KR20170027687A - Article transfer system using code - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a goods delivery system using a delivery code, comprising: at least one locker including at least one storage part with a locking device, a control unit controlling the locking device, and a relay transmitting and receiving a control signal of the control unit; a locker management server issuing a delivery code for individual opening of the locker while communicating with the locker through a relay; an affiliated server requesting the locker management server to issue a delivery code, receiving the delivery code, and outputting or transmitting the delivery code; and a terminal receiving the delivery code while communicating with the locker management server. When the delivery code is inputted into the locker, the locking device is released and the goods to be delivered are stored in the storage part. Then, when the locking device is closed again, a password for opening the locker is generated. The goods delivery system using the delivery code enables the details of delivery of the goods to be automatically sent to a goods sender without leakage of private information, thus improving reliability of the delivery of goods. According to the present invention, the leakage of private information is fundamentally prevented from delivering goods using a delivery code.

Description

[0001] ARTICLE TRANSFER SYSTEM USING CODE [0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to an article delivery system using a delivery code, and more particularly, to an article delivery system using a delivery code in which a leakage of personal information is essentially blocked, .

With the rapid development of information and communication and the spread of Internet users, the e - commerce market is growing rapidly. The e - commerce market has great growth potential as a new type of distribution business.

In the electronic commerce market, courier services are mainly used for the transportation of purchased goods, since purchases of goods are made by telephone and online. A courier service is a person or a company that delivers packaged goods or goods directly to a place that requires it. Although it is generally limited to one country, international logistics companies may handle international courier services.

However, in the case of such a courier system, the sender or the recipient must always be at home to deliver and receive the baggage, and in the case of an apartment, for example, the guard room often refuses to accept the baggage, There is a problem that friction often occurs between the companies. Also, there is a trend of criminal behavior that pretends to be a courier.

Therefore, there is an increasing demand for courier lockers that receive unmanned goods without directly receiving the items delivered by courier. In response to this demand, manual and automatic goods delivery systems are currently in use.

The manual method is to set the password for the locking device after the courier inserts the article, and tells the place where the courier man put the phone directly or the letter input (the locker number) and the set password. And it is easy to install even in a narrow environment. However, there is a problem that frequent errors occur in informing the locker and the password.

In the automatic type, the article is put in accordance with the guidance of the central control unit, the central control unit notifies the customer of the storage information, and the customer to be delivered is a method of finding the goods according to the guidance of the central control unit. There is a problem that the property and economy are very bad.

In addition, when an article is delivered, personal information such as a mobile phone number can be leaked, and since the article has to be delivered and returned many times, there is a problem that it is cumbersome to use.

Japanese Patent Registration No. 5380053 (Locker Apparatus and Control Method Thereof)

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a simple delivery method of stored information that can be used easily and safely while at the same time blocking customer leakage of personal information, have.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a simple and convenient method of transmitting secure and efficient stored information by contacting IOT technology to each locker constituting a local locker and an article delivery system using the transmitted code.

It is another object of the present invention to provide an automated interlocking system which can easily connect each system of a buyer, a seller, a custodian, and a sender without complex interworking of each system through a transmission code serving as mutual contact.

At least one locker including at least one receiving portion having a locking device, a control portion for controlling the locking device, and a repeater capable of transmitting and receiving a control signal of the control portion; A locker management server for communicating with the locker through the relay device and issuing a transfer code for individually opening the locker; Requesting the locker management server to issue the transfer code, receiving the transfer code, outputting or transmitting the transfer code, and transmitting the transfer code to the affiliate server; A terminal for communicating with the locker management server and receiving the delivery code; Wherein a password is generated to open the locker when the locking device is released by inputting the transmission cord into the locker and the locking device is closed again after the article to be transmitted is received in the receiving portion, To provide a goods delivery system using the same.

According to the article delivery system using the transfer code according to the present embodiment, since the article can be stored and delivered using the transfer code, the leakage of the personal information of the user is fundamentally blocked, thereby improving the safety in delivering the article.

In addition, the article delivery system using the transfer code according to the present invention increases the convenience of use because the delivery completion information is automatically transmitted to the sender at the moment the person who receives the article locates the article in the local office.

Also, in the product delivery system using the transfer code according to the present invention, the storage process itself can not proceed at the time of network trimming, and in case of successful storage, the password is stored in the individual terminal, have. In particular, even if the terminal itself fails, there is an advantage that only the corresponding cell can be operated but the other cell can be operated.

