DE102014118944B4 - Method for managing parking space and parking management system - Google Patents

Abstract

Method for managing parking space for vehicles (2, 3) via a communications network (7) and a server (8) connected thereto using a first mobile device (5), comprising the steps
Advertising a device pair (4, 5) from a communication device (4) of the vehicle (2, 3) and the first mobile device (5), wherein the communication device (4) of the vehicle (2, 3) and the first mobile device (5) for Communication according to a short range radio standard,
Detecting an approximation between the pair of devices (4, 5) by transmitting at least one message according to the short-range radio standard between the pair of devices (4, 5),
Transmitting a message about the approach between the pair of devices (4, 5) via the communication network (7) to the server (8), and
Transmitting a message from the server (8) via the communication network (7) to a display device (6) for displaying a parking space,
wherein the step of communicating a message about the approach between the pair of devices (4, 5) via the communication network (7) to the server (8) transmits the message from the communication device (4) of the vehicle (2, 3) to the server (8).

Description

The present invention relates to a method for managing parking space for vehicles. Furthermore, the invention relates to a parking space management system for managing parking space for vehicles.

Parking search with a vehicle, such as a passenger car, is a major problem, especially in large cities with limited parking space available. Current solutions to finding a parking space for a vehicle are typically that a navigation system is used to a nearby parking garage or to reach a parking garage. The finding of a parking space is always dependent on the availability of the parking garage or the parking garage, d. H. of its opening hours and the availability of free seats. This method is partly supported by so-called park-guidance systems, which collect information about the load of the parking garages and display the availability of parking spaces in the individual parking garages via display panels preferably positioned on access roads.

A simple consideration of free parking outside parking garages or parking garages is currently not possible when looking for a parking space, as these are not covered by an infrastructure. The construction of such an infrastructure does not make sense, taking into account the costs per parking space. General information such as radio announcements that parking spaces in a specified area are exhausted, are always only flat rate, for example, in special events, without taking into account the specific availability of parking.

This is a driver in the search of a parking lot outside a parking garage reliant on the accidental finding a free or vacant parking lot. Thus, the search for a parking lot is very tedious and time consuming. A success sometimes does not occur and can not be planned.

In this context is from the US 2012/0130777 A1 a wireless device in communication with a server, the wireless device having at least one processor and memory operably coupled to the processor, the memory including program instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform a displays virtual parking meter on the wireless device, sends signals from the wireless device to the server to transfer a certain monetary value for a selected parking time interval; and initiating a countdown for the selected parking time interval after the transfer of the designated monetary value.

From the WO 2014/016841 A1 For example, methods for determining user activity states (walking, driving, cycling, jogging, etc.) with a smart phone having an inertial sensor and other sensors are known. By using such states, a parking lot sharing system is realized. The walk after the ride is necessarily interpreted as parking embracing. Parking spaces are thus recognized, and users who walk in the direction of their parked cars are encouraged to share their soon-to-be-vacant space with other users of the system with a desire to park a credit on similar services in the future To receive rewards, money or other incentives.

Based on the above-mentioned prior art, the invention is therefore based on the object to provide a method and a system of the type mentioned above, which allow easy detection of a free parking lot outside parking garages or parking garages and can be implemented at low cost.

The object is achieved by the features of the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.

According to the invention, a method for managing parking space for vehicles via a communication network and an associated server using a first mobile device is thus specified. The method comprises the steps of advertising a device pair of a communication device of the vehicle and the first mobile device, wherein the communication device of the vehicle and the first mobile device are designed to communicate according to a short range radio standard, detecting an approximation between the device pair by transmitting at least one message according to the short range radio standard between the device pair, transmitting a message about the approach between the device pair via the communication network to the server, and transmitting a message from the server via the communication network to a display device for displaying a parking space, wherein the step of communicating a message about the approach between the Device pair via the communication network to the server comprises transmitting the message from the communication device of the vehicle to the server.

