JP7340691B2 - Delivery management system, delivery management device, and delivery management method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a delivery management system, a delivery management device, and a delivery management method.

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, a method has been proposed in which the container is locked with the delivered item stored in the container to protect the delivered item (for example, see Patent Document 1). The configuration of Patent Document 1 has a configuration in which the container is electrically locked and unlocked using an electronic key, and the container is locked using the electronic key after authentication using the delivery ID, password, or facial recognition image of the delivery recipient. Unlock.

JP2019-094168A

The configuration of Patent Document 1 requires authentication to unlock the container when receiving a delivery, which poses a problem in that it is time-consuming.
The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and provides a delivery management system, a delivery management device, and a delivery management system capable of protecting delivered items during delivery without increasing the workload of receiving and receiving delivered items. The purpose is to provide a delivery management method.

The delivery management system includes a storage structure (4) that is configured to be openable and closable and that stores a container (10) that is a transportable object, and a lock mechanism (43) that locks the storage structure (4) in a closed state. , a position detection unit (52, 72) that detects the position of the accommodation structure (4), an opening/closing area (PA, DA) set as an area where the accommodation structure (4) is opened and closed, and the accommodation structure (4). A lock control section (51, 71) that controls the lock mechanism (43) based on the positional relationship with the position of the storage structure (4), and an opening/closing determination section ( 54, 74), the opening/closing area (PA, DA) includes a loading area (PA) in which the stored object (10) is accommodated in the accommodation structure (4), and the lock control section ( 51, 71) executes an exit determination process in the loading area (PA) after the lock is released by the lock mechanism (43), and in the exit determination process, the position detection unit (52, 72) By comparing the detected position with the loading area (PA), it is determined whether the accommodation structure (4) is outside the loading area (PA), and the accommodation structure (4) is located outside the loading area (PA). outside the loading area (PA), and when the accommodation structure (4) is inside the loading area (PA) and the accommodation structure (4) is outside the loading area (PA); If it is predicted that the accommodation structure (4) will move, it is determined that the accommodation structure (4) has left the loading area (PA), and in the exit determination process, it is determined that the accommodation structure (4) has left the loading area (PA). If the determination is made, the accommodation structure (4) is locked by the locking mechanism (43) .
The delivery system also includes a storage structure (4) that is configured to be openable and closable and that stores a container (10) that is a transportable object, and a lock mechanism (43) that locks the storage structure (4) in a closed state. , a position detection unit (52, 72) that detects the position of the accommodation structure (4), an opening/closing area (PA, DA) set as an area where the accommodation structure (4) is opened/closed, and the accommodation structure (4). a lock control unit (51, 71) that controls the lock mechanism (43) based on the positional relationship with the position of (4), the accommodation structure (4) is mounted on the vehicle (3), The opening/closing area (PA, DA) includes a loading area (PA) in which the stored object (10) is stored in the storage structure (4), and the lock control section (51, 71) is configured to control the loading area (PA, DA). In the case where an exit determination process is executed after the lock is released by the lock mechanism (43) in the area (PA), and in the exit determination process, the accommodation structure (4) is outside the loading area (PA). , and the accommodation structure (4) is within the loading area (PA), and the speed of the vehicle (3) is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, or the acceleration of the vehicle (3) is greater than or equal to a predetermined value. In this case, it is determined that the accommodation structure (4) has left the loading area (PA), and the exit determination process determines that the accommodation structure (4) has left the loading area (PA). The housing structure (4) is locked by the locking mechanism (43).

In the above configuration, the lock control unit (51, 71) causes the locking mechanism (43) to lock the housing structure (4) when the housing structure (4) is located within the opening/closing area (PA, DA). ), and when the position of the accommodation structure (4) is not within the opening/closing area (PA, DA), the accommodation structure (4) may be locked by the locking mechanism (43).

In the above configuration, the delivery management system includes an opening/closing determination unit (54, 74) that determines whether the accommodation structure (4) is opened or closed, and the opening/closing areas (PA, DA) are arranged in the accommodation structure (4). 4) includes a loading area (PA) in which the delivery item (10) is stored, and the lock control unit (51, 71) is configured to control when the storage structure (4) is opened and closed in the loading area (PA). or after the accommodation structure (4) is opened and closed in the loading area (PA). The accommodation structure (4) may be locked by the locking mechanism (43) in at least one of the cases in which the storage structure (4) is predicted to move out of the loading area (PA).

In the above configuration, the opening/closing area (PA, DA) includes a take-out area (DA) where the delivery item (10) is taken out from the storage structure (4), and the lock control unit (51, 71) When the accommodation structure (4) moves into the take-out area (DA), the locking mechanism (43) may unlock the accommodation structure (4).

In the above configuration, the delivery management system includes an identification unit (53, 73) for identifying the delivery item (10) accommodated in the accommodation structure (4), and an identification unit (53, 73) for identifying the delivery item (10) accommodated in the accommodation structure (4); a storage unit (60, 80) that stores area designation information (61) that specifies the position or range of the take-out area (DA) in association with the delivered item (10); The position of the storage structure (4) when taken out from the storage structure (4) is within the removal area (DA) specified by the area designation information (61) associated with the delivery item (10). It may also include a notification section (58, 94) that provides notification when the outside.

In the above configuration, the accommodation structure (4) is mounted on the vehicle (3), and the lock control section (51, 71) is configured to control the lock control section (51, 71) when the speed and/or acceleration of the vehicle (3) is equal to or higher than a predetermined value. , the housing structure (4) may be locked by the locking mechanism (43).

In the above configuration, the lock control unit (51, 71) refers to date and time designation information (65) that specifies a date and time or time zone, and at the date and time or time zone specified by the date and time designation information (65), The accommodation structure (4) may be locked or unlocked by the locking mechanism (43).

In the above configuration, the delivery management system may include a monitoring unit (111, 112) that monitors the accommodation structure (4) in the opening/closing area (PA, DA).

The delivery management device is configured to be openable and closable, is provided in a storage structure (4) that stores a container (10) that is a transportable object , and has a lock mechanism (43) that locks the storage structure (4) in a closed state. ), a position detection unit (52) that detects the position of the housing structure (4), a lock control unit (51) that controls the lock mechanism (43), and a position detection unit (52) that detects the position of the housing structure (4), and a lock control unit (51) that controls the locking mechanism (43). a control device (5) comprising an opening/closing determination unit (54, 74) for determining whether the housing structure (4) is open/closed; The locking mechanism (43) is controlled based on the positional relationship between the area (PA, DA) and the position of the accommodation structure (4) , and the opening/closing area (PA, DA) is connected to the accommodation structure (4). includes a loading area (PA) in which the stored object (10) is stored, and the lock control unit (51, 71) releases the lock by the locking mechanism (43) in the loading area (PA). After that, an exit determination process is executed, and in the exit determination process, the position detected by the position detection section (52, 72) and the loading area (PA) are compared, so that the accommodation structure (4) determining whether the accommodation structure (4) is outside the loading area (PA); and if the accommodation structure (4) is outside the loading area (PA); If the accommodation structure (4) is within the loading area (PA) and the accommodation structure (4) is predicted to move out of the loading area (PA), the accommodation structure (4) leaves the loading area (PA). and locking the accommodation structure (4) by the locking mechanism (43) when it is determined in the exit determination process that the accommodation structure (4) has left the loading area (PA). do.
Further, the delivery management device is mounted on the vehicle (3), is configured to be openable and closable, and is provided in a storage structure (4) that stores a container (10) that is a transportable object. a lock mechanism (43) that locks the storage structure (4) in a closed state, a position detection section (52, 72) that detects the position of the housing structure (4), and a lock control section (51, 72) that controls the lock mechanism (43). 71), and the lock control unit (51, 71) has an opening/closing area (PA, DA) set as an area where the accommodation structure (4) is opened and closed; The locking mechanism (43) is controlled based on the positional relationship with the position of the storage structure (4), and the opening/closing area (PA, DA) is controlled when the storage object (10) is stored in the storage structure (4). The lock control unit (51, 71) executes an exit determination process after releasing the lock by the lock mechanism (43) in the loading area (PA), In the exit determination process, if the accommodation structure (4) is outside the loading area (PA), and if the accommodation structure (4) is inside the loading area (PA) and the vehicle ( 3) determines that the storage structure (4) has left the loading area (PA) when the speed of the vehicle (3) is equal to or higher than a predetermined value, or when the acceleration of the vehicle (3) is equal to or higher than a predetermined value; The storage structure (4) may be locked by the locking mechanism (43) when it is determined in the exit determination process that the storage structure (4) has left the loading area (PA).

The delivery management method includes a locking mechanism that locks the storage structure (4) in a closed state in a storage structure (4) that is configured to be openable and closable and that stores a container (10) that is a transportable object. (43) A delivery management method having a configuration in which the position of the storage structure (4) is detected, it is determined whether the storage structure (4) is opened or closed, and the storage structure (4) is The locking mechanism (43) is operated based on the position and the positional relationship between the opening/closing area (PA, DA) set as the area where the accommodation structure (4) is opened and closed, and the position of the accommodation structure (4). In the loading area (PA) included in the opening/closing area (PA, DA) and in which the stored object (10) is stored in the storage structure (4), the lock After releasing the lock by the mechanism (43), an exit determination process is executed, and in the exit determination process, the position of the accommodation structure (4) and the loading area (PA) are compared. 4) is outside the loading area (PA), and if the accommodation structure (4) is outside the loading area (PA), and the accommodation structure (4) is outside the loading area (PA); If the accommodation structure (4) is within the loading area (PA) and the accommodation structure (4) is predicted to move out of the loading area (PA), the accommodation structure (4) is located within the loading area (PA). and locking the accommodation structure (4) by the locking mechanism (43) when it is determined in the exit determination process that the accommodation structure (4) has left the loading area (PA). It is characterized by
In addition, the delivery management method includes a storage structure (4) which is mounted on a vehicle (3), is configured to be openable and closable, and which stores a container (10) which is a transportable object. 4) is provided with a locking mechanism (43) for locking the storage structure (4) in a closed state, the method detects the position of the storage structure (4), and detects the position of the storage structure (4) and the storage structure. (4) The locking mechanism (43) is controlled based on the positional relationship between the opening/closing area (PA, DA) set as the area where the opening/closing area (PA, DA) and the position of the accommodation structure (4) are controlled, and the locking mechanism (43) is controlled to (PA, DA) includes a loading area (PA) in which the stored object (10) is accommodated in the accommodation structure (4), and is locked by the locking mechanism (43) in the loading area (PA). Execute an exit determination process after canceling the exit determination process, and in the exit determination process, if the accommodation structure (4) is outside the loading area (PA), and if the accommodation structure (4) is outside the loading area (PA), (PA) and the speed of the vehicle (3) is at least a predetermined value, or the acceleration of the vehicle (3) is at least a predetermined value, the accommodation structure (4) When it is determined that the accommodation structure (4) has left the loading area (PA) and the exit determination process determines that the accommodation structure (4) has left the loading area (PA), the locking mechanism (43) closes the accommodation structure (4). It is characterized by locking.

