EP2835788B1 - Method for controlling entry and exit in multi-storey car parks and parking facilities - Google Patents

Method for controlling entry and exit in multi-storey car parks and parking facilities Download PDF

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EP2835788B1
EP2835788B1 EP13179400.0A EP13179400A EP2835788B1 EP 2835788 B1 EP2835788 B1 EP 2835788B1 EP 13179400 A EP13179400 A EP 13179400A EP 2835788 B1 EP2835788 B1 EP 2835788B1
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  • the present invention relates to a method for entry and exit control in car parks and parks according to the preamble of patent claim 1.
  • additional parking columns are provided at the exits of car parks and parks, which evaluate the tickets and in the event that the parking fee is paid, control the parking barrier from a locked position to an open position to allow an extension. As a rule, parking fees are paid at car park terminals.
  • the parking columns represent an additional component, which in turn increases the acquisition and maintenance costs for the operators of multi-storey car parks and parks. Furthermore, it is necessary that motorists must drive in the event of an entrance or exit very close to these parking columns to operate them, which on the one hand as uncomfortable and on the other as a cause of minor damage to the vehicles in the event starting up the parking pillar or related installations such as curbs or ramming posts.
  • the present invention has for its object to provide a method for entry and exit control for parking garages and parks, the implementation of which eliminates the need to provide separate parking columns.
  • the process should be carried out without the known tickets in paper form and ensure high flexibility for users at low cost.
  • a method for entry and exit control in multi-storey car parks and parks proposed, as part of the functionality of the known from the prior art parking columns by an interaction of an in-vehicle mobile device with functionality of a wireless connection for data communication, such as a mobile phone of the driver of the incoming or outgoing vehicle with a server that is capable of controlling the parking barriers of the entrances and exits over a radio or mobile standard, eg via GPRS, LTE, WLAN, for example, over the Internet, is replaced, wherein a location of the vehicle is performed and based on the location information (eg the coordinates) of the vehicle in the server, the entrance or exit and Thus, the parking barrier or the access control device in front of the vehicle is determined.
  • a radio or mobile standard eg via GPRS, LTE, WLAN, for example, over the Internet
  • a connection of the mobile device to the server is a wireless connection for data communication, preferably via a radio or mobile standard, e.g. via GPRS, LTE, WLAN, for example via the Internet or an Internet protocol.
  • a radio or mobile standard e.g. via GPRS, LTE, WLAN, for example via the Internet or an Internet protocol.
  • the location is determined by using a preferably non-contact connectable with the mobile device for the purpose of data communication customer medium, for example in an ISO card format, which via a built-RF transceiver with at least one of a parking barrier or access control device associated reading device in a predetermined frequency range communicates, wherein when the customer medium is detected by the reading device, from the reading device to the customer medium, the location information of the entrance or exit or the parking barrier is transmitted, which is transmitted from the customer medium to the mobile device, from which it then forwarded to the server becomes.
  • a preferably non-contact connectable with the mobile device for the purpose of data communication customer medium, for example in an ISO card format, which via a built-RF transceiver with at least one of a parking barrier or access control device associated reading device in a predetermined frequency range communicates, wherein when the customer medium is detected by the reading device, from the reading device to the customer medium, the location information of the entrance or exit or the parking barrier is transmitted, which is transmitted from the customer medium to the mobile device, from which it
  • the customer medium preferably comprises a first and a second antenna, which are implemented on a PCB substrate.
  • the customer medium antennas may be implemented as dipoles, folded dipoles, inverted F antennas, quadrupole antennas, similar to patch antennas or antenna loops and coils.
  • the first antenna is preferably designed for the range 13 MHz - 10 GHz and serves as a wake-up antenna for receiving a wake-up signal when the customer medium is in a "sleep" mode.
  • the wake-up signal is preferably transmitted in an amplitude-modulated manner and contains a predetermined signal sequence, the signal received by the wake-up antenna being amplified and demodulated by an operational amplifier serving as a wake-up detection module and partially by a "sleep" signal activated microprocessor, wherein in the event of a recognized as valid wake-up signal, ie a signal with the correct sequence, the microprocessor is fully activated and the transceiver of the customer medium is turned on, whereby the customer medium goes into an active mode.
  • the operational amplifier is the only component of the customer medium that is fully active in the "sleep" mode and is designed to be a minimum Has power consumption. In "SIep mode” only a part of the microprocessor is activated.
  • the second antenna also preferably receives and transmits in the range of 13 MHz - 10 GHz and is connected to an RF transceiver, the transceiver being activated only when the customer medium is in active mode, thereby minimizing the customer medium's power consumption.
  • the bitrate of the tranceiver is preferably 1 or 2 Mbit / s. Via the transceiver, the data communication with corresponding reading devices can be carried out over several channels with slightly different frequencies in order to avoid collisions with external services and to allow a quick contact.
  • a continuous change of the data channels is made possible (frequency hopping) by the transceiver according to a further embodiment.
  • three "advertising channels” for contacting a reading device and five “communication channels” for data communication with the reading device can be used for data transmission via the second antenna in the 2.4 GHz band.
  • the registration and subsequent data transfer via "ultra wide band” communications cover a frequency space which can use at least 20% bandwidth or more than 500 MHz bandwidth with respect to the center frequency.
  • the first and the second antenna are used for long-range data communication with at least one reading device for acquiring media information of the customer medium, for reading out data stored in the customer medium and / or for writing the customer medium and / or for sending a data stream to the customer medium.
  • Long-range data communication within the meaning of the invention is a data communication with a range of more than 0.5 meters.
  • the customer medium thus has a "sleep” mode and an active mode, wherein in the "sleep” mode, only the operational amplifier and a part of the microprocessor are activated.
  • the microprocessor of the customer medium is as far as possible in “sleep” mode is switched off and fully switched on in active mode, with the transceiver switched off in “sleep” mode and only switched on in active mode. In this way, the energy consumption of the customer medium is kept as low as possible.
  • the customer medium may be designed as an active customer medium, in which case a battery, preferably a 3-volt battery for powering the components is provided.
  • the customer medium may comprise an LCD display and a corresponding driver and / or means for visual and / or audible indication, e.g., low battery status or other data or conditions of the customer medium.
  • the customer medium may be embodied such that it is charged with energy via an RF pulse which is emitted by at least one reading device, thus acquires the required energy from the field of the reading device and then operates autonomously for a predetermined time can.
  • the customer medium has a capacitor for storing the energy and a corresponding circuit.
  • the pulse is preferably a pulse in the UHF range.
  • the "wake - up" signal can also be contained in the RF pulse. Further, in the event that the customer medium is connected to the mobile device, the customer medium may obtain the power needed for operation from the device. In the case of NFC coupling, this is achieved via the 13 MHz communication field. A battery of the customer medium can also be permanently recharged via such a field.
  • the customer medium can have a suitably dimensioned solar module in order to charge the battery in this way.
  • the customer medium has means for inputting a PIN which can be embodied as a numeric keypad and / or via at least one biometric sensor, for example a fingerprint sensor, to check the authorization of the use of the customer medium by a person.
  • connection of the customer medium to the mobile device can be realized via NFC (Near Field Communication), in which case the customer medium and the mobile device have the necessary NFC components.
  • NFC Near Field Communication
  • the connection can be made via an RFID interface, a Bluetooth® interface or via other, known from the prior art interfaces for data communication.
  • the reading devices are arranged and oriented in such a way that they respectively cover the space located immediately before the entrance or exit or parking barrier or access control device, so that only a vehicle standing directly in front of the entrance or exit or parking barrier or access control device, in which there is a Customer medium is located, can be detected. In this way it is avoided that several vehicles are detected simultaneously, which can lead to problems when, for example, the parking barrier is opened to exit the rear vehicle and instead of the rear vehicle, the vehicle immediately before the parking barrier passes the barrier.
  • a preferred embodiment realizes a range measurement between reading device and customer medium, such as can be realized based on ultra wide band communication. In this way, the distance can then be safely estimated and opened only in vehicle position directly in front of the parking barrier.
  • the customer medium When recognized as a valid wake-up signal, the customer medium goes into the active mode and sends a predetermined signal, such as the user ID, to the reading device, after receiving this signal, the location information, for example in the form of coordinates or a place name sends to the customer medium.
  • a predetermined signal such as the user ID
