Autonomous Delivery Locker Routing Around Consignee Position

The patent applies dynamics by making the delivery system adaptable and flexible rather than static. The automatic home delivery locker vehicle dynamically adjusts its operation mode based on the delivery environment: it can perform fully automatic delivery to delivery boxes when available, or travel to the consignee's current position when no delivery box is installed. This dynamic adaptability resolves the contradiction between automation and service availability in private homes.

The patent implements universality by designing a delivery system that can serve multiple types of locations. The automatic home delivery locker vehicle is equipped with both delivery box interface capability and mobile delivery capability, allowing it to function in both standardized delivery box locations and private homes without delivery boxes. This multi-functionality enables the system to achieve high automation while maintaining broad service availability.

The patent uses an intermediary approach by introducing a server as a mediator between the automatic home delivery locker vehicle and the consignee's terminal device. The server handles the complex tasks of receiving position information, generating optimal routes, and transmitting instructions to the vehicle. This intermediary architecture reduces the complexity burden on the vehicle itself while enabling sophisticated real-time tracking and dynamic route generation capabilities.

The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the consignee's terminal device provides real-time position information back to the server, which then generates updated routes and transmits them to the automatic home delivery locker vehicle. This feedback loop enables the system to adapt to the consignee's movements and maintain optimal delivery routes, achieving high service availability through manageable complexity distributed across multiple system components.

The patent applies preliminary action by proactively obtaining the consignee's current position information before the delivery vehicle departs. Instead of making multiple delivery attempts at fixed locations, the system提前 (in advance) acquires position data through the consignee's terminal device and plans the delivery route accordingly. This preliminary action ensures higher delivery completion rates on the first attempt and eliminates the need for costly redeliveries.

The patent enables self-service by allowing the consignee to actively participate in the delivery process through their terminal device. The consignee provides their current position information and can receive real-time notifications about the vehicle's approach, enabling them to make themselves available for delivery at the optimal time. This self-service approach improves delivery completion rates while avoiding the costs associated with multiple automated redelivery attempts.