According to the invention, a parking space management system for managing parking space for vehicles is also specified. The The parking management system comprises at least a first mobile device, a server connected to the communication network, and a display device connected to the server via the communication network for receiving a message from the server and displaying a parking space, wherein a pair of devices consists of a communication device of the vehicle and the first mobile device Communication is carried out according to a short range radio standard, and the parking management system is designed to carry out the above method.

The basic idea of the present invention is therefore the increasing use of radio components which communicate with each other, ie. H. the communication device or the first mobile device to exploit to determine depending on an event at least one of these radio components released parking space. It is exploited that both the vehicles as well as their drivers nowadays often use radio components, which are each carried. In addition, the communication devices are often shared in the vehicle. This usually requires that the radio components know each other. This results in an allocation of radio components of the driver and the vehicle, which can recognize each other when approaching. The approach of the components thus usually corresponds to an approach of the driver to his vehicle, which usually means that the driver will shortly remove his vehicle from the parking lot and accordingly free the parking space for another vehicle. The detection of the approach of the radio components thus corresponds to a free or soon to be released parking.

Advertising the device pair typically involves adding the communication device of the vehicle to a list of known communication devices of the first mobile device, and vice versa. In addition, the advertising of the device pair may include the exchange of security information, such as a PIN, so that the radio components can automatically establish a communication connection when approaching. For example, in the context of advertising, for Bluetooth, a pairing procedure can be carried out in order to enable an automatic connection setup. In the case of wireless LAN, a first connection can be established between the two radio components, for example to configure an automatic connection setup.

In principle, however, it is sufficient that the advertising is one-sided, d. H. only the first mobile device is the communication device of the vehicle announced or vice versa. The radio component, which knows the other radio component, thus can reliably detect the approach of the pair of devices. Further steps are optional in the context of advertising.

The short-range radio standard used today is, in particular, Bluetooth and wireless LAN (WLAN, sometimes also WIFI), but other such radio standards are also known which can also be used. Accordingly, different steps may be required for adding the communication device of the vehicle to the list of known communication devices of the first mobile device and / or vice versa. It is essential that the first mobile device and / or the communication device of the vehicle can unambiguously assign, for example, via a corresponding unchangeable network address. The network address is preferably a network address for communication according to the short range radio standard.

In principle, however, it is also possible for the approach to take place, for example, via a connection of the first mobile device to a docking station of the vehicle, the connection being made either mechanically, i. H. via a plug, or cordless.

The radio components, d. H. Communication device of the vehicle or the first mobile device may be any electrical or electronic devices that are designed for communication according to the short range radio standard, and which are either installed in the vehicle or are carried along or are usually carried by a driver of the vehicle. Thus, the communication devices of the vehicle include hands-free devices, entertainment systems, navigation devices, access control devices, and other devices or systems. Preferably, the communication device of the vehicle is a distributed system comprising various components in the vehicle. Each of the components may be independently installed in the vehicle or carried in the vehicle. As a first mobile devices, for example, mobile phones, laptop computers, tablet computers, conditional access systems or the like can be used.

At least one of the radio components can thus detect an approach between the pair of devices via the short-range radio standard by transmitting at least one message after the one between the pair of devices. This may be a general message in the form of a search message for other radio components for communication according to the short-range radio standard, or a message for establishing a connection, for example, a corresponding request or a confirmation. Accordingly, an action is triggered, whereby the message is transmitted over the communication network to the server.

The server may interpret the received message such that the driver carrying the first mobile device will release or have already released the parking space on which the vehicle is parked. Thus, the parking space can be reported by the server in the corresponding message to the display device, so that another driver can park his vehicle there.

The display device can be designed differently. Preferably, the display device is a display panel installed on a street or a place, which generally displays the information about the vacant or vacated parking space. Alternatively, the display device may be a personalized display device carried by a driver of a vehicle. Preferably, transmitting a message from the server via the communication network to a display device for displaying a parking space comprises transmitting the message from the server via the communication network to a plurality of display devices, whereby the information about the vacant or the vacant parking lot at the same time personalized to a plurality of drivers Display devices can be displayed.

