Unmanned short-term rental warehouse management system using authentication code

Abstract

To provide an unmanned short-term rental warehouse management system based on an unlocking method such as a shutter or a door using an authentication code, the system contributing to inventory optimization or reduction of logistics costs, as a facility for storing furniture during renovation work or a facility for storing or delivering commodities.SOLUTION: In an unmanned short-term rental warehouse management system, a web server transmits uploaded unmanned short-term rental warehouse contract information to a terminal of a warehouse company administrator to issue an authentication code. The terminal of the warehouse company administrator receives, from the web server, and displays the unmanned short-term rental warehouse contract information, and confirms that a warehouse user has concluded an unmanned short-term rental warehouse contract. The unmanned short-term rental warehouse contract information includes information on the authentication code / contract for using the warehouse. A warehouse equipment / authentication code reader reads the authentication code to lock and unlock opening / closing devices, such as shutters, at an entrance or each rental space of the warehouse.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an unmanned short-term rental warehouse management system that uses an authentication code to open and close shutters, doors, etc. [Background technology]

[0002] According to estimates by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan's population is expected to decrease to 95.15 million by 2050. This represents a decrease of approximately 30.56 million people (approximately 24.4%) from the 2020 population of 125.71 million.

[0003] In the construction industry, this population decline is naturally predicted to lead to a decline in demand for new homes. In addition, the trend toward later marriage and unmarried people is leading to an increase in small households, such as two-person households and single-person elderly households. Since small households do not require large homes, this is predicted to cause a decline in demand for new homes.

[0004] While demand for new homes is declining, the renovation market is predicted to expand to 7.5 trillion yen by 2030 (an increase of approximately 6.1% from 2022). Therefore, construction companies and housing manufacturers will need to actively enter the renovation business. Furthermore, Japan's housing stock is predicted to reach approximately 62 million units by 2023. This increase in housing stock will lead to increased demand for renovations. Furthermore, the performance of homes has improved in recent years, and the longer lifespan of homes will lead to increased demand for renovations.

[0005] As the renovation market expands, there is a shortage of warehouses and rental spaces for temporary storage of household goods during home renovations. To secure construction space during renovations, furniture, home appliances, and other items must be temporarily moved and stored. However, securing appropriate storage space for these items is difficult, leading to reduced efficiency in renovation work and lower customer satisfaction. The rental space market is expected to grow significantly from approximately 140 billion yen in 2020 to 400 billion yen in 2025 (approximately 2.6 times the size of 2020). Demand for rental space, such as warehouses, for temporary storage of materials for companies is also predicted to grow.

[0006] When considering temporary storage of household goods during home renovations, many people rent a home for a few months until the renovations are complete, but rental contracts often have long periods of one to two years, and if the contract is terminated midway, a penalty fee will be incurred, making the cost of temporary storage expensive. Also, when considering renting space as a temporary storage location, most rental spaces are small, and the current situation is that there are few rental spaces large enough to store a family's worth of household goods. Warehouses are often used as temporary storage locations for corporate materials, but warehouses tend to be difficult to use because they tend to require large spaces to rent, have long contract periods, and are not cost-effective. No rational method has been developed to meet the growing demand for rental space, warehouses, etc. for temporary storage of household goods and materials.

[0007] In the above technical field, Patent Documents 1 and 2 disclose a technology for opening and closing the opening and closing control devices of the entrance doors of multiple toilets installed in a building using QR codes (registered trademark). Patent Document 3 also discloses a system for issuing QR codes (registered trademark) from a mobile phone to unlock and lock the door. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0008] [Patent Document 1] Special Publication No. 2023-540316 [Patent Document 2] Special Publication No. 2023-542624 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-070999 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0009] In response to the growing demand for rental space and warehouses for temporary storage of household goods and materials due to the expansion of the renovation market caused by the declining population, there is a need to realize a rational method that allows for short-term contracts for temporary storage space and simple access to household goods and materials 24 hours a day.

