JP7611666B2 - Code-based operation system for mechanical parking facilities - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an identification code operation system that uses an identification code to access mechanical parking facilities.

Conventionally, in mechanical parking facilities ("mechanical parking facilities" in this specification and claims includes various types of parking facilities such as box-type circulation, horizontal circulation, flat reciprocating, vertical and horizontal movement puzzle, elevator, vertical circulation, multi-level, and flat parking movement), user authentication before entering or leaving the facility is performed using, for example, a PIN number, ID card, remote control, fingerprint, or vein authentication. One such authentication procedure is authentication using a barcode.

For example, prior art related to authentication using barcodes includes a method for controlling a mechanical parking device that distributes ID cards with barcode ID numbers to users of hourly parking (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Another prior art technique involves printing a barcode on the parking ticket as user information for the mechanical parking device, and reading the barcode with a barcode reader when the parking ticket is used (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2017-96053 A JP 2018-115501 A

In recent years, there has been a problem of viruses attaching to parts that are touched by an unspecified number of people, and then infecting other people by touching those parts. For this reason, it is sometimes desirable to be able to operate a device without touching parts that many people touch.

One example of something that many people touch is the operation panel of a mechanical parking facility. In addition to authenticating the user before entering or leaving the facility, the operation panel performs multiple operations by pressing buttons or using a touch panel, such as checking safety within the entry/exit area and closing the entrance/exit doors. For this reason, users operate the operation panel by directly touching it. This is also the case in Patent Documents 1 and 2 mentioned above.

The present invention aims to provide an identification code-based operation system for mechanical parking facilities that allows users of the facilities to perform entry and exit operations without directly touching the operation panel.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides an identification code-based operation system for a mechanical parking facility, comprising: a medium on which a plurality of identification codes, including a first identification code and a second identification code located away from the first identification code, a non-contact reading unit provided in the mechanical parking facility and configured to read the plurality of identification codes; and a control device which recognizes first authentication data of a contractor from the first identification code read by the reading unit, compares the first authentication data with pre-stored authentication data to perform a first authentication of the contractor, and if the first authentication is successful, causes the mechanical parking facility to perform a transport call process to call a pallet and a door opening process to open an entrance/exit door, determines from the second identification code read by the reading unit that a safety confirmation operation of the mechanical parking facility has been performed , and causes the mechanical parking facility to perform a closing process to close the entrance/exit door based on the safety confirmation operation.
In addition, an identification code type operation system for a mechanical parking facility according to another aspect of the present invention is as follows:
A medium on which a plurality of identification codes including a first identification code and a second identification code arranged apart from the first identification code are displayed;
A non-contact reading unit provided in the mechanical parking facility for reading the identification codes;
a control device that recognizes first authentication data of a contractor from the first identification code read by the reading unit, compares the first authentication data with pre-stored authentication data to perform a first authentication of the contractor, and if the first authentication is successful, causes the mechanical parking equipment to perform a transport call process to call a pallet and a door opening process to open an entrance/exit door, determines that a safety confirmation operation of the mechanical parking equipment has been performed from the second identification code read by the reading unit, and after determining that the safety confirmation operation has been performed, determines that a door closing operation has been performed from the second identification code read again by the reading unit, and causes the mechanical parking equipment to perform a closing process to close the entrance/exit door based on the door closing operation.
In this specification and claims, "identification code" includes, for example, a bar code, a two-dimensional code, a code of electronic data, etc. Furthermore, "recording" includes "description," and includes descriptions such as bar codes and recordings of codes of electronic data.

With this configuration, the customer can operate the mechanical parking facility without touching the operating panel by simply holding the appropriate identification code over the reading unit installed in the mechanical parking facility. This reduces the risk of contracting infectious diseases when entering and leaving the facility, and helps prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

In addition, the control device may be configured to, after determining from the second identification code that the door closing operation has been performed , recognize the second authentication data of the contractor from the first identification code read again by the reading unit, and execute the closing process if the second authentication data and the first authentication data match.

The first identification code may also include information for authenticating the contractor and information for identifying the mechanical parking facility. In this manner, even if the contractor is the same, the mechanical parking facility can only be operated using a medium corresponding to the facility.

In addition , one second identification code may be assigned to a plurality of operations in the mechanical parking facility, so that similar operations can be performed with one identification code, or a series of operations can be performed with one identification code.

