WO2001013342A1 - Method and device for automatic distribution of packages - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a method and a device for the automatic delivery of general cargo, such as parcels, packages, etc., to the recipient.
- the piece goods are delivered to the recipients by deliverers of corresponding services. It often happens that the recipient is not present. In this case, he receives a notification card that he has not been found and therefore this piece of goods in a central entry and exit point, e.g. in a post office.
- the stucco goods are issued manually with limited opening hours. This process is labor-intensive and unsatisfactory for the recipient because of the limited opening hours.
- the invention is therefore based on the object of providing a method and a device for dispensing stucco, in which the disadvantages described are avoided and the stucco can be dispensed automatically without a time limit and additional notification effort. It must also be possible to clearly identify the person collecting the goods.
- Transporting the piece goods to a lockable transfer station opening the station on the basis of the read ID number of the piece goods notification card and closing the station after removal of the piece goods, enables the stored piece goods to be dispensed without
- a machine-readable input code e.g., generated when the stucco is dispatched, is additionally stored before the stucco is stored for delivery to the recipient.
- the recipient address in barcode form, read and the output of the piece goods to the recipient and, if necessary, the storage with the input code and output or.
- the date and time of storage were reported to a central office for tracking goods and distribution status reports. This enables the sender or the distribution company to query the distribution status, including the delivery time, at any time. If the delivery of the stucco is only against payment, it is advantageous that the shipping on the
- Stuckgut a machine-readable input code is applied, which contains the terms of payment and the amount. Before the Storage for output is then also read the input code with the terms of payment and the amount and the general cargo is only automatically issued to the recipient when the amount has been paid at the output station. It is also advantageous to use the ID no. and read the input code with the help of a hand scanner if necessary. This will make it difficult to find this ID no. and the input code on the piece goods avoided.
- FIG la the process for the delivery of the piece good in a schematic representation
- FIG. 2 shows the output station in a schematic representation.
- FIG. 3 shows a flow structure for the storage process.
- FIG. 4 shows a flow structure for the removal process
- the deliverer 1 is in the distribution of the stucco goods, in this case parcels, according to the recipient addresses. Because the receiver is not present, the tool 1 takes on the respective package 2, a machine-readable identification (ID) -No., For example, code as a bar ⁇ , for storing and inserted as shown in FIG lb, a package notification card with the same machine readable ID number. in the letter slot 3.
- ID machine-readable identification
- the deliverer 1 does not distribute the packages 2 and only the corresponding package notification card is sent directly to the recipient. After the deliverer 1 has ended his distribution round, he stores the packages 2 which cannot be distributed directly because the recipients are not present, in his distribution base, for example a post office (FIG 1c).
- This receiving station 4 includes a stationary barcode scanner 5 for reading the ID number. 21 for object identification 20 for storage and the machine-readable input code generated by the shipping customer.
- This global input code can characterize the recipient address or an ID number, which, however, the package 2 must uniquely identify within the entire shipping system and not only for storage at an issue point with a restricted number of storage compartments.
- Another possibility, not shown, for capturing the machine-readable information is the use of a hand-held scanner by the inbound deliverer. This avoids any difficulties in automatically finding the areas with the machine-readable information on the piece goods.
- the parcel data are entered into a database 24 of the parcel warehouse 23 or exchanged for old database values 25.
- This database 24 is part of the control unit for the warehouse.
- the global input code, storage location and date and time are transmitted to a global database 26 of a center for tracking items and distribution status reporting, as indicated by the flash, in which the senders can query the shipping status of their shipments (FIG. 1c).
- the data flows from and to the databases 24, 26 are shown in dashed lines in FIGS. 3 and 4.
- the parcel 2 is fed to an automatically movable loading and unloader 7 of an automatic warehouse as part of the storage on a transport track 6, which the parcel 2 corresponds to the ID number applied to the parcel 2 by the deliverer 1 by a control unit controlled, puts in a free storage compartment 8 (FIG ld).
