TW201510904A - Bicycle rental system and the method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed herein are a bicycle rental system and method. The bicycle rental system includes a public bicycle, a bicycle holder, a bicycle management server which transmits rental approval information and return confirmation information to the outside, and a user terminal which is provided to be capable of performing wireless communicate with the public bicycle, is linked to the bicycle management server via a network, is provided with identification information of the public bicycle, creates rental approval request information during rental of the public bicycle to transmit the rental approval request information to the bicycle management server, creates return request information during return of the public bicycle to transmit the return request information to the bicycle management server, and receives the rental approval information and the return confirmation information transmitted from the bicycle management server in response to the rental approval request information and the return request information.

Description

Bicycle rental system and rental method thereof 【0001】

The present invention relates to a bicycle rental system and a rental method thereof, and more particularly to a bicycle rental system capable of renting or returning a bicycle using a user terminal and a rental method thereof.

【0002】

Bicycle services, especially public bicycle services, are used to address traffic congestion, air pollution and high oil prices, and to create a healthy society and improve the quality of life of people, most of which operate as unmanned rental systems.

[0003]

The bicycle storage space, which is the way to complete the rental and return of public bicycles in an unmanned manner, is called a rental station. The rental site is located near the surrounding living facilities and is located at a location that is convenient for people to use. The users of public bicycles are not bound by the location, as long as they are provided with rented sites, they can rent and return bicycles wherever they are.

[0004]

Typically, bicycle rental systems include public bicycles, bicycle holders, and kiosks that are placed at rental sites.

[0005]

Public bicycles are bicycles that can be easily used by both women and the elderly. The bicycle fixing frame directly completes the rental and returning space of the bicycle. The bicycle fixing frame is provided with a bicycle locking device capable of locking the bicycle when the bicycle is stored, and a wireless communication device for wirelessly communicating with the user terminal. The user can communicate with the bicycle holder by using a user terminal such as a mobile phone, and the bicycle fixed to the bicycle holder can be separated and used. The rental kiosk can confirm various functions such as the rental function of the bicycle and the location information and weather information of the surrounding rental site through the LCD screen.

[0006]

In the existing bicycle rental system, if the user executes a program (ie, an app, app) for renting a public bicycle installed in the user terminal, and inputs the license plate number of the bicycle to be rented, communication with the bicycle mount is performed. To obtain the location information of the bicycle holder, and send the license plate number and location information to the bicycle management server, thereby requesting permission to rent. When the user terminal receives the rental consent information transmitted from the bicycle management server according to the rental consent request, the user terminal transmits the rental consent information to the bicycle holder. Thereby, the bicycle mount unlocks the bicycle locking device, thereby enabling the user to use the public bicycle.

【0007】

However, the existing bicycle rental system requires the user to input the license plate number of the bicycle, which is relatively cumbersome.

[0008]

Moreover, the existing bicycle rental system has the following problems: since the bicycle fixing frame includes the bicycle locking device and the wireless communication device, the bicycle fixing frame becomes large, so a large installation space is required, and the bicycle is rented. There is also a bicycle rental system that is also costly.

【0009】

(1) Technical problems to be solved by the present invention

[0010]

Embodiments of the present invention provide a bicycle rental system and a rental method thereof, which provide a bicycle having a bicycle locking device and a wireless communication device in order to enable a user to easily rent and return a bicycle and reduce the cost of the system. The terminal automatically rents and returns the bicycle that has established a communication connection with the user terminal.

[0011]

(2) Technical means

[0012]

