JP7032010B2 - Equipment control system, facility equipment control system and parking lot system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a device control system, a facility device control system, and a parking lot system, and more particularly to a technique for improving convenience for users and managers.

In recent years, many hourly parking lots have been installed mainly in urban areas. In many of these parking lots, parking management and fee settlement are automated to save labor. For example, in a parking lot equipped with a lock-type parking device, vehicle confirmation to the parking space and measurement of parking time are achieved. , Parking fee calculation, settlement, etc. are automated and unmanned.

In the lock type parking device, a vehicle lock device is arranged in each parking space, and the vehicle is detected by a magnetic change by a loop coil embedded in the ground as a means for detecting the vehicle, or a method of detecting the vehicle. Various vehicle detection sensors, such as those that detect vehicles by infrared rays, are arranged in each parking space. In addition, for parking lot management in unmanned parking lots, it is necessary to have an entry gate that detects vehicles entering the parking lot and opens and closes, and an exit gate that opens and closes after confirming the completion of payment. A large amount of initial investment is required for automation and unmanned operation.

In such an unmanned parking lot, as mentioned above, many facilities for management are installed, but since vehicle detection devices are installed for each individual parking space, the number is large and regular. It takes a lot of labor and expense for various inspections and maintenance due to equipment troubles during use. Therefore, there is a demand for a simple parking system that requires less capital investment and is easy to maintain.

As a method for managing an unmanned parking lot, for example, Patent Document 1 includes a surveillance camera installed at a high position overlooking the entire parking lot, and allows vehicles to enter, park in a vehicle space, and enter and exit users. , A system is disclosed in which the presence or absence of illegal parking outside the vehicle space is determined by image processing, and guidance to the parking area, reminder of parking fee, etc. are performed by voice guidance.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-102645

However, in the method described in Patent Document 1, the parking space of the warehousing vehicle is recognized by the surveillance camera, and the user (user) makes the payment by inputting the parking space number into the payment machine. In such a parking lot where tickets are not issued, the user needs to confirm the parking space number of the own vehicle, and it is necessary to go back and forth between the parking space and the checkout machine, which makes it inconvenient to use. Was there. In addition, when the user inserts cash into the checkout machine, if the parking lock device does not operate due to clogging of the cash insertion unit and the parking permit cannot be obtained, the user requests the installer to refund the amount by telephone in the store. It took a lot of effort and time for the manager to deal with such complaints. In addition, since a large amount of cash is accumulated in the checkout machine, there is a risk of damage such as theft.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a device control system, a facility device control system, and a parking lot system that realize improvement of convenience for users and managers.

The device control system of the present invention has a predetermined function, communicates between a device having a unique identification code and a user's mobile terminal, and controls the device according to the communication result. A device control system including a control device, wherein the control device is a linking means for associating a user who possesses the mobile terminal with the device based on an identification signal from the mobile terminal that has read the identification code. It has an operation command output means for outputting an operation command to a device associated with the mobile terminal based on a request signal from the mobile terminal.

Preferably, the communication between the mobile terminal and the control device is performed via the Internet.

The device control system of the present invention is installed in a facility, has a predetermined function, and communicates between a plurality of devices each having a unique identification code and a user's mobile terminal. A facility equipment control system including a control device that controls the device according to a communication result, and the control device possesses the mobile terminal based on an identification signal from the mobile terminal that has read the identification code. It has a linking means for associating a user with one of the devices, and an operation command output means for outputting an operation command to the device linked to the mobile terminal based on a request signal from the mobile terminal.

Preferably, the communication between the mobile terminal and the control device is performed via the Internet.

Preferably, a wireless LAN for connecting the mobile terminal to the Internet is installed in the facility.

The device control system of the present invention is installed in a parking lot, has a parking function for vehicles and a function for prohibiting movement of parked vehicles, and has a plurality of parking devices each having a unique identification code and a user's. A parking lot system including a control device that communicates with a mobile terminal and controls the parking device according to the communication result, wherein the control device is from a mobile terminal that has read the identification code. Based on the identification signal, the linking means for linking the user who possesses the mobile terminal to one of the parking devices, and the parking device linked to the mobile terminal based on the parking request signal from the mobile terminal are activated. It has an operation command output means for outputting a command.

Preferably, the communication between the mobile terminal and the control device is performed via the Internet.

Preferably, a wireless LAN for connecting the mobile terminal to the Internet is installed in the parking lot.