The communication network may comprise any mobile network, for example a mobile network according to the UMTS standard. Accordingly, the first mobile device, the communication device of the vehicle and / or the display device for communication can be designed according to the UMTS standard. The method according to the invention and parking space management system can thus manage any parking spaces without permanently installed infrastructure, ie. H. record their free time and then report the parking space to another driver for reuse. Alternatively, the communication network may comprise various subnets, for example a mobile radio network for transmitting the message about the approach between the pair of devices, and a wired subnet via which a permanently installed display device is connected to the server.

In principle, the first mobile device and the display device can be made identical, wherein the distinction between the first and the second mobile device is only a logical distinction depending on whether it is used for detecting an approach between the device pair, or a message from the server for display a parking lot receives. In particular, a first mobile device can also be used as a second mobile device if a vehicle is to be started from a parking space and then parked again in a parking space, and vice versa.

Preferably, at least one of the radio components is designed and / or configured such that it is continuously recognizable. For example, one of the radio components may be configured and / or configured to continuously send messages, for example, general messages in the form of a search message, or to automatically confirm a message for connection establishment. Alternatively or additionally, at least one of the radio components may be configured and / or configured to respond, for example, to messages from other radio components seeking available radio components in their environment. Accordingly, an action is triggered, whereby the message is transmitted over the communication network to the server.

More preferably, the radio components are designed such that they automatically perform a search for other available radio components in their environment when activated. Particularly preferably, the communication device of the vehicle is designed such that it is activated when opening or starting the vehicle. Even more preferably, the radio components are designed such that they automatically establish a connection according to the short-range radio standard with known radio components when activated. For example, it is common today for a speakerphone to automatically attempt to connect to known mobile devices at power up. The same applies to entertainment devices such as car radios, for example, play music files in any form from a memory of a mobile device in any way, for example, as a music stream or by temporarily copying music files. This makes it possible that an approach of the first mobile device to the vehicle can be detected quickly and easily. Thus, the message can be sent to the server, even before the parking lot has become free.

