EP2184717B1 - Method, device and system for providing available parking spaces using a toll collection or telematics unit in a vehicle - Google Patents

Method, device and system for providing available parking spaces using a toll collection or telematics unit in a vehicle Download PDF

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EP2184717B1
EP2184717B1 EP09175579.3A EP09175579A EP2184717B1 EP 2184717 B1 EP2184717 B1 EP 2184717B1 EP 09175579 A EP09175579 A EP 09175579A EP 2184717 B1 EP2184717 B1 EP 2184717B1
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  • the invention relates to a method for providing parking spaces available on parking spaces using a toll collection or telematics unit provided in a vehicle. Furthermore, the invention relates to a device which contains a toll collection or telematics unit provided in the vehicle, and to a corresponding system using the device and a data center.
  • DE 10 2005 040 048 A1 shows a method for the detection of road use and parking fees, in which automatically billing-related data are sent to a parking service center, which are used to load a vehicle-led account with a parking or road toll.
  • a parking guidance system which via a mobile receiver device in the vehicle and a data transmission device outside the vehicle a finds and allocates free parking space in a parking area, wherein the parking guidance information can be supplied in the form of modulated light.
  • DE 10 2006 017 845 A1 describes a system and method for locating and reserving reservable parking bays for motor vehicles.
  • a wireless or wired data network is proposed with available terminals for the user.
  • this is initially to build with a corresponding effort and handling is complex for the user and not very comfortable.
  • the method uses a toll collection or telematics unit provided in a vehicle comprising at least one bidirectional communication interface, a processing unit and a storage unit, the method provides for parking spaces available on parking spaces, via the communication interface requesting parking spaces available on the route of the vehicle to send to a data center containing the information about the state of the parking spaces, wherein the data center determines the available parking spaces on the route of the vehicle and sends the information to the toll collection or telematics unit.
  • the method according to the invention offers the driver of a vehicle a choice of possible free parking spaces, so that taking into account the locations of the parking lots, he can comply with the next prescribed rest period.
  • the currently determined position and direction of travel of the vehicle are sent to the data center, with position sensors being present which, in cooperation with a GPS or galileo system, supply corresponding signals to the processing unit.
  • position sensors being present which, in cooperation with a GPS or galileo system, supply corresponding signals to the processing unit.
  • information data on available parking spaces of at least one parking space are sent from the data center to the device according to the invention, or the toll collection device in which processes the information data and the available parking spaces with an indication of the distance in units of time, for example in minutes, and or units of length, for example in kilometers.
  • the request can be started manually in a simple manner.
  • the toll collection or telematics unit retrieves data on driving and rest times from a tachograph present in the vehicle, and depending on this data, the request for available parking spaces of at least one parking space can be started. In this case, the request can be started manually by the driver or automatically by the toll collection or telematics unit.
  • the tachograph gives a signal to the toll collection or telematics unit when a rest period is pending.
  • a specific parking space is selected manually or automatically from the available parking spaces and for this parking lot a reservation information can be sent to the data center.
  • the bidirectional communication interface can be implemented, for example, via a GSM, UMTS or other connection as a mobile radio interface.
  • GSM Global System for Mobile communications
  • UMTS Universal Mobile Subscriber Identity
  • other bidirectional communications are possible.
  • the processing unit of the toll collection or telematics unit communicates with a navigation device which provides information about the position, direction and / or speed of the vehicle and / or information about existing parking spaces.
  • a navigation device which provides information about the position, direction and / or speed of the vehicle and / or information about existing parking spaces.
  • Fines that may arise as a result of exceeding prescribed driving times and rest periods are reduced or avoided by the timely transmission of available parking spaces.
  • an optimized distribution of the vehicles can take place via the available parking and rest areas.
  • the present invention offers by the extended use of existing facilities in the vehicle a cost-effective solution for the early display of available parking spaces, especially on busy routes.
  • Fig. 1 is schematically illustrated the device according to the invention in the vehicle, which uses an already known toll collection or telematics unit 1.
  • the toll collection device 1 already present in a vehicle 10, typically a truck, which is also referred to as a telematics or toll collection unit, comprises a processing unit 2, a storage unit 3 and a bidirectional communication interface 4.
  • the bidirectional communication interface 4 contains a transmitting and receiving unit.
  • the toll collection device 1 is provided with a display 8 and an input device 9, e.g. As buttons or a touch screen 9 equipped for activation.
  • the toll collection device is connected to a position sensor arrangement 5 or directly to a navigation device 6 and optionally to a tachograph 7 of the vehicle 10.
  • the processing unit 2 which is usually designed as a microprocessor, has, in a known manner, a program for controlling the various peripherals and the processes involved in billing. In addition, a program for the query and processing of parking information is provided according to the invention.
  • the data necessary for the processing of all programs, such as B. Identification data of the vehicle are stored in the storage unit.
  • Fig. 2 the system according to the invention for the provision of available parking spaces via toll and telematics units in vehicles is shown.
  • the data center 12 contains a plurality of processing and storage units for managing the parking spaces, and for controlling the processes as well as at least one bidirectional communication interface.
  • a connection between the vehicle 10 and the data center can be established via a communication system.
  • the processing unit 2 prepares position and direction data depending on signals of the position sensors 5, and reads out identification data of the vehicle 10 from the memory unit 3 and controls the communication interface 4 to send the information.
  • the request for available parking spaces 14 at the route of a vehicle 9 is sent to the data center 12 via the communication system 11, for example the GSM radio link, the data sent by the vehicle 10 are evaluated, the vehicle 10 is identified for charging and depends on The data received for the current position and direction of the vehicle 10 are sent from the data center 12 information about the communication system 11 to available parking spaces 14 on the route of the vehicle 10.
  • the communication interface 4 receives the corresponding data which will be forwarded to the processing unit 2 in order to display the information about available parking spaces 14 to the driver on a display 8.
  • the display of available parking spaces 14 can also take place via the display of a navigation device 6 present in the vehicle.
  • the processing unit 2 may contain a program which evaluates the information provided by the tachograph 7 about steering and rest times to be observed as well as the data on the current position of the vehicle 10 and timely, for example, one hour before the next to be observed Resting time via the communication interface 4 automatically sends a request for on the route of the vehicle 10 available parking 14 to the data center 12.
  • the reservation of the parking space 14 can be made in the same way as in the case of the request via the data center 12.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Bereitstellung von auf Parkräumen verfügbaren Parkplätzen unter Verwendung einer in einem Fahrzeug vorgesehenen Mauterhebungs- oder Telematikeinheit. Weiterhin betrifft die Erfindung eine Vorrichtung, die eine im Fahrzeug vorgesehene Mauterhebungs- oder Telematikeinheit enthält, sowie ein entsprechendes System unter Verwendung der Vorrichtung und einer Datenzentrale.The invention relates to a method for providing parking spaces available on parking spaces using a toll collection or telematics unit provided in a vehicle. Furthermore, the invention relates to a device which contains a toll collection or telematics unit provided in the vehicle, and to a corresponding system using the device and a data center.

