Luggage delivery system, luggage delivery device, and luggage delivery program

Abstract

To provide a package delivery system configured to deliver a package without using a dedicated physical distribution warehouse, a packaged delivery apparatus, and a package delivery program.SOLUTION: A package delivery system includes a center server having a processor, a truck to be loaded with a package at a preset loading site, and a drive unit which is configured to be connectable and detachable. The processor calculates an estimated loading time at which the truck is loaded with a package in the loading site, based on a packaged weight and size information associated with the package, outputs an instruction to the drive unit to start the drive unit from a current position to the loading site so as to arrive there before the estimated loading time, and outputs, when the truck is completely loaded with the package at the loading site, an instruction to the drive unit to start the drive unit connected to the truck from the loading site to a delivery destination of the package.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a parcel delivery system, a parcel delivery device, and a parcel delivery program. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a delivery system that delivers parcels to users using an autonomously movable body. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2020-152533 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] There is a demand for technology that allows parcels to be delivered without going through a dedicated logistics warehouse.

[0005] The present disclosure has been made in consideration of the above, and aims to provide a parcel delivery system, a parcel delivery device, and a parcel delivery program that are capable of delivering parcels without going through a dedicated logistics warehouse. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The luggage delivery system of the present disclosure comprises a center server having a processor, a trolley on which luggage is loaded at a predetermined loading base, and a drive unit configured to be connected and disconnected, wherein the processor calculates the scheduled time for loading the luggage onto the trolley at the loading base based on information regarding the weight and size of the luggage linked to the luggage, and outputs an instruction to the drive unit to cause the drive unit to depart from its current location to the loading base so as to arrive in time for the scheduled loading time, and when loading of the luggage onto the trolley at the loading base is completed, outputs an instruction to the drive unit to cause the drive unit connected to the trolley to depart from the loading base to the delivery destination of the luggage.

[0007] The luggage delivery device according to the present disclosure includes a processor, which calculates a scheduled time for loading the luggage onto a trolley at a predetermined loading base based on information regarding the weight and size of the luggage linked to the luggage, and outputs an instruction to the drive unit to cause a drive unit that can be connected to and disconnected from the trolley to depart from its current location to the loading base in time for the luggage to be loaded onto the trolley at the loading base.When loading of the luggage onto the trolley at the loading base is completed, the processor outputs an instruction to the drive unit to cause the drive unit connected to the trolley to depart from the loading base to the delivery destination of the luggage.

[0008] The luggage delivery program of the present disclosure causes a processor to calculate a scheduled loading time of the luggage onto a trolley at a predetermined loading base based on information related to the weight and size of the luggage linked to the luggage, output an instruction to the drive unit to cause a drive unit that can be connected to and disconnected from the trolley to depart from its current location to the loading base in time for the scheduled loading time, and when loading of the luggage onto the trolley is completed at the loading base, output an instruction to the drive unit to cause the drive unit connected to the trolley to depart from the loading base to the delivery destination of the luggage. Effect of the Invention

[0009] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to deliver parcels without going through a dedicated logistics warehouse. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of a parcel delivery system according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing details of each component of the parcel delivery system according to the embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a loading base, a transshipment base, and a delivery base in the package delivery system according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure of a parcel delivery method executed by the parcel delivery system according to the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] A luggage delivery system, a luggage delivery device, and a luggage delivery program according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the components in the following embodiments include those that are easily replaceable by a person skilled in the art, or those that are substantially the same.

[0012] (Luggage delivery system) The configuration of a luggage delivery system including a luggage delivery device according to an embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 3. The luggage delivery system 1 is for delivering, for example, a user's luggage from a delivery source (e.g., a user's home) to a delivery destination (e.g., another user's home) using an autonomously traveling mobile body.

[0013] As shown in Fig. 1, the luggage delivery system 1 includes a center server 10, a mobile body 20 including a drive unit 21 and a dolly 22, and a terminal 30. The luggage delivery device according to the embodiment is realized by the functions of the center server 10 in the luggage delivery system 1. The center server 10, the mobile body 20, and the terminal 30 all have communication functions and are configured to be able to communicate with each other through a network NW. This network NW is configured, for example, from an Internet network, a mobile phone network, etc. Each component of the luggage delivery system 1 will be described below.

