WO2015173820A1

WO2015173820A1 - Goods delivery system

Info

Publication number: WO2015173820A1
Application number: PCT/IL2015/050508
Authority: WO
Inventors: Karin CABILI; Itzhak GROSS; Tal KIMERLING
Original assignee: Dbag Shopping Ltd.
Priority date: 2014-05-13
Filing date: 2015-05-13
Publication date: 2015-11-19

Abstract

A deposit box comprising: a processor; a first receptacle comprising a first opening and a second opening; and a second receptacle, wherein the processor is configured to: enable opening the first opening, detect receiving the package from the user, close the first opening, responsive to the detecting step, associate the package with a target address, and a unique identifier corresponding to the user, lock the first opening, responsive to the associating step, open a second opening, thereby allowing the second receptacle to receive the package from the first receptacle, close the second opening upon receiving the package by the second receptacle, notify a server that the package was received at the second receptacle, wherein the server is configured to schedule a delivery of the package to the target address, and unlock the first opening responsive to the notifying step.

Description

GOODS DELIVERY SYSTEM

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates to the field of goods delivery systems.

BACKGROUND

Delivery is the process of transporting goods from a source location to a predefined destination. There are different delivery types. Cargo (physical goods) is primarily delivered via roads and railroads on land, shipping lanes on the sea and airline networks in the air.

The general process of delivering goods is known as distribution. The study of effective processes for delivery and disposition of goods and personnel is called logistics. Firms that specialize in delivering commercial goods from point of production or storage to a point of sale are generally known as distributors, while those that specialize in the delivery of goods to the consumer are known as delivery services. Postal, courier, and relocation services also deliver goods for commercial and private interests.

In the delivery process, a distribution center may be in use, which may include a warehouse for storage of goods. Distribution centers are usually large plain buildings in industrial areas.

The delivery process may be executed using courier services; the courier delivers packages and mail. Couriers are distinguished from ordinary mail services by features such as speed, security, tracking, signature, specialization and individualization of express services, and swift delivery times. As a premium service, couriers are usually more expensive than standard mail services, and their use is typically restricted to packages where one or more of these features are considered important enough to warrant the cost.

The foregoing examples of the related art and limitations related therewith are intended to be illustrative and not exclusive. Other limitations of the related art will become apparent to those of skill in the art upon a reading of the specification and a study of the figures. SUMMARY

The following embodiments and aspects thereof are described and illustrated in conjunction with systems, tools and methods which are meant to be exemplary and illustrative, not limiting in scope.

There is provided, in accordance with an embodiment, a deposit box comprising: a processor; a first receptacle, comprising: a first opening configured for receiving a package from a user, and a second opening; and a second receptacle configured to receive the package from the first receptacle via the second opening, wherein the processor is configured to: enable opening the first opening, detect receiving the package from the user, close the first opening, responsive to the detecting step, associate the package with a target address, and a unique identifier corresponding to the user, lock the first opening, responsive to the associating step, open a second opening, thereby allowing the second receptacle to receive the package from the first receptacle, close the second opening upon receiving the package by the second receptacle, notify a server that the package was received at the second receptacle, wherein the server is configured to schedule a delivery of the package to the target address, and unlock the first opening responsive to the notifying step.

In one embodiment, the system further comprises a graphic user interface configured to receive a request from a user, wherein the processor is configured to open the first opening responsive to receiving the request.

In one embodiment, the second opening comprises a moveable shelf.

In one embodiment, detecting comprises detecting by a sensor provided with the first receptacle.

In one embodiment, associating comprises reading the target address, and the unique identifier by a sensor provided with the first receptacle.

In one embodiment, the sensor comprises any of: a radio frequency identification (RFID) code sensor, a quick response (QR) code sensor, or a bar code sensor, and wherein the target address and the unique identifier are encoded on a tag provided with the package.

In one embodiment, the tag is provided on a bag that encloses the package.

In one embodiment, the deposit box is configured to dispense the bag.