Preferably, the parking device has a locking means for locking the parked vehicle as a movement prohibition function of the parked vehicle, and the control device is the parking based on the vehicle lock request from the mobile terminal. It has a lock command means for outputting a vehicle lock command to the device.

Preferably, it has an end notification means for transmitting a notification regarding the end of parking of the parking device to the mobile terminal.

The device control system, the facility device control system, and the parking lot system in the present invention will improve the convenience of users and managers.
It became possible.

It is a schematic block diagram of the parking lot system which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a schematic block diagram of the server which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view of the parking lot which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view of the parking meter which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the parking command output control in 1st Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the user terminal which received the recognition signal in 1st Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the user terminal which received the parking fee course signal in 1st Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the user terminal which received the charge signal in 1st Embodiment. In the first embodiment, it is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the charge processing at the start of parking. In the first embodiment, it is a front view which shows the user terminal which received the balance shortage signal at the start of parking. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the end notice processing in 1st Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the user terminal which received the 1st end notice signal in 1st Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the user terminal which received the 2nd end notice signal in 1st Embodiment. In the first embodiment, it is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the parking end command output control processing. In the first embodiment, it is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the additional charge processing at the end of parking. In the first embodiment, it is a front view which shows the user terminal which received the balance shortage signal at the end of parking. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of error processing in 1st Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the user terminal which received the error signal in 1st Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the user terminal which read the identification code in 2nd Embodiment. In the second embodiment, it is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the parking command output control. It is a front view which shows the user terminal which received the recognition signal in 2nd Embodiment. In the second embodiment, it is a front view which shows the user terminal which received the parking fee course signal. It is a front view which shows the user terminal which received the charge signal in 2nd Embodiment.

[First Embodiment] Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 18. The first embodiment is characterized in that the transmission of a parking request signal or the like from a mobile terminal is performed by reading an identification code, and the fee payment is performed by a prepaid card.

<Structure of the First Embodiment> FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a parking lot system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of a server according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the parking lot according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the parking meter according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1, the parking lot system 1 according to the embodiment includes a parking meter 21 (21a, 21b, 21c ...) Installed in the parking lot 10, a vehicle lock device 22 (22a, 22b, 22c ...). ...), A large number of parking equipment sets 20 (20a, 20b, 20c ...) Consisting of loop coils 23 (23a, 23b, 23c ...) embedded in the ground as means for detecting a vehicle, and these. It has a server 30 (control device) that controls the parking device set 20.

The parking meter 21 (21a, 21b, 21c ...) of each parking device set 20 (20a, 20b, 20c ...) has a label on which an identification code unique to each is printed (hereinafter, simply referred to as an identification code). (Note) 24 (24a, 24b, 24c ...) Is pasted. As the identification code, a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark) is desirable.

The vehicle lock device 22 of each parking device set 20 is provided with an electric lock mechanism for locking the vehicle 2 (see FIG. 3), and the vehicle 2 (see FIG. 3) is parked by a command from the server 30. Lock in the state.

A wireless LAN 40 according to the Wi-Fi (registered trademark) standard is installed in the parking lot 10. The mobile terminal (smartphone or the like: hereinafter referred to as a user terminal) 51 of the user (user) in the parking lot 10 is connected to the Internet 60 via the wireless LAN 40 (or 3G line).

The server 30 is connected to the Internet 60 by a wired LAN 41, and is connected to the user terminal 51 and the terminal of the administrator of the parking lot 10 (personal computer, smartphone, etc .: hereinafter referred to as the administrator terminal) 52 via the Internet 60. Communicate between. Further, when the user is outside the parking lot 10, the user terminal 51 is connected to the Internet 60 via a 3G line.

As shown in FIG. 2, the server 30 has a storage unit 31 that stores a parking fee course, user information, and the like, a processing unit 32 that performs determination processing and signal output based on an input signal from the user terminal 51, and a processing unit 32. It has a signal generation unit 33 and the like that generate a parking command signal to the parking device set 20 and a signal to the user terminal 51 and the administrator terminal 52 according to the determination result of.

As shown in FIG. 3, the paid unmanned parking lot 10 is provided with a plurality of parking spaces 11 (11a, 11b, 11c ...) For parking the vehicle 2 for a fee. Each parking space 11 (11a, 11b, 11c ...) is painted with each parking line 12 (12a, 12b, 12c ...), and each fixed tire stopper 13 (13a, 13b, 13c ...) ) Is fixed, and each parking device set 20 (20a, 20b, 20c ...) Is installed. Further, in the parking lot 1, a transceiver 14 of the wireless LAN 40 is installed at a position away from the parking space 11.

