Access system for smart locker and method for accessing the same

Abstract

To provide an access system for smart lockers and a method for accessing them.SOLUTION: An access system for smart lockers and a method for accessing them according to the present invention comprise reading the unique identification code of a locker using a mobile device and sending it along with the device's own identification information to a remote host. The remote host verifies whether the user ID matches the designated locker. If it matches, the remote host generates a trigger signal and sends it to the mobile device, and the mobile device triggers an electronic door lock on the locker so that the locker is switched from a locked state to an unlocked state. This technology is employed to achieve the technical effect of reducing the cost of the smart lockers and mitigating installation restrictions.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an access system and an access method thereof, and more particularly to an access system for a smart locker and an access method thereof. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, with the spread, rise and development of online shopping, post offices, convenience stores, various logistics companies, etc. have been launching convenient drop-off and pick-up services one after another, with lockers being the most commonly used of these. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] Generally, conventional lockers only offer key or password locks, which can only be opened by someone who has the key or password. However, this method is only applicable when the person who places the item and the person who receives it are the same person, and the key and password cannot be conveniently shared with others, making it inapplicable to online shopping. Furthermore, simply using a key or password poses the risk of duplication and theft, making conventional lockers unusable and insecure.

[0004] In response to the above issues, manufacturers have developed technical solutions for smart lockers. They provide users with automated delivery and pickup services by connecting to a server to verify user IDs. However, this type of locker is extremely expensive. For example, the lockers must have network capabilities, a stable power supply, and a powerful computing source, which increases the cost of smart lockers. Furthermore, installation is limited. To address these issues, prior patent documents, such as Patent Document 1 listed below, disclose a system and method for powering a smart locker via a mobile device and identifying a password to open it. Patent Document 1 uses a server to select a smart locker to use, executes an encryption algorithm, generates a first verification code based on the locker location identification code of the selected smart locker, and transmits the first verification code to the user's mobile device. When a power supply or a mobile device is selected to power the smart locker, the smart locker executes the same encryption algorithm to generate a second verification code based on its own locker location identification code. If the first and second verification codes are identical, the smart locker is controlled to enter an unlocked state, thereby achieving the technical effect of improving the availability and convenience of smart lockers. In other words, this type of smart locker (i.e., the smart locker) does not need to be equipped with a network or power source; instead, it connects to the network and receives power from a mobile device. The smart locker then runs an encryption algorithm to generate a verification code, compares it with the received verification code, and determines whether to unlock it based on the comparison result. However, each smart locker in this type must have the computing power to run the encryption algorithm, which does not effectively reduce construction costs. Furthermore, the encryption algorithms run by the smart locker and the server must be the same, which increases management effort and costs.For example, if the server updates the encryption algorithm, all smart lockers must also be updated. However, if the smart lockers themselves do not have network functionality or power sources, the update cannot be performed remotely, and personnel must be dispatched to the actual installation locations of the smart lockers to perform the update, which requires a large amount of manpower.

[0005] Therefore, the present inventors believed that the above drawbacks could be improved, and as a result of extensive research, they came up with the proposal of the present invention, which effectively improves the above problems through rational design.

[0006] The present invention was made through intensive research by the inventor in consideration of the above problems, and its purpose is to provide an access system and an access method for a smart locker. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To achieve the above object, one aspect of the present invention provides a smart locker access system comprising lockers and a remote host. Each locker includes a cabinet, a motherboard, and a power transmission line. The cabinet has a door panel that allows opening and closing. An electronic door lock is installed on the door panel, and the electronic door lock is in a locked state when the door panel is closed and power is not supplied. The motherboard is installed in the cabinet, has a unique identification code, and is electrically connected to the electronic door lock via a conductor. The power transmission line is electrically connected to the motherboard and allows electrical connection with a mobile device. When electrically connected, the mobile device reads the unique identification code and transmits it via a network. The power transmission line receives a trigger signal from the mobile device and triggers the electronic door lock to switch from a locked state to an unlocked state. The remote host includes a non-transitory computer-readable medium and a hardware processor. The non-transitory computer-readable medium is used to store a plurality of computer-readable instructions, and the hardware processor is electrically connected to the non-transitory computer-readable medium and used to execute the computer-readable instructions. The hardware processor is arranged as follows: A designated locker location message is sent to the portable device, and when the portable device is electrically connected to the locker, the remote host receives the unique identification code and the identification message sent from the portable device via the network, verifies the user ID based on the unique identification code and the identification message, and if the user ID is valid, generates and sends a trigger signal to the portable device, and the portable device triggers the electronic door lock to open the locker based on the received trigger signal.