[0014] (Center server) The center server 10 remotely controls the drive unit 21 and delivers packages between preset bases. The center server 10 is provided in, for example, a management company (e.g., a dealer) that manages the drive unit 21 and the dolly 22, a delivery company, etc. The center server 10 is realized by, for example, a general-purpose computer such as a workstation or a personal computer.

[0015] 2, the center server 10 includes a control unit 11, a communication unit 12, and a storage unit 13. Specifically, the control unit 11 includes a processor including a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), etc., and a memory (main storage unit) including a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), etc.

[0016] The control unit 11 loads a program stored in the memory unit 13 into a working area of ​​the main memory unit, executes it, and realizes a function that meets a predetermined purpose by controlling each component part through the execution of the program. The control unit 11 functions as a drive unit control unit 111 through the execution of the program stored in the memory unit 13.

[0017] The drive unit control unit 111 dispatches the drive unit 21 to a preset base, and delivers the luggage by autonomously moving the drive unit 21 connected to a cart 22 loaded with luggage collected from users between the bases.

[0018] In this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 3, for example, three bases, a loading base, a transshipment base, and a delivery base, are set on the delivery route from the delivery origin to the delivery destination. The loading base is a base for loading luggage collected from users onto the dolly 22. The transshipment base is a base for transshipping luggage, for example, traveling in the same direction or to the same destination, between multiple dollies 22. The delivery base is a base for delivering the luggage loaded onto the dolly 22 to the delivery destination designated by the user.

[0019] 3 are merely examples, and the number of each base is not limited to those shown in the figure. Also, a transshipment base is set only when it is necessary to transfer cargo between a plurality of dollies 22, and, for example, when there is no need to transfer cargo (for example, when all the cargo loaded on the dolly 22 has the same destination), only a loading base and a delivery base may be set.

[0020] The loading base, the transshipment base, and the delivery base may be set in advance at fixed locations, or may be selected each time from a plurality of pre-set base candidates. The loading base, the transshipment base, and the delivery base may have a minimum space in which the mobile body 20 can be temporarily parked. Examples of the loading base, the transshipment base, and the delivery base include public or private parking lots, parks, plazas on the grounds of public facilities, and plazas on the grounds of condominiums. The loading, transshipment, and unloading of luggage at each base may be performed manually by delivery company staff, or may be performed using a dedicated robot, for example.

[0021] Collection of a package from the delivery source can be performed, for example, by a user who sends the package bringing the package directly to a loading base, or by a delivery company staff visiting the user's home to accept the package. Delivery of the package to the delivery destination can be performed, for example, by a user who receives the package coming to the delivery base to pick it up, or by a delivery company staff visiting the user's home to deliver the package.

[0022] Specifically, the drive unit control unit 111 acquires delivery reservation information from the terminal 30 held by the user who will ship the package. This "delivery reservation information" is information created in the delivery reservation unit 311 of the terminal 30, and includes information such as the person who made the delivery reservation (user name or user ID), the delivery reservation acceptance date and time, the delivery reservation number, the package name, the package weight, the package size, the package quantity, the delivery origin (e.g., the user's home address, etc.), the delivery destination, the specified delivery date and time, and the desired collection date and time.

[0023] Next, the drive unit control unit 111 determines the dolly 22 on which the user's luggage is to be loaded. The drive unit control unit 111 determines, for example, an empty dolly 22 waiting at a loading base, or a dolly 22 loaded with luggage having the same delivery destination as the user's luggage or a delivery destination in the same direction, as the dolly 22 on which the user's luggage is to be loaded.

[0024] Next, the drive unit control unit 111 calculates a scheduled time for loading the baggage onto the determined dolly 22. The drive unit control unit 111 calculates a scheduled loading time, which is the time when loading of the baggage onto the dolly 22 will be completed at the loading base, based on information on the weight and size of the baggage associated with the baggage to be loaded onto the dolly 22, for example.

