Smart Box

Abstract

This invention discloses a smart locker that allows recipients to download an unlocking code directly from a web server to open an electronic switch and retrieve their goods. The invention includes a locker body, a control module, and a switch module. Through this hardware design combining an electronic switch with a verification code, the sender uses an electronic device to scan a QR code to obtain the locker code while placing goods inside. Similarly, the user uses an electronic device to scan a QR code to download the unlocking code and retrieve their goods. This effectively avoids increased operating costs for the sender due to secondary deliveries, streamlines logistics and significantly shortens delivery time, and features temperature control to meet cold chain and fresh produce logistics standards.

Claims

1. A smart container for filling at least one item (2), the smart container (1) comprising at least: a container (11) including a cover (111), a plurality of side panels (112), and a receiving space (113), wherein the receiving space (113) is surrounded by the cover (111) and the side panels (112); A control module (12) is disposed in the enclosure (11). The control module (12) includes an access module (121) which accesses information from a server (3); and a switch module (13) electrically connected to the control module (12). The switch module (13) includes an electronic switch (131) and a display screen (132). The electronic switch (131) locks the cover plate (111) and the side plate (112) together. The display screen (132) is embedded in either the cover plate (111) or the side plate (112). The control module (12) drives the display screen (132) to display a switch lock program to open and close the electronic switch (131).

2. The smart enclosure as described in claim 1, wherein the access module (121) is electrically connected to the server (3) via a wireless communication protocol.

3. The smart enclosure as described in claim 2, wherein the wireless communication protocol is one of Bluetooth wireless communication module, Wi-Fi wireless communication module, WiMAX wireless communication module, Zigbee wireless communication module, fourth-generation mobile communication technology or fifth-generation mobile communication technology.

4. The smart cabinet as described in claim 1, wherein the switch lock program displays a QR code (1321) on the display screen (132), and a user scans the QR code (1321) using an electronic device (4) to turn the electronic switch (131) on or off in accordance with the steps.

5. The smart enclosure as described in claim 4, wherein the electronic device (4) is one of a smartphone, tablet computer, laptop computer or personal digital assistant.

6. The smart enclosure as described in request item 4, wherein the QR code (1321) is either a quick response matrix code or a barcode.

7. The smart enclosure as described in claim 1, wherein the smart enclosure (1) further includes a power supply module (14) electrically connected to the control module (12), the power supply module (14) being disposed in one of the interior or exterior locations of the enclosure (11) to provide the power required for the operation of the smart enclosure (1).

8. The smart enclosure as described in claim 7, wherein the power supply module (14) is one of a dry cell battery, a rechargeable battery, a mercury battery, or a solar cell.

9. The smart enclosure as claimed in claim 1, wherein the smart enclosure (1) further includes a temperature holding module (15) electrically connected to the control module (12), the temperature holding module (15) being disposed within the accommodating space (113) and maintaining the accommodating space (113) at a specific temperature.

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