JP6931500B1 - Parking system and programs - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a parking lot system capable of settlement of a parking fee with a mobile terminal such as a smartphone without stress without providing a settlement machine. An entrance monitoring camera 20, an exit monitoring camera 30, a parking lot management server 50, a store entrance / exit side QR code (registered trademark) display facility 60, a parking lot exit side QR code (registered trademark) display facility 70, and a parking lot. A service site 100, a smartphone 200, a payment institution 300, etc. are provided, and the QR code (registered trademark) section is read by the smartphone 80 and transmitted to the parking lot service site 100. Then, the parking lot management server 50 takes out the vehicle number image, asks for the parking fee, and causes the parking lot service site 100 to settle the parking fee when the read QR code (registered trademark) information is received from the smartphone 80. When the parking lot management server 5 notifies that the payment has been completed, the parking lot management server 5 immediately opens the gate by the gate mechanism on the exit side. [Selection diagram] Fig. 1

Description

The present invention relates to parking lot systems and programs.

Nowadays, there are various parking systems. For example, there are existing flap type, gate type, flapless type, gateless type and the like.

The flap type uses sensors such as loop coils and ultrasonic sensors installed in the parking space (also called the passenger compartment) to detect that the vehicle has entered the passenger compartment and use a flap plate to stop the vehicle in order to prevent the vehicle from escaping. It is a method of raising, measuring the time, depositing the parking fee at this measured time into the settlement machine, and lowering the flap plate.

In the gate type, a parking ticket (with entry time) is issued from the ticketing machine installed at the entrance of the parking lot at the time of entry, and the parking ticket is inserted into the checkout machine at the time of exit. The first method to settle the parking lot usage fee based on the time and open the gate, and the car number is recognized from the image from the camera installed at the entrance, and when you leave, enter the car number in the checkout machine and settle The second method for opening the gate, etc. (the first method and the second method may be merged).

In the flapless type, the parking fee from the time when the loop coil installed in the passenger compartment (sometimes using an image sensor or ultrasonic sensor) starts to detect the vehicle to the current time is paid to the settlement machine and settled. It is a method. There is no flap plate that physically obstructs the entry and exit of vehicles, but the camera installed in each cabin reads the car number of the parked vehicle with the camera to prevent and manage the escape.

In the gateless system, entry is detected by a vehicle number recognition system that uses a camera, etc., and when exiting, the vehicle number information is input to the checkout machine or the vehicle number is recognized again near the exit, and the current time and the entrance monitoring camera are used. It is a method to settle based on the car number and the entrance time obtained by shooting.

On the other hand, in recent years, due to the spread of electronic payment, there is also a cashless parking lot system. This cashless method is a method of registering the time of being in the parking lot in advance with an application (parking lot payment application) on the web or smart device, and paying the parking fee at the registered time (credit card or paypay for approval). Etc. are used).

Further, as a cashless payment method using a smartphone, a system for reimbursing the parking fee of Patent Document 1 is disclosed.

In the system of Patent Document 1, when the parking fee is settled, the credit card is settled by holding the smartphone over the reading reader of the settlement machine.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-2984

The existing flap type, gate type, flapless type, gateless type, and patent document 1 as described above all use a settlement machine as a payment means.

That is, a checkout machine or the like is required in a large-scale parking lot or the like adjacent to a commercial facility, a medical facility, a public facility or the like.

Many people use the parking lot, especially in a large parking lot, many people line up in front of the checkout machine during busy hours, for example, in a gate-type parking lot, in front of the gate. Cars are waiting in line. Therefore, depending on the length of the convoy, it may not even be possible to get the car out of the parked place. In addition, it is necessary to slow down the vehicle speed to pass through the gate, and in the case of a parking lot without a roof, when it is raining, you have to bother to reach out from the car window or umbrella to settle. .. In the current system, the frustration caused by the act of payment is stressing many users, such as going around the hall because the sign at the gate exit cannot be seen behind the parked car. This stress can lead to car accidents in or near the parking lot. It is said that about a quarter of vehicle accidents occur in parking lots.

From the viewpoint of parking lot management, there is a problem of the installation location of the settlement machine used for the settlement of the parking fee and the number of installations. In addition, it is necessary to update the system each time there is a change in banknotes or coins on a regular basis.

On the other hand, since the new coronavirus is widespread these days, it is necessary to line up at the checkout machines at intervals more than ever, and there is a risk of contact infection because the checkout machines are touched by hand.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and the cause of frustration caused by using the payment machine and the parking lot user who does not want to touch the payment machine but must touch it. The purpose is to obtain a parking system that does not give stress to people.

In order to solve the above problems, the first aspect of the present invention is a mobile terminal (the mobile terminal includes a smartphone, a PC, a tablet, a smart watch, etc.) or an in-vehicle device (a navigation device with a communication function, a drive recorder, etc.). It is a parking system that can be settled via (AV equipment, etc.), a means for detecting the entry of a vehicle into the parking lot premises or individual cabins, a means for acquiring the parking start time, and parking start from the settlement time. It is characterized by having a time counting unit that calculates the parking time by subtracting the time and a parking fee calculation unit that calculates the payment amount from the parking time, and the mobile terminal or in-vehicle device has an alternative function of the payment machine. Realize a parking system.

