Patent Publication Number: US-2020302389-A1

Title: System and method for secure parcel delivery

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application is a Non-Provisional application which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/822,763 filed on Mar. 22, 2019, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety. 
    
    
     FIELD OF DISCLOSURE 
     The present invention relates generally to parcel delivery. More particularly, the subject matter relates to a system and method that allows parcels to be delivered by parcel deliverers and then safely secured at an unattended location while notifying the owner of the parcel that the parcel has been delivered and secured where the owner can retrieve the parcel at the unattended location. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Customarily, parcel recipients and consumers would travel and shop at retail stores. Now, more than ever, they are purchasing goods from online market places instead of opting to travel to the conventional brick and mortar store, with online sales making up 9 percent of all retail sales in the United States, as of 2018. Even documentaries have been created to show that people no longer even have to leave their home to receive all the necessities and comforts in every day life. Retail stores, not wanting to fall behind, have also begun to focus on selling products on the Internet. This means that parcel recipients are receiving parcels at their home almost every day during all hours of the day, but the shipment of parcels for delivery to a home or office has been a cumbersome and time-consuming process for both the commercial carrier delivering the parcels and for the parcel recipients. Typically, products must be delivered to a parcel recipient by a commercial carrier. Commercial carriers generally request that the intended recipient be present at the time of delivery. Parcel recipients who live at an upscale apartment complex or have security have personnel or employees to receive and sign for a parcel and then hand off the parcel when the owner arrives, but the typical person does not have access to such amenities. 
     For homeowners, commercial carriers generally request that the intended recipient be present at the time of delivery. In the absence of the recipient, it is necessary for the commercial carrier to return the parcel to the delivery hub and await personal pickup by the recipient. This is a time-consuming process that may be averted by agreement between the recipient and the commercial carrier that personal receipt of a delivered parcel is not required. In these cases, the commercial carrier commonly drops the parcel in an unsecured area near the front entrance of a building, such as near the front porch area of a home or office. However, this practice carries the obvious liability of exposing the commercial carrier and/or the recipient to the risk that the unsecured parcel may be stolen or possibly damaged by exposure to environmental elements. In 2015, it was suggested that approximately 23 million parcels have been stolen in the United States and this number will only increase as more people order online and household staples that are being delivered have become increasingly valuable Thieves have been known to follow delivery trucks to a household and then steal the parcel. 
     There have been products designed to protect parcels from thieves and the environment, such as standard locking boxes that are containers with manual combination locks. However these products have no method of notifying users about what is happening with their delivery. The manual locks require delivery drivers to know the combination, which adds time and complexity to the delivery driver&#39;s job. Deliveries rely on efficiency, drivers do not want to add time to each delivery and will not use the product if it takes too much additional time when compared to a normal delivery where the parcel is just dropped off in an unsecured area near the front entrance. Because users don&#39;t get notified, they do not know the status of their parcels, such as if it has been secured in a container. 
     Other products take the form of disks that sit in front of someone&#39;s house. The delivery driver is meant to place the package on the disk, which arms an alarm. If the parcel is removed from the disk the user is notified and a loud alarm goes off. The issue with these types of systems is that they do not prevent the actual theft of the parcel because it is sitting out in the open. Even if the alarm goes off and brings attention to the area, the thief can simply run away with the parcel. Thus exists a need for a system and method that provides quick and accessible parcel delivery while having enhanced security and protection to a parcel that is small and light enough to be portable and placed in front of any type of home. 
     SUMMARY 
     The disclosure presented herein relates to a parcel securing system comprising, one or more databases coupled via a network, one or more processors coupled to the one or more databases, and at least one computing device coupled to the one or more processors and the one or more databases via the network; wherein the one or more processors are configured to, collecting and storing user data related to a first user in the one or more databases, wherein the user data comprises tracking codes of one or more parcels expected by the first user, receiving, via the network, a second user request to open a parcel securing device, the parcel securing device comprising one or more sensors, a microcontroller configured to control a motor, the motor in a housing, the motor configured to extend and retract a cable or rope, the cable or rope when extended opening a container, the cable or rope when retracted closing the container, the request having an inputted code, verifying, in response to the request from the second user, that the inputted code matches the tracking codes of the one or more parcels expected by the first user, wherein if the inputted code is verified to match the tracking codes of the one or more parcels expected by the first user, allow request, unlocking, in response to the allowed request, the parcel securing device, wherein the motor extends the cable or rope, opening the container, locking, the parcel securing device wherein the motor retracts the cable or rope, closing the container, verifying that a computing device of the first user is within a predetermined distance of parcel securing device, unlocking, in response to the verification that the computing device of the first user is within a predetermined distance of the parcel securing device, wherein the motor extends the cable or rope, opening the container, detecting, by one or more sensors, while parcel securing device is unlocked, any movement of the parcel securing device, locking, in response to the parcel securing device having no detected movement by the one or more sensors for a predetermined amount of time, wherein the motor retracts the cable or rope, closing the container, presenting the location of the parcel securing device, determined by a GPS receiver on the parcel securing device, via a user interface on the computing device to the first user, generating light effects by affecting the emission of light through one or more LED on the parcel securing device, generating an alarm, in response to the parcel securing device been tampered with or moved from a predetermined area as determined by the GPS or wireless network position, scanning, by a scanner of the parcel securing device, tracking codes of the one or more parcels, the cable or rope connected to a rotatable spool within a drum in contact with the motor wherein an outer portion of the cable or rope is configured to be withdrawn from the spool while permitting an inner end of the cable or rope to be secured wherein an outer end of the cable or rope is protruding out of a hole on a side of the housing, further comprising a screw cap at the outer end of the cable or rope configured to prevent the outer end of the cable or rope from moving back into the housing. 
     The disclosure presented herein also relates to a parcel securing system comprising, a parcel securing device, the parcel securing device comprising one or more sensors, a microcontroller configured to control a motor, the motor in a housing, the motor configured to extend and retract a cable or rope, the cable or rope when extended allowing access to a container, the cable or rope when retracted preventing access to the container, wherein the cable or rope is enclosed within a hem of the container, the cable or rope connected to a rotatable spool within a drum in contact with the motor wherein an outer portion of the cable or rope is configured to be withdrawn from the spool while permitting an inner end of the cable or rope to be secured wherein an outer end of the cable or rope is protruding out of a hole on a side of the housing, further comprising: a screw cap at the outer end of the cable or rope configured to prevent the outer end of the cable or rope from moving back into the housing. 
