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

Abstract

To provide a package delivery system configured to deliver many packages at a time without moving to and from a physical distribution warehouse, or the like, a package delivery apparatus, and a package delivery program.SOLUTION: A packaged delivery system includes: a center server having a processor; a truck onto which packages are loaded, from which packages are unloaded, or from which packages are transferred to another truck, in preset multiple sites; and a drive unit configured to be connectable and detachable. The processor decides delivery routes including information on sites through which the trucks pass on the way to delivery destinations, based on package delivery destination information associated with packages, calculates the number of drive units necessary at sites, on the basis of the number of trucks required for delivering the packages between the sites set on the delivery routes, and outputs an instruction to the drive units to start the calculated number of drive units from current positions to the sites so as to arrive before the time when the trucks arrive at the sites.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

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 vehicle. [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] For example, even when many packages are to be delivered in the same direction (area), there is a demand for technology that allows many packages to be delivered at once without having to make round trips to a logistics warehouse or the like.

[0005] The present disclosure has been made in consideration of the above, and aims to provide a luggage delivery system, luggage delivery device, and luggage delivery program that can deliver a large number of luggage at once without having to travel back and forth to a logistics warehouse, etc. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The parcel delivery system of the present disclosure comprises a center server having a processor, carts for loading, transferring and unloading parcels at a number of pre-set bases, and drive units configured to be connectable and disconnectable, and the processor determines a delivery route including information on bases that each cart will pass through on the way to the delivery destination based on information regarding the delivery destination of the parcel linked to the parcel, calculates the number of drive units required at each base based on the number of carts required to deliver the parcel between the bases set on the delivery route, and outputs instructions to each drive unit to depart the calculated number of drive units from their current locations to each base in time for the carts to arrive at each base.

[0007] The luggage delivery device of the present disclosure is equipped with a processor, which determines a delivery route including information of bases that each trolley, where the luggage is loaded, transloaded, and unloaded, will pass through to reach the delivery destination at multiple pre-set bases based on information related to the delivery destination of the luggage linked to the luggage, calculates the number of drive units required at each base, which are configured to be able to be connected to and disconnected from the trolleys, based on the number of trolleys required to deliver the luggage between the bases set on the delivery route, and outputs instructions to each drive unit to depart the calculated number of drive units from their current positions to each base in time for the trolleys to arrive at each base.

[0008] The luggage delivery program of the present disclosure causes a processor to determine a delivery route including information of bases through which each trolley, which loads, transfers, and unloads the luggage, will pass before reaching the delivery destination at multiple pre-set bases based on information related to the delivery destination of the luggage linked to the luggage, calculate the number of drive units required at each base, which are configured to be capable of being connected to and disconnected from the trolleys, based on the number of trolleys required to deliver the luggage between the bases set on the delivery route, and output instructions to each drive unit to depart the calculated number of drive units from their current positions to each base so as to arrive in time for the trolleys to arrive at each base. Effect of the Invention

[0009] According to the present disclosure, a large number of packages can be delivered at once without having to make round trips to a logistics warehouse or the like. [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 a first example of coupling and decoupling of carts at each base in the package delivery system according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a second example of coupling and decoupling of carts at each base in the package delivery system according to the embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 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 between multiple bases 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 the programs stored in the memory unit 13 into the working area of ​​the main memory unit, executes them, and realizes functions that meet a predetermined purpose by controlling each component unit through the execution of the programs. The control unit 11 functions as a delivery route determination unit 111, a trolley number calculation unit 112, and a drive unit control unit 113 through the execution of the programs stored in the memory unit 13.

[0017] In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, for example, between a plurality of preset bases, luggage is delivered while connecting or disconnecting the drive unit 21 and the cart 22 according to the number of drive units 21 and carts 22 required. The drive unit 21 can run autonomously by itself when disconnected from the cart 22, or can run autonomously while towing one or more carts 22 when connected to them. Note that the bases shown in the figures are merely examples, and the number of bases, etc. is not limited to those shown in the figures.

[0018] The base may be set in advance at a fixed location, or a base to be used for delivery may be selected each time from a plurality of base candidate sets. The base may be a minimum space in which the mobile object 20 can be temporarily parked. Examples of the base include public or private parking lots, parks, plazas within the grounds of public facilities, and plazas within the grounds of apartment buildings. If loading, reloading, unloading, etc. of luggage is required at each base, these may be performed manually by delivery company staff, or by using dedicated robots, etc.

