Integrated package and mail delivery security system

1. An integrated package and mail delivery security system, the integrated package and mail delivery security system being configured to limit access to a delivery box, the integrated package and mail delivery security system comprising:

a lock mechanism, the lock mechanism configured to attach to or be integrated within the delivery box to selectively prevent a door of the delivery box from opening;

the lock mechanism configured to have a locked configuration that prevents the door of the delivery box from opening;

the lock mechanism further configured to have an unlocked configuration that allows the door of the delivery box to open;

the lock mechanism further including a lock body;

the lock body comprising a movable bolt that retracts into the lock body and extends from the lock body to implement the locked configuration that prevents the door of the delivery box from opening and the unlocked configuration that allows the door of the delivery box to open;

a sensor operatively connected to the lock mechanism, the sensor configured to be responsive to authorized delivery personnel and send a signal to the lock mechanism;

the sensor further configured to send the signal to operate the lock mechanism to move the movable bolt to place the lock mechanism in the unlocked configuration that allows the door of the delivery box to open during a delivery of a package and/or mail to the delivery box by the authorized delivery personnel;

a transceiver operatively connected to the lock mechanism and the transceiver configured to transmit information over a wireless network to a system indicating operation of the lock mechanism;

a power source configured to provide electrical or battery power to at least the sensor, the lock mechanism, and the transceiver;

the system configured to receive the information indicating operation of the lock mechanism from the transceiver over the wireless network; and

the system being further configured to transmit a message over another network to a device regarding operation of the lock mechanism,

wherein the device comprises at least one of the following: a computer and a wireless device; and

wherein the message comprises an indication of operation of the lock mechanism.

2. The integrated package and mail delivery security system of claim 1

wherein the device comprises the computer and the computer is implemented as part of a delivery tracking system configured to store data in a database.

3. The integrated package and mail delivery security system of claim 2 wherein:

the device comprises the wireless device and the wireless device being implemented as a mobile phone that implements an application;

the system is further configured to register the lock mechanism by receiving registration information from the device of a user of the lock mechanism through the application; and

the registration information comprises at least one of the following: a user name, a user address, a serial number of the lock mechanism, and a location of the delivery box.

4. The integrated package and mail delivery security system of claim 1 wherein the integrated package and mail delivery security system is configured for operation with at least one barcode.

5. The integrated package and mail delivery security system of claim 1 wherein the system comprises at least one server and at least one database.

6. The integrated package and mail delivery security system of claim 1 wherein the sensor is further configured to operate the lock mechanism to move the movable bolt to place the lock mechanism in the unlocked configuration that allows the door of the delivery box to open during a delivery of the package and/or mail by the authorized delivery personnel by detecting an elements associated with authorized delivery personnel.

7. The integrated package and mail delivery security system of claim 1 further comprising the delivery box;

the delivery box comprising an enclosed space to receive delivery of the package and/or mail;

the delivery box comprising the door that is configured to selectively provide access to the enclosed space and the door further configured to selectively prevent access to the enclosed space; and

a lock receiver configured to be attached to the door of the delivery box, the lock receiver configured to receive the movable bolt.

8. The integrated package and mail delivery security system of claim 1 wherein the sensor is further configured to operate the lock mechanism to move the movable bolt to place the lock mechanism in the unlocked configuration that allows the door of the delivery box to open during a delivery of the package and/or mail by the authorized delivery personnel by detecting a device.

9. The integrated package and mail delivery security system of claim 8

wherein the device comprises at least one barcode; and

wherein the at least one barcode comprises information that relates to a particular delivery point.

10. The integrated package and mail delivery security system of claim 1 wherein the locking mechanism further includes a light configured to operate when the locking mechanism is in the locked configuration.

11. The integrated package and mail delivery security system of claim 7 wherein the lock receiver is configured to be attached to the door of the delivery box with mechanical fasteners.

12. The integrated package and mail delivery security system of claim 1 wherein the lock mechanism is configured to be arranged external to the delivery box.

13. An integrated package and mail delivery security system, the integrated package and mail delivery security system being configured to limit access to a delivery box, the integrated package and mail delivery security system comprising:

a lock mechanism, the lock mechanism configured to attach to the delivery box to selectively prevent a door of the delivery box from opening;

the lock mechanism configured to have a locked configuration that prevents the door of the delivery box from opening;

the lock mechanism further configured to have an unlocked configuration that allows the door of the delivery box to open;

the lock mechanism further including a lock body;

the lock body comprising a movable bolt that retracts into the lock body and extends from the lock body to implement the locked configuration that prevents the door of the delivery box from opening and the unlocked configuration that allows the door of the delivery box to open;

a sensor operatively connected to the lock mechanism, the sensor configured to be responsive to authorized delivery personnel and send a signal to the lock mechanism;

the sensor further configured to send the signal to operate the lock mechanism to move the movable bolt to place the lock mechanism in the unlocked configuration that allows the door of the delivery box to open during a delivery of a package and/or mail to the delivery box by the authorized delivery personnel;

a power source configured to provide electrical or battery power to at least the sensor and the lock mechanism;

a transceiver operatively connected to the lock mechanism and the transceiver configured to transmit information over a wireless network to a system indicating operation of the lock mechanism;

the system configured to receive the information indicating operation of the lock mechanism from the transceiver over the wireless network; and

the system being further configured to transmit a message to a device regarding operation of the lock mechanism;

wherein the device comprises at least one of the following: a computer and a wireless device; and

wherein the message comprises an indication of operation of the lock mechanism.

14. The integrated package and mail delivery security system of claim 13 wherein the device comprises the computer and the computer is implemented as part of a delivery tracking system configured to store data in a database.

15. The integrated package and mail delivery security system of claim 13

wherein the message further comprises an indication that the lock mechanism is currently locked; and

wherein the system comprises at least one server and at least one database.

16. The integrated package and mail delivery security system of claim 13 wherein the integrated package and mail delivery security system is configured for operation with at least one barcode.

17. The integrated package and mail delivery security system of claim 13 further comprising the delivery box;

the delivery box comprising an enclosed space to receive delivery of, or retrieve the package and/or mail;

the delivery box comprising the door that is configured to selectively provide access to the enclosed space and the door further configured to selectively prevent access to the enclosed space; and

a lock receiver configured to be attached to the door of the delivery box, the lock receiver configured to receive the movable bolt.

18. The integrated package and mail delivery security system of claim 13 wherein the sensor is further configured to operate the lock mechanism to move the movable bolt to place the lock mechanism in the unlocked configuration that allows the door of the delivery box to open during a delivery of the package and/or mail by the authorized delivery personnel by detecting an elements associated with authorized delivery personnel.

19. The integrated package and mail delivery security system of claim 13 wherein the locking mechanism further includes a light configured to operate when the locking mechanism is in the locked configuration.

20. The integrated package and mail delivery security system of claim 17

wherein the lock receiver is configured to be attached to the door of the delivery box with mechanical fasteners; and

wherein the lock mechanism is configured to be arranged external to the delivery box.