In addition, the first identification code and the second identification code may be assigned to one operation in the mechanical parking facility. In this manner, it is possible to execute a safety measure operation or the like using any of a plurality of identification codes.

The control device may be configured to stop the closing process of the entrance door of the mechanical parking facility when the reader recognizes any one of the plurality of identification codes during the closing process of the entrance door. With this configuration , the entrance door being closed can be stopped by any one of the plurality of identification codes , so that the closing of the entrance door can be stopped without contact in an emergency.

The mechanical parking facility may further include an identification code generating unit that generates the multiple identification codes, the mechanical parking facility having an access code to the identification code generating unit, the identification code generating unit generating and assigning the multiple identification codes to the medium of the contractor who accessed the facility with the access code , and the medium displaying the assigned multiple identification codes . With this configuration, there is no need to carry a card or the like on which an identification code is recorded, and the contractor can access the identification code generating unit with a mobile terminal and operate the mechanical parking facility with the identification code assigned by the identification code generating unit.

According to the present invention, it is possible for a user of a mechanical parking facility to operate the facility by having the identification code read without directly touching the operation panel. This reduces the risk of contracting an infectious disease by directly touching the operation panel, making it possible to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a first operation card of a first embodiment on which an example of an identification code according to the present invention is recorded. FIG. 2 is a front view showing a second operation card of a second embodiment on which an example of an identification code different from that in FIG. 1 is recorded. FIG. 3 is a front view showing an example of an operation panel in a mechanical parking facility. FIG. 4 is a front view showing an example of operating the mechanical parking facility with the first operation card on the driver's operation panel shown in FIG. 3 . FIG. 5 is a flow diagram showing an example of control of a mechanical parking facility. FIG. 6 is a front view showing a third operation card of the third embodiment on which an example of an identification code different from that in FIG. 2 is recorded. FIG. 7 is a front view showing a fourth operation card of the fourth embodiment on which an example of an identification code different from that in FIG. 6 is recorded.

One embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiment, an example will be mainly described in which operation cards 10, 20, 30, and 40 are used as media on which examples of multiple identification codes are recorded. Note that the media is not limited to cards. Also, a "contractor" is a user who has been registered in advance in the control device (not shown) of the mechanical parking facility.

(Example of an operation card)
Fig. 1 is a front view showing a first operation card 10 of a first embodiment on which examples of identification codes 12, 13 are recorded. Fig. 2 is a front view showing a second operation card 20 of a second embodiment on which examples of identification codes 22, 23 different from those shown in Fig. 1 are recorded. The first operation card 10 and the second operation card 20 are examples in which the identification codes 12, 13 and the identification codes 22, 23 are recorded by describing bar codes.

In addition, in these examples, information that can identify the mechanical parking equipment is added to the identification code 12, so that only the specific mechanical parking equipment can be operated. In other words, an ID that can identify the equipment is assigned to the mechanical parking equipment, and the ID information is added to the identification code 12, so that it can only be operated when the ID information matches, and it cannot be operated with an identification code 12 with other ID information. In these examples, authentication information of the contractor (user) is added to the identification code 12, so that it can only be operated with the identification code 12 with the authentication information registered on the mechanical parking equipment.

The first operation card 10 shown in FIG. 1 is a card of a first contractor who is a contractor of a first parking facility (not shown), and in this example, a first identification code 12 and a second identification code 13 are written on the upper and lower sides of the upper surface of the illustrated card body 11 (e.g., a plate material of several mm). In this example, an authentication barcode 12 (first identification code) consisting of a parking facility identification code (100201) that differs for each parking facility and a contractor authentication code (1234) that differs for each contractor is written on the upper side. In addition, a safety confirmation barcode 13 (second identification code) consisting of a parking facility identification code (100201) and an individual operation/safety confirmation code (9999) common to all parking facilities is written on the lower side. The safety confirmation barcode 13 can also be assigned and used as an identification code for performing a door closing operation, for example, as described later.

In this example, the authentication barcode 12 is surrounded by a colored portion 14, so the positions of the authentication barcode 12 and the safety check barcode 13 can be easily identified by visual inspection. Also, the authentication barcode 12 and the safety check barcode 13 are written in opposite directions, making it easier to identify which identification code is at the position where the first operation card 10 is held over the reading unit 52 (Figure 4) while holding it.