A delivery management system according to the present invention includes a storage structure that is configured to be openable and closable and that stores a delivery item, a locking mechanism that locks the storage structure in a closed state, and a position detection unit that detects the position of the storage structure. A lock control unit that controls the lock mechanism based on a positional relationship between an opening/closing area set as an area where the accommodation structure is opened and closed and a position of the accommodation structure.
According to this configuration, since the locking mechanism is controlled depending on the position of the storage structure, the delivered item can be protected during delivery, and the delivered item can be taken out without going through complicated procedures. Thereby, the delivered item can be protected without increasing the workload when delivering the delivered item.

In the above configuration, the lock control unit causes the lock mechanism to unlock the accommodation structure when the accommodation structure is located within the opening/closing area, and when the accommodation structure is not located within the opening/closing area. Furthermore, the accommodation structure may be locked by the locking mechanism.
According to this configuration, the accommodation structure can be opened and closed within the opening/closing area, and is locked at a position outside the opening/closing area. As a result, workers delivering deliveries can load and unload deliveries within the opening/closing area without performing complicated operations such as authentication processing, and the storage structure is locked outside the opening/closing area, ensuring safe delivery. can be protected.

In the above configuration, the delivery management system includes an opening/closing determination unit that determines whether the storage structure is opened or closed, and the opening/closing area includes a loading area in which the delivered item is stored in the storage structure; The lock control unit is configured to control the lock control unit when the accommodation structure moves outside the loading area after the accommodation structure is opened and closed in the loading area, or when the accommodation structure is opened and closed in the loading area. The locking mechanism may be configured to lock the accommodation structure in at least one of the cases where the accommodation structure is predicted to move out of the loading area.
According to this configuration, when a delivery item is stored in the storage structure in the opening/closing area, the storage structure can be locked and the delivery item can be protected. In addition, since the accommodation structure is not locked when no deliveries are accommodated in the accommodation structure, the accommodation structure can be used for purposes other than delivery.

In the above configuration, the opening/closing area includes a take-out area where the delivery is taken out from the storage structure, and the lock control section is configured to cause the lock mechanism to control the locking area when the storage structure is moved into the take-out area. The housing structure may be unlocked.
According to this configuration, the worker who delivers the delivery item can quickly open the storage structure in the take-out area and take out the delivery item.

In the above configuration, the delivery management system includes an identification unit that identifies the delivered items stored in the storage structure, and a position of the take-out area or A storage unit that stores area designation information that specifies a range, and a position of the storage structure when the delivery is taken out from the storage structure is specified by the area designation information associated with the delivery. It may also include a notification unit that provides notification when the removal area is outside the extraction area.
According to this configuration, when the worker who delivers the delivery item takes out the delivery item at a location other than the opening/closing area, a notification is given, so that incorrect delivery of the delivery item can be prevented. Therefore, when a plurality of delivery items are housed in the storage structure and delivered, each delivery item can be taken out in a designated take-out area, and a notification is made if the take-out area is incorrect. This can reduce the psychological burden on the delivery worker and the effort required to confirm the destination. Furthermore, even if a plurality of delivery items are accommodated in the storage structure, delivery can be easily performed, so that the work efficiency related to delivery can be improved.

In the above configuration, the accommodation structure may be mounted on a vehicle, and the lock control unit may cause the locking mechanism to lock the accommodation structure when the speed and/or acceleration of the vehicle is greater than or equal to a predetermined value. .
According to this configuration, even if the storage structure is within the opening/closing area, if there is a high possibility that it will move outside the opening/closing area, the storage structure is locked before moving outside the opening/closing area, so the delivery More reliable protection.

In the above configuration, the lock control unit refers to date and time designation information that specifies a date and time or a time zone, and causes the locking mechanism to lock or lock the accommodation structure at the date and time or time zone designated by the date and time designation information. It is also possible to have a configuration in which it is released.
According to this configuration, the storage structure can be used for a purpose different from storing delivery items, and the purpose of use of the storage structure can be changed depending on the date and time.

The above-described configuration may include a monitoring section that monitors the accommodation structure in the opening/closing area.
According to this configuration, inappropriate handling of the delivery while the storage structure is unlocked in the opening/closing area can be monitored, suppressed, or detected.

The delivery management device according to the present invention is configured to be openable and closable, and is provided in a storage structure that stores delivery items, and includes a lock mechanism that locks the storage structure in a closed state, and a position detection unit that detects the position of the storage structure. , and a control device including a lock control unit that controls the lock mechanism, and the lock control unit controls the position of the accommodation structure and an opening/closing area set as an area where the accommodation structure is opened and closed. It is characterized in that the locking mechanism is controlled based on the positional relationship.
According to this configuration, since the locking mechanism is controlled depending on the position of the storage structure, the delivered item can be protected during delivery, and the delivered item can be taken out without going through complicated procedures. Thereby, the delivered item can be protected without increasing the workload when delivering the delivered item.

A delivery management method according to the present invention is a delivery management method in which a locking mechanism for locking the storage structure in a closed state is provided in an openable and closable storage structure configured to be openable and closable to accommodate a delivery item, the method comprising: Detecting the position of the accommodation structure, and controlling the locking mechanism based on the positional relationship between the position of the accommodation structure, an opening/closing area set as an area where the accommodation structure is opened and closed, and the position of the accommodation structure. It is characterized by doing.
According to this method, since the locking mechanism is controlled depending on the position of the storage structure, the delivered item can be protected during delivery, and the delivered item can be taken out without going through complicated procedures. Thereby, the delivered item can be protected without increasing the workload when delivering the delivered item.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a delivery management system according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the delivery management system. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the delivery management system in the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the exit determination process. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the delivery management system in the second embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the delivery management system in the third embodiment. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration example of area designation information in the fourth embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the delivery management system in the fourth embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation of the delivery management system in the fourth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a delivery management system according to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 11 is a block diagram of a lock control device according to a fifth embodiment. FIG. 12 is a sequence diagram showing the operation of the delivery management system of the fifth embodiment.

Embodiments to which the present invention is applied will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[1. First embodiment]
[1-1. Delivery management system]
FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a delivery management system 100 according to the first embodiment.
The delivery management system 100 is a system that manages the delivery of the delivery items 10 and includes an on-vehicle unit 31 mounted on the vehicle 3. The delivery management system 100 may include an information management server 2 connected to the in-vehicle unit 31 through the communication network 11 so as to be capable of data communication.

The delivery item 10 is a portable object shipped from a shipping source (not shown), and a person or place is specified as the destination. In FIG. 1, for convenience of explanation, the person who transports the delivery item 10 is assumed to be a worker U1, and the person designated as the destination of the delivery item 10 is assumed to be a recipient U2. The configuration of FIG. 1 is just an example, and for example, the delivery item 10 may be transported by a plurality of people, or the delivery item 10 may be transported by a working machine or a robot. The presence of the recipient U2 is not essential, and the delivery item 10 may be delivered to a location designated as the destination.

The delivery management system 100 is a system that protects the delivery item 10 and manages the delivery item 10 reliably during the process until the worker U1 delivers the delivery item 10 to the recipient U2.

FIG. 1 shows a vehicle 3 equipped with a storage box 4 as an example of means for transporting the delivery 10. As shown in FIG. The vehicle 3 is a motorcycle, and the storage box 4 is fixed to the rear of the vehicle 3.

The storage box 4 is a storage structure that stores the delivery items 10. Specifically, the storage box 4 is a hollow container and has an opening through which the delivery item 10 can be taken in and taken out, and a lid 41 that can be opened and closed is provided in this opening.
A locking mechanism 43 (FIG. 2) that can be electrically locked and unlocked is installed on the lid 41. When the locking mechanism 43 is locked, the lid 41 remains closed. In the following description, the state locked by the locking mechanism 43 will be referred to as a locked state, and the locked state will be referred to as a lock, and the unlocked state will be referred to as an unlocked state.

A control device 5 is installed in the vehicle 3. The control device 5 controls locking and unlocking of the storage box 4 according to the position of the vehicle 3, the driving state, etc., as will be described later.
The control device 5 is capable of data communication with the information management server 2 through the communication network 11, and receives, for example, data indicating conditions for locking and unlocking the storage box 4 from the information management server 2. The communication network 11 may be an open network such as the Internet, or may be a closed network such as a wireless communication network managed by a mobile communication carrier. The communication network 11 may include not only communication lines such as a public line network and a private line, but also devices (not shown) such as a router and a server.

Here, the place where the delivery item 10 is stored in the storage box 4 is referred to as the loading area PA, and the area where the delivery item 10 is taken out from the storage box 4 and delivered to the recipient U2 is referred to as the removal area DA. The loading area PA is an area that includes a point designated as a loading location for the delivery item 10, and has a predetermined size. For example, the loading area PA may be a circle centered on a designated point and drawn with a designated radius. Alternatively, the loading area PA may be an area surrounded by coordinates of three or more points set to include the designated point. The same applies to the retrieval area DA, which may be a circle drawn with a specified radius centered on the point specified as the receiving place for the delivery item 10, or a circle drawn with a specified radius, or a circle drawn to include the specified point. It may be an area surrounded by coordinates of points or more. Furthermore, the loading area PA and/or the unloading area DA may be set according to the administrative area of the local government, or may be a specific main road. The above-mentioned designated point may be a fixed point such as a specific address, or a movable point such as the location of the recipient's mobile terminal.

The worker U1 opens the lid 41 at the loading location located in the loading area PA, and stores the delivery item 10 in the storage box 4. The worker U1 drives the vehicle 3 and moves to the receiving location. When the recipient U2 arrives at the receiving location, the recipient U2 opens the lid 41, takes out the delivery item 10, and hands it to the recipient U2.

In the delivery management system 100, the storage box 4 is locked so that the delivery items 10 cannot be taken out from the storage box 4 while the vehicle 3 is moving from the loading location to the receiving location. This protects the delivered item 10 while the vehicle 3 is moving and prevents the delivered item 10 from being mistakenly taken out at a location other than the receiving location. Specifically, the control device 5 unlocks the storage box 4 in the loading area PA including the loading location. The control device 5 locks the storage box 4 when determining that the vehicle 3 has left the loading area PA. Thereafter, the control device 5 locks the storage box 4 until the storage box 4 enters the removal area DA, and unlocks the storage box 4 when it is determined that the vehicle 3 has entered the removal area DA. Therefore, even if the worker U1 misidentifies a place other than the take-out area DA as the receiving place and attempts to open the lid 41, the lid 41 will not open, so the delivery item 10 will not be delivered to a place other than the receiving place. .

