Delivery box and delivery box system

Abstract

To realize a configuration that enables at least one of the user and manager of a delivery box to view usage information of the delivery box, and to prevent unlocking of the storage box and leakage of personal information due to unauthorized access to the delivery box. [Solution] The delivery box 12 includes a plurality of storage boxes 14 where parcels can be deposited and received, an acquisition unit that acquires usage information of the storage boxes 14, an email creation unit 32 that creates an email including the usage information acquired by the acquisition unit, and a sending unit 35 that sends the email created by the email creation unit. The sending unit 35 has a function of sending the email including the usage information to the server 100.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a delivery box having a plurality of storage boxes and a delivery box system equipped with the delivery boxes. [Background technology]

[0002] Lockers (delivery lockers) equipped with multiple storage boxes have been known for some time (Patent Document 1). In the locker described in Patent Document 1, multiple storage boxes are assigned to each dwelling unit, and when the delivery company stores the package and locks it, only the resident for whom the package is intended can unlock it using a resident card and retrieve the package from the box. A management server is connected to the lockers and the management company's terminal via a network. The management server transmits data from the updated databases, excluding personal information, to the lockers each time the contents of the resident database, business database, storage box database, etc. are updated, or at specified times. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-172622 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in a configuration in which a management server is connected to a delivery locker, such as the configuration described in Patent Document 1, if the management server is illegally accessed through a cyberattack, the storage box of the delivery locker may be locked or unlocked without the permission of the parcel delivery company or the recipient. Also, a cyberattack on the delivery locker may result in the leakage of personal information stored in the delivery locker.

[0005] On the other hand, it is desirable to realize a configuration that allows at least one of the user and manager of the delivery box to view the usage information of the delivery box.

[0006] The purpose of the present disclosure is to realize a configuration in a delivery box and delivery box system that allows delivery box usage information to be viewed by at least one of the delivery box user and administrator, and to prevent the unlocking of storage boxes and the leakage of personal information due to unauthorized access to the delivery box. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The delivery box disclosed herein is a delivery box that includes a plurality of storage boxes where packages can be deposited and received, an acquisition unit that acquires usage information of the storage boxes, an email creation unit that creates an email including the usage information acquired by the acquisition unit, and a sending unit that sends the email created by the email creation unit, and the sending unit has the function of sending an email including the usage information to a server.

[0008] The delivery box system of the present disclosure comprises the delivery box of the present disclosure and a cloud server that is a server that can aggregate and analyze usage information and generate analytical information through the analysis, and that allows at least one of the user and administrator of the delivery box to view the analytical information, and the cloud server is a delivery box system from which an email containing the usage information is sent from the sending unit of the delivery box. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the delivery locker and delivery locker system disclosed herein, a server that receives emails from the delivery locker aggregates and analyzes usage information contained in the emails, and the analysis information generated by the analysis can be viewed by at least one of the delivery locker user and administrator. This enables a configuration that allows at least one of the delivery locker user and administrator to view the usage information of the delivery locker. Therefore, since the delivery locker itself does not need to be connected to a server, even if a third party illegally accesses the server for viewing the usage information, the third party cannot unlock the delivery locker. Furthermore, third parties cannot access personal information stored in the delivery locker, preventing the leakage of personal information. This prevents the storage locker from being unlocked and personal information from being leaked due to unauthorized access to the delivery locker. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a delivery box system according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] 1 is a perspective view showing a delivery box according to an embodiment. [Figure 3] 2 is a diagram showing an example of a list of the contents of emails sent to an information providing cloud server from a plurality of delivery boxes including the delivery box shown in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 4] 2 is a diagram showing an example of an information analysis result provided by the cloud server shown in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the upper part of FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the lower part of FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. The shapes, materials, and quantities described below are examples for the purpose of explanation and can be changed as appropriate depending on the specifications of the delivery box and delivery box system. In the following, the same reference numerals will be used to designate equivalent elements in all drawings. Furthermore, in the description below, the reference numerals previously described will be used as necessary.

[0012] In the following explanations and drawings, R is the right side when looking at the delivery box, L is the left side, F is the front side of the delivery box, and B is the back side of the delivery box. The direction connecting R and L and the direction connecting F and B are perpendicular to each other.

[0013] 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a delivery box system 10 according to an embodiment. The delivery box system 10 includes one or more delivery boxes 12 and an information-providing cloud server 100. The delivery box 12 sends an email containing usage information about the delivery box 12 to the information-providing cloud server 100 via a communication network including a wireless communication path.