In one embodiment, the second receptacle is provided with a sensor configured to indicate a status of the package to the server.

In one embodiment, the deposit box is configured to issue a receipt to the user. There is provided, in accordance with an embodiment, a method, comprising: enabling to open a first opening of a first receptacle; receiving, via the first opening, a package from a user; acknowledging the reception of the package; closing the first opening, responsive to the acknowledging step; associating the package with a target address, and a unique identifier corresponding to the user; locking the first opening, responsive to the associating step; opening a second opening; receiving the package at a second receptacle responsive to opening the second opening; closing the second opening responsive to receiving the package at the second receptacle; notifying a server that the package was received at the second receptacle, wherein the server is configured to schedule a delivery of the package to the target address; and unlocking the first opening responsive to the notifying step.

In one embodiment, the method further comprises receiving a request from the user at a graphic user interface, wherein opening the first opening is responsive to receiving the request.

In one embodiment, the second opening comprises a moveable shelf.

In one embodiment, the sensor comprises any of: a radio frequency identification

(RFID) code sensor, a quick response (QR) code sensor, or a bar code sensor, and wherein the target address and the unique identifier are encoded on a tag provided with the package.

In one embodiment, the tag is provided on a bag that encloses the package.

In one embodiment, the method further comprises dispensing the bag.

In one embodiment, the method further comprises indicating a status of the package to the server responsive to receiving the package at the second receptacle.

In one embodiment, the method further comprises issuing a receipt to the user.

There is provided, in accordance with an embodiment, a system comprising: a plurality of deposit boxes, wherein each deposit box comprises: a processor, a first receptacle, comprising: a first opening configured for receiving a package from a user, and a second opening, and a second receptacle configured to receive the package from the first receptacle via the second opening; and a central server, wherein the central server and each of the plurality of deposit boxes are configured to communicate over a network, and wherein each of the plurality of deposit boxes is configured to: enable opening the first opening, detect receiving the package from the user, close the first opening, responsive to the detecting step, associate the package with a target address, and a unique identifier corresponding to the user, lock the first opening, responsive to the associating step, open a second opening, thereby allowing the second receptacle to receive the package from the first receptacle, close the second opening upon receiving the package by the second receptacle, notify the server that the package was received at the second receptacle and unlock the first opening, responsive to the performing the notifying step, wherein the central server is configured to schedule the delivery of the package from different ones of the plurality of deposit boxes to the associated target address.

In one embodiment, each of the plurality of deposit boxes further comprises a graphic user interface configured to receive a request from a user, wherein the processor is configured to open the first opening responsive to receiving the request.

In one embodiment, the second opening comprises a moveable shelf.

In one embodiment, the tag is provided on a bag that encloses the package.

In one embodiment, each of the plurality of deposit boxes is configured to dispense the bag.

In one embodiment, each of the plurality of deposit boxes is configured to issue a receipt to the user.

There is provided, in accordance with an embodiment, a method, comprising: providing a plurality of deposit boxes, each comprising: a processor, a first receptacle, comprising: a first opening configured to receive a package from a user, and a second opening, and a second receptacle configured to receive the package from the first receptacle via the second opening; providing a server, wherein the server and each of the plurality of deposit boxes are configured to communicate over a network; and performing the following steps at one of the plurality of deposit boxes: enabling to open the first opening of the first receptacle, receiving, via the first opening, a package from a user, acknowledging the reception of the package, closing the first opening, responsive to the acknowledging step, associating the package with a target address, and a unique identifier corresponding to the user, locking the first opening, responsive to the associating step, opening the second opening, receiving the package at the second receptacle, responsive to opening the second opening, closing the second opening responsive to receiving the package at the second receptacle, notifying the server that the package was received at the second receptacle at the one of the plurality of deposit boxes, wherein the server is configured to schedule a delivery of the package to the target address, and unlocking the first opening responsive to the notifying step.

In one embodiment, the method further comprises receiving a request from the user at a graphic user interface provided with the one of the plurality of deposit boxes, wherein opening the first opening is responsive to receiving the request.

