KR20100006090A - Apparatus and method for electronic locker service using open api - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A product storage service supply apparatus and a method thereof using an open API for supplying a ubiquitous control service are provided to reserve and search a product storage for a member by supplying a ubiquitous control service. CONSTITUTION: A communication unit(211) performs an external system including an open service gateway. A service processor(215) searches the product storage according to search request of the article custody box in which the electronic locking apparatus is installed. A service processor transmits the search result with the members terminal.

Description

Apparatus and method for electronic locker service using open API}

The present invention relates to an application service technology using a network, and more particularly, to an application service technology using an open interface.

Conventional subway lockers have evolved from simple storage to a unmanned parcel delivery system that allows items to be stored and received without facing the parcel delivery staff. In addition to receiving parcel delivery items and picked up items, you can use laundry, quick service and transfer services between subway stations. For example, a double-working couple who leave their homes during the day at work put the items to be delivered by courier. As another example, when using the Internet shopping mall or home shopping, if you specify the storage box of the nearest subway station as the courier delivery destination, the customer's mobile phone is automatically notified when the goods arrive, and the courier can be retrieved at the desired time. However, the conventional unmanned courier service is available only to couriers registered by prior agreement. In addition, since the goods to be delivered can not be directly confirmed, different items may be delivered.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is derived from this background, and an object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus and method for providing a goods storage service which enables a search of a usable goods storage box, a reservation and a lock control of a reserved goods storage box using an open interface.

An apparatus for providing a storage box service of the present invention for achieving the above technical problem includes a communication unit for communication with an external system including an open service gateway; And an article storage service provided by using an open service interface in connection with the open service gateway through the communication unit, and available from a member terminal connected through the communication unit, in accordance with a request for a search for an item locker equipped with an electronic lock device. And a service processor for searching the library and returning the search results to the member terminal.

The apparatus for providing a locker service may further include a member information storage unit that stores member locker reservation information for each member, and the service processor may include at least one item locker of the retrieved locker according to a reservation request from a member terminal. It reserves the use, and generates an authentication code necessary for locking or unlocking the reserved item storage, characterized in that the storage processing to the member information storage.

Further, the service processing unit compares the secret code input from the member terminal with the authentication code stored in the information storage unit in response to the request for locking or unlocking the goods storage box from the member terminal connected through the communication unit, and authenticates the authentication code. If successful, it is characterized in that the transmission processing control data for locking or unlocking the item storage box through the communication unit.

The apparatus and method for providing a locker service of the present invention provides a ubiquitous control service for a locker equipped with an electronic lock using an open service interface. Therefore, a member who subscribes to the ubiquitous locker service according to the present invention can search for and reserve a locker available at any time from a remote location. You can also control the lock or unlock of a reserved locker from a remote location. It also allows you to unlock the item locker after confirming the item has been delivered via voice or video call with the item shipper. RFID and image recognition technology can also be used to unlock the locker.

As described above, the present invention is a service that can be free from crime and safe delivery of goods in double income couples, single families, and aging societies, and provides a foundation to expand the society as a whole, and further, a small service operated by individuals, regions, and groups Create an effect that can be extended to the national scale.

The foregoing and further aspects of the present invention will become more apparent through the preferred embodiments described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail to enable those skilled in the art to easily understand and reproduce the present invention.

1 is an overall system configuration for providing a 'ubiquitous locker' service according to the present invention.

The ubiquitous locker service (hereinafter referred to as `` yuracer '') service according to the present invention is provided based on an open application program interface (Open API) technology. Open API technology provides open APIs for wired and wireless communication network capabilities such as wired / wireless telephone connection, single message, and location information to facilitate service development, ease of service management, and service development that has been developed depending on specific communication networks. It is a technology that provides an environment that operators can develop through a consistent interface. The open interface is a standardized interface between the application service layer and the transport network layer of the communication network, and is an interface that abstracts the functions of the communication network. Using open interfaces, new application services can be easily developed independent of the network's structure and technology.

