Housing, information display system, and identity verification system
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-07
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to a house, an information display system, and an identity verification system.
Background Art
[0002] In recent years, the demand for home delivery and delivery services has been increasing, and not only receiving packages in person but also receiving them at receiving facilities such as home delivery boxes and home delivery lockers is often selected by users. In addition, there is also an increasing demand for a so-called leave-at-place delivery method, in which a user designates a place where a third party including a delivery person can freely access and the package is delivered to that place. It is needless to say that receiving packages through receiving facilities or leave-at-place delivery is convenient for users, but it is also highly convenient and useful for delivery companies as it can reduce the number of redeliveries.
Prior Art Documents
Patent Documents
[0003]
Patent Document 1
Patent Document 2
Summary of the Invention
Problems to be Solved by the Invention
[0004] However, when a delivery person delivers a package and there is no space in the home delivery locker or the package is not suitable for leave-at-place delivery, the package may have to be received in person. However, there may be cases where the user does not want to face the delivery person. Furthermore, depending on the situation, such as when changing clothes or when unable to leave a child's hand, there may be cases where, even though the user wants to receive the package, they cannot go to the entrance to receive the package.
[0005] This invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to enable direct handover of packages with delivery personnel who come to deliver or collect them, while reducing stress during the handover of packages. [Means for solving the problem]
[0006] The invention described in claim 1 is a house equipped with a delivery area 5,28 for the package P, which spans between a first area 1,26 where entry by the delivery person D of the package P is prohibited and a second area 4,21a where entry by the delivery person D is permitted, as shown in Figures 1 to 5, for example, The aforementioned transfer sections 5 and 28 are The first openings 511a, 30, which are openings for loading and unloading the luggage P, open to the first regions 1, 26, The second openings 512a, 29, which are the loading and unloading ports for the luggage P, open to the second region 4, 21a, The present invention is characterized by having first doors 513b, 30b that can block the space connecting the first openings 511a, 30 and the second openings 512a, 29.
[0007] According to the invention described in claim 1, the delivery person D can come to the second area 4, 21a, which is accessible to the delivery person D, and load and unload the package P through the second opening 512a, 29. Furthermore, the resident user U can load and unload the package P through the first opening 511a, 30 in the first area 1, 26, which is inaccessible to the delivery person D. Furthermore, since the space connecting the first openings 511a,30 and the second openings 512a,29 can be blocked by the first doors 513b,30b, security can be improved by blocking the space connecting the first openings 511a,30 and the second openings 512a,29 with the first doors 513b,30b while the delivery person D is loading and unloading the package P through the second openings 512a,29. Also, when the blocking of the space connecting the first openings 511a,30 and the second openings 512a,29 is released, the package P can be moved between the first area 1,26 and the second area 4,21a through that space. This allows for the direct exchange of the package P with the delivery person D who has come to deliver or collect the package P, by utilizing the space connecting the first openings 511a, 30 and the second openings 512a, 29. Moreover, since there is no need to meet face-to-face with the delivery person D when exchanging the package P, stress during the exchange of the package P can be reduced.
[0008] The invention described in claim 2 is, for example, as shown in Figures 1 to 4, in the house described in claim 1, The aforementioned first area 1a is the entrance floor space 1a of the entrance 1 located indoors. The aforementioned second area 4 is an outdoor space 4 (common corridor 4) located outdoors within the site. Between the first region 1a and the second region 4, there is an outer wall 2 in which an entrance door 2a, which is opened and closed by a front door 3, is formed. The transfer section 5 is a box-shaped storage device located adjacent to the entrance / exit 2a and spanning between the entrance floor space 1a and the outdoor space 4. The first opening 511a opens into the entrance floor space 1a, and the second opening 512a opens into the outdoor space 4. The first door 513b is characterized in that, in a plan view, it is arranged in the same straight line as the outer wall 2.
[0009] According to the invention described in claim 2, the transfer section 5 is a box-shaped storage device positioned adjacent to the entrance door 2a and spanning between the entrance floor space 1a and the outdoor space 4. Its internal space can be blocked by the first door 513b on the extension of the position of the entrance door 3, making it easier to distinguish between the indoor and outdoor sides. Therefore, psychologically, one will feel hesitant to reach beyond the entrance door 3, and physically, the first door 513b makes it difficult to reach from the outdoor space 4 to the entrance floor space 1a, thus improving security.
[0010] The invention described in claim 3 is, for example, as shown in Figures 1 to 4, in the housing described in claim 2, The aforementioned transfer unit 5 is A first locking device that can lock or unlock the lock on the first door 513b when the space connecting the first opening 511a and the second opening 512a is blocked, A second door 512b that opens and closes the second opening 512a, The present invention further comprises a second locking device that allows for remote locking or unlocking of the lock on the second door 512b when the second opening 512a is closed.
[0011] According to the invention described in claim 3, the second door 512b is for opening and closing the second opening 512a which opens into the second area 4 that can be entered by the delivery person D. Therefore, it is positioned in the second area 4 that can be entered by the delivery person D. Furthermore, the second locking device allows for remote locking or unlocking of the lock on the second door 512b when the second opening 512a is closed. As a result, the resident user U can lock or unlock the lock on the second door 512b without having to go to the second area 4 that can be entered by the delivery person D. This prevents the resident user U and the delivery person D from meeting face to face in the second area 4, thereby reducing stress during the handover of the package P.
[0012] The invention described in claim 4 is, for example, as shown in Figure 5, in the house described in claim 1, The first area 26 is a room 26 located indoors. The aforementioned second area 21a is the entrance floor space 21a of the entrance 21 located indoors. The aforementioned transfer section 28 is a space provided that spans between the room 26 and the entrance floor space 21a. The first opening 30 opens into the room 26, and the second opening 29 opens into the entrance hall space 21a. The first door 30b is positioned to open and close the first opening 30, The transfer section 28 is characterized by being equipped with a loading platform 35 for placing the cargo P on it.
[0013] According to the invention described in claim 4, since the handover area 28 is a space provided spanning between the room 26 and the entrance hall space 21a, the work related to the handover of the package P by the delivery person D will be carried out inside the house. As a result, the delivery person D will be working in the entrance hall space 21a, which is a second area that the delivery person D is allowed to enter, in an environment that is easily monitored by the resident user U, so the resident user U will feel more secure in terms of security.
