Method and system for transporting goods and / or mail

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for transporting goods and / or mail, wherein at least one virtual object (10), e.g. an augmented reality (AR) object and / or a hologram, is associated with at least one real object (12) to be transported, e.g. goods to be transported or a letter, wherein the virtual object (10) is displayed virtually / visually in a real, in particular public, space to at least one user (16), who is preferably equipped with a suitable display device (14), e.g. an AR display device, and wherein a user (16) can indicate, e.g. by interacting with the virtual object (10), a willingness to transport the real object (12) to be transported that is associated with the virtual object (10).

Description

[0001] Goods and / or mail transport procedure and system

[0002] State of the art

[0003] The invention relates to a goods and / or letter transport method according to claim 1, a goods and / or letter transport system according to claim 34, a display device according to claim 35, an object creation device according to claim 36 and a computer program product according to claim 37.

[0004] It has already been proposed to transmit information using virtual objects, such as augmented reality objects. AR-compatible display devices, such as data glasses or head-up displays, will become increasingly available in the future and become increasingly integrated into people's everyday lives.

[0005] The object of the invention is, in particular, to provide a generic device with advantageous properties for transporting goods and / or letters, particularly with regard to its efficiency and resource consumption. This object is achieved according to the invention by the features of the independent patent claims, while advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention can be found in the subclaims.

[0006] Advantages of the invention

[0007] A method for transporting goods and / or letters is proposed, wherein at least one virtual object, e.g. an augmented reality (AR) object and / or a hologram, is assigned to at least one real object to be transported, e.g. a piece of goods or a letter, wherein the virtual object is displayed virtually / visually in a real, in particular public, space to at least one user equipped with a suitable display device, in particular an AR display device, and wherein the user can, preferably is, displayed, e.g. by interacting with the virtual object, at least a willingness to transport the object to be transported, to which the virtual object is assigned. This can advantageously optimize efficiency and / or resource consumption during the transport of goods or letters.Overloads are already occurring, particularly in the so-called "last mile" of goods traffic or in inner-city goods traffic. A large proportion of inner-city suppliers specialize in a specific type of goods (e.g., vegetable suppliers, beverage suppliers, baked goods suppliers, pharmaceutical suppliers, etc.) and, after delivering the goods, return the entire way to their location empty. The proposed procedure can advantageously reduce the proportion of such empty return trips, as the respective suppliers can spontaneously and effortlessly pick up and deliver goods or letters on the return journey to the location.In addition, a large group of available suppliers, especially micro-delivery companies or sole proprietors who are not connected to a complicated or costly digital freight platform such as those that exist today, can be advantageously included in a logistics system.

[0008] The virtual object, in particular the AR object, is in particular designed as a non-physical object that exists purely in the virtual world, but is linked to a spatial coordinate in real space and to a real, physical object. In particular, the virtual object, preferably the AR object, is represented by overlaying a computer-generated image with at least part of a representation of the real world or with the real world. In particular, the virtual object, preferably the AR object, is virtually displayed in the user's field of vision, e.g., by means of the display device. A transport item is preferably anything that can be transported by a means of transport between two points in real space, in particular a material good (goods) and / or a carrier medium for messages (in the case of a letter, for example, the carrier medium can be the paper on which the message is written).Preferably, the virtual object is to be placed in a public space. However, it is also conceivable to use the goods and / or letter transport method in a space with restricted access, e.g., a company premises, an exhibition hall, an airport runway, or a military base. The display device can, for example, be designed as data glasses, a data contact lens, a heads-up display, e.g., of a vehicle, a smartphone, a tablet, and much more. As an alternative to the display using the display device, a virtual display, e.g., a projection or a hologram, is also conceivable; this display is shown to the user in real space without the support of a display device.The readiness for transport of the object to be transported indicated by the user is preferably sent to a centralized or decentralized computer system, via which at least transport processing, payment, and / or transport documentation are carried out. Interaction with the virtual object to indicate readiness for transport can take place via the display device or via another device participating in the freight and / or mail transport process.

[0009] It is further proposed that a real display location, at which the virtual object is displayed virtually / visually in real space, be spatially related to a starting point and / or one or more reloading points of an intended transport route for the object to be transported. This can advantageously achieve a high level of efficiency and / or user-friendliness. In particular, the display location tells the user where they can pick up the real object associated with the virtual object. The spatial relationship can already be included in the display of the virtual object, e.g., as an address, as GPS coordinates, as an image, or the like. The spatial relationship can vary depending on the type or size of the goods being transported.Preferably, the starting point, in particular the pick-up location, of the transported goods is in direct spatial relation to the real display location of the virtual object, for example within a radius or sphere of a maximum of a few 100 m, of a maximum of 100 m, of a maximum of a few 10 m or of a maximum of 10 m. For example, it is conceivable that the pick-up location is on the street on which the virtual object is displayed in real space. However, it is also conceivable that the real display location of the virtual object is on the nearest busier street to the pick-up location or at a location in the vicinity of the pick-up location which is determined by an algorithm, e.g. a KL, as the optimal real display location (highest chance of placement) for the virtual object.Particularly in the case of larger transport goods or larger quantities of transport goods that are linked to a virtual object, the spatial connection can also be broader. For example, the actual display location of the virtual object in this case can be before an exit from a dual carriageway or motorway that leads to the associated pick-up location. For example, the actual display location of the virtual object in this case can be at the entrance to a local authority / a political-geographical administrative unit, such as a city, a municipality or a district, etc., in which the associated pick-up location is located. It is also conceivable that the virtual object is displayed simultaneously or consecutively at a display location that is spatially related to the starting point and at one or more display locations that are spatially related to possible, sensible reloading route points.This can advantageously increase the chance of a referral. For example, the virtual object will then be displayed to all users who travel either directly from the starting point to the delivery location or only to one of the locations.

[0010] Drive to transfer waypoints. For example, it is conceivable that as soon as a user has picked up a real object with the aim of taking it to a transfer waypoint, the corresponding virtual object is displayed at the transfer waypoint, in particular to offer subsequent transport. The virtual object can be displayed immediately at the transfer waypoint, with the consequence that a subsequent transporter may have to wait for its arrival, or it will only be displayed at the transfer waypoint once the user has delivered it there or when the user will deliver it there within a foreseeable minimum time, which could be read off, for example, from the user's navigation system.

[0011] If the virtual object is positioned in real space on or near a traffic route, e.g., a street, a sidewalk, a highway shoulder, or a parking lot, it can advantageously achieve high visibility, especially for a large number of users. This can advantageously achieve high efficiency in the freight and / or mail transport process. The likelihood of a placement can also be increased.

[0012] Furthermore, it is proposed that at least one end point or a reloading point of an intended transport route of the object to be transported, which is different from a real display location at which the virtual object is displayed virtually / visually in real space, is contained in the virtual object or is linked to the virtual object. This can advantageously achieve a high level of efficiency in the goods and / or letter transport process. Advantageously, resource savings can be achieved (e.g., CO2 production can be reduced), in particular by allowing users to estimate and / or filter whether the intended transport route for the object to be transported actually overlaps sufficiently with their own planned route. In particular, the virtual object includes information on the transport route that must be completed for the delivery of the object to be transported. The end point of the transport route or the

[0013] The reloading point of the transport route can, for example, be embodied as metadata of the virtual object. The end point of the transport route or the reloading point of the transport route can, for example, be contained in a non-fungible token (NFT) of the virtual object. Furthermore, it is proposed that at least one physical parameter of the real object to be transported be contained in the virtual object or be linked to the virtual object. This can advantageously achieve a high level of efficiency in the goods and / or mail transport process. A high level of user-friendliness can advantageously be achieved, in particular by allowing users to estimate and / or filter whether transporting the real object is even feasible for them. In particular, the virtual object contains information on the shape of the goods to be transported. The physical parameter(s) can, for example, be embodied as metadata of the virtual object.The physical parameter(s) can, for example, be included in an NFT of the virtual object.