Mit der Einführung des digitalen Tachographen für Kraftfahrzeuge ist das eigenhändige Verändern aufgezeichneter Lenk- und Ruhezeiten erheblich erschwert worden, was zur Folge hat, dass Park- und Rastplätze auf deutschen Autobahnen vermehrt durch Lastkraftfahrzeuge überbesetzt sind.With the introduction of the digital tachograph for motor vehicles, the personal change of recorded driving and rest times has been made considerably more difficult, with the result that parking and rest areas on German motorways are increasingly overcrowded by trucks.

Derzeit werden Informationen über verfügbare Parkplätze und Reservierungsmöglichkeiten mit Hilfe von Mobiltelefonen und im SMS-Verfahren übermittelt. Für den Fahrer eines Fahrzeugs ist dies durch rechtzeitig vorzunehmende Anfragen und Bestätigungen vergleichsweise aufwändig und mit entsprechenden Kosten verbunden.Currently, information on available parking spaces and reservation options is transmitted by means of mobile phones and SMS. For the driver of a vehicle, this is comparatively complicated and associated with corresponding costs due to timely inquiries and confirmations.

DE 10 2005 040 048 A1 zeigt ein Verfahren zur Erfassung von Straßennutzungs- und Parkgebühren, bei dem automatisch abrechungsrelevante Daten an eine Parkservicezentrale gesendet werden, die zur Belastung eines für das Fahrzeug geführten Kontos mit einer Park- oder Straßennutzungsgebühr verwendet werden. DE 10 2005 040 048 A1 shows a method for the detection of road use and parking fees, in which automatically billing-related data are sent to a parking service center, which are used to load a vehicle-led account with a parking or road toll.