     The disclosure presented herein also relates to a parcel securing system comprising, a parcel securing device, the parcel securing device comprising one or more sensors, a microcontroller configured to control a feeding mechanism, the feeding mechanism in a housing, the feeding mechanism having a motor, the motor configured to extend and retract a cable or rope through one or more apertures on a front and rear of the parcel securing device, wherein a length of the cable or rope is weaved within one or more eyelets of a container, the cable or rope when extended allowing access to the container, the cable or rope when retracted preventing access to the container, further comprising a pocket, the pocket configured for storing the parcel securing device within the bag, bag further comprising a handle, the bag further comprising a hook, the hook having an aperture wherein the handle is positioned through the handle, the hook having a bend configured to secure the bag to a door frame, further comprising, one or more databases coupled via a network, one or more processors coupled to the one or more databases, at least one computing device coupled to the one or more processors and the one or more databases via the network; wherein the one or more processors are configured to, collecting and storing user data related to a first user in the one or more databases, wherein the user data comprises tracking codes of one or more parcels expected by the first user, receiving, via the network, a second user request to open the parcel securing device, the parcel securing device further comprising one or more sensors, the request having an inputted code, verifying, in response to the request from the second user, that the inputted code matches the tracking codes of the one or more parcels expected by the first user, wherein if the inputted code is verified to match the tracking codes of the one or more parcels expected by the first user, allow request, unlocking, in response to the allowed request, the parcel securing device, wherein the motor extends the cable or rope, opening the container, locking, the parcel securing device wherein the motor retracts the cable or rope, closing the container, verifying that a computing device of the first user is within a predetermined distance of parcel securing device, and unlocking, in response to the verification that the computing device of the first user is within a predetermined distance of the parcel securing device, wherein the motor extends the cable or rope, opening the container. 
     The preceding and following embodiments and descriptions are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Other aspects and advantages of this disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 
       The present invention will be described by way of exemplary embodiments, but not limitations, illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which like references denote similar elements, and in which: 
         FIG. 1  depicts a block diagram of a parcel securing system. 
         FIG. 2  depicts the components of a computing device. 
         FIG. 3  depicts the parcel securing device. 
         FIG. 4  depicts another view of the parcel securing device. 
         FIG. 5  depicts the locking bar of the parcel securing device. 
         FIG. 6  depicts a panel of the locking bar. 
         FIG. 7  depicts a screw cap at the end of the metal cable. 
         FIG. 8  depicts the container of the parcel securing device in the open position. 
         FIG. 9  depicts the container of the parcel securing device in the closed position. 
         FIG. 10  depicts a top view of the container of the parcel securing device in the open position. 
         FIG. 11  depicts a top view of the container of the parcel securing device in the closed position. 
         FIG. 12  depicts a flowchart of one embodiment of the parcel delivery process. 
         FIG. 13  depicts a second embodiment of the parcel securing device. 
         FIG. 14  depicts the pocket of the second parcel securing device 
         FIG. 15  depicts the locking disc of the second parcel securing device. 
         FIG. 16  depicts the container of the second parcel securing device. 
         FIG. 17  depicts the bag of the third parcel securing device. 
         FIG. 18  depicts the second parcel securing device locking mechanism. 
         FIG. 19  depicts another view of the container of the second parcel securing device. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     In the Summary above and in this Detailed Description, and the claims below, and in the accompanying drawings, reference is made to particular features of the invention. It is to be understood that the disclosure of the invention in this specification includes all possible combinations of such particular features. For example, where a particular feature is disclosed in the context of a particular aspect or embodiment of the invention, or a particular claim, that feature can also be used, to the extent possible, in combination with and/or in the context of other particular aspects and embodiments of the invention, and in the invention generally. 
     The term “comprises” and grammatical equivalents thereof are used herein to mean that other components, ingredients, steps, etc. are optionally present. For example, an article “comprising” (or “which comprises”) components A, B, and C can consist of (i.e., contain only) components A, B, and C, or can contain not only components A, B, and C but also contain one or more other components. 
     Where reference is made herein to a method comprising two or more defined steps, the defined steps can be carried out in any order or simultaneously (except where the context excludes that possibility), and the method can include one or more other steps which are carried out before any of the defined steps, between two of the defined steps, or after all the defined steps (except where the context excludes that possibility). 
     The term “at least” followed by a number is used herein to denote the start of a range including that number (which may be a range having an upper limit or no upper limit, depending on the variable being defined). For example, “at least 1” means 1 or more than 1. The term “at most” followed by a number is used herein to denote the end of a range, including that number (which may be a range having 1 or 0 as its lower limit, or a range having no lower limit, depending upon the variable being defined). 
     “Exemplary” is used herein to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any aspect described in this document as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other aspects 
     Throughout the drawings, like reference characters are used to designate like elements. As used herein, the term “coupled” or “coupling” may indicate a connection. The connection may be a direct or an indirect connection between one or more items. Further, the term “set” as used herein may denote one or more of any item, so a “set of items” may indicate the presence of only one item or may indicate more items. Thus, the term “set” may be equivalent to “one or more” as used herein. 
     In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the one or more embodiments described herein. However, it will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that the invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known features have not been described in detail to avoid unnecessarily complicating the description. 
     The present disclosure is generally drawn to a system and method, according to one or more exemplary embodiments, for secure parcel delivery. Parcel theft has become more common due to the rise in online retail stores. Parcel recipients are now looking for the convenience of delivery to their doorsteps without the risk of the parcels being stolen. The system secures parcels that are delivered to someone&#39;s doorstep, prevents theft, and notifies the parcel recipient when the parcel is delivered, when the box is locked and unlocked, when the parcel is moved, and other activities that may occur. The system locks the parcel in a secure container so that it cannot be stolen. If a thief does decide to steal the container, an alarm goes off, bringing attention directly to the location of the stolen parcel. GPS information of the parcel would also be sent to the user so that it can be located and retrieved. The system is also designed to be small and light enough to be taken in to the home when the parcel recipient is not expecting any parcels and can be used in situations where the user does not have ample front door space. The system allows the parcel deliverer to scan the parcel with the barcode scanner and drop the parcel in the container, adding only seconds to the delivery. The invention can also send a notification that the parcel has been delivered and is secured using a series of sensors and network interfaces 
       FIG. 1  is a block diagram of parcel securing system  100  constructed in accordance with the principals of the present invention. Parcel securing system  100  may include one or more parcels such as parcel  101 . The word “parcel” is used herein broadly to include any item handled by delivery services, such as packages, letters, containers, or unpackaged items. Parcel securing system  100  may have one or more parcel securing devices such as parcel securing device  115  to secure parcel  101 . Parcel securing system  100  may include one or more parcel recipients such as parcel recipients  105 . Parcel recipient  105  may be any individual, including but not limited to the owner of parcel  101 , someone who receives parcel  101 , anyone who has administrative authority from the owner of parcel  101 , or a third-party to access the contents of parcel  101 . 
     Parcel securing system  100  may have one or more parcel deliverers such as parcel deliverer  110 . Parcel deliverer  110  may be any delivery service provider, such as the Postal Service, UPS®, FedEx®, DHL®, or an individual working as a contractor for a company such as Amazon®. Parcel recipient  105  may have the capacity to function as a parcel deliverer  110  and parcel deliverer  110  may in return function as a parcel recipient  105 . Parcel deliverer  110  may be the one delivering one or more parcels  101  having identifying information number encoded on the label, such as but not limited to a universal product barcode (UPC), tracking number, a quick response (QR) code, NFC component, or RFID tag. 
     Parcel recipient  105  and parcel deliverer  110  may be located in various physical locations that are either located apart or are located in the vicinity of one other. Parcel recipient  105  may access a parcel recipient user interface, such as parcel recipient user interface  205  using a parcel recipient computing device such as parcel recipient user computing device  305 . Parcel deliverer  110  may access a parcel deliverer user interface such as parcel deliverer user interface  210  using a parcel deliverer computing device such as parcel deliverer computing device  310 . Parcel recipient user interface  205  and parcel deliverer user interface  210  may have a plurality of buttons or icons that are selectable by parcel recipient  105  and parcel deliverer  110  for parcel securing system  100  to perform particular processes in response to the selections. 
