EP0646897B1 - Method and device for reserving parking space - Google Patents

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EP0646897B1
EP0646897B1 EP94113257A EP94113257A EP0646897B1 EP 0646897 B1 EP0646897 B1 EP 0646897B1 EP 94113257 A EP94113257 A EP 94113257A EP 94113257 A EP94113257 A EP 94113257A EP 0646897 B1 EP0646897 B1 EP 0646897B1
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  • the invention is based on a method or a method Device for performing the method according to the type of the main claim or claim 3
  • Driver of a vehicle after obtaining an authorization card free access for example, to a parking garage, where he can find a free parking space.
  • the wide is known that the driver is already on the road Signs can recognize whether there is a free parking space in the desired parking garage is available.
  • Signs can recognize whether there is a free parking space in the desired parking garage is available.
  • This results the problem that the driver is close to his desired destination and all there Parking possibilities after an available parking space must search. This sometimes requires several tours, until finally an available parking space is found.
  • This search for a parking space turns unnecessary traffic caused, which not only increases the traffic density, but also entails air and noise emissions. Tries nonetheless parking the driver of a vehicle in violation of the law, he risks high fines and possibly towing costs for his Vehicle.
  • GB 2 217 085 A is a booking device for Book parking in a parking lot known with the Book a parking space depending on one Accepted occupancy of a parking space or is rejected. In particular, the desired one Parking time or the parking time taken into account. For booking a fee will be charged.
  • a parking lot is here in the sense of a multitude of individuals Understand parking spaces.
  • the inventive method and the device for Implementation of the procedure with the characteristics of Main claim or claim 3 has the Advantage that the driver of a vehicle before starting the trip can pre-book a free parking space, which is at its destination and which it reaches when the Can safely take destination. This will make it unnecessary Avoid empty runs advantageously. By direct control the reserved parking space will shorten the journey time and thus significantly reducing the traffic load. On Another advantage is that by making a reservation central management of the parking spaces is possible and therefore their occupancy is optimally used. The Control take the reservation requests into account in such a way that all parking garages are evenly occupied and not too local overcrowding of a single parking garage.
  • a mobile control device is always up to date Parking space occupancy is communicated cyclically, so that a effective control can be carried out on site. Is for example, a parking time expired and the vehicle not yet picked up, then this can be done with the mobile Control device can be determined immediately.
  • the device is a central one Control.
  • the central control an overview of occupied and available parking spaces available, so free parking spaces even outside of a Can be queried by everyone by telephone or radio can. This enables an immediate booking.
  • the stored data is on a compact disk (CD-ROM) are stored. Surrender Changes in the parking lot arrangement by expanding Streets and car parks, then these can be new Information can be changed simply by replacing the CD disk become.
  • CD-ROM in addition to a high storage capacity also a fast one Has access to the stored data. Through the Prepaid parking fee when booking The advantage is that parking spaces are not arbitrary reserved, which will not be used later.
  • the mobile control device for example is carried in a vehicle, so that on a display the current when driving past the individual parking lots Allocations or incorrect assignments can be recorded.
  • the output on a head-up display (HUD display) is helpful is arranged on a windshield of the vehicle. Thereby an ongoing check can be carried out quickly and easily.
  • FIG. 1 shows it Block diagram of the center
  • Figure 2 shows schematically a mobile Control device
  • Figure 3 shows a flow chart.
  • FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of a center 1, which preferably Control 2 designed as a microcomputer.
  • the control 2 is connected to a transceiver 3.
  • the Transceiver 3 is on the telephone lines with the public telephone network 7 or terminals 15 connected, for example at the entrance to the city at various locations on the road network are installed.
  • the transmitting / receiving device 3 can also be used as one Radio equipment with an antenna 9 so that the individual drivers via appropriate vehicle devices 8 with the headquarters 1 can communicate and reserve a parking space can perform.
  • the controller 2 has a memory 4 connected, which is preferably a CD-ROM for storing Road map data and data from prominent places such as buildings, house numbers, Petrol stations or public buildings.
  • the parking lots 6 have means for example inductive sensors with which the assignment of a Parking lot can be recognized.
  • the sensors are with the parking lot detection 5 connected and give feedback on the current Status of parking space occupancy.
  • the parking lot detection 5 is in essentially built up with a matrix over which the individual cyclically Queries sensors of parking spaces 6 and a current status the assignment is generated. This current status is sent to the Control 2 forwarded.
  • the control center 1 Since the parking lot management incurs costs, in general a parking fee is payable by the person looking for a parking space.
  • the control center 1 therefore still has a charge control 12, which also is connected to the controller 2.
  • a charge control 12 a memory is provided in which the parking fee for a specific Time, a certain parking time and / or for a certain time Vehicle type is stored. Also are information on billing as well as statistical information about income, parking space occupancy etc. storable.
  • Figure 2 shows a mobile or portable control device 10 as Block diagram showing a data entry 13 in the form of keys having. It also has a data output 14 on the individual Parking space reservations are available. About a not shown Transceiver with an antenna 11 can wireless data exchange to headquarters 1. This can advantageously current occupancy data of the individual parking spaces are transmitted. A single parking space or a vehicle registration number can be retrieved and thereby one Parking authorization to be checked.
  • Required to reserve a parking space in a city is the cataloging and numbering of each available Parking spaces. If a motor vehicle driver wants to use a parking space, he shares his goal and the desired parking time, for example a phone 7 or his vehicle device 8 or also on the available terminals 15 of headquarters 1 with. This is done by that he has his desired destination, but not a specific parking space enters. He also enters an identifier, for example a vehicle registration number. This number is then used by Central 1 reserved the parking space. Central 1 searches with With the help of the controller 2, using the digitized road map the entered destination and searches for a nearby one free parking 6.
  • the control center 1, preferably acoustically or optically shown on a display, the number and the location of the parking lot, for example in a parking garage, the floor, compass direction etc. with.
  • the vehicle driver still has to continue his expected Enter the occupancy time and the desired parking time. there can enter both the destination and other data using the telephone keypad.
  • the fee is debited for example, by entering the user's account number, so that the parking fee is debited directly from the account.
  • the control center 1 knows where the driver is at the moment. In this case, the head office 1 also give driving instructions that help you to reach the reserved parking space. Furthermore, the terminal 15 be equipped with a debiting device for chip cards, so that prepaid chip cards are automatically debited when you reserve become. To make it easier to find the reserved parking space the terminals are advantageously equipped with road maps, which the necessary partial road map to reach the reserved Show parking lot. Non-local users can then easily Be guided to the reserved parking space. Advantageous is if the terminal has a printer with which the corresponding Street map can be printed out and the cheapest Indicates the route to the reserved parking space.
  • the mobile control device 10 checks the used Staff all parking spaces and the reserved bookings, with the Bookings via radio are continuously updated.
  • the control person gives a parking number in the device.
  • the device shows then whether the parking lot may be occupied and whether because of the entered ID, the license plate, the right vehicle on the reserved parking space.
  • the control of the parking spaces can be simplified by that, for example, the first parking space entered by road is successively called up one parking space after the other becomes. This makes it easy for everyone in between to step by step Parking lot to be checked.
  • the staff can drive past the parking lots with a vehicle and keep getting the reservation information shown on the display 14 or one Head-up display (HUD) are shown.
  • HUD Head-up display
  • the inspection staff can for example blocking the vehicle or a towing service request.
  • the sensors can be coupled to the light network and on Send the modulated signal to the control center 1 via the light pipe. This means that separate lines are not required.
  • replacement parking spaces are provided set up with telephone feedback. Finds a driver the driver already shares his reserved parking space Central 1 by telephone, stating his license plate. The control center 1 now assigns the driver a replacement parking space that of the driver taking into account a corresponding extended parking period can park. However, if the complaint is unjustified, the driver will be informed accordingly.
  • a reservation process is based on the flow chart of FIG explained in more detail.
  • FIG. 3 corresponds, for example, to the input from a terminal 15.
  • the output appears in position 20 on the display of terminal 15 'Name your license plate'.
  • position 21 the Driver now enter his license plate.
  • position 22 you will be asked 'Name your goal'.
  • position 23 the driver gives his Destination.
  • Position 24 is the earliest and latest start of parking queried. These values are entered in position 25.
  • position 26 will be asked 'Name the parking time'. This is in Position 27 entered.
  • Position 28 shows which one Parking space was found and what it costs. Furthermore, it is asked whether this parking space should be reserved. By acknowledgment the parking space can be reserved in position 29. Subsequently the required fee is in position 30, for example debited from a check card entered in Terminal 15.