- the receiver 9 goes to the output station of the automatic warehouse. There he puts his notification card 10.30 in a designated off- tion and leads his identity card past a corresponding card reader 12, with which the personal identification number is read (FIG le). Then, with a barcode scanner as output reader 11 for object identification 31, the storage ID no. 21 read. With this ID no. 21 is looked up in the database 24 of the parcel warehouse and in the global database 26. Is the ID no. 21 in the local database 24 of the package store 23, the package 2 is outsourced 35. At the same time, the data in the database 24 of the package store are deleted and the data in the global database 26 are exchanged or the output data, such as date, time and pickup , supplemented, indicated by the lightning. If the package 2 is not in this warehouse, the recipient / pick-up 9 is additionally notified 37 based on a query in the global database 26 where the package 2 is located.
- the notification card 10 is additionally printed by means of a printer 13, similar to a ticket validator, with the date and time of issue and transported to a card memory, where there is already a stack of cards 14.
- a door 15 opens for the removal opening and the package 2 can be removed. The door 15 is then closed again.
- a package which may only be issued against payment, additionally receives this condition and the amount to be paid in its input code. If the input code is read, the control system receives a corresponding message and the package is only released for output after payment of the read amount.
- Corresponding deposit facilities are out known in the art. Deposits can be made cashless with a credit card or with a cash / cash card similar to ticket machines.
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Verfahren und Einrichtung zum automatischen Ausgeben von StückgutMethod and device for the automatic delivery of general cargo
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren und eine Einrichtung zum automatischen Ausgeben von von Stückgut, wie Pakete, Packchen u.a., an den Empfanger.The invention relates to a method and a device for the automatic delivery of general cargo, such as parcels, packages, etc., to the recipient.
Nach dem Stand der Technik werden die Stückguter den Empfängern durch Zusteller entsprechender Dienste uberbracht . Dabei kommt es häufig vor, daß der Empfanger nicht anwesend ist. In diesem Fall erhält er eine Benachrichtigungskarte, daß er nicht angetroffen wurde und deshalb dieses Stuckgut in einer zentralen Ein- und Ausgabestelle, z.B. in einem Postamt, abzuholen hat. Die Stuckguter werden dort bei begrenzten Öffnungszeiten manuell ausgegeben. Dieser Vorgang ist arbeitsaufwendig und wegen der begrenzten Öffnungszeiten für den Empfanger unbefriedigend.According to the state of the art, the piece goods are delivered to the recipients by deliverers of corresponding services. It often happens that the recipient is not present. In this case, he receives a notification card that he has not been found and therefore this piece of goods in a central entry and exit point, e.g. in a post office. The stucco goods are issued manually with limited opening hours. This process is labor-intensive and unsatisfactory for the recipient because of the limited opening hours.
Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Verfahren und eine Einrichtung zum Ausgeben von Stuckgut zu schaffen, bei denen die beschriebenen Nachteile vermieden werden und die Stuckguter ohne zeitliche Begrenzung und zusatzlichen Be- nachrichtigungsaufwand automatisch ausgegeben werden können. Dabei muß auch die Möglichkeit bestehen, den Abholer eindeutig zu identifizieren.The invention is therefore based on the object of providing a method and a device for dispensing stucco, in which the disadvantages described are avoided and the stucco can be dispensed automatically without a time limit and additional notification effort. It must also be possible to clearly identify the person collecting the goods.
Erfmdungsgemaß wird die Aufgabe durch die Merkmale der An- spruche 1 und 7 gelost. Die Schritte:According to the invention, the object is achieved by the features of claims 1 and 7. The steps:
- Überbringen oder Übersenden einer Stuckgutbenachrichti- gungskarte mit einer maschinenlesbaren Identifikations (ID) - Nr. an den Empfanger und Aufbringen der gleichen ID-Nr. auf das Stuckgut,- Delivering or sending a stucco notification card with a machine-readable identification (ID) number to the recipient and applying the same ID number. on the stucco,
- Lesen dieser auf dem Stuckgut aufgebrachten ID-Nr. und Einlagern des Stuckgutes in einem automatischen Lager unter die- ser ID-Nr. ,- Read this ID number on the item. and storing the stucco in an automatic warehouse under the ser ID no. .