As a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, reading a predetermined code (including another code such as a QR code (registered trademark)) provided in the parking lot, or at least one of GPS information or wireless information. It may be characterized by determining the position of the parking lot itself.

A third aspect of the present invention may be characterized in that, in the second aspect, there is a mechanism for notifying a predetermined parking lot of the settlement and releasing a means for deterring escape such as a flap plate or a bar gate. ..

As a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the mobile terminal is configured to be able to communicate with a settlement institution via a network via a parking lot service site, and the parking fee is settled to the settlement institution. May be.

As a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, when the vehicle number recognition result recognized by the vehicle number recognition means is automatically or manually input, the parking place and charge, and the vehicle image at the time of vehicle number recognition are displayed on a mobile terminal or. It may be characterized by displaying the screen on the in-vehicle terminal.

As a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the fifth aspect, the vehicle may be specified by the vehicle number recognizing means at the time of delivery, and the bar gate may be opened when the settlement is completed.

A seventh aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the fifth aspect, there is a mechanism capable of specifying a vehicle at the time of warehousing, automatically displaying a settlement or settlement screen on a mobile terminal from that time and warehousing time, and making a settlement. May be.

An eighth aspect of the present invention is a program that can be settled via a mobile terminal and an in-vehicle device, and is a means for detecting the entry of a vehicle into a parking lot premises or an individual parking lot, and a means for acquiring a parking start time. A computer is executed as a timing unit that calculates the parking time by subtracting the parking start time from the settlement time, and a parking charge calculation unit that calculates the parking charge from the parking time. It may be a program that executes a computer as a function for inputting and / or confirming cashless payment.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to easily settle the parking fee with a mobile terminal such as a smartphone without providing a settlement machine. There is no need to line up at the checkout machine, parking fees can be paid from anywhere, the risk of infection that touches the checkout machine due to the act of checkout can be avoided, frustration is eliminated, and it is also effective in reducing vehicle accidents. ..

It is a schematic block diagram of the parking lot system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram of the parking lot management server 50 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram of the parking lot service site 100 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a sequence diagram (1) explaining the parking lot system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a sequence diagram (2) explaining the parking lot system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a sequence diagram (3) explaining the parking lot system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a sequence diagram (4) explaining the parking lot system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the photographed image and the license plate image which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing (1) of various information which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing (2) of various information which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram of the system for a small parking lot which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram (1) of the system which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram (2) of the system which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic configuration diagram (3) of a system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following, the range necessary for the explanation for achieving the object of the present invention will be schematically shown, and the range necessary for the explanation of the relevant part of the present invention will be mainly described. It shall be based on a known technique. In this embodiment, a plurality of large parking lots or small parking lots are collectively managed, and the parking fee of the vehicle for each parking lot is settled by a smartphone. The parking lot includes a flap type, a gate type, a flapless type, a gateless type, and the like.

<Embodiment 1>
The first embodiment will be described by taking one parking lot B (gate type) of one large shopping mall A as an example.

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of the parking lot system of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the parking lot B is adjacent to the large store A.

At the entrance of the parking lot B, an entrance monitoring camera 20 for photographing the vehicle 10 is provided, and at the exit, an exit monitoring camera 30 for photographing the exiting vehicle 10 is provided. Further, a camera control unit 40 for controlling the entrance monitoring camera 20 and the exit monitoring camera 30, a parking lot management server 50, and the like are provided.

On the other hand, a QR code (registered trademark) display facility 60 on the store entrance / exit side is provided at a location leading from the parking lot B to the large store A. Further, a QR code (registered trademark) display facility 70 on the exit side of the parking lot is also provided on the exit side of the parking lot B. The QR code (registered trademark) display equipment may be provided for each vehicle space in the parking lot or at any location in the parking lot, but in the present embodiment, the QR code (registered trademark) display equipment will be described as the parking lot exit side and the store entrance / exit side. ..

The store entrance / exit side QR code (registered trademark) display equipment 60 and the parking lot exit side QR code (registered trademark) display equipment 70 (collectively referred to as the QR code (registered trademark) part) are attached to walls, pillars, etc. It is a liquid crystal display, an acrylic processed plate material, or the like, and includes information indicating a URL or the like of a parking lot service site 100 (server system) described later.

The parking lot management server 50 described above is connected to the camera control unit 40 via a LAN and is connected to the parking lot service site 100 via the Internet network 80. Further, the Internet network 80 is connected to a payment institution (computer system). A smartphone 200 of a driver D (which may be a passenger) (in this example, an example of a mobile terminal is a smartphone; the same applies hereinafter) can be connected to the Internet network 80. The parking lot service site also has a means for detecting the availability information of the parking area or the passenger compartment for each parking lot. This makes it possible to determine whether parking is possible or full.

The QR code (registered trademark) section is read by the smartphone 200, and the terminal code of the smartphone 200 and the like are included and transmitted to the parking lot service site 100.

