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Package receiving systems and methods

US9861221B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 2016
Grant dateJan 9, 2018
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05B2047/0067
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A package receiving device, the package receiving device includes a sensor configured to obtain package identifying information from a package, a verification module configured to determine if the package identifying information matches information stored in a computer-readable storage media, and a receptacle configured to change from a compact mode to an extended mode to secure the package based on a determination of the verification module. Securing the package includes enclosing the package in the receptacle.

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