[0008] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the objectives, another aspect of the present invention provides a smart locker access method, which includes the steps of: providing a plurality of lockers, each comprising a cabinet, a motherboard, and a power transmission line; the cabinet has a door panel that allows opening and closing, and an electronic door lock is installed on the door panel, the electronic door lock is in a locked state when the electronic door lock is not powered and the door panel is closed, the motherboard has a unique identification code and is electrically connected to the electronic door lock via a conductor; a remote host sending a designated locker location message to a mobile device; when the mobile device is electrically connected to the locker via the power transmission line, the connected mobile device reads the unique identification code from the locker and sends the read unique identification code and the identification message to the remote host via a network; the remote host verifying a user ID based on the received unique identification code and identification message, and if the user ID is valid, generating a trigger signal and sending it to the mobile device; and the mobile device triggering the electronic door lock to switch from a locked state to an unlocked state based on the received trigger signal. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] As described above, the system and method of the present invention differs from the prior art in that the portable device reads the unique identification code of the locker and sends it along with its own identification message to the remote host, and the remote host checks whether the user ID matches the specified locker. If so, the remote host generates and sends a trigger signal to the portable device, which triggers the electronic door lock of the locker to switch from a locked state to an unlocked state.

[0010] In addition, through the above-mentioned technical means, the present invention achieves the technical effects of reducing the cost of smart lockers and easing installation restrictions.

[0011] At least the following points will become clear from the description and drawings to be described later. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an access system for a smart locker according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2A] 1 is a flowchart illustrating a method for accessing a smart locker according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2B] 1 is a flowchart illustrating a method for accessing a smart locker according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] 10A and 10B are schematic diagrams illustrating an access operation to a locker according to an application example of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating an operation for verifying the validity of a user ID according to an application example of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The present invention will be described below through embodiments of the invention, but the following embodiments do not limit the scope of the invention according to the claims. Furthermore, not all of the combinations of features described in the embodiments are necessarily essential to the solution of the invention.

[0014] Before describing the smart locker access system and access method of the present invention, we will first explain the nouns that define the present invention. In this context, a "locker" refers to a smart locker that does not supply power itself. Instead, a mobile device (e.g., a smartphone or tablet) is electrically connected to the locker via a power line, and power is supplied from the mobile device to the locker. Alternatively, power is supplied from a mobile battery to the locker. When the locker obtains power from the mobile device, it allows the mobile device to read a unique identification code and transmits a trigger signal to activate the electronic door lock. Next, detailed explanations will be provided with reference to examples and drawings. Furthermore, in this context, a "remote host" refers to a server that allows a specific user to designate a locker for delivery / reception. If the user is a delivery agent, the remote host designates one of the unused lockers as the delivery agent. If the user is a recipient, the remote host designates a locker corresponding to the recipient, identifies the user by an ID number, mobile phone number, email address, or other unique and identifiable message, and contacts the user using at least one of the mobile phone number and email address.

[0015] Specific embodiments of the smart locker access system and access method of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a smart locker access system according to one embodiment of the present invention. The system includes lockers 110 and a remote host 120. Each locker 110 includes a cabinet 111, a motherboard 112, and a power line 113. The cabinet 111 has a door panel that allows opening and closing. The door panel is equipped with an electronic door lock, which is locked when the door panel is unpowered and closed, e.g., a cathode lock. That is, when the electronic door lock is unpowered and the door panel is closed, the locker 110 cannot be opened. When power is supplied to the electronic door lock, the electronic door lock can be opened in response to a trigger signal. To prevent the door panel from being unable to close the cabinet 111, a pair of auto-return hinges may be installed between the door panel and the cabinet 111 to automatically close the cabinet 111 when no force is applied to the door panel. In actual implementation, a through hole is opened in the door panel for passing the power cable 113 through, or a connection port electrically connected to the motherboard 112 is installed in the through hole, which is used to electrically connect the power cable 113.

