JP2004038522A - Locker management system - Google Patents

Abstract

In a locker management system, a home delivery item can be stored in a locker for temporary storage even when a home delivery recipient is at a remote location at the time of delivery by an unspecified home delivery person.
Kind Code: A1 A locker management system includes a locker managed by a parcel delivery recipient to temporarily store parcels, and a locker managed by the parcel recipient to control the locker via a public communication line. A communication terminal. The locker 1 includes a storage room 1a for storing home delivery, a door 10 for opening and closing the storage room 1a, a lock device 8 for locking and unlocking the door 10, and an unspecified home delivery person inputs home delivery information. It has a possible input device 36 and a control device 23 which controls to send home delivery information to the communication terminal and controls to unlock the lock device based on an unlock command transmitted from the communication terminal. The communication terminal includes an output device that outputs home delivery information transmitted from the locker 1, an input device that can input an unlock command for the lock device, and a control device that controls transmission of a release command to the locker.
[Selection] Fig. 6

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a locker management system, and is particularly suitable for a locker management system that can temporarily store products such as fresh foods at room temperature, warming, refrigeration, or freezing.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As a conventional refrigeration locker, as disclosed in JP-A-11-201617, a plurality of storage rooms, doors for opening and closing each storage room, and a key device for locking and unlocking each door, respectively. A cooling device that cools each storage room, and a control device that controls the cooling device based on the temperature in each storage room, including a display provided at each door or in the vicinity thereof, the control device includes: A transmitting / receiving means for exchanging data with the outside, unlocking a key device of a door of a storage room designated by data received by the transmitting / receiving means, and a display near the door of the storage room There is one that is turned on.
[0003]
The refrigerated locker according to the related art is used in a member-based merchandise sales system, and is installed in a place near the residence of the member. In this merchandise sales system, a catalog of merchandise is distributed to members, and an order for merchandise is received by telephone or the Internet. The management center checks the delivery location and pick-up time of the ordered goods with the ordering member, stores the ordered goods in the refrigerated locker at the designated place, and checks the temperature of the storage room via the public line. Manage. The member can go to the refrigerated locker in the designated place, unlock the refrigerated locker by inputting his / her ID card and personal identification number, and pick up the stored goods.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the prior art, a management center in a member-based product sales system stores products whose pick-up time is designated in a refrigerated locker at a designated location in advance, and unspecified home delivery items that are not members. No consideration has been given to how the deliverer uses a refrigerated locker to deliver home delivery at an unspecified date and time. In other words, an unspecified home delivery person who is not a member cannot unlock the refrigerated locker because it does not have an ID card and PIN for unlocking the locker, It could not be stored and home delivery completed.
[0005]
Further, in the related art, no consideration is given to further storing the product in a state where the product is stored in the refrigerated locker. In other words, assuming a case where a plurality of parcels are delivered on the same day, the parcel receiver cannot know whether or not the parcels can be stored together. Even home delivery items that can be stored in a refrigerator cannot be stored in a refrigerated locker.
[0006]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a locker management system that can store home delivery in a temporary storage locker even when a home delivery recipient is at a remote location when the home delivery is delivered by an unspecified home delivery person.
[0007]
Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a locker managed by a home delivery recipient for temporarily storing home delivery, and the home delivery recipient for controlling the locker through a public communication line. The locker comprises a storage room for storing home delivery, a door for opening and closing the storage room, a lock device for locking and unlocking the door, and an unspecified home delivery service. An input device that allows a person to input home delivery information, and control to send the home delivery information to the communication terminal and control to unlock the lock device based on an unlock command transmitted from the communication terminal The communication terminal has an output device that outputs home delivery information transmitted from the locker, an input device that can input an unlock command for the lock device, and the release command to the locker. Control to send That lies in the a configuration and a control unit.
[0009]
The other means of the present invention will be apparent from the following description.
[0010]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, a plurality of embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0011]
First, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0012]
As shown in FIG. 1, the locker management system of this embodiment includes a locker 1 for temporarily storing home items and a communication terminal 3 for controlling the locker 1 via a public communication line 2. It is configured.
