Unmanned short-term rental warehouse management system using authentication code

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to construct an unmanned short-term rental warehouse management system based on an unlocking method such as a shutter door using an authentication code.　The present invention makes possible a short term contract of a temporary storage space corresponding to the growth of demand for a rental space and a warehouse as temporary storage of household goods and materials due to the expansion of a reform market brought about by a declining population, and provides a new rental space and a warehouse function that enables the household goods and materials to be taken in and out for 24 hours by a simple method. The present invention realizes an integrated system for user registration and authentication, online rental contract, online settlement of payment, and issuance of an authentication code by a web server, a cloud server, and various terminals, as well as for automatic opening / closing of a shutter, a door or the like and 24-hour use and unattended operation of a facility by the authentication code.

Description

Unmanned short-term rental warehouse management system using authentication codes

[0001] The present invention relates to an unmanned short-term rental warehouse management system that uses an authentication code to open and close shutters, doors, etc.

[0002] According to estimates by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan's population is expected to decrease to 95.15 million by 2050. This means a decrease of approximately 30.56 million people (approximately 24.4%) from the 2020 population of 125.71 million.

[0003] In the construction industry, this population decline is naturally predicted to lead to a decline in demand for new homes. In addition, the trend toward later marriage and unmarried people is leading to an increase in small households, such as two-person households and elderly single-person households. Since small households do not require large homes, this is predicted to cause a decline in demand for new homes.

[0004] While demand for new homes is declining, the renovation market is predicted to expand to 7.5 trillion yen by 2030 (an increase of approximately 6.1% from 2022). Therefore, construction companies and housing manufacturers need to actively enter the renovation business. Furthermore, Japan's housing stock is predicted to reach approximately 62 million units by 2023. An increase in the housing stock will lead to an increase in renovation demand. Furthermore, the performance of homes has improved in recent years, and the longer lifespan of homes will lead to an increase in renovation demand.

[0005] As the renovation market expands, there is a shortage of warehouses and rental spaces for temporary storage of household goods during home renovations. To secure construction space during renovations, furniture, appliances, and other items must be temporarily moved and stored. However, securing appropriate storage space for these items is difficult, leading to reduced efficiency in renovation work and lower customer satisfaction. The rental space market is predicted to grow significantly from approximately 140 billion yen in 2020 to 400 billion yen in 2025 (approximately 2.6 times the size of 2020). Demand for rental space, such as warehouses, for temporary storage of materials for companies is also predicted to grow.

[0006] When considering temporary storage of household goods during home renovations, many people rent a home for several months until the renovations are complete. However, rental contracts often have long terms, ranging from one to two years, and early termination incurs penalties, often resulting in high temporary storage costs. Furthermore, when considering renting space as a temporary storage location, most rental spaces are small, with few spaces large enough to store a family's worth of household goods. Warehouses are often used as temporary storage locations for corporate materials, but they tend to be large spaces with long contract periods and low cost-effectiveness, making them difficult to use. No rational method has been developed to address the growing demand for rental space and warehouses for temporary storage of household goods and materials.

[0007] In the above technical fields, Patent Documents 1 and 2 disclose a technology for opening and closing the opening and closing control devices of entrance doors of multiple toilets installed in a building using QR codes (registered trademark). Patent Document 3 also discloses a system for issuing QR codes (registered trademark) from a mobile phone to unlock and lock the doors.

[0008] JP 2023-540316 A JP 2023-542624 A JP 2007-070999 A

[0009] In response to the growing demand for rental space and warehouses for temporary storage of household goods and materials due to the expansion of the renovation market caused by the declining population, there is a need to realize a rational method that allows for short-term contracts for temporary storage space and simple access to household goods and materials 24 hours a day.

[0010] The object of the present invention is to provide new rental space and warehouse functions that solve the above-mentioned problems, and to provide technology for an integrated system that includes a web server, cloud server, 24-hour surveillance cameras, user registration and authentication using various terminals, online rental contracts, online payments, issuance of authentication codes (QR codes (registered trademark), bar codes (registered trademark), spells, character strings, number sequences, etc.) (hereinafter referred to as authentication codes), automatic opening and closing of shutters, doors, etc. using authentication codes, and 24-hour use and unmanned operation of facilities.

