WO2015173820A1 - Système de livraison de marchandises - Google Patents

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WO2015173820A1
WO2015173820A1 PCT/IL2015/050508 IL2015050508W WO2015173820A1 WO 2015173820 A1 WO2015173820 A1 WO 2015173820A1 IL 2015050508 W IL2015050508 W IL 2015050508W WO 2015173820 A1 WO2015173820 A1 WO 2015173820A1
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Karin CABILI
Itzhak GROSS
Tal KIMERLING
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A47G2029/143—Deposit receptacles for food, e.g. breakfast, milk, or large parcels; Similar receptacles for food or large parcels with appliances for preventing unauthorised removal of the deposited articles, i.e. food or large parcels comprising electronically controlled locking means the receptacle interior being adapted to receive a transportable deposit container for food or large parcels the container comprising identification means, e.g. a bar code
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A47G2029/145—Deposit receptacles for food, e.g. breakfast, milk, or large parcels; Similar receptacles for food or large parcels with appliances for preventing unauthorised removal of the deposited articles, i.e. food or large parcels comprising electronically controlled locking means the receptacle comprising means for identifying a deposit; Deposits carrying identification means, e.g. a bar code
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A47G29/141—Deposit receptacles for food, e.g. breakfast, milk, or large parcels; Similar receptacles for food or large parcels with appliances for preventing unauthorised removal of the deposited articles, i.e. food or large parcels comprising electronically controlled locking means
    • A47G2029/149—Deposit receptacles for food, e.g. breakfast, milk, or large parcels; Similar receptacles for food or large parcels with appliances for preventing unauthorised removal of the deposited articles, i.e. food or large parcels comprising electronically controlled locking means with central server link
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07C—TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
    • G07C9/00—Individual registration on entry or exit
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    • G07C9/00896—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys specially adapted for particular uses

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  • the invention relates to the field of goods delivery systems.
  • Delivery is the process of transporting goods from a source location to a predefined destination. There are different delivery types. Cargo (physical goods) is primarily delivered via roads and railroads on land, shipping lanes on the sea and airline networks in the air.
  • the general process of delivering goods is known as distribution.
  • the study of effective processes for delivery and disposition of goods and personnel is called logistics.
  • Firms that specialize in delivering commercial goods from point of production or storage to a point of sale are generally known as distributors, while those that specialize in the delivery of goods to the consumer are known as delivery services.
  • Postal, courier, and relocation services also deliver goods for commercial and private interests.
  • a distribution center may be in use, which may include a warehouse for storage of goods. Distribution centers are usually large plain buildings in industrial areas.
  • the delivery process may be executed using courier services; the courier delivers packages and mail.
  • Couriers are distinguished from ordinary mail services by features such as speed, security, tracking, signature, specialization and individualization of express services, and swift delivery times.
  • couriers are usually more expensive than standard mail services, and their use is typically restricted to packages where one or more of these features are considered important enough to warrant the cost.
  • a deposit box comprising: a processor; a first receptacle, comprising: a first opening configured for receiving a package from a user, and a second opening; and a second receptacle configured to receive the package from the first receptacle via the second opening, wherein the processor is configured to: enable opening the first opening, detect receiving the package from the user, close the first opening, responsive to the detecting step, associate the package with a target address, and a unique identifier corresponding to the user, lock the first opening, responsive to the associating step, open a second opening, thereby allowing the second receptacle to receive the package from the first receptacle, close the second opening upon receiving the package by the second receptacle, notify a server that the package was received at the second receptacle, wherein the server is configured to schedule a delivery of the package to the target address, and unlock the first opening responsive to the notifying step.
  • system further comprises a graphic user interface configured to receive a request from a user, wherein the processor is configured to open the first opening responsive to receiving the request.
  • the second opening comprises a moveable shelf.
  • detecting comprises detecting by a sensor provided with the first receptacle.
  • associating comprises reading the target address, and the unique identifier by a sensor provided with the first receptacle.
  • the senor comprises any of: a radio frequency identification (RFID) code sensor, a quick response (QR) code sensor, or a bar code sensor, and wherein the target address and the unique identifier are encoded on a tag provided with the package.
