An apparatus for securing a delivered package to an immoveable stationary structure is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a controlled access container, an anchoring device and a tethering structure for securing the container to the anchoring device. A method of securing a package being delivered to an intended delivery location is disclosed. The method comprises providing an anchor that is capable of securing a tethering device to a stationary structure, providing a controlled access container, and providing a tether that secures the anchor to the controlled access container. A lock is provided on the controlled access container. A removeable anchoring mechanism is disclosed having three portions, each portion positioned such that the anchoring mechanism wraps around an edge of a door and fits securely within the door jam. An expanded portion prevents the mechanism from being pulled through the door and a locking mechanism secures a tether to the stationary door.

Exemplary embodiments relate to an apparatus comprising a receiving device (200) configured to receive a package (1) delivered via an airborne drone (100). The receiving device (200) includes a receptacle (201), an optical scanner (208), a transceiver (207), and at least one light emitter (204) in operative connection with a computer (203). The optical scanner (208) is operative to read optical indicia that includes a delivery code. The transceiver (207) is operative to receive a signal that includes a verification code and an encrypted one time code from the drone (100). If the verification code has a predetermined relationship with the delivery information, the computer (203) is operative to decrypt the one time code and to transmit an encrypted optical signal through the at least one light emitter (204) whereby the drone (100) is enabled to identify the receiving device (200) and to position the package (1) therein.

A monitoring system is configured to monitor a property. The monitoring system includes a package holder device that is configured to receive a package at the package holder device. The package holder device is configured to secure the package. The package holder device is configured to arm the package holder device. The monitoring system includes a monitoring control unit that is configured to receive, from the package holder device, data indicating that the package holder device secured the package and that the package holder device armed. The monitoring control unit is configured to communicate, to a user device of a resident of the property, a package delivery confirmation notification indicating that the package holder device received and secured the package.

A device for securely receiving a package, the device being suitable for its attachment to an external element of a door, comprising: at least one fastener and a safety lock. Advantageously, the device further comprises: a receiving element; a pass-through retaining element; and a container bag. Also advantageously: the safety lock is configured for blocking the pass-through retaining element when said retaining element is inserted in the receiving element; and the container bag comprises through holes that can be brought together by arranging the pass-through retaining element therethrough, so that the container bag is closed when the pass-through retaining element is blocked at the receiving element. The present invention also relates to a system and a delivery method that comprise said device.

A locking system that controls access to a parcel storage box having a lockable door or lid with an electrically controllable locking mechanism. The locking system includes an optical scanner for scanning a barcode on a parcel that includes tracking information. A communication module transmits the tracking information to a separate computing system over a wireless network and then receives a response from the computing system indicating whether or not the transmitted barcode information is associated with an expected delivery. Electrical circuitry opens the locking mechanism if the tracking information is associated with an expected delivery.

A system for securely depositing an item includes: a deposit box with a door configured to provide selective access to an interior space in the deposit box; a lock mechanism configured to attach to the deposit box to selectively block the door from opening; a first proximity sensor operatively connected to the lock mechanism to operate the lock mechanism to block the door or allow the door to open; a second proximity sensor configured to be attached to at least one of: a delivery person and a piece of delivery equipment; a third proximity sensor; and a first transmitter operatively connected to the lock mechanism and configured to transmit a signal indicative of operating information regarding the lock mechanism, and wherein the deposit box is at least 18 inches wide and 24 inches long.

A collapsible safe box that can be removably or permanently affixed to a structure. The collapsible safe box may include protractible and retractable side member, bottom member, and lid. The collapsible safe box may include one or more electronic devices to monitor and operate the functioning of the safe box. In examples, the collapsible safe box may include means to allow for remove operation.

A transport container includes a body. The transport container further includes a first securing mechanism coupled to the body. The first securing mechanism is configured to couple the body to a second securing mechanism of an attachment point. The transport container further includes a controller configured to receive a request for coupling. The controller is configured to authenticate the request for coupling responsive to receiving the request for coupling. The controller is further configured to, responsive to authenticating the request for coupling, initiate coupling between the first securing mechanism and the second securing mechanism. The coupling includes locking a first locking structure of the first securing mechanism to a first attachment structure of the second securing mechanism.

A system and method for securing delivered packages is provided. One embodiment employs a j-shaped or u-shaped support member secured to a fixed location structure; a basket configured to receive a delivered package; an articulated frame that opens to receive the delivered package into the basket; and that closes to secure the delivered package within the basket; a latch; and a controller system controllably coupled to the latch, wherein the controller system releases the latch in response to an arrival of a package so that the articulated frame is opened to receive the delivered package into the basket, and wherein after the articulated frame is closed with the delivered package residing in the basket, the latch is engaged to lock the closed articulated frame.

Package-receiving-lockers (PRLs) may have a collapsible-locker portion and door-attachment-structure. PRLs may exist in a substantially collapsed configuration for storing the given PRL or for otherwise minimizing a footprint of the given PRL; and these PRLs may exist in a substantially deployed (expanded) configuration for acting as a secure object storage location. Regardless of configuration (deployed or collapsed), PRLs may be removably attached to side-hinged-doors with the door-attachment-structure, in such a way so as not to impair operation of the given door. The PRLs may have various electronics for facilitating access (e.g., locking and unlocking the collapsible-locker), delivery confirmation, and mitigating theft. These electronics, along with specialized software, may allow an intended recipient (e.g., a buyer), a shipper/delivery person (or shipping/deliver robot), and/or a seller/vendor to access the PRL in a controlled and documented manner. At least some of these electronics may be in wireless communications with other electronic devices.