Device for receiving broadcasts

Abstract

Device for receiving mail, preferably a mailbox (3) or a parcel box, comprising a box (4) with an insertion slot and at least one removal opening, which open into a mail compartment, wherein the removal opening is assigned a flap (5) or door that can be closed by a locking device (2), wherein the locking device (2) comprises an electronically controllable lock (7) and an identification device arranged on an outer side (6) of the box (4), which identification device is designed to communicate with the electronically controllable lock (7), to identify a user via an identification mark, and to communicate the identification mark of the identified user to the electronically controllable lock (7), wherein the electronically controllable lock (7) is further designed to selectively control the unlocking of the electronically controllable lock (7) based on the identification mark.

Description

The invention relates to a device for receiving consignments, preferably a mailbox or a parcel box, comprising a box having an insertion slot and at least one removal opening which open into a consignment compartment, wherein a flap or door which can be closed by a locking device is associated with the removal opening, wherein the locking device comprises an electronically controllable lock and an identification device arranged on an outer side of the box.As the use of e-commerce and online shipping trade increases, the number of packet transmissions increases significantly. An important group of this Internet trading is professionals who know primarily the convenience and independence of charge opening times. However, these advantages only display their full effectiveness if the online ordered goods can also be conveniently delivered. Storing the consignment in front of the house door or in the house hall entails the risk of theft. In order to ensure a secure delivery of the parcel shipment, lockable mailboxes and parcel boxes are suitable, in which the shipments or packages can be inserted and consequently stored securely for the addresser. In this case, essentially manual locking devices are used. Current mailbox locks are generally small, compact locks, which are often made of metal or robust plastic. They are usually cylindrical in shape and are designed to be inserted into the front of the mailbox.Most models have a key mechanism, often the key is a simple flat key. There are also models with combinations of numbers that do not require a key. However, such manual locking devices are disadvantageous in that they have reduced security, in particular because they do not provide traceability of accesses and can be easily manipulated. They are also inconvenient to operate.It is therefore the object of the present invention, inter alia, to provide a device for receiving mail items, preferably a mailbox or a parcel box with a locking device, which at least partially overcomes the disadvantages of the conventional systems.This is achieved by the device according to claim 1.A device for receiving items of mail, preferably a mailbox or a parcel box, is provided, comprising a box with an insertion slot and a removal opening, which open into a parcel compartment, wherein a flap or door that can be closed by a locking device is associated with the removal opening, wherein the locking device comprises an electronically controllable lock and an identification device arranged on an outer side of the box, which is configured to communicate with the electronically controllable lock, to identify a user person via a detection sign and to communicate the detection sign of the identified user person to the electronically controllable lock, wherein the electronically controllable lock is further configured to selectively control the unlocking of the electronically controllable lock based on the detection sign.The device according to the invention is characterized in that it is substantially designed as a box. The box has a removal opening and an insertion slot which open into a consignment compartment. The removal opening can be closed or opened by a flap or a door with a locking device. The unlocking is effected first by detecting a personalized identification mark. Such a bookmark may be present as an RFID chip, QR code, NFC-enabled smartphone, smartphone app or biometric data of the user person. After matching the identification mark with a stored template and authentication, an electronically controllable lock unlocks the flap or the door and exposes the removal opening with the package compartment, so that any items of mail can be removed. For this purpose, the identification device communicates, which initially detects the identification mark and matches the electronically controllable lock in order to open it. The identification device is arranged on the outside of the mailbox or parcel boxan, so that the user can perform the authentication process. It is also possible for a plurality of user persons to simultaneously obtain temporary or permanent access rights, wherein these access rights would be stored in an access management system.The identification device can be designed as an RFID reader, wherein the RFID reader is designed to activate the RFID transponder located in the immediate vicinity by emitting an electromagnetic signal and to receive the identification signal transmitted by the activated RFID transponder. Such an identification device uses radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to control access to the package tray. For this purpose, each user has an RFID transponder, which is either in the form of a card, a key fob, or another portable object. This transponder includes a microchip and an antenna that allow it to store and transmit information. The RFID reader is equipped to emit an electromagnetic signal. This signal activates the RFID transponder when it is in the vicinity of the RFID reader. The RFID transponder then sends its stored information, typically the identification signal, back to the RFID reader. The RFID reader receives the information from the RFID transponder and decodes it. It compares the received bookmark to a database or list of authorized users. Based on the match to the bookmark, the RFID reader decides whether access is granted or denied. When the user is authorized, the RFID reader sends a signal to the electronic lock to unlock it. Identification using RFID technology appears advantageous in that this technology has increased security since RFID systems are more difficult to manipulate and click than conventional locks. In addition, they often provide additional security functions, such as access management, by which it is possible to grant or withdraw temporary or permanent access rights to certain users and to manage and log the access rights.In a further aspect of the invention, the identification device can be designed as an impression scanner with a support surface for detecting the identification mark, preferably the fingerprint of a finger. For example, when the user places a finger on the imprint scanner, the fingerprint is captured. It would also be conceivable to record other biometric data. The imprint scanner may use various technologies, such as optical, capacitive, or ultrasonic based sensors, to scan and digitize the imprint. After the user has been authorized, the data-connected electronic lock is unlocked. Such an identification device is particularly simple to operate, since only one finger is required for this in the simplest case.The identification device may be designed to convert identification characters into a digital format and store them for data alignment.Digital data requires less memory than physical prints. By converting into a digital format, a plurality of bookmarks can be efficiently stored on a small identification device. In addition, digital data can be processed and compared more quickly, which allows for rapid identification and authentication of the user.In a specific embodiment, the identification device can have security features which are designed to encrypt the digital format of the identification character. The data transmission between the RFID tag and the lock can be secured by strong encryption technologies in order to prevent unauthorized access.In one aspect of the invention, the identification device may be configured to use two-factor authentication. Two-factor authentication is a security method that provides an additional level of protection for access to the locking device. For this, two different factors must be confirmed to confirm the identity of the user. The first factor could be, for example, the input of a user name-password combination, wherein the second factor would be the identification, for example, by means of RFID technology or fingerprint scan.The communication between the electronically controllable lock and the identification device can take place wirelessly, preferably using Bluetooth Low Energy, BLE. The BLE communication enables a quick and simple connection, with low energy consumption and a long range of the connection between the lock and the identification device.The invention described above is explained in more detail below with reference to an exemplary embodiment.They show FIG. 1 shows a front view of a mailbox with a locking device, and FIG. 2 shows a mailbox with a locking device in a side view, and FIG. 3 shows a flap of the mailbox according to the invention with the locking device in an exploded view.FIG. 1 shows a device for receiving mail items in the form of a mailbox 3. The mailbox 3 has a removal opening on an outer side 6, which is covered by a flap 5. The removal opening opens into a packet compartment. A locking device 2 is attached to the flap 5 and closes the removal opening. The locking device 2 comprises an impression scanner 8 with a support surface 9. To open the locking device 2, the finger of the user is placed on the support surface 9 and scanned. By matching with stored scans, the identity of the user can be established. A data transfer then takes place between the impression scanner 8 and an electronically controllable lock 7. After authentication of the user has taken place, the electronically controllable lock 7 is opened. The flap 4 opens and the user gets access to the parcel compartment and can receive his shipment.A side view of the device according to the invention is shown in Fig. 2. The device is formed as a box 4 with a plurality of outer sides 6. The flap 4 which can be closed by the locking device 2 can be opened laterally in this illustration. The flap 4 comprises an outer side 6 of the box 4 here. Since the identification device is designed as an impression scanner 8, the user can identify himself on the basis of his biometric data. In particular, the user can scan his fingerprint to gain access to the inside of the mailbox 3.The locking device 2 fastened to the flap 4 is shown in FIG. 3 in an exploded view, wherein it consists essentially of several components. On the one hand, it comprises an electronically controllable lock 7, which locks the flap 4 with a latch, so that the removal opening is closed. The electronically controllable lock 7 communicates with an identification device which consists of an impression scanner 8 with a support surface 9, wherein the impression scanner 8 and the electronically controllable lock 7 are arranged on opposite sides of the flap.Described above is a device for receiving mail items, preferably a mailbox or a parcel box with a locking device, which at least partially overcomes the disadvantages of the conventional systems.LIST OF REFERENCE CHARACTERS1 Device for receiving mail items 2 Locking device 3 Mailbox 4 Box 5 Flap 6 Outer side 7 Electronically controllable lock 8 Impression scanner 9 Support surface

