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Device of racks for receiving parcels and methods for delivering and receiving a parcel Download PDF

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EP2524632A1
EP2524632A1 EP12165831A EP12165831A EP2524632A1 EP 2524632 A1 EP2524632 A1 EP 2524632A1 EP 12165831 A EP12165831 A EP 12165831A EP 12165831 A EP12165831 A EP 12165831A EP 2524632 A1 EP2524632 A1 EP 2524632A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G29/00—Supports, holders, or containers for household use, not provided for in groups A47G1/00-A47G27/00 or A47G33/00 
    • A47G29/14—Deposit receptacles for food, e.g. breakfast, milk, or large parcels; Similar receptacles for food or large parcels with appliances for preventing unauthorised removal of the deposited articles, i.e. food or large parcels
    • A47G29/141—Deposit receptacles for food, e.g. breakfast, milk, or large parcels; Similar receptacles for food or large parcels with appliances for preventing unauthorised removal of the deposited articles, i.e. food or large parcels comprising electronically controlled locking means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G29/00—Supports, holders, or containers for household use, not provided for in groups A47G1/00-A47G27/00 or A47G33/00 
    • A47G29/14—Deposit receptacles for food, e.g. breakfast, milk, or large parcels; Similar receptacles for food or large parcels with appliances for preventing unauthorised removal of the deposited articles, i.e. food or large parcels
    • A47G29/16—Combinations with letter-boxes

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  • the present invention relates to a package receiving bins device as well as methods of delivery and receipt of a package.
  • the device comprises a plurality of mailboxes, the number of mailboxes being preferably greater than the number of bins.
  • the method further comprises a step of identifying the recipient of the package and / or a step of selecting a package receiving box among a plurality of bins.
  • the figure 1 schematically represents a device comprising a plurality of mailboxes and package receiving bins.
  • the figure 2 schematically represents a detail of the figure 1 .
  • the figure 1 represents a device 14 comprising a plurality of mailboxes 12 and package receiving bins.
  • two bins 16 are of a larger volume (for example 600 ⁇ 600 mm, with a depth of 340 mm) and three bins 18 are of a smaller volume ( for example 300 ⁇ 600 mm, with a depth of 340 mm).
  • the number of bins 16, 18 for receiving parcels is less than the number of mailboxes 12, which letterboxes 12 have a volume less than the volume of the bins 16, 18.
  • this number of mailboxes corresponds, in a building, to the number of dwellings in the building.
  • the delivery of parcels being more rare, it is possible to manage the delivery of parcels of the whole building with a number of lockers lower than the number of housings in the building, as will be explained below.
  • Each bin 16, 18 is provided with a lock to lock it, thus prohibiting the opening.
  • each bin 16, 18 is associated with latch control means which are adapted to control the locking and unlocking of the bin 16, 18 associated.
  • the package receiving device 14 further comprises means for selecting a recipient of the package 20 adapted to control the unlocking of a lock of a locker 16, 18 by means of the latch control means.
  • the means for selecting a recipient of the package 20 are shown in more detail on the figure 2 .
  • These means for selecting a recipient of the package 20 include, as can be seen, a list of the names 22 of the inhabitants of the building, that is to say a predetermined list of possible recipients for the package, and a selection button. 24 associated with each name 22, so that the selection of the recipient of the package is simply done by pressing the selection button 24 associated with the name 22 of the recipient.
  • indicator lights 25 are associated with each name and make it possible to indicate to a resident of the building listed that he has received one or more packages, which is / are stored in one of the bins 16, 18.
  • a drop-down list of the inhabitants of the building associated with a single selection button can be implemented.
  • the recipient can be selected by entering, by means of a numeric or alphanumeric keypad, a predetermined identifier specific to the addressee.
  • the package receiving device 14 comprises means 26 for identifying the parcel delivery driver, activating the means for selecting the recipient of the parcel 20.
  • the means 26 for identifying the parcel delivery driver are type barcode reader.
  • many variants are possible, including a smart card reader, a digital code, a magnetic key, an identification badge or a combination of these various means. These means of identification of the deliveryman can limit the access of the lockers only authorized deliverers.
  • these means of identification of the deliverer enable to activate the means for selecting the recipient.
  • they can be implemented as an intercom for example.
  • the package receiving device 14 further comprises means for identifying the recipient of the package adapted to control an unlocking of the lock by the lock control means.
  • recipient identification means comprise in this case a digital code comprising a keypad 28 and a screen 30 for communicating with an electronic identification unit.
  • the recipient of the package can identify himself by indicating a code or an identifier that only he knows.
  • Other means of identifying the recipient of the package may be envisaged, such as bar code reader, a smart card reader, a digital code, a magnetic key device and an identification badge device.
  • the device 14 for receiving parcels reception finally includes means of indication for the recipient of the package, the locker in which the package is received.
  • these means of indication comprise a voice device.
  • other devices can be implemented as a light indicator or a display device, mounted, for example, on each locker.
  • the lock device 10 further comprises a video recording device and / or electronic data storage means.
  • the video recording device makes it possible to record the delivery and / or removal of a package in the locker device 10. It may be, for example, a video camera or a webcam . In the latter case, the storage means may be deported outside the locker device, the data recorded by the webcam being sent to the storage means via a connection to a network computer type Internet or wireless communication.
  • the recording device can operate continuously. However, the recording device may only work when delivering or removing a package. To do this, the recording device can be started when the delivery person or the recipient of the package identifies himself.
  • the electronic data storage means may in particular be one or more memory cards, for example of the SD card type. On these maps, one can record video footage of package deliveries, withdrawals of packages. These cards can also be used to record the delivery times and / or withdrawal of the packages and / or the identifier of the deliveryman and / or the recipient of the package, and / or the locker in which the package has been kept.
  • the device 14 thus allows a delivery of a package according to the following method, when the recipient is not present when the factor passes the delivery.
  • the factor or, more generally, the deliveryman identifies himself using the means of identification of the deliveryman.
  • the deliveryman chooses the recipient of the package in the list of names by pressing the corresponding button 24.
  • a bin 16 or 18 then unlocks and opens.
  • the deliveryman chooses a locker sized for the parcel to be delivered using, for example, a combo device indicating the lockers available.
  • the deliveryman can then deposit the package in the bin 16, 18 for receiving the unlocked package. He then closes the locker.
  • only the recipient of the package who will be notified by the bright means to his name 22 that a package has been delivered to him, may withdraw the package. For this, the recipient will have to identify himself.
  • the recipient may in particular proceed as follows. It identifies itself first using the means of identification of the recipient to control the unlocking of the rack containing the package for the recipient. This can be done by entering an identifier on the numeric keypad. This controls the unlocking of the bin 16, 18 containing the package intended for the recipient. The latter can then withdraw this package.

