JP2023019299A - Entry/exit management system and entry/exit management program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an entry/exit management system for appropriately and reliably executing parking lot entry/exit management and parking fee cashless adjustment with a simple configuration.SOLUTION: The entry/exit management system has an acquisition unit 311, a vehicle entry/exit regulation unit 312, a determination unit 313, a claim processing unit 314, and a control unit 315. The acquisition unit 311 acquires identification information from a vehicle having approached an entrance of a management area. The vehicle entry/exit regulation unit 312 is configured to be capable of regulating entry and exit of the vehicle to/from the management area. The determination unit 313 determines if the vehicle having approached the entrance of the management area is going to enter or is going to exit. The claim processing unit 314 is configured to be capable of registering the identification information and information concerning payment means in association with each other. The control unit 315 permits entry of the vehicle without executing payment processing when it is determined by the determination unit 313 that the vehicle is going to enter the management area, and permits exit of the vehicle after executing the payment processing when it is determined that the vehicle is going to exit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

The present invention relates to an entrance/exit management system and an entrance/exit management program.

Conventionally, various methods have been proposed for cashless payment of parking lot usage fees. For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a technique of calculating a parking fee based on vehicle entry time data and vehicle exit time data, transmitting the calculated parking fee to a website server, and accepting payment of the parking fee on the website.

JP-A-2003-256995

However, in the conventional technology as described in Patent Document 1, in order to appropriately perform vehicle entry/exit management and parking fee settlement, a configuration for detecting the entry of the vehicle and a configuration for detecting the entry of the vehicle and It is necessary to separately provide a configuration for detecting this. This would require a complicated and large-scale system, which would make it difficult to build and introduce a system for managing entry/exit and cashless payment.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an entrance/exit management system and an entrance/exit management program for appropriately and reliably executing entrance/exit management in a parking lot and cashless payment of parking fees with a simple configuration.

The above objects are achieved by the following means.

The entrance/exit management system has an acquisition unit, a vehicle entrance/exit regulation unit, a determination unit, a billing processing unit, and a control unit. The acquisition unit obtains vehicle number information of the vehicle, unique information of the on-board device installed in the vehicle, and the ETC card inserted in the on-board device from the vehicle near the entrance/exit of the controlled area for parking the vehicle. identification information including at least one of unique information; The vehicle entry/exit regulation unit is configured to be capable of regulating entry of the vehicle into the management area and exit of the vehicle from the management area. The determination unit determines whether the vehicle approaching the entrance/exit of the management area is about to enter the management area or to exit from the management area. The billing processing unit is configured to be capable of registering the identification information and information regarding a payment method selected by a person who pays the vehicle or the user of the vehicle for the parking in association with each other. The control unit controls the vehicle entrance so as to permit the vehicle to enter the management area without executing payment processing for payment of the price when the determination unit determines that the vehicle is about to enter the management area. When it is determined that the vehicle is about to exit from the management area, the vehicle entry/exit is permitted to exit after executing payment processing for payment of the price by controlling the exit control unit. Control the regulator.

The entrance/exit management program is configured to cause the information processing device to function as the entrance/exit management system.

According to the entrance/exit management system of the present invention, the identification information of the vehicle is acquired from the vehicle approaching the entrance/exit of the controlled area, and whether or not the vehicle approaching the entrance/exit of the controlled area is about to enter the controlled area is managed. Determine if you are attempting to enter from a zone. If the entry/exit management system judges that the vehicle is about to enter, it permits the entry of the vehicle without executing payment processing, and if it judges that the vehicle is about to exit, the payment is made. After executing the process, the vehicle is allowed to enter. Therefore, when the vehicle is about to enter, the vehicle is allowed to enter without requesting payment processing, and when the vehicle is about to exit, payment processing is performed using the registered payment information. After that, the vehicle can be allowed to enter. As a result, it is possible to appropriately and reliably execute entrance/exit management and parking fee settlement in the parking lot with a simple configuration.

1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a system according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an acquisition device; FIG. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of a detection apparatus. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a vehicle entry/exit regulation device; FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an information terminal; FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a server; FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of a control unit of the server; FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of information stored in a server; FIG. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of ETC vehicle-mounted equipment. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a settlement system; FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing the procedure of processing executed by a server; FIG. 10 is a subroutine flowchart showing an example of a procedure of processing in step S102 of FIG. 9; FIG. FIG. 10 is a subroutine flow chart showing another example of the procedure of determination processing in step S102 of FIG. 9; FIG. FIG. 10 is a subroutine flowchart showing the procedure of payment processing in step S108 of FIG. 9; FIG. FIG. 12 is a subroutine flowchart following FIG. 11; FIG.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings. In the description of the drawings, the same elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions are omitted. Also, the dimensional ratios in the drawings are exaggerated for convenience of explanation and may differ from the actual ratios.
(Overall system configuration)

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the system 1 comprises an on-site system 10, an information terminal 20, a server 30, an ETC vehicle-mounted device 40, and a payment system 50. FIG. The on-site system 10, the information terminal 20, the server 30, and the payment system 50 are connected via a network, and each component can communicate by various wired or wireless communication methods. The ETC vehicle-mounted device 40 can wirelessly communicate with the acquisition device 110 of the on-site system 10 according to a predetermined communication standard such as DSRC (Dedicated Short Range Communication).