The fixed tire stopper 13 (13a, 13b, 13c ...) is located near the right back of each parking space 11 (11a, 11b, 11c ...) (near the right back when viewed from the driver of the parked vehicle). ). Each parking meter 21 (21a, 21b, 21c ...) of each parking device set 20 (20a, 20b, 20c ...) is a parking line of each parking space 11 (11a, 11b, 11c ...). It is provided on the outside of 12 (12a, 12b, 12c ...).

Each vehicle lock device 22 (22a, 22b, 202c ...) of each parking device set 20 (20a, 20b, 20c ...) is located in the center on the left side of each parking space 11 (11a, 11b, 11c ...). It is provided near the part (near the center of the left side when viewed from the driver of the parked vehicle), is electrically connected to each parking meter 21 (21a, 21b, 21c ...), And is connected to each parking meter 21. By erecting the plate-shaped stopper 25 (25a, 25b, 25c ...) under the control of (21a, 21b, 21c ...), The left rear wheel of the vehicle 2 moving forward from the parking position is locked. Then, the vehicle 2 parked in each parking space 11 cannot leave the parking space 11.

Each loop coil 23 (23a, 23b, 23c ...) of each parking device set 20 (20a, 20b, 20c ...) is electrically attached to each parking meter 21 (21a, 21b, 21c ...). In the connected state, the vehicle 2 buried in the ground in each parking space 11 (11a, 11b, 11c ...) And moved to each parking space 11 (11a, 11b, 11c ...) is detected.

As shown in FIG. 4, each identification code 24 (24a, 24b, 24c ...) is displayed on the front of the housing of each parking meter 21 (21a, 21b, 21c ...), and each parking lot is displayed. The space number label 26 (26a, 26b, 26c ...) Is attached. A display device 27 for displaying the remaining parking time or the excess time and a liquid crystal display device 28 for displaying various information are provided on the front surface of the housing of the parking meter 21 (21a, 21b, 21c ...).

<Operation of the first embodiment> FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a procedure of parking command output control in the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a front view showing a user terminal that has received a recognition signal in the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a front view showing a user terminal that has received a parking fee course signal in the first embodiment. FIG. 8 is a front view showing a user terminal that has received a toll signal in the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of billing processing in the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a front view showing a user terminal that has received a balance shortage signal in the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the end notice processing in the first embodiment. FIG. 12 is a front view showing a user terminal that has received the first end warning signal in the first embodiment. FIG. 13 is a front view showing a user terminal that has received the second end warning signal in the first embodiment.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the parking end command output control process in the first embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a procedure of additional charge processing at the end of parking in the first embodiment. FIG. 16 is a front view showing a user terminal that has received a balance shortage signal at the end of parking in the first embodiment. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an error processing procedure in the first embodiment. FIG. 18 is a front view showing a user terminal that has received an error signal in the first embodiment.

When the user uses the parking space 11 of the parking lot 10 for the first time, the user accesses the homepage of the parking lot 10 at home or in the parking lot 10, and the dedicated application software corresponding to the parking lot system 1 (hereinafter referred to as a dedicated application). ) Is downloaded to the user terminal 51.

Next, the user registers as a user using the user terminal 51. The user registration is to register the name, address, mobile phone number, and payment information (prepaid card code) in the server 30. The prepaid card used for payment may be a card unique to the parking lot 10 or a general card sold at a convenience store or the like. When the user inputs the prepaid card code, the face value of the prepaid card is stored in the server 30 as the charge balance Bchg.

A user who gets on the vehicle 2 and comes to the parking lot 10 selects the parking space 11 according to the type of the vehicle 2 and the convenience of entering and exiting the vehicle. Next, the user activates the dedicated application after connecting to the Internet via the wireless LAN 40 on the user terminal 51, and reads the identification code 24 displayed on the parking meter 21 of the selected parking space 11 with the built-in camera (see FIG. 4). ). From the user terminal 51 that has read the identification code 24, the identification signal Si corresponding to the user terminal 51 and the parking meter 21 of the parking space 11 is transmitted. The identification signal Si is input to the server 30 via the Internet 60.

When the identification signal Si is input, the server 30 executes the parking command output control whose procedure is shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the parking command output control is started, the server 30 parks with the user terminal 51 based on the identification signal Si in step S1 of FIG. 5, except when the parking meter 21 of the parking space 11 is used by another user. The space 11 is associated with the parking meter 21, and the recognition signal is transmitted to the user terminal 51 in step S2. On the user terminal 51 that received the recognition signal, as shown in FIG. 6, the message 71 saying "Welcome to the parking space No. XX, please touch YES" and "YES". The button 72 and the button 72 are displayed on the screen 51a.