[0013]
Here, the locker 1 is a locker that is disposed in association with the home of the home delivery recipient and is managed by the home delivery recipient. As the public communication line 2, a mobile phone line, a telephone line, an Internet network, a communication satellite line, and the like are used. The communication terminal 3 is a portable terminal, a mobile phone, or the like, which is carried by a parcel delivery recipient in a remote place or the like and can communicate through the public communication line 2.
[0014]
As shown in FIG. 2, the locker 1 includes a heat insulating box 11 forming a storage room 1a (see FIG. 3), a door 10 for opening and closing the storage room 1a, and a lock for locking and unlocking the door 10. It comprises an apparatus 8, an input / output panel 7 attached to the front of a door 10, and a power cord 9. Note that the locker 1 may have a plurality of storage rooms 1a, in which case the correspondence to home delivery can be diversified, and a plurality of home delivery recipients use each storage room 1a. Can be.
[0015]
Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the locker 1 includes a refrigeration / warming locker including a cooling device 12 for cooling the storage room 1a and a warming device 13 for heating the storage room 1a. According to the instruction from FIG. 6), it is possible to control the temperature at the time of storing the home delivery. The cooling device 12 and the heat retaining device 13 are juxtaposed in the back space of the storage room 1 a partitioned by the guard plate 14. The cooling device 12 is composed of a refrigeration cycle device, and the heat retaining device 13 is composed of an electric heater.
[0016]
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the locker 1 includes a door opening device 15 for forcibly opening the door 10 and a door switch 17 for detecting opening and closing of the door 10. The door opening device 15 has a mechanism for pushing and opening the door 10, and can push and open the door 10 according to an instruction from the control device 23 described later. The door opening device 15 is covered by a cover 16.
[0017]
As shown in FIG. 5, the input / output panel 7 includes an input device 36 (see FIG. 6) including a keyboard 22, a liquid crystal panel having a touch panel input function, a camera 18 for performing image input, a microphone 20 for performing voice input, and the like. The liquid crystal panel 21 has a display function of displaying images and text data, and an output device 37 (see FIG. 6) including a speaker 19 for outputting sound. The input device 36 is used by a home delivery person to input home delivery information, transmit and receive information to and from the communication terminal 3, and is used by a home delivery recipient to input when taking out the home delivery. Can be Note that the liquid crystal panel 21 is configured to have both the touch panel input function and the display function as described above, and the reference numeral 21a indicates the former and the reference numeral 21b indicates the latter (see FIG. 6).
[0018]
As shown in FIG. 6, the locker 1 is configured so that various devices are controlled by the control device 23. The control device 23 has a function of controlling the lock device 8 to unlock based on an unlock command transmitted from the communication terminal 3.
[0019]
The control device 23 is connected to those directly related to the control of the communication device 24, the arithmetic device 25, the storage device 26, and the like. The communication device 24 has a function for transmitting and receiving between the control device 23 and the communication terminal 3. The calculation device 25 has a function of performing calculations such as determination based on input information. The storage device 26 is for storing unique information, input information, operation information, and the like.
[0020]
Sensors such as a vibration sensor 27 for detecting the vibration of the locker 1, a temperature sensor 28 for detecting the temperature of the storage room 1a, and an animal detection sensor 29 for detecting the presence or absence of an animal are connected to the control device 23. In addition, input / output devices such as an input device 36 and an output device 37 are connected.
[0021]
Further, the control device 23 is connected to a device related to temperature management of the storage room 1a such as the cooling device 12 and the heat retaining device 13, and mainly includes a locking / unlocking device 33, a door opening device 34, a door switch 35, and the like. Things related to door opening and closing are connected.
[0022]
As shown in FIG. 7, the communication terminal 3 includes an input device 31, a control device 32, an output device 33, a storage device 34, and a communication device 35. In some cases, a printer or the like is provided.
[0023]
More specifically, the input device 31 includes a voice input device, a keyboard, and the like, and is connected to the control device 32. The control device 32 is configured by a microcomputer and performs a predetermined process. The output device 33 is configured by a sound output device, a display such as a liquid crystal panel, or the like, and is connected to the control device 32. The storage device 34 stores setting values, home delivery information, and the like, and is connected to the control device 32. The communication device 35 has a function of enabling transmission and reception between the control device 32 and the public communication line 2.