  • the location information for example in the form of coordinates or a place name sends to the customer medium.
  • the receipt of the location information from the customer medium can be confirmed by sending another predetermined signal.
  • provision can be made for the customer medium to go into sleep mode after a predetermined time after receipt of the location information in order to minimize power consumption.
  • these data via a wireless connection for data communication, preferably via a wireless or mobile standard, eg via GPRS, LTE, WLAN, for example via the Internet, for example by means of software Transfer or App of the mobile device to a server, where based on the transmitted location information, the entry or exit and thus the determined entry or exit associated parking barrier or access control device in front of the vehicle is determined.
  • a wireless or mobile standard eg via GPRS, LTE, WLAN
  • the Internet for example by means of software Transfer or App of the mobile device to a server, where based on the transmitted location information, the entry or exit and thus the determined entry or exit associated parking barrier or access control device in front of the vehicle is determined.
  • the user ID is also transmitted or determined, with the aid of this data from the server, the corresponding parking barrier is controlled to allow entry or exit.
  • a proactive position determination is carried out, whereby as soon as the mobile device of a user approaches an entrance or exit of a parking garage or a parking facility below a predetermined distance, the user is asked about a corresponding, activated software in his mobile device whether he wants to move in or out.
  • the registration can also be made via the connection of the mobile device to the server, after which a user ID is assigned after registration.
  • a ticket is created in electronic form in the server and according to a variant of the invention via a wireless connection for data communication, preferably via a radio or mobile radio standard, e.g. via GPRS, LTE, WLAN, sent to the mobile device of the user, after which the entrance is made possible.
  • a radio or mobile radio standard e.g. via GPRS, LTE, WLAN
  • the parking barrier assigned to the ascertained entrance is controlled by the server in the opening direction.
  • the ticket can be a number, a QR code or a one-dimensional barcode.
  • the ticket is linked to the user ID in the server.
  • the electronic ticket can be stored in the server and linked to the user ID. This procedure eliminates the transmission of the ticket to the mobile device. In addition, will thereby allowing access to a ticket via another mobile device also registered under the same user ID. This is conceivable, for example, in the case of a transferable long-term parking ticket, which is used by several users of one and the same vehicle.
  • the user wishes to drive out with his vehicle, this can only be done if the parking fee has been paid, which can be done, for example, based on the software stored on the mobile device when connected to the server.
  • This type of payment is known in the art and may be based, for example, on the transfer of account or credit card information.
  • the user ID transmitted, so that the payment process associated with the user ID or the number of the electronic ticket and in a corresponding database of the server is stored.
  • the user at a car park in a conventional manner, for example, cash or via a debit or credit card pay the parking fee, the ticket number of the electronic ticket and / or in particular in the event that the electronic ticket only on the server stored is the user ID, for example via an NFC interaction between the mobile device and the parking machine or by scanning the sent electronic ticket, which is preferably designed as a QR code or one-dimensional barcode is transmitted from the parking machine to the server connected to the machine , Furthermore, the user can enter the number of the electronic ticket or, in particular, in the case where the electronic ticket is stored only on the server, the user ID via a keypad of the car park. When the ticket is paid, this process is linked to the user ID or electronic ticket number and stored in a corresponding database of the server.
  • the user of the mobile device can thereby leave the car park or the park with his vehicle that analogous to the procedure already described, when he is facing an exit, the location information determined and sent to the server together with the user ID and / or the number of the electronic ticket, wherein after the evaluation of the data from the server, the parking barrier associated with the determined exit is controlled in the opening direction to allow the extension.
  • the entry is possible with a pre-paid ticket or with a parking authorization, for example as an employee of a company, for which purpose the identification of the parking barrier or the access control device and the transmission of the user are based on the location determination ID after evaluation in the server entry is possible.
  • a parking authorization for example as an employee of a company, for which purpose the identification of the parking barrier or the access control device and the transmission of the user are based on the location determination ID after evaluation in the server entry is possible.
  • the exit procedure is analogous, without the need to pay for a parking ticket, which is evaluated or determined in the Sever.
  • information relating to the required location of the mobile device can be sent to the mobile device, which, for example, relates to points of interest in the vicinity of the parking garage or the parking facility or also advertising.
  • a feedback function can be implemented via the connection of the mobile device to the server.
  • the method according to the invention can also be carried out without registration of the user, i. without a user ID, thereby eliminating the step of registration.
  • a one-to-one number of the mobile device such as the number of a SIM card or the International Mobile Station Equipment Identity (IMEI) number of the mobile device or a telephone number associated with that device, will be transmitted as the user ID in the sense of the procedure serves.
  • IMEI International Mobile Station Equipment Identity
  • a proactive position determination is carried out with the aid of an appropriate software in the vehicle by means of an in-vehicle mobile phone. This being done, for example, as already explained via a GPS module of the mobile phone with high accuracy.
  • the user is preferably asked via a software in his mobile device, if he wants to enter, and in case of an affirmation (step 2) a connection with a server for transmitting the location information and the user ID (step 3), wherein the location information and the user ID are transmitted to the server.
  • the parking space associated with the location according to the location information is determined in the server (step 4) and an electronic ticket is created (step 5), which is sent to the mobile telephone via a wireless connection for data communication and the corresponding software of the mobile telephone is stored on the server, wherein the parking barrier is controlled by the server in the opening direction (step 6) to allow the entry of the vehicle into the park (step 7).
  • the license plate of the vehicle can be detected via a suitable device, the license plate is linked in the server with the user ID and / or the number of the electronic ticket.
  • the payment of the parking fee required for extension can be made via the mobile telephone via the connection to the server (step 8a), for example by transferring credit card data (step 9a) or debiting the account of the user at the park operator, whereby the payment transaction is with the number of the electronic ticket or in particular for the case that the electronic ticket is stored only on the server, linked to the user ID and stored in a corresponding database of the server.
  • the parking fees can be paid in a conventional manner at a parking machine (step 8b), wherein the ticket number of the electronic ticket and / or in particular for the case that the electronic ticket is stored only on the server, the user ID via a NFC interaction between the mobile device and the parking machine or by scanning the executed as a QR code or as a one-dimensional barcode electronic tickets are transferred from the parking machine to the car park, the payment process with the user ID or with the number of the electronic ticket is linked and stored in a corresponding database of the server (step 9b).
  • the vehicle can leave the park, for example, via a GPS module of the mobile phone in the vehicle, a location determination is carried out (step 10) and the menu-driven user wishes his wish to "extend", followed by a connection to the server for transmitting the location information and the user ID and / or the number of the electronic ticket is established (step 11), wherein the location information and the user ID are transmitted to the server.
  • the parking space associated with the location in accordance with the location information is determined in the server (step 12) and it is determined whether the parking fees have been paid (step 13). If the parking fees have been paid, the parking barrier is controlled by the server in the opening direction (step 14) to allow the vehicle to extend.
  • the license plate of the vehicle can be detected.
  • the optional step 15 represents the transmission of the transaction data to a customer relationship management module, in which the documentation and management of customer relationships takes place.
  • the location information can be obtained by using a preferably non-contact connectable to the mobile device for the purpose of data communication customer medium which communicates via a built-RF transceiver with at least one of a parking barrier or access control device associated reading device in a predetermined frequency range ,
  • the location information of the parking barrier transmitted by the reading device to the customer medium is transmitted from the customer medium to the mobile device. Subsequently, the location information is transmitted to the server together with the user ID.
  • a person can use the inventive method with different vehicles, without the need in each vehicle special Devices to install.
  • conventional mobile devices are used, so that the costs for the users of the method are low.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Verfahren zur Ein- und Ausfahrtskontrolle bei Parkhäusern und Parkanlagen gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The present invention relates to a method for entry and exit control in car parks and parks according to the preamble of patent claim 1.