The open service gateway 100 is a gateway that performs an Open API requested by an application server. The open service gateway 100 provides a standardized API so that service developers can access communication network resources. The open service gateway 100 is a gateway that converts and controls an API into a protocol of a communication network. , Interworking with wireless network, interworking with internet network. The open service gateway 100 according to the present invention provides an 'Euraker service' by performing an Open API requested by the Eraker service providing server 200.

Euraker service providing server 200 provides the 'euraker service' according to the present invention through an open interface implemented in the open service gateway 100. In addition, the member terminals 300 may be connected to a BcN broadband integrated network, for example, a WiBro or mobile communication network, and may be provided with an 'Euraker service' by accessing the Eurker service providing server 200 through the open service gateway 100. As a terminal that can be, for example, a mobile phone, a PDA and the like. Preferably, in order to use the 'Euraker service' according to the present invention, it is necessary to access a web page of a service provider in advance and perform a normal membership registration procedure. Here, "Euraker service" is a service that allows a member to access the Euraker service providing server 200 with his or her member terminal to search, reserve, and lock the locker linked to the Euraker system. Refers to a service that can store / storage goods through authentication through video call and image / RFID recognition.

Figure 2 is a block diagram of a ura lacquer system according to the present invention.

As shown, the ura lacquer system 400 includes a power supply unit 410, a communication unit 420, a control unit 430, a plurality of items storage box 440. The power supply unit 410 is a configuration for supplying power required for driving the Eurker system 400, for example, may be configured to receive 220V AC power from the outside and process it according to the system operating power, This is as is well known. The communication unit 420 consists of communication components for network communication. The article storage boxes 440 are for storing and storing articles, each of which includes an electronic lock 443. The control unit 430 is a component that controls the overall operation of the Euraker system 400, and may be implemented as a microprocessor and program codes implemented therein. The control unit 430 controls the electronic locking device 443 provided in the item storage box 440 according to a control command from the Euraker service providing server 200 received through the communication unit 420. That is, the electronic locking device 443 is controlled to lock or unlock. In addition, the Euraker system 400 includes a camera 450 which is a photographing device for image recognition, a call means 460 for a call between a person who delivers an item and a receiver, and an RFID reader 470 for item tracking and recognition. It may further include at least one. All of these configurations are for authenticating whether the control command is valid before sending the control command from the Euraker service providing server 200 to the Euraker system 400, which will be understood as described below.

3 is a block diagram of the Euraker service providing server and the open service gateway according to the present invention. The open service gateway 100 includes a communication unit 110, a database unit 120, an API call unit 130, and a controller 140. The communication unit 110 is a means for the open service gateway 100 to communicate with the outside, including the Eurker service providing server 200. The database unit 120 stores basic information, for example, payment information and authentication information, which should be managed to support the 'Euraker service' in the open service gateway. The API call unit 130 is responsible for calling a service interface, which is an open interface resource such as resources necessary for providing 'Euraker service', for example, map information, location information, text messages, multimedia messages, voice calls, bilateral calls, and billing. do. The control unit 140 controls each component of the open service gateway 100 to provide a 'Euraker service'.

The Euraker service providing server 200 is the Euraker service server 210 for providing the 'Euraker service' and the Euraker data server 220 which is a database server for managing information required to provide the 'Euraker service'. Can be divided. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the Euraker service providing server 200 may be physically implemented as a single server. Hereinafter, it will be described on the assumption that the Euraker service providing server 200 is divided into the Euraker service server 210 and the Euraker data server 220 as shown.

The Euracker service server 210 includes a communication unit 211, a member manager 213, and a service processor 215. The communication unit 211 is a means for enabling network connection and communication with the outside. The Euracker service server 210 according to the present invention may use an open service interface through a network connection with the open service gateway 100 through the communication unit 211. The member manager 213 provides a service requester who wants to use 'Euraker service' to register. For example, the member manager 213 provides a member subscription service through a web page. Therefore, the service requester accesses a web page provided by the member manager 213 using a terminal capable of internet access in advance and inputs information required for membership. The member manager 213 transmits the registered member information, for example, an ID, a password, a membership, an address, a phone number, and the like, to the Euraker data server 220 for management. The service processor 215 calls a service interface necessary for providing a corresponding service to the open service gateway 100 according to a service request from the member terminal 300 connected through the communication unit 211. In addition, it performs a control role for controlling the overall of the Euraker service server 210, and transmits control data for locking or unlocking the item storage box 440 to the Euracker system 400.