[0014] The information providing cloud server 100 has an email receiving unit 101, an email storage unit 102, a data analysis unit 103, and a web page creation unit 104. The email receiving unit 101 receives emails including usage information from the delivery box 12. The email storage unit 102 stores the emails received by the email receiving unit 101. The data analysis unit 103 acquires usage information data from the emails in response to a predetermined trigger from the email storage unit 102, aggregates and analyzes the usage information of the delivery box 12 from the data, generates analytical information through the analysis, and stores the generated analytical information in a database.

[0015] Web page creation unit 104 is capable of creating web pages and connecting via communication with the terminal of at least one of user 1 and administrator 2, who are users of delivery box 12, for viewing. When web page creation unit 104 is accessed by logging in through input of identification information, a password, etc. from the terminal of at least one of user 1 and administrator 2 of delivery box 12, web page creation unit 104 may be configured to obtain analytical information data from the database of data analysis unit 103 and display it on a web page, thereby enabling at least one of user 1 and administrator 2 to view the above analytical information.

[0016] The information providing cloud server 100 may be configured with multiple cloud servers that can communicate with each other. For example, the information providing cloud server 100 may be configured to include a server having the function of an email receiving unit 101, a server having the function of an email storage unit 102, a server having the function of a data analysis unit 103, and a server having the function of a web page creation unit 104. Hereinafter, the information providing cloud server 100 will be referred to as server 100.

[0017] The delivery locker 12 will be described in detail using Figures 1 and 2. Figure 2 is a perspective view of the delivery locker 12. The delivery locker 12 is placed, for example, near the entrance of a building or in a store, etc., and allows unattended collection of packages delivered by a delivery person. The delivery locker 12 is used by the delivery person to deposit the package as a type of package delivery by locking the door of the storage box after placing the package in the storage box, and by the recipient of the package who has been notified that the package has been deposited unlocking the door and taking out the package from the storage box of the delivery locker 12.

[0018] Delivery box 12 includes box body 13, which is a delivery box body that is a substantially rectangular exterior body, multiple storage boxes 14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d provided inside box body 13, and electronic terminal 21, which is a box management device. Each of the multiple storage boxes 14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d includes storage spaces 15a, 15b, 15c, and 15d that are substantially rectangular and capable of storing items, doors 16a, 16b, 16c, and 16d that are provided in front of storage spaces 15a, 15b, 15c, and 15d and that open and close storage spaces 15a, 15b, 15c, and 15d, and electric locks 20 (FIG. 1) that are provided on doors 16a, 16b, 16c, and 16d for locking and unlocking the doors. The multiple storage boxes 14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d are roughly rectangular box-shaped luggage compartments that accommodate items in a removable manner, and include multiple storage boxes 14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d of different sizes. Correspondingly, the multiple doors 16a, 16b, 16c, and 16d also include multiple doors 16a, 16b, 16c, and 16d of different sizes. Hereinafter, the doors 16a, 16b, 16c, and 16d and the storage boxes 14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d will be collectively referred to as doors 16 and storage boxes 14, respectively. Each storage box 14 also includes a remaining battery level acquisition unit 36.

[0019] Door 16 closes the opening on the front side F of storage box 14. Door 16 is a single-door type attached to delivery box 12, and can open and close the opening of storage box 14 by swinging about a vertical axis (not shown) on the right R end. Door 16 can be opened by grabbing and pulling a handle provided on door 16 when electric lock 20 is in the unlocked state.

[0020] The electric lock 20 is provided on each door 16 of the plurality of storage boxes 14, and locks and unlocks the door 16. Each of the plurality of storage boxes 14 has a communication unit capable of wireless communication with the electronic terminal 21.

[0021] 2, electronic terminal 21 is removably attached to box body 13 at the front end of box body 13. In this way, electronic terminal 21 is installed on the front surface of delivery box 12.

[0022] The electronic terminal 21 is configured, for example, as a mobile terminal having a communication function and a touch panel display unit. This allows communication between the electronic terminal 21 and the communication unit of each storage box 14 via wireless communication. This eliminates the need for a wired connection between the electronic terminal 21 and the storage box 14.

[0023] The electronic terminal 21 is composed of a lock control device 30 that manages and controls the locking and unlocking of each electric lock 20 via the communication unit of each storage box 14, and a power supply unit (not shown) that supplies power to the electronic terminal 21.