This can be sent from the communication device of the vehicle, or a component of the vehicle which is connected to the communication device, the message to the server. Today, vehicles are increasingly designed with communication devices for communication in mobile communication networks, for example as an emergency call system in the event of an accident, so that the message can also be transmitted via the vehicle without additional devices. The vehicle itself may thus include a mobile device. Also For example, the communication device of the vehicle may be implemented as a mobile device for communication in the communication network. The communication device is preferably designed for communication in a mobile radio network, for example GSM, UMTS or LTE, and the communication network comprises a corresponding mobile network. Preferably, the transmission of the message to the server is triggered by the first mobile device. For this purpose, a message is preferably sent from the first mobile device to the communication device of the vehicle.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the step of transmitting a message from the server via the communication network to a display device for displaying a parking space comprises the transmission of location information. The location information preferably indicates a location of the vacant parking lot. The location information can be determined in different ways, for example, by the communication network, which can assign a position to the sender of the message, for example by its location in a radio cell, for example by a satellite-based system. By location methods in the communication network, the location information can be determined with increased accuracy. Alternatively or additionally, external information for determining the location of the vehicle and / or the parking space on which the vehicle is located can also be evaluated, for example information from traffic monitoring systems or the like. In principle, the location information can be determined at any time, for example when the vehicle is parked, since its position will not change until the parking space is released. Depending on the type of location information, these may have higher or lower accuracy with respect to the location of the parking lot.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the step of transmitting a message about the approach between the pair of devices via the communication network to the server comprises transmitting location information to the server. Both a first mobile device and / or a communication device of the vehicle today often contain components for position determination, for example for satellite-based position determination, in particular according to the GPS standard. Accordingly, the first mobile device and / or the communication device of the vehicle may be implemented with a GPS receiver or the like, so that they can easily determine location information of their location. Due to the detection of the approach via the short-range radio standard, it is ensured that this location information indicates, with a sufficient approximation, the location of the communication device of the vehicle and thus of the parking space.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the method comprises transmitting location information of the vehicle to the server. Both a first mobile device and / or a communication device of the vehicle today often contain components for position determination, for example for satellite-based position determination, in particular according to the GPS standard. Accordingly, the first mobile device and / or the communication device of the vehicle may be implemented with a GPS receiver or the like, so that they can easily determine location information of their location. The location information of the vehicle itself indicate the immediate location of the parking lot, and are therefore particularly suitable for determining the position of the parking lot. This information can be transmitted from the communication device of the vehicle or from any other component of the vehicle at any time in any way to the server. The location information from the vehicle can thus be transmitted directly from the communication device to the server, or via any sender of the message. In the latter case, the location information is initially transmitted from the communication device to this sender. Preferably, the transmission of location information from the communication device to the first mobile device, which sends the message to the server. More preferably, the location information is transferred from the vehicle to the first mobile device upon detecting an approach of the first mobile device to the communication device of the vehicle. Alternatively, the location information may be transmitted from the vehicle to the first mobile device upon deactivation of the communication device of the vehicle. Particularly preferably, the location information is transmitted from the vehicle via the communication device of the vehicle to the first mobile device. By suitably transmitting the location information, for example when activating or deactivating the vehicle, or when closing / opening the vehicle, it can be ensured that the location information from the first mobile device also indicates the location of the communication device of the vehicle and thus of the parking space with a sufficient approximation , The transmission of the location information to the server can therefore already take place when the vehicle is parked, for example if an existing connection between the first mobile device and the communication device of the vehicle is interrupted. This can be z. B. by turning off the vehicle and a consequent deactivation of the communication device of the vehicle or by a Increasing the distance between the communication device of the vehicle and the first mobile device take place, for example, when a level of received signals is exceeded or a connection abort has occurred. The location information from the first mobile device can be transferred directly from it to the server, or via any sender of the message to the server. In the latter case, the location information is transmitted from the first mobile device to this sender.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the step of transmitting a message about the approach between the device pair via the communication network to the server comprises transmitting the message from the first mobile device to the server. The first mobile device is correspondingly connected or connectable for communication with the communication network, so that the message can be transmitted to the server in a simple manner via the communication network. Additional devices for transmitting the message are therefore not required. Since the first mobile device itself can detect the approach to the vehicle, the message can be transmitted to the server without time delay. The first mobile device is preferably designed for communication in a mobile radio network, for example GSM, UMTS or LTE, and the communication network comprises a corresponding mobile network.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the step of transmitting a message about the approach between the pair of devices via the communication network to the server comprises the transmission of information relating to the communication device of the vehicle. The information relating to the communication device of the vehicle can be used to ensure that the message is based on the desired approach of the first mobile device to the vehicle. Other messages that are generated, for example, when switching on further radio components according to the short-range radio standard in the vicinity of the first mobile device, can thus be reliably detected and discarded. By way of example, the server can use information relating to the properties of the communication device of the vehicle to determine whether the communication device is in principle suitable for installation in a vehicle. This concerns z. B. a built-in speakerphone or a navigation device. The information preferably includes information about supported services, device classes, active state, master-slave configuration, a network address, or others. Accordingly, it can be ensured even when using different vehicles by a person with a single first mobile device that always the correct parking is displayed as free or free.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the step of detecting an approach between the pair of devices by transmitting at least one message between the pair of devices comprises the establishment of a communication link according to the short range radio standard between the pair of devices. By establishing the communication connection, the transmission of the message to the server can be triggered automatically. Automatic connection is common in communication devices for vehicles because they are used only when the vehicle is used. Thus, when using the vehicle, for example when switching on, all connections are made automatically.