In addition, the article transfer system using the transmission code according to the present invention has the effect of increasing the convenience of use because the IOT technology can be transferred to a local locker or to each locker constituting a local locker individually and quickly, safely . In addition, IOT technology is applied to each locker and the power supply unit is individually installed, so that operation can be performed even during a power failure.

The meaning of the transfer code according to the present invention is that an automation process can be easily performed by each subject through a one-time smart code without interlocking with a large system.

1 is a block diagram illustrating an article delivery system according to an aspect of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram illustrating a central control server according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of a locker according to an aspect of the present invention.
FIG. 4 shows a first embodiment of a goods delivery system using a transmission code according to the present invention.
FIG. 5 shows a second embodiment of a goods delivery system using a transmission code according to the present invention.
FIG. 6 shows a third embodiment of a goods delivery system using a transmission code according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Here, the shape, size, ratio, angle, number and the like shown in the accompanying drawings are schematic and may be modified somewhat. 2) Since the drawing is shown by the line of sight of the observer, the direction or position to explain the drawing can be variously changed according to the position of the observer. 3) The same reference numerals can be used for the same parts even if the drawing numbers are different. 4) If 'include', 'have', 'have', etc. are used, other parts can be added unless '~ only' is used. 5) Numerals can also be interpreted as described in the singular. 6) Even if the shape, size comparison, positional relationship, etc. are not described as 'weak or substantial', it is interpreted to include the normal error range. 7) 'after', 'before', 'after', 'after', and 'after' are not used to limit the temporal position. 8) The terms 'first, second, third', etc. are used selectively, interchangeably or repeatedly for convenience of division, and are not construed in a limiting sense. 9) If the positional relationship of the two parts is described as 'on top of', 'on top', 'on bottom', 'on side', 'on side' and so on, This can also be located. 10) When parts are electrically connected to '~ or', parts are interpreted to include not only singles but also combinations, but parts are interpreted solely if they are electrically connected to '~ or'. 11) When the information from A to B is referred to as being 'transmitted', it includes being transmitted directly as well as directly.

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

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a configuration diagram showing an article delivery system according to an aspect of the present invention; Fig. Referring to FIG. 1, an article transfer system according to an aspect of the present invention includes a locker management server 100, a locker 200, a member server 300, a first terminal 400, a second terminal 500, And a mobile communication carrier server 600.

The locker management server 100 includes a main server 110, a DB 120, a first gateway 130, an interface server 140, an application 150, a second gateway 160, It is the central control server that carries out the system service process that it contains.

The main server 110 includes a locker management unit 111 for receiving usage information and operation information of the locker 200 through the first gateway 130 and for issuing an operation command, And an interface management unit 113 for receiving a request from the first terminal 300 or the like and generating a corresponding delivery code. At this time, it is preferable that the transmission code is composed of a combination of one digit of special characters and six digits of numerals, but it may be composed of other numbers or letters.

On the other hand, when the period of use of the locker is exceeded, the main server 110 may generate warning information for notifying the user of an expiration date, or may generate information related to the additional charge by checking the additional charge, You can also find information about

In addition, when the manager of the locker is set to provide the advertisement to the recipient, the central control unit can generate advertisement information to be sent to the recipient. Alternatively, when the recipient receives the advertisement, if it is set to be free to use the locker, information indicating that the advertisement can be used free of charge can be generated and the recipient can confirm whether or not the recipient agrees.

In addition, the main server 110 can check the charge information of the locker and the courier charge to generate information related to the charge and confirm the information on whether to pay the charge. If a password is entered in the locker and the locker is opened, information indicating that the locker is opened can be generated.

 The DB unit 120 includes a DB 121 and a cache server 122. The DB stores the door lock status and the service process status. The cache server 122 caches data for a certain period of time to improve performance of the DB to prevent performance degradation due to frequent DB queries. In addition, the cache server 122 serves to check DB access authority, A DB security function is provided.

The first gateway 130 includes a communication unit 132 and a security unit 131. The communication unit 132 communicates with the repeater of the locker, and can communicate with the IP / TCP or the like. The security unit 131 is responsible for securing the connection between the locker and the main server, and confirms the access right of the repeater and performs encrypted communication.

