JP3727500B2 - Centralized parking management system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a management system for unmanned parking lots , and in particular , liquidation of money such as collection or replenishment of parking fees for a plurality of unmanned parking lots, equipment malfunctions, parking fee stealing, or illegal leaving of a parking lot due to non-payment The present invention relates to a system for centrally managing unmanned parking lots to deal with crime .
[0002]
[Prior art]
For effective use of vacant lots, many time-rental parking lots are installed and used mainly in urban areas. This type of parking lot is unmanned and labor-saving in such a way that parking management and parking fee settlement are performed by automatic equipment. Specifically, in the case of a lock-type parking device, the vehicle is configured to be unlocked by allowing a fee corresponding to the parking time to be released so that the vehicle can be withdrawn. Further, in a parking lot having a gate device, when a vehicle leaves, a predetermined fee is charged to open the gate and allow the vehicle to leave.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the unattended parking system as described above, the staff regularly visits and checks for equipment failure, recovers money, checks for abnormalities, etc. in order to deal with or prevent crimes in parking lot equipment. . However, if the number of parking lots increases, the number of patrols for each parking lot will decrease, and maintenance inspections will be omitted, and the incidence of crimes such as theft of money from money changers will increase. On the other hand, if the number of staff is increased, it is against labor saving.
[0004]
In particular, for the purpose of stealing money, parking lot installation equipment such as money changers are frequently destroyed. Such crimes cannot be adequately dealt with by conventional simple patrols. In addition, if the number of parking facilities increases, it is inevitable that the absolute number of parking equipment failures will increase. However, crimes such as equipment failures and theft are basically unpredictable. Depending on the method, even if the number of staff is increased, it is very difficult to dispatch staff to a parking lot where a breakdown or crime occurs.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention is a parking lot centralized management system configured in view of the above problems.
That is, the present invention centrally manages a plurality of unmanned parking lots having parking equipment such as a change machine, a gate device that opens and closes a parking lot entrance, and a vehicle lock device that locks a parked vehicle, and the plurality of unmanned parking lots. command means and, in a centralized management system formed Ru unmanned parking and a cyclic vehicle having a function of outputting a self-location as position information to the map display means command means, the parking equipment is in the parking lot equipment The amount of coins stored in the card, the amount of banknotes, and when the amount of coins falls below the specified value, or when the amount of bills exceeds the specified value, the clearing function and device A self-diagnostic function is provided to estimate whether the abnormality is due to equipment failure or criminal activity when an abnormality occurs in the vehicle, and to send the estimation result to the command means. On the map A clearing process for a plurality of unmanned parking lots by means for indicating and a means for identifying a traveling vehicle that can arrive at the identified unmanned parking lot in the shortest time from the location information of the traveling vehicle displayed on the map, A parking lot management system configured to cope with the occurrence of an accident or crime .
[0006]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The parking lot device detects the presence or absence of an abnormality such as its own malfunction, theft of money, or the destruction of the device by a predetermined program. If it is determined by this program that there is an abnormality, failure, destruction, etc. are determined within a range that can be determined by the program, and data is output in real time to the command means via the communication means.
[0007]
On the other hand, the command means always knows the position based on the position information output from a plurality of patrol means (patrolling vehicles), and if data relating to the occurrence of an abnormality is input from a specific parking lot, A patrol car that can be rushed in time is selected, and a command is issued to rush to the parking lot where abnormal data is output. Normally, the nearest patrol car is selected for the parking lot where the abnormality occurred, but the nearest patrol car can arrive in the shortest time depending on road conditions such as traffic jams and crossings. Not necessarily. For example, the command means constantly grasps the road conditions shown on the map, and gives instructions to the patrol means that can rush to a predetermined parking lot in the shortest possible time including these pieces of information.
[0008]
In addition to the occurrence of abnormalities such as those mentioned above, for example, if there is a possibility that the currency exchange machine will have a small amount of remaining coins and there will be a problem with currency exchange, or if the number of exchanged banknotes will increase and there will be crimes such as theft. If the amount of money is large, a coin addition request or bill collection request is transmitted based on a preset program, and the command unit responds to this signal to the parking lot that has transmitted a signal to a predetermined patrol car. Head for, add coins or collect banknotes.
[0009]
【Example】
Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings.