[0014] If the physical parameter is defined as a weight and / or an external dimension of the real object to be transported, a high level of user-friendliness can be achieved, particularly because users can immediately determine whether transporting the real object is even feasible for them. A high level of efficiency can be achieved, for example, through particularly simple transport planning and / or organization.

[0015] It is also proposed that at least one economic transport parameter and / or at least one ecological transport parameter be contained in the virtual object or linked to the virtual object. This can advantageously achieve a high level of efficiency in the goods and / or letter transport process. Resource savings can advantageously be achieved (e.g., CO2 production can be reduced), in particular by allowing users to estimate and / or filter whether the resource consumption required to transport the object to be transported is actually sustainable. The economic transport parameter can, for example, be in the form of transport remuneration, a goods value, or a predicted resource consumption, e.g., fuel or drive energy consumption. The economic parameter(s) can, for example, be in the form of metadata of the virtual object.The economic parameter(s) can be included, for example, in an NFT of the virtual object. The ecological transport parameter can be configured, for example, as a maximum permitted resource consumption, a maximum permitted CO2 emission, a maximum generated air pollution, or the like. It is conceivable that the virtual objects are only displayed to users who can prove that they can meet the ecological parameter. It is conceivable that the display of the willingness to transport the object is only enabled / allowed to users who can prove that they can meet the ecological parameter. The ecological parameter(s) can be configured, for example, as metadata of the virtual object. The ecological parameter(s) can be included, for example, in an NFT of the virtual object.

[0016] Furthermore, it is proposed that different economic transport parameters and / or different ecological transport parameters be issued to different users depending on the resource consumption of the respective user, in particular predicted for the transport of the object, and / or depending on the environmental and / or health impact caused by the respective user, in particular predicted for the transport of the object. This can advantageously achieve a high level of efficiency and / or user-friendliness. Advantageously, each user can be individually shown whether the transport of the object is economically and / or ecologically profitable for them. Advantageously, the user can thus be individually supported in the decision-making process regarding accepting the transport order for the object.This also advantageously allows for the general optimization of the speed and ecological balance of the transport. Furthermore, ecological control of the entire transport operation handled by the proposed method can be advantageously enabled. For example, a user with high resource consumption or with high health and / or environmental impact can be offered a different, particularly lower, price for transport. For example, a user who saves resources, e.g., CO2, through transport, particularly using an environmentally friendly means of transport, e.g., a bicycle, could be credited with a type of environmental credit, which is calculated, for example, from the difference to the CO2 emissions of an average means of transport for the same route.This environmental credit could then be traded analogously to certificate trading or be convertible into rewards such as awards, rankings, non-cash prizes, or the like.

[0017] If, in addition, different economic transport parameters and / or different ecological transport parameters are issued to different users depending on budgets determined individually for each user, efficiency and / or user-friendliness can be further increased, in particular by further accelerating and / or simplifying the decision-making process for accepting a transport offer. In addition, the efficiency and speed of the entire logistics system based on the proposed method are also advantageously increased, since the threshold for accepting a transport order is significantly lower if it is already clear at first glance whether it is worthwhile or not. For example, the user could be shown directly in the virtual object how high the net profit achieved from the transport is or how high the environmental credit achieved from the transport is.

[0018] For example, the user could be shown directly in the virtual object how his personal environmental footprint, e.g. CO2 balance, changes if he takes a certain object along his planned route.

[0019] Additionally, it is proposed that at least one organizational transport parameter, e.g., a minimum delivery date or a delivery duration, be contained in the virtual object or linked to the virtual object. This advantageously allows for a high level of efficiency in the freight and / or mail transport process. A delivery time can advantageously be optimized. The organizational parameter(s) can be implemented, for example, as metadata of the virtual object. The organizational parameter(s) can be included, for example, in an NFT of the virtual object.

[0020] If different organizational transport parameters are issued to different users based on time budgets determined individually for each user, this can advantageously achieve indirect control of a transport system. In particular, this can reduce the total travel time of all users participating in the transport system. In particular, time budgeting can be applied to output an individual delivery time for each user capturing the virtual object.

[0021] Furthermore, it is proposed that the user-dependent different organizational transport parameters, the user-dependent different economic transport parameters, and / or the user-dependent different ecological transport parameters be output based on a route currently planned by the respective user, in particular based on a user-dependent detour from the route currently planned by the respective user, which is necessary for transporting the object to an endpoint or to a reloading waypoint that differs from a real display location at which the virtual object is displayed virtually / visually in real space. This advantageously allows for high efficiency, particularly with regard to resource consumption and / or delivery speed, in particular the total travel time of all users participating in the transport system.The currently planned route can be read, for example, from a navigation program in a vehicle or a user's mobile device. For example, the achievable profit, the additional travel time, or the change in the environmental impact of accepting the transport order for the object are output individually and depending on the already planned route. Furthermore, it is proposed that at least one safety requirement for the transport, for a user carrying out the transport (transporter), or for a means of transport carrying out the transport be contained in the virtual object or be linked to the virtual object. This can advantageously create a transport system with a high level of safety. A safety requirement for the transport can be formed by a specific suitability of a means of transport for the object to be transported.For example, the suitability of a means of transport may include adequate shock absorption, adequate electromagnetic shielding, adequate cooling, the presence of a suitable transport bracket in the means of transport, e.g., for gas cylinders or fragile goods, etc. A safety requirement for transport may be formed by a specific suitability of a transporter for the object to be transported. For example, the suitability of the transporter may include the possession of a specific license, a specific access authorization, a specific training, reliable identification, a specific insurance policy, a specific minimum rating from other transport assignments or trustworthy references, or a lack of criminal records, etc.The security requirement(s) can be implemented, for example, as metadata of the virtual object. The security requirement(s) can be included, for example, in an NFT of the virtual object.

[0022] If the user is provided with at least one filter option for filtering the individually displayed virtual objects, a high level of efficiency and / or user-friendliness can be advantageously achieved.

[0023] Advantageously, the display of virtual objects can be limited to objects that are interesting and / or suitable for the respective user.

[0024] In this context, it is proposed that the filtering option comprise limiting the display presented by the display device to a subset of all available virtual objects which lie within a parameter range of at least one of the physical parameters defined by the filtering, which lie within a parameter range of at least one of the economic transport parameters defined by the filtering, which lie within a parameter range of at least one of the ecological transport parameters defined by the filtering, which lie within a parameter range of at least one of the organizational transport parameters defined by the filtering, and / or which satisfy at least one security requirement defined by the filtering. This advantageously makes it possible to achieve a high level of efficiency and / or a high level of user-friendliness.Advantageously, the display of virtual objects can be limited to those that are of interest and / or appropriate for the respective user. In particular, the filters can be freely defined by the user. It is also conceivable that certain predefined filter masks could be offered to users. The offered filter masks could be created individually for each user using suitable software, particularly AI-supported software.

[0025] In addition, it is proposed that a creator of a virtual object be provided with at least one filter option for filtering a user group of users of display devices to whom the created virtual object is to be displayed. This can advantageously achieve a high level of user-friendliness and / or high efficiency. Advantageously, a user group can already be limited in a meaningful way by the sender of the object (the creator of the virtual object), e.g., to suitable or trustworthy users. For example, the creator can restrict the user group to users who meet certain security requirements, such as a minimum rating, a minimum reference, a suitable license, etc. For example, the creator can restrict the user group to users who meet certain ecological parameters, such as a positive environmental credit, a maximum CO2 production per kilometer or per transport (e.g.,only bicycle couriers or only electric vehicles), a maximum resource consumption per kilometer or per transport, etc. For example, the creator can restrict the user group to users who can meet certain organizational parameters, such as delivery before a certain date.