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Abstract

The device (14) has mail boxes (12), and large-sized racks (16) and small-sized racks (18) for receiving a parcel (20). A lock locks the rack, and a control unit controls the lock. A selection unit selects a recipient of the parcel and controls unlocking of the lock by the control unit. An identification unit formed of a digital keypad (28) and a screen (30) identifies the recipient and controls the unlocking of the lock by the control unit. The identification unit activates the selection unit. A video recording unit e.g. video camera, records delivery and/or removal of the parcel in the rack. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a method for delivering a parcel into a rack device (2) a method for receiving a parcel delivered into a rack device.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif de casiers de réception de colis ainsi que des procédés de livraison et de réception d'un colis.The present invention relates to a package receiving bins device as well as methods of delivery and receipt of a package.

La réception d'un colis est souvent problématique, notamment pour les personnes habitant dans un immeuble. En effet, cette livraison est généralement réalisée par un facteur durant les heures de bureau, si bien que le destinataire du colis est rarement à son domicile quand le facteur passe pour livrer le colis. Le facteur ne peut pas laisser le colis devant la porte du destinataire. Par suite, le facteur rapporte le colis à la poste où le destinataire doit se rendre pour le récupérer, dans un délai fixé.The receipt of a package is often problematic, especially for people living in a building. Indeed, this delivery is usually made by a factor during office hours, so that the recipient of the package is rarely at home when the postman passes to deliver the package. The postman can not leave the package in front of the recipient's door. As a result, the factor reports the package to the post office where the recipient must go to recover it, within a fixed time.