  • RFID radio frequency identification
  • QR quick response
  • bar code sensor a bar code sensor
  • the tag is provided on a bag that encloses the package.
  • the deposit box is configured to dispense the bag.
  • the second receptacle is provided with a sensor configured to indicate a status of the package to the server.
  • the deposit box is configured to issue a receipt to the user.
  • a method comprising: enabling to open a first opening of a first receptacle; receiving, via the first opening, a package from a user; acknowledging the reception of the package; closing the first opening, responsive to the acknowledging step; associating the package with a target address, and a unique identifier corresponding to the user; locking the first opening, responsive to the associating step; opening a second opening; receiving the package at a second receptacle responsive to opening the second opening; closing the second opening responsive to receiving the package at the second receptacle; notifying a server that the package was received at the second receptacle, wherein the server is configured to schedule a delivery of the package to the target address; and unlocking the first opening responsive to the notifying step.
  • the method further comprises receiving a request from the user at a graphic user interface, wherein opening the first opening is responsive to receiving the request.
  • the second opening comprises a moveable shelf.
  • detecting comprises detecting by a sensor provided with the first receptacle.
  • associating comprises reading the target address, and the unique identifier by a sensor provided with the first receptacle.
  • the senor comprises any of: a radio frequency identification
  • RFID RFID code sensor
  • QR quick response
  • bar code sensor a bar code sensor
  • the tag is provided on a bag that encloses the package.
  • the method further comprises dispensing the bag.
  • the method further comprises indicating a status of the package to the server responsive to receiving the package at the second receptacle.
  • the method further comprises issuing a receipt to the user.
  • a system comprising: a plurality of deposit boxes, wherein each deposit box comprises: a processor, a first receptacle, comprising: a first opening configured for receiving a package from a user, and a second opening, and a second receptacle configured to receive the package from the first receptacle via the second opening; and a central server, wherein the central server and each of the plurality of deposit boxes are configured to communicate over a network, and wherein each of the plurality of deposit boxes is configured to: enable opening the first opening, detect receiving the package from the user, close the first opening, responsive to the detecting step, associate the package with a target address, and a unique identifier corresponding to the user, lock the first opening, responsive to the associating step, open a second opening, thereby allowing the second receptacle to receive the package from the first receptacle, close the second opening upon receiving the package by the second receptacle, notify the server that the package was
  • each of the plurality of deposit boxes further comprises a graphic user interface configured to receive a request from a user, wherein the processor is configured to open the first opening responsive to receiving the request.
  • the second opening comprises a moveable shelf.
  • detecting comprises detecting by a sensor provided with the first receptacle.
  • associating comprises reading the target address, and the unique identifier by a sensor provided with the first receptacle.
  • the senor comprises any of: a radio frequency identification
  • RFID RFID code sensor
  • QR quick response
  • bar code sensor a bar code sensor
  • the tag is provided on a bag that encloses the package.
  • each of the plurality of deposit boxes is configured to dispense the bag.
  • the second receptacle is provided with a sensor configured to indicate a status of the package to the server.
  • each of the plurality of deposit boxes is configured to issue a receipt to the user.
  • a method comprising: providing a plurality of deposit boxes, each comprising: a processor, a first receptacle, comprising: a first opening configured to receive a package from a user, and a second opening, and a second receptacle configured to receive the package from the first receptacle via the second opening; providing a server, wherein the server and each of the plurality of deposit boxes are configured to communicate over a network; and performing the following steps at one of the plurality of deposit boxes: enabling to open the first opening of the first receptacle, receiving, via the first opening, a package from a user, acknowledging the reception of the package, closing the first opening, responsive to the acknowledging step, associating the package with a target address, and a unique identifier corresponding to the user, locking the first opening, responsive to the associating step, opening the second opening, receiving the package at the second receptacle, responsive to opening the second opening, closing the second opening responsive to
  • the method further comprises receiving a request from the user at a graphic user interface provided with the one of the plurality of deposit boxes, wherein opening the first opening is responsive to receiving the request.
  • the second opening comprises a moveable shelf.
