Repository for secure package drop-off and pick-up

A method implemented on a processor within a residential parcel repository configured to deter theft during package pickup and delivery, the method comprising:

• determining a temperature within an interior compartment of the residential parcel repository using a temperature sensor, wherein:
• the interior compartment is configured to store a package;
• and
• the residential parcel repository includes:
• four side walls and a bottom side configured to define the interior compartment of the residential parcel repository;
• a repository door positioned on a top side of the residential parcel repository, wherein the repository door is configured to overhang and secure a horizontal access defined by top rims of the four side walls;
• a key access operable to open the repository door;
• a keypad positioned on the repository door, wherein the keypad is configured for receiving an input code from a user;
• a locking mechanism positioned on the repository door and coupled with the keypad, wherein the locking mechanism secures access to the residential parcel repository:
• a mounting mechanism including configured to secure the residential parcel repository to a surface of a porch;
• comparing the input code to a generated access code for opening the repository door, wherein generated access code includes alphanumeric characters customized for a characteristic associated with a first party;
• determining the temperature is outside of a safe temperature range prescribed for the package present in the interior compartment;
• generating a temperature notification for a mobile device;
• transmitting the temperature notification via a wireless communications mechanism;
• and
• generating an alert, via the wireless communications mechanism, when the locking mechanism remains unlocked beyond a predetermined duration subsequent to deposition of the package into the residential parcel repository.

A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing instructions to be implemented on a processor within a residential parcel repository configured to deter theft during package pickup and delivery, the instructions when executed by the at least one processor cause the residential parcel repository to perform a method, the method comprising:

• determining a temperature within an interior compartment of the residential parcel repository using a temperature sensor, wherein:
• the interior compartment is configured to store a package;
• and
• the residential parcel repository includes:
• four side walls and a bottom side configured to define the interior compartment of the residential parcel repository;
• a repository door positioned on a top side of the residential parcel repository, wherein the repository door is configured to overhang and secure an access defined by top rims of the four side walls;
• a key access operable to open the repository door;
• a keypad positioned on the repository door, wherein the keypad is configured for receiving an input code from a user;
• a locking mechanism positioned on the repository door and coupled with the keypad, wherein the locking mechanism secures the horizontal access to the residential parcel repository;
• a mounting mechanism including configured to secure the residential parcel repository to a surface of a porch;
• comparing the input code to a generated access code for opening the repository door, wherein generated access code includes alphanumeric characters customized for a characteristic associated with a first party;
• determining the temperature is outside of a safe temperature range prescribed for the package present in the interior compartment;
• generating a temperature notification for a mobile device;
• transmitting the temperature notification via a wireless communications mechanism;
• and
• generating an alert, via the wireless communications mechanism, when the locking mechanism remains unlocked beyond a predetermined duration subsequent to deposition of the package into the residential parcel repository.