The server 30 determines whether or not the user has touched the "YES" button 72 in step S3, and if this determination is Yes, the server 30 transmits the parking fee course signal to the user terminal 51 in step S4. On the user terminal 51 that has received the driving course signal, as shown in FIG. 7, the "parking fee course" buttons 73 (73a to 73d) corresponding to the selected parking device 20 and the "ENTER" button 74 are displayed on the screen 51a. Is displayed in. The user selects the desired "parking fee course" button 73 according to the business after parking, and then touches the "ENTER" button 74.

The server 30 determines whether or not the user has touched the "ENTER" button 74 in step S5, and if this determination is YES, the server 30 transmits a charge signal to the user terminal 51 in step S6. On the user terminal 51 that received the toll signal, as shown in FIG. 8, the message 75 saying "The usage fee is XX yen. Please put the car in the parking space XX and lock the car." , The "car lock" button 76 is displayed on the screen 51a. After confirming that the vehicle 2 in the parking space 11 is inserted and the vehicle is stopped at a fixed position, the user selects (touches) the "car lock" button 76.

After confirming the parking fee and selecting the "car lock" button 76, the user reads the identification code 24 of the parking meter 21 of the parking space 11 again by the built-in camera of the user terminal 51. A parking request signal Sd is transmitted from the user terminal 51 that has read the identification code 24. The parking request signal Sd is input to the server 30 via the Internet 60.

The server 30 determines whether or not the user has input the parking request signal Sd in step S7, and if this determination is YES, the server 30 performs a billing process showing the procedure in the flowchart of FIG. 9 in step S8.

(Billing process) When the billing process is started, the server 30 determines in step S21 of FIG. 9 whether or not the user's charge balance Bchg has a usage charge of Fusg1 or more, and if this determination is Yes, charges in step S22 ( The charge balance Bchg is deducted from the usage charge Fusg1), and the billing process is completed.

If the determination in step S24 is No, the server 30 transmits the balance shortage signal to the user terminal 51 in step S23. On the user terminal 51 that has received the insufficient balance signal, as shown in FIG. 10, the message 81 "Insufficient balance, please charge", the "YES" button 82, and the "Cancel" button 83 are displayed. It is displayed on the screen 51a.

If the user has a prepaid card, touch the "YES" button 82, enter the prepaid card code on the code input screen, and if the user does not have a prepaid card, the vending machine in parking lot 10 or the convenience store. Purchase a prepaid card at etc. On the other hand, if you do not have a prepaid card or cash, touch the "Cancel" button 83.

The server 30 determines whether or not the user has completed charging the prepaid card in step S24, and if this determination is Yes, the server 30 proceeds to step S22 to charge. On the other hand, if the determination in step S24 is No, the server 30 determines whether or not the "Cancel" button 82 is touched in step S25, and while this determination is No, the determination in steps S24 and S25 is made. repeat.

When the user touches the "Cancel" button 82 and the determination in step S25 is Yes, the server 30 cancels the parking command output control itself in step S26 and ends the billing process.

When the charge in step S22 is completed, the server 30 executes vehicle detection using the loop coil 23 in step S9 of FIG. 5, and if the detection result is that there is a vehicle, this determination becomes Yes and the process of S10. If the detection result is no vehicle, the determination becomes No and the process of step S9 is repeated.

The server 30 outputs a vehicle lock command to the parking meter 21 of the parking space 11 in step S10 of FIG. As a result, the parking meter 21 locks the left rear wheel of the vehicle 2 moving forward from the parking position by erecting the plate-shaped stopper 25, and parks the vehicle 2 in each parking space 11 in the parking space 11. Prevent you from leaving the car.

After that, the server 30 outputs a parking start command to the parking meter 21 of the parking space 11 in step S11, and ends the parking start command control. The parking meter 21 of the parking space 11 input by the parking start command starts parking control in the parking fee course selected by the user.

The server 30 sequentially transmits each command of the parking command output control and the result of the billing process to the administrator terminal 52. As a result, the manager can recognize the operating state and sales of the parking meter 21 of the parking space 11 in the parking lot 10 in real time.