[0014] The invention described in claim 5 is, for example, as shown in Figure 5, in the housing described in claim 4, Adjacent to the aforementioned entrance floor space 21a is an indoor entrance hall 21b where entry by the delivery person D is prohibited, Adjacent to the aforementioned entrance floor space 21a is an outdoor entrance porch 24 that is accessible to the delivery person D, A third door 27 (sliding door 27) that can block the passage between the entrance floor space 21a and the entrance hall 21b, A third locking device 27a that can lock or unlock the lock on the third door 27 when the passage is blocked, An entrance door 23 that opens and closes an entrance doorway 22a between the entrance dirt floor space 21a and the entrance porch 24, and a fourth locking device 23a that can lock or unlock the lock on the entrance door 23 in a state where the entrance doorway 22a is blocked, by remote operation. It is characterized by further comprising this.
[0015] According to the invention described in claim 5, since the entrance door 23 is for opening and closing the entrance doorway 22a that communicates the second area 21a where the delivery person D can enter and the outdoor entrance porch 24, it is in a state of being arranged in the second area 21a where the delivery person D can enter. Further, since the fourth locking device 23a can lock or unlock the lock on the entrance door 23 in a state where the entrance doorway 22a is blocked, by remote operation, the user U, who is a resident, can lock or unlock the lock of the entrance door 23 without going to the second area 21a where the delivery person D can enter. Thereby, if the locks of the first door 30b and the third door 27 are set in a locked state in advance from the indoor side, it is possible to prevent the user U, who is a resident, and the delivery person D from facing each other in the second area 21a, and it is possible to reduce the stress during the delivery of the luggage P.
[0016] The invention described in claim 6 is installed in the house according to any one of claims 1 to 5, for example, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, and is configured to be able to text-display a message from the resident U to the delivery person D. An information display unit 54, An input means U1(11) that is communicably connected to the information display unit 54 and inputs the message to the information display unit 54. It is an information display system comprising this. The information display unit 54 is characterized by being installed in the second area 4, 21a of the house.
[0017] According to the invention described in claim 6, the information display unit 54 is installed in a second area 4,21a of the house that is accessible to the delivery person D, and a message from the resident U to the delivery person D can be input to the information display unit 54 by the input means U1(11), so that the resident U can convey a message regarding the handover of the package P without having to meet the delivery person D face to face. This reduces stress during the handover of the package P.
[0018] The invention described in claim 7 is, for example, as shown in Figures 1 to 4, an intercom 10(54) installed in a house described in any one of claims 1 to 5, and equipped with a camera 10a(54b) for capturing authentication information of the delivery person D, A delivery person information management database 12 is connected to the intercom 10 in a manner that allows communication with the delivery person D, and the database 12 contains information relating to the delivery person D. An identity verification system comprising a display means 11 (U1) that is communicably connected to the intercom 10, The intercom 10 is installed in the house in the second area 4 or in a location immediately before the second area 4, and is configured to transmit the authentication information data 12a captured by the camera 10a (54b) to the delivery person information management database 12. The delivery person information management database 12 is configured to compare the authentication information data received from the intercom 10 with the registered information relating to the delivery person D, extract identification information that identifies the delivery person D captured by the camera 10a (54b), and transmit the identification information data 12a to the intercom 10. The display means 11(U1) is characterized by displaying the video captured by the camera 10a(54b) of the intercom 10 and the identification information transmitted from the delivery person information management database 12.
[0019] According to the invention described in claim 7, the authentication information of delivery person D is captured by the camera 10a (54b) mounted on the intercom 10 (information display unit 54), and by comparing it with the delivery person information management database 12, the identity of delivery person D can be confirmed by the display means 11 (U1), thereby improving security and making it easier for the resident user U to feel at ease. [Effects of the Invention]
[0020] According to the present invention, it is possible to directly hand over the package P to the delivery person D who has come to deliver or collect the package P, while reducing stress during the handover of the package P. [Brief explanation of the drawing]
[0021] [Figure 1] This is a floor plan showing the entrance and receiving facilities of the user's home. [Figure 2] This is a side cross-sectional view showing the entrance and receiving facilities of the user's home. [Figure 3] This diagram shows the manner in which information is displayed on the information display unit. [Figure 4] This diagram shows an overview of the identity verification system. [Figure 5] This is a floor plan showing a modified example of the entrance and receiving facilities at a user's home. [Modes for carrying out the invention]
[0022] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiments described below are subject to various technically preferred limitations for carrying out the present invention, but the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments and illustrated examples below. Note that the directions in the embodiments and illustrated examples below are set solely for the convenience of explanation.
[0023] Figures 1 and 2 show the entrance 1 of a user's home, which is a single dwelling unit in an apartment building or similar multi-unit dwelling. The entrance 1 is separated from the outdoors by an exterior wall 2. An entrance doorway 2a is formed in the exterior wall 2, and this entrance doorway 2a is opened and closed by an entrance door 3. Furthermore, the entrance 1 comprises an entrance floor 1a located on the indoor side of the exterior wall 2, and an entrance hall 1b set on a floor level one step higher than the entrance floor 1a.
[0024] The location reached after opening the front door 3 and stepping outside is the common corridor 4 of the apartment building. The common corridor 4 is located beyond the main entrance with an automatic lock, and is an area where people's entry and exit are restricted. Delivery person D, having been permitted to pass through the main entrance by resident user U, can travel through the common corridor 4 and reach the front door 3.
[0025] Entrance 1 is equipped with a receiving facility 5 for receiving packages P from delivery person D, or for delivery person D to collect packages P. Such a loading and unloading facility 5 is positioned across the space from the entrance floor 1a at the entrance 1 to the space on the common corridor 4 side. In other words, one end of the loading and unloading facility 5 in the width direction is located on the indoor side of the exterior wall 2, and the other end in the width direction is located on the outdoor side of the exterior wall 2.
[0026] Furthermore, the indoor portion 5a of the receiving equipment 5 (hereinafter referred to as the indoor portion 5a) is set to the height from the floor surface of the entrance hall 1a to the ceiling. In addition, the outdoor portion 5b of the receiving equipment 5 (hereinafter referred to as the outdoor portion 5b) is set to the height from the floor surface of the common corridor 4 to the ceiling. However, the height of the receiving equipment 5 is not limited to these, and it does not have to reach the ceiling of the entrance hall 1a or the common corridor 4. The heights of the indoor portion 5a and the outdoor portion 5b may be different.