The QR code (registered trademark) (also referred to as a two-dimensional code) read by the smartphone 200 may be the store entrance / exit side QR code (registered trademark) display facility 60 or the parking lot exit side QR code (registered trademark) display facility 70. , The QR code (registered trademark) of the parking lot exit side QR code (registered trademark) display facility 70 will be read when leaving. Instead of the settlement by reading a QR code (registered trademark), it may acquire the GPS information or the wireless information settle. That is, in the case of acquiring GPS information, it is premised that the smartphone 200 implements an application having a GPS function. Then, the parking lot management server 50 receives the location information transmitted by the smartphone 200 and the terminal code of the smartphone 200 via the receiver installed at the exit, and transmits the location information to the parking lot service site 100. Then, the smartphone 200 and the vehicle 10 that transmit GPS information are associated with each other. When it is determined that the GPS information transmitted by the smartphone 200 has exited the parking lot, the delivery time is specified and the smartphone 200 is displayed on the payment screen to encourage the smartphone 200 to make a payment. The owner of the smartphone 200 makes a payment. In the case of wireless information acquisition, it is possible to perform short-range communication by Wi-Fi (registered trademark) or the like. That is, it is premised that an application capable of Wi-Fi communication is installed on the smartphone 200. As a result, the smartphone 200 and the Wi-Fi device provided at the exit of the parking lot can communicate with each other. Then, when the user leaves the parking lot, the smartphone 200 is communicated with Wi-Fi to identify the smartphone 200. Since the smartphone 200 and the vehicle 10 are associated with each other, the vehicle 10 can be identified. Therefore, the delivery time of the delivered vehicle 10 is specified, and the screen is displayed on the smartphone 200 for parking fee settlement. The owner of the smartphone 200 makes a payment.

The camera control unit 40 transmits a vehicle photographed image from the exit monitoring camera 30 to the parking lot management server 50, and the parking lot management server 50 outputs a vehicle license plate image (hereinafter referred to as a vehicle number image) from the vehicle photographed image. Take it out.

On the other hand, if the parking lot service site 100 receives the read QR code (registered trademark) information of the QR code (registered trademark) part from the smartphone 200 before leaving the parking lot, the parking lot service site 100 communicates with the settlement institution 300. The parking fee is settled, and the settlement result is transmitted to the parking lot management server 50. In the case of notification that payment has been completed, the parking lot management server 50 immediately opens the gate by the gate mechanism (not shown) on the exit side (it does not have to be a gate, but it is described as a gate in this embodiment. do). In other words, the QR code (registered trademark) includes the URL of the parking lot service site 100, and when the smartphone 200 reads the QR code (registered trademark), the parking lot service site 100 is accessed. At this time, the terminal code of the smartphone 200 (for example, the IMEI code) is assigned. On the other hand, when the parking lot service site 100 receives the access from the smartphone 200, it communicates with the registered financial institution, makes a payment, and transmits the payment result to the parking lot management server 50. Then, the gate on the exit side is opened. Details will be described later.

(Configuration of parking lot management server 50)
FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of the parking lot management server 50. However, FIG. 2 shows a configuration when payment is made (at the time of exit) with the QR code (registered trademark) of the parking lot exit side QR code (registered trademark) display equipment 70.

As shown in FIG. 2, the parking lot management server 50 includes a vehicle number extraction unit 51 (also referred to as a vehicle identification unit), a dwell time measurement unit 52 (also referred to as a timekeeping unit) at the time of entry, a calendar timer 53, and a charge calculation. A unit 59, a vehicle number extraction unit 63 at the time of exit (also referred to as a vehicle identification unit), a payment result receiving unit 61, a user notification unit 65, a gate opening / closing control unit 67, and the like are provided. Each of these parts is a block of computer programs. The unique code is determined by the parking lot service site 100. Here, the unique code means a character, a number, a symbol, or the like for identifying a user who uses the parking lot.

(Composition of parking lot service site 100)
As shown in FIG. 3, the parking lot service site 100 includes a user information registration unit 110, an entrance vehicle number user-related unit 120, a user-specific charge confirmation unit 130, an exit determination unit 140, and the like. It is good to have user information, but it can be operated without it.

(Overall explanation)
4 to 7 are sequence diagrams illustrating the parking lot system of the first embodiment. Although each communication information is encrypted, the description thereof will be omitted.

First, user registration will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4, the driver operates the smartphone 200 to access the parking lot service site 100 (d10). Here, the registration of user information is not limited to the parking lot. That is, it may be from anywhere and anytime before delivery.

The user information registration unit 110 of the parking lot service site 100 transmits the user registration screen information to the smartphone 200 in connection with this access (d12).

The driver who owns the smartphone 200 displays a screen based on this user registration screen information, inputs a vehicle number, a user name, a TEL, an e-mail address, a payment institution name, etc., and sends the screen to the parking lot service site 100 (d14). ). At this time, a terminal code (for example, IMEI code) is added.

Upon receiving this user registration request information, the user information registration unit 110 of the parking lot service site 100 receives the date, time, user code (unique code), user name, TEL number (telephone number), e-mail address, and smartphone. The 200 terminal codes and the like are registered in the memory 151 as user information (date, time, user code, user name, TEL number (telephone number), e-mail address, terminal code, payment institution name, etc.) (d16). FIG. 9A shows user information.

That is, the parking lot service site 100 manages the personal information without placing the personal user information on the parking lot management server 50.