The in-park system 10 is provided in a controlled area such as a paid parking lot for parking vehicles. The hall system 10 includes an acquisition device 110 , a detection device 120 and an entry/exit control device 140 .

Acquisition device 110 has an ETC antenna, and performs wireless communication with ETC vehicle-mounted device 40 mounted on a vehicle adjacent to the entrance/exit of the controlled area according to a communication standard such as DSRC. The acquisition device 110 also has a camera and captures images of vehicles entering and exiting the controlled area.

The detection device 120 includes various sensors, and detects a vehicle within a controlled area and within a predetermined range near the entrance/exit of the controlled area.

Entry/exit regulation device 140 is, for example, an entry/exit gate provided at the entrance/exit of the managed area, and has an entry/exit regulation unit capable of regulating entry of vehicles into and exit from the managed area.

The information terminal 20 is a terminal for the user to register payment information and the like. The information terminal 20 is, for example, a terminal such as a smart phone used by the driver of the vehicle. The information terminal 20 communicates with the server 30 and the like via a network.

The server 30 transmits and receives various information to and from each component of the on-site system 10, the information terminal 20, the payment system 50, and the like.

The ETC vehicle-mounted device 40 is attached to the vehicle and performs wireless communication with the acquisition device 110 that is close to a predetermined distance. The ETC vehicle-mounted device 40 acquires various types of information from the inserted ETC card and transmits the acquired information to the acquisition device 110 .

The settlement system 50 is a system installed in a settlement institution (financial institution) such as a bank or a credit card company, or a settlement agency that performs various operations for settlement in those settlement institutions.

In this embodiment, an example in which the server 30 constitutes an entrance/exit management system will be described. Note that the processing performed by the server 30 may be performed by other components such as the acquisition device 110 and the detection device 120 . In this case, the configuration constitutes an entrance/exit management system. Also, the server 30 and other components may operate in cooperation, and the server 30 and the other components may constitute an entrance/exit management system.
Each configuration will be described in detail below.
(Acquisition device 110)

FIG. 2A is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an acquisition device.

As shown in FIG. 2A, acquisition device 110 includes control unit 111 , storage unit 112 , communication unit 113 , ETC antenna 114 , and camera 115 . Each component is communicably connected to each other via a bus. Also, each component may be directly connected to the server 30 via a network without a bus.

The control unit 111 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and in accordance with a program, controls each component of the in-house system 10 and executes various arithmetic processing, in addition to controlling each component described above.

The storage unit 112 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores various programs and various data in advance, a RAM (Random Access Memory) that temporarily stores programs and data as a work area, a hard disk that stores various programs and various data, and the like. Prepare.

The communication unit 113 has an interface for communicating with other terminals and devices via a network. The communication unit 113, for example, transmits and receives various data to and from the server 30. FIG.

The ETC antenna 114 is configured for wireless communication with the ETC vehicle-mounted device 40 according to a predetermined communication standard. Acquisition device 110 acquires a vehicle-mounted device ID represented by WCN (Wireless Call Number), which is unique information for identifying vehicle-mounted ETC device 40 , from vehicle-mounted ETC device 40 via ETC antenna 114 . The acquisition device 110 also acquires an ETC card number, which is unique information for identifying the ETC card inserted in the ETC vehicle-mounted device 40 , from the ETC vehicle-mounted device 40 via the ETC antenna 114 . The ETC card number is obtained in an encrypted state, and can be decrypted before being sent to the host server 30, for example.

The camera 115 photographs vehicles entering and exiting the management area. By analyzing the image captured by the camera 115, information indicating the vehicle number of the vehicle (vehicle number) is obtained.
(Detection device 120)

FIG. 2B is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the detection device.

As shown in FIG. 2B, the detection device 120 includes a control unit 121, a storage unit 122, a communication unit 123, and a detection unit . Each component is communicably connected to each other via a bus. Also, if the detection device 120 is a device that does not include the control unit 121, the storage unit 122, or the like, the detection unit 124 may be configured to be connected to the control unit 111 of the acquisition device 110. FIG.

