Automated delivery system with concierge communications
US11880869B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09F21/18
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An automated package transfer system and method are provided with a concierge interface. A publically accessible locker, associated with a package transfer service, has a compartment configured to limit access to a stored package. The locker can be used to deliver or pick up packages. The locker is moved to a selected temporary stationary location and access to the locker compartment is controlled. A communications subsystem selectively connects a (local) concierge user interface (UI) with a (remote) package transfer service locker attendant UI. The locker may be attached to a portable kiosk or a vehicle and positioned at a selected location using an autonomous driverless software application. The stationary locations may be cross-referenced to weighted values, which may be related to service prices and expenses. In one aspect, the concierge UI is connected to the locker attendant UI in response to the vehicle being parked in a selected stationary location.
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