The parking lot service site 100 may transmit an application program (data) to a smartphone 200 to download it, input user information from the application, transmit it, and register it (d18).

Alternatively, the user information may be input, transmitted, and registered from the application by downloading using the URL. Here, the easiest way is to not download the app. It is configured so that necessary processing can be performed as long as the parking lot service site 100 is accessed. This is a method in which the parking lot service site 100 is accessed with a QR code, and processing such as registration and settlement is performed there. Such a method eliminates the need for the user to perform some of the operations described below. Here, for example, the Apple Store (registered trademark) of iphone is also included in the parking service site 100.

Next, the process from entry to exit will be described with reference to FIG. However, the camera control unit 40 is not shown.

As shown in FIG. 5, the vehicle number extraction unit 51 at the time of entry of the parking lot management server 50 detects that the vehicle has come to a position with respect to the camera control unit 40, and captures an image taken by the entrance camera 20. Upon request, the camera control unit 40 acquires photographed image information (entrance camera number, photographed image, date and time, etc.) from the entrance camera 20 based on this request and transmits the photographed image information to the parking lot management server 50 . (D20). The captured image is shown in FIG. 8 (a). Alternatively, an image (including a moving image) may be taken to obtain text information on the license plate. It is possible to detect that the car has come to a certain position by using an infrared sensor or the like (not shown).

Next, the entrance vehicle number extraction unit 51 of the parking lot management server 50 performs an entrance vehicle vehicle number extraction process (d22).

The entry vehicle vehicle number extraction process recognizes the image of the license plate with respect to the captured image (see FIG. 8B).

Then, the character recognition of this license plate image is performed to extract the vehicle number, and the date and time are associated with this to enter the vehicle number information (camera number for entrance, vehicle number, date, time, parking lot name). (Parking lot code), photographed image, license plate image, etc.) are stored in the memory 54. FIG. 9B shows the entry vehicle number information.

Then, the car number extraction unit 51 at the time of admission of the parking lot management server 50 uses the car number information (camera number for admission, car number, date, time, parking lot name (parking lot code), photographed image, number). (Plate image, etc.) is transmitted to the parking lot service site 100 (d24).

The entrance vehicle number user-related part 120 of the parking lot service site 100 has the entrance vehicle number information (camera number for entrance, vehicle number, date, time, parking lot name (parking lot code), photographed image, license plate image). Etc.), and the vehicle included in this entry vehicle number information (entrance camera number, vehicle number, date, time, parking lot name (parking lot code), photographed image, license plate image, etc.) It is searched whether or not the user information having the number (date, time, user code, user name, TEL, email address, terminal code, payment institution name, etc.) is stored in the memory 151 (d28). That is, it is determined whether or not it is a member.

In the case of a member, the entrance vehicle number user-related part 120 of the parking lot service site 100 has user information (date, time, user code, user name, TEL number (telephone number), email address, terminal code, payment. using the application of the smart phone 200 the engine name, etc.) is present Nde including, "confirmation of parked that the message," said parking outlet side QR code "at the time of exit of the vehicle as a write-once (R) display equipment 70 QR code (registered A message for reading the trademark) is transmitted (d32). Here, it is possible to register after parking without pre-registering. In this case, the license plate is displayed on the smartphone screen to confirm whether it is your own car or not. (Parking lot app) Instead of a ticket, this is to ask the person to confirm that he / she has definitely parked.

Then, in the case of a member, the entrance vehicle number user-related unit 120 of the parking lot service site 100 performs a process of generating the entrance vehicle number user-related information (d34).

The entrance vehicle number user-related information is the entrance vehicle number information (date, time, user code, user name, TEL, email address, terminal code, payment institution name, etc.) searched by d28. This is information associated with the entrance camera number, vehicle number, date, time, parking lot name (parking lot code), photographed image, license plate image, etc.). FIG. 9C shows information related to the entry vehicle vehicle number user.

This entry vehicle vehicle number user-related information is stored in the memory (d35). In addition, the vehicle number, the user code, the terminal code, the parking lot name, the date and time, and the entrance vehicle vehicle number user-related information number included in the entrance vehicle vehicle number user-related information are used as the vehicle number user. It is called identification information. FIG. 9D shows the vehicle number user identification information.

That is, the parking lot service site 100 side knows when, who, and what number of cars entered the parking lot. The entry vehicle vehicle number user-related information number and user code are unique codes.

Then, the parking lot service site 100 transmits the vehicle number user identification information (vehicle number, user code, terminal code, parking lot name, date and time, entry vehicle vehicle number user-related information number) to the parking lot management server 50. Send (d36).

On the other hand, the residence time measurement unit 52 of the parking lot management server 50 receives the vehicle number user identification information (vehicle number, user code, terminal code, parking lot name, date and time, entry vehicle vehicle number user-related information number). Upon receipt, the current time of the timer calendar 52 is set as the parking start time, and the entry vehicle number user identification information (vehicle number, user code, terminal code, parking lot name, date time, entry vehicle vehicle number user-related information number). ), The parking start time is added and stored in the memory 55 as the user parking time measurement start information (d38). That is, the measurement of the parking time is started.

The user parking time measurement start information is shown in FIG. 9 (e). The user parking time measurement start information includes vehicle number user identification information (vehicle number, user code, terminal code, parking lot name, date time, entry vehicle vehicle number user-related information number), parking start time, and the like.

