Drone Transport Container Data Exchange for Secure Delivery
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Solution Overview
Problem
The manual processes of printing destination data on adhesive labels and inputting data into unmanned aerial vehicles for goods transport are tedious and insecure, leading to inefficiencies in the transport of goods using unmanned aerial vehicles and transport containers.
Innovation Solution
Integration of data storage devices and communications devices in transport containers and unmanned aerial vehicles that allow for automatic data exchange, eliminating the need for manual entry and enhancing security through authentication and automated data transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual processes are used for printing destination data on adhesive labels and inputting data into unmanned aerial vehicles, then the system is simpler in terms of device complexity, but the productivity and ease of operation deteriorate due to tedious manual entry
Solution Approach 1:
The transport container autonomously transmits its identification data and destination information to the unmanned aerial vehicle automatically when placed on the loading platform. The system performs self-service by eliminating manual data entry, with the container's data storage device and communication device handling the information exchange independently, thereby improving productivity without proportionally increasing operational complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The transport container is pre-equipped with a data storage device containing identification data and destination information before the transport task begins. This preliminary preparation of data allows for automatic transmission to the aerial vehicle, eliminating the need for manual data input during operation and significantly improving transport efficiency
2Reliability
If manual data entry is used for destination information, then the device complexity is lower, but the reliability and security worsen due to potential human error and lack of authentication
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically transmits data from the container's data storage device to the aerial vehicle's data storage device without human intervention. This self-service data transmission eliminates manual entry errors and ensures data accuracy, while the authentication mechanism verifies the identity of the aerial vehicle, thereby improving reliability without requiring complex manual verification procedures
Solution Approach 2:
The communication device establishes an data exchange connection between the container and aerial vehicle, enabling automatic verification and confirmation of data transmission. This feedback mechanism ensures that the correct destination information is received and stored in the aerial vehicle's data storage device, improving data accuracy through automated verification rather than manual checking
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to the transport of goods by means of an unmanned aerial vehicle (3) and a transport container (2), as well as to the possibility of the receipt of the goods by means of a goods station (29). In order to be able to transport the goods flexibly and easily to a destination, it is envisaged in accordance with the invention that the unmanned aerial vehicle (3), and/or the transport container (2), and/or the goods station (29), comprise data storage devices (4, 6) and are configured to exchange data from the data storage devices (4, 6) with one another, or with a transport logistics server.