In one embodiment, the second opening comprises a moveable shelf.

In one embodiment, the tag is provided on a bag that encloses the package.

In one embodiment, the method further comprises dispensing the bag.

In one embodiment, the method further comprises indicating a status of the package to the server responsive to receiving the package at the second receptacle. the method further comprises the method further comprises issuing a receipt to the user. In addition to the exemplary aspects and embodiments described above, further aspects and embodiments will become apparent by reference to the figures and by study of the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Exemplary embodiments are illustrated in referenced figures. Dimensions of components and features shown in the figures are generally chosen for convenience and clarity of presentation and are not necessarily shown to scale. The figures are listed below.

Fig. 1 shows a network diagram of an exemplary system for physical delivery of goods;

Fig. 2 shows an exemplary flowchart of a goods delivery process;

Fig. 3A shows an exemplary block diagram of a deposit box;

Fig. 3B shows a perspective view of an exemplary deposit box;

Fig.4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 shows an exemplary GUI of a system for physical delivery of goods; and

Figs. 10, 11, 12 and 13 show semi-pictorial illustrations of an optional design of a deposit box. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Disclosed herein is a system for physical delivery of goods. The system may include multiple deposit boxes distributed between different shopping locations, such as retail stores, shopping malls, etc. The deposit boxes may be connected, over a network, to a central server which manages the delivery of the goods. The server may be accessible to users in one or more distribution facilities and/or to individual messengers.

After a shopper purchases goods at shopping locations, he or she may deposit them in one of the deposit boxes. The depositing may be inside a dedicated container, such as a bag, a box or the like. The container may be uniquely encoded using, for example, a code printed on the container, adhered to the container using a sticker, provided in a radio tag attached to the container, etc. In the depositing process, the user may be required to identify and to provide a destination for the delivery of the goods. The depositing process may be carried out by a computerized device associated or being part of the deposit box. The deposit box may communicate with the server, such that the server is informed of the contents of the box as well as to delivery tasks resulting there from. The one or more distribution facilities and/or the individual messengers may utilize that information from the server in order to carry out the delivery task, namely - to arrange for picking up the deposited goods from the deposit box and delivering them to the destination.

Reference is now made to Fig. 1, which shows a network diagram of an exemplary system 100 for physical delivery of goods. System 100 may include multiple deposit boxes, for example three deposit boxes 102, 104, 106; a server 108; an optional distribution center 110; and delivery vehicles, for example delivery vehicles 112, 114, 116. System 100 may be used by multiple shoppers, for example shoppers 118, 120, 122, who may use it with multiple smart bags, for example three smart bags 124, 126, 128.

For simplicity of discussion, the following description will relate only to deposit box 102, shopper 118, smart bag 124 and vehicle 112, but is similarly applicable to the other deposit boxes, shoppers, smart bags and vehicles.

Deposit box 102 may be computerized and managed by software. Deposit box 102 may include one or more input devices such as a touch screen, a keyboard, a mouse, etc.; a display such as a computer screen, a LED (Light Emitting Diode) indication, etc.; and a processor to manage components of deposit box 102, such as the one or more input devices and the display. In addition, deposit box 102 may include one or more shopper recognition devices, such as a magnetic card reader, a fingerprint reader, etc. Deposit box 102 may further include one or more measuring devices, such as a scale, a 3D (three dimensional) volume meter, etc.

Deposit box 102 may ask shopper 118 to enter details, for example a destination address, contact details, a service type, etc. Deposit box 102 may include a network interface module for connecting with server 108 which may be a computer which includes a computerized database that manages data inputs from one or more elements of Fig. 1, over a computerized network. The network interface module may be, for example, a wired network interface such as a LAN (Local Area Network) module, a wireless network interface such as a Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) module, a cellular data module for example by utilizing a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card in deposit box 102. The computerized network may be, for example, a WAN (Wide Area Network) such as the Internet. Deposit box 102 may send the details to server 108 using the network interface module.