Aus dem Stand der Technik ist bekannt, bei den Einfahrten von Parkhäusern und Parkanlagen zusätzlich zu den Parkschranken Parksäulen vorzusehen, welche der Ticketausgabe dienen. Bei Betätigung der Parksäule wird ein Ticket ausgegeben, wobei anschließend die in der Regel als Parkschranke ausgeführte Zugangskontrollvorrichtung von der Sperrstellung in die Offenstellung bewegt wird, um auf diese Weise die Einfahrt des Autos in das Parkhaus bzw. in die Parkanlage zu ermöglichen.From the prior art it is known to provide in the entrances of parking garages and parks in addition to the parking barriers parking columns, which serve the ticket issue. When the parking column is actuated, a ticket is issued, with the access control device, which is usually designed as a parking barrier, then being moved from the blocking position into the open position, in order to allow the car to enter the parking garage or park.

Ferner sind an den Ausfahrten von Parkhäusern und Parkanlagen weitere Parksäulen vorgesehen, welche die Tickets auswerten und für den Fall, dass die Parkgebühr entrichtet ist, die Parkschranke von einer Sperrposition in eine Offenposition steuern, um ein Ausfahren zu ermöglichen. In der Regel werden die Parkgebühren an Parkautomaten bezahlt.Furthermore, additional parking columns are provided at the exits of car parks and parks, which evaluate the tickets and in the event that the parking fee is paid, control the parking barrier from a locked position to an open position to allow an extension. As a rule, parking fees are paid at car park terminals.

Die Parksäulen stellen ein zusätzliches Bauteil dar, was wiederum die Anschaffungs- und Wartungskosten für die Betreiber von Parkhäusern und Parkanlagen erhöht. Des Weiteren ist es erforderlich, dass die Autofahrer für den Fall einer Ein- oder Ausfahrt sehr nah an diese Parksäulen fahren müssen, um diese betätigen zu können, was sich zum einen als unkomfortabel und zum anderen als Ursache für kleinere Beschädigungen der Fahrzeuge für den Fall eines Anfahrens der Parksäule oder damit verbundener Installationen wie Bordsteine oder Rammschutz-Pfosten erweist.The parking columns represent an additional component, which in turn increases the acquisition and maintenance costs for the operators of multi-storey car parks and parks. Furthermore, it is necessary that motorists must drive in the event of an entrance or exit very close to these parking columns to operate them, which on the one hand as uncomfortable and on the other as a cause of minor damage to the vehicles in the event starting up the parking pillar or related installations such as curbs or ramming posts.

Aus der US 2012/0130775 A1 geht ein Verfahren zur Durchführung einer Transaktion zwischen einem Parkraumbetreiber und einem über einen Zahlungsdienstleister zahlenden Benutzer des Parkraums hervor, im Rahmen dessen ein mobiles Computergerät verwendet wird, welches auch zur Ortsbestimmung mittels GPS herangezogen wird.From the US 2012/0130775 A1 there is a method for carrying out a transaction between a parking operator and a user of the parking space paying via a payment service provider, within the scope of which a mobile computing device is used, which is also used for determining the position by means of GPS.

Aus der EP 2 273 462 A1 der Anmelderin ist ein System zur Stromversorgung eines Elektrofahrzeugs auf einem Stellplatz bekannt, welches für jeden Stellplatz oder für eine Gruppe von Stellplätzen einen dem Stellplatz bzw. der Gruppe von Stellplätzen zugeordneten Ladestützpunkt aufweist, der Mittel zur Stromversorgung des Elektroautos, zur Erfassung des verbrauchten Stroms, zur Identifikation bzw. Erfassung des Fahrzeugs zum Zweck der Abrechnung des verbrauchten Stroms und eine Einrichtung zur Bezahlung des verbrauchten Stroms umfasst. Bei dem bekannten System erfolgt die Entrichtung der Parkgebühren mittels eines mobilen Geräts über die Verbindung zu einem Server.From the EP 2 273 462 A1 the applicant is aware of a system for supplying power to an electric vehicle on a parking space, which has for each parking space or for a group of parking spaces a charging base assigned to the parking space or the group of parking spaces, the means for supplying power to the electric car, for detecting the consumed electricity, for identifying or detecting the vehicle for the purpose of billing the used electricity and means for paying for the electricity consumed. In the known system, the payment of parking fees by means of a mobile device via the connection to a server.

Ferner geht aus der US 2012/0265585 A1 ein Verfahren zur Ein- und Ausfahrtskontrolle für definierte Flächen hervor, im Rahmen dessen ein mit dem Internet verbindbares Gerät mittels geeigneter Software die Ortskoordinaten des mobilen Gerätes an einen Rechner weiterleitet, wobei anhand der übermittelten Ortskoordinaten und bei Übereinstimmung mit vorgegebenen Koordinaten eine definierte Aktion durchgeführt wird, welche für den Fall eines Parkhauses das Gewähren des Einlasses und die Durchführung der entsprechenden Bezahlung sein kann.Furthermore, goes from the US 2012/0265585 A1 a procedure for entry and exit control for defined areas, in the context of which connectable to the Internet device using suitable software the location coordinates of the mobile device to a computer, using the transmitted location coordinates and in accordance with predetermined coordinates, a defined action is performed which, in the case of a parking garage, may be the granting of the admission and the execution of the corresponding payment.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Verfahren zur Ein- und Ausfahrtskontrolle für Parkhäuser und Parkanlagen anzugeben, durch dessen Durchführung die Notwendigkeit des Vorsehens separater Parksäulen entfällt. Zudem soll das Verfahren ohne die bekannten Tickets in Papierform durchgeführt werden und bei geringen Kosten eine hohe Flexibilität für die Nutzer gewährleisten.The present invention has for its object to provide a method for entry and exit control for parking garages and parks, the implementation of which eliminates the need to provide separate parking columns. In addition, the process should be carried out without the known tickets in paper form and ensure high flexibility for users at low cost.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale des Patentanspruchs 1 gelöst. Weitere erfindungsgemäße Ausgestaltungen und Vorteile gehen aus den Unteransprüchen hervor.This object is solved by the features of patent claim 1. Further embodiments and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims.

Demnach wird ein Verfahren zur Ein- und Ausfahrtskontrolle bei Parkhäusern und Parkanlagen vorgeschlagen, im Rahmen dessen die Funktionalität der aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Parksäulen durch eine Interaktion eines im Fahrzeug befindlichen mobilen Gerätes mit Funktionalität einer drahtlosen Verbindung zur Datenkommunikation, beispielsweise eines Mobiltelefons des Fahrers des ein- bzw. ausfahrenden Fahrzeugs mit einem Server, der geeignet ist, die Parkschranken der Ein- und Ausfahrten zu steuern, über einen Funk- oder Mobilfunkstandard, z.B. über GPRS, LTE, WLAN, beispielsweise über das Internet, ersetzt wird, wobei eine Ortsbestimmung des Fahrzeugs durchgeführt wird und wobei anhand des Ortsinformation (z.B. der Koordinaten) des Fahrzeugs im Server die Ein- bzw. Ausfahrt und somit die Parkschranke bzw. die Zugangskontrollvorrichtung, vor der das Fahrzeug steht, ermittelt werden.Accordingly, a method for entry and exit control in multi-storey car parks and parks proposed, as part of the functionality of the known from the prior art parking columns by an interaction of an in-vehicle mobile device with functionality of a wireless connection for data communication, such as a mobile phone of the driver of the incoming or outgoing vehicle with a server that is capable of controlling the parking barriers of the entrances and exits over a radio or mobile standard, eg via GPRS, LTE, WLAN, for example, over the Internet, is replaced, wherein a location of the vehicle is performed and based on the location information (eg the coordinates) of the vehicle in the server, the entrance or exit and Thus, the parking barrier or the access control device in front of the vehicle is determined.