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the method comprises the step of transmitting a vehicle identification of the vehicle via the communication network to the server. The vehicle identification may include the license plate of the vehicle in order to identify the parking space before it is released. In addition, by the indicator also an external location of the vehicle to determine the position of the parking lot can be performed. Alternatively or additionally, any identification of the vehicle may be used. Preferably, the vehicle identification is a unique identification of the vehicle. The vehicle identification may be associated with the user so that the vehicle is identified via the user. The vehicle identification preferably comprises vehicle data, in particular dimensions of the vehicle. This data can be used to determine the suitability of the free or vacant parking space for other vehicles. Thus, it can be ruled out that a parking space of a particularly small vehicle is not offered to a particularly large vehicle. The transmission of the vehicle identification can in each case take place individually when the message is transmitted to the server, or transmitted as a configuration to the server and stored there. Preferably, the step of communicating a message about the approach between the device pair via the communication network to the server comprises transmitting a vehicle identification. Particularly preferably, the step of acquiring a device pair from a communication device of a vehicle and the first mobile device comprises adding a vehicle identification.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the method comprises the additional steps of evaluating a plurality of messages transmitted via the communication network to the server about the approach between the device pair, and providing a forecast for the availability of a parking space based on the request from the display device, wherein the step of communicating a message from the server via the communication network to a display device for displaying a parking space comprises transmitting the forecast. Creating a forecast for the availability of a parking space involves performing a statistical evaluation of the messages to the server, for example by time of day, day of the week and / or spatial allocation. This also includes the evaluation of current events, such as an accumulation of messages about the approach between the device pair to the server. This can happen, for example, at local events, when a large number of visitors then drive home with their vehicles, or there is an increased need for parking spaces prior to the events. Accordingly, more distant parking spaces can be considered and displayed / offered. Also, there may be local differences in parking duration taken into account in sending the message to the second mobile device. For example, in residential areas a longer average parking time is assumed than in a commercial street, which is statistically detectable.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the display device is designed as a second mobile device, and the step of transmitting a message from the server via the communication network to a display device for displaying a parking space, the transmission of the message to the second mobile device. Accordingly, the first and second mobile devices can be made similar. In particular, a first mobile device can also be used as a second mobile device if a vehicle is to be started from a parking space and then parked again in a parking space, and vice versa.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, prior to the step of transmitting a message from the server via the communication network to a display device for displaying a parking space, the method comprises transmitting a message from the display device via the communication network to the server for requesting a parking space. Thus, a message from the server via the communication network to a display device for displaying a parking space can be transmitted as needed. The message may be transmitted manually by the driver of the vehicle via the first mobile device, the display device, the communication device of the vehicle, or any other device that is in communication with the server. Preferably, the request for a parking space is automatically transmitted to the server from a navigation device that is integral with the display device or the communication device of the vehicle when the destination is reached or shortly before.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the method comprises the step of creating a density heat map using messages transmitted via the communication network to the server via the approach between the pair of devices, wherein the density heat map includes information about the freeing of parking spaces, wherein the transmission of a Message from the server via the communication network to a display device for displaying a parking lot containing the transmission of information based on the Density Heat Map. With the Density Heat Map, information about the freeing of parking spaces can be recorded and processed / displayed together. Thus, places / areas can be determined on the Density Heat Map, in which many parking spaces are currently available. The message from the server to the display device may include the complete Density Heat Map, or only a limited part of the Density Heat Map. Preferably, the display device transmits location information to the server beforehand, or the server determines location information of the display device, for example as part of a radio location or by using network information of the communication network, and the server transmits a part of the density heat in the message to the display device Map based on the location information of the display device. For the creation of the Density Heat Map, a temporary evaluation of the messages to the server can take place, for example over a specified period of time. For example, you can see where in the given period how many parking lots have been vacated. For this purpose, the Density Heat Map can be divided into areas of the same or similar size, and the vacant parking spaces in the respective area are displayed.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, prior to the step of transmitting a message from the server via the communication network to a display device for displaying a parking space, the method comprises transmitting a message from the display device via the communication network to the server for requesting a parking space, and the step of Establishing the density heat map comprises evaluating a plurality of messages transmitted by the display device via the communication network to the server for requesting a parking space. With the Density Heat Map, additional information about the demand for parking spaces can be collected and processed / displayed together. Thus, places / areas can be determined on the map, where currently many Parking can be requested. Accordingly, not only the offer but also the demand for parking spaces can be taken into account for finding a parking space. For example, even a large number of free parking spaces in a local area is detrimental if there is a proportionately higher demand for parking spaces than in an area with a smaller number of free parking spaces with a proportionally lower demand for parking spaces. Preferably, the display device transmits location information to the server, on the basis of which an assignment of the demand in the density heat map takes place. Incidentally, the above embodiment applies to the evaluation and presentation of messages about the approach between the pair of devices to the server.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the method comprises the step of detecting status information of the display device by the server, wherein the step of transmitting information based on the density heat map includes transmitting information based on the density heat map depending on the status information. The status information may define a status of the display device for communicating the density heat map. Thus, the transmission of the Density Heat Map can only be activated for certain display devices. The disconnection can also be locally limited depending on the status information, for example, be done only in one city, or temporarily limited. The status information may be stored on the server or transmitted from the display device to the server. The status information may be assigned, for example, depending on a user account, for example for premium users, wherein the user account is used depending on a payment by the user to change the status information.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the method comprises the step of transmitting a message from the display device via the communication network to the server for changing the status information. A user of the display device can thus request, if necessary, a change in the status information, for example to obtain additional information about available parking spaces via the Density Heat Map. This allows an on-demand transmission of the Density Heat Map to the display device. Preferably, the change of status information is associated with a payment transaction, more preferably a mobile payment transaction via the display device. In principle, the change of status information on the server can be performed by any device that is in communication with the server.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings with reference to preferred embodiments.