In DE 10 2006 044 002 A1 ist ein Parkleitsystem offengelegt, das über eine mobile Empfängereinrichtung im Fahrzeug und eine Datenübertragungseinrichtung außerhalb des Fahrzeugs einen freien Parkplatz auf einem Parkareal auffindet und zuweist, wobei die Parkleitinformation in Form von moduliertem Licht zuführbar ist.In DE 10 2006 044 002 A1 a parking guidance system is disclosed, which via a mobile receiver device in the vehicle and a data transmission device outside the vehicle a finds and allocates free parking space in a parking area, wherein the parking guidance information can be supplied in the form of modulated light.

DE 10 2006 017 845 A1 beschreibt ein System und Verfahren zum Auffinden und Reservieren von reservierbaren Parkbuchten für Kraftfahrzeuge. Für die Realisierung wird ein drahtloses oder drahtgebundenes Datennetzwerk mit für den Nutzer verfügbaren Terminals vorgeschlagen. Dies jedoch ist zunächst mit einem entsprechenden Aufwand zu errichten und die Handhabung ist für den Benutzer aufwändig und wenig komfortabel. DE 10 2006 017 845 A1 describes a system and method for locating and reserving reservable parking bays for motor vehicles. For the realization of a wireless or wired data network is proposed with available terminals for the user. However, this is initially to build with a corresponding effort and handling is complex for the user and not very comfortable.

DE 10 2006 014 024 A1 zeigt ein elektronisches Parkplatereservierungssystem. DE 10 2006 014 024 A1 shows an electronic parking reservation system.

Es ergibt sich die Aufgabe, ein Verfahren, eine Vorrichtung und ein System zu entwickeln, das frühzeitig über verfügbare Parkplätze informiert und in der Lage ist, entsprechende Daten mit möglichst geringem Aufwand kostengünstig zu übermitteln, wobei der Aufwand für den Fahrer des Fahrzeugs gering gehalten werden soll.It results in the task of developing a method, a device and a system that informs early on available parking and is able to cost-effectively transmit data with the least possible effort, the cost of the driver of the vehicle are kept low should.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch die Merkmale der unabhängigen Patentansprüche gelöst.This object is achieved by the features of the independent claims.

Unter Verwendung einer in einem Fahrzeug vorgesehenen Mauterhebungs- oder Telematikeinheit, die mindestens eine bidirektionale Kommunikationsschnittstelle, eine Verarbeitungseinheit und eine Speichereinheit umfasst, sieht das Verfahren zur Bereitstellung von auf Parkräumen verfügbaren Parkplätzen vor, über die Kommunikationsschnittstelle eine Anfrage über an der Strecke des Fahrzeugs verfügbare Parkplätze an eine die Informationen über den Stand der Parkräume enthaltende Datenzentrale zu senden, wobei die Datenzentrale die verfügbaren Parkplätze an der Strecke des Fahrzeugs ermittelt und die Informationen an die Mauterhebungs- oder Telematikeinheit sendet.Using a toll collection or telematics unit provided in a vehicle comprising at least one bidirectional communication interface, a processing unit and a storage unit, the method provides for parking spaces available on parking spaces, via the communication interface requesting parking spaces available on the route of the vehicle to send to a data center containing the information about the state of the parking spaces, wherein the data center determines the available parking spaces on the route of the vehicle and sends the information to the toll collection or telematics unit.

Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren bietet dem Fahrer eines Fahrzeugs eine Auswahl von möglichen freien Parkplätzen, so dass er unter Berücksichtigung der Standorte der Parkplätze die nächste, vorgeschriebene Ruhezeit einhalten kann.The method according to the invention offers the driver of a vehicle a choice of possible free parking spaces, so that taking into account the locations of the parking lots, he can comply with the next prescribed rest period.

Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der unanhängigen Ansprüche werden in den abhängigen Ansprüchen ausgeführt.Advantageous developments of the independent claims are set forth in the dependent claims.