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Stand der TechnikState of the art

Die Erfindung geht aus von einem Verfahren bzw. einer Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens nach der Gattung des Hauptanspruchs bzw. des Anspruchs 3. Dabei erhält der Fahrer eines Fahrzeuges nach Lösung einer Berechtigungskarte eine freie Zufahrt beispielsweise in ein Parkhaus, wo er sich einen freien Platz zum Parken suchen kann. Des weiten ist bekannt, dass der Fahrer bereits auf der Straße auf Hinweisschildern erkennen kann, ob ein freier Parkplatz in dem von ihm gewünschten Parkhaus verfügbar ist. Dabei ergibt sich das Problem, dass der Fahrer bis in die Nähe seines gewünschten Zielortes fahren muss und dort alle Parkplatzmöglichkeiten nach einem verfügbaren Parkplatz absuchen muss. Das erfordert bisweilen mehrere Rundfahrten, bis schließlich ein verfügbarer Parkplatz gefunden wird. Durch diese Parkplatzsuche wird ein unnötiger Verkehr verursacht, der nicht nur die Verkehrsdichte erhöht, sondern auch Luft- und Lärmemissionen mit sich bringt. Versucht dennoch der Fahrer eines Fahrzeuges verbotswidrig zu parken, riskiert er hohe Bußgelder und ggf. Abschleppkosten für sein Fahrzeug.The invention is based on a method or a method Device for performing the method according to the type of the main claim or claim 3 Driver of a vehicle after obtaining an authorization card free access, for example, to a parking garage, where he can find a free parking space. The wide is known that the driver is already on the road Signs can recognize whether there is a free parking space in the desired parking garage is available. Here results the problem that the driver is close to his desired destination and all there Parking possibilities after an available parking space must search. This sometimes requires several tours, until finally an available parking space is found. This search for a parking space turns unnecessary traffic caused, which not only increases the traffic density, but also entails air and noise emissions. Tries nonetheless parking the driver of a vehicle in violation of the law, he risks high fines and possibly towing costs for his Vehicle.