- Eingabe der Stuckgutbenachrichtigungskarte durch den Empfanger in einen automatischen Ausgabeleser für die maschinenlesbare ID-Nr. , - automatisches Auslagern des Stuckgutes aus dem Lager,- Entry of the stucco notification card by the recipient in an automatic output reader for the machine-readable ID number. , - automatic removal of the piece goods from the warehouse,
Transport des Stuckgutes zu einer verschließbaren Übergabe- Station, Offnen der Station auf der Basis der gelesenen ID- Nr. der Stuckgutbenachrichtigungskarte und Schließen der Station nach Entnahme des Stuckgutes, ermöglicht eine Ausgabe der eingelagerten Stuckguter ohneTransporting the piece goods to a lockable transfer station, opening the station on the basis of the read ID number of the piece goods notification card and closing the station after removal of the piece goods, enables the stored piece goods to be dispensed without
Einschaltung des Menschen und damit auch ohne zeitliche Begrenzung.Human intervention and therefore also without time limit.
Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Un- teranspruchen dargestellt. So ist es möglich, das Stuckgut nur auszugeben, wenn als weitere Bedingung Personenidentifikationsmerkmale aufgezeichnet und/oder gelesen werden, womit ein Nachweis über den Verbleib des Stuckgutes möglich ist. Vorteilhaft ist es auch, als zusätzlichen Nachweis die Stuck- gutbenachrichtigungskarte nach erfolgter Stuckgutausgabe mit einem Ausgabedatum- und -zeitaufdruck zu versehen und einzubehalten .Advantageous embodiments of the invention are shown in the subclaims. It is thus possible to only output the piece goods if, as a further condition, personal identification features are recorded and / or read, with which a proof of the whereabouts of the piece goods is possible. It is also advantageous to provide and keep the stucco notification card after the stucco good has been issued with an issue date and time imprint as additional proof.
In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung wird vor der Einlagerung des Stuckgutes zur Ausgabe an den Empfanger zu- satzlich ein bei der Versandaufgäbe des Stuckgutes erzeugter maschinenlesbarer Eingabecode, z.B. die Empfangeradresse in Barcodeform, gelesen und die Ausgabe des Stuckgutes an den Empfanger und bei Bedarf zusatzlich die Einlagerung mit dem Eingabecode und Ausgabe-bzw. Einlagerungsdatum und-zeitpunkt an eine Zentrale zur Stuckgutverfolgung und Verteilstatusmeldung gemeldet. Dadurch ist es dem Absender oder dem Verteilunternehmen möglich, jederzeit den Verteilstatus einschließlich des Ubergabezeitpunktes abzufragen. Soll die Ausgabe des Stuckgutes nur gegen Bezahlung erfolgen, so ist es vorteilhaft, daß bei der Versandaufgäbe auf demIn a further advantageous embodiment, a machine-readable input code, e.g., generated when the stucco is dispatched, is additionally stored before the stucco is stored for delivery to the recipient. the recipient address in barcode form, read and the output of the piece goods to the recipient and, if necessary, the storage with the input code and output or. The date and time of storage were reported to a central office for tracking goods and distribution status reports. This enables the sender or the distribution company to query the distribution status, including the delivery time, at any time. If the delivery of the stucco is only against payment, it is advantageous that the shipping on the
Stuckgut ein maschinenlesbarer Eingabecode aufgebracht wird, der die Zahlungsbedingung und den Betrag enthalt. Vor der Einlagerung zur Ausgabe wird dann auch der Eingabecode mit der Zahlungsbedingung und dem Betrag gelesen und das Stückgut wird erst automatisch an den Empfanger ausgegeben, wenn der Betrag an der Ausgabestation bezahlt wurde. Vorteilhaft ist es auch, die ID-Nr. und bei Bedarf den Eingabecode mit Hilfe eines Handscanners zu lesen. Dadurch werden Schwierigkeiten beim Finden dieser ID-Nr. und des Eingabecodes auf dem Stückgut vermieden.Stuckgut a machine-readable input code is applied, which contains the terms of payment and the amount. Before the Storage for output is then also read the input code with the terms of payment and the amount and the general cargo is only automatically issued to the recipient when the amount has been paid at the output station. It is also advantageous to use the ID no. and read the input code with the help of a hand scanner if necessary. This will make it difficult to find this ID no. and the input code on the piece goods avoided.