1 and 2 specifically show the configuration of the present invention. Reference numeral 1 is a command means, reference numeral 2 is various parking equipment installed in the parking lot, and 3 is a means for a staff member to perform maintenance and inspection of the parking lot and parking equipment (hereinafter referred to as “patrol car”). The command unit 1, the parking lot device 2, and the patrol car 3 are configured to be able to transmit and receive data to and from each other via the communication unit 4.
[0010]
Of these, the command means 1 centrally manages each parking lot. For example, a computing means 1A such as a computer for processing various information, an operator 1B for operating these computing means 1A, and a wall surface that can be viewed simultaneously by each operator 1B. The map 1C is enlarged and displayed on the screen.
[0011]
In addition, the term “parking equipment” indicated by reference numeral 2 is a change machine, a gate device that opens and closes a parking lot entrance, and a vehicle locking device that locks a parked vehicle. Used as a generic term for These parking lot devices 2 have a function of detecting the presence or absence of a self-failure, the presence or absence of criminal acts such as destruction of the devices (hereinafter referred to as “self-diagnosis function” including the detection function of the presence or absence of criminal acts) 2a Alternatively, it has functions such as the clearing function 2b such as calculation of the amount of money inserted and calculation of the remaining amount of coins and bills.
[0012]
The command unit 1, the parking lot device 2, and the patrol car 3 have transmission / reception devices TR1, TR2, and TR3 that use the communication unit 4, respectively. Although it is not impossible to use a general telephone line as the communication means 4, digital wireless communication is effective in consideration of shortening of communication time, large capacity communication, real-time property, and the like.
[0013]
In the above configuration, the patrol car 3 always confirms its own position by the current location specifying means such as the GPS satellite 5, etc., and determines the position of its own continuously or every several minutes to the command means 1. Send. The command means 1 always knows the position of each patrol vehicle from the position information from each patrol vehicle 3, and displays the position of each patrol vehicle 3 on the map 1C.
[0014]
Next, a code is assigned to each parking lot device 2 installed in each parking lot for a specific parking lot as an installation location and each parking lot device in the parking lot. Since the parking lot code and the parking lot equipment code are also sent at the time of data transmission, the command means 1 is transmitted from any parking lot equipment in any parking lot by this code in addition to the content of the transmitted data. It is immediately known whether it is a product.
[0015]
FIG. 3 shows a self-diagnosis function of the flap type parking lot device and a function corresponding to the self-diagnosis result. First, as shown in FIG. 1, when the parked vehicle C is parked at a predetermined parking position, the member wrap type parking device detects this and prevents the parked vehicle from exiting by raising the flap plate FB. The parking lot device is configured to allow the parked vehicle C to exit by lowering the flap plate FB by inserting an appropriate amount.
[0016]
In FIG. 3, in the parking equipment having the above-described configuration, as a self-diagnosis function, first, whether or not a flap lowering command is issued to the flap lifting mechanism based on a signal of proper payment such as insertion of a predetermined amount of money, card payment or the like. Judgment is made (SA1). In the state where the flap lowering command is issued, it is determined whether the flap is actually lowered by the sensor provided in the flap (SA2), and if the actual lowering can be confirmed, the device is operating normally. Wait for the next parking and enter standby (SA4).
[0017]
On the other hand, if the lowering of the flap cannot be confirmed in step SA2, it means that there is no flap lowering operation despite the legitimate payment. Therefore, it is determined that there is a failure and the failure occurrence data is transmitted by the transmission / reception means TR2. SA5).
[0018]
FIG. 4 shows a display example in the command means 1 receiving this signal. Reference numeral 6 indicates the content of the display data, and this content is enlarged and displayed on the computing means 1A of the command means 1 or on the wall surface. In the configuration shown in the figure, both the display of the map 6A and the bibliographic item 6B such as the content of the occurrence of abnormality are displayed.
[0019]
First, since the parking lot where the abnormality occurred is found in real time from the code of the received data, the parking lot where the abnormality occurred among the parking lots shown on the map is shown. In the configuration shown in the figure, the lightning-shaped arrow is configured to indicate the parking lot where the abnormality occurred, but this parking lot portion is blinked or displayed in a color different from the surrounding color such as red, etc. Parking an abnormality has occurred in the required is a display, such as can be clearly identified on the map.
