Biometric Reusable Box for Secure Delivery Authentication

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current logistics systems face challenges in ensuring the secure verification of a recipient's identity during goods delivery, as existing methods can be vulnerable to falsification and circumvention, necessitating enhanced security measures.

Innovation Solution

An object delivery system utilizing reusable boxes equipped with electromechanical locking means, on-board computer units, biometric data capture devices, and a remote computer platform for secure biometric data verification and authentication, incorporating a double identification procedure combining biometric recognition and password entry for enhanced security.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional delivery verification methods (ID cards, alphanumeric codes) are used, then the delivery process is simple and quick, but the security against identity falsification and unauthorized access is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveidentity verification securityVSAvoidverification system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces conventional mechanical/physical verification methods (ID cards, codes) with biometric verification systems. Fingerprint sensors, facial recognition cameras, or iris scanners capture unique biological characteristics of the recipient, converting physical biological traits into digital verification data that cannot be easily falsified, thus resolving the contradiction between security and simplicity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system creates and stores digital copies of the recipient's biometric data (fingerprint patterns, facial geometry, iris structures) in a secure database. These digital copies serve as immutable verification references that can be compared against live biometric captures, providing reliable identity confirmation without requiring physical presence of original documents

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 3:

The recipient's biometric data is captured and stored in advance during account creation or first delivery. This preliminary action establishes a verified identity profile before actual delivery occurs, enabling rapid authentication at delivery time without requiring complex real-time verification procedures, thus improving both security and efficiency

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If biometric data capture devices are integrated into reusable boxes, then security against unauthorized access is significantly improved, but the device complexity and manufacturing cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedelivery securityVSAvoidbox manufacturing complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The reusable box is designed to perform multiple functions: it serves as a secure container for goods, a biometric verification station, and a communication device. The same box housing accommodates both the electromechanical locking mechanism and the biometric capture device, allowing a single manufactured unit to provide both physical security and identity verification without requiring separate systems

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges previously separate functions (secure container and identity verification device) into a single integrated reusable box system. The biometric capture device, electromechanical lock, communication module, and power supply are combined into one unified unit that can be manufactured as a standardized product, reducing overall system complexity despite adding security features

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 3:

The box design allows for parameter variations in biometric capture technology (fingerprint vs. facial vs. iris) while maintaining the same basic housing and locking mechanism. This modular approach enables manufacturers to produce standardized boxes with different biometric capabilities based on security requirements, balancing manufacturing ease with security needs

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If double authentication (biometric + password) is implemented, then unauthorized access is prevented more effectively, but the delivery time and operational complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccess authorization securityVSAvoiddelivery verification time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system provides immediate feedback during the authentication process: the biometric capture device instantly compares the captured data against stored templates and either approves or denies access within seconds. This rapid feedback mechanism allows the password verification step to be completed quickly, minimizing total authentication time while maintaining security

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP4254286B1System for conveying objects contained in boxes on which destination identification means are provided

Publication Date: 2024.03.27 PA COTTE SA

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AI summary

The invention relates to an object delivery system, implementing: - reusable boxes (1) intended to contain the objects (O) and each associated with at least one identification code (10), each reusable box integrating: - electromechanical locking means (14) in a closed position of the reusable box; - first means of long-distance communication (11), - an embedded computer unit (15), - a biometric data capture device (16).