WO2003005251A9 - Personal item recovery reward system - Google Patents
Personal item recovery reward systemInfo
- Publication number
- WO2003005251A9 WO2003005251A9 PCT/AU2002/000875 AU0200875W WO03005251A9 WO 2003005251 A9 WO2003005251 A9 WO 2003005251A9 AU 0200875 W AU0200875 W AU 0200875W WO 03005251 A9 WO03005251 A9 WO 03005251A9
- Authority
- WO
- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- key
- customer
- tag
- key tag
- agent
- Prior art date
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Classifications
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- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- G06Q99/00—Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
Definitions
- This invention relates to a key registration system and method.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a system and method whereby an incentive is provided to a finder of the key in order that it may be returned to its rightful owner.
- a key registration method in which a lost key can be returned to a customer, the method including the steps of: entering data regarding the identity of a customer into a database, issuing the customer with an encoded key tag; paying a reward to a finder of the key tag when the finder returns the key tag to a participating agent; reading or interpreting the encoded key tag whereby the identity of the customer can be obtained from the database, and then contacting the customer so that the key tag and any keys or other articles coupled thereto can be returned to the customer.
- a key registration method in which a lost key can be returned to a customer, the method including the steps of entering data regarding the identity of a customer into a database maintained by a central controller; issuing to the customer at a participating agent an encoded key tag; accepting payment of a premium from the customer whereby, when a finder of the key tag returns the key tag to a participating agent, the encoded key tag is read or deciphered by the agent and the agent transmits information from the read or deciphered key tag to the central controller, comparing the transmitted information to entries in the database and, if correct, authorising the agent to pay a reward to the finder, allocating a PIN number, and contacting the customer and advising him or her of the PIN number whereby the customer can then reclaim the key at a nominated participating agent on presenting the PIN number to the nominated participating agent.
- the encoding on the key tag includes a bar code.
- the key tag includes words which advise that a reward will be automatically paid on presentation of the key tag to a participating agent.
- the premium paid by the customer is greater than the reward paid to the finder.
- the invention also provides a key registration system including a central controller at which a database is maintained, a plurality of participating agents provided with bar code readers, a plurality of key tags which include bar codes and a communications network between the central controller and the participating agents, the arrangement being such that a bar coded key tag can be issued to a customer on payment of a premium whereupon a guaranteed reward can be paid to a finder of the key tag on return of the key tag to a participating agent.
- Figure 1 is a block diagram of the system of the invention
- Figure 2 is a schematic illustration of the method of the invention
- Figure 3 is one view of a key tag of the invention
- Figure 4 is another view of a key tag of the invention.
- the key registration system 2 of the invention is diagrammatically illustrated in
- FIG. 1 It includes a central controller 4 which includes a computerised database facility (not shown).
- the central controller 4 is connected to a plurality of agents 6 by means of a telecommunications link 8.
- the telecommunications link 8 may be a direct cable link up, dial-up facility or secure Internet connection.
- Each of the agencies 6 is associated with a number of customers 10, each of whom have keys 12 which are to be entered into the registration system.
- the customers 10 register their personal details at one of the agencies 6 and are provided with a key tag 14 which is encoded with discrete data which identifies the particular customer 10. Details of the tag 14 and the identity of a customer 10 are communicated from the agent 6 over the communication link 8 to the central controller 4 where relevant details are entered into the database.
- any finder of the key and key tag 14, on taking the key and key tag 14 to any one of the agents 6, is paid a reward immediately after verification that the key tag 14 is correctly registered in the system. This acts as an inducement for a finder to return the tag and key to any one of the agents so as to collect the reward.
- the tag is scanned in order to decode the coded information thereon and this is transmitted via the telecommunications link 8 to the central controller 4.
- the central controller 4 advises the agent which received the lost key of the location of a preselected agent from which the lost key can be collected by the customer 10.
- the customer is also notified that the key has been handed in and can be collected at the preselected agent. For security reasons, the customer is given a password, PIN or the like which has also been provided to the preselected agent. When the customer arrives at the preselected agent it is necessary for him or her to quote the password, PIN or the like in order for the keys to be returned. Once the key has been returned, the customer would usually be required to re-register his or her keys in order to obtain a renewal of the key tag 14 or be issued with a new key tag 14.