[0024] The electronic terminal 21 has an operation display unit 22, which is a liquid crystal display unit that displays various information, an information acquisition unit 31, an email creation unit 32, and an email sending unit 35. The operation display unit 22 has a touch panel and accepts input by touch operation of a user such as user 1. The information represented by the input accepted by the operation display unit 22 is received by the lock control device 30.

[0025] The electric lock 20 is powered by an electric lock power supply unit, which is the power supply unit for the electric lock 20 and includes dry batteries (not shown) installed in a battery box (not shown) attached to each door 16. The remaining battery charge of this electric lock power supply unit is detected and acquired by a remaining battery charge acquisition unit 36. The remaining battery charge acquired by the remaining battery charge acquisition unit 36 ​​is sent to the lock control device 30. The lock control device 30 monitors the remaining battery charge of each electric lock power supply unit, and may cause the operation and display unit 22 to display the remaining battery charge of each electric lock power supply unit when a predetermined condition is met, such as the administrator of the delivery box 12 entering a password using the operation and display unit 22 to log in to the management mode.

[0026] The information acquisition unit 31 acquires usage information for each storage box 14, including the date and time of use of the storage box 14, the box number which is the identification number of the storage box 14, the content of the event which is the action performed on the storage box 14, and the remaining battery power in the electric lock power supply unit of the storage box 14.

[0027] The email creation unit 32 creates an email including the usage information acquired by the information acquisition unit 31. In this example, as will be described later, the email creation unit 32 creates an email so that the usage information is converted into a character string and displayed in the subject field of the email.

[0028] The email sending unit 35 sends the email created by the email creating unit 32 to the email receiving unit 101 of the server 100. As a result, the delivery box 12 has the function of sending an email including usage information from the email sending unit 35 to the server 100.

[0029] Each door 16 is also provided with a lock unit 18 including an electric lock 20 and an electric lock power supply unit. In this case, the lock unit 18 may be provided with a numeric keypad operation unit that can be operated by a user from outside the door 16. The numeric keypad operation unit may be used to enable the electric lock 20 to be unlocked by entering a password.

[0030] The lock control device 30 is configured to include an arithmetic processing unit, which is constituted by, for example, an MCU (Micro Controller Unit), and a memory unit. The memory unit may be RAM, ROM, etc. The arithmetic processing unit has the function of reading and executing programs and the like stored in advance in the memory unit. The memory unit has the function of temporarily storing read programs and processing data, and the function of storing control programs and the like in advance.

[0031] The lock control device 30 executes a program to realize the main functions of the device, system, or method disclosed herein. The type of the processing unit is not important as long as it can realize the functions by executing a program. For example, the processing unit may be a CPU. The processing unit may be composed of one or more electronic circuits, including a semiconductor integrated circuit (IC) or an LSI (large scale integration). Multiple electronic circuits may be integrated into a single chip, or may be provided on multiple chips. Multiple chips may be integrated into a single device, or may be provided on multiple devices. A non-transitory recording medium such as an optical disk or hard disk drive may be used as the storage unit. An external storage device may be connected to the lock control device 30 as the storage unit.

[0032] The memory unit of the lock control device 30 also stores identification information such as the mobile phone number of one or both of the package deliverer and the package recipient as information about User 1 input on the operation display unit 22. The memory unit may also store identification information such as the mobile phone number of Administrator 2 as information about Administrator 2 input on the operation display unit 22. The memory unit may also store names, email addresses, etc. as identification information about User 1 and / or Administrator 2.

[0033] When a delivery person inputs identification information into the operation display unit and performs a predetermined operation, the lock control device 30 unlocks the door 16 of one of the storage boxes 14, allows the delivery person to deposit the package in the storage box 14, and locks the door 16. Then, when the recipient inputs an unlock code from the operation display unit 22, the lock control device 30 unlocks the door 16 of the storage box 14, allowing the delivery person to receive the package. The unlock code may be sent to the recipient from the delivery box 12 or from the delivery person whose unlock code is displayed on the delivery box 12.

[0034] Furthermore, when a package is deposited, the electronic terminal 21 may display a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark) or a barcode on the operation and display unit 22 as an unlocking code, and have the deliverer acquire the two-dimensional code by photographing it with a camera on the mobile terminal or by reading it with a code reading unit. The deliverer may then send the two-dimensional code to the recipient by email or the like, and the recipient, upon receiving the email, may display the two-dimensional code on their mobile terminal and have it read by a code reading unit on the electronic terminal 21. If the two-dimensional code displayed to the deliverer by the electronic terminal 21 matches the two-dimensional code read by the electronic terminal 21, the door 16 of the storage box 14 may be unlocked. This allows the recipient to receive the package.