[0016] The motherboard 112 is installed in the cabinet 111, has a unique identification code, and is electrically connected to the electronic door lock via a conductor. In actual implementation, the unique identification code is a string of unique letters, numbers, symbols, or a combination thereof, and is stored in a memory device such as a memory or the like of the motherboard 112. The conductor may be copper, aluminum, brass, titanium, or alloy wire, and is used to transmit the trigger signal received by the locker 110 to the electronic door lock.

[0017] The power transmission line 113 is electrically connected to the motherboard 112 and allows electrical connection with a portable device. When electrically connected, the portable device reads the unique identification code and transmits it through the network. The power transmission line 113 receives a trigger signal from the portable device and drives the electronic door lock to switch from a locked state to an unlocked state. In actual implementation, the power transmission line 113 may be a power transmission line compatible with USB (Universal Serial Bus) OTG (On-The-Go), allowing a portable device that supports OTG to switch from a USB peripheral device to a USB host, and may have reverse power supply capability. That is, a portable device that supports OTG supplies power to the locker 110 that supports OTG. In addition, the power transmission line 113 may also have the capability of transmitting data between the locker 110 and the portable device. The mobile device vectorizes the read unique identification code and its own identification message, performs arithmetic operations, and generates a calculated value. The calculated value is then provided to the remote host 120 to verify whether the user ID is valid. This is described with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. In actual implementation, the mobile device may also have a two-dimensional barcode scanning function. When electrically connected to the motherboard 112 via the power line 113, the mobile device may function as a scanning device for the locker 110, scanning the two-dimensional barcode to obtain a trigger signal and trigger the electronic door lock. While the two-dimensional barcode is used as an example, the present invention is not limited thereto. Any method capable of directly or indirectly obtaining a trigger signal from a connected mobile device falls within the scope of the present invention. In an example of directly obtaining a trigger signal, the trigger signal is transmitted via a wired or wireless method. In an example of indirectly obtaining a trigger signal, a specific character, symbol, number, or combination thereof is embedded in a two-dimensional barcode as a trigger signal, and the trigger signal can be immediately obtained by scanning the two-dimensional barcode with the mobile device.In another example of indirectly acquiring the trigger signal, a network address is embedded in a two-dimensional barcode, which guides the mobile device to establish a connection with a remote device (e.g., remote host 120) and acquire the trigger signal. In practice, in addition to the above-mentioned two-dimensional barcode method, a one-dimensional barcode or a specific image may also be used, and even a voiceprint, fingerprint, or other biometric authentication may be combined to trigger the electronic door lock.

[0018] The remote host 120, in turn, comprises a non-transitory computer-readable medium 121 and a hardware processor 122. The non-transitory computer-readable medium 121 is used to store a plurality of computer-readable instructions. In actual implementation, the non-transitory computer-readable medium 121 may be a tangible device for holding and storing instructions for use by an instruction execution device. The non-transitory computer-readable medium 121 may be an electronic storage device, a magnetic storage device, an optical storage device, an electromagnetic storage device, a semiconductor storage device, or any suitable combination of the above, and the present invention is not limited thereto. More specific examples (non-exhaustive list) of the non-transitory computer-readable medium 121 include a hard disk, RAM, ROM, flash memory, an optical disk, a floppy disk, and any suitable combination of the above. As used herein, the non-transitory computer-readable medium 121 should not be construed as a momentary signal itself, such as wireless radio waves or other freely propagating electromagnetic waves, electromagnetic waves propagated through guided waves or other transmission media (e.g., optical signals propagated by fiber optic cables), or electrical signals transmitted by electrical wires. Additionally, the computer-readable instructions described herein may be downloaded to each computing / processing device from non-transitory computer-readable medium 121, or may be downloaded to an external computing device or external storage device through a network, such as the Internet, a local area network, a wide area network, and / or a wireless network. The network may include copper transmission cables, fiber optic transmissions, wireless transmissions, routers, firewalls, switches, hubs, and / or gateways. A network card or network interface of each computing / processing device receives the computer-readable instructions from the network and transfers the computer-readable instructions to store them on the non-transitory computer-readable medium 121 of each computing / processing device.The computer readable instructions for carrying out the operations of the present invention may be assembly language instructions, instruction set configuration instructions, machine instructions, machine related instructions, microinstructions, firmware instructions, or source code or object code compiled in any combination of one or more programming languages, including object-oriented programming languages ​​such as Common Lisp, Python, C++, Objective-C, Smalltalk, Delphi, Java, Swift, C#, Perl, Ruby, PHP, and the like, as well as conventional procedural programming languages ​​such as C and similar programming languages.