[0024]
Next, the operation in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0025]
First, an operation from delivery of a home delivery to storage in a locker and storage will be described with reference to FIG.
[0026]
When the home delivery person attempts to store the home delivery in the locker 1 of the destination (the home delivery recipient), the home delivery person presses a call key 22a set on the keyboard 22 of the locker 1 to cause the locker 1 to lock the locker. 1 transmits to the communication terminal 3 via the public communication line 2 home delivery contact information (for example, "home delivery") indicating that the home delivery has been delivered (step 41). The storage device 26 of the locker 1 stores the destination of the communication terminal 3 so that the locker 1 is automatically connected to the communication terminal 3 when the call key 22a is pressed. Thus, the home delivery person can easily transmit the home delivery contact information to the home delivery recipient.
[0027]
Upon receiving the home delivery contact information, the communication terminal 3 outputs the home delivery contact information by voice from the output device 33 (step 42). Thereby, the home delivery recipient can grasp the delivery status of the home delivery even in a remote place.
[0028]
Here, the locker 1 and the communication terminal 3 can communicate with each other by voice conversation, conversation by display, and conversation by both. The conversation by voice will be described as a representative. In the case of a conversation on the display, it can be performed by a touch panel type in which fixed phrases of a response prepared in the locker 1 and the communication terminal 3 are selected and exchanged. When the image information is transmitted from the locker 1 to the communication terminal 3 at the same time, the exchange of the home delivery contact information is automatically selected from either conversation by voice or conversation by one of the divided display screens. It has become so.
[0029]
The parcel delivery recipient inputs the photographing command information in a data format to the parcel delivery contact information using the input device 31. Accordingly, the communication terminal 3 transmits the photographing command information to the locker 1 through the public communication line 2 (Step 43). When the locker 1 receives the photographing command information, the locker 1 starts photographing the home delivery person or the like by the camera 18 and transmits the photographed image to the communication terminal 3 (step 44). Upon receiving the captured image, the communication terminal 3 displays and outputs the image on the display 21b (step 45). Thereby, the home delivery recipient can confirm the home delivery person.
[0030]
Based on the home delivery contact information and the photographed image, the home delivery recipient can use the input device 31 to send inquiry information to the home delivery (eg, "What is the item? Is temperature management required? Who is the sender? Please stand in front of you "). Accordingly, the communication terminal 3 transmits the inquiry information to the locker 1 through the public communication line 2 (Step 46). The inquiry information is information necessary for storing home delivery items such as an article name, necessity of temperature management, storage temperature, size, sender, and the like.
[0031]
When receiving the inquiry information, the locker 1 outputs the inquiry information by voice from the speaker 19 (step 47). Thus, the home delivery person can confirm that the home delivery person can be contacted.
[0032]
The courier delivers the inquiry information to the inquiry information through the microphone 20 and inputs the answer information (for example, "The item is XX. The refrigerator needs to be refrigerated at -10 ° C or lower. △△ From a food company."). I do. Along with this, the locker 1 transmits this answer information to the communication terminal 3 through the public communication line 2 (step 48).
[0033]
Upon receiving the answer information, the communication terminal 3 outputs the answer information from the output device 33 as a voice (step 49). In response to the reply information, the parcel delivery recipient uses the input device 31 to determine whether the parcel can be received (e.g., "Please receive the parcel and store it in the locker" or "The parcel cannot be stored in the locker. Please input again by input device 31 in the form of data when receiving home delivery. Along with this, the communication terminal 3 transmits the reception availability information and the unlock command information to the locker 1 through the public communication line 2 (step 50).
[0034]
When the locker 1 receives the reception propriety information and the unlock command information, it outputs the reception propriety information by voice from the speaker 19 and unlocks the lock device 8 based on the unlock command information (step 51). When the parcel delivery person can accept the parcel, the door 10 of the locker 1 is opened and the parcel is stored, and at the same time, the treatment information of the parcel is input by voice (for example, "the parcel was stored in the locker"). . Along with this, the locker 1 transmits the treatment information to the communication terminal 3 through the public communication line 2 (Step 52). When the locker 1 receives the treatment information, the locker 1 outputs the treatment information by voice from the output device 33 (step 53). In the case of the treatment information indicating that the parcel has been stored in the locker, the parcel receiver receives the lock command information in the data format using the input device 31. Accordingly, the communication terminal 3 transmits the locking command information to the locker 1 through the public communication line 2 (Step 54).