A monitoring device 111 is installed in the loading area PA. The monitoring device 111 is, for example, a camera that is installed around the loading location and photographs an area including at least part of the loading location and/or the location where the vehicle 3 is parked. Furthermore, a monitoring device 112 is installed in the extraction area DA. The monitoring device 112 is, for example, a camera that is installed around the receiving place and photographs an area including at least a part of the receiving place and/or the place where the vehicle 3 is parked. The monitoring devices 111 and 112 are capable of data communication with the information management server 2 via the communication network 11, and transmit captured image data to the information management server 2. The monitoring devices 111 and 112 may communicate with the control device 5 and transmit captured image data to the control device 5.
In this way, in the delivery management system 100, the loading area PA can be monitored by the monitoring device 111, which is a monitoring section, and the unloading area DA can be monitored by the monitoring device 112, which is a monitoring section.
The monitoring devices 111 and 112 can prevent or detect inappropriate handling of the lid 41 while the vehicle 3 is parked with the storage box 4 unlocked. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the delivery item 10 stored in the storage box 4 from being illegally removed before it is delivered to the recipient U2.

[1-2. In-vehicle unit configuration]
FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the delivery management system 100.
The in-vehicle unit 31 is a delivery management device that manages the delivery of the delivery item 10, and includes a control device 5 and a lock mechanism 43 provided in the storage box 4. The in-vehicle unit 31 may include a GNSS 44 mounted on the vehicle 3 and a delivery detection unit 45. The lock mechanism 43, GNSS 44, and delivery detection section 45 are connected to the control device 5. Further, an ECU 32 included in the vehicle 3 may be connected to the control device 5. The ECU 32 is a device that controls the running of the vehicle 3. The ECU 32 detects the operation by the worker U1, detects the traveling speed of the vehicle 3, the rotation speed of the drive source, etc., and controls the drive source and brakes of the vehicle 3 based on the detection results. The ECU 32 can be called a travel control device that controls the travel of the vehicle 3.

The lock mechanism 43 is an electronic lock that locks the lid 41 in a closed state, and is electrically controlled by the control device 5.
A GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) 44 detects the position of the storage box 4 based on signals transmitted from an artificial satellite, and outputs position information indicating the detected position to the control device 5.

The delivered item detection unit 45 is a functional unit that detects the delivered item 10 accommodated in the storage box 4 . FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration, and the in-vehicle unit 31 may have a configuration in which the delivered item detection section 45 is not included. The delivery detection section 45 includes, for example, one or more of the wireless tag reader 46, the camera 47, and the weight sensor 48 shown in FIG. 2.

The wireless tag reader 46 can be used when a wireless tag is attached to the delivery item 10. A wireless tag is a tag that holds identification information, such as an RFID (Radio Frequency IDentifer) tag, and can exchange information contactlessly through wireless communication. The wireless tag reader 46 reads the information recorded on the wireless tag of the delivery item 10 under the control of the control device 5 and outputs the reading result to the control device 5. The wireless tag reader 46 may determine whether there is a delivery item 10 stored in the storage box 4 or identify the delivery item 10 by analyzing the reading result. In this case, the wireless tag reader 46 outputs the presence or absence of the delivered item 10 and the identification result of the delivered item 10 to the control device 5.

The camera 47 is a digital camera that photographs the inside of the storage box 4. The camera 47 performs photographing under the control of the control device 5 and outputs photographed image data to the control device 5. The camera 47 may analyze the captured image data and determine whether there is a delivery item 10 stored in the storage box 4. Furthermore, the camera 47 may identify the delivered item 10 housed in the storage box 4 by reading an identification character code, image code, bar code, etc. added to the exterior of the delivered item 10. . In this case, the camera 47 outputs the determination result of the presence or absence of the delivered item 10 and the identification result of the delivered item 10 to the control device 5.

The weight sensor 48 detects the weight of the delivery item 10 housed in the storage box 4 under the control of the control device 5 and outputs the detected value to the control device 5 . The weight sensor 48 may analyze the detected weight value to determine the presence or absence of the delivery item 10 accommodated in the storage box 4 . In this case, the weight sensor 48 outputs the determination result of the presence or absence of the delivery item 10 to the control device 5.

The control device 5 includes a processor 50, a memory 60, an interface 55, an external communication section 56, an operation section 57, and a notification section 58.

The processor 50 is composed of a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a microcomputer, etc., and controls each part of the control device 5 by executing a program (not shown) stored in the memory 60. The memory 60 stores programs executed by the processor 50 and data processed by the processor 50. The memory 60 includes a semiconductor storage element such as a flash ROM (Read Only Memory) or a magnetic storage device, and stores programs and data in a non-volatile manner. The memory 60 may include a RAM (Random Access Memory) and may be configured to temporarily store programs and data. The control device 5 may include an SoC (System on Chip) that integrates a processor 50 and a memory 60.

The memory 60 is a storage unit that stores area designation information 61, opening/closing conditions 65, and delivery information 66.
The area designation information 61 includes loading area information 62 indicating the loading area PA and unloading area information 63 indicating the unloading area DA.

The loading area information 62 includes information that specifies the boundary between the loading area PA and the outside. For example, if the loading area PA is within a circle of a predetermined size centered on the loading location, the loading area information 62 includes the coordinates of the loading location and a distance corresponding to the radius of the loading area PA. Further, for example, the loading area information 62 may include the coordinates of three or more points forming the boundary of the loading area PA. The extraction area information 63 includes information specifying the boundary between the extraction area DA and the outside. For example, if the take-out area DA is within a circle of a predetermined size centered on the receiving place, the take-out area information 63 includes the coordinates of the receiving place and a distance corresponding to the radius of the take-out area DA. Further, for example, the extraction area information 63 may include the coordinates of three or more points forming the boundary of the extraction area DA.

The loading area information 62 does not have to be information that can directly identify the loading area PA. For example, the loading area information 62 may be information that allows the boundary of the loading area PA to be determined based on the coordinates of the loading location when the coordinates of the loading location are given. Specifically, the radius of the loading area PA centered on the loading location, etc. can be mentioned. Similarly, the extraction area information 63 does not have to be information that allows the extraction area DA to be directly specified. For example, the take-out area information 63 may be information that allows the boundary of the take-out area DA to be determined based on the coordinates of the pick-up location when the coordinates of the pick-up location are given. Specifically, the radius of the take-out area DA centered on the receiving location can be cited.

The loading area information 62 and the unloading area information 63 are included in the delivery instruction information 13 transmitted from the information management server 2. When the control device 5 receives the delivery instruction information 13 from the information management server 2, area designation information 61 extracted from the received delivery instruction information 13 is stored in the memory 60.

The opening/closing condition 65 is information that defines the conditions for locking the storage box 4 by the locking mechanism 43 and the conditions for releasing the lock. In this embodiment, the opening/closing condition 65 specifies that the locking mechanism 43 is locked when the storage box 4 leaves the loading area PA and when the storage box 4 leaves the takeout area DA. Further, the opening/closing condition 65 is such that the locking mechanism 43 releases the lock of the storage box 4 when the storage box 4 enters from outside the loading area PA and when the storage box 4 enters from outside the removal area DA. It is determined that The opening/closing condition 65 defines criteria for determining whether the storage box 4 has entered the loading area PA, exited the loading area PA, entered the unloading area DA, and exited the unloading area DA. May contain information.

The opening/closing conditions 65 may include conditions specifying the date and time and period for locking the storage box 4 and/or the date and time and period for unlocking the storage box 4. In this case, the opening/closing conditions 65 are not limited to a specific date and time, and may include conditions specified by a day of the week or a time zone. For example, the opening/closing conditions 65 may include a condition that the storage box 4 is unlocked on a specific day of the week, a public holiday, a day off of the worker U1, or the like. In this case, the lock control unit 51 controls the lock mechanism 43 in accordance with the date and time and period specified by the opening/closing condition 65 based on the current time measured by the RTC (Real Time Clock) included in the processor 50, and locks the storage box 4. locking and unlocking of the storage box 4. In this case, the opening/closing condition 65 is used as date and time designation information.
According to this configuration, the storage box 4 can be used for a purpose other than storing and delivering the delivery items 10, and the purpose of use of the storage box 4 can be classified by date and time. For example, the worker U1 can freely use the vehicle 3 on days when he is not doing delivery work, and can use the storage box 4 to store packages unrelated to delivery.

The delivery information 66 is information regarding the delivery 10 scheduled to be transported using the storage box 4, and includes at least information specifying the residence and location of the recipient of the delivery 10. In this case, the delivery information 66 specifies the coordinates of the receiving location. Delivery information 66 may include information specifying a loading location. Furthermore, if the delivery detection unit 45 is able to identify the delivery 10, the delivery information 66 may include information specifying a receiving location and a loading location in association with the information identifying the delivery 10.

The processor 50 includes a lock control section 51, a position detection section 52, and a delivery item identification section 53. Each of these functional units is realized through cooperation between hardware and software when the processor 50 executes a program.

The lock control unit 51 refers to the opening/closing conditions 65 and determines whether or not to lock the storage box 4 by the locking mechanism 43 based on the position of the storage box 4 detected by the position detection unit 52, and releases the lock. It is determined whether or not to do so. When the lock control unit 51 determines to lock the storage box 4, it operates the locking mechanism 43 to lock the storage box 4. Furthermore, when determining that the lock of the storage box 4 is to be released, the lock control unit 51 operates the lock mechanism 43 to release the lock.

The position detection unit 52 detects the current position of the storage box 4 by acquiring position information from the GNSS 44 and outputs the detected position to the lock control unit 51.
Further, when the ECU 32 is connected to the control device 5, the position detection unit 52 acquires a vehicle speed signal output from the control device 5, and detects the traveling speed and/or acceleration of the vehicle 3.

When the delivery detection unit 45 is connected to the control device 5, the delivery identification unit 53 determines the presence or absence of the delivery 10 in the storage box 4 based on the detection value input from the delivery detection unit 45. . If the delivered item detection unit 45 has a function of outputting the determination result of the presence or absence of the delivered item 10, the delivered item identification unit 53 acquires the determination result output by the delivered item detection unit 45. Furthermore, when it is necessary to identify the delivery item 10 stored in the storage box 4, the delivery item identification unit 53 functions as an identification unit and identifies the delivery item 10 based on the detection value output by the delivery item detection unit 45. do. If the delivered item detection unit 45 has a function of outputting the result of identifying the delivered item 10, the delivered item identification unit 53 acquires the identification result output by the delivered item detection unit 45.