The control unit 121, the storage unit 122, and the communication unit 123 of the detection device 120 are the same as the corresponding configurations of the acquisition device 110, so duplicate descriptions are omitted.

The detection unit 124 is configured to detect that a vehicle has approached a predetermined range near the entrance/exit of the controlled area within the controlled area. ), and various sensors such as a camera. The various sensors as described above may be used individually, or may be used in combination with a plurality of sensors.

For example, when a loop coil that electromagnetically detects the approach of a vehicle is used as the detection unit 124, the loop coil is placed in the controlled area and near the entrance of the controlled area. It is placed at the bottom of the roadway that passes when passing.

Also, when a laser lidar is used as the detection unit 124, the laser lidar is provided at a position within the controlled area where the detection range includes a predetermined range in the vicinity of the entrance/exit of the controlled area. By analyzing the image information acquired by the laser lidar, it is detected that the vehicle is within the controlled area and has approached a predetermined range near the entrance of the controlled area.

Also, when a camera is used as the detection unit 124, the camera is provided within the controlled area at a position that includes a predetermined range near the entrance/exit of the controlled area in the photographing range. By analyzing the images (videos) continuously captured by the camera, it is detected that the vehicle is within the controlled area and has approached a predetermined range near the entrance of the controlled area. Image (video) recognition can be performed using known techniques such as background subtraction and machine learning.

Sensors that can be used as the detection unit 124 are not limited to the above examples. Sensors or the like may be used. Alternatively, an infrared sensor, a sound wave sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, or the like provided at a position where the vehicle can be detected may be used.
(Entry/exit regulation device 140)

FIG. 2C is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an entry/exit regulation device.

As shown in FIG. 2C , the entrance/exit restriction device 140 includes a control unit 141 , a communication unit 142 , and an entrance/exit restriction unit 143 . Each component is communicably connected to each other via a bus. Further, if the entry/exit regulation device 140 does not include the control unit 141 and the communication unit 142 , the entry/exit regulation unit 143 may be configured to be connected to the control device of the acquisition device 110 .

The control unit 141 and the communication unit 142 of the entrance/exit restriction device 140 are the same as the corresponding configurations of the acquisition device 110, and thus overlapping descriptions are omitted.

The entrance/exit regulation unit 143 is a configuration for regulating entry/exit of vehicles to/from the management area. The entry/exit regulation unit 143 is arranged, for example, at the entrance/exit of the controlled area, and is configured by a gate (bollard) or bar that operates to block or permit the passage of vehicles. For example, when the entry/exit of the vehicle to/from the management area is permitted, the entry/exit regulation unit 143 permits the entry/exit of the vehicle to/from the management area, and after the vehicle has entered/exited, again regulates the entry/exit of the vehicle. . Note that the method of realizing the entry/exit regulation section 143 is not limited to the above example, and any configuration may be employed as long as the entry/exit of the vehicle can be regulated.
(Information terminal 20)

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the information terminal.

As shown in FIG. 3 , the information terminal 20 includes a control section 21 , a storage section 22 , a communication section 23 , a display section 24 and an operation reception section 25 . Each component is communicably connected to each other via a bus. The control unit 21, the storage unit 22, and the communication unit 23 of the information terminal 20 are the same as the corresponding configurations of the acquisition device 110, so redundant description will be omitted.

The display unit 24 includes an LCD (liquid crystal display), an organic EL display, or the like, and displays various information. The operation reception unit 25 includes a touch sensor, a pointing device such as a mouse, a keyboard, and the like, and receives various user operations. The display unit 24 and the operation reception unit 25 may constitute a touch panel by superimposing a touch sensor as the operation reception unit 25 on the display surface as the display unit 24 .
(Server 30)

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the server. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the controller of the server. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of information stored in the server.

As shown in FIG. 4 , the server 30 includes a control section 31 , a storage section 32 and a communication section 33 . Each component is communicably connected to each other via a bus. The control unit 31, the storage unit 32, and the communication unit 33 of the server 30 are the same as the corresponding configurations of the acquisition device 110, so redundant description will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 5, the control unit 31 of the server 30 reads a program and executes processing to obtain an acquisition unit 311, a vehicle entry/exit regulation unit 312, a determination unit 313, a billing processing unit 314, and a control unit 315. function as Further, the control unit 31 may have a configuration in which a part of the function is distributed to control units in each component of the in-house system 10 . For example, the control section 31 may function as a detection section based on detection information from the detection section 124 of the detection device 120 .