The Euracker data server 220 includes a communication unit 221, a database manager 223, a member information storage 225, and a storage box information storage 227. The communication unit 221 is a means for enabling network connection and communication with the outside. The database manager 223 interoperates with the Euraker service server 210 and is responsible for transmitting and receiving data. The member information storage unit 225 stores members and information related to the members. In the present embodiment, the member information storage unit 225 includes the service requester's telephone number, ID, password, membership, address, reservation date, time required for the storage service, storage area, service type, and registration date. Dedicated information is stored. In addition, the library information storage unit 227 stores general information including usage / non-use information of the item storage box 440 of the Euraker system 400.

Hereinafter, an exemplary embodiment of the Euraker service providing server 200 according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 4 to 11.

4 is a flow chart for searching and booking an Eurker according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, a member who is a service requester who wants to use 'Euraker service' requests the 'Euraker service' by accessing the Euraker service server 210 using his terminal 300. In response, the service processor 215 of the Euraker service server 210 provides a menu for using the 'Euraker service' (step S400). For example, a menu is provided to select one of “searching and reserving an item storage box” and “item storage control”. When the item “Search and reservation of the item storage box” is selected from the member terminal 300, the service processing unit 215 of the Euraker service server 210 calls the open interface to install the usable Eraker system 400. Search the information and the current location information of the member terminal 300, and search the Euraker system 400 close to the place where the service requester is located therefrom and returns the search result to the member terminal 300 (step S410) ( Step S420). The member terminal 300 notifies the service requester of the search result of the service processor 215 through a screen display and / or voice guidance.

Then, if there is a reservation request for use of the Euraker system retrieved from the member terminal 300, the service processing unit 215 of the Euraker system 400 receives the information required for the Euraker reservation, for example, the reservation date, authentication code, etc. The information is stored in the member information storage unit 225 (step S430) (step S440). In one embodiment, the authentication code is preferably one time password (OTP). In brief, the service processor 215 generates an OTP and transmits a message to the member's mobile phone to request an input. Accordingly, the member checks the OTP included in the message content received by his mobile phone, and inputs the confirmed OTP through the member terminal 300. Then, the member terminal 300 transmits the input OTP to the yuraker service server 210, and the service processor 215 of the yuraker service server 210 authenticates the received OTP and then the member information storage unit 225. Save as reservation information in.

5 is a flow chart for checking the item information stored in the storage box or the article storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The service processing unit 215 of the Euracker service server 210 provides the "opening the storage box" and "view item information" selection items to the member terminal 300 (step S500). When the item “open the storage box” is selected from the member terminal 300, the service processor 215 requests the member terminal 300 to input a password set in the item storage box (step S510) (step S520). Then, the service processor 215 checks whether the password transmitted from the member terminal 300 matches the corresponding authentication code stored in the member information storage unit 225 according to the password input request (step S530). If there is a match, the service processing unit 215 transmits the control data for unlocking the member's storage box to the corresponding Eurker system 400 (step S540). The control unit 430 of the Euracker system 400 controls the electronic locking device 443 of the corresponding storage box 440 to open the door of the storage box. On the other hand, if the item "view article information" item is selected from the member terminal 300, the service processing unit 215 is linked to the Euraker data server 220 to the storage information storage unit 227 of the Euracker data server 220 The item information stored in the item storage box of the corresponding member is searched and the retrieved item information is returned to the member terminal 300 (step S510) (step S550). The member terminal 300 notifies the member by displaying the returned item information on the screen.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a locker opening service using tag information according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, the goods delivery company attaches an RF tag with a unique identifier to the goods to be delivered. The article deliverer delivers the article with the RF tag to the Euraker system 400 which is the corresponding destination. The goods deliverer arriving at the uraker system 400 brings the RF tag attached to the shipment item to the RFID reader 470 provided in the uraker system 400. As a result, the RFID reader 470 of the Euraker system 400 reads the unique identifier of the RF tag, and the control unit 430 of the Euraker system 400 uses the unique identifier read by the RFID reader 470 to the Euraker service. The transfer process is performed to the server 210.

