Intelligent bus express delivery system

Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of wisdom public transport express delivery system, including express transfer station, wisdom public transport system and express access system, express transfer station is used to dispatch bus transport same area's express and upload express transport information to server;Wisdom public transport system according to the express information received in server calculates and plans the specific time of bus to reach each stop in transport route and uploads transport express bus train to server;Server is used to and user mobile terminal communication interaction;Express access system is set in each bus interconnected with wisdom public transport system.The wisdom public transport express delivery system provided by the present application effectively integrates bus resources and express transport, solves the problems of long time of receiving express in rural areas, difficult to send, easy to make mistakes in express delivery, etc., greatly reduces the cost of manpower and material resources in express transport in rural areas.

Description

Smart bus express delivery system Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of logistics and distribution technology, and in particular to a smart public transport express delivery system. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of society and the continuous development of the Internet economy, online shopping has become a part of people's lives. At present, the express delivery industry uses transportation methods such as railways, highways, and air to transfer and deliver express packages, which is suitable for cross-province or cross-city logistics transfer.

[0003] While the courier industry offers door-to-door delivery services by phone appointment in cities, package pickup remains difficult in vast rural areas, and sending packages is even more challenging. In some relatively remote urban areas, couriers may only be able to make deliveries once every few days, and dedicated delivery vehicles are required, leading to higher operating costs for courier transportation. The same applies to package pickup. However, rural public transportation has relatively low passenger volume and courier density. How to endow public transportation with certain logistics transportation functions and participate in the rural courier delivery system without affecting its basic passenger transport functions is a problem that needs to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention provides a smart public transport express delivery system that effectively integrates public transport resources and express delivery, resolving problems such as long delivery times, difficulty in sending packages, and frequent errors in express delivery in rural areas, thereby significantly reducing the human and material costs of express delivery in rural areas.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention designs a smart bus express delivery system, which includes an express transfer station, a smart bus system, and an express storage and retrieval system interconnected by a server. The express transfer station is a bus distribution center used to dispatch buses to transport express deliveries in the same area and upload express delivery information to the server.

[0006] The intelligent bus system calculates and plans the optimal bus transportation route for transporting express packages based on the express delivery information received in the server, as well as the specific arrival time of the buses at each stop along the transportation route and the bus numbers, and uploads the specific arrival time of the buses at each stop along the transportation route and the bus numbers for transporting express packages to the server.

[0007] The server is used to communicate and interact with the user's mobile terminal.

[0008] The express delivery storage and retrieval system is installed in each bus connected to the smart bus system. It includes a central control module, a pickup and drop-off locker, a pickup and drop-off verification module, and a positioning module. The pickup and drop-off locker, the pickup and drop-off verification module, and the positioning module are all connected to the server through the central control module. The pickup and drop-off locker is used to store the picked-up and sent express deliveries. The pickup and drop-off verification module is used to verify user information and generate feedback information based on the user's pickup or drop-off information and send it to the user's mobile terminal. The positioning module is used to obtain the real-time location of the bus and upload it to the server.

[0009] Preferably, the server determines the pickup station of the express delivery as the stop before the destination of the express delivery in the optimal bus transportation route calculated and planned by the intelligent public transportation system, and sends the bus number and the specific time of arrival at the pickup station to the user's mobile terminal.

[0010] Preferably, the user fills in the specific information of the package to be sent via mobile terminal and uploads it to the server. The smart bus system obtains the user's package information from the server, calculates and plans the optimal bus transportation route for the package, and the specific arrival time and bus number of each stop along the transportation route. The server, based on the calculation and planning of the optimal bus transportation route by the smart bus system, confirms the package's drop-off station as the stop before the nearest stop on the optimal bus transportation route to the user, and sends the specific arrival time and bus number of the transport bus to the drop-off station to the user's mobile terminal.

[0011] Preferably, the pickup and delivery verification module is located on one side of the bus door, and the feedback information includes at least one or more of pickup code, delivery code, and invalid code.

