WO2020006611A1

WO2020006611A1 - Logistical system for goods and courier services

Info

Publication number: WO2020006611A1
Application number: PCT/BG2018/000030
Authority: WO
Inventors: Александър Николаев КОЛЕВ; Боян Боянов МИЛУШЕВ
Original assignee: "Бм Криейтив Лаб" Оод
Priority date: 2018-07-05
Filing date: 2018-07-05
Publication date: 2020-01-09

Abstract

The invention relates to a logistical system for goods and courier services. The logistical system comprises an electronic user device (1) which is connected via a graphical user interface (2) for inputting data via the Internet to a centralized automatic control system (3), which is connected via the Internet to a plurality of automatic lockers. The centralized automatic system (3) has an electronic module for an administrator (5), an electronic module for final consumers (6), an electronic module for business partners (7), an electronic module for courier companies (8) and an electronic control module (9). The automatic lockers (4) are arranged in at least one automatic station (10), which has a monitoring unit (11) which is connected to the electronic control module (9). The electronic control module (9) has a two-way connection to the electronic module for the administrator (5), to the electronic module for final consumers (5), to the electronic module for business partners (7) and to the electronic module for courier companies (8). Each automatic station (10) comprises a screen (12) with a keyboard (13), at least one video camera with a motion sensor (14), and a UPS (15). The automatic lockers have a door with an electronic lock, the door opening upon a command from the electronic control module (9) by generation of an unlocking code.

Description

LOGISTICS SYSTEM FOR GOODS AND EXPRESS SERVICES - Technical field ^

The utility model relates to the logistics system of goods and courier services and is used for online purchases and applications for parcels or delivery by courier services.

Prior art

The state of the art is known for the utility model BG 2875, which relates to a logistics system for distributing and trading packaged goods using the Internet and an automatic mailbox.

The known system has a user electronic device connected in series through a graphical interface for inputting data via the Internet, with a centralized automatic control system, connected via the Internet to many automatic drawers, each of which includes a box in the form of a parallelepiped, on which a door with an electronic the castle.

The user's electronic device is used to compile and send via the Internet a commercial order to the supplier’s server with an Internet site for the offered goods, prices and order forms. The system has a payment payment module, which, when placing an order, creates an invoice, and after payment provides access to an automatic box in which the merchant can leave the products ordered by the consumer. The merchant has an electronic GPS device that generates a route to get to the automatic box. When a sales employee reaches an automatic mailbox, it is unlocked by a reader with a radio frequency identifier. Products are placed in an automatic drawer, which is locked with a key when it is closed.

The known system is applicable only to the delivery of goods ordered in online stores, which limits its functionality.

Utility Model Technical Essence

The objective of the utility model is to create a logistics system both for receiving goods ordered in online stores and for sending and receiving parcels by courier services.

The problem was solved using a logistics system for goods and courier services, including an electronic user device connected via a graphical user interface for entering data via the Internet, with a centralized automatic control system connected via the Internet to many automatic mailboxes. Each of the drawers includes a box shaped box on which a door with an electronic lock is mounted. According to the utility model, the centralized automatic system has an electronic module for the administrator, an electronic module for end users, an electronic module for business partners, an electronic module for courier companies, an electronic control module. Automatic boxes are located in at least one automatic station having a control unit associated with an electronic control module. The electronic control module has a two-way connection with the electronic module for the administrator, the electronic module for end users, the electronic module for business partners and the electronic module for courier companies. Each automatic station also includes a screen with a keyboard and at least one video camera with a motion sensor and uninterruptible power supply (UPS). In automatic boxes there is a door with an electronic lock, which opens upon command from the electronic control module through the generation of an unlock code. Each of the automatic stations is equipped with a sensor that reads aggressive manifestations, and electronic scales. Each automatic box also has a photosensor for reading its status and communicates with the electronic control module through the control unit of the automatic station in which it is located.

In one embodiment of the utility model, automatic stations are mounted in storefronts, and each of the automatic boxes has an additional rear door for charging with automatic unlocking through a personal chip with a radio frequency identifier.