The second operation card 20 shown in FIG. 2 is a card used by the second contractor who is the contractor of the first parking facility (not shown), and in this example, a first identification code 22 and a second identification code 23 are written on the upper and lower parts of the top surface of the card body 21 shown in the figure. In this example, an authentication barcode 22 (first identification code) consisting of a parking facility identification code (100201) that differs for each parking facility and a contractor authentication code (5678) that differs for each contractor is written on the upper part. In addition, a safety confirmation barcode 23 (second identification code) consisting of the parking facility identification code (100201) and an individual operation/safety confirmation code (9999) common to all parking facilities is written on the lower part.

In this example, the authentication barcode 22 is surrounded by a colored portion 24, so that the positions of the authentication barcode 22 and the safety check barcode 23 can be easily confirmed by visual inspection. Also, in this example, the authentication barcode 22 and the safety check barcode 23 are written in opposite directions, making it easier to recognize which identification code is located at the position where the second operation card 20 is held over the reading unit 52 (Figure 4) while holding it.

The first contractor may have an operation card (not shown) for a second parking facility that is different from the first parking facility. In this case, for example, an authentication barcode (partially different from the authentication barcode 12) consisting of a parking facility identification code (100202) that is different for each parking facility and a contractor authentication code (1234) that is different for each contractor is written on the upper part of the card body. In addition, a safety confirmation barcode (partially different from the safety confirmation barcode 13) consisting of the parking facility identification code (100202) and an individual operation/safety confirmation code (9999) that is common to all parking facilities may be written on the lower part. In this embodiment, if the parking facility identification code of the parking facility to be operated does not match the parking facility identification code of the parking facility to be operated, regardless of whether the contractor authentication code or the individual operation/safety confirmation code match, the operation card will not be authenticated or operations cannot be performed.

Also, a third contractor different from the first contractor and the second contractor can have an operation card (not shown) for the second parking facility. In this case, for example, an authentication barcode (partially different from authentication barcode 22) consisting of a parking facility identification code (100202) that differs for each parking facility and a contractor authentication code (6543) that differs for each contractor can be written on the top of the card body. Also, a safety confirmation barcode (partially different from safety confirmation barcode 23) consisting of the parking facility identification code (100202) and an individual operation/safety confirmation code (9999) common to all parking facilities can be written on the bottom.

The above-mentioned first operation card 10 and second operation card 20 are described as examples in which two bar codes are written, but as described later, the number of identification codes 12, 13, 22, and 23 is not limited to two. Individual operation/safety confirmation codes may be provided that correspond to various buttons provided on a normal operation panel 50 (Figure 3), such as door open (e.g., "9998") and door close (e.g., "9997").

The number of digits for each code is just an example. For example, if the contractor authentication code, which is normally four digits, is made five digits long with a leading "0" and the individual operation/safety confirmation code is set to five digits with a leading "1", all four digits of the contractor authentication code can be used freely as before.

(Operation panel and operation example)
Fig. 3 is a front view showing an example of an operation panel 50 in a mechanical parking facility. Fig. 4 is a front view showing an example of operating the mechanical parking facility with the first operation card 10 in the operation panel 50 shown in Fig. 3.

As shown in FIG. 3, the operation panel 50 of this embodiment is equipped with a touch panel display unit 51, a non-contact reading unit 52 that reads the identification codes 12 and 13, a safety confirmation button 55, an end door close button 56, and an emergency stop button 57. The display unit 51 displays information such as the operation guide for the user, the "entrance number," the "call number," and the "waiting time." The reading unit 52 for the identification codes 12 and 13 is equipped with a green lamp 53 that is lit when authentication is possible, and a red lamp 54 that is lit when the identification codes 12 and 13 are held up. The identification codes 12 and 13 read by the reading unit 52 are recognized by a recognition unit (not shown) such as a control device.

The reading unit 52 is not limited to the form shown in the figure. For example, a recess can be provided in the driving operation panel 50, and the first operation card 10 can be inserted into the recess to provide a non-contact reading unit that reads the identification codes 12, 13 from above or below. The reading unit 52 may also be provided separately from the driving operation panel 50 in a position that is easy for a user to operate. In this case, it is preferable to provide an emergency stop button adjacent to the reading unit 52. The driving operation panel 50 in this embodiment is an example, and the driving operation panel 50 is not limited to this example.