Im Sinne der Erfindung ist eine Verbindung des mobilen Gerätes mit dem Server eine drahtlose Verbindung zur Datenkommunikation, vorzugsweise über einen Funk- oder Mobilfunkstandard, z.B. über GPRS, LTE, WLAN, beispielsweise über das Internet bzw. ein Internetprotokoll.For the purposes of the invention, a connection of the mobile device to the server is a wireless connection for data communication, preferably via a radio or mobile standard, e.g. via GPRS, LTE, WLAN, for example via the Internet or an Internet protocol.

Die Ortsbestimmung erfolgt dadurch, dass ein mit dem mobilen Gerät zum Zweck der Datenkommunikation vorzugsweise berührungslos verbindbares Kundenmedium, beispielsweise in einem ISO-Kartenformat verwendet wird, welches über einen eingebauten RF-Transceiver mit zumindest einer einer Parkschranke bzw. Zugangskontrollvorrichtung zugeordneten Leseeinrichtung in einem vorgegebenen Frequenzbereich kommuniziert, wobei, wenn das Kundenmedium von der Leseeinrichtung erfasst wird, von der Leseeinrichtung an das Kundenmedium die Ortsinformation der Ein-oder Ausfahrt oder der Parkschranke übermittelt wird, welche vom Kundenmedium an das mobile Gerät übertragen wird, von dem es dann an den Server weitergeleitet wird.The location is determined by using a preferably non-contact connectable with the mobile device for the purpose of data communication customer medium, for example in an ISO card format, which via a built-RF transceiver with at least one of a parking barrier or access control device associated reading device in a predetermined frequency range communicates, wherein when the customer medium is detected by the reading device, from the reading device to the customer medium, the location information of the entrance or exit or the parking barrier is transmitted, which is transmitted from the customer medium to the mobile device, from which it then forwarded to the server becomes.

Das Kundenmedium umfasst vorzugsweise eine erste und eine zweite Antenne, die auf einem PCB-Substrat ausgeführt sind. Die Antennen des Kundenmediums können als Dipole, gefaltete Dipole, "inverted F"-Antennen, Quadrupol-Antennen, ähnlich Patch-Antennen oder Antennenschleifen und -spulen ausgeführt sein.The customer medium preferably comprises a first and a second antenna, which are implemented on a PCB substrate. The customer medium antennas may be implemented as dipoles, folded dipoles, inverted F antennas, quadrupole antennas, similar to patch antennas or antenna loops and coils.

Hierbei ist die erste Antenne vorzugsweise für den Bereich 13 MHz - 10 GHz ausgelegt und dient als Wake-up-Antenne zum Empfangen eines Wake-up-Signals, wenn sich das Kundenmedium in einem "Sleep"-Modus befindet. Das Wake-up-Signal wird vorzugsweise amplitudenmoduliert gesendet und enthält eine vorgegebene Signalfolge, wobei das von der Wake-up-Antenne empfangene Signal von einem als Wake-up-Erfassungsmodul dienenden Operationsverstärker verstärkt und demoduliert und von einem im "Sleep-Modus" teilweise aktivierten Mikroprozessor ausgewertet wird, wobei für den Fall eines als gültig erkannten Wake-up-Signals, d.h. eines Signals mit der richtigen Sequenz, der Mikroprozessor vollständig aktiviert wird und der Tranceiver des Kundenmediums eingeschaltet wird, wodurch das Kundenmedium in einen Aktiv-Modus übergeht.Here, the first antenna is preferably designed for the range 13 MHz - 10 GHz and serves as a wake-up antenna for receiving a wake-up signal when the customer medium is in a "sleep" mode. The wake-up signal is preferably transmitted in an amplitude-modulated manner and contains a predetermined signal sequence, the signal received by the wake-up antenna being amplified and demodulated by an operational amplifier serving as a wake-up detection module and partially by a "sleep" signal activated microprocessor, wherein in the event of a recognized as valid wake-up signal, ie a signal with the correct sequence, the microprocessor is fully activated and the transceiver of the customer medium is turned on, whereby the customer medium goes into an active mode.

Der Operationsverstärker ist die einzige Komponente des Kundenmediums, die im "Sleep"-Modus vollständig aktiv ist und ist derart ausgeführt, dass er einen minimalen Stromverbrauch aufweist. Im "SIeep-Modus" ist zudem lediglich ein Teil des Mikroprozessors aktiviert.The operational amplifier is the only component of the customer medium that is fully active in the "sleep" mode and is designed to be a minimum Has power consumption. In "SIep mode" only a part of the microprocessor is activated.

Die zweite Antenne empfängt und sendet ebenfalls vorzugsweise im Bereich 13 MHz - 10 GHz und ist mit einem RF Tranceiver verbunden, wobei der Tranceiver nur dann aktiviert wird, wenn sich das Kundenmedium im Aktiv-Modus befindet, wodurch der Energieverbrauch des Kundenmediums minimiert wird. Die Bitrate des Tranceivers beträgt vorzugsweise 1 oder 2 Mbit/s. Über den Tranceiver kann die Daten-Kommunikation mit entsprechenden Leseeinrichtungen über mehrere Kanäle mit leicht unterschiedlichen Frequenzen durchgeführt werden, um auf diese Weise Kollisionen mit fremden Diensten zu vermeiden und eine schnelle Kontaktaufnahme zu ermöglichen.The second antenna also preferably receives and transmits in the range of 13 MHz - 10 GHz and is connected to an RF transceiver, the transceiver being activated only when the customer medium is in active mode, thereby minimizing the customer medium's power consumption. The bitrate of the tranceiver is preferably 1 or 2 Mbit / s. Via the transceiver, the data communication with corresponding reading devices can be carried out over several channels with slightly different frequencies in order to avoid collisions with external services and to allow a quick contact.

Um ein Risiko der Störung während der Datenübertragung zu reduzieren, wird gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung durch den Tranceiver ein laufendes Wechseln der Datenkanäle ermöglicht (frequency hopping). Beispielsweise können zur Datenübertragung über die zweite Antenne im 2,4 GHz-Band drei "advertising channels" zur Kontaktaufnahme mit einer Leseeinrichtung und fünf "communication channels" zur Datenkommunikation mit der Leseeinrichtung verwendet werden. Alternativ erfolgt die Anmeldung und spätere Datenübertragung über "ultra wide band" Kommunikationen. Diese überdecken einen Frequenzraum der bzgl. der Mittenfrequenz mindestens 20 % Bandbreite oder mehr als 500 MHz Bandbreite nutzen kann.In order to reduce the risk of interference during the data transmission, a continuous change of the data channels is made possible (frequency hopping) by the transceiver according to a further embodiment. For example, three "advertising channels" for contacting a reading device and five "communication channels" for data communication with the reading device can be used for data transmission via the second antenna in the 2.4 GHz band. Alternatively, the registration and subsequent data transfer via "ultra wide band" communications. These cover a frequency space which can use at least 20% bandwidth or more than 500 MHz bandwidth with respect to the center frequency.

Die erste und die zweite Antenne dienen der langreichweitigen Daten-Kommunikation mit zumindest einer Leseeinrichtung zur Erfassung einer Medieninformation des Kundenmediums, zum Auslesen von im Kundenmedium gespeicherten Daten und/oder zum Beschreiben des Kundenmediums und/oder zum Senden eines Datenstroms, an das Kundenmedium. Langreichweitige Daten-Kommunikation im Sinne der Erfindung ist eine Daten-Kommunikation mit einer Reichweite von mehr als 0,5 Meter.The first and the second antenna are used for long-range data communication with at least one reading device for acquiring media information of the customer medium, for reading out data stored in the customer medium and / or for writing the customer medium and / or for sending a data stream to the customer medium. Long-range data communication within the meaning of the invention is a data communication with a range of more than 0.5 meters.