The acquisition unit 311 acquires vehicle number information of vehicles located within a predetermined range, unique information (on-board device ID) of the ETC on-board device 40 installed in the vehicle, and unique information of the ETC card inserted in the ETC on-board device 40. Identification information including at least one piece of information (ETC card number) is obtained from the obtaining device 110 .

Vehicle entry/exit regulation unit 312 controls entry/exit regulation device 140 to regulate entry of vehicles into and exit from the managed area.

The billing processing unit 314 associates and registers the identification information obtained by the obtaining unit 311 and the information regarding the payment means selected by the person responsible for the vehicle or the user of the vehicle for the parking of the vehicle. .

The server 30, as the billing processing unit 314, provides a dedicated web page that the user can access using the information terminal 20 in order to associate and register each of the above information based on instructions from the user. A dedicated web page is provided, for example, using a different URL for each parking lot. For example, when the user's information terminal 20 connects to a server or the like corresponding to the URL via a wireless LAN network, beacon, NFC (Near Field Communication), two-dimensional bar code, etc. provided in the parking lot, The web page of the URL is set to be displayed on the information terminal 20 . As a result, the user who uses the parking lot can easily access the web page and register necessary information.

Next, information stored in the storage unit 32 of the server 30 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 6, the storage unit 32 of the server 30 stores identification information, payment information, and user information in association with each other. The identification information includes an onboard equipment ID, an ETC card number, and a vehicle number. Payment information includes credit card information, bank account information, and various other information for utilizing payment schemes. Payment information is used as information relating to the means of payment chosen by the party responsible for the charges levied on the vehicle or the user of the vehicle. The payment information also includes information indicating permission to automatically pay the price by a predetermined method when the vehicle participates. User information includes user identification information for identifying users, contact information, authentication information, and the like. User identification information includes, for example, name, address, date of birth, gender, nickname, driver's license number, and the like. Contact information includes, for example, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, IDs of SNS and various message services, and the like. The authentication information stores IDs, passwords, and the like for accessing members-only websites and the like.

In the storage unit 32 of the server 30, information for identifying each management area and information for identifying the acquisition device 110 or the detection device 120 provided in each management area are associated and stored. . In this embodiment, an example in which one acquisition device 110 and one detection device 120 are provided for one management area has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in a controlled area with multiple entrances and exits for vehicles, multiple acquisition devices 110 and multiple detection devices 120 may be provided.

Further, the storage unit 32 of the server 30 stores identification information of vehicles housed in the management area. For example, when a vehicle enters the managed area, the server 30 stores (registers) the identification information of the vehicle in the database provided in the storage unit 32 in order to keep track of the vehicle being accommodated. The server 30 may erase (delete) the identification information of the vehicle from the database of the storage unit 32 when the vehicle leaves the management area, or notify the vehicle that the vehicle is not accommodated. It may be stored in the database of the storage unit 32 in association with the identification information.

The information described above as being stored in the storage unit 32 is stored in an external storage that can be connected from the server 30 via a network, and is configured to be accessed and obtained from the server 30 as necessary. may
(ETC vehicle-mounted device 40)

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the ETC vehicle-mounted device.

As shown in FIG. 7 , the ETC vehicle-mounted device 40 includes a control section 41 , a storage section 42 , a communication section 43 , a card reception section 44 and an output section 45 . Each component is communicably connected to each other via a bus. The control unit 41, the storage unit 42, and the communication unit 43 of the ETC vehicle-mounted device 40 are the same as the corresponding configurations of the acquisition device 110, and thus overlapping descriptions are omitted.

The card accepting unit 44 accepts insertion of an ETC card. The card reception unit 44 acquires various information including the ETC card number from the inserted ETC card. The control unit 41 transmits the information acquired by the card accepting unit 44 to the acquiring device 110 via the communication unit 43 .

The output unit 45 is configured to output light and sound, and is composed of, for example, an indicator lamp that indicates the reading state of the ETC card, a speaker that outputs voice guidance, and the like.

The storage unit 42 stores a vehicle-mounted device ID represented by WCN (Wireless Call Number), which is unique information for identifying the ETC vehicle-mounted device 40 as a wireless base station. Therefore, the acquiring device 110 can acquire the vehicle-mounted device ID of the ETC vehicle-mounted device 40 when wirelessly communicating with the ETC vehicle-mounted device 40 via the ETC antenna 114 .
(Payment system 50)

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the settlement system. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of information related to ETC card numbers stored in the settlement system.

As shown in FIG. 8 , the payment system 50 includes a control section 51 , a storage section 52 and a communication section 53 . Each component is communicably connected to each other via a bus. The control unit 51, the storage unit 52, and the communication unit 53 of the payment system 50 are the same as the corresponding configurations of the acquisition device 110, and thus overlapping descriptions are omitted.