[0011] To achieve the above-mentioned object of the present invention, a new warehouse is designed and constructed that is partitioned by an ample area of ​​10 to 50 tsubo (approx. 33 to 165 sq. m), has opening and closing devices for shutters and doors, and uses an authentication code to open and close the shutters and doors, making it safe and available 24 hours a day for unmanned short-term rental. Information related to warehouse usage authentication and contracts is managed by a system that integrates a web server, a cloud server, and various terminals. The various terminals are portable information terminals operated by warehouse companies and users. Confidential information such as information related to warehouse usage authentication and contracts is stored and managed on the cloud server.

[0012] According to the present invention, a short-term rental period of approximately one week to one month can be set, and an online reservation and payment system can be used to realize a smooth and efficient unmanned short-term rental warehouse that is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Furthermore, because the safety of stored items can be managed through 24-hour surveillance cameras and strict access control, a system and method can be provided that contributes to optimizing inventory and reducing logistics costs as a storage and delivery base for furniture during renovation work or merchandise.

[0013] Network diagram of the present invention System diagram of the present invention for registration, contract, and authentication code issuance Flowchart for warehouse user registration, contract, authentication code issuance, and warehouse use Flowchart for unlocking using an authentication code when using the heavy equipment room Example of floor plan of the entire warehouse Example of a bird's-eye view of the entire warehouse Example of perspective drawing of the warehouse Example of perspective drawing of the rental space Example of certificate (front) Example of certificate (back)

[0014] An unmanned short-term rental warehouse management system according to an embodiment of the present invention will now be described. First Embodiment: FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the overall network configuration of an unmanned short-term rental warehouse management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the unmanned short-term rental warehouse management system includes, for example, a warehouse user terminal 10, a warehouse company manager terminal 20, a web server 30, a cloud server DB 40, and a warehouse equipment / authentication code reader 50. The warehouse user terminal 10 is a user terminal that enters into a warehouse rental contract and uses the warehouse. The warehouse company manager terminal 20 is a terminal used by the warehouse company manager. The web server 30 is a server that is equipped with service programs for user registration, certificate registration, online contracts, online payments, authentication code issuance, etc. The cloud server DB 40 is a server that is equipped with a database for storing confidential information such as user registration information and contract information. The warehouse equipment authentication code reader 50 is a device installed at the entrances and exits of the warehouse, at opening and closing devices such as shutters at each rental space, and at opening and closing devices such as shutters in heavy machinery rooms for forklifts, etc., and unlocks and opens each opening and closing device by reading the user's authentication code.The user holds the authentication code displayed on the user terminal over the warehouse equipment authentication code reader 50 to open the shutter or other door and use the rental space.

[0015] Figure 2 shows a system diagram of the present invention's registration, contract, and authentication code issuance. User registration, online payment information registration, and certificate registration are performed using the warehouse user terminal 10. After user registration and contract completion, the user selects the desired warehouse and compartment symbol, requests the issuance of an authentication code for use of that compartment, and stores the issued authentication code warehouse in the user terminal 10. The warehouse is accessed by holding the authentication code over the warehouse equipment / authentication code reader 50. Figure 3 shows a flowchart of warehouse user registration, contract, authentication code issuance, and warehouse usage. Figure 4 shows a flowchart of unlocking the heavy equipment room using an authentication code.

[0016] Typical examples of authentication codes include, but are not limited to, QR codes (registered trademark), bar codes (registered trademark), spells, character strings, and number sequences. While QR codes (registered trademark) are generally used as authentication codes, security can also be enhanced by combining QR codes (registered trademark) with dual authentication. For example, a system can be implemented in which a one-time password is issued when a QR code (registered trademark) is held over the device, and the device can be unlocked by entering the one-time password.

[0017] The warehouse user terminal 10 and the warehouse company manager terminal 20 may be smartphones, etc. The web server and cloud server DB 40 are realized by a server operated by the operator of the unmanned short-term rental warehouse management system.

[0018] The web server 30 is accessed from the warehouse user terminal 10 and the warehouse company manager terminal 20 via a network.

[0019] The web server 30 accesses the cloud server DB 40 and acquires from the cloud server DB 40 information corresponding to the display requests from the warehouse user terminal 10 and the warehouse company manager terminal 20 .