- the agents 6 are preferably part of a widely distributed network of existing agents, the location of which can be readily identified. Post offices, because of their wide distribution and public accessibility, would make ideal agents for use in the system. Other alternatives would, however, be suitable such as banks, supermarkets, service stations or the like.
- Figures 3 and 4 illustrate a typical key tag 14.
- the key tag 14 would include a plastic or metal body 18, one side of which is moulded or printed with information in a field 20 with information advising a finder that a guaranteed reward would be paid on presentation of the tag to one of the agents 6.
- the body 18 includes a hole 19 for a key ring 21 to which the keys 12 can be coupled in the usual way.
- the tag 14 also includes encoding such as a bar code 22 which can be scanned by means of a bar code reader 24 at any one of the agents 6. Once the bar code 22 has been read at one of the agents 6, details are communicated to the central controller 4 and the above mentioned steps are initiated to enable return of the key tag and key to the customer 10.
- encoding such as a bar code 22 which can be scanned by means of a bar code reader 24 at any one of the agents 6.
- the first step would be for a prospective customer 10 to enter one of the premises of the agent 6 and fill out a form requesting registration of a key.
- the customer's form would include contact details such as two telephone numbers and/or e-mail addresses which may be those of the customer (or another person) together with the location of a nominated agent where the keys are to be collected in the event that they are lost.
- the agent then checks the data and if it appears to be complete, scans the bar code 22 of a tag 14 to be issued to the prospective customer 10.
- the bar code is transmitted to the central controller via the link and the central controller 4 then checks to see if the tag to be issued has a valid bar code and ensures that the coded information is not already in use.
- the central controller 4 then issues an identification number (IDN) which is transmitted to the agent 6 and this is marked on or otherwise associated with the form which has been filled out by the customer.
- IDN identification number
- the customer pays to the agent a premium which is an amount of say $40 or $50.
- the agent 6 then transmits or sends the form and identification number (IDN) back to the central controller 4 so that further relevant details can be included in the database associated with the particular IDN.
- IDN form and identification number
- any finder need only take the key tag 14 and keys coupled thereto to any one of the participating agents 6 (hereinafter referred to as the "receiving agent").
- the bar code on the tag is scanned and this information is transmitted to the central controller 4. If the coded information is indicative of a correctly registered key tag. the central controller site 4 initiates a series of steps which culminate in the keys being available for collection to the user.
- the first step is to advise the receiving agent 6 that the key tag is valid whereupon the predetermined reward amount is immediately paid to the finder.
- This amount may be any predetermined amount, usually less than the premium, say $20.
- the central controller also advises the receiving agent of the identity of the nominated agent where the key tag and key are to be forwarded to for collection together with a discrete claim verification number of PIN can be collected.
- the receiving agent then forwards the key tag and key to the nominated agent, together with the discrete claim verification number or PIN.
- the central controller contacts the customer using the telephone numbers or e-mail addresses from the data base.
- the central controller also provides the customer with the same discrete claim verification number or PIN so that the customer can quote the number or PIN in order to collect the key tag and key.
- the customer would then need to enter into a new registration arrangement or pay a new prepaid fee in order to renew the registration contract.
- finders of the key have a positive inducement to return the keys to one of the agents 6 because of the promise to immediately be paid a reasonable reward.
- the agents preferably form part of a wide distribution network such as a post office, bank, service station or retail outlet chain so that finders of the keys can collect the reward without too much trouble. Normally the premium paid by the customer exceeds the value of the reward so that the central controller and agents can cover their operating costs and make a profit from operating the system.
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Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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AUPR6072A AUPR607201A0 (en) | 2001-07-03 | 2001-07-03 | A key registration system and method |
AUPR6072 | 2001-07-03 |
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WO2003005251A1 WO2003005251A1 (en) | 2003-01-16 |
WO2003005251A9 true WO2003005251A9 (en) | 2003-04-10 |
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PCT/AU2002/000875 WO2003005251A1 (en) | 2001-07-03 | 2002-07-03 | Personal item recovery reward system |
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WO (1) | WO2003005251A1 (en) |
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US20150271127A1 (en) * | 2014-03-21 | 2015-09-24 | Rudy LelLouche | Systems and methods for facilitating the return of lost items to owners |
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