Par ailleurs, il est connu des dispositifs de boîtes aux lettres collectives comprenant une pluralité de casiers adaptés à recevoir des lettres qui sont généralement disposés dans le hall des immeubles pour qu'un facteur puisse laisser le courrier destiné aux différents habitants de l'immeuble. Bien entendu, il n'est pas possible d'augmenter le volume de ces casiers pour permettre de recevoir des colis volumineux car l'espace disponible dans le hall est généralement réduit.Furthermore, it is known collective mailbox devices comprising a plurality of bins adapted to receive letters that are generally arranged in the lobby of buildings so that a postman can leave the mail for the various inhabitants of the building. Of course, it is not possible to increase the volume of these bins to accommodate large packages because the space available in the hall is generally reduced.

Il existe donc un besoin pour un dispositif permettant de recevoir un colis de manière simple, même en cas d'absence lorsque le facteur vient livrer le colis.There is therefore a need for a device for receiving a package in a simple way, even in case of absence when the factor comes deliver the package.

A cette fin, la présente invention propose un dispositif de casiers de réception de colis, comprenant :

  • au moins une boîte aux lettres,
  • au moins un casier de réception d'un colis,
  • un verrou pour verrouiller le casier,
  • des moyens de commande du verrou,
  • des moyens de sélection d'un destinataire du colis adapté à commander un déverrouillage du verrou par les moyens de commande du verrou, et
  • des moyens d'identification du destinataire du colis adaptés à commander un déverrouillage du verrou par les moyens de commande du verrou.
To this end, the present invention provides a package receiving bin device, comprising:
  • at least one mailbox,
  • at least one rack for receiving a package,
  • a lock to lock the locker,
  • latch control means,
  • means for selecting a recipient of the package adapted to control an unlocking of the lock by the latch control means, and
  • means for identifying the recipient of the package adapted to control an unlocking of the lock by the lock control means.

Suivant des modes de réalisation préférés, l'invention comprend une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques suivantes :

  • le dispositif comprend en outre des moyens d'identification du livreur de colis, activant les moyens de sélection du destinataire du colis ;
  • les moyens d'identification du livreur du colis comprennent au moins l'un parmi un lecteur de code barre, un lecteur de carte à puce, un digicode, une clé magnétique et un badge d'identification ;
  • les moyens d'identification du destinataire du colis comprennent au moins l'un parmi un lecteur de code barre, un lecteur de carte à puce, un digicode, un dispositif à clé magnétique et un dispositif à badge d'identification ;
  • les moyens de sélection du destinataire par le livreur comprennent un dispositif de choix dans une liste ;
  • le dispositif comprend une pluralité de casiers de réception de colis ;
  • le dispositif comprend en outre des moyens d'indication pour le destinataire du colis, du casier dans lequel le colis est reçu ;
  • les moyens d'indication comprennent au moins l'un parmi un dispositif vocal, un indicateur lumineux et un dispositif d'affichage ; et
  • le dispositif comprend en outre un dispositif d'enregistrement vidéo adapté à enregistrer la livraison et/ou le retrait d'un colis dans le casier ; et
  • le dispositif comprend en outre des moyens de stockage de données électroniques, adaptés à enregistrer au moins une information parmi : un identifiant du livreur, un identifiant du destinataire, un identifiant du casier dans lequel le colis est conservé, une vidéo de la livraison et/ou du retrait d'un colis, le cas échéant.
In preferred embodiments, the invention includes one or more of the following features:
  • the device further comprises means of identification of the package deliveryman, activating the means of selecting the recipient of the package;
  • the means of identification of the deliveryman of the package include at least one of a barcode reader, a smart card reader, a digital code, a magnetic key and an identification badge;
  • the means of identification of the recipient of the package include at least one of a barcode reader, a smart card reader, a digital code, a magnetic key device and an identification badge device;
  • the means for selecting the recipient by the deliveryman comprise a device of choice in a list;
  • the device comprises a plurality of package receiving bins;
  • the device further comprises indicating means for the recipient of the package, the locker in which the package is received;
  • the indicating means comprise at least one of a voice device, a light indicator and a display device; and
  • the device further comprises a video recording device adapted to record the delivery and / or removal of a package in the bin; and
  • the device further comprises means for storing electronic data, adapted to record at least one of: an identifier of the deliveryman, a recipient identifier, an identifier of the locker in which the package is kept, a video of the delivery and / or the withdrawal of a package, if any.

