JP6979728B2 - User interface method for aggregate selection - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a user interface that assists a user in selecting one of a plurality of aggregates on the screen of an information processing terminal, and in particular, each aggregate has a plurality of individual elements. A user interface that assists the user in selecting both one of a plurality of aggregates and one of a plurality of individual elements belonging to any of the aggregates on the screen of the information processing terminal. Is.

With the rapid and global spread of IT, people are advancing from the traditional access method of going directly to the site, meeting or calling the person in charge to receive the desired information and services. , Any of a large number of sites that operate an information processing terminal such as a personal computer or mobile terminal (for example, a computer equipped with a communication function) and the information processing terminal is connected via a global network such as the Internet. The access method in which the user selects and accesses the information processing and receives the desired information or service on the selected site has become dominant.

In such an access environment, the information processing terminal displays a plurality of visual options on the screen as a plurality of objects, and the screen functions as a man-machine interface between the user and the computer. Therefore, the user touches the screen with a finger or a stylus, and the option of multiple items or markers displayed on the screen (for example, a visual marker, a marker pin, a pin-shaped marker, or a pin) is selected. Select one of them to receive the desired information and services.

One type of such service is a business that temporarily lends a parking lot (an example of the above-mentioned aggregate) to a user. In the parking lot business, the user is required to select one of a plurality of parking lots.

If the selected parking lot has multiple cabins (an example of the individual elements described above), i.e., individual spaces for the vehicle to park, the multiple parking lots will be displayed on the screen and further. Multiple cabins for each parking lot are also displayed on the screen. The user may be required to choose either a parking lot or a cabin.

In order to facilitate the parking lot / vehicle room selection operation by the user, the present inventors have a plurality of markers (for example, for example, positionally associated with each of the plurality of vehicle compartments belonging to each parking lot on the screen. Pins) are displayed and the user has proposed a technique for selecting a parking lot and a cabin associated with the selected marker by allowing the user to select and tap one of those markers.

Patent Documents 1 and 2 exist for such a proposed technique.

Patent Document 1 discloses a conventional example of a technique for assisting a user in selecting a plurality of objects displayed on a screen.

According to this conventional example, each of these objects is displayed on the screen as an icon, and the user selects the corresponding object by selecting one of the icons.

Further, according to this conventional example, the icons are grouped into one group icon so that a plurality of icons are not densely displayed on the screen according to the scale of the map displayed on the screen. It is displayed comprehensively. Further, when a plurality of icons are densely displayed on the screen so as to overlap each other, the display magnification of the icons is increased according to a predetermined instruction by the user until the overlapping state is eliminated.

On the other hand, Patent Document 2 discloses another conventional example in which a plurality of markers are densely displayed on the screen and the markers are handled.

According to this conventional example, one representative marker in which these markers are grouped is mapped to those markers and displayed on the screen. Further, when the cursor approaches the representative marker on the screen, a plurality of markers that have been grouped together are expanded and displayed on the screen.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-278807 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-92421

When some conventional examples described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 are applied to the above-mentioned parking lot / vehicle interior selection technology, a plurality of markers for displaying a plurality of vehicle compartments are displayed on the screen so as not to be crowded. Therefore, the user can select one of the markers relatively easily without being disturbed by the other marker.

However, in the conventional example described in Patent Document 1, in the stage before the user performs the first selection operation, a plurality of icons are displayed in a certain scale range according to the actual scale of the map displayed on the screen. , While those icons are displayed individually, the icon display method is not unified, such that the icons are comprehensively displayed as one group icon in a range of another scale. Therefore, in this conventional example, it takes time for the user to become accustomed to the display scheme, which may be troublesome.

Further, in the conventional example described in Patent Document 1, when a plurality of icons are individually displayed, the icons may be densely displayed in duplicate depending on the scale of the map at that time, contrary to the user's intention. It is sexual and inconvenient.

Further, in the conventional example described in Patent Document 1, when a plurality of icons are densely displayed in duplicate, the display magnification is expanded by a predetermined operation of the user as a trigger. Here, it is specified in the same document that a "predetermined operation" is defined as an operation that does not interfere with other operations on the icon. Therefore, in this conventional example, the user is additionally required to perform a special operation for instructing the enlarged icon display for eliminating the duplicate display, which may be troublesome.

On the other hand, in the conventional example described in Patent Document 2, when the user brings the cursor close to one of the representative markers on the screen, a plurality of combined markers are expanded and displayed on the screen. However, depending on the display magnification at that time, that is, the distance between the markers, there is a possibility that a plurality of expanded markers will be densely displayed in duplicate.

In short, some of the conventional examples described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 cannot provide practically satisfactory performance for the user from the viewpoint of ease of operation and the ease of viewing the displayed image.

Further, in each of Patent Documents 1 and 2, an attribution relationship such as one upper object and a plurality of lower objects, specifically, taking the above-mentioned parking lot business as an example, one parking lot and a plurality of belongings thereof. It does not disclose the idea that when there is an attribution relationship (for example, a family attribution relationship) such as the cabin of the vehicle, a plurality of individual markers corresponding to each of the lower objects are collectively displayed as one representative marker. ..

Against these circumstances, the present invention allows the user to use any aggregate (for example, a parking lot) and any individual element (for example, a vehicle interior) belonging to the aggregate on the screen of the information processing terminal. The task was to provide a user interface technology that supports the operation of selecting both while improving the ease of operation and the ease of viewing the displayed image.

In order to solve the problem , according to an aspect of the present invention, a user can use one of a plurality of aggregates and a plurality of individual elements belonging to any of the aggregates on the screen of an information processing terminal. A user interface method for aggregate selection that supports the operation of selecting one of them.
A representative marker display step in which the information processing terminal displays one representative marker representing each aggregate on the screen in association with the display position of each aggregate for each aggregate displayed on the screen. ,
When the user selects one of the representative markers displayed on the screen of the information processing terminal, the information processing terminal enlarges and displays the plurality of aggregates on the screen at a gradually increasing magnification. Process and
In the information processing terminal, with the plurality of aggregates enlarged and displayed on the screen, the selected representative marker is referred to as a plurality of individual elements belonging to the one aggregate corresponding to the representative marker. With the individual marker display process that converts each of the individual markers into multiple individual markers that are displayed in association with the displayed position.
A user interface method for aggregate selection including is provided.

Further , according to one aspect of the present invention, an operation in which a user selects one of a plurality of aggregates and one of a plurality of individual elements belonging to any of the aggregates on the screen of an information processing terminal. A user interface method for collective selection that supports
A display step in which the information processing terminal displays the plurality of aggregates on the screen,
The information processing terminal selects one of a plurality of aggregates displayed on the screen and one of a plurality of individual elements belonging to any of the aggregates according to the user's operation on the screen. Including the selection process and
The display step is
Regardless of the scale of the plurality of aggregates displayed on the screen, each aggregate is one representative marker representing each aggregate and represents a plurality of individual elements belonging to each aggregate. A representative marker display step of displaying what is to be done in association with the display position of each aggregate on the screen, and
When any of the representative markers displayed on the screen is selected by the user, the screen displays the plurality of aggregates at a scale that gradually increases over time without requiring the user to perform additional operations. Enlarged above, when the scale of the plurality of aggregates reaches the reference value at a certain point, the selected representative marker is displayed as a plurality of individual elements belonging to the one aggregate corresponding to the representative marker. Includes an individual marker display step that converts each into multiple individual markers that are displayed in association with the displayed position.
In the selection step, when any one of the plurality of individual markers displayed on the screen is selected by the user, one individual element corresponding to the selected individual marker and the individual element thereof are selected. A user interface method for selecting an aggregate that selects one aggregate to which it belongs is provided.

Each of the following aspects is obtained by the present invention. Each aspect shall be divided into sections, each section shall be numbered, and the numbers of other sections shall be quoted as necessary. This is to facilitate understanding of some of the technical features that can be adopted by the present invention and their combinations, and the technical features that can be adopted by the present invention and their combinations are limited to the following aspects. Should not be interpreted as. That is, it should be interpreted that it is not hindered from appropriately extracting and adopting the technical features described in the present specification as the technical features of the present invention, which are not described in the following aspects.

Furthermore, describing each section in the form of quoting the numbers of the other sections does not necessarily prevent the technical features described in each section from being separated and independent from the technical features described in the other sections. It does not mean, and it should be interpreted that the technical features described in each section can be made independent as appropriate according to their properties.

An operation in which the user selects both an aggregate (for example, a parking lot) and any individual element belonging to the aggregate (for example, a vehicle compartment for a parking lot) on the screen of the information processing terminal. In order to solve the problem of providing a user interface technique to support while improving the ease of operation and the visibility of the displayed image, the following aspects are obtained according to one aspect of the present invention. ..

(1) An aggregate selection user that assists a user in selecting one of a plurality of aggregates and one of a plurality of individual elements belonging to any of the aggregates on the screen of an information processing terminal.・ It is an interface method
A display in which the information processing terminal displays a map in the vicinity of a position on a map specified by a user on the screen, and overlays the plurality of aggregates on the displayed map in association with each position. Process and
The information processing terminal selects one of a plurality of aggregates displayed on the screen and one of a plurality of individual elements belonging to any of the aggregates according to the user's operation on the screen. Including the selection process and
The display step is
Regardless of the scale of the map displayed on the screen, for each aggregate, one representative marker representing each aggregate and representing a plurality of individual elements belonging to each aggregate. A representative marker display step of displaying in association with the display position of each aggregate on the screen,
When any of the representative markers displayed on the screen is selected by the user, the map is magnified onto the screen at a scale that gradually increases over time without requiring the user to perform additional operations. When the scale of the map reaches the reference value at a certain point in time, the selected representative marker is placed at the position on the map of each of the plurality of individual elements belonging to one aggregate corresponding to the representative marker. Includes an individual marker display step that converts to multiple individual markers that are associated and displayed.
In the selection step, when any one of the plurality of individual markers displayed on the screen is selected by the user, one individual element corresponding to the selected individual marker and the individual element thereof are selected. A user interface method for selecting an aggregate that selects one aggregate to which it belongs.

(2) Furthermore
Whether or not the information processing terminal and / or the management server capable of communicating with the information processing terminal has a vacant element, which is a vacant individual element, for each aggregate, and / or the number of vacant elements. Including a determination step of determining the degree of vacancy expressed as
In the representative marker display step, the one representative marker is associated with the position where each aggregate is displayed on the screen, and the shape, color, and / or the representative marker of the representative marker is incidentally displayed. The user interface method for selecting an aggregate according to item (1), which displays the degree of vacancy determined for each aggregate by variations of letters, numbers, or symbols.

(3) Furthermore
A determination step of determining whether or not the information processing terminal and / or the management server capable of communicating with the information processing terminal is a free element for each individual element is included.
In the individual marker display step, when the scale reaches the reference value, the selected representative marker is assigned to one of the plurality of individual markers whose corresponding individual element is determined to be an empty element. The user interface method for aggregate selection according to the item (1) or (2) to be converted.

(4) The information processing terminal is a mobile terminal carried by a user.
The position on the map specified by the user is the current position of the mobile terminal.
The user interface method for aggregate selection according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein the current position is measured by the mobile terminal so as to change from moment to moment as the user moves.

(5) The information processing terminal is a computer used by a user.
The user interface method for aggregate selection according to any one of items (1) to (3), wherein the position on the map designated by the user is the position designated by the user with respect to the computer.

(6) Each of the plurality of aggregates is a movable property or real estate that can be selected by the user.
Each aggregate has a condominium with multiple rooms as individual elements, an accommodation facility with multiple rooms as individual elements, a hall with multiple seats as individual elements, and transportation with multiple seats as individual elements. The user interface method for aggregate selection according to any one of (1) to (5), which includes a temporary communal storage place having an institution or a plurality of individual storage spaces, respectively.

(7) A program executed by the computer of the information processing terminal in order to realize the information processing terminal according to any one of (1) to (6).

(8) A program executed by the computer of the management server in order to realize the management server according to (2) or (3).

(9) A recording medium on which the program according to (7) or (8) is recorded so as to be readable by a computer.

Further, an operation in which the user selects both a parking lot (an example of the above-mentioned aggregate) and one of the cabins belonging to the parking lot (an example of the above-mentioned individual element) on the screen of the information processing terminal. In order to solve the problem of providing a user interface technique for assisting while improving the ease of operation and the visibility of the displayed image, according to another aspect of the present invention, the following aspects are: can get.

(1) A parking lot selection user that assists the user in selecting one of a plurality of parking lots and one of a plurality of parking lots belonging to any of the parking lots on the screen of the information processing terminal.・ It is an interface method
A display in which the information processing terminal displays a map in the vicinity of a position on a map specified by the user on the screen, and overlays the plurality of parking lots on the displayed map in association with each position. Process and
The information processing terminal selects one of the plurality of parking lots displayed on the screen and one of the plurality of vehicle compartments belonging to the parking lot according to the user's operation on the screen. Including the selection process and
The display step is
Regardless of the scale of the map displayed on the screen, one representative marker representing each parking lot, which represents a plurality of cabins belonging to each parking lot, is used for each parking lot. A representative marker display process that is displayed on the screen in association with the display position of each parking lot,
When any of the representative markers displayed on the screen is selected by the user, the map is magnified onto the screen at a scale that gradually increases over time without requiring the user to perform additional operations. When the scale of the map reaches the reference value at a certain point, the selected representative marker is placed on the respective map positions of the plurality of cabins belonging to one parking lot corresponding to the representative marker. Includes an individual marker display step that converts to multiple individual markers that are associated and displayed.
In the selection step, when any one of the plurality of individual markers displayed on the screen is selected by the user, one vehicle compartment corresponding to the selected individual marker and the vehicle compartment thereof are displayed. A user interface method for selecting a parking lot to select one parking lot to which it belongs.

(2) Furthermore
The information processing terminal and / or the management server capable of communicating with the information processing terminal has a vacancy condition and / or a number of vacant rooms depending on whether or not there is a vacant room, which is a vacant vehicle room, for each parking lot. Including a determination step of determining the degree of vacancy expressed as
In the representative marker display step, the one representative marker is associated with the position where each parking lot is displayed on the screen, and the shape, color, and / or the representative marker of the representative marker is incidentally displayed. The user interface method for parking lot selection according to item (1), which displays the vacancy condition determined for each parking lot by variations of letters, numbers, or symbols.

(3) Furthermore
Each vehicle interior includes a determination step of determining whether or not the information processing terminal and / or the management server capable of communicating with the information processing terminal is vacant.
In the individual marker display step, when the scale reaches the reference value, the selected representative marker is assigned to one of the plurality of individual markers whose cabin is determined to be vacant. The user interface method for parking lot selection according to the item (1) or (2) to be converted.

(4) The information processing terminal is a mobile terminal carried by a user.
The position on the map specified by the user is the current position of the mobile terminal.
The user interface method for parking lot selection according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein the current position is measured by the mobile terminal so as to change from moment to moment as the user moves.

(5) Furthermore
In the individual marker display step, each individual marker is associated with the position where each vehicle interior is displayed on the screen, and the shape, color and / or characters incidental to the individual marker are displayed. The user interface for parking selection according to any one of (1) to (4), which indicates whether each cabin is vacant, has a reservation, or is neither of them, depending on the variation of numbers or symbols. Method.

(6) The information processing terminal is a personal computer used by a user.
The user interface method for parking lot selection according to any one of (1) to (5), wherein the position on the map designated by the user is the position designated by the user with respect to the personal computer.

(7) A program executed by the computer of the mobile terminal for carrying out the mobile terminal according to any one of (1) to (6).

Throughout this specification, the term "program" may be construed to mean, for example, a combination of instructions executed by a computer to perform its function, as well as a combination of those instructions, as well as each instruction. It can be interpreted to include, but is not limited to, files and data processed in accordance with.

In addition, this program may achieve its intended purpose by being executed by a computer alone, or by being executed by a computer together with other programs. Yes, but not limited to them. In the latter case, the program according to this section may be based on data, but is not limited thereto.