(On the way back)
Next, as shown in FIG. 6, when the user makes a purchase or the like and returns, he / she operates the smartphone 200 to start the application and displays the smartphone 200 on the parking lot exit side QR code (registered trademark) display equipment 70 (registered trademark). Hold the QR code (registered trademark) display equipment 60 on the store entrance side to read the QR code (registered trademark) (d40), and use the smartphone 200 to add the terminal code to the QR code read on the exit side and park. It is transmitted to the parking lot service site 100 (d42). The exit side read QR information is shown in FIG. 9 (f).

The exit-side read QR information of the smartphone 200 includes a parking lot exit-side QR code (registered trademark) display equipment number, a parking lot name, a date and time, a terminal code, a site URL, and the like.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6, the exit determination unit 140 of the parking lot service site 100 identifies the vehicle number user having the terminal code and the parking lot name included in each time the exit side read QR information is received. It is determined whether or not the information (vehicle number, user code, terminal code, parking lot name, date and time, entry vehicle vehicle number user-related information number) exists in the memory 154 (d44).

That is, based on the exit side read QR information and the vehicle number user identification information, it is determined whether or not the driver of the entering vehicle is scheduled to leave the parking lot.

Next, as shown in FIG. 6, when the exit determination unit 140 of the parking lot service site 100 determines that the vehicle number user identification information exists in the memory 154, the exit determination unit 140 transmits the charge calculation instruction information to the parking lot management server 50. At the same time, it is output to the charge calculation unit 130 for each user (d46).

This charge calculation instruction information is shown in FIG. 9 (g). This charge calculation instruction information includes a charge calculation instruction information number, a vehicle number user identification information (vehicle number, user code, terminal code, parking lot name, date and time, entry vehicle vehicle number user-related information number), and parking. It consists of a QR code (registered trademark) display equipment number on the exit side of the parking lot, a charge calculation instruction code, an exit code, and the like.

On the other hand, the charge calculation unit 59 of the parking lot management server 50 inputs the charge calculation instruction information from the parking lot service site 100 and performs the vehicle charge calculation process (d48).

The vehicle charge calculation process reads the user parking time measurement start information (entrance vehicle number user identification information, parking start time) having the vehicle number user identification information included in the charge calculation instruction information from the memory 55.

Then, the difference between the current time (parking end time) of the calendar timer 53 and the parking start time included in the user parking time measurement start information (entrance vehicle number user identification information and parking start time) is used as the vehicle stay time. , The charge per unit time (for example, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, etc.) set in advance is multiplied, and this result is calculated as a stay charge (also referred to as a parking charge).

Then, the vehicle charge calculation process of the charge calculation unit 59 of the parking lot management server 50 associates the parking charge with the vehicle stay time and the parking end time with the read user parking time measurement start information, and park charge information for each user. Is stored in the memory 62.

The parking fee information for each user is shown in FIG. 9 (h). The parking fee information for each user includes user parking time measurement start information (entrance vehicle number user identification information, parking start time), parking fee, vehicle stay time, parking end time, and the like.

Then, the user notification unit 59 of the parking lot management server 50 transmits the parking fee information for each user of the memory 62 to the parking service site 100 along with the calculation of the parking fee (d50).

On the other hand, the user-specific charge confirmation unit 130 of the parking lot service site 100 uses the user-specific parking charge information (user parking time measurement start information (entrance vehicle number user identification information, vehicle stay time, parking start time), parking charge, and parking end. Every time a time) is received, it is stored in the memory for history, and a user-by-user charge confirmation notification process is performed to allow the user to confirm this charge (d51).

The user-specific charge confirmation notification process of the user-specific charge confirmation unit 130 of the parking lot service site 100 reads the entrance vehicle number user identification information included in the user-specific parking charge information, and the entrance having the entrance vehicle number user identification information. It is determined whether or not the vehicle vehicle number user-related information (entrance vehicle number user identification information, entrance camera number, photographed image, license plate image, etc.) exists in the memory 154 and the charge calculation instruction information is received. If both conditions are met, it is clearly determined that the user parks the vehicle in the parking lot and leaves the parking lot. Here, the charge calculation instruction information may be received after leaving the venue.

Then, the user-per-user charge confirmation unit 130 of the parking lot service site 100 searches the user information of the user code included in the user information from the memory 151, and includes the user information in the per-user parking charge information addressed to the searched user's smartphone 200. The car number, the date and time, the parking lot name, the parking time, the parking fee, the parking start time, the vehicle stay time, the parking end time, etc., and the payment institution included in the user information. The name of the means (including card payment and smartphone payment (paypay, etc.)) is stored in the memory as user parking fee confirmation information and transmitted (d52). At this time, the name of another payment institution may be included and selected. The screen of the smartphone 200 preferably has the same format as the screen of the checkout machine.

FIG. 10A shows information for confirming the user parking fee. Then, the driver D, who is the user, checks the screen of the smartphone 200 and selects the OK button (not shown) if there is no problem with the charge, the vehicle stay time, and the payment institution. The driver must leave the parking lot within a predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes) from this time.

