KR20140031492A - A system and method for lental using a samrtphone - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are a bicycle rental system using a smart phone and a bicycle rental method using the same, and a bicycle recovery and rearrangement method using a manager terminal. A bicycle rental system of the present invention includes: a bicycle rack which is installed at a bicycle station, and has a public bicycle and a bicycle locking unit which is locked and unlocked, and unlocks the bicycle locking unit when bicycle rental approval information is received from a user terminal; and a management center which receives and stores public bicycle rental approval request information or public bicycle return approval request information generated in the user terminal, and transmits public bicycle rental approval information or return approval information to the user terminal. The public bicycle rental approval request information or the public bicycle return approval request information include member information stored in the user terminal, identification information of a public bicycle for rental or return and position information of the bicycle rack. The identification information of the public bicycle is recognized by photographing an optical code comprised in the public bicycle using the user terminal.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a bicycle rental system and a rental method using a smart phone,

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a bicycle rental system and method using a smart phone, and more particularly, to a bicycle rental system and method using a smart phone in which a bicycle rental process is performed through communication between a cradle and a user terminal will be.

In recent years, the number of people using bicycles has increased, especially in urban areas, where many people use it as a means of transportation to replace public transportation as well as health.

Unlike conventional means of transportation, these bikes do not use fossil fuels, so environmental pollution does not occur. Therefore, the government and municipalities are exploring various ways to activate bicycles as a means of transportation.

In addition, bicycle has been recognized as a means of leisure as well as exercise, and the number of users enjoying exercise by bicycle is increasing rapidly. Among the workers who have difficulty in taking time for exercise, the number of people who use bicycles during commute .

In addition, the bicycle can be used as a means of commuting to and from school by commuting to and from the airport.

In recent years, as a part of increasing the use of bicycles, local governments and governments are expanding public services to rent bicycles at stations and parks.

However, the management cost for storing and managing the public bicycle to be rented to the general public is increased, and the management cost for handling the rental and returning of the public bicycle is increased, and the users are inconvenienced by complicated rental and return procedures .

For example, bicycle users want to rent and return the bicycle regardless of time. However, there are limitations in activating public bicycles because of the difficulty in handling bicycle lending and returning services 24 hours a day, There is a limit to increase the satisfaction of the user.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a system and method for renting a bicycle using a smart phone so as to facilitate the rental and return procedures of a public bicycle using a smart phone have.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a method for collecting and relocating bicycles using an improved manager terminal so that a procedure for collecting and relocating public bicycles can be easily performed using a smart phone.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a bicycle rental system using a smartphone, the bicycle rental system including a bicycle lock unit installed in a bicycle station and locked and unlocked with a public bicycle, A bicycle holder for unlocking the unit; And a management center receiving and managing public bicycle rental approval request information or public bicycle return approval request information generated by the user terminal, and transmitting public bicycle rental approval information or return approval information to the user terminal. The public bicycle rental approval request information and the public bicycle return approval request information include member information stored in the user terminal, identification information of a public bicycle to be rented or returned, and location information of the bicycle holder, and identification information of the public bicycle. Is characterized in that by photographing the optical code provided in the public bicycle using the user terminal.

Here, the bicycle cradle includes a cradle main body to which the bicycle lock unit is installed; A wireless communication module for transmitting / receiving information through short-range communication with the user terminal; A storage unit for storing identification information of the bicycle holder, identification information of a public bicycle mounted on the bicycle holder, and location information of the bicycle holder; A power supply for supplying power; A switching unit; An imaging unit for recognizing an optical code provided in the public bicycle mounted to the holder main body; And initiates communication with the user terminal through the wireless communication module according to a switching signal of the switching unit, and releases the control by controlling the bicycle lock unit based on the bicycle rental approval information received from the user terminal. And a cradle controller configured to drive-control the imaging unit to capture the optical code of the public bicycle, recognize the captured optical code, and store the captured optical code in the storage unit.

Further, the switching unit may include a wake-up button installed on the cradle main body and transmitting a wake-up signal to the cradle control unit when a button is operated; And a docking switch which is switched when the docking unit installed on the public bicycle is coupled with the bicycle lock unit and transmits a switching signal to the cradle control unit.

A plurality of the docking switches are installed in the bicycle lock unit so that the docking switches are interrupted by the docking parts of the public bicycles docked to the bicycle lock unit so as to be sequentially switched, It is preferable that power is supplied and activated when the switching operation is performed for two or more, and it is determined that the bicycle lock unit is locked.

The management center may include: a communication unit for communicating with the user terminal through a network communication network; DB server for storing member information, member's public bicycle rental and return information, and bicycle holder position information on which the public bicycle is mounted; The public bicycle lending approval request information and the return approval request information transmitted from the user terminal are compared with the information stored in the DB server through the communication unit to generate lending approval and return approval information and transmitted to the user terminal through the communication unit And a management server for storing and managing the data in the DB server.

In addition, the user terminal provides a public bicycle rental menu and a return menu on a display unit by driving an app for public bicycle rental, and identifying the bicycle by recognizing the optical code of the public bicycle on the display unit when the rental menu is selected. Providing an optical code confirmation menu requesting to confirm the information, by matching the public bicycle identification information obtained through the execution of the optical code confirmation menu with the member information and the location information received from the bike holder, public bicycle rental approval request information It is preferable to generate a, transmit the generated rental approval request information to the management center, and transmit the rental approval information received from the management center to the bicycle holder.

The user terminal may provide an optical code confirmation menu to the display unit when the return menu is selected, and receive public bicycle identification information obtained by executing the optical code confirmation menu from member information and the bicycle holder. It is preferable to generate public bicycle return approval request information by matching the information, to transmit the generated return approval request information to the management center, to receive and store the return approval information from the management center, and to transmit the bicycle holder.

In addition, receiving information about the public bicycles mounted on the bike holder of the bicycle station from the management center, and provides a public bicycle recovery menu and relocation menu on the display unit by driving an app for public bicycle recovery and relocation, When the collection menu is selected, an optical code confirmation menu for checking a public bicycle optical code to be recovered is provided to the display unit, and the public bicycle identification information obtained through the execution of the optical code confirmation menu is stored as manager information and bicycle holder position. Further comprising: a manager terminal for generating a public bicycle recovery approval request information by matching the information, transmitting the generated recovery approval request information to the management center, and transmitting the recovery approval information received from the management center to the bicycle holder. It is good.

The manager terminal may further include an optical code confirmation menu for identifying a public bicycle optical code to be relocated to the display unit when the relocation menu is selected, and the rearranged public bicycle obtained through execution of the optical code confirmation menu. The identification information may be transmitted to the management center by matching the administrator information with the location information received from the bicycle holder to be relocated.

The optical code may include any one selected from a Quick Response Code, a color code, Smart tags, and a bar code.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of renting a bicycle using a smartphone, the method comprising: renting a public bicycle using a user terminal; And returning the rented public bicycle using the user terminal, wherein the renting step comprises: activating a bicycle rack mounted on the public bicycle in a locked state; Activating an app for renting a public bicycle in a user terminal capable of communicating with the bicycle cradle; Generating public bicycle rental approval request information through the application and transmitting the information to the remote management center; Confirming public bicycle lending approval request information from the management center, and transmitting public bicycle lending approval information to the user terminal; Delivering rental approval information received from the management center from the user terminal to the bicycle holder; And releasing the bicycle lock unit based on the rental approval information transmitted from the user terminal to separate the public bicycle from the bicycle holder, wherein the rental approval request information is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal through the app. Public bicycle identification information obtained through the execution of the optical code check menu provided in the, characterized in that it comprises the member information stored in the user terminal, and the location information of the bicycle holder transmitted when the bicycle holder is activated.