Aus der GB 2 217 085 A ist eine Buchungsvorrichtung zum Buchen des Parkens auf einem Parkplatz bekannt, mit der das Buchen eines Parkplatzes in Abhängigkeit von einem Besetzungszustand eines Parkplatzes akzeptiert oder abgewiesen wird. Insbesondere wird hierbei die gewünschte Parkzeit oder die Parkdauer berücksichtigt. Für das Buchen wird eine Gebühr berechnet. Ein Parkplatz (Parking Place) ist hierbei im Sinne einer Vielzahl von einzelnen Parkplätzen (Parking Space) zu verstehen.GB 2 217 085 A is a booking device for Book parking in a parking lot known with the Book a parking space depending on one Accepted occupancy of a parking space or is rejected. In particular, the desired one Parking time or the parking time taken into account. For booking a fee will be charged. A parking lot is here in the sense of a multitude of individuals Understand parking spaces.

Vorteile der ErfindungAdvantages of the invention

Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren bzw. Die Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens mit den Merkmalen des Hauptanspruchs bzw. des Anspruchs 3, hat demgegenüber den Vorteil, dass der Fahrer eines Fahrzeuges schon vor Antritt der Fahrt einen freien Parkplatz verbindlich vorbuchen kann, der an seinem Zielort liegt und den er bei Erreichen des Zielortes sicher einnehmen kann. Dadurch werden unnötige Leerfahrten vorteilhaft vermieden. Durch direktes Ansteuern des reservierten Parkplatzes wird die Fahrtzeit verkürzt und damit die Verkehrsbelastung erheblich reduziert. Ein weiterer Vorteil ist, dass durch Vorreservierung eine zentrale Verwaltung der Parkplätze möglich ist und somit ihre Belegung optimal ausgenutzt wird. Dabei kann die Steuerung die Reservierungswünsche so berücksichtigen, dass alle Parkhäuser gleichmäßig belegt sind und es nicht zu einer lokalen Überbelegung eines einzelnen Parkhauses kommt. Da die Zentrale die Übersicht über sämtliche verfügbaren Parkplätze hat, braucht sich der einzelne Fahrer eines Fahrzeuges nicht mehr um einen für ihn günstigen Parkplatz kümmern. Mit Hilfe einer Kontrolleinrichtung kann dabei die richtige Belegung und Belegungsberechtigung vor Ort sofort überprüft werden. Dadurch ist sichergestellt, dass Fehlhandlungen unterbleiben, da stets die Gefahr eines kostentreibenden Abschleppverfahrens besteht.The inventive method and the device for Implementation of the procedure with the characteristics of Main claim or claim 3, in contrast, has the Advantage that the driver of a vehicle before starting the trip can pre-book a free parking space, which is at its destination and which it reaches when the Can safely take destination. This will make it unnecessary Avoid empty runs advantageously. By direct control the reserved parking space will shorten the journey time and thus significantly reducing the traffic load. On Another advantage is that by making a reservation central management of the parking spaces is possible and therefore their occupancy is optimally used. The Control take the reservation requests into account in such a way that all parking garages are evenly occupied and not too local overcrowding of a single parking garage. Because the head office has an overview of all available Has parking spaces, the individual driver needs one Vehicle is no longer a cheap parking space for him To take care of. With the help of a control device, the correct allocation and allocation authorization on site immediately be checked. This ensures that Misconduct is avoided as there is always the risk of cost-intensive towing procedure exists.

Vorteilhaft ist auch, dass in einem Speicher nicht nur das Straßennetz mit den Parkplätzen, sondern auch markante Orte wie öffentliche Gebäude, Tankstellen, Banken oder Hausnummern gespeichert sind. Dadurch kann ein Benutzer sehr einfach seinen gewünschten Zielort eingeben. Andererseits ist die Vorrichtung in der Lage, einen Parkplatz zu reservieren, der möglichst nahe am gewünschten Zielort liegt. It is also advantageous that not only that in a memory Street network with the parking lots, but also striking places like public buildings, petrol stations, banks or House numbers are stored. This can make a user very happy simply enter your desired destination. On the other hand the device is able to park reserve as close as possible to the desired destination.