The smartphone 200 application transmits the user parking fee confirmed information to the parking lot service site 100 (d54) and also to the payment institution 300 (d56).

The payment institution 300 collates and setstles the parking fee of the user parking fee confirmed information, and the collation result information (settlement institution name, payment amount, entrance vehicle number user identification information, authentication result: authentication is OK in this embodiment. Is transmitted to the parking lot service site 100 (d58) and is transmitted to the smartphone 200 (d60).

The exit determination unit 140 of the parking lot service site 100 uses this collation result information (settlement institution name, settlement amount, entrance vehicle number user identification information, authentication result: described as authentication OK in this embodiment) in the parking lot management server. It is transmitted to 50 (d62). The parking lot management server 50 stores this information (d64).

Then, as shown in FIG. 7, the payment institution receiving unit 61 of the parking lot management server 50 receives the collation result information from the parking lot service site 100 and receives the payment permission, and the gate opening / closing determination unit 67 and the vehicle at the time of exit The number extraction unit 63 is started (d70).

Withdrawal situ during vehicle number extracting unit 63 of the parking management server 50 requests the image captured by the regular exit camera 30 to the camera control unit 40, the camera control unit 40, for exit on the basis of the request The photographed image information (exit camera number, photographed image, date and time, etc.) is acquired from the camera 30 and transmitted to the parking lot management server 40 (d72).

Next, the exiting vehicle number extraction unit 63 of the parking lot management server 50 performs an exiting vehicle number extraction process (d74).

The vehicle number extraction process at the time of exit sets a predetermined license plate range for the captured image and extracts the license plate image. Then, the character recognition of this license plate image is performed to extract the vehicle number, and the date and time are associated with this to obtain the exit number information (exit camera number, vehicle number, date, time, parking lot name). (Parking lot code), photographed image, license plate image, etc.) are stored in the memory 63a.

The exit number information is shown in FIG. 10 (b). The retirement field during vehicle number extracting unit 63 of the parking management server 50, number cars included in the departure number information in the memory 55, vehicle number user identification information (car with car park name (parking code) Search for number, user code, terminal code, parking lot name, date and time, entry vehicle vehicle number user-related information number) (d74).

Then, when the vehicle number user identification information (vehicle number, user code, terminal code, parking lot name, date / time, entry vehicle vehicle number user-related information number) exists, the gate open / close determination unit 67 gates. It is determined whether or not the opening permission is shown (d82).

When the gate opening permission is indicated, the gate opening / closing determination unit 67 outputs a gate opening control signal to the gate opening / closing mechanism (not shown) to open the gate so that the vehicle can leave. (D84).

Then, the gate opening / closing determination unit 67 clears the gate opening permission information generated in d64 (d86). As a result, each time another user leaves, it is possible to confirm by the above-mentioned process whether or not the parking fee has been paid and the user leaves the venue.

Further, when the gate opening / closing determination unit 67 of the parking lot management server 50 determines that the gate opening permission is not permitted by d82, the gate opening / disapproval information is transmitted to the parking lot service site 100 (d88).

The exit determination unit 140 of the parking lot service site 100 transmits a message for the smartphone 200 to read the QR code (registered trademark) in front of the gate (d90). That is, urge. This allows the vehicle to leave.

<Embodiment 2>
FIG. 11 is a schematic configuration diagram of a system for another parking lot. The system of the second embodiment includes a parking lot management PC (personal computer) 50 for each parking lot, and the parking lot management PC 50 is connected to the parking lot service site 100 and the payment institution 300 via the Internet network 80. It is connected.

A flap plate F is provided in each of the passenger compartments H of the parking lot. In addition, a QR code (registered trademark) support column 250 is provided. A camera may be provided at the entrance, but a QR code (registered trademark) support column 250 may be provided, so that the camera may not be required. The camera is installed for monitoring the car number and parking lot. The case of one camera will be described below.

QR code (registered trademark) The QR code (registered trademark) of the support column 250 is the same QR code (registered trademark) portion as in the first embodiment, and is a liquid crystal display attached to a wall, a pillar, or the like, or acrylic processed. It is a plate material or the like, and includes information indicating the URL of the parking lot service site 100, the parking lot name, the cabin number, the flap number, and the like.

The parking lot management server 50 has the same configuration as the above, but has one camera at the entrance / exit (not shown), one vehicle number extraction unit, and the gate open / close determination unit 67 flaps. It is a vertical movement judgment unit.

On the other hand, the configuration of the parking lot service site 100 is the same as that of the first embodiment. That is, the driver operates the smartphone 200 to register the user information in the parking lot service site 100 as in the first embodiment.

Then, the parking lot management server 50 extracts the vehicle number from the photographed image information of the vehicle that has entered the parking lot. The parking lot management server 50 transmits the entrance vehicle number information to the parking lot service site 100.

The parking lot service site 100 receives the entry vehicle number information, and if the driver is a member, adds a "message that the parking lot has been parked" to the smartphone 200 and adds a "QR code (registered trademark) pillar 250 QR code on the way back." Send a message to read (registered trademark).

Then, the parking lot service site 100 generates the above-mentioned entry vehicle vehicle number user-related information, and transmits this vehicle number user identification information to the parking lot management server 50.