     Parcel recipient computing device  305 , parcel deliverer computing device  310 , and parcel securing device  115  may be in communication with one or more servers  400 , such as server  400  via one or more networks, such as network  450 . Server  400  may be located at a data center, or any other location suitable for providing service to network  450  whereby server  400  may be in one central location or in many different locations in multiple arrangements. Server  400  may comprise a database server such as MySQL® or Maria DB® server. Server  400  may have an attached data storage system storing software applications and data. Server  400  have may a number of modules that provide various functions related to parcel securing system  100 . Modules may be in the form of software or computer programs that interact with the operating system of server  400  whereby data collected in databases as instruction-based expressions of components and/or processes under parcel securing system  100  may be processed by one or more processors within server  400  or another component of parcel securing system  100  as well as in conjunction with execution of one or more other computer programs. 
     Server  400  may comprise a number of modules that provide various functions related to parcel securing system  100  using one or more parcel recipient computing devices  305 , parcel deliverer computing devices  310 , and parcel securing device  115 . Modules may include a chat module such as chat module  405 , a location tracking module such as location tracking module  410 , a data collection module such as data collection module  415 , and a notification module such as notification module  420 , and an analysis module such as analysis module  425 . Modules may be in the form of software or computer programs that interact with the operating system of server  400  whereby data collected in databases may be processed by one or more processors within server  400  or another component of appointment scheduling system  100  as well as in conjunction with execution of one or more other computer programs. Server  400  may comprise a number of databases, which may include a parcel recipient profile database such as parcel recipient database  430 , a parcel deliverer database such as parcel deliverer database  435 , and tracking number and code database  440 . 
     Modules may be configured to receive commands or requests from parcel recipient computing device  305 , parcel delivery computing device  310 , parcel securing device  115 , server  400 , and outside connected devices over network  450 . Server  400  may comprise components, subsystems, and modules to support one or more management services for parcel securing system  100 . 
     Server  400  may run any number of algorithms to proactively respond to the conditions based on parcel recipient&#39;s  105  settings or system assumptions, such as if the battery status of locking bar  120  is lower than 10%. Server  400  may automatically communicate with locking bar  120  to switch to a power save mode whereby parcel  101  may still be retrieved but some of the other features may not be utilized. If the authentication of inserted verification codes fail more than twice or a predetermined number of times within a set timeframe, server  400  may automatically report the authentication failure to parcel recipient  105  or a system administrator or prevent any further codes from being verified until parcel recipient  105  returns home. In this case, the system assumes locking bar  120  is being sabotaged or parcel recipient  105  is in need of assistance 
     In one or more non-limiting embodiments, network  450  may include a local area network (LAN), such as a company Intranet, a metropolitan area network (MAN), or a wide area network (WAN), such as the Internet or World Wide Web. Network  450  may be a private network or a public network, or a combination thereof. Network  450  may be any type of network known in the art, including a telecommunications network, a wireless network (including Wi-Fi), and a wireline network. Network  450  may include mobile telephone networks utilizing any protocol or protocols used to communicate among mobile digital computing devices (e.g. computing device  104 ), such as GSM, GPRS, UMTS, AMPS, TDMA, or CDMA. In one or more non-limiting embodiments, different type of data may be transmitted via network  450  via different protocols. In other non-limiting embodiments, parcel recipient computing device  305  and parcel deliverer computing device  310  may act as standalone devices or whereby they may operate as peer machine in a peer-to-peer (or distributed) network environment. 
     Network  450  may further include a system of terminals, gateways, and routers. Network  450  may employ one or more cellular access technologies including 2nd (2G), 3rd (3G), 4th (4G), 5th (5G), LTE, Global System for Mobil communication (GSM), General Packet Radio Services (GPRS), Enhanced Data GSM Environment (EDGE), and other access technologies that may provide for broader coverage between computing devices if, for instance, they are in a remote location not accessible by other networks. 
     Parcel recipient computing device  305  and parcel deliverer computing device  310  may be any type of computing device that typically operates under the control of one or more operating systems which control scheduling of tasks and access to system resources. Parcel recipient computing device  305  and parcel deliverer computing device  310  may comprise hardware components that allow access to edit and query parcel securing system  100 . 
     Parcel recipient computing device  305  and parcel deliverer computing device  310  may be a type of computing device that is detailed in  FIG. 2 . Parcel recipient computing device  305  and parcel deliverer computing device  310  may comprise hardware components that allow access to edit and query parcel securing system  100 . Parcel recipient computing device  305  and parcel deliverer computing device  310  may include one or more input devices, such as input devices  365 , that provide input to a CPU (processor), such as CPU  360 , notifying it of actions. The actions may be mediated by a hardware controller that interprets the signals received from input device  365  and communicates the information to CPU  360  using a communication protocol. Input devices  365  may include but are not limited to a mouse, a keyboard, a touchscreen, an infrared sensor, a touchpad, a wearable input device, a camera- or image-based input device, a microphone, or other user input devices known by those of ordinary skill in the art. 
     CPU  360  may be a single processing unit or multiple processing units in a device or distributed across multiple devices. CPU  360  may be coupled to other hardware devices, such as one or more memory devices with the use of a bus, such as a PCI bus or SCSI bus. CPU  360  may communicate with a hardware controller for devices, such as for a display  370 . Display  370  may be used to display text and graphics. In some examples, display  370  provides graphical and textual visual feedback to a user. In some implementations, display  370  may include an input device  365  as part of display  370 , such as when input device  365  is a touchscreen or is equipped with an eye direction monitoring system. In some implementations, display  370  is separate from input device  365 . Examples of display  370  include but are not limited to: an LCD display screen, an LED display screen, a projected, holographic, virtual reality display, or augmented reality display (such as a heads-up display device or a head-mounted device), a wearable device such as electronic glasses or contact lenses capable of computer-generated sensory input and displaying data, and so on. Other I/O devices such as I/O devices  375  may also be coupled to the processor, such as a network card, video card, audio card, USB, FireWire or other external device, camera, printer, speakers, CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, disk drive, or Blu-Ray device. 
     CPU  360  may have access to a memory such as memory  380 . Memory  380  may include one or more of various hardware devices for volatile and non-volatile storage and may include both read-only and writable memory. For example, memory  380  may comprise random access memory (RAM), CPU registers, read-only memory (ROM), and writable non-volatile memory, such as flash memory, hard drives, floppy disks, CDs, DVDs, magnetic storage devices, tape drives, device buffers, and so forth. A memory  380  is not a propagating signal divorced from underlying hardware; a memory is thus non-transitory. Memory  380  may include program memory such as program memory  382  capable of storing programs and software, such as an operating system such as operating system  384 , parcel securing system API such as parcel securing system API  386 , and other computerized programs or application programs such as application programs  388 . Memory  380  may also include data memory such as data memory  390  that may include database query results, configuration data, settings, user options or preferences, etc., which may be provided to program memory  382  or any element of user computing device  301 . 
