WO2018119757A1

WO2018119757A1 - Method for controlling smart logistics apparatus

Info

Publication number: WO2018119757A1
Application number: PCT/CN2016/112672
Authority: WO
Inventors: 方远辉
Original assignee: 联达亚洲发展有限公司; 安迅香港有限公司
Priority date: 2016-12-28
Filing date: 2016-12-28
Publication date: 2018-07-05

Abstract

Provided is a method for controlling a smart logistics apparatus (1), comprising the following steps: by means of an operation module (11) on the smart logistics apparatus (1), a first operator selecting a goods-picking option (S111); by means of the operation module (11), the first operator inputting the account number and password of the first operator (S113); by means of the operation module (11), the first operator selecting a means of making a payment (S115); by means of a transaction module (13) on the smart logistics apparatus (1), the first operator making the payment (S117); a logistics unit (15), of a plurality of logistics units (15) on the smart logistics apparatus (1), corresponding to the to-be-picked goods is activated (S119); by means of the activated logistics unit (15), the first operator taking the goods and deactivating said logistics unit (15), thus completing goods-picking (S121); also provided is a method for controlling another smart logistics apparatus (1).

Description

Intelligent logistics device control method

Technical field

The present disclosure relates to a control method, and in particular, to a control method of an intelligent logistics device.

Background technique

With the popularity of the Internet, more than 90% of Taiwan's people have experience in online shopping, and the current market opportunities for online shopping are huge. The most popular retail channels for consumers, shopping websites have surpassed department stores, indicating that consumers have begun to raise Into the habit of choosing to shop online. Moreover, online shopping has the convenience and is not limited to the weather.

In addition, with the advancement of technology, various mobile devices such as smart phones and tablet computers have gradually become daily necessities in people's lives. The emergence of various mobile devices mentioned above allows people to make online purchases through various actions as described above when they go out to work, and to purchase them anytime, anywhere.

However, online shopping also has its shortcomings. For example, some users do not feel comfortable trading through the network, or do not have the right time to receive goods at a designated location, or the goods purchased by the user are limited by volume, but not The method of picking up the goods to the store can only be delivered to the home service, but there is no proper time to pick up the goods, which causes a series of problems.

For the above reasons, it is necessary to provide a convenient intelligent logistics device control method, so that the user can use the intelligent logistics device to pick up the goods at any time and achieve the purpose of payment.

Summary of the invention

In view of the above disadvantages of the conventional technology, the main object of the present disclosure is to provide an intelligent logistics device control method, the method comprising the steps of: the first operator selects a picking option through an operation module on the intelligent logistics device; Entering the account number and password of the first operator through the operation module; the first operator selects the payment method through the operation module; the first operator performs payment through the transaction module on the intelligent logistics device; the intelligent logistics device a logistics unit corresponding to the goods to be picked up in the plurality of logistics units; and the first operator extracts the goods through the opened logistics unit and closes The logistics unit completes the pickup.

Optionally, after the second operator inputs the account number and password of the first operator through the operation module, the intelligent logistics device further displays, by the operation module, information that the first operator has overdue goods that have not been extracted.

Optionally, the intelligent logistics device control method of the present disclosure further includes the following steps: the second operator selects an option for extracting the overdue goods through the operation module; and the logistics unit corresponding to the overdue goods in the plurality of logistics units on the intelligent logistics device is turned on And the second operator extracts the overdue goods through the opened logistics unit corresponding to the overdue goods, and closes the logistics unit corresponding to the overdue goods to complete the extraction of the overdue goods.

Optionally, the transaction module further comprises at least one contact card reading unit that reads the transaction card in a contact manner, or the transaction module further comprises at least one contactless card reading unit that reads by wireless sensing Take the transaction card.

Optionally, each of the plurality of logistics units includes: an accommodating space, where the accommodating space is used for accommodating goods or overdue goods; and an electronic gate is disposed at an opening of the accommodating space, The electronic gate is movable between a closed position and an open position to close or open the housing space.

In another aspect, the present disclosure also provides another intelligent logistics device control method, the method comprising the steps of: an operator selecting a shipping item option through an operation module on the intelligent logistics device; the operator inputting the operator through the operation module Account and password; the operator inputs the relevant information of the sender and the recipient through the operation module; the operator selects the size of the delivery item through the operation module; the operator selects the payment method through the operation module; the operator passes the intelligent type The transaction module on the logistics device performs payment; the logistics unit corresponding to the size of the item to be shipped is opened in the plurality of logistics units on the intelligent logistics device; and the operator places the delivery item and closes by opening the logistics unit. The logistics unit to complete the delivery.

Optionally, when the operator selects the size of the item to be shipped through the operation module, the operation module simultaneously displays the size of each size.