According to an aspect of the present invention, a bicycle rental system including: a public bicycle having a bicycle locking function and a wireless communication function; and a bicycle fixing bracket having an abutting portion configured to be capable of locking the same a public bicycle connected to the public bicycle; a bicycle management server that manages the rental and return of the public bicycle, and sends rental consent information and return confirmation information to the outside; and a user terminal that is set to be wireless with the public bicycle Communication, and connecting with the bicycle management server via the network, obtaining the identification information of the public bicycle from the public bicycle, generating the rental consent request information including the identification information obtained when the public bicycle is rented, and transmitting the information to the bicycle management servo And generating the return request information including the identification information obtained when the public bicycle is returned and sending it to the bicycle management server, receiving the rental consent information or the return confirmation information sent from the bicycle management server as the rental consent request information or Also requesting a response to the information, wherein the public bicycle includes: a two-dimensional bar code that is exposably disposed; a bicycle locking device that unlocks the public bicycle; and a wireless communication module that communicates with the user terminal Receiving and transmitting information; and an electronic control unit that establishes a wireless communication connection with the user terminal according to the request of the user terminal, and if receiving the rental consent information from the user terminal that has established the wireless communication connection, the bicycle locking device is controlled to Unlocking the public bicycle, the user terminal includes a camera module for capturing a two-dimensional barcode that is exposed to the public bicycle, and the user terminal scans the two-dimensional barcode by using the camera module, according to the scan result and by The wireless communication module is automatically linked to the wireless communication of the public bicycle.

[0013]

The user terminal and the public bicycle can establish a Bluetooth pairing connection according to the result of scanning the two-dimensional barcode.

[0014]

Wherein, the public bicycle may include a docking detecting portion that detects whether the docking portion is connected to the bicycle locking device.

[0015]

Wherein, when the public bicycle detects that the docking portion is connected to the bicycle locking device by the docking detecting portion, the bicycle connection information indicating that the docking portion has been connected with the bicycle locking device is transmitted to the user who has established the wireless communication connection with the public bicycle. terminal.

[0016]

The rental consent request information and the return request information may include identification information of the public bicycle, location information of the user terminal, and terminal information of the user terminal.

[0017]

According to another aspect of the present invention, a bicycle rental method can be provided, comprising: renting a public bicycle having a bicycle locking device and a wireless communication module by using a user terminal, the bicycle locking device is for locking the bicycle with the bicycle The docking part of the fixing frame is connected; and the public bicycle rented by the user terminal is used, wherein the public bicycle rental comprises: the user terminal launching an application set on the user terminal and used for renting the public bicycle, and using the application to expose The state is set to scan the two-dimensional bar code of the public bicycle, so that the public bicycle establishes a wireless communication connection with the user terminal, and sends a request to the public bicycle to obtain the identification information of the public bicycle, and generates the public bicycle identification information including the obtained The rental consent request information is sent to the bicycle management server, and receives the rental consent information sent from the bicycle management server as a response corresponding to the rental consent request information, thereby transmitting the received rental consent information to the public bicycle. Bicycle Rental were agreed to send the information from the user terminal, releasing the locking means locking the bicycle, the bicycle so that the mating locking portion separating device, thus making this a public bicycle holder with bicycle separated.

[0018]

The return of the public bicycle includes: when the docking detecting unit detects that the docking portion is connected with the bicycle locking device, transmitting the bicycle connection information indicating that the docking portion has been connected to the bicycle locking device to the established bicycle and the public bicycle. A user terminal connected by wireless communication, wherein the docking detecting unit detects whether the docking portion is connected to the bicycle locking device.

[0019]

(3) Technical efficiency

[0020]

The embodiment of the present invention automatically rents and returns a bicycle that has established a wireless communication connection with the user terminal by using the user terminal, so that the bicycle license plate number and the return management can be more easily performed without additionally inputting the bicycle license plate number.

[0021]

Another embodiment of the present invention provides a bicycle locking device and a wireless communication device by using a bicycle instead of a bicycle fixing frame, thereby minimizing the components of the bicycle fixing frame, and greatly saving the bicycle rental system when the bicycle rental system is installed. The cost required.

[0111]

10‧‧‧Communication bicycles
12‧‧‧Bicycle locking device
13‧‧‧Wireless communication module
14‧‧‧Electronic control unit
20‧‧‧Bicycle mount
21‧‧‧Fixed body
22‧‧‧Docking Department
30‧‧‧User terminal
40‧‧‧Bicycle Management Server

[0022]

Fig. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a bicycle rental system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023]

Fig. 2 is a view for explaining a state in which a public bicycle and a bicycle holder are connected in a bicycle rental system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024]

Fig. 3 is a block diagram showing the control of a public bicycle in a bicycle rental system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025]

Fig. 4 is a block diagram showing the control of a user terminal in a bicycle rental system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026]