(8) A program executed by the computer of the management server for implementing the management server according to (2) or (3).

(9) A recording medium on which the program according to (7) or (8) is recorded so as to be readable by a computer.

Throughout the specification, the term "recording medium" can be interpreted to mean various types of recording media, such recording media being magnetic recordings such as, for example, flexible discs. It includes, but is not limited to, media, optical recording media such as CDs and CD-ROMs, magneto-optical recording media such as MOs, unremovable storage such as ROMs, and the like.

By the way, as a type of parking lot, there are parking lots that are continuously used by the same user and parking lots that are irregularly used by different users.

The latter parking lot includes a parking lot for visitors to the facility (for example, visitors, traders). This type of parking lot includes, for example, an apartment house in which multiple rooms are gathered in one building (for example, a form in which multiple houses exist independently of each other on the same site, and a shared house in which multiple houses exist in the same building. Parking lots (eg, guest parking), commercial facilities (eg, stores, exhibition halls, accommodation facilities) that are set up in association with the apartment house for visitors to the house (including, for example, condominiums). For visitors to parking lots, public facilities (eg city halls, gymnasiums, museums, art galleries, schools, stations, airports, etc.) that are set up in association with the commercial facility for visitors to the public. There are parking lots, etc. that are installed in association with the facility.

There is already a desire to manage the parking lot so that only visitors previously authorized by the facility can park in the parking lot. Patent Document 1 discloses an example of a technique that may satisfy the demand.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-8392 describes that equipment in common areas of condominiums such as condominiums (for example, doors, elevators, delivery lockers, multi-level parking lots, etc., hereinafter referred to as "shared equipment") is remote and electronic. We will disclose the technology to manage common facilities so that it can be used only by pre-authorized residents or visitors on the premise that they have a key that can be unlocked and locked.

Specifically, according to the disclosed technology, a person who wishes to use the shared equipment carries a general-purpose IC card in which unique serial number information is recorded, and also, as hardware, an IC card. A reader that reads serial number information from the computer and is installed in the shared equipment, and if the IC card is authenticated based on the serial number information received from the reader, and if it succeeds, the shared equipment is used. Is used, and an authentication management device that remotely and electronically unlocks the keys of the shared equipment is used.

According to this technology, it is possible to manage the use of shared equipment unattended. However, this technology requires the use of multiple hardware, including keys, readers and authentication management devices that can be remotely and electronically unlocked and locked to control the use of shared equipment. .. Therefore, reducing the number of such dedicated hardware used as much as possible is the cost required to operate this type of management (for example, equipment purchase cost, labor cost for maintenance / inspection, etc.). ) Is useful for reducing.

On the other hand, the present inventors are related to the facility depending on the facility (for example, a person who resides in the facility, a user of the facility, an owner of the facility, an employee of the facility, an operator of the facility, a manager of the facility, etc. Various studies have been conducted on techniques for managing parking lots so that only pre-authorized visitors can park in the parking lot. As a result, it is desirable and feasible for the inventors to perform this type of management using as few hardware as possible, whether dedicated or general purpose. I noticed that there was.

Furthermore, the present inventors have conducted various studies on a technique that enables online reservation of parking in a general parking lot that is not attached to a specific facility.

Against the background of these circumstances, the following invention is a technique for managing the parking lot so that only a person (licensed person) authorized in advance can park in the parking lot, and the parking lot is unmanned. Even if there is, the object is to provide a device that facilitates ensuring that only the licensee is parked without increasing the burden on the hardware.

(1) A parking lot management system that manages a parking lot so that only visitors who are previously authorized by the facility can park in the parking lot designated by the facility.
A transmitter installed in a designated parking lot designated by the facility, which transmits an identification signal representing a unique legitimate transmitter code, and the identification signal is generated by the visitor's mobile terminal in the designated parking lot. Those that can be received by short-range communication method and
A legitimate authentication code issuing unit that responds to a request from the facility and issues a unique legitimate authentication code, and the issued legitimate authentication code is finally notified to the visitor.
The condition that the actual authentication code input to the visitor's mobile terminal matches the regular authentication code, and when the visitor's mobile terminal enters the designated parking lot, the transmitter is used in the designated parking lot. When a plurality of conditions including the condition that the actual transmitter code represented by the identification signal received from the user matches the regular transmitter code are satisfied together, the visitor is admitted to the designated parking lot. A parking management system that includes a warehousing permit and a permit.

(2) The parking lot management system according to item (1), wherein when the regular authentication code is issued, the regular authentication code is notified to the visitor via the facility.

(3) Further, the normal authentication code revocation part that revokes the normal authentication code when a predetermined time elapses from the reference time is included.
The parking lot management system according to item (1) or (2), wherein the regular authentication code issuing unit does not issue another regular authentication code for the designated parking lot while the regular authentication code is valid.

(4) The parking lot management system according to item (3), wherein the reference time includes the issuance time at which the regular authentication code is issued.

(5) When the legitimate authentication code issuing unit issues the legitimate authentication code, the legitimate authentication code is stored in the memory in association with the legitimate transmitter code corresponding to the legitimate authentication code, whereby the legitimate authentication code and the legitimate authentication code are described. The parking lot management system according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein a relationship is established in which the user can be uniquely guided to each other with the regular transmitter code.

(6) A parking lot management method that manages a parking lot so that only visitors who are previously authorized by the facility can park in the parking lot designated by the facility.
The parking lot management method is
The visitor's mobile terminal and
It is a transmitter installed in the designated parking lot designated by the facility, and transmits an identification signal representing a unique legitimate transmitter code, and the identification signal is generated by the visitor's mobile terminal in the designated parking lot. Those that can be received by short-range communication method and
Executed using the management server
The parking lot management method is
In the process of issuing a legitimate authentication code in response to a request from the facility and issuing a unique legitimate authentication code, the issued legitimate authentication code is finally notified to the visitor.
The condition that the actual authentication code input to the visitor's mobile terminal matches the regular authentication code, and when the visitor's mobile terminal enters the designated parking lot, the transmitter is used in the designated parking lot. When a plurality of conditions including the condition that the actual transmitter code represented by the identification signal received from the user matches the legitimate transmitter code are satisfied together, the management server performs the designated station of the visitor. A parking management method that includes a warehousing permit process that permits warehousing into the yard.

(7) A program executed by the computer of the mobile terminal for implementing the mobile terminal of the visitor according to (6).

(8) A program executed by the computer of the management server to implement the management server according to (6).

(9) A recording medium on which the program according to (7) or (8) is recorded so as to be readable by a computer.

(10) The parking lot management system according to item (1), wherein the regular authentication code is valid only for one parking by the visitor.

(11) The visitor's mobile terminal displays an input screen that assists the visitor in entering the actual authentication code.
The warehousing permission unit does not permit the warehousing unless the actual authentication code is input to the visitor's mobile terminal within a predetermined first time limit from the display start time of the input screen or the time related thereto (1). Parking management system as described in Section.

(12) Further, when a predetermined second time limit elapses from the issuance time when the regular authentication code is issued by the regular authentication code issuing unit or a time related thereto, a first revocation unit that revokes the regular authentication code is provided. The parking lot management system according to item (1) including.

(13) Further, the input time at which the visitor inputs the actual authentication code into the visitor's mobile terminal in order to transmit the actual authentication code to the warehousing permission unit via the visitor's mobile terminal or the input time thereof. The parking lot management system according to item (1), which includes a second revocation unit that revokes the regular authentication code when a predetermined third time limit elapses from a related time.

(14) Further, when the visitor's mobile terminal leaves the designated parking lot, the actual transmitter code represented by the identification signal received from the transmitter at the designated parking lot is the regular transmitter code. The parking lot management system according to (1), which includes a delivery permission unit that permits the visitor to leave the designated parking lot when at least one condition including the condition of matching is satisfied.

(15) Further, for each of the plurality of cabins in the designated parking lot, the history of the usage status of each cabin is reflected based on the signals received from the visitor's mobile terminal at the time of entering and exiting the visitor. The parking lot management system according to item (1), which includes a management list creation unit for creating a management list.

(16) The regular authentication code issuing unit determines whether or not there is a vacancy in the designated parking lot based on the management list, and if it is determined that there is no vacancy, the regular authentication is performed. The parking lot management system according to paragraph (15), which does not issue a code.

(17) The facility includes an apartment house in which multiple people are occupying.
The visitors include visitors to any of the residents of the apartment complex.
The parking lot management system according to item (1), wherein any of the residents of the apartment house determines the designated parking lot and issues the request to the regular authentication code issuing unit.

(18) In the regular authentication code, the visitor inputs the actual authentication code into the visitor's mobile terminal in order to transmit the actual authentication code to the warehousing permission unit via the visitor's mobile terminal. If the warehousing operation of the visitor is completed before the predetermined second time limit elapses from the input time or the time related thereto, the warehousing operation does not expire, but if the second time limit elapses before the warehousing operation is completed, the warehousing operation is completed. The parking lot management system according to (1) that expires.

(19) The regular authentication code relates to the warehousing of the visitor before the predetermined third time limit elapses from the issue time when the regular authentication code is issued by the regular authentication code issuing unit or the time related thereto. The parking lot management system according to item (1), which does not expire if the predetermined action is completed, but expires if the third time limit elapses before the completion of the action.

(20) A parking lot management system that manages a parking lot so that the user can make a reservation to park in the parking lot.
A transmitter installed in the parking lot, which transmits an identification signal representing a unique legitimate transmitter code, and the identification signal is received by the user's mobile terminal in the parking lot by a short-range communication method. Is possible and
A password issuer that responds to requests from the user or others, issues a unique canonical password, and registers it in memory.
It is represented by the condition that the real password entered in the user's mobile terminal is authenticated and the identification signal received from the transmitter in the parking lot when the user's mobile terminal enters the parking lot. A parking lot management system including a warehousing permit unit that permits the user to enter the parking lot when a plurality of conditions including the condition that the actual transmitter code is authenticated are satisfied together.

(21) When the password issuing unit issues the canonical password, the canonical password is associated with the canonical transmitter code corresponding to the canonical password and stored in the memory, whereby the canonical password and the canonical transmitter code can be obtained. The parking lot management system according to item (20), wherein a relationship is established in which the two can be uniquely guided to each other.

(22) Further, the parking lot management system according to item (20), which includes a password revocation unit that revokes the password when a predetermined time limit elapses from the reference time.

(23) Further, the station according to the item (22), which includes a display unit that calculates the scheduled expiration time at which the password is scheduled to expire and displays the scheduled expiration time on the screen of the user's mobile terminal. Parking lot management system.

(24) The parking lot management system according to item (22), wherein the reference time is the time when the password is issued.

(25) The parking lot includes a plurality of passenger compartments and includes a plurality of passenger compartments.
The parking lot management system according to item (20), wherein the password is unique to the designated one of those cabins.

(26) The parking lot management system according to item (20), wherein the transmitter is commonly used in the plurality of vehicle compartments.

(27) The warehousing permission unit determines that the password is valid if the password exists in the memory, and determines that the password has expired if the password does not exist. ,
The parking lot management system according to item (22), wherein the password revocation unit records a state in which the password has been revoked by clearing the password in the memory.

(28) In the memory, there is a status flag whose state is different depending on whether the password is valid or invalid.
The warehousing permission unit determines whether the password is valid or invalid based on the state of the status flag, and determines whether the password is valid or invalid.
The password revocation unit records the state that the password has been revoked in the memory by changing the state of the status flag in the memory so as to indicate that the password is in the revocation state (the password revocation unit). 22) The parking lot management system according to item (22).

(29) The password functions to allow the user to reserve parking for the parking lot and to exclude other users from reserving parking for the same parking lot while the password is valid. The parking lot management system according to item (20).

(30) A parking lot management method for managing a parking lot so that the user can reserve parking in the parking lot online.
The parking lot management method is
With the user's mobile terminal
A transmitter installed in the parking lot, which transmits an identification signal representing a unique legitimate transmitter code, and the identification signal is received by the user's mobile terminal in the parking lot by a short-range communication method. Is possible and
Executed using the management server
The parking lot management method is
When the user's mobile terminal or the management server responds to a request from the user or another person, issues a unique password and registers it in the memory, and a predetermined time limit elapses from the reference time, the password Password issuance / expiration process to revoke
The condition that the password entered in the user's mobile terminal is authenticated, and the transmission represented by the identification signal received from the transmitter in the parking lot when the user's mobile terminal enters the parking lot. A parking lot management method including a warehousing permission step for permitting a user to enter the parking lot when a plurality of conditions including the condition that the machine code is authenticated are satisfied together.

(31) Further, when the regular authentication code is issued, the item (3) includes a notification unit for notifying the resident of the time when the regular authentication code is scheduled to expire or the remaining time until that time. Parking lot management system described in.

(32) Further, when the password is issued, it includes a notification unit that notifies the user of the time when the password is scheduled to expire or the remaining time until that time via the user's mobile terminal (32). 22) The parking lot management system according to item (22).

According to the invention according to any one of (1) to (32) above, depending on the facility (for example, a person resident in the facility, a user of the facility, an owner of the facility, an employee of the facility, an operation of the facility). The purpose of managing the parking lot so that only those who have been permitted in advance or who have made a reservation (pre-licensed person) can park in the parking lot in advance. As hardware, at least a transmitter and a mobile terminal of the pre-licenser, provided that the mobile terminal of the licensee and the authentication code (for example, password) assigned to the pre-licenser are used. If there is a management server that communicates with and performs predetermined processing, it can be reached.

Therefore, according to the invention according to any one of (1) to (32) above, even if the parking lot is unmanned, only the prior licensee can enter the parking lot without increasing the burden on the hardware. It becomes easy to secure the parking condition.

According to the present invention, a plurality of parking lots (an example of the above-mentioned aggregate) are displayed on the screen of the information processing terminal regardless of the scale of the displayed map before the user performs the first selection operation. ) Is displayed using a plurality of representative markers, and is not displayed using a plurality of individual markers. Therefore, since the scale of the displayed map is large before the user performs the first selection operation, there is no possibility that a plurality of parking lots will be displayed using a plurality of individual markers from the beginning.

Therefore, according to the present invention, the user cannot distinguish whether the marker displayed on the screen is a representative marker or an individual marker, and is not confused.

Further, according to the present invention, in a situation where a plurality of parking lots are displayed using a plurality of representative markers on the screen of the information processing terminal, the user may park his / her own parking lot or another person. Regardless of whether or not, as long as you select one of those representative markers (as long as you can perform the initial selection operation), the map will be magnified on the screen at a scale that gradually increases automatically. Eventually, one selected representative marker is converted or expanded into a plurality of individual markers.

Therefore, according to the present invention, if the individual markers are displayed on the screen of the information processing terminal all at once on the map of the scale before the automatic increase, the individual markers are densely packed or overlapped on the screen, and therefore, the user , On the screen, one of the desired individual markers cannot be visually distinguished from the other individual markers, so that the user cannot select only one of the desired individual markers. In some or difficult situations, these individual markers are all displayed on the screen on a map at scale after automatic increase.

As a result, according to the present invention, these individual markers are appropriately spatially discretely displayed on the screen of the information processing terminal. Thus, the user can easily visually distinguish any desired individual marker from the other individual markers on the screen, thereby facilitating the selection of only one of the desired individual markers. A user interface for selecting a parking lot that is easy to use is realized.

