Logistics system, package delivery method, and program
US11475390B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V20/10
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Association means of a logistics system associates authentication information on a user with the package and storing the associated authentication information into a storage means; Instruction means instructs an unmanned aerial vehicle into which the package is to be loaded to move to the location, based on location information on a location of a collection destination or a delivery destination of the package. Arrival determination means determines whether the unmanned aerial vehicle has arrived at the location. Checking means checks whether the user is at the location based on the authentication information associated with the package and on a situation of the location detected by the unmanned aerial vehicle or details of communication to and from a terminal of the user. Movement control means moves the unmanned aerial vehicle toward the user at the location when the checking means confirms that the user is at the location.
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