A temperature controlled storage apparatus 8(10), comprising; a plurality of lockable storage spaces, each of the plurality of lockable storage spaces comprising one or more compartments; in which the temperature of each of the one or more compartments is independently controllable to provide either one of: chilled temperature; or frozen temperature; and wherein access to the storage space is remotely programmable.

Methods, systems, and apparatus for an automated mailbox system. The automated mailbox system includes a personal device configured to manage a robot. The robot includes a base that forms a foundation for the robot and is coupled to a post. The robot includes a mailbox having a door. The mailbox is configured to receive documents when in the open position. The robot includes a transportation component that moves the robot in multiple directions among multiple locations. The transportation component is configured to move the robot in a first direction to a first location.

A controller for a refrigerator for an entrance gate according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured to: register a user authentication means through a user authentication method setting process; and to open an outer door only when user authentication has succeeded, if an article delivery command is input, thereby preventing theft of the article.

A controller for a refrigerator for an entrance gate according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured to: register a user authentication means through a user authentication method setting process; and to open an outer door only when user authentication has succeeded, if an article delivery command is input, thereby preventing theft of the article.

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.

An apparatus for receiving and preventing unauthorized access to deliveries has an enclosure, a moveable roof on the enclosure, a rotatable basket within the enclosure, and a connecting member coupling motion of the roof and the basket. The basket is rotatable between an upright and an upside-down position. The roof is moveable between an open position in which the basket is accessible and a closed position in which the basket access is blocked. When the roof is moved to the open position, the connecting member rotates the basket to the upright position thereby allowing a user to place the article into the basket. Moving the roof to the closed position rotates the basket to the upside-down position thereby causing the article to drop out of the basket towards the bottom of the enclosure. The enclosure may open into a chute or building for delivering the parcels to a remote location.

An apparatus for receiving and preventing unauthorized access to deliveries has an enclosure, a moveable roof on the enclosure, a rotatable basket within the enclosure, and a connecting member coupling motion of the roof and the basket. The basket is rotatable between an upright and an upside-down position. The roof is moveable between an open position in which the basket is accessible and a closed position in which the basket access is blocked. When the roof is moved to the open position, the connecting member rotates the basket to the upright position thereby allowing a user to place the article into the basket. Moving the roof to the closed position rotates the basket to the upside-down position thereby causing the article to drop out of the basket towards the bottom of the enclosure. The enclosure may open into a chute or building for delivering the parcels to a remote location.

Disclosed herein is a drone docking station for deposit of items/goods delivered by a drone to a secured receptacle. Items can be delivered to a receptacle at a curb, mailbox, post, porch, in-ground vault, and window to a multi-parcel receptacle with an expanding floor/accordion station that has a specific residential/commercial address with various optional features. Features include communication systems between the station and drone; security; hot and cold temperature control and preservation of the goods before and after delivery; battery charging and exchange station; a collector to identify explosive materials, anthrax, etc.; ultraviolet system to eradicate disease, virus and harmful materials; an ozone applicator to eradicate disease, virus and harmful materials; weather monitoring; tag and track of vehicles and packages; facial recognition camera and software for pets and humans; and local two-way speakers; LED lights that strobe flash, and a flood light.

Disclosed herein is a drone docking station for deposit of items/goods delivered by a drone to a secured receptacle. Items can be delivered to a receptacle at a curb, mailbox, post, porch, in-ground vault, and window to a multi-parcel receptacle with an expanding floor/accordion station that has a specific residential/commercial address with various optional features. Features include communication systems between the station and drone; security; hot and cold temperature control and preservation of the goods before and after delivery; battery charging and exchange station; a collector to identify explosive materials, anthrax, etc.; ultraviolet system to eradicate disease, virus and harmful materials; an ozone applicator to eradicate disease, virus and harmful materials; weather monitoring; tag and track of vehicles and packages; facial recognition camera and software for pets and humans; and local two-way speakers; LED lights that strobe flash, and a flood light.