The settlement system 50 is, for example, a settlement institution (financial institution) such as a bank or a credit card company, a settlement institution that provides various code settlement services, or a settlement agency that performs various operations for settlement at these settlement institutions. It is a system installed by a trader. By transmitting and receiving information to and from the payment system 50, the server 30 can execute the payment of the parking lot usage fee by credit card payment, bank account transfer, or the like.

In addition, the payment system 50 holds information about the credit card associated with the user's ETC card and information indicating whether or not the user's ETC card has been rejected (set invalid) by the issuer of the ETC card. You may have The above information is stored in the storage unit 52 of the payment system 50 . Note that the settlement system 50 does not have to store the refusal information in association with the ETC card number. In this case, for example, the ETC card number may be converted into credit card information, and whether or not the credit card has been rejected may be checked with the credit card company each time.

Note that the system 1 may include a configuration other than the configuration described above. Moreover, each of the above configurations may include components other than the components described above, or may not include some of the components described above. Moreover, each of the above configurations may be configured by a plurality of devices, or may be configured integrally. Also, functions described as being performed by one configuration may be performed by another configuration instead.
An outline of processing in the system will be explained.
(Outline of processing)

FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing the procedure of processing executed by the server. FIG. 10A is a subroutine flowchart showing an example of the processing procedure of step S102 of FIG. FIG. 10B is a subroutine flowchart showing another example of the procedure of the determination process in step S102 of FIG. FIG. 11 is a subroutine flow chart showing the procedure of payment processing in step S108 of FIG. The processes shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 to 11 are stored as programs in the storage unit 32 of the server 30, and are executed by the control unit 31 controlling each unit.

As shown in FIG. 9, the server 30 determines whether vehicle identification information has been acquired from the acquisition device 110 (step S101).

If the identification information has not been acquired (step S101: NO), the server 30 waits until the identification information is acquired.

If the identification information has been acquired (step S101: YES), the server 30 determines whether the vehicle is about to enter the controlled area or whether the vehicle is about to leave the controlled area (step S102). . Details of the determination process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 10A and 10B.

In the process of step S102, if it is determined that the vehicle is about to enter (step S103: YES), the server 30 controls the entrance/exit regulation device 140 to permit the vehicle to enter the controlled area (step S104). ).

Subsequently, the server 30 determines whether or not the entry of the vehicle is completed (step S105). For example, the server 30 determines whether the entry of the vehicle has been completed based on the detection result of the detection device 120, the image captured by the camera 115, and the like.

If the entry has not been completed (step S105: NO), the server 30 waits until the entry is completed.

If the entry is completed (step S105: YES), the server 30 controls the entry/exit regulation device 140 to regulate entry/exit of the vehicle to/from the managed area (step S106), and ends the process.

On the other hand, when it is determined in the processing of step S102 that the player is about to participate (step S103: NO, step S107: YES), the server 30 executes payment processing (step S108). Details of the payment process will be described later with reference to FIG. If it is not determined that the player is about to participate (step S107: NO), the server 30 returns to step S101 and continues the process. Further, the order and method of processing steps S102, S103, and S107 are not limited to the example of FIG. 9, and can be executed in any order and method.

Subsequently, the server 30 controls the entry/exit regulation device 140 to permit the exit of the vehicle from the controlled area (step S109).

Subsequently, the server 30 determines whether or not the vehicles have finished participating (step S110). For example, the server 30 determines whether or not the vehicle has completed the entry based on the image captured by the camera 115 or the like.

If the participation has not been completed (step S110: NO), the server 30 waits until the participation is completed.

When the entry is completed (step S110: YES), the server 30 controls the entrance/exit regulation device 140 to regulate entry/exit of the vehicle to/from the management area (step S111), and ends the process. At this time, the server 30 notifies the information terminal 20 of the user of the vehicle that has entered, for example, information indicating the name of the parking lot, the date and time of entry, the date and time of exit, the parking fee, the payment method used, etc., as usage certification information. may
<Decision processing>

Next, the judgment processing shown in step S102 of FIG. 9 will be described below by dividing into two patterns.
<Pattern 1>

As shown in FIG. 10A, the server 30 refers to the database of the storage unit 32 (step S201), and the identification information acquired in the process of step S101 in FIG. (step S202).

If it is stored as the identification information of the vehicle that is housed in the management area (step S202: YES), the server 30 determines that the vehicle is already housed in the management area, and therefore the vehicle is about to leave the management area. It is determined that there is (step S203), and the determination process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is not stored as the identification information of the vehicle accommodated in the controlled area (step S202: NO), the server 30 determines that the vehicle is not yet accommodated in the controlled area. It is determined that it is going to do so (step S204), and the determination process ends.
<Pattern 2>

As shown in FIG. 10B, the server 30 checks the detection status of the detection device 120 that detects a vehicle that has approached a predetermined range near the entrance/exit in the managed area (step S211), and the detection device 120 detects the vehicle. (step S212).