[0027] In this embodiment, the indoor portion 5a of the receiving facility 5 is provided adjacent to the shoe closet 6. More specifically, the shoe closet 6 is installed in the entrance hall 1a. The width of the shoe closet 6 is set so that it does not reach from the entrance threshold 1c to the exterior wall 2, and the indoor portion 5a is provided between the shoe closet 6 and the exterior wall 2. Furthermore, shoe closet 6 is set at the same height as the floor of the entrance area 1a, from the floor level to the ceiling. In addition, shoe closet 6 is equipped with two double-hinged front doors 6a.
[0028] In this embodiment, the outdoor side portion 5b of the loading equipment 5 is provided adjacent to the pipe space PS1. More specifically, the pipe space PS1 is formed in a state where it protrudes toward the entrance / exit 2a from the protruding end of another outer wall 2A that is perpendicular to the outer wall 2 in a plan view. The outdoor side portion 5b is provided in a state where it is located in a concave space in a plan view, formed between the pipe space PS1 and the outer wall 2.
[0029] In this embodiment, a second pipe space PS2 is provided opposite the first pipe space PS1, which is adjacent to the outdoor side 5b of the receiving equipment 5, across the entrance 2a. The entire second pipe space PS2 protrudes outward from the outer wall 2. As a result, the area in front of the entrance door 3 is recessed in plan view, ensuring that even when the delivery person D is working in front of the receiving equipment 5, there is still enough space for other residents of the apartment building to pass through the common corridor 4. Furthermore, both the first pipe space PS1 and the second pipe space PS2 are formed with a hollow interior, through which various types of piping are passed.
[0030] The receiving equipment 5 of this embodiment includes a transfer box section 51 that spans the indoor side 5a and the outdoor side 5b, where the goods P are transferred. This transfer box section 51 is located in the center of the height direction of the entire receiving equipment 5. Furthermore, the transfer box section 51 is provided from one end in the width direction to the other end in the width direction of the entire receiving equipment 5.
[0031] The transfer box section 51 includes an indoor storage section 511, which is an indoor storage space, an outdoor storage section 512, which is an outdoor storage space, and a partition wall section 513 that separates the indoor storage section 511 and the outdoor storage section 512.
[0032] The indoor storage section 511 has an opening 511a on the entrance floor 1a side, and there is no door to open or close the opening 511a, so it is always open to the entrance floor 1a. However, it is not limited to this, and a door may be provided on the plate part that makes up the indoor storage section 511 so that the opening 511a can be opened and closed.
[0033] The outdoor storage section 512 has an opening 512a on the common corridor 4 side, and a single-leaf door 512b for opening and closing the opening 512a is provided on the panel portion that makes up the outdoor storage section 512.
[0034] The partition wall 513 is positioned on the same line as the outer wall 2 in a plan view. An opening 513a is formed in this partition wall 513, and a single-leaf door 513b is provided to open and close the opening 513a.
[0035] Furthermore, of the doors 512b in the outdoor storage section 512 and the doors 513b in the partition wall section 513, at least the door 513b of the partition wall section 513 can be locked or unlocked by a locking device (not shown). In other words, the door 513b of the partition wall section 513 is equipped with a locking device that can be locked or unlocked by operation from the entrance floor 1a side or by remote operation, thereby preventing people or animals from entering the indoor side through the opening 513a of the partition wall section 513. Furthermore, if a locking device is provided on the door 512b of the outdoor storage section 512, the locking device can be locked or unlocked by remote operation. When the locking device is operated remotely, an in-home display 11 (described later) or an information terminal U1 such as a smartphone used by user U is used.
[0036] When using the delivery box 51 as described above to deliver a package P, first, user U allows delivery person D to pass through the main entrance of the apartment building and invites them into the common corridor 4. Then, delivery person D moves along the common corridor 4 to the front door 3 of the user's apartment. While delivery person D is approaching the front door 3, user U unlocks the locking device on door 512b in the outdoor storage section 512 and locks the locking device on door 513b in the partition wall section 513. The delivery person D, having reached the front door 3, opens the door 512b of the outdoor storage compartment 512 and places the package P inside the outdoor storage compartment 512 through the opening 512a. Then, the delivery person D closes the door 512b to seal off the opening 512a of the outdoor storage compartment 512. At this point, delivery person D leaves in front of front door 3.
[0037] Next, user U remotely locks the locking device on the door 512b of the outdoor storage compartment 512. The locking device may also be set to lock automatically. Subsequently, user U unlocks the locking device on door 513b in partition wall 513, opens door 513b to open the opening 513a, and moves luggage P stored in outdoor storage 512 to indoor storage 511. Then, user U takes luggage P out of indoor storage 511, closes door 513b to close the opening 513a in partition wall 513, and locks the locking device on door 513b. By following the procedure described above, the handover of packages P, both indoors and outdoors, can be carried out without user U and delivery person D having to meet face-to-face.
[0038] In addition to the delivery box section 51, the receiving equipment 5 also includes a lower delivery box section 52, an upper delivery box section 53, an information display section 54, a lower storage box section 55, and an upper storage box section 56.
[0039] The lower delivery box section 52 is located on the outdoor side section 5b, directly below the handover box section 51, and is a delivery box that stores packages P delivered by or collected by delivery person D. The front door 52a is equipped with a locking device, which can be locked or unlocked remotely. When operating the locking device remotely, an in-home display 11 (described later) or an information terminal U1 such as a smartphone used by user U is used. Furthermore, opening the front door 52a reveals the storage space, and the bottom of the storage space is made up of a trolley 52b with wheels. Therefore, if the luggage P is a heavy object that is difficult to lift to the top, it can be moved by placing it on the trolley 52b.
[0040] The upper delivery box section 53 is located on the outdoor side section 5b, directly above the handover box section 51, and is a delivery box that stores packages P delivered by or collected by delivery person D. The front door 53a is equipped with a locking device, which can be locked or unlocked remotely. When operating the locking device remotely, an in-home display 11 (described later) or an information terminal U1 such as a smartphone used by user U is used.