Fig. 5 is a view for explaining a screen of a rental application for renting a public bicycle in the bicycle rental system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027]

Fig. 6 is a view for explaining a screen of returning a rental application of a public bicycle in the bicycle rental system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028]

Fig. 7 is a control flow chart for explaining a method of renting a public bicycle in the bicycle rental system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029]

Fig. 8 is a flow chart for explaining the control of returning a public bicycle in the bicycle rental system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030]

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below are provided as examples to enable those skilled in the art to fully convey the idea of the present invention. The invention is not limited to the embodiments described below, but may be embodied in other ways. In order to clarify the present invention, parts that are not related to the description are omitted in the drawings, and the description of the drawings is facilitated, and the width, length, thickness, and the like of the constituent elements may be exaggerated. The same reference symbols throughout the specification denote the same constituent elements.

[0031]

In the present specification, the expression "and/or" is used in the meaning of at least one of the constituent elements arranged before and after. Also, the expression "connected/coupled" is used in the sense of including direct connection with other constituent elements or indirectly through other constituent elements. In this specification, the singular form also includes a plural form if it is not specifically mentioned in the sentence. In addition, the constituting elements, steps, actions, and elements referred to in the "include" or "include" are used to mean the presence or addition of one or more other constituent elements, steps, actions, components and devices.

[0032]

1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a bicycle rental system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a schematic view for explaining a state in which a public bicycle and a bicycle holder are connected in a bicycle rental system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033]

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the bicycle rental system of the present invention may include a public bicycle 10, a bicycle mount 20, and a user terminal 30.

[0034]

Further, the bicycle rental system includes, in addition to the public bicycle 10, the bicycle mount 20, and the user terminal 30, a bicycle management server 40 coupled to the user terminal 30 via a network.

[0035]

The public bicycle 10 and the bicycle mount 20 are provided at the rental site S. The rental site S is a bicycle storage place for setting a bicycle holder 20 for fixing the public bicycle 10 for rental, and can be installed in a park, a station, a public institution, and the like.

[0036]

The public bicycle 10 is a bicycle that is disposed at a renting site S for rental by a local management institution or the like for renting to the general public.

[0037]

The public bicycle 10 is given inherent identification information. The identification information of the public bicycle 10 can be printed on the bicycle frame 11 of the public bicycle 10 or the like, or fixed to the public bicycle 10 in the form of a separate number plate, so that the user and the manager can make it easier to confirm.

[0038]

The identification information 11a of the public bicycle 10 can be, for example, bar code information. Barcode information can include 2D barcodes such as PDF417, Datamatrix, QR code, Maxicode, etc. The identification information 11a of the public bicycle 10 may specifically be identification information that can be created for use in establishing the Bluetooth pairing between the public bicycle 10 and the user terminal 30.

[0039]

The public bicycle 10 may include a bicycle locking device 12, a wireless communication module 13, and an electronic control unit (ECU) 14. Moreover, the public bicycle 10 may include a drive motor 15 and a battery 16 in addition to the bicycle locking device 12, the wireless communication module 13, and the electronic control unit 14.

[0040]

The bicycle locking device 12 is disposed on the bicycle frame 11. The bicycle locking device 12 can be integrally formed with the bicycle frame 11.

[0041]

The bicycle locking device 12 is coupled to the abutment portion 22 of the bicycle holder 20 to maintain the locked state of the bicycle 10, and if the docking portion 22 is released from engagement with the bicycle locking device 12, the bicycle 10 is locked. The status is released.

[0042]

When the abutting portion 22 is inserted into the bicycle locking device 12 with a predetermined length or more, the coupling between the bicycle locking device 12 and the abutting portion 22 is not separated and locked. When the driving portion inside the bicycle locking device 12 is powered on, the connection with the docking portion 22 is separated. At this time, the driving portion may be constituted by a solenoid.

[0043]

When the user connects the docking portion 22 to the bicycle locking device 12, the docking portion 22 is fastened to the bicycle locking device 12, so that the bicycle locking device 12 is locked, and if the driving portion is activated, the docking portion 22 It is separated from the bicycle locking device 12, whereby the bicycle locking device 12 is switched into the unlocked state.