(End Notice Processing) When the parking meter 21 of the parking space 11 starts parking, the server 30 executes the end notice processing showing the procedure in the flowchart of FIG. When the end notice process is started, the server 30 repeatedly determines in step S31 of FIG. 11 whether or not it is 10 minutes before the parking end time at predetermined time intervals. Then, when this determination is Yes, the server 30 transmits the first end notice signal to the user terminal 51 via the Internet 60 in step S32. On the user terminal 51 that has received the first end notice signal, as shown in FIG. 12, the message 91 "10 minutes ago" is displayed on the screen 51a, and the "parking end" button 92 is displayed on the screen 51a. At the same time, the ringtone sounds at a low volume. The end notice signal is received by the user terminal 51 via the Internet 60 via a 3G line or a wireless LAN outside the store even if the user is outside the parking lot 10.

When the parking is terminated after the process of step S32, the user touches the "parking end" button 92. As a result, the parking end request signal is transmitted from the user terminal 51. The parking end request signal is input to the server 30 via the Internet 60.

When the parking request signal is input, the server 30 determines that the parking end operation has been performed in step S41 of the parking end command output control process shown in FIG. 14, and proceeds to the process of step S42 shown in FIG. The end notice signal is received by the user terminal 51 via the Internet 60 via a 3G line or a wireless LAN outside the store even if the user is outside the parking lot 10.

After the process of step S32, the "parking end" button 92 was not touched, and the server 30 repeatedly determines in step S33 whether or not it is 5 minutes before the parking end time at predetermined time intervals. Then, when this determination is Yes, the server 30 transmits the second end warning signal to the user terminal 51 in step S34. On the user terminal 51 that has received the second end notice signal, as shown in FIG. 13, the message 93 "5 minutes ago" is displayed on the screen 51a in a blinking display, and the "parking end" button 92 is displayed on the screen 51a. The ringtone and vibrator function are activated.

As a result, even a user who has been to an outside store or restaurant can return to the parking lot 10 by the parking end time of the parking meter 21 of the parking space 11 after finishing shopping or eating, and the occupancy rate of the parking space 11 can be increased. Improvements are realized.

When the parking is terminated after the process of step S34, the user touches the "parking end" button 92. As a result, the parking end request signal is transmitted from the user terminal 51, and the server 30 determines that the parking end operation has been performed in step S41 of the parking end command output control process shown in FIG. 14, and the step shown in FIG. The process proceeds to S42.

In step S42 shown in FIG. 14, if the current time is before the parking end time set by the usage fee Fusg1, the process proceeds to the process of step S43, and the current time passes the parking end time set by the usage fee Fusg1. If so, the process proceeds to the additional billing process in step S45.

(Additional charge processing) When the additional charge processing is started, the server 30 calculates the excess time by subtracting the parking end time set by the usage charge Fusg1 from the current time, and sets the additional charge Fusg2 from this excess time. Then, in step S51 of FIG. 15, it is determined whether or not the user's charge balance Bchg has an additional charge Fusg2 or more, and if this determination is Yes, charging is performed in step S52 (subtraction of the additional charge Fusg2 from the charge balance Bchg). And end the additional billing process.

If the determination in step S51 is No, the server 30 transmits the balance shortage signal to the user terminal 51 in step S53. On the user terminal 51 that has received the balance shortage signal, as shown in FIG. 16, the message 93 "The balance is insufficient due to the parking time being exceeded" and the "YES" button 94 are displayed on the screen 51a. Is displayed.

If the user has a prepaid card, touch the "YES" button 94, enter the prepaid card code on the code input screen, and if the user does not have a prepaid card, the vending machine in parking lot 10 or the convenience store. Purchase a prepaid card at etc.

The server 30 determines whether or not the user has completed charging the prepaid card in step S54 of FIG. 15, and if this determination is Yes, the server 30 proceeds to step S52 to charge. On the other hand, while the determination in step S54 is No, the determination in step S54 is repeated.

When the billing in step S52 is completed, the server 30 proceeds to step S43 in FIG. The server 30 outputs a vehicle unlock command to the parking meter 21 of the parking space 11 in step S43 of FIG. As a result, the parking meter 21 tilts the stopper 25 of the vehicle lock device 22 so as not to lock the left rear wheel of the vehicle 2, and the vehicle 2 parked in the parking space 11 leaves the parking space 11. It can be so.

After that, the server 30 outputs a parking end command to the parking meter 21 of the parking space 11 in step S44, and ends the parking end command control. The parking meter 21 of the parking space 11 input by the parking end command is in a standby state until the next parking control.

(Error processing) When the error processing is started, the server 30 repeatedly determines whether or not an error signal is input from the parking meter 21 of the parking space 11 in the parking lot 10 in step S61 of FIG. 17 at predetermined time intervals. do.