Optionally, deposit box 102 may request shopper 118 to measure and/or weigh smart bag 124 via the 3D volume meter and/or the scale, respectively. Deposit box 102 may request shopper 118 to place smart bag 124 in an assigned container being part of deposit box 102.

Smart bag 124 may be a container, such as a cardboard box, a polyethylene bag, a paper bag, etc. An identity of smart bag 124 may be encoded in a physical identifier such as a QR (Quick Response) code, and/or a barcode. The physical identifier may be printed on the container, adhered to the container using a sticker and/or may be integrally formed with a body of smart bag 124. In addition, the physical identifier may be a radio tag, such as RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), attached to the container and/or integrally formed with the body of smart bag 124. Optionally, smart bag 124 further includes one or more stamps for un-opened box validation, such as a disposable adherent, a chemical reaction sticker, etc.

Optional distribution center 110 may be a warehouse in which incoming goods, namely - smart bag 124, are sorted and dispatched to their final destination. Distribution center 110 may have access to server 108 through a network interface module of distribution center 110, for example, a wired network interface such as LAN module, a wireless network interface such as a Wi-Fi module, cellular data module (for example by utilizing a SIM card). The computerized network may be, for example, a WAN such as the Internet. Distribution center 110 may send the details to server 108 using the network interface module. Optional distribution center 110 may dispatch delivery vehicle 112. Alternatively, no warehouse may be used, and the sorting may be in a meeting point of delivery vehicles, for example delivery vehicles 112, 114, 116, that will independently sort the smart bags, for example smart bag 124, 126, 128 and set each course for the delivering independently. Further alternatively, a certain delivery vehicle, such as delivery vehicle 112, may pick up smart bags, such as smart bag 124, and deliver it directly to its destination.

Delivery vehicle 112 may use a computerized mobile device such as a PDA

(Personal Digital Assistant), a smart phone, a tablet computer, etc. Server 108 may be synchronizing user data such as personal details, shipment address, contact, etc. with the computerized mobile device of delivery vehicle 112 through a computerized network, that may be, for example, a WAN such as the Internet, using a wireless network interface such as Wi-Fi module, cellular data module (for example by utilizing a SIM card, etc. The delivery vehicle 112 may be a truck, a motorcycle, a bicycle, etc. Alternatively, no vehicle may be used, and one or more on-foot messengers may deliver the goods to an address of shopper 118.

Reference is now made to Fig. 2, which shows a flow chart of a process 200 for physical delivery of goods, based on which system 100 of Fig. 1 may operate.

In a step 202, as shopper deposits a smart bag in a deposit box, the deposit box may update a server on the deposit.

In a step 204, the server may update one or more delivery vehicles with a request for pick-up based on the deposit of step 202. The request to the one or more delivery vehicles may be exclusively to a certain delivery vehicle which may be optionally located in real time via a GPS (Global Positioning System) component in the computerized mobile system of the delivery vehicle.

In a step 206, the delivery vehicle may act upon the request for pick-up and set its course to a location of the deposit box.

In a step 208, pick-up of the smart bag is made from the deposit box location, and the smart bag may be delivered to a distribution center, to a meeting point and/or directly to the customer.

In a step 210, the delivery vehicle may deliver the smart bag to a location of a shopper, such as a residential address, hotel room, workplace, etc.

In a step 212, as the smart bag has been delivered to the shopper, the delivery vehicle may update the server with a "delivered" status.

The shopper may be updated with tracking status; this access to the server may be on shopper demand and/or lunched by the server automatically through a communication channel such as E-mail (Electronic mail), SMS (Short Message Service), mobile application notification, etc.

Reference is now made to Fig. 3A, which shows a block diagram of a deposit box 300. Deposit box 300 may be made from hardened material such as a metal body structure, a polymeric body structure, etc.

Deposit box 300 may include a processor 302; processor 302 may control hardware modules of deposit box 300. The processor may be managed by designated management software.

