SMART LOCKER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PARCEL DELIVERY
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1. A computerized electronic locker system for parcel delivery and pick-up;
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a set of lockers capable of storing goods for users to pick-up or as delivered by users, the lockers being located within the users residential community or at their place of work, the lockers electronically connected to a computer, the computer and software for use in storing, manipulating and retrieving both parcel recipient pertinent information and parcel delivery tracking information; and
the computer and software with an internet connection to communicate with a cloud-based storage to back-up data located on the locker computer'"'"'s hard drive; and
the computer and software with internet connection for transmitting parcel related data and notifications to parcel recipient;
wherein the parcel can be picked-up by the parcel recipient.
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Abstract
Exemplary Electronic Smart Locker compartments may be used for the ease, convenience, and security of delivering and retrieving parcels. Each locker station may include a set of individual lockers of various sizes, each with an electronic controlled release operated door latch. Each locker station has an input/output device(s) that is electronically connected to an internal computer. The input/output device(s) permits control of the smart locker system to deliver and retrieve parcels. The computer and software are used to store, retrieve and manipulate delivery courier and parcel recipient pertinent information and parcel delivery tracking information.
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20 Claims
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1. A computerized electronic locker system for parcel delivery and pick-up;
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a set of lockers capable of storing goods for users to pick-up or as delivered by users, the lockers being located within the users residential community or at their place of work, the lockers electronically connected to a computer, the computer and software for use in storing, manipulating and retrieving both parcel recipient pertinent information and parcel delivery tracking information; and the computer and software with an internet connection to communicate with a cloud-based storage to back-up data located on the locker computer'"'"'s hard drive; and the computer and software with internet connection for transmitting parcel related data and notifications to parcel recipient; wherein the parcel can be picked-up by the parcel recipient. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A method for accomplishing at least one of delivery and retrieval of a parcel, the method comprising:
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providing a parcel storage locker, the locker comprising a structural framework, the framework capable of receiving and supporting a plurality of parcel storage compartments, each of the compartments having an interior capable of storing a parcel; providing a computer system that is electronically connected to the locker system, the computer system for use in storing, manipulating and retrieving pertinent information relating to a user and parcel tracking information; issuing an access code to the parcel recipient for the designated locker system and locker compartment; receiving (inputting) the access code at the locker system; permitting access to at least one of the plurality of compartments based on the access code entered so that the user can accomplish at least one of authorized delivering and retrieving of the parcel.
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6. A method of receiving a parcel comprising:
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providing a locker for receiving and securing a parcel, the locker including a computer and software; providing a graphic user interface accessible at the locker for receiving parcel related information; receiving the parcel related information through the graphic user interface; making a portion of the locker available to securely store the parcel based upon the parcel related information; and receiving the parcel within the portion of the locker to securely store the parcel.
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7. A parcel delivery solution to a multi-unit residential housing community or commercial multi-tenant building comprising:
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a plurality of lockers, each of the lockers comprising a plurality of compartments, each of the compartments being capable of storing a delivered parcel and comprising a door, each door permitting access to the compartment and including a locking system therein; at least one computer and software in operational association with each of the locker systems, the at least one computer capable of accepting information and comprising a computer monitor; a database in operational association with the computers and software, the database capable of storing and recalling the information associated with use of the plurality of lockers; wherein a user of one of the plurality of lockers inputs the information into the computer, the computer and software verifying the information, the computer and software actuating the locking system within the door to unlock the compartment, and the user retrieving the delivered parcel from the compartment. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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