[0026] It is further proposed that a display size of the virtual object, a display color of the virtual object, a display form of the virtual object, a display location of the virtual object and / or an animation of the virtual object (e.g., pulsing, flashing, color change, moving, etc.) be dependent on at least one parameter linked to the virtual object and / or contained in the virtual object. This advantageously makes it possible to achieve a high level of user-friendliness and / or high efficiency, in particular by allowing users to quickly and easily identify the properties of the object to be transported that are most important for transport, thus significantly accelerating and / or simplifying their decision to accept or reject the transport order.

[0027] Furthermore, it is proposed that a display size of a virtual object already positioned in real space, a display color of the virtual object already positioned in real space, a display form of the virtual object already positioned in real space, the real display location of the virtual object already positioned in real space, and / or an animation of the virtual object already positioned in real space also be changed when a parameter linked to the virtual object and / or contained in the virtual object is changed. This can advantageously achieve a high level of user-friendliness and / or high efficiency. For example, a display size of the virtual object can become larger with an increasing transport compensation offer (economic parameter).For example, a display color or other display parameter of the virtual objects can indicate when the detour required to deliver them is particularly short. For example, a display color or other display parameter of the virtual objects can indicate when the profit to be achieved for delivering them is particularly high.

[0028] Furthermore, it is proposed that the spatial dimensions of the virtually represented virtual object correspond at least substantially to the spatial dimensions of the real object to be transported. This can advantageously achieve a high level of user-friendliness and / or efficiency, in particular by allowing the user to immediately recognize whether the object to be transported is suitable for their means of transport or not.

[0029] It is further proposed that at least one further virtual object, in particular at least one further augmented reality (AR) object, be assigned to the real object to be transported, e.g. the transported goods or the letter, wherein the further virtual object is displayed virtually / visually in the real space to the user equipped with a suitable display device at a different real display location than the virtual object assigned to the same object. This can advantageously achieve a high level of user-friendliness and / or high efficiency. The probability of acceptance can advantageously be increased. The transport speed of the overall system can advantageously be increased, in particular by transport orders being accepted more quickly on average. The further virtual object can be arranged in the immediate vicinity of the virtual object, for example in order to increase overall visibility (e.g. on both sides of the road).The further virtual object can, however, also be arranged far away from the virtual object, e.g. at a reloading point, in order to organize a multi-part transport route, for example. In particular, the further virtual object can be designed at least substantially identically to the virtual object. This is particularly the case when positioned close to the virtual object. In this case, for example, both virtual objects comprise the same intended transport route. In particular, the further virtual object can be designed significantly differently from the virtual object and, in particular, be linked to different parameters or contain different parameters. This is particularly the case when positioned far away from the virtual object. In this case, for example, both virtual objects comprise different, preferably non-overlapping, sections of the intended transport route.In particular, the virtual object and the further virtual object are assigned to the same object to be transported.

[0030] If a real display location, at which the virtual object is displayed virtually / visually in real space, is spatially related to a starting point of an intended transport route for the object to be transported, and a real display location, at which the further virtual object is displayed virtually / visually in real space, is spatially related to a reloading point of the intended transport route for the object to be transported, a high level of efficiency can advantageously be achieved. In particular, this can enable a linked transport route. In particular, this can divide the transport route into sections that can preferably be completed by different users. This can advantageously speed things up and / or increase the chance of communication.The additional virtual object located at the transfer point can be created and displayed immediately when the transport order is created, or it can be placed and displayed only after the transport order has been accepted, for example when the carrier's route has been determined.

[0031] Furthermore, it is proposed that a positioning of the real display location of the virtual object in real space be suggested or performed based on a computer-determined transport probability. This can advantageously achieve high efficiency and / or high user-friendliness. Advantageously, an average delivery time of the overall system based on the proposed method can be reduced. In particular, the object creation device, in particular the AR object creation device, suggests a position for the virtual object that is spatially related to the starting point of the transport route and which, at the same time, has a maximum transport probability. Alternatively or additionally, the object creation device, in particular the AR object creation device, can select and set this position automatically.In particular, the transport probability is calculated at least based on previous positions of delivered virtual objects, based on known traffic volumes, based on certain known routes of known users of the goods and / or letter transport system, and / or based on data on where transport goods have been picked up most frequently in the past and / or on data on who has received which orders in the past under which conditions. The transport probability can be determined locally on the object creation device, centrally on a dedicated server, or decentralized on a distributed server, e.g., a cloud computing system. Alternatively or additionally, there could also be pick-up locations and / or reloading waypoints for the real objects arranged and / or specified by a control center, or real display locations for the virtual objects.For example, a central authority, such as a state or country, could intervene to reduce congestion in urban areas. For example, the takeover locations and / or

[0032] Transfer points for the real objects or the real display locations for the virtual objects are subject to certain restrictions, such as a ban on takeover locations and / or transfer points for real objects that contain dangerous goods, or on display locations for virtual objects that belong to such real objects, in front of schools or similar.

[0033] If the suggestion or the implementation of the positioning of the real display location of the virtual object in the real space is carried out at least with AI (artificial intelligence) support or AI-optimized, efficiency can be advantageously maximized. In addition, a flexible adaptation of the suggestions to external changes (e.g., changes in traffic routing, etc.) can be advantageously enabled. In particular, the positioning of the real display location can be carried out by an appropriately trained AI. In particular, the optimization of the positioning of the real display location can be carried out by an algorithm continuously optimized by means of machine learning.

[0034] To this end, it is proposed that, in a Kl algorithm training step, an automated optimization and / or automated training (e.g., supervised learning of a neural network) of a Kl algorithm that proposes or performs the positioning of the real display location of the virtual object be carried out using recorded acceptance parameters, e.g., recorded acceptance times and / or recorded acceptance frequencies, of transport orders associated with previously positioned virtual objects. This advantageously maximizes efficiency and / or maintains it at a high level. Furthermore, continuous adaptation to local or regional conditions can be advantageously achieved. It is conceivable that the Kl algorithm training step takes place internally in the object creation device.Preferably, however, the algorithm training step is outsourced to an external central data processing unit or a cloud computing system, which is in contact with the object creation device, for example via a data transmission unit, in particular due to the computing power requirements.

[0035] It is further proposed that the virtual objects be based on a distributed ledger technology (DLT), in particular a decentralized, preferably public or private (proprietary), wherein in particular at least endpoints, starting points and / or reloading points of intended transport routes of the objects to be transported and / or parameters linked to the virtual objects and / or contained in the virtual objects are stored in a distributed ledger, such as a blockchain, a tangle or a hashgraph of the DLT. This advantageously makes it possible to achieve a high level of efficiency, in particular by enabling the dispensing with central, maintenance-intensive server structures with dedicated servers, and / or a high level of user-friendliness, in particular by enabling the dispensing with a central administrative authority, which could, for example, incur additional costs.In addition, it can advantageously enable unalterable, traceable tracking of transport orders and / or transport routes. In particular, the virtual objects are stored in the distributed ledger, at least together with their position data in the real world and with information about the linked real object.

[0036] If at least the indication of readiness for transport of the object to be transported, to which the virtual object is assigned, is processed via a DLT smart contract, e.g. by calling a function of the DLT smart contract, this can advantageously enable intermediary-free, direct and yet trustworthy interaction between the user and the system for carrying out the goods and / or letter transport process. In particular, the virtual objects and / or the smart contract are set up on a DLT that is based on a Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) architecture, such as IOTA™. Advantageously, the virtual objects and / or the smart contract are set up on a DLT that is free or almost free of transaction costs. Advantageously, the virtual objects and / or the smart contract are set up on a DLT that is at least substantially free of any limitation on transaction throughput.Alternatively, other DLTs are also conceivable, e.g. smart contract-capable blockchains such as Ethereum, EOS, Stellar, Solana, Avalanche, Fantom, Cronos, Polygon, Algorand, Chainlink, Binance Smart Chain, and many more. The advantage of being based on the DLT is that the smart contracts and / or the virtual objects are publicly visible and unchangeable.