De préférence, le dispositif comprend une pluralité de boîtes aux lettres, le nombre de boîtes aux lettres étant de préférence supérieur au nombre de casiers.Preferably, the device comprises a plurality of mailboxes, the number of mailboxes being preferably greater than the number of bins.

L'invention se rapporte aussi à un procédé de livraison d'un colis dans un dispositif tel que décrit ci-avant dans toutes ses combinaisons, comprenant les étapes de:

  • identification d'un livreur à l'aide des moyens d'identification du livreur pour commander le déverrouillage d'un casier ;
  • dépôt par le livreur du colis dans le casier de réception du colis déverrouillé, et
  • fermeture du casier.
The invention also relates to a method of delivering a package in a device as described above in all its combinations, comprising the steps of:
  • identification of a deliveryman using the identification means of the deliveryman to control the unlocking of a locker;
  • deposit by the deliveryman of the parcel in the locker of reception of the unlocked parcel, and
  • closing the locker.

De préférence, le procédé comprend en outre une étape d'identification du destinataire du colis et/ou une étape de sélection d'un casier de réception du colis parmi une pluralité de casiers.Preferably, the method further comprises a step of identifying the recipient of the package and / or a step of selecting a package receiving box among a plurality of bins.

Enfin, l'invention vise un procédé de réception d'un colis livré dans un dispositif tel que décrit ci-avant dans toutes ses combinaisons, comprenant les étapes de:

  • identification du destinataire du colis à l'aide des moyens d'identification du destinataire pour commander le déverrouillage du casier contenant le colis destiné au destinataire, et
  • retrait du colis.
Finally, the invention relates to a method of receiving a package delivered in a device as described above in all its combinations, comprising the steps of:
  • identification of the recipient of the package by means of the identification of the recipient to control the unlocking of the container containing the package intended for the recipient, and
  • withdrawal of the parcel.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront à la lecture de la description qui suit d'un mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, donnée à titre d'exemple et en référence au dessin annexé.Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear on reading the following description of a preferred embodiment of the invention, given by way of example and with reference to the appended drawing.

La figure 1 représente schématiquement un dispositif comprenant une pluralité de boîtes aux lettres et de casiers de réception de colis.The figure 1 schematically represents a device comprising a plurality of mailboxes and package receiving bins.

La figure 2 représente schématiquement un détail de la figure 1.The figure 2 schematically represents a detail of the figure 1 .

La figure 1 représente un dispositif 14 comprenant une pluralité de boîtes aux lettres 12 et de casiers de réception de colis.The figure 1 represents a device 14 comprising a plurality of mailboxes 12 and package receiving bins.

En l'espèce, parmi les casiers de réception de colis, deux casiers 16 sont d'un plus grand volume (par exemple 600 × 600 mm, avec une profondeur de 340 mm) et trois casiers 18 sont d'un plus petit volume (par exemple 300 × 600 mm, avec une profondeur de 340 mm). Il est à noter ici que le nombre de casiers 16, 18 de réception de colis est inférieur au nombre de boîtes aux lettres 12, lesquelles boîtes aux lettres 12 présentent un volume inférieur au volume des casiers 16, 18. En effet, ce nombre de boîtes aux lettres correspond, dans un immeuble, au nombre de logements dans l'immeuble. Cependant, la livraison de colis étant plus rare, il est possible de gérer la livraison des colis de tout l'immeuble avec un nombre de casiers inférieur au nombre de logements dans l'immeuble, comme cela sera expliqué ci-après.In the present case, among the parcel receiving bins, two bins 16 are of a larger volume (for example 600 × 600 mm, with a depth of 340 mm) and three bins 18 are of a smaller volume ( for example 300 × 600 mm, with a depth of 340 mm). It should be noted here that the number of bins 16, 18 for receiving parcels is less than the number of mailboxes 12, which letterboxes 12 have a volume less than the volume of the bins 16, 18. Indeed, this number of mailboxes corresponds, in a building, to the number of dwellings in the building. However, the delivery of parcels being more rare, it is possible to manage the delivery of parcels of the whole building with a number of lockers lower than the number of housings in the building, as will be explained below.

