Method of controlling item delivery to an electronic parcel locker
US9223315B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/13
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system, apparatus, and method for use in delivery of items to a storage unit. The storage unit can include one or several storage receptacles and a control unit that controls and monitors the status of the one or several storage receptacles. The storage unit can be included in a storage unit system that can include one or several storage units and a central control unit. The central control unit can communicate with the one or several storage units, and can receive status and availability updates from the one or several storage units.
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