[0041] The information display unit 54 is installed on the wall of the pipe space PS1 and can display information for delivery personnel D who are outdoors to check. The information displayed on the information display unit 54 is input by user U's information terminal U1, as shown in Figure 3.
[0042] More specifically, the information display unit 54 and the communication terminal U1 are connected via a communication network, and it is assumed that applications necessary for sending and receiving information are pre-installed. In this embodiment, user U uses the information terminal U1 to create text for the information to be displayed on the information display unit 54 and transmits the text to the information display unit 54. The information display unit 54 displays the received text on its display screen, and delivery person D handles the package P according to the instructions displayed on the information display unit 54. In this embodiment, text is created by user U inputting characters using their fingers, but text may also be created using user U's voice. Alternatively, pre-written phrases may be created so that instructions can be sent to delivery person D with a single touch, eliminating the need to create text each time.
[0043] In the example shown in Figure 3, the instruction from user U is, "Please put the package in box number 1," where box number 1 refers to the delivery box section 51. The door 512b of the outdoor storage section 512 in the delivery box section 51 is pre-marked with the number "1." Therefore, when delivery person D confirms this instruction on the information display unit 54, they can open the door 512b of the outdoor storage section 512 and store the package P inside the outdoor storage section 512. For example, the handover box section 51 may be designated as "No. 1," the lower delivery box 52 as "No. 2," and the upper delivery box section 53 as "No. 3," so that user U and delivery person D can easily communicate which box is which number.
[0044] Furthermore, the display screen of the information display unit 54 is configured, for example, as a touch panel, and can be operated by the delivery person D. In this embodiment, instructions from user U as described above can be displayed, as well as a confirmation button 54a. The confirmation button 54a is a button that the delivery person D presses after confirming the instructions from user U, and when the delivery person D presses the confirmation button 54a, that information is transmitted to user U's information terminal U1. Furthermore, this confirmation button 54a can verify the fingerprint information of delivery person D. Therefore, this confirmation button 54a (touch panel) may be an element of an identity verification system for verifying the identity of delivery person D.
[0045] Furthermore, the information display unit 54 is equipped with a camera 54b, which can focus on and capture images of the space in front of the entrance door 3. While the captured data is not automatically recorded, it can be recorded via operation from the information terminal U1. Additionally, the information display unit 54 may be equipped with a microphone and speaker, enabling communication with the information terminal U1. Furthermore, camera 54b can capture the face, physique, ID card possessed by delivery person D, and a QR code displayed on the screen of the communication terminal of the delivery company to which delivery person D belongs. Therefore, camera 54b may be an element of an identity verification system for verifying the identity of delivery person D.
[0046] The lower storage box section 55 is located on the indoor side of the 5a, directly below the handover box section 51, and is a storage space for temporarily storing or continuously storing packages P delivered by or collected by the delivery person D. The front door 55a is not equipped with a locking device. In this embodiment, the lower storage box section 55 is separated from the lower delivery box section 52 by a partition wall (not shown), but it may also be separated by a partition wall with an opening with a door, as in the handover box section 51. This allows the trolley 52b carrying the package P to be moved between the lower delivery box section 52 and the lower storage box section 55, even if the package P is heavy, in order to transport the package P. In this case, the trolley 52b is equipped with a drive unit that drives the wheels and a control unit that controls the drive unit, and the control unit is assumed to be connected to the information terminal U1 in a manner that allows communication. In other words, the trolley 52b will function as a cargo transport robot. Furthermore, the trolley 52b will be able to exit the lower storage box section 55, travel on the floor surface of the entrance hall 1a, and move to the vicinity of the raised threshold 1c.
[0047] The upper storage box section 56 is located on the indoor side 5a, directly above the handover box section 51, and is a storage space for temporarily storing or continuously storing packages P delivered by or collected by the delivery person D. The front door 55a is not equipped with a locking device. In this embodiment, the upper storage box section 56 is separated from the upper delivery box section 53 by a partition wall (not shown), but it may also be separated by a partition wall with an opening with a door, as in the handover box section 51.
[0048] In this embodiment, by using the receiving equipment 5 configured as described above, the user U and the delivery person D can exchange the package P without meeting face to face. In this case, the entrance doorway 2a does not need to be opened, which is also advantageous from a security standpoint. However, security can be further enhanced by verifying the identity of the delivery person D in advance.
[0049] Figure 4 shows an identity verification system for verifying the identity of delivery person D who comes to deliver package P directly to the user's home. By using such an identity verification system, user U can obtain the registered identification information 12a of delivery person D who came to deliver package P directly to user U, and verify the identity of delivery person D.
[0050] The identity verification system of this embodiment comprises at least an intercom 10, an in-home display 11, a delivery person information management database 12 built on the internet, and a communication network.
[0051] Intercom 10 is installed, for example, on the wall next to the front door 3, and is equipped with an authentication function for identity verification. As shown in Figure 4, such an intercom 10 includes a camera 10a, a chime button 10b, a communication unit 10c consisting of a microphone and speaker, a control unit (not shown), and a communication module (not shown).
[0052] Camera 10a is activated when the chime button 10b is pressed, and is capable of focusing on and taking pictures of the space in front of the front door 3. While the captured data is not automatically recorded, it can be recorded via operation from the in-house display 11. Camera 10a captures not only visitors but also delivery person D who has come to deliver package P directly. As mentioned above, delivery person D who has come to deliver package P directly requires identity verification and is therefore required to present authentication information. Authentication information could be biometric information such as the delivery person D's face and physique, an ID card carried by delivery person D, or a QR code displayed on the screen of the communication terminal of the delivery company to which delivery person D belongs. Alternatively, if the delivery person D's information is linked to the shipping label of package P being delivered, the shipping label of package P may also be used. The authentication information captured by camera 10a is converted into data (hereinafter referred to as authentication information data) and transmitted to the delivery person information management database 12. The authentication information data may also be recorded on a home server (not shown) installed in the user's home.
[0053] The chime button 10b is used to sound a chime, and when pressed, a chime sound is output from the in-home display 11. In addition, as described above, it is also used as the activation button for the camera 10a, and as described later, it is also used as the activation button for the communication unit 10c.
[0054] The communication unit 10c has a built-in microphone and speaker, enabling two-way communication with the communication unit 11c on the in-home display 11.