Chaque casier 16, 18 est muni d'un verrou pour le verrouiller, en interdisant ainsi l'ouverture. En outre, chaque casier 16, 18 est associé à des moyens de commande du verrou qui sont adaptés à commander le verrouillage et le déverrouillage du casier 16, 18 associé.Each bin 16, 18 is provided with a lock to lock it, thus prohibiting the opening. In addition, each bin 16, 18 is associated with latch control means which are adapted to control the locking and unlocking of the bin 16, 18 associated.

Le dispositif 14 de casiers de réception de colis comporte encore des moyens de sélection d'un destinataire du colis 20 adapté à commander le déverrouillage d'un verrou d'un casier 16, 18 à l'aide des moyens de commande du verrou.The package receiving device 14 further comprises means for selecting a recipient of the package 20 adapted to control the unlocking of a lock of a locker 16, 18 by means of the latch control means.

Les moyens de sélection d'un destinataire du colis 20 sont représentés plus en détails sur la figure 2. Ces moyens de sélection d'un destinataire du colis 20 comprennent comme cela est visible une liste des noms 22 des habitants de l'immeuble, c'est-à-dire un liste prédéterminée de destinataires possibles pour le colis, et un bouton de sélection 24 associé à chaque nom 22, si bien que la sélection du destinataire du colis s'effectue simplement en pressant le bouton de sélection 24 associé au nom 22 du destinataire. En outre, des voyants lumineux 25 sont associés à chaque nom et permettent d'indiquer à un habitant de l'immeuble listé qu'il a reçu un ou plusieurs colis, lequel est/sont stocké/s dans l'un des casiers 16, 18.The means for selecting a recipient of the package 20 are shown in more detail on the figure 2 . These means for selecting a recipient of the package 20 include, as can be seen, a list of the names 22 of the inhabitants of the building, that is to say a predetermined list of possible recipients for the package, and a selection button. 24 associated with each name 22, so that the selection of the recipient of the package is simply done by pressing the selection button 24 associated with the name 22 of the recipient. In addition, indicator lights 25 are associated with each name and make it possible to indicate to a resident of the building listed that he has received one or more packages, which is / are stored in one of the bins 16, 18.

Bien entendu, de nombreuses variantes de ces moyens de sélection sont possibles. Notamment, un menu déroulant la liste des habitants de l'immeuble associé à un unique bouton de sélection (quand le nom du destinataire est affiché) peut être mis en oeuvre. Selon une autre variante, la sélection du destinataire peut être réalisée en entrant, au moyen d'un clavier numérique ou alphanumérique un identifiant prédéterminé propre au destinataire.Of course, many variants of these selection means are possible. In particular, a drop-down list of the inhabitants of the building associated with a single selection button (when the name of the recipient is displayed) can be implemented. According to another variant, the recipient can be selected by entering, by means of a numeric or alphanumeric keypad, a predetermined identifier specific to the addressee.

En référence à la figure 1, le dispositif 14 de casiers de réception de colis comporte des moyens 26 d'identification du livreur de colis, activant les moyens de sélection du destinataire du colis 20. En l'espèce, les moyens 26 d'identification du livreur de colis sont du type lecteur de code barre. Cependant, de nombreuses variantes sont envisageables, notamment un lecteur de carte à puce, un digicode, une clé magnétique, un badge d'identification ou encore une combinaison de ces différents moyens. Ces moyens d'identification du livreur permettent de limiter l'accès des casiers aux seuls livreurs habilités.With reference to the figure 1 , the package receiving device 14 comprises means 26 for identifying the parcel delivery driver, activating the means for selecting the recipient of the parcel 20. In this case, the means 26 for identifying the parcel delivery driver are type barcode reader. However, many variants are possible, including a smart card reader, a digital code, a magnetic key, an identification badge or a combination of these various means. These means of identification of the deliveryman can limit the access of the lockers only authorized deliverers.