FIG. 1 is a plan view schematically showing a parking lot managed by a parking lot management system according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention, together with apartment houses and roads installed around the parking lot. FIG. 2 shows, in the parking lot management system, a transmitter installed in the parking lot, a mobile terminal of a visitor in the parking lot, a mobile terminal of a resident of the apartment house, and management at a remote location. It is a perspective view which shows an example of how the management server in a center communicates with each other. FIG. 3 shows long-distance two-way communication between the visitor's mobile terminal shown in FIG. 2 and the resident's mobile terminal shown in the figure, and the resident's mobile terminal and the management server shown in the figure. It is a figure which conceptually represents each of the long-distance bidirectional communication between. FIG. 4 shows both short-distance one-way communication between the transmitter shown in FIG. 2 and the visitor's mobile terminal shown in the figure and long-distance communication between the mobile terminal and the management server shown in the figure. It is a figure that conceptually represents each of the forward communication. FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram conceptually representing the transmitter shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart conceptually showing an example of a program executed by the computer of the transmitter shown in FIG. FIG. 7 shows the transmitter shown in FIG. 2 in an enlarged manner together with the parking lot where the transmitter is installed, and conceptually represents the receivable area and the effective reception area assigned to the transmitter. It is a figure. FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram conceptually showing a mobile terminal for a visitor and a mobile terminal for a resident shown in FIG. 2 that are common to each other. FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram conceptually representing the management server shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram conceptually showing the mobile terminal of the resident shown in FIG. 2, the management server shown in the figure, the mobile terminal of the visitor shown in the figure, and the transmitter shown in the figure. FIG. 11 conceptually includes a plurality of records stored in the memory (internal memory or external memory) of the management server shown in FIG. 9, including general parking lot records and resident / visitor parking lot records. It is a figure which shows. FIG. 12 is a diagram conceptually showing how the resident / visitor parking lot record shown in FIG. 11 is composed of a plurality of files. FIG. 13 shows communication performed between the resident's mobile terminal and the management server in order for the resident to issue a password for permitting the visitor to park in advance in the parking lot management system. Issuing a password that represents an example and an example of communication between the resident's mobile terminal and the visitor's mobile terminal in order for the resident to send the issued password to the visitor in chronological order. It is a flowchart which shows the reservation sequence (password issuance / reservation program). FIG. 14 is a plurality of snapshot diagrams for explaining the password issuance / reservation sequence shown in FIG. 13 in chronological order. FIG. 15 shows a communication performed between a transmitter, a visitor's mobile terminal, and a management server in order to start the parking this time immediately after the visitor enters a parking lot in the parking lot management system. It is a flowchart which shows the warehousing sequence (the warehousing program) which shows an example in time series. FIG. 16 is a screen transition diagram for explaining the warehousing sequence shown in FIG. 15 in chronological order. FIG. 17 is an additional screen transition diagram for explaining the warehousing sequence shown in FIG. 15 in chronological order. FIG. 18 shows, in the parking lot management system, an example of communication performed between the transmitter, the visitor's mobile terminal, and the management server in chronological order immediately before the visitor leaves the parking lot. It is a flowchart showing a sequence (delivery program). FIG. 19 is a screen transition diagram for explaining the delivery sequence shown in FIG. 18 in chronological order. 20 (a) is a time chart showing a first scenario for explaining the function of the password in FIG. 2, and FIG. 20 (b) is a time showing a second scenario for explaining the function. It is a chart. FIG. 21 is an additional flowchart for explaining a portion of the password issuance / reservation sequence (password issuance / reservation program) shown in FIG. 13 that controls the valid / invalid state of the password over time. 22 (a) is a time chart showing a first scenario for explaining the function of a password in a parking lot management system according to an exemplary second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 22 (b) is a time chart showing. It is a time chart showing a second scenario for explaining the function. FIG. 23 is a diagram schematically showing a concept common to the plurality of embodiments for determining a warehousing permit. FIG. 24 shows a plurality of vehicles belonging to any one of the plurality of parking lots and one of the plurality of parking lots on the screen of the mobile terminal in the parking lot management system according to the exemplary third embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which conceptually represents the parking lot / vehicle room selection program executed in the mobile terminal in order to realize the graphical user interface which supports the operation of selecting both of the rooms. FIG. 25 is a plurality of snapshot diagrams for chronologically explaining the development of images displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal by executing the parking lot / vehicle room selection program shown in FIG. 24. FIG. 26 is a graph showing an example of a scenario in which the scale of the image displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal changes with time by executing the parking lot / vehicle room selection program shown in FIG. 24.

Hereinafter, some exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

<First Embodiment>

First, with reference to FIG. 1, a parking lot management system (hereinafter, simply referred to as “system”) 10 according to an exemplary first embodiment of the present invention will be described. This system 10 centrally manages a plurality of geographically dispersed parking lots 20. The system 10 is designed to implement a parking lot management method according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.

<Classification of parking lot>

There are the following two types of parking lots 20.

1. 1. General parking lot installed independently from other facilities

(1) This parking lot can be used by any member of the parking service provided by the system 10 (hereinafter, simply referred to as "member").

(2) The form of the parking service is an hourly parking service without reservation.

2. 2. Parking lot for residents and visitors installed alongside the facility (shared equipment of the facility)

(1) This parking lot is a member and a resident of the apartment house 22 (a person related to the apartment house 22 such as a resident, a management association, a resident management company, etc.) and a member and a visitor (acquaintance, friend). , Traders, etc.) and are available.

(2) The form of the parking service is a monthly parking service for residents and an hourly parking service with a reservation using a password for visitors.

(3) As a method of paying the parking fee, in the present embodiment, the settler (resident or visitor) who should pay the parking fee parks an amount commensurate with the actual length of parking time when the visitor leaves the parking lot. A postpaid method of paying a fee is adopted, but a prepaid method of paying a parking fee according to the length of the expected parking time may be adopted at the time of warehousing of a visitor.

<Parking lot composition>

FIG. 1 shows an apartment house 22 as an example of a facility, and a shared parking lot 20 incidentally installed as a shared facility of the apartment house 22 as an example of a parking lot for residents / visitors. Examples of the type of the shared parking lot 20 include an outdoor parking lot, an indoor parking lot, a ground parking lot, an underground parking lot, a flat parking lot, and a multi-story parking lot. The shared parking lot 20 has a plurality of cabins in the same continuous site.

Here, the "vehicle compartment" means a two-dimensional or three-dimensional space area allocated to one vehicle to be parked. Therefore, in any parking lot, the number of passenger compartments and the number of vehicles that can be parked match each other.

Here, the term "vehicle" should be construed throughout the specification as a term that includes not only automobiles but also all types of mobiles such as bicycles and motorcycles.

In this shared parking lot 20, it is possible to selectively allocate to the resident parking space 24 or the visitor parking space 26 for each vehicle room at the will of the resident (or management association) of the apartment house 22. Is.

Here, the term "parking space" means a vehicle compartment or a collection of a plurality of vehicle compartments in a parking lot (for example, a plurality of vehicle compartments adjacent to each other).

The shared parking lot 20 is unmanned. Further, in order to reduce and simplify the equipment, the shared parking lot 20 also has a gate device that opens and closes appropriately to prevent unauthorized vehicles from leaving the parking lot 20 from the shared parking lot 20. A car stop device that protrudes from the ground and is buried in the ground as appropriate to prevent the unauthorized vehicle from leaving the parking lot also issues a parking ticket to the user of the shared parking lot 20 on condition that the parking fee is paid. No ticketing machine or checkout machine is installed.

<Outline of parking lot management method>

Generally, as a management method for a plurality of parking lots 20, each parking lot 20 is independently managed (individually or self-contained) using only the equipment installed in the parking lot 20. There is a method and a centralized management method in which a plurality of parking lots 20 are centrally managed by communicating with a management server 50 (see FIG. 2) of a management center 40 remotely. On the other hand, this system 10 adopts the latter centralized management method.

First, to explain the basic hardware configuration, as shown in FIG. 2, in order to realize this system 10, a transmitter 30 installed in each parking lot 20 and a plurality of parking lots 20 The management server 50 installed in the management center 40 or operated or used by the management center 40, the resident's mobile terminal 90, and the visitor's mobile terminal 90 are used.

The visitor's mobile terminal 90 is a device carried by the visitor and having a wireless communication function, for example, a mobile phone, a smartphone, a laptop computer, a tablet computer, a PDA, or the like.

The resident's mobile terminal 90 is the same as the visitor's mobile terminal 90, but the resident may use a communication device such as a personal computer which is not suitable for carrying, instead of the mobile terminal 90.

Next, to explain the basic software configuration (algorithm), the parking lot management method is executed in order to realize this system 10. The parking lot management method has some basic steps as follows.

1. 1. Regular password issuance process

This is because, as shown in FIG. 2, the management server 50 permits a visitor (an example of a visitor) to enter the designated parking lot 20 designated by a resident in the apartment house 22 in advance. In addition, a legitimate password (an example of a legitimate authentication code) assigned to a visitor in response to the request from the resident, which is unique to the designated parking lot 20 and the transmitter 30 that should be installed there. Is the process of issuing. Here, the "password" may be a number string, a character string, or a combination of numbers and characters.

As shown in FIG. 3, in order to execute this regular password issuing process, in this system 10, the resident manages the management center 40 by using his / her own mobile terminal 90 (other communication devices are also possible). Long-distance bidirectional wireless communication with the server 50 is performed.

<Characteristics of password>

As will be described later, in order to manage a plurality of parking lots 20, there are a general parking lot record and a parking lot record for residents / visitors. The general parking lot record can be accessed by a general member, a resident, or a visitor as long as it is a member of the parking service. However, the resident / visitor parking lot record is normally accessible only to the resident.

On the other hand, the visitor is permitted to access the resident / visitor parking lot record and use the resident / visitor parking lot on condition that the password notified by the resident is used. Will be done.

In the present embodiment, the password is a one-time password that is valid only for one parking by a visitor. Further, this password is, for example, a number that increments in a fixed increment (for example, expressed in decimal, hexadecimal, or 36), and cyclically returns to the minimum value when the maximum value is reached. It can be generated regularly or irregularly using a random number generator. In any case, the password is subsequently generated for the same cabin so that the same password is not the same as at least the previous value among the plurality of past values.

Furthermore, this password is given two types of time limits.

(1) First time limit

The visitor enters the password within the predetermined first time limit after the visitor's mobile terminal 90 starts displaying the input screen (see FIG. 14C) that assists the visitor to enter the password. If it is not input to the mobile terminal 90, the subsequent processing is terminated, and as a result, the warehousing for the visitor is not permitted.

In this way, if the visitor does not enter the password within the predetermined first time limit from the display start time of the input screen, it is considered that the visitor has no intention of warehousing, for example. This communication between the mobile terminal 90 and the management server 50 is forcibly cut off.

(2) Second time limit

When a predetermined second time limit (for example, 10 minutes, 1 hour, 6 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours) elapses from the issue time (an example of the reference time) when the management server 50 issues the password, this password is issued. Expires. That is, this password is a timed password, and the management server 50 (or the visitor's mobile terminal 90) starts counting up from the password issuance time, and when the second time limit elapses, it becomes a type up and the password expires. It has a first timer to make it work.

By the way, since the user can reserve the parking lot by using this password, the user does not have to worry that the parking lot may not be fully booked when the visitor goes to the designated parking lot 20.

Furthermore, the fact that this password exists in the memory 162 described later also indicates that there is a prior contract in the designated cabin. Therefore, if this password is used, other visitors make duplicate reservations for the same designated cabin. Can be excluded.

By the way, if this password is set to be valid for the period from the password issuance time to the completion of the visitor's leaving operation, the visitor enters the designated parking lot 20 at any time. You may. Therefore, the time range that the visitor can select as the warehousing time is expanded, and the usability is improved for the visitor.

However, in this case, the parking lot manager cannot use the designated car room even if there are other parking applicants, even though the designated car room cannot be charged to both the visitors and the residents. Therefore, the passenger compartment is left unnecessarily, which is economically disadvantageous.

That is, the advantage for the visitor becomes the disadvantage for the parking lot manager, and this second time limit exists as a measure to easily solve such a trade-off relationship.

Thanks to this second time limit, visitors are effectively forced to enter the designated cabin before the limited time elapses from the password issuance time. If the visitor does not enter the designated cabin by the time the password expires, the password will expire and the visitor's reservation will be effectively canceled before the entry. Therefore, even if you try to enter the same cabin after that, the first visitor will be penalized that another visitor may make a reservation for the same cabin.

On the other hand, if a visitor enters the designated cab before the password expires, even if the password expires after the warehousing and the visitor's reservation is effectively canceled, it looks like (in the management list described later). The entry and exit times are recorded, and as a result, the presence or absence of parked vehicles is monitored in each cabin), as well as because the visitor physically occupies the designated cabin with the vehicle. Visitors cannot make reservations or actually store in the same cabin.

As a result, the period from the password issuance time to the actual warehousing time in the designated cabin, that is, the wasted period in which a visitor does not park and another visitor cannot make a parking reservation is shortened. Therefore, for the parking lot manager, the occupancy rate of the same cabin is improved, which is economically advantageous.

FIG. 20 shows two scenarios to illustrate the effect of having this second time limit on the password.

FIG. 20A shows a first scenario in which a visitor inputs a password PW to his / her mobile terminal 90 within the second time limit, while FIG. 20B shows a password input within the time limit. Shows the second scenario in which the visitor neglected.

The following actions exist as a sequence common to these scenarios.

S1: Visitors who wish to visit a resident (acquaintances, friends, delivery companies, moving companies, repair companies, sales representatives, etc.) are stationed prior to the visit to the resident (for example, before the day before, on the day of the event). Immediately before arriving at the parking lot), notify the resident by telephone or e-mail that he / she wants to visit the resident.

S2: The resident receives the parking permission and reservation for the visitor to the designated parking lot from the mobile terminal 90 at a time earlier than the visitor's scheduled visit time (for example, immediately before the visitor's scheduled visit time). Access the management server 50 and request the management server 50 to issue a unique password PW (password issuance / reservation sequence described later).

S3: The management server 50 issues a password PW and transmits it to the resident's mobile terminal 90 (password issuance / reservation sequence described later).

S4: The resident notifies the visitor of the password PW by telephone, e-mail, or the like, and the visitor receives the password PW, for example, near the designated parking lot or in the designated parking lot.

S5: The visitor inputs the password PW into his / her mobile terminal 90.

S6: The visitor's mobile terminal 90 transmits the password PW to the management server 50.

The effect of the password PW is that in any scenario, the presence of the valid password PW during the validity period of the password PW eliminates the need for another visitor to interrupt and reserve parking for the same cabin. To.

In this first scenario shown in FIG. 20 (a), the visitor inputs the password PW into his / her mobile terminal 90 during the valid period of the password PW (S6), and further presses his / her mobile terminal 90. The ID of the transmitter 30 is authenticated by holding it over the transmitter 30 (S7), whereby the warehousing operation is completed.

In this scenario, the management list described later (see FIG. 12) indicates that the visitor parks the vehicle in the designated cabin even after the second time limit has elapsed and the password PW has become invalid. ), Which still excludes other visitors from booking parking for the same cabin.

On the other hand, in the second scenario shown in FIG. 20B, the visitor neglects to input the password PW into his / her mobile terminal 90 during the valid period of the password PW. Therefore, after the second time limit has elapsed from the time when the password PW is input and the password PW becomes invalid, even if the visitor parks the vehicle in the designated cabin, the management list is referred to. But I don't know. Therefore, other visitors may be able to reserve parking for the same cabin.

2. 2. Regular password notification process

This is because, as shown in FIG. 2, the resident gives the issued password to the visitor in advance by oral, telephone, e-mail, SNS or other communication method (for example, communication of a mobile terminal 90, a personal computer, etc.). It is a process of notifying by a communication method using a device).

In one example, as shown in FIG. 3, in order to execute this legitimate password notification process, the resident uses his / her own mobile terminal 90 (other information devices are also possible) with the visitor's mobile terminal 90. Perform long-distance two-way wireless communication between.

3. 3. Identification signal receiving process

As shown in FIG. 2, this is a step of enabling a visitor to receive an identification signal from the transmitter 30 in the designated parking lot 20 when the visitor enters the designated parking lot 20. Is.

As shown in FIG. 4, in order to execute this identification signal receiving process, in this system 10, a visitor installs his / her own mobile terminal 90 in the parking lot 20 that the visitor is currently visiting. It is held over or brought into contact with the transmitter 30, whereby the above-mentioned identification signal is received from the transmitter 30 by a short-distance one-way wireless communication method using its own mobile terminal 90.