As shown in FIG. 4, when using the first operation card 10 with this driving operation panel 50, the user holds the identification code 12 (for the sake of explanation, the identification code 12 is shown on the top surface) of the first operation card 10 over the reading section 52 of the driving operation panel 50 to have it read. When the identification code 12 is read by the reading section 52, the information of the identification code 12 is recognized by a recognition section of the control device (not shown), and is authenticated by an authentication section (not shown) based on the user information stored in the memory section. Here, the parking facility identification code included in the identification code 12 may be verified and matched, and then the authentication may be performed using the contractor authentication code, or the parking facility identification code and the contractor authentication code may be authenticated based on the information stored in the memory section as a single entity. This is also true for the second identification code corresponding to the operation of a safety confirmation barcode, etc. The control device has a processor, a volatile memory, a non-volatile memory, an I/O interface, etc. Authentication of the read identification code 12 is achieved by the processor performing arithmetic processing using the volatile memory based on a program stored in the non-volatile memory.

(Example of operation of mechanical parking equipment)
5 is a flow chart showing an example of the control of the mechanical parking facility. Based on this diagram, an example of the operation flow of the mechanical parking facility using the first operation card 10 will be described.

After starting, it is determined whether or not the first authentication operation has been performed (S1). This first authentication operation is performed by holding the authentication barcode 12, which is recorded by writing a barcode on the first operation card 10, over the reading section 52 of the operation panel 50 (a). Therefore, the first authentication operation can be performed without directly touching the operation panel 50.

When the first authentication operation is performed, it is determined whether the first authentication data matches the authentication data of the registered user (S2). If it does not match the authentication data of the registered user, an error display process is performed (S3), and the state returns to the state of waiting for the first authentication operation (S1). If it is verified that the first authentication data of the first authentication operation matches the authentication data of the registered user, the internal machine operates to perform the transport call process, and the call pallet is transported to the loading/unloading section (S4). When the call pallet arrives at the loading/unloading section, the door opening process is performed (S5), and the entrance/exit door is automatically opened. After that, if the vehicle is entering the warehouse, the vehicle is loaded onto the call pallet. If the vehicle is leaving the warehouse, the vehicle gets on the vehicle on the call pallet and leaves. After the door opening process of the entrance/exit door is performed, the driving operation function can be locked so that at least emergency stop operations are not accepted. This makes it possible to invalidate the safety check operation performed by another person during the loading/unloading operation after the entrance/exit door is opened.

After the entrance door is opened, a safety confirmation notification process is performed (S6). In the safety confirmation notification process, after a safety confirmation operation and a door closing operation are performed, a second authentication operation is performed, and if the second authentication data of the second authentication operation matches the first authentication data of the first authentication operation, a notification is issued that the entrance door will start closing.

Then, it is determined whether or not a safety confirmation operation has been performed (S7). The safety confirmation operation is performed by holding the safety confirmation barcode 13 of the first operation card 10 over the reading section 52 of the operation panel 50 (b). Therefore, the safety confirmation operation can also be performed without directly touching the operation panel 50.

In addition, in this embodiment, after determining whether or not this safety confirmation operation has been performed, it is determined whether or not the door closing operation has been performed (S8). In this embodiment, this door closing operation is performed by holding the safety confirmation barcode 13 printed on the first operation card 10 over the reading section 52 of the operation panel 50 (c). This is because the safety confirmation barcode 13 on the first operation card 10 is also assigned as the barcode for the door closing operation. Therefore, the door closing operation can also be performed without directly touching the operation panel 50.

The determination of whether the door closing operation has been performed (S8) can be eliminated, and the "safety confirmation operation" and the "door closing operation" can be combined into one operation (the part indicated by the dotted line "h" in the figure). In this case, the operation can be performed by holding the safety confirmation barcode 13 on the first operation card 10 over the reading section 52 of the driver's control panel 50 once.

In this embodiment, when it is determined that the door closing operation has been performed (S8), an announcement is made to prompt the user to perform the second authentication operation to start the door closing process (S9). In addition to an audio announcement, various methods may be used, such as displaying the information on the touch panel display unit 51.

