WO2013045840A1

WO2013045840A1 - Method and system for signalling actions of users at an automated vehicle hiring site, and automated hiring installation implementing such a method and/or system

Info

Publication number: WO2013045840A1
Application number: PCT/FR2012/052179
Authority: WO
Inventors: Ruben RODRIGUES; Clément LAMBRINOS; Yousra CHEBBI; Aymeric AUGUSTIN; Raphaël BARROIS; Sylvain GERON; Antoine GERON; Francis AARON
Original assignee: Ier Systems
Priority date: 2011-09-30
Filing date: 2012-09-27
Publication date: 2013-04-04
Also published as: FR2980882A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for signalling actions carried out by users in an automated vehicle hiring installation comprising at least one hiring site, each hiring site being provided with at least one parking location for a vehicle, each location being associated with a terminal, known as a charging terminal, for supplying electricity to a vehicle located in the parking location, the charging terminal being provided with a luminous signalling means, said method comprising the following steps: - identification of a user for the purpose of a request for allocation of a parking location or of a vehicle associated with a parking location, - following said allocation request, switching of said signalling means of the charging terminal associated with said parking location from a first signalling sequence (302) to a second signalling sequence (304-310). The invention also relates to a system implementing such a method and an installation implementing such a system or such a method.

Description

The present invention relates to a method for signaling actions performed by users in an automated vehicle rental site, and an automated rental installation implementing such a method and / or system. users in the context of automated vehicle rental. It also relates to a system implementing such a method and an installation implementing such a method or such a system.

The field of the invention is the field of automated rental of vehicles on one or more rental sites, and in particular the field of management of signaling actions performed at an automated vehicle rental site. It concerns in particular the automated rental of electric vehicles.

State of the art

Automated vehicle leasing is a growing field. Agglomerations wishing to reduce the number of vehicles on their territory set up automated vehicle rental systems.

The principle of an automated vehicle rental is based on one or more rental sites, in which the user identifies himself using an identification means, then removes a vehicle at the beginning of rental or drops a vehicle in the course of hiring or restores a vehicle after the hiring, all these operations being carried out by the user without intervention of an operator.

As part of the automated rental of electric vehicles, the rental sites include one or more parking spaces and each parking space includes a charging station for electrically charging the batteries of a vehicle parked at the location of the vehicle. parking. Such a charging station is essential because it allows to recharge the vehicle for a future rental. The user is therefore required to disconnect the electric vehicle of the charging station at the beginning of rental, and to connect the vehicle when returning the vehicle at the end of the rental.

Thus, as part of the automated rental of vehicles, the user is required to perform tasks or actions on the organs located on the rental site.

However, it is necessary to guide the use during the execution of these actions, on the one hand to facilitate the rental of automated vehicles simpler and more ergonomic for the user, and on the other hand to ensure the Correct implementation of the various actions in order to preserve the rental site and the vehicles from possible breakdowns or material damage that could cause a bad execution of certain tasks.

However, there is currently no method or system for guiding the user in the context of automated rental of electric vehicles.

An object of the present invention is to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks.

Another object of the invention is to provide a method and a signaling system actions performed by a user in the context of an automated rental of vehicles to facilitate said rental.

Yet another object of the invention is to provide a method and a signaling system actions performed by a user in the context of an automated rental of vehicles to make the rental facility more ergonomic for the user.

Finally, another object of the invention is to propose a method and a system for signaling the actions performed by a user in the context of an automated rental of vehicles making it possible to preserve the vehicles proposed for rental and the rental facility against possible damage.

Presentation of the invention

The invention proposes to achieve at least one of the aforementioned aims by a method of signaling actions performed by users in automated vehicle rental facility comprising at least one rental site, each rental site being provided with at least one parking space for a vehicle, each location being associated with a charging terminal for electrically powering a vehicle located on said parking space, the charging terminal being provided with a light signaling means, said method comprising the following steps:

- identification of a user, with a view to assigning a parking space or a vehicle associated with a parking space,

- Following said allocation request, passage of said signaling means of the charging terminal associated with said parking location of a first signaling sequence to a second signaling sequence.

Thus, the method according to the invention makes it possible to carry out a luminous signaling in the form of two distinct sequences for guiding the user during the actions he conducts on a rental site and in particular on a charging terminal.

The invention thus makes it possible to accompany the user throughout the actions he leads on an automated rental site, which facilitates the realization of these actions and makes the rental site more ergonomic for the user.

