Coin lockers for touring tourist spots

Abstract

This initiative aims to address the issue of luggage, such as suitcases, that contributes to overtourism in tourist areas, thereby improving tourist satisfaction while simultaneously protecting the living environment of local residents. [Solution] The solution involves operating a system that allows tourists to deposit their luggage into a mobile vehicle such as a truck equipped with boxes, and to retrieve and return the deposited items at the vehicle's location.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a technology that enables a moving object such as a truck loaded with coin lockers to move around tourist destinations. By allowing tourists to use these coin lockers, they can be freed from the hassle of carrying luggage (such as trunks and souvenirs), and it also contributes to protecting the living environment of local residents from over-tourism. Since the position of the moving object can be grasped by a GPS function or the like, it is possible to take in and out luggage from the coin locker at any location, and by having the moving object travel around, it is possible to exert an attracting effect on tourist destinations.

Background Art

[0002] Due to the increasing inbound demand, over-tourism has become a social issue in various parts of Japan (especially popular tourist destinations). Therefore, a technology for storing and moving luggage corresponding to the movement of tourists is considered useful in the following aspects. · Tourists can enjoy sightseeing without carrying anything, contributing to an improvement in tourist satisfaction. · It is possible to protect the living environment of local residents. · It leads to an increase in the sales of souvenir shops.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The increase in inbound tourism has led to the social problem of overtourism. Tourists, carrying luggage such as suitcases and souvenirs, are causing spatial congestion and delays in movement, disrupting the living environment (including daily commutes) of local residents. Therefore, the challenge is to improve tourist satisfaction while protecting the living environment of local residents. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] This invention is characterized by the fact that it allows tourists to leave their luggage in a box, such as a coin locker, and sightsee using a mobile vehicle such as a truck equipped with a box that can store luggage. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] This invention protects the living environment of local residents from overtourism and improves tourist satisfaction by allowing tourists to enjoy sightseeing hands-free. Furthermore, because the location of the mobile device can be tracked using GPS and other functions, tourists can retrieve their luggage at any location, which has the advantage of attracting visitors to the mobile device's various sightseeing spots. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] Figure 1 shows an overview of the flowchart for this system. (Example 1) [Figure 2] Figure 2 shows an overview of the system's usage. (Example 2) [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] This system uses smartphone applications to track the location of mobile vehicles, such as coin locker carriers, allowing users to store their luggage on these vehicles and enjoy sightseeing hands-free. [Examples]

[0009] Figure 1 shows an overview (example) of the system's follow-up chart. A mobile vehicle carrying coin lockers travels around tourist destinations and finally visits hotels. Users of this system (tourists) find the mobile vehicle using GPS and deposit their luggage, such as suitcases, in coin lockers. Tourists can then enjoy sightseeing hands-free and purchase souvenirs. Next, tourists keep track of the mobile vehicle's location and use coin lockers at any desired location. For example, they might deposit souvenirs they purchased. Or, for example, they might retrieve a jacket or other clothing from the locker if it gets cold. Next, tourists continue to enjoy sightseeing hands-free. The mobile vehicle travels around tourist destinations. Tourists can use the coin lockers as many times as needed. Finally, tourists pick up their luggage at their hotel when the mobile vehicle arrives. [Examples]

[0010] Figure 2 shows an overview of how this system is used. The usage is explained in order: (1) Tourists access the system by tracking their location using a dedicated app (with GPS functionality, etc.). (2) They deposit their luggage in a coin locker. (3) They enjoy sightseeing hands-free. By tracking the location of coin lockers as they travel, multiple uses (depositing and retrieving luggage, etc.) are possible.

Claims

1. This business model involves a service that allows customers to store luggage in a mobile vehicle such as a truck, and uses GPS or similar functions to track the location of the vehicle, enabling customers to retrieve and store their luggage at any location.

2. This business model is characterized by its use of mobile vehicles, such as trucks, equipped with boxes for storing items like coin lockers, allowing tourists to leave their luggage (suitcases, souvenirs, etc.) in these vehicles. The vehicle's location can be tracked using GPS, enabling customers to retrieve their belongings at any location.

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