Access system of intelligent storage cabinet and access method thereof

Abstract

An access system and method of an intelligent locker, the access system and method read a unique identification code of the locker through a portable device, and transmit the unique identification code and identification information of the portable device to a remote host, confirm whether the user identity matches the designated locker by the remote host, if yes, the remote host generates a trigger signal to be transmitted to the portable device, and then the portable device triggers an electronic lock of the locker to switch from a locked state to an unlocked state, so as to reduce the cost and setting limitations of the intelligent locker.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a storage and retrieval system and method thereof, particularly a storage and retrieval system and method for intelligent lockers. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, with the popularization and booming development of online shopping, post offices, convenience stores, and even various logistics companies have launched convenient services for storing and retrieving items, among which lockers are the most common.

[0003] Generally speaking, traditional lockers only offer key locks or combination locks, which can only be opened by the person holding the key or combination. However, this method is only suitable for the same person to put in and take out items, and is not suitable for online shopping, because it is inconvenient to share the key and combination with another person. In addition, simply using the key or combination also poses a risk of being copied or stolen. Therefore, traditional lockers have problems of low usability and questionable security.

[0004] In light of this, some manufacturers have proposed smart locker technology, which verifies user identity through a server connection and provides automatic item placement / retrieval services. However, this type of locker is extremely expensive. For example, the locker must have network functionality, a stable power supply, and powerful computing resources, resulting in high costs and limitations in its setup. To address this issue, Taiwan Patent Publication No. I787704 discloses a system and method for opening a smart locker powered by a mobile device and using password recognition. The system selects the desired smart locker via a server and executes an encryption algorithm to generate a first verification code based on the locker's location identification code. This first verification code is then transmitted to the user's mobile device. When the power supply or mobile device powers the selected smart locker, the locker executes the same encryption algorithm to generate a second verification code based on its own location identification code. When the first and second verification codes match, the electronic lock is unlocked, thereby improving the usability and ease of setup of the smart locker. In other words, this type of smart locker (i.e., intelligent locker) does not require a network or power supply. Instead, it connects to the network and is powered via a mobile device. The locker then executes an encryption algorithm to generate a verification code, which is compared with the received verification code to determine whether to unlock. However, each locker in this method needs to have the computing power to execute the encryption algorithm, so it still cannot effectively reduce deployment costs. Furthermore, since the encryption algorithm executed by the locker and the server must be the same, it increases the management threshold and cost. For example, when the server updates the encryption algorithm, all lockers must also be updated. However, since the lockers themselves do not have a network or power supply, the update cannot be performed remotely. Instead, personnel must be dispatched to the actual location of the lockers to perform the update, thus generating significant labor costs.

[0005] In conclusion, it is clear that existing technologies have long suffered from high costs and limitations in the installation of smart lockers. Therefore, it is necessary to propose improved technologies to address this issue. Summary of the Invention

[0006] This invention discloses an intelligent locker storage and retrieval system and its storage and retrieval method.

[0007] First, this invention discloses a smart locker access system, comprising: a locker and a remote host. Each locker includes: a cabinet body, a circuit board, and a transmission line. The cabinet body has a door panel that allows opening and closing, equipped with an electronic lock. The electronic lock is in a locked state when the door panel is closed and not powered. The circuit board is disposed within the cabinet body and has a unique identification code, and is electrically connected to the electronic lock via a wire. The transmission line is electrically connected to the circuit board and allows electrical connection to a portable device. When electrically connected, the portable device reads the unique identification code for transmission via a network, and the transmission line receives a trigger signal from the portable device to drive the electronic lock to switch from a locked state to an unlocked state. Next, the remote host includes: a non-transitory computer-readable medium and a hardware processor. The non-transitory computer-readable medium is used to store multiple computer-readable instructions; and the hardware processor is electrically connected to the non-transitory computer-readable medium to execute the computer-readable instructions, thereby configuring the hardware processor to: transmit designated locker information to the portable device; when the portable device is electrically connected to the locker, the remote host receives the unique identification code and identification information transmitted by the portable device via the network; and confirms the user's identity based on the unique identification code and identification information. When the user's identity is valid, a trigger signal is generated and transmitted to the portable device, causing the portable device to trigger the electronic door lock to open the locker based on the received trigger signal.