[0019] Here, FIG. 3 shows an example in which the dollies 22 are gradually separated at bases set on the delivery route. In this example, a total of five bases 1 to 5 are set on the delivery route. Then, between base 1 and base 2, the first driving unit 21 (driving unit X) tows three dollies 22 (dollies A, B, C), and one dolly 22 (dolly C) is separated at base 2. Then, the second driving unit 21 (driving unit Y) is newly dispatched to base 2, and between base 2 and base 3, the second driving unit 21 (driving unit Y) tows one dolly 22 (dolly C). Then, at base 3, the baggage loaded on this dolly 22 (dolly C) is delivered to the designated delivery destination.

[0020] Next, between base 2 and base 4, the first drive unit 21 (drive unit X) tows two carts 22 (carts A and B), and one cart 22 (cart A) is detached at base 4. Then, at base 4, the cargo loaded onto this cart 22 (cart A) is delivered to the specified delivery destination. Next, between base 4 and base 5, the first drive unit 21 (drive unit X) tows one cart 22 (cart B). Then, at base 5, the cargo loaded onto this cart 22 (cart B) is delivered to the specified delivery destination.

[0021] In this way, in the luggage delivery system 1 of this embodiment, when the delivery destinations (or delivery directions) of the luggage loaded on each trolley 22 are different, the luggage can be delivered by gradually separating the trolleys 22 at each base station depending on the delivery destination of the luggage.

[0022] FIG. 4 also shows an example in which the dollies 22 are gradually coupled at bases set on the delivery route. In this example, a total of five bases 1 to 5 are set on the delivery route. Then, between bases 1 and 3, the first driving unit 21 (driving unit X) pulls one dolly 22 (cart A), and at base 3, two dollies 22 (carts B and C) are newly coupled. Also, between bases 2 and 3, the second driving unit 21 (driving unit Y) pulls two dollies 22 (carts B and C), and at base 3, the two dollies 22 (carts B and C) are detached from the second driving unit 21 (driving unit Y). Then, the second driving unit 21 (driving unit Y) waits at base 3 or moves to a waiting location set in advance.

[0023] Next, the first driving unit 21 (driving unit X) tows three carts 22 (carts A, B, C) between base 3 and base 4, and one new cart 22 (cart D) is coupled at base 4. Next, the first driving unit 21 (driving unit X) tows four carts 22 (carts A, B, C, D) between base 4 and base 5. Then, at base 5, the packages loaded onto these carts 22 (carts A, B, C, D) are delivered to the designated delivery destinations.

[0024] In this way, in the luggage delivery system 1 of this embodiment, when the delivery destination (or delivery direction) of the luggage loaded on each trolley 22 is the same, the luggage can be delivered by gradually connecting the trolleys 22 at each base station according to the delivery destination of the luggage.

[0025] The delivery route determination unit 111 determines the delivery route of each cart 22 used for delivering packages. This "delivery route" indicates information on bases through which each cart 22 passes from the delivery source to the delivery destination.

[0026] Specifically, the delivery route determination 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, the desired collection date and time, etc. This delivery reservation information is also information linked to each package.

[0027] The delivery route determination unit 111 determines the delivery route of each trolley 22 based on, for example, information related to the delivery destination associated with each package. For example, in the example shown in Fig. 3, the delivery route determination unit 111 determines "delivery route of trolley A: base 1 → base 2 → base 4", "delivery route of trolley B: base 1 → base 2 → base 4 → base 5", and "delivery route of trolley C: base 1 → base 2 → base 3". Also, in the example shown in Fig. 4, the delivery route determination unit 111 determines "delivery route of trolley A: base 1 → base 3 → base 4 → base 5", "delivery route of trolley B: base 2 → base 3 → base 4 → base 5", "delivery route of trolley C: base 2 → base 3 → base 4 → base 5", and "delivery route of trolley D: base 4 → base 5".

[0028] The trolley number calculation unit 112 calculates the number of trolleys 22 required for delivery between each base station. The trolley number calculation unit 112 calculates the number of trolleys 22 based on information related to the delivery destination, the size of the package, the quantity of the package, and the like, which are linked to each package, for example.

