US Patent 11853952 Methods for safe delivery of a package

A method of ordering and receiving goods is disclosed. According to an example embodiment, the method comprises: registering a user with an online entity to create a user account, the registration process includes: taking a photograph of the user's face next to a photo identification (ID) issued to the user, transmitting the photograph and the user's signature to the online entity, and receiving confirmation of creation of the user account from the online entity; submitting an order under the user account for the goods; receiving a delivery of the goods in a secured container; receiving a passcode separate from the delivery; and utilizing the passcode to unlock the secured container and retrieve the goods.