Das Kundenmedium weist demnach einen "Sleep"-Modus und einen Aktiv-Modus auf, wobei im "Sleep"-Modus nur der Operationsverstärker und ein Teil des Mikroprozessors aktiviert sind. Der Mikroprozessor des Kundenmediums ist im "Sleep"-Modus weitestgehend ausgeschaltet und im Aktiv-Modus vollständig eingeschaltet, wobei der Transceiver im "Sleep"- Modus ausgeschaltet ist und lediglich im Aktiv- Modus eingeschaltet ist. Auf diese Weise wird der Energieverbrauch des Kundenmediums so gering wie möglich gehalten.The customer medium thus has a "sleep" mode and an active mode, wherein in the "sleep" mode, only the operational amplifier and a part of the microprocessor are activated. The microprocessor of the customer medium is as far as possible in "sleep" mode is switched off and fully switched on in active mode, with the transceiver switched off in "sleep" mode and only switched on in active mode. In this way, the energy consumption of the customer medium is kept as low as possible.

Das Kundenmedium kann als aktives Kundenmedium ausgeführt sein, wobei in diesem Fall eine Batterie, vorzugsweise ein 3-Volt-Batterie zur Stromversorgung der Komponenten vorgesehen ist. Optional kann das Kundenmedium ein LCD-Display und einen entsprechenden Treiber und/oder eine Einrichtung zur optischen und/oder akustischen Anzeige z.B, eines niedrigen Batteriestatus oder weiterer Daten oder Zustände des Kundenmediums aufweisen.The customer medium may be designed as an active customer medium, in which case a battery, preferably a 3-volt battery for powering the components is provided. Optionally, the customer medium may comprise an LCD display and a corresponding driver and / or means for visual and / or audible indication, e.g., low battery status or other data or conditions of the customer medium.

Im Rahmen weiterer Ausführungsformen kann das Kundenmedium derart ausgeführt sein, dass es über einen HF-Puls, der von zumindest einer Leseeinrichtung ausgestrahlt wird, mit Energie geladen wird, somit die benötigte Energie aus dem Feld der Leseeinrichtung bezieht und anschließend für eine vorgegebene Zeit autark arbeiten kann. Zu diesem Zweck weist das Kundenmedium einen Kondensator zum Speichern der Energie und einen entsprechenden Schaltkreis auf. Der Puls ist vorzugsweise ein Puls im UHF - Bereich.Within the scope of further embodiments, the customer medium may be embodied such that it is charged with energy via an RF pulse which is emitted by at least one reading device, thus acquires the required energy from the field of the reading device and then operates autonomously for a predetermined time can. For this purpose, the customer medium has a capacitor for storing the energy and a corresponding circuit. The pulse is preferably a pulse in the UHF range.

Für den Fall, dass das Kundenmedium keine eigene Energieversorgung aufweist, kann zudem das "Wake - Up" Signal im HF-Puls enthalten sein. Ferner kann für den Fall, dass das Kundenmedium mit dem mobilen Gerät verbunden ist, das Kundenmedium die zum Betrieb benötigte Energie vom Gerät beziehen. Im Falle einer NFC-Kopplung gelingt dies über das 13 MHz Kommunikationsfeld. Über ein solches Feld kann eine Batterie des Kundenmediums auch permanent nachgeladen werden.In the event that the customer medium does not have its own power supply, the "wake - up" signal can also be contained in the RF pulse. Further, in the event that the customer medium is connected to the mobile device, the customer medium may obtain the power needed for operation from the device. In the case of NFC coupling, this is achieved via the 13 MHz communication field. A battery of the customer medium can also be permanently recharged via such a field.

Ferner kann das Kundenmedium ein entsprechend dimensioniertes Solarmodul aufweisen, um auf diese Weise die Batterie aufzuladen. Im Rahmen einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung verfügt das Kundenmedium über Mittel zur Eingabe einer PIN, die als numerische Tastatur ausgeführt sein können und/oder über zumindest einen Biometriesensor, beispielsweise einen Fingerabdrucksensor, um die Berechtigung der Benutzung des Kundenmediums seitens einer Person zu überprüfen.Furthermore, the customer medium can have a suitably dimensioned solar module in order to charge the battery in this way. Within the scope of a further development of the invention, the customer medium has means for inputting a PIN which can be embodied as a numeric keypad and / or via at least one biometric sensor, for example a fingerprint sensor, to check the authorization of the use of the customer medium by a person.

Die Verbindung des Kundenmediums mit dem mobilen Gerät kann über NFC (Near Field Communication) realisiert werden, wobei in diesem Fall das Kundenmedium und das mobile Gerät über die erforderlichen NFC-Komponenten verfügen. Alternativ dazu kann die Verbindung über eine RFID-Schnittstelle, eine Bluetooth® - Schnittstelle oder über weitere, aus dem Stand der Technik bekannte Schnittstellen zur Datenkommunikation erfolgen.The connection of the customer medium to the mobile device can be realized via NFC (Near Field Communication), in which case the customer medium and the mobile device have the necessary NFC components. Alternatively, the connection can be made via an RFID interface, a Bluetooth® interface or via other, known from the prior art interfaces for data communication.

Die Leseeinrichtungen sind derart angeordnet und orientiert, dass sie jeweils den unmittelbar vor der Einfahrt oder Ausfahrt oder Parkschranke bzw. Zugangskontrollvorrichtung befindlichen Raum abdecken, so dass lediglich ein unmittelbar vor der Ein- oder Ausfahrt oder Parkschranke bzw. Zugangskontrollvorrichtung stehendes Fahrzeug, in dem sich ein Kundenmedium befindet, erfasst werden kann. Auf diese Weise wird vermieden, dass mehrere Fahrzeuge gleichzeitig erfasst werden, was zu Problemen führen kann, wenn beispielsweise die Parkschranke zur Ausfahrt des hinteren Fahrzeugs geöffnet wird und anstelle des hinteren Fahrzeugs das unmittelbar vor der Parkschranke stehende Fahrzeug die Schranke passiert. Eine bevorzugte Ausbildung realisiert eine Reichweitenmessung zwischen Leseeinrichtung und Kundenmedium, wie sie etwa basierend auf Ultra Wide Band Kommunikation realisiert werden kann. Auf diese Weise kann dann sicher die Entfernung abgeschätzt und nur bei Fahrzeugposition direkt vor der Parkschranke diese geöffnet werden.The reading devices are arranged and oriented in such a way that they respectively cover the space located immediately before the entrance or exit or parking barrier or access control device, so that only a vehicle standing directly in front of the entrance or exit or parking barrier or access control device, in which there is a Customer medium is located, can be detected. In this way it is avoided that several vehicles are detected simultaneously, which can lead to problems when, for example, the parking barrier is opened to exit the rear vehicle and instead of the rear vehicle, the vehicle immediately before the parking barrier passes the barrier. A preferred embodiment realizes a range measurement between reading device and customer medium, such as can be realized based on ultra wide band communication. In this way, the distance can then be safely estimated and opened only in vehicle position directly in front of the parking barrier.

Bei einem als gültig erkannten Wake-up Signal geht das Kundenmedium in den Aktiv-Modus über und sendet ein vorgegebenes Signal, beispielsweise die Benutzer-ID, an die Leseeinrichtung, die nach Erhalt dieses Signals die Ortsinformation, beispielsweise in Form von Koordinaten oder einer Ortsbezeichnung an das Kundenmedium sendet. Optional kann der Erhalt der Ortsinformation vom Kundenmedium durch Aussenden eines weiteren vorgegebenen Signals bestätigt werden. Ferner kann vorgesehen sein, dass das Kundenmedium nach einer vorgegebenen Zeit nach dem Erhalt der Ortsinformation in den Sleep-Modus übergeht, um den Stromverbrauch zu minimieren.When recognized as a valid wake-up signal, the customer medium goes into the active mode and sends a predetermined signal, such as the user ID, to the reading device, after receiving this signal, the location information, for example in the form of coordinates or a place name sends to the customer medium. Optionally, the receipt of the location information from the customer medium can be confirmed by sending another predetermined signal. Furthermore, provision can be made for the customer medium to go into sleep mode after a predetermined time after receipt of the location information in order to minimize power consumption.