[0029] For example, in the example shown in Fig. 3, the trolley number calculation unit 112 calculates "the number of trolleys 22 required between site 1 and site 2: 3", "the number of trolleys 22 required between site 2 and site 3: 1", "the number of trolleys 22 required between site 2 and site 4: 2", and "the number of trolleys 22 required between site 4 and site 5: 1". Also, in the example shown in Fig. 4, the trolley number calculation unit 112 calculates "the number of trolleys 22 required between site 1 and site 3: 1", "the number of trolleys 22 required between site 2 and site 3: 2", "the number of trolleys 22 required between site 3 and site 4: 3", and "the number of trolleys 22 required between site 4 and site 5: 4".

[0030] The drive unit control unit 113 calculates the number of drive units 21 required at each base. Specifically, the "number of drive units 21 required at each base" indicates the number of drive units 21 that need to be replenished at each base. The drive unit control unit 113 calculates the number of drive units 21 based on, for example, the number of carts 22 required for delivery between each base calculated by the cart number calculation unit 112, the presence or absence of branching of the delivery route, and the like.

[0031] For example, in the example shown in FIG. 3, at the base 2, the delivery route branches into a route from the base 2 to the base 4 and a route from the base 2 to the base 3. It is also assumed that the first driving unit 21 (driving unit X) and the second driving unit 21 (driving unit Y) can each tow up to three carts 22. In this case, the driving unit control unit 113 calculates "the number of supplementary driving units 21 at the bases 1, 3 to 5: 0" and "the number of supplementary driving units 21 at the base 2: 1". In the example shown in FIG. 4, there is no branching of the delivery route. It is also assumed that the first driving unit 21 (driving unit X) and the second driving unit 21 (driving unit Y) can each tow up to four carts 22. In this case, the driving unit control unit 113 calculates "the number of supplementary driving units 21 at the bases 1 to 5: 0".

[0032] Next, the drive unit control unit 113 transmits (outputs) to each drive unit 21 a departure instruction to depart the calculated number of drive units 21 from the current position to each base so as to arrive in time for the dolly 22 to arrive at each base. This "departure instruction" includes, for example, information on the base to which the drive unit 21 is to be directed (for example, the address of the base, etc.), information on the travel route to the base, etc. As a result, the drive unit control unit 113 departs the drive unit 21 for each base and replenishes the number of drive units 21 required for each base.

[0033] 3, the drive unit control unit 113 transmits a departure instruction to the second drive unit 21 (drive unit Y) to cause the second drive unit 21 to depart for the base 2. In the example shown in FIG. 4, since there is no need to replenish the drive units 21 at the base, the drive unit control unit 113 does not transmit a departure instruction to any of the drive units 21.

[0034] Here, the drive unit control unit 113 may calculate the number of drive units 21 by further considering the number of carts 22 required for delivery between each base calculated by the cart number calculation unit 112, the presence or absence of branching of the delivery route, and the number of drive units 21 that can be dispatched to each base. The "drive units 21 that can be dispatched to each base" refers to drive units 21 that are waiting at adjacent bases other than the base to be dispatched, at preset waiting places, and the like, and drive units 21 that are moving near the base to be dispatched. In this way, by considering the number of drive units 21 that can be dispatched to each base, the necessary number of drive units 21 can be more reliably replenished to bases where a shortage of drive units 21 is predicted.

[0035] Furthermore, when the number of drive units 21 that can be dispatched to each base is zero, the drive unit control unit 113 may calculate the number of drive units 21 by further considering the number of drive units 21 waiting at each base, in addition to the number of carts 22 required for delivery between each base calculated by the cart number calculation unit 112 and whether or not the delivery route branches. In this way, by considering the number of drive units 21 waiting at each base, it is possible to more reliably replenish the necessary number of drive units 21 for bases where a shortage of drive units 21 is predicted.

[0036] Furthermore, the drive unit control unit 113 may calculate the number of drive units 21 by taking into consideration the weight of the carts 22 loaded with cargo, in addition to the number of carts 22 required for delivery between bases calculated by the cart number calculation unit 112 and the presence or absence of branching of the delivery route. In this case, the "weight of the carts 22" can be measured, for example, by a weight sensor provided on the carts 22 and acquired through the network NW. Furthermore, since the weight that can be towed by the drive unit 21 is predetermined, the lighter the weight of each cart 22, the more carts 22 can be towed. In this way, by taking into consideration the weight of the carts 22, the number of drive units 21 required at the base can be calculated with higher accuracy.

