Liftable storage device and control method thereof

Abstract

The application discloses a liftable storage device and a control method thereof, wherein the storage device comprises a liftable storage device, an authentication device and a control device; the authentication device is used for starting to acquire feature information of a target object and authenticating the feature information of the target object based on pre-stored feature information when an authentication starting instruction is received; the feature information of the target object is biological feature information of a target user or shape feature information of a target object; and the control device is used for performing corresponding lifting operation on the liftable storage device according to a lifting instruction of the user when the authentication device passes the authentication. Compared with the prior art, the flexibility and safety of storage are higher.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of intelligent storage technology, and in particular to a liftable storage device and its control method. Background Technology

[0002] With the rise of the express delivery industry, users are receiving more and more packages. However, when users are not at home, delivery personnel usually need to temporarily store the packages. Currently common storage devices are either open shelves, which offer no security and items can be taken at will, or lockable lockers like those in Hive Box, but these lockers can only be accessed by the user, which is not flexible enough. Furthermore, if the password is leaked during the sharing process, security risks will also arise. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention provides a liftable storage device and its control method, which can improve the flexibility and safety of storage.

[0004] This invention provides the following solution:

[0005] A liftable storage device includes:

[0006] Liftable storage devices, authentication devices, and control devices;

[0007] The authentication device is used to activate upon receiving an authentication activation command to acquire the feature information of the target object and to authenticate the feature information of the target object based on the pre-stored feature information; the feature information of the target object is the biometric information of the target user or the shape feature information of the target item.

[0008] The control device is used to perform a corresponding lifting operation on the liftable storage device according to the received lifting command when the authentication device passes the authentication.

[0009] Preferably, the storage device further includes:

[0010] A sensing device is used to sense external signals and, when it is determined from the external signals that the target object is within the sensing range, to send the authentication start command to the authentication device.

[0011] Preferably, the storage device further includes:

[0012] The location determination device is used to send a sensing start command to the sensing device when it determines that the distance between the location of the target object and the location of the storage device is less than a preset distance threshold.

[0013] Preferably, the storage device further includes a client;

[0014] The client is used to register and save the feature information of each input object as the pre-stored feature information and send it to the authentication device.

[0015] Preferably, the client is also used to set the preset distance threshold and send it to the location determination device.

[0016] Preferably, the liftable storage device includes a storage box with an enclosed space.

[0017] Preferably, the liftable storage device further includes a retractable platform for carrying the target item.

[0018] Preferably, the liftable storage device further includes a mobile alarm device that is hardware connected to the storage device;

[0019] The mobile alarm device includes a positioning unit, an alarm output unit, and an alarm control unit;

[0020] The positioning unit is used for location positioning;

[0021] The alarm control unit is used to receive the location information from the positioning unit and send an alarm command to the alarm output unit when it determines that the location change exceeds a preset threshold.

[0022] The alarm output unit is used to output an alarm signal according to the alarm command.

[0023] Preferably, the control device is configured to perform a corresponding lifting operation on the liftable storage device according to a received lifting command when the authentication device passes authentication, including:

[0024] The control device is used to perform lifting operations on the liftable storage device based on the hand movements and voice of the target object when the authentication device passes the authentication.

[0025] or,

[0026] The control device is used to perform a lifting operation on the liftable storage device according to the lifting command sent by the client when the authentication device is authenticated.

[0027] or,

[0028] The control device is used to perform a lifting operation on the liftable storage device when the authentication device passes the authentication and a preset time is reached.

[0029] This application also discloses a control method for a liftable storage device, applied to the liftable storage device, comprising:

[0030] Upon receiving an authentication initiation command, the authentication device initiates the process to acquire the characteristic information of the target object and authenticates the target object based on the pre-stored characteristic information; the characteristic information of the target object may be the biometric information of the target user or the shape characteristic information of the target item.

[0031] When the authentication device passes the authentication, the control device performs a corresponding lifting operation on the liftable storage device according to the received lifting command.

[0032] According to specific embodiments provided by the present invention, the present invention discloses the following technical effects:

[0033] The height-adjustable storage device provided by this invention uses feature-based access control to lower the storage device for authorized users and raises it to a certain height when not in use to prevent unauthorized access. This access-based access control system ensures the security of stored items. When assistance is needed, other users can simply be registered as authorized users, thus avoiding potential password leaks.