Zusammen mit der Anfrage werden die aktuell ermittelte Position und Fahrrichtung des Fahrzeugs an die Datenzentrale gesendet, wobei Positionssensoren vorhanden sind, die in Zusammenarbeit mit einem GPS oder Galileosystem entsprechende Signale an die Verarbeitungseinheit liefern. Abhängig von den Positions- und Richtungsdaten werden Informationsdaten über verfügbare Parkplätze mindestens eines Parkraumes von der Datenzentrale an die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung, beziehungsweise die Mauterhebungseinrichtung gesendet, in der die Informationsdaten verarbeitet und die verfügbaren Parkplätze mit einer Angabe der Entfernung in Zeiteinheiten, beispielsweise in Minuten, und/oder Längeneinheiten, zum Beispiel in Kilometern angezeigt werden.Together with the request, the currently determined position and direction of travel of the vehicle are sent to the data center, with position sensors being present which, in cooperation with a GPS or galileo system, supply corresponding signals to the processing unit. Depending on the position and direction data, information data on available parking spaces of at least one parking space are sent from the data center to the device according to the invention, or the toll collection device in which processes the information data and the available parking spaces with an indication of the distance in units of time, for example in minutes, and or units of length, for example in kilometers.

Über eine Taste oder einen Menüpunkt eines Programms der Verarbeitungseinheit kann die Anfrage in einfacher Weise manuell gestartet werden.Via a key or a menu item of a program of the processing unit, the request can be started manually in a simple manner.

Von der Mauterhebungs- oder Telematikeinheit werden Daten über Lenk- und Ruhezeiten von einem im Fahrzeug vorhandenen Tachographen abgerufen und abhängig von diesen Daten kann die Anfrage nach verfügbaren Parkplätzen mindestens eines Parkraums gestartet werden. Dabei kann der Start der Anfrage manuell vom Fahrer oder selbsttätig von der Mauterhebungs- oder Telematikeinheit vorgenommen werden. Selbstverständlich ist es auch denkbar, dass der Tachograph ein Signal an die Mauterhebungs- oder Telematikeinheit gibt, wenn eine Ruhezeit aussteht.The toll collection or telematics unit retrieves data on driving and rest times from a tachograph present in the vehicle, and depending on this data, the request for available parking spaces of at least one parking space can be started. In this case, the request can be started manually by the driver or automatically by the toll collection or telematics unit. Of course, it is also conceivable that the tachograph gives a signal to the toll collection or telematics unit when a rest period is pending.

Ein bestimmter Parkplatz wird aus den verfügbaren Parkplätzen manuell oder automatisch ausgewählt und für diesen Parkplatz kann eine Reservierinformation an die Datenzentrale gesendet werden.A specific parking space is selected manually or automatically from the available parking spaces and for this parking lot a reservation information can be sent to the data center.

Für die eindeutige Zuordnung einer späteren Gebührenerhebung werden mit der Anfrage an die Datenzentrale in der Speichereinheit zur Identifizierung des Fahrzeugs gespeicherte Daten übermittelt.For the unambiguous assignment of a subsequent charging, data stored with the request to the data center in the storage unit for identifying the vehicle are transmitted.

Die bidirektionale Kommunikationsschnittstelle kann beispielsweise über eine GSM-, UMTS- oder sonstige Verbindung als Mobilfunkschnittstelle ausgeführt werden. Es sind jedoch auch andere bidirektionale Kommunikationen möglich.The bidirectional communication interface can be implemented, for example, via a GSM, UMTS or other connection as a mobile radio interface. However, other bidirectional communications are possible.

Vorteilhafterweise steht die Verarbeitungseinheit der Mauterhebungs- oder Telematikeinheit mit einem Navigationsgerät in Verbindung, das Informationen über Position, Richtung und/oder Geschwindigkeit des Fahrzeugs und/oder Informationen über vorhandene Parkräume liefert. Dadurch könnte auf getrennte Positionssensoren verzichtet werden und im Navigationsgerät vorhandene Informationen zusätzlich verwendet werden.Advantageously, the processing unit of the toll collection or telematics unit communicates with a navigation device which provides information about the position, direction and / or speed of the vehicle and / or information about existing parking spaces. As a result, it would be possible to dispense with separate position sensors and additionally use existing information in the navigation device.

Die Erfindung hat folgende, weitere Vorteile:The invention has the following advantages:

Bußgelder, die infolge der Überschreitung vorgeschriebener Lenk- und Ruhezeiten entstehen können, werden durch die frühzeitige Übermittlung der Standorte verfügbarer Parkplätze gesenkt oder ganz vermieden.Fines that may arise as a result of exceeding prescribed driving times and rest periods are reduced or avoided by the timely transmission of available parking spaces.