When an error occurs in the parking meter 21 of the parking space 11 and the determination in step S61 is Yes, the error information (which error occurred in the parking meter 21 of which parking space 11) is provided to the administrator terminal 52 and maintenance in step S62. It is transmitted to a company terminal (not shown), and an error signal is transmitted to the user terminal 51 in step S63. On the user terminal 51 that received the error signal, as shown in FIG. 18, the message 101 "An error has occurred, please cancel and move the car from the parking space" and the "Cancel" button 102 are displayed. It is displayed on the screen 51a.

The manager or the maintenance company goes to the parking lot 10 according to the error information, and takes measures such as suspension of use or repair of the parking meter 21 of the parking space 11. Further, the user touches the "Cancel" button 102 according to the screen display of the user terminal 51.

Next, the server 30 determines whether or not the "cancel" button 102 is touched in step S64 of FIG. 17, and repeats the determination of step S64 while this determination is No. When the user touches the "Cancel" button 102 and the determination in step S64 is Yes, the server 30 transmits a parking stop signal to the parking meter 21 in the parking space 11 in step S65.

In the parking meter 21 of the parking space 11 that has received the parking stop signal, the lock of the vehicle 2 is released by tilting the stopper 25 of the vehicle lock device 22, and the vehicle 2 parked in the parking space 11 is parked in the parking space 11. Allows you to leave from.

Next, the server 30 cancels (that is, refunds) the charge by the charge process described above in step S66, and ends the error process.

Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of the first embodiment of the present invention will be collectively described. The parking lot system 1 is installed in the parking lot 10, and the parking function (parking space 11) of the vehicle 2 and the parking are parked. A plurality of parking devices (parking device set 20) having a movement prohibition function (vehicle lock device 22) of the vehicle 2 and each having a unique identification code 24, and a mobile terminal (user terminal) of the user (user). A parking lot system including a control device (server 30) that communicates with 51) and controls the parking device according to the communication result, and the control device reads the identification code 24. However, based on the identification signal from the mobile terminal, the linking means (program and circuit related to step S1 of the server 30) that links the user who possesses the mobile terminal with one of the parking devices, and parking from the mobile terminal. Operation command output means (programs and circuits related to steps S7, S10, S11 of the server 30) that output an operation command (vehicle lock command, parking start command) to the parking device associated with the mobile terminal based on the request signal. And have.

Communication between the mobile terminal and the control device is performed via the Internet 60. The wireless LAN 40 for connecting the mobile terminal to the Internet 60 is installed in the parking lot 10.

The parking device has a locking means (vehicle lock device 22) for locking the parked vehicle 2 as a movement prohibition function of the parked vehicle 2, and the control device responds to a vehicle lock request from the mobile terminal. Based on this, it has lock command means (programs and circuits related to steps S10 and S11 of the server 30) that output a vehicle lock command to the parking device.

It has an end notification means (program and circuit related to steps S31 to S34 of the server 30) for transmitting a notification regarding the end of parking of the parking device to the mobile terminal.

Further, the parking lot system 1 has a predetermined function, communicates between a device having a unique identification code 24 and a user's mobile terminal, and controls the device according to the communication result. A device control system including a control device for linking a user who possesses the mobile terminal to the device based on an identification signal from a mobile terminal that has read the identification code 24. It is a device control system having means and an operation command output means for outputting an operation command to a device associated with the mobile terminal based on a request signal from the mobile terminal.

Further, the parking system 1 is installed in the facility, has a predetermined function, and communicates between a plurality of devices each having a unique identification code 24 and a user's mobile terminal. It is a facility equipment control system provided with a control device that controls the device according to the communication result, and the control device controls the mobile terminal based on an identification signal from the mobile terminal that has read the identification code 24. A facility having an operation command output means for associating a possessed user with one of the devices and an operation command output means for outputting an operation command to the device associated with the mobile terminal based on a request signal from the mobile terminal. It is a device control system.

According to the parking lot system 1 of the first embodiment of the present invention, the user simply operates the user terminal 51 including reading the identification code 24, and the vehicle 2 is placed in the paid parking space 11 of the parking lot 10. Since the parking space can be parked, the fee can be paid, and the vehicle 2 can be locked and unlocked, the user does not have to go back and forth between the parking space and the checkout machine, which is convenient.