[0012] Furthermore, the locker is located on one side of the bus exit door and includes at least two sub-lockers. Each sub-locker has an identification module and a control device. Both the identification module and the control device are connected to the server via a central control module. The identification module is used to identify and verify the user's pickup code and drop-off code information and upload them to the server via the central control module. The control device uses the information uploaded to the server by the identification module to control the opening of the locker door and uploads the locker door opening status information to the server.

[0013] Preferably, the at least two parcel lockers are of different sizes, and the control device controls the opening of the locker door to match the parcel type, size, and weight information uploaded to the server by the identification module.

[0014] Furthermore, the parcel locker is equipped with an image recognition device. The image recognition device communicates with the server through a central control device. The image recognition device is used to identify whether the parcel has been taken out or put into the parcel locker and uploads the parcel's location information to the server through the central control module. The control device obtains the parcel's location information through the central control module, controls the closing of the parcel locker door, and uploads the closing status information of the parcel locker door to the server.

[0015] Furthermore, the locker is equipped with a reminder device, which is connected to the server via a central control module. The reminder device is used to remind users whether their packages have been retrieved or stored.

[0016] Preferably, the reminder method of the reminder device includes at least one or more of sound information, light information, and image information.

[0017] The intelligent public transport express delivery system designed in this invention effectively integrates public transport resources and express delivery, solving problems such as long express delivery collection time, difficulty in sending packages, and easy errors in express delivery in rural areas, and greatly reducing the manpower and material costs of express delivery in rural areas. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the framework of the intelligent bus express delivery system of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 is a flowchart of the intelligent bus express delivery system of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0021] Example 1

[0022] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the intelligent bus express delivery system described in this embodiment includes an express transfer station, an intelligent bus system, and an express storage and retrieval system interconnected by a server. The express transfer station is a bus distribution center used to dispatch buses to transport express deliveries in the same area and upload express delivery information to the server.

[0023] The intelligent bus system calculates and plans the optimal bus transportation route for transporting express packages based on the express delivery information received in the server, as well as the specific arrival time of the buses at each stop along the transportation route and the bus numbers, and uploads the specific arrival time of the buses at each stop along the transportation route and the bus numbers for transporting express packages to the server.

[0024] The server is used to communicate and interact with the user's mobile terminal.

[0025] The express delivery storage and retrieval system is installed in each bus connected to the smart bus system. It includes a central control module, storage lockers, a verification module, and a positioning module. These modules are all connected to the server via the central control module. The storage lockers are used for storing retrieved and sent express packages. The verification module verifies user information and generates feedback information based on the user's package retrieval or sending information, sending it to the user's mobile terminal. The positioning module obtains the real-time location of the bus and uploads it to the server. In this embodiment, the mobile terminal can be a smartphone, tablet, wearable device, or other device capable of accessing the server.

[0026] Preferably, the server determines the pickup station of the express delivery as the stop before the destination of the express delivery in the optimal bus transportation route calculated and planned by the intelligent public transportation system, and sends the bus number and the specific time of arrival at the pickup station to the user's mobile terminal. Understandably, if the optimal bus route for package delivery includes stops A, B, and C, and stop B is the closest to the user, then the server will confirm that the user's pickup stop is station A. The user can then use their mobile device to find out the bus number and arrival time at station A and wait there in advance. Once the bus arrives at station A, the user uses their mobile device to verify if their package is on the bus via a verification module, thus deciding whether to board and pick it up. This effectively improves pickup efficiency and accuracy. After the user confirms they are on the bus, it will start its journey from station A to station B. The user can pick up their package on the bus during the journey and then disembark upon arrival at station B. By setting pickup stops with advance notice, users have ample time to complete the pickup process on the bus. Furthermore, knowing the user's actual address is closer to station B based on the package's destination encourages them to take the bus for one stop while picking up their package. This technological design avoids situations where users need to complete confirmation and package pickup at the same stop, preventing buses from being delayed for extended periods. Furthermore, since buses have a certain travel time from stop A to stop B, users can even complete the pickup and subsequent refusal or return of the package within that timeframe.