[0020]
Further, the bibliographic item section 6B displays the location of the parking lot and the parking lot code (P24 in the case of illustration), the symptom of the abnormality, the time of occurrence of the abnormality, the presence / absence of criminality, and the vehicle code of the nearby patrol car.
Since the current locations of the No. 35 car and No. 15 car are displayed on the map 6A, the operator 1B of the command means issues a command to the patrol car that can rush to the P24 parking lot in the shortest time. In this case, the command means 1 always keeps track of road conditions such as traffic jam information, and issues an express command to the appropriate patrol car including the information including the contents of the bibliographic item 6B. It should be noted that an express command may be issued to a plurality of patrol cars if there is no problem with the patrol of other parking lots. Note that the transmission in step SA5 in FIG. 3 is considered to be a simple machine failure, and therefore the criminal evaluation is (no) and data is output to the command means 1.
[0021]
Next, returning to FIG. 3, when there is no flap lowering command signal in step SA1, it is determined whether or not an overload has occurred on the flap rotation shaft (SA6). The overload state means a state in which a load to be rotated in the flap lowering direction with respect to the axis of the flap in the standing state is applied by a predetermined value or more by applying a load to the flap. The presence or absence of overload can be easily detected by providing a torque sensor for the flap rotation shaft.
[0022]
When there is no overload in the above state, it indicates that the parking state continues without any particular problem. On the other hand, if there is an overload, it means that the vehicle is trying to exit illegally over the standing flap plate even though the flap plate is standing up. Data is transmitted as there is (SA7). In addition, even if a person gets on the flap board, the torque sensor naturally reacts. Therefore, when a load greater than the weight of the person (for example, 100 kg or more) is applied, the torque value is set as the threshold value, and a torque higher than this is detected. For example, settings such as determining an overload are made. Criminality column bibliographic 6B is when there is a reception of by that data in step SA7 is displayed as (Yes).
[0023]
FIG. 5 shows a self-diagnosis function, particularly a function for detecting the presence or absence of a crime for the purpose of stealing money. This function is particularly suitable for detecting whether or not there is a criminal act on a money changer in which a considerable amount of money is always stored, among parking lot devices. The changer has a heat sensor that detects heat generated by fusing using a burner, a door open / close detection sensor that detects prying with a device such as a bar, a lock sensor that checks whether there is a lock, and whether there is an impact on the housing. Sensors such as an acceleration sensor are installed in advance.
[0024]
First, the temperature sensor constantly detects the temperature of a housing such as a money changer (SB1), and if the detected temperature becomes higher than a predetermined value, the command means 1 indicates that the housing may be blown. The data is transmitted to (SB2). The command means 1 displays a map 6A and bibliographic items 6B as shown in FIG. In this case, the symptom column of the bibliographic item displays, for example, “There is a possibility of fusing. Criminality (presence)” and the like, and indicates that there is a high possibility that the crime is progressing. In addition to the configuration of this case, in the parking lot that is the crime scene, use a means that informs the surrounding that a crime has occurred due to warning, light emission, smoke, etc. and makes it difficult to perform the crime Is more effective.
[0025]
On the other hand, when the detected temperature is equal to or lower than the specified value, next, acceleration by the acceleration sensor is detected (SB3). The acceleration sensor transmits data that there is a possibility of the destruction of the device when an impact of a certain value or more is applied to the parking device (SB4). By the way, crimes are becoming more violent these days, and it is expected that the money changer installed firmly on the ground will be carried away with the heavy equipment such as construction machinery. The acceleration sensor is very effective for such a situation.
[0026]
Next, when the acceleration detected by the acceleration sensor is equal to or less than a specified value including zero acceleration, it is detected whether the door of the housing is opened or closed (SB5). If the door is “closed”, there is no problem. If the door "open" is detected, it is next determined whether or not the door is locked "open" (SB6). If the lock “open” is detected, the door is normally opened using the key, and in this case, a standby state is entered (SB7).
[0027]
On the contrary, when the lock "open" is not detected, the door is opened in the locked state, that is, the door can be opened, so that data is transmitted to the command means as "possible to open" (SB8). As described above, when it is considered criminal (present), the command means issues an express command to the patrol car and contacts the police if necessary. If the patrol car arrives at the designated parking lot and the staff confirms the crime, the patrol car will contact the police.
