Method for managing lockers remotely
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1. A method for managing lockers remotely, comprising the steps of:
- a) storing in a first database information inserted by a first user;
b) matching the first database information with information in a fixed database;
c) generating a virtual graphic representation based on the information inserted by the first user and defined by at least one virtual array of array elements arranged in rows and columns, wherein each array element represents a locker;
d) storing in a second database information inserted by a second user;
e) displaying to the second user the virtual graphic representation generated in step c);
f) enabling at least one locker array element to be designated as belonging to the second user;
g) sending at least one notification to the second user with the information regarding the enabled locker array element;
h) providing a user'"'"'s log for the second user, based on the second database, wherein access to the user'"'"'s log enables the second user to manage or edit the information in the user'"'"'s log; and
wherein the user'"'"'s log for second users comprises information selected from the group consisting of confirmation of reservation or release of the locker array element, padlock secret, welcome information, billing, announcements, and canceling notices.
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Abstract
A method capable of remotely managing the implementation, the installation control and use of cabinets or storage lockers at any location over the Internet, through communication between databases that interconnect the end user needs with the capacities and needs of the location that makes the lockers available.
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1. A method for managing lockers remotely, comprising the steps of:
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a) storing in a first database information inserted by a first user; b) matching the first database information with information in a fixed database; c) generating a virtual graphic representation based on the information inserted by the first user and defined by at least one virtual array of array elements arranged in rows and columns, wherein each array element represents a locker; d) storing in a second database information inserted by a second user; e) displaying to the second user the virtual graphic representation generated in step c); f) enabling at least one locker array element to be designated as belonging to the second user; g) sending at least one notification to the second user with the information regarding the enabled locker array element; h) providing a user'"'"'s log for the second user, based on the second database, wherein access to the user'"'"'s log enables the second user to manage or edit the information in the user'"'"'s log; and
wherein the user'"'"'s log for second users comprises information selected from the group consisting of confirmation of reservation or release of the locker array element, padlock secret, welcome information, billing, announcements, and canceling notices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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