Here, the bicycle cradle activating step, by operating the wake-up button installed on the bicycle cradle is preferably activated by supplying power to the bicycle cradle.

In addition, the rental approval request information transmitting step, the step of providing the public bicycle optical code confirmation menu on the display unit of the user terminal by the drive of the app; Executing the optical code confirmation menu to obtain bicycle identification information through an optical code displayed on a public bicycle to be rented; Generating the rental approval request information by matching a public bicycle identification number obtained through the optical code with member information stored in a user terminal and location information transmitted from the bicycle holder; And transmitting the generated rental approval request information to the management center using a communication network.

The obtaining of the bicycle identification information may include: switching to a photographing mode by controlling a camera module for photographing an optical code displayed on a public bicycle when the optical code confirmation menu is selected; Imaging the optical code displayed on the public bicycle through the camera module; And analyzing publicly available images of the optical code to obtain public bicycle identification information.

In the returning step, the public bicycle to be returned is placed on a bicycle base to be returned to activate the bicycle base. Recognizing an optical code of a public bicycle mounted on the bicycle holder through an imaging unit provided on the holder; Activating an app for renting a public bicycle in the user terminal; Generating public bicycle return approval request information through the application and transmitting the public bicycle return approval request information to the management center; Confirming public bicycle return approval request information from the management center, and transmitting return approval information including use time and charge information to the user terminal; And transmitting return approval information from the user terminal to the bicycle holder, and storing the returned return approval information if the returned information is matched with the returned approval information transmitted through the optical code. The return approval request information may include rental approval information received at the time of public bicycle rental, identification information of a public bicycle to be returned, member information, and location information of a bicycle holder.

The step of activating the bicycle cradle may include docking a docking unit provided on the public bicycle to a bicycle lock unit provided on the bicycle cradle; And a docking switch provided on the bicycle lock unit is switched by the docking engagement to supply power to the bicycle cradle for wake-up.

The rental step may further include transmitting identification information of the public bicycle mounted on the bicycle holder and identification information of the bicycle holder from the bicycle holder to the user terminal when the bicycle holder is activated. It is preferable that the terminal compares the identification information transmitted from the bicycle holder with the identification information obtained by checking the optical code and generates the rental approval request information when the terminal matches.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for collecting and relocating a bicycle using an administrator terminal, comprising: collecting a public bicycle using an administrator terminal; And relocating the public bicycle collected using the manager terminal, wherein the collecting step comprises: activating a bicycle rack that is stationary with the public bicycle locked; Activating an app for collecting public bicycles installed in an administrator terminal capable of communicating with the bicycle cradle; Generating public bicycle collection approval request information through the application and transmitting the public bicycle collection approval request information to a remote management center; Confirming public bicycle collection approval request information from the management center, and transmitting public bicycle collection approval information to the manager terminal; Transferring the collection approval information received from the management center to the bike holder from the manager terminal; And releasing the bicycle lock unit of the bicycle holder based on the collection approval information transmitted from the manager terminal to separate the public bicycle from the bicycle holder. The collection approval request information is provided through the manager terminal. Public bicycle identification information obtained by recognizing the optical code displayed on the bicycle, and the administrator information stored in the administrator terminal, characterized in that it comprises the location information of the bicycle holder.

Here, in the cradle activation step, it is preferable to operate the wake-up button installed in the bicycle cradle to supply power to the bicycle cradle and activate it.

In addition, the step of transmitting the recovery approval request information, the step of providing an optical code confirmation menu of the public bicycle by the display unit of the manager terminal by the drive of the app; Executing the optical code confirmation menu to obtain identification information by recognizing the optical code displayed on the public bicycle to be recovered; Generating the recovery approval request information by matching public bicycle identification information obtained through the optical code with manager information stored in the manager terminal and location information transmitted from the bicycle holder; And transmitting the generated collection approval request information to the management center using a communication network.

The rearranging step may include activating a bike rack for mounting a public bicycle to be rearranged; Recognizing an optical code of a public bicycle mounted on the bicycle holder through an image pickup unit of the bicycle holder; Activating an app for renting a public bicycle in the manager terminal; Generating public bicycle relocation approval request information through the application and transmitting the information to the management center; Comparing the public bicycle relocation approval request information with the stored information in the management center, and transmitting the relocation approval information to the manager terminal; And transmitting relocation approval information from the manager terminal to the bicycle holder, and storing the relocation approval information received from the bicycle holder if the received relocation approval information and the information obtained through the optical code match. Good to do.

The step of activating the cradle may include docking a docking unit installed on the public bicycle to a bicycle locking unit provided on the bicycle cradle; And a docking switch provided in the bicycle locking unit is switched by the docking coupling to supply power to the bicycle holder to wake up.

According to the bicycle rental system and method using the smartphone of the present invention, a user can easily rent and return a public bicycle using a smart phone. Therefore, it is possible to save management cost by eliminating the need for a separate management station and maintenance staff for public bicycle lending and return management, and the user can use the app of his / her mobile terminal without performing rental and return procedures at a separate station Because it is possible to borrow and return, it is possible to save time for lending and returning without having to worry about renting and returning time.

Further, according to the bicycle collection and relocation method using the manager terminal of the present invention, the manager who collects and relocates the public bicycles can perform the collection and relocation process using the portable terminal. Therefore, the management cost can be saved, There is an advantage that it can be recovered and relocated.

In particular, the optical code provided in the public bicycle, that is, any one selected from the Quick Response Code, Color Code, Color tags, Smart tags and Bar codes (Bar Code) is taken by the administrator terminal or the user terminal By making it easy to obtain public bicycle identification information, there is an advantage that can be more conveniently performed rental, recovery, relocation of the bicycle.

1 is a schematic diagram showing a bicycle rental system using a smartphone according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2A and 2B are perspective views showing a public bicycle installed in a cradle.
Fig. 3 is a block diagram for explaining the cradle shown in Fig. 1. Fig.
4A to 4C are views for explaining the bicycle lock unit of the cradle shown in Fig.
5 is a schematic block diagram of a user terminal shown in FIG.
6 and 7 illustrate a method of renting a bicycle using a user terminal.
8 is a view for explaining a method of returning a bicycle to a cradle using a user terminal.
9 is a diagram for explaining a method of collecting bicycles using an administrator terminal.
10 is a diagram for explaining a method of arranging bicycles using an administrator terminal.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a system and method for renting a bicycle using a smartphone according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 to 10, a bicycle rental system using a smartphone according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a bicycle cradle 200 installed in a bicycle station 10, a management center 300, a user terminal 400 And an administrator terminal 500.

The user terminal 400 and the administrator terminal 500 refer to a terminal capable of communicating with the communication company and the management center 300 through a network wired and wireless communication network. Currently, if it is a PC, a smart tab, a mobile phone, a PDA, a smart phone, a notebook, and other mobile communication capable of moving, the portable terminal described in the present specification will be described.