[0037] If, in addition, at least one document of the transport of the object to be transported, to which the virtual object is assigned, is processed via the DLT, in particular via a DLT smart contract, an unalterable chain of evidence for tracing the transport orders can advantageously be obtained. It is conceivable that the user must provide proof of their current location with each interaction with the DLT, in particular with the DLT smart contract, e.g., by reading a position sensor carried on board (e.g., GPS) or by saving a photo taken at the location. This location can then be stored in the distributed ledger for documentation purposes. In particular, at least one document of the acceptance of the object to be transported, the delivery of the object to be transported, the reloading of the object to be transported, the transport route of the object to be transported, etc.in this way. A smart contract based on DLT is preferably based on computer protocols. The smart contract based on DLT is preferably a type of digital contract based on DLT. The terms of the agreement between entities that interact with the smart contract, e.g. by calling functions of the smart contract, are advantageously written directly in lines of code. In particular, smart contracts are therefore at least partially self-executing contracts, i.e. they come into effect independently when certain previously defined events occur (e.g. calling a function) and therefore do not require human supervision. If the specified entry conditions are met, the smart contract can automatically initiate a transaction, which is then validated and stored in the distributed ledger.Smart contracts thus advantageously enable the implementation of trustworthy transactions and agreements between different parties, such as the user (transporter) and the creator (sender).

[0038] It is also proposed that at least some consideration for the transport of the object to be transported, to which the virtual object is assigned, be processed via a DLT smart contract. This advantageously enables intermediary-free, direct, yet trustworthy compensation for the users carrying out the transports. Advantageously, consideration can be linked to the documentation, which is also processed via the DLT. For example, a payment of consideration is only triggered by the smart contract when the user has verifiably actually delivered the object to be transported to the destination or the transfer waypoint.It is conceivable that a type of escrow function is implemented via the smart contract or another smart contract linked to the smart contract, whereby the consideration is deposited by the creator at the time of creation of the virtual object (which could also be done via a DLT smart contract) (e.g., paid into a third-party account) and is only forwarded to the user after the transport has been completed (e.g., from the third-party account). The consideration can be in the form of a fiat currency, a cryptocurrency, a crypto token, non-monetary consideration, such as parking privileges, permission to use special lanes (e.g., HOV lanes in the US), permission to ride free on public transport, permission to use toll roads toll-free, etc., in the form of score points and / or in the form of the environmental credits already mentioned.

[0039] It is also proposed that the virtual object be designed as an NFT of the DLT. This can advantageously ensure a high level of transport security. In particular, a unique identifier of the transported goods could be assigned to the NFT. This can advantageously prevent the transported goods from being mixed up with counterfeits or similar items during transport.

[0040] Furthermore, it is proposed that, at least when there are multiple indications of readiness for transport of the object to be transported, to which the virtual object is assigned, at least one award and / or confirmation of a corresponding transport order for the transport of the object to be transported is processed via a DLT smart contract. This can advantageously achieve a particularly high level of efficiency. In particular, it can enable an independent and / or fair selection of a transporter. The multiple indications of readiness for transport of the object to be transported can, for example, be collected in a time-limited bidding phase, whereby after the bidding phase has expired, the smart contract transmits an award to one of the participating transporters.The bidding phase could, for example, start as soon as an initial indication of readiness for transport of the object to be transported has been registered and then run for a definable period of time, e.g. 3 minutes, 10 minutes or 1 hour.

[0041] Furthermore, it is proposed that, at least when there are multiple indications of readiness for transport of the object to be transported, to which the virtual object is assigned, at least one allocation and / or confirmation of a corresponding transport order for the transport of the object to be transported is processed via a market maker, via a points system and / or via a KL. This can advantageously achieve a particularly high level of efficiency. In particular, this can enable an independent and / or fair selection of a transporter. The market maker, the points system and / or the KL can interact with the smart contract, in particular to collect the indications of readiness for transport of the object to be transported and to transmit the allocation and / or confirmation of the transport order.For example, points could be awarded to each carrier that indicates a willingness to transport the object to be transported based on various parameters, e.g. price, environmental compatibility, resource consumption, speed, rating, number of orders completed so far, etc., with the carrier with the highest or most optimal number of points of all carriers then being awarded the transport contract.

[0042] Furthermore, it is proposed that each created virtual object be virtually localized in a metaverse, in particular linked to the DLT, wherein a virtual space defined by the metaverse, superimposed on the real existing space, preferably spanning the globe, is divided into a number of segments arranged side by side and / or one above the other, in particular volume segments, and wherein the virtual object is linked to the segment associated with the respective real display location of the virtual object. This advantageously enables simple georeferencing of the virtual objects. Linking the smart contract to georeferencing can advantageously be simplified. A metaverse should be understood in particular as a consistent and persistent digital / virtual space.In particular, the digital / virtual space of the metaverse arises through a convergence of virtual and / or augmented and physical reality. In particular, the virtual space of the metaverse is divided into segments, whereby the segments can have various shapes, such as a cube, a six-sided prism, a pyramid, or any other solid shape with which a space can be filled seamlessly. The segments can be identically shaped and identically sized; however, it is conceivable that individual segments can be further branched into sub-segments and / or that the segments are at least partially different sized and / or shaped. Advantageously, the segments do not overlap with one another. Advantageously, the segments cover at least one interesting area, e.g., an area of ​​the globe accessible to humans, seamlessly.The segments can be designed, in particular, in accordance with the segments described in German patent application No. 10 2022 110 762.0. The content of German patent application No. 10 2022 110 762.0 is hereby incorporated by reference into the present disclosure.

[0043] Furthermore, a goods and / or letter transport system for carrying out the goods and / or letter transport method is proposed, comprising at least the display device, in particular the AR display device, for displaying virtual objects for the user, at least the object creation device, in particular the AR object creation device, e.g., a smartphone, tablet, or the like, for creating the virtual objects and for linking the virtual objects to real objects to be transported and to a central or decentralized computing infrastructure, e.g., a dedicated server infrastructure, a cloud infrastructure, and / or a DLT infrastructure. This advantageously allows for optimizing efficiency and / or resource consumption during goods or letter transport.

[0044] In addition, the display device, in particular the AR display device, in particular data glasses, a data contact lens, a head-up display or the like, preferably of a goods and / or letter transport system, with a computer functionality and with application software which is provided at least for carrying out the goods and / or letter transport method, the object creation device, in particular the AR object creation device, in particular data glasses or a smartphone or the like, preferably of a goods and / or letter transport system, with a computer functionality and with application software which is provided at least for carrying out the goods and / or letter transport method, and / or a computer program product, comprising instructions which, when the program is executed by the central or decentralized computing infrastructure, in particular a computer, preferably of a goods and / or letter transport system,This is proposed to cause them to carry out the steps of the goods and / or mail transport process. This can advantageously optimize efficiency and / or resource consumption during goods or mail transport. "Intended" is understood to mean, in particular, specially programmed, designed, and / or equipped. The fact that an object is intended for a specific function is understood to mean, in particular, that the object fulfills and / or performs this specific function in at least one application and / or operating state.

[0045] The goods and / or letter transport method according to the invention, the goods and / or letter transport system according to the invention, the display device according to the invention, the object creation device according to the invention, and the computer program product according to the invention are not intended to be limited to the application and embodiment described above. In particular, the goods and / or letter transport method according to the invention, the goods and / or letter transport system according to the invention, the display device according to the invention, the object creation device according to the invention, and the computer program product according to the invention can have a number of individual elements, components, and units that differs from the number stated herein in order to fulfill a functionality described herein.

