. can Here, the customer terminal 200 that receives the discount sale notification of the product may be the customer terminal 200 that has made a reservation for a performance after the current time in the performance hall where the smart pickup box 100 is disposed, and the unmanned store terminal 400 . after receiving the discount sale notification, may output the discount sale notification of the product. In this way, when the smart pickup box 100 notifies the customers 20 of the discount sale notification of the product, it is possible to process the product that has been safely stored hygienically but can be disposed of in a reasonable way.

In addition, the above-described product notification may be applied only when the product is a cooked food. That is, the control unit 140 checks the type of product according to the product storage information received from the employee terminal 300 , and when the stored product is cooked food and the storage time of the product exceeds a preset time, A discount sale notification may be notified to the customer 20 .

As a result of the determination in step S340, when the storage time of the product does not exceed the preset time, the smart pickup box 100 may continue to count.

While the storage time of the product is valid, the smart pickup box 100 may obtain customer identification information by recognizing the image code provided by the customer 20 ( S350 ). The customer identification information may include at least one of the point of receipt of the product, the purchase amount of the product, payment information (payment date, payment card information), and customer-specific information. It may be a mobile phone number or a combination of characters and special characters set by the customer.

After step S350, the smart pickup box 100 compares the current product storage information and determines whether customer identification information corresponding to this exists (S360).

As a result of the determination in step S360, when there is no customer identification information, the smart pickup box 100 informs the customer 20 that there is no product to be received through the first or third display units 113a and 133. A phrase can be output (S360-1, NO). For example, in the smart pickup box 100 , the product has been collected over a specified time through the first or third display units 113a and 133 . You can also print information such as "Please ask the staff."

As a result of the determination in step S360, when the customer identification information exists, the smart pickup box 100 may open the first door 111a (S370, YES). If the smart pickup box 100 includes a plurality of pickup box units 110 , the smart pickup box 100 is the location of the pickup box unit 110 in which the product is accommodated through the third display unit 133 . can be printed out.

So far, the configuration of the smart pickup box 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention and an operation method thereof have been described. Hereinafter, the configuration of the entire system including the same and the operation sequence of the system will be described.

6 is a diagram showing the configuration of a smart pickup system 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the smart pickup system 1000 may include a smart pickup box 100 , a customer terminal 200 , an employee terminal 300 , an unmanned store terminal 400 , and a store server 500 .

The smart pickup box 100 is a box for providing products that can be safely stored until the customer 20 receives the ordered product. The smart pickup box 100 includes first and second doors 111a and 111b facing each other, and a space for accommodating products may be provided. Here, the first and second doors 111a and 111b are doors disposed in front of the customer 20 and the employee 30, respectively, and the employee 30 receives the product through the second door 111b, and , the customer 20 may receive the product stored in the smart pickup box 100 through the first door 111a.

The smart pickup box 100 may further include a ventilation module (not shown) on one surface on which the first or second doors 111a and 111b are not disposed. For example, after the second door 111b is closed (product storage), when the first door 111a is opened and closed (product receipt), the smart pickup box 100 controls the ventilation module to receive previously The smell of the old product can be discharged to the outside.

In addition, the smart pickup box 100 further includes a sterilization module inside the space, so that the product is received by the staff 30 and, after the product is received by the customer 20 , the interior space is sterilized and stored hygienically and safely The space may be provided to the customer 20 .

The smart pickup box 100 includes a first display unit 113a on the front side of the first door 111a, and the first display unit 113a has a product that can receive the goods stored in the smart pickup box 100. The calling number given to the customer 20 may be output.

Depending on the embodiment, the smart pickup box 100 may be designated a time for accommodating the product. For example, the smart pickup box 100 recognizes that the product has been received when the product storage information is received through the employee terminal 300 or when the second door 111b is opened and the product is stored and then closed again. and a specified time (a preset time) may be counted. If the specified time is imminent (designated time: 20 minutes, imminent time: 5 minutes), the smart pickup box 100 may transmit a product receipt notification to the customer terminal 200 corresponding to the calling number.

