KR20160118544A - System and method for locker management - Google Patents

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KR20160118544A
KR20160118544A KR1020150046826A KR20150046826A KR20160118544A KR 20160118544 A KR20160118544 A KR 20160118544A KR 1020150046826 A KR1020150046826 A KR 1020150046826A KR 20150046826 A KR20150046826 A KR 20150046826A KR 20160118544 A KR20160118544 A KR 20160118544A
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The present invention relates to a system and a method for managing a locker, and more specifically, to a method for managing a locker using short-range wireless communication and a system supporting the same. According to the present invention, the system for managing a locker comprises: a locker including at least two locker boxes; and a management device to match numbers of the locker boxes with unique identification information of NFC or RFID chips for opening the locker boxes to store the unique identification information, read the unique identification information of an approaching NFC or RFID chip using a reader, and open a lock box having a number of the lock box matching the unique identification information of the NFC or the RFID chip if the read unique identification information of the NFC or the RFID chip is stored.

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[0001] System and method for locker management [

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a locker management system and a method thereof, and more particularly, to a method for managing a locker using short-range wireless communication and a system supporting the same.

Generally, lockers are installed in places such as schools, academies, academies, universities and ski resorts to store user's personal items.

Such a locker is assigned to a specific individual and is opened / closed by a manual key, so that a user manages a locker assigned to him / her using an individual lock.

However, in such a case, there is no way to open the locker when the user loses the key, and the lock can be easily cut, and the personal belongings stored in the locker are likely to be stolen.

In addition, lockers are installed in the university library and each college building for student convenience. Especially, in the case of library, hundreds of lockers are required per floor, and each locker is managed by key, but there are difficulties in management such as loss of key. It is not only inconvenient to use a conventional mechanical key used in the related art but also the stability of security by duplication is infringed and it is more inconvenient because of the current system which allows a plurality of users to use one locker.

Korean Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-0117154 (entitled "Unmanned Home Delivery Device")

An object of the present invention is to propose a method for opening a locker without having a key for opening the locker.

Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to propose a method of opening a locker using a relatively secure communication method.

To this end, the locker management system of the present invention includes a locker including at least two locker boxes, a number of the locker box and unique identification information of the NFC or RFID chip for opening the locker box, Reads the unique identification information of the NFC or the RFID chip, opens the locker box having the number of the locker box matched with the unique identification information of the NFC or the RFID chip, if the unique identification information of the read NFC or RFID chip is stored Management device.

To this end, the locker management system of the present invention includes a reader box, a locker box for providing unique identification information of an NFC or RFID chip or an international terminal authentication number read through the reader, an NFC or RFID chip provided from the locker box And stores the unique identification information or the international terminal authentication number and the number of the locker box in a matching manner and stores the unique identification information or the international terminal authentication number of the NFC or the RFID chip read through the reader, And opens the locker box having the number of the locker box matched with the unique identification information or the international terminal authentication number.

The locker management method and system according to the present invention can use a locker box safely from an external hacking by using a locker box using a mobile terminal incorporating an NFC or RFID chip having excellent security. In addition, since the present invention does not require a user to manage a separate ID, convenience for the user is increased.

FIG. 1 illustrates a locker management system using a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 illustrates a process of registering a unique identification number of an NFC or an RFID chip of a mobile terminal in a management device in order to use a locker box according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a flowchart illustrating a process in which a management device according to an embodiment of the present invention opens a locker box at a request of a mobile terminal.
4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a management device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a flowchart illustrating a process of using a locker box according to a request of a mobile terminal in a locker box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The foregoing and further aspects of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Reference will now be made in detail to the embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 illustrates a locker management system using a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, a locker management system using a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

Referring to FIG. 1, a locker management system using a mobile terminal includes a mobile terminal, a management device, and a locker. Of course, other configurations than the above-described configuration may be included in the locker management system using the mobile terminal proposed in the present invention.

The mobile terminal 100 includes an NFC or an RFID chip. The NFC or RFID chip has unique identification information. The mobile terminal 100 provides the stored unique identification information to the reader attached to the management device.

The management device 200 stores the unique identification number of the NFC or RFID chip and the number of the locker box in a matching manner. Also, the management device 200 stores the number of the locker box and the password for opening the locker box. That is, the management device 200 stores the unique identification number of the NFC or RFID chip, the number of the locker box, and the password for opening the locker box.

The management device 200 includes at least one reader on one side. The reader receives the unique identification number of the NFC or the RFID chip from the mobile terminal 100 as described above. The management device 200 extracts the number of the locker box corresponding to the unique identification number of the NFC or the RFID chip provided from the mobile terminal 100.

The management device 200 outputs information to request input of a password matching with the number of the extracted locker box. For example, the management device 200 may request input of a password for opening the locker box using the display unit.

When the input password matches the pre-stored password, the management device 200 opens the locker box.

As described above, the present invention opens the locker box using the NFC or RFID chip mounted on the mobile terminal. That is, the unique identification information of the NFC or RFID chip mounted on the mobile terminal is used as an ID for opening the locker box.