[0044]

The wireless communication module 13 provides wireless communication with the user terminal 30. The wireless communication module 13 may include, for example, any one of Bluetooth, Infrared Data Association (IrDa), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, or a combination thereof.

[0045]

The electronic control unit 14 unlocks the bicycle locking device 12 based on the rental consent information transmitted from the user terminal 30. This rental consent information is information provided from the bicycle management server 40 to the user terminal 30 in response to a request from the user terminal 30.

[0046]

On the other hand, when the electronic control unit 14 detects that the bicycle locking device 12 is switched from the unlocked state to the state in which the docking portion 22 of the bicycle holder 20 is connected to the unlocked bicycle locking device 12, The wireless communication module 13 is automatically coupled to the wireless communication of the user terminal 30, and transmits information indicating that the bicycle locking device 12 of the public bicycle 10 has been connected to the docking portion 22 of the bicycle holder 20 to the user terminal 30.

[0047]

Thereby, the user terminal 30 transmits to the bicycle management server 40 the return information indicating that the public bicycle 10 has been returned. Accordingly, the bicycle management server 40 converts the public bicycle 10 from the rental state to the return state, thereby completing the return of the public bicycle.

[0048]

The drive motor 15 rotates the wheels of the public bicycle 10. For example, the drive motor 15 is mounted to the rear wheel of the public bicycle 10 and is driven according to a control signal of the electronic control unit 14 to rotate the rear wheel.

[0049]

The battery 16 supplies power to various components of the public bicycle.

[0050]

The bicycle mount 20 is provided for fixing the public bicycle 10, and includes a mount main body 21 that fixes the common bicycle 10, an abutment portion 22 that is extended from the mount main body 21 by a predetermined length, and a battery 16 that serves as a public bicycle 10. The charging unit 23 of the charging power source.

[0051]

As the docking portion 22 is coupled or uncoupled from the bicycle locking device 12 of the public bicycle 10, the bicycle locking device 12 is in a locked state or a locked release state. Thereby, the public bicycle 10 is separated from the bicycle holder 20 or becomes locked.

[0052]

The docking portion 22 can simultaneously lock and charge the public bicycle 10. To this end, the abutting portion 22 may include a casing 22c forming an outer tube, a locking cable 22b in the form of a chain disposed inside the casing 22c, and a charging wire 22a. The charging wire 22a is provided to be coupled with a charging terminal of a charging circuit for charging the battery 16 in the interior of the bicycle locking device 12 when the abutting portion 22 is coupled to the bicycle locking device 12.

[0053]

The charging unit 23 charges the battery 16 of the public bicycle 10 by the electric energy supplied from the charging line 22a of the docking unit 22. Thereby, the public bicycle 10 is brought into a locked state in accordance with the action of joining the butting portion 22 and the bicycle locking device 12, and the battery 16 can be charged according to the electric energy supplied via the charging line.

[0054]

Fig. 3 is a block diagram showing the control of a public bicycle in a bicycle rental system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0055]

Referring to Figure 3, the public bicycle 10 includes an electronic control unit 14 that performs overall control.

[0056]

A docking detecting portion 17 is electrically connected to the input side of the electronic control unit 14.

[0057]

Further, a bicycle locking device 12 and a drive motor 15 are electrically connected to the output side of the electronic control unit 14.

[0058]

Moreover, the wireless communication module 13 and the storage unit 19 are electrically connected to the output side of the electronic control unit 14.

[0059]

The docking detecting unit 17 detects whether or not the abutting portion 22 of the bicycle holder 20 is connected to the bicycle locking device 12.

[0060]

Various information for establishing a wireless connection with the user terminal 30 is stored in the storage unit 19. Further, the storage unit 19 stores the identification information of the public bicycle.

[0061]

The electronic control unit 14 receives the communication connection request from the user terminal 30 via the wireless communication module 13, and performs communication connection with the user terminal 30 based on the received connection request, so that information can be exchanged with each other. When the wireless communication module 13 is a Bluetooth module, the electronic control unit 14 performs Bluetooth pairing with the user terminal 30 for establishing a communication link between the devices.

[0062]

When the electronic control unit 14 receives the rental consent information from the user terminal 30 via the wireless communication module 13, the bicycle locking device 12 is unlocked. This rental consent information is information provided from the bicycle management server 40 to the user terminal 30 in response to a request from the user terminal 30.