[0019] The hardware processor 122 is electrically connected to the non-transitory computer-readable medium 121 and is used to execute computer-readable instructions. The hardware processor 122 is configured as follows: When a designated locker location message is sent to a mobile device and the mobile device is electrically connected to the locker 110, the remote host 120 receives the unique identification code and identification message sent by the mobile device via a network, verifies the user ID based on the unique identification code and identification message, and if the user ID is valid, generates and sends a trigger signal to the mobile device. The mobile device triggers the electronic door lock to open the locker 110 based on the received trigger signal. In actual implementation, the hardware processor 122 may be implemented by an integrated circuit chip, a system-on-chip (SoC), a complex programmable logic device (CPLD), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), etc. Note that the remote host 120 may generate an authentication message based on the designated locker location message and the mobile device's mobile phone number and send the authentication message to the mobile device. If the authentication message matches the mobile device and the locker 110 electrically connected to the mobile device, the mobile device can be authorized to transmit the read unique identification code and identification message to the remote host 120 via the network. In other words, only mobile devices that have received the authentication message can transmit data to the remote host 120; mobile devices that have not received the authentication message cannot transmit data to the remote host 120, or data transmitted to the remote host 120 will be discarded by the remote host 120. The identification message may include an ID card number, a mobile phone number, an email address, and other messages that are unique and identifiable. If the remote host 120 detects the same mobile device and the same unique identification code and identification message are transmitted repeatedly within a predetermined time period (e.g., five minutes), the remote host 120 allows the trigger signal to be regenerated.After this time period has elapsed, the remote host 120 will prohibit the regeneration of a trigger signal until the locker 110 is opened by another mobile device. In other words, trigger signals can be generated repeatedly to open the locker 110 during a predetermined time period, preventing the door panel from accidentally closing when no luggage has been placed or removed. It should be noted that, as described above, only mobile devices that have received an authentication message can transmit data to the remote host 120. In practice, the mobile device verifies whether it is authenticated by scanning a two-dimensional barcode (QR code). Similarly, when a mobile device receives a trigger signal, it converts the trigger signal into a two-dimensional barcode, displays the two-dimensional barcode on a screen for scanning by a scanning device connected to the locker 110, and triggers the electronic door lock of the locker 110 to switch from a locked state to an unlocked state. Furthermore, the two-dimensional barcode may be printed and then directly provided for scanning by a scanning device (e.g., a mobile device with a scanning function). The two-dimensional barcode includes a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI), a unique identification code, an identification message (eg, a password), and the like.

[0020] To maintain data security, data transmitted between the smartphone and the locker 110, such as a unique identification code, a designated locker location message, and an identification message, may all be encrypted / encoded. For example, encryption may be performed using symmetric encryption or asymmetric encryption. For example, encoding may be performed using Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA), Message-Digest Algorithm 5 (MD5), etc.

