Temporary Access Key for Contactless Vehicle Delivery
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing product pickup and delivery systems require in-person contact between customers and merchants, which can be inefficient and pose safety and security concerns, especially during the product transfer process.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a temporary access key within a transaction code generated at the time of ordering, allowing secure and contactless access to a vehicle for product placement, eliminating the need for direct interaction between customers and merchants.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If in-person contact is required for product pickup and delivery, then product transfer can be confirmed and secured, but safety and security concerns arise and operational efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a temporary access key as an intermediary mechanism that enables secure product transfer without direct contact between customer and merchant. The key acts as a mediator that grants vehicle access to the merchant for contactless product placement, thereby maintaining transfer security while eliminating safety risks associated with in-person contact.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the product transfer process into distinct phases: (1) generating a temporary access key, (2) notifying the merchant of vehicle arrival, (3) granting temporary vehicle access for product placement, and (4) disabling the key after transfer. This segmentation allows each step to be executed securely without requiring continuous direct contact between parties.
2Reliability
If in-person contact is required for product exchange, then product security is maintained, but time efficiency and operational speed decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by generating the temporary access key in advance of the actual product transfer. The key is created when the customer places the order and is ready before the merchant needs it, eliminating delays during the actual product exchange. The system also preliminarily notifies the merchant of the customer's approach, allowing the merchant to prepare for immediate product placement upon vehicle arrival.
Solution Approach 2:
The temporary access key serves as an intermediary that accelerates the product transfer process by eliminating negotiation and contact steps. The merchant can immediately access the vehicle and complete product placement upon receiving the access notification, significantly reducing the time required compared to traditional in-person exchange procedures.
3Reliability
If traditional product pickup procedures are used, then direct customer-merchant interaction ensures accountability, but operational complexity and resource requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by making the temporary access key system multi-functional: it serves as (1) a vehicle access credential, (2) a transaction identifier, (3) a security token, and (4) a tracking mechanism. This multi-functionality consolidates multiple traditional procedures into a single unified system, reducing overall operational complexity despite the introduction of new technological components.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms that maintain accountability: the merchant device receives notifications about vehicle arrival and product placement status, and the system tracks the temporary key's usage and expiration. This automated feedback loop ensures transaction accountability without requiring complex manual verification procedures or increased human resources.
Data Source
AI summary
The present technology discloses methods, non-transitory computer-readable media, and systems for generating, for a transaction, a transaction code, wherein the transaction code includes a temporary key allowing access to a vehicle at a delivery location; sending, to a merchant device, the transaction code; sending, to the merchant device, an alert that the vehicle has arrived at the delivery location, wherein the temporary key is used to access the vehicle for placing a product inside the vehicle; receiving a notification that the product has been placed inside the vehicle; and disabling the temporary key.