Deposit box 300 may also include a touch screen 304 and/or a different display device which may display an instructions manual regarding the deposit process, a registration process and/or general explanations. Based on the fact that touch screen 304 is also an input device, touch screen 304 may be used as the input device as well; details may be inserted by the shopper using a keyboard interface of touch screen 304. The deposit box management software may request the user approval for one or more stages in the deposit process.

Deposit box 300 may further include a removable storage container 306. Removable storage container 306 may be used both for storing goods inside deposit box 300, and for loading the goods, while still inside removable storage container 306, into a delivery vehicle.

Deposit box 300 may additionally include a measurements device 308; measurements device 308 may be a digital scale for a physical weighing and/or a 3D volume measurement device, to measure the volume of a smart bag. The management software may suggest charging the shopper by one or more of the weight and the volume.

Deposit box 300 may also include a one way door 310 which may secure the insertion of the smart bags.

Deposit box 300 may additionally include an output audio device 312 through which instructions and/or user feedback may be emitted.

Deposit box 300 may also include a user recognition device 314 which may identify the shopper, for example, by a fingerprint, a magnetic card, etc.

Deposit box 300 may further include a printing device 316 for providing a receipt to the user; printing device 316 may print out the receipt including one or more details of the deposit that are requested for depositing proof.

Deposit box 300 may also include a network interface module 318 in order for the deposit box to connect with the server.

Deposit box 300 may additionally include an RFID reader 320; RFID reader 320 may be used to read the smart bag physical RFID identifier.

Deposit box 300 may further include a smart bag container 322 serving as a dispenser for providing one or more empty smart bags for the shopper, in which the shopper may be requested to insert the goods.

Deposit box 300 may additionally include a power supply 324, such as AC (Alternating Current) power supply or a DC (Direct Current) power supply.

Deposit box 300 may also include a scanning device 326 for enabling the shopper to scan the invoice of the goods. Deposit box 300 may further include a digital signature pad device 328 which may be used by the shopper to add his or her signature for the confirmation of the order details.

Deposit box 300 may additionally include a magnetic card reader and/or smart card reader 330, for example in order to read a magnetic payment card (e.g. a credit card) of the shopper.

Deposit box 300 may further include a security camera 332; security camera 332 may be use to supervise the deposit process.

Fig. 3B shows a perspective view of an exemplary design of a deposit box 350, which may be similar or identical to deposit box 300 of Fig. 3A.

Reference is now made to Figs. 10, 11, 12 and 13 which show semi-pictorial illustrations of an exemplary deposit box 1000, which may be similar or identical to deposit box 300 (Fig. 3A). For reasons of simplicity, elements of Figs. 10, 11, 12 and 13 having the same name as elements of Fig. 3A are intended to be the same, unless specifically indicated otherwise. In addition, those same elements are numbered in Figs. 10, 11, 12 and 13 with numbers larger by 700 than those of Fig. 3A.

In Fig. 10, an exemplary front view of deposit box 1000 is shown; at the top of deposit box 1000 may be a first receptacle comprising a first opening, such as an optionally liftable canopy 1034 for receiving a smart bag by a shopper. Under liftable canopy 1034 may be placed a second opening, such as an optionally movable shelf 1036 that may be dynamically opened or closed by a management software command in order to transport a smart bag to a container 1022. In one embodiment, container 1022 may be removable from deposit box 1000. Container 1022 may have a dynamic container cover 1068, which may be opened and/or closed by a mechanism of shelf 1036. Container 1022 may also have one or more handle grips, for example handle grips 1044, 1046 that may be used for the extraction of container 1022. Container 1022 may include a position status sensor 1070, such as a ultra-sonic sensor, an optic sensor, magnetic sensor, etc.; respectively deposit box 1000 may include an indicator 1072, such as a reflector, a magnetized material, an optic sensor, etc. Position status sensor 1070 may be used for the indication of container 1022 position, in order to enable the mobility of container 1022 along with deposit box 1000 as one. Deposit box 1000 may further include a touch screen 1004.