  • detecting comprises detecting by a sensor provided with the first receptacle.
  • associating comprises reading the target address, and the unique identifier by a sensor provided with the first receptacle.
  • the senor comprises any of: a radio frequency identification (RFID) code sensor, a quick response (QR) code sensor, or a bar code sensor, and wherein the target address and the unique identifier are encoded on a tag provided with the package.
  • RFID radio frequency identification
  • QR quick response
  • bar code sensor a bar code sensor
  • the tag is provided on a bag that encloses the package.
  • the method further comprises dispensing the bag.
  • the method further comprises indicating a status of the package to the server responsive to receiving the package at the second receptacle.
  • the method further comprises the method further comprises issuing a receipt to the user.
  • Fig. 1 shows a network diagram of an exemplary system for physical delivery of goods
  • Fig. 2 shows an exemplary flowchart of a goods delivery process
  • Fig. 3A shows an exemplary block diagram of a deposit box
  • Fig. 3B shows a perspective view of an exemplary deposit box
  • Fig.4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 shows an exemplary GUI of a system for physical delivery of goods
  • Figs. 10, 11, 12 and 13 show semi-pictorial illustrations of an optional design of a deposit box.
  • the system may include multiple deposit boxes distributed between different shopping locations, such as retail stores, shopping malls, etc.
  • the deposit boxes may be connected, over a network, to a central server which manages the delivery of the goods.
  • the server may be accessible to users in one or more distribution facilities and/or to individual messengers.
  • the depositing may be inside a dedicated container, such as a bag, a box or the like.
  • the container may be uniquely encoded using, for example, a code printed on the container, adhered to the container using a sticker, provided in a radio tag attached to the container, etc.
  • the user may be required to identify and to provide a destination for the delivery of the goods.
  • the depositing process may be carried out by a computerized device associated or being part of the deposit box.
  • the deposit box may communicate with the server, such that the server is informed of the contents of the box as well as to delivery tasks resulting there from.
  • the one or more distribution facilities and/or the individual messengers may utilize that information from the server in order to carry out the delivery task, namely - to arrange for picking up the deposited goods from the deposit box and delivering them to the destination.
  • System 100 may include multiple deposit boxes, for example three deposit boxes 102, 104, 106; a server 108; an optional distribution center 110; and delivery vehicles, for example delivery vehicles 112, 114, 116.
  • System 100 may be used by multiple shoppers, for example shoppers 118, 120, 122, who may use it with multiple smart bags, for example three smart bags 124, 126, 128.
  • Deposit box 102 may be computerized and managed by software.
  • Deposit box 102 may include one or more input devices such as a touch screen, a keyboard, a mouse, etc.; a display such as a computer screen, a LED (Light Emitting Diode) indication, etc.; and a processor to manage components of deposit box 102, such as the one or more input devices and the display.
  • deposit box 102 may include one or more shopper recognition devices, such as a magnetic card reader, a fingerprint reader, etc.
  • Deposit box 102 may further include one or more measuring devices, such as a scale, a 3D (three dimensional) volume meter, etc.
  • Deposit box 102 may ask shopper 118 to enter details, for example a destination address, contact details, a service type, etc.
  • Deposit box 102 may include a network interface module for connecting with server 108 which may be a computer which includes a computerized database that manages data inputs from one or more elements of Fig. 1, over a computerized network.
  • the network interface module may be, for example, a wired network interface such as a LAN (Local Area Network) module, a wireless network interface such as a Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) module, a cellular data module for example by utilizing a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card in deposit box 102.
  • the computerized network may be, for example, a WAN (Wide Area Network) such as the Internet.
  • Deposit box 102 may send the details to server 108 using the network interface module.
  • deposit box 102 may request shopper 118 to measure and/or weigh smart bag 124 via the 3D volume meter and/or the scale, respectively.
  • Deposit box 102 may request shopper 118 to place smart bag 124 in an assigned container being part of deposit box 102.
  • Smart bag 124 may be a container, such as a cardboard box, a polyethylene bag, a paper bag, etc.
  • An identity of smart bag 124 may be encoded in a physical identifier such as a QR (Quick Response) code, and/or a barcode.