[0025] Next, the drive unit control unit 111 determines a delivery route including a delivery base and a transshipment base for each dolly 22, for example, based on information related to the weight and size of the package that is linked to the package. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, consider a case where a package is delivered using two dollies 22 (a first dolly and a second dolly). In this case, the drive unit control unit 111 determines a delivery route consisting of "loading base 1 (Tokyo) → transshipment base (Kanagawa) → delivery base 2 (Aichi)" as the delivery route for the first dolly. In addition, the drive unit control unit 111 determines a delivery route consisting of "loading base 2 (Shizuoka) → transshipment base (Kanagawa) → delivery base 1 (Fukushima)" as the delivery route for the second dolly.

[0026] Next, the drive unit control unit 111 outputs a departure instruction to the drive unit 21 to depart from the current position to the loading base so as to arrive in time for the scheduled loading time. In this case, the drive unit control unit 111 first determines the drive unit 21 to be dispatched to the loading base. There are no particular limitations on the method of determining the drive unit 21, and for example, the drive unit 21 located closest to the loading base, or the drive unit 21 with a margin of remaining charge of the battery 217 (hereinafter referred to as "battery remaining charge") (for example, the battery remaining charge is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold), can be determined as the drive unit 21 to be dispatched to the loading base.

[0027] Next, the drive unit control unit 111 calculates the determined departure time of the drive unit 21. This "departure time" indicates the time when the drive unit 21 departs from its current location to the loading base. The center server 10 constantly or periodically acquires information on the current location of the drive unit 21 (hereinafter referred to as "location information") from the drive unit 21. Therefore, the center server 10 knows the current location of the drive unit 21.

[0028] The drive unit control unit 111 calculates the travel time from the current position of the drive unit 21 to the loading base based on the distance from the current position of the drive unit 21 to the loading base and the travel speed (for example, average travel speed) of the drive unit 21. Then, the drive unit control unit 111 calculates the departure time of the drive unit 21 by subtracting the travel time from the scheduled loading time. Then, the drive unit control unit 111 transmits (outputs) to the drive unit 21 a departure instruction for causing the drive unit 21 to depart from the current position to the loading base. This "departure instruction" includes, for example, the departure time of the drive unit 21, information on the loading base to which the drive unit 21 is to be directed (for example, the address of the loading base, etc.), a travel route to the loading base, a delivery route including a delivery base and a transfer base, etc. As a result, the drive unit control unit 111 causes the drive unit 21 to depart for the loading base at the departure time.

[0029] When loading of the baggage onto the dolly 22 is completed at the loading point, the drive unit control unit 111 transmits a departure instruction to the drive unit 21, which causes the drive unit 21 coupled to the dolly 22 to depart from the loading point to the transfer point (or delivery point). This "departure instruction" includes information on the transfer point (or delivery point) to which the drive unit 21 is to be directed (for example, the address of the transfer point (or delivery point) and the like), information on the delivery route including the delivery point and the transfer point, and the like. As a result, the drive unit control unit 111 causes the drive unit 21 coupled to the dolly 22 to depart from the loading point to the transfer point (or delivery point). Note that the drive unit 21 and the dolly 22 may be coupled manually by, for example, a delivery company staff member, or may be coupled using a dedicated robot or the like.

[0030] Here, when calculating the scheduled loading time, the drive unit control unit 111 may calculate the scheduled loading time by further considering the measurement value of a weight sensor provided on the dolly 22 in addition to information related to the weight and size of the luggage associated with the luggage. In this case, when the luggage is loaded, the dolly 22 transmits the measurement value of the weight sensor to the center server 10 constantly or periodically through the network NW. In this way, by considering the weight of the luggage measured by the dolly 22, the scheduled loading time can be calculated with higher accuracy.