In Fig. 11, an exemplary lengthwise cross-sectional view of deposit box 1000 is shown. Movable shelf 1036 may be opened and/or closed by one or more optionally hydraulic pistons, such as hydraulic pistons 1048, 1050. Dynamic container cover 1068 may be opened and/or closed by the same mechanism of movable shelf 1036. Deposit box 1000 may further include one or more capacity sensors, such as capacity sensors 1052, 1054 which each may be a laser indicator, an ultrasonic indicator, etc.; Removable container 1022 may have one or more indicator holes such as indicator holes 1038, 1040, 1042. Capacity sensors 1052, 1054 may indicate the capacity status through indicator holes 1038, 1040, 1042. Deposit box 1000 may also include one or more RFID antennas, such as RFID antennas 1056, 1058; RFID reader 1020; processor 1002; liftable canopy 1034 and AC power supply 1024.

In Fig. 12, an exemplary perspective view of deposit box 1000 without removable container 1022 which is shown in Fig 11. Deposit box 1000 may further include a hardware controller 1060 which may be used to convert management software commands into signals which produce mechanical operations. In addition, shown in Fig. 12 are RFID antenna 1058; RFID reader 1020; processor 1002 and AC power supply 1024.

In Fig. 13, an exemplary depth-wise cross- sectional view of deposit box 1000 is shown; shown in Fig. 13 are indicator holes 1038, 1040, 1042, 1062, 1064, 1066; moving shelf 1036; dynamic container cover 1068; handle grip 1044; touch screen 1004, container 1022 and liftable canopy 1034.

Container 1022 may include a container lock 1074. Container lock 1074 may be used for securing removable container 1022 to deposit box 1000.

Liftable canopy 1034 may include a canopy lock 1076. Canopy lock 1076 may be used for a dynamically opened or closed by a management software command which may enable liftable canopy 1034 to be locked when not in deposit process.

In an embodiment, the processor is configured to: enable opening liftable canopy

1034 of the first receptacle, detect receiving the package from a user by a sensor configured within canopy 1034, close canopy 1034 responsive to detecting the package within canopy 1034, associate the package with a target address, and a unique identifier corresponding to the user, lock canopy 1034 responsive to associating the received package with the unique identifier and target address, open movable shelf 1036, thereby opening dynamic container cover 1068 and allowing the package to be received by container 1022, close dynamic container cover 1068 upon receiving the package at container 1022, notify the server that the package was received at the container 1022, where the server is configured to schedule a delivery of the package to the target address, and unlock canopy 1034 responsive to the notifying step.

In an embodiment, the target address, and the unique identifier are encoded on a tag that is provided with the package. A sensor, such as a radio frequency identification (RFID) code sensor, a quick response (QR) code sensor, or a bar code sensor provided with the canopy 1034 reads the tag and provides the target address, and the unique identifier to the processor. The tag may be provided on the smart bag enclosing the package. Multiple deposit boxes such as described above may be provided with a central server that is configured to receive a notification from any of the deposit boxes and schedule the delivery of a package received at any one of the deposit boxes to the target address associated with the received package.

Reference is now made to Figs. 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 which show exemplary screenshots of a GUI (graphical user interface) of a deposit box, such as deposit box 300 of Fig. 3.

In Fig. 4, an exemplary screenshot 400 of the GUI may be the first interactive screen of the GUI. The shopper may be requested to sign in using a registered account or to create a new account. A status bar for the current process status may be displayed on the top of the screen with four stages as follows: sign in, confirm details, deposit and confirm deposit.

In Fig. 5, the shopper may be requested to enter his or her user name and password, as shown in an exemplary screenshot 500.

In Fig. 6, as shown in an exemplary screenshot 600, the shopper may be requested to confirm his or her details, such as a billing address, a delivery address, a contact, etc. The management software may allow the shopper the flexibility to change the delivery address and payment method for each deposit.