On the other hand, the parking lot management server 50 adds the parking start time to the entry vehicle number user identification information included in the entry vehicle vehicle number user-related information, and starts measuring the parking time.

Then, when the user leaves, the driver operates the smartphone 200, holds the QR code (registered trademark) support 250 over the QR code (registered trademark), reads the QR code (registered trademark), adds the terminal code to the read QR information, and is stationed. It is transmitted to the parking lot service site 100.

On the other hand, every time the parking lot service site 100 receives the read QR information, if the vehicle number user identification information having the terminal code and the parking lot name included in the read QR information exists, the driver of the vehicle that entered the parking lot service site 100 is parked. It is determined that the vehicle is scheduled to leave the parking lot, and the parking lot management server 50 is made to calculate the parking fee.

The parking lot management server 50 calculates the parking fee as described above, transmits it to the parking service site 100, causes the parking service site 100 to confirm this fee with the driver, and then causes the payment institution 300 to settle the payment. Is transmitted by the parking service site 100 to the parking lot management server 50.

When the settlement is completed, the parking lot management server 50 lowers the flap plate F by the flap plate vertical movement mechanism. This will cause the vehicle to leave the parking lot. Therefore, the cost can be reduced because a payment machine is not required.

<Other embodiments>
While the first embodiment is a large parking lot, the present embodiment may be applied to the gate type of a small parking lot as shown in FIG. In FIG. 12, a camera 270 is provided in the gate machine 250, and a QR code (registered trademark) support column 250 is provided in the parking lot. However, in FIG. 12, the parking lot management server, communication network, parking lot service site, etc. are not shown.

As a result, even if it is a gate type of a small parking lot, the vehicle number of the vehicle is specified, and when leaving the parking lot, the smartphone 200 is simply changed to the QR code (registered trademark) of the QR code (registered trademark) support 250. The parking fee can be settled just by holding it over, so the cost can be reduced.

FIG. 13 shows a case where a gate machine, a flap plate, and a loop coil are not required (a parking lot management server, a communication network, a parking lot service site, etc. are not shown). The camera 270 is an example of being attached to the gate wall 290.

As shown in FIG. 13, if there is a camera 270 and a QR code (registered trademark) support 250, the vehicle number of the vehicle is specified, and when leaving the parking lot, the smartphone 200 is simply used as the QR code (registered trademark) support 250. The parking fee can be settled just by holding it over the QR code (registered trademark) of, so the cost can be reduced.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14, a camera 280 may be provided behind the passenger compartment without a camera on the exit side, and a QR code (registered trademark) support 250 may be provided in the passenger compartment. In FIG. 14, those having the same reference numerals as above will not be described.

As a result, when leaving the parking lot, the parking fee can be settled by simply holding the smartphone 200 over the QR code (registered trademark) of the QR code (registered trademark) support 250, so that the cost can be reduced.

Therefore, in the case of the flap type (loop coil in the passenger compartment) of the legacy parking lot equipment, the flap plate will not come down unless the payment is made with a payment machine, but in this example, the parking fee is settled with a smartphone and QR code (registered trademark). Since the flap of the passenger compartment can be lowered, the labor of the driver can be reduced and the cost can be reduced.

In addition, the gate type of the legacy parking lot detects entry with the vehicle number recognition system (using a loop coil etc. as an auxiliary), but even if the vehicle number recognition fails, the QR code (registered trademark) is used for the vehicle. You can check the entry and exit.

Furthermore, even if the car number recognition fails at the exit after payment has been made, it can be covered by the payment method that also uses the QR code (registered trademark), so even if the car number recognition fails with a surveillance camera etc., the payment will be made and the gate will be opened. Can be opened.

On the other hand, the recent flapless type (loop coil installed in the passenger compartment + car number recognition system) is parked on a smartphone or car navigation system when the car number is recognized in order to prevent unauthorized use of the printed car number. Some will send you a push notification confirming that you have entered the yard. Instead of this push notification, some object in the parking lot may be read from a camera installed in the car and recorded on the site as an admission record.

Even in such a case, since the present application is a mechanism for linking the parking lot, the vehicle compartment, and the vehicle with a QR code (registered trademark), the parking lot, the vehicle compartment, and the vehicle can be linked at low cost.

There is also a gateless parking lot facility that has recently appeared. This is a vehicle number recognition system that detects entry (using a loop coil or the like as an auxiliary). Since this application also uses a QR code (registered trademark) in this method, it is possible to confirm the entry and exit of a vehicle at low cost even if the vehicle number recognition fails.

Further, the charge calculation process may be provided in the smartphone 200. That is, the smartphone 200 reads the QR code (registered trademark) in a non-contact manner, and along with this reading, calculates and calculates the parking fee based on the time spent in the specified vehicle number of the user of the terminal code. Along with the calculation of the parking fee, the settlement institution 300 is selected, and the selected settlement institution communicates with the smartphone 200 to settle the parking fee. As described above, according to the present embodiment, the parking fee can be settled accurately on a mobile terminal such as a smartphone without providing a checkout machine, which is effective for the owner of the parking lot, the user, and the like. be.