The bicycle station 10 is provided with a bicycle cradle 200 for hiring a public bicycle 100 for rental, and may be provided in a park, a history, a public institution, or the like. . The bicycle capacity of the bicycle station 10 may be different from each other, and therefore, the number of bicycle holders 200 of the bicycle station 10, the location information of the bicycle holder 200 and the holder identification information (base ID) may be determined by the management center ( 300 is stored and managed.

The public bicycle 100 is a rental bicycle placed in the bicycle station 10 to be rented to the general public by the local government or the government, etc. It is preferable that the size, shape, color, etc. are standardized for convenience of management. Identification information (identification number = optical code, cradle ID, etc.) can be given. In this way, by standardizing the public bicycle 100, it becomes possible to standardize the bicycle holder 200 can reduce the maintenance cost of the bicycle holder 200 as well as the public bicycle 100. The identification information (optical code; Q) of the public bicycle 100 may be printed and provided on the frame 120 of the public bicycle 100 or may be fixedly installed on the public bicycle 100 in a separate license plate format. The optical cord Q may be installed at a plurality of points in the public bicycle 100.

Here, the optical code (Q) is taken as a smartphone, that is, the user terminal 400 and the manager terminal 500, and is provided to recognize the information stored in the code by analyzing the photographed image, QR code (Quick It may include any one of a response code, a color code, a smart tag, and a bar code.

3 to 4C, the bicycle cradle 200 is installed integrally with the public bicycle 100 and includes a bicycle lock unit 220 provided integrally with the cradle main body 210, So that the terminal 400 and the administrator terminal 500 can communicate with each other wirelessly. The bicycle cradle 200 is installed on the base 201, the cradle body 210 for mounting the public bicycle 100, the bicycle lock unit 220, the wireless communication module 240, storage unit 250 ), A power supply unit 260, an imaging unit 271, an image analyzer 273, a switching unit 280, a speaker 291, and a cradle control unit 295.

The bicycle cradle 200 having the above structure may have a structure in which a plurality of bicycle cradles 200 are continuously connected or may be installed in the bicycle station 10 in a unitized unit of a certain number of units. It should be understood that the bicycle cradle 200 may have various shapes and configurations in addition to the above-described configurations, and various types and sizes of the bicycle cradle 200 may be used.

A bicycle lock unit 200 is integrally installed in the cradle main body 210.

4A to 4C, the bicycle locking unit 220 includes a coupling part 221 installed on the base 210 of the cradle body, a docking part 221 of the public bicycle 100 inserted into the coupling part 221, And a driving unit 225 for driving the locking member 223 to reciprocate. At least one locking hole 131 may be formed in the docking part 130. When the docking part 130 is inserted into the coupling part 221 for a predetermined length or longer and is engaged with the locking part 223, To be locked. The locking member 223 is installed to be reciprocally movable so as to be coupled to and separated from the locking hole 131 of the docking unit 130 as shown in FIGS. 4B and 4C. The locking member 223 is driven by the driving unit 225 so as to be fitted into or separated from the locking hole 131. [ The driving unit 225 may be a solenoid capable of reciprocatingly driving the locking member 223 during driving and the locking member 223 may be a metal material and may be fixed to the docking unit 130 Can be separated or combined. The bicycle lock unit 220 having such a configuration is, for example, a variety of locking devices, and the present invention is not limited to the bicycle lock unit 220 having the above configuration.

The docking part 130 is provided on the public bicycle 100 and can be of various shapes such as a bar shape and a plate shape. The docking part 130 may be fixed to the bicycle frame 120 or connected by a separate connecting chain 140 It is possible.

The wireless communication module 240 enables short-distance communication with the user terminal 400 and the administrator terminal 500. The wireless communication module 240 may use at least one of Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), infrared data communication (IrDA), ultra wideband (UWB), and ZigBee . When the wireless communication module 240 includes an RFID reader, the public bicycle 100 may recognize the RFID tag of the public bicycle 100 when the public bicycle 100 is mounted, thereby obtaining the information of the public bicycle.

The storage unit 250 may store an identification number of the cradle 200, position information, information of the mounted public bicycle (return information including a van number or public bicycle identification information), and the like. Here, the information of the public bicycle stored in the storage unit 250 can be acquired in the returning process. The public bicycle information may be received from the user terminal 400 when the bicycle is returned, or may be obtained by recognizing the RFID tag of the public bicycle 100 as described above.

The power supply unit 260 includes a battery 261 installed in the cradle body 210 and a charging circuit 263 for charging the battery 261. The battery 261 may be a rechargeable secondary battery, and may be charged by a charging circuit 263 with electrical energy supplied from a separate power supply cable 23. Of course, the battery 261 may be omitted, and the power supply cable may be directly connected. However, it is preferable that the battery 261 and the charging circuit 263 are provided in case of an emergency such as a power failure.

The imaging unit 271 may be installed on the holder main body 210, and preferably, may be installed at a position capable of photographing the QR code provided in the public bicycle while the public bicycle 100 is mounted. . The driving of the imaging unit 271 is controlled by the cradle control unit 295.

The image analyzer 273 recognizes an image captured by the imaging unit 271, that is, a QR code, to obtain identification information of a public bicycle, and is controlled by the cradle controller 295. The result analyzed by the image analyzer 273 is transferred to the cradle controller 295 and stored in the storage 250.

Thus, by the configuration of the imaging unit 271 and the image analysis unit 273, it is possible to recognize and store the QR code (Q) of the public bicycle 100 mounted on the cradle 200 by itself.

The switching unit 280 includes a wake-up button 281 and a docking switch 283. The wake-up button 281 is provided to be exposed to the outside of the cradle body 210, and transmits a wake-up signal to the cradle control unit 295 during a button operation. Upon receipt of the wake-up signal, the cradle control unit 295 is activated to transmit power of the battery 261 to each of the components, thereby allowing the cradle 200 to operate.

The docking switch 283 is switched when the docking unit 130 of the public bicycle 100 is docked to the bicycle locking unit 220 and transmits the switching signal to the cradle control unit 295. The docking switch 283 is arranged in a plurality of intervals in the advancing direction of the docking unit 130 so that the switching operation is sequentially performed when the docking unit 130 is inserted into the engaging portion 221 of the bicycle locking unit 220. do. Preferably, the docking switch 283 is a contact switch which is brought into contact with and switched by the docking unit 130. The cradle control unit 295 determines whether the bicycle cradle 200 is activated based on the switching signals transmitted from the plurality of docking switches 283. That is, when five docking switches 283 are provided, only when the switching signal is transmitted in half or more (three or more), the cradle control unit 295 determines that the bicycle locking unit 220 and the docking unit 130 are completely locked And activates the bicycle cradle 200.

The speaker 291 is installed in the bicycle holder 200, and can output the status information of the bicycle holder 200, that is, the state conversion information such as lock, release, etc. as an audio signal so that the user can easily recognize. . For example, when the bicycle lock unit 220 is switched to the locked state, an audio signal of "the bicycle is locked" is output, and when the bicycle lock unit 220 is released, the audio signal of "the bicycle lock is released" have.

