Robert J Cantrell

US Patent:

20190156282, May 23, 2019

Filed:

Jan 28, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/259281

Inventors:

- Bentonville AR, US
Robert C. Taylor - Charlotte NC, US
Todd D. Mattingly - Bentonville AR, US
Michael D. Atchley - Eureka Springs AR, US
Robert L. Cantrell - Herndon VA, US
John J. O'Brien - Farmington AR, US

International Classification:

G06Q 10/08
G07C 9/00

Abstract:

Apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful for receiving and storing delivered items. In some embodiments, a secured delivery locker is described herein that can communicate with delivery vehicles and/or users. In several embodiments, an autonomous delivery vehicle can communicate with a secured delivery locker to authenticate itself. The secured delivery locker can then grant access to the delivery vehicle, such as by opening a door to an interior thereof, so that the delivery vehicle can deposit a package therein. The locker can then confirm receipt of the package and close the door. Thereafter, the locker and/or the delivery vehicle can update a system to indicate that the package was delivered.