Nach erfolgter Ortsbestimmung werden diese Daten über eine drahtlose Verbindung zur Datenkommunikation, vorzugsweise über einen Funk- oder Mobilfunkstandard, z.B. über GPRS, LTE, WLAN, beispielsweise über das Internet, beispielsweise mittels einer Software bzw. App des mobilen Gerätes an einen Server übertragen, wobei anhand der übermittelten Ortsinformation die Ein- bzw. Ausfahrt und somit die der ermittelten Ein- bzw.- Ausfahrt zugeordnete Parkschranke bzw. Zugangskontrollvorrichtung, vor der das Fahrzeug steht, ermittelt wird. Für den Fall, dass der Besitzer des mobilen Gerätes bereits registriert ist, wird zudem die Benutzer-ID übertragen bzw. ermittelt, wobei anhand dieser Daten von dem Server die entsprechende Parkschranke angesteuert wird, um die Einfahrt bzw. Ausfahrt zu ermöglichen.After location determination, these data via a wireless connection for data communication, preferably via a wireless or mobile standard, eg via GPRS, LTE, WLAN, for example via the Internet, for example by means of software Transfer or App of the mobile device to a server, where based on the transmitted location information, the entry or exit and thus the determined entry or exit associated parking barrier or access control device in front of the vehicle is determined. In the event that the owner of the mobile device is already registered, the user ID is also transmitted or determined, with the aid of this data from the server, the corresponding parking barrier is controlled to allow entry or exit.

Im Rahmen einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung wird eine proaktive Ortsbestimmung durchgeführt, wobei sobald sich das mobile Gerät eines Benutzers einer Ein- oder Ausfahrt eines Parkhauses oder einer Parkanlage unterhalb einer vorgegebenen Distanz nähert, der Benutzer über eine entsprechende, aktivierte Software in seinem mobilen Gerät gefragt wird, ob er ein- bzw. ausfahren möchte. Durch diese proaktive Vorgehensweise, bei der die Ortsbestimmung bereits durchgeführt ist, kann bei Erhöhung des Komforts die Durchführung des Verfahrens signifikant beschleunigt werden.Within the scope of a development of the invention, a proactive position determination is carried out, whereby as soon as the mobile device of a user approaches an entrance or exit of a parking garage or a parking facility below a predetermined distance, the user is asked about a corresponding, activated software in his mobile device whether he wants to move in or out. Through this proactive approach, in which the location has already been carried out, the implementation of the method can be significantly accelerated by increasing the comfort.

Für den Fall, dass der Benutzer des mobilen Gerätes noch nicht registriert ist, kann die Registrierung ebenfalls über die Verbindung des mobilen Gerätes mit dem Server erfolgen, wobei nach erfolgter Registrierung eine Benutzer-ID vergeben wird.In the event that the user of the mobile device is not yet registered, the registration can also be made via the connection of the mobile device to the server, after which a user ID is assigned after registration.

Nach Übermittlung der Ortsdaten des Fahrzeugs und der Benutzer ID wird im Server ein Ticket in elektronischer Form erstellt und gemäß einer Variante der Erfindung über eine drahtlose Verbindung zur Datenkommunikation, vorzugsweise über einen Funk- oder Mobilfunkstandard, z.B. über GPRS, LTE, WLAN,an das mobile Gerät des Benutzers geschickt, wobei anschließend die Einfahrt ermöglicht wird. Hierbei wird die der ermittelten Einfahrt zugeordnete Parkschranke vom Server im Öffnungssinne gesteuert. Das Ticket kann eine Nummer, ein QR-Code oder ein eindimensionaler Barcode sein. Das Ticket wird im Server mit der Benutzer-ID verknüpft.After transmission of the location data of the vehicle and the user ID a ticket is created in electronic form in the server and according to a variant of the invention via a wireless connection for data communication, preferably via a radio or mobile radio standard, e.g. via GPRS, LTE, WLAN, sent to the mobile device of the user, after which the entrance is made possible. In this case, the parking barrier assigned to the ascertained entrance is controlled by the server in the opening direction. The ticket can be a number, a QR code or a one-dimensional barcode. The ticket is linked to the user ID in the server.

Alternativ zur Übermittlung eines elektronischen Tickets kann das elektronische Ticket im Server hinterlegt werden und mit der die Benutzer-ID verknüpft werden. Durch diese Vorgehensweise entfällt die Übermittlung des Tickets an das mobile Gerät. Zudem wird dadurch der Zugriff auf ein Ticket über ein weiteres, ebenfalls unter der selben Benutzer-ID registriertes mobiles Gerät ermöglicht. Dies ist beispielsweise im Falle eines übertragbaren Dauer-Parktickets denkbar, welches von mehreren Nutzern ein und desselben Fahrzeuges genutzt wird.Alternatively to the transmission of an electronic ticket, the electronic ticket can be stored in the server and linked to the user ID. This procedure eliminates the transmission of the ticket to the mobile device. In addition, will thereby allowing access to a ticket via another mobile device also registered under the same user ID. This is conceivable, for example, in the case of a transferable long-term parking ticket, which is used by several users of one and the same vehicle.

Wenn der Benutzer mit seinem Fahrzeug ausfahren möchte, kann dies nur erfolgen, wenn die Parkgebühr entrichtet worden ist, was beispielsweise anhand der auf dem mobilen Gerät abgelegten Software bei Verbindung mit dem Server erfolgen kann. Diese Art der Bezahlung ist aus dem Stand der Technik bekannt und kann beispielsweise auf der Übertragung von Konto- oder Kreditkartendaten basieren. Bei der Bezahlung wird die Ticketnummer und/oder insbesondere für den Fall, dass das elektronische Ticket nur auf dem Server abgelegt ist, die Benutzer ID übertragen, so dass der Bezahlvorgang mit der Benutzer-ID oder mit der Nummer des elektronischen Tickets assoziiert und in einer entsprechenden Datenbank des Servers gespeichert wird.If the user wishes to drive out with his vehicle, this can only be done if the parking fee has been paid, which can be done, for example, based on the software stored on the mobile device when connected to the server. This type of payment is known in the art and may be based, for example, on the transfer of account or credit card information. When paying the ticket number and / or in particular in the event that the electronic ticket is stored only on the server, the user ID transmitted, so that the payment process associated with the user ID or the number of the electronic ticket and in a corresponding database of the server is stored.

Alternativ dazu kann der Benutzer an einem Parkautomaten in herkömmlicher Art und Weise, beispielsweise mit Bargeld oder über eine EC- oder Kreditkarte die Parkgebühr entrichten, wobei die Ticketnummer des elektronischen Tickets und/oder insbesondere für den Fall, dass das elektronische Ticket nur auf dem Server abgelegt ist die Benutzer ID beispielsweise über eine NFC-Interaktion zwischen dem mobilen Gerät und dem Parkautomaten oder durch das Einscannen des gesendeten elektronischen Tickets, was vorzugsweise als QR-Code oder eindimensionaler Barcode ausgeführt ist, vom Parkautomaten an den mit dem Server verbundenen Automaten übertragen wird. Ferner kann der Benutzer die Nummer des elektronischen Tickets oder insbesondere für den Fall, dass das elektronische Ticket nur auf dem Server abgelegt ist, die Benutzer-ID über eine Tastatur des Parkautomaten eingeben. Wenn das Ticket bezahlt ist, wird dieser Vorgang mit der Benutzer-ID oder mit der Nummer des elektronischen Tickets verknüpft und in einer entsprechenden Datenbank des Servers gespeichert.Alternatively, the user at a car park in a conventional manner, for example, cash or via a debit or credit card pay the parking fee, the ticket number of the electronic ticket and / or in particular in the event that the electronic ticket only on the server stored is the user ID, for example via an NFC interaction between the mobile device and the parking machine or by scanning the sent electronic ticket, which is preferably designed as a QR code or one-dimensional barcode is transmitted from the parking machine to the server connected to the machine , Furthermore, the user can enter the number of the electronic ticket or, in particular, in the case where the electronic ticket is stored only on the server, the user ID via a keypad of the car park. When the ticket is paid, this process is linked to the user ID or electronic ticket number and stored in a corresponding database of the server.