If the detection device 120 detects a vehicle (step S212: YES), the server 30 determines that the vehicle is about to leave the managed area because the vehicle exists near the entrance/exit of the managed area. (Step S213), the determination process is terminated.

If the detection device 120 does not detect the vehicle (step S212: NO), the server 30 determines that the vehicle is about to enter the controlled area because there is no vehicle near the entrance/exit of the controlled area. (Step S214), the determination process is terminated.
<Payment processing>

Next, the payment processing shown in step S108 of FIG. 9 will be described below.

As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the server 30 determines whether or not the identification information acquired in the process of step S101 in FIG. (step S301). Specifically, the server 30 refers to the database of the storage unit 32 and determines whether the acquired identification information is stored in association with payment information such as credit card information and bank account information.

If the payment information is not registered (step S301: NO), the server 30 registers the vehicle registered in the storage unit 32 of the server 30 by using at least part of the vehicle number of the user who bears the parking fee. A screen for searching for numbers is output (step S302). The screen output by the server 30 is displayed on the information terminal 20 used by the user. Thus, the user can search for the vehicle number (identification information) stored in the storage unit 32 of the server 30 simply by inputting a part of the vehicle number that is easy to grasp and store on the search screen.

In this embodiment, the server 30 has described an example in which the processing of step S303 is executed after executing the processing of steps S301 and S302, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the user himself/herself recognizes that the payment information has not been registered, the user can access the server 30 using the information terminal 20 at any time before leaving the vehicle from the controlled area. good too. In this case, the server 30 executes the processes of steps S303 to S305 before executing the processes of steps S301 and S302, and stores in the storage unit 32 information indicating that the payment process has been completed. In this state, when the user leaves the vehicle from the management area, the server 30 executes the process of step S301, and the payment information is associated with the identification information (vehicle number, etc.) and registered in the storage unit 32. Since it can be confirmed that the payment processing has been completed, the processing of steps S306 and S307 may be skipped and the payment processing may be terminated. For example, by informing the user in advance and doing the above, it is possible to execute registration processing and payment processing in advance, so it is not necessary to perform registration processing and payment processing near the entrance/exit of the controlled area when letting the vehicle participate. This allows the vehicle to exit smoothly from the controlled area.

The server 30 outputs a screen for accepting registration of association of payment information from the user with respect to the vehicle number (identification information) retrieved using the screen output in the process of step S302 (step S303).

The server 30 determines whether or not the vehicle number (identification information) is associated with the payment information (step S304). At least one of the vehicle-mounted device ID and the ETC card number is also stored in the storage unit 32 of the server 30 in association with the vehicle number. Therefore, when the payment information is registered in association with the vehicle number, at least one of the vehicle-mounted device ID and the ETC card acquired from the ETC vehicle-mounted device 40 of the vehicle is also associated with the payment information and stored. The server 30 may also accept from the user registration of information on automatic payment (information indicating that automatic payment is permitted) using the above payment information.

If the payment information is not associated and registered (step S304: NO), the server 30 repeats the process of step S304.

If the payment information is associated and registered (step S304: YES), the server 30 pays the parking fee using the payment information and parking fee amount information calculated based on a predetermined fee table. (step S305), and the payment process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of step S301 that the payment information is registered (step S301: YES), the server 30 sends information regarding automatic payment using the payment information (information indicating that automatic payment is permitted). ) is registered in the storage unit 32 by the user (step S306).

If the information on automatic payment is registered (step S306: YES), the server 30 pays the parking fee using the payment information and the parking fee amount information calculated based on a predetermined fee table. (step S307), and the payment process ends. At this time, the server 30 notifies, for example, the user's information terminal 20 that there is no need to execute separate payment processing because automatic payment will be made at the time of entry, and information regarding the payment means used for automatic payment. may In addition, the notification may be used to confirm whether automatic payment is to be made using the payment method registered at the time of entry.