The cradle control unit 295 activates or deactivates the cradle 200 according to the switching operation of the switching unit 280. The cradle controller 295 unlocks the bicycle lock unit 220 when receiving the rental approval information from the user terminal 400 or receiving the collection approval information from the manager terminal 500 through the wireless communication module 240. To control. In addition, when the cradle control unit 295 is activated, the cradle identification information, location information, and identification information of the mounted public bicycle are received by the user terminal 400 or the manager terminal 500 in the short range through the wireless communication module 240. Send it so you can.

In addition, the cradle controller 295 controls the image capturing unit 271 to image the QR code Q of the mounted public bicycle 100 when the public bicycle is mounted on the cradle main body 210. The image may be analyzed by the image analyzer 273 to recognize the QR code of the mounted public bicycle, and the recognized QR code information may be stored and managed in the storage 250. And the cradle control unit 295 is obtained through the imaging unit 271 and the image analysis unit 273 when receiving the return approval information or relocation approval information for the public bicycle 100 mounted on the cradle main body 210 After checking whether a QR code matches the QR code of the returned approval information or relocation approval information, it is managed by confirming that it is returned or rearranged only if it matches.

The management center 300 includes a communication unit 310, a DB server 320, a management server 330, and a web server 340.

The communication unit 310 communicates with the user terminal 400 and the administrator terminal 500 through a communication network.

The DB server 320 includes member information, member's public bicycle rental and return information, returned public bicycle location information, bicycle station information (station location information, number of bicycle holders by station, holder identification information, holder location information). Etc.), administrator information and the like are stored and managed. In addition, the DB server 320 may store a bicycle rental history by members, a rental payment history, and the like.

The management server 330 generates approval information by comparing public bicycle rental approval request information and return approval request information transmitted from the user terminal 400 through the communication unit 310 with the information stored in the DB server 320. Then, the generated approval information is transmitted to the user terminal 400 through the communication unit 310, and the approval information is stored and managed in the DB server 320.

The management server 330 also receives information on the number of public bicycles allocated to each bicycle station 10 through the communication unit 310 and the information on the public bicycles to be collected and relocated (the retrieval position, the relocation position, The number of bikes to be carried). Then, the management server 330 compares the bicycle collection approval request information and the relocation permission request information with the information stored in the DB server 320 in the administrator terminal 500, generates the collection approval and relocation approval information, The relocation approval information is transmitted to the administrator terminal 500 through the communication unit 310, and the DB server 320 stores and manages the retrieval approval information and relocation approval information.

The management server 330 may include a computer device, a monitor, an input device (including a keyboard), and may be managed and operated by a manager of the management center. The web server 340 provides a web site for online member registration and management.

Referring to FIG. 5, the user terminal 400 operates an app for renting a public bicycle, and provides a public bicycle rental mode and a return mode to the display unit 441. Specifically, the user terminal 400 includes a wireless communication unit 410, an A / V input unit 420, a user input unit 430, an output unit 440, a memory 450, and an interface unit 460. ), A controller 470, a power supply unit 480, and an image analyzer 490 may be provided.

The wireless communication unit 410 performs voice or data communication with the base station through the antenna 401, and can perform a broadcast reception function such as a DMB, a Bluetooth function, and a wireless Internet function. The wireless communication unit 410 may include a broadcast receiving module 411, a mobile communication module 413, a wireless internet module 415, a short distance communication module 417, and a GPS module 419.

The broadcast receiving module 411 receives at least one of broadcast and broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. At this time, the broadcast channel may include a satellite channel, a terrestrial channel, and the like.

The mobile communication module 413 transmits and receives radio signals to and from at least one of the base station, the external terminal, and the server. Here, the wireless signal may include various types of data related to a voice call signal, a video call signal, or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The wireless Internet module 415 is a module for wireless Internet access, and may be embedded in the user terminal 400 or externally. WLAN (Wireless LAN) (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless brodband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access)

The short-range communication module 417 is a module for short-range communication. Bluetooth, radio frequency identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), ultra wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like can be used as the short range communication technology.

The GPS module 419 receives position information from a plurality of GPS satellites.

An A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 420 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and a microphone 423 is used for inputting an audio signal and a camera 421 is used for inputting a video signal .

The user input unit 430 generates key input data that the user inputs to control the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 430 may include a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static / static), a jog wheel, a jog switch, a finger mouse, and the like. Particularly, when the touch pad has a mutual layer structure with the display unit 441 described later, it can be called a touch screen.

The output unit 440 includes a speaker 443 for outputting audio or video signals, and a display unit 441. The speaker 443 reproduces a ring tone, reproduces a sound, or generates a reproduction sound for the audio file. The display unit 441 displays and outputs information processed by the user terminal 400.

The memory 450 may store temporary data generated during the operation of the program for controlling and controlling the program of the control unit 470. The memory 160 stores information of the terminal user, information generated upon driving the app for renting a public bicycle (hereinafter referred to as a 'rented app'), information transmitted / received by the bicycle cradle 200, And information transmitted and received can be stored. The memory 450 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), a RAM , And a ROM.

The interface unit 460 serves as an interface with all the external devices connected to the user terminal 400.

The controller 470 generally controls the wireless communication unit 410, the A / V input unit 420, the user input unit 430, the output unit 440, the memory 450 and the interface unit 460, , Data communication, and an image captured by the camera. In addition, the control unit 470 drives the rented application and can process a job requested by the rented application. 6, when the user input information (touch signal) for driving the rented application A1 displayed on the touch screen 405 of the user terminal 400 is inputted, the rental application A1 And processes a job requested by the app according to a mode selected from various modes provided when the rental application A1 is operated.

The rental app driven by the control unit 470 may have the following functions.

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1) Bicycle cradle identification information, bicycle cradle position information, and stored public bicycle identification information transmitted when the bicycle cradle 200 wakes up can be received from the wireless communication module 240 and recognized.

2) display the user interface on the touch screen 405; The user interface may be provided with a bicycle rental menu and a bicycle return menu, as shown in FIG. 6 (a).

Here, the bicycle rental menu is for providing a bicycle rental mode for the user to proceed with the procedure for renting a public bicycle at the station, as shown in FIGS. 7 (b) and 7 (c) when the bicycle rental menu is selected. Shooting mode to shoot and acquire the Q (Quick Response Code) of the public bicycle to be rented, and a menu for confirming the recognition result of the captured QR code (Q), as shown in Figure 7 (d), transmission Menus, retry menus, etc. can be provided sequentially.

3) When the public bicycle QR code (Q) as shown in Figure 7 (b) to Figure 8 (d) and select the transmission menu, the rental app is public bicycle identification information obtained from the QR code (Q), the member Request the control unit 470 to generate public bicycle rental approval request information including information (can be replaced with user terminal information) and the location of the bicycle holder, and uses the wireless communication unit 410 to generate the public bicycle rental approval request information. Request to the control unit 470 to transmit to the management center (300).

4) When the rental app receives public bicycle rental approval information from the management center 300 through the wireless communication unit 410, provides a rental menu and cancellation menu that can apply for a rental, as shown in Figure 7 (e), rental When the menu is selected, the controller 470 is requested to transmit the rental approval information to the bicycle holder 200 through the wireless communication unit 410 so that the bicycle lock unit 220 is unlocked so that the public bicycle can be used.