[0055] The control unit is comprised of a dedicated computer device, which, although not shown in the diagram, includes at least a CPU, RAM, and memory. The CPU executes various programs and performs calculations. RAM is a work area for temporarily storing processing performed by the CPU and for storing data. The memory stores various data and programs.
[0056] The communication module of the intercom 10, although not shown in the diagram, includes a first communication module for communicating with the in-home display 11 and a second communication module for communicating with the delivery person information management database 12. Both communication modules communicate with other devices via a communication network, but the first communication module is wired to the in-home display 11, and the second communication module is connected to the delivery person information management database 12 via the internet or the like. The first communication module is also assumed to be connected to the home server for communication.
[0057] The intercom 10 configured as described above has a registration identification information acquisition means as one of the software configurations that functions through the execution of multiple programs. This registration identification information acquisition means can transmit authentication information data captured by the camera 10a, along with a one-time password 10PW, to the delivery person information management database 12 via the second communication module and the communication network. The transmission of authentication information data may be performed automatically after the camera 10a takes a picture, or it may be performed by user U using the in-home display 11. In this embodiment, the transmission is performed automatically after the camera 10a takes a picture, and the authentication information is the face (biometric authentication) of delivery person D. Furthermore, some of the functions of the intercom 10 may be replaced by the information display unit 54 installed on the wall of the pipe space PS1. Conversely, some of the functions of the information display unit 54 may be replaced by the intercom 10.
[0058] The in-home display 11, although not shown in the diagram, is installed, for example, on a wall inside the user's home and is connected to the intercom 10 via a communication network. Such an in-home display 11 includes a display screen 11a, various operation buttons 11b, a call unit 11c consisting of a microphone and speaker, a control unit (not shown), and a communication module (not shown). The in-home display 11 may also be a mobile communication terminal such as a smartphone or tablet used by user U (i.e., the information terminal U1 mentioned above). In other words, a mobile communication terminal (information terminal U1) capable of performing the same functions as the in-home display 11 may be used instead of the in-home display 11. The mobile communication terminal (information terminal U1) has the necessary application programs, etc.
[0059] Display screen 11a is for displaying images captured by camera 10a, and user U can view this display screen 11a to confirm the arrival of delivery person D. The images displayed on display screen 11a also include information that is recognized as authentication data.
[0060] The various operation buttons 11b consist of multiple operation buttons and are pressed when the user U wants to send authentication information data at any time as described above, when the user wants to record image data of the delivery person D who came to deliver the product directly to the home server, or when the user wants to activate the telephone unit 11c.
[0061] The communication unit 11c has a built-in microphone and speaker, enabling two-way communication with the communication unit 10c of the intercom 10.
[0062] The control unit is comprised of a dedicated computer device, which, although not shown in the diagram, includes at least a CPU, RAM, and memory. The CPU executes various programs and performs calculations. RAM is a work area for temporarily storing processing performed by the CPU and for storing data. The memory stores various data and programs.
[0063] The communication module of the in-home display 11 is connected to the intercom 10 via a wired connection, enabling communication. This communication module is also assumed to be connected to the home server.
[0064] The in-home display 11, configured as described above, has an interlocking mechanism that allows the functions of the intercom 10 to be used in conjunction with each other, as one of the software configurations that functions through the execution of multiple programs. In other words, in this embodiment, the in-home display 11 and the intercom 10 have a master unit and slave unit relationship, and the in-home display 11, which is the master unit, can perform all operations and settings of the intercom 10 from within the user's home. That is, the intercom 10 and the in-home display 11 may be treated together as a single intercom system.
[0065] The delivery driver information management database 12 is a database for managing information related to delivery driver D. This delivery driver information management database 12 may be managed by the delivery company to which delivery driver D belongs, or it may be jointly managed by multiple delivery companies. In this embodiment, it is a database jointly managed by multiple delivery companies, so that delivery driver D from any of the delivery companies can respond when they come directly to the user's home.
[0066] The delivery person information management database 12 compares the authentication information data transmitted from the intercom 10 with the delivery person information registered in this database 12 and extracts information (registration identification information data 12a) that matches the delivery person D who came to make the delivery directly. The extracted registration identification information data 12a is then transmitted to the intercom 10 via the communication network. The intercom 10 and the in-house display 11 which is linked to the intercom 10 can acquire the registration identification information data 12a and confirm it on the display screen 11a of the in-house display 11. If the registration identification data 12a cannot be confirmed at this point, it is advisable to perform authentication again, as the person standing in front of the front door 3 may not be included in the list of delivery personnel D registered in the delivery personnel information management database 12, or there may be an authentication error.
[0067] The identity verification system of this embodiment, configured as described above, is first activated when a delivery person D who has come to deliver the package directly to the front door 3 presses the chime button 10b on the intercom 10. That is, when the chime button 10b is pressed, the camera 10a and the communication unit 10c of the intercom 10 are activated, and furthermore, the display screen 11a of the in-house display 11 is activated.
[0068] Next, the camera 10a of the intercom 10 performs facial recognition of the delivery person D. Once facial recognition is performed, the recognition information data is transmitted to the delivery person information management database 12 via the first communication module, the communication module, and the communication network.
[0069] In the delivery person information management database 12, the authentication information data transmitted from the intercom 10 is compared with the delivery person information of the registered delivery person D, and the registration identification information data 12a that matches the delivery person D who came to make the delivery is extracted. The extracted registration identification information data 12a is then transmitted to the intercom 10 via the communication network.
[0070] The registration identification data 12a can be received through the communication module of the intercom 10, and the received registration identification data 12a can be viewed on the display screen 11a of the in-home display 11. In this way, it is possible to verify the identity of delivery person D who came to deliver the package directly.
[0071] Then, if user U confirms that there is no problem after checking the registration identification information data 12a, user U operates the information terminal U1 to unlock one of the locking devices: the door 512b of the outdoor storage section 512 of the delivery box section 51, the door 52a of the lower delivery box section 52, or the door 53a of the upper delivery box section 53. Furthermore, user U sends an instruction to delivery person D (see Figure 3) to the information display unit 54 via the information terminal U1. As a result, delivery person D can open the unlocked door and store the package P, so user U can receive the package P without directly meeting delivery person D. On the other hand, if user U confirms that there is a problem after checking the registration identification information data 12a, user U will not only refrain from opening the front door 3, but may also press a notification button if one is provided on the various operation buttons 11b of the in-house display 11.
