A method for using a smart drop box. The method includes an autonomous device delivering, or picking up, a package to a smart drop box, wherein the smart drop box is equipped to handle one or more packages for different parties, each in a respective secured space within the smart drop box. Upon approaching the smart drop box, the autonomous device transmits a secure identification including an indication of a package for delivery. The smart drop box then determines whether a current weight of the package is substantially equal to a weight of the package when initially shipped. If the package weight is verified, the autonomous device is allowed to place the package in the smart drop box where the package is secured. The smart drop box then notifies an intended recipient that the package is awaiting pickup and includes a security identifier needed to open the smart drop box.


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    Title :

    SMART DROP BOXES FOR AUTONOMOUS DEVICES


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    Publication date :

    2017-03-30


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    G06Q Datenverarbeitungssysteme oder -verfahren, besonders angepasst an verwaltungstechnische, geschäftliche, finanzielle oder betriebswirtschaftliche Zwecke, sowie an geschäftsbezogene Überwachungs- oder Voraussagezwecke , DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS OR METHODS, SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORY OR FORECASTING PURPOSES / B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge



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