Durch die in den abhängigen Ansprüchen aufgeführten Maßnahmen sind vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen und Verbesserungen des im Hauptanspruch angegebenen Verfahrens bzw. der Vorrichtung möglich. Besonders vorteilhaft ist, dass eine mobile Kontrolleinrichtung stets die aktuellen Parkplatzbelegungen zyklisch mitgeteilt erhält, so dass eine wirksame Kontrolle vor Ort durchführbar ist. Ist beispielsweise eine Parkzeit abgelaufen und das Fahrzeug noch nicht abgeholt, dann kann dieses mit der mobilen Kontrolleinrichtung sofort festgestellt werden.By those listed in the dependent claims Measures are advantageous training and Improvements to the method specified in the main claim or the device possible. It is particularly advantageous that a mobile control device is always up to date Parking space occupancy is communicated cyclically, so that a effective control can be carried out on site. Is for example, a parking time expired and the vehicle not yet picked up, then this can be done with the mobile Control device can be determined immediately.

Vorteilhaft ist weiter, dass die Vorrichtung eine zentrale Steuerung aufweist. Mit Hilfe der zentralen Steuerung ist eine Übersicht über belegte und verfügbare Parkplätze erhältlich, so dass freie Parkplätze auch außerhalb eines Ortes per Telefon oder Funk von jedem abgefragt werden können. Dadurch ist eine sofortige Buchung möglich.It is also advantageous that the device is a central one Control. With the help of the central control an overview of occupied and available parking spaces available, so free parking spaces even outside of a Can be queried by everyone by telephone or radio can. This enables an immediate booking.

Vorteilhaft ist weiter, dass die gespeicherten Daten auf einer Compact-Disk (CD-ROM) gespeichert sind. Ergeben sich Änderungen in der Parkplatzanordnung durch Ausbau von Straßen und Parkhäusern, dann können diese neuen Informationen einfach durch Austauschen der CD-Disk geändert werden. Ein weiterer Vorteil besteht darin, dass das CD-ROM neben einer hohen Speicherkapazität auch einen schnellen Zugriff auf die gespeicherten Daten hat. Durch die Vorausbezahlung der Parkplatzgebühr bei der Reservierung ergibt sich der Vorteil, dass nicht willkürlich Parkplätze reserviert werden, die später nicht auch belegt werden.It is also advantageous that the stored data is on a compact disk (CD-ROM) are stored. Surrender Changes in the parking lot arrangement by expanding Streets and car parks, then these can be new Information can be changed simply by replacing the CD disk become. Another advantage is that the CD-ROM in addition to a high storage capacity also a fast one Has access to the stored data. Through the Prepaid parking fee when booking The advantage is that parking spaces are not arbitrary reserved, which will not be used later.

Vorteilhaft ist auch, dass Mittel vorgesehen sind, mit denen die Belegung eines Parkplatzes automatisch an die Zentrale gemeldet werden. Dadurch kann die unberechtigte Belegung eines Parkplatzes sofort von der Zentrale erkannt werden, so dass entsprechende Abhilfemaßnahmen ohne Verzögerung eingeleitet werden können. It is also advantageous that means are provided with which the allocation of a parking space to the head office automatically be reported. This can result in unauthorized occupancy of a parking space can be recognized immediately by the head office, so that appropriate remedial action without delay can be initiated.

Da es auch vorkommen kann, daß die reservierte Parkzeit überzogen wird, ist der Einsatz einer mobilen Kontrolleinrichtung vorteilhaft. Mit Hilfe der mobilen Kontrolleinrichtung kann direkt jeder einzelne Parkplatz abgefragt und damit die Parkplatzberechtigung erfaßt werden. Anschließend können dann entsprechende Maßnahmen eingeleitet werden.Since it can also happen that the reserved parking time is over the use of a mobile control device is advantageous. With the help of the mobile control device, everyone can directly Parking space queried and thus the parking authorization can be recorded. Appropriate measures can then be initiated become.

Vorteilhaft ist weiter, daß die mobile Kontrolleinrichtung beispielsweise in einem Fahrzeug mitgeführt wird, so daß auf einer Anzeige beim Vorbeifahren an den einzelnen Parkplätzen die aktuellen Belegungen oder Fehlbelegungen erfaßbar sind. Insbesondere ist dabei die Ausgabe auf einem Head-up-Display (HUD-Display) hilfreich, das an einer Windschutzscheibe des Fahrzeuges angeordnet ist. Dadurch kann eine laufende Kontrolle rasch und einfach durchgeführt werden.Another advantage is that the mobile control device, for example is carried in a vehicle, so that on a display the current when driving past the individual parking lots Allocations or incorrect assignments can be recorded. In particular is there the output on a head-up display (HUD display) is helpful is arranged on a windshield of the vehicle. Thereby an ongoing check can be carried out quickly and easily.