The locker 300 is composed of a plurality of locker boxes, and each locker box is provided with a lock device for opening the locker box. Also, the locker box is equipped with a sensor that can check whether the locker box is closed.

FIG. 2 illustrates a process of registering a unique identification number of an NFC or an RFID chip of a mobile terminal in a management device in order to use a locker box according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, the process of registering the unique identification number of the NFC or the RFID chip of the mobile terminal in the management device in order to use the locker box according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

In step S200, the user requests information on a locker box usable as the management device. That is, the user requests information on the available locker box by using the input unit mounted on the management device.

In step S205, the management device displays the currently available locker box number using the display unit. Of course, the locker box can display the number of the available locker box and the position of the locker box at the same time.

In step S210, the user selects one of the displayed available locker boxes.

In step S215, the management device requests the mobile terminal having the NFC or the RFID chip to access the reader to open the selected locker box.

In step S220, the user accesses the reader with the mobile terminal having the embedded NFC or RFID chip, and the reader reads the unique identification information of the NFC or the RFID chip.

In step S225, the management device requests input of a password for opening the locker box.

In step S230, the user inputs a password requested by the management device.

Thereafter, the management server stores the number of the locker box selected by the user and the unique identification information and the password of the NFC or the RFID chip to open the corresponding locker box.

Of course, the management device may request to pay for the use of the locker box in advance if necessary. That is, the management device may allow the use of the locker box if the cost of using the locker box is prepaid.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a process in which a management device according to an embodiment of the present invention opens a locker box at a request of a mobile terminal. Hereinafter, a process of opening the locker box at the request of the mobile terminal will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 3, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In step S300, the user inputs information for requesting the management device to open the locker box for opening the locker box. That is, the user selects the locker box open item among the items displayed on the display unit of the management device.

In step S305, the management device requests the mobile terminal having the NFC or RFID chip to approach the reader using the display unit.

In step S310, the user accesses the reader equipped with the NFC or the RFID chip.

In step S315, the management device reads the unique identification information of the NFC or the RFID chip embedded in the accessed mobile terminal. When the unique identification information of the leading NFC or RFID chip is stored, the management device requests the input of the password.

In step S320, the user inputs a password requested by the management device.

In step S325, the management device extracts the number of the locker box having the unique identification information of the NFC or the RFID chip and information matching the password input by the user.

The locker box having the number of the locker box extracted in step S330 is opened. As described above, the present invention utilizes the unique identification information of the NFC or the RFID chip built in the mobile terminal as the ID (identification information) of the user using the locker box.

4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a management device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, a configuration of a management device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

4, the management device includes a storage unit, a display unit, an input unit, a communication unit, and a control unit. Of course, other configurations than the above-described configuration may be included in the management apparatus proposed in the present invention.

The storage unit 205 stores the number and location of the locker box. The storage unit 205 stores the unique identification information and the password of the NFC or RFID chip of the user terminal using the locker box and stores them. In addition, the storage unit 205 stores information necessary for managing the locker box.

The display unit 210 displays available locker box information at the request of the user. The display unit 210 displays information for requesting a password to use a locker box selected by the user. In addition, when the user requests opening of the locker box, the display unit 210 displays information for requesting the registered password. In addition, the display unit 210 displays various information.

The input unit 215 may be formed integrally with the display unit 210. That is, the functions of the input unit 215 and the display unit 210 can be performed simultaneously using the touch panel. The input unit 215 selects a locker box to be used and receives a password used for opening the selected locker box. In addition, the input unit 215 receives various information related to use of the locker box.

The communication unit 220 includes a reader and is provided with unique identification information of an NFC or an RFID chip embedded in the mobile terminal from a mobile terminal. In addition, the communication unit 220 communicates with an external server and transmits / receives necessary information.

The control unit 225 controls the operation of each component constituting the locker management device. Provides information about available locker boxes that the user requested. The control unit 225 requests the unique identification information and the password of the NFC or RFID chip to be registered for opening the locker box selected by the user. The control unit 225 controls the storage unit 205 to match and store the number of the selected locker box, the unique identification number of the RFID chip, or the password of the RFID chip. When the user requests opening of the locker box, the control unit 225 requests input of the unique identification information and the password of the registered NFC or RFID chip. As described above, the unique identification information of the NFC or the RFID chip is supplied from the NFC or the RFID chip embedded in the user terminal.

Thus, the present invention uses the unique identification number of the NFC or RFID chip as an ID for opening the locker box. Of course, the NFC or RFID chip is embedded not only in a mobile terminal but also in a general plastic card. That is, the present invention can be applied to any card having an embedded NFC or RFID chip.

In addition, the present invention is equally applicable to a courier box and a mailbox in addition to a locker box. As described above, the present invention can use a locker box safely from an external hacking by using a locker box using a mobile terminal incorporating an NFC or RFID chip having excellent security. In addition, since the present invention does not require a user to manage a separate ID, convenience for the user is increased.