The smart pickup box 100 may store the product storage information received from the employee terminal 300 for a specified time. After that, when the smart pickup box 100 acquires the image code in real time, the smart pickup box 100 may check whether the currently stored product storage information and the customer identification information extracted from the image code match. Here, the customer identification information may include at least one of a product receiving point, a purchase amount of the product, payment information, and customer identification information.

If the customer identification information matches the product storage information, the smart pickup box 100 unlocks the first door 111a of the space in which the product is accommodated, and the product stored in the customer 20 is removed. can transmit

The customer terminal 200 is a terminal possessed by the customer 20 capable of receiving a product through the smart pickup box 100 , and an application that can use the smart pickup box 100 may be installed and executed. The customer 20 may be provided with an image code for ordering and paying for a product through the customer terminal 200 , and receiving the product from the smart pickup box 100 . Here, the image code is at least one of a QR code (Quick Response code), a data matrix (Data Matrix), a maxi code (Maxi Code), a color code (Color Code), a gray code (Cray Code), and a barcode (bar code). may include

The customer 20 may output the image code on the display screen of the customer terminal 200 and recognize it in the smart pickup box 100, and if the image code is a valid code for the smart pickup box 100, the ordered product can be received. Specifically, the smart pickup box 100 may consider the image code to be a valid code when the customer identification information extracted from the image code matches the product storage information temporarily stored in the smart pickup box 100 .

According to an embodiment, in the process of the customer terminal 200 ordering a product, the location information of the customer terminal 200 is to be transmitted to any one of the smart pickup box 100 , the employee terminal 300 and the store server 500 . can If the confirmed location of the customer terminal 200 is within a preset distance range based on the smart pickup box 100, the product may be ordered.

That is, the customer 20 can use the smart pickup box 100 according to the current location, thereby preventing the customer 20 from receiving the product and efficiently operating the smart pickup box 100 . can

The employee terminal 300 is a terminal possessed by the employee 30 that can store the product in the smart pickup box 100, and includes a display screen including order information for the product, and various types of product payment are possible. It may include a payment terminal. For example, the employee terminal 300 may include a Point Of Sales (POS) terminal installed in a store.

The employee 30 can check the order information of the product to be stored in the smart pickup box 100 through the employee terminal 300 , prepare a product suitable for it, and use the employee terminal 300 after the preparation is completed to create product storage information. Here, the product storage information may include at least one of a product type, identification information of at least one smart pickup box 100 in which the product is stored, a storage start time of the product, and a call number. For example, when the smart pickup box 100 includes a plurality of storage spaces (pickup box unit 110 ) and a plurality of products are included in one order information, the employee 30 is the employee terminal 300 . ), the same product storage information may be designated in a plurality of storage spaces (pickup box unit 110 ).

The employee terminal 300 may transmit product storage information to the smart pickup box 100 and receive a result of receipt of the product received from the smart pickup box 100 . For example, if the customer 20 receives it within a specified time, a receipt completion (pickup complete) notification may be received, and if the customer 20 does not receive it within the specified time, a product recall notification may be received. there is.

The employee 30 may check and control the operating state of the smart pickup box 100 through the employee terminal 300 . For example, the employee 30 may check whether the smart pickup box 100 is activated, whether the first and second doors 111a and 111b are manually operated, whether the sterilization mode is activated in the smart pickup box 100, product presence, etc. can be checked and controlled. Here, the existence of the product can be automatically determined by the smart pickup box 100, for example, the smart pickup box 100 is arranged in the opening and closing order of the first and second doors 111a and 111b or on the floor. It is possible to determine the existence of a product through a product detection sensor (not shown).

The unmanned store terminal 400 is a terminal that is disposed in a performance hall and can purchase a performance ticket or a product sold in a store, and the customer 20 through the smart pickup box 100 through the unmanned store terminal 400 You can purchase products that can be delivered. For example, the unmanned store terminal 400 may be a kiosk including a display module that recognizes a user's touch input.