4. Real password transmission process

As shown in FIG. 2, this is a step in which a visitor inputs a real password (an example of a real authentication code) and sends it to the management server 50 via his / her mobile terminal 90.

5. Goods receipt process

This is represented by the condition that the real password received from the visitor's mobile terminal 90 matches the legitimate password (successful password authentication) and the identification signal received by the visitor's mobile terminal 90 from the transmitter 30. Includes the condition that the actual transmitter ID (an example of the actual transmitter code) matches the regular transmitter ID (an example of the regular transmitter code) corresponding to the transmitter 30 (successful transmitter ID authentication). This is a step of permitting a visitor to enter the designated parking lot 20 when a plurality of conditions are satisfied together.

As shown in FIG. 4, in order to execute this warehousing permission process, a visitor uses his / her own mobile terminal 90 to perform long-distance two-way wireless communication with the management server 50 of the management center 40.

6. Delivery permission process

This is because the actual transmitter code represented by the identification signal received from the transmitter 30 at the designated parking lot 20 when the visitor's mobile terminal 90 leaves the designated parking lot 20 matches the regular transmitter code. This is a step of permitting a visitor to leave the designated parking lot 20 when at least one condition including the condition (successful transmitter ID authentication) is satisfied.

As shown in FIG. 4, in order to execute this delivery permission process, a visitor uses his / her own mobile terminal 90 to perform long-distance two-way wireless communication with the management server 50 of the management center 40.

In the present embodiment, the visitor is not required to enter the password into the mobile terminal 90 to receive password authentication at the time of delivery, but even if the present invention is carried out as required. good.

<Transmitter>

In the present embodiment, a plurality of vehicle compartments are installed in the same parking lot 20, and one transmitter 30 is commonly used in the vehicle compartments. However, the present invention may be carried out in a manner in which one transmitter 30 is used for each vehicle interior.

Each transmitter 30 is configured to transmit an identification signal representing its own unique transmitter ID (an example of the above-mentioned "transmitter code"). Since one transmitter ID is unique to one parking lot 20, it is associated with one parking lot ID (an example of a "parking lot code") on a one-to-one basis, as will be described later.

The transmitter 30 may be installed, for example, on the ground of the parking lot 20 so as not to be mechanically stuck to the ground, that is, so as to be easily detachable from the ground. In other words, each transmitter 30 is not physically fixed at a corresponding position (corresponding parking lot 20) in space. This is because the owner of the land operated as the parking lot 20 requested the management company to operate the parking lot 20 for a certain period of time, but the request may be suddenly canceled.

In such a case, the management company will promptly remove all the equipment for the parking service from the parking lot 20, and at that time, in order to minimize the trouble for recovering the current situation, the transmitter 30 is simply concerned. May be placed on the ground of the land. Therefore, contrary to the intention of the parking lot management company, the transmitter 30 is located in a place different from the parking lot 20 where the transmitter 30 is officially installed (for example, a parking lot where the transmitter 30 is officially installed) due to an illegal act by someone. There is a possibility that it will be installed in another parking lot away from 20, another place that does not correspond to the officially installed parking lot 20, etc.).

Here, a hardware configuration (see FIG. 5) and a software configuration (see FIG. 6) will be described for one transmitter 30.

First, conceptually, at least one transmitter 30 is installed in the corresponding parking lot 20, and a non-contact type that transmits an identification signal capable of identifying a parking lot ID unique to the corresponding parking lot 20. Or it is a contact type communication device. It suffices that the transmitter 30 has at least a transmission function, but may be configured to also have a reception function, if necessary.

Next, to explain the operation method, the transmitter 30 actively transmits a unique identification signal without requiring an external trigger signal, and permanently transmits the unique identification signal as long as the supply power is not insufficient.

The transmitter 30 is generally known as a beacon device that transmits a beacon signal as an identification signal, a radio beacon, or the like. In one example, the transmitter 30 generates an identification signal representing the corresponding parking lot ID by modulating the original signal, and the generated identification signal is used as an IR signal, a Bluetooth (registered trademark) signal, or an NFC. (Near field communication) Transmit as a signal.

Next, to explain the hardware configuration with reference to FIG. 5, which is a functional block diagram, the transmitter 30 has a computer 104 having a memory 102 for storing a processor 100 and a plurality of applications executed by the processor 100. It is composed as a subject.

The transmitter 30 further has a replaceable disposable battery 106 as a power source. Instead of the battery 106, it is possible to adopt a rechargeable battery, a commercial power source as an external power source, or a generator (for example, a transponder) that generates electricity by using an external magnetic field. ..

The transmitter 30 further has a transmitter 108 that generates and transmits an identification signal. The transmitting unit 108 is operated by the battery 106 and controlled by the controller 110. The controller 110 is controlled by the computer 100.

Next, to explain the software configuration of the transmitter 30 with reference to FIG. 6, the processor 100 of the transmitter 30 repeatedly executes the program conceptually represented by the flowchart in FIG.

At each execution of this program, first, in step S1, the transmitter ID is read from the memory 102. The transmitter ID has a one-to-one correspondence with the parking lot ID assigned to one parking lot 20 in which the transmitter 30 is installed.

Subsequently, in step S2, a signal for modulating the original signal (for example, a carrier signal) is output to the controller 110 so that the read transmitter ID is reflected. The controller 110 controls the transmission unit 108, and as a result, the transmission unit 108 generates an identification signal to be transmitted this time. Then, in step S3, the generated identification signal is transmitted from the transmission unit 108. Then, the process returns to step S1.

Here, to explain one function of the mobile terminal 90 in relation to the transmitter 30, the mobile terminal 90 is receiving an identification signal from the transmitter 30, and the computer 134 of the mobile terminal 90 (FIG. FIG. When a program pre-installed in (see 8) is started, the received identification signal is demodulated in real time, thereby decoding the transmitter ID in real time.

Further, the mobile terminal 90 receives the position of the transmitter 30 when transmitting the identification signal and the identification signal based on the received identification signal in the state of receiving the identification signal from the transmitter 30. It also measures the distance from the position of the mobile terminal 90 at that time.

That is, the mobile terminal 90 acquires both the transmitter ID corresponding to the transmitter 30 and the distance to the transmitter 30 at that time based on the identification signal received from the transmitter 30. It is.

A user of the mobile terminal 90 (for example, a visitor) approaches the transmitter 30 while holding his / her own mobile terminal 90, and brings the mobile terminal 90 into complete or almost contact with the transmitter 108 of the transmitter 30. The mobile terminal 90 can receive the identification signal from the transmitter 30 in a contact manner.

On the other hand, when the user of the mobile terminal 90 enters a specific reception area while holding his / her own mobile terminal 90, the mobile terminal 90 can receive the identification signal from the transmitter 30 in a non-contact manner.

As conceptually shown in a plan view in FIG. 7, each transmitter 30 is assigned two types of reception areas. They are the receivable area and the effective reception area. Each of these areas is generally defined by a circle originating from each transmitter 30, and the receivable area has a maximum reception radius, whereas the effective reception area has an effective reception radius.

However, specifically, the receivable area is an area where the identification signal from the transmitter 30 can be reached when the power supply of each transmitter 30 is normal, that is, as long as it exists in the area. It means an area where the mobile terminal 90 can receive the identification signal.

On the other hand, the effective reception area has an effective reception radius smaller than the maximum reception radius of the receivable area. The maximum reception radius cannot be set arbitrarily, whereas the effective reception radius can be set arbitrarily. The effective reception radius is, for example, within the range of 0 cm to 50 cm or within the range of 30 cm to 50 cm. Further, the maximum reception radius is, for example, in the range of 50 m to 70 m.

That is, it can be said that the maximum reception radius means the reception limit determined by the hardware, while the effective reception radius means the reception limit determined by the software.

As described above, the mobile terminal 90 measures the distance from the transmitter 30 when the identification signal received by the mobile terminal 90 is transmitted. The distance measurement may or may not exceed the effective reception radius. When the distance measurement value does not exceed the reception effective radius, it means that the mobile terminal 90 exists in the effective reception area, whereas when the distance measurement value exceeds the reception effective radius, the mobile terminal 90 is present. Is present in the receivable area but not in the effective receivable area.

After receiving the identification signal from the transmitter 30, the mobile terminal 90 determines whether or not the distance measurement value is equal to or less than the set value of the effective reception radius, and if it is determined to be equal to or less than the set value, the mobile terminal 90 determines. Is currently located in the effective reception area, the mobile terminal 90 determines that "the identification signal from the transmitter 30 has been effectively received (hereinafter, also simply referred to as" the identification signal has been received ")".

On the other hand, when the mobile terminal 90 determines that the distance measurement value is larger than the set value, the mobile terminal 90 is currently located outside the effective reception area. Therefore, the mobile terminal 90 is "identified from the transmitter 30". It is determined that the signal is not effectively received (hereinafter, also referred to simply as "the identification signal is not received").

That is, in the present embodiment, when the mobile terminal 90 is located outside the effective reception area, the mobile terminal 90 apparently receives the identification signal even though the mobile terminal 90 actually receives the identification signal. It will be treated on the software as not receiving the identification signal.

In the present embodiment, each transmitter 30 is such that at least the effective reception area of the receivable area and the effective reception area of each transmitter 30 does not overlap with at least the effective reception area of another transmitter 30. The individual performance and relative positional relationship of the above and the set value of the effective reception radius are set.

<Mobile terminal>

Next, to explain the hardware configuration of the mobile terminal 90 with reference to FIG. 8 which is a functional block diagram, the mobile terminal 90 has a memory 132 for storing a processor 130 and a plurality of applications executed by the processor 130. It is mainly composed of a computer 134 having a computer 134.

The mobile terminal 90 further includes a display unit (eg, a liquid crystal display) 136 that displays information on, for example, a screen (having a window having a finite, variable or invariant area) indicated by reference numeral "135" in FIG. It has a receiving unit 138 that receives signals from the transmitter 30 and the management server 50, and a transmitting unit 140 that generates a signal and transmits the signal to the management server 50.

The mobile terminal 90 further has an input unit 150 for inputting data or commands from a user who is a visitor or a resident. The input unit 150 has, for example, an operation unit that can be operated by a user to input desired information (for example, a command, data, etc.) into the mobile terminal 90. The operation unit includes a touch screen that displays an icon (for example, a virtual button) that can be operated by the user, a physical operation unit that can be operated by the user (for example, a keyboard, keypad, button, etc.), and voice. There are microphones that detect, but they are not limited to these.

The mobile terminal 90 further has a GPS (satellite positioning system) receiver 152. As is well known, the GPS receiver 152 receives a plurality of GPS signals from a plurality of GPS satellites, and based on these GPS signals, the position (latitude, longitude and altitude) of the GPS receiver 152 on the earth is determined. Measure by triangulation.

As shown in FIG. 8, the memory 132 has a plurality of data memories including a map data memory 161, a parking lot data memory 163, and a transmitter data memory 165.

The map data memory 161 temporarily stores map data downloaded from the management server 50 or another map database (not shown). Based on the map data, a map (an example of the above-mentioned "partial map") is displayed on the screen 135 (see FIGS. 14 (a) and 19 (a)) of the display unit 136. The map displayed on the screen 135 changes from moment to moment as the mobile terminal 90 and its user move.

In the parking lot data memory 163, parking lot data relating to at least the shared parking lot 20 among the shared parking lot 20 and other parking lots 20 (not shown) shown in FIG. 1 and downloaded from the management server 50 are stored in the parking lot data memory 163. It is possible to be remembered.

The parking lot data will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12, but will be schematically described as being geographically present on a map displayed on the screen 135 at each moment. 20 parking lots (ie, including the shared parking lot 20 shown in FIG. 1 and other parking lots 20 (not shown), each parking lot 20 is a candidate parking lot for the user). The location data is included in association with the parking lot ID and the transmitter ID.

In the mobile terminal 90, a map based on the map data is displayed on the screen 135, and a plurality of parking lots stored in the parking lot data memory 163 at each moment on the map. Based on the position data, each position of the plurality of parking lots (that is, the plurality of candidate parking lots) 20 is overlaid (see FIGS. 14 (a) and 19 (a)).

On the other hand, in the transmitter data memory 165, at least in the shared parking lot 20 among the transmitter 30 that should be installed in the shared parking lot 20 and the transmitter 30 that should be installed in the other parking lot 20. It is possible to store the data related to the transmitter 30 that should have been installed and downloaded from the management server 50.

<Management server>

Next, to explain the hardware configuration of the management server 50 with reference to FIG. 9, which is a functional block diagram, the management server 50 has a memory 162 that stores a processor 160 and a plurality of applications executed by the processor 160. It is mainly composed of a computer 164 having the same.

The management server 50 further includes a display unit (for example, a liquid crystal display) 166 that displays information, a reception unit 168 that receives a signal from the mobile terminal 90, and generates a signal and transmits the signal to the mobile terminal 90. It has a transmission unit 170 and a clock 172 for measuring the current time. The management server 50 does not directly receive from the transmitter 30, but substantially via the mobile terminal 90.

<Overall system configuration>

FIG. 10 shows the overall configuration of the system 10 in a functional block diagram.

<Mobile terminal for residents>

The mobile terminal 90 for residents has the following functional units.

1. 1. Vacancy determination unit 200

This selects a parking lot 20 having a vacant vehicle room (vacant room) from the plurality of candidate parking lots 20 based on the parking lot data in the management list described later.

2. 2. Parking lot selection unit 202

This assumes that one of a plurality of candidate parking lots 20 having vacancies is selected as the designated parking lot 20 according to the operation of the resident (this time, it is assumed that the shared parking lot 20 shown in FIG. 1 is selected. ).

3. 3. Car room selection section 204

This selects any one of the plurality of cabins belonging to the designated parking lot 20 as the designated parking lot according to the operation of the resident.

4. Password receiver 204

This receives the legitimate password from the management server 50.

<Management server>

The management server 50 manages the parking lot data shown in FIGS. 11 and 12. As shown in FIG. 11, the parking lot data is conceptually a plurality of records, and these records include a general parking lot record and a resident / visitor parking lot record.

A general parking lot record is a collection of data related to a plurality of general parking lots. A resident / visitor parking lot record is a collection of data related to a plurality of resident / visitor parking lots.

Each record consists of multiple files. To explain this by taking the resident / visitor parking lot record as an example, as shown in FIG. 12, the resident / visitor parking lot record is composed of a plurality of files, and each file is composed of a plurality of files. , It is prepared for each shared parking lot 20.

Specifically, each file belonging to the resident / visitor parking lot record has one map position (longitude X, latitude Y) representing the reference position of one shared parking lot 20 and the shared parking lot 20. Location (address, whereabouts, etc.), parking lot ID unique to the shared parking lot 20, transmitter ID unique to one transmitter 30 that should be installed in the shared parking lot 20, and management list. And other related information.

Other related information includes information on parking fees (name of payer, fee calculation conditions, etc.), information on vehicle types (size, etc.) that can be parked in the designated parking lot 20, and image data of the designated parking lot 20. be.

The management list has a plurality of items including the following plurality of items for each of the plurality of vehicle compartments belonging to each shared parking lot 20.

1. 1. Available cars that can use each room (whether it is a general user who receives an hourly parking service without reservation, a visitor who receives an hourly parking service with a reservation, or a resident who receives a monthly parking service)

2. 2. The timed one-time password (hereinafter referred to simply as "password")

3. 3. Issuance time when the management server 50 issued this password

4. Input time when the password given to the parking lot user is entered into the mobile terminal 90 by the person himself / herself.

5. The warehousing time when the parking lot user entered the car room this time

6. Departure time when the parking lot user left the car room this time

7. Settlement person (whether the person who pays the parking fee is a resident or a visitor)

In order to create this management list, as shown in FIG. 10, the management server 50 has a management list creation unit 210.