In addition, if the user is fully charged with a prepaid card, there is no need to put cash into the checkout machine, etc., so troubles can be prevented by using cash, and the labor of dealing with troubles for the administrator is reduced. At the same time, it is possible to prevent damage such as theft to the payment machine. Therefore, according to the parking lot system 1, it is possible to improve the convenience of users and managers.

[Second Embodiment] Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 19 to 23. The second embodiment is characterized in that transmission from the mobile terminal is performed by a user's button operation (touching the screen), and payment of charges is performed by a credit card. Since the hardware of the second embodiment has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

<Operation of the Second Embodiment> FIG. 19 is a front view showing a user terminal in which the identification code is read in the second embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the procedure of parking command output control in the second embodiment. FIG. 21 is a front view showing a user terminal that has received a recognition signal in the second embodiment. FIG. 22 is a front view showing a user terminal that has received a parking fee course signal in the second embodiment. FIG. 23 is a front view showing a user terminal that has received a toll signal in the second embodiment.

When the user uses the parking meter 21 of the parking space 11 of the parking lot 10 for the first time, the user accesses the homepage of the parking lot 10 at home or in the parking lot 10, and the dedicated application software corresponding to the parking lot system 1 (hereinafter, dedicated). Download the application) to the user terminal 51.

Next, the user registers the user using the user terminal 51. The user registration registers the name, address, mobile phone number, and payment information (credit card information) in the server 30.

The user who visits the parking lot 10 selects the parking space 11 according to the type of the vehicle 2 and the convenience of entering and exiting the vehicle. Next, the user activates the dedicated application after connecting to the Internet with the user terminal 51, and reads the identification code 24 of the parking meter 21 of the parking space 11 with the built-in camera.

On the user terminal 51 that has read the identification code 24, as shown in FIG. 19, "Do you want to send the identification code? Touch YES if you like. If you want to use another parking space, enter the identification code of that parking space. The message 111 "Please read" and the "YES" button 112 are displayed on the screen 51a.

When the user touches the "YES" button 112, the identification signal Si corresponding to the parking meter 21 of the user terminal 51 and the parking space 11 is transmitted from the user terminal 51. The identification signal Si is input to the server 30 via the Internet 60 via the wireless LAN 40.

When the identification signal Si is input, the server 30 executes the parking command output control whose procedure is shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the parking command output control is started, the server 30 and the user terminal 51 based on the identification signal Si in step S71 of FIG. 20 except that the parking meter 21 of the parking space 11 is being used by another user. The parking space 11 is associated with the parking meter 21, and the recognition signal is transmitted to the user terminal 51 in step S72. On the user terminal 51 that received the recognition signal, as shown in FIG. 21, the message 71 saying "Welcome to the parking space No. XX, please touch YES" and "YES". The button 72 and the button 72 are displayed on the screen 51a.

The server 30 determines whether or not the user has touched the "YES" button 72 in step S73, and if this determination is Yes, the server 30 transmits the parking fee course signal to the user terminal 51 in step S74. On the user terminal 51 that has received the parking fee course signal, as shown in FIG. 22, the "parking fee course" button 73 (73a to 73d) corresponding to the parking meter 21 of the selected parking space 11 and the "ENTER" button. 74 is displayed on the screen 51a. The user selects the desired "parking fee course" button 73 according to the required parking time, and then touches the "ENTER" button 74. As a result, the usage fee Fusg1 is selected.

The server 30 determines whether or not the user has touched the "ENTER" button 74 in step S75, and if this determination is YES, the server 30 transmits a charge signal to the user terminal 51 in step S76. On the user terminal 51 that received the toll signal, as shown in FIG. 23, the message 75 "The usage fee is XX yen. Please put the car in the parking space XX" and the "Car lock" button. 76, the "parking start" button 77 is displayed on the screen 51a. After confirming that the vehicle 2 in the parking space 11 is inserted and the vehicle is stopped at a fixed position, the user selects (touches) these "vehicle lock" buttons 76.

After confirming the parking fee and selecting the "car lock" button 76, the user touches the "parking start" button 77. A parking request signal Sd is transmitted from the user terminal 51 to which the "parking start" button 77 is touched. The parking request signal Sd is input to the server 30 via the Internet 60.

The server 30 determines whether or not the user has input the parking request signal Sd in step S77, and if this determination is YES, the server 30 performs billing processing in step S78. The billing process is performed by communicating with the credit card company via the Internet 60 based on the payment information described above.

When the charge in step S78 is completed, the server 30 detects the vehicle using the loop coil 23 in step S79, and if the detection result is that there is a vehicle, this determination becomes Yes and the process proceeds to S80 for detection. If the result is no vehicle, the determination becomes No and the process of step S79 is repeated.