Moreover, by guiding the user throughout the actions he undertakes on a rental site, the method according to the invention makes it possible to ensure that the actions are carried out correctly and thus to avoid any damage that may occur. cause these wrong actions.

The identification of the user can be made with the rental site, which means that the user presents an identifier at this site, the comparison step between this identifier and a predetermined identifier not being necessarily performed. locally (for example, it could be done at a central site) It will be noted that the light signaling means may be accompanied by other types of signaling means, such as means emitting a sound warning. In a first embodiment, the identification step can be performed at the charging station associated with an available location of the rental site. In this case, this identification step constitutes part or all of a step of requesting allocation of said location to the user, for example to park his vehicle at the end of rental or for temporary parking.

In a second embodiment, the identification step may be carried out at a terminal, called a rental terminal, other than the charging station, the method further comprising a step requesting the allocation of a location or location. a vehicle arranged at a parking space of the rental site.

This allocation step includes a step of choosing the location or the vehicle according to different criteria. According to the invention, at least one light-signaling sequence may comprise, for example:

an illuminated state of the luminous signaling means,

an off state of the luminous signaling means, or

a succession of states turned on and off from the luminous signaling means, or

In a particular and preferred embodiment of the method according to the invention, the first signaling sequence may be a continuously on (or stable) on or off state of the signaling means.

Still in a particular but preferred embodiment, the second signaling sequence may be a succession of states on and off of the light signaling means, said flashing, at a given frequency or burst. The method may also implement a third and / or fourth, etc., signaling sequence, corresponding for example to successions of states turned on and off at a frequency other than the frequency of the second signaling sequence.

Advantageously, the signaling means are able to display at least two colors. In this case, the color of the signaling displayed by the signaling means during the first signaling sequence is chosen according to a status of the parking space, a status of the charging terminal, or of a status of a vehicle on the parking lot. This color may vary when the status varies.

Indeed, the lighting color of the light signaling means during the first sequence may vary to indicate different states or statuses of the charging terminal, such as for example:

- green when the bollard is in service or the vehicle is available or the parking space is available,

- red when the bollard or the vehicle is down or "unavailable", and

- blue when the location or vehicle is booked.

Advantageously, the signaling color displayed by the signaling means during the second signaling sequence is chosen according to the outcome of the response to the request for attribution of the parking space or the vehicle on the location of signaling.

For example, a green blink to indicate that the location is assigned to the user or a red blink to indicate that the vehicle assignment is denied.

In addition, when the location or vehicle located at a location is assigned to the identified user, the method according to the invention may further comprise an opening step at the charging terminal of a means of access to loading facilities located in a housing of said charging terminal, for example the control of the opening of a cover for access to a housing comprising a charging cable or an electrical outlet, intended to be

- electrically connected to a vehicle, in the case of the assignment of a location, or

- disconnected from a vehicle, in the case of the allocation of a vehicle in the corresponding location,

In this case, the method according to the invention may advantageously comprise a triggering of a signaling sequence that differs from the previously implemented signaling sequence or a modification of the color displayed during the current signaling sequence, as a function of one of the following criteria:

the opening or closing of the means of access, and / or

- the connection or disconnection of a vehicle to the charging station, and / or

- The storage or not of the loading means in said housing.

Thus, the method according to the invention makes it possible to signal to the user whether these operations are performed correctly.

Preferably, when one of the aforementioned actions is performed, the first signaling sequence is changed from the first to the second signaling sequence or the color emitted during the second signaling sequence is modified.

In this case, the second sequence can be triggered when the lid is open and, when the lid is closed, the color displayed during this sequence is modified. Optionally, the second sequence is triggered when closing the lid if a second condition is met, for example connection means stored when the vehicle is taken and electrical connection of the vehicle when the vehicle is put back.

As before, the ignition color during the second sequence may not be the same at the opening of the lid, for example red for waiting for an additional action, and once closed, for example green to signal the correct end of the extra action. In addition, the method according to the invention may further comprise a triggering of the second signaling sequence or of another distinct sequence of the first and second sequences when an anomaly concerning the parking space or the vehicle in association with the charging terminal is detected.

Advantageously, the second ignition sequence can be performed for a predetermined duration, until another ignition sequence is controlled, in particular when waiting for a user action, or a predetermined number of times, to mark an acknowledgment of the action for example.

The different signaling sequences are preferably controlled by a site remote from the rental site. The remote site can also control the other actions performed at the charging station.