In Fig. 7, deposit instructions such as diagrams of the process, manual, etc., may be suggested to the shopper as shown in an exemplary screenshot 700.

In Fig. 8, deposit details, such as number of deposited bags, shopper details, contact and/or special request, may be displayed as shown in an exemplary screenshot 800.

In Fig. 9, the GUI may include a checkout screen with details confirmation such as delivery address, payment method, special request and/or remarks, etc., as shown in an exemplary screenshot 900. In the description and claims of the application, each of the words "comprise" "include" and "have", and forms thereof, are not necessarily limited to members in a list with which the words may be associated. In addition, where there are inconsistencies between this application and any document incorporated by reference, it is hereby intended that the present application controls.

Claims

CLAIMS What is claimed is:

1. A deposit box comprising:

a processor;

a first receptacle, comprising:

a) a first opening configured for receiving a package from a user, and

b) a second opening; and

a second receptacle configured to receive the package from the first receptacle via the second opening,

wherein the processor is configured to:

a) enable opening the first opening,

b) detect receiving the package from the user,

c) close the first opening, responsive to the detecting step, d) associate the package with a target address, and a unique identifier corresponding to the user,

e) lock the first opening, responsive to the associating step,

f) open a second opening, thereby allowing the second receptacle to receive the package from the first receptacle,

g) close the second opening upon receiving the package by the second receptacle,

h) notify a server that the package was received at the second receptacle, wherein the server is configured to schedule a delivery of the package to the target address, and

i) unlock the first opening responsive to the notifying step.

2. The system of claim 1, further comprising a graphic user interface configured to receive a request from a user, wherein the processor is configured to open the first opening responsive to receiving the request.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein the second opening comprises a moveable shelf.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein detecting comprises detecting by a sensor provided with the first receptacle.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein associating comprises reading the target address, and the unique identifier by a sensor provided with the first receptacle.

6. The system of claim 5, wherein the sensor comprises any of: a radio frequency identification (RFID) code sensor, a quick response (QR) code sensor, or a bar code sensor, and wherein the target address and the unique identifier are encoded on a tag provided with the package.

7. The system of claim 6, wherein the tag is provided on a bag that encloses the package.

8. The system of claim 7, wherein the deposit box is configured to dispense the bag.

9. The system of claim 1, wherein the second receptacle is provided with a sensor configured to indicate a status of the package to the server.

10. The system of claim 1, wherein the deposit box is configured to issue a receipt to the user.

11. A method, comprising:

enabling to open a first opening of a first receptacle;

receiving, via the first opening, a package from a user;

acknowledging the reception of the package;

closing the first opening, responsive to the acknowledging step;

associating the package with a target address, and a unique identifier corresponding to the user;

locking the first opening, responsive to the associating step;

opening a second opening;

receiving the package at a second receptacle responsive to opening the second opening;

closing the second opening responsive to receiving the package at the second receptacle; notifying a server that the package was received at the second receptacle, wherein the server is configured to schedule a delivery of the package to the target address; and

unlocking the first opening responsive to the notifying step.

12. The method of claim 11, further comprising receiving a request from the user at a graphic user interface, wherein opening the first opening is responsive to receiving the request.

13. The method of claim 11, wherein the second opening comprises a moveable shelf.

14. The method of claim 11, wherein detecting comprises detecting by a sensor provided with the first receptacle.

15. The method of claim 11, wherein associating comprises reading the target address, and the unique identifier by a sensor provided with the first receptacle.

16. The method of claim 15, wherein the sensor comprises any of: a radio frequency identification (RFID) code sensor, a quick response (QR) code sensor, or a bar code sensor, and wherein the target address and the unique identifier are encoded on a tag provided with the package.

17. The method of claim 16, wherein the tag is provided on a bag that encloses the package.

18. The method of claim 17, further comprising dispensing the bag.

19. The method of claim 11, further comprising indicating a status of the package to the server responsive to receiving the package at the second receptacle.