[0010] The object of the present invention is to provide new rental space and warehouse functions that solve the above-mentioned problems, and to provide technology for an integrated system that includes web servers, cloud servers, 24-hour surveillance cameras, user registration and authentication using various terminals, online rental contracts, online payments, issuance of authentication codes (QR codes (registered trademark), bar codes (registered trademark), spells, character strings, number sequences, etc.) (hereinafter referred to as authentication codes), automatic opening and closing of shutters, doors, etc. using authentication codes, and 24-hour use and unmanned operation of facilities. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, we will design and build a new warehouse that is partitioned into ample areas of 10 to 50 tsubo (approximately 33 to 165 sq. m), has opening and closing devices for shutters and doors, etc., and uses an authentication code to open and close the shutters and doors, etc., making it safe, available 24 hours a day, and capable of unmanned short-term rental. Information regarding warehouse usage authentication and contracts is managed through a system that integrates web servers, cloud servers, and various terminals. The various terminals are portable information terminals operated by warehouse companies and users. Confidential information such as warehouse usage authentication and contract information is stored and operated on a cloud server. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] This invention allows for the realization of a smooth and efficient unmanned short-term rental warehouse that can be operated 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with short-term rental periods of around one week to one month set up and an online reservation and payment system. Furthermore, since the safety of stored items can be managed through 24-hour surveillance cameras and strict access control, it is possible to provide a system and method that contributes to optimizing inventory and reducing logistics costs as a storage and delivery base for furniture during renovation work or for merchandise. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] Network diagram of the present invention [Figure 2] System diagram of the present invention for registration, contract and authentication code issuance [Figure 3] Warehouse user registration, contract, authentication code issuance, and warehouse usage flow chart [Figure 4] Flowchart for unlocking the heavy equipment room using an authentication code [Figure 5] Example of a floor plan for the entire warehouse [Figure 6] Example of an overhead view of the entire warehouse [Figure 7] Example of a warehouse perspective drawing [Figure 8] Example of a perspective drawing of a rental space [Figure 9] Example of a certificate (front) [Figure 10] Example of the back of the certificate DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] An unmanned short-term rental warehouse management system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below. First Embodiment FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall network configuration of an unmanned short-term rental warehouse management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the unmanned short-term rental warehouse management system includes, for example, a warehouse user terminal 10, a warehouse company manager terminal 20, a web server 30, a cloud server DB 40, and a warehouse equipment authentication code reading device 50. The warehouse user terminal 10 is a user terminal for entering into a warehouse rental contract and using the warehouse. The warehouse company manager terminal 20 is a terminal used by the warehouse company manager. The web server 30 is a server that is equipped with service programs such as user registration, certificate registration, online contract, online payment, and authentication code issuance. The cloud server DB40 is a server equipped with a database for storing confidential information such as user registration information and contract information. The warehouse equipment authentication code reading device 50 is a device installed at the entrances and exits of the warehouse, at the opening and closing devices such as shutters of each rental space, and at the opening and closing devices such as shutters of heavy machinery rooms for forklifts, etc., and is a device that unlocks and opens each opening and closing device by reading the user's authentication code.The user opens the shutter or other door by holding the authentication code displayed on the user terminal over the warehouse equipment authentication code reading device 50, and uses the rental space.

[0015] FIG. 2 shows a system diagram of the registration, contract and authentication code issuance of the present invention. User registration, online payment information registration, and certificate registration are performed using the warehouse user terminal 10. After user registration and contract completion, the user selects the desired warehouse and parcel code, requests the issuance of an authentication code for use of that parcel, and the issued authentication code warehouse is stored in the user terminal 10. The warehouse can be used by holding the authentication code over the warehouse equipment authentication code reader device 50. Figure 3 shows a flowchart of the warehouse user registration, contract, authentication code issuance, and warehouse usage. Figure 4 shows a flowchart for unlocking the heavy equipment room using an authentication code.

[0016] Typical examples of the authentication code include, but are not limited to, a QR code (registered trademark), a barcode (registered trademark), a spell, a character string, a number sequence, etc. Also, while QR Codes (registered trademark) are generally used as authentication codes, it is possible to strengthen security functions by combining QR Codes (registered trademark) with double authentication. For example, it is possible to equip a system where a one-time password is issued when a QR Code (registered trademark) is held up, and the door can be unlocked by entering the one-time password.

[0017] The warehouse user terminal 10 and the warehouse company manager terminal 20 may be a smartphone or the like. The web server and cloud server DB40 are realized by a server operated by the operator of the unmanned short-term rental warehouse management system.

[0018] The web server 30 is accessed from the warehouse user terminal 10 and the warehouse company manager terminal 20 via a network.

[0019] The web server 30 accesses the cloud server DB 40 and acquires from the cloud server DB 40 information corresponding to the display requests from the warehouse user terminal 10 and the warehouse company manager terminal 20 .

[0020] The unmanned short-term rental warehouse contract information is automatically written to the cloud server DB40, and the data is managed by the warehouse company administrator.