The management list creation unit 210 sends signals received from the mobile terminal 90 of the user (resident, visitor or other parking lot user) at the time of warehousing and warehousing for each of the plurality of vehicle compartments in each parking lot 20. Based on this, the management list is created and updated as appropriate so as to reflect the history of the usage status of each vehicle interior.

The management list is ideally shared between the management server 50 and the mobile terminal 90 for visitors, but when the mobile terminal 90 does not access the management server 50 for a long time, the latest management list is used. May not be reflected in the mobile terminal 90. Therefore, it is also effective for the mobile terminal 90 to access the management server 50 only for the purpose of updating the management list.

The vacancy determination unit 200 of the mobile terminal 90 for visitors determines from the contents of the management list whether or not there is a vacancy among a plurality of vehicle rooms belonging to the parking lot 20 selected by the visitor. do.

In the example shown in FIG. 10, the vacancy determination unit 200 is installed in the mobile terminal 90 for visitors, but instead of or in addition to the vacancy determination unit 200, a similar vacancy determination unit 200 is used in the management server 50. It may be installed.

As shown in FIG. 10, the management server 50 has a password issuing unit 214 that issues the password. When the password issuing unit 214 issues the password, the password issuing unit 214 records the password for the designated vehicle interior in the management list. The fact that the password is recorded for the designated cab means that the designated cab is reserved for parking by a visitor.

Further, the management server 50 has a password state control unit 216 that controls the valid / invalid state of the password with the passage of time. The password state control unit 216 controls the state of the password in relation to the second time limit (see FIG. 21).

The password issued by the password issuing unit 214 is transmitted from the management server 50 to the resident, and the resident notifies the visitor of the password. As described above, in the present embodiment, the password issued by the management server 50 is not directly notified to the visitor from the management server 50, but from the resident who has given the visitor parking authority. Visitors will be notified directly.

As a result, the visitor is expected to recognize the importance of the password higher than when the management server 50 directly notifies the password without humanity, and treat the password carefully.

As shown in FIG. 10, the mobile terminal 90 for a visitor has a password transmission unit 220 that transmits the password notified by the resident to the management server 50.

Further, the mobile terminal 90 for visitors sets a transmitter ID unique to the transmitter 30 that should be installed in the designated parking lot 20 as a regular transmitter ID by referring to the management list. It has a machine ID setting unit 222 and an identification signal receiving unit 224 that receives an identification signal from the transmitter 30 in the designated parking lot 20.

Further, in the mobile terminal 90 for the visitor, whether or not the actual transmitter ID represented by the identification signal received from the transmitter 30 and the set regular transmitter ID match (transmitter ID verification or transmission ID verification or). It has a transmitter ID collation unit (that is, a transmitter ID authentication unit) 226 for determining (whether or not the transmitter ID authentication is successful).

In the example shown in FIG. 10, the regular transmitter ID setting unit 222 and the transmitter ID collation unit 226 are installed in the mobile terminal 90 for visitors, but this is not indispensable for the present invention. , The regular transmitter ID setting unit 222 and / or the transmitter ID collation unit 226 may be installed in the management server 50.

On the other hand, in the management server 50, whether or not the password receiving unit 230 that receives the password from the mobile terminal 90 for the visitor, the received password (real password), and the set regular password match. It has a password verification unit (that is, a password authentication unit) 232 for determining whether or not (whether or not password verification or password authentication is successful).

Further, the management server 50 receives both a match determination from the password verification unit 232 (that is, a password authentication establishment determination) and a match determination from the transmitter ID verification unit 226 (that is, a transmitter ID authentication establishment determination). Then, after receiving a match determination (that is, a transmitter ID authentication establishment determination) from the warehousing permission unit 234 that permits the visitor to enter the designated vehicle room of the designated parking lot 20 and the transmitter ID verification unit 226, the visitor It has a warehousing permission unit 236 that permits warehousing from the designated vehicle room of the designated parking lot 20 of the person.

Further, the management server 50 calculates the parking time as the difference between the warehousing time and the warehousing time in the management list at the time of warehousing, and the parking fee is calculated based on the calculated parking time length. It has a parking fee calculation unit 242 for calculation and an electronic settlement unit 244 for electronically settlement the calculated parking fee. The electronic payment unit 244 is connected to, for example, an external payment server 250 so as to be capable of long-distance communication.

The electronic payment unit 244 may be installed not on the management server 50 but on another server or the visitor's mobile terminal 90.

<Password issuance / reservation sequence>

FIG. 13 shows, in this system 10, the resident's mobile terminal 90 and the resident's mobile terminal 90 in order to cause the management server 50 to issue a password for permitting the resident to park in the resident parking space 26 in advance. An example of communication performed between the management server 50 and communication performed between the resident's mobile terminal 90 and the visitor's mobile terminal 90 in order for the resident to notify the visitor of the issued password. A password issuance / reservation sequence representing an example in chronological order is shown in a flowchart.

When the resident issues a password from the management server 50 on demand, in the resident's mobile terminal 90, the processor 130 processes the password issuance / reservation among the parking service applications stored in the memory 132. Perform the part related to. In the management server 50, the processor 160 executes a portion of the parking lot management program stored in the memory 162 that is related to the password issuance / reservation process.

First, in step S101, the resident's mobile terminal 90 makes a login request (an example of a "service start signal") for logging in to the management server 50, and a user ID for identifying the current user who is a resident. It is transmitted to the management server 50 together with.

On the other hand, the management server 50 receives the login request together with the user ID in step S201. Subsequently, in step S202, the resident / visitor parking lot record is read from the database of the memory 162 (represented by "DB" in FIG. 13). Then, in step S203, the read out parking lot records for residents / visitors are transmitted to the mobile terminal 90.

On the other hand, in step S102, the resident's mobile terminal 90 receives the transmitted resident / visitor parking lot record from the management server 50, and receives the received resident / visitor parking lot record. It is stored in the parking lot data memory 163 shown in FIG. As a result, the resident / visitor parking lot record with the current contents is shared between the management server 50 and the visitor's mobile terminal 90.

In this sequence, all the resident / visitor parking lots belonging to the resident / visitor parking lot record downloaded from the management server 50 and stored in the parking lot data memory 163, and their occupants / visitors. Not all cabins in the parking lot are noticeable. Of all the resident / visitor parking lots, only the parking lots that can be used by the visitors, that is, the parking lots for the visitors, that is, the parking lots for the visitors are noted. However, hereinafter, it is simply referred to as "parking lot for residents / visitors".

Subsequently, in step S103, the resident's mobile terminal 90 measures the current position (latitude) of the user (this time, the resident) based on the GPS signal received from the outside by the GPS receiver 152.

Next, the resident's mobile terminal 90 is referred by the processor 130 in step S104 to display the measured current position of the user (this time the resident) on the screen 135 of the display unit 136. Reference position (position of display reference point (latitude)). Further, the portion of the entire map having a size that can be displayed at one time in the window on the screen 135 and in which the reference position exists is the display range of the map (that is, the window of the entire map. The area displayed at each moment) is determined.

Subsequently, in step S105, the resident's mobile terminal 90 is vacant at least for each of the plurality of parking lots 20 based on the resident / visitor parking lot record stored in the parking lot data memory 163. Determine if there is one cabin.

For example, in the management list, the password exists (valid) for each cabin, and the warehousing time exists but the warehousing time does not exist (the warehousing is done in the cab but the warehousing is not done). It is determined whether or not at least one of (representing the fact that the vehicle is not used) is satisfied, and if the determination is affirmative, it is determined that the vehicle interior is vacant. According to this vacancy determination method, the period from the password issuance time to the actual delivery time is regarded as the full vacancy period, and reservations made by other visitors are excluded.

Instead, the vacancy determination determines whether or not the password exists (valid) for each vehicle interior in the management list, and if the determination is affirmative, the vacancy determination is performed. It may be determined that the passenger compartment is vacant. According to this vacancy determination method, in effect, only the password valid period is regarded as the vacancy period, and reservations made by other visitors are excluded.

Further, among the plurality of parking lots 20, those having at least one vacancy are extracted as a plurality of vacant candidate parking lots 20, while one of the plurality of parking lots 20 has no vacancy. Those that do not exist are extracted as a plurality of non-vacant candidate parking lots 20.

Note that this step S105 may be omitted in the resident's mobile terminal 90, and instead, an equivalent step may be added to the management server 50, and the same vacancy determination may be performed with reference to the management list.

Further, in step S105, when the warehousing time is recorded but the leaving time is not recorded in the management list for each vehicle room by the resident's mobile terminal 90, the vehicle room is full. It may be carried out in the mode of determining that there is.

According to these aspects, the resident's mobile terminal 90 does not need to refer to the password. Therefore, only the resident / visitor parking record excluding the password information is used in the mobile terminal 90, and the management server 50 is used. All you have to do is download it from. As a result, the resident's mobile terminal 90 does not have to hold the password information of another person, and the security is improved.

Subsequently, the resident's mobile terminal 90 has a map displayed on the screen 135 based on a plurality of parking lot position data (coordinate values X and Y) belonging to all the received parking lot records in step S106. A plurality of candidate parking lots 20 (candidate parking lots with vacancies and candidate parking lots without vacancies) are displayed as overlays on the top.

FIG. 14A shows an example of the display. In the figure, the symbol "empty" indicates that there is one vacant candidate parking lot 20 at the display position. The candidate parking lot 20 with no vacancies is displayed using the symbol "full".

In this step 106, not all parking lots 20 stored in the memory 162 of the management server 50 are displayed on the screen 135. Only a plurality of candidate parking lots 20 located in a window determined by the current position of the resident and the size of the screen 135, which are smaller than the plurality of parking lots 20, are displayed on the screen 135. That is, the plurality of parking lots 20 received from the management server 50 are further narrowed down to a small number of candidate parking lots 20 depending on the current position of the resident and the size of the screen 135.

After that, in step S107, the resident touches the display position of one of the vacant candidate parking lots 20 on his / her mobile terminal 90 with his / her finger to make one of the parking lots 20 for the visitor. Select as a designated parking lot.

Subsequently, in step S110, the resident's mobile terminal 90 sets the parking lot ID corresponding to the designated parking lot 20 this time as the regular parking lot ID this time. Subsequently, in step S111, the transmitter ID unique to the transmitter 30 that should be installed in the designated parking lot 20 this time is set as the regular transmitter ID.

After that, the resident's mobile terminal 90 displays a predetermined menu screen on the screen 135 together with the vehicle interior in step S112. Specifically, a plurality of vehicle compartments in the selected designated parking lot 20 are displayed on the screen 135. At this time, a pin is displayed in the vacant passenger compartment.

FIG. 14B shows an example of the display. In this display example, there are four vacant rooms in the designated parking lot 20, and corresponding to each of the vacant room number and a pin that can be selected by the resident indicating that the vacant room is vacant. Is displayed.

Further, in this display example, as one of the plurality of buttons that can be selected by the resident, the resident password issuing button 300 that is displayed as "visitor password" is displayed. In this display example, there are four passenger compartments in the designated parking lot 20 this time, and all of these passenger compartments are vacant.

Subsequently, in step S113, the resident designates the vehicle interior for the visitor by selecting one of the plurality of pins displayed on the screen 135 on the mobile terminal 90. After that, in step S114, the resident selects the resident password issuing button 300 displayed on the screen 135 on the mobile terminal 90.

Immediately before the execution of step S113, the resident's mobile terminal 90 accesses the management server 50 and downloads the latest management list from the management server 50 to the mobile terminal 90, thereby managing the management in the mobile terminal 90. It is desirable to update the list. This is because in the management server 50, the management list may be updated at any time.

Subsequently, in step S115, the resident's mobile terminal 90 has the current regular parking lot ID or data for identifying the regular parking lot ID (for example, the current regular transmitter ID) and the cabin number of the designated cabin this time. Alternatively, the data for identifying the data and the password request for requesting the issuance of the password are transmitted to the management server 50.

On the other hand, the management server 50 receives the information from the mobile terminal 90 in step S204. Subsequently, in step S205, a unique password is issued. The password is, for example, a number that increments in a fixed increment and is periodically and regularly generated so as to return to the minimum value when the maximum value is reached, or is generated irregularly using a random number generator.

In this step S205, the vacancy determination unit 200 may be carried out, thereby confirming that the designated vehicle vacancy this time is vacant based on the management list. However, in one example, for this designated vehicle, the designated vehicle is for the period from the time when the password is issued to another visitor who has a prior contract to the time when the other visitor leaves the designated vehicle. The room is treated as full. In this case, the password is not issued to the current visitor, and thus it is excluded that the current visitor makes a reservation for the same cabin.

On the other hand, for each cabin, the cabin is treated as full during the period from the time when the password is issued to another visitor who has a prior contract to the time when the password expires, and this visitor The present invention may be carried out in a manner in which reservation for the same passenger compartment is excluded.

Also, for each cabin, the cabin is treated as full during the period from the time when another visitor with a prior contract enters the cabin to the time when it leaves the cabin, and the same visitor this time. The present invention may be carried out in a manner in which reservation for the passenger compartment is excluded.

After that, in step S206, the management server 50 records the issued password for the designated vehicle room this time in the management list, whereby the visitor is reserved to park in the designated vehicle room. To. Subsequently, in step S207, the management list is updated. Then, in step S208, the issued password is transmitted to the resident's mobile terminal 90.

On the other hand, the resident's mobile terminal 90 receives the password this time from the management server 50 in step S116. Subsequently, in step S117, the received password is displayed on the screen 135.

FIG. 14 (c) shows an example of the display. In this display example, the password is "9680", and the second time limit of the password is 10 minutes.

In the display example of FIG. 14 (c), the elapsed time until the time when the issued password is scheduled to expire, that is, the second time limit, is further displayed on the screen 135 of the resident's mobile terminal 90. The remaining time of is also displayed.

Therefore, the resident can know the final time of the period during which the visitor is permitted to enter the designated cabin using this password, and based on that knowledge, the resident is notified of the final time. Can be communicated.

The remaining time may be calculated by the resident's mobile terminal 90, but as will be described later, the management server 50 performs the calculation and sends the calculated value to the resident's mobile terminal 90 at any time. May be good.

Further, the management server 50 transmits the calculated value of the remaining time to the visitor's mobile terminal 90, and in response, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 displays the remaining time on the screen 135, whereby the remaining time is displayed on the screen 135. The remaining time may be notified to the visitor, that is, the user of the designated parking lot 20.

After that, in step S118, the resident's mobile terminal 90 transmits a log-out request requesting log-out from the management server 50 to the management server 50.

On the other hand, the management server 50 receives the logout request in step S209. Subsequently, in step S210, an acknowledgment signal ACK indicating that the reception of the logout request is normally completed is transmitted to the mobile terminal 90.

After that, in step 119, the resident creates an electronic medium (for example, an electronic message including the current password) using the mobile terminal 90 in order to notify the visitor of the current password. Subsequently, the resident transmits the created electronic medium from his / her own mobile terminal 90 to the visitor's mobile terminal 90.

On the other hand, in step S131, the visitor receives the password this time from the resident's mobile terminal 90 on his / her mobile terminal 90.

The management server 50 further executes the password state control program shown in the flowchart in FIG. 21 in order to control the valid / invalid state of the password according to the passage of time.

In this password state control program, first, in step S801, the parking lot number m that specifies the object of interest this time is set to 1 among the plurality of parking lots 20. Next, in step S802, among the plurality of vehicle compartments belonging to the parking lot 20 this time, the vehicle compartment number n that specifies the target of interest this time is set to 1.

Subsequently, in step S803, the password issuance time is read from the management list for the current vehicle interior of the current parking lot 20. Then, in step S804, the current time is measured using the clock 172. Subsequently, in step S805, the elapsed time T from the password input time is calculated by subtracting the password issuance time from the current time.

After that, in step S806, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time T is equal to or greater than the second time limit T2, that is, whether or not the second time limit T2 has elapsed from the password input time.