[0028]
FIG. 6 shows a clearing function for detecting the remaining amount of coins and banknotes in the money changer.
The money changer is provided with a counter for detecting the type of coins and the remaining amount for each type, and a counter for detecting the type of banknotes and the input amount for each type. Such a counter is always checked (SC1). First, the remaining amount of coins is detected (SC2), and if the remaining amount is equal to or less than a specified value, there is a possibility that the exchanged coins may be insufficient, and a request for adding coins is transmitted (SC3). On the other hand, when the remaining amount of coins is equal to or greater than the specified value, the amount of bills inserted is detected (SC4). In the money changer, the number of banknotes increases as opposed to coins, so if the banknotes exceed the specified amount in advance, a banknote collection request is sent (SC5), and the damage amount is reduced even if there is a crime such as theft. To do.
[0029]
In response to the request, the command means 1 instructs the patrol car 3 to replenish coins, collect banknotes, etc. in response to the request. In the case of a coin replenishment request, banknotes may be collected at the same time, and in the case of a banknote collection request, coins may be replenished at the same time. In the above-described embodiment, a patrol car is shown as a moving means for a staff member who performs maintenance / inspection of a parking lot. However, it is possible to use a smaller moving means such as a motorcycle or a scooter.
[0030]
【The invention's effect】
As described above with respect to each embodiment, according to the present invention, a plurality of parking lots are centrally managed, and by constantly grasping the location of a patrol vehicle that performs maintenance and inspection by visiting each parking lot, If there is a request for liquidation of money such as collection of parking fees or replenishment of change, or if there is a possibility of equipment failure or crime occurrence with urgent necessity, the patrol car can be dispatched in a short time and dealt with It becomes possible, and effective maintenance and management is possible with a small number of people with respect to the number of parking lots.
[0031]
In addition, the management system can be managed more economically and reliably because it is possible to efficiently deal with emergency situations such as equipment failures and crimes, and clearing activities such as collection or replenishment of parking fees with a single system. It becomes possible.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing a configuration of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the configuration shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a flow diagram of a self-diagnosis system when the parking lot device is a lock type parking device using a flap board.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a map provided in command means.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a function for detecting whether or not the stored money is stolen.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a clearing function for determining replenishment and collection of stored coins and banknotes.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Commanding means 2 Parking lot equipment 3 Patrol vehicle 4 Communication means 5 GPS satellite 6A Map 6B Bibliographic items TR1, TR2, TR3 Transceiver

Claims (2)

Changer, gate device for opening and closing the car park entrance, a plurality of unmanned parking lot provided with a parking device including a vehicle lock device having a flap for a parked vehicle lock, to centralize the plurality of unmanned parking Directive In a centralized management system for unmanned parking lots comprising a vehicle and a patrol vehicle having a function of outputting its own location as position information to the map display means of the command means, the parking lot equipment is stored in the parking lot equipment The amount of coins and bills being monitored is monitored, and when the amount of coins falls below a specified value, or when the amount of bills exceeds a specified value, a clearing function that sends to the command means, and for vehicle locking When there is no lowering command signal for the flap, the presence or absence of overload on the flap rotation shaft is detected, and if there is an overload, it is determined that the locking device is abnormal and the overload is threshold It is determined to be due to criminal act unauthorized exit Acts if exceeds the, in the case when it does not exceed the threshold value is determined as a failure or a non-criminal acts device, transmits the determination result to the command means self A diagnostic function is provided, and the command means displays a signaled unmanned parking lot on the map and arrives at the identified unmanned parking lot in the shortest time from the location information of the traveling vehicle displayed on the map A centralized management system for unmanned parking lots configured to cope with a clearing process of a plurality of unmanned parking lots, an accident occurrence, or a crime occurrence by having means for identifying possible patrol vehicles. The means for identifying a patrol vehicle that can reach the identified unmanned parking lot in the shortest time includes the unmanned parking lot identified on the map, the position information of each patrol vehicle displayed on the map, and the identified 2. The unmanned parking system according to claim 1, wherein a predetermined traveling vehicle is specified by a route of each traveling vehicle reaching the unmanned parking lot and road traffic information such as a congestion state of each route. Centralized management system for parking lots.

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