The centralized automatic logistic management system for goods and courier services is located on a server with a database or completely in a network based on cloud space.

The graphical user interface for entering data via a user’s electronic device is at least one mobile application or online platform with a web page.

The logistics system for goods and courier services helps consumers, communicates with automatic stations and controls whether the boxes are empty or busy and, thus, provides access to them, generating dynamic access codes for individual consumers. The system processes and sends information to the interfaces of various types of consumers and coordinates the interaction between them through communication between them with the system operator.

In addition, the use of a logistics system ensures the reliability and security of courier services, since the automatic stations are equipped with an uninterruptible power supply and constant video surveillance. Access to them is provided only and exclusively with the help of personally generated codes, which avoids confusion when sending and receiving parcels and orders. Description of the figures

In more detail, the utility model is illustrated by the figures in which:

In fig. 1 shows a schematic diagram of a logistics system for goods and courier services;

In fig. 2 shows a schematic diagram of a centralized automatic control system;

In fig. 3 shows a schematic diagram of an automatic station 10;

In fig. 4 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of an automatic station 10 with an additional rear door 20.

Implementation examples

As can be seen from the above figures, the logistics system for goods and courier services, including an electronic device 1, connected via a graphical user interface 2 for data input via the Internet with a centralized automatic control system 3, connected via the Internet to many automatic boxes 4. Each of the mailboxes 4 includes a box in the form of a parallelepiped, on which a door with an electronic lock is mounted 16. The centralized automatic system 3 has an electronic module for hell Minister’s office 5, electronic module for end consumers 6, electronic module for business partners 7, electronic module for courier companies 8, electronic control module 9. Automatic boxes 4 are located in at least one automatic station 10 having a control unit 11 connected with the electronic control module 9. The electronic control module 9 has a two-way connection with the electronic module for the administrator 5, the electronic module for end users 6, the electronic module for business partners 7, by an electronic module for courier companies 8. Each automatic station 10 also includes a screen 12 with a keyboard 13 and at least one video camera with a motion sensor 14 and UPS 15. Automatic boxes 4 have a door with an electronic lock 16, which opens by command from the electronic control module 9 through the generation of an unlock code. Each of the automatic stations 10 is equipped with a sensor 17, which senses aggressive manifestations, and electronic scales 18. Each automatic box 4 also has a photosensor 19 for reading its own. status and is connected with the electronic control module 9 through the control unit 11 of the automatic station 10 in which it is located.

In one embodiment of the utility model, automatic stations are mounted in storefronts, and each of the automatic drawers 4 has an additional rear door 20 for charging with automatic unlocking through a personal chip with a radio frequency identifier 21. Centralized automatic control system 3 for goods and courier services is located on a server with a database or completely on the network based on cloud space.

The graphical user interface 2 for entering data through the electronic device of user 1 is at least one mobile application or online platform with a web page.

Utility Model Application

The logistics system for goods and courier services is an intelligent, independent logistics center, isolated as an automatic station 10, with many automatic boxes 4, which is connected to a centralized automatic control system of 3 processes and user profiles, for which a graphical user interface provided by mobile applications is provided or online portals with a website.

The centralized automatic system 3 is based on a cloud space or on a server with a database and will provide a number of advantages to three target groups of users: customers, business partners and couriers, thereby providing an intelligent solution that helps to interact with end consumers, business partners and couriers regarding deliveries.

The technical solution, in accordance with the utility model, makes it possible, without the presence of personnel, to deliver / receive / send parcels, on the go adjust the delivery locations stated earlier, select products from the company's business partners, and all through the user's electronic device 1. Each automatic station 10 is provided a sensor 17, which will report aggressive manifestations or incidents with automatic stations 10 and will signal a centralized automatic system 3, which may Locked access to automatic drawer 4 respective station 10 and even automatically notify law enforcement authorities. Independent intelligent logistics points that are part of the logistics system for goods and courier services, on which automatic stations 10 are located, provide a number of advantages, since each automatic station 10 is built of many automatic drawers 4, which have doors with electronic locks 16 and photosensors 19 for reading their status, as well as automatic stations 10, which have an Internet connection and access control provided by the control unit 11, including the screen 12 with the keyboard 13, in an ideocamera with a motion sensor 14, electronic scales 18, a sensor 17 for sensing aggressive manifestations and UPS 15.

