After hours package pick up from a robot
US11567511B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60L2260/32
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automated package retrieval system is provided. The automated package retrieval system includes a hub apparatus that includes multiple docking stations for multiple delivery devices, a power supply unit coupled to the hub apparatus, and a controller. The controller is configured to instruct at least one of the delivery devices to travel to a location to deliver an item ordered by a user. Once it is determined that the user has not retrieved the item from the delivery device, the delivery device is instructed to return to the hub apparatus. In response to detecting the user in proximity to the hub apparatus after the delivery device has returned to the hub apparatus, the user is provided with access to a storage compartment of the delivery device.
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