It is then determined whether or not the second authentication operation has been performed (S10). The second authentication operation is performed by holding the authentication barcode 12 printed on the first operation card 10 over the reading section 52 of the operation panel 50 (d). Therefore, the second authentication operation can also be performed without directly touching the operation panel 50.

When the second authentication operation is performed, a comparison process is performed to determine whether the second authentication data matches the first authentication data (S11). If the first authentication data does not match the second authentication data, an error display process is performed (S12), and the state returns to an announcement prompting the second authentication operation (S9). After the error display process, the process may return to the safety confirmation notification process (S6). Also, the order of the safety confirmation operation (b) and the door closing operation (c) and the second authentication operation (d) may be reversed, and the processes of S6 to S8 may be performed after the comparison process (S11).

Then, in the collation process (S11), if the first authentication data and the second authentication data match, the door closing process (door closing operation) is started (S13), and the entrance door starts to close. In this embodiment, after the entrance door starts to close, it is determined whether any of the identification codes 12, 13 of the first operation card 10 has been held up and read by the reading unit 52 of the operation control panel 50 (S14). This determination is made to stop the entrance door from closing, for example, when a person re-enters the room or an item is found to have been left behind after the entrance door has started to close. Then, if any of the identification codes 12, 13 are read by the reading unit 52 while the entrance door is closed, the door closing operation is stopped (S15), and the state returns to the safety confirmation notification process state (S6). This can be achieved by allocating two or more identification codes 12, 13 to one operation of "door opening" while the entrance door is closed. This operation can also be performed without directly touching the operation control panel 50. Stopping the door closing operation (S15) may simply stop the operation of closing the entrance door, or it may stop the operation and then open the entrance door.

After the entrance door starts to close (S13), if the reading unit 52 does not read the identification codes 12, 13 until the entrance door is completely closed (S14), the entrance door is closed (S16) and the process ends.

In this way, a system for operating a mechanical parking facility using a first operation card 10 on which multiple identification codes 12, 13 are recorded is an identification code type operation system for mechanical parking facilities. With this identification code type operation system, user authentication and multiple operations for operating the mechanical parking facility can be performed contactlessly by holding the multiple identification codes 12, 13 recorded on the first operation card 10 over the reading section 52 of the driver's operation panel 50. The same is true for the second operation card 20.

This allows users to enter and exit the parking facility without directly touching the operation panel 50 of the mechanical parking facility, reducing the risk of contracting an infectious disease via the operation panel 50, which is touched by many people.

(Other Modifications)
Fig. 6 is a front view showing a third operation card 30 of a third embodiment in which an example of an identification code different from that of Fig. 2 is recorded. Fig. 7 is a front view showing a fourth operation card 40 of a fourth embodiment in which an example of an identification code different from that of Fig. 6 is recorded. Note that the same components as those of the first operation card 10 described above will be described with the same reference numerals.

The third operation card 30 shown in FIG. 6 shows an example in which a two-dimensional code (e.g., QR code (registered trademark)) is used to record the identification code. The card body 31 is recorded by writing a two-dimensional authentication code 32 (first identification code) and a two-dimensional safety confirmation code 33 (second identification code). The two-dimensional authentication code 32 and the two-dimensional safety confirmation code 33 can be the same information as the first operation card 10 or the second operation card 20 described above. Since a two-dimensional code can have a larger amount of information than a barcode, for example, all two-dimensional codes can include contractor information and registered vehicle information. The third operation card 30 also has a colored portion 34 around the part of the two-dimensional authentication code 32, so the positions of the two-dimensional authentication code 32 and the two-dimensional safety confirmation code 33 can be easily confirmed visually.

The fourth operation card 40 shown in FIG. 7 is an example in which three identification codes are recorded on the card body 41, and a two-dimensional authentication code 42 (first identification code), a safety confirmation barcode 43 (second identification code), and a door closing operation barcode 45 (third identification code) are recorded. The two-dimensional authentication code 42 and the safety confirmation barcode 43 can be the same information as the first operation card 10 or the second operation card 20 described above. The door closing operation barcode 45 uses a barcode different from the safety confirmation barcode 43. According to this fourth operation card 40, the "safety confirmation" is performed using the safety confirmation barcode 43, and the "door closing operation" is performed using the door closing operation barcode 45. By using different barcodes for the consecutive "safety confirmation" and "door closing operations", it is possible to prevent, for example, the same barcode being recognized twice in one operation, which causes the operation to appear as if two operations were performed unintentionally.