5) Also, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), the rental application sequentially displays a menu selected from a plurality of menus (bicycle rental, bicycle return) provided on the touch screen 405, Can be executed. For example, the rental app can request the use of the wireless communication unit 410 through the control unit 470 for execution of the menu (transmission menu, rental menu, return menu, etc.) selected by the user, And can exchange information with the cradle 200 and the management center 300. The process in which the rented app executes the menus of renting the bicycle (see FIG. 7) and returning the bicycle (see FIG. 8) will be described later in detail.

5, the administrator terminal 500 has the same configuration as that of the user terminal 400 described above with reference to FIG. 5, except that the administrator terminal 500 ) Is intended to provide an administrator with an app for collecting and relocating public bicycles (hereinafter referred to as "collecting apps") so that the manager can perform the collection and relocation of public bicycles using the retrieved app. 9 and 10, the function of the retrieval application installed in the administrator terminal 500 is to provide a bicycle return menu and a bicycle layout menu on the touch screen 505, And requests the control unit 470 of the terminal 500. The operation of collecting and rearranging the public bicycle through the collection app will be described later in detail. Since the configuration of the administrator terminal 500 has the same configuration as that of the user terminal 400 except for the retrieved app, the detailed description of the administrator terminal 500 will be omitted and the description will be given instead of the user terminal 400.

Hereinafter, a public bicycle rental method using a public bicycle rental system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

<Public Bicycle Rental Method Using User Terminal>

The user moves to the bicycle station 10 and selects the public bicycle 100 to be rented thereon and then displays the rented app displayed on the touch screen 405 of the user terminal 400 A1). Then, the rented app (A1) is executed to provide bicycle rental and bicycle return menus as shown in Fig. 6 (b). In this way, by providing a guidance message on the operation of turning on the wake-up button 281 of the bicycle cradle 200 on the touch screen 405, the public bicycle 100, The user pushes the wake-up button 281 of the bicycle 200 to activate the bicycle cradle 200.

At this time, when the bicycle holder 200 is activated, the bicycle holder 200 is a cradle identification information (mounter ID) and the mounted public bicycle identification information (QAL code) to the user terminal 400 in the short distance through the wireless communication module 240. Etc.) and cradle location information can be selectively provided. That is, the bike rack 200 may be activated by the operation of the wake-up button 281, and may be set to transmit the cradle identification information and the position information to the user terminal 400 in the near vicinity, It is possible. That is, the identification information (including QR code) of the public bicycle 100 mounted on the bicycle holder 200 is stored and managed in the process of mounting the public bicycle 100 on the bicycle holder 200 (including the return process). Therefore, when the bicycle holder 200 is activated, it can transmit its own holder identification information, location information and stored bicycle identification information to the user terminal 400 in the short distance.

Subsequently, when the user selects the bicycle rental menu as shown in FIG. 6 (b), as shown in FIG. 7 (b), a menu requesting confirmation of identification information of the public bicycle to be rented, that is, a QR code Q is provided. When the QR code check menu is selected, the rental app A1 provides a shooting mode to capture a QR code provided in a public bicycle, as shown in FIG. 7 (c) to obtain the image by shooting the QR code (Q) through the shooting mode, the rental app (A1) by analyzing the QR code (Q) through the image analysis unit 490 public bicycle identification information Is obtained and the result is provided on the touch screen as shown in FIG. Of course, if the rental app (A1) does not recognize the QR code (Q) in the image analysis unit 490 is provided that the information was not recognized to retry, that is, the shooting mode of Figure 7 (c) Can be executed again.

On the other hand, as shown in Figure 7 (c), when it is confirmed that the QR code (Q) is confirmed, when selecting the transmission menu, the rental app (A1) by analyzing the QR code (Q) obtained public bicycle identification By matching the information with the location information and the user member information delivered from the bicycle cradle generates the public bicycle rental approval request information and transmits to the remote management center 300 through the wireless communication unit 410. Of course, the rental approval request information may use the location information obtained through the GPS module 419 in the user terminal 400. [

The management server 330 of the management center 300 compares the received public bicycle rental approval request information with the information stored in the DB server 320, and if it matches, that is, registered members, public bicycle requesting rental When it is confirmed that the identification information and the location information of the 100 are the rentable public bicycle 100 that is stored and managed in the DB server 320, the rental approval information is generated and transmitted to the user terminal 400.

The user terminal 400 receives rental approval information or non-rental information from the management center 300. Upon receiving the rental approval information, the rental app A1 may provide a bicycle rental and cancellation selection menu on the touch screen 405 as shown in FIG. 7E, and provide a guide message according to the rental and cancellation. When the user selects the rental menu, the rental application A1 transmits the rental approval information received to the bicycle rack 200. [

The cradle controller 295 of the bicycle cradle 200 checks the bicycle identification information and the cradle identification information included in the received rental approval information, and controls to unlock the bicycle lock unit 220 when they match. When the bicycle lock unit 220 is released, the user completes the rental operation by removing the public bicycle 100 from the bicycle cradle 200.

On the other hand, when the user selects the rental menu in Figure 7 (e), since the bicycle rental is started from that time, the rental app (A1) through the wireless communication unit 410 through the rental menu selection information and start information management center 300 ) Can be sent. By providing the rental menu selection information and the start information from the rental app A1 to the management center 300, the management center 300 can more accurately manage the history and charge for each rental of public bicycles .

In addition, when the user terminal 400 receives rental unavailable information, the rental app A1 provides a message on the touch screen 405, for example, "The selected public bicycle is not available for rental." Other public bicycles may be selected to guide you through the rental approval process.

<Method of returning public bicycle cradle using user terminal>

When the user wants to return the used public bicycle 100 to the holder 200, the user mounts the public bicycle 100 to the bicycle holder 200 to lock the bicycle unit 220 of the bicycle holder 200. ) And dock the docking unit 130 of the public bicycle (100). 4B, when the docking station control unit 295 receives the switching signal of the docking switch 283, the docking station control unit 295 controls the bicycle locking unit 220 So that the docking unit 130 and the locking member 223 are engaged and locked. When the docking unit 130 moves to the coupling unit 221 as described above, the bicycle cradle 200 is activated by the switching signal generated by the docking switch 283 and the information transmission / reception state with the user terminal 400 is enabled do.

In addition, the cradle controller 295 controls the image capturing unit 271 to photograph the QR code Q of the public bicycle 100 when it is confirmed that the public bicycle 100 is mounted and docked on the cradle 200. The image of the captured QR code Q is analyzed by the image analyzer 273 to obtain QR code recognition information, that is, public bicycle identification information. The obtained QR code information is stored in the storage 250.

Therefore, when the public bicycle 100 is docked with the bicycle holder 200 and locked, the cradle control unit 295 is equipped with the public bicycle 100 to lock the cradle identification information (mounter ID), The location information is transmitted to the short distance user terminal 400.