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Ein Ausführungsbeispiel ist in der Zeichnung dargestellt und in der nachfolgenden Beschreibung näher erläutert. Es zeigen Figur 1 ein Blockschaltbild der Zentrale, Figur 2 zeigt schematisch eine mobile Kontrolleinrichtung und Figur 3 zeigt ein Flußdiagramm.An embodiment is shown in the drawing and in the following description explained in more detail. 1 shows it Block diagram of the center, Figure 2 shows schematically a mobile Control device and Figure 3 shows a flow chart.

Beschreibung des AusführungsbeispielsDescription of the embodiment

Figur 1 zeigt als Blockschaltbild eine Zentrale 1, die eine vorzugsweise als Mikrorechner ausgebildete Steuerung 2 aufweist. Die Steuerung 2 ist mit einer Sende-/Empfangseinrichtung 3 verbunden. Die Sende-/Empfangseinrichtung 3 ist über Telefonleitungen mit dem öffentlichen Telefonnetz 7 oder Terminals 15 verbunden, die beispielsweise am Ortseingang an verschiedenen Orten des Straßennetzes installiert sind. Auch kann die Sende-/Empfangseinrichtung 3 als eine Funkeinrichtung mit einer Antenne 9 ausgerüstet sein, so daß die einzelnen Fahrer über entsprechende Fahrzeuggeräte 8 mit der Zentrale 1 kommunizieren können und eine Reservierung eines Parkplatzes durchführen können. Weiterhin ist die Steuerung 2 mit einem Speicher 4 verbunden, der vorzugsweise ein CD-ROM zur Speicherung von Straßenkartendaten und Daten von markanten Orten wie Gebäuden, Hausnummern, Tankstellen oder öffentlichen Gebäuden aufweist. Auch ist die Steuerung 2 mit einer Parkplatzerfassung 5 verbunden, die direkt mit den einzelnen Parkplätzen P1, P2, P3, P4 ... Pn oder mit Parkhäusern und Parkflächen verbunden ist. Die Parkplätze 6 haben Mittel, beispielsweise induktive Sensoren, mit denen die Belegung eines Parkplatzes erkannt werden kann. Die Sensoren sind mit der Parkplatzerfassung 5 verbunden und geben eine Rückmeldung über den aktuellen Status der Parkplatzbelegung. Die Parkplatzerfassung 5 ist im wesentlichen mit einer Matrix aufgebaut, über die zyklisch die einzelnen Sensoren der Parkplätze 6 abfragt und einen aktuellen Status der Belegung generiert wird. Dieser aktuelle Status wird an die Steuerung 2 weitergeleitet.Figure 1 shows a block diagram of a center 1, which preferably Control 2 designed as a microcomputer. The control 2 is connected to a transceiver 3. The Transceiver 3 is on the telephone lines with the public telephone network 7 or terminals 15 connected, for example at the entrance to the city at various locations on the road network are installed. The transmitting / receiving device 3 can also be used as one Radio equipment with an antenna 9 so that the individual drivers via appropriate vehicle devices 8 with the headquarters 1 can communicate and reserve a parking space can perform. Furthermore, the controller 2 has a memory 4 connected, which is preferably a CD-ROM for storing Road map data and data from prominent places such as buildings, house numbers, Petrol stations or public buildings. Is too the controller 2 connected to a parking lot detection 5 that directly with the individual parking spaces P1, P2, P3, P4 ... Pn or with parking garages and parking areas is connected. The parking lots 6 have means for example inductive sensors with which the assignment of a Parking lot can be recognized. The sensors are with the parking lot detection 5 connected and give feedback on the current Status of parking space occupancy. The parking lot detection 5 is in essentially built up with a matrix over which the individual cyclically Queries sensors of parking spaces 6 and a current status the assignment is generated. This current status is sent to the Control 2 forwarded.

Da die Parkplatzverwaltung Kosten verursacht, wird im allgemeinen eine Parkgebühr erhoben, die vom Parkplatzsuchenden zu zahlen ist. Die Zentrale 1 hat daher noch eine Gebührenkontrolle 12, die ebenfalls mit der Steuerung 2 verbunden ist. In der Gebührenkontrolle 12 ist ein Speicher vorgesehen, in dem die Parkplatzgebühr für eine bestimmte Zeit, eine bestimmte Parkdauer und/oder für einen bestimmten Fahrzeugtyp abgelegt ist. Auch sind Angaben zur Gebührenabrechnung sowie statistische Angaben über Einnahmen, Parkplatzbelegung etc. speicherbar.Since the parking lot management incurs costs, in general a parking fee is payable by the person looking for a parking space. The control center 1 therefore still has a charge control 12, which also is connected to the controller 2. In fee control 12 a memory is provided in which the parking fee for a specific Time, a certain parking time and / or for a certain time Vehicle type is stored. Also are information on billing as well as statistical information about income, parking space occupancy etc. storable.