Wenn das Ticket bezahlt ist, kann der Benutzer des mobilen Gerätes dadurch das Parkhaus oder die Parkanlage mit seinem Fahrzeug verlassen, dass analog zur bereits beschriebenen Vorgehensweise, wenn er vor einer Ausfahrt steht, die Ortsinformation ermittelt und zusammen mit der Benutzer-ID und/oder der Nummer des elektronischen Tickets an den Server geschickt werden, wobei nach erfolgter Auswertung der Daten vom Server die der ermittelten Ausfahrt zugeordnete Parkschranke im Öffnungssinne gesteuert wird, um das Ausfahren zu ermöglichen.If the ticket is paid, the user of the mobile device can thereby leave the car park or the park with his vehicle that analogous to the procedure already described, when he is facing an exit, the location information determined and sent to the server together with the user ID and / or the number of the electronic ticket, wherein after the evaluation of the data from the server, the parking barrier associated with the determined exit is controlled in the opening direction to allow the extension.

Im Rahmen einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist die Einfahrt mit einem bereits vorbezahlten Ticket oder mit einer Parkberechtigung, beispielsweise als Angestellter einer Firma, möglich, wobei zu diesem Zweck anhand der Ortsbestimmung, welche der Identifikation der Parkschranke bzw. der Zugangskontrollvorrichtung dient und der Übermittlung der Benutzer-ID nach erfolgter Auswertung im Server die Einfahrt ermöglicht wird. Bei der Ausfahrt wird analog vorgegangen, ohne die Notwendigkeit der Bezahlung eines Parktickets, wobei dies im Sever ausgewertet bzw. ermittelt wird.Within the scope of a development of the invention, the entry is possible with a pre-paid ticket or with a parking authorization, for example as an employee of a company, for which purpose the identification of the parking barrier or the access control device and the transmission of the user are based on the location determination ID after evaluation in the server entry is possible. The exit procedure is analogous, without the need to pay for a parking ticket, which is evaluated or determined in the Sever.

Im Rahmen weiterer Ausführungsformen der Erfindung können anhand der erforderlichen Ortsbestimmung des mobilen Gerätes an das mobile Gerät Informationen geschickt werden, welche beispielsweise Points-of-Interest in der Nähe des Parkhauses bzw. der Parkanlage oder auch Werbung zum Gegenstand haben. Ferner kann über die Verbindung des mobilen Gerätes zum Server eine Feedback-Funktion implementiert werden.Within the scope of further embodiments of the invention, information relating to the required location of the mobile device can be sent to the mobile device, which, for example, relates to points of interest in the vicinity of the parking garage or the parking facility or also advertising. Furthermore, a feedback function can be implemented via the connection of the mobile device to the server.

Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren kann auch ohne eine Registrierung des Benutzers, d.h. ohne eine Benutzer ID durchgeführt werden, wodurch der Schritt der Registrierung entfällt. In diesem Fall wird zur Identifikation des mobilen Gerätes eine eineindeutige Nummer des mobilen Gerätes, wie beispielsweise die Nummer einer SIM-Karte oder die International Mobile Station Equipment Identity (IMEI)-Nummer des mobilen Gerätes oder eine diesem Gerät zugeordnete Rufnummer übertragen, die als Benutzer-ID im Sinne des Verfahrens dient.The method according to the invention can also be carried out without registration of the user, i. without a user ID, thereby eliminating the step of registration. In this case, to identify the mobile device, a one-to-one number of the mobile device, such as the number of a SIM card or the International Mobile Station Equipment Identity (IMEI) number of the mobile device or a telephone number associated with that device, will be transmitted as the user ID in the sense of the procedure serves.

Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren wird anhand der beigefügten Figur beispielhaft näher erläutert. Die Parallelogramme in der Figur stellen unterschiedliche Software-Module dar.The method according to the invention will be explained in more detail by way of example with reference to the attached FIGURE. The parallelograms in the figure represent different software modules.

In einem ersten Schritt (Schritt 1) wird anhand eines im Fahrzeug befindlichen Mobiltelefons bei aktivierter entsprechender Software eine proaktive Ortsbestimmung durchgeführt, wobei dies beispielsweise, wie bereits erläutert über ein GPS-Modul des Mobiltelefons mit hoher Genauigkeit erfolgen kann. Wenn sich das Mobiltelefon einer Einfahrt eines Parkhauses oder einer Parkanlage unterhalb einer vorgegebenen Distanz nähert, wird der Benutzer vorzugsweise über eine Software in seinem mobilen Gerät gefragt, ob er einfahren möchte, wobei für den Fall einer Bejahung (Schritt 2) eine Verbindung mit einem Server zur Übertragung der Ortsinformation und der Benutzer ID hergestellt wird (Schritt 3), wobei die Ortsinformation und die Benutzer ID an den Server übertragen werden. Anhand der Ortsinformation wird im Server die dem Ort gemäß der Ortsinformation zugeordnete Parkschranke ermittelt (Schritt 4) und es wird ein elektronisches Ticket erstellt (Schritt 5), welches über eine drahtlose Verbindung zur Datenkommunikation und die entsprechende Software des Mobiltelefons an das Mobiletelefon gesendet wird oder auf dem Server hinterlegt wird, wobei die Parkschranke vom Server im Öffnungssinne gesteuert wird (Schritt 6), um die Einfahrt des Fahrzeugs in die Parkanlage zu ermöglichen (Schritt 7). Optional kann beim Einfahren das Kennzeichen des Fahrzeugs über eine geeignete Vorrichtung erfasst werden, wobei das Kennzeichen im Server mit der Benutzer-ID und/oder der Nummer des elektronischen Tickets verknüpft wird.In a first step (step 1), a proactive position determination is carried out with the aid of an appropriate software in the vehicle by means of an in-vehicle mobile phone. this being done, for example, as already explained via a GPS module of the mobile phone with high accuracy. When the mobile phone approaches an entrance of a parking garage or a parking facility below a predetermined distance, the user is preferably asked via a software in his mobile device, if he wants to enter, and in case of an affirmation (step 2) a connection with a server for transmitting the location information and the user ID (step 3), wherein the location information and the user ID are transmitted to the server. Based on the location information, the parking space associated with the location according to the location information is determined in the server (step 4) and an electronic ticket is created (step 5), which is sent to the mobile telephone via a wireless connection for data communication and the corresponding software of the mobile telephone is stored on the server, wherein the parking barrier is controlled by the server in the opening direction (step 6) to allow the entry of the vehicle into the park (step 7). Optionally, when entering the license plate of the vehicle can be detected via a suitable device, the license plate is linked in the server with the user ID and / or the number of the electronic ticket.

Die zum Ausfahren erforderliche Entrichtung der Parkgebühren kann über das Mobiltelefon über die Verbindung zum Server (Schritt 8a), wobei beispielweise Kreditkartendaten übertragen werden (Schritt 9a) oder das Konto des Benutzers beim Parkanlagebetreiber entsprechend belastet wird, wobei der Bezahlvorgang mit der Nummer des elektronischen Tickets oder insbesondere für den Fall, dass das elektronische Ticket nur auf dem Server abgelegt ist, mit der Benutzer-ID verknüpft und in einer entsprechenden Datenbank des Servers gespeichert wird.The payment of the parking fee required for extension can be made via the mobile telephone via the connection to the server (step 8a), for example by transferring credit card data (step 9a) or debiting the account of the user at the park operator, whereby the payment transaction is with the number of the electronic ticket or in particular for the case that the electronic ticket is stored only on the server, linked to the user ID and stored in a corresponding database of the server.