En outre, ces moyens d'identification du livreur permettent d'activer les moyens de sélection du destinataire. Lorsque ceux-ci ne sont pas activés, c'est-à-dire qu'ils ne sont pas adaptés à être utilisés pour sélectionner le destinataire d'un colis, ils peuvent être mis en oeuvre comme interphone par exemple.In addition, these means of identification of the deliverer enable to activate the means for selecting the recipient. When they are not activated, that is to say that they are not adapted to be used to select the recipient of a package, they can be implemented as an intercom for example.

Le dispositif 14 de casiers de réception de colis comporte encore des moyens d'identification du destinataire du colis adaptés à commander un déverrouillage du verrou par les moyens de commande du verrou. Ces moyens d'identification du destinataire comprennent en l'espèce un digicode comprenant un clavier numérique 28 et un écran 30 pour communiquer avec une unité électronique d'identification. Le destinataire du colis peut ainsi s'identifier en indiquant un code ou un identifiant que lui seul connaît. D'autres moyens d'identification du destinataire du colis peuvent être envisagés, comme notamment lecteur de code barre, un lecteur de carte à puce, un digicode, un dispositif à clé magnétique et un dispositif à badge d'identification.The package receiving device 14 further comprises means for identifying the recipient of the package adapted to control an unlocking of the lock by the lock control means. These recipient identification means comprise in this case a digital code comprising a keypad 28 and a screen 30 for communicating with an electronic identification unit. The recipient of the package can identify himself by indicating a code or an identifier that only he knows. Other means of identifying the recipient of the package may be envisaged, such as bar code reader, a smart card reader, a digital code, a magnetic key device and an identification badge device.

Le dispositif 14 de casiers de réception de colis comporte enfin des moyens d'indication pour le destinataire du colis, du casier dans lequel le colis est reçu. En l'espèce, ces moyens d'indication comprennent un dispositif vocal. Cependant d'autres dispositifs peuvent être mis en oeuvre comme un indicateur lumineux ou un dispositif d'affichage, monté, par exemple, sur chaque casier.The device 14 for receiving parcels reception finally includes means of indication for the recipient of the package, the locker in which the package is received. In the present case, these means of indication comprise a voice device. However other devices can be implemented as a light indicator or a display device, mounted, for example, on each locker.

Selon un mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, le dispositif de casiers 10 comporte encore un dispositif d'enregistrement vidéo et/ou des moyens de stockage de données électroniques.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the lock device 10 further comprises a video recording device and / or electronic data storage means.

Le dispositif d'enregistrement vidéo permet d'enregistrer la livraison et/ou le retrait d'un colis dans le dispositif de casiers 10. Il peut s'agir, à titre d'exemple, d'une caméra vidéo ou d'une webcam. Dans ce dernier cas, les moyens de stockage peuvent être déportés à l'extérieur du dispositif de casiers, les données enregistrées par la webcam étant envoyées aux moyens de stockage via une connexion à un réseau informatique type Internet ou par communication sans fil. Le dispositif d'enregistrement peut fonctionner en continue. Cependant, le dispositif d'enregistrement peut ne fonctionner que lors de la livraison ou le retrait d'un colis. Pour ce faire, le dispositif d'enregistrement peut être mis en marche lorsque le livreur ou le destinataire du colis s'identifie.The video recording device makes it possible to record the delivery and / or removal of a package in the locker device 10. It may be, for example, a video camera or a webcam . In the latter case, the storage means may be deported outside the locker device, the data recorded by the webcam being sent to the storage means via a connection to a network computer type Internet or wireless communication. The recording device can operate continuously. However, the recording device may only work when delivering or removing a package. To do this, the recording device can be started when the delivery person or the recipient of the package identifies himself.

Les moyens de stockage de données électroniques peuvent notamment être une ou plusieurs cartes mémoires, par exemple du type carte SD. Sur ces cartes, on peut enregistrer les séquences vidéo des livraisons de colis, des retraits des colis. Ces cartes peuvent également permettre d'enregistrer les heures de livraison et/ou de retrait des colis et/ou l'identifiant du livreur et/ou du destinataire du colis, et/ou le casier dans lequel le colis a été conservé.The electronic data storage means may in particular be one or more memory cards, for example of the SD card type. On these maps, one can record video footage of package deliveries, withdrawals of packages. These cards can also be used to record the delivery times and / or withdrawal of the packages and / or the identifier of the deliveryman and / or the recipient of the package, and / or the locker in which the package has been kept.