  • the physical identifier may be printed on the container, adhered to the container using a sticker and/or may be integrally formed with a body of smart bag 124.
  • the physical identifier may be a radio tag, such as RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), attached to the container and/or integrally formed with the body of smart bag 124.
  • smart bag 124 further includes one or more stamps for un-opened box validation, such as a disposable adherent, a chemical reaction sticker, etc.
  • Optional distribution center 110 may be a warehouse in which incoming goods, namely - smart bag 124, are sorted and dispatched to their final destination.
  • Distribution center 110 may have access to server 108 through a network interface module of distribution center 110, for example, a wired network interface such as LAN module, a wireless network interface such as a Wi-Fi module, cellular data module (for example by utilizing a SIM card).
  • the computerized network may be, for example, a WAN such as the Internet.
  • Distribution center 110 may send the details to server 108 using the network interface module.
  • Optional distribution center 110 may dispatch delivery vehicle 112.
  • no warehouse may be used, and the sorting may be in a meeting point of delivery vehicles, for example delivery vehicles 112, 114, 116, that will independently sort the smart bags, for example smart bag 124, 126, 128 and set each course for the delivering independently.
  • delivery vehicles 112, 114, 116 that will independently sort the smart bags, for example smart bag 124, 126, 128 and set each course for the delivering independently.
  • a certain delivery vehicle such as delivery vehicle 112 may pick up smart bags, such as smart bag 124, and deliver it directly to its destination.
  • Delivery vehicle 112 may use a computerized mobile device such as a PDA
  • Server 108 may be synchronizing user data such as personal details, shipment address, contact, etc. with the computerized mobile device of delivery vehicle 112 through a computerized network, that may be, for example, a WAN such as the Internet, using a wireless network interface such as Wi-Fi module, cellular data module (for example by utilizing a SIM card, etc.
  • the delivery vehicle 112 may be a truck, a motorcycle, a bicycle, etc. Alternatively, no vehicle may be used, and one or more on-foot messengers may deliver the goods to an address of shopper 118.
  • Fig. 2 shows a flow chart of a process 200 for physical delivery of goods, based on which system 100 of Fig. 1 may operate.
  • the deposit box may update a server on the deposit.
  • the server may update one or more delivery vehicles with a request for pick-up based on the deposit of step 202.
  • the request to the one or more delivery vehicles may be exclusively to a certain delivery vehicle which may be optionally located in real time via a GPS (Global Positioning System) component in the computerized mobile system of the delivery vehicle.
  • GPS Global Positioning System
  • the delivery vehicle may act upon the request for pick-up and set its course to a location of the deposit box.
  • pick-up of the smart bag is made from the deposit box location, and the smart bag may be delivered to a distribution center, to a meeting point and/or directly to the customer.
  • the delivery vehicle may deliver the smart bag to a location of a shopper, such as a residential address, hotel room, workplace, etc.
  • the delivery vehicle may update the server with a "delivered" status.
  • the shopper may be updated with tracking status; this access to the server may be on shopper demand and/or lunched by the server automatically through a communication channel such as E-mail (Electronic mail), SMS (Short Message Service), mobile application notification, etc.
  • E-mail Electronic mail
  • SMS Short Message Service
  • mobile application notification etc.
  • Deposit box 300 may be made from hardened material such as a metal body structure, a polymeric body structure, etc.
  • Deposit box 300 may include a processor 302; processor 302 may control hardware modules of deposit box 300.
  • the processor may be managed by designated management software.
  • Deposit box 300 may also include a touch screen 304 and/or a different display device which may display an instructions manual regarding the deposit process, a registration process and/or general explanations. Based on the fact that touch screen 304 is also an input device, touch screen 304 may be used as the input device as well; details may be inserted by the shopper using a keyboard interface of touch screen 304.
  • the deposit box management software may request the user approval for one or more stages in the deposit process.
  • Deposit box 300 may further include a removable storage container 306.
  • Removable storage container 306 may be used both for storing goods inside deposit box 300, and for loading the goods, while still inside removable storage container 306, into a delivery vehicle.