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[0047] Further advantages will become apparent from the following description of the drawings. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the invention. The drawings, the description, and the claims contain numerous features in combination. Those skilled in the art will also expediently consider the features individually and combine them into useful further combinations.

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[0049] Fig. 1 schematically shows an exemplary representation of a goods and / or letter transport system according to the invention for carrying out a goods and / or letter transport method,

[0050] Fig. 2 schematically shows an exemplary metaverse of the goods and / or mail transport system divided into segments,

[0051] Fig. 3a schematically shows another exemplary representation of the goods and / or letter transport system,

[0052] Fig. 3b shows an exemplary display of a display device of the goods and / or letter transport system of Fig. 3a,

[0053] Fig. 4 is a schematic representation of a geographical map with an exemplary transport route of the goods and / or letter transport method,

[0054] Fig. 5 is a schematic flow diagram of a first part of the goods and / or letter transport method in which a virtual object is created, and Fig. 6 is a schematic flow diagram of a second part of the goods and / or letter transport method in which the virtual object is displayed to a user.

[0055] Description of the embodiments

[0056] Figure 1 schematically shows an exemplary representation of a goods and / or letter transport system 48 according to the invention. The goods and / or letter transport system 48 is provided for arranging, organizing, and monitoring the transport of goods or letters. The goods and / or letter transport system 48 comprises at least one display device 14. The display device 14 is embodied, for example, as an AR display device. The display device 14 is embodied, for example, as a head-up display of a means of transport 32 embodied as a vehicle. Other devices suitable for outputting a visual display to a user 16, e.g., data glasses (see Fig. 3), can also serve as display devices 14 of the goods and / or letter transport system 48. The vehicle can, for example, be embodied as a delivery van or the like.In principle, however, any type of load-transporting vehicle is suitable for participation in the goods and / or mail transport system 48. A variety of different vehicles and / or users 16 with a variety of different display devices 14 can participate in the goods and / or mail transport system 48.

[0057] The display device 14 is intended to display virtual objects 10 for the user 16. The virtual objects 10 are embodied, for example, as augmented reality (AR) objects. Alternatively or additionally, the virtual objects 10 can also be embodied as holograms, which can either be displayed only by means of the display device 14 or can also be visible without the display device 14. The virtual objects 10 are placed in the real space. The virtual objects 10 are displayed virtually / visually to the user 16 equipped with the display device 14. The virtual object 10 is positioned in the real space, for example, on or at a traffic route. The virtual object 10 is visually displayed to the user 16 at a real display location 18 in the real space.The real display location 18, at which the virtual object 10 is visually displayed in real space, is spatially related to a starting point 20 and / or one or more reloading waypoints 22, 22' of an intended transport route 24 (see Fig. 4) of a real object 12 to be transported. The virtual object 10 can already include an indication of where the associated real object 12 is to be picked up (visualized in Fig. 1 by the arrows 56, for example). The user 16 has at least one filter option for filtering the individually displayed virtual objects 10. The filter option provides the ability to restrict the display presented by the display device 14 to a subset of all available virtual objects 10 that lie within a parameter range defined by the filtering.

[0058] A navigation device 58 can be available to the user 16. For example, the navigation device 58 can be a vehicle navigation device or a portable navigation device, e.g., a smartphone. A current route plan for the user 16 can be entered into the navigation device 58. It is conceivable that the goods and / or mail transport system 48 is linked to the navigation device 58 or has access to the data of the navigation device 58. Thus, a detour 30 (cf. Fig. 4) required compared to a planned route 28 for delivering a real object 12 linked to a virtual object 10 can form a criterion for whether the respective virtual object 10 is displayed to the user 16 or not, or even how it is displayed to the user 16.Among other things, a display size of the virtual object 10, a display color of the virtual object 10, a display form of the virtual object 10, a real display location 18 of the virtual object 10 and / or an animation of the virtual object 10 can be dependent on at least one parameter linked to the virtual object 10 and / or contained in the virtual object 10, e.g. the transport routes 24 required for the delivery of the real object 12, in particular in comparison to the route 28 currently planned by the user 16.The display size of the virtual object 10 already positioned in real space, the display color of the virtual object 10 already positioned in real space, the display form of the virtual object 10 already positioned in real space, the real display location 18 of the virtual object 10 already positioned in real space, and / or an animation of the virtual object 10 already positioned in real space can also be changed if the parameter linked to the virtual object 10 and / or contained in the virtual object 10 changes. Thus, for example, if the route 28 of the user 16 changes, e.g., due to an accepted transport order, the appearance of other virtual objects 10 can change accordingly. In the case illustrated in Fig. 1, the sizes of the virtual objects 10 are independent of the actual size of the associated real objects 12.Alternatively, however, a spatial dimensioning of the virtually represented virtual object 10 could also roughly correspond to a spatial dimensioning of the real object 12 to be transported.

[0059] The goods and / or letter transport system 48 comprises an object creation device 50. The object creation device 50 is designed as an AR object creation device. The object creation device 50 is embodied, for example, as a smartphone. However, other electronic screen devices can also serve as object creation devices 50 for the goods and / or letter transport system 48. The object creation device 50 is intended for the creation of the virtual objects 10 by the user 16. The object creation device 50 is intended for linking the virtual objects 10 to real objects 12 to be transported. Each of the virtual objects 10 is uniquely linked to at least one real object 12. However, it is also conceivable that several real objects 12 are linked to the same virtual object. It is also conceivable that further virtual objects 34, 36 (see Fig. 4) are linked to the same real object 12. From the user 16 can, e.g.B. through interaction with the virtual object 10, a readiness to transport the real object 12 to be transported, to which the virtual object 10 is assigned, can be indicated. For example, the selection of the virtual object 10 can be made by gesture control, voice control, gaze control, or in another way. A creator of a virtual object 10 has a filter option available, e.g. via the object creation device 50, for filtering a user group of users 16 of display devices 14 to whom the created virtual object 10 is to be displayed.

[0060] The object creation device 50 is intended to link the virtual objects 10 to a central or decentralized computing infrastructure 52. The computing infrastructure 52 is illustrated schematically and by way of example as a decentralized distributed ledger technology (DLT) infrastructure. An endpoint 26 or a reloading waypoint 22, 22' of the intended transport route 24 (cf. Fig. 4) of the object 12 to be transported, which is different from a real display location 18 at which the virtual object 10 is visually displayed in real space, is contained in the virtual object 10 for data purposes or is linked to the virtual object 10 for data purposes. The virtual objects 10 are mounted on the DLT of the computing infrastructure 52. The virtual objects 10 are embodied, by way of example, as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) of the DLT.At least endpoints 26, starting points 20, and / or transfer waypoints 22, 22' of intended transport routes 24 of the real objects 12 to be transported are stored in a distributed ledger 60 of the DLT. The parameters linked to the virtual objects 10 and / or contained in the virtual objects 10 are stored in the distributed ledger 60 of the DLT. The indications of readiness for transport of the object 12 to be transported, to which the virtual object 10 is assigned, are processed via a smart contract of the DLT.

[0061] Each created virtual object 10 is virtually located in a metaverse 44 (see Fig. 2), which is linked in particular to the DLT. The metaverse 44 defines a virtual space. The virtual space of the metaverse 44 is superimposed on the real space. Each real location is thus assigned a location in the metaverse 44. The virtual space of the metaverse 44 spans the globe. The virtual space is divided into a (finite) number of segments 46 (more precisely: volume segments) arranged side by side and / or one above the other. Each real display location 18 of a virtual object 10 is thus assigned a segment 46 of the metaverse 44. The virtual object 10 is linked to the segment 46 that corresponds to the respective real display location 18 of the virtual object 10.

[0062] Figure 3a schematically shows another exemplary representation of the goods and / or mail transport system 48 according to the invention. In this example, the user 16 is a bicycle courier, and the display device 14 is a pair of data glasses. The user 16 also carries a navigation device 58 in the form of a smartphone, which could also function as an object creation device 50.