Über die in der Datenzentrale zusammenfließenden Informationen kann eine optimierte Verteilung der Fahrzeuge über die verfügbaren Park- und Rastplätze erfolgen.Via the information flowing together in the data center, an optimized distribution of the vehicles can take place via the available parking and rest areas.

Zudem werden die Unfallrisiken durch Fahrzeuge, die zur Einhaltung gesetzlich vorgeschriebener Ruhezeiten im Einfahrtsbereich von Park- und Rastplätzen abgestellt wurden, verringert und es kann eine verbesserte, statistische Bewertung über die Auslastung einzelner Park- und Rastplätze durchgeführt werden.In addition, the risks of accidents caused by vehicles parked in order to comply with statutory rest periods in the parking lot and rest areas are reduced and an improved statistical assessment can be made the utilization of individual parking and rest areas are carried out.

Die vorliegende Erfindung bietet durch die erweiterte Nutzung bereits vorhandener Einrichtungen im Fahrzeug eine kostengünstige Lösung für das frühzeitige Anzeigen von verfügbaren Parkplätzen, insbesondere auf stärker frequentierten Fahrrouten.The present invention offers by the extended use of existing facilities in the vehicle a cost-effective solution for the early display of available parking spaces, especially on busy routes.

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In Fig. 1 ist schematisch die erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung im Fahrzeug dargestellt, die eine bereits bekannte Mauterhebungs- oder Telematikeinheit 1 verwendet.In Fig. 1 is schematically illustrated the device according to the invention in the vehicle, which uses an already known toll collection or telematics unit 1.

Die in einem Fahrzeug 10, typischerweise einem Lastkraftwagen, bereits vorhandene Mauterhebungseinrichtung 1, die auch als Telematik- oder Mauterhebungseinheit bezeichnet wird, umfasst eine Verarbeitungseinheit 2, eine Speichereinheit 3 und eine bidirektionale Kommunikationsschnittstelle 4. Die bidirektionale Kommunikationsschnittstelle 4 enthält eine Sende- und Empfangseinheit. Zusätzlich ist die Mauterhebungseinrichtung 1 mit einer Anzeige 8 und eine Eingabevorrichtung 9, z. B. Tasten oder einem Touchscreen 9 zur Aktivierung ausgerüstet. Des Weiteren steht die Mauterhebungseinrichtung mit einer Positionssensoranordnung 5 oder direkt mit einem Navigationsgerät 6 und gegebenenfalls mit einem Tachographen 7 des Fahrzeugs 10 in Verbindung.The toll collection device 1 already present in a vehicle 10, typically a truck, which is also referred to as a telematics or toll collection unit, comprises a processing unit 2, a storage unit 3 and a bidirectional communication interface 4. The bidirectional communication interface 4 contains a transmitting and receiving unit. In addition, the toll collection device 1 is provided with a display 8 and an input device 9, e.g. As buttons or a touch screen 9 equipped for activation. Furthermore, the toll collection device is connected to a position sensor arrangement 5 or directly to a navigation device 6 and optionally to a tachograph 7 of the vehicle 10.

Die Verarbeitungseinheit 2, die üblicherweise als Mikroprozessor ausgebildet ist, weist in bekannter Weise ein Programm zur Steuerung der verschiedenen Peripherien und der Abläufe bei der Gebührenerfassung auf. Zusätzlich ist erfindungsgemäß ein Programm für die Abfrage und Verarbeitung von Parkplatzinformationen vorgesehen. Die für die Verarbeitung aller Programme notwendigen Daten, wie z. B. Identifikationsdaten des Fahrzeugs sind in der Speichereinheit gespeichert.The processing unit 2, which is usually designed as a microprocessor, has, in a known manner, a program for controlling the various peripherals and the processes involved in billing. In addition, a program for the query and processing of parking information is provided according to the invention. The data necessary for the processing of all programs, such as B. Identification data of the vehicle are stored in the storage unit.

In Fig. 2 ist das erfindungsgemäße System zur Bereitstellung verfügbarer Parkplätze über Maut- und Telematikeinheiten in Fahrzeugen dargestellt.In Fig. 2 the system according to the invention for the provision of available parking spaces via toll and telematics units in vehicles is shown.