Optionally, each size includes an envelope size, a small size, a medium size, and a large size.

Optionally, the transaction module further comprises at least one contact card reading unit that reads the transaction card in a contact manner, or the transaction module further comprises at least one contactless card reading unit, which is The transaction card is read wirelessly.

Optionally, each of the plurality of logistics units includes: an accommodating space, where the accommodating space is used for accommodating the goods to be shipped; and an electronic gate is disposed at the opening of the accommodating space, The electronic gate is movable between a closed position and an open position to close or open the housing space.

Other objects, advantages and innovative features of the present disclosure will be apparent from the following detailed description of the invention.

DRAWINGS

The alternative examples, abstracts, and detailed description above are better understood when viewed in conjunction with the drawings. For the purposes of illustration of the present disclosure, alternative examples are depicted in the various figures. It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the precise arrangement and apparatus shown in the drawings.

1 is a flow chart illustrating a method of controlling an intelligent logistics device in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure;

2 is a schematic diagram illustrating an intelligent logistics device in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure;

3 is a flow chart illustrating a method of controlling an intelligent logistics device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure;

4 is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a single logistics unit in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5 is a flow chart illustrating a smart logistics device control method in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.

Symbol Description:

1 Intelligent logistics device

11 operating module

13 trading module

131 contact card reader unit

133 contactless card reader unit

135 receipt export

15 logistics unit

151 accommodation space

152 electronic gate

153 light source module

detailed description

Reference will now be made in detail to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings In the drawings, the same component symbols are used to represent the same or similar parts. Please note that these figures are drawn in simplified form and are not drawn to exact scale.

1 is a flow chart for explaining a smart logistics device control method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 2 is a schematic view for explaining an intelligent logistics apparatus of an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 simultaneously, the intelligent logistics device control method according to the embodiment of the present disclosure includes steps S111-S121. The step S111 is: the first operator selects the pickup by the operation module 11 disposed on the intelligent logistics device 1. The operation module 11 can be a touch display; in step S113, the first operator inputs the account number and password of the first operator through the operation module 11, and the account can be the first operator on the online shopping platform. The telephone number registered at the time of shopping (or a telephone number that can be registered by the first operator on the back-end management platform for managing the smart logistics device 1 connected to the online shopping platform), the password is the first operation The password or QR code obtained after the shopping is completed by the online shopping platform (after completing the shopping, the telephone number registered through the shopping, the online shopping platform or the back end connected to the online shopping platform for managing the intelligent logistics device 1 The management platform sends a pickup message to the first operator's mobile device, and the pickup message contains a set of passwords and link URLs, which can be obtained when the first operator presses the link URL A QR code for picking up the product, wherein the intelligent logistics device 1 may include a scanner (not shown), the first operator may turn on the scanner by the operation module 11 to scan the QR code, and further, to input In the case of data, the operation module 11 can display a keypad for use by the first operator; step S115 is: the manner in which the first operator selects payment through the operation module 11, including payment by card (IC financial card or credit card) or Payment by cash (which can be paid by a cash deposit (not shown) provided on the smart logistics device 1); step S117 is: the first operator makes a payment through the transaction module 13 provided on the intelligent logistics device 1. Step S119 is: after the deduction is successful, a logistics unit 15 corresponding to the goods to be taken (such as a goods to be taken) is opened in the plurality of logistics units 15 disposed on the intelligent logistics device 1; and step S121 is: The first operator extracts the goods through the opened logistics unit 15 and closes the logistics unit 15 to complete the picking process.

In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the transaction module 13 may further include at least one contact card reading unit 131, which reads the transaction card in a contact manner, or the transaction module 13 further includes at least one contactless card reading unit 133. It reads the transaction card in a wirelessly sensed manner, in the present disclosure. In the embodiment, the contact card reading unit 131 is configured to receive and identify a transaction card on the market in a contact manner, for example, an IC financial card provided with an IC chip, or a credit card or a stored value card provided with a magnetic stripe, etc. a transaction card that is physically read; the non-contact card reading unit 133 senses and identifies the transaction card wirelessly, such as a leisure card, a stored value card, or a credit card, or the like, or uses a radio technology. Inductive trading card. Moreover, in some embodiments of the present disclosure, the transaction module 13 may further include a receipt exit 135, which may be used to output a transaction schedule for the first operator to retain after the transaction is completed.