[0063] Figure 3b shows schematically and by way of example a view through a spectacle lens of the display device 14 designed as data glasses.

[0064] Fig. 4 shows a schematic representation of a geographical map with a transport route 24 of the goods and / or letter transport method. The route 28 of the means of transport 32 of a user 16 with an activated display device 14 is drawn on the map, which the user has entered into their navigation device 58. At a real display location 38, the additional virtual object 34 is displayed to the user 16 by means of the display device 14. The real display location 38 of the additional virtual object 34 is spatially related to the starting point 20 of the intended transport route 24. The additional virtual object 34 is positioned on a road with greater traffic volume than the starting point 20. The virtual object 10 is also positioned in the immediate vicinity of the starting point 20. The real object 12 can be recorded at the starting point 20. The real object 12 is to be transported to the end point 26 of the transport route 24.In addition, two reloading points 22, 22' were defined at major junctions for the transport route 24. In the example shown, the user 16 of the means of transport 32, using the route 28 shown, must negotiate a detour 30, also shown on the map, in order to deliver the real object 12 to the reloading point 22'. In the case shown, the detour 30 for delivery to the reloading point 22' is limited, whereas a detour for delivery at the end point 26 would already be relatively large. Therefore, in this case, the user 16 decides to transport the real object 12 from the starting point 20 only to the reloading point 22'. As a result, the further virtual object 36 is positioned at a further real display location 40 located at the reloading path point 22' in order to find a further transporter for the remaining distance of the transport path 24 from the reloading path point 22' to the end point 26.After delivering the real object 12 to the reloading point 22', the user 16 returns on his originally planned route 28.

[0065] Fig. 5 shows a schematic flow diagram of a first part of the goods and / or letter transport method, in which the virtual object 10 is created. The object creation device 50 has computer functionality. The object creation device 50 has application software, which is provided for at least one implementation of the first part of the goods and / or letter transport method. The application software forms a computer program product stored on the object creation device 50, which includes instructions which, when the program is executed by the object creation device 50, cause the object creation device 50 to execute at least the steps of the first part of the goods and / or letter transport method.

[0066] In at least one method step 62, a real object 12 is prepared for shipping by the creator. In method step 62, the real object 12 is electronically registered and / or stored by the creator. In method step 62, the real object 12 is registered and / or stored by the creator using the object creation device 50. Various parameters of the real object 12, such as identification parameters, physical parameters (e.g., weight of the real object 12 to be transported or external dimensions of the real object 12 to be transported), safety requirements for the transport, for the user 16 carrying out the transport, or for the means of transport 32 carrying out the transport, etc., can be registered and / or stored.

[0067] In at least one further method step 64, the creator creates a virtual object 10. In at least one further method step 66, the registered and / or stored parameters of the real object 12 are linked to the virtual object 10 and / or integrated into the virtual object 10, e.g., as metadata.

[0068] In at least one further method step 78, at least one economic transport parameter, e.g., a remuneration offered for the transport of the real object 12, is created. In at least one further method step 80, the economic transport parameter(s) is / are linked to the virtual object 10 and / or integrated into the virtual object 10, e.g., as metadata. In at least one further method step 82, at least one ecological transport parameter, e.g., an environmental credit offered for the transport of the real object 12 or a restriction to certain ecologically advantageous means of transport, etc., is created. In at least one further method step 84, the ecological transport parameter(s) is / are linked to the virtual object 10 and / or integrated into the virtual object 10, e.g., as metadata. In at least one further method step 86, at least one organizational transport parameter, e.g.,a minimum delivery date / minimum delivery period, etc., to be observed for the transport of the real object 12 is created. In at least one further method step 88, the organizational transport parameter(s) is / are linked to the virtual object 10 and / or integrated into the virtual object 10, e.g., as metadata.

[0069] In at least one further method step 68, the starting point 20 of the transport route 24 provided for the transport of the real object 12 is determined. In at least one further method step 70, the end point 26 of the transport route 24 provided for the transport of the real object 12 is determined. In at least one further method step 72, one or more reloading route points 22, 22' of the transport route 24 provided for the transport of the real object 12 can be determined. In at least one method step 74, the starting point 20, the end point 26, and / or one or more reloading route points 22, 22' are linked to the virtual object 10 assigned to the real object 12.

[0070] In at least one method step 90, the creator of the virtual object 10 is provided with at least one filter option for filtering a user group of users 16 of display devices 14 to whom the created virtual object 10 is to be displayed. In method step 90, the creator specifies which properties a user 16, their means of transport 32, and / or their offer must possess in order for the virtual object 10 and thus the associated transport order to be displayed / offered to them. It is conceivable that in method step 90, the creator can directly select certain users 16 known to them for exclusion or for (e.g., exclusive) inclusion.

[0071] In at least one method step 54, the virtual objects 10 are placed on the decentralized DLT. At least the endpoints 26, the starting points 20, and / or the transfer waypoints 22, 22' of the intended transport routes 24 of the objects 12 to be transported and / or the parameters linked to the virtual objects 10 and / or contained in the virtual objects 10 are stored in the distributed ledger 60 of the DLT. In method step 54, the virtual object 10 is stored as an NFT in the distributed ledger 60 of the DLT.

[0072] In at least one further method step 92, a positioning of the real display location 18 of the virtual object 10 in real space is at least suggested based on a computer-determined transport probability. In method step 92, the suggestion for the positioning of the real display location 18 of the virtual object 10 in real space is made at least with the aid of AI (artificial intelligence) or AI-optimized. For example, the AI ​​optimizes the acceptance probability, the acceptance time, or the transport price, taking into account the starting point 20, in particular minimizes or maximizes them, depending on the parameter. In at least one AI algorithm training step 42 of the goods and / or letter transport method, an automated optimization and / or automated training of an AI algorithm suggesting the positioning of the real display location 18 of the virtual object 10 is carried out using recorded acceptance parameters, e.g.recorded acceptance times and / or recorded acceptance frequencies of transport orders associated with previously positioned virtual objects 10, or recorded transport prices of transport orders associated with previously positioned virtual objects 10. The acceptance parameters or the transport prices of the previously completed transport orders are transmitted to the Kl algorithm as feedback for training the Kl algorithm.

[0073] In at least one further method step 76, the virtual object 10 is positioned in real space on or near a traffic route, e.g., a street, a sidewalk, a highway shoulder, or a parking lot. In method step 76, the virtual object 10 is assigned the associated real display location 18. The real display location 18 is spatially related to the previously determined starting point 20 and / or to one or more of the previously determined transfer point locations 22, 22'.

[0074] In addition, one or more virtual objects 34, 36 can be assigned to the same real object 12 to be transported. The additional virtual objects 34, 36 can be virtually displayed in the real space to the user 16 equipped with a suitable display device 14 at one or more different real display locations 38, 40 than the virtual object 10 assigned to the same object 12. The real display location 18, at which the virtual object 10 is virtually displayed in the real space, can be spatially related to the starting point 20 of the intended transport route 24 of the object 12 to be transported, while the real display location 38, 40, at which one of the additional virtual objects 34, 36 is visually displayed in the real space, is spatially related to one of the reloading route points 22, 22' of the intended transport route 24 of the object 12 to be transported.Alternatively or additionally, the real display location 38, 40 at which one of the further virtual objects 34, 36 is visually displayed in real space can be spatially related to the starting point 20, but different from the real display location 18 of the virtual object 10. For example, the further virtual object 34, 36 spatially related to the starting point 20 can be placed on a neighboring, more heavily traveled road.