[0072] Furthermore, the identity verification system described above may utilize the intercom (not shown) at the main entrance of the apartment building. In other words, instead of the intercom 10 for each apartment unit, the identity of delivery person D can be verified using the intercom installed at the main entrance, and it is possible to prevent people whose identity cannot be verified from entering the common corridor 4 in the first place.
[0073] The communication network of this embodiment may include various communication network lines such as telephone lines, ISDN lines, optical fibers, mobile communication networks, satellite communication lines, CATV lines, and other dedicated lines, as well as Internet service providers (i.e., the Internet) that connect them. It may also be a collective communication network in which various communication networks such as LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), WiFi (Wireless Fidelity), Bluetooth®, and NFC (Near Field Communication) are connected in a manner that enables communication with each other. Furthermore, the form of connection may be wired, wireless, or a mixture of wired and wireless.
[0074] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the handover of a package P with the delivery person D refers to the case where user U receives a delivered package P from delivery person D, and the case where delivery person D receives a package P to be collected from user U. Moreover, the type of package P is not limited to ordinary courier services, but can include a variety of items such as food and meals delivered by food delivery services, or clothing transported by dry cleaning services.
[0075] This embodiment provides the following excellent effects. In other words, delivery person D can come to the common corridor 4, which is accessible to delivery person D, and load and unload the package P through the opening 512a (second opening 512a) in the outdoor storage section 512 of the delivery box section 51. Furthermore, user U, who is a resident, can load and unload the package P through the opening 511a (first opening 511a) in the indoor storage section 511 of the delivery box section 51 at the entrance 1 (entrance hall 1a), which is off-limits to delivery person D. Furthermore, the space connecting the opening 511a of the indoor storage section 511 and the opening 512a of the outdoor storage section 512 (the internal space of the delivery box section 51) can be blocked by the door 513b (first door 513b) of the partition wall section 513. Therefore, while the delivery person D is loading and unloading the package P through the opening 512a of the outdoor storage section 512, security can be improved by blocking off the internal space of the delivery box section 51 with the door 513b of the partition wall section 513. Also, when the blocking off the internal space of the delivery box section 51 is released, the package P can be moved between the entrance 1 (entrance floor 21a) and the common corridor 4 through that space. This allows for the direct exchange of the package P with the delivery person D who has come to deliver or collect the package P, utilizing the internal space of the handover box 51. Moreover, since there is no need to meet face-to-face with the delivery person D when handing over the package P, stress during the handover of the package P can be reduced.
[0076] Furthermore, the receiving facility 5 is a box-shaped storage device located adjacent to the entrance 2a, spanning between the entrance floor 1a and the outdoor space 4. Its internal space can be separated by the door 513b of the partition wall 513 on the extension of the position of the entrance door 3, making it easier to distinguish between the indoor and outdoor sides. As a result, psychologically, people will feel hesitant to reach beyond the entrance door 3, and physically, the door 513b of the partition wall 513 makes it difficult to reach from the common corridor 44 side to the entrance floor 1a side, thus improving security.
[0077] Furthermore, since the second door 512b is for opening and closing the second opening 512a which opens into the second area 4 accessible to the delivery person D, it is positioned in the second area 4 accessible to the delivery person D. Moreover, the second locking device allows for remote locking or unlocking of the lock on the second door 512b when the second opening 512a is closed. As a result, the resident user U can lock or unlock the second door 512b without having to go to the second area 4 accessible to the delivery person D. This prevents the resident user U and the delivery person D from meeting face to face in the second area 4, thereby reducing stress during the handover of the package P.
[0078] Furthermore, the information display unit 54, which constitutes the information display system, is installed in the common corridor 4 of the house, which is accessible to the delivery person D. Since resident U can input messages to the delivery person D into the information display unit 54 using the input means U1, resident U can convey messages regarding the handover of the package P via text display without having to meet the delivery person D face-to-face. This reduces stress during the handover of the package P. In addition, by conveying messages regarding the handover of the package P via text display, the gender of the resident user U is not revealed to the delivery person D, thus preventing any disadvantages due to gender.
[0079] Furthermore, in the identity verification system, the camera 10a mounted on the intercom 10 captures the authentication information of delivery person D, and by matching this with the delivery person information management database 12, the identity of delivery person D can be confirmed on the in-home display 11. This improves security and makes it easier for the resident user U to feel at ease.
[0080] Furthermore, in recent years, there has been a growing demand for the realization of a decarbonized society through the promotion of carbon neutrality, which aims to achieve virtually zero carbon dioxide emissions, and for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Various initiatives are being undertaken in the construction industry as well. The receiving equipment 5 of this embodiment can prevent delivery personnel D from redelivering packages P, thus contributing to the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions from the vehicle when delivery personnel D delivers packages P (Target 13). Furthermore, the opening 513a in the partition wall 513 of the delivery box section 51 of the receiving facility 5 is opened and closed by a door 513b with a locking device, so that it cannot be easily opened by anyone other than a limited number of people. In other words, it can improve local security by providing superior crime prevention, and thus contribute to creating a city where people can continue to live (Goal 11).
[0081] [Variation] The embodiments to which the present invention can be applied are not limited to those described above, and can be modified as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the invention. Modifications are described below. The modifications listed below may be combined as much as possible. Furthermore, in each of the following modifications, elements common to the embodiments described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and their descriptions are omitted or simplified.
[0082] [Variation 1] Unlike the embodiment described above, Figure 5 shows the entrance 21 and receiving facilities 35 of a detached house, rather than an apartment building. In this modified example, the entrance 21 is separated from the outdoors by an exterior wall 22. An entrance doorway 22a is formed in the exterior wall 22, and the entrance doorway 22a is opened and closed by an entrance door 23. The entrance door 23 can be locked or unlocked by a locking device 23a.
[0083] The entrance 21 comprises an entrance floor 21a located on the indoor side of the exterior wall 22, and an entrance hall 21b set at a floor level one step higher than the entrance floor 21a. The entrance hall 21b is integrated with a corridor leading into the user's home. Furthermore, the entrance 21 is located adjacent to room 26. In this modified example, room 26 is a living room or other habitable room, but it is not limited to this and may be any other habitable room or a non-habitable room such as a storage room.
