Defrost system for smart locker in package delivery are disclosed herein. An example method can include receiving a delivery message from a delivery unit that a package is to be delivered to a locker unit, the delivery message including an expected delivery time, determining a frozen condition for the locker unit, and activating a defroster element associated with the locker unit before delivery of the package by the delivery unit according to expected delivery time.

A method includes receiving a parcel identifier from a sensor, transmitting a reporting message to a remote server, and transmitting an authentication message to a local wireless receiver. The reporting message includes first information associated with the parcel identifier and the authentication message includes second information associated with the parcel identifier. Transmitting the reporting message and the authentication message may be performed automatically in response to receipt of the parcel identifier. A parcel receptacle includes a compartment, a lid, a lock mechanism, a wireless communication module, and a controller. The controller is configured to periodically transmit a beacon signal, receive an authentication message including a parcel identifier from a delivery driver device, compare the parcel identifier to one or more stored codes, and in response to determining the parcel identifier matches at least one of the one or more stored codes, send an unlock instruction signal to the lock mechanism.

Securing systems and methods of securing a transport container to an attachment point. In one embodiment, the securing system includes an actuator, an attachment structure, and an electronic controller. The attachment structure is dimensioned to complement the actuator. The electronic controller is operably coupled to the actuator for attaching and releasing the actuator to the attachment structure.

An improved delivery system and a delivery method in which a receptacle comprises a housing which is configured to be moved between an expanded configuration and a contracted configuration. In the expanded configuration, the housing defines a cavity to receive one or more items. The receptacle may be configured to self-configure into an expanded configuration on receipt of a delivery signal from a delivery service. The receptacle may further include a sensor to detect tampering or unauthorized access to the cavity, and an alarm system to generate an alarm signal on detecting tampering or unauthorized access.

The disclosed invention includes a dwelling fixture. The dwelling fixture includes a compartment configured to contain packages delivered to the dwelling, an interior door to access the compartment from the interior of the dwelling, and an exterior door to access the compartment from the exterior of the dwelling. The interior door and/or exterior door includes a locking mechanism to secure the compartment. The dwelling fixture is easily and securely installable through the walls of the dwelling. The exterior door is flush with the exterior of the dwelling and aesthetically integrated with trim that adapts to any exterior finish.

A self-service parcel cabinet, comprising: a main-body part (1), a sorting apparatus (2), a parking apparatus (3), and a control device. The main-body part is a hollow structure opened at the top. At least part of the hollow structure is formed by multiple self-service parcel lockers (11) surroundingly arranged. The parking apparatus is provided on top of the main-body part and comprises a drone landing pad (31). Provided on the drone landing pad is a channel allowing passing of a parcel delivered by the drone and directly facing the opening at the top. The sorting apparatus is provided within the hollow structure, communicatively connected to the control device, and capable of, when a parcel receiving instruction transmitted by the control device is received, receiving according to the parcel receiving instruction a parcel delivered by the drone, and, when a first sorting instruction transmitted by the control device is received, transferring according to the first sorting instruction the receive parcel into a self-service locker of the self-service cabinet.

A food delivery container for delivering food that is not contaminated during delivery. The container is locked with an electromechanical lock that is keyed with a unique electronic code or key that is generated during the ordering process based on information collected from the consumer. The electronic key is transmitted to the user's electronic device, such as a phone, and the user transmits the key from the electronic device to the lock to unlock the container.

A package delivery system for enhanced delivery receivals including a door access panel, a first housing, a controller, a wireless communication interface, a delivery handling device, a second housing, and a transfer device. The door access panel may accept delivery of packages via a passageway that may be formed in a door. The first housing may be attached to the door access panel. The first housing may be in communication with the passageway to house packages delivered through the door access panel. The controller may selectively move the door between the opened position and the closed position. The delivery handling device may be moveable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The second housing may be carried by the delivery handling device to receive a package from the first housing. The transfer device may move the package from the first housing to the second housing.

A package securing device configured to secure temperature sensitive packages, is disclosed. The device includes a plurality of panels configured to form an enclosure for receiving one or more packages. The device includes a set of scissor retractors configured to extend and retract the plurality of panels. The device includes a locking handle positioned across the width of the enclosure, connecting the set of scissor retractors and configured to lock the scissor retractors in one or more extended positions relative to the shape of the received one or more package. The device includes a retractable cover configured to cover the enclosure relative to the size of the enclosure as formed by the scissor retractors.

A tamperproof sack system includes a tamperproof sack made of material that satisfies a predetermined cut-resistance standard, the tamperproof sack including a body and an adjustable opening portion formed in a top side of the body, the adjustable opening portion being configured to open and close; a door strap configured to secure the tamperproof sack to a door such that a rear side of the body is held against the door, the door strap being attached to the body and being configured to wrap around the door, the door strap including a door strap fastener configured to fasten the door strap to the door; and a lock including a keypad configured to receive user input, the lock configured to unlock the adjustable opening portion and thereby unlock the tamperproof sack based on whether the user input received at the keypad includes a valid access code.