     Parcel recipient computing device  305  and parcel deliverer computing device  310  may, in some embodiments, be mobile computing devices such as an iPhone, Android-based phone, or Windows-based phone, however, this is non-limiting and they may be any computing device such as a tablet, television, desktop computer, laptop computer, gaming system, wearable device electronic glasses, networked router, networked switch, networked bridge, or any computing device capable of executing instructions with sufficient processor power and memory capacity to perform operations of parcel securing system  100  while in communication with network  450 . Parcel recipient computing device  305  and parcel deliverer computing device  310  may have location tracking capabilities such as Mobile Location Determination System (MLDS) or Global Positioning System (GPS) whereby they may include one or more satellite radios capable of determining the geographical location of a computing device. 
     One embodiment of parcel securing device  115 , is illustrated in  FIG. 3  and  FIG. 4 . Parcel securing device  115  may have a locking bar such as locking bar  120 , a metal cable such as metal cable  125 , a container such as container  130  for holding parcel  101 , and a storage box such as storage box  135  to place container  130  in. As illustrated in  FIG. 5 , Locking bar  120  may have one or more apertures to provide access for a length of metal cable  125  to exit and return into locking bar  120 . Locking bar  120  may be comprised of a housing that protects the electronics and allows locking bar  120  to be mounted to a box or other fixed surface structure to prevent it from being removed without authorization, such as the outer walls of a home. The housing is generally of an elongated rectangular form with a left side surface, right surface, exterior surface, and interior surface having a rugged and durable structure and presenting a pleasing and practical exterior. The housing is typically made of metal but may be made of any material that does not stray from the intention of the present invention. The electronic and mechanical components are positioned inside of the housing. Holes on the housing will allow it to be mounted with nuts and bolts to any box or surface. 
     Locking bar  120  may include a keyhole and a key on the right-side surface in case the system has malfunctioned and in need of repair, or parcel recipient  105  wishes to manually access the contents inside of locking bar  120  or detach metal cable  125  to remove parcel  101  from within container  130 . The keyhole may be configured with a certain width, length, and depth, to accommodate different types of keys. The key may be any device that can open a lock, door, gate, or means of access. 
     In one or more non-limiting embodiments, locking bar  120  may have a motor mechanism, control system, communication system, sensor system, and power system. The power system of locking bar  120  provides the energy to power the motor, sensor system, the circuits, and components of the control system during the process of delivery and retrieving a parcel. Locking bar  120  may be powered by methods known by those of ordinary skill in the art. In some embodiments, locking bar  120  may plug into an electrical outlet using an electrical cord to supply power to the motor, sensor system, and control system. As illustrated in  FIG. 6 , locking bar  120  may have a small switch inside of the housing to power on or off the entire parcel securing device  115  whereby a user may unlock the door, open it up and push the switch to the on position or off position. Locking bar  120  may also have a power outlet and one or more interface ports. Further, locking bar  120  may include a rechargeable battery pack mounted inside of the housing whereby the reachable battery is of a charge, design, and capacity to provide sufficient power to the motor, sensor system, and control system while operating for a set period of time needed for the delivery and retrieval of parcels. 
     Locking bar  120  may connect to a power source such as an outlet by a power cord. Locking bar  120  may also connect to a charging station capable of recharging the rechargeable battery pack mounted inside of the housing. The charging station may include any suitable connection allowing a user to connect locking bar  120  to the charging station. The connection may be power cords so that a user may connect locking bar  120  to the charging station in order to charge the rechargeable battery. In another aspect, the connection may be a docking station with a charging station specifically sized and shaped to be connectable to locking bar  120 . In other embodiments, the connection may be a wireless charger, which transfers energy from the charger to a receiver in locking bar  120 . 
     Locking bar  120  may include a scanner or sensor capable of detecting and decoding parcel tracking numbers and other passcodes. The sensor or scanner may include an optical or laser reader capable of reading barcodes or quick response (QR) codes, as well as NFC and radio frequency (RFID) tags. Locking bar  120  may communicate with other devices via communication links, such as USB (Universal Serial Bus) or HDMINGA (High-Definition Multimedia Interface/Video Graphics Array). Locking bar  120  also may include local wireless circuitry, which may enable short-range communication to another device. The local wireless circuitry could communicate on any wireless protocol, such as infrared, Bluetooth, IEEE 902.11, or some other local wireless communication protocol. 
     The sensor system may include a plurality of detectors mounted to the housing of locking bar  120  or container  130  in the form of standard infrared (“IR”) detectors having photodiode and related amplification and detection circuitry. In other embodiments, radio frequencies, magnetic fields, and ultrasonic sensors and transducers may be employed. Detectors may be arranged in any number of configurations and arrangements. For example, locking bar  120  may include an omnidirectional detector mounted to the top and bottom of locking bar  120  to detect signals from a 360-degree field of view. In other embodiments, various detectors may be mounted on the side of locking bar  120  which may be used to form a collective field of view of detection. 
     The sensor system may comprise one or more sensors to detect when locking bar  120  is being tampered with, including a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, an accelerometer or other type of sensor. The sensors of the sensor system may be coupled to the control system such that locking bar  120  may communicate with server  400  or parcel recipient computing device  305  and parcel deliverer computing device  310 . For instance the one or more accelerometers may measure change in acceleration of parcel securing device  115 . Accelerometers may track the motion of parcel securing device  115  to determine what action is occurring, such as if parcel securing device  115  is being picked up, dropped, or moved, whereby the accelerometer may register acceleration in certain patterns and notify the control system. Sensors may include sensors within locking bar  120 . Alternatively, sensors can detect when parcel securing device  115  is removed a certain distance from parcel recipient&#39;s  105  household. 
     In one or more non-limiting embodiments, the sensor system may include tension force sensors, designed for the measurement of tensile load, weight, and force in the motor to measure the tension in metal cable  125 , whereby the tension force sensors may be used to detect if something is caught in the opening of container  130  for safety purposes. 
     Locking bar  120  may include a control system in the form of a circuit board, a memory or other non-transient storage medium in which computer-readable coded instructions are stored, and one or more processors configured to execute the instructions stored in the memory. The circuit board may have a microcontroller to store and run the needed programs on the software application. Locking bar  120  may have a wireless transmitter, a wireless receiver, and a related computer process executing on the processors. 
     The control system may have one or more computing devices that may be integrated into locking bar  120 , while in other non-limiting embodiments, computing systems may be remotely located computing systems or server  400  configured to communicate with one or more locking bars  120 . The microcontroller acts as a servo control mechanism capable of receiving input from server  400  or one or more sensors, sending input to server  400 , analyzing the input from server  400 , and generating an output signal to the motor. The microcontroller may have an on-board memory to control the power that is applied to the motor. The microcontroller may receive signals from the motor, power system, and sensor system, such as whether any of the components in the various systems need to be replaced or if the objective is accomplished. 
     Locking bar  120  may also have a global positioning system (GPS) receiver to provide location information in the form of GPS coordinates that may be sent by notification module  420  to parcel recipient computing device  305  to prevent theft by someone attempting to remove the entire parcel securing device  115  from a household or other designated location. In one or more non-limiting embodiments, locking bar  120  may have a touchpad display to present information and receive input from a parcel deliverer  110  or parcel recipient  105  through a virtual keyboard. 
     Locking bar  120  may have a communication system so that locking bar  120  may communicate with other system components, such as server  400 , parcel recipient computing device  305 , parcel deliverer computing device  310 , and parcel securing device  115 , connected to network  450  whereby parcel recipient  105  may remotely control all the features of locking bar  120  remotely and receive notifications on activity about locking bar  120 . 