[0084] The area you reach after opening the front door 23 and stepping outside is the entrance porch 34. A delivery box 35 is installed next to the entrance doorway 22a on the entrance porch 34, opening towards the front door 23. The opening of the delivery box 35 is opened and closed by a door 25a.
[0085] In the entrance 21, there is a raised threshold 21c between the entrance floor 21a and the entrance hall 21b, and in this modified example, a sliding door 27 is provided along the raised threshold 21c. When the sliding door 27 is opened, the entrance floor 21a and the entrance hall 21b are connected, and when the sliding door 27 is closed, the entrance floor 21a and the entrance hall 21b are separated. In other words, the passage between the entrance floor 21a and the entrance hall 21b is opened or closed by the sliding door 27. The sliding door 27 has a locking device 27a that locks the leading edge of the sliding door on the leading edge side of the sliding door 27 with a leading edge receiver 27b attached to the wall. In other words, when the locking device 27a is locked, the sliding door 27 can maintain a closed state between the entrance floor 21a and the entrance hall 21b. Furthermore, the sliding doors 27 are configured so that the lock at the meeting point can be engaged from the entrance hall 21b side. Therefore, when the sliding door on the leading edge side is locked by the locking device 27a, the other sliding door also becomes fixed, and the passage between the entrance floor 21a and the entrance hall 21b remains closed.
[0086] The entrance hall 21a and the room 26 are connected by a transfer space 28 for luggage P. The transfer space 28 is formed between a first wall 28a, which is located on the same straight line as the exterior wall 22, and a second wall 28b, which is parallel to the first wall 28a and forms the wall surface of the corridor, and opens to the entrance hall 21a side and the room 26 side (entrance side opening 29, room side opening 30). The entrance-side opening 29 can be opened and closed by a pair of folding doors 29b. A locking device 29a is provided at the meeting edges of the pair of folding doors 29b. In other words, when the locking device 29a is locked, the pair of folding doors 29b can maintain a closed state of the entrance-side opening 29. The room-side opening 30 can be opened and closed by a pair of folding doors 30b. A locking device 30a is provided at the meeting edges of the pair of folding doors 30b. In other words, when the locking device 30a is locked, the room-side opening 30 can be kept closed by the pair of folding doors 30b.
[0087] Furthermore, a camera 31 is installed in the entrance hall 21a to capture images of the area around the entrance hall 21, with the entrance hall 21a as the central point. The camera 31 is connected to an information terminal U1 or an in-home display 11 for communication, and the images captured by the camera 31 can be viewed through the information terminal U1 or the in-home display 11. The captured data is not recorded by default, but it can be recorded by operation from the information terminal U1 or the in-home display 11. By installing the camera 31 in the entrance hall 21a, it is possible to monitor people entering and leaving the entrance hall 21a, for example, from inside the room 26 or from a remote location.
[0088] A communication unit 32, consisting of a microphone and speaker, is further installed in the entrance hall 21a, enabling two-way communication with the information terminal U1 or the communication unit 11c on the in-home display 11. This allows conversation between people entering and leaving the entrance hall 21a and the resident user U.
[0089] The above-mentioned receiving equipment 35 is installed in the handover space 28. The receiving equipment 35 in this modified example is a receiving platform for receiving packages P from delivery personnel D or for delivery personnel D to collect packages P, and is provided from the first wall 28a to the second wall 28b that constitute the handover space 28. That is, one end in the width direction is in contact with the first wall 28a, and the other end in the width direction is in contact with the second wall 28b. Furthermore, the loading equipment 35 is placed on the floor. The floor on the entrance floor 21a side of the loading equipment 35 is the same as the entrance floor 21a, and the floor on the room 26 side of the loading equipment 35 is the same as the room 26, with a flooring surface set one step higher than the entrance floor 21a. Furthermore, the handover space 28 can also be used as a cloakroom or entrance storage area, for example, by hanging coats, placing an umbrella stand, or using the storage area of the receiving platform as a shoe closet.
[0090] When using the entrance 21 and receiving facility 35 configured as described above to deliver goods P, first, as a prerequisite, the room-side opening 30 in the delivery space 28 is closed by a pair of folding doors 30b and locked by the locking device 30a. Furthermore, the sliding door 27 is also locked by the locking device 27a, blocking the passage between the entrance floor 21a and the entrance hall 21b.
[0091] Next, delivery person D needs to open the front door 3 and enter the entrance hall 21a through the entrance doorway 22a. Therefore, user U should start by verifying the identity of delivery person D after they press the chime button 10b on the intercom 10 installed outside. Furthermore, the identity verification of delivery person D is automatically performed by the identity verification system described above, using the camera 10a of the intercom 10.
[0092] Once the identity verification system has completed verifying the identity of delivery person D, user U unlocks the locking device 23a of the front door 23, allowing delivery person D to enter the entrance area 21a. The notification that delivery person D is allowed to enter may be made via the intercom 10 or via the information display unit 54.
[0093] When delivery person D is prompted to enter the entrance area 21a, he opens the front door 3 and enters the entrance area 21a, opens the folding door 29b of the entrance-side opening 29 and opens the handover space 28. Then he places the package P on the receiving equipment 35 and completes the delivery of package P. After that, he closes the folding door 29b and leaves the entrance area 21a. In the case of package collection, he takes the package P that is placed on the receiving equipment 35 before leaving.
[0094] In this modified example, each locking device can be remotely locked or unlocked by operating from the information terminal U1 or the in-home display 11.
[0095] Furthermore, the information display system equipped with the information display unit 54 and information terminal U1, etc., in the above embodiment, and the identity verification system equipped with the intercom 10, in-house display 11 and delivery person information management database 12, etc., may also be applied to the house of this modified example.
[0096] According to this modified version, delivery person D can come to the entrance area 21a, which is accessible to delivery person D, and load and unload the package P through the entrance-side opening 29 of the handover space 28. Furthermore, user U, who is a resident, can load and unload the package P through the room-side opening 30 of the handover space 28 in room 26, which is not accessible to delivery person D. Furthermore, the space connecting the room-side opening 30 and the entrance-side opening 29 can be blocked by the folding door 30b of the room-side opening 30. Therefore, while the delivery person D is loading and unloading the package P through the entrance-side opening 29, security can be improved by blocking the handover space 28 with the folding door 30b. When the blockage of the handover space 28 is released, the package P can be moved between the room 26 and the entrance floor 21a through the handover space 28. This allows for the direct exchange of the package P with the delivery person D who has come to deliver or collect the package P, using the handover space 28. Moreover, since there is no need to meet the delivery person D face-to-face when handing over the package P, stress during the handover of the package P can be reduced.
