DE202011110004U1 - Device for public transport users - Google Patents

Abstract

Device for users of public transport or vehicles with a receiver of data on the current position of the public transport, which contains a transmitter for the request of the data on the current position of the public transport, which are stored in a central unit, characterized in that they in addition, the data on the public transport routes, the data on the current public transport space, the data on the state of public transport, the data with recommendations for the user of public transport and the data on a recommended route for the user queries ,

Description

The invention relates to a device for users of public transport or vehicles according to the preamble of claim 1.

The invention is for public transport, i. H. used for vehicles widely used in Community traffic. This concerns in particular line vehicles.

There is currently a procedure for the operation of public transport whereby users (future passengers, drivers) expect public transport (buses, trolley buses, trams, taxis, shared bicycles, trains, ships, planes and others) , hereinafter referred to as ÖVM) at the respective stops (stations, airports, etc.) according to the timetable (ie at the specified time or at predetermined intervals) must arrive or are in predetermined locations. This procedure has the disadvantage that the means of transport can get out of the timetable because of the unpredictable circumstances (failure, congestion and faltering traffic, weather conditions, etc.) or that there are no free (ÖVMs (taxis, shared bicycles, rental car etc.) As a result, users (hereinafter referred to as "users") of public transport are forced to wait at stops or spend more time searching for the required (ÖVMs) than originally planned.

In the patent US 6253148 B1 , G08G 1/123, 26.06.2001 [1] describes a method in which a central office transmits information about the current position of all ÖVMs to all user devices. The user device according to this patent includes a receiver for receiving data on the current position of the ÖVM and a computer. The calculator determines the respective waiting time (time of arrival at the bus stop) for the ÖVM. The disadvantage of this device is that it has no transmitter. Based on this transmitter, the user could operate a data exchange with the headquarters and thus query the information required to optimize his route (routes).

From the DE 196 33 525 A1 an information system for users of public vehicles is known in which the current position of the vehicles is determined on a given route and stored in a central unit. With a user device, these data can be queried and from the expected arrival time of the vehicle at the relevant stop of the route to be determined, the central device determines the arrival time of the vehicle at the occupied by the user stop of the route and taking into account the driving speed User communicates.

The DE 10 2004 044 205 A1 shows an information system for travelers, in which a personal device is provided in conjunction with a central infrastructure for personal travel companions to support travel planning and travel implementation, the personal device input means, in particular with regard to people, travel data and / or location and output means, in particular with regard to travel accounting, seat reservation and / or routing of travelers to specific locations and location means. In this case, communication means for information between the personal device and the central infrastructure are provided, the central infrastructure services includes the operations control of long-distance and / or local transport.

From the DE 10 2006 051 021 A1 For example, a method and apparatus for generating and transmitting georeferenced messages is known. Georeferencing is assigned spatial reference information that is aggregated into a dataset. It represents a text message that additionally has a point or another reference to real world coordinates and / or other real world location information.

The object to be achieved of the present invention is as follows: The information required for the user's journey should be able to be received on the user request, avoiding broadcasting of the information to all user equipment and reducing the amount of data sent, although it allows more information ,

The stated object is solved by the features of claim 1.

• – die Benutzerfreundlichkeit (den Komfort) bei der Benutzung der öffentlichen Verkehrsmittel zu steigern,
• – den Zeitaufwand sowie die Kosten im Zusammenhang mit der Fahrt zu senken,
• – die Attraktivität der öffentlichen Verkehrsmittel gegenüber den privaten Fahrzeugen zu verbessern und
• – folglich die Umweltsituation in Großstädten zu entlasten und zu verbessern.

The use of the invention enables:

• - increase the ease of use (comfort) of using public transport,
• - reduce the time and costs associated with driving,
• - to improve the attractiveness of public transport over private vehicles and
• - consequently to relieve and improve the environmental situation in big cities.