The opening/closing determination unit 54 detects whether the lid 41 is opened or closed. For example, if the lock mechanism 43 includes a switch-type sensor that detects whether the lid 41 is closed, the open/close determination unit 54 determines whether the lid 41 is open by acquiring the detection state of the lock mechanism 43. Determine whether it is open or closed. Further, the opening/closing determination unit 54 may determine whether an operation to open the lid 41 has been performed in the loading area PA or the unloading area DA.

An interface (I/F) 55 connects the control device 5 and a device external to the control device 5. In the configuration of FIG. 2, the ECU 32 is connected to the interface 55. Further, each part of the lock mechanism 43 , GNSS 44 , and delivery detection section 45 is connected to the interface 55 .

The external communication unit 56 communicates with the information management server 2 under the control of the processor 50 and receives the delivery instruction information 13 from the information management server 2. The external communication unit 56 extracts the loading area information 62 and the unloading area information 63 from the received delivery instruction information 13 and stores them in the memory 60. Further, when the delivery instruction information 13 includes delivery information 66, the external communication unit 56 extracts the delivery information 66 and stores it in the memory 60.

The operation unit 57 includes an operation detection unit such as an operator or a touch sensor, and receives operations by the operator U1 or the like. When the operation unit 57 detects an operation, it outputs a signal indicating the content of the operation to the processor 50. The operating unit 57 may be located at a location away from the control device 5, and may be provided in the storage box 4, for example.

The notification unit 58 includes a speaker that outputs audio to the worker U1, a liquid crystal display that displays images and characters, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) indicator, and the like. The notification unit 58 performs notification by outputting audio, displaying images and characters, lighting an LED indicator, etc. under the control of the processor 50. The notification unit 58 may be arranged at a position away from the control device 5, and may be provided in the storage box 4, for example.

[1-3. Operation of delivery management system]
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the delivery management system 100, and particularly shows the operation of the control device 5. The operations shown in FIG. 3 are performed by processor 50. In the first embodiment, the control device 5 does not require the delivery detection section 45, the delivery identification section 53, the opening/closing determination section 54, the operation section 57, and the notification section 58, so it may be configured without these. good.

The operation in FIG. 3 is executed when the control device 5 starts operating. For example, the operator U1 starts the operation in FIG. 3 before the delivery item 10 is stored in the storage box 4. For example, when the worker U1 starts delivering the delivery item 10, the operation shown in FIG. 3 is started. At the start of the operation in FIG. 3, the locking mechanism 43 is in a state where the storage box 4 is locked.

The control device 5 detects the position of the storage box 4 (step S101). The control device 5 compares the detected position of the storage box 4 with the loading area information 62 included in the area designation information 61 (step S102), and determines whether the storage box 4 is within the loading area PA. Determination is made (step S103). If it is determined that the storage box 4 is not within the loading area PA (step S103; NO), the control device 5 returns to step S101. The control device 5 may execute step S101 after waiting for a preset time.

If it is determined that the storage box 4 is within the loading area PA (step S103; YES), the control device 5 controls the locking mechanism 43 to unlock the storage box 4 (step S104). This allows the delivery item 10 to be stored in the storage box 4.

After that, the control device 5 performs an exit determination process (step S105).
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the exit determination process in detail.

In the exit determination process, the control device 5 detects the position of the storage box 4 (step S121). The control device 5 compares the detected position of the storage box 4 with the loading area information 62 included in the area designation information 61 (step S122), and determines whether the storage box 4 is outside the loading area PA. is determined (step S123).

If it is determined that the storage box 4 is outside the loading area PA (step S123; YES), the control device 5 determines that the storage box 4 has left the loading area PA (step S127), and the control device 5 determines that the storage box 4 has left the loading area PA (step S127). The process moves to step S106.

When it is determined that the storage box 4 is not outside the loading area PA (step S123; NO), that is, when the storage box 4 is within the loading area PA, the control device 5 The speed of the vehicle 3 is detected (step S124). The control device 5 determines whether the speed of the vehicle 3 is equal to or higher than a preset speed (step S125). Here, the speed that is the reference for the determination in step S125 is included in the opening/closing condition 65, for example. If the speed of the vehicle 3 is equal to or higher than the set speed (step S125; YES), the control device 5 determines that the storage box 4 has left the loading area PA (step S127), and the control device 5 determines that the storage box 4 has left the loading area PA (step S127), to move to.
If an affirmative determination is made in step S125, the storage box 4 is not outside the loading area PA, but the speed of the vehicle 3 is higher than the set speed. Therefore, it is predicted that the storage box 4 will move outside the loading area PA. In the operation example of FIG. 4, the control device 5 detects that the storage box 4 has moved outside the loading area PA (step S123; YES) or that the storage box 4 is predicted to move outside the loading area PA. (Step S125; YES), it is determined in Step S127 that the storage box 4 has left the loading area PA.

If the speed of the vehicle 3 is lower than the set speed (step S125; NO), the control device 5 determines that the storage box 4 has not left the loading area PA (step S126), and The process moves to step S106.

If the control device 5 determines in the exit determination process that the storage box 4 has not left the loading area PA (step S106; NO), the process returns to step S105. Here, the control device 5 may execute step S105 again after waiting for a preset time.

If it is determined in the exit determination process that the storage box 4 has left the loading area PA (step S106; YES), the control device 5 controls the locking mechanism 43 to lock the storage box 4 (step S107).

After that, the control device 5 detects the position of the storage box 4 (step S108). The control device 5 compares the detected position of the storage box 4 with the retrieval area information 63 included in the area designation information 61 (step S109), and determines whether the storage box 4 is within the retrieval area DA. (Step S110). If it is determined that the storage box 4 is not within the take-out area DA (step S110; NO), the control device 5 returns to step S108. The control device 5 may execute step S108 after waiting for a preset time.

If it is determined that the storage box 4 is within the take-out area DA (step S110; YES), the control device 5 controls the locking mechanism 43 to unlock the storage box 4 (step S111). This makes it possible to take out the delivery item 10 from the storage box 4.

Although FIG. 4 shows an example in which the lock control unit 51 performs the exit determination process using the traveling speed of the vehicle 3, this is just an example. good. In this case, the lock control unit 51 calculates the acceleration of the vehicle 3 in step S124, and determines in step S125 whether the acceleration of the vehicle 3 is equal to or greater than a set acceleration. Here, the acceleration serving as a reference for determination is included in the opening/closing condition 65, for example. Further, the lock control unit 51 may make the determination by combining both the speed and acceleration of the vehicle 3 in step S125.

As described above, the delivery management system 100 is configured to be openable and closable, and includes a storage box 4 that accommodates delivery items, a lock mechanism 43 that locks the storage box 4 in a closed state, and detects the position of the storage box 4. It includes a position detection section 52 and a lock control section 51 that controls the lock mechanism 43 based on the positional relationship between the opening/closing area set as the area where the storage box 4 is opened and closed and the position of the storage box 4.

The in-vehicle unit 31 as a delivery management device is configured to be openable and closable, and is provided in a storage box 4 for storing delivered items, and has a locking mechanism 43 that locks the storage box 4 in a closed state and detects the position of the storage box 4. The control device 5 includes a position detection unit 52 and a lock control unit 51 that controls the lock mechanism 43. The locking mechanism 43 is controlled based on the positional relationship with the position No. 4.

The delivery management method executed by the delivery management system 100 is a delivery management method in which a locking mechanism 43 for locking the storage box 4 in a closed state is provided in an openable and closable storage box 4 that accommodates a delivery item. The method includes detecting the position of the storage box 4 and controlling the locking mechanism 43 based on the positional relationship between the opening/closing area set as the area where the storage box 4 is opened and closed and the position of the storage box 4. One example is a delivery management method characterized by:

According to the delivery management system 100, the in-vehicle unit 31 constituting the delivery management system 100, and the delivery management method executed by the delivery management system 100, the locked state of the storage box 4 is controlled depending on the position of the storage box 4. Therefore, the delivered item 10 during delivery can be protected by locking the storage box 4, and the worker U1 can take out the delivered item 10 without going through complicated procedures. Thereby, the delivered item 10 can be protected without increasing the workload when delivering the delivered item 10.

The lock control unit 51 causes the locking mechanism 43 to unlock the storage box 4 when the storage box 4 is located within the opening/closing area, and causes the locking mechanism 43 to lock the storage box 4 when the storage box 4 is not within the opening/closing area. Lock box 4. Therefore, the worker U1 can open the lid 41 and unload the delivery 10 without performing complicated operations such as authentication processing at the loading location and the receiving location. Moreover, since the storage box 4 is locked outside the loading area PA and the unloading area DA, the delivered goods 10 can be reliably protected.

In the delivery management system 100, the opening/closing area includes a take-out area DA where deliveries are taken out from the storage box 4, and the lock control unit 51 controls the locking mechanism 43 to control the locking area when the storage box 4 moves into the take-out area DA. The storage box 4 is unlocked. Therefore, the worker U1 can quickly open the lid 41 and take out the delivery item 10 at the receiving location.

The storage box 4 is mounted on the vehicle 3, and the lock control unit 51 causes the locking mechanism 43 to lock the storage box 4 when the speed and/or acceleration of the vehicle 3 is greater than or equal to a predetermined value. Therefore, since the storage box 4 is locked before moving to the location where it should be locked, the delivery items 10 can be protected more reliably. For example, even if the storage box 4 is not out of the loading area PA, the storage box 4 can be locked when there is a high possibility that it will be out of the loading area PA.

In the delivery management system 100, the lock control unit 51 refers to the opening/closing condition 65 specifying a date and time or a time period, and causes the locking mechanism 43 to lock or lock the storage box 4 at the date and time or time period specified by the opening/closing condition 65. You may cancel it. In this case, the storage box 4 can be used for a purpose other than storing the delivery items 10, and the purpose of use of the storage box 4 can be changed depending on the date and time.

The delivery management system 100 includes monitoring devices 111 and 112 that monitor the storage boxes 4 in the opening/closing area. Therefore, inappropriate handling of the delivery items 10 can be monitored, suppressed, or discovered in the loading area PA and unloading area DA where the storage box 4 is unlocked.

[2. Second embodiment]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the delivery management system 100 in the second embodiment, and particularly shows the operation of the control device 5. The operations of FIG. 5 are performed by processor 50.
The delivery management system 100 in the second embodiment has the same configuration as the first embodiment described above, except that the operation unit 57 is essential. Therefore, a description of the configuration of the delivery management system 100 in the second embodiment will be omitted. In the description of FIG. 5, the same step numbers are given to the same processes as in the first embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted.