[0035] As described above, in the delivery box system 10 of this example, the server 100 allows the user 1 and / or the administrator 2 to view analytical information based on the usage information of the delivery box 12. To this end, the delivery box 12 sends an email including the usage information acquired by the information acquisition unit 31 from the email sending unit 35 to the server 100.

[0036] For example, the email sending unit 35 automatically sends an email containing usage information to the server 100 at one or more of the following preset timings for sending an email: (1) when the luggage is deposited in any one of the storage boxes 14; (2) when the luggage is received (received includes both when the recipient receives it and when the manager 2 collects it); (3) when the manager 2 stops or restarts the operation of the storage box; or (4) when it is confirmed that operation has been stopped due to low battery power, and there has been no email sending timing for a certain period of time, such as 24 hours.

[0037] The character string representing the usage information is included in the subject field, which is the title field of the email. This makes it possible to check the usage information contained in the email without opening the email. The character string representing the usage information may also be included in the body field of the email.

[0038] The character string contained in the subject or body field is a group of one or more numbers, letters, and special symbols. Multiple character sets are arranged in order from the first end, such as the left end, of the string to the second end, such as the right end. Each character set is one of numbers, letters, or special symbols, or a combination of one or more selected from numbers, letters, and special symbols. Each character set is determined by the type of usage information.

[0039] Therefore, the characters of the character string are divided into a plurality of predetermined ranges aligned from the first end to the second end, and each of the predetermined ranges indicates a predetermined type of information. Furthermore, the number of characters of the character string is constant regardless of the content of the usage information.

[0040] As described above, the transmitted usage information includes the date and time the storage box 14 was used, the box number which is the identification number of the storage box 14, the details of the event which is the action taken on the storage box 14, and the remaining battery power of the electric lock power supply unit of the storage box 14. Actions taken on the storage box 14 may include delivery which is the deposit of luggage, removal of luggage, confirmation of operation shutdown, etc. The usage information may also include the type name of the storage box 14 such as size (S, M, etc.), the number of times the electric lock 20 of the storage box 14 has been unlocked, and the MAC address of the storage box 14.

[0041] The usage information may include, as information about the delivery box 12 as a whole, the MAC address of the delivery box 12, the MAC address of the electric lock 20 of each storage box 14, the number of storage boxes 14 of the same type currently in use in the delivery box 12, etc. The usage information may also include, as information about the delivery box 12 as a whole, the number of current users, the language used, the frequency of emails sent to users reminding them to pick up their packages, whether or not a drop-off setting is enabled to allow packages to be delivered to locations other than the delivery box 12, the number of users registered with the delivery box 12, the version of the electronic terminal 21, etc. On the other hand, the content of the email sent to the server 100 does not include personal information about the user 1.

[0042] 3 is a diagram showing an example of a list of the contents of emails sent to server 100 from multiple delivery boxes 12, including delivery box 12 shown in FIG. 1. The multiple delivery boxes 12 are located in different locations and managed by different administrators 2. Some or all of the multiple delivery boxes 12 may be managed by the same administrator.

[0043] In the list of Figure 1, each delivery box 12 is actually identified in the sender column by the location where the delivery box 12 is located, etc. In Figure 1, the same delivery box 12 is indicated by the same symbol, such as P1, in the sender column. Also, in the character string of the list, the range indicated by "240401" indicates the date and time when the email was sent, which is the date and time when the delivery box 12 was used.

[0044] In the character strings in the list, S, M, and L represent small, medium, and large sizes of the storage boxes 14. The type names of the storage boxes 14 may be any name that allows the storage boxes 14 to be grouped, and may be names other than sizes.

[0045] Furthermore, each character string shown in the list contains multiple dollar signs ($) in the middle. By adjusting the number of dollar signs, the total number of characters in the character string can be maintained constant regardless of changes in the number of characters in some character sets representing usage information, such as a mixture of two and three characters. By keeping the number of characters in the character string constant in this way, server 100 can easily acquire and analyze information from the character string. Furthermore, the characters in the character string are divided into multiple predetermined ranges arranged from the first end to the second end, and each of the divided predetermined ranges represents a predetermined type of information, making it easier for server 100 to acquire and analyze information.