Le dispositif 14 permet ainsi une livraison d'un colis selon le procédé suivant, lorsque le destinataire n'est pas présent au moment où le facteur passe faire la livraison.The device 14 thus allows a delivery of a package according to the following method, when the recipient is not present when the factor passes the delivery.

Le facteur ou plus généralement le livreur s'identifie à l'aide des moyens d'identification du livreur.The factor or, more generally, the deliveryman identifies himself using the means of identification of the deliveryman.

Ensuite, le livreur choisit le destinataire du colis dans la liste de noms en appuyant sur le bouton 24 correspondant. Un casier 16 ou 18 se déverrouille alors et s'ouvre. En variante, le livreur choisit un casier de taille adapté au colis à livrer à l'aide, par exemple, d'un dispositif à liste déroulante indiquant les casiers disponibles. Le livreur peut alors déposer le colis dans le casier 16, 18 de réception du colis déverrouillé. Il ferme alors le casier. Suite à cela, seul le destinataire du colis, qui sera averti par le moyen lumineux auprès de son nom 22 qu'un colis lui a été livré, pourra retirer le colis. Pour cela, le destinataire devra s'identifier.Then, the deliveryman chooses the recipient of the package in the list of names by pressing the corresponding button 24. A bin 16 or 18 then unlocks and opens. Alternatively, the deliveryman chooses a locker sized for the parcel to be delivered using, for example, a combo device indicating the lockers available. The deliveryman can then deposit the package in the bin 16, 18 for receiving the unlocked package. He then closes the locker. Following this, only the recipient of the package, who will be notified by the bright means to his name 22 that a package has been delivered to him, may withdraw the package. For this, the recipient will have to identify himself.

Ainsi, pour retirer son colis, le destinataire pourra notamment procéder comme suit. Il s'identifie tout d'abord à l'aide des moyens d'identification du destinataire pour commander le déverrouillage du casier contenant le colis destiné au destinataire. Ceci peut notamment être réalisé en entrant un identifiant sur le clavier numérique. Ceci commande le déverrouillage du casier 16, 18 contenant le colis destiné au destinataire. Ce dernier peut alors retirer ce colis.Thus, to withdraw the package, the recipient may in particular proceed as follows. It identifies itself first using the means of identification of the recipient to control the unlocking of the rack containing the package for the recipient. This can be done by entering an identifier on the numeric keypad. This controls the unlocking of the bin 16, 18 containing the package intended for the recipient. The latter can then withdraw this package.

Bien entendu, la présente invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples et au mode de réalisation décrits et représentés, mais elle est susceptible de nombreuses variantes accessibles à l'homme de l'art.Of course, the present invention is not limited to the examples and to the embodiment described and shown, but it is capable of numerous variants accessible to those skilled in the art.