According to another aspect of the invention there is provided a system for signaling actions performed by users in an automated vehicle rental facility comprising at least one rental site, each rental site being provided with at least one location parking for a vehicle, each location being associated with a charging terminal, for electrically powering a vehicle located on said parking space, said system comprising:

means for identifying a user, with a view to assigning a parking space or a vehicle associated with a parking space, at least one light signaling means disposed on said terminal load associated with said parking space

means for controlling said signaling means to carry out a first signaling sequence before said request and at least a second signaling sequence after said request.

According to the invention, the identification means can be arranged:

- on the charging station, and / or

- On a terminal, called rental, in communication with said charging terminal, and therefore with said signaling means.

The identification means may comprise a reader of an RFID type identification means, magnetic, optical or biometric tape or a keyboard for entering an identification code.

Advantageously, the signaling means may be arranged to produce a signaling sequence comprising:

an illuminated state of the luminous signaling means,

an off state of the luminous signaling means, or

a succession of states on and off from the luminous signaling means.

In addition, the signaling means may be able to emit several colors, the system being designed to display a predetermined color depending on:

in the first signaling sequence:

a status of the parking space, and / or - a vehicle on the signaling location, in the first signaling sequence, and

in the second signaling sequence:

the outcome of an application for the award of a vehicle or location, and / or

opening or closing means for accessing an electric charging means arranged in a housing at the charging terminal, and / or

the electrical connection or disconnection of a vehicle to the charging station and / or storage or not of said loading means in said housing.

The system is thus also provided to be able to modify a color during the signaling sequence.

Advantageously, the signaling means may be controlled by a site remote from the central site in communication with the charging station via the rental terminal.

The charging terminal may in particular be connected to the rental terminal via a wired or wireless connection so as to receive control signals for modifying the signaling effected from the central site.

The signaling means may comprise one or more LEDs, or groups of LEDs, each of the LEDs or each group of LEDs being provided to display a different color either in a fixed manner or in a flashing manner.

According to yet another aspect of the invention there is provided an automated vehicle rental facility comprising a plurality of rental sites, said installation comprising a system according to the invention or means for implementing the steps of the method according to the invention. invention.

Other advantages and characteristics will appear on examining the detailed description of non-limiting embodiments, and the appended drawings in which:

- FIGURE 1 is a schematic representation of a vehicle rental installation implementing the method according to the invention;

FIGURE 2 is a schematic representation of a charging terminal; and FIG. 3 is a diagrammatic representation in the form of a diagram of one embodiment of a method according to the invention.

It is understood that the embodiments which will be described in the following are in no way limiting. In particular, it will be possible to imagine variants of the invention comprising only a selection of characteristics described subsequently isolated from the other characteristics described, if this selection of characteristics is sufficient to confer a technical advantage or to differentiate the invention from the state of the prior art. This selection comprises at least one feature preferably functional without structural details, or with only a part of the structural details if this part alone is sufficient to confer a technical advantage or to differentiate the invention from the state of the prior art.

In particular, all the variants and embodiments described are combinable with each other if nothing stands in the way of this combination at the technical level.

In the figures and in the following description, the elements common to several figures retain the same reference.

The examples described below relate to an automated rental of electric cars on several rental sites. FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of an automated rental facility for electric vehicles implementing the reservation method according to the invention.

The installation 100 represented in FIG. 1 comprises a central site 102 connected to several sites - or stations - 104i-104 _n , said to be leased through a wireless communication network 106, for example GPRS, or a wired network, for example of the DSL or LAN type. Preferably, each site 104 is connected to the central site via the two separate networks, which allows a continuous connection even if one of the networks is faulty. Each rental site 104 includes a subscription terminal 108 for the registration of a new subscriber, a rental terminal 110 for the rental of a vehicle and a plurality of charging terminals 112-116, each charging terminal being provided for charging a vehicle with an electric battery to a parking location, namely parking spaces 118-122.

The central site 102 can be connected directly to each of the terminals of a rental site 104 through the network 106 or to the rental terminal and / or charging terminals 112-116.

The central site 102 includes a central management server, a calculation and analysis module, called central, and a communication module, called central. The central site 102 furthermore comprises a database in which are recorded in association with each vehicle identifier, the identifier of the user to whom this vehicle is leased, and other data relating to the vehicle, and, in association with an identifier of a user, data relating to the user.

The charging terminals 112-116 and the rental terminal 110 are in communication with one another via a wired link.