[0008] In addition, this invention also discloses a method for storing and retrieving a smart locker, the steps of which include: providing multiple lockers, each locker comprising a cabinet body, a circuit board, and a transmission line, wherein the cabinet body has a door panel that can be opened and closed, the door panel is equipped with an electronic door lock, the electronic door lock being in a locked state when not powered and the door panel is closed, the circuit board having a unique identification code and being electrically connected to the electronic door lock via a wire; a remote host transmitting designated locker location information to a portable device; when the portable device is electrically connected to the locker via the transmission line, the connected portable device reads the unique identification code from the locker, and transmits the read unique identification code and identification information together to the remote host via a network; the remote host confirms the user's identity based on the received unique identification code and identification information, and when the user's identity is valid, generates a trigger signal to be transmitted to the portable device; the portable device triggers the electronic door lock based on the received trigger signal, switching it from a locked state to an unlocked state.

[0009] The system and method disclosed in this invention are as described above. The difference between this invention and the prior art is that this invention reads the unique identification code of the locker through a portable device and transmits it along with its own identification information to a remote host. The remote host confirms whether the user's identity matches the designated locker. If so, the remote host generates a trigger signal to be transmitted to the portable device, which then triggers the electronic locker of the locker, switching it from the locked state to the unlocked state.

[0010] Through the above-mentioned technical means, the present invention can achieve the technical effect of reducing the cost and setting limitations of smart lockers. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a system block diagram of the storage and retrieval system of the intelligent locker of the present invention.

[0012] Figure 2A and Figure 2B This is a flowchart illustrating the storage and retrieval method of the intelligent locker of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the use of the locker in this invention.

[0014] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating how to verify the legitimacy of a user's identity using this invention.

[0015] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0016] 110, 300: Lockers

[0017] 111, 310: Cabinet

[0018] 112, 320: Circuit board

[0019] 113, 330: Transmission lines

[0020] 120, 340: Remote host

[0021] 121: Non-transitory computer-readable medium

[0022] 122: Hardware Processor

[0023] 311: Perforation

[0024] 312: Door panel

[0025] 313: Electronic door lock

[0026] 331: Smartphone

[0027] 410: Unique Identifier

[0028] 420: Mobile phone number

[0029] 430, 450: Calculated values

[0030] 440: Timestamp

[0031] Step 210: Provide multiple lockers, each of which includes a cabinet body, a circuit board, and a transmission line. The cabinet body has a door panel that allows opening and closing. The door panel is equipped with an electronic lock, which is locked when the power is off and the door panel is closed. The circuit board has a unique identification code and is electrically connected to the electronic lock via a wire.

[0032] Step 220: The remote host transmits the designated cabinet information to the portable device.

[0033] Step 230: When the portable device is electrically connected to the locker via the transmission line, the connected portable device reads the unique identification code from the locker, and transmits the read unique identification code and identification information together to the remote host via the network.

[0034] Step 240: The remote host verifies the user's identity based on the received unique identifier and identification information. When the user's identity is valid, a trigger signal is generated and transmitted to the portable device.

[0035] Step 250: The portable device transmits the received trigger signal to the locker via the transmission line to drive the electronic door lock to switch from the locked state to the unlocked state. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The following will describe in detail the implementation of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, so as to fully understand how the present invention uses technical means to solve technical problems and achieve technical effects and to implement it accordingly.

[0037] First, before describing the storage and retrieval system and method of the intelligent locker disclosed in this invention, let's clarify the terminology defined in this invention. The "locker" referred to in this invention is an intelligent locker that does not provide any power itself. It can be electrically connected to a portable device (such as a smartphone, tablet, etc.) via a transmission line, with power supplied by the portable device or a power bank. When the locker receives power from the portable device, it allows the device to read a unique identification code and transmit a trigger signal to drive the electronic lock. A detailed description will follow later with reference to embodiments and drawings. Furthermore, the "remote host" mentioned in this invention refers to a server that can assign lockers to specific users for placing / retrieving items. When a user is placing an item, the remote host will assign one of the unused lockers to the user. When a user is retrieving an item, the remote host will assign the corresponding locker to the user. The user can be identified by ID card number, mobile phone number, email address, and other unique and identifiable information, and the user can be contacted by at least one of mobile phone number and email address.