     Locking bar  120  may include an output device, such as an alarm speaker, for indicating whether parcel securing device  115  has been tampered with or moved from its proper location as determined by the GPS or wireless network position. In one or more embodiments, locking bar  120  may transmit a signal through the communication system to server  400  whereby notification module  420  transmits to parcel recipient computing device  305  or personal email that an alarm has been initiated. 
     In some embodiments, locking bar  120  may include one or more light emission devices such as a light-emitting diode (LED) and associated circuitry for generating various light effects by affecting the emission of light through the LED. The LED may be used to attract attention to locking bar  120  and provide diagnostic information about locking bar  120 . For instance, if locking bar  120  is being stolen, the LED may light up with the alarm to attract attention. If there is an error or warning, the lights may change color or change flashing pattern to indicate the type of error or warning. 
     Metal cable  125  may be made of any metallic material, however this is non-limiting and metal cable  125  may be made of any flexible cut-resistant material such as a manufactured fiber. Metal cable  125  may be connected to a spool wrapped around a motor inside of the housing of locking bar  120  whereby an outer portion of the length of metal cable  125  may be withdrawn from a spool while permitting the inner end of the length of metal cable to be secured at all times whereby the other end is protruding out of the hole on one side of the metal housing. The end of metal cable  125  protruding outside of locking bar  120  may have a screw cap such as screw cap  126  on the end of metal cable  125  as illustrated  FIG. 7 . 
     The spool may be rotatably mounted within locking bar  120  while the drum may be held in a stationary position within locking bar  120  whereby the spool may be rotated within locking bar  120  in a clockwise or counter-clockwise rotation relative to the drum. The spool may be connected to a motor, the motor having a drive member extending from the motor thereof into contact with the spool and directly reciprocate the spool within a drum provided in locking bar  120  whereby rotational energy produced by the motor is converted to linear movement of metal cable  125  to enlarge and decrease the opening to container  130 . The motor may be attached to the housing of locking bar  120  by fasteners such as bolts, latches, screws, or any other fasteners well known to those skilled in the art. The motor operates by providing a torque that rotates the spool. 
     Metal cable  125  may be designed of a material to straighten out when leaving the spool. Metal cable  125  will begin to withdraw from the spool located inside locking bar  120  when the spool rotates in a counterclockwise direction to play out the outer portion of the length of metal cable  125 . As the spool rotates, it carries with it the inner turns of metal cable  125  but as it proceeds to rotate relative to the spool receptacle, the innermost turn of the inner portion of the length of metal cable  125  leaves its position and extends outward of locking bar  120 . 
     Metal cable  125  may be designed similar to a zip tie with angled notches and the opening of locking bar  120  where metal cable  125  comes out may have a pin like a zip tie as well. The opening of locking bar  120  may be fitted with a pin or gasket for preventing container  130  to be manually pulled open and damaging the motor that extends and retracts metal cable  125 . 
     Container  130  may be a bag or bag like apparatus comprised of a first side and second side with a bottom defined by a folded edge whereby when the first side and second side are separated an opening is formed at the top of container  130 . The first side, second side, and bottom may be sealed using methods known by those of ordinary skill in the art. The interior and exterior of container  130  may be fabricated in a manner which enables container  130  to remain flexible yet provides a significant amount of security by preventing cutting through container  130  to the interior of container  130  for access of parcel  101  inside. Specifically, the interior of container  130  may be comprised of layers of foldable material of cut-resistant material that may be metallic or synthetic. The various types of construction of containers are well-known in the art and the particular method of manufacture is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. 
     To connect container  130  to locking bar  120 , the door on the right side of locking bar  120  may be unlocked with a key. Screw cap  126  on the end of metal cable  125  may be removed. Metal cable  125  may then be threaded through one or more holes in or proximate to the opening of container  130  so that when metal cable  125  tightens, the opening at the top of container  130  closes. The end of metal cable  125  is then threaded through the hole in the door on the side of locking bar  120 . Screw cap  126  on the end of metal cable  125  is then reapplied so that when metal cable  125  is pulled, screw cap  126  prevents metal cable  125  from sliding back through the hole in the door on the side of locking bar  120 . The door on locking bar  120  may then be closed and locked. When assembled, parcel securing device  115  allows the motor to receive a signal from the microcontroller to extend metal cable  125 , causing container  130  to open as illustrated in  FIG. 8 , and for the motor to receive a signal from the microcontroller to retract metal cable  125 , causing container  130  to close as illustrated in  FIG. 9 . When container  130  is opened as illustrated in  FIG. 10 , parcel  101  may be placed or removed from container  130 . When container  130  is closed, as illustrated in  FIG. 11 , parcel  101  may be secured in container.  130 . 
     In some embodiments, the first and second side of container  130  may be folded and sealed to form hems. Metal cable  125  may be enclosed within the hem of container  130 . One or more hem seals may run the width of container  130  as well as the corners of container  130  with metal cable  125  within the hems. The seals must be of sufficient strength and durability to allow for movement of metal cable  125  within the hem without breaking or dislodging as well as being picked up and moved by parcel recipient  105  or parcel deliverer  110 . In some embodiments, metal cable  125  may be incorporated or integrated with container  130 . In other non-limiting embodiments, metal cable  125  may be positioned through one or more apertures near the top of container  130  such that when metal cable  125  is retracted, the sides of container  130  come closer together and the opening of container  130  is closed. In further embodiments, container  130  may have a zipper mechanism whereby the motor may pull the zipper open and close. The zipper may have a series of teeth and a slider connected to the teeth that pulls the teeth open or apart. The slider may be attached to a pull which may be connected to the motor to move the slider up and down the teeth. 
     In yet another embodiment metal cable  125  may be positioned through one or more apertures near the top of container  130  such that when metal cable  125  is retracted, the sides of container  130  come closer together until an electromagnetic lock connected to one side of the inner surface of container  130  comes into contact with the locking bar  120  or another locking apparatus whereby a signal is received from server  400  to unlock or lock container  130 . 
     Storage box  135  may include a base and sidewalls projecting upwardly and outwardly from the base of storage box  135  until forming an opening. The opening may be square, rectangular, circular, oval, triangle, trapezoid, octagon, or hexagon in shape. 
       FIG. 12 , depicts a flow diagram showing an embodiment of an exemplary method for implementing parcel securing system  100 . One or more exemplary method steps may be performed by components included in  FIG. 1 , such as, without limitation, parcel recipient computing device  305 , parcel deliverer computing device  310 , server  400 , and parcel containment device  115  over network  450 . 
     Parcel recipient  105  may initially register to become a registered user associated with parcel securing system  100  and parcel securing system API  386 . Parcel securing system API  386  may be downloadable and installable on parcel recipient computing device  305  through an API. In one or more non-limiting embodiments, parcel securing system API  386  may be preinstalled on parcel recipient computing device  305  by the manufacturer or designer. Further, parcel securing system API  386  may be implemented using a web browser via a browser extension or plugin. 