[0097] Furthermore, since the handover space 28 is a space that spans between room 26 and the entrance hall 21a, the work related to the handover of the package P by the delivery person D will be carried out inside the house. As a result, the delivery person D will be working in the entrance hall 21a, which is a second area that the delivery person D is allowed to enter, in an environment that is easily monitored by the resident user U, so the resident user U will feel more secure in terms of security.
[0098] Furthermore, since the front door 23 is for opening and closing the entrance 22a that connects the entrance area 21a, which is accessible to the delivery person D, with the outdoor entrance porch 24, it is positioned in the entrance area 21a, which is accessible to the delivery person D. Moreover, the fourth locking device 23a allows for remote locking or unlocking of the front door 23 when the entrance 22a is closed. As a result, the resident user U can lock or unlock the front door 23 without having to go to the entrance area 21a, which is accessible to the delivery person D. This means that if the locks on the folding door 30b and sliding door 27 of the room-side opening 30 are locked from the inside beforehand, the resident user U and the delivery person D can be prevented from meeting face to face in the entrance area 21a, thereby reducing stress during the handover of packages P.
[0099] Furthermore, the handover space 28 can also be used as a transit point for everyday shopping and goods. For example, user U can go shopping, bring the purchased items into the handover space 28 through the entrance-side opening 29, place them on the receiving equipment 35, and then, unburdened, go around to the room 26 from the corridor and retrieve the items from the room-side opening 30.
[0100] [Variation 2] In this modified example of the receiving equipment 5, one of the delivery box section 51, the lower delivery box section 52, or the upper delivery box section 53 has a coolant storage section for storing coolant in its main storage area or door 512b, 513b, 52a, 53a. This is preferable because when storing packages P that require refrigeration, the packages P can be kept cool by storing coolant together with the packages P. [Explanation of symbols]
[0101] 1. Entrance 1a Entrance hall 2. Exterior walls 2a Entrance / Exit 3. Entrance door 4. Common corridor 5. Receiving facilities 5a Indoor side 5b Outdoor side 51 Transfer Box Section 511 Indoor storage compartment 511a opening 512 Outdoor storage compartment 512a opening 512b Door 513 Partition wall section 513a opening 513b Door 21 Entrance 21a Entrance hall 22 Exterior Wall 22a Entrance / Exit 23 Front door 24 Entrance porch 26 rooms 28. Handover space 29 Entrance side opening 29b Folding Door 30 Room-side opening 30b Folding Door
Claims
1. A house equipped with a delivery area for packages, which spans between a first area where entry by package delivery personnel is prohibited and a second area where entry by said delivery personnel is permitted, The aforementioned transfer unit is A first opening which is the loading and unloading opening for the cargo, which opens into the first region, A second opening which is the loading and unloading opening for the luggage, which opens into the second region, A house characterized by having a first door capable of blocking the space connecting the first opening and the second opening.
2. In the dwelling described in claim 1, The aforementioned first area is the entrance hall space located inside the building. The aforementioned second area is an outdoor space within the site located outdoors. Between the first region and the second region, there is an outer wall in which an entrance door, which is opened and closed by a front door, is formed. The aforementioned transfer section is a box-shaped storage device positioned adjacent to the entrance and providing spans between the entrance floor space and the outdoor space. The first opening opens into the entrance hall space, and the second opening opens into the outdoor space. The house is characterized in that the first door is positioned on the same line as the exterior wall in a plan view.
3. In the dwelling described in claim 2, The aforementioned transfer unit is A first locking device that can lock or unlock the lock on the first door when the space connecting the first opening and the second opening is blocked, A second door that opens and closes the second opening, A house further comprising a second locking device that allows remote locking or unlocking of the lock on the second door when the second opening is closed.
4. In the dwelling described in claim 1, The aforementioned first area is a room located indoors, The aforementioned second area is the entrance hall space located indoors. The aforementioned handover area is a space provided that spans between the room and the entrance hall space. The first opening opens into the room, and the second opening opens into the entrance hall space. The first door is positioned to open and close the first opening, A house characterized in that the aforementioned handover section is equipped with a loading platform for placing the aforementioned goods.
5. In the dwelling described in claim 4, Adjacent to the aforementioned entrance hall space, and where entry by the delivery person is prohibited, Adjacent to the aforementioned entrance floor space is an outdoor entrance porch accessible to the delivery person, A third door capable of blocking the passage between the aforementioned entrance floor space and the aforementioned entrance hall, A third locking device that can lock or unlock the lock on the third door when the passage is blocked, An entrance door that opens and closes the entrance between the aforementioned entrance floor space and the aforementioned entrance porch, A house further comprising a fourth locking device that allows for remote locking or unlocking of the front door when the front entrance is closed.
6. An information display unit installed in a residence according to any one of claims 1 to 5, configured to display text messages from residents to the delivery person, An information display system comprising an information display unit and an input means for inputting the message to the information display unit, wherein the information display system is connected to the information display unit in a communicative manner, The information display system is characterized in that the information display unit is installed in the second area of the house.
7. An intercom installed in a residence according to any one of claims 1 to 5, equipped with a camera for capturing the authentication information of the delivery person, A delivery person information management database is connected to the aforementioned intercom in a manner that allows communication with the aforementioned delivery person, and the database contains information relating to the delivery person. An identity verification system comprising a display means that is communicably connected to the aforementioned intercom, The intercom is installed in the second area of the residence or in a location immediately preceding the second area, and is configured to transmit the authentication information data captured by the camera to the delivery person information management database. The delivery person information management database is configured to compare the authentication information data received from the intercom with the registered information relating to the delivery person, extract identification information that identifies the delivery person captured by the camera, and transmit the data of said identification information to the intercom. The delivery person identity verification system is characterized in that the display means displays the video captured by the camera of the intercom and the identification information transmitted from the delivery person information management database.
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