In the second embodiment, when the control device 5 determines that the storage box 4 is located within the loading area PA (step S103; YES), the control device 5 shifts to an unlocking standby state (step S131). In the unlocking standby state, the control device 5 determines whether there is an unlocking operation (step S132), and if there is no unlocking operation (step S132; NO), it waits. The unlocking operation is, for example, an operation of the operation unit 57 by the operator U1. Further, when a mobile terminal (not shown) used by the worker U1 transmits a wireless signal instructing unlocking, and the control device 5 receives this wireless signal through the external communication unit 56, it is determined that an unlocking operation has been performed. It's okay. If it is determined that an unlocking operation has been performed (step S132; YES), the control device 5 unlocks the storage box 4 (step S104).

Further, when the control device 5 determines that the storage box 4 is located within the take-out area DA (step S110; YES), the control device 5 shifts to an unlocking standby state (step S133). In the unlocking standby state, the control device 5 determines whether or not there is an unlocking operation (step S134), and if the unlocking operation has not been performed (step S134; NO), the control device 5 waits. The unlocking operation is, for example, an operation of the operation unit 57 by the operator U1. If it is determined that an unlocking operation has been performed (step S134; YES), the control device 5 unlocks the storage box 4 (step S135).

In this manner, in the second embodiment, the delivery management system 100 allows the storage box 4 to be unlocked without being unlocked when the storage box 4 is located within the loading area PA or the unloading area DA. Wait for operation. Therefore, even if the storage box 4 is located in the loading area PA or the unloading area DA, the lock will not be released unless the operator U1 or recipient U2 performs an unlocking operation. Therefore, the storage box 4 is unlocked only when the worker U1 or the recipient U2 gives an explicit unlocking instruction. can be more reliably protected until it is delivered to the recipient U2.

In steps S132 and S134, the unlocking operation may be performed by a mobile terminal (not shown) used by the worker U1. In this case, when the worker U1 operates the mobile terminal, the mobile terminal transmits a wireless signal instructing unlocking, and when the control device 5 receives this wireless signal through the external communication unit 56, steps S132 and S134 are performed. It is determined that an unlocking operation has been performed. According to this configuration, the worker U1 can easily unlock the storage box 4 by operating the mobile terminal. Further, since the operator U1 needs to operate the mobile terminal to unlock the storage box 4, the delivered item 10 can be protected more reliably. For example, if the mobile terminal used by the worker U1 is configured to have an authentication function, authentication is required to unlock the storage box 4, so the delivered item 10 can be more reliably protected.

Furthermore, in step S134, the unlocking operation may be performed by the mobile terminal 18 used by the recipient U2. In this case, when the recipient U2 operates the mobile terminal 18, the mobile terminal 18 transmits a wireless signal instructing unlocking, and when the control device 5 receives this wireless signal through the external communication unit 56, the process proceeds to step S134. It is determined that an unlocking operation has been performed. According to this configuration, the recipient U2 can easily unlock the storage box 4 by operating the mobile terminal 18. Further, since consent from the recipient U2 and operation of the mobile terminal 18 are required to unlock the storage box 4, the delivered item 10 can be protected more reliably. For example, if the mobile terminal 18 is configured to have an authentication function, authentication by the recipient U2 is required to unlock the storage box 4, so the delivery item 10 can be more reliably protected.
When performing the release operation using the mobile terminal used by the worker U1 or the mobile terminal 18, the control device 5 does not need to include the operation unit 57.

[3. Third embodiment]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the delivery management system 100 in the third embodiment, and particularly shows the operation of the control device 5. The delivery management system 100 in the third embodiment has the same configuration as the first embodiment described above, except that the delivery identification section 53 and/or the opening/closing determination section 54 are essential. Therefore, a description of the configuration of the delivery management system 100 in the third embodiment will be omitted. In addition, in the description of FIG. 6, the same step numbers are given to processes similar to those in the first embodiment or the second embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted.

In the third embodiment, when the control device 5 determines that the position of the storage box 4 is within the loading area PA and unlocks the storage box 4 (step S104), the control device 5 performs an operation regarding the storage box 4. It is detected that the error occurred (step S141). The control device 5 determines whether the storage box 4 has accommodated the delivery item 10 based on the detection result in step S141 (step S142).

In step S141, the control device 5 causes the delivery identification unit 53 to detect the presence or absence of the delivery item 10, and/or the opening/closing determination unit 54 to detect the opening/closing of the storage box 4.
Specifically, the delivery identification unit 53 causes the delivery detection unit 45 to perform detection and determines the presence or absence of the delivery 10. Here, the delivery identification unit 53 may identify the delivery 10 accommodated in the storage box 4 from the detection result of the delivery detection unit 45.
The opening/closing determination unit 54 detects whether the storage box 4 is opened or closed. In step S141, at least one of detecting the presence or absence of the delivery item 10 and determining whether the storage box 4 is open or closed is executed.

For example, the control device 5 may make the determination based on the detection result of either the delivery identification section 53 or the opening/closing determination section 54 in step S142. For example, when the delivered item identification unit 53 detects that the delivered item 10 is inside the storage box 4, an affirmative determination is made in step S142. Further, for example, when the opening/closing determination unit 54 detects that the storage box 4 is opened or closed, the control device 5 makes an affirmative determination in step S142.

Further, the control device 5 may make the determination using the detection results of both the delivery item identification section 53 and the opening/closing determination section 54. In this case, if the delivery identification unit 53 detects that the delivery item 10 is inside the storage box 4, and the opening/closing determination unit 54 detects that the storage box 4 is opened or closed, the control device 5 Then, an affirmative determination is made in step S142. Further, if the determination results of the delivered article identification section 53 and the opening/closing determination section 54 are inconsistent, an affirmative determination may be made in step S142, or the notification section 58 may issue a notification.

If it is determined that the delivery item 10 is not stored in the storage box 4 (step S142; NO), the control device 5 executes an exit determination process (step S143). Details of step S143 are the same as steps S121 to S127 shown in FIG. 4. In step S143, it is determined whether or not the storage box 4 has left the loading area PA without the delivery item 10 being stored in the storage box 4.

If the control device 5 determines in the exit determination process in step S143 that the storage box 4 has not left the loading area PA (step S144; NO), the process returns to step S141. Here, the control device 5 may execute step S141 again after waiting for a preset time.

If it is determined in the exit determination process that the storage box 4 has left the loading area PA (step S144; YES), the control device 5 ends this process.
That is, if the storage box 4 leaves the loading area PA without the delivery item 10 stored in the storage box 4, the storage box 4 will not be locked. Therefore, the vehicle 3 can be driven with the storage box 4 openable and closable. For example, the worker U1 can use the vehicle 3 when not delivering the goods 10, and can use the storage box 4 as a luggage compartment. Therefore, the worker U1 can use the vehicle 3 both for the job of delivering the delivery item 10 and for personal use.

When it is determined that the delivery item 10 is stored in the storage box 4 in the loading area PA (step S142), the control device 5 updates the delivery item information 66 stored in the memory 60 (step S145). In step S145, the identification information of the delivery item 10 identified by the delivery item detection unit 45 in step S141 is written into the delivery item information 66. Further, instead of the identification information of the delivered item 10, information indicating whether or not the delivered item 10 is present in the storage box 4 may be written in step S145.

After updating the delivery information 66, the control device 5 executes an exit determination process (step S146). The details of step S146 are the same as steps S121-S127 and step S143 shown in FIG. In step S145, it is determined whether or not the storage box 4 has left the loading area PA with the delivery item 10 stored in the storage box 4.

If the control device 5 determines in the exit determination process in step S146 that the storage box 4 has not left the loading area PA (step S147; NO), the process returns to step S146. Here, the control device 5 may execute step S146 again after waiting for a preset time.

If it is determined in the exit determination process that the storage box 4 has left the loading area PA (step S147; YES), the control device 5 controls the locking mechanism 43 to lock the storage box 4 (step S148). In this manner, when the storage box 4 leaves the loading area PA with the delivery item 10 stored in the storage box 4, the storage box 4 is locked and the delivery item 10 can be reliably protected.

Thereafter, when the control device 5 determines that the storage box 4 is located within the take-out area DA (step S110; YES), the control device 5 shifts to an unlocking standby state (step S133). In the unlocking standby state, the control device 5 determines whether or not there is an unlocking operation (step S134), and if there is no unlocking operation (step S134; NO), the control device 5 waits. If it is determined that an unlocking operation has been performed (step S134; YES), the control device 5 unlocks the storage box 4 (step S135).

After unlocking the storage box 4, the control device 5 detects the delivery item 10 in the storage box 4 (step S149), and determines whether the delivery item 10 has been taken out from the storage box 4 (step S149). S150).

In step S149, the control device 5 causes the delivery identification unit 53 to detect the presence or absence of the delivery item 10, and/or the opening/closing determination unit 54 to detect the opening/closing of the storage box 4, as in step S141, for example. The delivery identification unit 53 causes the delivery detection unit 45 to perform detection and determines the presence or absence of the delivery 10. Here, the delivery identification unit 53 may identify the delivery 10 accommodated in the storage box 4. The opening/closing determination unit 54 detects whether the storage box 4 is opened or closed. In step S149, at least one of detecting the presence or absence of the delivery item 10 and determining whether the storage box 4 is open or closed is executed. In step S150, the control device 5 may make the determination based on the detection result of either the delivery identification section 53 or the opening/closing determination section 54, as in step S142, or may make the determination based on the detection results of both. It's okay. For example, if either the delivery identification unit 53 or the opening/closing determination unit 54 detects that the storage box 4 has been opened or closed and the delivery item 10 has been taken out, an affirmative determination is made. Further, for example, if the determination result of either the delivery item identification unit 53 or the opening/closing determination unit 54 indicates that the storage box 4 is not opened or closed, the control device 5 makes a negative determination in step S150.

When the control device 5 determines that the delivery item 10 has not been taken out from the storage box 4 (step S150; NO), the process returns to step S149. The control device 5 may execute step S149 after waiting for a preset time.
When the control device 5 determines that the delivery item 10 has been taken out from the storage box 4 (step S150; YES), the control device 5 updates the delivery item information 66 and ends this process.

As described above, in the third embodiment, the delivery management system 100 includes the opening/closing determination unit 54 that determines whether the storage box 4 is opened or closed, or the delivery identification unit 53. The opening/closing area includes a loading area PA where deliveries are stored in the storage box 4. The lock control unit 51 causes the lock mechanism 43 to lock the storage box 4 after the storage box 4 is opened and closed in the loading area PA. That is, the lock control unit 51 controls the lock control unit 51 when the storage box 4 moves outside the loading area PA after the storage box 4 is opened or closed, or when the storage box 4 is predicted to move outside the loading area PA. In at least one of these cases, the storage box 4 is locked. Thereby, when the delivery item 10 is stored in the storage box 4 in the loading area PA, the storage box 4 can be locked and the delivery item 10 can be protected until the delivery item 10 is delivered in the take-out area DA. Furthermore, since the storage box 4 is not locked when the delivery item 10 is not stored in the storage box 4, the storage box 4 and the vehicle 3 equipped with the storage box 4 are used for purposes other than delivering the delivery item 10. can.