[0021] 2A and 2B are flowcharts showing a method for accessing a smart locker according to an embodiment of the present invention. The steps include: providing a plurality of lockers 110, each having a cabinet 111, a motherboard 112, and a power line 113; the cabinet 111 has a door panel that allows opening and closing, and an electronic door lock is installed on the door panel, and the electronic door lock is in a locked state when the door panel is closed without power; the motherboard 112 has a unique identification code and is electrically connected to the electronic door lock via a conductor; a remote host 120 sends a designated locker location message to a mobile device; and the mobile device accesses the locker 110 via the power line 113 in step 220. 10, the method includes step 230, in which the connected portable device reads the unique identification code from the locker 110 and transmits the read unique identification code and an identification message to the remote host 120 via the network, step 240, in which the remote host 120 verifies the user ID based on the received unique identification code and identification message, and if the user ID is valid, generates a trigger signal and transmits it to the portable device, and step 250, in which the portable device triggers the electronic door lock to switch from a locked state to an unlocked state based on the received trigger signal. Through the above steps, the portable device reads the unique identification code of the locker 110 and transmits it together with its own identification message to the remote host 120, the remote host 120 verifies whether the user ID matches that of the specified locker 110, and if so, the remote host 120 generates a trigger signal and transmits it to the portable device, and the portable device triggers the electronic door lock of the locker 110 to switch from a locked state to an unlocked state.

[0022] The method of the embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. First, FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the operation of accessing a locker according to an application example of the present invention. In actual implementation, whether dropping off or receiving a package, the designated locker 300 must be opened. Therefore, in practice, the remote host 340 is responsible for deciding whether to open the locker 110. For example, in the case of dropping off a package, if a delivery person logs in to the remote host 340 using a mobile phone app and announces that they will be using the locker 110, the remote host 120 sends a designated locker location message (i.e., the remote host 120 selects / designates a currently available locker 300) to the delivery person's smartphone 331 via network / short message. For example, if there are multiple available lockers, the remote host 120 may randomly select one of them and allow the delivery person to use it, or may select a locker suitable for the delivery person based on the delivery person's location, height, etc., or may select a suitable locker based on the size of the package to be dropped off. For example, if the delivery person is short, the remote host 120 selects a low locker based on the locker's predetermined layout and allows the delivery person to use it. Alternatively, the remote host 120 may select a locker based on the locker's maximum capacity, assuming the package size is known. Next, the smartphone 331 is electrically connected to the locker 300 via the power line 330 that penetrates the through-hole 311. At this time, power is supplied to the locker 300 from the connected smartphone 331, and the smartphone 331 reads the unique identification code from the motherboard 320 of the locker 300 and transmits the read unique identification code and an identification message to the remote host 340 via the network. The remote host 340 then verifies the user ID based on the received unique identification code and identification message. If the user ID is valid, it generates a trigger signal and transmits it to the smartphone 331. Next, the smartphone 331 triggers the electronic door lock 313 to switch from a locked state to an unlocked state based on the received trigger signal. At this time, the delivery person can open the door panel 312 and place the package in the cabinet 310.After placing the package inside, the delivery person closes the door panel 312 to close the cabinet 310 and unplugs the power cable 330, which automatically locks the electronic door lock 313. This completes the flowchart for the delivery operation. In actual implementation, after the smartphone 331 receives the trigger signal, the trigger signal is first saved on the smartphone 331. When the smartphone 331 is used, the mobile app on the smartphone 331 triggers the smartphone 331 to transmit the trigger signal, which is then transmitted to the locker 300 via the power cable 330. Alternatively, a two-dimensional barcode capable of triggering unlocking based on the trigger signal is generated and displayed on the screen of the smartphone 331, or the two-dimensional barcode is directly printed and provided to a scanning device connected to the locker 300 for scanning, thereby triggering the electronic door lock 313 of the locker 300. In other words, the trigger signal does not need to be transmitted immediately. Even if the trigger signal cannot be transmitted smoothly, a two-dimensional barcode for scanning can be generated or the trigger signal can be continuously transmitted until transmission is successful, thereby preventing situations in which unlocking cannot be performed smoothly due to poor network / connection conditions.