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Dispositif (14) de casiers de réception de colis, comprenant : - au moins une boîte aux lettres (12), - au moins un casier (16 ; 18) de réception d'un colis, - un verrou pour verrouiller le casier, - des moyens de commande du verrou, - des moyens de sélection d'un destinataire du colis (20) adapté à commander un déverrouillage du verrou par les moyens de commande du verrou, et - des moyens d'identification du destinataire du colis (28, 30) adaptés à commander un déverrouillage du verrou par les moyens de commande du verrou. A package receiving bin device (14) comprising: at least one mailbox (12), at least one bin (16; 18) for receiving a package, - a lock to lock the locker, latch control means, - means for selecting a recipient of the package (20) adapted to control an unlocking of the lock by the latch control means, and means for identifying the recipient of the package (28, 30) adapted to control an unlocking of the lock by the lock control means. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, comprenant en outre des moyens d'identification du livreur de colis (26), activant les moyens de sélection du destinataire du colis (20).Device according to claim 1, further comprising means of identification of the package deliveryman (26), activating the means of selecting the recipient of the package (20). Dispositif selon la revendication 2, dans lequel les moyens d'identification du livreur du colis (26) comprennent au moins l'un parmi un lecteur de code barre, un lecteur de carte à puce, un digicode, une clé magnétique et un badge d'identification.Device according to claim 2, wherein the identification means of the deliveryman of the package (26) comprise at least one of a barcode reader, a smart card reader, a digital code, a magnetic key and a badge of 'identification. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, dans lequel les moyens d'identification du destinataire du colis (28, 30) comprennent au moins l'un parmi un lecteur de code barre, un lecteur de carte à puce, un digicode (28), un dispositif à clé magnétique et un dispositif à badge d'identification.Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the means of identification of the recipient of the package (28, 30) comprise at least one of a barcode reader, a smart card reader, a digicode ( 28), a magnetic key device and an identification badge device. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel les moyens de sélection du destinataire (20) par le livreur comprennent un dispositif de choix dans une liste.Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the means for selecting the recipient (20) by the deliveryman comprises a device of choice in a list. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comprenant une pluralité de casiers de réception de colis (16 ; 18).Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims comprising a plurality of package receiving bins (16; 18). Dispositif selon la revendication 6, comprenant en outre des moyens d'indication pour le destinataire du colis, du casier dans lequel le colis est reçu.Apparatus according to claim 6, further comprising means for indicating to the recipient of the package, the bin in which the package is received. Dispositif selon la revendication 7, dans lequel les moyens d'indication comprennent au moins l'un parmi un dispositif vocal, un indicateur lumineux et un dispositif d'affichage.Apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the indicating means comprises at least one of a voice device, a light indicator and a display device. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comprenant une pluralité de boîtes aux lettres (12), le nombre de boîtes aux lettres (12) étant de préférence supérieur au nombre de casiers (16 ; 18).Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims comprising a plurality of mailboxes (12), the number of mailboxes (12) being preferably greater than the number of bins (16; 18). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comprenant en outre un dispositif d'enregistrement vidéo adapté à enregistrer la livraison et/ou le retrait d'un colis dans le casier.Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a video recording device adapted to record the delivery and / or removal of a package in the bin. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comprenant en outre des moyens de stockage de données électroniques, adaptés à enregistrer au moins une information parmi : un identifiant du livreur, un identifiant du destinataire, un identifiant du casier dans lequel le colis est conservé, une vidéo de la livraison et/ou du retrait d'un colis, le cas échéant.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising means for storing electronic data, adapted to record at least one of: an identifier of the deliveryman, an identifier of the recipient, an identifier of the locker in which the package is kept , a video of the delivery and / or removal of a package, if any. Procédé de livraison d'un colis dans un dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comprenant les étapes de : - identification d'un livreur à l'aide des moyens d'identification du livreur (26) pour commander le déverrouillage d'un casier (16 ; 18) ; - dépôt par le livreur du colis dans le casier (16 ; 18) de réception du colis déverrouillé, et - fermeture du casier (16 ; 18). A method of delivering a package in a device according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising the steps of: - Identifying a deliveryman using the identification means of the deliveryman (26) for controlling the unlocking of a locker (16; 18); - delivery by the deliveryman of the package in the bin (16; 18) of receipt of the unlocked package, and - closing the locker (16; 18). Procédé selon la revendication 12, comprenant en outre une étape d'identification du destinataire du colis.The method of claim 12, further comprising a step of identifying the recipient of the package. Procédé selon la revendication 12 ou 13, comprenant une étape de sélection d'un casier de réception du colis parmi une pluralité de casiers.A method as claimed in claim 12 or 13, comprising a step of selecting a package receiving bin from a plurality of bins. Procédé de réception d'un colis livré dans un dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 11, comprenant les étapes de : - identification du destinataire du colis à l'aide des moyens d'identification du destinataire (28, 30) pour commander le déverrouillage du casier (16, 18) contenant le colis destiné au destinataire, et - retrait du colis. A method of receiving a package delivered in a device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, comprising the steps of: identification of the recipient of the package by means of the identification means of the recipient (28, 30) for controlling the unlocking of the rack (16, 18) containing the package intended for the recipient, and - withdrawal of the package.
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