Figur 2 zeigt eine mobile oder portable Kontrolleinrichtung 10 als Blockschaltbild, die eine Dateneingabe 13 in Form von Tasten aufweist. Sie hat ferner eine Datenausgabe 14, auf der einzelne Parkplatzreservierungen abrufbar sind. Über ein nicht dargestelltes Sende-/Empfangsgerät mit einer Antenne 11 kann ein drahtloser Datenaustausch zur Zentrale 1 stattfinden. Dadurch können vorteilhaft die aktuellen Belegungsdaten der einzelnen Parkplätze übertragen werden. Mittels der Eingabevorrichtung 13 kann ein einzelner Parkplatz oder ein Fahrzeug-Kennzeichen abgerufen werden und dadurch eine Parkberechtigung überprüft werden.Figure 2 shows a mobile or portable control device 10 as Block diagram showing a data entry 13 in the form of keys having. It also has a data output 14 on the individual Parking space reservations are available. About a not shown Transceiver with an antenna 11 can wireless data exchange to headquarters 1. This can advantageously current occupancy data of the individual parking spaces are transmitted. A single parking space or a vehicle registration number can be retrieved and thereby one Parking authorization to be checked.

Im folgenden wird die Funktionsweise des Reservierungsverfahrens und der Vorrichtung beschrieben.The operation of the reservation procedure and described the device.

Voraussetzung für eine Reservierung eines Parkplatzes in einer Stadt ist die Katalogisierung und Numerierung der einzelnen verfügbaren Parkplätze. Will ein Kraftfahrzeug-Fahrer einen Parkplatz benutzen, teilt er sein Ziel und die gewünschte Parkzeit beispielsweise über ein Telefon 7 oder seine Fahrzeugeinrichtung 8 oder auch über die verfügbaren Terminals 15 der Zentrale 1 mit. Das erfolgt dadurch, daß er sein gewünschtes Ziel, nicht jedoch einen bestimmten Parkplatz eingibt. Des weiteren gibt er eine Kennung ein, beispielsweise eine Fahrzeug-Zulassungsnummer. Unter dieser Nummer wird dann von der Zentrale 1 der Parkplatz reserviert. Die Zentrale 1 sucht mit Hilfe der Steuerung 2 nun anhand der digitalisierten Straßenkarte das eingegebene Ziel auf und sucht einen in der Nähe befindlichen freien Parkplatz 6. Wurde ein entsprechenden Parkplatz gefunden, dann teilt die Zentrale 1, vorzugsweise akustisch oder auch optisch auf einem Display dargestellt, die Nummer sowie die Lage des Parkplatzes, beispielsweise in einem Parkhaus, die Etage, Himmelsrichtung etc. mit. Der Fahrzeugfahrer muß noch weiter seine voraussichtliche Belegungszeit und die gewünschte Parkdauer eingeben. Dabei kann die Eingabe sowohl des Zielortes wie auch der weiteren Daten mittels der Telefontastatur erfolgen. Die Gebührenabbuchung erfolgt beispielsweise durch Eingabe der Kontonummer des Benutzers, so daß die Parkgebühr direkt vom Konto abgebucht wird. Required to reserve a parking space in a city is the cataloging and numbering of each available Parking spaces. If a motor vehicle driver wants to use a parking space, he shares his goal and the desired parking time, for example a phone 7 or his vehicle device 8 or also on the available terminals 15 of headquarters 1 with. This is done by that he has his desired destination, but not a specific parking space enters. He also enters an identifier, for example a vehicle registration number. This number is then used by Central 1 reserved the parking space. Central 1 searches with With the help of the controller 2, using the digitized road map the entered destination and searches for a nearby one free parking 6. If a corresponding parking space was found, then the control center 1, preferably acoustically or optically shown on a display, the number and the location of the parking lot, for example in a parking garage, the floor, compass direction etc. with. The vehicle driver still has to continue his expected Enter the occupancy time and the desired parking time. there can enter both the destination and other data using the telephone keypad. The fee is debited for example, by entering the user's account number, so that the parking fee is debited directly from the account.