The interface server 140 includes an API processing unit 141 and an account management unit 142. The API processor is a server that processes the API used by the member server to call the main server. The external API is provided in HTTP / S, REST, SOAP, XML, and COM OBJECT types. The account management unit 142 is a module for calculating the access right of the forwarder and the usage fee (billing based on the number of API calls).

The application 150 is a program that is serviced by the HTTP protocol connected to the main server, and includes an application such as a homepage and a CMS manager page. The application can input the request information of the delivery of the object.

The second gateway 160 plays a role of sending an SMS or an e-mail when notifying the terminal of the article delivery information such as the delivery code and the password. At this time, the SMS or email can be delivered through the second gateway or through a member server.

As shown in FIG. 3, the locker 200 includes at least one receiving portion 210, a control portion 220, and a repeater 230 having a locking device. The storage portion 210 is a storage space for storing articles, and each storage space is provided with a locking device. The locking device of the storage part 210 is unlocked by the input of the transmission cord, and the door of the storage part 210 is closed after storing the goods.

When the door of the storage unit is closed, the control unit 220 generates a password matching the delivery code, and transmits the same to the locker management server through the repeater 210 together with the unique number (identifier) of the locker. At this time, the transfer code is inputted to a certain locker, the locker to be used is determined by the input, and the specific number of the locker is transmitted to the locker management server through the control unit.

The fact that the forwarding code can be used in any locker provides convenience in delivering the goods. It is able to deliver goods to nearby places, and to operate lockers efficiently.

The control unit 220 controls the opening and closing of each locker 100 by the control of the locker management server 100 or the information received from the locker management server 100. [ For example, the locking device control unit 220 may include a wireless communication module and a central processing unit (CPU) to perform a network function with the locker management server 100 by the relay device 210. The power source of the locking device control unit 220 may be supplied by the battery so that a separate wiring operation is not required.

At this time, when the transfer code received from the locker management server 100 is input, the lock controller 220 opens the locker to allow the locker to be opened first, and then the locker is closed. When the password is input again, And then closed.

The relay device 210 receives signals and / or information for controlling the locker management server and the locking device control unit of the locker from the locker management server and transmits the signals and / or information to the respective locking device control units. Thus, the relay 230 allows each lock controller 220 to be connected to the locker management server.

The repeater 230 may connect the lock controller and the locker management server by various methods. For example, a zigbee may connect each lock controller and the locker management server. When a plurality of lock control units are used in one repeater, it is also possible to apply a structure in which a repeater and a lock control unit exchange information by using wireless communication in addition to a wired connection.

The storage unit 210 may include a display unit (not shown) for recognizing whether or not the object is stored in the outside, and the lock unit 240 preferably maintains a locked state regardless of whether the object is stored or not Do. That is, the door of the locking device is opened only when the transmission code or the password is inputted. Normally, the locking device is red when the storage device is stored, for example, Blue, or the like. This is to prevent unnecessary objects from being loaded on the receiving portion.

The lock device 240 includes a keypad and is closed or opened by inputting a password using a keypad. The locking device used in the locker of the present invention can be used in Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 10-2013-0064973.

The member server 300 is a server subscribed to a system for delivering goods by the present system. The member server 300 receives personal information and goods delivery information of a sender or a deliverer and requests a delivery code to the locker management server And also transmits letters and mail such as passwords and goods delivery information to the first terminal.

Typically, the member server 300 may be, for example, a management server of an online shopping mall system. In the case of the system of the present invention, the online shopping mall system and the locker management system are combined through the transmission code, so that the goods delivery system can be easily implemented at a low cost without collision between the systems.

The first terminal 400 is a terminal of a sender or a person to be transferred, and receives information such as the transfer of object delivery information, the receipt of the password transmitted from the affiliate server or the locker management server, or the completion of transfer of goods. The second terminal is a terminal of the deliverer, and the member server or the locker management server can receive the delivery code.

The terminal may be various devices capable of communicating with the affiliate server or the locker management server 230 by wired and / or wireless communication. For example, the mobile terminal may be a wired or wireless telephone capable of transmitting and receiving characters. An application for a separate system can also be installed.

The communication service provider server 600 delivers text and mail to the first terminal 400 when there is a request from the locker management server 100 or the member server 300.

Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a delivery system using a transmission code according to the present invention will be described. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a case where a buyer intends to purchase an article to a seller. At this time, the buyer is the deliverer and the seller is the sender.