If the customer 20 has paid for the product, the unmanned store terminal 400 may output and provide a real receipt including an image code to the customer 20 . Here, in addition to the call number and image code, the receipt may include temporary customer identification information (eg, a combination of 16-digit numbers, letters, and special characters) issued at the time of payment. The customer 20 may receive the purchased product by recognizing the image code in the smart pickup box 100 or directly inputting temporarily issued customer identification information.

If the customer 20 does not want to issue a physical receipt, the unmanned store terminal 400 may transmit temporary customer identification information issued during payment in addition to the call number and image code to the customer terminal 200 . In addition, when the receipt and information provided by the unmanned store terminal 400 do not exist, the customer 20 may receive the purchased product by inputting his or her mobile terminal number or date of birth into the smart pickup box 100. .

That is, through the customer terminal 200 and the unmanned store terminal 400, order information of a product that can be stored in the smart pickup box 100 is generated, and the smart pickup box 100 is the customer terminal 200 or the unmanned store. It can be determined whether there is a product to be received by the customer 20 through the image code provided by the terminal 400 and temporary customer identification information issued at the time of payment.

The store server 500 may manage the operation information of the store and the usage status of the smart pickup box 100 . According to an embodiment, the store server 500 may control the smart pickup box 100 disposed in the store, for example, a function of scanning an image code, the first or second door 111a or 111b. All functions performed in the smart pickup box 100 in addition to the function of opening or closing may be performed by the store server 500 .

In addition, the store server 500 may extract customer identification information from the image code scanned by the smart pickup box 100 , and transmit product storage information and a comparison result to the smart pickup box 100 .

According to an embodiment, the store server 500 may store various data necessary for the operation of the smart pickup box 100 , and may also store it in a separate distributed database (DID) 550 . For example, the store server 500 includes information of a store in which the smart pickup box 100 is disposed, identification information of the smart pickup box 100, whether the smart pickup box 100 is used or not, and the smart pickup box 100 for each It is possible to store the currently designated calling number, product receipt information, customer identification information, and the like.

So far, the configuration of the smart pickup system 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention has been schematically described. According to the present invention, the customer 20 easily orders a product through the customer terminal 200 or the unmanned store terminal 400 , and receives the ordered product without face-to-face with the employee 30 through the smart pickup box 100 . This can shorten the transaction time of products and process a large number of orders compared to the same time.

7A and 7B are diagrams illustrating a flow of a product storage method through the smart pickup system 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7A , the customer 20 orders and pays for a desired product through the customer terminal 200 ( S110 ). In order for the customer 20 to receive the product through the smart pickup box 100 , the location of the customer 20 confirmed through the customer terminal 200 must be within a preset distance range based on the smart pickup box 100 . . Accordingly, when the smart pickup box 100 is used, location information of the customer terminal 200 may be checked.

After payment, the customer 20 may check payment information including a call number and an image code through the customer terminal 200 (S110-1).

On the other hand, when the customer 20 orders and pays for a desired product through the unmanned store terminal 400 rather than the customer terminal 200 , the unmanned store terminal 400 receives a receipt including a call number and an image code. It can be printed and provided to the customer 20 .

According to an embodiment, the process of the customer 20 ordering and paying for the product may be executed through an application installed in the customer terminal 200 , wherein the application is the store server 500 interlocked with the employee terminal 300 . ) can be managed by

Accordingly, the call number and order information of the customer 20 are automatically transmitted to the pickup server 500 (S110-2), and the store server 500 may transmit a new order notification to the employee terminal 300 (S110-21).

The employee 30 confirms the new order notification (S110-22), and can input the order receipt confirmation to the employee terminal 300 (S120), and the employee terminal 300 again places an order with the store server 500 It can be processed that it has been received (S120-1) (S120-11).

The employee 30 confirms through the employee terminal 300 that the order reception process has been completed (S120-12), and if the product corresponding to the order information is food, the employee 30 can cook the product ( S130).

Referring to FIG. 7B , the employee 30 may select the smart pickup box 100 in which the cooked food is to be stored, and input the call number received from the store server 500 ( S140 ).