In a state in which the bicycle cradle 200 is activated, the user selects and executes the rented application A1 from the user terminal 400 to provide a plurality of initial menus as shown in FIG. 8 (a). When the bicycle return menu is selected, the rental app A1 provides a menu requesting confirmation of the QR code Q of the public bicycle to be returned as shown in FIG. When the user touches and selects the QR code (Q) confirmation menu, the rental app (A1) is provided by executing the camera shooting mode to shoot the QR code (Q), as shown in FIG. When the user shoots the QR code installed in the public bicycle to be returned in the shooting mode, the rental app A1 analyzes the QR code photographed through the image analyzer 490 to obtain public bicycle identification information. do. Then, the rental app A1 provides information on whether the QR code Q is recognized on the touch screen as shown in FIG. If the user selects the transmission menu in the state where the QR code (Q) is recognized, the rental app (A1) recognizes the QR code (Q) obtained by the public bicycle identification information, bicycle holder identification information, location Match the information and the member information to generate the public bicycle return request information and transmits to the management center (300).

Here, if the user terminal 400 receives the cradle identification information (cradle ID) transmitted from the bicycle cradle 200, the control unit 470 of the user terminal may be set to automatically execute the rented application A1 . That is, when the public bicycle 100 rented by the user is mounted on the bicycle cradle 200 to be locked, the rented app A1 installed in the user terminal 400 by the signal from the bicycle cradle 200 is automatically So that the user can proceed directly to the bicycle returning procedure.

Meanwhile, the management server 330 of the management center 300 compares the transferred public bicycle return request information with the rental information stored in the DB server 320, and when the returned request information matches the rental information, And transmits it to the user terminal 400. In addition, the management center 300 can transmit the public bicycle rental information (rental time, rental fee, billing fee, etc.) together with the return approval information. The management server 330 matches user information, cradle location information (return location information), usage time, billing information, and the like, and stores them in the DB server 320.

When the user terminal 400 receives the return approval information, the rental app A1 provides a return menu and a cancel menu as shown in FIG. 8 (e), and provides information on the provided menu. When the user selects the return menu, the rental application A1 transmits the return approval information to the bicycle rack 200, processes it as having been completed, and ends the execution of the return menu.

The cradle control unit 295 of the bicycle cradle 200 checks whether the cradle identification number (base holder ID) included in the return approval information received from the user terminal 400 matches the identification number of the holder, and if it matches, the return approval. The identification information of the public bicycle 100 included in the information is stored in the storage 250. Therefore, when another user later wants to rent the returned public bicycle, the public bicycle identification information can be provided through local area communication. On the other hand, the cradle control unit 295 as described above after the public bicycle identification information is stored after a certain time to terminate the active state and maintains the power saving mode state.

In addition, the cradle control unit 295 compares the QR code obtained when the public bicycle 100 is mounted with the return approval information, and the QR code directly included in the QR code included in the return approval information. (Q) If it matches the information, it can be recognized as normal return and processed as returned and stored and managed.

In addition, in the state in which the public bicycle 100 is mounted on the bicycle holder 200, after the activation using the wake-up button 281, the public bicycle mounted through the imaging unit 271 and the image analysis unit 273 The QR code Q of 100 may be recognized and stored. In this case, the cradle controller 295 receives the return approval information from the user terminal 400, the QR code included in the received return approval information, and the QR code directly obtained at the time of placing the public bicycle. In comparison, when the match, the bicycle lock unit 220 may be controlled to lock the mounted public bicycle 100 to be locked.

Therefore, even when the return approval information is unilaterally transmitted from the user terminal 400 to the plurality of bicycle holders 200, the holder that recognizes the QR code Q that actually matches the QR code included in the return approval information ( Only by controlling the bicycle lock unit 220 in a locked state 200, the public bicycle 100 to be returned can be returned to the correct position, that is, docked correctly in the bicycle holder 200, the public bicycle returned in the holder 200 It is possible to store and manage accurate information about.

<Method of collecting public bicycle using administrator terminal>

As described above, if the user rents the public bicycle 100 and returns it to the public bicycle 100, the bicycle station 10 may be returned to a station other than the bicycle station 10 rented for the first time. Therefore, a large number of public bicycles can be returned to a specific place depending on the usage situation of the users, the traffic situation, and the like.

Accordingly, the public bicycles that are dispersed unevenly in various places must be collected and relocated so as to be uniformly distributed. To this end, the management center 300 manages the arrangement status of the public bicycle 100 for each bicycle station 10, Information on the returned public bicycle 100 (return position, number of returns per return position, and the like) is transmitted and provided.

The manager moves to the bicycle station 10 located in the management area based on the received public bicycle arrangement situation and return information to perform the task of collecting the bicycle.

First, the manager activates the cradle 200 by manipulating the wake-up button 281 of the cradle 200 on which the public bicycle 100 to be collected is mounted. Then, the cradle 200 transmits cradle identification information (base ID), bicycle identification information (including QR code), and location information to the manager terminal 500.

When the manager terminal 500 receives the bicycle identification information, the cradle identification information, and the location information, the app (recovery app) for retrieving the installed bicycle is executed to display the bicycle recovery menu and the bicycle arrangement menu as shown in FIG. Provides an initial menu to the touch screen 505. Of course, in addition to this method, an administrator can operate and execute the retrieval app installed in the manager terminal 500 directly.

The administrator selects the bicycle recovery menu on the screen of FIG. 9 (a), and the recovery app provides a menu requesting confirmation of the QR code Q as shown in FIG. 9 (b) according to the bicycle recovery menu selection. When the administrator selects the QR code (Q) confirmation menu, the recovery app executes the shooting mode as shown in FIG. 9 (c) so that the QR code can be taken. When the QR code (Q) is photographed in the photographing mode, the recovery app acquires public bicycle identification information by analyzing and recognizing the photographed image, that is, the QR code (Q) image. As such, when the QR code Q is recognized, the recovery app provides a transmission menu and a retry menu along with the recognition result on the touch screen as shown in FIG. 9 (d).

In this state, when the administrator selects the transfer menu, the recovery app matches the public bicycle identification information, the cradle identification information, the location information, and the administrator registration information acquired through the QR code (Q) to retrieve the public bicycle recovery approval request information. Transmission to the management center (300).

The management center 300 compares the received public bicycle collection approval request information with the information stored in the DB server 320, generates public bicycle collection approval information, transmits the public bicycle collection approval information to the manager terminal 500, To the DB server 320. [

When the manager terminal 500 receives the public bicycle recovery approval information transmitted from the management center 300, the recovery app, as shown in Figure 9 (e), provides a selection menu, cancel menu, etc. to select and When the administrator selects the recovery menu, the control unit 200 transmits control information (including public bicycle recovery approval information) to unlock the bicycle locking unit 220 to the holder 200.

Then, the bicycle cradle 200 unlocks the bicycle lock unit 220 based on the control information transmitted from the administrator terminal 500.

The manager of the unlocked public bicycle 100 moves to the relocation site by using a separate bicycle transportation vehicle.

<Public Bicycle Arrangement Method Using Administrator Terminal>

The public bicycle 100 is collected using the manager terminal 500 as described above, and then moved to a place to be arranged. And after mounting the public bicycle 100 to be placed on the bicycle holder 200, the docking unit 130 and the bicycle lock unit 220 of the public bicycle 100 is docked. Of course, the docking unit 130 and the bicycle locking unit 220 of the public bicycle 100 may be kept in a state of attachment not locked.

Therefore, when the bicycle holder 200 is activated by the switching operation of the docking switch 283, or the administrator activates the bicycle holder 200 by operating the wake-up button 281, the bicycle holder 200 is The bicycle terminal 500 transmits bicycle identification information, cradle identification information (mounter ID), and location information.

