Claims:1. A secured mobile locker system comprising:
a server configured for communicating with a user device and a bank device
for securely accessing and operating the locker;
a GPS system for tracking the locker;
a geo-tagging security tool configured to enable the locker to open within a
preset geographical coordinates.
2. The system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the mobile locker comprises:
One lock for authorized access of the locker;
a GPS tracker of the GPS system for tracking the locker;
at least one internal power source for supplying power in the locker, and a
CPU connected to the lock, the GPS tracker, and the internal power source for
enabling these components to communicate with each other.
3. The system as claimed in claim 2 wherein one lock of the at least two locks is
configured for locking the mobile locker from inside.
4. The system as claimed in claim 2 wherein the mobile locker further
comprises a display screen with keyboard for entering password.
5. The system as claimed in claim 2 wherein the internal power source is a battery.
6. A method for accessing a mobile locker comprising the steps of:
requesting by a user for accessing a mobile locker belonging to the user;
receiving a one time password by a user to access the locker;
authenticating request once the user enters the one time password wherein
the portable locker is opened after authentication;
transporting the potable locker to the user destination;
acknowledgement of reception of the locker by a user;
verification of pre-authorized geographical coordinates of the user location for
enabling the portable locker to open;
opening the portable locker of the user by verifying predefined access
credentials of the user
7. The method as claimed in claim 6 wherein the mobile locker is occasionally
monitored when being transported to the user destination and vice versa.
8. The method as claimed in claim 6 wherein the mobile locker opens after
verification of predefined access credentials of the user such as password, GPS
coordinates, etc. , Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention generally relates to portable lockers which are used to transport goods
and documents. Our invention is more closely related to the ATM cash box and the
goods trunk used in railways.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The portable lockers are used to store clothes, documents, ornaments during
transportation from one location to another location. The present day lockers do not
provide sufficient security in transit mode. There is a need to provide security for the
lockers so that the valuables related to the authorized person is safe during transit
[4-9]. The security sector is experiencing diversification as it has never seen before
with the advancement in the digital technology. Everyday, the amount of security to
safeguard valuables things is ever increasing. This has intrigued us to study the
need by reviewing the reliability of already existing systems and look into the
possibility of better systems that are smarter and secure. The conventional locker
systems include a mechanical key which is operated manually to open the locker
system. These kind of physical key, which is operated manually, can be opened
using a similar replica of the key. Also, the lock is susceptible for breakage and leads
to loss of material stored in the locker. To increase the security, digitally secured and
single password based digital lockers are also available in the market. These
electronic key once shared is easy for breaking or can be broken using all possible
combination which pose as hard problem in computational science and further it is
susceptible to opening the locker and the security of the locker is lost. If the physical
key is misplaced or stolen then it is difficult to prove authentication to the user.
Similarly, there are many advanced solutions such as electronic lock systems,
mobile verification, password verification and other safety mechanisms to increase
security in portable lockers for allowing only authorized personal to access their
lockers. These lockers are usually used as personal locker and provide security to
the locker related to that person. Thus, the materials kept inside the locker is owned
by the person, who operates the locker. Thus, the concept of reusing the same
locker for another person will be difficult with this kind of locker. Re-usability of these
lockers are limited with the sense of owning a locker. At the same time, when
somebody has to use the same locker, then the person has to share the password or
the physical key which leads to loss of security for the locker once revealed or
duplicated. In urban, people use multiple keys of same lockers. It is an
advantageous for the people who arrive late night or come early to open the locked
house or room.
The life of people is easier with the advent of technology. Earlier, a person, if decides
to withdraw money for personal use, had to go to bank during the bank timings, then
fill up the withdrawal form, wait for the clearance and stand in a queue to collect from
the cashier [1-3]. With the automation, the entire process has been automated and a
person can withdraw money from any of the automated teller machine (ATM) without
waiting for bank to be opened for withdrawal operation. A person with authentic debit
card can withdraw money from a list of ATM connected to the central banking server.