The smart pickup box 100 may output a call number through the display screen exposed on the front of the customer 20 and may make an order call request corresponding to the call number to the store server 500 (S140-1). ). According to an embodiment, the smart pickup box 100 may transmit a call notification directly to the customer terminal 200 .

The smart pickup box 100 may notify the completion of the pickup request to the employee terminal 300 or the employee 30 according to the call completion response of the store server 500 (S140-12) (S140-13), The confirmed employee 30 may insert a product (product) into the selected smart pickup box 100 (S150).

Meanwhile, in FIGS. 7A and 7B , the product receipt notification (call notification) transmitted to the customer 20 or the customer terminal 200 was made before the employee 30 inserts the product, but according to an embodiment, the smart pickup box Immediately after the product is received in 100 , the smart pickup box 100 may directly transmit a call notification to the customer terminal 200 .

8A to 8C are diagrams illustrating a flow of a product receiving method through the smart pickup system 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

8A to 8C , in response to a call notification, the customer 20 scans the image code (bar code) possessed by the smart pickup box 100 (S210). The smart pickup box 100 may request authentication of the image code (barcode) scanned by the store server 500 (S210-1), and the store server 500 verifies the validity of the image code (barcode), The result may be transmitted to the smart pickup box 100 (S210-11). At the same time, the smart pickup box 100 outputs an authentication result (validation verification result) for the image code (bar code), and the customer 20 can confirm this (S210-12).

If the image code (bar code) presented by the customer 20 is a valid image code, the smart pickup box 100 may output the location of the pickup box unit 110 in which the product is stored, and the customer 20 may move to a place where the corresponding pickup box unit 110 is disposed (S220), and may touch the display screen disposed on the front side (S230).

According to an embodiment, the pickup box unit 110 in which the product is accommodated may be unlocked when the customer 20 touches the display screen, and the customer 20 may confirm that the box can be opened (S230-1).

The customer 20 opens the door to pick up the product, then closes the door again (S230-2) (S230-3) (S230-4), and can view an image or video notifying that the pickup is complete on the display screen (S230-5). According to an embodiment, an event code for discounting the purchase price of a product, a store promotion image, etc. may be output on the pickup completion screen when revisiting the store.

Thereafter, the pickup completion request and order completion notification sent from the smart pickup box 100 may be delivered to the employee terminal 300 through the store server 500 (S240-1) (S240-11) (S240-12) ), the employee 30 can confirm that the customer's order and receipt has been completed (S240-13).

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains can realize that the present invention can be embodied in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features. you will be able to understand Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive.

1000: smart pickup system
100: smart pickup box
110: pickup box unit
111a: first door
111b: second door
113a: first display unit
113b: second display unit
120: communication department
130: image recognition unit
131: barcode scanner
133: third display unit
115: handle
200: customer terminal
300: employee terminal
400: unmanned store terminal
500: store server

Claims (22)