Auf vorhandenen Parkräumen 13 werden verfügbare Parkplätze 14 beispielsweise mit dem Einsatz von Sensoren, z. B. Ultraschallsensoren, ermittelt. Die Informationen über den aktuellen Stand verfügbarer Parkplätze 14 werden an eine Datenzentrale 12 weiter geleitet.On existing parking spaces 13 available parking 14, for example, with the use of sensors, eg. B. ultrasonic sensors determined. The information about the current status of available parking spaces 14 is forwarded to a data center 12.

Die Datenzentrale 12 enthält mehrere Verarbeitungs- und Speichereinheiten zum Verwalten der Parkplätze, und zur Steuerung der Abläufe sowie mindestens eine bidirektionale Kommunikationsschnittstelle.The data center 12 contains a plurality of processing and storage units for managing the parking spaces, and for controlling the processes as well as at least one bidirectional communication interface.

Wie in der Figur angedeutet ist, kann über ein Kommunikationssystem eine Verbindung zwischen Fahrzeug 10 und Datenzentrale hergestellt werden.As indicated in the figure, a connection between the vehicle 10 and the data center can be established via a communication system.

Wenn der Fahrer beabsichtigt, eine Pause zu machen, startet er über die Eingabevorrichtung 9 eine Anfrage nach verfügbaren Parkplätzen. Die Verarbeitungseinheit 2 erstellt Positions- und Richtungsdaten, abhängig von Signalen der Positionssensoren 5, und liest an der Speichereinheit 3 Identifikationsdaten des Fahrzeugs 10 aus und steuert die Kommunikationsschnittstelle 4 zum Absenden der Informationen.When the driver intends to take a break, he starts a request for available parking spaces via the input device 9. The processing unit 2 prepares position and direction data depending on signals of the position sensors 5, and reads out identification data of the vehicle 10 from the memory unit 3 and controls the communication interface 4 to send the information.

Wird über das Kommunikationssystem 11, beispielsweise die GSM Funkstrecke, die Anfrage zu verfügbaren Parkplätzen 14 an der Strecke eines Fahrzeugs 9 an die Datenzentrale 12 gesendet, werden die von dem Fahrzeug 10 gesendeten Daten ausgewertet, das Fahrzeug 10 wird für die Gebührenerhebung identifiziert und abhängig von den empfangenen Daten zur aktuellen Position und Richtung des Fahrzeugs 10 werden von der Datenzentrale 12 Informationen über das Kommunikationssystem 11 zu verfügbaren Parkplätzen 14 an der Fahrstrecke des Fahrzeugs 10 versendet.If the request for available parking spaces 14 at the route of a vehicle 9 is sent to the data center 12 via the communication system 11, for example the GSM radio link, the data sent by the vehicle 10 are evaluated, the vehicle 10 is identified for charging and depends on The data received for the current position and direction of the vehicle 10 are sent from the data center 12 information about the communication system 11 to available parking spaces 14 on the route of the vehicle 10.

Die Kommunikationsschnittstelle 4 empfängt die entsprechenden Daten, die an die Verarbeitungseinheit 2 weitergeben werden, um die Informationen über verfügbare Parkplätze 14 dem Fahrer auf einer Anzeige 8 darzustellen. Die Darstellung verfügbarer Parkplätze 14 kann auch über das Display eines im Fahrzeug vorhandenen Navigationsgerätes 6 erfolgen.The communication interface 4 receives the corresponding data which will be forwarded to the processing unit 2 in order to display the information about available parking spaces 14 to the driver on a display 8. The display of available parking spaces 14 can also take place via the display of a navigation device 6 present in the vehicle.

In einer Weiterentwicklung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung kann die Verarbeitungseinheit 2 ein Programm enthalten, das die von dem Tachographen 7 gelieferten Informationen über einzuhaltende Lenk- und Ruhezeiten wie auch die Daten zur aktuellen Position des Fahrzeugs 10 auswertet und rechtzeitig, beispielsweise eine Stunde vor der nächsten, einzuhaltenden Ruhezeit über die Kommunikationsschnittstelle 4 selbsttätig eine Anfrage zu an der Strecke des Fahrzeugs 10 verfügbare Parkplätze 14 an die Datenzentrale 12 sendet.In a further development of the device according to the invention, the processing unit 2 may contain a program which evaluates the information provided by the tachograph 7 about steering and rest times to be observed as well as the data on the current position of the vehicle 10 and timely, for example, one hour before the next to be observed Resting time via the communication interface 4 automatically sends a request for on the route of the vehicle 10 available parking 14 to the data center 12.