[4. Fourth embodiment]
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration example of the area designation information 61 in the fourth embodiment. 8 and 9 are flowcharts showing the operation of the delivery management system 100 in the fourth embodiment, and particularly show the operation of the control device 5.
The delivery management system 100 in the fourth embodiment has the same configuration as the first embodiment described above, except that the wireless tag reader 46 or camera 47 of the delivery detection unit 45 and the delivery identification unit 53 are required. have Therefore, a description of the configuration of the delivery management system 100 in the fourth embodiment will be omitted. In FIGS. 8 and 9, operations common to those in the first to third embodiments described above are given the same reference numerals and explanations thereof will be omitted.

In the fourth embodiment, when a plurality of deliveries 10 are stored in the storage box 4, the control device 5 distinguishes each delivery 10 based on the detection result of the delivery detection unit 45.
As shown in FIG. 6, the area designation information 61 stored in the memory 60 includes a plurality of loading area information 62 and take-out area information 63 corresponding to the plurality of deliveries 10. The loading area information 62 and the take-out area information 63 are associated with a delivery ID 64 that is identification information of the delivery 10. That is, the memory 60 stores the loading area information 62 and the unloading area information 63 in association with the delivery ID 64 of each delivery 10.

7 and 8, a plurality of deliveries 10 are stored in the storage box 4 in one loading area PA, and each delivery 10 is stored in the take-out area DA specified by the area designation information 61 for each delivery 10. An example is shown in which the image is taken out from the storage box 4. In other words, an example will be shown in which the loading area PA specified for a plurality of deliveries 10 is common.

When the control device 5 determines that the delivery item 10 is stored in the storage box 4 in the loading area PA (step S141; YES), the control device 5 acquires the delivery instruction information 13 of the delivery item 10 stored in the storage box 4. , is stored as area designation information 61 (step S161). For example, in step S141, the control device 5 identifies the delivery item 10 using the delivery item detection unit 45, obtains the identification information of the delivery item 10, and generates or updates the area designation information 61. In step S161, the control device 5 requests the information management server 2, for example, to transmit delivery instruction information 13 by specifying the identification information of the delivery item 10 identified in step S141, and in response to this request, the control device 5 The delivery instruction information 13 sent by No. 2 is acquired.

The control device 5 updates the delivery information 66 to include information regarding the delivery 10 detected in step S141 (step S162). In step S162, the delivery information 66 may be updated using the delivery instruction information 13 acquired in step S161.
Thereafter, the control device 5 executes an exit determination process (step S146) and determines whether the storage box 4 has exited the loading area PA (step S147). When the storage box 4 leaves the loading area PA (step S147; YES), the control device 5 causes the locking mechanism 43 to lock the storage box 4 (step S148).

The control device 5 detects the position of the storage box 4 (step S108), and compares the detected position with the area designation information 61 (step S163). In step S163, the position detected in step S108 is compared with a plurality of pieces of extraction area information 63 included in area designation information 61. The control device 5 determines whether the position of the storage box 4 is within the take-out area DA specified by any take-out area information 63 (step S164).

If it is determined that the position of the storage box 4 is not within the take-out area DA specified by any take-out area information 63 (step S164; NO), the control device 5 returns to step S108. The control device 5 may execute step S108 after waiting for a preset time.

If it is determined that the position of the storage box 4 is within the extraction area DA specified by any of the extraction area information 63 (step S164; YES), the control device 5 shifts to an unlocking standby state (step S165). ). In this unlocking standby state, the control device 5 determines whether or not there is an unlocking operation (step S166), as in step S133 described above, and waits until the unlocking operation is not performed (step S166; NO). .

If it is determined that a release operation has been performed (step S166; YES), the control device 5 causes the lock mechanism 43 to release the lock on the storage box 4 (step S167).
Here, the control device 5 detects the delivery item 10 inside the storage box 4 using the delivery item detection unit 45 (step S168). In step S168, the delivery item 10 stored in the storage box 4 is identified by the wireless tag reader 46 or the camera 47. Based on the detection result in step S168, the control device 5 determines whether one or more delivery items 10 have been taken out from the storage box 4 (step S169).

If it is determined that the delivery item 10 has not been taken out (step S169; NO), the control device 5 returns to step S168. The control device 5 waits for a preset time and then executes step S168. On the other hand, if it is determined that the delivery item 10 has been taken out (step S169; YES), the control device 5 specifies the delivery item 10 that has been taken out (step S170). The control device 5 refers to the area designation information 61 (step S171). In step S171, the control device 5 refers to the delivery item ID 64 corresponding to the take-out area DA where the storage box 4 is located in the area designation information 61.

The control device 5 determines whether the delivery item 10 taken out from the storage box 4 is a delivery item 10 that can be taken out (step S172). In step S172, a determination is made based on whether or not the delivery item 10 identified in step S170 corresponds to the delivery item ID 64 referenced in step S171.

If the delivery item 10 taken out from the storage box 4 is not a delivery item 10 that can be taken out (step S172; NO), the control device 5 causes the notification unit 58 to issue a notification (step S173), and proceeds to step S168. return.

If the delivered item 10 taken out from the storage box 4 is a delivered item 10 that can be taken out (step S172; YES), the control device 5 updates the area designation information 61 and the delivered item information 66 (step S174). . In step S174, for example, the loading area information 62, unloading area information 63, and delivery item ID 64 related to the delivery item 10 specified in step S170 are deleted from the area designation information 61. Further, for example, information indicating that the delivery item 10 identified in step S170 has been delivered is added to the delivery item information 66.

After that, the control device 5 refers to the area designation information 61 and/or the delivery item information 66 and determines whether all the delivery items 10 stored in the storage box 4 have been taken out (step S175). If there is any delivered item 10 that has not been taken out (step S175; NO), the control device 5 returns to step S108. If all the deliveries 10 have been taken out (step S175; YES), the control device 5 ends this process.

In the above operation, the control device 5 may use the weight sensor 48 as a means for identifying the delivery item 10. For example, the weight detected by the weight sensor 48 may be obtained in step S168, and the determinations in step S169 and step S171 may be made based on the detected change in weight. In this case, the delivery detection section 45 only needs to include at least the weight sensor 48. Further, the control device 5 may obtain delivery instruction information 13 including information regarding the weight of the delivery item 10 from the information management server 2 .

As described above, in the fourth embodiment, the delivery management system 100 includes the delivery item identification section 53 that identifies the delivery item 10 accommodated in the storage box 4. The delivery management system 100 includes a memory 60 that stores area designation information 61 that designates the position or range of the take-out area DA in association with each delivery item 10 housed in the storage box 4 . The delivery management system 100 determines when the position of the storage box 4 when the delivery item 10 is taken out from the storage box 4 is outside the removal area DA specified by the area designation information 61 associated with the delivery item 10. It is equipped with a notification section 58 that performs notification.

Therefore, when the worker U1 takes out the delivery item 10 at a location other than the designated take-out area DA, a notification is given, so that incorrect delivery of the delivery item 10 can be prevented. Thereby, when a plurality of delivery items 10 are stored in the storage box 4 and delivered, the worker U1 can take out the delivery items 10 in the take-out area DA designated for each delivery item 10. If the worker U1 picks up the delivery item 10 in the wrong take-out area DA, a notification is given, so the psychological load on the worker U1 and the effort required to confirm the destination can be reduced. Further, even if a plurality of delivery items 10 are stored in one storage box 4, delivery can be easily performed, so that the work efficiency related to delivery can be improved.

[5. Fifth embodiment]
FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a delivery management system 101 according to the fifth embodiment.
In the fifth embodiment, components common to those of the delivery management system 100 described in the first to fourth embodiments are given the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

The delivery management system 101 includes a lock control device 7 and an on-vehicle unit 9 instead of the on-vehicle unit 31 included in the delivery management system 100.
The configuration of the delivery management system 101 is such that the functions performed by the control device 5 are separated into a lock control device 7 and an on-vehicle unit 9. That is, the configuration is such that the component mounted on the storage box 4 or the vehicle 3 is the on-vehicle unit 9, and the component that performs the same control function as the control device 5 is the lock control device 7, which are separate units.

The lock control device 7 is connected to the information management server 2 via the communication network 11 so as to be capable of data communication, and receives various data such as delivery instruction information 13 from the information management server 2.

The on-vehicle unit 9 includes a lock mechanism 43, a GNSS 44, and a delivery detection section 45, like the on-vehicle unit 31. The in-vehicle unit 9 includes a vehicle-side control section 91 , a first communication section 92 , an operation section 93 , and a notification section 94 . The operation section 93, like the operation section 57, has an operation detection section such as an operator or a touch sensor, and receives operations by the operator U1 or the like. When the operation unit 93 detects an operation, it outputs a signal indicating the content of the operation to the vehicle-side control unit 91. The operating section 93 may be arranged at a position remote from the in-vehicle unit 9, and may be provided in the storage box 4, for example.

The notification unit 94 includes a speaker that outputs audio to the worker U1, a liquid crystal display that displays images and characters, an LED indicator, and the like. The notification unit 94 performs notification by outputting audio, displaying images and characters, lighting an LED indicator, etc. under the control of the vehicle-side control unit 91. The notification section 94 may be arranged at a position away from the in-vehicle unit 9, and may be provided in the storage box 4, for example.

The first communication unit 92 communicates with the lock control device 7 under the control of the vehicle-side control unit 91 .
The vehicle-side control section 91 is connected to a first communication section 92 , an operation section 93 , and a notification section 94 . The lock mechanism 43 , GNSS 44 , and delivery detection unit 45 are connected to the vehicle-side control unit 91 . The vehicle-side control unit 91 communicates with the lock control device 7 through the first communication unit 92 .

The vehicle-side control unit 91 acquires the detection results of the GNSS 44 and the delivered item detection unit 45 at a preset sampling period. Vehicle-side control section 91 detects an operation on operation section 93 based on a signal input from operation section 93 . The vehicle-side control unit 91 transmits detection data 17 including data related to the detection results of the GNSS 44 and the delivered item detection unit 45 and data related to the operation of the operation unit 93 to the lock control device 7.
Further, the vehicle-side control unit 91 may be connected to the ECU 32. In this case, the vehicle-side control unit 91 acquires the vehicle speed signal output by the ECU 32, generates and transmits detection data 17 indicating the speed of the vehicle 3 indicated by the vehicle speed signal and the acceleration calculated from the vehicle speed signal.