  • Deposit box 300 may additionally include a measurements device 308; measurements device 308 may be a digital scale for a physical weighing and/or a 3D volume measurement device, to measure the volume of a smart bag.
  • the management software may suggest charging the shopper by one or more of the weight and the volume.
  • Deposit box 300 may also include a one way door 310 which may secure the insertion of the smart bags.
  • Deposit box 300 may additionally include an output audio device 312 through which instructions and/or user feedback may be emitted.
  • Deposit box 300 may also include a user recognition device 314 which may identify the shopper, for example, by a fingerprint, a magnetic card, etc.
  • Deposit box 300 may further include a printing device 316 for providing a receipt to the user; printing device 316 may print out the receipt including one or more details of the deposit that are requested for depositing proof.
  • Deposit box 300 may also include a network interface module 318 in order for the deposit box to connect with the server.
  • Deposit box 300 may additionally include an RFID reader 320; RFID reader 320 may be used to read the smart bag physical RFID identifier.
  • Deposit box 300 may further include a smart bag container 322 serving as a dispenser for providing one or more empty smart bags for the shopper, in which the shopper may be requested to insert the goods.
  • a smart bag container 322 serving as a dispenser for providing one or more empty smart bags for the shopper, in which the shopper may be requested to insert the goods.
  • Deposit box 300 may additionally include a power supply 324, such as AC (Alternating Current) power supply or a DC (Direct Current) power supply.
  • a power supply 324 such as AC (Alternating Current) power supply or a DC (Direct Current) power supply.
  • Deposit box 300 may also include a scanning device 326 for enabling the shopper to scan the invoice of the goods.
  • Deposit box 300 may further include a digital signature pad device 328 which may be used by the shopper to add his or her signature for the confirmation of the order details.
  • Deposit box 300 may additionally include a magnetic card reader and/or smart card reader 330, for example in order to read a magnetic payment card (e.g. a credit card) of the shopper.
  • a magnetic payment card e.g. a credit card
  • Deposit box 300 may further include a security camera 332; security camera 332 may be use to supervise the deposit process.
  • Fig. 3B shows a perspective view of an exemplary design of a deposit box 350, which may be similar or identical to deposit box 300 of Fig. 3A.
  • Figs. 10, 11, 12 and 13 show semi-pictorial illustrations of an exemplary deposit box 1000, which may be similar or identical to deposit box 300 (Fig. 3A).
  • elements of Figs. 10, 11, 12 and 13 having the same name as elements of Fig. 3A are intended to be the same, unless specifically indicated otherwise.
  • those same elements are numbered in Figs. 10, 11, 12 and 13 with numbers larger by 700 than those of Fig. 3A.
  • a first receptacle comprising a first opening, such as an optionally liftable canopy 1034 for receiving a smart bag by a shopper.
  • Under liftable canopy 1034 may be placed a second opening, such as an optionally movable shelf 1036 that may be dynamically opened or closed by a management software command in order to transport a smart bag to a container 1022.
  • container 1022 may be removable from deposit box 1000.
  • Container 1022 may have a dynamic container cover 1068, which may be opened and/or closed by a mechanism of shelf 1036.
  • Container 1022 may also have one or more handle grips, for example handle grips 1044, 1046 that may be used for the extraction of container 1022.
  • Container 1022 may include a position status sensor 1070, such as a ultra-sonic sensor, an optic sensor, magnetic sensor, etc.; respectively deposit box 1000 may include an indicator 1072, such as a reflector, a magnetized material, an optic sensor, etc.
  • Position status sensor 1070 may be used for the indication of container 1022 position, in order to enable the mobility of container 1022 along with deposit box 1000 as one.
  • Deposit box 1000 may further include a touch screen 1004.
  • Movable shelf 1036 may be opened and/or closed by one or more optionally hydraulic pistons, such as hydraulic pistons 1048, 1050.
  • Dynamic container cover 1068 may be opened and/or closed by the same mechanism of movable shelf 1036.
  • Deposit box 1000 may further include one or more capacity sensors, such as capacity sensors 1052, 1054 which each may be a laser indicator, an ultrasonic indicator, etc.;
  • Removable container 1022 may have one or more indicator holes such as indicator holes 1038, 1040, 1042.