FIG. 3 is a flow chart for explaining a method for controlling an intelligent logistics device according to another embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 3, the intelligent logistics device control method of the embodiment further includes steps S1131-S1137. The step S1131 is: after the second operator inputs the account number and the password of the first operator through the operation module 11, the smart type The logistics device 1 further displays, via the operation module 11, information that the first operator has overdue goods that have not been withdrawn in the past (the overdue goods are goods that were purchased by the first operator but have not been extracted yet). In addition, in this embodiment, the second operator may be a courier of the intelligent logistics device operator; step S1133 is: the second operator selects an option for extracting the overdue goods through the operation module 11; step S1135 is: setting A logistics unit 15 corresponding to the overdue goods in the plurality of logistics units 15 on the intelligent logistics device 1 is turned on; and step S1137 is: the second operator extracts the overdue goods through the opened logistics unit 15 corresponding to the overdue goods, The logistics unit 15 corresponding to the overdue goods is closed to complete the withdrawal of the overdue goods.

4 is a schematic diagram for explaining the structure of a single logistics unit in an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 4, each of the plurality of logistics units 15 of the embodiment of the present disclosure has an accommodating space 151 for accommodating goods (including overdue goods), and an opening disposed at the opening of the accommodating space 151. Electronic gate 152. The accommodating space 151 has a space size sufficient for accommodating goods of various sizes. For example, the accommodating space 151 can be an envelope size (accommodating various envelopes) and a small size (9.5 cm high x 34 cm wide). × depth 45.5 cm), medium size (17.5 cm high × 34 cm wide × 45.5 cm deep) and large size (34.5 cm high × 34 cm wide × 45.5 cm deep), it should be understood that the size of the accommodating space 151 should be Not limited by the above size, but can be adjusted according to the needs. The electronic gate 152 disposed at the opening of the accommodating space 151 is electrically connected to a processor (not shown) in the intelligent logistics device 1 and can be controlled in a closed position according to the control of the processor (not shown) and Move between open positions to close Close or open the accommodating space 151. In addition, in some embodiments of the present disclosure, a light source module 153 for illumination, which is composed of LED lights, may be disposed in the accommodating space 151.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart for explaining a smart logistics device control method according to still another embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 5 simultaneously, the intelligent logistics device control method of the embodiment includes steps S51-S515. The step S51 is: the operator selects the delivery item option through the operation module 11 disposed on the intelligent logistics device 1. The operation module 11 can be a touch display; step S53 is: the operator inputs the operator's account number and password through the operation module 11, and the account number can be the phone number registered by the operator when shopping on the online shopping platform (or The password may be an account registered by the operator on the back-end management platform for managing the smart logistics device 1. The password is a self-configured password registered by the operator when shopping on the online shopping platform (or may be The operator registers the password on the backend management platform for managing the smart logistics device 1. In addition, when the data is to be input, the operation module 11 can display a keypad for the operator to use; step S55 is: the operation The operator enters relevant information of the sender and the recipient through the operation module 11, and the related information of the recipient includes the recipient name, the recipient's phone number, the address of the addressee, and the address to be sent ( Select another intelligent logistics device as the delivery location, and let the recipient go to another intelligent logistics device to perform the pickup operation. In other words, the intelligent logistics device control method of the embodiment of the present disclosure can make the goods in two intelligent types. Step S57 is: the operator selects the size of the item to be shipped through the operation module 11; wherein, when the operator selects the size of the item to be shipped through the operation module 11, the operation module 11 The size of each size can be displayed at the same time, including the envelope size (accommodating various envelopes), small size (9.5 cm high × 34 cm wide × 45.5 cm deep), medium size (17.5 cm high × 34 cm wide × deep) 45.5 cm) and large size (34.5 cm high x 34 cm wide x 45.5 cm deep); step S59 is: the operator selects the payment method through the operation module 11, the amount to be paid will be the size selected by the operator The payment method includes payment by card (IC financial card or credit card) or payment by cash (it can be provided by a cash deposit (not shown) provided on the intelligent logistics device 1 Step S511 is: the operator performs payment through the transaction module 13 provided on the intelligent logistics device 1; step S513 is: after the successful deduction, the plurality of logistics units 15 disposed on the intelligent logistics device 1 are The logistics unit 15 corresponding to the size of the shipment to be delivered is opened; and in step S515, the operator places the desired delivery item through the opened logistics unit 15 and closes the logistics unit 15 to complete the delivery.

Similarly, in this embodiment, the transaction module 13 may further include at least one contact card reading unit 131 that reads the transaction card in a contact manner, or the transaction module 13 may further include at least one contactless card reader. The unit 133 reads the transaction card in a wirelessly sensed manner. In an embodiment, the contact card reading unit 131 can be used to receive and identify a transaction card in a contact manner, for example, an IC chip is provided. The IC financial card, or a credit card, a stored value card or the like, which is provided with a magnetic stripe, and the transaction card that must be physically read; the non-contact card reading unit 133 wirelessly senses and recognizes the transaction card, such as a leisurely tour. A card, a stored value card, or a credit card is provided with a sensor chip or a transaction card that is sensed by radio technology. Moreover, in some embodiments of the present disclosure, the transaction module 13 may further include a receipt exit 135, which may be used to output a transaction schedule for the operator to retain after the transaction is completed. On the other hand, in some embodiments of the present disclosure, the configuration of each of the plurality of logistics units 15 is the same as that shown in FIG. 4 above, and details are not described herein again. Again.