[0035]
When receiving the lock command information, the locker 1 unlocks the lock device 8 based on the unlock command information (step 55). In addition, after the door of the locker 1 is closed, the control device 23 may be configured to lock the door after a predetermined time according to an instruction of the administrator 4 in advance. In this case, input and transmission of unlock command information are not required.
[0036]
When the parcel delivery goods are stored in the locker 1, the parcel receiver receives temperature command information (for example, “−10 ° C.” or the like) for setting the temperature in the storage room 1 a of the locker 1 by the input device 31. Enter in data format. Along with this, the communication terminal 3 transmits this temperature command information to the locker 1 through the public communication line 2 (step 56).
[0037]
When the locker 1 receives the temperature command information, the locker 1 controls the operation of the cooling device 12 or the heat retaining device 13 based on the temperature command information, cools or heats the inside of the storage chamber 1a to a predetermined temperature, and heats it. Maintain (step 57). The selection of the cooling operation or the heating operation is automatically set depending on whether the set temperature is lower or higher than the ambient temperature. Regarding temperature management, for example, the storage temperature is coded and described in a slip accompanying the home delivery, etc., and a means for the home delivery person to input the code or automatically read the slip is provided. Temperature management may be carried out by holding it. According to this, the temperature setting operation of the home delivery person can be omitted.
[0038]
In this way, when another home delivery arrives after the home delivery has been stored in the locker 1, and when the home delivery can be stored in the same locker 1 as the stored home delivery, the same operation steps as described above are taken. In addition, the following home delivery can be additionally stored in the same locker 1 and maintained at a predetermined temperature. When it is impossible to store in the same locker 1 as the stored home delivery, for example, when the storage temperature of the stored home delivery is −18 ° C. and the storage temperature of the new home delivery is + 5 ° C., the above-described step 50 is performed. By transmitting the reception rejection information from the communication terminal 3 to the locker 1 and not transmitting the unlock instruction information, it is possible to prevent the new home delivery from being stored in the locker 1.
[0039]
After returning home, the home delivery recipient inputs the unlock command information and the operation stop command information in a data format using the input device 31. Accordingly, the communication terminal 3 transmits the unlock command information and the operation stop command information to the locker 1 through the public communication line 2 (step 58). Upon receiving the unlock command information and the operation stop command information, the locker 1 unlocks the lock device 8 and stops the operation of the cooling device 12 or the heat retaining device 13 based on these information (step 59). Then, the home delivery recipient opens and closes the door 10 and takes out the home delivery from the storage room 1a. The home delivery recipient directly inputs unlocking instruction information and operation stop instruction information from the keyboard 22 of the locker to unlock the locking device 8 and stop the operation of the cooling device 12 or the heat retaining device 13. You can also do it.
[0040]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the locker management system is capable of safely storing home delivery items such as fresh foods at an appropriate temperature until the resident returns home and receives them.
[0041]
Next, the operation when the home delivery is delivered at a specific date and time will be described with reference to FIG.
[0042]
Generally, for items delivered to the home delivery recipient at a specific time on a specific day, for example, regular delivery of daily necessities and dairy products, the home delivery recipient must determine in advance the delivery date and time with the home delivery recipient. Is possible. In this case, the parcel delivery recipient sets the date and time of delivery to the locker 1 by a timer in advance (step 61).
[0043]
The locker 1 always determines the set time (step 62), and automatically unlocks the lock device 8 when the set time comes (step 63). In this state, the home delivery person opens and closes the door and stores the home delivery in the storage room 1a of the locker 1 (step 64). The locker 1 automatically locks the lock device 8 after a predetermined time from the set time (step 65). This locking may be performed by the home delivery person inputting from the keyboard 22 of the locker 1.
[0044]
The operating temperature of the locker 1 is set in advance, and the set temperature is compared with the ambient temperature (step 66). Based on the comparison result, a warming operation is performed (step 67) and a cooling operation is performed (step 66). 68).