[0031] Furthermore, the drive unit control unit 111 may determine, for each dolly 22, baggage transshipment information regarding which baggage each dolly 22 will transship at which transshipment base, for example, based on information related to the delivery destination of the baggage linked to the baggage, and transmit the created baggage transshipment information to the drive unit 21 coupled to the dolly 22 together with the delivery route. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, consider a case where baggage is delivered using two dollies 22 (a first dolly and a second dolly). In this case, the drive unit control unit 111 creates baggage transshipment information for the first dolly, stating that "the baggage bound for Fukushima is handed over to the second dolly at the transshipment base, and the baggage bound for Aichi is received from the second dolly." Furthermore, the drive unit control unit 111 creates baggage transshipment information for the second dolly, stating that "the baggage bound for Aichi is handed over to the first dolly at the transshipment base, and the baggage bound for Fukushima is received from the first dolly." In this way, by transmitting luggage transfer information regarding which luggage each trolley 22 will transfer at which transfer point to the drive unit 21, luggage can be transferred between multiple trolleys 22 carrying luggage going in the same direction or to the same destination.

[0032] Furthermore, when there is no dolly 22 capable of loading luggage at the loading base, the drive unit control unit 111 may output a departure instruction to the drive unit 21 that is located at another loading base or is moving to another loading base and is connected to a dolly 22 capable of loading luggage (has room to load luggage) to depart from the current position to the loading base. This "departure instruction" includes, for example, information on the loading base to which the drive unit 21 is directed (for example, the address of the loading base, etc.), information on the travel route to the loading base, etc. In this way, when there is no dolly 22 capable of loading luggage at the loading base, the dolly 22 capable of loading luggage is procured from a place other than the loading base, so that the user's luggage can be reliably delivered to the delivery destination.

[0033] 3, the drive unit control unit 111 may use a small delivery device 40 separate from the mobile body 20 to collect the package from the delivery origin (user's home) and deliver the package to the delivery destination. In this case, the drive unit control unit 111 creates package collection instructions and delivery instructions based on, for example, information related to the delivery origin and delivery destination of the package linked to the package. This "collection instruction" is an instruction to collect the package from the delivery origin and deliver it to a loading base. Also, the "delivery instruction" is an instruction to deliver the package that has arrived at the delivery base to the delivery destination.

[0034] Next, the drive unit control unit 111 outputs the created collection instruction and delivery instruction to a small delivery device 40 separate from the mobile body 20 via the network NW, so that the small delivery device 40 collects and delivers the luggage. The small delivery device 40 is an electric unit capable of loading luggage inside and traveling autonomously, similar to the mobile body 20. In this way, by using the small delivery device 40 to collect and deliver luggage, the user can reduce the effort required for the user to bring the luggage to a loading base or to pick up the luggage from a delivery base, thereby improving user convenience.

[0035] The communication unit 12 is composed of, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network) interface board, a wireless communication circuit for wireless communication, etc. The communication unit 12 is connected to a network NW such as the Internet, which is a public communication network. The communication unit 12 communicates with the drive unit 21 and the terminal 30 by connecting to the network NW.

[0036] The storage unit 13 is composed of recording media such as an EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM), a hard disk drive (HDD), and removable media. Examples of removable media include a universal serial bus (USB) memory, a compact disc (CD), a digital versatile disc (DVD), and a Blu-ray (registered trademark) disc (BD). The storage unit 13 can store an operating system (OS), various programs, various tables, various databases, and the like.

[0037] The storage unit 13 stores user information 131 and delivery history information 132.

[0038] The user information 131 is information about a user who uses the parcel delivery service using the mobile object 20. This user information 131 includes information for identifying the user, such as the user name (or user ID, etc.), the user's address, and telephone number.

[0039] The delivery history information 132 is information related to the delivery history of the user's parcels. This delivery history information 132 includes, for example, information for each delivery or each user, such as the person who made the delivery reservation (user name or user ID), the delivery reservation acceptance date and time, the delivery reservation number, the parcel name, the weight of the parcel, the size of the parcel, the quantity of the parcel, the sender (for example, the address of the user's home), the delivery destination, the specified delivery date and time, and the desired collection date and time.

[0040] (Mobile) The moving body 20 is composed of a drive unit 21 and a dolly 22. As shown in Fig. 1, the dolly 22 is configured in a box shape and is configured so that luggage can be loaded inside. The dolly 22 is also provided with a plurality of racks (for example, two) for loading luggage. The dolly 22 may also be provided with, for example, a weight sensor for measuring the weight of luggage loaded on the dolly 22 and a communication function for transmitting the measurement value of the weight sensor to the center server 10 or the like.