Alternativ zu dieser Vorgehensweise können die Parkgebühren in herkömmlicher Weise an einem Parkautomaten entrichtet werden (Schritt 8b), wobei die Ticketnummer des elektronischen Tickets und/oder insbesondere für den Fall, dass das elektronische Ticket nur auf dem Server abgelegt ist, die Benutzer ID über eine NFC-Interaktion zwischen dem mobilen Gerät und dem Parkautomaten oder durch das Einscannen des als QR-Code oder als eindimensionaler Barcode ausgeführten elektronischen Tickets vom Parkautomaten an den Parkautomaten übertragen werden, wobei der Bezahlvorgang mit der Benutzer-ID oder mit der Nummer des elektronischen Tickets verknüpft und in einer entsprechenden Datenbank des Servers gespeichert wird (Schritt 9b).Alternatively to this procedure, the parking fees can be paid in a conventional manner at a parking machine (step 8b), wherein the ticket number of the electronic ticket and / or in particular for the case that the electronic ticket is stored only on the server, the user ID via a NFC interaction between the mobile device and the parking machine or by scanning the executed as a QR code or as a one-dimensional barcode electronic tickets are transferred from the parking machine to the car park, the payment process with the user ID or with the number of the electronic ticket is linked and stored in a corresponding database of the server (step 9b).

Nach der Abwicklung der Bezahlung kann das Fahrzeug die Parkanlage verlassen, wobei beispielsweise über ein GPS-Modul des im Fahrzeug befindlichen Mobiltelefons eine Ortsbestimmung durchgeführt wird (Schritt 10) und der Benutzer menügesteuert seinen Wunsch "Ausfahren" bejaht, wobei anschließend eine Verbindung mit dem Server zur Übertragung der Ortsinformation und der Benutzer ID und/oder der Nummer des elektronischen Tickets hergestellt wird (Schritt 11), wobei die Ortsinformation und die Benutzer ID an den Server übertragen werden. Anhand der Ortsinformation wird im Server die dem Ort gemäß der Ortsinformation zugeordnete Parkschranke ermittelt (Schritt 12) und es wird ermittelt, ob die Parkgebühren entrichtet worden sind (Schritt 13). Wenn die Parkgebühren entrichtet worden sind, wird die Parkschranke vom Server im Öffnungssinne gesteuert wird (Schritt 14), um das Ausfahren des Fahrzeugs zu ermöglichen. Hierbei kann optional das Kennzeichen des Fahrzeugs erfasst werden. Der optionale Schritt 15 stellt die Übermittlung der Transaktionsdaten an ein Customer-Relationship-Management-Modul dar, in dem die Dokumentation und Verwaltung von Kundenbeziehungen erfolgt.After the settlement of the payment, the vehicle can leave the park, for example, via a GPS module of the mobile phone in the vehicle, a location determination is carried out (step 10) and the menu-driven user wishes his wish to "extend", followed by a connection to the server for transmitting the location information and the user ID and / or the number of the electronic ticket is established (step 11), wherein the location information and the user ID are transmitted to the server. On the basis of the location information, the parking space associated with the location in accordance with the location information is determined in the server (step 12) and it is determined whether the parking fees have been paid (step 13). If the parking fees have been paid, the parking barrier is controlled by the server in the opening direction (step 14) to allow the vehicle to extend. Here, optionally, the license plate of the vehicle can be detected. The optional step 15 represents the transmission of the transaction data to a customer relationship management module, in which the documentation and management of customer relationships takes place.

Wie bereits erläutert, kann die Ortsinformation dadurch gewonnen werden, dass ein mit dem mobilen Gerät zum Zweck der Datenkommunikation vorzugsweise berührungslos verbindbares Kundenmedium verwendet wird, welches über einen eingebauten RF-Transceiver mit zumindest einer einer Parkschranke bzw. Zugangskontrollvorrichtung zugeordneten Leseeinrichtung in einem vorgegebenen Frequenzbereich kommuniziert. Wenn das Kundenmedium von der Leseeinrichtung erfasst wird, von der Leseeinrichtung an das Kundenmedium die Ortsinformation der Parkschranke übermittelt, die vom Kundenmedium an das mobile Gerät übertragen wird. Anschließend wird die Ortsinformation zusammen mit der Benutzer-ID an den Server übertragen.As already explained, the location information can be obtained by using a preferably non-contact connectable to the mobile device for the purpose of data communication customer medium which communicates via a built-RF transceiver with at least one of a parking barrier or access control device associated reading device in a predetermined frequency range , When the customer medium is detected by the reading device, the location information of the parking barrier transmitted by the reading device to the customer medium is transmitted from the customer medium to the mobile device. Subsequently, the location information is transmitted to the server together with the user ID.

Durch die Verwendung eines mobilen Gerätes und ggf. eines Kundenmediums und nicht eines fahrzeuggebundenen Gerätes kann eine Person das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren mit unterschiedlichen Fahrzeugen nutzen, ohne die Notwendigkeit in jedem Fahrzeug spezielle Geräte zu installieren. Zudem werden herkömmliche mobile Geräte verwendet, so dass die Kosten für die Nutzer des Verfahrens gering sind.By using a mobile device and possibly a customer medium and not a vehicle-mounted device, a person can use the inventive method with different vehicles, without the need in each vehicle special Devices to install. In addition, conventional mobile devices are used, so that the costs for the users of the method are low.

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  1. Method for controlling entry and exit in multi-storey car parks and parking facilities, wherein the entrance or exit at which a vehicle is standing is determined based on vehicle location information, wherein after said vehicle location has been determined, the location information is conveyed by means of a mobile unit by a radio or mobile radio standard to a server which is capable of controlling the parking barriers at the entrances and exits, wherein in the event that the user of the mobile unit is already registered with the server, the user ID is transmitted to the server and in the event that the user of the mobile unit is not registered with the server, registration takes place by means of the mobile unit via the connection between said mobile unit and the server and once a user ID has been registered, wherein the location information data on the server is used to determine at which entrance or exit the vehicle is standing, wherein in the event of an entrance, a ticket linked to the user ID is sent to the user's mobile unit in electronic form or stored in the server and the parking barrier or access control device assigned to the entrance which has been detected is actuated to allow entry, wherein in case of an exit, the system determines whether the parking fee has been paid and if said parking fee has been paid the parking barrier or access control device assigned to the exit that has been identified is actuated to allow exit, characterized in that a customer medium that can be connected to the mobile unit for the purpose of data communication is used for location identification, which customer medium communicates via a built-in RF transceiver with at least one reading device assigned to a parking barrier or access control device in a predefined frequency range, wherein if the customer medium is detected by the reading device, the location information of the entrance or exit is transmitted by the reading device to the customer medium, which location information is transmitted from the customer medium to the mobile unit from which it is then transmitted on to the server.
  2. The method for controlling entry and exit in multi-storey car parks and parking facilities according to claim 1, characterized in that the customer medium has a first and a second antenna, wherein the first antenna acts as a wake-up antenna to receive a wake-up signal when the customer medium is in sleep mode, wherein the signal received from the wake-up antenna is amplified and demodulated by an operational amplifier acting as a wake-up detection module and is evaluated by a microprocessor partially activated in sleep mode, wherein in the event of a wake-up signal identified as valid, i.e. a signal with the correct sequence, the microprocessor is completely activated and the transceiver of the customer medium is switched on, as a result of which the customer medium moves into an active mode, wherein the second antenna is connected to the transceiver.
  3. The method for controlling entry and exit in multi-storey car parks and parking facilities according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a proactive location determination is carried out, wherein as soon as the mobile unit of a user of an entrance of exit in a multi-storey car park or parking facility comes within a given distance, the user is asked via corresponding software in their mobile unit whether they wish to drive in or out, wherein if the answer is "yes", a connection is made to the server to transmit location information and the user ID.
  4. The method for controlling entry and exit in multi-storey car parks and parking facilities according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that payment of the parking charges takes place by means of the mobile unit via the connection to the server or the parking charges are paid at a parking machine, wherein a ticket number of an electronic ticket and/or the user ID are transmitted via an NFC interaction between the mobile unit and the parking machine or by scanning in the electronic ticket configured as a QR code or a one-dimensional barcode from the parking machine to the parking machine, wherein, if the parking charges have been paid, the payment action is linked to the user ID or to the number of the electronic ticket and stored in a corresponding database of the server, so that when the vehicle is standing at an exit, once the location information and the user ID and/or the number of the electronic ticket have been transmitted, the server controls the corresponding parking barrier in terms of opening it.
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