[0038] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, further illustrates the storage and retrieval system and method of the intelligent locker of this invention. Please refer to the accompanying drawings first. Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a system block diagram of the storage and retrieval system of the intelligent locker of the present invention. The system includes: a locker 110 and a remote host 120. Each locker 110 includes: a cabinet body 111, a circuit board 112, and a transmission line 113. The cabinet body 111 has a door panel that allows opening and closing. This door panel is equipped with an electronic lock, which is locked when the door panel is closed and the power is off, for example, a cathode lock. In other words, the locker 110 cannot be opened when the electronic lock is not powered and the door panel is closed, but can be opened via a trigger signal when the power is on. Furthermore, to prevent the door panel from failing to close within the cabinet body 111, an automatic return hinge can be installed between the door panel and the cabinet body 111, allowing the door panel to automatically close within the cabinet body 111 without any applied force. In addition, in actual implementation, a through hole can be opened in the door panel for the transmission line 113 to pass through, or a connection port electrically connected to the circuit board 112 can be set in the through hole for the transmission line 113 to be electrically connected.

[0039] The circuit board 112 is housed within the cabinet 111 and has a unique identification code, and is electrically connected to the electronic door lock via wires. In practice, the unique identification code is a unique string of characters, numbers, symbols, or combinations thereof, and is stored in a storage element on the circuit board 112, such as a memory or similar device. Furthermore, the wires include copper wires, aluminum wires, brass wires, titanium wires, and alloy wires, etc., and their purpose is to transmit the trigger signal received by the locker 110 to the electronic door lock.

[0040] The transmission line 113 is electrically connected to the circuit board 112 and allows electrical connection to a portable device. When electrically connected, the portable device reads a unique identification code for transmission over a network, and the transmission line 113 receives a trigger signal from the portable device to drive the electronic door lock from a locked state to an unlocked state. In practice, the transmission line 113 can be a transmission line conforming to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) supplemental standard (On-The-Go, OTG), which allows an OTG-enabled portable device to become a USB host from a USB peripheral and has reverse power supply capability, i.e., the OTG-enabled portable device provides power to the OTG-enabled locker 110. In addition, the transmission line 113 also has the capability to transmit data between the locker 110 and the portable device. It is particularly important to note that the portable device can perform vectorization and arithmetic operations on the read unique identification code and its own identification information to generate a calculated value. This calculated value is used by the remote host 120 to confirm the legitimacy of the user's identity. An example will be provided later with illustrations. In addition, in practical implementation, the portable device can also have the function of scanning two-dimensional barcodes. When electrically connected to the circuit board 112 via the transmission line 113, the portable device can act as a scanning device for the locker 110, and obtain a trigger signal by scanning a two-dimensional barcode to trigger the electronic door lock. It should be noted that although the foregoing uses two-dimensional barcodes as an example, the present invention is not limited thereto. Any method that can directly or indirectly obtain a trigger signal through a connected portable device is within the scope of application of the present invention. For example, to directly obtain a trigger signal, the trigger signal can be transmitted via wired or wireless means. To indirectly obtain a trigger signal, specific text, symbols, values, or combinations thereof can be embedded in a two-dimensional barcode as a trigger signal, which is obtained when the portable device scans the two-dimensional barcode. Another example of indirectly obtaining a trigger signal is to embed a URL in a two-dimensional barcode, so that the portable device can be guided to establish a connection with a remote device (e.g., remote host 120) and obtain a trigger signal through this URL. In fact, in addition to the above-mentioned method of using two-dimensional barcodes, one-dimensional barcodes or specific images can also be used, and even voiceprint, fingerprint, or other biometric verification can be combined to trigger the electronic door lock.