[0041] The drive unit 21 is an electric unit capable of autonomous travel (automatic travel) under the control of the center server 10. The drive unit 21 also includes, for example, a connecting attachment, and is configured to be capable of connecting to and disconnecting from a dolly 22 on which luggage is loaded. The drive unit 21 autonomously moves to a location (for example, a loading base, a transfer base, a delivery base, etc.) instructed by the center server 10 while connected to the dolly 22 or while disconnected from the dolly 22.

[0042] 2, the drive unit 21 includes a control unit 211, a communication unit 212, a storage unit 213, a camera 214, a positioning unit 215, a sensor group 216, and a battery 217. The control unit 211, the communication unit 212, and the storage unit 213 are similar in terms of hardware to the control unit 11, the communication unit 12, and the storage unit 13.

[0043] The communication unit 212 communicates with the center server 10 by wireless communication via the network NW. The storage unit 213 stores, as necessary, information such as an image captured by a camera 214, position information of the drive unit 21 detected by a positioning unit 215, sensor information detected by a sensor group 216, and the remaining battery charge of the drive unit 21.

[0044] The camera 214 is for realizing autonomous driving, and is configured by an imaging device incorporating an imaging element such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or a CIS (CMOS Image Sensor). A plurality of cameras 214 are installed, for example, at predetermined positions of the drive unit 21. The camera 214 transmits captured images to the center server 10 as necessary.

[0045] The positioning unit 215 receives radio waves from GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites to detect position information of the drive unit 21. The method of detecting the position information is not limited to a method using GPS satellites, and may be, for example, a method that combines LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging, Laser Imaging Detection and Ranging) with a three-dimensional digital map. The positioning unit 215 transmits the detected position information to the center server 10 constantly or periodically.

[0046] The sensor group 216 is a plurality of sensors for realizing autonomous driving, and is configured, for example, by a 3D-LiDAR, a millimeter wave sensor, an infrared sensor, an acceleration sensor, a GPS sensor, a vehicle speed sensor, etc. The sensor group 216 transmits detected sensor data to the center server 10 as necessary.

[0047] The battery 217 is for supplying power to the power source (motor) of the drive unit 21. The control unit 211 transmits the remaining battery capacity of the battery 217 to the center server 10 as necessary.

[0048] (Terminal) The terminal 30 is realized by a smartphone, mobile phone, tablet terminal, wearable computer, etc., carried by the user who sends the package.

[0049] 2, the terminal 30 includes a control unit 31, a communication unit 32, a storage unit 33, and an operation / display unit 34. In terms of hardware, the control unit 31, the communication unit 32, and the storage unit 33 are similar to the control unit 11, the communication unit 12, and the storage unit 13. The control unit 31 functions as a delivery reservation unit 311 through execution of a program stored in the storage unit 33.

[0050] The delivery reservation unit 311 creates delivery reservation information based on, for example, a user's operation of the operation / display unit 34 , and transmits the created delivery reservation information to the center server 10 .

[0051] The communication unit 32 communicates with the center server 10 by wireless communication via the network NW. The storage unit 33 stores, as necessary, for example, delivery history information of a user, application software (luggage delivery application) for a user to make a luggage delivery reservation, and the like.

[0052] The operation / display unit 34 is configured with, for example, a touch panel display, and has an input function for accepting operations by the user's finger, pen, etc., and a display function for displaying various information based on the control of the control unit 31. Based on the control of the control unit 31, the operation / display unit 34 displays, for example, the screen of a parcel delivery app installed in the terminal 30, etc.

[0053] (Luggage delivery method) An example of a processing procedure of a parcel delivery method executed by the parcel delivery system 1 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

[0054] First, the delivery reservation unit 311 of the terminal 30 transmits delivery reservation information to the center server 10 (step S1). Then, the drive unit control unit 111 of the center server 10 determines the dolly 22 on which the user's luggage is to be loaded (step S2). Then, the drive unit control unit 111 calculates the scheduled time for loading the luggage onto the dolly 22 determined in step S2, based on information related to the weight and size of the luggage, for example, that is linked to the luggage (step S3).