The vehicle-side control unit 91 receives the lock control data 19 from the lock control device 7 and operates the lock mechanism 43 according to the lock control data 19. For example, when the lock control data 19 is data that instructs to lock the storage box 4, the vehicle-side control unit 91 operates the locking mechanism 43 to lock the storage box 4. Further, for example, when the lock control data 19 is data that instructs to unlock the storage box 4, the vehicle-side control unit 91 operates the lock mechanism 43 to unlock the storage box 4.

Further, when the lock control data 19 is data that instructs the notification unit 94 to make a notification, the vehicle-side control unit 91 causes the notification unit 94 to execute the notification.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the configuration of the lock control device 7. As shown in FIG.
The lock control device 7 is a device responsible for the control function executed by the control device 5 in the first to fourth embodiments. The lock control device 7 includes a processor 70, a memory 80, and a second communication section 76.

Like the processor 50, the processor 70 is composed of a CPU, a microcomputer, etc., and controls each part of the lock control device 7 by executing a program (not shown) stored in a memory 80. The memory 80 stores programs executed by the processor 70 and data processed by the processor 70. The memory 80 includes a semiconductor storage element such as a flash ROM and a magnetic storage device, and stores programs and data in a non-volatile manner. The memory 80 may include a RAM and may be configured to temporarily store programs and data. The lock control device 7 may include an SoC that integrates a processor 70 and a memory 80.

Like the memory 60, the memory 80 is a storage unit that stores area designation information 61, opening/closing conditions 65, and delivery information 66.

The processor 70 includes a lock control section 71, a position detection section 72, and a delivery identification section 73. Each of these functional units is realized through cooperation between hardware and software when the processor 70 executes a program.

The function of the lock control section 71 corresponds to that of the lock control section 51. Similarly, the position detection section 72 corresponds to the position detection section 52, the delivery identification section 73 corresponds to the delivery identification section 53, and the open/close determination section 74 corresponds to the open/close determination section 54.

The lock control unit 71 refers to the opening/closing conditions 65 and determines whether or not to lock the storage box 4 by the locking mechanism 43 based on the position of the storage box 4 detected by the position detection unit 72, and releases the lock. It is determined whether or not to do so. When the lock control unit 71 determines to lock the storage box 4, it generates lock control data 19 instructing locking, and transmits it to the vehicle unit 9 via the second communication unit 76. When the lock control unit 71 determines that the storage box 4 should be unlocked, it generates lock control data 19 that instructs unlocking, and transmits it to the in-vehicle unit 9 .

The position detection unit 72 acquires the position information of the GNSS 44 from the detection data 17 transmitted by the in-vehicle unit 9. The position detection unit 72 detects the current position of the storage box 4 based on the acquired position information, and outputs the detected position to the lock control unit 71. Further, when the detection data 17 includes data based on a vehicle speed signal from the ECU 32, the position detection unit 72 acquires the traveling speed and/or acceleration of the vehicle 3 from this data.

The delivery identification unit 73 determines whether the delivery 10 is present in the storage box 4 based on the detection result of the delivery detection unit 45 included in the detection data 17 . When the detection data 17 includes the determination result of the determination of the presence or absence of the delivery item 10 by the delivery item detection unit 45, the delivery item identification unit 73 acquires the determination result of the delivery item detection unit 45. The delivery item identification unit 73 identifies the delivery item 10 based on the detection result of the delivery item detection unit 45 included in the detection data 17 when the delivery item 10 stored in the storage box 4 needs to be identified. If the delivered item detection unit 45 has a function of outputting the result of identifying the delivered item 10, the delivered item identification unit 73 acquires the identification result by the delivered item detection unit 45 from the detection data 17.

The opening/closing determination unit 74 detects whether the lid 41 is opened or closed. For example, if the lock mechanism 43 includes a switch-type sensor that detects whether the lid 41 is closed, the open/close determination unit 74 acquires the detected state of the lock mechanism 43 from the detection data 17, and 41 is open or closed. Further, the opening/closing determination unit 74 may determine whether an operation to open the lid 41 has been performed in the loading area PA or the unloading area DA based on the detection data 17.

The second communication unit 76 communicates with the information management server 2 under the control of the processor 70 and receives the delivery instruction information 13 from the information management server 2. The second communication unit 76 extracts the loading area information 62 and the unloading area information 63 from the received delivery instruction information 13, and stores them in the memory 80. Further, when the delivery instruction information 13 includes delivery information 66, the second communication unit 76 extracts the delivery information 66 and stores it in the memory 80.

The lock control device 7 and the vehicle-mounted unit 9 may be connected by a communication cable. In this case, the first communication section 92 and the second communication section 76 can be configured to include a connector to which a communication cable is connected, and a communication interface circuit that inputs and outputs signals to and from the communication cable. The lock control device 7 and the in-vehicle unit 9 may be configured to perform wireless communication. In this case, the first communication unit 92 and the second communication unit 76 may be configured to include an antenna and a wireless communication interface circuit that inputs and outputs wireless signals.

FIG. 12 is a sequence diagram showing the operation of the delivery management system 101 of the fifth embodiment.
The delivery management system 101 can execute the operations of the delivery management system 100 described in the first, second, third, and fourth embodiments. In each of these operations, the lock control device 7 and the vehicle-mounted unit 9 cooperate to execute the functions of the control device 5.
The sequence shown in FIG. 12 is executed by the processor 70 and the vehicle-side control unit 91.

The lock control device 7 requests the detection data 17 from the in-vehicle unit 9 at a preset period or at a preset timing (step S201). The in-vehicle unit 9 receives a request from the lock control device 7 (step S301), and acquires the detection value of the delivery item detection unit 45 (step S302). In step S302, the vehicle-side control unit 91 may acquire the vehicle speed signal output by the ECU 32, the operating state of the operating unit 93, and the like. The vehicle-side control unit 91 generates detection data 17 including the detection value acquired in step S302, and transmits it to the lock control device 7 (step S303).

The lock control device 7 receives the detection data 17 (step S202), and determines the control state of the lock mechanism 43 based on the received detection data 17 (step S203). Specifically, the operation in step S203 includes the process of determining to unlock the storage box 4 in steps S103, S110, S132, S134, and S166, and the process of determining to lock the storage box 4 in steps S106 and S147. corresponds to

If it is determined that the storage box 4 is to be unlocked (step S204; YES), the lock control device 7 generates lock control data 19 instructing unlocking and transmits it to the vehicle unit 9 (step S205). The in-vehicle unit 9 receives the lock control data 19, operates the lock mechanism 43 according to the lock control data 19, and unlocks the storage box 4 (step S304). The operation in step S304 corresponds to steps S104, S111, S133, and S167, for example.

If the storage box 4 is not unlocked (step S204; NO), the lock control device 7 determines whether or not the storage box 4 is to be locked (step S206). Here, if the storage box 4 is not locked (step S206; NO), the lock control device 7 ends this process. For example, the lock control device 7 may start the operation from step S201 after waiting for a preset time.

When locking the storage box 4 (step S206; YES), the lock control device 7 generates lock control data 19 instructing locking and transmits it to the on-vehicle unit 9 (step S207). The in-vehicle unit 9 receives the lock control data 19, operates the lock mechanism 43 according to the lock control data 19, and locks the storage box 4 (step S305). The operation in step S305 corresponds to steps S107 and S148, for example.

The delivery management system 101 shown in the fifth embodiment includes a lock control device 7 that determines locking and unlocking of the storage box 4, and a lock control device 7 that is mounted on a vehicle 3 together with the storage box 4 to lock and lock the storage box 4. and an on-vehicle unit 9 that executes the release. According to this configuration, the lock control device 7 that controls locking and unlocking can be separated from the vehicle 3. For example, the lock control device 7 can be realized by a mobile terminal (not shown) used by the worker U1 or an application program of the mobile terminal 18. In this case, since the locking and unlocking of the storage box 4 can be controlled by a device that is separable from the vehicle 3, it is possible to prevent the storage box 4 from being locked and unlocked against the will of the worker U1. Therefore, it is possible to further improve security performance. Further, when the storage box 4 is a device that can be removed from the vehicle 3, for example, the configuration of the in-vehicle unit 9 fixed to the storage box 4 can be simplified.

[6. Other embodiments]
In each of the embodiments described above, the storage box 4 fixed to the vehicle 3 is exemplified as the storage structure for storing the delivery item 10. Furthermore, as a locking mechanism, a locking mechanism 43 that locks the lid 41 under the control of the control device 5 and makes it impossible to take out the delivery 10 is illustrated. This is just an example; for example, the storage box 4 serving as the storage structure may be removable from the vehicle 3. In this case, the locking mechanism 43 may lock the storage box 4 so that it cannot be removed from the vehicle 3. That is, the lock mechanism 43 may make the storage box 4 removable from the vehicle 3 and fixed to the vehicle 3.

Furthermore, the vehicle 3 may be a motorcycle, a non-powered bicycle, or not a two-wheeled vehicle. For example, the vehicle 3 may be a truck, cart, trolley, etc. for transporting cargo, a four-wheeled vehicle, or a freight vehicle such as a truck or trailer. In this case, the storage structure for storing the delivery 10 may be a container fixed to the compartment or loading platform of the vehicle 3, or a part of the structure of the vehicle 3 may function as the storage structure. Specifically, a box-type truck box may be used as the storage structure.

In each of the embodiments described above, an example is shown in which the GNSS 44 mounted on the vehicle 3 is used as a means for detecting the position of the accommodation structure, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a position detection function provided in a car navigation device, a portable terminal device such as a smartphone or a smart watch, or other external device may be used. In this case, the control device 5, the lock control device 7, or the in-vehicle unit 9 may acquire position information detected by the above-mentioned external device and use the acquired position information as the position of the storage box 4.

In each of the above embodiments, the control device 5 and the lock control device 7 calculate the speed or acceleration of the vehicle 3 based on the vehicle speed signal output by the ECU 32, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the speed or acceleration of the vehicle 3 may be calculated based on a change in the position of the storage box 4 using position information detected by the GNSS 44 or the like.

The processors 50 and 70 in each of the above embodiments may be composed of a plurality of processors, and the specific aspect thereof is arbitrary. Alternatively, the control device 5 and the lock control device 7 may be incorporated into a car navigation device or the like mounted on the vehicle 3. Further, the control device 5 may be a device that is not fixed to the vehicle 3, and for example, a portable terminal device such as a smartphone owned by the worker U1 may be used as the control device 5.

