Patent ID: 11944218
Assignee: BIG BELLY SOLAR LLC
Field: Furniture, games (Other fields)
Classification: CPC A  G  H | IPC A  G  H

Claim 9:
10. A method comprising:
collecting solar energy via a photovoltaic panel connected to a storage container having a package compartment configured to receive packages from end users but prevent the end users from accessing deposited packages and a separate supply compartment for storing packing materials available to users, wherein the photovoltaic panel is positioned to be exposed to sunlight and convert sunlight into electric power; and
triggering a photoeye sensor associated with the storage container when an access door sensor associated with an access door detects that the access door is in an open position or when an insertion door sensor detects that an insertion door enabling access to the package compartment is in an open position, wherein the photoeye sensor is configured to detect a presence of the packaging materials contained within the supply compartment and is powered by the electric power from the photovoltaic panel.