[0041] Next, in the remote host 120 portion, it includes: a non-transitory computer-readable medium 121 and a hardware processor 122. The non-transitory computer-readable medium 121 is used to store a plurality of computer-readable instructions. In practice, the non-transitory computer-readable medium 121 can be a tangible device capable of holding and storing instructions used by an instruction execution device. The non-transitory computer-readable medium 121 can be, but is not limited to, an electrical storage device, a magnetic storage device, an optical storage device, an electromagnetic storage device, a semiconductor storage device, or any suitable combination thereof. More specific examples of the non-transitory computer-readable medium 121 (a non-exhaustive list) include: hard disks, random access memory, read-only memory, flash memory, optical disks, floppy disks, and any suitable combination thereof. The non-transitory computer-readable medium 121 used herein is not to be construed as a transient signal itself, such as radio waves or other freely propagating electromagnetic waves, electromagnetic waves propagating through waveguides or other transmission media (e.g., optical signals through fiber optic cables), or electrical signals transmitted through wires. Additionally, the computer-readable instructions described herein can be downloaded from the non-transitory computer-readable medium 121 to various computing / processing devices, or via a network, such as the Internet, local area network, wide area network, and / or wireless network, to external computer devices or external storage devices. The network may include copper cables, fiber optic cables, wireless transmission, routers, firewalls, switches, hubs, and / or gateways. Each computing / processing device's network card or network interface receives the computer-readable instructions from the network and forwards them to the non-transitory computer-readable medium 121 stored in the respective computing / processing device. The computer-readable instructions that perform the operations of this invention can be assembly language instructions, instruction set architecture instructions, machine instructions, machine-dependent instructions, microinstructions, firmware instructions, or source code or object code written in any combination of one or more programming languages. The programming languages ​​include object-oriented programming languages ​​such as CommonLisp, Python, C++, Objective-C, Smalltalk, Delphi, Java, Swift, C#, Perl, Ruby, and PHP, as well as conventional procedural programming languages ​​such as C or similar programming languages.

[0042] Hardware processor 122 is electrically connected to non-transitory computer-readable medium 121 to execute computer-readable instructions, configuring hardware processor 122 to: transmit designated locker location information to a portable device; when the portable device is electrically connected to locker 110, remote host 120 receives a unique identification code and identification information transmitted by the portable device via a network; and confirms the user's identity based on the unique identification code and identification information. When the user's identity is valid, a trigger signal is generated and transmitted to the portable device, causing the portable device to trigger the electronic door lock to open locker 110 based on the received trigger signal. In practical implementation, hardware processor 122 can be implemented using integrated circuit chips, system-on-chip (SoC), complex programmable logic devices (CPLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), etc. It should be noted that the remote host 120 can generate authorization information based on the specified locker location information and the mobile phone number of the portable device, and transmit this authorization information to the portable device. When the authorization information matches the portable device and the electrically connected locker 110, the portable device is authorized to transmit the unique identification code and identification information read together to the remote host 120 via the network. In other words, only portable devices that have obtained authorization information can transmit data to the remote host 120; portable devices that have not obtained authorization information cannot transmit data to the remote host 120, or even if they do transmit data to the remote host 120, it will be discarded by the remote host 120. In addition, the identification information may include ID card number, mobile phone number, email address, and other unique and identifiable information. When the remote host 120 detects the same portable device repeatedly transmitting the same unique identification code and identification information within a preset time period (e.g., five minutes), the remote host 120 allows the generation of a trigger signal again. After this time period, the remote host 120 prohibits the generation of a trigger signal until the locker 110 is opened by another portable device. In other words, the trigger signal can be repeatedly generated within the preset time period to open the locker 110, avoiding the situation where the door is accidentally closed before items are placed or taken out.It is particularly important to note that, as mentioned earlier, only portable devices with authorized information can transmit data to the remote host 120. In practice, authorization of the portable device can be verified by scanning a two-dimensional barcode (QR code). Similarly, when the portable device receives a trigger signal, it can convert the trigger signal into a two-dimensional barcode and display it on the screen for scanning by a scanning device connected to the locker 110. This triggers the electronic door lock of the locker 110, switching it from a locked to an unlocked state. It is even possible to print out the two-dimensional barcode and provide it directly to a scanning device (such as a portable device with scanning capabilities) for scanning. The two-dimensional barcode may contain a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI), a unique identifier, identification information (such as a password), etc.