[0055] Next, the drive unit control unit 111 determines a delivery route including a delivery base and a transfer base for the dolly 22 determined in step S2 based on information related to the weight and size of the package, for example, that is associated with the package (step S4). Next, the drive unit control unit 111 determines the drive unit 21 to be dispatched to the loading base (step S5).

[0056] Next, the drive unit control unit 111 calculates the departure time of the drive unit 21 based on, for example, the distance from the current position of the drive unit 21 to the loading base, the moving speed of the drive unit 21 (for example, the average moving speed), and the scheduled loading time (step S6). Next, the drive unit control unit 111 transmits a departure instruction including the delivery route of the dolly 22 to be towed by the drive unit 21 and the departure time of the drive unit 21 to the drive unit 21 (step S7). In response to this, the drive unit 21 departs for the dolly 22 at the loading base at the departure time (step S8).

[0057] Next, the drive unit control unit 111 judges whether or not loading of the luggage onto the dolly 22 has been completed (step S9). If it is judged that loading of the luggage onto the dolly 22 has been completed (Yes in step S9), the drive unit control unit 111 transmits a departure instruction to the drive unit 21 (step S10). In response to this, the drive unit 21 starts delivering the luggage according to the delivery route (step S11), and this process is completed. Note that, if it is judged in step S9 that loading of the luggage onto the dolly 22 has not been completed (No in step S9), the drive unit control unit 111 returns to the judgment process of step S9.

[0058] As described above, the luggage delivery system, luggage delivery device, and luggage delivery program according to the embodiment can deliver luggage between multiple bases, transferring luggage along the way as necessary, using the mobile body 20 consisting of the drive unit 21 and the dolly 22. Therefore, luggage can be delivered without going through a dedicated logistics warehouse, and luggage can be delivered efficiently via the shortest route.

[0059] Further advantages and modifications may readily occur to those skilled in the art. Thus, the invention in its broader aspects is not limited to the specific details and representative embodiments shown and described above. Accordingly, various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the general inventive concept as defined by the appended claims and equivalents thereof.

[0060] For example, in the parcel delivery system, parcel delivery device, and parcel delivery program according to the embodiments, it is assumed that delivery reservation information is sent from the terminal 30 carried by the user to the center server 10, as shown in FIG. 4. However, it is sufficient that information equivalent to the delivery reservation information is linked to the parcel, and sending the delivery reservation information from the terminal 30 to the center server 10 is not essential.

[0061] In addition, in the luggage delivery system, luggage delivery device, and luggage delivery program according to the embodiments, an example has been described in which one transfer point is set between the loading point and the delivery point, as shown in FIG. 3, but it is also possible to set multiple transfer points between the loading point and the delivery point, and transfer luggage sequentially at each transfer point.

[0062] Furthermore, in the luggage delivery system, luggage delivery device, and luggage delivery program according to the embodiments, at the transshipment base, for example, the doors of multiple dollies 22 may be connected to each other to construct a temporary warehouse. In this case, each dolly 22 is provided with a door that opens upward, and the doors of the dollies 22 that have arrived at the transshipment base are connected to each other to construct the temporary warehouse. In this way, by constructing a temporary warehouse using the doors of multiple dollies 22, luggage can be smoothly transshipped regardless of the outside weather.

[0063] In the luggage delivery system, luggage delivery device, and luggage delivery program according to the embodiment, the drive unit 21 may be managed by a management company (e.g., a dealer, etc.) or may be rented to a delivery company. The dolly 22 may also be managed by a management company, may be rented to a delivery company, or may be rented to one or more users.

[0064] Furthermore, in the luggage delivery system, luggage delivery device, and luggage delivery program according to the embodiments, the size of the dolly 22 may be changed according to the amount of luggage to be transported. In this case, the parts constituting the dolly 22 are rearranged to change the loading capacity of the dolly 22 according to the amount of luggage to be loaded onto the dolly 22. In this way, by changing the size of the dolly 22 according to the amount of luggage to be transported, it is possible to improve space efficiency. Furthermore, by simplifying the configuration of the dolly 22 and standardizing the parts, it is possible to improve the maintainability of the dolly 22.