[0027] Preferably, the user fills in the specific information of the package to be sent via mobile terminal and uploads it to the server. The smart bus system obtains the user's package information from the server, calculates and plans the optimal bus transportation route for the package, and the specific time and number of the bus arrival at each stop along the transportation route. The server calculates and plans the optimal bus transportation route for the package based on the smart bus system, confirms the package's drop-off station as the stop before the nearest stop to the user in the optimal bus transportation route, and sends the specific time and number of the bus arrival at the drop-off station to the user's mobile terminal. Understandably, if the optimal bus route for express delivery has stops A, B, and C in sequence, and the nearest stop to the user is B, then the server will confirm that the user's drop-off stop is A. The user can then use their mobile device to find out the bus number and arrival time at the drop-off stop and go to A in advance. Once the bus arrives at A, the user uses their mobile device to verify through the pickup / drop-off verification module to see if there are any available lockers on the bus, thus deciding whether to board and drop off the package. This effectively improves the efficiency and accuracy of drop-offs. After the user confirms they are on the bus, it can start its journey from A to B. The user can complete the drop-off process on the bus during the journey and then disembark at B. In other words, the user can complete the drop-off operation within the time it takes for the bus to travel from A to B, avoiding disruption to the bus's normal travel time and ensuring the normal operation of the bus route.

[0028] Preferably, the pickup and drop-off verification module is located on one side of the bus door. The feedback information includes at least one or more of a pickup code, a drop-off code, and an invalid code. Users can use the pickup code to determine if the bus is carrying their own package and decide whether to board to pick it up; users can use the drop-off code to determine if there are available drop-off lockers on the bus and decide whether to board to drop off a package; users can use the invalid code to determine if the bus is not carrying their own package or if there are no available drop-off lockers for dropping off a package and choose not to board. This improves the accuracy and efficiency of pickup and drop-off while minimizing the impact on bus passenger transport.

[0029] Furthermore, the lockers are located on one side of the bus exit door and include at least two sub-lockers. Each sub-locker has an identification module and a control device. Both the identification module and the control device are connected to the server via a central control module. The identification module identifies and verifies the user's pickup and drop-off codes and uploads this information to the server via the central control module. The control device uses the information uploaded to the server by the identification module to control the opening of the locker door and uploads the locker door opening status information to the server. Positioning the lockers on one side of the bus exit door separates users picking up or dropping off items from passengers, further reducing the impact on bus passenger transport. The identification module can be a camera, and the control device can be an electronic lock; no specific limitations are specified here.

[0030] Preferably, the at least two parcel lockers are of different sizes, and the control device controls the opening of the locker door to match the parcel type, size, and weight information uploaded to the server by the identification module. By rationally placing parcels of different sizes into the lockers according to their type, size, and weight, storage space can be saved and transportation efficiency improved.

[0031] Furthermore, the parcel locker is equipped with an image recognition device. The image recognition device communicates with the server through a central control device. The image recognition device is used to identify whether the parcel has been taken out or put into the parcel locker and uploads the parcel's location information to the server through the central control module. The control device obtains the parcel's location information through the central control module, controls the closing of the parcel locker door, and uploads the closing status information of the parcel locker door to the server.

[0032] Furthermore, the locker is equipped with a reminder device, which is connected to the server via a central control module. The reminder device is used to remind users whether their packages have been retrieved or stored.

[0033] Preferably, the reminder device uses at least one or more of sound, light, and image information as its reminder method. When the image recognition device detects that a package has not been taken from or placed in the locker, the reminder device alerts the user by emitting sound, emitting light, or displaying an image to indicate whether the package has been taken or not placed in the locker, thus improving the user experience.

