High security wireless key for asynchronous delivery drop boxes
First Claim
1. A system for the secure delivery of a retail good comprising:
- a wireless key comprising a first cellular telephone that transmits a first unlocking signal to a geographically distant central server, the wireless key physically separate from a secure receptacle, a receiving unit, the receiving unit comprising a central processing unit communicatively connected to a programmable memory, the receiving unit cooperatively positioned with the secure receptacle and communicatively connected to the geographically distant central server, said receiving unit receiving a second unlocking signal from the geographically distant central server, the secure receptacle comprising a cover and a body, the body defining an interior within the secure receptacle, the body configured to possess an opening from which a retail good can be placed or removed from the interior of the secure receptacle, and the body further dimensioned to receive a plurality of retail goods, the secure receptacle further comprising a locking mechanism communicatively coupled to the central processing unit and cooperatively positioned to securely engage the cover against the body and over the opening, thereby preventing access to the interior of the secure receptacle when desirable, at least one access code stored in the programmable memory, of which one of the secure access codes comprises a current secure access code, and the wireless key further comprising a face and a plurality of buttons, the plurality of buttons located on the face, a combination of the buttons comprising the current secure access code, a successful entry of the current secure access code using the buttons resulting in the processing of the second unlocking signal by the central processing unit and the subsequent release of the locking mechanism to allow the cover to be displaced from over the opening of the secure receptacle.
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Abstract
A wireless key (6), capable of transmitting an ultra-low frequency radio wave signal (5), is used to gain access to a secure receptacle (1), the wireless key (6) and receptacle (1) comprising a system to ensure the secure transfer or delivery of items between parties typically engaging in e-commerce. The wireless key (6) possesses a means to discriminate against the unauthorized entry of the receptacle, such as through the use of buttons to enter a secure access code. The wireless key (6) accepts an access code entry from the user desiring entry to the receptacle (1) and subsequently transmits an ultra-low frequency signal (5) to a receiving and processing means (4). If the analysis of the signal indicates the user of the wireless key (6) is authorized to gain entry to the receptacle (1), the receptacle'"'"'s locking mechanism (3) is disengaged to allow entry.
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79 Claims
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1. A system for the secure delivery of a retail good comprising:
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a wireless key comprising a first cellular telephone that transmits a first unlocking signal to a geographically distant central server, the wireless key physically separate from a secure receptacle, a receiving unit, the receiving unit comprising a central processing unit communicatively connected to a programmable memory, the receiving unit cooperatively positioned with the secure receptacle and communicatively connected to the geographically distant central server, said receiving unit receiving a second unlocking signal from the geographically distant central server, the secure receptacle comprising a cover and a body, the body defining an interior within the secure receptacle, the body configured to possess an opening from which a retail good can be placed or removed from the interior of the secure receptacle, and the body further dimensioned to receive a plurality of retail goods, the secure receptacle further comprising a locking mechanism communicatively coupled to the central processing unit and cooperatively positioned to securely engage the cover against the body and over the opening, thereby preventing access to the interior of the secure receptacle when desirable, at least one access code stored in the programmable memory, of which one of the secure access codes comprises a current secure access code, and the wireless key further comprising a face and a plurality of buttons, the plurality of buttons located on the face, a combination of the buttons comprising the current secure access code, a successful entry of the current secure access code using the buttons resulting in the processing of the second unlocking signal by the central processing unit and the subsequent release of the locking mechanism to allow the cover to be displaced from over the opening of the secure receptacle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A system for the secure delivery of a retail good comprising:
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a wireless key comprising a two-way pager that transmits a first unlocking signal to a geographically distant central server, the wireless key physically separate from a secure receptacle, a receiving unit, the receiving unit comprising a central processing unit communicatively connected to a programmable memory, the receiving unit cooperatively positioned with the secure receptacle and communicatively connected to the geographically distant central server, said receiving unit receiving a second unlocking signal from the geographically distant central server, the secure receptacle comprising a cover and a body, the body defining an interior within the secure receptacle, the body configured to possess an opening from which a retail good can be placed or removed from the interior of the secure receptacle, and the body further dimensioned to receive a plurality of retail goods, the secure receptacle further comprising a locking mechanism communicatively coupled to the central processing unit and cooperatively positioned to securely engage the cover against the body and over the opening, thereby preventing access to the interior of the secure receptacle when desirable, at least one access code stored in the programmable memory, of which one of the secure access codes comprises a current secure access code, and the wireless key further comprising a face and a plurality of buttons, the plurality of buttons located on the face, a combination of the buttons comprising the current secure access code, a successful entry of the current secure access code using the buttons resulting in the processing of the second unlocking signal by the central processing unit and the subsequent release of the locking mechanism to allow the cover to be displaced from over the opening of the secure receptacle. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A system for the secure delivery of a retail good comprising:
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a wireless key comprising a computer within a residence of a user that transmits a first unlocking signal to a geographically distant central server, the wireless key physically separate from a secure receptacle, a receiving unit, the receiving unit comprising a central processing unit communicatively connected to a programmable memory, the receiving unit cooperatively positioned with the secure receptacle and communicatively connected to the geographically distant central server, said receiving unit receiving a second unlocking signal from the geographically distant central server, the secure receptacle comprising a cover and a body, the body defining an interior within the secure receptacle, the body configured to possess an opening from which a retail good can be placed or removed from the interior of the secure receptacle, and the body further dimensioned to receive a plurality of retail goods, the secure receptacle further comprising a locking mechanism communicatively coupled to the central processing unit and cooperatively positioned to securely engage the cover against the body and over the opening, thereby preventing access to the interior of the secure receptacle when desirable, at least one access code stored in the programmable memory, of which one of the secure access codes comprises a current secure access code, and the wireless key further comprising a face and a plurality of buttons, the plurality of buttons located on the face, a combination of the buttons comprising the current secure access code, a successful entry of the current secure access code using the buttons resulting in the processing of the second unlocking signal by the central processing unit and the subsequent release of the locking mechanism to allow the cover to be displaced from over the opening of the secure receptacle. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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37. A system for the secure delivery of a retail good comprising:
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a receiving unit comprising an antenna and a first central processing unit, the receiving unit cooperatively positioned with a secure receptacle, the first central processing unit communicatively connected to the antenna, and the antenna communicatively connected to a wireless key via a wireless link, the wireless key comprising a programmable memory, a second central processing unit, and a transmitter that transmits an unlocking signal that is received by the antenna, the wireless key physically separate from the secure receptacle, the secure receptacle comprising a cover and a body, the body defining an interior within the secure receptacle, the body configured to possess an opening from which a retail good can be placed or removed from the interior of the secure receptacle, and the body further dimensioned to receive a plurality of retail goods, the secure receptacle further comprising a locking mechanism communicatively coupled to the first central processing unit and cooperatively positioned to securely engage the cover against the body and over the opening, thereby preventing access to the interior of the secure receptacle when desirable, at least one secure access code stored in the programmable memory of which one of the secure access codes comprises a current secure access code, and the wireless key further comprising a face and a plurality of buttons, the plurality of buttons located on the face, a combination of the buttons comprising the current secure access code, a successful entry of the current secure access code using the buttons processed by the second central processing unit and resulting in the transmission of the unlocking signal via the wireless link to the receiving unit and the release of the locking mechanism to allow the cover to be displaced from over the opening of the secure receptacle. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
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43. A system for the secure delivery of a retail good comprising:
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a receiving unit comprising an antenna, a programmable memory and a central processing unit, the receiving unit cooperatively positioned with a secure receptacle, the central processing unit communicatively connected to the antenna and the programmable memory, and the antenna communicatively connected to a wireless key via a wireless link, the wireless key comprising a transmitter that transmits a plurality of unlocking signals in sequential order, the plurality of unlocking signals received by the antenna, the wireless key physically separate from the secure receptacle, the secure receptacle comprising a cover and a body, the body defining an interior within the secure receptacle, the body configured to possess an opening from which a retail good can be placed or removed from the interior of the secure receptacle, and the body further dimensioned to receive a plurality of retail goods, the secure receptacle further comprising a locking mechanism communicatively coupled to the central processing unit and cooperatively positioned to securely engage the cover against the body and over the opening, thereby preventing access to the interior of the secure receptacle when desirable, at least one secure access code stored in the programmable memory of which one of the secure access codes comprises a current secure access code, and the wireless key further comprising a face and a plurality of buttons, the plurality of buttons located on the face, a combination of the buttons comprising the current secure access code, a successful entry of the current secure access code using the buttons resulting in the transmission of the plurality of unlocking signals via the wireless link to the antenna, the processing of the plurality of unlocking signals by the central processing unit, and the release of the locking mechanism to allow the cover to be displaced from over the opening of the secure receptacle. - View Dependent Claims (44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49)
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50. A process for the delivery of a retail good, comprising the steps of:
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programming at least one programmable access code into a programmable memory, ordering through a first telecommunications device by a user at least one retail good from a supplier, delivering at least one retail good by the supplier to a secure receptacle, entering a user access code by the user into a wireless key, the wireless key being physically separate from the secure receptacle, processing the user access code entered into the wireless key, and disengaging a locking mechanism of the secure receptacle, thereby allowing the user to gain access to at least one retail good previously ordered and delivered. - View Dependent Claims (51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68)
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69. A process for the delivery of a retail good, comprising the steps:
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programming at least one primary programmable access code into a first programmable memory, programming at least one secondary programmable access code into a second programmable memory, ordering through a first telecommunications device at least one retail good from a supplier by a user, delivering at least one retail good by the supplier to a secure receptacle, entering a primary user access code by the user into a wireless key, the wireless key being physically separate from the secure receptacle, entering a secondary user access code by the user into a keypad, the keypad being physically integrated to the secure receptacle, processing the primary user access code entered into the wireless key, processing the secondary user access code entered into the keypad, and disengaging a locking mechanism of the secure receptacle, thereby allowing the user to gain access to at least one retail good previously ordered and delivered. - View Dependent Claims (70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75)
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76. A process for ordering a plurality of retail goods, comprising the steps of:
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ordering the plurality of retail goods through the Internet by a user, providing a secure receptacle to the user with a predefined volume to which the plurality of retail goods will be delivered by a delivery carrier, calculating the percent volume a retail good ordered by the consumer will occupy in the secure receptacle when the retail good is placed in the secure receptacle by a delivery carrier, summing the percent volume for each retail good ordered by the user to obtain a total percent volume occupied by the plurality of retail goods, indicating the total percent volume to the user through the Internet while the user is ordering the plurality of retail goods, and resetting the total percent volume to zero after the user removes the plurality of retail goods from the secure receptacle. - View Dependent Claims (77, 78, 79)
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