Erfolgt eine Parkplatzreservierung von einem Terminal 15 aus, dann weiß die Zentrale 1 aufgrund des Standortes des Terminals 15, wo sich der Fahrer im Augenblick befindet. In diesem Fall kann die Zentrale 1 auch Fahrhinweise geben, die zum günstigsten Erreichen des reservierten Parkplatzes führen. Des weiteren kann das Terminal 15 mit einer Abbuchungseinrichtung für Chipkarten ausgerüstet sein, so daß aufgezahlte Chipkarten beim Reservieren automatisch abgebucht werden. Zur Erleichterung des Auffindens des reservierten Parkplatzes sind die Terminals vorteilhaft mit Straßenkarten ausgestattet, die den erforderlichen Teilstraßenplan zum Erreichen des reservierten Parkplatzes zeigen. Ortsfremde Benutzer können dann auf einfachste Weise zum reservierten Parkplatz geführt werden. Vorteilhaft dabei ist, wenn das Terminal einen Drucker hat, mit dem der entsprechende Straßenplan ausgedruckt werden kann und der die günstigste Fahrtstrecke zum reservierten Parkplatz angibt.If a parking space reservation is made from a terminal 15, then Based on the location of the terminal 15, the control center 1 knows where the driver is at the moment. In this case, the head office 1 also give driving instructions that help you to reach the reserved parking space. Furthermore, the terminal 15 be equipped with a debiting device for chip cards, so that prepaid chip cards are automatically debited when you reserve become. To make it easier to find the reserved parking space the terminals are advantageously equipped with road maps, which the necessary partial road map to reach the reserved Show parking lot. Non-local users can then easily Be guided to the reserved parking space. Advantageous is if the terminal has a printer with which the corresponding Street map can be printed out and the cheapest Indicates the route to the reserved parking space.

Mit der mobilen Kontrolleinrichtung 10 überprüft das eingesetzte Personal alle Parkplätze und die reservierten Buchungen, wobei die Buchungen über Funk laufend aktualisiert werden. Dabei gibt die Kontrollperson eine Parkplatznummer in das Gerät ein. Das Gerät zeigt dann an, ob der Parkplatz besetzt sein darf und ob wegen der eingegebenen Kennung, dem Nummernschild, das richtige Fahrzeug auf dem reservierten Parkplatz steht.With the mobile control device 10 checks the used Staff all parking spaces and the reserved bookings, with the Bookings via radio are continuously updated. The control person gives a parking number in the device. The device shows then whether the parking lot may be occupied and whether because of the entered ID, the license plate, the right vehicle on the reserved parking space.

Eine Vereinfachung der Kontrolle der Parkplätze kann dadurch erfolgen, daß beispielsweise straßenweise der erste Parkplatz eingegeben wird und nacheinander sukzessive ein Parkplatz nach dem anderen aufgerufen wird. Dadurch kann sehr einfach schrittweise jeder dazwischenliegende Parkplatz überprüft werden. Das Personal kann somit mit einem Fahrzeug an den Parkplätzen vorbeifahren und erhält laufend die Reservierungsinformationen, die auf der Anzeige 14 oder einem Head-up-Dislay (HUD) dargestellt werden. The control of the parking spaces can be simplified by that, for example, the first parking space entered by road is successively called up one parking space after the other becomes. This makes it easy for everyone in between to step by step Parking lot to be checked. The staff can drive past the parking lots with a vehicle and keep getting the reservation information shown on the display 14 or one Head-up display (HUD) are shown.

Bei unberechtigter Belegung eines Parkplatzes kann das Kontrollpersonal beispielsweise das Fahrzeug blockieren oder einen Abschleppdienst anfordern.In the event of unauthorized occupancy of a parking space, the inspection staff can for example blocking the vehicle or a towing service request.

Vorteilhaft ist weiter, wenn eine bestimmte Anzahl von Ersatzparkplätzen vorgesehen ist, die als Ausweichplätze von reservierten Parkplätzen gekennzeichnet sind. Findet ein Fahrer seinen reservierten Parkplatz bereits belegt, benutzt er einfach den nächstliegenden Ersatzparkplatz.It is also advantageous if a certain number of replacement parking spaces is provided, which is reserved as alternative places Parking spaces are marked. If a driver finds his reserved one Parking space already occupied, he simply uses the closest one Replacement parking space.

Da die reservierbaren Parkplätze mit Sensoren ausgerüstet sind, wird sofort erkannt, ob ein Parkplatz tatsächlich belegt ist oder nicht. Die Sensoren können dabei mit dem Lichtnetz gekoppelt sein und ein moduliertes Signal über die Lichtleitung an die Zentrale 1 abgeben. Dadurch sind separate Leitungen nicht erforderlich.Since the reservable parking spaces are equipped with sensors immediately recognized whether a parking space is actually occupied or not. The sensors can be coupled to the light network and on Send the modulated signal to the control center 1 via the light pipe. This means that separate lines are not required.

In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, Ersatzparkplätze mit telefonischer Rückmeldung einzurichten. Findet ein Fahrer seinen reservierten Parkplatz bereits belegt, teilt der Fahrer dies der Zentrale 1 unter Angabe seines Nummernschildes telefonisch mit. Die Zentrale 1 weist dem Fahrer nun einen Ersatzparkplatz zu, auf dem der Fahrer unter Berücksichtigung einer entsprechenden Parkdauerverlängerung parken kann. Ist dagegen die Beanstandung unberechtigt, wird der Fahrer entsprechend informiert.In a further embodiment of the invention, replacement parking spaces are provided set up with telephone feedback. Finds a driver the driver already shares his reserved parking space Central 1 by telephone, stating his license plate. The control center 1 now assigns the driver a replacement parking space that of the driver taking into account a corresponding extended parking period can park. However, if the complaint is unjustified, the driver will be informed accordingly.