The transfer request information of the object is first input to the member server through the first terminal 400 of the communicator. In this case, the delivery request information may include personal information such as a normal purchased item list, a purchased quantity, a buyer address, a buyer name, a buyer's phone number, a buyer's e-mail address, information for payment, and the location of a locker desired to be delivered.

The member server 300 requests the locker management server 100 for a transfer code that can open the lock of the locker based on the transfer request information. At this time, the member server 300 transmits only the number of the lockers to be used and the location of the locker, i.e., the zone where the locker is installed, not the number of the locker, or additionally transmits the number (e.g., telephone number) of the first terminal 400 The delivery code can be received by providing it to the locker management server.

In other words, personal privacy information may not be provided. In the present specification, the personal privacy information may not include all information indicating a name, a telephone number, an address, a credit card number, a list of purchased goods, a resident registration number, an e-mail address, and other personal identities. However, since the telephone number alone does not correspond to personal privacy information, the locker management server 100 may provide the password to the first terminal 400 when the system is configured, although the telephone number may not be provided.

At this time, the forwarder using the present system may provide necessary information only to the member server 300, and may transmit personal information including the locker management server 100 and the like to the outside, Receive the code.

The locker management server 100 issues and delivers a delivery code requested by the member server. At this time, the transfer code is a code that can open a locker door usable in a locker at all positions provided in the present system, and is newly generated in response to an issuance request. The forwarding code is a password that can open the locker door when it is entered into the locker of the locker, and at the same time, it functions as a code that matches the object to be provided to the communicator.

When the member server 300 delivers the delivery code to the delivery person or the output terminal of the second terminal 500 to the delivery person, the delivery person uses the delivery code to release the locking device of the locker and store the goods. At this time, the locker can arbitrarily select an empty locker in the field. The locker can be checked whether or not the locker is usable by the display unit, whereby the locker can be efficiently managed.

When the object is received and the door of the locker is closed, the controller of the locker generates the password and the locker location information and transmits the password and the locker location information to the locker management server 100. The locker management server 100 transmits the password and locker location information again to the member server 300 And the affiliate server 300 can transmit the password and the locker location information to the first terminal 400 through the communication company server.

The deliverer releases the locking device of the locker with the password and the locker position information received through the first terminal 400, and the delivery of the goods is completed by taking the goods out of the storage section.

Next, a second embodiment of a goods delivery system using a transmission code according to the present invention will be described. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a case where a buyer wants to return an article to a seller. At this time, the buyer is the forwarder and the seller becomes the forwarder.

When the return request information is inputted to the member server through the forwarder's terminal, the member server 300 requests the forwarding request code to open the locking device of the locker to the locker management server 100 based on the return request information. At this time, the locker management server can receive only the number of lockers to be used, or can additionally receive the delivery code by transmitting the telephone number of the called party to the locker management server 100.

The locker management server 100 issues and returns a delivery code requested by the member server 300. [ At this time, the transfer code is a code that can open a locker door usable in a locker at all positions provided in the present system, and is newly generated in response to an issuance request. The forwarding code is a password that can open the locker door when it is entered into the locker of the locker, and at the same time, it functions as a code that matches the object to be provided to the communicator.

When the member server 300 transmits the forwarding code to the forwarder's terminal, the forwarder releases the locking device of the locker using the forwarding code and receives the forwarding object.

When the object is received and the door of the locker is closed, the controller of the locker generates the password and the locker location information and transmits the password and the locker location information to the locker management server 100. The locker management server 100 provides the password and locker location information to the member server And the affiliate server 300 can transmit the password and locker location information to the second terminal 500 through the communication company server. The password is created in a single use, opening the locker where the object is stored.

At the time of returning, the sender inputs a transfer code to a nearby locker without inputting the locker position at the time of inputting the return information, and when the door is closed, the locker automatically transfers the position information to the locker management server 100.

The deliverer releases the locking device of the locker with the password received through the second terminal 500, takes the article out of the receiving section, and delivers the article to the transferee.

Next, a third embodiment of a goods delivery system using a transmission code according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a case where a courier sender delivers an article to a courier receiver. At this time, the courier sender is the forwarder, the courier recipient is the forwarder, and a separate member server is unnecessary.

The delivery request information of the article is input to the locker management server 100 through the terminal of the sender. In this case, the delivery request information may include only the number of lockers to be used, the location of the locker, the telephone number of the first terminal, payment information, or additionally the telephone number of the called party.