20. The method of claim 11, further comprising issuing a receipt to the user.

21. A system comprising:

a plurality of deposit boxes, wherein each deposit box comprises:

a processor,

a first receptacle, comprising: a) a first opening configured for receiving a package from a user, and

b) a second opening, and

a second receptacle configured to receive the package from the first receptacle via the second opening; and

a central server,

wherein the central server and each of the plurality of deposit boxes are configured to communicate over a network, and

wherein each of the plurality of deposit boxes is configured to:

a) enable opening the first opening,

b) detect receiving the package from the user,

e) lock the first opening, responsive to the associating step,

h) notify the server that the package was received at the second receptacle and

i) unlock the first opening, responsive to the performing the notifying step,

wherein the central server is configured to schedule the delivery of the package from different ones of the plurality of deposit boxes to the associated target address.

22. The system of claim 21, wherein each of the plurality of deposit boxes further comprises a graphic user interface configured to receive a request from a user, wherein the processor is configured to open the first opening responsive to receiving the request.

23. The system of claim 21, wherein the second opening comprises a moveable shelf.

24. The system of claim 21, wherein detecting comprises detecting by a sensor provided with the first receptacle.

25. The system of claim 21, wherein associating comprises reading the target address, and the unique identifier by a sensor provided with the first receptacle.

26. The system of claim 25, wherein the sensor comprises any of: a radio frequency identification (RFID) code sensor, a quick response (QR) code sensor, or a bar code sensor, and wherein the target address and the unique identifier are encoded on a tag provided with the package.

27. The system of claim 26, wherein the tag is provided on a bag that encloses the package.

28. The system of claim 27, wherein each of the plurality of deposit boxes is configured to dispense the bag.

29. The system of claim 21, wherein the second receptacle is provided with a sensor configured to indicate a status of the package to the server.

30. The system of claim 21, wherein each of the plurality of deposit boxes is configured to issue a receipt to the user.

31. A method, comprising:

providing a plurality of deposit boxes, each comprising:

a processor,

a first receptacle, comprising:

i) a first opening configured to receive a package from a user, and

ii) a second opening, and

a second receptacle configured to receive the package from the first receptacle via the second opening;

providing a server, wherein the server and each of the plurality of deposit boxes are configured to communicate over a network; and

performing the following steps at one of the plurality of deposit boxes: a) enabling to open the first opening of the first receptacle,

b) receiving, via the first opening, a package from a user, c) acknowledging the reception of the package,

d) closing the first opening, responsive to the acknowledging step, e) associating the package with a target address, and a unique identifier corresponding to the user,

f) locking the first opening, responsive to the associating step, g) opening the second opening,

h) receiving the package at the second receptacle, responsive to opening the second opening,

i) closing the second opening responsive to receiving the package at the second receptacle,

j) notifying the server that the package was received at the second receptacle at the one of the plurality of deposit boxes, wherein the server is configured to schedule a delivery of the package to the target address, and

k) unlocking the first opening responsive to the notifying step.

32. The method of claim 31, further comprising receiving a request from the user at a graphic user interface provided with the one of the plurality of deposit boxes, wherein opening the first opening is responsive to receiving the request.

33. The method of claim 31, wherein the second opening comprises a moveable shelf.

34. The method of claim 31, wherein detecting comprises detecting by a sensor provided with the first receptacle.

35. The method of claim 31, wherein associating comprises reading the target address, and the unique identifier by a sensor provided with the first receptacle.

36. The method of claim 35, wherein the sensor comprises any of: a radio frequency identification (RFID) code sensor, a quick response (QR) code sensor, or a bar code sensor, and wherein the target address and the unique identifier are encoded on a tag provided with the package.

37. The method of claim 36, wherein the tag is provided on a bag that encloses the package.

38. The method of claim 37, further comprising dispensing the bag.

39. The method of claim 31, further comprising indicating a status of the packagehe server responsive to receiving the package at the second receptacle.

40. The method of claim 31, further comprising issuing a receipt to the user.