The server 30 outputs a vehicle lock command to the parking meter 21 of the parking space 81 in step S80. As a result, the parking meter 21 raises the stopper 25 of the vehicle lock device 22 so that the vehicle 2 parked in each parking space 11 cannot leave the parking space 11.

After that, the server 30 outputs a parking start command to the parking meter 21 of the parking space 11 in step S81, and ends the parking start command control. The parking meter 21 of the parking space 11 input by the parking start command starts parking control in the parking fee course selected by the user.

The server 30 sequentially transmits each command of the parking command output control and the result of the billing process to the administrator terminal 52. As a result, the manager can recognize the operating state and sales of the parking meter 21 of the parking space 11 in the parking lot 10 in real time.

When the parking meter 21 of the parking space 11 starts parking control, the server 30 performs an end notice process showing the procedure in the flowchart of FIG. 11 and parking showing the procedure in the flowchart of FIG. 14, as in the first embodiment. The end command output control process (however, a credit card is used for the additional charge process) and the error process showing the procedure in the flowchart of FIG. 17 are executed.

Although the description of the specific embodiment is completed above, the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to these. For example, in the first embodiment, billing is performed by a prepaid card, but charging may be performed by a credit card, a debit card, a mobile phone usage fee, or the like. Further, in the second embodiment, the billing is performed by a credit card, but it may be charged by a prepaid card, a debit card, a mobile phone usage fee, or the like. In addition, points may be given each time the parking device is used so that the points can be applied to a part of the usage fee. In addition, the user may be able to connect to the Internet at home or the like, start a dedicated application, and check the availability information of the parking space. In addition, as long as it does not deviate from the gist of the present invention, the specific configuration of the parking lot system, the specific procedure of the parking command output control, and the like can be appropriately changed.

Further, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, a label on which a unique identification code is printed is used as a method for displaying the identification code 24, but as a method for displaying the identification code 24, for example, on a liquid crystal display device. Other methods such as display may be used.

Further, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the application is applied to the system for making a contract for the parking space 11 in the parking lot 10, but it may be applied to the system for making a reservation for the parking space 11.

Further, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the parking meter 21, the vehicle lock device 22, and the vehicle are installed in the parking lot 10 as devices having predetermined functions and having a unique identification code 24. A large number of parking equipment sets 20 composed of loop coils 23 and the like embedded in the ground were used as means for detecting the above, but as a device having a predetermined function and having a unique identification code 24, a vending machine was used. , Arcade games, coin lockers, coin laundry washing machines and dryers, etc.

Further, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, a parking lot is used as a facility, but various facilities such as an inn, a hotel, an entertainment facility, a game center, a station, and a coin laundry can be applied.

The parking lot system of the present invention can be effectively used for parking lots installed in the city.

1 ... Parking system 2 ... Vehicle 10 ... Parking 11 ... Parking space 12 ... Parking line 13 ... Fixed tire stop 14 ... Transmitter 20 ... Parking equipment set 21 ... Parking meter 22 ... Vehicle lock device 23 ... Loop coil 24 ... Identification code 25 ... Stopper 26 ... Label 27 ... Display device 28 ... Liquid crystal display device 30 ... Server 40 ... Wireless LAN 42 ... Error information 51 ... User terminal 51a ... Screen 52 ... Administrator terminal 60 ... Internet

Claims (4)

Multiple parking devices installed in the parking lot, which have a vehicle parking function and a parked vehicle movement prohibition function, and each have a unique identification code.
A parking lot system equipped with a control device that communicates with a user's mobile terminal and controls the parking device according to the communication result.
The control device is
Based on the identification signal from the mobile terminal that has read the identification code, the linking means for associating the user who possesses the mobile terminal with one of the parking devices, and
It has an operation command output means for outputting an operation command to a parking device associated with the mobile terminal based on a parking request signal from the mobile terminal.
It has an end notification means for transmitting a notification regarding the end of parking of the parking device to the mobile terminal.
Parking system. The parking lot system according to claim 1, wherein communication between the mobile terminal and the control device is performed via the Internet. A wireless LAN for connecting the mobile terminal to the Internet was installed in the parking lot.
The parking lot system according to claim 1 or 2 . The parking device has a locking means for locking the parked vehicle as a movement prohibition function for the parked vehicle.
The control device has a lock command means for outputting a vehicle lock command to the parking device based on a vehicle lock request from the mobile terminal.
The parking lot system according to claim 1.

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