Anschließend wird die Erfindung in einem Ausführungsbeispiel anhand der Zeichnung näher erläutert. Dabei zeigenThe invention is then explained in more detail in an exemplary embodiment with reference to the drawing. Show
FIG la - f den Ablauf bei der Zustellung des Stück- gutes in schematischer Darstellung,FIG la - the process for the delivery of the piece good in a schematic representation,
FIG 2 die Ausgabestation in schematischer Darstellung FIG 3 eine AblaufStruktur für den Einlagerungsprozeß FIG 4 eine AblaufStruktur für den Auslagerungsprozeß2 shows the output station in a schematic representation. FIG. 3 shows a flow structure for the storage process. FIG. 4 shows a flow structure for the removal process
Wie in FIG la dargestellt, befindet sich der Zusteller 1 bei der Verteilung der Stuckguter, in diesem Fall Pakete, ent- sprechend der Empfangeradressen. Da der Empfanger nicht anwesend ist, bringt der Zusteller 1 auf dem betreffenden Paket 2 eine maschinenlesbare Identifikations (ID)-Nr., z.B. als Bar¬ code, zum Einlagern auf und steckt gemäß FIG lb eine Paketbenachrichtigungskarte mit gleicher maschinenlesbarer ID-Nr. in den Briefschlitz 3. Eine andere, nicht dargestellte Variante besteht darin, daß das Verteilen der Pakete 2 durch den Zusteller 1 unterbleibt und nur die entsprechende Paketbenachrichtigungskarte zum Empfanger direkt gesandt wird. Nachdem der Zusteller 1 seine Verteilrunde beendet hat, la- gert er die wegen Nichtanwesenheit der Empfanger nicht direkt verteilbaren Pakete 2 in seinem Verteilstutzpunkt, z.B. einem Postamt, ein (FIG lc) . Dazu legt er jedes Paket 2 einzeln in eine Aufnahmestation 4. Zu dieser Aufnahmestation 4 gehört ein stationärer Barcodescanner 5 zum Lesen der ID-Nr. 21 zur Objektidentifikation 20 für das Einlagern und des bei der der Versandaufgäbe erzeugten maschinenlesbaren Eingabecodes. Dieser globale Eingabecode kann die Empfangeradresse charakterisieren oder eine ID-Nr., die aber das Paket 2 innerhalb des gesamten Versandsystems eindeutig identifizieren muß und nicht nur zum Einlagern an einem Ausgabepunkt mit einer beschrankten Zahl von Lagerfachern.As shown in FIG la, the deliverer 1 is in the distribution of the stucco goods, in this case parcels, according to the recipient addresses. Because the receiver is not present, the tool 1 takes on the respective package 2, a machine-readable identification (ID) -No., For example, code as a bar ¬, for storing and inserted as shown in FIG lb, a package notification card with the same machine readable ID number. in the letter slot 3. Another variant, not shown, is that the deliverer 1 does not distribute the packages 2 and only the corresponding package notification card is sent directly to the recipient. After the deliverer 1 has ended his distribution round, he stores the packages 2 which cannot be distributed directly because the recipients are not present, in his distribution base, for example a post office (FIG 1c). To do this, he inserts each package 2 individually a receiving station 4. This receiving station 4 includes a stationary barcode scanner 5 for reading the ID number. 21 for object identification 20 for storage and the machine-readable input code generated by the shipping customer. This global input code can characterize the recipient address or an ID number, which, however, the package 2 must uniquely identify within the entire shipping system and not only for storage at an issue point with a restricted number of storage compartments.