FIG. 5 illustrates a process of registering an NFC or an RFID chip embedded in a user terminal to use a locker box in a user terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, a process of registering a locker box in a user terminal having an NFC or RFID chip according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

Particularly, FIG. 5 shows a case where a reader is installed in a locker box, and a locker box shows a case where unique identification information of a registered NFC or RFID chip is provided to a management device.

At step S500, the locker box recognizes that the NFC or RFID chip is approaching within a recognizable range.

In step S505, the locker box confirms whether the corresponding locker box is in use.

If the locker box is not in use, the locker box reads the unique identification information of the NFC or the RFID chip accessed within the accessible range and provides the reader to the management device in step S510.

In step S515, the locker box stores the number of the locker box and the unique identification information of the NFC or RFID chip, and registers the locker box in use according to the unique identification information of the stored NFC or RFID chip.

If the locker box is in use, the locker box extracts the unique identification information of the NFC or the RFID chip registered in the locker box, and transmits the unique identification information of the extracted NFC or RFID chip to the NFC Or the unique identification information of the RFID chip.

If the unique identification information of the extracted NFC or RFID chip differs from the unique identification information of the leading NFC or RFID chip, the locker box outputs to the outside that the corresponding locker box is in use, and the unique box of the extracted NFC or RFID chip If the information and the unique identification information of the leading NFC or RFID chip are the same, inquire whether to open the corresponding locker box. That is, the locker box queries the user again whether to open the locker box, and requests the mobile terminal to re-access the reader.

If the mobile terminal is re-accessed within a predetermined distance in step S530, the locker box reads the unique identification information of the NFC or the RFID chip and transmits the read unique information to the NFC or the RFID chip The locker box is opened.

As described above, the present invention has an advantage in that a user can directly select a locker box to be actually used. Of course, as described above, when the settlement is requested, the locker box requests settlement, and the mobile terminal proceeds settlement using one of the various settlement means.

Also, although the present invention is shown as opening the locker box using the unique identification information of the NFC or the RFID chip, the present invention is not limited thereto. That is, the locker box can be opened using the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI), which is an RF signal of the user terminal.

In addition, the present invention adds a reader to a mobile terminal, and can mount an NFC or an RFID chip in a locker box.

6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation performed in the locker management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, an operation performed in the locker management system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

In step S600, the mobile terminal downloads and installs a locker management application from an external server.

In step S605, the mobile terminal drives the installed locker management application and reads the NFC or RFID chip mounted in the locker box.

In step S610, if the unique identification information of the leading NFC or RFID chip is stored, the mobile terminal opens the corresponding locker box. For this purpose, the mobile terminal stores the unique identification information of the locker box being used. Of course, if the unique identification information of the leading NFC or the RFID chip is not stored, the mobile terminal proceeds to use registration procedure for the corresponding locker box. The mobile terminal requests registration of the locker box using the locker box, and provides the password for the locker box as a locker box if necessary. Of course, the mobile terminal provides the unique identification information of the mobile terminal with the locker box, and the locker box also shares the unique identification information of the mobile terminal using the locker box with the mobile terminal.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the scope of the present invention .

100: mobile terminal 200: management device
300: locker 205: storage unit
210: display section 215: input section
220: communication unit 225:

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A locker including at least two locker boxes;
The NFC or RFID chip unique identification information for opening the locker box is stored by matching the number of the locker box with the unique identification information of the NFC or RFID chip accessed by the reader. And a management device for opening a locker box having a number of a locker box matching the unique identification information of the NFC or RFID chip if the unique identification information of the locker box is stored.
2. The locker box according to claim 1,
And a sensor for sensing whether the locker box is opened, wherein the management device provides information on whether or not the locker box is opened.
The management apparatus according to claim 1,
The NFC or RFID chip unique identification information for opening the locker box and the password for opening the locker box are matched and stored and the unique identification information of the leading NFC or RFID chip is stored If it is determined that the locker box is open, input a password for opening the locker box.
A locker box, including a reader, for providing unique identification information of the NFC or RFID chip read through the reader or an international terminal authentication number;
And stores the unique identification information of the NFC or RFID chip provided from the locker box or the international terminal authentication number and the number of the locker box in a matching manner and stores the unique identification information of the NFC or RFID chip read through the reader, And a management device for opening a locker box having a number of a locker box matched with the unique identification information of the NFC or the RFID chip or the international terminal authentication number if the number is stored.
5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4,
If the unique identification information of the NFC or RFID chip or the international terminal authentication number read through the reader is not stored, the unique identification information of the NFC or RFID chip or the international terminal authentication number read from the locker box including the reader And stores the matching information.
5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4,
The unique identification information of the NFC or the RFID chip or the international terminal authentication number read through the reader is not stored and the unique identification information of the NFC or the RFID chip stored in the locker box including the reader, Is different from the unique identification information of the NFC or RFID chip or the international terminal authentication number read through the reader, the locker box is output to the outside.
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