In addition, when the public bicycle 100 is mounted on the holder 200, the QR code of the public bicycle 100 may be recognized by the image pickup unit 271 and the image analyzer 273 of the holder 200. The recognized QR code information may be stored in the storage 250.

On the other hand, when the manager terminal 500 receives the bicycle identification information, the cradle identification information and the location information from the bicycle holder 200, by activating the rental app as shown in Figure 10 (a) the initial menu on the touch screen 505 to provide.

In this state, when the administrator selects the bicycle arrangement menu, the recovery app provides a menu for requesting confirmation of the QR code Q as shown in FIG.

When the administrator selects the QR code confirmation menu, the recovery app executes the shooting mode as shown in FIG. 10 (c) so that the QR code can be taken. When the QR code (Q) is photographed in the photographing mode, the recovery app acquires public bicycle identification information by analyzing and recognizing the photographed image, that is, the QR code (Q) image. When the QR code Q is recognized as described above, the recovery app provides the transmission menu and the retry menu together with the recognition result on the touch screen as shown in FIG.

When the administrator selects the transfer menu, the recovery app matches the bicycle identification information, the location information, and the manager information obtained through the QR code (Q) to generate relocation approval request information and transmit it to the management center (300).

The management center 300 compares the delivered relocation approval request information with the stored information, and if they match, generates relocation approval information and transmits the relocation approval information to the administrator terminal 500. Then, the manager terminal 500 provides a layout menu and a cancellation menu, as shown in FIG. 10 (e), so that the administrator can finally determine the layout of the public bicycle. When the administrator selects the placement menu, the retrieval app requests the control unit 470 to transmit the public bicycle relocation approval information to the bicycle cradle 200. Then, the public bicycle relocation approval information is transmitted to the bicycle holder 200, and the holder controller 295 of the bicycle holder 200 checks whether the holder identification information included in the relocation approval information is identical to the identification information of the bicycle holder 200. And, if there is a match, the public bicycle identification information included in the relocation approval information is stored in the storage unit 250. Then, after a certain time, the cradle control unit 295 converts the activated state of the bicycle cradle 200 into an inactive state.

In addition, the manager terminal 50 may transmit the relocation approval information to the plurality of bicycle holders 200, in this case the QR code (Q) included in the relocation approval information received from the plurality of bicycle holders 200 Recognize that the public bicycle 100 is normally relocated only when the QR code acquired when the public bicycle is matched, and controls the bicycle lock unit 220 only in the bicycle holder 200 corresponding to the match By being locked, the bicycle relocation operation can be completed.

After transmitting the public bicycle relocation approval information to the bicycle rack 200, the manager terminal 500 processes the relocation operation as being completed and ends the batching operation.

As described above, according to the bicycle rental system and the rental method using the smart phone according to the embodiment of the present invention, the public bicycle can be rented and returned using the portable terminal, that is, the smart phone. Therefore, there is an advantage that a separate manager and a station for public bicycle lending and returning work are unnecessary, and the management cost can be reduced accordingly.

In addition, the user can easily perform procedures such as renting and returning public bicycles using an app installed in his or her mobile terminal without complicated lending and return procedures, thereby saving time .

In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to carry out the process of retrieving the returned bicycle using the portable administrator terminal and relocating the retrieved bicycle. Therefore, the process of collecting and relocating public bikes as well as public bikes can be done quickly and efficiently.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that many modifications and variations of the present invention are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

10 .. Public bike station 100 .. Public bike
200 .. Cradle 300 .. Management Center
400 .. user terminal 500 .. administrator terminal

Claims (24)