[0075] Fig. 6 shows a schematic flow diagram of a second part of the goods and / or letter transport method, in which the virtual object 10 is displayed to the user 16. In at least one method step 94, the user 16 activates the display device 14. The display device 14 has computer functionality. The display device 14 has application software which is provided for at least one implementation of the second part of the goods and / or letter transport method. The application software forms a computer program product stored on the display device 14, which includes instructions which, when the program is executed by the display device 14, cause the display device 14 to execute at least the steps of the second part of the goods and / or letter transport method.

[0076] After activating the display device 14, virtual objects 10 placed in real space are visually displayed to the user 16 equipped with the display device 14. In at least one further method step 96, different economic transport parameters and / or different ecological transport parameters are output to different users 16 depending on a resource consumption of the respective user 16, in particular predicted for carrying out the transport of the object 12, and / or depending on an environmental and / or health impact caused by the respective user 16, in particular predicted for carrying out the transport of the object 12. In at least one method step 100, different economic transport parameters and / or different ecological transport parameters are output to different users 16 depending on budgets determined individually for the respective users 16.In at least one method step 102, different organizational transport parameters are output to different users 16 depending on time budgets determined individually for the respective users 16. The user-dependent different organizational transport parameters, user-dependent different economic transport parameters, and / or user-dependent different ecological transport parameters output in the aforementioned method steps 96, 100, 102 are output, for example, based on a route 28 currently planned by the respective user 16, in particular based on a user-dependent detour 30 from the route 28 currently planned by the respective user 16, which is necessary for transporting the object 12 to an end point 26 or to a reloading point 22, 22' that is different from a real display location 18 at which the virtual object 10 is virtually displayed in real space.The output can be done by user-dependent different display parameters of the virtual objects 10.

[0077] In at least one further method step 98, the user 16 is provided with at least one filter option for filtering the individually displayed virtual objects 10. In method step 98, the user 16 makes settings that reduce the number of displayed virtual objects 10 to a subset corresponding to the settings made.The filtering option enables the display shown by the display device 14 to be restricted to the subset of all available virtual objects 10 which lie within a parameter range of at least one of the physical parameters determined by the filtering, which lie within a parameter range of at least one of the economic transport parameters determined by the filtering, which lie within a parameter range of at least one of the ecological transport parameters determined by the filtering, which lie within a parameter range of at least one of the organizational transport parameters determined by the filtering and / or which meet at least one security requirement determined by the filtering.For example, a user 16 can restrict the display of the virtual objects 10 to the sub-area of ​​virtual objects 10 for which the end point 26 is located in a specific direction or for which the end point 26 is a maximum of 10 km away from the current location or for which the time required for the detour 30 is a maximum of 30 minutes, etc. For example, a user 16 can restrict the display of the virtual objects 10 to the sub-area of ​​virtual objects 10 which are arranged within a specified altitude (latitude).

[0078] In at least one further method step 104, the user 16 indicates, e.g., through interaction with the virtual object 10, a willingness to transport the real object 12 to be transported, to which the virtual object 10 is assigned, from the starting point 20 or from a reloading point 22, 22' to the end point 26 or to a further reloading point 22, 22'. In method step 104, the indication of the readiness to transport the object 12 to be transported, to which the virtual object 10 is assigned (transport offer) is processed via a smart contract of the DLT. This can be done, e.g., by calling a function of the DLT smart contract. In at least one further method step 106, transport offers from users 16 are collected over a fixed, definable, or variably definable period of time.In at least one further method step 106, if multiple users 16 indicate readiness for transport of the object 12 to be transported, the corresponding transport order for the transport of the object 12 to be transported is assigned and / or confirmed via a DLT smart contract. Alternatively or additionally, in at least one further method step 108, if multiple users 16 indicate readiness for transport of the object 12 to be transported, the corresponding transport order for the transport of the object 12 to be transported can be assigned and / or confirmed via a market maker, a points system, and / or a Cl.

[0079] In at least one method step 110, a user 16 is given the transport order for the real object 12. In at least one method step 112, the real object 12 is picked up by this user 16 at the starting point 20 or at a reloading point 22, 22'. In at least one method step 114, the pick-up of the real object 12 is electronically documented. For example, the location of the user 16 in the segment 46 associated with the starting point 20 or the reloading point 22, 22' can be verified and documented. In at least one further method step 116, the user 16 transports the real object 12 to the end point 26 or to another reloading point 22, 22'. In at least one further method step 118, the transport route 24 of the real object 12 is electronically documented.In at least one further method step 120, the user 16 delivers the real object 12 to the end point 26 or to the further transfer route point 22, 22'. In at least one further method step 122, the delivery of the real object 12 is electronically documented. For example, the location of the user 16 in the segment 46 associated with the end point 26 or the further transfer route point 22, 22' can be verified and documented. The documentation can be processed via the DLT, in particular via a DLT smart contract. In at least one further method step 124, consideration for the completed transport of the real object 12 is transmitted to the user 16. The transmission of the consideration for the transport of the object 12 to be transported can be processed via a DLT smart contract. This can occur directly and immediately from the creator to the user 16.

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Claims

Claims 1 . Goods and / or letter transport method, wherein at least one virtual object (10), e.g. an augmented reality (AR) object and / or a hologram, is assigned to at least one real object (12) to be transported, e.g. a transported good or a letter, wherein the virtual object (10) is displayed virtually / visually in a real, in particular public, space to at least one user (16), preferably equipped with a suitable display device (14), e.g. an AR display device, and wherein the user (16), e.g. by interaction with the virtual object (10), can display at least a readiness for transport of the real object (12) to be transported, to which the virtual object (10) is assigned.

2. Goods and / or letter transport method according to claim 1, characterized in that a real display location (18) at which the virtual object (10) is displayed virtually / visually in real space is in a spatial relationship with a starting point (20) and / or one or more reloading route points (22, 22') of an intended transport route (24) of the object (12) to be transported.

3. Goods and / or letter transport method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the virtual object (10) is positioned in the real space on or at a traffic route, e.g. a road, a sidewalk, a verge of a motorway or a parking lot.

4. Goods and / or letter transport method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one end point (26) or a reloading route point (22, 22') of an intended transport route (24) of the object (12) to be transported, which is different from a real display location (18) at which the virtual object (10) is displayed virtually / visually in real space, is contained in the virtual object (10) or is linked to the virtual object (10).

5. Goods and / or letter transport method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one physical parameter of the real object (12) to be transported is contained in the virtual object (10) or is linked to the virtual object (10).

6. Goods and / or letter transport method according to claim 5, characterized in that the physical parameter is designed as a weight of the real object (12) to be transported.

7. Goods and / or letter transport method according to claim 5, characterized in that the physical parameter is designed as an external dimension of the real object (12) to be transported.

8. Goods and / or letter transport method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one economic transport parameter and / or at least one ecological transport parameter is contained in the virtual object (10) or is linked to the virtual object (10).

9. Goods and / or letter transport method according to claim 8, characterized in that different economic transport parameters and / or different ecological transport parameters are output to different users (16) depending on a resource consumption of the respective user (16), in particular predicted for carrying out the transport of the object (12), and / or depending on an environmental and / or health impact caused by the respective user (16), in particular predicted for carrying out the transport of the object (12).

10. Goods and / or letter transport method according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that different economic transport parameters and / or different ecological transport parameters are issued to different users (16) depending on budgets determined individually for the respective users (16). 11 . Goods and / or letter transport method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one organizational transport parameter, e.g. a minimum delivery date or a delivery period, is contained in the virtual object (10) or is linked to the virtual object (10).

12. Goods and / or letter transport method according to claim 11, characterized in that different organizational transport parameters are issued to different users (16) depending on time budgets determined individually for the respective users (16).

13. Goods and / or letter transport method according to one of claims 10 or 12, characterized in that the user-dependent different organizational transport parameters, the user-dependent different economic transport parameters and / or the user-dependent different ecological transport parameters are output based on a route (28) currently planned by the respective user (16), in particular based on a user-dependent detour (30) from the route (28) currently planned by the respective user (16) required for the transport of the object (12) to an end point (26) or to a reloading point (22, 22') different from a real display location (18) at which the virtual object (10) is displayed virtually / visually in real space.