     Upon initially signing up with parcel securing system  100  through parcel securing system API  386 , parcel recipient  105  may be prompted to provide an email address, name, username, password, phone number, address, and any other personal information. In one or more non-limiting embodiments, location of parcel recipient  105  may be verified by location tracking module  410  using the global positioning system (GPS) capabilities of parcel recipient computing device  305 . Notification module  420  may generate a code that is transmitted to parcel recipient&#39;s  105  selected email or parcel recipient computing device  305  by text message whereby parcel recipient  105  may verify their account by entering the generated code into a text block window. When registering with parcel securing system  100 , parcel recipient  105  may also be able to log into parcel securing system  100  using login credentials from other social media applications, such as Facebook® or Instagram® or similar applications known by those of ordinary skills in the art. This is advantageous for parcel recipients  105  who do not wish to have to learn or provide multiple login information. 
     Parcel recipient  105  may authorize parcel securing system  100  access to third party service providers such as delivery service providers that may be but not limited to the Postal Service, UPS®, FedEx®, and DHL®. In one or more non-limiting embodiments, parcel recipient  105  may be required to provide credentials to the third-party service provider to allow access by parcel securing system  100 . Parcel recipient  105  may also authorize third-party service providers whereby when a third-party service is linked to parcel securing system  100 , access may be granted to various accounts of parcel recipient  105  and importing of data from those accounts may occur, such as to import one or more purchasing accounts. If parcel recipient  105  authorizes access, data collection module  415  collects or otherwise accesses purchasing accounts and stores the information in parcel recipient profile database  430 . 
     Parcel recipient  105  may opt-in for various parcel securing system  100  notifications to be transmitted by notification module  420 . Parcel recipient  105  may opt-in to allow parcel securing system  100 , through parcel securing system API  386 , to notify parcel recipient  105  when certain events occur, such as events related to parcels  101  of parcel recipient  105 . 
     Parcel recipient user interface  205  may include a screen displaying a drop down list related to events whereby notification module  420  may retrieve notifications associated with parcel recipient  105  whereby notification module  420  may apply this data to provide notifications pertaining to parcel recipient  105  whereby a status indicator may appear to notify parcel recipient  105  when one or more notifications have occurred. 
     In some embodiments, user interface  205  and  210  may include a chat screen for displaying a chat messaging interface, generated by chat module  405  to parcel recipient  105  and parcel deliverer  110 . In one or more non-limiting embodiments, the chat messaging interface displayed to parcel deliverer  110  has controls through user interface  210  that allow parcel deliverer  110  to establish a chat session with a parcel recipient  105  to assist in the delivery process. 
     In user interface  205  and  210 , parcel recipient  105  may be represented by a virtual map of the geographical location of parcel securing device  115 . The virtual map may have geography and topography, which parallels the geography and topography of the physical real world. For instance, a range of longitudinal and latitudinal coordinates defining a geographic area or space in the real world may be mapped to a corresponding range of longitudinal and latitudinal coordinates defining a virtual space on the virtual map as well as each individual coordinate in the range. The graphical map may be displayed with parcel securing device  115  displayed as a picture, markers, pins, or identifiers at its respective location. 
     Parcel securing device&#39;s  115  position on the virtual map corresponds to its position in the real world. For instance, a parcel securing device  115  may be located at the corner of Oak and Cherry in the real world, which has a corresponding position on the virtual map pertaining to the corner of Oak and Cherry. Location tracking module  410  may analyze the location of parcel securing device  115  from the GPS as it navigates the range of geographic coordinates in the real world, such as when it is being stolen by a thief or transported safely by a third-party. 
     Parcel deliverer  110  may initially register to become a registered user associated with parcel securing system  100 . Parcel securing system  100  may be downloadable and installable on parcel deliverer computing device  310  through parcel securing system API  386 . In one or more non-limiting embodiments, parcel securing system  100  may be preinstalled on parcel deliverer computing device  310  by the manufacturer or designer. Further, parcel securing system  100  may be implemented using a web browser via a browser extension or plugin. 
     Upon initially signing up with parcel securing system  100  through parcel securing system API  386 , parcel deliverer  110  may be prompted to provide an email address, their name, username, password, phone number, address, and any other personal information. In one or more non-limiting embodiments, the location of parcel deliverer  110  may be verified by location tracking module  410  using the global positioning system (GPS) capabilities of parcel deliverer computing device  310 . Notification module  420  may then generate a code that is transmitted to parcel deliverer  110  selected email or parcel deliverer computing device  310  by text message whereby parcel deliverer  110  may verify their account by entering the generated code into a text block window. When registering with parcel securing system  100 , parcel deliverer  110  may also be able to log into parcel securing system  100  using login credentials from other applications or sources, such as their workplace enterprise. 
     Parcel deliverer  110  may authorize parcel securing system  100  to access to third-party service providers. In one or more non-limiting embodiments, parcel deliverer  110  may be required to provide credentials to the third-party service provider to allow access by parcel securing system  100 . Parcel deliverer  110  may also authorize third-party service providers whereby when a third-party service is linked to parcel securing system  100 , access may be granted to various accounts of parcel deliverer  110  and importing of data from those accounts may occur such as to import one or more purchasing accounts. If parcel deliverer  110  authorizes access, data collection module  415  collects or otherwise accesses purchasing accounts and stores the information in parcel deliverer database  435 . 
     At step  500 , the method may include parcel recipient  105  connecting locking bar  120  to network  450 . A user interface may be provided through API  386  in order to provide instructions for connecting locking bar  120  to network  450 . Locking bar  120  may broadcast a temporary Wi-Fi network such as “Locking bar” network during the initial setup process. The temporary network provides a convenient means for allowing locking bar  120  to communicate with parcel recipient computing device  305  before parcel recipient computing device  305  is connected to the available wireless network. Parcel recipient  105  may connect to “Locking bar” network through ordinary means and then return to parcel securing system API  386  to complete the setup process whereby user interface  205  may present confirmation that parcel recipient computing device  305  is connected to or paired to locking bar  120 . 
     In some embodiments, computing device or locking bar  120  may generate an audio and/or visual indicator to inform parcel recipient  105  that parcel recipient computing device  305  and locking bar  120  have been successfully connected or paired. User interface  205  may then instruct parcel recipient  105  to select a desired network whereby a list of available wireless networks in range of parcel recipient are generated and displayed. This allows parcel recipient to select an available wireless network, such as “Parcel recipient&#39;s Household” network, that locking bar  120  may use to connect to network  450 . Upon selecting an available wireless network, parcel recipient user interface  205  may display parcel securing system API  386 , whereby parcel recipient  105  may enter the password for connecting to the selected available wireless network in a text entry field. These credentials may be sent by parcel securing system API  386  to locking bar  120  so that locking bar  120  may gain access to the available wireless network and thus connect to network  450  of parcel securing system  100 . After parcel securing device  115  is connected to network  450 , parcel securing device  115  may be positioned at the designated location ready to receive parcels, at step  502 . 
     At step  504 , the method may include parcel recipient  105  upload information pertaining to expected parcels  101  or associated information from parcels  101  may be collected by data collection module  415  from third-party service providers that parcel recipient  105  has synchronized or otherwise connected through parcel securing system API  386 . Associated information pertaining to parcel  101  including tracking numbers and codes may then be stored in tracking number and code database  440 . 