The service processor 215 of the Euracker service server 210 receives the unique identifier information of the RF tag transmitted from the Euracker system 400 (step S600). The service processing unit 215 authenticates the received unique identifier information (step S610). In one embodiment, the service processing unit 215 may authenticate the received unique identifier information with the electronic information stored in the member information storage unit 225 in advance. If the unique identifier information is authenticated, the service processing unit 215 searches the member information storage unit 225 to confirm the storage box reserved by the member (step S620) (step S630). Then, the control data for unlocking the identified item storage box is transmitted to the Euraker system 400 (step S640). And preferably, the service processing unit 215 transmits a message indicating that the goods are stored in the goods storage box to the communication terminal 300 of the member who is the goods recipient (step S650). Message delivery may be by using an SMS message resource, which is one of the open interface resources.

For reference, for the authentication method using RFID technology, the unique identification information of the RF tag must be managed by the data service server 220 in advance. Therefore, in one way, the "Euraker service" service provider needs to provide RF tags to the courier service provider who will deliver the goods in advance. And when the member reserves a storage box, the member manages the unique identification information of each RF tag by database, and matches the unique identification information of the RF tag to the reserved item storage box, and informs the courier service provider of the corresponding RF tag information to the goods to be delivered. Attach it. Here, the courier may be designated by the member, but it would be preferable that the courier is a registered courier. Meanwhile, the courier service provider returns detailed information (item contents, recipient, delivery ID, etc.) related to the goods to be delivered to the 'Euraker service' operator, and the returned detailed information is stored in the storage information storage unit of the Euracker data server 220. 227 is stored. When the goods are stored in the goods storage box, the service processor 215 requests the database management unit 223 of the Euracker data server 220 to record the information indicating that the goods are stored in the storage information storage unit 227. do.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a locker opening service using image authentication according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The service processor 215 of the Euracker service server 210 receives the image data obtained by the camera 450 from the Euracker system 400 (step S700). The service processing unit 215 authenticates the received received image data (step S710). In one embodiment, the service processor 215 calls an open interface resource for image recognition to check whether it is the same as the identification image registered in the member information storage unit 225 in advance. If it is the same, the service processing unit 215 checks the member information storage unit 225 and checks the storage box reserved by the member (step S720) (step S730). Then, the control data for unlocking the identified item storage box is transmitted to the Euraker system 400 (step S740). And preferably, the service processing unit 215 transmits a message indicating that the goods are stored in the storage box to the communication terminal 300 of the member who is the goods recipient (step S750). On the other hand, if the authentication fails in step S720, the service processing unit 215 notifies the Eraker system 400 of the authentication failure (step S760).

The image data may be a face image of a member, and another example may be a 2D graphic image. The former is used when a member wants to open the storage box by recognizing his or her face in the storage box. In the latter case, a two-dimensional graphic image is produced in the form of a sticker and attached to the item to be shipped. have. In the case of a 2D graphic image in the form of a sticker, the method of use will be the same as the above-described RF tag.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a locker opening service using a video call according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, when the goods delivery person inputs the delivery ID using the call means 460 provided in the Euraker system 400, the control unit 430 of the Euraquer system 400 sends the delivery ID to the Euraker service server 210. send. The Euracker service server 210 receives the delivery ID delivered via the open service gateway 100 (step S800), and the service processing unit 215 of the Euracker service server 210 delivers the goods by receiving the delivery ID. Recognized as a call between the party and the recipient of the goods. After confirming the delivery ID, the service processing unit 215 searches for a member who is the article receiver corresponding to the delivery ID through interworking with the Euraker data server 220 (step S810). When the member is found, the service processing unit 215 calls an open interface resource for bilateral call to connect the call of the member terminal 300 and the call means 460 provided in the Euraker system 400. (Step S820). In this case, it is preferable that the member terminal 300 and the call means 460 be a video phone. In this case, the member can check the goods delivered through the video call with the goods delivery person.