[0023] Taking the case of receiving as an example, the overall flow chart is generally similar to that of placing, except that the remote host 120 similarly sends a designated locker location message to the recipient's smartphone via network / short message, and this designated locker location message specifies the locker 300 used by the package to be received. Similarly, when the smartphone is electrically connected to the designated locker 300 via the power line 330 installed through the through-hole 311, the connected smartphone supplies power to the locker 300, reads the unique identification code from the motherboard 320 of the locker 300, and transmits the read unique identification code and an identification message to the remote host 340 via the network. In this way, the remote host 340 can determine whether the locker 110 to which the smartphone is connected is the designated locker 300 based on the unique identification code, and determine the recipient's ID based on the identification message, such as the mobile phone number or login message. If the ID is confirmed to be valid, the remote host 340 generates and transmits a trigger signal to the smartphone. The smartphone then receives the trigger signal via the power line 113 and transmits it to the locker 300, thereby activating the electronic door lock 313 to switch from a locked state to an unlocked state. At this time, the recipient can smoothly retrieve the package from the designated locker 300. Similarly, after retrieving the package, the recipient closes the door panel 312 to close the cabinet 310 and unplugs the power line 330, which automatically locks the electronic door lock 313. This completes the receiving operation flowchart. While the above embodiment illustrates the power line 330 being inserted through the through-hole 311, the present invention is not limited to this. Any method for electrically connecting the motherboard 320 to the power line 330 is within the scope of the present invention.

[0024] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating the operation of verifying the validity of a user ID according to an application example of the present invention. In actual implementation, the mobile device may transmit the read unique identification code and identification message to the remote host 120 via a network. Alternatively, the mobile device may first perform a calculation on both codes and then transmit the calculation to the remote host 120. For example, a mobile app on the mobile device may add the unique identification code 410 read from the locker 110 to the user's own mobile phone number 420 to obtain a calculated value 430, which is then transmitted to the remote host 120. Next, when the remote host 120 verifies whether the user ID is valid, since the user's mobile phone number and the designated locker are both known messages, the mobile phone number is subtracted from the calculated value to determine whether it matches the designated locker (i.e., whether the user ID is valid). For example, if the value corresponding to the designated locker is "123," subtracting the mobile phone number from the calculated value also results in "123," which indicates that the two match and the user ID is valid. In this way, the confidentiality of the unique identification code and identification message is ensured by a calculation rule unknown to third parties, i.e., they are transmitted over the network in plain text. In addition, a timestamp 440 may be added for calculation, for example, by adding the unique identification code 410, the user's mobile phone number 420, and the timestamp 440 to obtain a calculated value 450. In this way, the remote host 120 can further verify the timeliness of the verification process. It should be noted that although the calculation method of the present invention is described using the above example, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, any calculation that combines the unique identification code and the identification message, such as adding a password, does not depart from the scope of the present invention.

[0025] To sum up, the present invention differs from the prior art in that a mobile device reads the unique identification code of the locker 110 and sends it together with its own identification message to the remote host 120, the remote host 120 checks whether the user ID matches the specified locker 110, and if so, the remote host 120 generates a trigger signal and sends it to the mobile device, which then transmits it to the locker 110 via the power line 113 to activate the electronic door lock of the locker 110 to switch from a locked state to an unlocked state. This technical solution solves the problems existing in the prior art and achieves the technical effects of reducing the cost of smart lockers and easing installation restrictions.

[0026] Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above in detail with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to this embodiment, and design changes and the like are also included within the scope that does not deviate from the gist of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0027] 110 Locker 111 Cabinet 112 Motherboard 113 Power Lines 120 Remote Host 121 Non-transitory computer-readable media 122 Hardware Processors 300 lockers 310 Cabinet 311 Through hole 312 Door Panel 313 Electronic Door Lock 320 motherboard 330 Power Lines 331 Smartphones 340 Remote Host 410 Unique Identification Code 420 mobile phone number 430 Calculated value 450 calculated value 440 Timestamp 210 steps 220 steps 230 steps 240 steps 250 steps