Claims

Device for receiving items of mail, preferably a mailbox (3) or a parcel box, comprising a box (4) with an insertion slot and at least one removal opening, which open into a item of mail, wherein a flap (5) or door closable by a locking device (2) is associated with the removal opening, wherein the locking device (2) comprises an electronically controllable lock (7) and an identification device arranged on an outer side (6) of the box (4), which is designed to communicate with the electronically controllable lock (7), to identify a user person via a detection mark and to communicate the detection mark of the identified user person to the electronically controllable lock (7), wherein the electronically controllable lock (7) is furthermore designed to selectively control the unlocking of the electronically controllable lock (7) based on the detection mark.Device according to claim 1, characterised in that the identification device is designed as an RFID reader, the RFID reader being designed to activate the RFID transponder located in the immediate vicinity by emitting an electromagnetic signal and to receive the identification signal transmitted by the activated RFID transponder.Device according to claim 1, characterised in that the identification device is designed as an impression scanner (8) with a support surface (9) for detecting the identification mark, preferably the fingerprint of a finger.Device according to claim 1, characterised in that the identification device is designed to convert identification signals into a digital format and to store them for data alignment.Device according to claim 4, characterised in that the identification device comprises security features designed to encrypt the digital format of the identifier.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the identification device is designed to use a two-factor authentication.Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the communication between the electronically controllable lock (7) and the identification device takes place wirelessly, preferably using Bluetooth Low Energy, BLE.

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