Although the embodiments have been described in detail above, the embodiments are not limited to the specific examples, and various changes and changes can be made within the scope of the claims. That is, payment may be made with the application of the mobile terminal without user registration. Further, although the method of downloading the application to the mobile terminal 200 has been described, the method of not downloading the application to the mobile terminal 200 is also within the scope of the present invention because user registration and payment can be performed only by reading the QR code (registered trademark). be. Further, in a large parking lot, the position of the user's vehicle may be displayed on the mobile terminal 200.

In addition, the above-mentioned embodiment discloses at least the following configurations.

The first aspect is via a mobile terminal (the mobile terminal includes a smartphone, a PC, a tablet, a smart watch, etc.) or an in-vehicle device (a car navigation device with a communication function, a drive recorder, an AV device, etc.). It is a parking system that can be settled, and it is a means to detect the entry of a vehicle into the parking lot premises or individual cabins, a means to obtain the parking start time, and parking by subtracting the parking start time from the settlement time. A parking system is realized in which a time counting unit for calculating time and a parking fee calculation unit for calculating payment amount from parking time are provided, and the mobile terminal or in-vehicle device is provided with an alternative function of a payment machine. ..

As a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, reading a predetermined code (QR code (registered trademark), etc.) provided in the parking lot, and determining the position of the parking lot itself from GPS information or wireless information. It may be a feature. For example, a mechanism is good in which the flap plate is lowered when the location is specified by a QR code (registered trademark) or the like and the passenger compartment number is entered on the smartphone side.

A third aspect of the present invention may be characterized in that, in the second aspect, there is a mechanism for notifying a predetermined parking lot of the settlement and canceling the system for suppressing the escape of the flap plate or the bar gate.

As a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the mobile terminal is configured to be able to communicate with a settlement institution via a network via a parking lot service site, and the parking fee is settled to the settlement institution. May be.

As a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, when the vehicle number recognition result recognized by the vehicle number recognition means is automatically or manually input, the parking place and charge, and the vehicle image at the time of vehicle number recognition are displayed on the mobile terminal. It may be characterized by displaying on the screen.

A sixth aspect of the present invention may be characterized in that, in the fifth aspect, the vehicle is specified at the time of delivery and the bar gate is opened when the settlement is completed.

A seventh aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the fifth aspect, there is a mechanism capable of specifying a vehicle at the time of warehousing, automatically displaying a settlement or settlement screen on a mobile terminal from that time and warehousing time, and making a settlement. May be.

An eighth aspect of the present invention is a program that can be settled via a mobile terminal and an in-vehicle device.
Means for detecting the entry of a vehicle into the parking lot premises or individual cabins, means for obtaining the parking start time, a timetable that calculates the parking time by subtracting the parking start time from the settlement time, parking from the parking time A program may be used in which a computer is executed as a parking charge calculation unit for calculating a charge, and the mobile terminal and an in-vehicle device are executed as a function of inputting and / or confirming a cashless payment of the parking charge.

10 Vehicle 20 Entrance monitoring camera 30 Exit monitoring camera 50 Parking lot management server 60 Store entrance / exit side QR code (registered trademark) display equipment 70 Parking lot exit side QR code (registered trademark) display equipment 100 Parking lot service site 200 Smartphone 300 Payment institution

Claims (7)

A parking lot system that allows you to settle parking fees via mobile terminals or in-vehicle devices.
Means for detecting the entry of vehicles into the parking lot premises or individual cabins,
Means to get the parking start time and
The timekeeping section that calculates the parking time by subtracting the parking start time from the settlement time,
Equipped with a parking fee calculation unit that calculates the payment amount from the parking time
The mobile terminal or in-vehicle device has an alternative function of a payment machine .
A parking lot system characterized in that when the vehicle number recognition result recognized by the vehicle number recognition means is automatically or manually input, the parking place and charge, and the vehicle image at the time of vehicle number recognition are displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal. The parking lot system according to claim 1, wherein a predetermined code provided in the parking lot is read, or the position of the parking lot is determined from at least one of GPS information or wireless information. The parking lot system according to claim 2, further comprising a mechanism for notifying a predetermined parking lot of the settlement and canceling the means for deterring the escape. The parking lot system according to claim 1, wherein the mobile terminal or the in-vehicle device is configured to be able to communicate with a settlement institution via a network via a parking lot service site, and the parking fee is settled to the settlement institution. Parking system according to claim 1 which identifies the vehicle at the time of unloading, characterized by opening the Bageto if the settlement is completed. The first aspect of claim 1, wherein the vehicle is specified at the time of warehousing, and the settlement or settlement screen is automatically displayed on the mobile terminal or the in-vehicle device from the time and the warehousing time to confirm the settlement amount. Parking system. A program that can be settled via a mobile terminal or in-vehicle device
Means for detecting the entry of vehicles into the parking lot premises or individual cabins, means for obtaining the parking start time,
Timekeeping section that calculates the parking time by subtracting the parking start time from the settlement time,
Let the computer run as a parking fee calculation unit that calculates the parking fee from the parking time.
The mobile terminal or the in-vehicle device is made to execute the computer as a function of inputting and / or confirming the cashless payment of the parking fee .
Vehicle number parking place and RATE vehicle number recognition result recognized by the recognizing means upon automatic or manual input, the program Ru to execute the computer vehicle image during vehicle number recognition as a function to be displayed on the screen of the portable terminal.

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