Claims

1. Multiple lockers and a remote host; Each of the rockers is a cabinet having a door panel that allows opening and closing, the door panel being provided with an electronic door lock, the electronic door lock being in a locked state when the door panel is not powered and is closed; a motherboard installed in the cabinet, having a unique identification code, and electrically connected to the electronic door lock via a conductor; a power transmission line electrically connected to the motherboard, which is permitted to be electrically connected to a portable device, and when electrically connected, the portable device reads the unique identification code and transmits it via a network, and the power transmission line receives a trigger signal from the portable device to drive the electronic door lock to switch from the locked state to an unlocked state; The remote host: a non-transitory computer-readable medium for storing a plurality of computer-readable instructions; a hardware processor electrically connected to the non-transitory computer-readable medium and adapted to execute the computer-readable instructions, Transmitting designated locker location information to the mobile device; When the portable device is electrically connected to the locker, the remote host receives the unique identification code and identification information transmitted by the portable device over a network; a hardware processor configured to verify a user ID based on the unique identification code and the identification information, and if the user ID is valid, to generate and send the trigger signal to the mobile device, and to cause the mobile device to trigger the electronic door lock to open the locker based on the trigger signal.

2. The smart locker access system of claim 1, wherein a set of auto-returning hinges are installed between the door panel and the cabinet to automatically close the cabinet when the door panel is not biased with force.

3. The smart locker access system of claim 1, characterized in that the remote host generates authentication information based on the designated locker location information and the mobile phone number of the mobile device and transmits the authentication information to the mobile device, and if the authentication information matches the mobile device and the locker electrically connected to the mobile device, authorizes the mobile device to transmit the read unique identification code and the identification information to the remote host via a network.

4. The smart locker access system of claim 1, characterized in that the identification information includes at least one of an ID number, a mobile phone number, an email address, and other information that is unique and identifiable, and when the remote host detects the same mobile device and the same unique identification code and the identification information are transmitted repeatedly within a predetermined time period, the remote host allows the trigger signal to be regenerated, and after the time period has expired, the remote host prohibits the trigger signal from being regenerated until the locker is opened by another mobile device.

5. The smart locker access system of claim 1, characterized in that the mobile device vectorizes the read unique identification code and its own identification information and performs arithmetic operations to generate a calculated value, and provides the calculated value to the remote host to confirm whether the user ID is valid based on the calculated value.

6. providing a plurality of lockers, each including a cabinet, a motherboard, and a power line, the cabinet having a door panel for allowing opening and closing, the door panel having an electronic door lock installed thereon, the electronic door lock being in a locked state when the door panel is closed and not powered, the motherboard having a unique identification code and electrically connected to the electronic door lock via a conductor; the remote host transmitting the designated locker location information to the mobile device; When the portable device is electrically connected to the locker via the power line, the portable device reads the unique identification code from the locker and transmits the read unique identification code and identification information to the remote host via a network; the remote host verifies a user ID based on the received unique identification code and the identification information, and if the user ID is valid, generates and sends a trigger signal to the mobile device; and a step in which the mobile device triggers the electronic door lock to switch from the locked state to an unlocked state based on the received trigger signal.

7. The smart locker access method according to claim 6, wherein a set of auto-returning hinges are installed between the door panel and the cabinet to automatically close the cabinet when the door panel is not biased with force.

8. The smart locker access method of claim 6, wherein the remote host generates authentication information based on the designated locker location information and the mobile phone number of the mobile device and transmits the authentication information to the mobile device. If the authentication information matches the mobile device and the locker electrically connected to the mobile device, the mobile device authorizes the transmission of the read unique identification code and the identification information to the remote host via a network.

9. The smart locker access method of claim 6, wherein the identification information includes at least one of an ID number, a mobile phone number, an email address, and other information having uniqueness and identifiability, and when the remote host detects the same mobile device and the same unique identification code and the identification information are transmitted repeatedly within a predetermined time period, the remote host allows the trigger signal to be regenerated, and after the time period has elapsed, the remote host prohibits the trigger signal from being regenerated until the locker is opened by another mobile device.

10. The smart locker access method of claim 6, wherein the portable device vectorizes the read unique identification code and its own identification information and performs arithmetic operations to generate a calculated value, and provides the calculated value to the remote host to confirm whether the user ID is valid based on the calculated value.

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