The raised Ease of use of public transportation, reduction of time and cost are achieved as follows:
The user uses the said device and obtains real-time access to all data which improves the user-friendliness when using public transport. This can z. B. the following information: the current position (current coordinates), speed, direction of the ÖVMs, the forecast arrival time of the ÖVMs at the respective stop (station uam), waiting time, the track of the ÖVMs, occupancy rate of the passenger compartment (information on the Seat availability), the availability (for rentable ÖVMs) as well as the condition and type of ÖVMs. The accessibility of this information gives the user the opportunity to optimize his route by choosing specific stops, parking spaces of the vehicles and the number of connections for a specific trip. In addition, based on the facility and taking into account the chosen route, either a seat in the ÖVM or the ÖVM itself can be booked (ordered, paid). This will allow optimization of not only the user's travel path but also the required amount of public transport.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment. It shows:

1 an information system for public transport users.

The user terminal is part of this information system. This system includes: Transportation terminal equipment 1 (Transport terminals), a central office 2 (Functions: reception, evaluation, control, control and transmission), message channels 3 and actual user connection devices 4 (User terminals).

The transport connection devices 1 provide the central office 2 with data required to generate signals and messages to the user. The transport connection devices 1 are set up in the ÖVMn and transmit the required information, eg. B. on the current situation of the ÖVMs using the news channels 3 to the central office. The transmission can be made using satellites 5 GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS navigation systems, from GSM mobile networks or Wi-Fi stations.

The central office 2 receives the data from the transport terminal equipment 1 (Transportation terminals), evaluates this data, generates corresponding signals (information messages), those of users 6 contain queried data and route it via message channels 3 to the user terminal devices 4 further. If the user's request contains the starting point and the destination, then the control center can 2 the user 6 Provide various recommendations and tips regarding the route, as well as providing information about the user's optimal journey (eg ride or walk), stops (car parks) and public transport. (There are several options depending on the given criteria, eg minimum price, minimum travel time, comfort level, etc.)

The user connection devices 4 generate inquiries, ensure the reception and processing of the signals (information messages) by the control center 2 have been sent upon request to receive and display the information required by the user.

In addition to the above features, the user terminal device can 4 also fulfill certain computing functions, eg. B. the optimal route of the user 6 according to a given criterion (eg with fewer connections, with minimal time spent traveling, etc.) based on the data sent by the center. The information about the current location of ÖVMn, their routes as well as the recommended routes for the user (tracks) can be displayed on a map. This requires the user connection device 4 be equipped with a graphic display. The map (or a corresponding part of it) may be the terminal device 4 from the central office 2 or another source or from your own store.

To form the request for the required information, the user may use a keyboard, pushbuttons, touch screen or other means for spoken or graphical data entry. In this case, the request can be both as an information message with the list of information required by the user (eg request only via ÖVM type "bus" and / or only ÖVM in the specific district) as well as a message about the payment (completion e-payment) and the availability of this service (provision of information) to the operator of the information system. Thereafter, the data is either sent from the central office or accessible to the user.

To a news channel 3 between the user terminal device 4 and the central office 2 the infrastructure of the existing mobile network or the Internet can be used. As a user connection device 4 A mobile phone, a smartphone, a PDA-Phone (communicator) or a pocket PC (portable computer) can be used with suitable software.

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Cited patent literature

• US 6253148 B1 [0004]
• DE 19633525 A1 [0005]
• DE 102004044205 A1 [0006]
• DE 102006051021 A1 [0007]

Claims (9)

Device for users of public transport or vehicles with a receiver of data on the current position of the public transport, which contains a transmitter for the request of the data on the current position of the public transport, which are stored in a central unit, characterized in that they in addition, the data on the public transport routes, the data on the current public transport space, the data on the state of public transport, the data with recommendations for the user of public transport and the data on a recommended route for the user queries , Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it exchanges the data with the central device in online operation. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it generates an information message about a reservation (booking) of places in the public transport or the vehicle itself. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the query represents an information message about the payment of the service of information generation (e-payment). Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it is combined with a radio telephone, a smartphone, a commutator or a portable PC. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that data on the current position for the forecast of the arrival time of the public transport at the stop used are transmitted from the central facility. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it operates a data exchange with the central device by means of the message channels of a mobile network and / or the Internet. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the data about the current location of the means of transport can be displayed on a map. Device according to claim 1 to 3, characterized in that the map is transferable from the central device.

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