The member who confirms the delivery item presses a key provided in the member terminal 300 to input a password. The input password is transmitted to the Euraker service server 210, and the service processing unit 215 of the Euraker service server 210 transmits the password transmitted from the member terminal 300 and the corresponding authentication stored in the member information storage unit 225. It is checked whether the codes match (step S830). If there is a match, the service processing unit 215 transmits control data for unlocking the member's storage box to the corresponding Eurker system 400 (step S840). On the other hand, the control unit 430 of the Euraker system 400 records the content of the two-way call (video and voice, voice only in the case of a voice call) between the goods delivery and the goods recipient. Then, when the recorded call content data is transmitted to the yuraker service server 210, the service processing unit 215 of the yuraker service server 210 matches and stores the member information in the member information storage unit 225 (step). S850). This call data is used as evidence for future legal disputes related to delivery.

Meanwhile, FIG. 9, FIG. 10, and FIG. 11 show how a member uses a storage box search, reservation, and unlocking service using his / her member terminal 300. FIG. The member may use the 'Euraker service' according to the present invention according to the procedure of FIGS. 9 to 11.

12 is an exemplary view of the entire procedure of the 'Euraker service' according to the present invention.

The member terminal 300 requests a search for a storage box to the Euraker service providing server 200 (step S1200). The U-Raker service providing server 200 searches for an item storage box of the U-raker system 400 that can be used in accordance with the request for the item storage box search from the member terminal 300 delivered through the open service gateway 100 (step S1205). . The search result is returned to the member terminal 300 (step S1210). The member terminal 300 checks the searched result through the screen, and if a reservation is desired, selects a storage box and requests a reservation (step S1215). The Euraker service providing server 200 processes the reservation for the selected item storage box.

After the reservation has been processed, the member terminal 300 transmits the password input by the member to the Eurker service providing server 200 (step S1220). The Euracker service providing server 200 authenticates the password transmitted from the member terminal 300, and if the authentication is successful, the Euraker system 400 controls the control data for unlocking so that the item locker reserved by the member is opened. (Step S1225) (step S1230).

As another example, after the reservation has been processed, the Euraker system 400 acquires the unique identification information of the RF tag attached to the shipment through the RFID reader 470 or the member's face image or two-dimensional through the camera 450. When the graphic image is acquired, the unique identification information or the image data of the obtained RF tag is transmitted to the Eurker service providing server 200 (step S1235) (step S1240). The Euraker service providing server 200 authenticates the unique identification information or the image data of the transmitted RF tag, and transmits the control data for unlocking to the corresponding Euraker system 400 so that the corresponding storage box is opened when the authentication is successful. (Step S1245) (Step S1250).

As another example, after the reservation is processed, the Euraker system 400 transmits the delivery ID input through the call means 460 to the Euraker service providing server 200 (step S1255). The Euraker service providing server 200 searches for the corresponding member with the transmitted delivery ID, and processes the bidirectional call connection so that the communication means 300 of the retrieved member and the call means of the Euraker system 400 are connected to the call. (Step S1260) (Step S1265). Since the Euraker service providing server 200 uses an open interface, it preferably handles a call connection by calling an open interface corresponding to a bilateral call resource. Thereby, the member can confirm the delivery goods by talking to the goods delivery person. When it is confirmed that there is no abnormality in the delivered goods through a phone call, the member terminal 300 transmits the password input by the member to the Euraker service providing server 200 (step S1270). The Euraker service providing server 200 authenticates the password transmitted from the member terminal 300, and if the authentication is successful, the control data for unlocking the Euraker system 400 is opened so that the item locker reserved by the member is opened. (Step S1275) (step S1280). On the other hand, the Euraker system 400 records the content of the call between the member and the goods delivery person, and transfers the recorded call content data to the Euraker service providing server 200 (step S1285). The Euracker service providing server 200 receives the transferred call content data and stores it in the recording medium (step S1290).

So far I looked at the center of the preferred embodiment for the present invention. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention can be implemented in a modified form without departing from the essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments should be considered in descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation. The scope of the present invention is shown in the claims rather than the foregoing description, and all differences within the scope will be construed as being included in the present invention.