[0046] Fig. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the information analysis results provided by the server 100. Fig. 5 is a partially enlarged view of the upper part of Fig. 4. Fig. 6 is a partially enlarged view of the lower part of Fig. 4.

[0047] User 1 or administrator 2 can view and check the web page created by server 100 from a terminal. At this time, the web page can be accessed from the terminal by logging in. With this access, user 1 or administrator 2 can check the analysis results of the usage information displayed on the web page. In the information analysis results shown in Figure 4, by selecting a tab from among the multiple lockers that are delivery boxes 12 in the tab field 50 at the top, it is possible to switch to displaying the contents of the selected delivery box 12.

[0048] 4 to 6 show the contents of the locker 1. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the box usage status display field 51 at the top uses rectangles of different sizes to show a schematic representation of the usage status of multiple storage boxes 14 when the delivery box 12 is viewed from the front. Of these, a diagonally shaded area 52 pointing diagonally upward to the right indicates that the storage box 14 is in use, i.e., a package has been delivered to the storage box 14. A white area 53 indicates that the storage box 14 is available for use, i.e., the storage box 14 is empty and ready to receive a package. A diagonally shaded area 54 pointing diagonally downward to the right indicates that the storage box 14 is unavailable due to low battery power or the like.

[0049] As shown in Fig. 5, in some storage boxes 14, a significant decrease in the remaining battery power is indicated by a battery mark 55, and an insufficient battery power is indicated by a battery mark 56 with an X. In addition, sandy areas 58 indicate that no luggage has been removed for a certain period of time, indicating that the luggage has been "stagnated."

[0050] 4 and 6, the box detail information field 60 below displays the box number of each storage box 14, the box type as the name of the type of storage box 14, the status as the usage state, the time elapsed since the start of delivery, the last usage time when the door 16 was opened and closed, the number of times the electric lock 20 has been unlocked, the remaining battery level, and the MAC address. This allows the user 1 and the administrator 2 to check the status of each storage box 14 in the delivery box 12.

[0051] In addition, in Figures 4 and 6, between the box usage status display column 51 and the box detailed information column 60, information about the delivery box 12 as a whole, such as the language used, the number of users registered in the delivery box 12, and the version of the electronic terminal 21, is also displayed.

[0052] Furthermore, the display contents of the information analysis results shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 are not updated every time an email is sent from each delivery box 12, but are updated when user 1 or administrator 2 opens the web page. In this case, user 1 or administrator 2 manually updates the page after opening it. At this time, the page can be reloaded by clicking the page update button or operating the reload key. Since the display contents are not updated every time an email is sent, the number of analyses and checks on server 100 can be reduced, and the load on server 100 can be reduced.

[0053] As described above, according to the delivery box 12 and delivery box system 10 of this embodiment, the server 100, which receives an email from the delivery box 12, aggregates and analyzes the usage information contained in the email, and the analysis information generated by the analysis can be viewed by at least one of the user 1 and the administrator 2. This enables a configuration in which the usage information of the delivery box 12 can be viewed by at least one of the user 1 and the administrator 2. Therefore, the delivery box 12 itself does not need to be connected to the server 100. Therefore, even if the server 100 is illegally accessed by a third party, the third party cannot unlock the delivery box 12. Furthermore, a third party cannot access personal information stored in the delivery box 12, preventing the leakage of personal information. Therefore, the unlocking of the storage box 14 and the leakage of personal information due to unauthorized access to the delivery box 12 can be prevented.

[0054] Furthermore, a character string representing the usage information is included in the subject or body of the email sent by delivery box 12. This allows delivery box 12 to send a large amount of usage information to server 100 with a small email capacity.

[0055] In addition, the electronic terminal 21 attached to the box body 13 has an information acquisition unit 31, an email creation unit 32, and an email sending unit 35. This eliminates the need to prepare an external electronic terminal in a separate location away from the delivery box 12 to control the unlocking of the electric locks of each storage box 14.

[0056] Furthermore, the email creation unit 32 creates an email and the email sending unit 35 sends an email when a package is dropped off or picked up. This eliminates the need for the delivery box 12 to constantly communicate with and use the server 100. This reduces costs associated with using the server 100.

[0057] Furthermore, if no email is sent from the delivery box 12 for a predetermined time, email is created and sent regardless of whether the storage box 14 is in use or not. This allows information to be updated by sending email even if the server 100 has not been used for a predetermined time. This allows the administrator 2 to check the remaining battery level from the information viewed before the battery runs low, even if the email to be sent includes the remaining battery level as usage information and no deposit or pickup action has been taken from the storage box 14 for a predetermined time. This allows the battery to be replaced before the storage box 14 is shut down, preventing the storage box 14 from being shut down.