[0043] It should be noted that, in order to maintain data security, the data transmitted between the smartphone and the locker 110, such as the unique identification code, designated locker information, and identification information, can be processed through encryption / encoding. For example, symmetric encryption or asymmetric encryption can be used; for example, encoding can be implemented using Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA), Message-Digest Algorithm 5 (MD5), etc.

[0044] Please see Figure 2A and Figure 2B , Figure 2A and Figure 2BThis is a flowchart of the storage and retrieval method of the intelligent locker of the present invention. The steps include: providing multiple lockers 110, each locker 110 comprising a cabinet body 111, a circuit board 112, and a transmission line 113. The cabinet body 111 has a door panel that allows opening and closing, and this door panel is equipped with an electronic lock. The electronic lock is in a locked state when the power is off and the door panel is closed. The circuit board 112 has a unique identification code and is electrically connected to the electronic lock via a wire (step 210); a remote host 120 transmits designated locker location information to a portable device (step 220); when the portable device... When the transmission line 113 is electrically connected to the locker 110, the connected portable device reads the unique identification code from the locker 110 and transmits the read unique identification code and identification information together to the remote host 120 via the network (step 230). The remote host 120 confirms the user's identity based on the received unique identification code and identification information. When the user's identity is valid, a trigger signal is generated and transmitted to the portable device (step 240). The portable device triggers the electronic door lock based on the received trigger signal, switching it from the locked state to the unlocked state (step 250). Through the above steps, the portable device can read the unique identification code of the locker 110 and transmit it together with its own identification information to the remote host 120. The remote host 120 confirms whether the user's identity matches the designated locker 110. If so, the remote host 120 generates a trigger signal and transmits it to the portable device, which then triggers the electronic door lock of the locker 110, switching it from the locked state to the unlocked state.

[0045] The following combinations Figure 3 and Figure 4 The following description is provided by way of examples; please refer to the previous section first. Figure 3 , Figure 3This is a schematic diagram illustrating the use of the locker in this invention. In practice, whether placing or retrieving items, the fundamental requirement is to open the designated locker 300. Therefore, the remote host 340 is actually the one that determines whether the locker 110 can be opened. Taking storage as an example, if the user logs into the remote host 340 via a mobile application and informs the remote host 120 that they wish to use the locker 110, the remote host 120 will transmit the specified locker information (i.e., the remote host 120 selects / specifies the currently available locker 300) to the user's smartphone 331 via the network / SMS. For example, if there are multiple unused lockers, the remote host 120 can arbitrarily select one for the user, or select a suitable locker based on the user's location, height, etc., or select a suitable locker based on the size of the items to be placed. For example, if the user is short, the remote host 120 can select a lower locker based on the preset layout of the lockers, or select based on the maximum capacity of the lockers after knowing the size of the items. Next, the smartphone 331 can be electrically connected to the locker 300 via a transmission line 330 passing through the perforation 311. At this time, the connected smartphone 331 can supply power to the locker 300, read the unique identification code from the locker 300's circuit board 320, and transmit the read unique identification code and identification information to the remote host 340 via the network. Then, the remote host 340 verifies the user's identity based on the received unique identification code and identification information. When the user's identity is valid, a trigger signal is generated and transmitted to the smartphone 331. Next, the smartphone 331 triggers the electronic door lock 313 based on the received trigger signal, switching it from a locked state to an unlocked state. At this time, the user can open the door panel 312 and place items into the locker 310. After placing the items, the user closes the door panel 312 to the locker 310 and disconnects the transmission line 330, and the electronic door lock 313 automatically locks. This completes the item placement process. It is particularly important to note that in practical implementation, after receiving the trigger signal, the smartphone 331 can first store it on its own device. When needed, the signal can be transmitted via the smartphone's mobile application and then sent to the locker 300 through the transmission line 330. Alternatively, a two-dimensional barcode capable of unlocking can be generated based on the trigger signal, and then displayed on the smartphone 331's screen or directly printed for scanning by a scanning device connected to the locker 300 to trigger the electronic door lock 313 of the locker 300. In other words, the trigger signal does not need to be transmitted immediately; even if transmission fails, a two-dimensional barcode can be generated for scanning, or the trigger signal can be continuously transmitted until successful. This avoids situations where unlocking is impossible due to poor network / connection conditions.