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1 a schematic representation of a parking space management system according to a preferred embodiment with two vehicles, and

2 a flowchart of a method for managing parking space for vehicles according to a preferred embodiment.

The 1 show a parking space management system according to the invention 1 for managing parking space for vehicles 2 . 3 together with a first and a second vehicle 2 . 3 , The first vehicle 2 includes a communication device 4 for connection via a short-range radio standard, which in this embodiment is a hands-free device according to the Bluetooth standard.

The parking space management system 1 has a first mobile device 5 and a display device 6 on, which is executed in this embodiment as a second mobile device. The first and second mobile devices 5 . 6 are connected to a communication network that by arrows 7 represented and executed in this embodiment as a mobile communication network is connected. Furthermore, the parking space management system includes 1 a server 8th that with the communication network 7 is connected.

The first and second mobile devices 5 . 6 are shown here by way of example. The parking space management system 1 can in principle any number of first mobile devices 5 and display devices 6 include. The communication network 7 is in this embodiment, a mobile network according to the UMTS standard. Accordingly, the mobile devices 5 . 6 as mobile phones according to the UMTS standard. The mobile devices 5 . 6 are also running as smartphones. As such, the mobile devices 5 . 6 implemented with a module for communication according to the Bluetooth standard and additionally have a GPS receiver for determining location information. The module for communication according to the Bluetooth standard and the GPS receiver are not explicitly shown in the drawing.

In principle, the first and the second mobile device 5 . 6 be identical, the distinction between the first and the second mobile device 5 . 6 only a logical distinction. In particular, a first mobile device 5 also as a second mobile device 6 be used and vice versa. The distinction between the first and the second mobile device 5 . 6 So it only concerns the use as a display device 6 or for detecting an approximation between the first mobile device 5 and the communication device 4 of the vehicle 2 . 3 ,

In the following, with reference to the 2 a method for managing parking space for vehicles 2 . 3 described in detail according to a preferred embodiment.

In a first step S10, a device pair is announced 4 . 5 from the communication device 4 of the vehicle 2 . 3 and the first mobile device 5 , Accordingly, the communication device becomes 4 of the first vehicle 2 to a list of known communication devices 4 of the first mobile device 5 added. For this purpose, a pairing procedure is carried out according to the Bluetooth standard, which subsequently allows automatic connection establishment without interaction of a user. In the first mobile device 5 an unambiguous assignment of the communication device takes place 4 of the first vehicle 2 to the first vehicle 2 , wherein its vehicle type and license plate associated with and together with the Bluetooth address of the communication device 4 of the first vehicle 2 get saved.

