System and method for controlling onboard power and communication systems at an automated locker
First Claim
1. An automated locker, comprising:
- an internal server;
an onboard power source;
an onboard power generation equipment connected to a body of the locker via a modular connection, and configured to generate a first backup power for charging the onboard power source;
a controller;
a processor; and
a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having instructions stored which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising;
autonomously detecting, by the controller, a status of;
a primary power supply providing power to the locker, a communication connection between the locker and a central server, the internal server, and a battery percentage of the onboard power source;
comparing, by the processor, the battery percentage of the onboard power source with a predetermined percentage when the primary power supply is detected to be interrupted;
autonomously switching, by the controller, to the onboard power source for supplying a battery power to the locker when the primary power supply is detected by the controller to be interrupted and when the battery percentage of the onboard power source is greater than or equal to a predetermined battery percentage;
requesting, by the processor, the internal server to conduct transactions and store transaction data on the internal server when the communication connection between the locker and the central server is interrupted and when the primary power supply is detected to be interrupted;
autonomously controlling, by the controller, the onboard power generation equipment to generate power for charging the onboard power source;
autonomously shutting down the locker, by the controller, when the primary power is detected to be interrupted and when the battery percentage of the onboard power source is lower than the predetermined battery percentage; and
autonomously requesting, by the processor, the internal server to upload the stored transaction data to the central server when the primary power supply is detected to be reestablished and the locker is in communication with the central server.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for controlling onboard power and communication systems at an automated locker are provided. An example method can include: autonomously detecting a status of a primary power supply connected to the locker, a communication status between the locker and a central server, an internal server status, and an onboard battery percentage of an onboard power; when the onboard battery percentage is greater than or equal to the predetermined battery percentage, autonomously switching to the onboard power and requesting the internal server to conduct transactions and store transaction data internally; and when the battery percentage of the onboard power is lower than the predetermined battery percentage, shutting down the locker; and when the primary power supply is detected to be reestablished and the locker is in communication with the central server, autonomously requesting the internal server to upload the transaction data to the central server.
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20 Claims
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1. An automated locker, comprising:
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an internal server; an onboard power source; an onboard power generation equipment connected to a body of the locker via a modular connection, and configured to generate a first backup power for charging the onboard power source; a controller; a processor; and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having instructions stored which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising; autonomously detecting, by the controller, a status of;
a primary power supply providing power to the locker, a communication connection between the locker and a central server, the internal server, and a battery percentage of the onboard power source;comparing, by the processor, the battery percentage of the onboard power source with a predetermined percentage when the primary power supply is detected to be interrupted; autonomously switching, by the controller, to the onboard power source for supplying a battery power to the locker when the primary power supply is detected by the controller to be interrupted and when the battery percentage of the onboard power source is greater than or equal to a predetermined battery percentage; requesting, by the processor, the internal server to conduct transactions and store transaction data on the internal server when the communication connection between the locker and the central server is interrupted and when the primary power supply is detected to be interrupted; autonomously controlling, by the controller, the onboard power generation equipment to generate power for charging the onboard power source; autonomously shutting down the locker, by the controller, when the primary power is detected to be interrupted and when the battery percentage of the onboard power source is lower than the predetermined battery percentage; and autonomously requesting, by the processor, the internal server to upload the stored transaction data to the central server when the primary power supply is detected to be reestablished and the locker is in communication with the central server. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method comprising:
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autonomously detecting, by a controller, a status of a primary power supply connected to a locker, a communication status between the locker and a central server, a status of an internal server, and a battery percentage of an onboard power; when the primary power supply is detected to be interrupted, comparing, by a processor, the battery percentage of the onboard power with a predetermined percentage; when the battery percentage of the onboard power is greater than or equal to a predetermined battery percentage, autonomously switching, by the controller, to the onboard power for supplying a battery power to the locker; requesting, by the processor, the internal server to conduct transactions and store transaction data internally on the internal server when the communication connection between the locker and the central server is interrupted; autonomously controlling, by the controller, an onboard power generation equipment to generate a power for charging the onboard power; when the battery percentage of the onboard power is lower than the predetermined battery percentage, autonomously shutting down the locker by the controller; and when the primary power supply is detected to be reestablished and the locker is in communication with the central server, autonomously requesting, by the processor, the internal server to upload the stored transaction data to the central server. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having executed instructions stored which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising:
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autonomously detecting, by a controller, a status of a primary power supply connected to a locker, a communication status between the locker and a central server, a status of an internal server, and a battery percentage of an onboard power; when the primary power supply is detected to be interrupted, comparing, by the processor, the battery percentage of the onboard power with a predetermined percentage; when the battery percentage of the onboard power is greater than or equal to a predetermined battery percentage, autonomously switching, by the controller, to the onboard power for supplying a battery power to the locker; requesting, by the processor, the internal server to conduct transactions and store transaction data internally on the internal server when the communication connection between the locker and the central server is interrupted; autonomously controlling, by the controller, the onboard power generation equipment to generate a power for charging the onboard power; when the battery percentage of the onboard power is lower than the predetermined battery percentage, autonomously shutting down the locker by the controller; and when the primary power supply is detected to be reestablished and the locker is in communication with the central server, autonomously requesting, by the processor, the internal server to upload the stored transaction data to the central server. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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