[0037] Furthermore, the drive unit control unit 113 may calculate the number of drive units 21 by further considering the number of carts 22 that can be towed by the drive units 21 in addition to the number of carts 22 required for delivery between bases calculated by the cart number calculation unit 112 and whether or not the delivery route branches. In this case, the "number of carts 22 that can be towed by the drive units 21" can be calculated based on, for example, the remaining charge of the battery 217 of the drive unit 21 (hereinafter referred to as "battery remaining charge"). The more the battery remaining charge is, the more carts 22 the drive unit 21 can tow. In this way, by considering the battery remaining charge of the drive unit 21, the number of drive units 21 required at the base can be calculated with higher accuracy.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] The storage unit 13 stores user information 131 and delivery history information 132.

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] (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. As shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the dolly 22 loads, transfers, and unloads luggage at a plurality of preset bases. 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.

[0044] Further, the carts 22 are provided with, for example, a connecting attachment, and are configured so that the carts 22 can be connected to each other. Note that, although an example in which the carts 22 are connected in the front-rear direction is shown in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4, the carts 22 may be configured so that they can be connected in the left-right direction (on both sides).

[0045] 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 is also equipped with, 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 base instructed by the center server 10 while connected to or disconnected from the dolly 22.

[0046] Although Figures 3 and 4 show an example in which one or more trolleys 22 are towed by one drive unit 21, it is also possible to connect multiple drive units 21 in the front-to-rear or left-to-right directions (both sides), for example, so that one or more trolleys 22 can be towed by two or more drive units 21.

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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.

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] (Terminal) The terminal 30 is realized by a smartphone, mobile phone, tablet terminal, wearable computer, etc., carried by the user who sends the package.

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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 .

[0056] 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.

[0057] 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.

[0058] (Luggage delivery method) An example of a processing procedure of the luggage delivery method executed by the luggage delivery system 1 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

[0059] First, the delivery reservation unit 311 of the terminal 30 transmits delivery reservation information to the center server 10 (step S1). Next, the delivery route determination unit 111 of the center server 10 determines the delivery route (i.e., bases to be passed through) of each cart 22 used to deliver the package, for example, based on information related to the delivery destination associated with each package (step S2).

[0060] Next, the trolley number calculation unit 112 calculates the number of trolleys 22 required for delivery between each base based on, for example, information related to the delivery destination, size, and quantity of each package linked to the package (step S3). Next, the drive unit control unit 113 calculates the number of drive units 21 required at each base based on, for example, the number of trolleys 22 calculated in step S3, whether or not the delivery route branches, and the like (step S4).

[0061] Next, the drive unit control unit 113 replenishes the required number of drive units 21 at each base in accordance with the timing when the dolly 22 arrives at each base (step S5). In this step S5, specifically, a departure instruction to the base is transmitted to the drive unit 21. In response to this, the drive unit 21 departs for the instructed base (step S6). Next, after the drive unit 21 is coupled with the dolly 22, it departs for the next base (step S7), and this process is completed.

[0062] As described above, according to the luggage delivery system, luggage delivery device, and luggage delivery program of the embodiment, luggage is delivered at each base while coupling or decoupling the drive unit 21 and one or more dollies 22 according to the delivery destination of the luggage. This makes it possible to deliver many luggage at once without making round trips to a logistics warehouse or the like, and to deliver the luggage efficiently in the shortest time.

[0063] 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.

[0064] 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. 5. 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.

[0065] Furthermore, in the luggage delivery system, luggage delivery device, and luggage delivery program according to the embodiment, a temporary warehouse may be constructed at a base by, for example, connecting the doors of a plurality of dollies 22 together. In this case, each dolly 22 is provided with a door that opens upward, and the doors of dollies 22 that have arrived at the base are connected together to construct a temporary warehouse. In this way, by constructing a temporary warehouse using the doors of a plurality of dollies 22, for example, loading, reloading, and unloading of luggage can be performed smoothly regardless of the outside weather.

[0066] 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.

[0067] 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.