[0021] The structure of an unmanned short-term rental warehouse according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

[0022] The warehouse according to the embodiment of the present invention is newly designed. As a basic format, one section of space measuring 10 to 50 tsubo (approx. 33 to 166 sq. m) is rented for a period of one week to one month. Rental contracts are made through an online unmanned short-term rental warehouse management system. For safety reasons, single-story warehouse structures are preferable, but it is also possible to line up multiple single-story warehouses to form a large warehouse complex. It is also possible to build multi-story multi-level structures for businesses, resulting in large, space-efficient buildings.

[0023] FIG. 5 is a plan view of the entire warehouse according to the embodiment of the present invention. Equally divided sections are arranged on both sides of the warehouse as rental space, and the central section is reserved as space for large vehicles such as trucks, making it easier to load and unload cargo. One section can store heavy equipment for transporting goods, such as forklifts, and can be rented out to users who are qualified to operate them. However, the authentication code of a user who has not registered a license cannot open the shutters and doors of the heavy equipment room or operate the heavy equipment.

[0024] Figures 6, 7, and 8 are perspective drawings of the warehouse structure. Each section has an opening and closing device such as a shutter, and an authentication code reading device is installed near the opening and closing device.

[0025] The following explanation is based on generalized terminology. The terminal is preferably a mobile terminal, such as a smartphone or PC. The terminal has a means (function) for sending and receiving unmanned short-term rental warehouse contract information (hereinafter including various data). [Industrial Applicability]

[0026] This invention is designed for the purpose of storing household goods during renovations and for corporate inventory management, but because it offers high convenience, such as short-term warehouse usage contracts and unmanned 24 / 7 operation, it can also be used for renting out heavy construction equipment and as a storage warehouse for a wide range of rental products. [Explanation of symbols]

[0027] 10 Warehouse company administrator terminal 20 Warehouse user terminal 30 Web Servers 40 Cloud Server DB 50 Warehouse Equipment / Authentication Code Reading Device

Claims

1. Unmanned short-term rental warehouse facilities, a system server that provides unmanned short-term rental warehouse contract services; Terminal devices owned by the warehouse company manager and the warehouse user, and An unmanned short-term rental warehouse management system in which the system server and the terminal devices are connected via an internet line, The unmanned short-term rental warehouse facility is equipped with an authentication code reading device for opening and closing opening devices such as shutters and doors of the rental warehouse, The terminal device of the warehouse user is It has the functions of accessing the system server, registering users, registering online payment information, uploading credentials, and requesting the issuance of an authentication code, The system server a member registration determination means for determining whether or not the warehouse user is eligible for member registration; a transmitting means for transmitting the uploaded unmanned short-term rental warehouse contract information to the terminal device of the warehouse company manager; A means for issuing an early authentication code; Equipped with The terminal device of the warehouse company manager is a receiving means for receiving the unmanned short-term rental warehouse contract information from the system server; a display means for displaying the unmanned short-term rental warehouse contract information; A means for confirming that the warehouse user has concluded the unmanned short-term rental warehouse contract; Equipped with The unmanned short-term rental warehouse contract information is Information regarding the authorization code and contract for using the warehouse; Including, By reading the authentication code into the authentication code reader, opening and closing devices such as shutters and doors of the rental warehouse can be unlocked and the warehouse can be used. This is an unmanned short-term rental warehouse management system.

2. The authentication code may be a QR code (registered trademark), a barcode (registered trademark), a spell, a character string, a number sequence, etc. The unmanned short-term rental warehouse management system according to claim 1.

3. The system is provided with a double authentication method in which, by reading the authentication code into the authentication code reader, a one-time password is issued to the terminal device of the warehouse user via communication such as SNS, and the warehouse user inputs the one-time password into the authentication code reader to unlock opening and closing devices such as shutters and doors of the rental warehouse. The unmanned short-term rental warehouse management system according to claim 1.

4. The unmanned short-term rental warehouse facility is divided into sections on both sides, each section being 10 to 50 tsubo in size, and is equipped with an authentication code reader for opening and closing the shutters, doors, and other opening and closing devices of the rental warehouse in each section, It has a central section where transport vehicles can be operated, It is equipped with a heavy equipment room for storing heavy transport equipment such as forklifts, and allows the use of heavy equipment by registering the heavy equipment operating qualification certificate. Use the rental warehouse; The unmanned short-term rental warehouse management system according to claim 1.

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