A centrally managed system for tuning a plurality of enhanced node-based logistics receptacles includes a backend server, a first enhanced node-based logistics receptacles, and a second node-based logistics receptacles. The backend server transmits a first setup message to a first bridge node, transmits a second setup message to a second bridge node, receives retrieved first event information from the first bridge node and retrieved second event information from the second bridge node, compares the retrieved first event information with a management profile and compares the retrieved second event information with the management profile, revises the management profile based upon the comparison of the retrieved first event information with the management profile and the comparison of the retrieved second event information with the management profile, and transmits an adjustment message that is based upon the revised management profile to the first bridge node.

A drone delivery system for receiving a package on a roof of a structure includes a panel coupled to the roof that selectively provides access to an opening in the roof upon identification and authorization of an incoming package. Once the package is identified and authorized, the panel opens and the package is received from an aerial vehicle on a platform in the opening. The platform is lowered by a drive assembly and the panel is closed over the opening. The drive assembly then lowers the platform and package to an intended destination inside the structure. A drone delivery vending machine includes a static support that defines a delivery path through a structure for delivery of a package from an aerial vehicle in response to a user input to a controller of the vending machine.

A system for self-executing enhanced interaction with a node-based logistics receptacle. The system includes a wireless accessory sensor node disposed on the node-based logistics receptacle to monitor storage receptacle components of the node-based logistics receptacle to generate sensor data. The system includes a bridge node disposed on the node-based logistics receptacle that uploads information related the sensor data, detects an external device separate from the node-based logistics receptacle, communicates with the external device to establish a smart contract based connection that provides an interaction privilege, interfaces with the external device according to the interaction privilege, and transmits an update message to the backend server that corresponds to at least a portion of the uploaded information related to the sensor data and information related to interfacing with the external device.

A dynamic learning server-based logistics system includes a node-based logistics receptacle operative to receive a delivery item as part of a logistics transaction and also includes a backend server maintaining a management profile related to operation of the node-based logistics receptacle. The node-based logistics receptacle includes a plurality of monitored receptacle components, a wireless accessory sensor node having a plurality of sensors, and a bridge node operative to retrieve event information from the wireless accessory sensor node. The backend server receives the retrieved event information, compares the retrieved event information with the management profile, identifies a threshold change condition from the comparison, dynamically revises the management profile when the threshold change condition is identified, and transmits an adjustment message to the bridge node. The adjustment message is based upon the revised management profile, and the adjustment message initiates a timing change to operation of the bridge node.

Delivery reception system, assemblies, and devices are shown and described. In one embodiment, a universal delivery reception unit includes a chassis frame, a first insert module secured within the chassis frame, and at least a second insert module adjacent the first insert module and secured within the chassis frame. The result is a universal delivery reception unit for temporarily receiving and storing independent deliveries at a site.

A system for enhanced interaction with a node-based logistics receptacle. The system includes a wireless accessory sensor node disposed on the receptacle that monitors at least one of the storage receptacle components of the receptacle to generate internal sensor data, includes a bridge node disposed on the receptacle, and includes an external sensor that is in communication with the bridge node and that is operative to monitor a local environment proximate the receptacle to generate external sensor data. The bridge node includes a processor configured to detect a wireless communication signal, identify the wireless communication signal as corresponding to one of a plurality of anticipated drop off entities, receive the external sensor data, generate carrying confirmation data related to whether a parcel customer is carrying a delivery item, transmit a drop off verification message, receive a drop off verification response message, and transmit an alternative drop off information message.

A node-enabled logistics receptacle system with a deployable storage element for receiving and temporarily maintaining a delivery item. The system includes a storage receptacle with an entrance opening for receiving the delivery item and a deployable autonomous mobile container as the deployable storage element. A first node is mounted to the storage receptacle and includes a first node processor, a first node memory, a communication interface, and a plurality of sensors including an interaction sensor and a storage sensor. The first node detects a change in the state of the entrance opening, determines a current condition of what is presently maintained within the deployable autonomous mobile container, generates a deploy activation signal, and transmits the deploy activation signal to the deployable autonomous mobile container to initiate movement by the deployable autonomous mobile container from the host position within the storage receptacle to a position external to the storage receptacle.

An improved connected logistics receptacle system with proactive unlocking functionality related to a dispatched logistics operation by a mobile logistics asset having an associated mobile transceiver. The system includes a storage receptacle for receiving a delivery item, a bridge node mounted to the storage receptacle, and a wireless accessory sensor node having at least one sensor that monitors for a change in the storage receptacle associated with a deposit of a delivery item relative to the storage receptacle. The bridge node includes a bridge node processor that transmits retrieved event information to the backend server to cause the backend server to initiate the dispatched logistics operation for the storage receptacle and generates lock control input to automatically change a lock from a secure state to an unlocked state based upon status information received from the mobile transceiver of the mobile logistics asset.