Methods and systems for ensuring secure delivery of parcels using internet-enabled storage receptacle
US11631043B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C2009/00769
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and system for securing delivery of a parcel when an intended recipient is unavailable, comprising at least one storage receptacle having an electronically controlled locking mechanism, the storage receptacle comprising an interface for receiving an access code for facilitating unlocking of the storage receptacle, a wireless communication radio, and a processor. The system further comprises a remote service manager comprising an access code generator and a wireless communication radio for transmitting an access code to a mobile computing device operated by a delivery carrier. The mobile computing device includes a wireless communication radio, one or more processors, and a memory comprising instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: receive, via the wireless communication radio, from the remote service manager, a single use access code for facilitating unlocking of the storage receptacle, and transmit the access code to the storage receptacle interface. The storage receptacle processor confirms the validity of the access code and causes the storage receptacle to first unlock and then lock after detection of the parc…
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