Each charging terminal 112-116 comprises a light signaling means, respectively, 124-128 preferentially arranged in the upper part of the terminal 112-116 in a manner visible from a distance by a user. Each signaling means 124-128 of a charging terminal 112-118 is connected to the central site 102 via the rental terminal 110 and can therefore be controlled by the central site 102.

Each charging terminal 112-118 and the lease terminal 110 comprise means for reading an identifier, for example an RFID identifier for identifying a user. FIGURE 2 is a schematic representation of a charging terminal.

The charging terminal 200 comprises a movable cover or cover 202 covering a user interface housing 204 mainly located under the movable cover 202. This housing 204 comprises a base 206 of type 3 terminal connector which allows to power the particular vehicles.

The housing 204 further comprises a connector E / F type 208 for the two electric wheels.

Housing 204 also includes a cable comprising:

at one of its ends, a type-3 connector 210 designed to connect to the terminal connector 206, and

- At the other end thereof a connector 212 provided for connecting to a vehicle connector.

The cable (not shown) carrying these two connectors 210 and 212 is intended to be wound around a winder integrated in the terminal 200.

Terminal 200 could also include only a female cable or connector.

Two functional components are also present in this housing 204 above the cover 202:

identification means, such as for example an RFID target and reader (not shown), to enable a subscriber to access the elements under the mobile cover 202, and

a luminous signaling element, for example based on LEDs (green, red, and blue) whose state is visible on the top of the mobile cover 202. The cover 202 is articulated, in particular in rotation, for example around a horizontal axis 214.

The cover 202 drops by its own weight onto the remainder of the terminal 200 and is locked by at least one locking means, such as, for example, magnetic suction cups 216 and 218 which crush a sealing means, such as a gasket. sealing 220 to seal the compartment 204 comprising the cables.

At least one sensor means detects the position of the cover 202, for example a sensor 222 detecting its fallout. A hinge 224 located at the rear of the cap allows a wide opening for easy access to plugs and load plugs.

A suction cup 226 or equivalent means holds the cap in the open position for a controlled time to allow the manipulations of the user.

The RFID reading function is integrated in this cap in the form of a coupler with integrated antenna.

The closure of the cover 202 crushes the seal 220. The status indicators (red, green, blue) are integrated into the cover flange. A window (not shown) at the cap allows the illumination of the state of the terminal 200.

Thus, when the user passes an RFID card on the reader, either to return the vehicle and connect it to the cable of the terminal 200, or to pick up the vehicle and store the cable in the compartment 204, the magnetic suction cups are deactivated. The user lifts the cover 202 and performs the necessary actions (storage of the socket or connection of the vehicle) depending on the case. Then, it lowers the cover 202 (if it does not, the cover 202 is lowered only by its own weight). The magnetic suction cups 216 and 218 perform their locking action without external intervention if there is contact between the cover 202 and the rest of the terminal 200. The cover 202 may not lock well in the event of an obstacle preventing voluntarily or involuntarily closing the lid 202.

The terminal 200 thus comprises a sensor means 222 for detecting the closing of the cover, such as for example a force sensor for detecting the weight of the cover or optical sensor, and a sensor means for detecting the storage of the cable, such as for example a force sensor measuring the tension of the winding or position cable, the cable storage interlocking a pawl for example. It also includes a sensor means, such as a pilot wire (not shown), detecting whether the cable is properly plugged into the type-3 connector and the vehicle. FIGURE 3 is a diagrammatic representation in the form of a diagram of a method according to the invention.

Normally, the signaling means of the charging terminal are turned on according to the first signaling sequence (ie continuously) to indicate the status of the terminal.

The following table gives examples of colors associated with a first signaling sequence, ie before a user is identified with a charging station or a rental terminal, for a free location and for a location. occupied by a vehicle. The signaling is a continuous signaling without blinking, for each of the situations indicated.

From this first initialization sequence chosen from one of the initialization sequences indicated in the table above, a second signaling sequence is performed according to the actions taken by the user, with reference to FIG. , after an identification step.

The first signaling sequence 302 corresponds to the stable state indicated in FIG.

During a given stable state, the user identifies himself to make a request for assignment of a parking space or a vehicle. A second signaling sequence is then according to the request made and the outcome of this request.

We will first describe the case of the demand for a parking space. When the user requests the assignment of a parking space, he can directly identify himself with the charging terminal associated with this parking space.

The allocation can be performed if and only if the signaling means of the charging station display a green or blue color (in this case, if the user is the one who reserved the location).

If the parking space can not be allocated, a second signaling sequence 304 in association with the red color and corresponding to a red flashing is performed. This sequence is controlled by the central site 102 which also verifies the identification of the user in view of data stored in its database and then sends a lease authorization or not.