Eine weitere, nicht dargestellte Möglichkeit zum Erfassen der maschinenlesbaren Informationen besteht in der Verwendung eines Handscanners durch den einlagernden Zusteller. Eventuelle Schwierigkeiten beim automatischen Finden der Gebiete mit den maschinenlesbaren Informationen auf den Stückgütern werden damit vermieden. Nach dem erfolgreichen Lesen und dem Beginn der Einlagerung 22 ins Paketlager 23 werden die Paketdaten in eine Datenbank 24 des Paketlagers 23 eingetragen bzw. gegen alte Datenbankwerte ausgetauscht 25. Diese Datenbank 24 ist Bestandteil der Steuereinheit für das Lager. Weiterhin werden der globale Eingabecode, Einlagerungsort und -datum und -zeit an eine globale Datenbank 26 einer Zentrale für Stuckgutverfolgung und Verteilstatusmeldung übertragen, wie durch den Blitz angedeutet, bei der die Absender den Versandstatus ih- rer Sendungen abfragen können (FIG lc) . Die Datenflusse von und zu den Datenbanken 24,26 sind in den FIG 3 und 4 gestrichelt dargestellt.Another possibility, not shown, for capturing the machine-readable information is the use of a hand-held scanner by the inbound deliverer. This avoids any difficulties in automatically finding the areas with the machine-readable information on the piece goods. After successful reading and the start of the storage 22 in the parcel warehouse 23, the parcel data are entered into a database 24 of the parcel warehouse 23 or exchanged for old database values 25. This database 24 is part of the control unit for the warehouse. Furthermore, the global input code, storage location and date and time are transmitted to a global database 26 of a center for tracking items and distribution status reporting, as indicated by the flash, in which the senders can query the shipping status of their shipments (FIG. 1c). The data flows from and to the databases 24, 26 are shown in dashed lines in FIGS. 3 and 4.
Nach dem Lesevorgang wird das Paket 2 m Rahmen der Einlagerung auf einer Transportbahn 6 einem automatisch verfahrbaren Be- und Entlader 7 eines automatischen Lagers zugeführt, der das Paket 2 entsprechend der vom Zusteller 1 auf das Paket 2 aufgebrachten ID-Nr., von einer Steuereinheit gesteuert, in ein freies Lagerfach 8 legt (FIG ld) .After the reading process, the parcel 2 is fed to an automatically movable loading and unloader 7 of an automatic warehouse as part of the storage on a transport track 6, which the parcel 2 corresponds to the ID number applied to the parcel 2 by the deliverer 1 by a control unit controlled, puts in a free storage compartment 8 (FIG ld).