The transfer request information is input to the locker management server through the application through the first terminal 400 of the sender. When the settlement is completed, the locker management server issues and returns the transfer code requested by the first terminal 400. At this time, the transfer code is a code that can open a locker door usable in a locker at all positions provided in the present system, and is newly generated in response to an issuance request. The forwarding code is a password that can open the locker door when it is entered into the locker of the locker, and at the same time, it functions as a code that matches the object to be provided to the communicator.

When the locker management server 100 transmits the delivery code to the first terminal, the forwarder releases the locking device of the locker using the forwarding code and receives the item to be delivered.

When the object is received and the door of the locker is closed, the control unit generates a control unit password and locker location information of the locker and transmits it to the locker management server 100. The locker management server 100 transmits the password and locker location information again to the second terminal 500 ). The locker management server 100 may transmit the password and the locker location information to the second terminal 500 through the communication company server.

The deliverer releases the locking device of the locker with the password and the locker position information received through the second terminal 500 and picks up the goods from the storage unit to receive the goods. Thereafter, the Deliveree may receive goods from the Deliveror through the System or in a variety of ways.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims and their equivalents. Of course, such modifications are within the scope of the claims.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims and their equivalents. Of course, such modifications are within the scope of the claims.

100: locker management server
200: Locker
300: Affiliate Server
400: first terminal
500: second terminal

Claims (10)

At least one locker including at least one receiving portion having a locking device, a control portion for controlling the locking device, and a repeater capable of transmitting and receiving a control signal of the control portion;
A locker management server for communicating with the locker through the relay device and issuing a transfer code for individually opening the locker;
Requesting the locker management server to issue the transfer code, receiving the transfer code, outputting or transmitting the transfer code, and transmitting the transfer code to the affiliate server;
A terminal for communicating with the locker management server and receiving the delivery code; / RTI >
And a password is generated to open the locker when the locking device is released by inputting the transmission code into the locker and the locking device is closed again after the article to be transmitted is received in the receiving portion, system. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the password is generated by the control unit and transmitted to the locker management server or the member server. At least one locker including at least one receiving portion having a locking device, a control portion for controlling the locking device, and a repeater capable of transmitting and receiving a control signal of the control portion;
A locker management server for communicating with the locker through the relay device and issuing a transfer code for individually opening the locker;
A member server for requesting the delivery of the delivery code to the locker management server and receiving or transmitting the delivery code;
A first terminal capable of communicating with the locker management server; / RTI >
A password is generated that allows the locker to be opened when the locking device is released by inputting the transmission code into the locker and the locking device is closed again after the article to be transmitted is received in the receiving portion, A goods delivery system using a forwarding code that is transmitted to a terminal. The method of claim 3,
Wherein the password is generated by the control unit and transmitted to the first terminal via the locker management server or the member server. 5. The method of claim 4,
Wherein the information provided when the member server requests the delivery code to the locker management server does not include personal privacy information. 6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the information provided by the member server in requesting the transferring code to the locker management server includes the number of lockers to be used and the location of the locker. The method according to claim 6,
Wherein the transfer code is input to an arbitrary locker, a locker to be used is determined by the input, and the number of the predetermined locker is transmitted to the locker management server through the control unit. At least one locker including at least one receiving portion having a locking device, a control portion for controlling the locking device, and a repeater capable of transmitting and receiving a control signal of the control portion;
A locker management server for communicating with the locker through the relay device and issuing a transfer code for individually opening the locker;
A member server for requesting the delivery of the delivery code to the locker management server and receiving or transmitting the delivery code;
A first terminal capable of communicating with the locker management server; And
And a second terminal capable of communicating with the locker management server,
When a transfer request information of the first terminal is input to the member server, a transfer code, which is received through the locker management server at the request of the member server, is transmitted to the first terminal, When the locking device is released as an input of the transmission code, a password is generated to open the locker when the locking device is closed after the article to be transmitted is received in the receiving part, and a transmission code to be transmitted to the second terminal is generated Used goods delivery system. 9. The method of claim 8,
Wherein the password is generated by the control unit and transmitted to the second terminal via the locker management server or the member server. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the transfer code is input to an arbitrary locker, a locker to be used is determined by the input, and the number of the predetermined locker is transmitted to the locker management server through the control unit.

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