[0034] Furthermore, this device is equipped with a sensor that can trigger the authentication process when an object enters the sensing range. Authentication can be initiated promptly without any user intervention, while avoiding the waste of authentication resources caused by the device constantly running.

[0035] Furthermore, this device establishes a communication connection with the client, using an app to register and store the biometric information of authorized users and synchronize information with the authentication device. Based on this, authorized user registration can be achieved directly on the user's client. Simultaneously, the client app can also store the biometric information of other authorized users and determine their corresponding permissions, enabling other authorized users to be authenticated and use the lifting device.

[0036] Furthermore, the height-adjustable storage device includes a storage box and a retractable platform that can be used to hold different objects.

[0037] Furthermore, this device also includes a motion alarm that sounds when the storage unit is moved, alerting the user and improving security.

[0038] Of course, the embodiments of the present invention only need to solve at least one of the problems, and do not necessarily need to achieve all the advantages described above at the same time. Attached Figure Description

[0039] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0040] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a structure provided in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a structure provided in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of a liftable storage device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another liftable storage device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 5 This is a flowchart of a method provided in one embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0045] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0046] It should be noted that the descriptions of "left," "right," "left side," "right side," "upper part," "lower part," "top," and "bottom" in this invention are defined based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are merely for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the described structure must be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0047] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0048] This invention aims to provide a height-adjustable storage device. For authenticated users, the storage device is lowered for use by the user or other parties. When not in use, it is raised to a certain height to prevent unauthorized access. This device, based on authentication, ensures the security of stored items. When assistance is needed, other users can simply be added to the authorized user list, avoiding potential password leaks.

[0049] The present invention will be described below through specific embodiments.

[0050] Example 1

[0051] like Figure 1 As shown, the storage device of the present invention includes a sensing device 11, an authentication device 12, a liftable storage device 13, and a control device 14.

[0052] The sensing device 11 is used to sense external signals and, when it determines that a target object is within the sensing range based on the external signals, sends the authentication start command to the authentication device 12. The authentication device 12, upon receiving the authentication start command, is used to acquire the characteristic information of the target object and authenticate the target object based on the pre-stored characteristic information.

[0053] The control device 14 is used to perform a corresponding lifting operation on the liftable storage device 13 according to the user's lifting command when the authentication device passes the authentication.

[0054] The sensing device 11 can be at least one of various types of biosensors, such as infrared sensors, cameras, sound sensors, and laser sensors. When the sensing device 11 detects a target object within its sensing range, it issues a command to activate the authentication device 12 to perform user authentication.

[0055] The authentication device 12 can be any type of authentication device, such as a camera, voice recognition device, or fingerprint recognition device. It can identify and authenticate information about the target object, such as facial information, fingerprints, iris scans, voice, and the object's shape. Once activated, the authentication device 12 actively acquires external information input. After receiving the input, it compares it with pre-stored feature information. If a match is found, it indicates that the acquired external information corresponds to the authorized object, and authentication is successful. It should be noted that the pre-stored feature information can be obtained through registration and storage by the client app, which will be mentioned later.

[0056] In a specific embodiment, the authentication device 12 can be implemented using existing equipment. For example, when the storage device is placed at the door, the existing smart doorbell camera (such as a peephole camera) can be used as the authentication device 12.

[0057] Once authentication is successful, the control device 14 is ready to receive the user's lifting command and execute the corresponding lifting operation on the liftable storage device 13 based on the lifting command. Specifically, the lifting command can be issued by the user through hand gestures, voice output (in which case the authentication device 12 can perform secondary recognition to determine the corresponding command type), or by setting dedicated command buttons (such as lift button and lower button) to issue commands. Control commands can also be issued through the client APP mentioned later.

[0058] Of course, it can also be set that after the authentication device 12 passes authentication, when the control device 14 determines that the current storage device is at a high position, the default next operation is lowering. It can also be set that after the control device 14 performs a raising operation, the default next operation is raising after a set time has elapsed.

[0059] The target object mentioned in this application can be a target user or a target object such as a drone. The corresponding sensing and authentication device can have sensing and authentication functions for at least one type of user and object, as needed.

