Systems and methods for receiving packages delivered by unmanned vehicles
First Claim
1. An apparatus for receiving a package delivered by an unmanned aerial vehicle, comprising:
- a collapsible package receiver configured to be placed from a collapsed position to a pop-out position to receive said package from said unmanned aerial vehicle;
an elevating mechanism movably coupling said collapsible package receiver to a building;
a memory associated with said package receiver and storing computer-readable instructions; and
a processor configured to execute said instructions to;
determine a characteristic of said package delivered by said unmanned aerial vehicle to said package receiver; and
notify a user of the delivery of said package;
wherein, said collapsible package receiver is configured to be removably secured to a ground surface in said collapsed position.
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Abstract
An apparatus for receiving a package delivered by an unmanned aerial vehicle comprises a collapsible package receiver adapted to be movably coupled to a building. The collapsible package receiver is configured to be placed from a collapsed position to a pop-out position to receive the package from the unmanned aerial vehicle. The apparatus has a memory associated with the package receiver which stores computer-readable instructions. A processor is configured to execute the instructions to: (a) determine a characteristic of the package delivered by the unmanned aerial vehicle to the package receiver; and (b) notify a user of the delivery of the package.
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20 Claims
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1. An apparatus for receiving a package delivered by an unmanned aerial vehicle, comprising:
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a collapsible package receiver configured to be placed from a collapsed position to a pop-out position to receive said package from said unmanned aerial vehicle; an elevating mechanism movably coupling said collapsible package receiver to a building; a memory associated with said package receiver and storing computer-readable instructions; and a processor configured to execute said instructions to; determine a characteristic of said package delivered by said unmanned aerial vehicle to said package receiver; and notify a user of the delivery of said package; wherein, said collapsible package receiver is configured to be removably secured to a ground surface in said collapsed position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A package receiver system for receiving a package delivered by an unmanned aerial vehicle, comprising:
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a collapsible package receiver comprising a processor and a memory including instructions;
said collapsible package receiver configured to be selectively placed in a collapsed position for storage and an expanded position for receiving said package; andan elevating mechanism comprising a rope;
said collapsible package receiver being movably coupled to a building via said rope;wherein; said collapsible package receiver is configured to be;
(a) placed in said expanded position from said collapsed position and raised along said rope to receive said package delivered by said unmanned aerial vehicle;
(b) lowered along said rope after said package is delivered to allow for said package to be retrieved from said collapsible package receiver; and
(c) placed in said collapsed position from said expanded position after said package is retrieved;said processor is configured to execute said instructions to notify a user of said delivery of said package; said collapsible package receiver is configured to be removably secured to a ground surface in said collapsed position. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A package receiver system for receiving a package delivered by an unmanned aerial vehicle, comprising:
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a foldable package receiver comprising a processor and a memory having instructions;
said foldable package receiver configured to be selectively placed in a folded position for storage and an expanded position for receiving said package; andan elevating mechanism movably coupling said foldable package receiver to a building;
said elevating mechanism being configured to allow said foldable package receiver to be raised after said package receiver is placed from said folded position to said expanded position to receive said package from said unmanned aerial vehicle;wherein; said processor is configured to execute said instructions to determine a characteristic of said package received by said foldable package receiver; said foldable package receiver is configured to be removably secured to a ground surface in said folded position. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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