Patent ID: 7151434
Filing Date: 2006-12-19
Classification: G06Q,G07B

Abstract:
1. A method for data transmission between a parcel compartment system and at least one remote data processing unit for operating at least one parcel compartment system having a communications device, the method comprising the steps of collecting events at a parcel compartment system by the communication device, whereby the events at the parcel compartment system comprise depositing and/or picking-up shipments and/or the expiration of time intervals, the communication device associating function messages with the events, combining the function messages into one single request and transmitting the request to the remote data processing unit, whereby each request is provided with an unambiguous RequestID, the remote data processing unit executing functions corresponding to the function messages depending on the transportation or delivery company or user affected by the event and, if applicable, sending data back to the communication device.