[0063]

On the other hand, if the abutting portion 22 of the bicycle fixing frame 20 is connected to the bicycle locking device 12, the electronic control unit 14 detects the connection by the docking detecting portion 17, and automatically performs the user with the wireless communication module 13 The wireless communication connection of the terminal 30. Moreover, the electronic control unit 14 transmits information to the user terminal 30 that the bicycle locking device 12 of the public bicycle 10 has been connected to the docking portion 22 of the bicycle mount 20 by the wireless communication module 13. Thereby, the user terminal 30 transmits to the bicycle management server 40 a request for return of the return request information of the public bicycle 10. Accordingly, the bicycle management server 40 converts the state of the public bicycle 10 from the rented state to the return state in the database, and transmits the return confirmation information to the user terminal 30. If the user terminal 30 receives the return confirmation information from the bicycle management server 40, the prompter is prompted to complete the return of the public bicycle 10, and the return operation of the public bicycle 10 is ended.

[0064]

User terminal 30 includes a terminal that can communicate wirelessly. For example, the user terminal 30 may be a terminal that can wirelessly communicate while moving, such as a tablet computer, a notebook computer, a mobile phone, a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), a smart phone, or a tablet assistant.

[0065]

The user terminal 30 is capable of wireless communication with the public bicycle 10. Further, the user terminal 30 can communicate with the bicycle management server 40 via the network.

[0066]

Fig. 4 is a block diagram showing the control of a user terminal in a bicycle rental system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0067]

Referring to Fig. 4, the user terminal 30 drives an application for renting a public bicycle to perform a rental mode for renting a public bicycle and a return mode for returning a public bicycle, and displays a screen for executing the rental mode and the return mode.

[0068]

The user terminal 30 may include a control unit 31, a user input unit 32, a camera module 33, a communication module 34, a global positioning system module 35, a wireless network module 36, a mobile communication module 37, a display unit 38, and a storage unit. 39.

[0069]

The user inputs a command for controlling the operation of the user terminal 30 to the user input unit 32. The user input portion 32 may be a touch screen including the display portion 38.

[0070]

The camera module 33 captures an image using a camera.

[0071]

The wireless communication units 34-37 may include a communication module 34, a global positioning system module 35, a wireless network module 36, and a mobile communication module 37.

[0072]

Communication module 34 provides for communication with public bicycle 10. As the communication technology, Bluetooth, Infrared Data Association (IRDA), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, NFC (Near Field Communication), or the like can be used.

[0073]

The global positioning system module 35 receives location information of the user terminal from a plurality of global positioning system artificial satellites.

[0074]

The wireless network module 36 provides a wireless network connection. As a wireless network technology, WLAN (Wireless LAN) (Wi-Fi) or the like can be utilized.

[0075]

The mobile communication module 37 transmits and receives wireless signals to at least one of the mobile communication base station, the external terminal, and the server. Here, the wireless signal may include a voice call signal, a video call signal, or a plurality of forms of data based on the transmission and reception of text/multimedia messages. As the mobile communication technology, 2G (2nd Generation), 3G (3rd Generation), LTE (Long Term Evolution), LTE-A (LTE Advanced), or the like can be used. 3G (3rd Generation), LTE (Long Term Evolution), and LTE-A (LTE Advanced) can also be used as wireless network technologies.

[0076]

The display unit 38 displays the information processed in the user terminal 30.

[0077]

The storage unit 39 can store the program processing of the control unit 31 and the temporary data generated during the process of driving the control program. Further, the storage unit 39 can store user information of the user terminal, information generated when the application for renting a public bicycle (hereinafter referred to as "lease application") is driven, and information transmitted and received with the public bicycle 10. Information transmitted and received with the bicycle management server 40, and the like.

[0078]

The control unit 31 performs overall control of the user input unit 32, the camera module 33, the communication module 34, the global positioning system module 35, the wireless network module 36, the mobile communication module 37, the display unit 38, and the storage unit 39, The communication with the public bicycle 10, the wireless communication with the bicycle management server 40, the shooting, and the analysis of the captured image are performed.

[0079]

Further, the control unit 31 drives the rental application and can process the operations required for the driven rental application.