[0034] The intelligent public transport express delivery system designed in this invention effectively integrates public transport resources and express delivery, solving problems such as long express delivery collection time, difficulty in sending packages, and easy errors in express delivery in rural areas, and greatly reducing the manpower and material costs of express delivery in rural areas.

[0035] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, only the above-described division of functional units and modules is used as an example. In actual applications, the above functions can be assigned to different functional units and modules as needed, that is, the internal structure of the device can be divided into different functional units or modules to complete all or part of the functions described above.

[0036] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above illustratively. This description is not restrictive, and the figures shown are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. Therefore, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A smart public transport express delivery system, characterized in that, The system includes a courier transfer station, a smart bus system, and a courier storage and retrieval system interconnected via a server. The courier transfer station serves as a bus distribution center, used to dispatch buses to transport couriers within the same area and upload courier transport information to the server. The smart bus system calculates and plans the optimal bus routes for transporting couriers based on the courier information received from the server, along with the specific arrival times and bus numbers for each stop along the route, and uploads these arrival times and bus numbers to the server. The server is used for communication and interaction with user mobile terminals. The courier storage and retrieval system is installed in each bus interconnected with the smart bus system and includes a central control module, storage lockers, verification modules, and a positioning module. These storage lockers, verification modules, and positioning modules are all connected to the server via the central control module. The pickup and drop-off storage lockers are used for storing packages for pickup and drop-off. The pickup and drop-off verification module is used to verify user information and generate feedback information based on the type, size, and weight of the package being picked up or sent, which is then sent to the user's mobile terminal. The positioning module is used to obtain the real-time location of the bus and upload it to the server. The user fills in the specific information of the package to be sent through the mobile terminal and uploads it to the server. The intelligent bus system obtains the user's package information from the server, calculates and plans the optimal bus transportation route for the package, and the specific time and number of the bus arriving at each stop along the transportation route. The server calculates and plans the optimal bus transportation route for the package based on the intelligent bus system, confirms the drop-off station as the stop before the nearest stop to the user in the optimal bus transportation route, and sends the specific time and number of the bus arriving at the drop-off station to the user's mobile terminal.

2. The intelligent public transport express delivery system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The server determines the pickup station as the stop before the destination of the express delivery on the optimal bus route calculated and planned by the intelligent public transportation system, and sends the bus number and the specific time of arrival at the pickup station to the user's mobile terminal.

3. The intelligent public transport express delivery system according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that, The pickup and delivery verification module is located on one side of the bus door, and the feedback information includes at least one or more of the pickup code, delivery code, and invalid code.

4. The intelligent public transport express delivery system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lockers are located on one side of the bus exit door and include at least two sub-lockers. Each sub-locker has an identification module and a control device. Both the identification module and the control device are connected to the server via a central control module. The identification module is used to identify and verify the user's pickup code and drop-off code information and uploads them to the server via the central control module. The control device uses the information uploaded to the server by the identification module to control the opening of the locker door and uploads the locker door opening status information to the server.

5. The intelligent public transport express delivery system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The at least two parcel lockers are of different sizes, and the control device controls the opening of the locker door to match the parcel type, size, and weight information uploaded to the server by the identification module.

6. The intelligent public transport express delivery system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The parcel locker is equipped with an image recognition device, which communicates with the server through a central control device. The image recognition device is used to identify whether the parcel has been taken out or put into the parcel locker and uploads the parcel's location information to the server through the central control module. The control device uses the central control module to obtain the parcel's location information to control the closing of the parcel locker door and uploads the closing status information of the parcel locker door to the server.

7. The intelligent public transport express delivery system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The locker is equipped with a reminder device, which is connected to the server via a central control module. The reminder device is used to remind users whether their packages have been retrieved or stored.

8. The intelligent public transport express delivery system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The reminder device provides reminders in the form of at least one or more of sound information, light information, and image information.

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