[0060] If this application is only intended for a target user, the sensing device can be a biometric sensing device used to sense based on the target user's biometric information; the authentication device can be a biometric authentication device used to authenticate based on the target user's biometric information. If it is only intended for a target object, the sensing device and authentication device are used to sense and identify the shape characteristics of the target object, such as the shape characteristics of a drone.

[0061] Preferably, the sensing device and authentication device of this application can simultaneously sense and identify users and items.

[0062] Based on the aforementioned device, for authenticated users, the storage device is lowered for use, and raised to a certain height when not in use to prevent unauthorized access. This access-based system ensures the security of stored items. When assistance is needed, other users can simply be added to the authorized user list, thus avoiding potential password leaks.

[0063] Example 2

[0064] Considering the cost of the sensing device and the data processing involved in the sensing process, the storage device in Embodiment 2 of this invention does not include a sensing device; instead, an authentication start button is used. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the device includes an authentication start button 21, an authentication device 22, a liftable storage device 23, and a control device 24.

[0065] The authentication start button 21 is used to send the authentication start command to the authentication device 22 when it receives an external press. The authentication device 22 is used to start acquiring the feature information of the target object and authenticating the feature information of the target object based on the pre-stored feature information when it receives the authentication start command. The control device 24 is used to perform the corresponding lifting operation on the liftable storage device 23 according to the user's lifting command when the authentication device passes the authentication.

[0066] The specific settings of the authentication device 22, the liftable storage device 23, and the control device 24 can be referred to the description in Embodiment 1, and will not be detailed here.

[0067] Example 3

[0068] To prevent the entire or some parts of the liftable storage device from being dismantled by others, in Embodiment 3 of the present invention, the liftable storage device also includes a mobile alarm device that is hardware connected to the storage device.

[0069] The mobile alarm device includes a positioning unit, an alarm output unit, and an alarm control unit;

[0070] The positioning unit is used for location positioning, which can be performed using existing positioning technologies.

[0071] The alarm control unit is used to receive the location information from the positioning unit and send an alarm command to the alarm output unit when it determines that the location change exceeds a preset threshold.

[0072] The alarm output unit is used to output an alarm signal according to the alarm command. Specifically, the alarm output unit can be various indicator lights, buzzers, etc.

[0073] The mobile alarm device sounds an alarm when the storage unit is moved, alerting the user and improving security.

[0074] Example 4

[0075] As mentioned in the above embodiments, user characteristic information can be obtained through a client (such as...) Figure 1 15, Figure 2 25) Register, pre-store, and synchronize to the authentication device. The client will be described in detail here.

[0076] First, the user opens the client application, registers user information, and logs in;

[0077] Afterwards, the storage device establishes a connection with a WIFI network. The user adds the liftable storage device to be controlled in the client APP and establishes a communication connection between the client and the storage device through the WIFI network connected to the storage device.

[0078] Next, the biometric information of the registered user or the characteristic information of the item is pre-stored for the added storage device, indicating that the object corresponding to the characteristic information has the authority to control the raising and lowering of the storage device.

[0079] Additionally, when registered users find it inconvenient to operate the storage device themselves, they can share access with other users (also known as authorized users). Specifically, registered users can add other users' biometric information to the client app, or simultaneously grant other users client app permissions, allowing other users to control the device using their own client app.

[0080] In addition to registering and storing pre-stored feature information, the client can also directly issue commands to the storage device.

[0081] Users can directly send lifting commands to the control device of the storage unit through the client to directly control the lifting of the storage unit.

[0082] Example 5

[0083] The above embodiments all mention that the sensing device needs to sense the target object. To avoid failing to sense the target object, the sensing device needs to initiate the sensing process in real time, which to some extent wastes the resources of the sensing device. Therefore, in this application, as... Figure 1 As shown, the storage device also includes a position determination device 16, which is used to determine whether a target object is approaching the storage device. That is, if the distance difference between the two is less than a preset distance threshold, the target object is considered to be within the sensing range, and the sensing device is activated to sense external signals.

[0084] In this process, the user first needs to set the target object information and the device used to identify the target object's location on the client, such as the target object's mobile phone (which can be located via GPS) or the drone's positioning device, and then synchronize this information to the storage device. The storage device's location determination device can then obtain the target object's location in a timely manner and determine the relationship between the distance difference between the two and a preset distance threshold based on its own location, in order to decide whether to activate the sensing device.