In S20, an approximation is the pair of devices 4 . 5 detected. This is a message according to the short range radio standard between the pair of devices 4 . 5 transmitted. Accordingly, the communication device 4 of the first vehicle 2 and the first mobile device 5 executed such that they are continuously recognizable by responding to messages from other Bluetooth standard radio components searching for Bluetooth radio components. Also, this is the communication device 4 of the first vehicle 2 executed such that it automatically activates a search for eg the first mobile device 5 performs. The activation takes place in this embodiment when unlocking the first vehicle 2 , Also start the communication device 4 of the first vehicle 2 and the first mobile device 5 automatically setup a Bluetooth connection. The approach of the first mobile device 5 to the first vehicle 2 is detected by the successful establishment of the Bluetooth connection. The detection thus takes place through the successful establishment of a connection both in the first mobile device 5 as well as in the communication device 4 of the first vehicle 2 ,

In step S30, an action is triggered by the detection in step 20, whereby a message about the approach between the pair of devices 4 . 5 over the communication network 7 to the server 8th is transmitted. The message includes location information of the first mobile device 5 provided by its GPS receiver. In addition, the message identifies the first vehicle 2 , ie vehicle type and license plate, to the server 8th transfer. Furthermore, in the message, information regarding the communication device 4 of the vehicle 2 transmitted, causing the communication device 4 is identifiable as a handsfree device.

Further, in the step S30, the server 8th the identification of the vehicle 2 and the information regarding the communication device 4 of the vehicle 2 checked. Upon successful verification, the message will be from the first mobile device 5 to the server 8th interpreted by this as the parking lot on which the first vehicle 2 is parked, will release or is already released.

In step S40, the server 8th over the communication network 7 a message to the display device 6 transmitted to the display of a parking lot. The message from the server 8th includes those from the first mobile device 5 transmitted location information and the identification of the first vehicle 2 , In addition, the free or vacant parking lot becomes the driver of the second vehicle 3 with the display device 6 displayed. In an alternative embodiment, that of the server 8th to the display device 6 transmitted location information about the short range radio standard to a navigation device of the second vehicle 3 transmitted and displayed there.

Thus, a user of the second mobile device 6 go to the location indicated by the location information there the second vehicle 3 park in the free parking lot.

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Claims (16)