On the other hand, in the processing of step S306, if it is determined that the information regarding the automatic payment is not registered (step S306: NO), the server 30 outputs a screen for accepting the selection of the payment method and the payment instruction from the user. (Step S308). Specifically, the server 30 displays a screen for accepting the selection of payment means to be used by the user, and accepts the selection from the user. The selection of the payment method may be accepted from the payment methods whose payment information is registered in advance by the user, or the input of payment information may be accepted from the user as a new payment method. When payment information for a new payment method is input, the server 30 stores identification information such as the vehicle-mounted device ID, ETC card number, and vehicle number stored in the storage unit 32, and the payment information input by the user. are associated with each other and registered in the database of the storage unit 32 . Further, the server 30 receives an instruction (payment instruction) for paying the parking fee using the selected payment information from the user by pressing a payment button displayed on the web page. Note that the processing of steps S308 to S310 may also be executed at arbitrary timing by the user's operation of the information terminal 20 or the like, similar to the processing of steps S303 to S305 described above.

The server 30 determines whether or not the selection of the payment method and the payment instruction have been received (step S309).

If not accepted (step S309: NO), the server 30 repeats the process of step S309.

If accepted (step S309: YES), the server 30 executes the parking fee payment process using the above payment information and parking fee amount information calculated based on a predetermined fee table. (step S310), and the payment process ends.

According to the above embodiment, the following effects are achieved.
The entrance/exit management system (server 30) acquires the identification information of the vehicle from the vehicle approaching the entrance/exit of the management area, and determines whether the vehicle approaching the entrance/exit of the management area is about to enter the management area. to determine if you are going to participate from If the entry/exit management system judges that the vehicle is about to enter, it permits the entry of the vehicle without executing payment processing, and if it judges that the vehicle is about to exit, the payment is made. After executing the process, the vehicle is allowed to enter. Therefore, when the vehicle is about to enter, the vehicle is allowed to enter without requesting payment processing, and when the vehicle is about to exit, payment processing is performed using the registered payment information. After that, the vehicle can be allowed to enter. As a result, it is possible to appropriately and reliably execute entrance/exit management and parking fee settlement in the parking lot with a simple configuration.

In addition, the entrance/exit management system has a storage unit for storing identification information of vehicles accommodated in the management area, and when the identification information is acquired, the identification information is stored in the management area. If it is not stored as vehicle identification information, it is determined that the vehicle is about to enter, and if the identification information is stored as vehicle identification information stored in the controlled area, the vehicle is about to exit. It is determined that Thus, when the identification information is acquired, the entrance/exit management system can judge whether the vehicle is about to enter or exit only by referring to the information stored in the storage part. Therefore, with a simple configuration and processing, it is possible to appropriately and reliably execute entrance/exit management and parking fee settlement in the parking lot.

In addition, the entrance/exit management system has a detection unit that detects a vehicle that is in the controlled area and approaches a predetermined range near the entrance, and the vehicle is detected by the detection unit when the identification information is acquired. If not, it is determined that the vehicle is about to enter, and if the vehicle is detected by the detection unit, it is determined that the vehicle is about to exit. Thus, when the identification information is acquired, the entrance/exit management system can determine whether the vehicle is about to enter or exit only by confirming the detection status of one detection part. Therefore, with a simple configuration and processing, it is possible to appropriately and reliably execute entrance/exit management and parking fee settlement in the parking lot.

In addition, when executing payment processing, the entrance/exit management system confirms the registration of information on payment methods in the billing processing department, and if it is registered that payment will be automatically made at the time of entry, the system will notify the user. Allowing a vehicle to enter without confirming payment. This allows the user to immediately exit the vehicle from the controlled area without consciously performing payment processing. Therefore, it is possible to prevent users in a hurry from waiting or forcing users to perform complicated operations, thereby dramatically improving user convenience of the parking lot.

In addition, when executing payment processing, the entrance/exit management system confirms the registration of information on payment methods in the billing processing department, and if automatic payment at the time of entry is not registered, the system notifies the user. A screen for confirming payment is output, and the vehicle is permitted to participate when an instruction regarding permission for payment is received from the user. As a result, if the automatic payment is not registered, the vehicle can be permitted to exit after receiving payment instructions from the user, and parking lot entry/exit management and parking fee settlement can be performed more appropriately. can be executed.

In addition, when executing payment processing, the entry/exit management system confirms the registration of information on payment methods in the billing processing unit, and if information on payment methods is not registered, the user registers information on payment methods. When a screen for performing payment is output, and registration of information on payment means is accepted from the user, payment processing is executed and information on payment means is registered in the billing processing unit in association with the identification information. As a result, the user can be urged to perform payment processing and register the payment method if the information on the payment method is not registered. Therefore, the parking fee can be settled more efficiently and reliably.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and improvements are possible within the scope of the claims.

For example, in the embodiment described above, the information terminal 20 is a terminal possessed by a user. However, the information terminal 20 may be a shared terminal installed in a parking lot or the like. In this case, the user can perform operations such as registration of necessary information even if the user does not have an information terminal.