     At step  506 , the method may include parcel deliverer  110  transporting parcel  101  to parcel recipient&#39;s  105  household or locking bar  120  location. At step  508 , a code such as a universal product barcode (UPC), a quick response (QR) code, an NFC component, or RFID tag on parcel  101  may be scanned by the optical scanner laser reader present on locking bar  120 . In some embodiments, parcel deliverer  110  may manually input tracking numbers into parcel securing system API  386  or through a connected touchscreen. After the scanning process has been completed and the images of the codes are sent by the communications system on locking bar  120  stored on tracking number and code database  440 , analysis module  425  performs a code recognition process on the scanned images and a determination is made whether the scanned code is a valid code and if this exact parcel recipient  105  is expecting parcel  101  such that parcels  101  are not shipped to the incorrect recipient at step  510 . In some embodiments, the code may be manually entered on the touchpad display, which is then communicated with server  400 . If the tracking number is invalid, the speaker may output a prerecorded message saying that the tracking number was invalid and check to see if parcel  101  is the correct parcel  101 . 
     At step  512 , the method may include initiating the unlocking sequence if the detected, scanned, or entered code matches the stored code on tracking number and code database  440  on server  400 . Locking bar  120  is unlocked by an incoming transmission sent by server  400  and received by the communication system. When locking bar  120  is unlocked, the microcontroller may then send a signal to the motor, commanding the motor to extend metal cable  125  causing container  130  to open. As locking bar  120  moves toward opening container  130  fully, the microcontroller may perform an integration of the distances to send a signal to the motor to smoothly increase and decrease the speed of metal cable  125  as container  130  becomes fully extended. 
     If the detected, scanned, or entered code does not match the stored code on tracking number and code database  440  on server  400 , parcel securing device may remain locked at step  522  whereby another delivery attempt may be made at step  524 . If parcel recipient  105  has not programmed locking bar  120  to accept parcel  101 , locking bar  120  remains locked. If not, delivery attempt has failed, whereby parcel  101  may be returned by parcel deliverer  110  to the distribution center or hub and another attempt to deliver parcel  101  may be made at a later time, repeating the process until parcel  101  has been delivered or a determination has been made not to attempt further deliveries. 
     After confirming the validity of the code scanned and locking bar  120  unlocking, locking bar  120  may transmit a signal through the communication system to server  400  whereby notification module  420  transmits to parcel recipient computing device  305  or personal email that parcel securing device  115  is being opened and parcel  101  is being delivered. 
     At step  514 , parcel  101  is then placed inside of unlocked container  130  by parcel deliverer  110 . At step  516 , it is determined if parcel deliverer has another parcel  101 . After parcel  101  has been placed in container  130 , parcel deliverer  110  may scan another code to initiate another subroutine starting at step  508 . In other embodiments, parcel deliverer  110  may scan another code after the locking sequence has finished. When parcel deliverer  110  has completed placing parcels  101  inside container  130 , the sensor system including one or more accelerometers may detect that there has been no movement status change directionally or vibrationally such that parcel securing device  115  has not moved for a certain amount of time, such as 5 seconds, whereby a signal is then sent to the microcontroller of the control system, at step  518 . 
     The microprocessor sends a signal to the motor to spool in metal cable  125 , thus once again closing locking bar  120 , at step  520 . Locking bar  120  may transmit a signal through the communication system to server  400  whereby notification module  420  transmits to parcel recipient computing device  305  or personal email that parcel securing device  115  has been closed and locked. At step  522  parcel securing device  115  may remain locked ready for another parcel  101  to be delivered. If there is another delivery attempt at step  524  or if it is determined there is another delivery from the same or different parcel deliverer  110  at step  526 , another subroutine starting at step  506  may be initiated. 
     At their convenience, parcel recipient  105  may unlock container  130  at step  528  and retrieve parcel  101 . Parcel recipient  105  may insert a manual code or unlock parcel securing system API  386  and retrieve parcel  101 . In one or more non-limiting embodiments, location tracking module  410  may determine that parcel recipient computing device  305  is in proximity to parcel securing device  115  and send a signal to microcontroller to send a signal to the motor to extend metal cable  125 , unlocking container  130  and allowing parcel recipient  105  to retrieve parcel  101 . After parcel  101  has been retrieved from container  130 . the sensor system including one or more accelerometers detect that there has been no status change directionally or vibrationally such that parcel securing device  115  has not moved for a certain amount of time and sends a signal to the microcontroller of the control system. The microprocessor sends a signal to motor to spool in metal cable  125 , thus once again closing locking bar  120 . Locking bar  120  may transmit a signal through the communication system to server  400  whereby notification module  420  transmits to parcel recipient computing device  305  or personal email that parcel securing device  115  has been closed and locked. Parcel securing device  115  is then left in a state ready for another routine. 
     There may be situations in which parcel deliverer  110  fails to open locking bar  120 . This may be a software or hardware problem or other issue. In such situations, parcel deliverer may notify parcel recipient  105  via chat interface on parcel securing system API  386 . Parcel recipient may then, using parcel recipient computing device  305 , access parcel recipient user interface  205  and select an unlock function. This may send a command to unlock parcel securing device  115 . Similar functionality may be added whereby a system manager or managing servers may send an unlock signal to locking bar  120 . 
     Another embodiment of parcel securing device  115  is illustrated in  FIG. 13 . Parcel securing device  115  may have a locking disc  620 , a metal cable  625 , a container  630  whereby a pocket  631  is contained within container  630 , pocket  631  designed for holding parcel  101 . Locking disc  620  may operate similarly and have similar components to locking bar  120  including a sensor system, control system, communication system, power system, communication system, GPS, alarm speaker, light emission devices, wireless transmitter, wireless receiver, and touchpad display. Locking disc  620  may be comprised of a housing that protects the electronical and mechanical components inside. The housing may have a cylindrical disc shape with a top surface, bottom surface, exterior surface, and interior surface having a rugged and durable structure and presenting a pleasing and practical exterior. As illustrated in  FIGS. 14 and 15 , Locking disc  620  may have one or more apertures  626  in the front and the back to provide access for one or more lengths of metal cable  625  to enter and exit through locking disc  620  out the front and back. 
     Locking disc  620  may have a cable feeding mechanism connected to the control system. The cable feeding mechanism may have a motor that feeds metal cable  625  through loading disc  620  such that two lengths of metal cable  625  extends from apertures  626  of locking disc  620 . The cable feeding mechanism may have one or more rollers to selectively engage metal cable  625  and to assist in feeding two lengths of metal cable  625  out of locking disc  620  in a linear direction. The rollers may have a high coefficient of friction. The rollers prevent the movement of metal cable  625  by the friction generated between the rollers and metal cable  625 . When feeding of metal cable  625  is needed, the motor is actuated such that the rollers rotate in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. The rollers then frictionally urge or drive metal cable  625  through locking disc  620 . 
     In some embodiments, the cable feeding mechanism may have one or more clamping wedges or other mechanisms that move inward whereby the inner surfaces of the clamping wedges frictionally engage with metal cable  625  preventing linear movement of metal cable  625 . In some non-limiting embodiments, textures or other gripping elements may incorporated into the wedges to increase the friction between metal cable  625  and the wedges. Locking disc  620  may move from an active position (unlocked phase) in which clamping wedges are released from metal cable  625  allowing linear movement of metal cable  625  to an inactive position (locked phase) in which clamping wedges are clamped onto metal cable  625  to inhibit linear movement of metal cable  625 . Metal cable  625  may be made of any metallic material, however this is non-limiting and metal cable  625  may be made of any flexible cut-resistant material such as a manufactured fiber or rope. Metal cable  625  may be connected to container  630 . 