  • Capacity sensors 1052, 1054 may indicate the capacity status through indicator holes 1038, 1040, 1042.
  • Deposit box 1000 may also include one or more RFID antennas, such as RFID antennas 1056, 1058; RFID reader 1020; processor 1002; liftable canopy 1034 and AC power supply 1024.
  • Deposit box 1000 may further include a hardware controller 1060 which may be used to convert management software commands into signals which produce mechanical operations.
  • a hardware controller 1060 which may be used to convert management software commands into signals which produce mechanical operations.
  • RFID antenna 1058 RFID reader 1020
  • processor 1002 AC power supply 1024.
  • FIG. 13 an exemplary depth-wise cross- sectional view of deposit box 1000 is shown; shown in Fig. 13 are indicator holes 1038, 1040, 1042, 1062, 1064, 1066; moving shelf 1036; dynamic container cover 1068; handle grip 1044; touch screen 1004, container 1022 and liftable canopy 1034.
  • Container 1022 may include a container lock 1074.
  • Container lock 1074 may be used for securing removable container 1022 to deposit box 1000.
  • Liftable canopy 1034 may include a canopy lock 1076.
  • Canopy lock 1076 may be used for a dynamically opened or closed by a management software command which may enable liftable canopy 1034 to be locked when not in deposit process.
  • the processor is configured to: enable opening liftable canopy
  • the target address, and the unique identifier are encoded on a tag that is provided with the package.
  • a sensor such as a radio frequency identification (RFID) code sensor, a quick response (QR) code sensor, or a bar code sensor provided with the canopy 1034 reads the tag and provides the target address, and the unique identifier to the processor.
  • the tag may be provided on the smart bag enclosing the package.
  • Multiple deposit boxes such as described above may be provided with a central server that is configured to receive a notification from any of the deposit boxes and schedule the delivery of a package received at any one of the deposit boxes to the target address associated with the received package.
  • Figs. 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 show exemplary screenshots of a GUI (graphical user interface) of a deposit box, such as deposit box 300 of Fig. 3.
  • an exemplary screenshot 400 of the GUI may be the first interactive screen of the GUI.
  • the shopper may be requested to sign in using a registered account or to create a new account.
  • a status bar for the current process status may be displayed on the top of the screen with four stages as follows: sign in, confirm details, deposit and confirm deposit.
  • the shopper may be requested to enter his or her user name and password, as shown in an exemplary screenshot 500.
  • the shopper may be requested to confirm his or her details, such as a billing address, a delivery address, a contact, etc.
  • the management software may allow the shopper the flexibility to change the delivery address and payment method for each deposit.
  • Fig. 7 deposit instructions such as diagrams of the process, manual, etc., may be suggested to the shopper as shown in an exemplary screenshot 700.
  • deposit details such as number of deposited bags, shopper details, contact and/or special request, may be displayed as shown in an exemplary screenshot 800.
  • the GUI may include a checkout screen with details confirmation such as delivery address, payment method, special request and/or remarks, etc., as shown in an exemplary screenshot 900.
  • details confirmation such as delivery address, payment method, special request and/or remarks, etc.

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L'invention concerne une boîte de dépôt comprenant : un processeur ; un premier réceptacle comprenant une première ouverture et une seconde ouverture ; et un second réceptacle. Le processeur est configuré pour : permettre l'ouverture de la première ouverture, détecter la réception du paquet provenant de l'utilisateur, fermer la première ouverture, en réaction à l'étape de détection, associer le paquet à une adresse cible, et à un identifiant unique correspondant à l'utilisateur, bloquer la première ouverture, en réaction à l'étape d'association, ouvrir une seconde ouverture, de sorte que le second réceptacle puisse recevoir le paquet en provenance du premier réceptacle, fermer la seconde ouverture après la réception du paquet par le second réceptacle, notifier à un serveur que le paquet a été reçu au niveau du second réceptacle, le serveur étant configuré pour programmer une livraison du paquet à l'adresse cible, et déverrouiller la première ouverture en réaction à l'étape de notification.
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