[0046] Next, taking item retrieval as an example, the overall process is similar to that of item placement. The remote host 120 will also transmit the designated locker information to the user's smartphone via network / SMS, except that this designated locker information refers to the locker 300 used for the item to be retrieved. Similarly, when the smartphone is electrically connected to the designated locker 300 via the transmission line 330 with through-hole 311, the connected smartphone can supply power to the locker 300, read the unique identification code from the locker 300's circuit board 320, and transmit the read unique identification code and identification information together to the remote host 340 via the network. In this way, the remote host 340 can determine whether the locker 110 connected to the smartphone is the designated locker 300 based on the unique identification code, and determine the user's identity based on the identification information, such as: mobile phone number, login information, etc. When the identity is confirmed, the remote host 340 generates a trigger signal to be transmitted to the smartphone. The smartphone then transmits the received trigger signal to the locker 300 via transmission line 113, thereby driving the electronic door lock 313 to switch from the locked state to the unlocked state. At this time, the person retrieving the item can smoothly retrieve the item from the designated locker 300. Similarly, after retrieving the item, the person retrieving the item closes the door panel 312 to the cabinet body 310 and disconnects the transmission line 330, and the electronic door lock 313 will automatically lock. This completes the item retrieval process. It should be noted that even if one forgets... In particular, it should be noted that although the above embodiment is illustrated with a transmission line 330 passing through a through hole 311, the present invention is not limited to this. Any method that enables the circuit board 320 to be electrically connected to the transmission line 330 does not depart from the scope of application of the present invention.

[0047] like Figure 4 The meaning is shown. Figure 4This diagram illustrates how the present invention verifies the legitimacy of a user's identity. In practice, the portable device transmits the unique identifier and identification information it reads to the remote host 120 via the network. Alternatively, the two can be processed together before being transmitted to the remote host 120. For example, the portable device's mobile application can add the unique identifier 410 read from the locker 110 to its own mobile phone number 420 to obtain a calculated value 430, which is then transmitted to the remote host 120. Next, when verifying the legitimacy of the user's identity, since the user's mobile phone number and the designated locker are known information, the remote host 120 can subtract the mobile phone number from the calculated value to determine if it matches the designated locker (i.e., whether the user's identity is legitimate). For example, if the value corresponding to the designated locker is "123" and the calculated value minus the mobile phone number is also "123", then the two are considered to match, indicating that the user's identity is legitimate. In this way, the confidentiality of the unique identifier and identification information can be ensured, meaning they will not be transmitted over the network in plaintext, even if the third party is unaware of the calculation rules. Furthermore, a timestamp 440 can be added to the calculation. For example, the unique identifier 410, the user's mobile phone number 420, and the timestamp 440 can be summed to obtain a calculated value of 450. This allows the remote host 120 to verify the timeliness during the verification process. It should be noted that although the above examples illustrate the calculation method, the invention is not limited to this. Any calculation combining the unique identifier and identification information does not depart from the scope of application of this invention; for example, adding a password to the calculation.

[0048] In summary, the difference between this invention and the prior art lies in the fact that a portable device reads the unique identification code of the locker 110 and transmits it along with its own identification information to the remote host 120. The remote host 120 then confirms whether the user's identity matches the designated locker 110. If so, the remote host 120 generates a trigger signal to be transmitted to the portable device, which then transmits the signal to the locker 110 via the transmission line 113. This triggers the electronic locker 110 to switch from a locked state to an unlocked state. This technique solves the problems existing in the prior art, thereby reducing the cost and limitations of smart lockers.