Anhand des Flußdiagramms der Figur 3 wird ein Reservierungsablauf näher erläutert.A reservation process is based on the flow chart of FIG explained in more detail.

Figur 3 entspricht beispielsweise der Eingabe von einem Terminal 15. Auf dem Display des Terminals 15 erscheint in Position 20 die Ausgabe 'Nennen Sie Ihr Nummernschild'. In Position 21 kann der Fahrer nun sein Nummernschild eingeben. In Position 22 wird abgefragt, 'Nennen Sie Ihr Ziel'. In Position 23 gibt der Fahrer seinen Zielort ein. In Position 24 wird der früheste und späteste Parkbeginn abgefragt. Diese Werte werden in Position 25 eingegeben. In Position 26 wird abgefragt 'Nennen Sie die Parkdauer'. Diese wird in Position 27 eingegeben. In Position 28 wird ausgegeben, welcher Parkplatz gefunden wurde und was er kostet. Des weiteren wird gefragt, ob dieser Parkplatz reserviert werden soll. Durch Quittierung in Position 29 kann damit der Parkplatz reserviert werden. Anschließend wird in Position 30 die geforderte Gebühr beispielsweise von einer Scheckkarte, die im Terminal 15 eingegeben wurde, abgebucht. In Position 31 wird abgefragt, ob die Reservierung in Ordnung ist oder noch ein weiterer Wunsch besteht. Wurde beispielsweise die Reservierung nicht verstanden, dann wird auf Position 28 zurückgesprungen und der reservierte Parkplatz erneut ausgegeben. Natürlich wird in diesem Fall keine weitere Gebühr abgebucht. Ist dagegen der Fahrer mit der Reservierung einverstanden, dann wird in Position 32 das Programm beendet, so daß eine neue Eingabe (Position 20) durchführbar ist.FIG. 3 corresponds, for example, to the input from a terminal 15. The output appears in position 20 on the display of terminal 15 'Name your license plate'. In position 21 the Driver now enter his license plate. In position 22 you will be asked 'Name your goal'. In position 23 the driver gives his Destination. Position 24 is the earliest and latest start of parking queried. These values are entered in position 25. In position 26 will be asked 'Name the parking time'. This is in Position 27 entered. Position 28 shows which one Parking space was found and what it costs. Furthermore, it is asked whether this parking space should be reserved. By acknowledgment the parking space can be reserved in position 29. Subsequently the required fee is in position 30, for example debited from a check card entered in Terminal 15. In position 31 you are asked whether the reservation is OK or there is another wish. For example, was the Reservation not understood, then jumps back to position 28 and the reserved parking space is reissued. Naturally in this case no further fee will be charged. But is that Driver agree with the reservation, then position 32 the program ends so that a new entry (position 20) can be carried out is.

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  1. Method for reserving a parking space for a vehicle in a town having public parking spaces which have registered parking space numbers and are administered by a central station, characterized in that
    a) a destination in the form of a landmark, for example public buildings, filling stations, banks or house numbers, and an identifier are sent to the central station (1),
    b) the central station (1) looks for a free parking space located in the vicinity of the destination, in particular using a digitized road map,
    c) the central station (1) reserves this parking space which is nearest to the destination and notifies the user of its location, space number, storey and/or of driving directions to the nearest parking space,
    d) the central station (1) debits the charges for the reservation through payment of money or debiting of a cheque card or a credit account, and
    e) a monitoring device is used to check the occupancy of the parking spaces.
  2. Method according to Claim 1, characterized in that the occupancy of the parking spaces is monitored on a mobile basis.
  3. Central station for carrying out the method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the central station (1) has a controller (2) which is preferably in the form of a microcomputer, in that the central station (1) is connected to a transceiver device (3) which is connected to a public telephone network and/or can be connected to a vehicle device (8) by means of a radio device, in that the central station (1) is connected to a memory (4) and to a parking space detection means (5) which is connected directly to the individual parking spaces or to multistorey car parks and parking areas, in that the central station can be notified of a use request for a parking space particularly by means of a telephone (7), the vehicle device (8) or a terminal (15), and in that the central station has a digital road map available in the memory (4), and this digital road map can be used to ascertain a parking space located in the vicinity of an entered destination.
  4. Central station according to Claim 3, characterized in that the memory (4) has the public parking spaces and preferably the road network and/or significant places stored on a compact disc (CD-ROM).
  5. Central station according to one of Claims 3 or 4, characterized in that the central station (1) has a charge monitor (12) in which a memory stores the parking space charge for a particular time, a particular parking duration and/or a particular vehicle type.
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