This time, assuming that the elapsed time T is equal to or longer than the second time limit T2, the determination in step S806 is YES, and in step S807, the password for this time is the password for this time in the parking lot 20 this time. Is revoked, and this password is cleared from the management list.

On the other hand, this time, assuming that the elapsed time T is shorter than the second time limit T2, the determination in step S806 becomes NO, and step S807 is skipped.

In any case, after that, in step S808, whether or not the current value of the vehicle compartment number n is equal to _{or greater than the maximum value n max} , that is, whether or not the processing for all the vehicle compartments is completed for the parking lot 20 this time. Whether or not it is determined. If the determination is NO, in step S809, the vehicle interior number n is incremented by 1, and then the process returns to step S803.

On the other hand, this time, if the determination in step S808 is YES, in step S810, _{whether or not the current value of the parking lot number m is equal to or greater than the maximum value m max} , that is, processing for all parking lots 20. Is determined whether or not is completed. If the determination is NO, in step S811, the parking lot number m is incremented by 1, and then the process returns to step S803. If the determination in step S810 is YES, the process returns to step S801.

In one example, the management server 50 sequentially calculates the time that has not yet elapsed in the second time limit T2, that is, the remaining time, and transmits the calculated value to the resident's mobile terminal 90. In response to this, the resident's mobile terminal 90 displays the remaining time as a numerical value and / or a bar chart on the screen 135 as illustrated in FIG. 14 (c).

In addition, instead of or in addition to the remaining time, the calculated value of the time when the second time limit T2 is scheduled to elapse may be displayed on the resident's mobile terminal 90.

<Receiving sequence>

In FIG. 15, a transmitter 30 and a visitor's mobile terminal 90 located in the same parking lot 20 are shown in order to start the parking this time immediately after the visitor enters the designated vehicle room of the designated parking lot 20. And, an example of the communication performed between the management server 50 and the management server 50 located in a remote place is represented by a flowchart of a warehousing sequence representing in chronological order.

The transmitter 30 spontaneously and continuously transmits an identification signal unique to itself. Upon warehousing in the parking lot 20, in the visitor's mobile terminal 90, the processor 130 executes a portion of the parking service application stored in the memory 132 that is related to the warehousing process. In the management server 50, the processor 160 executes a portion of the parking lot management program stored in the memory 162 that is related to the warehousing process.

First, in step S301, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 makes a login request (an example of a "service start signal") for logging in to the management server 50, and a user ID for identifying the current user who is a visitor. It is transmitted to the management server 50 together with.

On the other hand, the management server 50 receives the login request together with the user ID in step S401. Subsequently, in step S402, the general parking lot record and the resident / visitor parking lot record are read from the database of the memory 162 (represented by "DB" in FIG. 13). Then, in step S403, the read general parking lot record and the resident / visitor parking lot record are transmitted to the mobile terminal 90.

On the other hand, in step S302, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 receives the transmitted parking lot record from the management server 50, and stores the received parking lot record in the parking lot data memory 163 shown in FIG. do. As a result, the general parking lot record and the resident / visitor parking lot record with the current contents are shared between the management server 50 and the visitor's mobile terminal 90.

Subsequently, in step S303, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 displays the menu screen on the screen 135 based on the data stored in advance in the memory 132.

FIG. 16A shows an example of the display. In this display example, as a plurality of buttons that can be selected by the visitor, a visitor warehousing button 310 indicating that the visitor requests warehousing and a logout button 312 indicating that the visitor logs out are displayed. Then, in step S304, the visitor selects the visitor warehousing button 310.

Subsequently, in step S305, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 displays an input screen on the screen 135 to assist the visitor's password input.

FIG. 16B shows an example of the display. In this display example, a space 314 in which a password is entered, a cancel button 316 and a confirmation button 318 as a plurality of buttons selectable by the visitor, and a key having a plurality of numeric keys and a plurality of alphabet keys. Pad 320 is displayed. The visitor's mobile terminal 90 starts counting down the remaining time of the first time limit from the display start time of the space 314.

After that, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 determines in step S306 whether or not the remaining time of the first time limit is 0, and if it is determined to be 0, the error termination is performed in step S307. In this case, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 stops the subsequent processing, and as a result, the visitor's warehousing is prohibited.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the remaining time of the first time limit is not 0, the visitor inputs the password in the space 314 in step S308 as illustrated in FIG. 16 (c). .. When the input is completed, in step S309, the visitor selects the confirmation button 318 as illustrated in FIG. 16 (c).

Subsequently, in step S310, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 transmits the entered password as a real password to the management server 50.

On the other hand, the management server 50 receives the real password in step S404. After that, in step S405, it is determined whether or not the same received real password exists in the management list of the resident / visitor parking lot record, that is, password verification is performed. Subsequently, in step S406, it is determined whether or not the password verification is successful.

If the password verification fails, the management server 50 terminates with an error in step S407. In this case, the management server 50 cancels the subsequent processing, and as a result, the warehousing by the visitor is prohibited.

On the other hand, when the password verification is successful, the management server 50 has a message to the effect that the password verification has been successful in step S409, and a plurality of members belonging to the management list of the resident / visitor parking record. Among the data sets for each vehicle room, the one in which the password for this time exists (hereinafter, referred to as “data set for each vehicle room”) is read from the memory 162 of the management server 50 and transmitted to the visitor's mobile terminal 90.

In this way, since the visitor sends the legitimate password to the management server 50 via the mobile terminal 90, the visitor can access the resident / visitor parking lot record which is normally accessible only to the resident.

As illustrated in FIG. 12, the data set for each vehicle room includes data for specifying the designated parking lot 20 this time (for example, a parking lot ID) and data representing the location of the designated parking lot 20 (not shown). The data that identifies the cabin number of the designated cabin this time, the transmitter ID of the transmitter 30 that should be installed in the designated cabin, the password this time, and the issue time of the password. Consists of multiple data including.

On the other hand, in step S311 the visitor's mobile terminal 90 receives the message to the effect that the password verification is successful and the corresponding vehicle room-specific data set from the management server 50. The received data set for each vehicle room is stored in the parking lot data memory 163 of the mobile terminal 90.

Subsequently, in step S312, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 has the cabin number of the designated cabin and the cabin number of the designated cabin, as illustrated in FIG. 17, based on various data in the stored data set for each cabin. A plurality of data including the location are displayed on the screen 135. After that, when the visitor confirms the displayed content, in step S313, the visitor selects the warehousing button 322 to request warehousing in the designated vehicle compartment.

Subsequently, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 determines in step S314 whether or not the mobile terminal 90 has effectively received the identification signal from the transmitter 30.

When the visitor's mobile terminal 90 is currently located outside the receivable area, the mobile terminal 90 cannot receive the identification signal from the transmitter 30 at all.

On the other hand, when the visitor's mobile terminal 90 is currently located in the receivable area, the mobile terminal 90 can receive the identification signal from the transmitter 30.

In this case, in step S314, the distance between the transmitter 30 and the visitor's mobile terminal 90 is further measured based on the received identification signal. In step S314, it is further determined whether or not the distance measurement value is smaller than the set value, that is, whether or not the visitor's mobile terminal 90 is currently located in the effective reception area. In short, in this step S314, it is determined whether or not the mobile terminal 90 of the visitor has specified any of the transmitters 30.

If the distance measurement value is smaller than the set value, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 has specified one of the transmitters 30. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S315. If not, the parking lot 20 this time. The user is not allowed to enter the parking lot (start parking service).

After that, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 demodulates the received identification signal in step S315, and subsequently, in step S316, decodes the transmitter ID represented by the demodulated identification signal as the actual transmitter ID. do.

That is, the transmitter 30 this time is specified. When the demodulated identification signal is a code represented by a multi-digit binary number, for example, the code is prepared in advance in a conversion table (for example, one downloaded in advance from the management server 50). Is converted into a transmitter ID. However, in terms of usage, the difference between "code" and "ID" is not important as long as the use is identification.

Subsequently, in step S317, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 uses the transmitter ID existing in the corresponding vehicle room-specific data set stored in the parking lot data memory 163 as the regular transmitter ID.

After that, in step S318, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 determines whether or not the decoded actual transmitter ID and the regular transmitter ID match each other. That is, ID collation is performed.

After that, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 determines in step S319 whether or not the ID verification is successful. If the ID verification fails, an error termination is performed in step S320. In this case, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 stops the subsequent processing, and as a result, the visitor's warehousing is prohibited.

On the other hand, when the ID verification is successful, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 displays a message "authentication" on the screen 135, which means that the ID authentication is successful, in step S321. , The visitor is visually informed that the warehousing operation by the visitor has been completed. Subsequently, in step S322, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 transmits a message to the effect that the authentication was successful (the ID verification was successful) to the management server 50.

On the other hand, the management server 50 permits the warehousing of the visitor in step S409, and subsequently calculates the warehousing time as a time equal to the current time by using the clock 172 in step S410. After that, in step S411, the warehousing time is recorded in the management list in association with the designated vehicle compartment corresponding to the password this time.

After that, in step S322, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 transmits a log-out request requesting log-out from the management server 50 to the management server 50.

On the other hand, the management server 50 receives the logout request in step S412. Subsequently, in step S413, an acknowledgment signal ACK indicating that the reception of the logout request is normally completed is transmitted to the visitor's mobile terminal 90.

<Basic concept for determining warehousing permission>

Here, with reference to FIG. 23, a basic concept in the present embodiment for determining a warehousing permit will be specifically described.

Prior to warehousing, the resident receives the legitimate password from the management server 50 and notifies the visitor of the legitimate password. The visitor inputs the real password into the mobile terminal 90 so as to reproduce the legitimate password.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the real password matches any of the plurality of regular passwords stored in the management list. If it matches any of the legitimate passwords, the real password of this time is authenticated for the time being, and the legitimate password that matches the real password of this time is assumed to be the legitimate password of this time (first assumption).

In the present embodiment, the visitor himself and the legitimate password notified by the resident are not directly associated with each other in advance. That is, personal authentication information such as a visitor's user ID is not referred to in order to determine whether or not the actual password this time is legitimate.

Therefore, even if the real password this time is not notified to the visitor by the resident, if it accidentally matches one of the legitimate passwords, the real password will be successfully authenticated (wrong authentication). The possibility of).

After that, among the plurality of cabins stored in the management list, the one corresponding to the assumed regular password of this time is assumed to be the regular cabin of this time (second assumption).

Subsequently, among the plurality of regular transmitter IDs stored in the management list, the one corresponding to the assumed current regular passenger compartment is assumed to be the current regular transmitter ID (third). Assumption).

After that, it is determined whether or not the actual transmitter ID represented by the identification signal received from the actual transmitter 30 by the visitor via the mobile terminal 90 matches the assumed regular transmitter ID of the present time.

By the way, as described above, since the actual transmitter 30 is not fixedly installed in any of the parking lots 20, there is a possibility that the actual transmitter 30 may be moved to the non-regular parking lot 20 by some kind of fraudulent act. Yes, the relationship between the actual parking lot 20 and the actual transmitter 30 is not invariant. Therefore, it cannot be concluded that the actual transmitter 30 is installed in the regular parking lot 20 this time only by the fact that the actual transmitter ID matches any of the regular transmitter IDs.

However, if the actual transmitter ID matches the assumed legitimate transmitter ID this time, it turns out that all the above three assumptions are valid, and as a result, the following multiple facts are derived. To.

1. 1. It is unknown whether the visitor is the person himself or herself, but one of the residents has been notified of the regular password and the resident has given the right to park in the designated car room in advance. To be.

2. 2. The real password entered by the visitor this time on the mobile terminal 90 matches the legitimate password notified by one of the residents.

3. 3. The cabin corresponding to this regular password must match the designated cabin this time.

4. The actual transmitter 30 this time must be installed in the designated vehicle room this time.

5. The visitor this time must be currently staying in the designated cabin.

As described above, according to this concept, the password authentication process and the transmitter ID authentication process are not performed independently of each other, but are linked to each other through a designated vehicle compartment, and specifically. Is bidirectionally associated with the legitimate password and the legitimate transmitter ID.

Therefore, if this concept is adopted, it is not indispensable to authenticate the individual of the visitor or to fix the actual transmitter 30 in the regular parking lot 20, and the authority is given by the resident. It is possible to remotely monitor whether or not only a visitor has entered the designated parking lot.

In the example shown in FIG. 23, the transmitter ID is authenticated after the password is authenticated, but conversely, the present invention may be implemented in such a manner that the password is authenticated after the transmitter ID is authenticated.

<Delivery sequence>

In FIG. 18, immediately before the visitor leaves the designated parking lot 20, between the transmitter 30 and the visitor's mobile terminal 90 located in the same parking lot 20, and the management server 50 located in a remote location. A flow chart shows an delivery sequence that represents an example of the communication performed in chronological order.

The transmitter 30 spontaneously and continuously transmits an identification signal unique to itself. Upon leaving the designated parking lot 20, in the visitor's mobile terminal 90, the processor 130 executes a portion of the parking service application stored in the memory 132 that is related to the leaving process. In the management server 50, the processor 160 executes a portion of the parking lot management program stored in the memory 162 that is related to the warehousing process.

Specifically, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 first measures the current position (latitude) of the user (this time the visitor) based on the GPS signal received from the outside by the GPS receiver 152 in step S501. ..

Next, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 is referred by the processor 130 in step S502 to display the measured current position of the user (this time the visitor) on the screen of the display unit 136. The reference position (position of the display reference point (latitude)). Further, the portion of the entire map having a size that can be displayed at one time in the window on the screen 135 and in which the reference position exists is the display range of the map (that is, the window of the entire map. The area displayed at each moment) is determined.

Subsequently, in step S503, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 makes a login request for logging in to the management server 50 (an example of the above-mentioned "service start signal") together with a user ID for identifying the user this time. Send to the management server 50.

On the other hand, the management server 50 receives the login request together with the current position and the user ID in step S601. Subsequently, in step S602, the general parking lot record and the resident / visitor parking lot record are read from the database of the memory 162 (represented by "DB" in FIG. 13). Then, in step S603, the read parking lot records are transmitted to the mobile terminal 90.

On the other hand, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 receives the transmitted parking lot record from the management server 50 in step S504. Subsequently, in step S505, a plurality of candidate parking lots 20 (general) on the map displayed on the screen 135 based on the plurality of parking lot position data (coordinate values X and Y) belonging to the received parking lot record. Overlay display of parking lots and parking lots for residents / visitors).

In one example, as shown in FIG. 19A, the user's current position is overlaid on the map displayed on the screen 135 using a black triangle 332, and a plurality of candidate parking lots 20 are displayed. Is overlaid with a plurality of parking lot icons 334. From this display, the visitor can confirm that he / she is in the parking lot 20 to be delivered.

After that, in step S506, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 is operated by the user to request delivery on the map displayed on the screen 135, as shown in FIG. 19B. Overlay (virtual buttons displayed with characters, symbols, images, etc.). Subsequently, in step S507, the user selects the delivery button 330 on his / her mobile terminal 90.

Subsequently, in step S508, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 determines whether or not the mobile terminal 90 has effectively received the identification signal from the transmitter 30 in the same manner as in step S314 shown in FIG.

After that, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 demodulates the received identification signal in step S509 in the same manner as in step S315, and subsequently, in step S510, the demodulated identification signal is demodulated in the same manner as in step S316. The transmitter ID represented by is decoded as the actual transmitter ID. That is, the transmitter 30 this time is specified.

Subsequently, in step S511, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 determines whether or not the decrypted actual transmitter ID and the received current regular transmitter ID match each other in the same manner as in step S318. judge. That is, ID collation is performed.

Subsequently, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 determines in step S512 whether or not the ID verification is successful. If it fails, the error ends in step S513. In this case, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 stops the subsequent processing, and as a result, the visitor's delivery is prohibited.

If the ID verification is successful, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 is used by the user in step 514 to confirm that the user really leaves the parking lot 20 this time, as shown in FIG. 19 (b). The operation confirmation button 342 is displayed on the screen 135.