Then after a predetermined duration or a predetermined number of flashes, for example 3, the second signaling sequence 304 is stopped and the first signaling sequence is performed again. The user's identifier is verified at the central site 102.

If the parking space is allocated (user authorized to rent a vehicle), a second signaling sequence 306 in association with the green color and corresponding to a flashing green color is performed, this sequence being controlled by the central site.

The user is then asked to electrically connect the vehicle he wants to return or load the vehicle temporarily. It is then necessary to open the lid 202 for access to a charging cable always from the central site 102. As soon as the lid is opened, the second signaling sequence 308 in association with the red color and thus corresponding to a red flashing. is done. This sequence is also controlled by the central site 102.

This second flashing sequence 308 is maintained until the establishment of the electrical connection with the vehicle, the correct closure of the flap and obtaining authorization, for example end of lease or start of loading on the part from site 102 of Figure 1. On note that the different states of the charging terminal are detected by the sensors 222 described above.

If all these operations have been successfully carried out the second signaling sequence 306 corresponding to a green flashing is performed to indicate to the user that the operations have been performed correctly. Then, the method comprises a return to the first signaling sequence 302. Depending on the status of the vehicle, the color emitted by the signaling means during this first sequence may be different from the color displayed before the identification of the user. It could for example be red if the vehicle was unavailable, for example in view of the low level of charge of its battery.

We will now describe the case of the application for the award of a vehicle.

The starting point of the method is also the stable state 302 during which a first signaling sequence is carried out, this first initialization sequence being chosen from one of the first initialization sequences described in the table above for a location occupied by a vehicle.

The user identifies with the rental terminal 110 and requests the allocation of a rental vehicle. As soon as an available vehicle is identified, the first signaling sequence is stopped and a second signaling sequence 310 is performed in association with the blue color, namely a sequence performing a blue flashing. The cover 202 of the charging terminal is also unlocked. All the aforesaid actions are controlled by the central site 102. The second signaling sequence 310 is maintained until the cover 202 of the charging terminal is opened, and then the displayed color is changed once the cover 202 is open. In this case, the signaling sequences 308 and 306 are carried out in this order and as described above. We will now describe different examples of second signaling sequences and the actions / events / operations for which these second signaling sequences are performed. Blinking Green: Operation completed successfully

The charging station LED will blink green three times to mark the success of a user-executed operation.

It validates the following operations:

- Correct identification of the user at the charging station thanks to his RFID ticket / badge.

- End of procedure of removal of the vehicle.

- End of procedure of return of the vehicle.

- Correct connection and charging start for a particular vehicle.

- Proper disconnection of a particular vehicle.

Red flashing: Alerts and anomalies

The charging terminal indicator flashes red until a removal, return and / or vehicle connection operation is completed.

When returning a vehicle, the red flashing starts when the user raises the charging terminal cover. It ends when the cable is perfectly connected, at both ends, to the charging terminal on the one hand and the vehicle on the other hand, and that the cover is folded down. At the end of this operation, the terminal flashes three times in green to signal the success of the operation.

When removing a vehicle, the red flashing starts when the user raises the charging terminal cover. It ends when the cable is perfectly stored in the charging terminal and the cover is folded down. At the end of this operation, the terminal flashes three times in green to signal the success of the operation.

The red flashing may also signal any type of illegal parking on a location:

- vehicle not offered for hire and not connected to the charging station. - vehicle offered for rental having exceeded the maximum duration of temporary parking: parking authorized to owners of vehicles offered for rental for a period less than a predetermined period, including 15 minutes. - non-rental electric vehicle connected to the terminal having exceeded the maximum charging time.

Blinking Blue: Temporary Allocation

In the case of a vehicle connected to the charging station, the light flashes blue to indicate where the user must go to remove the vehicle assigned to him. This blinking stops when the user raises the charging terminal cover to make room for a red blink. In the case where the user does not withdraw the vehicle which has been assigned to him within a period defined by the central site, the indicator returns to a fixed state corresponding to a first signaling sequence.

Naturally, the invention is not limited to the examples which have just been described.

The method may implement the second sequence only after the identification of the user and not on other occasions. On the contrary, it can include additional sequences. The different colors displayed are also optional. In addition, the different sequences can be triggered for actions other than those described.