[0080]

Hereinafter, the rental and return of the public bicycle 10 will be described centering on the screen of the rental application driven by the control unit 31.

[0081]

Fig. 5 is a view for explaining a screen of a rental application for renting a public bicycle in a bicycle rental system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 6 is a view for explaining returning to a public in a bicycle rental system according to an embodiment of the present invention; A schematic diagram of the bicycle rental application. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the identification information of the public bicycle 10 and the information for performing pairing with the user terminal are stored in the form of a QR code.

[0082]

If the rental application is selected in the display unit 38 of the user terminal 30, the rental application is executed. The rental application handles one of the series of operations required to rent an application based on the mode selected by the user from the provided bicycle rental mode and return mode.

[0083]

First, when the rental application is executed, the rental application displays an initial screen capable of selecting the bicycle rental mode and the bicycle return mode (see Fig. 5(a)).

[0084]

If the user selects the bicycle rental mode from the initial screen, the rental application displays the screen for scanning the QR code after the camera module 33 and the global positioning system module 35 are activated in order to scan the QR code (refer to the fifth ( b) Figure).

[0085]

If the user selects a scan from the QR code scan screen, the rental application captures and scans the QR code, analyzes the information of the scanned QR code, and then performs communication between the public bicycle 10 and the user terminal 30 for printing the QR code. The pairing of the communication links is displayed, and a screen indicating the progress of the pairing is displayed (refer to Fig. 5(c)).

[0086]

If the pairing is completed, the rental application identifies the identification information of the public bicycle 10 provided from the paired public bicycle 10 or obtained by scanning the QR code and the location information of the user terminal 30 obtained from the global positioning system module 35. . Further, the rental application requests the control unit 31 for the identification information of the public bicycle 10, the location information of the user terminal 30, and the user terminal information in order to rent the public bicycle 10, so as to transmit the information to the bicycle management server 40. If the rental consent information is transmitted from the bicycle management server 40 to the user terminal 30 according to the rental consent request, the rental application causes the control unit 31 to transmit the rental consent information to the public bicycle 10 that is being paired, so as to unlock the public that is being paired. The bicycle locking device 12 of the bicycle 10 displays a screen for outputting a message indicating that the bicycle rental has been completed (refer to Fig. 5(d)).

[0087]

On the other hand, if the user connects the rented public bicycle 10 to the docking portion 22 of the bicycle mount 20, and selects the bicycle return mode from the initial screen of the rental application (refer to Fig. 6(a)), the rental application is applied. In order to return the public bicycle 10, the program requests the control unit 31 for the identification information of the public bicycle 10, the location information of the user terminal 30, and the user terminal information to transmit the information to the bicycle management server 40. The rental application displays a screen indicating that it is being returned from the time the request is returned to the completion of the return (see Figure 6(b)). When the return confirmation information is transmitted from the bicycle management server 40 to the user terminal 30 according to the return request, the rental application releases the pairing with the paired public bicycle 10, and displays a screen indicating that the bicycle returning message has been completed (refer to the sixth page). (c) Figure).

[0088]

Referring again to Figure 1, the bicycle management server 40 communicates with the user terminal 30 via the network.

[0089]

The bicycle management server 40 stores the member information (which can be replaced as user terminal information), the public bicycle rental and return information of each member, and the location information of the returned public bicycle, relative to the rental site. Location information, etc.

[0090]

The bicycle management server 40 compares the rental consent request information or the return request information and the like of the public bicycle 10 transmitted from the user terminal 30 with the information stored in the database, and generates rental consent information or return confirmation information, and sends the rental confirmation information to the user terminal 30. The rental consent information generated or the confirmation information is returned, and the rented consent information or the return confirmation information is stored in the database for management.

[0091]

Fig. 7 is a control flow chart for explaining a method of renting a public bicycle in the bicycle rental system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0092]

Referring to Fig. 7, first, the user executes the rental application (99) provided to the user terminal 30 in order to rent the public bicycle 10.

[0093]

And, after selecting the bicycle rental mode from the initial screen of the executed rental application, in order to scan the QR code attached to the public bicycle 10 to be rented, the user terminal 30 is attached to the desired by the camera scan. The QR code (100) of the public bicycle 10 to be rented, analyzes the result of scanning the QR code and requests pairing (101) from the public bicycle 10.