Subsequently, in step S515, the user selects the confirmation button 342 on his / her mobile terminal 90. After that, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 displays the final confirmation data (which also indicates that the ID verification was successful) indicating that the confirmation button 342 was selected by the user in step S516, together with the actual transmitter ID of this time, on the management server. Send to 50.

On the other hand, in step S604, the management server 50 receives the final confirmation data together with the actual transmitter ID of this time. As a result, the user is permitted to leave the parking lot 20 this time, that is, to terminate the parking service.

Subsequently, the management server 50 sets the current time indicated by the clock 172 as the delivery time in step S605. The delivery time is recorded in the management list in association with the actual transmitter ID of this time. After that, in step S606, the warehousing time stored in association with the actual transmitter ID of this time is read from the management list of the memory 162, and the elapsed time from the warehousing time to the warehousing time is calculated as the parking time.

After that, in step S607, the management server 50 calculates a parking fee of an amount commensurate with the calculated length of the parking time. For the calculation, the charge calculation table stored in the memory 162 is referred to. Subsequently, in step S608, electronic payment is performed so that the calculated parking fee is deducted from the account of the resident or the visitor (according to the settlement data of the management list).

Further, in step S608, in order to allow a new visitor to use the same cabin when the electronic payment is completed, the password, issuance time, and input time for the cabin in the management list. , The warehousing time and the warehousing time are cleared. After that, in step S609, the management server 50 transmits a message to the effect that the delivery procedure has been completed normally to the visitor's mobile terminal 90.

On the other hand, the visitor's mobile terminal 90 receives the message in step S517, and subsequently displays a message on the screen 135 to the effect that the delivery procedure has been normally completed in step S518. Then, in step S519, a logout request requesting logout from the management server 50 is transmitted to the management server 50.

On the other hand, the management server 50 receives the logout request in step S610. Subsequently, in step S611, the acknowledgment signal ACK is transmitted to the mobile terminal 90.

On the other hand, the mobile terminal 90 receives the acknowledgment signal ACK from the management server 50.

In this embodiment, the resident, not the visitor, is obliged to bear the parking fee commensurate with the parking time of the visitor. Therefore, in the unlikely event that the visitor forgets to leave his / her own vehicle from the designated parking room, or even though he / she has made it out, he / she forgets the necessary leaving operation by communication between the mobile terminal 90 and the management server 50. Then, the management server 50 recognizes that the parking is continued, the parking time becomes long, and the parking fee becomes high.

In order to prevent such forgetting to leave the warehouse, the system 10 allows an uneasy resident to impersonate a visitor and access the management server 50. At this time, the resident logs in to the management server 50 using his / her user ID and starts the delivery sequence shown in FIG.

In that sequence, the resident goes to the designated vehicle room, inputs the same password as that used by the visitor, and receives the identification signal from the transmitter 30 using his / her mobile terminal 90. At this time, the relationship between the resident's user ID and the transmitter ID is inconsistent with the relationship between the visitor's user ID and the transmitter ID, and in that sense, it can be said that the relationship is invalid. However, in this system 10, the management server 50 ignores such fraud. As a result, the resident can impersonate the visitor and perform the warehousing operation.

<Second Embodiment>

Next, the parking lot management system 10 and the parking lot management method according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. However, by quoting the elements common to the first embodiment by using the same reference numerals or names, duplicate explanations will be omitted, and only different elements will be described in detail.

In the present embodiment, the password is given the first time limit and the third time limit and the fourth time limit described later.

(1) Third time limit

This password is given by the visitor himself before the predetermined third time limit (for example, 10 minutes, 1 hour, 6 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours) elapses from the issue time when the management server 50 issues the password. If you enter the password in the mobile terminal 90, it will not expire. On the other hand, this password expires if the third time limit elapses before the visitor inputs the password. That is, the management server 50 (or the visitor's mobile terminal 90) starts counting up from the password issuance time, and when the third time limit elapses, the type is up, and the second timer conditionally invalidates the password. It has.

According to this password, the above-mentioned wasted time from the password issuance time to the time when the visitor actually enters the designated cabin is shortened.

(2) Fourth time limit

A predetermined fourth time limit (for example, 10 minutes) elapses from the input time when the visitor inputs the password to the mobile terminal 90 in order to send this password from the visitor's mobile terminal 90 to the management server 50 at the time of warehousing. If the visitor holds his / her mobile terminal 90 over the transmitter 30 and succeeds in ID authentication of the transmitter 30, it will not expire. On the other hand, this password expires if the fourth time limit elapses before the ID authentication succeeds. That is, the management server 50 (or the visitor's mobile terminal 90) starts counting up from the password input time, and when the fourth time limit elapses, the type is up, and the third timer conditionally invalidates the password. It has.

Thanks to the combination of these two types of time limits, if the visitor actually enters the designated cabin and all the operations for the warehousing are completed before the third time limit elapses, the visitor will actually be designated. The effect is that the password will remain cleared until the vehicle is shipped from the passenger compartment.

Therefore, it becomes easy to guarantee that the new password that will be issued to the same visitor or another visitor after leaving the vehicle does not match the preceding password for the same cabin.

Similar to FIG. 20, FIG. 22 shows two scenarios to illustrate the effect of this password.

In FIG. 22A, the visitor inputs the password PW to his / her mobile terminal 90 within the third time limit (S6), and the visitor transmits his / her own mobile terminal 90 within the fourth time limit. The first scenario (S7) in which the ID of the transmitter 30 is authenticated by holding it over 30 is shown, while FIG. 22 (b) shows that the visitor sends his / her mobile terminal 90 to the transmitter 30 within the fourth time limit. It shows a second scenario that neglected to hold over.

In this first scenario shown in FIG. 22 (a), the visitor holds his / her mobile terminal 90 over the transmitter 30 to authenticate the ID of the transmitter 30 within the fourth time limit, thereby authenticating the ID of the transmitter 30. , The warehousing operation is completed. Therefore, the password is maintained in a valid state from the issue time to the delivery time. As long as the password is valid, other visitors are excluded from booking to park in the same cabin.

On the other hand, in the second scenario shown in FIG. 22B, the visitor neglects to hold his / her mobile terminal 90 over the transmitter 30 within the fourth time limit. Therefore, after the password PW becomes invalid after the fourth time limit has passed, not only apparently (on the screen of the mobile terminal 90), but also because the visitor does not physically occupy the designated cabin with the vehicle. , Other visitors can make reservations for the same cabin or actually warehousing.

As described above, as some exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the case where the "facility" is the apartment house 22 and the "visitor" is the resident of the apartment house 22 has been described. The invention can be practiced in other embodiments. For example, as the "facility", a commercial facility (for example, a store, an exhibition hall, an accommodation facility, etc.), a public facility (for example, a city hall, a gymnasium, a museum, a museum, a school, a station, an airport, etc.) may be selected.

Further, in some embodiments described above, the management server 50 issues a password in response to a request from the resident and sends it to the resident, and the resident notifies the visitor of the password. However, instead of this, the present invention may be implemented in such a manner that the management server 50 issues a password in response to a request from the visitor and sends the password to the visitor.

Further, in some of the embodiments described above, if the password exists in the memory 162 for each vehicle interior, it is determined that the password is valid, and if the password does not exist, the password is determined to be valid. It is determined that the password has expired. Further, by clearing the password in the memory 162, the state that the password has expired is recorded in the memory 162.

On the other hand, it is possible to carry out the present invention in the following aspects. That is, in the memory 162, there is a status flag whose state is different depending on whether the password is in the valid state or the expired state. Based on the status of the status flag, it is determined whether the password is valid or invalid. By changing the state of the status flag in the memory 162 to indicate that the password has been revoked, the state that the password has been revoked is recorded in the memory 162.

<Effects of the first and second embodiments>

According to some of the embodiments described above, by issuing and registering a password (a password unique to a visitor or a password unique to a designated passenger compartment), some effects such as the following can be obtained.

1. 1. Thanks to the password being issued, even the visitor can access the parking lot data that would otherwise be accessible only to the resident, which allows the visitor to park after the password is issued without the intervention of the resident. Therefore, the effect of being able to log in to the management server 50 and have permission to store the parking lot (the password gives the visitor the authority to access the parking lot data that normally only the resident can access. Ru)

2. 2. The effect that the visitor can reserve parking for the designated cabin (the password gives the visitor the authority to reserve the parking lot)

3. 3. The effect of excluding other visitors from reserving parking for the same designated cabin (password allows another guest to reserve a parking lot for the same guest if the visitor reserves a parking lot). Is granted the authority to eliminate

The second and third effects among these effects are not only when the present invention is implemented for a parking lot 20 which does not have independence such that the parking lot 20 is attached to an apartment house 22, but also from other facilities. It is also feasible when the present invention is implemented for a general parking lot having the independence of.

<Third Embodiment>

Next, the parking lot management system 10 and the parking lot management method according to the exemplary third embodiment of the present invention will be described. However, by quoting the elements common to the first embodiment by using the same reference numerals or names, duplicate explanations will be omitted, and only different elements will be described in detail.

According to the parking lot management system 10 according to the present embodiment, the user can select one of the plurality of parking lots 20 and one of the plurality of vehicle compartments belonging to the parking lot 20 on the screen 135 of the mobile terminal 90. A graphical user interface that assists in the operation of selection is provided in a partially different manner from that of the system 10 according to the first embodiment described above.

The user interface in the system 10 according to the first embodiment is realized by steps S103-S107, S112 and S113 in FIG. 13, as described above. An example of the execution result of steps S103-S106 is exemplified in FIG. 14A, and an example of the execution result of step S112 is exemplified in FIG. 14B.

In steps S103 and S104 and step S112, the mobile terminal 90 displays a map in the vicinity of the map position (for example, the user's current position) specified by the user on the screen 135, and the display thereof is displayed. An example of a display process in which a plurality of parking lots 20 are associated with each position and displayed as an overlay on the map is configured.

Specifically, steps S103 and S104 constitute an example of a representative marker display step of displaying one representative marker on the screen 135 in association with the display position of each parking lot 20 for each parking lot 20. In the example shown in FIG. 14A, the "representative marker" is a figure in which one character indicating whether the corresponding parking lot 20 is full or empty is surrounded by a quadrangular frame.

Since this "representative marker" is a marker (displayed on the screen, visually displayed) for individually identifying the parking lot 20, it may be referred to as a parking lot marker.

Further, in step S112, when any representative marker displayed on the screen 135 is selected by the user, the selected representative marker belongs to one parking lot 20 corresponding to the representative marker. An example of an individual marker display process for converting into a plurality of individual markers displayed in association with each position on a map of a plurality of vehicle interiors is configured.

The "individual marker" is one pin in the example shown in FIG. 14 (b). Similarly, in the example shown in FIG. 25, the pin is an inverted figure of a droplet-shaped figure, and is a figure having a sharp lower end portion and a rounded upper end portion.

Since this "individual marker" is a marker (displayed on the screen, visually displayed) for individually identifying each vehicle interior in the parking lot 20, it may be referred to as a vehicle interior marker.

On the other hand, step S107 constitutes an example of a selection step in which the mobile terminal 90 selects one of the plurality of parking lots 20 displayed on the screen 135 according to the user's operation on the screen 135. Step S113 constitutes an example of a selection step in which the mobile terminal 90 selects one of the plurality of vehicle compartments belonging to any of the selected parking lots 20 according to the user's operation on the screen 135.

According to the system 10 according to the present embodiment with respect to the first embodiment described above, another example of the representative marker display step is the scale of the map displayed on the screen 135 (the actual map on the screen 135). One pin (one pin as an example of one representative marker) for each parking lot 20 regardless of the size (reduction ratio of the size (display size) of the map to the actual size (actual size) of the terrain represented by the map). (See FIG. 25) is provided in a mode of displaying on the screen 135 in association with the display position of each parking lot 20.

Further, according to the system 10 according to the present embodiment, another example of the individual marker display step is to perform an additional operation on the user when any representative marker displayed on the screen 135 is selected by the user. The map is magnified at a scale α that gradually increases over time without request, and when the scale α reaches a reference value, the selected representative marker is displayed as 1 corresponding to the representative marker. It is provided in a mode of converting into a plurality of individual markers displayed in association with the respective map positions of the plurality of cabins belonging to one parking lot 20.

Further, in the system 10 according to the present embodiment, when any one of the plurality of individual markers displayed on the screen 135 is selected by the user, one vehicle corresponding to the selected individual marker is used. A room and one parking lot 20 to which the vehicle room belongs are selected.

In the first embodiment, the parking lot and the vehicle room are selected using the resident's mobile terminal 90, and it is not the resident but the visitor who parks in the selected parking lot and the vehicle room. The person who makes the selection and the person who enjoys the benefit or service of the content specified by the selection result, that is, the user who parks using the parking lot 20, do not match each other.

However, in the first embodiment, since the resident makes a selection (substitute selection) for the visitor (user of the parking lot 20), the act of the resident is substantially the visitor. This is equivalent to the act of (the user of the parking lot 20) making a selection through the resident.

Therefore, in the description of this embodiment, the term user will be used instead of the terms resident and visitor.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, a plurality of users are stationed on the screen 135 of the mobile terminal 90, which is an example of the information processing terminal, regardless of whether the user is for parking his / her own parking or for parking of another person. A graphical user interface is provided that assists in the operation of selecting one of the parking lots 20 and any of the plurality of cabins belonging to any of the parking lots 20.

In FIG. 24, a parking lot / vehicle room selection program executed on the mobile terminal 90 in order to realize the graphical user interface is conceptually represented by a flowchart. FIG. 25 shows a plurality of snapshots for chronologically explaining the development of images displayed on the screen 135 of the mobile terminal 90 as the parking lot / vehicle room selection program shown in FIG. 24 is executed. It is shown.

To reiterate, the parking lot / vehicle room selection program shown in FIG. 24 is a password issuance / reservation program (see FIG. 13) executed by the system 10 according to the first embodiment described above, in step S103-. Corresponds to a partial replacement of S107, S112 and S113 in terms of content.

The parking lot / vehicle room selection program shown in FIG. 24 is stored in the memory 132 of the user's mobile terminal 90, is appropriately read from the memory 132, and is executed by the processor 130.

When the parking lot / vehicle room selection program shown in FIG. 24 is executed, the user's mobile terminal 90 first determines in step S2401 based on the GPS signal received from the outside by the GPS receiver 152 of the mobile terminal 90. The current position (latitude) of the mobile terminal 90 is measured. Since the mobile terminal 90 is carried by the user during the activity related to the bicycle rental, the current position of the mobile terminal 90 substantially matches the current position of the user.

Next, in step S2402, the mobile terminal 90 refers to a reference position (position of a display reference point) referred to by the processor 130 in order to display the measured current position of the user on the screen 135 of the display unit 136. (Latitude)). Further, of the entire map, a portion having a size that can be displayed at one time in the window on the screen 135 and in which the reference position exists (partial map) is displayed on the screen 135.

In the present embodiment, by executing this step S2402, the partial map is displayed on the screen 135 at a scale α having _{a default value α 0.} However, the default value α ₀ can be changed in advance according to the user's preference. The partial map can be displayed on the screen 135 so that the current position of the user coincides with the center position of the screen 135.

Subsequently, in step S2403, the incoming mobile terminal 90 is at least vacant in each of the plurality of parking lots 20 based on the above-mentioned resident / visitor parking lot record stored in the parking lot data memory 163. It is determined whether or not one vehicle room (vacant room) exists.

Here, "vacant" means, for example, "currently vacant and not reserved (it is not known at that time that it will be used in the future)". It may simply mean "currently free".

Therefore, this step S2403 constitutes an example of the "determination step" in the above-mentioned item (2).

After that, in step S2404, the mobile terminal 90 changes the color of each representative pin P (an example of a parking lot marker) displayed in association with each parking lot 20 on the screen 135 to the vacancy of each parking lot 20 as described later. Decide according to the condition.