When many people draw from a single ATM machine, the machine has to be filled
again with cash by the bank. The bank hires a security agency to transport the cash
from the bank to the ATM in box. The bank which relies on the security agency
assumes that the cash being carried from the bank to the ATM is secure. Generally
cash is brought to ATM centers in conventional mechanical key lockers. In recent
times, we have come across the news that the ATM cash is being stolen by the
security guard deployed by the security agency. When this kind of incidence
happens regularly, the assurance of the security agency is decremented. With huge
amount of cash being transported in box, the loyalty of the security is depreciated
against indulging in stealing the cash. There should be a way to overcome the stated
problem faced by the bank and providing additional security.
The mailbox used for transportation of general public goods in railways face similar
kind of threat, being misplaced or stolen during transit period. No proper security is
provided for the valuables being transported. In such case, there is a threat to the
valuables during the transit period. Hence, we emphasize for the security of the
valuable items being transferred from a location to another location.
OBJECTIVE OF INVENTION
Our primary objective is providing security to the portable lockers and additional
security with the help of sensors to alert the user.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a re-usable and secured portable locker system. The
system includes a portable locker, transport medium for transporting the locker, A
GPS system for tracking the locker, at least one communication device for issuance
of instructions to the user and a Geo-tagging security tool configured to enable the
locker to open within a preset geographical coordinates.
In an embodiment, the present invention provides a method for accessing a portable
locker comprising the steps of configuring the geographical coordinates of the
destination location where the box has to be opened. The locker is transported to the
destination. Once, the portable locker reaches the destination, then the user needs
to request for a one time password (OTP) for accessing the locker. After the user
requests for the password, the verification of predefined geographical coordinates of
the user location for enabling the locker to open is checked. If the location matches
with the preset geographical coordinates, then the portable locker sends a one time
password to the authenticated user’s registered mobile number using which the user
can access the locker. In order to track the locker during the transit time or in case of
theft of the locker, a command is sent by the registered mobile number to get the
GPS coordinates of the locker. Thus, the locker location can be identified with the
details received by the registered mobile number.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
Reference will be made to embodiments of the invention, examples of which may be
illustrated in the accompanying figures. These figures are intended to be illustrative,
not limiting to a particular process. Although the invention is generally described in
the context of these embodiments, it should be understood that it is not intended to
limit the scope of the invention to these particular embodiments.
FIG 1 shows the system architecture for a portable locker in accordance with an
embodiment of the present invention.
FIG 2 shows a sequence diagram for the use of ATM cash box in accordance with an
embodiment of the present invention.
FIG 3 shows a sequence diagram for the use of locker as a mail box in railways in
accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG 4 shows a flowchart depicting a method for secured access to the portable
locker in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG 5 shows a flowchart depicting a method for tracking of the portable locker in
accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof
are explained further with reference to the non-limiting embodiments that are
illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following. Descriptions
of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not
unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are
intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments
herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the
embodiments herein.
Various embodiments of the present invention provide a system for secured and
convenient access to a portable locker as shown in FIG 1. The system consists of a
portable locker 110 configured for performing functions based on the user
instructions, the transport medium for transferring the locker and a GPS tracker 120
for tracking the locker. A sensor 125 to provide information about any untoward
incident with the locker.
The portable locker includes at least one locking mechanism 130 for authorized
access of the locker, a GPS tracker system for tracking the locker, an internal power
source consisting of a battery 140 for supplying power to the locker, a GSM module
180 used to send messages to the registered user’s mobile number.
In an embodiment the portable locker is configured and transported to the specified
location where in the authenticated person can have access to the locker. In case of
ATM cash box, the locker is delivered to the ATM centers by configuring the CPU
150 with the preset coordinates of the ATM centers. Similarly in railway mailbox,
appropriate destination station is entered using the keypad, the CPU fetches the
coordinates of the station and only the authenticated person can have the access to
the box at the destination station entering the one time password received on
request. This embodiment can be used with cargo ship containers where in the user
can have an access at a particular destination.
The locking mechanism can be deactivated by the owner of the portable locker by
obtaining an authentication code from the portable locker. The authentication code is
sent to the owner upon request by using GSM module. Password can be requested
only if the predefined location matches with the current location. This obtained
authentication code is entered using the keypad 170. A LCD 160 display unit is also
provided to indicate the status and logs generated from time to time when the locker
is in transit mode and also at the destination. If the password matches, then the
locker is opened at the destination. Thus, the locking mechanism can have a double
factor authentication.