[0094]

The public bicycle 10 that receives this pairing request sends a pairing response to the user terminal 30 as a response to this pairing request (102). Thereby, the user terminal 30 and the public bicycle 10 are paired with each other to establish a wireless communication connection, and the information can be exchanged and can be mutually controlled.

[0095]

If the public bicycle 10 establishes a mating connection with the user terminal 30, the user terminal 30 requests the paired public bicycle 10 for identification information (103) of the public bicycle 10. The paired public bicycle 10 transmits its own identification information (104) to the user terminal 30 upon request of the user terminal 30. At this time, in the case where there is bicycle identification information on the QR code, the user terminal 30 may not request the identification information from the paired public bicycle 10, but extract the identification of the paired public bicycle 10 from the result of scanning the QR code. News.

[0096]

When the user terminal 30 obtains the identification information of the paired public bicycle 10, the location information (105) of the user terminal 30 can be obtained by the global positioning system module 35.

[0097]

The user terminal 30 generates rental consent request information including the identification information of the paired public bicycle 10, its own terminal location information, its own terminal information (for example, a telephone number, attention related information, a serial number, etc.), and sends it to the The bicycle management server 40 provides a request to the bicycle management server 40 to agree to rent the paired public bicycle 10 (106).

[0098]

The bicycle management server 40 confirms the information in the database based on the rental consent request information received in response to the rental consent request of the user terminal 30, and if rentable, agrees to rent the public bicycle 10 (107).

[0099]

In the case of agreeing to rent the public bicycle 10, the bicycle management server 40 transmits to the user terminal 30 rental consent information (108) for agreeing to rent the public bicycle 10.

【0100】

If the user terminal 30 receives the rental consent information from the bicycle management server 40, the received rental consent information (109) is transmitted to the public bicycle 10 that is being paired.

【0101】

If the public bicycle 10 receives the rental consent information, the locking of the bicycle locking device 12 is released (110). Thereby, the public bicycle 10 is separated from the bicycle holder 20 and becomes a rentable state.

【0102】

If the user terminal 30 transmits the received rental consent information to the paired public bicycle 10 and converts to the state of the public bicycle 10 that can be rented, the rental completion message is output (11) in order to let the user know that the bicycle rental has been completed. .

【0103】

Fig. 8 is a flow chart for explaining the control of returning a public bicycle in the bicycle rental system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0104]

Referring to Fig. 8, first, the user executes the rental application (199) provided to the user terminal 30 for return after renting the public bicycle 10.

【0105】

And, if the bicycle return mode is selected from the initial screen of the executed rental application to request the return (200), and the docking portion 22 of the bicycle holder 20 is connected to the bicycle locking device 12 of the public bicycle 10 to be returned, Then, the public bicycle 10 detects the connection (201) of the docking portion 22 by the docking detecting portion 17, and transmits a bicycle connection indicating that the rented public bicycle 10 has been connected to the bicycle holder 20 to the user terminal 30 that is paired with the bicycle when the bicycle is rented. Information (202).

【0106】

The user terminal 30 paired with the public bicycle 10 receives the bicycle connection information and activates the global positioning system module 35 to obtain the location information of the user terminal 30 (203).

【0107】

Moreover, the user terminal 30 generates the return request information including the identification information of the public bicycle 10, its own terminal location information, its own terminal information (for example, a telephone number, attention related information, a serial number, etc.), and sends it to the bicycle management. The server 40 then requests the bicycle management server 40 to return the rented public bicycle 10 (204).

【0108】

The bicycle management server 40 confirms the information in the database based on the return request information received in response to the return request from the user terminal 30, and confirms the return of the public bicycle 10 (205).

【0109】

Upon confirmation of the return of the public bicycle 10, the bicycle management server 40 transmits to the user terminal 30 a return confirmation information (206) indicating that the return of the public bicycle 10 has been confirmed.

[0110]

If the user terminal 30 receives the return confirmation information, the pairing with respect to the paired public bicycle 10 is released (207), and a return completion message (208) indicating that the return of the public bicycle 10 has been completed is output.