a pickup box unit including first and second doors facing each other and having a space for accommodating products;
an image recognition unit for acquiring customer identification information by recognizing an image code provided by a customer;
a communication unit configured to receive order information for a product stored in the pickup box unit; and
a control unit that verifies the validity of the customer identification information obtained by the image recognition unit and controls the first door or the second door; including,
The control unit controls the second door of the designated pickup box to be opened when the pickup box in which the product is to be stored is designated along with the order information,
Smart pickup box for product provision for controlling to open the first door of the pickup box portion in which the product is stored in advance when the order information is obtained when the product is stored in the pickup box unit in advance at a time when there is no order information. delete According to claim 1,
The pickup box unit,
a first display unit disposed in front of the first door and outputting a usage status of the pickup box unit; A smart pickup box for product delivery that includes a. According to claim 1,
The communication unit,
A smart pickup box for product provision, which receives product storage information including a call number from an employee terminal. 5. The method of claim 4,
The control unit is
According to the product storage information, outputting the calling number to the first display unit of the pickup box unit in which the product is accommodated, a smart pickup box for product provision. 5. The method of claim 4,
The control unit is
A smart pickup box for product provision, which counts the storage time of the product according to the product storage information and determines whether the counted storage time exceeds a preset time. 7. The method of claim 6,
The control unit is
When the counted storage time exceeds a preset time, transmitting a recall notification of the product stored in the pickup box to the employee terminal or sending a recall notification of the product stored in the pickup box to the customer terminal, Smart pickup box for product delivery. 7. The method of claim 6,
The control unit is
When the counted storage time exceeds a preset time, the smart pickup box for product provision, which transmits a discount sale notification of the product stored in the pickup box unit to a customer terminal other than the ordering customer. According to claim 1,
The image recognition unit,
a barcode scanner that scans the image code to extract the customer identification information; and
a third display unit for outputting a validation result for the image code scanned by the barcode scanner; A smart pickup box for product delivery that includes a. 10. The method of claim 9,
The control unit is
Check whether the customer identification information obtained in real time by the barcode scanner matches the product storage information,
As a result of checking, when the customer identification information and the product storage information match, unlocking the first door, a smart pickup box for product provision. 11. The method of claim 10,
The control unit is
As a result of checking through the image recognition unit, when the customer identification information and the product storage information match, the third display unit outputs the location of the pickup box in which the product is stored, a smart pickup box for product provision. According to claim 1,
The pickup box unit,
disposed on the front of the second door, information on at least one of identification information of the pickup box unit, call information, product information to be stored in the pickup box unit, storage time of the product stored in the pickup box unit, and product collection notification a second display unit that outputs Smart pickup box for product offering further comprising. According to claim 1,
The image code is
Smart pickup for product delivery, which is one of QR code (Quick Response code), Data Matrix, Maxi Code, Color Code, Cray Code, and bar code box. 5. The method of claim 4,
The pickup box unit,
At least two or more are placed,
Two or more pickup box units for receiving product storage information including the same calling number from the employee terminal, outputting the same image or one connected image on each first display unit, smart pickup box for product provision. 11. The method of claim 10,
The customer identification information is
A smart pickup box for product provision, which includes at least one of a collection point of the product, a purchase amount of the product, payment information, and customer-specific information. According to claim 1,
The pickup box unit,
Further comprising a proximity sensor in the front interior where the first door is disposed,
The control unit is
A smart pickup box for product provision, which determines the presence of a customer in front of the first door controlled to be opened by the control unit using the information obtained by the proximity sensor, and controls the lock time of the first door. a smart pickup box having a space for accommodating products including first and second doors facing each other; and
an employee terminal for generating product storage information according to order information of products to be stored in the smart pickup box and transmitting the product storage information to the smart pickup box; including,
The smart pickup box includes a control unit for controlling the first door or the second door according to the order information for the product received from the customer,
The control unit controls the second door of the designated pickup box to be opened when the pickup box in which the product is to be stored is designated along with the order information,
When the order information is obtained when the product is previously stored in the pickup box at a point in time when there is no order information, the smart pickup system controls to open the first door of the pickup box in which the product is stored in advance. 18. The method of claim 17,
The smart pickup box,
A smart pickup system for acquiring customer identification information by recognizing an image code provided by a customer, and unlocking the first door when the product storage information and the customer identification information match. 18. The method of claim 17,
The smart pickup box,
a first display unit disposed in front of the first door; Including, and outputting a call number included in the product storage information to the first display unit, a smart pickup system. 19. The method of claim 18,
The smart pickup box includes a plurality of
When receiving the same product storage information in two or more smart pickup boxes among the plurality of smart pickup boxes, the smart pickup system outputs the same image or one connected image on each first display unit. 19. The method of claim 18,
The customer identification information is
A smart pickup system that includes at least one of a product receiving point, a product purchase amount, payment information, and customer identification information. 18. The method of claim 17,
a customer terminal for generating order information of products that can be stored in the smart pickup box; including,
The order information of the above product,
A smart pickup system that is generated when the location of the customer terminal is within a preset distance range based on the location of the smart pickup box.

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