Smart Lockers
LG U+ announced on June 17 that it is working on a smart automated locker project that integrates LTE network-based Internet of Things (IoT) technology into automated lockers in the subway station using its LTE routers.
With the transition from an analog to digital method using a touch panel, it became necessary to use communications lines in automated lockers. However, it was difficult to install wired networks in the subway station. Moreover, installation cost a lot of money.
As a result, LG U+’s LTE routers were chosen as an alternative to wired networks, since those LTE routers can be installed anywhere with relatively low cost. The smart automated locker with a built-in LTE router enables operators to check the conditions and status of the system in real time. It is also possible to effectively manage the system, because it can be upgraded wirelessly.
On top of that, the automated locker system provides many options for user authentication such as passwords, mobile, or barcode certifications instead of using keys. It is also user-friendly, since the system supports a variety of payment methods including cash, credit cards, and mobile payments.
The Korean mobile carrier said that the development of this product is likely to accelerate the replacement of 1,400 automated lockers installed in 710 subway stations nationwide with smart automated lockers.