It can be seen from the above that the present disclosure provides an intelligent logistics device control method that allows an operator to pick up and/or deliver goods at a designated place at any time, and the operator can directly perform payment operations through the intelligent logistics device itself. Therefore, the intelligent logistics device control method of the present disclosure has the advantages of 24-hour service, simple, fast, inexpensive, safe, and diversified payment methods.

In describing a representative example of the present disclosure, the present specification has been presented as a step of a particular order of operation of the method and/or program of the present disclosure. However, to some extent, the method or program does not rely on the specific sequence of steps set forth herein, and the method or program should not be limited to the specific order of the steps described above. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, other sequences of steps are also possible. Therefore, the specific order of steps set forth in this specification should not be construed as limiting the scope of the claims. In addition, the scope of the patents of the methods and/or procedures of the present disclosure should not be limited to the performance of the steps in the order presented, and those skilled in the art can immediately understand that the order can be changed and still maintain the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Inside.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that variations can be made in the above examples without departing from the broad inventive concepts. Therefore, it is understood that the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and the modifications are intended to be included within the spirit and scope of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

Claims

An intelligent logistics device control method, the method comprising the following steps:

The first operator selects a picking option through an operating module on the intelligent logistics device;

The first operator inputs the account number and password of the first operator through the operation module;

The manner in which the first operator selects a payment through the operation module;

The first operator makes a payment through a transaction module on the intelligent logistics device;

a logistics unit corresponding to the goods to be picked up among the plurality of logistics units on the intelligent logistics device;

The first operator extracts the goods through the opened logistics unit and closes the logistics unit to complete the pickup.
The intelligent logistics device control method according to claim 1, wherein after the second operator inputs the account number and the password of the first operator through the operation module, the intelligent logistics device further displays the The first operator has information on overdue goods that have not been withdrawn.
The intelligent logistics device control method according to claim 2, further comprising the following steps:

The second operator selects an option for extracting overdue goods through the operation module;

a logistics unit corresponding to the overdue cargo in the plurality of logistics units on the intelligent logistics device;

The second operator extracts the overdue goods by the opened logistics unit corresponding to the overdue goods, and closes the logistics unit corresponding to the overdue goods to complete the extraction of the overdue goods.
The intelligent logistics device control method according to claim 1, wherein the transaction module further comprises at least one contact card reading unit, the contact card reading unit reads the transaction card in a contact manner, or the transaction module Further comprising at least one contactless card reading unit that reads the transaction card in a wirelessly sensed manner.
The intelligent logistics device control method according to claim 1 or 3, wherein each of the plurality of logistics units comprises:

a accommodating space in which the goods or the overdue goods are accommodated;

An electronic gate disposed at an opening of the accommodating space, the electronic gate being in a closed position and Move between open positions to close or open the accommodating space.
An intelligent logistics device control method, the method comprising the following steps:

The operator selects the delivery item option through the operation module on the intelligent logistics device;

The operator inputs the operator's account and password through the operation module;

The operator inputs relevant information of the sender and the recipient through the operation module;

The operator selects the size of the item to be shipped through the operation module;

The manner in which the operator selects payment by the operation module;

The operator makes a payment through a transaction module on the intelligent logistics device;

a logistics unit corresponding to the size of the item to be shipped in the plurality of logistics units on the intelligent logistics device;

The operator places the desired delivery item through the opened logistics unit and closes the logistics unit to complete the delivery.
The intelligent logistic device control method according to claim 6, wherein the operation module simultaneously displays the size of each size when the operator selects the size of the item to be shipped through the operation module.
The intelligent logistic apparatus control method according to claim 7, wherein the respective sizes include an envelope size, a small size, a medium size, and a large size.
The intelligent logistics device control method according to claim 6, wherein the transaction module further comprises at least one contact card reading unit, the contact card reading unit reads the transaction card in a contact manner, or the transaction module Further comprising at least one contactless card reading unit that reads the transaction card in a wirelessly sensed manner.
The intelligent logistics device control method according to claim 6, wherein each of the plurality of logistics units comprises:

Accommodating space, in the accommodating space, for accommodating the desired delivery;

The electronic gate is disposed at an opening of the accommodating space, and the electronic gate is movable between a closed position and an open position to close or open the accommodating space.