     Container  630  may be a bag or bag like apparatus having a fabric outside shell, a metal wire frame mesh middle layer, and an interior lining. Container  630  may have a series of panels extending upward from a base including a front panel and rear panel. Panels may be connected by a series of panel seems at the corner edges. The front panel and rear panel each have an upper edge portion. A flap  632  may extend outwardly and upwardly from the upper edge portion of the rear panel. Flap  632  may be pulled and extended such that flap  632  rests on the outside of the front panel as illustrated in  FIG. 15 . In some embodiments, flap  632  may be secured against the outside of front panel by one or more fasteners such as but not limited to hook and loop fasteners, buckles, or latches. 
     Panels may be attached to handle  642  whereby handle allows an operator such as parcel recipient  105  or parcel deliverer  110  to transport container  630 . Handle  622  may also pass through an aperture of a hook  644 , hook  644  allowing container  630  to be attached to a door frame or in some embodiments a door handle. Hook  624  may be folded over on to itself to form a bend whereby the bend of hook  624  is configured to fit over the top surface of a door frame thus restraining movement of container  630  with respect to the door frame. 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 14  pocket  631  may be affixed to the inner side of the back panel. Pocket  631  may have a panel with two longitudinally extending edges and a lateral edge securely affixed to the inner surface of the back panel such that pocket  631  provides an upwardly directed opening whereby locking disc  620  may be positioned inside the pocket  631 . Pocket  631  may have one or more apertures  623  through the panel to allow metal cable  625  to extend out from locking disc  620  to pass through the aperture providing more space for metal cable  625 . 
     One or more eyelets  636  may be positioned near the upper edges of the panels of container  630 . Eyelets  636  may be used in conjunction with metal cable  625  to gather the upper edge of container  630  together to close the opening of container  630 . Metal cable  625  may be threaded through eyelets  636  so that by drawing the ends or a section of metal cable  625  from the interior of container  630  to the exterior of container  630 , the opening in container  630  is decreased in size to close the opening. 
     In operation, when parcel deliverer  110  delivers a parcel  101 , an unlocking sequence may be initiated when a detected, scanned, or entered code entered by parcel deliverer  110  matches the stored code on tracking number and code database  440  on server  400 . Locking disc  620  may then be activated and unlocked by an incoming transmission sent by server  400  and received by the communication system. When locking disc  620  is unlocked, the microcontroller may then send a signal to the cable feeding mechanism, commanding the cable feeding mechanism to rotate the rollers extending metal cable  625  for a predetermined amount of time. This separates the individual eyelets of container  630  and extends metal cable  625  between eyelets  636 , increasing the size of the opening in container  630 . The user then may access the interior of container  630  to remove parcel  101 . 
     Parcel  101  may then be placed inside of unlocked container  130  by parcel deliverer  110 . After parcel  101  has been placed in container  130 , parcel deliverer  110  may scan another code. When parcel deliverer  110  has completed placing parcels  101  inside container  630 , the sensor system including one or more accelerometers may detect that there has been no movement status change directionally or vibrationally such that parcel securing device  115  has not moved for a certain amount of time, such as five seconds, whereby a signal is then sent to the microcontroller of the control system. The microprocessor sends a signal to the cable feeding mechanism to retract metal cable  625  back through locking disc  620  causing metal cable  625  to be pulled away from eyelets  636  of container  630 . This decreases the space between eyelets  636  and decreases the size of the opening of container  630 . 
     Parcel recipient  105  may then unlock container  630  and retrieve parcel  101 . Parcel recipient  105  may insert a manual code or unlock parcel securing system API  386  and retrieve parcel  101 . Location tracking module  410  may determine that parcel recipient computing device  305  is in proximity to parcel securing device  115  and send a signal to the microcontroller which may then send a signal to the cable feeding mechanism, commanding the cable feeding mechanism to rotate the rollers extending metal cable  625  for a predetermined amount of time, unlocking container  630  and allowing parcel recipient  105  to retrieve parcel  101 . 
     After parcel  101  has been retrieved from container  630  the sensor system including one or more accelerometers detect that there has been no status change directionally or vibrationally such that parcel securing device  115  has not moved for a certain amount of time and sends a signal to the microcontroller of the control system. The microprocessor sends a signal to cable feeding mechanism to retract metal cable  625  back through locking disc  620  causing metal cable  625  to be pulled away from eyelets  636  of container  630 . 
     In one or more non-limiting other embodiments, parcel securing device, as illustrated in  FIG. 17-19 , may utilize an electromagnetic locking mechanism in combination with a motor that extends and retracts metal cable  725  connected to container  730  to secure container  730 . When locking bar  720  receives a signal from server  400  to lock or unlock container  730 , the electromagnetic lock will engage and disengage. In these embodiments, locking bar  720  may include exteriorly facing electromagnetic plate  728  which mates with a closely positioned armature plate  740  mounted to container  730  so that upon electrical energization of electromagnetic plate  728 , armature plate  740  becomes electromagnetically bonded to the electromagnetic plate  728  and hence the housing of locking bar  720 . 
     Electromagnetic plate  728  and armature plate  740  have a generally complementary contact surfaces of a relatively large surface contact area such that the force created by the magnetic flux is strong enough to keep container  730  locked even under stress. Armature plate  740  may be mounted to the upper area of container  730  so that armature plate  740  and the electromagnetic plate  728  align and are in mutual surface-to-surface contact when container  730  is closed. In one or more non-limiting embodiments, holes may be drilled or otherwise positioned through container  730  to line up with the mounting holes on locking bar  720  such that locking bar  720  is on the outside of container  730 . 
     Fasteners, such as but not limited to nuts and bolts, may be used to secure locking bar  720  to container  730 . Armature plate  740  may be positioned in a similar manner on the inside of container  730  on the opposite side of electromagnetic plate  728  so that they come into close proximity when container  730  is being pulled close. When electromagnetic plate  728  is energized, a current passing through electromagnetic plate  728  creates a magnetic flux that causes armature plate  740  to attract to electromagnetic plate  728 , creating a locking action. 
     Armature plate  740  may have one or more apertures so that it may be mounted to container  730  and fixated opposite to electromagnetic plate  728  such that when the electromagnetic plate engages, armature plate  740  will be attracted to the electromagnetic plate and prevent the container  730  from opening by force. If locking bar  720  receives a communication from server  400  to initiate the unlocking process, negative direct current may be supplied to the electromagnetic plate thus disengaging the armature plate form the electromagnetic plate allowing for unlocking container  730 . Once parcel  101  has been placed inside of container  730 , the electromagnetic lock may once again engage whereby current is supplied to the electromagnetic plate  728  so that armature plate  740  will be attracted to electromagnetic plate  728  and prevent container  730  from opening by force. 
     In further embodiments, parcel securing device may utilize an electromagnetic locking mechanism, without a motor. Electromagnetic locking mechanism is connected to container  730  such that user may manually place armature plate  740  in close proximity to electromagnetic plate  725 . When locking bar  720  receives a signal from server  400  to lock or unlock container  730 , the electromagnetic lock will engage and disengage. 
     The foregoing description of the invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description and is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. Many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiments were chosen and described to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best use the invention in various embodiments and with various modifications suited to the use contemplated. The scope of the invention is to be defined by the below claims.