Claims

A method of signaling actions performed by users in an automated vehicle rental facility (100) comprising at least one rental site (104), each rental site (104) being provided with at least one location of parking (118-122) for a vehicle, each location (118-122) being associated with a charging terminal (112-116) for electrically powering a vehicle located on said parking space (118-122), the charging terminal (112-116) being provided with a light signaling means (124-128), said method comprising the following steps:

- identification of a user (104), for a request to allocate a parking slot (118-122) or a vehicle associated with a parking slot (118-122), said identification comprising reading by means of reading an identifier of said user,

following said allocation request, passing said signaling means (124-128) from the charging terminal (112-116) associated with said parking space (118-122) from a first signaling sequence (302) to a second signaling sequence (304-310) by controlling said signaling means.

2. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that the identification step is performed at the charging terminal (112-166) associated with a parking slot (118-122) available from the rental site, this step identification also then constituting a request for attribution of said parking slot (118-122).

3. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that the identification step is performed at a rental terminal (110), the method further comprising a request step of assigning a location or a vehicle disposed at a parking space (118-122) of the rental site (104).

4. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one signaling sequence (302-310) comprises:

an illuminated state of the luminous signaling means (124-128),

an off state of the luminous signaling means (124-128), or

- A succession of states turned on and off the light signaling means (124-128).

5. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the color displayed by the signaling means during the first signaling sequence is chosen according to a status of the parking space (118-122). , a status of the charging station (112-116), or a status of a vehicle on the parking space (118-122), the signaling means being able to display at least two colors.

6. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the color displayed by the signaling means during the second signaling sequence is chosen according to the outcome of the response to the request for allocation of the signal. parking space (118-122) or the vehicle on the signaling location (118-122), the signaling means being able to display at least two colors.

7. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that when the parking space (118-122) or the vehicle located at a parking space (118-122) is allocated to the identified user, the method further comprises a step of opening at the charging terminal of an access means (202) to charging means (206-212) located in a housing (204) of the charging terminal (200). ), intended to be

- electrically connected to a vehicle, or

- disconnected from a vehicle; said method further comprising triggering a signaling sequence different from the previously implemented signaling sequence or changing the color displayed during the signaling sequence based on:

- the opening or closing of the means of access, and / or

- the connection or disconnection of a vehicle to the charging station and / or

- Storage or not the access means in said housing.

8. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a triggering of the second signaling sequence or a third signaling sequence different from the first and second sequences when an anomaly concerning the location of parking (118-122) or the vehicle in combination with the charging station (112-116) is detected.

9. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the signaling sequences are controlled from a site (102) of the rental site (104).

A user action signaling system in an automated vehicle rental facility (100) comprising at least one rental site (104), each rental site (104) being provided with at least one location of parking (118-122) for a vehicle, each parking space (118-122) being associated with a charging terminal (112-116) for electrically powering a vehicle located on said parking space (118-122) , said system comprising:

means for identifying a user, with a view to assigning a parking space (118-

122) or a vehicle associated with a parking space (118-122), said means comprising means for reading an identifier, at least one light signaling means (124-128) disposed on said charging terminal (112-116) associated with said parking space (118-122) and able to carry out at least two signaling sequences, and

control means of said signaling means (124-

128) arranged to perform a first signaling sequence (302) before said request and at least a second signaling sequence after said request.

11. System according to claim 10, characterized in that the signaling means (124-128) is arranged to produce a signaling sequence comprising:

an illuminated state of the luminous signaling means (124-128),

an off state of the luminous signaling means (124-128), or

- A succession of states turned on and off the light signaling means (124-128).

12. System according to any one of claims 10 or 11, characterized in that the signaling means (124-128) is able to display at least two distinct colors, the system being provided to display a predetermined color during a signaling sequence based:

in the first signaling sequence:

- a status of the parking space (118-122), and / or

a vehicle on the signaling location (118-122), in the first signaling sequence, and

in the second signaling sequence:

- the outcome of an application for the award of a vehicle or a location, and / or

- opening or closing an access means (202) to an electrical charging means (206-212) arranged in a housing (204) at the charging terminal (200), and / or - the electrical connection or disconnection of a vehicle to the charging station (112-116; 200) and / or

- Storage or not of said loading means (206-212) in said housing (204).

13. Installation (100) of automated rental of vehicles on one or more sites (104), each site comprising on the one hand at least one rental terminal (110) and on the other hand at least one charging terminal (112- 118; 200) associated with at least one parking location (118-122), at least one of the rental sites (104) comprising:

means for implementing the method according to any one of claims 1 to 9, and / or

a system according to any of claims 10 to 12.