[0085] Of course, the location of the target object can also be obtained by the client and communicated to the location determination device in a timely manner. Alternatively, the client can obtain and determine the relationship between the distance difference and a preset distance threshold, and activate the sensing device via remote communication when the distance difference is less than the preset distance threshold.

[0086] Example 6

[0087] The liftable storage device and control device in this invention can be any structure that can realize the function.

[0088] Example 5 provides one specific structure.

[0089] like Figure 3 As shown, in one specific embodiment, the liftable storage device includes a storage box 36 with an enclosed space and a connecting bracket 31. The control device includes a motor (inside the housing, not shown), a control chip (inside the housing, not shown) that controls the motor's start and stop, a cable 34, a reel (inside the housing, not shown), and a housing 32 that houses the control chip, motor, and reel. The cable 34 is wound around the reel and one end is connected to the upper end of the storage box 36. The output shaft of the motor is connected to the reel. The housing 32 is connected to a fixed object 35, such as a wall, via the connecting bracket 31, and the storage box 36 is positioned below the housing 32 via the cable 34.

[0090] When the control device receives a lifting command, the control motor starts, driving the reel to rotate and cause the cable to wind or release, thereby raising or lowering the storage box by the length of the released cable.

[0091] In a preferred embodiment, the cables can be symmetrically connected to both ends of the storage box to achieve a more stable lifting and lowering of the storage box.

[0092] In a specific embodiment, the connecting bracket 31 can be a telescopic bracket.

[0093] The liftable storage device also includes a retractable platform 37 for supporting objects. Specifically, the platform 37 is located on the underside of the housing 32 and can extend horizontally beyond the housing 32. The extended platform 37 can be used to place objects. Specifically, the platform 37 includes a drone charging base connected to the base and a drone charging inner seat, wherein the base is used to hold the drone and is connected for wireless charging via the inner seat.

[0094] The scaling of the platform can be achieved by using pop-up devices in conjunction with existing control devices, without making specific limitations here.

[0095] Example 7

[0096] Unlike Embodiment Six, Embodiment Seven presents another specific structure for the storage device and control device. For example... Figure 4 As shown, the control device includes a motor (inside the housing, not shown), a control chip (inside the housing, not shown) that controls the start and stop of the motor, a housing 45 that houses the control chip and the motor, and a lead screw structure 41 that passes through the housing. The housing has an upward-opening groove for supporting a storage box 43.

[0097] When the control device performs a lifting operation, its control chip controls the motor to start and drive the lead screw to rotate, which in turn drives the housing 45, which is sleeved on the lead screw 41, to rise or fall. The storage box located in the recess of the housing is naturally driven to rise or fall as well.

[0098] The storage box can be equipped with a locking device 44 as needed. Cables 42 can be installed on the sides of the lead screws on both sides.

[0099] The liftable storage device also includes a retractable platform 47 for supporting objects. Specifically, the platform 47 is located on the underside of the housing 45 and can extend horizontally beyond the housing 45. The extended platform 47 can be used to place objects. Specifically, the platform 47 includes a drone charging base connected to the base and a drone charging inner seat 49, wherein the base is used to hold the drone and is connected for wireless charging via the inner seat.

[0100] In a specific embodiment, the sensing device 48 or the authentication device may be integrated into the housing of the control device in embodiment 5 or 6.

[0101] Example 7

[0102] Corresponding to the above-described device, Embodiment Seven of the present invention provides a control method for a liftable storage device, which is applied to the above-described device, such as... Figure 5 As shown, it includes:

[0103] S51. When the authentication device receives the authentication start command, it starts to obtain the feature information of the target object and authenticates the feature information of the target object based on the pre-stored feature information; the feature information of the target object is the biometric information of the target user or the shape feature information of the target item.

[0104] S52. When the certified device passes the certification, the control device performs the corresponding lifting operation on the liftable storage device according to the user's lifting command.

[0105] Preferably, the storage device further includes an authentication start button, and the method further includes the authentication start button sending the authentication start command to the authentication device when it receives external pressure.

[0106] Preferably, the storage device further includes a sensing device, and the method further includes the sensing device sensing an external signal and, when determining based on the external signal that a target object is within the sensing range, sending the authentication start command to the authentication device.

