A parcel storage assembly for remotely securing a parcel delivery includes a box that is positionable adjacent to an entry of a building to be accessible to a parcel delivery person. A lid is hingedly coupled to the box for opening and closing the box. A locking unit is coupled to the box and the locking unit engages the lid when the locking unit is turned on to inhibit the lid from is opened. The locking unit is in wireless communication with a personal electronic device to facilitate a user to remotely lock and unlock the box. A light emitter is coupled to the box to kill bacteria and sterilizing the parcel delivered by the parcel delivery person. A cooler is positionable within the box for receiving a food delivery positioned therein.

This invention involves a novel method, device, system and apparatus to receive, return or exchange packages and goods securely, and to monitor and control a parcel receptacle remotely. The invention comprises of a DoorBox and a Smart DoorBox and utilizes a parcel receptacle and a host of electronic features and Internet of things (IOT) technologies. The security, apparatus is connectable to any fixture, including to one or more parcel receptacles. The parcel receptacles can be secured via a physical cable and a security apparatus, or secured via connectivity to a wireless network. The parcel receptacles can also be secured via a GPS module, accelerometer and other technological devices inside parcel receptacle. The locking mechanism in the security apparatus and/or on the parcel receptacle can be of technological in nature using the latest advancements in IOT and other wireless technologies, or alternatively, involve simple locking mechanisms. The apparatus allows access to parcels to authenticated users only and involve many safety features including an audible alarm, mobile-app alerts, camera and a host of advanced features. The parcel receptacle can be integrated with smart home systems and can have a host of security features to monitor, alert any intruders.

This invention involves a novel method, device, system and apparatus to receive, return or exchange packages and goods securely, and to monitor and control a parcel receptacle remotely. The invention comprises of a DoorBox and a Smart DoorBox and utilizes a parcel receptacle and a host of electronic features and Internet of things (IOT) technologies. The security, apparatus is connectable to any fixture, including to one or more parcel receptacles. The parcel receptacles can be secured via a physical cable and a security apparatus, or secured via connectivity to a wireless network. The parcel receptacles can also be secured via a GPS module, accelerometer and other technological devices inside parcel receptacle. The locking mechanism in the security apparatus and/or on the parcel receptacle can be of technological in nature using the latest advancements in IOT and other wireless technologies, or alternatively, involve simple locking mechanisms. The apparatus allows access to parcels to authenticated users only and involve many safety features including an audible alarm, mobile-app alerts, camera and a host of advanced features. The parcel receptacle can be integrated with smart home systems and can have a host of security features to monitor, alert any intruders.

The Safebox is a weatherproof box with an airtight seal between the top lid and the body of the box to keep any outside liquids from getting inside. The Safebox is used for safely and securely protecting package(s) when delivered and the owner cannot physically take and claim his/or her item(s). It will require a valid delivery person to open with a key and safely leave the package(s) inside and the property owner will access their package(s) with a custom code.

The Safebox is a weatherproof box with an airtight seal between the top lid and the body of the box to keep any outside liquids from getting inside. The Safebox is used for safely and securely protecting package(s) when delivered and the owner cannot physically take and claim his/or her item(s). It will require a valid delivery person to open with a key and safely leave the package(s) inside and the property owner will access their package(s) with a custom code.

This invention involves a novel method, device, system and apparatus to receive return or exchange goods and services at one's doorstep securely. The invention involves a novel security apparatus and a parcel receptacle. The security apparatus is connectable to any fixture, including to one or more parcel receptacles. The parcel receptacles can be of many types. The parcel receptacles can be secured via a physical cable and a security apparatus, or secured via connectivity to the wireless network of a parcel recipient. The parcel receptacles can also be secured via a novel GPS module, accelerometer and other technological devices inside parcel receptacle. The locking mechanism in the security apparatus and/or on the parcel receptacle can be of technological in nature using the latest advancements in wireless technology, or alternatively, involve simple physical lock and key mechanisms. The apparatus allows access to parcels to authenticated users only, and involve many safety features including an audible alarm and other tamper-proof mechanisms to ensure safety of parcels.

This invention involves a novel method, device, system and apparatus to receive return or exchange goods and services at one's doorstep securely. The invention involves a novel security apparatus and a parcel receptacle. The security apparatus is connectable to any fixture, including to one or more parcel receptacles. The parcel receptacles can be of many types. The parcel receptacles can be secured via a physical cable and a security apparatus, or secured via connectivity to the wireless network of a parcel recipient. The parcel receptacles can also be secured via a novel GPS module, accelerometer and other technological devices inside parcel receptacle. The locking mechanism in the security apparatus and/or on the parcel receptacle can be of technological in nature using the latest advancements in wireless technology, or alternatively, involve simple physical lock and key mechanisms. The apparatus allows access to parcels to authenticated users only, and involve many safety features including an audible alarm and other tamper-proof mechanisms to ensure safety of parcels.

According to one example, an underground container system includes a container fixedly positioned underground and anchored to a concrete structure that is also fixedly positioned underground. The container includes a bottom, one or more sidewalls coupled to and extending upward from the bottom to form an internal chamber of the container, a lid coupled to at least one of the sidewalls, and an electronic lock configured to lock and unlock the lid. The internal chamber is configured to receive and hold one or more articles of mail and/or one or more packages. The lid is configured to move to an open position and to a closed position. The lid includes an exterior surface that is positioned at a height that is at least substantially flush with a ground surface when the lid is in the closed position. The concrete structure covers an exterior surface of the bottom of the container and further covers at least a portion of an exterior surface of each of the one or more sidewalls.

According to one example, an underground container system includes a container fixedly positioned underground and anchored to a concrete structure that is also fixedly positioned underground. The container includes a bottom, one or more sidewalls coupled to and extending upward from the bottom to form an internal chamber of the container, a lid coupled to at least one of the sidewalls, and an electronic lock configured to lock and unlock the lid. The internal chamber is configured to receive and hold one or more articles of mail and/or one or more packages. The lid is configured to move to an open position and to a closed position. The lid includes an exterior surface that is positioned at a height that is at least substantially flush with a ground surface when the lid is in the closed position. The concrete structure covers an exterior surface of the bottom of the container and further covers at least a portion of an exterior surface of each of the one or more sidewalls.

A porch piracy parcel theft prevention system and method includes a delivery location apparatus configured for adaption to a building to receive a parcel, the delivery location apparatus including a sensor and a parcel locking mechanism. The sensor is configured to detect the presence of a delivered parcel placed into the line of sight of the parcel detecting sensor. The parcel locking mechanism is armed upon entry of a carrier code and disarmed upon entry of a user code. When armed, the parcel locking mechanism is configured to trigger an alarm when the parcel detected locking mechanism detects removal of the parcel from the line of sight of the parcel detecting sensor. When disarmed, the package may be removed from the line of sight of the parcel detecting sensor without tripping the alarm. Among other uses, helps prevent parcel theft from single family dwellings.