Further, the processing of the system according to the above-described embodiment may include steps other than the steps of the flowcharts described above, or may not include some of the steps described above. Also, the order of steps is not limited to the embodiment described above. Furthermore, each step may be combined with other steps and executed as one step, may be executed while being included in other steps, or may be divided into a plurality of steps and executed. For example, in the flowchart of FIG. 9, the example in which the acquisition process of step S102 is performed after the detection process of step S101 is performed has been described. may

Moreover, means and methods for performing various processes in each device of the system according to the above-described embodiments can be realized by either dedicated hardware circuits or programmed computers. The above program may be provided, for example, by a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory), or may be provided online via a network such as the Internet. In this case, the program recorded on the computer-readable recording medium is usually transferred to and stored in a storage unit such as a hard disk. Moreover, the above program may be provided as independent application software, or may be incorporated in the software of each device of the system as one function of the device.

1 system,
10 on-site system,
110 acquisition device;
111 control unit,
112 storage unit,
113 communications department,
114 ETC antenna,
115 camera,
120 detector,
121 control unit,
122 storage unit,
123 Communication Department,
124 detection unit,
140 vehicle control device,
141 control unit,
142 Communication Department,
143 Entry and Exit Control Department,
20 information terminal,
21 control unit,
22 storage unit,
23 communications department,
24 display unit,
25 operation reception unit,
30 servers,
31 control unit,
311 acquisition unit;
312 Vehicle Entry and Exit Regulation Department,
313 decision unit,
314 Billing Department;
315 control unit,
32 storage unit,
33 communications department,
40 ETC in-vehicle device,
41 control unit,
42 storage unit,
43 communications department,
44 card reception unit,
45 output section,
50 payment system;
51 control unit,
52 storage unit,
53 Communication Department.

Claims (7)

From a vehicle close to the entrance/exit of the controlled area for parking the vehicle, the vehicle number information of the vehicle, the unique information of the on-board device installed in the vehicle, and the unique information of the ETC card inserted in the on-board device an acquisition unit that acquires identification information including at least one of
a vehicle entry/exit regulation unit capable of regulating entry of the vehicle into the management area and exit of the vehicle from the management area;
a determination unit that determines whether a vehicle approaching the entrance/exit of the management area is about to enter the management area or is about to leave the management area;
a billing processing unit capable of correlating and registering the identification information and information about a payment method selected by a person responsible for paying the vehicle or the user of the vehicle for the parking;
When the judging unit judges that the vehicle is about to enter the controlled area, the vehicle entry/exit regulation unit permits the entry of the vehicle without executing the payment process for the payment of the price. When it is determined that the vehicle is about to exit from the managed area, the vehicle entry/exit regulation unit is controlled so as to allow the vehicle to exit after executing payment processing for payment of the price. a control unit that
entrance/exit management system. connected to a storage unit that stores the identification information of vehicles housed in the management area;
The determination unit determines that the vehicle is about to enter when the identification information is acquired by the acquisition unit and the identification information is not stored as the identification information of the accommodated vehicle. 2. The entrance/exit management system according to claim 1, wherein when the identification information is stored as the identification information of the accommodated vehicle, it is determined that the vehicle is about to exit. a detection unit that detects a vehicle that is in the controlled area and approaches a predetermined range in the vicinity of the entrance when the server does not detect it,
The determination unit determines that the vehicle is about to enter if the vehicle is not detected by the detection unit when the identification information is acquired by the acquisition unit, and the vehicle is detected by the detection unit. 3. The entrance/exit management system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein it is determined that the vehicle is about to exit when is detected. When executing the payment process, the control unit confirms the registration of the information on the payment means in the billing processing unit, and if it is registered that the payment will be automatically paid at the time of participation, the user 4. The entrance/exit management system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein said vehicle entry/exit control unit is controlled so as to allow said vehicle to exit without confirming payment to the driver. When executing the payment process, the control unit confirms the registration of information regarding the payment means in the billing processing unit, and if automatic payment of the fee at the time of participation is not registered, the user outputting a screen for confirming payment to the vehicle, and controlling the vehicle entrance/exit regulation unit to permit the vehicle to exit when an instruction regarding permission for the payment is received from the user. 4. The entrance/exit management system according to any one of 1 to 4. When executing the payment processing, the control unit confirms registration of information regarding the payment means in the billing processing unit, and if the information regarding the payment method is not registered, the user confirms the registration of the information regarding the payment method. outputting a screen for registering information, and executing the payment processing when registration of the information on the payment means is accepted from the user, and the information on the payment means is transferred to the billing processing unit in association with the identification information; 6. The entrance/exit management system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the entrance/exit management system is registered in the . An entrance/exit management program for causing an information processing device to function as the entrance/exit management system according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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