The fourth operation card 40 can also include vehicle information registered in the two-dimensional authentication code 42. The fourth operation card 40 also has a colored area 44 around the two-dimensional authentication code 42, so the positions of the two-dimensional authentication code 42, safety confirmation barcode 43, and door closing operation barcode 45 can be easily confirmed visually.

In the above embodiment, the identification codes 12, 13, 22, 23, 32, 33, 42, 43, and 45 are described as barcodes and two-dimensional codes, but the identification codes 12, 13, 22, 23, 32, 33, 42, 43, and 45 are not limited to the above embodiment as long as they can be identified by the control device of the mechanical parking facility.

The number and types of identification codes 12, 13, 22, 23, 32, 33, 42, 43, and 45 are not limited to those in the above embodiment. The number of identification codes 12, 13, 22, 23, 32, 33, 42, 43, and 45 can be determined according to the number of operations in the mechanical parking facility. For example, if the mechanical parking facility requires a user to perform a total of five operations, namely "authentication," "activation (start)," "door open," "door close," and "safety check," there can be five identification codes corresponding to each operation.

In addition, when the operation of the mechanical parking facility is such an operation, one identification code may be assigned to the two operations. For example, "door open" and "door close" may be the same identification code, and the identification code may be recognized as door close when the door is open and as door open when the door is closed.

In addition, for a series of operations that use multiple buttons in one operation, the operations and their order may be included in a single identification code, and the series of operations may be executed by holding the single identification code over the reading unit 52 of the operation panel 50. For example, a series of operations, such as pressing a four-digit number button for authentication PIN and then pressing the "start button," can be included in a single identification code, including the order of the operations.

Also, the authentication barcode (authentication code) and the safety confirmation barcode (individual operation code) can be written separately on the front and back of the card body 11, 21, 31, 41.

The number of identification codes may be determined according to the number of operations that can be performed with one identification code. The combinations of the types, numbers, and types of identification codes are not limited to those in the above-described embodiments.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the identification codes 12, 13, 22, 23, 32, 33, 42, 43, and 45 are written on the card, but the identification codes 12, 13, 22, 23, 32, 33, 42, 43, and 45 may be displayed on the screen of a mobile terminal or the like. For example, the identification codes 12, 13, 22, 23, 32, 33, 42, 43, and 45 (bar codes, two-dimensional codes) may be displayed on the screen of a mobile terminal (such as a smartphone), and the identification codes on the screen may be read by the reading unit 52 of the operation panel 50.

For example, an access code for a site that generates and displays an identification code can be displayed near the operation panel 50 of the mechanical parking facility. Then, when a user accesses the site, if the user is a subscriber who has previously signed a service contract and registered, an identification code can be generated by the identification code generation unit and displayed on the screen. Then, by holding the identification code displayed on the screen over the reading unit 52 of the operation panel 50, the user can operate the operation panel 50 without directly touching it.

In addition, if the user has an IC card for authentication, when operating the mechanical parking facility after authenticating the user with the first identification code recorded in the IC chip of the IC card, the identification codes 13, 23, 33, 43, and 45 for operation recorded in the mobile terminal can be displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal, and each operation can be performed using the identification code displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal.

In this way, the user does not need to carry an item with the identification code 12, 13, 22, 23, 32, 33, 42, 43, 45 written on it. Even if the user forgets to carry the operation card, the identification code can be obtained when operating the mechanical parking facility. The generation and display of the identification codes 12, 13, 22, 23, 32, 33, 42, 43, 45 can be made into a dedicated app, for example, to improve operability and convenience.

It is also possible to combine an authentication IC card with an identification code for operation. For example, an identification code can be printed on the IC card, authentication can be performed by reading the IC card, and operations such as "opening the door" can be performed using the identification code printed on the IC card. Furthermore, the IC card can be equipped with multiple IC chips, such as an authentication IC chip (first identification code) and a safety confirmation IC chip (second identification code), so that authentication and individual operations can be performed using each IC chip.

The identification code can be recorded on the medium by printing or by attaching a sticker with the identification code printed on it to the medium. For example, if a sticker with the identification code printed on it is attached to a remote control key, the remote control key can be used as the medium.