[0045]
By combining such operations, it is possible to reduce the annoyance of the parcel delivery recipient while simplifying the work of the parcel delivery person, while enjoying the effects of the basic operations of steps 41 to 59 described above. be able to.
[0046]
Next, an operation in the case where a home delivery person is set in advance and the home delivery is delivered will be described with reference to FIG.
[0047]
The home delivery recipient determines an ID number in advance with a home delivery company or a specific book or flower deliverer, and stores and stores, for example, a company telephone number (step 71). The stored home delivery person inputs the ID number and the password by any means related to the input device, for example, input from a keyboard, a touch panel, an IC card or the like (step 72).
[0048]
In response to the input of the data, the locker 1 performs an operation of matching with the ID number and the password stored in the storage unit in advance (step 73). If they match, the unlocking is performed (step 74). If they do not match, the unlocking is refused. When unlocking is performed, the home delivery person opens and closes the door and stores the home delivery in the locker 1 (step 75). When the door switch 17 detects that the door-to-door of the locker 1 is closed by storing the home delivery, the locking device 8 of the door 10 is locked (step 76).
[0049]
Then, the temperature setting of the locker 1 is confirmed (step 77). At this time, if the storage temperature of the delivered article can be predicted from the ID number, for example, a book delivery company predicts the article as a book, and at room temperature, a liquor store is suitable for refrigeration suitable for alcoholic beverages. The operation control temperature may be set for each ID number such as a temperature of about 5 ° C., and the temperature may be set to automatically perform the heat retention / refrigeration operation. Alternatively, the delivery company of the article may input the set temperature and give the instruction. Based on the determination of the set temperature, a warming operation is performed (step 78) and a cooling operation is performed (step 79).
[0050]
By combining such operations, it is possible to reduce the burden on the home delivery recipient while enjoying the effects of the basic operations of Steps 41 to 59 described above.
[0051]
Next, an operation when an abnormality occurs in the locker will be described with reference to FIG.
[0052]
The door 10 is closed and locked in a state where the small animal or the like enters the locker without noticing when the courier deliverer opens the door 10 (step 81), and the warming operation is performed (step 81). 82) or when a cooling operation is performed (step 83), when abnormal vibration occurs in the rocker 1 (step 84), the vibration detection sensor 27 detects this.
[0053]
When it is determined that the detection signal is larger than a predetermined threshold value set in advance, for example, a detection signal due to an external wind or a vibration received from a vehicle traveling on a road or the like (step 85), the locking device 8 is unlocked and the door is unlocked. The door is forcibly opened by the opening device 15 (step 86), and the warming / refrigeration operation is stopped (step 87), and the fact that abnormal vibration has occurred is transmitted to the communication terminal 3 (step 88).
[0054]
By combining such operations, it is possible to enhance the safety while enjoying the effects of the basic operations of steps 41 to 59 described above.
[0055]
Next, an operation when another abnormality occurs in the locker will be described with reference to FIG.
[0056]
When the courier delivers the door 10, the small animal or the like intrudes into the locker 1 without noticing, or a fire or the like is stored by mischief, and then the door 10 is closed and locked. (Step 91) When the temperature inside the rocker 1 becomes abnormal (Step 94) when the warming operation is performed (Step 92) or the cooling operation is performed (Step 93), the locker 1 is installed in the rocker 1. This is detected by the temperature sensor 28 or the animal detection sensor 29.
[0057]
If it is determined that the detection signal is higher than a predetermined threshold value (step 95), the locking device 8 is unlocked, and the door is forcibly opened by the door opening device 15 (step 96). The refrigeration operation is stopped (step 97), and the fact that an abnormal temperature has occurred in the locker 1 is transmitted to the communication terminal 3 (step 98).
[0058]
By combining such operations, it is possible to enhance the safety while enjoying the effects of the basic operations of steps 41 to 59 described above.