[0107] Preferably, the location determination device is used to send a sensing activation command to the sensing device when it determines that the distance between the location of the target object and the location of the storage device is less than a preset distance threshold. Preferably, the sensing device includes at least one of an infrared sensing device, a camera, a sound sensing device, and a laser sensing device.

[0108] Preferably, the storage device further includes a client, and the method further includes: the client registers and saves the input feature information as pre-stored feature information and sends it to the authentication device.

[0109] Preferably, the client is also used to set the preset distance threshold and send it to the location determination device.

[0110] Preferably, the method further includes the client receiving an authorization request from a user, and storing and sending the biometric information of the authorized user received based on the authorization request to the biometric authentication device.

[0111] Preferably, the liftable storage device further includes a mobile alarm device that is hardware connected to the storage device, and the method further includes: the mobile alarm device performing position positioning, and outputting an alarm signal when it determines that the position change exceeds a preset threshold.

[0112] Preferably, when the authentication device passes the authentication, the control device performs a corresponding lifting operation on the liftable storage device according to the user's lifting command, including:

[0113] When the authentication device passes the authentication, the control device performs a lifting operation on the liftable storage device based on the user's hand movements and voice.

[0114] or,

[0115] When the authentication device passes the authentication, the control device performs a lifting operation on the liftable storage device according to the lifting command sent by the client.

[0116] or,

[0117] When the authentication device passes the authentication, the control device performs a lifting operation on the liftable storage device when it determines that a preset time has been reached.

[0118] The method embodiments of the present invention correspond to the device embodiments. Therefore, the method part can be referred to the description of the device embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0119] The technical solution provided by this invention has been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the structure and implementation of this invention. The descriptions of the above embodiments are only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this invention. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will recognize that, based on the ideas of this invention, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this invention.

Claims

1. A height-adjustable storage device, characterized in that, include: Liftable storage devices, sensing devices, location determination devices, authentication devices, and control devices; The liftable storage device includes a storage box with an enclosed space; The liftable storage device includes a retractable platform for carrying a target item, which is a drone. The platform includes a drone charging base connected to the base and an inner drone charging seat, wherein the drone charging base is used to hold the drone, and the drone charging base is connected to the inner drone charging seat for wireless charging. The liftable storage device also includes a mobile alarm device that is hardware connected to the storage device. The mobile alarm device includes a positioning unit, an alarm output unit, and an alarm control unit; The positioning unit is used to locate the storage device. The alarm control unit is used to receive the location information from the positioning unit and send an alarm command to the alarm output unit when it determines that the location change exceeds a preset threshold. The alarm output unit is used to output an alarm signal according to the alarm command; The location determination device is used to send a sensing start command to the sensing device when it determines that the distance between the location of the target item and the location of the storage device is less than a preset distance threshold. A sensing device is used to send an authentication start command to the authentication device when it is determined that the target item is within the sensing range based on the shape characteristics of the target item. The authentication device is used to activate upon receiving an authentication activation command to obtain the feature information of the target item and to authenticate the feature information of the target item based on the pre-stored feature information. The feature information is the shape feature information of the target item; The control device is used to perform a lifting operation on the liftable storage device when the authentication device passes the authentication and a preset time is reached.

2. The liftable storage device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The storage device also includes a client; The client is used to register and save the feature information of each input object as the pre-stored feature information and send it to the authentication device.

3. The liftable storage device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The client is also used to set the preset distance threshold and send it to the location determination device.

4. A control method for a liftable storage device, applied to the liftable storage device according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, include: The positioning unit locates the storage device. The alarm control unit, upon receiving the location information from the positioning unit and determining that the location change exceeds a preset threshold, sends an alarm command to the alarm output unit. The alarm output unit outputs an alarm signal according to the alarm command; When the location determination device determines that the distance between the location of the target item and the location of the storage device is less than a preset distance threshold, it sends a sensing start command to the sensing device. When the sensing device determines that the target item is within the sensing range based on its shape characteristics, it sends an authentication start command to the authentication device. When the authentication device receives the authentication start command, it starts to obtain the feature information of the target item and authenticates the feature information of the target item based on the pre-stored feature information. The feature information is the shape feature information of the target item; When the authentication device passes the authentication, the control device, based on the received lifting command, performs a corresponding lifting operation on the liftable storage device when it determines that a preset time has been reached.

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