A bicycle cradle installed at a bicycle station and having a bicycle lock unit locked and unlocked with a public bicycle and unlocking the bicycle lock unit upon receipt of bicycle rental approval information from a user terminal;
And a management center for receiving and storing the public bicycle rental approval request information or the public bicycle return permission request information generated by the user terminal and transmitting the public bicycle rental approval information or the return permission information to the user terminal,
The public bicycle rental approval request information and the public bicycle return approval request information include member information stored in the user terminal, identification information of a public bicycle to be rented or returned, and location of the bicycle holder,
Identification information of the public bicycle bicycle rental system using a smart phone, characterized in that for photographing the optical code provided in the public bicycle using the user terminal. The method of claim 1, wherein the bicycle holder,
A cradle body to which the bicycle lock unit is installed;
A wireless communication module for transmitting / receiving information through short-range communication with the user terminal;
A storage unit for storing identification information of the bicycle holder, identification information of a public bicycle mounted on the bicycle holder, and location information of the bicycle holder;
A power supply for supplying power;
A switching unit;
An imaging unit for recognizing an optical code provided in the public bicycle mounted to the holder main body; And
Activated to initiate communication with the user terminal through the wireless communication module according to the switching signal of the switching unit, and controls the bicycle lock unit to unlock based on the bicycle rental approval information received from the user terminal, the imaging And a cradle control unit configured to drive and control an image to capture the optical code of the public bicycle, and recognize and store the captured optical code in the storage unit. The apparatus of claim 2,
A wake-up button installed on the cradle main body and transmitting a wake-up signal to the cradle control unit when a button is operated; And
And a docking switch which is switched when the docking unit between the docking unit installed on the public bicycle and the bicycle locking unit is coupled and transmits a switching signal to the cradle control unit. The method of claim 3, wherein the docking switch,
A plurality of bicycle lock units are installed in the bicycle lock unit so as to be interrupted by the docking unit of the public bicycle docked and sequentially switched,
The cradle control unit is a bicycle rental system using a smartphone, characterized in that the power is supplied when the switching operation is performed more than 1/2 of the plurality of docking switch is activated and the bicycle lock unit is locked. The management center according to claim 2,
A communication unit for communicating with the user terminal through a network communication network;
DB server for storing member information, member's public bicycle rental and return information, and bicycle holder position information on which the public bicycle is mounted;
The public bicycle lending approval request information and the return approval request information transmitted from the user terminal are compared with the information stored in the DB server through the communication unit to generate lending approval and return approval information and transmitted to the user terminal through the communication unit And a management server for storing the management information in the DB server. The method of claim 1,
The application for public bicycle rental is operated to provide public bicycle rental menu and return menu on the display unit,
When the rental menu is selected, the display unit provides an optical code confirmation menu requesting the display unit to identify the bicycle identification information by recognizing the optical code of the public bicycle, and the public bicycle identification information obtained through the execution of the optical code confirmation menu. Create a public bicycle rental approval request information by matching the member information and the location information received from the bike holder, and transmits the generated rental approval request information to the management center,
And transmits the rental approval information received from the management center to the bicycle cradle. 7. The method of claim 6,
When the return menu is selected, an optical code confirmation menu is provided to the display unit, and public bicycle identification information obtained through execution of the optical code confirmation menu is matched with member information and location information received from the bicycle holder to return the public bicycle. Generating approval request information, and transmitting the generated return approval request information to the management center;
Receiving and receiving return approval information from the management center, the bicycle rental system using a smartphone, characterized in that for transmitting to the bike holder. The method of claim 1,
Receiving information on public bicycles from a bike station of the bicycle station from the management center, and operating an app for collecting and rearranging public bicycles to provide a public bicycle return menu and relocation menu on the display unit,
When the collection menu is selected, an optical code confirmation menu for checking a public bicycle optical code to be recovered is provided to the display unit, and the public bicycle identification information obtained through the execution of the optical code confirmation menu is stored as manager information and bicycle holder position. Match the information to generate the public bicycle collection approval request information, and transmits the generated collection approval request information to the management center,
Bicycle rental system using a smartphone, characterized in that it further comprises an administrator terminal for transmitting the collection approval information received from the management center to the bicycle holder. The method of claim 8, wherein the manager terminal,
When the relocation menu is selected, an optical code confirmation menu for identifying a public bicycle optical code to be relocated to the display unit is provided, and the rearranged public bicycle identification information obtained through the execution of the optical code confirmation menu is stored as administrator information and relocation. Bicycle rental system using a smartphone, characterized in that to match the location information received from the bicycle holder to transmit to the management center. 10. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
Wherein the optical code includes any one selected from a Quick Response Code, a Color Code, a Smart Tag, and a Bar Code. Renting a public bicycle using a user terminal; And
And returning the rented public bicycle using the user terminal,
Wherein the renting comprises:
Activating the stationary bicycle holder with the public bicycle locked;
Activating an app for renting a public bicycle in a user terminal capable of communicating with the bicycle cradle;
Generating public bicycle rental approval request information through the app and transmitting it to a remote management center;
Checking public bicycle rental approval request information at the management center and transmitting public bicycle rental approval information to the user terminal;
Delivering rental approval information received from the management center from the user terminal to the bicycle holder;
And releasing the bicycle lock unit based on the rental approval information transmitted from the user terminal to separate the public bicycle from the bicycle holder.
The rental approval request information is public bicycle identification information obtained through the execution of the optical code confirmation menu provided on the display unit of the user terminal through the app, the member information stored in the user terminal, and transmitted when the bicycle holder is activated Bicycle rental method using a smartphone, characterized in that it includes the location information of the bicycle holder. The method of claim 11, wherein the bicycle holder activation step,
Wherein the wake-up button provided on the bike holder is operated to supply power to the bike holder to activate the bicycle. 12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the step of transmitting the rental approval request information comprises:
Providing a public bicycle optical code confirmation menu on a display unit of the user terminal by driving the app;
Executing the optical code confirmation menu to obtain bicycle identification information through an optical code displayed on a public bicycle to be rented;
Generating the rental approval request information by matching a public bicycle identification number obtained through the optical code with member information stored in a user terminal and location information transmitted from the bicycle holder; And
And transmitting the generated rental approval request information to the management center by using a communication network. The method of claim 13, wherein the obtaining of the bicycle identification information comprises:
Controlling the camera module for capturing the optical code displayed on the public bicycle when the optical code check menu is selected;
Imaging the optical code displayed on the public bicycle through the camera module;
And obtaining public bicycle identification information by analyzing the image of the optical coded image. The method of claim 14, wherein the returning step,
Activating the bicycle holder by placing the public bicycle to be returned to the bicycle holder to be returned;
Recognizing an optical code of a public bicycle mounted on the bicycle holder through an imaging unit provided on the holder;
Activating an app for renting a public bicycle in the user terminal;
Generating public bicycle return approval information through the app and transmitting it to the management center;
Checking public bicycle return approval request information in the management center and transmitting return approval information including usage time and fee information to the user terminal; And
And transmitting the return approval information from the user terminal to the bicycle holder, and storing the returned return approval information if the returned information is matched with the returned approval information and the information recognized through the optical code. ,
The return approval request information,
Bicycle rental method using a smartphone, characterized in that the rental approval information received at the time of public bicycle rental, identification information of the public bicycle to be returned, member information and location information of the bike holder. The method of claim 15, wherein activating the bike holder,
Docking a docking unit installed in the public bicycle to a bicycle lock unit provided in the bicycle holder; And
The docking switch provided on the bicycle locking unit is switched by the docking coupling to supply power to the bicycle holder to wake up; bike rental method using a smartphone. The method of claim 11, wherein the rental step,
And transmitting identification information of the public bicycle and identification information of the bicycle cradle to the user terminal when the bicycle cradle is activated,
The user terminal compares whether the identification information transmitted from the bicycle holder and the identification information obtained by checking the optical code match, and generates the rental approval request information when the bicycle is matched. How to rent. 18. The method according to any one of claims 11 to 17,
Wherein the optical code includes any one selected from a Quick Response Code, a Color Code, Smart Tags, and a Bar Code. Recovering the public bicycle using the manager terminal; And
And redeploying the recovered public bicycle using the manager terminal.
The recovering step,
Activating the stationary bicycle holder with the public bicycle locked;
Activating an app for collecting public bicycles installed in an administrator terminal capable of communicating with the bicycle holder;
Generating public bicycle collection approval request information through the app and transmitting it to a remote management center;
Checking public bicycle collection approval request information at the management center and transmitting public bicycle collection approval information to the manager terminal;
Delivering collection approval information received from the management center to the bicycle holder from the manager terminal;
And releasing the bicycle lock unit of the bicycle holder based on the collection approval information transmitted from the manager terminal to separate the public bicycle from the bicycle holder.
The recovery approval request information,
Public bicycle identification information obtained by recognizing an optical code displayed on a public bicycle through the manager terminal, manager information stored in the manager terminal, and location information of the bicycle holder; Relocation Method. 20. The method of claim 19,
The cradle activation step,
Recycling and rearranging method using a manager terminal, characterized in that by operating the wake-up button installed in the bicycle holder to supply power to the bicycle holder. 20. The method of claim 19,
The recovery approval request information transmitting step,
Providing an optical code confirmation menu of a public bicycle by a display unit of the manager terminal by driving the app;
Executing the optical code confirmation menu to obtain identification information by recognizing the optical code displayed on the public bicycle to be recovered;
Generating the recovery approval request information by matching public bicycle identification information obtained through the optical code with manager information stored in the manager terminal and location information transmitted from the bicycle holder; And
And transmitting the generated recovery approval request information to the management center using a communication network. The method of claim 19, wherein the relocating step,
Activating a bicycle holder to mount a public bicycle to be relocated;
Recognizing an optical code of a public bicycle mounted on the bicycle holder through an image pickup unit of the bicycle holder;
Activating an app for renting a public bicycle in the manager terminal;
Generating a public bicycle relocation approval information through the app and transmitting the request information to the management center;
Comparing and checking public bicycle relocation approval request information with the stored information in the management center, and transmitting relocation approval information to the manager terminal; And
And transmitting relocation approval information from the manager terminal to the bicycle holder, and storing the relocation approval information if the relocation approval information received from the bicycle holder is identical to the information obtained through the optical code. Bicycle recovery and relocation method using a manager terminal, characterized in that. The method of claim 22, wherein activating the cradle,
Docking a docking unit installed in the public bicycle to a bicycle lock unit provided in the bicycle holder; And
The docking switch provided on the bicycle lock unit is switched by the docking coupling to supply power to the bicycle holder to wake up. 24. The method according to any one of claims 19 to 23,
The optical code may be any one selected from a quick response code, a color code, a smart tag, and a bar code. Way.

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