10‧‧‧Communication bicycles

11‧‧‧Bicycle frame

12‧‧‧Bicycle locking device

13‧‧‧Wireless communication module

14‧‧‧Electronic control unit

15‧‧‧Drive motor

16‧‧‧Battery

20‧‧‧Bicycle mount

21‧‧‧Fixed body

22‧‧‧Docking Department

23‧‧‧Charging Department

Claims (7)

[Item 1] A bicycle rental system, comprising:
a public bicycle having a bicycle locking function and a wireless communication function;
a bicycle mount having a pair of joints configured to be coupled to the common bicycle to lock the public bicycle;
a bicycle management server that manages the rental and return of the public bicycle, and sends a rental consent information and a return confirmation information to the outside; and a user terminal configured to be capable of wirelessly communicating with the public bicycle, and And connecting, by the network, the bicycle management server, obtaining identification information of the public bicycle from the public bicycle, generating a rental consent request information including the identification information acquired when the public bicycle is rented, and transmitting the information to the rental assistance request The bicycle management server generates a return request information including the identification information acquired when the public bicycle is returned and transmits the request information to the bicycle management server, and receives the rental consent information sent from the bicycle management server or the Returning the confirmation information as a response to the rental consent request information or the return request information, wherein
The public bicycle includes:
a two-dimensional barcode that is exposed to be exposed;
a bicycle locking device that unlocks the public bicycle;
a wireless communication module that receives and transmits a message by communicating with the user terminal; and an electronic control unit that requests to establish a wireless communication connection with one of the user terminals according to one of the user terminals, if The user terminal establishing the wireless communication connection receives the rental consent information, and then controls the bicycle locking device to unlock the public bicycle.
The user terminal includes a camera module for capturing the two-dimensional barcode that is exposed to the public bicycle, and the user terminal scans the two-dimensional barcode by the camera module to perform a scan result according to a scan result. The wireless communication module is automatically coupled to the wireless communication of the public bicycle. [Item 2] The bicycle rental system of claim 1, wherein the user terminal and the public bicycle establish a Bluetooth pairing connection according to a result of scanning the two-dimensional barcode. [Item 3] The bicycle rental system of claim 1, wherein the public bicycle includes a docking detecting portion that detects whether the docking portion is connected to the bicycle locking device. [Item 4] The bicycle rental system of claim 3, wherein when the public bicycle detects that the docking portion is connected to the bicycle locking device by the docking detecting portion, it indicates that the docking portion has been locked with the bicycle. One of the device connection bicycle connection information is sent to the user terminal that has established the wireless communication connection with the public bicycle. [Item 5] The bicycle rental system of claim 1, wherein the rental consent request information and the return request information include the identification information of the public bicycle, location information of the user terminal, and terminal information of the user terminal. [Item 6] A bicycle rental method, comprising:
Using a user terminal to rent a public bicycle having a bicycle locking device and a wireless communication module, the bicycle locking device being coupled to a docking portion of a bicycle holder to lock the public bicycle; and utilizing the user terminal Return the public bicycle that was rented,
The public bicycle rental includes:
The user terminal activates an application set on the user terminal and rents the public bicycle, and uses the application to scan a two-dimensional barcode set in an exposed state on the public bicycle, so that the public bicycle and the user The terminal establishes a wireless communication link, sends a request to the public bicycle to obtain identification information of the public bicycle, and generates a rental consent request information including obtaining one public bicycle identification information, and sends the information to the bicycle management server. Receiving, by the bicycle management server, one of the rental consent information to send the received rental consent information to the public bicycle as a response corresponding to the rental consent request information,
The public bicycle releases the locking of the bicycle locking device according to the rental consent information sent from the user terminal, so that the docking portion is separated from the bicycle locking device, thereby separating the public bicycle from the bicycle fixing frame. [Item 7] The bicycle rental method according to claim 6, wherein the return of the public bicycle includes:
When it is detected by the pair of detecting portions that the docking portion is connected to the bicycle locking device, the bicycle connection information indicating that the docking portion has been connected to the bicycle locking device is sent to the established bicycle and the public bicycle. The user terminal to which the wireless communication is connected, the docking detecting unit detects whether the docking portion is connected to the bicycle locking device.