Method for managing parking space for vehicles ( 2 . 3 ) via a communications network ( 7 ) and an associated server ( 8th ) using a first mobile device ( 5 ), comprising the steps of advertising a device pair ( 4 . 5 ) from a communication device ( 4 ) of the vehicle ( 2 . 3 ) and the first mobile device ( 5 ), wherein the communication device ( 4 ) of the vehicle ( 2 . 3 ) and the first mobile device ( 5 ) are designed for communication according to a short range radio standard, Detecting an approximation between the pair of devices ( 4 . 5 ) by transmitting at least one message according to the short range radio standard between the pair of devices ( 4 . 5 ), Transmitting a message about the rapprochement between the pair of devices ( 4 . 5 ) via the communications network ( 7 ) to the server ( 8th ), and submit a message from the server ( 8th ) via the communications network ( 7 ) to a display device ( 6 ) for displaying a parking space, wherein the step of transmitting a message about the approach between the pair of devices ( 4 . 5 ) via the communications network ( 7 ) to the server ( 8th ) transmitting the message from the communication device ( 4 ) of the vehicle ( 2 . 3 ) to the server ( 8th ). The method of claim 1 wherein the step of communicating a message from the server ( 8th ) via the communications network ( 7 ) to a display device ( 6 ) for displaying a parking lot includes the transfer of location information. Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the step of transmitting a message about the approach between the pair of devices ( 4 . 5 ) via the communications network ( 7 ) to the server ( 8th ) transferring location information to the server ( 8th ). Method according to one of the preceding claims, with the step of transmitting location information of the vehicle ( 2 . 3 ) to the server ( 8th ). Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the step of transmitting a message about the approach between the pair of devices ( 4 . 5 ) via the communications network ( 7 ) to the server ( 8th ) transmitting the message from the first mobile device ( 5 ) to the server ( 8th ). Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the step of transmitting a message about the approach between the pair of devices ( 4 . 5 ) via the communications network ( 7 ) to the server ( 8th ) the transmission of information concerning the communication device ( 4 ) of the vehicle ( 2 . 3 ). Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the step of detecting an approximation between the pair of devices ( 4 . 5 ) by transmitting at least one message between the pair of devices ( 4 . 5 ) the establishment of a communication connection according to the short range radio standard between the pair of devices ( 4 . 5 ). Method according to one of the preceding claims, with the step of transmitting a vehicle identification of the vehicle ( 2 . 3 ) via the communications network ( 7 ) to the server ( 8th ). Method according to one of the preceding claims, with the steps of evaluating a plurality of via the communication network ( 7 ) to the server ( 8th ) transmitted messages about the rapprochement between the pair of devices ( 4 . 5 ), and providing a forecast for the availability of a parking space based on the request from the display device ( 6 ), wherein the step of transmitting a message from the server ( 8th ) via the communications network ( 7 ) to a display device ( 6 ) for displaying a parking lot, the transmission of the forecast includes. Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the display device ( 6 ) is executed as a second mobile device, and the step of transmitting a message from the server ( 8th ) via the communications network ( 7 ) to a display device ( 6 ) for displaying a parking space comprises the transmission of the message to the second mobile device. Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein before the step of transmitting a message from the server ( 8th ) via the communications network ( 7 ) to a display device ( 6 ) for displaying a parking space, the transmission of a message from the display device ( 6 ) via the communications network ( 7 ) to the server ( 8th ) for requesting a parking space. Method according to one of the preceding claims, with the step of creating a density heat map using over the communication network ( 7 ) to the server ( 8th ) transmitted messages about the rapprochement between the pair of devices ( 4 . 5 ), wherein the density heat map includes information about the free parking spaces, wherein the transmission of a message from the server ( 8th ) via the communications network ( 7 ) to a display device ( 6 ) for displaying a parking lot, the transmission of information based on the Density Heat Map includes. A method according to the preceding claim, wherein the method is prior to the step of transmitting a message from the server ( 8th ) via the communications network ( 7 ) to a display device ( 6 ) for displaying a parking space, the transmission of a message from the display device ( 6 ) via the communications network ( 7 ) to the server ( 8th ) for requesting a parking lot, and the step of creating the Density Heat Map comprises evaluating a plurality of data from the display device ( 6 ) via the communications network ( 7 ) to the server ( 8th ) transmitted messages to request a parking lot includes. Method according to one of the preceding claims 12 or 13, with the step of detecting status information of the display device ( 6 ) through the server ( 8th ), wherein the step of communicating information based on the density heat map includes communicating information based on the density heat map depending on the status information. Method according to the preceding claim, with the step of transmitting a message from the display device ( 6 ) via the communications network ( 7 ) to the server ( 8th ) for changing the status information. Parking management system ( 1 ) for the management of parking space for vehicles ( 2 . 3 ), comprising at least a first mobile device ( 5 ), one with the communication network ( 7 ) connected servers ( 8th ), and one with the server ( 8th ) via the communications network ( 7 ) connected display device ( 6 ) for receiving a message from the server ( 8th ) and to display a parking space, wherein a pair of devices ( 4 . 5 ) from a communication device ( 4 ) of the vehicle ( 2 . 3 ) and the first mobile device ( 5 ) is designed for communication according to a short range radio standard, and wherein the parking space management system ( 1 ) is carried out for carrying out the method according to one of the preceding claims.

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