[0059]
According to this embodiment described above, at least one or more storage rooms 1a, the door 10 for opening and closing the storage room 1a, the display 30 and the touch panel 21a or the keyboard 22 provided on the door 10 or in the vicinity thereof. Alternatively, an input device 36 using one or more of the microphones 20, a lock device 8 for locking and unlocking each door 10, and an image via a communication terminal 3 and a public communication line 2 provided at a remote place. A communication device 24 for performing mutual communication including sound and voice; a cooling device 12 for cooling the storage chambers 1a and a heat retaining device 13 for keeping the temperature; and the cooling device 12 based on the temperatures set in the storage rooms 1a. And a control device 23 for controlling the storage device 13, the control device 23 communicates with the communication terminal 3 provided at a remote location via the public communication line 2. Locking or unlocking is performed when connected or when a request for locking or unlocking is made by an operation of the home delivery recipient from one or more input devices 36 of the touch panel 21a or the keyboard 22 or the microphone 20. And the communication means 24 for sending the information on the locking and unlocking to the home delivery recipient, so that the home delivery etc. can be used even when living alone or without family members during the day. There is no need to specify the coming time in advance or stay home.
[0060]
The control device 23 sets the temperature in the storage room 1a by the operation of the home delivery recipient connected via the public communication line 2 to the communication terminal 3 provided at a remote place, and the cooling device 12 or the heat retaining device 13 has a function of controlling the operation of the locker 1 by controlling the temperature of the locker 1, so that the temperature can be controlled, and the refrigerated / frozen courier service, the food delivery service, and the food delivery service can be protected from corruption due to temperature fluctuations and the like. You can do it with your heart. If the refrigerator in the house is full and cannot be stored, the operation can be continued as it is.
[0061]
Further, the control device 23 receives a signal transmitted from the communication terminal 3 provided at a remote place via the public communication line 2 or an input from one or more input devices 36 of the touch panel 21a, the keyboard 22, and the microphone. It has a timer set by the home delivery recipient and a means 8 for locking and unlocking according to a signal from the timer, so that locking and unlocking can be managed by the timer, such as milk delivered daily. It is very convenient because you can have it delivered with confidence. Also, there is no need to deal with the delivery company one by one.
[0062]
Further, the control device 23 includes a touch panel 21 a provided on the locker 1, a keyboard 22, a microphone 20, a barcode reader (not shown), an IC card reader (not shown), or wireless communication mounted on a mobile phone. It has an input device such as a receiving unit 24 that can receive a signal from the device and a storage device 26 that stores input data, and stores input data stored in the storage device 26 in advance and newly input data. With matching, the operation of unlocking and locking is performed by the input data input person without requiring the operation of the home delivery recipient connected via the public communication line 2 to the communication terminal 3 provided at the remote place. Since it is configured to have a function to give authority, if the delivery service recipient is used many times and the delivery company is known in advance, communication with the delivery company will not be troublesome. , It can be stored at a predetermined temperature, which is very convenient. Also, there is no need to deal with the delivery company one by one.
[0063]
Further, the control device 23 receives a signal from the vibration detection sensor 27 provided in the storage room 1a of the locker 1, and determines that an animal has entered the storage room 1a when the signal amount exceeds a threshold. A means for automatically unlocking and opening the door 10 to the outside with a function of opening the door 10 and stopping the warming operation or the refrigeration operation. When a signal from the temperature detection sensor 28 or the animal detection sensor 29 provided in the storage room 1a of the locker 1 is received and the amount of the signal exceeds the threshold, an animal enters the storage room 1a or an ignition material is stored. It is determined that the operation has been performed, the door is automatically unlocked, and the door 10 is opened by the means 15 for opening the door 10 to the outside, and a function of stopping the warming operation or the refrigeration operation is provided. Temperature detection or animal By detecting the inside of the locker by one or more means of knowledge, even if a situation occurs in which the animal is trapped in the locker 1, the door 10 is automatically opened, so that the safety is high. It can be. Further, when an abnormally high temperature is detected, it is transmitted to the communication terminal 3, so that the parcel delivery recipient can check whether a fire or the like has occurred in or around the locker even in a remote place.
[0064]
In addition, the control device 23 transmits image information of a person or the like in front of the door 10 taken by the camera 10 provided near the door 10 or the door of the storage room 1a of the locker 1 to the communication terminal 3 provided at a remote place. When communicating with the communication terminal 3 connected via the public communication line 2, the communication terminal 3 is configured to have a function of transferring image information. The attached cover page is transmitted as image information, and it is very convenient to confirm who the sender is, what the article is, or the fact that it is described in the image.
[0065]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment as described below, and the other points are basically the same as the first embodiment.