The technical solution, in accordance with the utility model, makes it possible to mount automatic stations 10 in the windows of grocery stores, which will ensure the passage of a 24-hour working day with minimal investment to ensure the necessary security. Logistic points with automatic stations 10 will use the Internet to communicate with the centralized automatic system 3 and will have UPS 15 for the maximum level of security and business continuity. Central Automated System 3 will collect a database of orders and keep records of consumer behavior.

These automatic stations 10 will have a control unit 11, which will communicate with the electronic control module 9 of the centralized automatic system 3 via the Internet, and based on its commands will control access to each automatic box 4, while at the same time providing feedback to the sensor data 17 and other components of the automatic station 10.

For security reasons, the automatic station 10 will be equipped with a video camera with a motion sensor 14, which will record over the Internet at a remote location, as well as a sensor 17 that reads aggressive manifestations. He will send a signal to the centralized automatic system 3 if force is applied to boxes 4, and system 3 will be able to automatically block all boxes 4 and inform the competent authorities, depending on the situation.

The logistics system for goods and courier services provides an environment for communication with its users who are business partners (traders), couriers (suppliers) and end customers. The system also provides a new channel for the delivery of parcels: intelligent independent logistics points with automatic stations 10, representing a system of automatic drawers 4, having doors with electronic locks 16, controlled by a centralized automatic control system 3 via Internet connection, control units 11 of automatic stations 10 and dynamic access passwords generated by the electronic control module 9. Centralized automatic control system 3 includes following electronic modules:

• electronic module for administrator 5;

• electronic module for end users 6;

• electronic module for business partners 7;

• electronic module for courier companies 8;

• electronic control module 9;

In one mode of operation of the logistics system for goods and courier services, the end user through his electronic user device 1, connected through a graphical user interface 2 to the end user (through a specific application or via a web page) with an electronic module for end users 6 of the centralized automatic system 3 has the following features:

Creating and editing an account; • Parcel management - with this option the end user has the opportunity to organize delivery or parcels in motion, can choose the location to receive the parcel, change the location to receive it, etc.

• Receiving or sending a parcel - with this option, when applying for a parcel from an end user, the electronic control module 9 of the centralized automatic system 3 associates the user's parcel with a specific automatic box 4 from the corresponding automatic station 10, generates a unique one-time access code and activates a button in the graphic user interface 2, through which the end user with one touch opens once the corresponding automatic box 4 with his to her with a parcel, or as a fallback, the consumer also receives a digital code through which he can open box 4 with the key 13. The final consumer can also send parcels, leaving them at the automatic station in the corresponding logistics center and set their courier preferences in the graphical user interface 2 , package parameters, delivery address, etc. The electronic control module 9 of the centralized automatic system 3 processes the information and controls the process of receiving the parcel from and to the selected courier.

• Electronic purchase - the end user can search and choose between business partners whose classified data is contained in the electronic module for business partners, and buy directly from them.

In another mode of operation of the logistics system for goods and courier services, an employee of a courier company through his electronic device 1, connected via a graphical user interface for courier companies 2 (via a special application or web page) with an electronic module for courier companies 8 from a centralized automatic system 3, has the following options:

• Creating and editing an account;

• Creating and editing sub-profiles of courier company employees;

• Parcel application - when the delivery option to the corresponding automatic station 10 located at a specific logistics point is announced, the courier company automatically directs the buyer to the graphical user interface 2 for the final consumer, where he enters the delivery data. The centralized automatic system 3 automatically processes the data using the electronic control module 9 and coordinates the delivery to this automatic station 10. Upon reaching the delivery point, an employee of the courier company makes contact with the automatic station 10 through a signal from his electronic device 2 with the centralized automatic system 3, which opens a free automatic box 4 and assigns it a unique access code, which is associated with the parcel. Fallback Access Option - Manual Introduction Through keyboard 13 and screen 12 of the generated access code or remote unlock by the operator.

