Modular container delivery system
OwnerPablo Gabino Zuniga, Jose Luis Toriz Vega +1inventors
InventorsPablo Gabino Zuniga, Jose Luis Toriz Vega, Diego Lopez Lerma
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Abstract
Modular container delivery systems and methods are described herein. A modular container delivery system may be implemented to facilitate autonomous delivery of packages to customers. A modular container, as described in greater detail below, may be attached to a battery operated electric vehicle (BEV) and autonomous driving platform chassis. The container system itself contains a package sorting mechanism that is configured to move packages inside the vehicle, organize them into separate section of the vehicle and retrieve packages for delivery on as needed.
Claims7
A method, comprising:
- attaching a modular container to a vehicle using a connection interface that provides for mechanical engagement and module communication, wherein the modular container is loaded with a plurality of box units and comprises a magnetic arm with an attachment mechanism for attaching to a magnetic pick of a box unit;
- determining, based on a delivery route, at least a first package in a first box unit that is ready for delivery;
- confirming delivery of the first package with a client;
- using the magnetic arm to arrange the first box unit for pickup;
- reading a QR code to verify the first package;
- performing a package-client verification;
- determining successful verification of the client;
- determining that the client has arrived at a delivery location;
- determining that the client has extracted the first package from the first box unit;
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- updating first package status of the first package to delivered.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.