If the identification code is a code that can be read by an optical reader 52, such as a barcode or two-dimensional code, the cost of constructing the reader 52 can be reduced.

Furthermore, the above-mentioned embodiment shows only one example, and each example may be combined, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the gist of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment.

(Summary)
As described above, by operating the mechanical parking facility using the multiple identification codes 12, 13, 22, 23, 32, 33, 42, 43, and 45, it becomes possible to operate the mechanical parking facility without directly touching the operation panel 50. This reduces the risk of contracting an infectious disease and makes it possible to prevent the spread of the infection.

In addition, by recording multiple identification codes on a single operation card 10, 20, 30, 40, the amount of information that the user needs to remember can be reduced, which can also reduce the burden on the user.

10 First operation card 12 Authentication barcode (first identification code)
13. Safety confirmation barcode (second identification code)
20 Second operation card 22 Authentication barcode (first identification code)
23 Safety confirmation barcode (second identification code)
30 Third operation card 32 Authentication two-dimensional code (first identification code)
33 Two-dimensional code for safety confirmation (second identification code)
40 Fourth operation card 42 Confirmation two-dimensional code (first identification code)
43 Safety confirmation barcode (second identification code)
45 Door closing operation barcode (third identification code)
50 Operation panel 52 Reading unit

Claims (8)

An identification code type operation system for a mechanical parking facility, comprising:
A medium on which a plurality of identification codes including a first identification code and a second identification code arranged apart from the first identification code are displayed;
A non-contact reading unit provided in the mechanical parking facility for reading the identification codes;
a control device which recognizes first authentication data of a contractor from the first identification code read by the reading unit, compares the first authentication data with pre-stored authentication data to perform a first authentication of the contractor, and if the first authentication is successful, causes the mechanical parking equipment to perform a transport call process to call a pallet and a door opening process to open an entrance/exit door, determines from the second identification code read by the reading unit that a safety confirmation operation of the mechanical parking equipment has been performed , and causes the mechanical parking equipment to perform a closing process to close the entrance/exit door based on the safety confirmation operation.
An identification code type operation system for a mechanical parking facility. An identification code type operation system for a mechanical parking facility, comprising:
A medium on which a plurality of identification codes including a first identification code and a second identification code arranged apart from the first identification code are displayed;
A non-contact reading unit provided in the mechanical parking facility for reading the identification codes;
a control device which recognizes first authentication data of a contractor from the first identification code read by the reading unit, compares the first authentication data with pre-stored authentication data to perform a first authentication of the contractor, and if the first authentication is successful, causes the mechanical parking equipment to perform a transport call process for calling a pallet and a door opening process for opening an entrance/exit door, determines that a safety confirmation operation of the mechanical parking equipment has been performed from the second identification code read by the reading unit, and after determining that the safety confirmation operation has been performed, determines that a door closing operation has been performed from the second identification code read again by the reading unit, and causes the mechanical parking equipment to perform a closing process for closing the entrance/exit door based on the door closing operation.
An identification code type operation system for a mechanical parking facility. the control device, after determining from the second identification code that the door closing operation has been performed , recognizes second authentication data of the customer from the first identification code read again by the reading unit, and executes the closing process when the second authentication data and the first authentication data match.
3. The identification code type operating system for a mechanical parking facility according to claim 2. The first identification code includes information for authenticating the contractor and information for identifying the mechanical parking facility.
An identification code type operating system for a mechanical parking facility according to claim 1 or 2 . A single second identification code is assigned to a plurality of operations in the mechanical parking facility.
An identification code type operating system for a mechanical parking facility according to claim 1 or 2 . The first identification code and the second identification code are assigned to one operation in the mechanical parking facility.
An identification code type operating system for a mechanical parking facility according to claim 1 or 2 . The control device is configured to stop the closing process of the entrance door when the reading unit recognizes any one of the plurality of identification codes during the closing process of the entrance door of the mechanical parking facility.
An identification code type operating system for a mechanical parking facility according to claim 1 or 2. an identification code generating unit for generating the plurality of identification codes,
The mechanical parking facility has an access code to the identification code generation unit,
the identification code generation unit generates and assigns the plurality of identification codes to the medium of the subscriber who has accessed the medium using the access code;
The medium is configured to display the plurality of identification codes applied thereto.
An identification code type operating system for a mechanical parking facility according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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