[0065] Furthermore, in the luggage delivery system, luggage delivery device, and luggage delivery program according to the embodiments, a cartridge-type FC (Fuel Cell) tank may be provided in the drive unit 21. By providing the FC tank in this way, it becomes possible to supply power simply by replacing the FC tank, and the waiting time for charging can be reduced. [Explanation of symbols]

[0066] 1. Luggage delivery system 10 Center Server 11 Control section 111 Drive unit control section 12 Communications Department 13 Storage section 131 User Information 132 Delivery history information 20 Mobile 21 Drive unit 211 Control Unit 212 Communications Department 213 Storage section 214 Camera 215 Positioning Unit 216 Sensor Group 217 Battery 22 Trolley 30 Terminals 31 Control Unit 311 Delivery Reservation Department 32 Communications Department 33 Storage section 34 Operation / display section 40 Small delivery device NW Network

Claims

1. a center server having a processor; A dolly on which luggage is loaded at a preset loading point, a drive unit configured to be capable of being coupled and detached, Equipped with The processor, Calculating a scheduled time for loading the luggage onto the cart at the loading base based on information related to the weight and size of the luggage associated with the luggage; outputting an instruction to the drive unit to depart from the current position to the loading base so as to arrive in time for the scheduled loading time; When loading of the cargo onto the dolly is completed at the loading base, an instruction is output to the drive unit coupled to the dolly to cause the drive unit to depart from the loading base to a delivery destination of the cargo. Baggage delivery system.

2. The processor, Based on information related to the delivery destination of the package linked to the package, a delivery route including a delivery base for delivering the package loaded on the vehicle to the delivery destination and a transfer base for transferring packages going in the same direction or to the same destination between a plurality of vehicle is determined for each vehicle; outputting the determined delivery route to the drive unit coupled to the cart; The package delivery system of claim 1 .

3. The processor, Determine, for each vehicle, luggage transshipment information regarding which luggage each vehicle will transship at which transshipment base based on information regarding the delivery destination of the luggage associated with the luggage; outputting the created luggage transfer information to the drive unit connected to the dolly; The package delivery system of claim 2.

4. The processor, Based on information on the delivery origin and delivery destination of the package linked to the package, a collection instruction is created to collect the package from the delivery origin and deliver it to the loading base, and a delivery instruction is created to deliver the package that has arrived at the delivery base for delivering the package loaded on the dolly to the delivery destination, to the delivery destination; outputting the created collection instruction and delivery instruction to a small delivery device other than the cart and the drive unit; A luggage delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. When there is no dolly capable of loading the luggage at the loading base, the processor outputs an instruction to a drive unit that is located at or moving to another loading base and is connected to a dolly capable of loading the luggage, to cause the drive unit to depart from a current position to the loading base. A luggage delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. The processor calculates the scheduled loading time by further considering a value of a weight sensor provided on the dolly in addition to information on the weight and size of the luggage associated with the luggage. A luggage delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. The processor acquires delivery reservation information including information regarding the weight and size of the package from a terminal carried by a user who is to ship the package. A parcel delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. A processor is provided. The processor, Calculating a scheduled time for loading the baggage onto the cart at a preset loading base based on information related to the weight and size of the baggage associated with the baggage; outputting an instruction to a drive unit capable of coupling and decoupling with the carriage to depart from a current position to the loading base so as to arrive in time for the scheduled loading time; When loading of the cargo onto the dolly is completed at the loading base, an instruction is output to the drive unit coupled to the dolly to cause the drive unit to depart from the loading base to a delivery destination of the cargo. Luggage delivery device.

9. The processor, Based on information related to the delivery destination of the package linked to the package, a delivery route including a delivery base for delivering the package loaded on the vehicle to the delivery destination and a transfer base for transferring packages going in the same direction or to the same destination between a plurality of vehicle is determined for each vehicle; outputting the determined delivery route to the drive unit coupled to the cart; 9. The package delivery device of claim 8.