[0058] The present disclosure is further illustrated by the following embodiments. Configuration 1: a delivery box body having a plurality of storage boxes in which parcels can be deposited and received; an acquisition unit that acquires usage information of the delivery box; an email creation unit that creates an email including the usage information acquired by the acquisition unit; a sending unit that sends the email created by the email creating unit, the sending unit has a function of sending the email including the usage information to a server; Delivery box. Configuration 2: The usage information included in the email includes the date and time of use of the storage box, the storage box number, the details of the operation performed on the storage box, and the remaining battery level of the power supply unit of the electric lock of the storage box. The delivery box according to configuration 1. Configuration 3: The subject or body of the email contains a character string representing the usage information. The delivery box according to configuration 1 or 2. Configuration 4: The number of characters in the character string is constant regardless of the content of the usage information. The delivery box according to configuration 3. Configuration 5: The characters of the character string are divided into a plurality of predetermined ranges arranged from a first end toward a second end, and each of the divided predetermined ranges indicates a predetermined type of information. 5. The delivery box according to claim 4. Configuration 6: Equipped with an electronic terminal attached to the delivery box body, the electronic terminal includes the acquisition unit, the email creation unit, and the sending unit; A delivery box according to any one of configurations 1 to 5. Configuration 7: The email creation by the email creation unit and the email transmission by the sending unit are performed when the luggage is deposited or received. A delivery box according to any one of configurations 1 to 6. Configuration 8: When no email is sent for a predetermined time, the email creation unit creates an email and the email sending unit sends an email regardless of whether the storage box is in use. 8. The delivery box according to claim 7. Configuration 9: The delivery box according to configuration 1, a cloud server that aggregates and analyzes the usage information, generates analytical information by performing the analysis, and allows at least one of a user and an administrator of the delivery box to view the analytical information; The cloud server transmits the email including the usage information from the transmission unit of the delivery box. Delivery box system. [Explanation of symbols]

[0059] 1 user, 2 administrator, 10 delivery box system, 12 delivery box, 13 box body, 14a, 14b, 14c, 14d storage boxes, 15a, 15b, 15c, 15d storage space, 16a, 16b, 16c, 16d door, 18 lock unit, 20 electric lock, 21 electronic terminal, 22 operation display unit, 30 lock control device, 31 information acquisition unit, 32 email creation unit, 35 email sending unit, 36 battery remaining amount acquisition unit, 50 tab column, 51 box usage status display column, 52 shaded area, 53 white area, 54 shaded area, 55, 56 battery mark, 58 sand area, 60 box detailed information column, 100 information providing cloud server.

Claims

1. A plurality of storage boxes where luggage can be dropped off and picked up; an acquisition unit that acquires usage information of the storage box; an email creation unit that creates an email including the usage information acquired by the acquisition unit; a sending unit that sends the email created by the email creating unit, the sending unit has a function of sending the email including the usage information to a server; Delivery box.

2. The usage information included in the email includes the date and time of use of the storage box, the storage box number, the details of the operation performed on the storage box, and the remaining battery level of the power supply unit of the electric lock of the storage box. The delivery box according to claim 1.

3. The subject or body of the email contains a character string representing the usage information. The delivery box according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The number of characters in the character string is constant regardless of the content of the usage information. The delivery box according to claim 3.

5. The characters of the character string are divided into a plurality of predetermined ranges aligned from a first end toward a second end, and each of the divided predetermined ranges indicates a predetermined type of information. The delivery box according to claim 4.

6. Equipped with an electronic terminal attached to the delivery box body, the electronic terminal includes the acquisition unit, the email creation unit, and the sending unit; The delivery box according to claim 1 or 2.

7. The email creation by the email creation unit and the email transmission by the sending unit are performed when the luggage is deposited or received. The delivery box according to claim 1 or 2.

8. When no email is sent for a predetermined time, the email creation unit creates an email and the sending unit sends an email, regardless of whether the storage box is in use. The delivery box according to claim 7.

9. The delivery box according to claim 1; a cloud server that aggregates and analyzes the usage information, generates analytical information by performing the analysis, and allows at least one of a user and an administrator of the delivery box to view the analytical information; The cloud server transmits the email including the usage information from the transmission unit of the delivery box. Delivery box system.

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