• Receipt of parcels - when the final consumer has declared the parcel is sent, the centralized automatic system 3 processes and sends the application data via the electronic control module 9 to the electronic module for courier companies 8. The courier of the selected courier company receives a notification through the graphical user interface 2 for courier companies on his electronic device 1 and through it confirms the possibility of receiving an application, begins the process of receiving the parcel, and upon its completion and the courier confirms the receipt of the parcel from the automatic box 4 of the corresponding automatic station 10. The centralized automatic system 3 reports whether the door with the electronic lock 16 is closed after receiving the parcel, which is considered to be the received parcel and the completed process.

The next step is to notify the client from the centralized automatic system 3 that the parcel is already at the courier and will be delivered.

The logistics system for goods and courier services will have a special option for business partners who want to place such an automatic station 10 at their facility and use it exclusively for their own products. The logistics system will provide an opportunity for its business partners (a grocery store or a retail facility) to implement a product ordering service at a specific time. The end user will be able to order and purchase the desired products on the Internet through the graphical user interface 2 for end consumers on his electronic device 1 and set the time at which, passing through the store, he can pick up the parcel from a specific automatic box 4 without having to go inside. In this embodiment, the automatic drawer 4 will have an additional rear door 20 for charging with automatic unlocking, which will be internal to the store. The back door 20 will be unlocked by an employee personal chip with an RFID and an RF reader 21.

The logistics system for goods and courier services controls consumer profiles and their rights through an electronic module for administrator 5, which also communicates with automatic stations 10 through an electronic control module 9.

The electronic control module 9 of the centralized automatic system 3 also controls the empty and occupied automatic boxes 4 using the photosensor 19 to read their status. In addition, module 9 provides access to boxes 4, generating dynamic access codes for individual consumers, processes and sends information to graphical interfaces 2 of different types of users, coordinates interaction between them, and also provides communication between them and the system administrator.

Claims

USEFUL MODEL FORMULA

1. A logistics system for goods and courier services, including an electronic user device (1) connected via a graphical user interface (2) for data input via the Internet with a centralized automatic control system (3), which is connected via the Internet to many automatic boxes ( 4), each of which includes a case in the form of a parallelepiped, on which a door with an electronic lock is installed, characterized in that the centralized automatic system (3) has an electronic module l for the administrator (5), an electronic module for end users (6), an electronic module for business partners (7), an electronic module for courier companies (8), an electronic control module (9), in which automatic boxes (4) are located, in at least one automatic station (10), which has a control unit (11) connected to the electronic control module (9), which has two-way communication with the electronic module for the administrator (5), the electronic module for end users ( 6), an electronic module for business partners (7), an electronic module for courier companies (8), and each automatic station (10) includes a screen (12) with a keyboard (13), at least one video camera with a motion sensor (14) and a UPS (15) ), and the control unit (11) is connected to an electronic lock (16), which is opened by a command from the electronic control module (9) by generating an unlock code, and each of the automatic stations (10) is equipped with a sensor (17) for sensing aggressive manifestations and electronic weights (18), in which each of the automatic boxes (4) has so e photosensor (19) for sensing its state and which is associated with an electronic control module (9) through the control unit (11) for the automatic station (10) in which is located.

2. The logistics system for goods and courier services, according to paragraph 1, is characterized in that the automatic stations (10) are mounted in store windows, and each of the automatic boxes (4) has an additional back door (20) for charging with automatic unlocking through personal chip with a radio frequency identifier and a radio frequency reader (21).

3. Logistic system for goods and courier services, according to n. 1 and 2, characterized in that the centralized automatic control system (3) is located on the server with the database.

4. The logistics system for goods and courier services, according to paragraphs 1 and 2, is characterized by the fact that a centralized automatic control system (3) is located in the cloud.

5. The logistics system for goods and courier services, according to items 1 to 4, is characterized in that the graphical user interface (2) for entering data is at least one mobile application or online portal with a web page.