10. The processor, Determine, for each vehicle, luggage transshipment information regarding which luggage each vehicle will transship at which transshipment base based on information regarding the delivery destination of the luggage associated with the luggage; outputting the created luggage transfer information to the drive unit connected to the dolly; 10. The package delivery device of claim 9.

11. The processor, Based on information on the delivery origin and delivery destination of the package linked to the package, a collection instruction is created to collect the package from the delivery origin and deliver it to the loading base, and a delivery instruction is created to deliver the package that has arrived at the delivery base for delivering the package loaded on the dolly to the delivery destination, to the delivery destination; outputting the created collection instruction and delivery instruction to a small delivery device other than the cart and the drive unit; A luggage delivery device according to any one of claims 8 to 10.

12. When there is no dolly capable of loading the luggage at the loading base, the processor outputs an instruction to a drive unit that is located at or moving to another loading base and is connected to a dolly capable of loading the luggage, to cause the drive unit to depart from a current position to the loading base. A luggage delivery device according to any one of claims 8 to 11.

13. The processor calculates the scheduled loading time by further considering a value of a weight sensor provided on the dolly in addition to information on the weight and size of the luggage associated with the luggage.

13. A luggage delivery device according to any one of claims 8 to 12.

14. The processor acquires delivery reservation information including information regarding the weight and size of the package from a terminal carried by a user who is to ship the package. A luggage delivery device according to any one of claims 8 to 13.

15. The processor: Calculating a scheduled time for loading the baggage onto the cart at a preset loading base based on information related to the weight and size of the baggage associated with the baggage; outputting an instruction to a drive unit capable of coupling and decoupling with the carriage to depart from a current position to the loading base so as to arrive in time for the scheduled loading time; When loading of the cargo onto the dolly is completed at the loading base, an instruction is output to the drive unit coupled to the dolly to cause the drive unit to depart from the loading base to a delivery destination of the cargo. A parcel delivery program that executes the above.

16. The processor, Based on information related to the delivery destination of the package linked to the package, a delivery route including a delivery base for delivering the package loaded on the vehicle to the delivery destination and a transfer base for transferring packages going in the same direction or to the same destination between a plurality of vehicle is determined for each vehicle; outputting the determined delivery route to the drive unit coupled to the cart; 16. The package delivery program according to claim 15, which causes the package delivery program to execute the steps of:

17. The processor, Determine, for each vehicle, luggage transshipment information regarding which luggage each vehicle will transship at which transshipment base based on information regarding the delivery destination of the luggage associated with the luggage; outputting the created luggage transfer information to the drive unit connected to the dolly; 17. The package delivery program according to claim 16, which causes the package delivery program to execute the steps of:

18. The processor, Based on information on the delivery origin and delivery destination of the package linked to the package, a collection instruction is created to collect the package from the delivery origin and deliver it to the loading base, and a delivery instruction is created to deliver the package that has arrived at the delivery base for delivering the package loaded on the dolly to the delivery destination, to the delivery destination; outputting the created collection instruction and delivery instruction to a small delivery device other than the cart and the drive unit; The parcel delivery program according to any one of claims 15 to 17, which causes the parcel delivery program to execute the steps of:

19. When there is no dolly capable of loading the luggage at the loading base, the processor outputs an instruction to a drive unit that is located at or moving to another loading base and is connected to a dolly capable of loading the luggage, to cause the drive unit to depart from a current position to the loading base. The parcel delivery program according to any one of claims 15 to 18, which causes the parcel delivery program to execute the steps of:

20. The processor calculates the scheduled loading time by taking into consideration a value of a weight sensor provided on the dolly in addition to information on the weight and size of the luggage associated with the luggage.

20. The parcel delivery program according to any one of claims 15 to 19, which causes the parcel delivery program to execute the steps of:

21. The processor acquires delivery reservation information including information regarding the weight and size of the package from a terminal carried by a user who is to ship the package.

21. The parcel delivery program according to claim 15, which causes the parcel delivery program to execute the steps of:

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