Für eine spätere oder auch im Prepaid-Verfahren erfolgende Gebührenerhebung werden mit jeder Anfrage aus der Speichereinheit der Mauterhebungseinrichtung Daten zur Identifizierung des Fahrzeugs an die Datenzentrale gesendet.For a later or even in the prepaid procedure charging is sent with each request from the memory unit of the toll collection device data for identifying the vehicle to the data center.

Nach Auswahl eines gewünschten Parkplatzes 14 kann auf dem gleichen Weg wie bei der Anfrage über die Datenzentrale 12 die Reservierung des Parkplatzes 14 erfolgen.After selecting a desired parking lot 14, the reservation of the parking space 14 can be made in the same way as in the case of the request via the data center 12.

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  1. Method for the provision of available parking spaces in parking areas using a toll collection or telematics unit (1) provided in a vehicle (10) comprising at least one bidirectional communication interface (4), a processing unit (2) and a memory unit (3), wherein a query as to available parking spaces on the route of the vehicle (10) is transmitted via the communication interface (4) to a data centre (12) containing the information about the status of the parking areas, the data centre (12) determines the available parking spaces on the route of the vehicle (10) and transmits the information to the toll collection or telematics unit (1), characterized in that the toll collection or telematics unit (1) can obtain data relating to driving and rest periods from a tachograph (7) present in the vehicle (10) and, depending on this data, can initiate the query relating to available parking spaces at at least one parking area.
  2. Method according to Claim 1, characterized in that the current position and the direction of travel of the vehicle (10) are determined, and position and direction data are transmitted to the data centre (12) with the query.
  3. Method according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, depending on the position and direction data, information data relating to available parking spaces at at least one parking area is transmitted from the data centre (12) to the toll collection or telematics unit (1), in which the information data is processed and the available parking spaces are displayed together with information on the distance in time units and/or distance units.
  4. Method according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the query is initiated manually by means of a button or a menu item of a programme of the processing unit (2).
  5. Method according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that a particular parking space is selected, manually or automatically, from the available parking spaces, and reservation information for this parking space is sent to the data centre (12).
  6. Method according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that data for the identification of the vehicle (10) is saved in the memory unit and is sent with the query to the data centre (12).
  7. Device for acquiring information relating to available parking spaces in parking areas, with a toll collection or telematics unit (1) provided in a vehicle which comprises at least one bidirectional communication interface (4), a processing unit (2) and a memory unit (3), wherein the processing unit (2) is designed to operate the bidirectional communication interface (4) for a query relating to available parking spaces to a data centre (12), the communication interface (4) transmits the query and receives information relating to available parking spaces on the route of a vehicle (10) from the data centre (12), and passes them on for further processing to the processing unit (2), characterized in that the processing unit (2) is connected to a tachograph (7) of the vehicle for initiating the query depending on driving and rest periods.
  8. Device according to Claim 7, characterized in that the processing unit (2) is connected to a position sensor arrangement (5) for determining the position and direction of travel of the vehicle (10).
  9. Device according to one of Claims 7 and 8, characterized in that data for identifying the vehicle (10) is saved in the memory unit (3) of the toll collection apparatus (1).
  10. Device according to one of Claims 7 to 9, characterized in that the bidirectional communication interface (4) is a mobile radio interface.
  11. Device according to one of Claims 7 to 10, characterized in that the toll collection or telematics unit (1) comprises a display (8) connected to the processing unit (2), on which the available parking spaces on the route can be displayed.
  12. Device according to Claim 11, characterized in that the processing unit (2) is designed, depending on the information received via the data centre (12), to determine the available parking spaces on the route, and for a display of a representation of the distance in time and/or distance units.
  13. Device according to one of Claims 7 to 12, characterized in that the toll collection apparatus (1) comprises a button or a menu item for initiating the query relating to available parking spaces.
  14. Device according to one of Claims 7 to 13, characterized in that the processing unit (2) of the toll collection or telematics unit (1) is connected to a navigation device (6) which supplies information relating to the position, direction and/or speed of the vehicle (10) and/or parking areas that are present.
  15. System with a device according to one of Claims 7 to 14, and with a data centre (12) for determining available parking spaces in at least one parking area, and for transmitting information data via a bidirectional communication point (4) depending on a query of the device received via the communication point (4).
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