Method and device for accepting postal items

a technology for receiving postal items and receiving mail, which is applied in the direction of coin/paper handlers, coin-freed apparatuses, meter-controlled dispensing apparatus, etc., and can solve the problems of not being able to access the mail that has already been received and not being able to access packages

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-01-28
DEUT POST AG
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[0089]In a refinement of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a filling level sensor, for example, is provided. This makes it possible to automatically check whether an emptying procedure has taken place.
[0090]The exemplary embodiments shown make it possible to ensure that a removal procedure is only registered once the device and / or the container have been opened.
[0091]The sensors provided in a refinement of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention also make it possible to substantiate that the removal has actually taken place.

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When it comes to mailboxes, the insertion slot is normally configured to be so narrow that it is not possible to access the mail that has already been dropped in.
Here, the flap is configured in such a manner that, when it is open, it does not allow access to the packages that have already been dropped into the storage space.

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[0156]The device 10 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention comprises a container (housing) 20 that encloses a hollow space 40 that is, for example, cuboidal.

[0157]The container 20 shown schematically in FIG. 1 for receiving and transporting mailpieces—for example, letters—can be, for instance, a cuboidal container having a bottom surface, four side walls and a lid arrangement. The container can be made of various materials—commonly used for mailboxes—such as wood, plastic, metal or combinations thereof.

[0158]The device can be set up in many locations, whereby several devices are preferably provided. In order to ensure the greatest possible flexibility, the devices are located at places that are easily accessible to customers and are preferably available 24 hours per day. Thus, customers can select a time of day that is convenient for them to drop off a mailpiece. It is especially advantageous to set up the devices at locations such as gas stations, department ...

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Abstract

There is provided a method for receiving mailpieces in a container. An exemplary method comprises receiving a mailpiece in the container, storing the mailpiece in the container, and removing the mailpiece from the container. The exemplary method also comprises recording a removal procedure. The exemplary method additionally comprises storing and/or transmitting removal data about the removal procedure using an interaction device associated with the container, the interaction device comprising a transponder located in a Faraday cage.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 371, this application is the United States National Stage Application of International Patent Application No. PCT / EP2007 / 010867, filed on Dec. 12, 2007, the contents of which are incorporated by reference as if set forth in their entirety herein, which claims priority to German (DE) Patent Application No. 10 2006 059 773.7, filed Dec. 15, 2006, the contents of which are incorporated by reference as if set forth in their entirety herein.BACKGROUND[0002]For the collection of mail items, it is a known procedure to employ collecting containers that are designed so that, when mail is dropped in, they allow the storage of the mailpieces and also prevent access to mail already in the box. When it comes to mailboxes, the insertion slot is normally configured to be so narrow that it is not possible to access the mail that has already been dropped in.[0003]Also in the realm of the collection of larger mail items such as pack...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47G29/122A47G29/124
CPCA47G29/1207G07F17/12A47G2029/146A47G2029/143
Inventor WILMS, STEFANULRICH, KEITHPOGGEMANN, ROBERTSCHIRMER, MARCEL
Owner DEUT POST AG
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