Zum Abholen seines Paketes 2 begibt sich der Empfanger 9 zur Ausgabestation des automatischen Lagers. Dort steckt er seine Benachrichtigungskarte 10,30 in eine dafür vorgesehene Off- nung und führt seinen Personalausweis an einem entsprechenden Ausweisleser 12 vorbei, mit dem die Personenidentifikations- Nr. gelesen wird (FIG le) . Dann wird mit einem Barcodescanner als Ausgabeleser 11 zur Objektidentifizierung 31 die Einlage- rungs-ID-Nr. 21 gelesen. Mit dieser ID-Nr. 21 wird in der Datenbank 24 des Paketlagers und in der globalen Datenbank 26 nachgeschlagen 23. Befindet sich die ID-Nr. 21 in der lokalen Datenbank 24 des Paketlagers 23, so wird das Paket 2 ausgelagert 35. Gleichzeitig werden die Daten in der Datenbank 24 des Paketlagers geloscht und die Daten in der globalen Datenbank 26 ausgetauscht bzw. um die Ausgabedaten, wie Datum, Uhrzeit und Abholer, ergänzt, angedeutet durch den Blitz. Befindet sich das Paket 2 nicht in diesem Lager, so wird der Empfänger/Abholer 9 aufgrund einer Abfrage in der globalen Datenbank 26 zusatzlich benachrichtigt 37, wo sich das Paket 2 befindet.To pick up his parcel 2, the receiver 9 goes to the output station of the automatic warehouse. There he puts his notification card 10.30 in a designated off- tion and leads his identity card past a corresponding card reader 12, with which the personal identification number is read (FIG le). Then, with a barcode scanner as output reader 11 for object identification 31, the storage ID no. 21 read. With this ID no. 21 is looked up in the database 24 of the parcel warehouse and in the global database 26. Is the ID no. 21 in the local database 24 of the package store 23, the package 2 is outsourced 35. At the same time, the data in the database 24 of the package store are deleted and the data in the global database 26 are exchanged or the output data, such as date, time and pickup , supplemented, indicated by the lightning. If the package 2 is not in this warehouse, the recipient / pick-up 9 is additionally notified 37 based on a query in the global database 26 where the package 2 is located.
Die Benachrichtigungskarte 10 wird noch zusätzlich mittels eines Druckers 13, ahnlich wie ein Fahrkartenentwerter, mit Ausgabedatum und -zeit bedruckt und in einen Kartenspeicher transportiert, wo sich schon ein Kartenstapel 14 befindet. Nachdem der Be- und Entlader 7 das Paket 2 aus dem Lagerfach 8 entnommen hat und das Paket 2 über eine nicht dargestellte Transportbahn zur Ausgabestation transportiert wurde, öffnet sich eine Tur 15 für die Entnahmeoffnung und das Pa- ket 2 kann entnommen werden. Anschließend wird die Tur 15 wieder geschlossen.The notification card 10 is additionally printed by means of a printer 13, similar to a ticket validator, with the date and time of issue and transported to a card memory, where there is already a stack of cards 14. After the loader and unloader 7 has removed the package 2 from the storage compartment 8 and the package 2 has been transported to the delivery station via a transport path (not shown), a door 15 opens for the removal opening and the package 2 can be removed. The door 15 is then closed again.
Damit auch Nachnahmesendungen, die vom Empfanger 9 zu bezahlen sind, erst nach dem Zahlungsvorgang automatisch ausgege- ben werden, befindet sich an der Ausgabestation eine nicht dargestellte Einzahlungseinrichtung .In order that even cash on delivery items that are to be paid for by the recipient 9 are only issued automatically after the payment process, there is a deposit device (not shown) at the output station.
Ein Paket, das nur gegen Bezahlung ausgegeben werden darf, erhalt in seinen Eingabecode zusatzlich diese Bedingung und den zu zahlenden Betrag. Wird der Eingabecode gelesen, so er- halt die Steuerung eine entsprechende Mitteilung und das Paket wird erst nach Zahlung des gelesenen Betrages zur Ausgabe freigegeben. Entsprechende Einzahlungseinrichtungen sind aus dem Stand der Technik bekannt. Einzahlungen sind bargeldlos mit Kreditkarte oder mit Bargeld/Geldkarte ähnlich wie bei Fahrkartenautomaten möglich. A package, which may only be issued against payment, additionally receives this condition and the amount to be paid in its input code. If the input code is read, the control system receives a corresponding message and the package is only released for output after payment of the read amount. Corresponding deposit facilities are out known in the art. Deposits can be made cashless with a credit card or with a cash / cash card similar to ticket machines.
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