14. Goods and / or letter transport method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one security requirement for the transport, for a user (16) carrying out the transport or for a means of transport (32) carrying out the transport is contained in the virtual object (10) or is linked to the virtual object (10).

15. Goods and / or letter transport method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the user (16) is provided with at least one filtering option for filtering the individually displayed virtual objects (10).

16. Goods and / or letter transport method according to claim 15 and at least according to one of claims 5, 8, 11 or 14, characterized in that the filtering option comprises a restriction of the display shown by the display device (14) to a subset of all available virtual objects (10) which lie within a parameter range of at least one of the physical parameters determined by the filtering, which lie within a parameter range of at least one of the economic transport parameters determined by the filtering, which lie within a parameter range of at least one of the ecological transport parameters determined by the filtering, which lie within a parameter range of at least one of the organizational transport parameters determined by the filtering and / or which meet at least one security requirement determined by the filtering.

17. Goods and / or letter transport method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a creator of a virtual object (10) is provided with at least one filtering option for filtering a user group of users (16) of display devices (14) to whom the created virtual object (10) is to be displayed.

18. Goods and / or letter transport method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a display size of the virtual object (10), a display color of the virtual object (10), a display form of the virtual object (10), a display location (18) of the virtual object (10) and / or an animation of the virtual object (10) is dependent on at least one parameter linked to the virtual object (10) and / or contained in the virtual object (10).

19. Goods and / or letter transport method according to one of the preceding claims, in particular at least according to one of claims 5, 8, 11 or 14, characterized in that a display size of a virtual object (10) already positioned in real space, a display color of the virtual object (10) already positioned in real space, a display form of the virtual object (10) already positioned in real space, the real display location (18) of the virtual object (10) already positioned in real space and / or an animation of the virtual object (10) already positioned in real space is also changed when a parameter linked to the virtual object (10) and / or contained in the virtual object (10) is changed.

20. Goods and / or letter transport method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a spatial dimensioning of the virtually represented virtual object (10) corresponds at least substantially to a spatial dimensioning of the real object (12) to be transported. 21 . Goods and / or letter transport method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one further virtual object (34, 36), in particular at least one further augmented reality (AR) object, is assigned to the real object (12) to be transported, e.g. the goods to be transported or the letter, wherein the further virtual object (34, 36) is displayed virtually / visually in the real space to the user (16) equipped with a suitable display device (14) at a different real display location (38, 40) than the virtual object (10) assigned to the same object (12).

22. Goods and / or letter transport method according to claim 21, characterized in that a real display location (18) at which the virtual object (10) is displayed virtually / visually in real space is in a spatial relationship with a starting point (20) of an intended transport route (24) of the object (12) to be transported and that a real display location (38, 40) at which the further virtual object (34, 36) is displayed virtually / visually in real space is in a spatial relationship with a reloading waypoint (22, 22') of the intended transport route (24) of the object (12) to be transported.

23. Goods and / or letter transport method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a positioning of the real display location (18, 38, 40) of the virtual object (10, 34, 36) in real space is proposed or carried out based on a computer-determined transport probability.

24. Goods and / or letter transport method according to claim 23, characterized in that the suggestion or the implementation of the positioning of the real display location (18, 38, 40) of the virtual object (10, 34, 36) in the real space is carried out at least in a K1 (artificial intelligence)-supported or K1-optimized manner.

25. Goods and / or letter transport method according to claim 24, characterized in that in a Kl algorithm training step (42) an automated optimization and / or an automated training of a Kl algorithm proposing or carrying out the positioning of the real display location (18, 38, 40) of the virtual object (10, 34, 36) is carried out via recorded acceptance parameters, e.g. recorded acceptance times and / or recorded acceptance frequencies, of transport orders belonging to previously positioned virtual objects.

26. Goods and / or letter transport method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the virtual objects (10, 34, 36) are set up on a, in particular decentralized, distributed ledger technology (DLT), wherein in particular at least end points (26), starting points (20) and / or reloading waypoints (22, 22') of provided transport routes (24) of the objects (12) to be transported and / or parameters linked to the virtual objects (10, 34, 36) and / or contained in the virtual objects (10, 34, 36) are stored in a distributed ledger (60), such as a blockchain, a tangle or a hashgraph, of the DLT.

27. Goods and / or letter transport method according to claim 26, characterized in that at least the indication of the readiness for the transport of the object to be transported (12), to which the virtual object (10) is assigned, is processed via a smart contract of the DLT, e.g. via a call of a function of the smart contract of the DLT.

28. Goods and / or letter transport method according to claim 26 or 27, characterized in that at least one documentation of the transport of the object to be transported (12), to which the virtual object (10) is assigned, is processed via the DLT, in particular via a smart contract of the DLT.

29. Goods and / or letter transport method according to one of claims 26 to 28, characterized in that at least one consideration for the transport of the object (12) to be transported, to which the virtual object (10) is assigned, is processed via a smart contract of the DLT.

30. Goods and / or letter transport method according to one of claims 26 to 29, characterized in that the virtual object (10) is designed as a non-fungible token (NFT) of the DLT. 31 . Goods and / or letter transport method according to one of claims 26 to 30, characterized in that at least when there are several indications of readiness for the transport of the object (12) to be transported, to which the virtual object (10) is assigned, at least one allocation and / or confirmation of a corresponding transport order for the transport of the object (12) to be transported is processed via a smart contract of the DLT.

32. Goods and / or letter transport method according to one of the preceding claims, in particular at least according to claim 31, characterized in that at least when there are several indications of readiness for the transport of the object to be transported (12), to which the virtual object (10) is assigned, at least one allocation and / or confirmation of a corresponding transport order for the transport of the object to be transported (12) is processed via a market maker, via a points system and / or via a Cl.

33. Goods and / or letter transport method according to one of the preceding claims, in particular according to one of claims 26 to 31, characterized in that each created virtual object (10, 34, 36) is virtually localized in a metaverse (44), in particular linked to the DLT, wherein a virtual space defined by the metaverse (44), superimposed on the real existing space, preferably spanning the globe, is divided into a number of segments (46) arranged next to one another and / or one above the other, in particular volume segments, and wherein the virtual object (10, 34, 36) is linked to the segment (46) which belongs to the respective real display location (18, 38, 40) of the virtual object (10, 34, 36).

34. Goods and / or letter transport system (48) for carrying out a goods and / or letter transport method according to one of the preceding claims, comprising at least one display device (14), in particular an AR display device, for displaying virtual objects (10, 34, 36) for the user (16), at least one object creation device (50), in particular an AR object creation device, e.g. a smartphone, tablet or the like, for creating the virtual objects (10, 34, 36) and for linking the virtual objects (10, 34, 36) with real objects (12) to be transported and with a central or decentralized computing infrastructure (52), for example a dedicated server infrastructure, a cloud infrastructure and / or a DLT infrastructure.

35. Display device (14), in particular AR display device, in particular data glasses, data contact lens, head-up display or the like, preferably of a goods and / or letter transport system (48) according to claim 34, with a computer functionality and with an application software which is provided at least for carrying out the goods and / or letter transport method according to one of claims 1 to 33.

36. Object creation device (50), in particular AR object creation device, in particular data glasses or smartphone or the like, preferably of a goods and / or letter transport system (48) according to claim 34, with a computer functionality and with an application software which is provided at least for carrying out the goods and / or letter transport method according to one of claims 1 to 33.

37. Computer program product, comprising instructions which, when the program is executed by a computer, preferably a goods and / or letter transport system (48) according to claim 34, cause the computer to carry out the steps of the goods and / or letter transport method according to one of claims 1 to 33.

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