[0066]
In the second embodiment, the locker 1 is connected via a power source to a home gateway 5 in a house to which the home electric appliance 6 is connected. The home gateway 5 is connected to the communication terminal 3 through the public communication line 2. Therefore, the locker 1 is connected to the communication terminal 3 via the home gateway 5 and the public communication line 2. Thus, there is no need to provide the locker 1 with a means for connecting to the public communication line 2.
[0067]
【The invention's effect】
As is apparent from the above description of the embodiment, according to the present invention, a locker that can store home delivery items in a temporary storage locker even when the home delivery recipient is at a remote location when delivering by an unspecified home delivery person. A management system can be obtained.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a locker management system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a locker used in the system.
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the locker.
FIG. 4 is a partially sectional plan view of the locker.
FIG. 5 is a front view of an input / output panel of the locker.
FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of the locker.
FIG. 7 is a configuration diagram of a communication terminal device used in the system of FIG. 1;
FIG. 8 is a basic operation flowchart of the system of FIG. 1;
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation of the system shown in FIG. 1 when a home delivery is delivered at a specific date and time.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an operation in the case where a home delivery person is set in advance and the home delivery is delivered in the system of FIG. 1;
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an operation when an abnormality occurs in the locker in the system of FIG. 1;
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an operation when another abnormality occurs in the locker in the system of FIG. 1;
FIG. 13 is a configuration diagram of a locker management system according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Locker, 1a ... Storage room, 2 ... Public communication line, 3 ... Communication terminal, 4 ... Administrator, 5 ... Home gateway, 6 ... Home appliances, 7 ... Input / output panel, 8 ... Locking device, 9 ... Power cord , 10 ... door, 11 ... insulated box, 12 ... cooling device, 13 ... warming device, 14 ... guard plate, 15 ... door opening device, 16 ... cover, 17 ... door switch, 18 ... camera, 19 ... speaker, 20 ... Microphone, 21 ... Liquid crystal panel, 22 ... Keyboard, 23 ... Control device, 24 ... Communication device, 25 ... Computing device, 26 ... Storage device, 27 ... Vibration sensor, 28 ... Temperature sensor, 29 ... Animal detection sensor, 30 ... Light-emitting diode, 31 input device, 32 control device, 33 output device, 34 storage device, 35 communication device, 36 input device, 37 output device.

Claims (6)

A locker managed by the courier recipient to temporarily store the courier;
A communication terminal possessed by the home delivery recipient to control the locker via a public communication line,
The locker has a storage room for storing home delivery, a door for opening and closing the storage room, a lock device for locking and unlocking the door, and an input that allows an unspecified home delivery person to input home delivery information. A device and a control device that controls the home delivery information to be transmitted to the communication terminal and controls the unlocking device based on an unlocking command transmitted from the communication terminal.
An output device that outputs home delivery information transmitted from the locker, an input device that can input an unlock command for the lock device, and a control device that controls the unlock command to be transmitted to the locker And a locker management system. 2. The locker according to claim 1, wherein the locker has a cooling device for cooling the storage room and a heat retaining device for keeping the temperature high, and the control device of the locker uses any one of the cooling device and the heating device based on a storage temperature of the stored home delivery. A locker management system having a function of selecting a locker. 2. The locker management system according to claim 1, wherein the locker has means for communicating with the communication terminal via a home gateway connected by a power cord or a communication cable. 4. The locker management system according to claim 1, wherein the locker control device has a timer function for periodically unlocking the lock device at a predetermined time. The locker according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the locker includes a door opening device for forcibly opening the door, and the control device of the locker receives an abnormal signal from a vibration detection sensor, a temperature detection sensor, or an animal detection of the locker. A locker management system having a function of controlling to open the door opening device based on the locker management system. In a locker managed by the home delivery recipient to temporarily store the home delivery, and controlled via a public communication line by a communication terminal possessed by the home delivery recipient,
A storage room for storing home delivery, a door that opens and closes the storage room, a lock device that locks and unlocks the door, an input device that allows an unspecified home delivery person to input home delivery information, A locker, comprising: a control device that controls delivery of home delivery information to the communication terminal and that controls to unlock the lock device based on an unlock command transmitted from the communication terminal.

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