2, FIG. 10, and FIG. 11 are schematic diagrams showing the functional configurations of the delivery management systems 100, 101 and the lock control device 7 divided by main processing contents in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention. It is a diagram. The configurations of the delivery management systems 100, 101 and the various devices constituting these systems are not limited to those shown in the above figures, and may be configured using other classifications. Furthermore, the processing of each component may be executed by one hardware unit or by multiple hardware units. Furthermore, the processing of each component may be executed by one program or by multiple programs.

2 Information management server 3 Vehicle 4 Storage box (accommodation structure)
5 Control device 7 Lock control device 9 On-vehicle unit 10 Delivery item 13 Delivery instruction information 31 On-vehicle unit (delivery management device)
32 ECU
41 Lid 43 Lock mechanism 44 GNSS
45 Delivery detection section 46 Wireless tag reader 47 Camera 48 Weight sensor 50, 70 Processor 51, 71 Lock control section 52, 72 Position detection section 53, 73 Delivery identification section (identification section)
54, 74 Open/close determination section 55 Interface 56 External communication section 57, 93 Operation section 58, 94 Notification section 60, 80 Memory (storage section)
61 Area designation information 62 Loading area information 63 Retrieval area information 65 Opening/closing conditions (date and time designation information)
66 Delivery information 91 Vehicle side control unit 100, 101 Delivery management system 111, 112 Monitoring device (monitoring unit)
DA Retrieval area (opening/closing area)
PA loading area (opening/closing area)

Claims (11)

a storage structure (4) that is configured to be openable and closable and that stores a storage object (10) that is a portable object;
a locking mechanism (43) that locks the accommodation structure (4) in a closed state;
a position detection unit (52, 72) that detects the position of the accommodation structure (4);
A lock that controls the locking mechanism (43) based on the positional relationship between the opening/closing area (PA, DA) set as an area where the accommodation structure (4) is opened and closed and the position of the accommodation structure (4). A control unit (51, 71),
an opening/closing determination unit (54, 74) that determines whether the housing structure (4) is opened or closed;
The opening/closing area (PA, DA) includes a loading area (PA) in which the stored object (10) is accommodated in the accommodation structure (4),
The lock control section (51, 71)
In the loading area (PA) , after releasing the lock by the locking mechanism (43), an exit determination process is executed;
In the exit determination process, the accommodation structure (4) is located outside the loading area (PA) by comparing the position detected by the position detection unit (52, 72) with the loading area (PA). If the accommodation structure (4) is outside the loading area (PA), and if the accommodation structure (4) is inside the loading area (PA) and the accommodation structure (4) is outside the loading area (PA), determining that the accommodation structure (4) has left the loading area (PA) when the accommodation structure (4) is predicted to move out of the loading area (PA);
Locking the accommodation structure (4) by the locking mechanism (43) when it is determined in the exit determination process that the accommodation structure (4) has left the loading area (PA);
A delivery management system characterized by: a storage structure (4) that is configured to be openable and closable and that stores a storage object (10) that is a portable object;
a locking mechanism (43) that locks the accommodation structure (4) in a closed state;
a position detection unit (52, 72) that detects the position of the accommodation structure (4);
A lock that controls the locking mechanism (43) based on the positional relationship between the opening/closing area (PA, DA) set as an area where the accommodation structure (4) is opened and closed and the position of the accommodation structure (4). A control unit (51, 71),
The accommodation structure (4) is mounted on a vehicle (3),
The opening/closing area (PA, DA) includes a loading area (PA) in which the stored object (10) is accommodated in the accommodation structure (4),
The lock control unit (51, 71) executes an exit determination process after releasing the lock by the lock mechanism (43) in the loading area (PA),
In the exit determination process, if the accommodation structure (4) is outside the loading area (PA), and if the accommodation structure (4) is inside the loading area (PA) and the vehicle ( 3) determines that the storage structure (4) has left the loading area (PA) when the speed of the vehicle (3) is equal to or higher than a predetermined value, or when the acceleration of the vehicle (3) is equal to or higher than a predetermined value ;
Locking the accommodation structure (4) by the locking mechanism (43) when it is determined in the exit determination process that the accommodation structure (4) has left the loading area (PA);
A delivery management system characterized by: The lock control unit (51, 71) unlocks the accommodation structure (4) by the lock mechanism (43) when the accommodation structure (4) is located within the opening/closing area (PA, DA). and causing the locking mechanism (43) to lock the housing structure (4) when the position of the housing structure (4) is not within the opening/closing area (PA, DA).
The delivery management system according to claim 2 , characterized in that: The opening/closing area (PA, DA) includes a take-out area (DA) where the stored object (10) is taken out from the storage structure (4),
The lock control unit (51, 71) causes the lock mechanism (43) to unlock the storage structure (4) when the storage structure (4) moves into the take-out area (DA). ,
The delivery management system according to claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that: . an identification section (53, 73) that identifies the stored object (10) stored in the storage structure (4);
a storage unit (60, 80) and
The position of the storage structure (4) when the storage object (10) is taken out from the storage structure (4) is specified by the area designation information (61) associated with the storage object (10). a notification unit (58, 94) that provides notification when the extraction area (DA) is outside the extraction area (DA);
The delivery management system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lock control unit (51, 71) refers to date and time designation information (65) that specifies a date and time or time zone, and activates the lock mechanism (43) at the date and time or time zone designated by the date and time designation information (65). ) locking or unlocking the accommodation structure (4);
The delivery management system according to any one of claims 1 to 5. comprising a monitoring unit (111, 112) that monitors the accommodation structure (4) in the opening/closing area (PA, DA);
The delivery management system according to any one of claims 1 to 5. It is configured to be openable and closable and is provided in a storage structure (4) that stores a storage object (10) that is a portable object,
a locking mechanism (43) that locks the accommodation structure (4) in a closed state;
A position detection unit (52) that detects the position of the accommodation structure (4), a lock control unit (51) that controls the lock mechanism (43), and a determination whether the accommodation structure (4) is opened or closed. a control device (5) comprising an opening/closing determination unit (54, 74),
The lock control unit (51) controls the lock control unit (51) based on the positional relationship between the opening/closing area (PA, DA) set as the area where the accommodation structure (4) is opened and closed and the position of the accommodation structure (4). controlling the locking mechanism (43);
The opening/closing area (PA, DA) includes a loading area (PA) in which the stored object (10) is accommodated in the accommodation structure (4),
The lock control section (51, 71)
In the loading area (PA) , after releasing the lock by the locking mechanism (43), an exit determination process is executed;
In the exit determination process, the accommodation structure (4) is located outside the loading area (PA) by comparing the position detected by the position detection unit (52, 72) with the loading area (PA). If the accommodation structure (4) is outside the loading area (PA), and if the accommodation structure (4) is inside the loading area (PA) and the accommodation structure (4) is outside the loading area (PA), determining that the accommodation structure (4) has left the loading area (PA) when the accommodation structure (4) is predicted to move out of the loading area (PA);
Locking the accommodation structure (4) by the locking mechanism (43) when it is determined in the exit determination process that the accommodation structure (4) has left the loading area (PA);
A delivery management device characterized by: A locking mechanism (43) for locking the storage structure (4) in a closed state is provided in an openable and closable storage structure (4) that is configured to be openable and closable and that stores an object (10) that is a transportable object. A delivery management method based on a configuration,
detecting the position of the accommodation structure (4);
Determining whether the accommodation structure (4) is opened or closed;
Based on the position of the accommodation structure (4), the opening/closing area (PA, DA) set as the area where the accommodation structure (4) is opened and closed, and the position of the accommodation structure (4), controlling the locking mechanism (43);
In the loading area (PA) included in the opening/closing area (PA, DA) and in which the stored object (10) is stored in the storage structure (4) , ) after releasing the lock, execute the exit judgment process ,
In the exit determination process, by comparing the position of the accommodation structure (4) and the loading area (PA), it is determined whether the accommodation structure (4) is outside the loading area (PA). and if the accommodation structure (4) is outside the loading area (PA), and if the accommodation structure (4) is within the loading area (PA) and the accommodation structure (4) is predicted to move out of the loading area (PA), determining that the accommodation structure (4) has left the loading area (PA);
Locking the accommodation structure (4) by the locking mechanism (43) when it is determined in the exit determination process that the accommodation structure (4) has left the loading area (PA);
A delivery management method characterized by: installed in a storage structure (4) that is mounted on a vehicle (3), configured to be openable and closable, and that stores a storage object (10) that is a transportable object;
a locking mechanism (43) that locks the accommodation structure (4) in a closed state;
A control device (5) comprising a position detection section (52 , 72 ) that detects the position of the accommodation structure (4), and a lock control section (51 , 71 ) that controls the lock mechanism (43). ,
The lock control unit (51 , 71 ) is configured based on the positional relationship between the opening/closing area (PA, DA) set as the area where the accommodation structure (4) is opened and closed and the position of the accommodation structure (4). , controlling the locking mechanism (43);
The opening/closing area (PA, DA) includes a loading area (PA) in which the stored object (10) is accommodated in the accommodation structure (4),
The lock control unit (51, 71) executes an exit determination process after releasing the lock by the lock mechanism (43) in the loading area (PA),
In the exit determination process, if the accommodation structure (4) is outside the loading area (PA), and if the accommodation structure (4) is inside the loading area (PA) and the vehicle ( 3) determines that the storage structure (4) has left the loading area (PA) when the speed of the vehicle (3) is equal to or higher than a predetermined value, or when the acceleration of the vehicle (3) is equal to or higher than a predetermined value ;
Locking the accommodation structure (4) by the locking mechanism (43) when it is determined in the exit determination process that the accommodation structure (4) has left the loading area (PA);
A delivery management device characterized by: The accommodation structure (4) is locked in a closed state in an openable and closable accommodation structure (4) that is mounted on a vehicle (3) and is configured to be openable and closable and that accommodates a container (10) that is a transportable object. A delivery management method using a configuration including a locking mechanism (43) that
detecting the position of the accommodation structure (4);
Based on the position of the accommodation structure (4), the opening/closing area (PA, DA) set as the area where the accommodation structure (4) is opened and closed, and the position of the accommodation structure (4), controlling the locking mechanism (43);
The opening/closing area (PA, DA) includes a loading area (PA) in which the stored object (10) is accommodated in the accommodation structure (4),
In the loading area (PA), after releasing the lock by the locking mechanism (43), an exit determination process is executed;
In the exit determination process, if the accommodation structure (4) is outside the loading area (PA), and if the accommodation structure (4) is inside the loading area (PA) and the vehicle ( 3) determines that the storage structure (4) has left the loading area (PA) when the speed of the vehicle (3) is equal to or higher than a predetermined value, or when the acceleration of the vehicle (3) is equal to or higher than a predetermined value ;
Locking the accommodation structure (4) by the locking mechanism (43) when it is determined in the exit determination process that the accommodation structure (4) has left the loading area (PA);
A delivery management method characterized by:

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