1 is an overall system configuration for providing a 'ubiquitous locker service' according to the present invention.

Figure 2 is a block diagram of a ura lacquer system according to the present invention.

3 is a block diagram of the Euraker service providing server and the open service gateway according to the present invention.

4 is a flow chart of the search and reservation of the Eurker according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a flow chart for checking the item information stored in the storage box or the article storage box opening according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a flow chart for opening the article storage box using the tag information according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a flow chart for opening a locker service using image authentication according to an embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a goods storage opening service using a video call according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 9 is an exemplary view of the inventory storage procedure screen.

10 is an exemplary view of a storage box reservation procedure screen.

11 is an exemplary view showing a procedure for opening a storage box.

Figure 12 is an exemplary view of the entire procedure of the 'Euraker service' according to the present invention.

Claims (9)

A communication unit for communicating with an external system including an open service gateway; And Provides a locker service by using an open service interface in connection with the open service gateway through the communication unit, and a locker that can be used in accordance with a search request of a locker equipped with an electronic lock device from a member terminal connected through the communication unit. A service processor for searching for and returning the search result to the member terminal; Apparatus for providing a storage box service using an open service interface, characterized in that it comprises a. The method of claim 1, It further includes a member information storage unit for storing the membership locker reservation information for each member,  The service processor may reserve the use of at least one of the searched item storage boxes according to a reservation request from a member terminal, and generate an authentication code necessary to lock or unlock the reserved item storage to store the member information. Apparatus for providing a storage box service using an open service interface, characterized in that the storage processing in the unit. The method of claim 2, wherein the service processing unit: In accordance with the request for locking or unlocking the item storage box from the member terminal connected through the communication unit, the secret code inputted from the member terminal and the authentication code stored in the information storage unit are compared and authenticated. Apparatus for providing a storage box service using an open service interface, characterized in that for transmitting and processing the control data for locking or unlocking the storage box. The method of claim 2, wherein the service processing unit: If the electronic information obtained by the tag reader provided in the goods storage box is acquired through the communication unit, and the obtained electronic information is successfully authenticated through matching with the electronic information stored in the member information storage unit, Apparatus for providing a storage box service using an open service interface, characterized in that the transmission processing control data for unlocking the storage box. The method of claim 2, wherein the service processing unit: Receiving the call data from the goods storage box through the communication unit retrieves the member called in the information storage unit and connects the call of the communication means of the retrieved member storage box with the retrieved member communication terminal Apparatus for providing a storage box service using a service interface. The method of claim 5, wherein the service processing unit: Article using the open service interface, characterized in that for receiving and receiving the call content data transmitted and received according to the call connection of the communication means of the member and the communication box in the item storage box in the member information storage unit Storage service provision device. The method of claim 2, wherein the service processing unit: An open type, characterized in that for retrieving the information about the goods stored in the corresponding item storage box in response to the request for the item information stored in the member storage box from the member terminal connected through the communication unit, and returns the retrieved item information to the member terminal Device for storing a service using a service interface. The method of claim 2, wherein the service processing unit: Receiving the image data acquired by the camera provided in the storage box through the communication unit, if the authentication is successful through the identification of the received image data and the image data registered in advance, the control for unlocking the corresponding storage box Apparatus for providing a storage box service using an open service interface, characterized in that the data transmission processing through the communication unit. In the method implemented on the application service layer performed in a server that provides an application service using an open application program interface, Receiving a request for a storage box search from a member terminal connected through an open service gateway; Retrieving an item locker equipped with an electronic lock available through the open interface; Returning information about the found item storage box to the member terminal; Receiving a request for reservation of a storage box from the member terminal confirming the retrieved storage box information; Storing and managing an authentication code required to reserve the locker and lock or unlock the reserved locker according to the request; Authenticating with the authentication code if a password is transmitted from a member terminal; And If the password is authenticated, transmitting control data to the corresponding item locker so that the item locker reserved by the member is unlocked; Method for providing a storage box service using an open interface, characterized in that it comprises a.

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