[0049] Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to the foregoing embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art may make some modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of patent protection of the present invention shall be determined by the scope defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A smart locker access system, the system comprising: Multiple lockers, each of which includes: The cabinet has doors that can be opened and closed, and these doors are equipped with electronic locks. The electronic door lock is locked when it is not powered and the door panel is closed. The circuit board is located in the cabinet and has a unique identification code, and is electrically connected to the electronic door lock via a wire; as well as A transmission line electrically connects to the circuit board and allows electrical connection to a portable device. When electrically connected, the portable device reads the unique identification code for transmission over a network, and the transmission line receives a trigger signal from the portable device to drive the electronic door lock from the locked state to the unlocked state; and The remote host includes: Non-transitory computer-readable medium for storing multiple computer-readable instructions; and A hardware processor, electrically connected to the non-transitory computer-readable medium, is configured to execute the computer-readable instructions, thereby configuring the hardware processor to: Transmit the designated cabinet location information to the portable device; When the portable device is electrically connected to the locker, the remote host receives the unique identification code and identification information transmitted by the portable device via the network. as well as The user's identity is confirmed based on the unique identification code and the identification information. When the user's identity is valid, the trigger signal is generated and transmitted to the portable device, so that the portable device triggers the electronic door lock to open the locker according to the trigger signal.

2. The storage and retrieval system of the intelligent locker as described in claim 1, wherein a set of automatic return hinges is provided between the door panel and the cabinet body, so that the door panel automatically closes to the cabinet body when no force is applied.

3. The smart locker access system as described in claim 1, wherein the remote host generates authorization information based on the designated locker location information and the mobile phone number of the portable device, and transmits the authorization information to the portable device; when the authorization information matches the portable device and the locker electrically connected to it, the portable device is authorized to transmit the read unique identification code and the identification information together to the remote host via the network.

4. The smart locker access system as described in claim 1, wherein the identification information includes at least one of the following: ID card number, mobile phone number, email address, and other unique and identifiable information; when the remote host detects that the same portable device repeatedly transmits the same unique identification code and identification information within a preset time period, the remote host allows the trigger signal to be regenerated; after the time period has elapsed, the remote host prohibits the generation of the trigger signal until the locker is opened by another portable device.

5. The storage and retrieval system of the intelligent locker as described in claim 1, wherein the portable device performs vectorization and arithmetic operations on the read unique identification code and its own identification information to generate a calculated value, and provides the remote host to confirm whether the user's identity is legitimate based on the calculated value.

6. A method for storing and retrieving items from an intelligent locker, comprising the following steps: Multiple lockers are provided, each of which includes a cabinet body, a circuit board and a transmission line. The cabinet body has a door panel that can be opened and closed. The door panel is equipped with an electronic door lock. The electronic door lock is locked when the power is off and the door panel is closed. The circuit board has a unique identification code and is electrically connected to the electronic door lock via a wire. The remote host transmits the designated cabinet location information to the portable device; When the portable device is electrically connected to the locker via the transmission line, the connected portable device reads the unique identification code from the locker and transmits the read unique identification code and identification information together to the remote host via the network. The remote host verifies the user's identity based on the received unique identifier and identification information. When the user's identity is valid, a trigger signal is generated and transmitted to the portable device; and The portable device triggers the electronic door lock based on the received trigger signal, switching it from the locked state to the unlocked state.

7. The storage and retrieval method of the intelligent locker as described in claim 6, wherein a set of automatic return hinges is provided between the door panel and the cabinet body, so that the door panel automatically closes to the cabinet body when no force is applied.

8. The method for accessing a smart locker as described in claim 6, wherein the remote host generates authorization information based on the designated locker location information and the mobile phone number of the portable device, and transmits the authorization information to the portable device; when the authorization information matches the portable device and the locker electrically connected to it, the portable device is authorized to transmit the read unique identification code and the identification information together to the remote host via the network.

9. The method for accessing a smart locker as described in claim 6, wherein the identification information includes at least one of an ID card number, a mobile phone number, an email address, and other unique and identifiable information; when the remote host detects that the same portable device repeatedly transmits the same unique identification code and the identification information within a preset time period, the remote host allows the trigger signal to be regenerated; after the time period has elapsed, the remote host prohibits the generation of the trigger signal until the locker is opened by another portable device.

10. The storage and retrieval method of the smart locker as described in claim 6, wherein the portable device performs vectorization and arithmetic operations on the read unique identification code and its own identification information to generate a calculation value, and provides the remote host to confirm whether the user's identity is legitimate based on the calculation value.

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