Subsequently, the mobile terminal 90 has a plurality of on the map displayed on the screen 135 based on the above-mentioned plurality of parking lot position data (coordinate values X and Y) received from the management server 50 in step S2405. The representative pin P, which is an example of one representative marker, is overlaid and displayed in association with each position on the map of the parking lot 20.

Each representative pin P is arranged so that its representative point coincides with the representative point (one point on the map) as a figure of the corresponding parking lot 20 on the screen 135. The representative point of each representative pin P is a geometric representative point as a figure of each representative pin P, for example, the tip of a sharp lower end of the pin.

The representative points of each parking lot 20 are defined as _{absolute coordinates (X i} , Y _{i) on the map.} Therefore, if the absolute coordinates of the representative point of one parking lot 20 to be incidentally displayed with one representative pin P are known, the position (absolute coordinates) on the map where the representative point of the representative pin P should be displayed is known. Will be done. The data representing the representative points of each parking lot 20 is downloaded in advance from the management server 50 to the mobile terminal 90.

In this step S2405, regardless of the scale α of the partial map displayed on the screen 135 at that time (the above-mentioned default value α ₀ differs depending on the user, or even if the same user, this program is executed. (May be different depending on the timing of execution), each parking lot 20 is displayed using the representative pin P.

Therefore, at this point, the representative pin P and the individual pin Q are not displayed together on the same screen 135. That is, on the same screen 135, the representative pin P is associated and displayed in one parking lot 20, and the individual pin Q is not associated and displayed in another parking lot 20.

An example thereof is shown in FIG. 25 (a), in which one representative pin P is displayed in association with the respective display positions of the three parking lots A, B and C. Each representative pin P can be selected on the screen 135 by a user operation (for example, tap, touch, click, etc.).

In the present embodiment, the color of each representative pin P when each representative pin P is displayed on the screen 135 changes depending on whether or not the corresponding parking lot 20 has a vacancy. In one example, a parking lot 20 with vacancies is associated with a representative pin P of a first color (eg, blue), whereas a parking lot 20 without vacancies is associated with a first color (eg, blue). (Red) is associated with the representative pin P. As a result, the locations of all existing parking lots 20 are guided to the user through the screen 135 regardless of whether or not there are vacancies.

On the other hand, in step S2405, the representative pin P is displayed in association with each of the parking lots 20 having at least one vacancy, while the parking lot 20 having no vacancy is displayed. May carry out the present invention in a manner in which the representative pin P is not displayed in association with the representative pin P.

Then, in step S2406, the mobile terminal 90 allows the user to tap the screen 135 of the mobile terminal 90 with a finger at the display position of one representative pin P associated with any vacant parking lot 20. Therefore, the operation of selecting one of the parking lots 20 as the parking lot this time is accepted.

In the example shown in FIG. 25 (a), the representative pin P of the parking lot A is selected by the user by tapping.

Subsequently, in step S2407, the mobile terminal 90 determines a reference value αth as an upper limit value for automatically increasing the scale α when the map is displayed on the screen 135.

The reference value αth may be determined as a predetermined fixed value, but is among the distances between the representative points (described later) of the plurality of vehicle compartments belonging to the selected parking lot 20 and those adjacent to each other. It may be determined according to the minimum value of.

For example, when the distance between the representative points of all the two individual pins Q adjacent to each other is the minimum, but the distance between the representative points does not fall below a predetermined lower limit. The reference value αth may be determined as the scale of. The lower limit is, for example, the minimum distance between representative points for any combination of individual pins Q adjacent to each other on the screen 135 because there is no overlap between the individual pins Q.

After that, in step S2408, the mobile terminal 90 determines the scale α as the next target value by adding a predetermined increment Δα to the current value of the scale α. Subsequently, in step S2409, the above-mentioned map is displayed on the screen 135 under the determined scale α, whereby the above-mentioned map is enlarged and displayed starting from the above-mentioned tap position.

In the example shown in FIG. 25 (b), the partial map is enlarged from the partial map shown in FIG. 25 (a) starting from the parking lot A. In the example shown in FIG. 25 (c), the partial map is enlarged from the partial map shown in FIG. 25 (b) starting from the parking lot A. The size and shape of the displayed representative pins P are common to each other among the images. That is, the representative pin P is not enlarged and displayed.

After that, in step S2410, the mobile terminal 90 determines whether or not the current value of the scale α exceeds (or reaches the reference value αth) the above-mentioned reference value αth. If it does not exceed, the determination becomes NO, the process returns to step S2408, and the enlarged display of the partial map is continued. That is, the scale α is gradually increased.

On the other hand, when the current value of the scale α exceeds the above-mentioned reference value αth, the determination becomes YES and the enlarged display of the partial map is stopped. Thereby, the partial map can then be displayed without increasing or decreasing the scale α.

Subsequently, in step S2411, the mobile terminal 90 has one individual pin Q (vehicle compartment) associated with each display position of the plurality of vehicle compartments belonging to one parking lot 20 represented by the selected representative pin P. An example of a marker) is displayed. The size and shape of the individual pin Q are the same as the size and shape of the representative pin P described above.

Each individual pin Q is overlaid on a map displayed on the screen 135 so that its representative point coincides with the graphic representative point of the corresponding vehicle interior. The data representing the representative points of each individual pin Q is the data representing the plurality of representative points of the plurality of parking lots 20 described above, and is associated with the corresponding parking lots 20 and each vehicle room in advance in the management server 50. It has been downloaded to the mobile terminal 90 from.

The representative point of each vehicle compartment is defined as a _{relative coordinate value (ΔX i} , ΔY _i ) with respect to the representative point of one corresponding parking lot 20. Therefore, the position of the representative point of each vehicle compartment cannot be specified on the map by itself, _{but if the representative point (X i} , Y _i ) of each parking lot 20 is found, the representative point of each vehicle compartment can be used as a reference position. The position of the representative point on the map (X _i + ΔX _i , Y _i + ΔY _i ) is relatively specified.

In this step S2411, the display of the individual pin Q is omitted for the plurality of vehicle compartments belonging to the parking lot 20 this time, which are full. As a result, the user can visually distinguish and recognize vacant and non-vacant parking lots 20 belonging to the parking lot 20 selected this time.

That is, in this step S2411, each of the plurality of vehicle compartments belonging to the parking lot 20 this time is currently empty based on the above-mentioned parking lot record for residents / visitors stored in the parking lot data memory 163. It is determined whether or not the vehicle is a room and has not been reserved, and the individual pin Q is displayed in association with only the corresponding vehicle interior.

Therefore, this step S2411 constitutes an example of the "determination step" in the above-mentioned item (3).

According to this aspect, the locations of all the vehicle compartments belonging to the parking lot 20 this time, regardless of whether they are vacant or not, are guided to the user through the screen 135.

In the example shown in FIG. 25 (c), the parking lot 20 selected this time has six cabins. Of those cabins, the 4th cabin is currently in use, and the other 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 6th cabins are all vacant. .. Therefore, each of the six cabins is associated with an individual pin Q, except for the fourth passenger compartment.

At this point, when a plurality of parking lots 20 are displayed on the screen 135 at the same time, the one selected as described above among the parking lots 20 is not the representative pin P but a plurality of individual parking lots 20. While displayed using the pin Q, each of the remaining unselected parking lots 20 is still displayed using the representative pin P.

On the other hand, in step S2411, individual pin Qs are displayed in association with each of the plurality of cabins belonging to the parking lot 20 this time, regardless of whether they are vacant or not. Of these, for those that are vacant, the individual pin Q of the first color (for example, blue) is displayed, while for those that are not vacant, the individual pin of the second color (for example, red) is displayed. The present invention may be carried out in a manner in which Q is displayed.

After that, in step S2412, the mobile terminal 90 allows the user to display the screen 135 of the mobile terminal 90 at any of the display positions of the plurality of individual pins Q associated with the plurality of vacant vehicle compartments. By tapping with your finger, you can select one of the cabins as the passenger compartment this time.

In the example shown in FIG. 25 (c), the individual pin Q of the third vehicle compartment is selected by being tapped by the user.

After that, in step S2413, the mobile terminal 90 selects one parking lot 20 to which one vehicle room associated with the selected individual pin Q belongs as the parking lot this time.

Subsequently, in step S2414, the mobile terminal 90 selects one vehicle compartment associated with the selected individual pin Q as the vehicle compartment this time. As a result, the parking lot of this time and the passenger compartment of this time belonging to it are selected respectively.

FIG. 26 is a graph showing an example of a scenario in which the scale α of the partial map (image) displayed on the screen 135 of the mobile terminal 90 changes with time t by executing this parking lot / vehicle room selection program. There is.

In this example, the partial map is first _{displayed at scale α 0} (default value), and the partial map is displayed at the _{same scale α 0 until the user taps any representative pin P.}

After that, when the user taps any of the representative pins P (first tap), the enlarged display of the partial map is started from that time, and the scale α is increased by a constant increment Δα. When the scale α reaches the reference value αth, the enlarged display ends, and then the partial map is displayed at the same scale α.

Eventually, when the user taps any individual pin Q (second tap), the user interface for parking and cabin selection ends and then transitions to, for example, the image corresponding to that individual pin Q. do.

There are some potential variants of this embodiment.

1. 1. First modification

In the present embodiment, the vacancy condition is graphically displayed for each parking lot 20 according to the color variation (red or blue) of the representative pin P.

However, instead of this, for example, depending on the variation of the shape of the representative pin P (for example, whether it is a quadrangle or a circle) and the variation of the characters, numbers, or symbols incidental to the representative pin P, each parking lot 20 The vacancy may be displayed for each.

2. 2. Second variant

In the present embodiment, the user's mobile terminal 90 (for example, a mobile phone, a smartphone, a PDA, etc.) constitutes an example of the "information processing terminal" in the above-mentioned item (1).

However, in place of or in addition to this, a personal computer used by a user in a place away from any parking lot 20, such as home, work, or school, is described in the above-mentioned item (1). Another example of "information processing terminal" may be configured.

3. 3. Third variant

In the present embodiment, the parking lot / vehicle room selection program shown in FIG. 24 is executed using the user's current position measured by the mobile terminal 90 as a geographical reference.

However, instead of or in addition to this, when the user uses the mobile terminal 90 outside the home or at home to reserve a parking lot 20 located away from the user's current position, the mobile terminal 90 Alternatively, when using another information processing terminal (for example, a personal computer), the parking lot / vehicle room selection program shown in FIG. 24 may be executed using the position specified by the user or the target position as a geographical reference. ..

4. Fourth modification

In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned graphical user interface automatically expands the map triggered by the user's selection operation of the representative marker, and eventually the representative marker is decomposed into a plurality of individual markers and expanded. Is provided to select both a parking lot and any cabin belonging to that parking lot.

However, instead or in addition to this, multiple aggregates, each of which is a user-selectable animal or real estate (eg, condominium (apartment, condominium, dormitory, etc.), accommodation facility (eg, apartment, condominium, dormitory, etc.)). There are hotels, inns, campgrounds, etc.), halls, mass transit facilities (aircraft, buses, railroads, etc.), temporary communal storage areas such as coin lockers, and equivalents), and each aggregate is ... Multiple individual elements, each consisting of a collection of animal or real estate that can be selected by the user (room as the smallest unit, each tent setting block in the campground, seats, each individual storage in the coin locker) The above-mentioned graphical user interface may be used when it is a space (equivalent to them).

In this case, such a modification can be abstracted as the following invention.

A user interface method for aggregate selection that assists a user in selecting one of a plurality of aggregates and one of a plurality of individual elements belonging to any of the aggregates on the screen of an information processing terminal. And
A display in which the information processing terminal displays a map in the vicinity of a position on a map specified by a user on the screen, and overlays the plurality of aggregates on the displayed map in association with each position. Process and
The information processing terminal selects one of a plurality of aggregates displayed on the screen and one of a plurality of individual elements belonging to any of the aggregates according to the user's operation on the screen. Including the selection process and
The display step is
Regardless of the scale of the map displayed on the screen, for each aggregate, one representative marker representing each aggregate and representing a plurality of individual elements belonging to each aggregate. A representative marker display step of displaying in association with the display position of each aggregate on the screen,
When any of the representative markers displayed on the screen is selected by the user, the map is magnified onto the screen at a scale that gradually increases over time without requiring the user to perform additional operations. When the scale of the map reaches the reference value at a certain point in time, the selected representative marker is placed at the position on the map of each of the plurality of individual elements belonging to one aggregate corresponding to the representative marker. Includes an individual marker display step that converts to multiple individual markers that are associated and displayed.
In the selection step, when any one of the plurality of individual markers displayed on the screen is selected by the user, one individual element corresponding to the selected individual marker and the individual element thereof are selected. A user interface method for selecting an aggregate that selects one aggregate to which it belongs.

In some of the above embodiments, the management server 50 is improved to execute the same data processing as at least a part of the data processing by the mobile terminal 90, or conversely, the data processing by the management server 50 is performed. It is possible to improve the mobile terminal 90 to perform the same data processing as at least a part of them.

As described above, some of the exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the drawings, but these are examples, and those skilled in the art including the embodiments described in the above [Summary of the invention] column. It is possible to carry out the present invention in other forms with various modifications and improvements based on knowledge.

Claims (8)

A user interface method for aggregate selection that assists a user in selecting one of a plurality of aggregates and one of a plurality of individual elements belonging to any of the aggregates on the screen of an information processing terminal. And
A representative marker display step in which the information processing terminal displays one representative marker representing each aggregate on the screen in association with the display position of each aggregate for each aggregate displayed on the screen. ,
When the user selects one of the representative markers displayed on the screen of the information processing terminal, the information processing terminal enlarges and displays the plurality of aggregates on the screen at a gradually increasing magnification. Process and
In the information processing terminal, with the plurality of aggregates enlarged and displayed on the screen, the selected representative marker is referred to as a plurality of individual elements belonging to the one aggregate corresponding to the representative marker. A user interface method for aggregate selection that includes an individual marker display step that converts each of the individual markers into multiple individual markers that are displayed in association with the displayed position. Moreover,
The information processing terminal selects one of a plurality of aggregates displayed on the screen and one of a plurality of individual elements belonging to any of the aggregates according to the user's operation on the screen. The user interface method for aggregate selection according to claim 1, which comprises a selection step to be performed. Moreover,
Whether or not the information processing terminal and / or the management server capable of communicating with the information processing terminal has a vacant element, which is a vacant individual element, for each aggregate, and / or the number of vacant elements. Including a determination step of determining the degree of vacancy expressed as
In the representative marker display step, the one representative marker is associated with the position where each aggregate is displayed on the screen, and the shape, color, and / or the representative marker of the representative marker is incidentally displayed. The user interface method for selecting an aggregate according to claim 1 or 2, which displays the degree of vacancy determined for each aggregate by variations of letters, numbers, or symbols. Moreover,
A determination step of determining whether or not the information processing terminal and / or the management server capable of communicating with the information processing terminal is a free element for each individual element is included.
In the individual marker display step, when the magnification reaches the reference value , the selected representative marker is converted into one of the plurality of individual markers whose corresponding individual element is determined to be an empty element. The user interface method for aggregate selection according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The information processing terminal is a mobile terminal carried by a user, and is a mobile terminal.
The mobile terminal displays the current position of the mobile terminal on the screen and displays it on the screen.
The user interface method for aggregate selection according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the current position is measured by the mobile terminal so as to change from moment to moment as the user moves. The information processing terminal is a computer used by a user.
The user interface method for aggregate selection according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the computer displays a position designated by the user with respect to the computer on the screen. Each of the plurality of aggregates is a movable property or real estate that can be selected by the user.
Each aggregate has a condominium with multiple rooms as individual elements, an accommodation facility with multiple rooms as individual elements, a hall with multiple seats as individual elements, and transportation with multiple seats as individual elements. The user interface method for aggregate selection according to any one of claims 1 to 6, which includes a temporary communal storage place having an institution or a plurality of individual storage spaces, respectively. A program executed by the computer of the information processing terminal in order to realize the information processing terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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