[0068] 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]

[0069] 1. Luggage delivery system 10 Center Server 11 Control section 111 Delivery Route Decision Department 112 Truck Counting Unit 113 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 NW Network

Claims

1. a center server having a processor; A dolly for loading, transferring and unloading cargo at a plurality of preset bases, and a drive unit configured to be connectable and disconnectable; Equipped with The processor, determining a delivery route including information on bases through which each vehicle passes on its way to the delivery destination based on information on the delivery destination of the package associated with the package; calculating the number of the drive units required at each base station based on the number of the carts required for delivering the packages between the base stations set on the delivery route; outputting to each driving unit an instruction to depart the calculated number of driving units from the current position to each base station in time for the carriage to arrive at each base station; Baggage delivery system.

2. the processor calculates the number of the drive units required at each base station by further considering the number of the drive units that can be dispatched to each base station in addition to the number of the carts required for delivering the packages between the base stations set on the delivery route; The package delivery system of claim 1 .

3. When the number of the drive units that can be dispatched to each base is 0, the processor calculates the number of the drive units required at each base, further taking into consideration the number of the drive units waiting at each base. The package delivery system of claim 2.

4. The processor calculates the number of the drive units required at each base station, further taking into consideration the weight of the dolly on which the luggage is loaded. A luggage delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The processor calculates the number of the drive units required at each base station, further taking into consideration the number of the carts that can be towed by the drive units. A luggage delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. A processor is provided. The processor, Based on information related to the delivery destination of the package linked to the package, a delivery route is determined including information of bases through which each vehicle, which loads, transfers, and unloads the package at a plurality of bases set in advance, passes to the delivery destination; Calculating the number of drive units required at each base station, the drive units being configured to be capable of being coupled to and detached from the carts, based on the number of carts required for the delivery of the packages between the base stations set on the delivery route; outputting to each driving unit an instruction to depart the calculated number of driving units from the current position to each base station in time for the carriage to arrive at each base station; Luggage delivery device.

7. the processor calculates the number of the drive units required at each base station by further considering the number of the drive units that can be dispatched to each base station in addition to the number of the carts required for delivering the packages between the base stations set on the delivery route; 7. The package delivery device of claim 6.

8. When the number of the drive units that can be dispatched to each base is 0, the processor calculates the number of the drive units required at each base, further taking into consideration the number of the drive units waiting at each base.

8. The package delivery device of claim 7.

9. The processor calculates the number of the drive units required at each base station, further taking into consideration the weight of the dolly on which the luggage is loaded. A luggage delivery device according to any one of claims 6 to 8.

10. The processor calculates the number of the drive units required at each base station, further taking into consideration the number of the carts that can be towed by the drive units. A luggage delivery device according to any one of claims 6 to 9.

11. The processor: Based on information related to the delivery destination of the package linked to the package, a delivery route is determined including information of bases through which each vehicle, which loads, transfers, and unloads the package at a plurality of bases set in advance, passes to the delivery destination; Calculating the number of drive units required at each base station, the drive units being configured to be capable of being coupled to and detached from the carts, based on the number of carts required for the delivery of the packages between the base stations set on the delivery route; outputting to each driving unit an instruction to depart the calculated number of driving units from the current position to each base station in time for the carriage to arrive at each base station; A parcel delivery program that executes the above.

12. The processor calculates the number of the drive units required at each base station, taking into consideration not only the number of the carts required for delivering the packages between the base stations set on the delivery route, but also the number of the drive units that can be dispatched to each base station. The package delivery program according to claim 11, which causes the package delivery program to execute the steps of:

13. when the number of the drive units that can be dispatched to each base is 0, the processor calculates the number of the drive units required at each base, further taking into consideration the number of the drive units waiting at each base; 13. The package delivery program according to claim 12, which causes the package delivery program to execute the steps of:

14. The processor calculates the number of the drive units required at each base station, further taking into consideration the weight of the dolly on which the cargo is loaded. The parcel delivery program according to any one of claims 11 to 13, which causes the parcel delivery program to execute the steps of:

15. The processor calculates the number of the drive units required at each base station, further taking into consideration the number of the carts that can be towed by the drive units. The parcel delivery program according to any one of claims 11 to 14, which causes the parcel delivery program to execute the steps of:

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