[0020] The unmanned short-term rental warehouse contract information is automatically written to the cloud server DB40, and the data is managed by the warehouse company administrator.

[0021] The structure of an unmanned short-term rental warehouse according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

[0022] The warehouse according to the embodiment of the present invention is newly designed. As a basic form, a space of 10 to 50 tsubo (approx. 33 to 166 sq. m) is rented in units of one week to one month. Rental contracts are made through an online unmanned short-term rental warehouse management system. For safety reasons, a single-story warehouse structure is preferable, but it is also possible to build multiple single-story warehouses side by side to form a huge warehouse complex. In addition, by building a multi-story three-dimensional structure for a company, it is possible to create a huge, space-efficient building.

[0023] Figure 5 is a plan view of the entire warehouse according to an embodiment of the present invention. Evenly spaced sections on both sides of the warehouse are arranged as rental spaces, with the central section reserved for access by large vehicles such as trucks, enhancing the convenience of loading and unloading cargo. One section can also store heavy equipment for transporting cargo, such as forklifts, and can be rented out to users with operating qualifications. The authentication code of a user without a registered license cannot open the opening and closing devices, such as shutters and doors, in the heavy equipment room or operate the heavy equipment.

[0024] Figures 6, 7, and 8 are perspective drawings of the warehouse structure. Each section has an opening and closing device such as a shutter, and an authentication code reader is installed near the opening and closing device.

[0025] The following explanation will be based on generalized terminology. The terminal is preferably a mobile terminal, but may be a smartphone, PC, or other device. The terminal has a means (function) for transmitting and receiving unmanned short-term rental warehouse contract information (hereinafter including various data).

[0026] The present invention is designed for the purpose of storing household goods during renovations and for corporate inventory management, but because it offers high convenience, such as short-term warehouse usage contracts and unmanned operation 24 hours a day, 265 days a year, it can also be used for renting out heavy construction equipment and as a storage warehouse for a wide range of rental products.

[0027] 10 Warehouse company administrator terminal 20 Warehouse user terminal 30 Web server 40 Cloud server DB 50 Warehouse equipment / authentication code reading device

Claims

1. An unmanned short-term rental warehouse management system comprising: an unmanned short-term rental warehouse facility; a system server that stores unmanned short-term rental warehouse contract information used in unmanned short-term rental warehouse contracts; terminal devices owned by warehouse company managers and warehouse users; and surveillance cameras, wherein the system server and the terminal devices are connected via an internet line; the unmanned short-term rental warehouse facility comprises: a section in the center of the unmanned short-term rental warehouse facility where transport vehicles and heavy machinery can be operated; heavy machinery rooms located on both sides of the center section for storing the transport vehicles or heavy machinery; rental warehouses located on both sides of the center section; opening and closing devices for the shutters and doors of the heavy machinery room and the rental warehouse; and an authentication code reading device for determining whether the opening and closing devices are required; the terminal devices of the warehouse users access the system server and are equipped with functions for user registration, online payment information registration, and certificate uploading, and a function for requesting the issuance of an authentication code; and the system server comprises: the terminal device of the warehouse company manager comprises: a receiving means for receiving the unmanned short-term rental warehouse contract information from the system server; and a display means for displaying the unmanned short-term rental warehouse contract information; the unmanned short-term rental warehouse contract information includes information related to the authentication code and contract for using the rental warehouse; the opening and closing device unlocks the opening and closing device and allows the rental warehouse and the heavy equipment room to be used only when the authentication code read by the authentication code reading device is the authentication code of a user who has a heavy equipment operation qualification certificate; and the surveillance camera monitors the unmanned short-term rental warehouse equipment and the opening and closing device. This unmanned short-term rental warehouse management system is characterized by:

2. The unmanned short-term rental warehouse management system according to claim 1, wherein the authentication code uses a QR code (registered trademark), a barcode (registered trademark), a spell, a character string, or a number sequence.

3. An unmanned short-term rental warehouse management system as described in claim 1, which is equipped with a double authentication method in which, by reading the authentication code into the authentication code reading device, a one-time password is issued to the warehouse user's terminal device via SNS communication, and the warehouse user enters the one-time password into the authentication code reading device to unlock the opening and closing devices of the shutters and doors of the rental warehouse.

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