In an embodiment of the invention at least one locking mechanism can be selected
from a group comprising of electro-mechanically coded locks, electromagnetically
coded locks, magnetic locks, mechanical locks, electronic -locks, electric locks, etc.
According to the present invention the locking mechanism is an electro-mechanically
coded lock. The electro-mechanically coded lock comprises of a male member
installed in the housing of the portable locker or the compartment and the female
member placed relative to the male member on the lid 190 such that the male
member and the female member can engage and did engage for securing and
releasing the portable locker.
According to the present invention the portable locker can be configured by the
administrator to the user destination by means of a vehicle, this embodiment comes
into picture when someone tries to access the valuables in the locker during the time
of transportation an alert will be sent to the registered user’s mobile with the
appropriate GPS coordinates from which the current location of the locker can be
tracked. The material and design of the locker is left based upon the level of security
to be provided.
In an embodiment the present invention provides the method for secured access to
the portable locker as shown in the sequence diagram of FIG 2. The method
comprises the steps of configuring the destination geographical coordinates of the
source location 210 usually a bank in this case, here the portable locker used is the
ATM cash box at the source location 220, the locker is transported securely by
means of logistics 230, once the ATM cash box reaches the destination 240 i.e. ATM
center, the authenticated person can have access to the ATM cash box if the
coordinates and authentication credentials matches the at destination location 250.
In the embodiment the present invention provides the method for secured access to
the portable locker as shown in the sequence diagram of FIG 3. The method
comprises the steps of configuring the destination geographical coordinates of the
source location 310 usually the source railway station from where the mail box is
being dispatched, here the portable locker used is a railway mail box at the source
location 320, the locker is transported securely by means of railways 330, once the
mail box reaches the destination 340 i.e. destination railway station, the
authenticated person can have access to the mail box if the coordinates and
authentication credentials matches the at destination location 350.
FIG 4 shows a flowchart 400 depicting a method for secured access to the portable
locker in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Initially,
registration of the user is done at the source location 401. Once the user is
registered GPS coordinates of the destination is obtained and preset the values in
the box 402, the registered user can request a one-time password by pressing
appropriate button in the keypad 403, now CPU checks if the current GPS
coordinates match with the preset destination coordinates 404. If the location is
matched CPU sends the one time password to the registered user’s mobile number
405, if the coordinates does not match it will not send the one time password. After
the user receives the one time password, it is entered using the keypad 406. Now
the CPU checks if the one time password entered matches with the password
generated by the CPU 407, if the password matches it will unlock the locker at the
destination location 410, if the password doesn’t match it provides 3 attempts to
enter the correct password 408, if the attempts is less than 3 it will increment the
counter 409 and feedback to 406. If the number of wrong attempts is more than 3 the
box will be locked.
FIG 5 shows a flowchart 500 depicting a method for tracking of the portable locker in
accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In case of theft or
unauthorized access of the box the user can track the location of the box by sending
“LOC” message to the box from the registered mobile number 501, the box receives
the “LOC” message 502, the CPU checks if the registered mobile number matches
with the mobile number from which the message is sent 503, if the mobile number
matches it sends the current location of the portable locker 504, if the mobile number
doesn’t match it will delete the message request 505.
The sensors such as temperature sensor and infra red sensor may be used to
provide more security in the locker when the goods being carried in the portable
locker is expensive or delicate in nature. We have provided the option of adding
sensors to enhance the security of the device. Suppose, the portable locker system
is caught in fire. The temperature sensor embedded in the locker increases as and
when the system is placed in fire. The system intimates the user with the information
that the temperature of the box is raising above the limit and the user can know the
location of the device to take necessary steps. The system is opened with out the
actual process as described, then the infra red sensor may provide the information to
the user that the device is opened with a message.
ADVANTAGES OF THE SYSTEM
The system provides the user additional security and also tracking of portable locker
in convenient manner. The security in the system provides status of the locker at any
time for the user. The addition of sensors will enhance the security of the system for
use in different modes of transport and variety of goods.
The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will reveal the general nature
of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily
modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without
departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and
modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and
range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the
phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not
of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms
of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the
embodiments herein can be practiced with modification(s) within the scope of the
embodiments as described herein.

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