Conveyance Robot Access Control for Mid-Route Package Handover
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Solution Overview
Problem
In situations where a conveyance robot is moving at a low speed or over long distances, the scheduled recipient may not be able to wait for the robot to reach the destination, making it difficult for them to collect the conveyance object in a timely manner.
Innovation Solution
A conveyance control system that allows the scheduled recipient to request a third party to collect the conveyance object halfway through its delivery by issuing a temporary electronic key, enabling the third party to retrieve the object from the robot before it reaches the destination, with features like imaging data acquisition and transmission for verification and unlocking control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the conveyance robot moves at low speed or over long distance, then the conveyance object can be securely transported, but the scheduled recipient cannot collect the object in a timely manner
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a third party as an intermediary to collect the conveyance object on behalf of the scheduled recipient. The system issues a temporary electronic key to the third party, enabling them to open the conveyance robot and take the object before the robot reaches its destination, thus resolving the time conflict without compromising secure transport protocols
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-issuing temporary electronic keys to authorized third parties before the conveyance robot completes its journey. This allows the third party to be ready to collect the object immediately upon the robot's arrival at intermediate locations, reducing the scheduled recipient's waiting time while maintaining security
2Loss of time
If a temporary electronic key is issued to a third party for halfway collection, then the scheduled recipient can get the object quickly, but the safety and security of the conveyance object may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The system changes the parameter of the electronic key from permanent to temporary. The temporary electronic key has a limited validity period and can only be used once, which maintains security by ensuring that even if the key is compromised, the window for potential security breaches is minimized. This allows fast collection while preserving object safety
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms by notifying the scheduled recipient when a temporary electronic key is issued and when the object is collected. This transparency allows the scheduled recipient to monitor the security status and collection process, maintaining trust and security awareness while enabling fast collection through third parties
3Loss of time
If the conveyance robot is configured to move at high speed over short distance, then the scheduled recipient can collect the object quickly, but the robot cannot serve locations far from the starting point
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the conveyance system universal by enabling multiple collection modes: the scheduled recipient can collect the object at the destination, or authorized third parties can collect it at intermediate locations along the route. This multi-functionality allows the system to adapt to different scenarios whether the destination is near or far, maintaining both speed and service range flexibility
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AI summary
A conveyance control system according to the present disclosure is a conveyance control system configured to control a conveyance robot to autonomously move and convey a conveyance object to a destination, the conveyance control system including: a reception unit configured to receive, from a scheduled recipient of the conveyance object, a request signal for requesting a third party to collect the conveyance object halfway through conveyance of the conveyance object; and an issuance unit configured to issue, to a terminal of the third party, a temporary electronic key for enabling the conveyance object to be taken out from the conveyance robot based on a set condition when the reception unit receives the request signal.