EP3213312B1 - Device and method for operating a parking space - Google Patents

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EP3213312B1
EP3213312B1 EP15774899.7A EP15774899A EP3213312B1 EP 3213312 B1 EP3213312 B1 EP 3213312B1 EP 15774899 A EP15774899 A EP 15774899A EP 3213312 B1 EP3213312 B1 EP 3213312B1
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  • the invention relates to a device and a method for operating a parking lot.
  • the invention also relates to a parking system for vehicles and a computer program.
  • WO 2004/042673 A2 is directed to a concept for real-time identification of vehicles.
  • WO 2011/138035 A1 shows a method for determining vehicle-accessible parking space.
  • valet parking With fully automated (autonomous) so-called valet parking, a vehicle is parked by its driver at a delivery point, for example in front of a parking garage, and from there the vehicle drives itself to a parking position / parking space and back to the delivery point.
  • the disclosure document DE 10 2009 029 720 A1 shows a system that completely measures a vehicle before parking with a camera system or an optical scanning system.
  • One dimension of the vehicle is to be recorded in order to be able to accommodate the vehicle in one of the parking areas in an optimally space-saving manner.
  • Fig. 10 shows a parking management system wherein a vehicle is photographed prior to parking.
  • the model of the vehicle is determined based on the photo.
  • a parking space for the vehicle is determined according to the specific model.
  • the object on which the invention is based can be seen in providing a device for operating a parking lot which overcomes the known disadvantages and enables optimal accommodation for the vehicle in the parking lot.
  • the object on which the invention is based can also be seen in providing a corresponding method for operating a parking lot.
  • the object on which the invention is based can furthermore be seen in providing a corresponding parking system for vehicles.
  • the object on which the invention is based can also be seen in providing a corresponding computer program.
  • a parking system for vehicles comprising a parking lot which comprises one or more parking positions, the parking system comprising the device according to the invention for operating a parking lot.
  • a computer program which comprises program code for carrying out the method according to the invention for operating a parking lot when the computer program is executed on a computer.
  • the invention thus includes the idea of determining a parking position for the vehicle in the parking lot based on vehicle properties that are read out from a database.
  • vehicle properties are stored in this database for various vehicle types.
  • a recorded image of the vehicle is used for this.
  • a highly complex and cost-intensive surveying system is therefore advantageously not required.
  • This image is used to determine the vehicle type of the vehicle.
  • a simple and efficient concept is therefore advantageously provided which makes it possible to determine an optimal parking position for the vehicle based on vehicle properties of the vehicle.
  • the vehicle properties are elements selected from the following group of vehicle properties: dimensions of the vehicle, charging time for a vehicle battery, wheelbase, possible travel trajectories in the parking lot.
  • a charging time for a vehicle battery corresponds in particular to a charging time for a vehicle battery of an electric motor.
  • a vehicle property can be a charging time for electric vehicles.
  • the parking position is determined, for example, via a contour of the vehicle. For example, a VW bus cannot park in a parking position that is less high in a front area than in a rear area. A limousine could park there.
  • an optical detection device which is designed to optically detect a vehicle in order to record an image of the vehicle.
  • the optical detection device comprises in particular one or more cameras.
  • the processor is designed to compare the recorded image with reference images of different vehicles in order to determine the vehicle type based on the comparison to determine.
  • the comparison includes, for example, pattern recognition.
  • the reference images are stored in the database.
  • Another embodiment provides that a communication interface is provided.
  • the communication interface is designed to send the determined parking position to a subscriber in a communication network via the communication network.
  • the participant is, for example, a cell phone or a vehicle.
  • the communication interface is designed to receive a parking request for a vehicle from a subscriber in a communication network via the communication network, the parking request comprising one or more vehicle properties of the vehicle, the processor being designed to match the one or more received vehicle properties with the read out (n) to compare vehicle property (s), the communication interface being designed to send a response informing about the discrepancy to the subscriber via the communication network in the event of a discrepancy.
  • the processor is designed to adapt the reservation accordingly.
  • the processor is designed to assign a route in the parking lot to the parking position for the vehicle based on the vehicle property or properties that have been read out determine.
  • the route leads, for example, from a starting position to a destination position and preferably back again.
  • a starting position is, for example, a delivery position (see explanations below) and a target position is, for example, a parking position (see explanations below) or vice versa.
  • the route calculation or the determination of the travel route is based, in particular, on a check as to whether the determined parking position, which is optimal in relation to an occupancy of the parking space, for example, can be approached by the vehicle at all.
  • it is therefore checked in particular whether the vehicle can drive or park, for example, with its wheelbase and / or controllers and / or sensors to and into the parking position.
  • the communication interface is designed to send the determined route to the subscriber in the communication network via the communication network.
  • the device is set up to execute or carry out the method according to the invention for operating a parking lot.
  • a parking lot in the sense of the present invention can also be referred to as a parking area and serves as a parking area for vehicles.
  • the parking lot thus forms in particular a coherent area that contains several parking spaces (in the case of a parking space on private land) or parking spaces (in the case of a Parking lot on public property).
  • the parking lot can be encompassed by a parking garage.
  • the parking lot is enclosed by a garage.
  • a delivery position within the meaning of the present invention is a position at which a driver of the vehicle can park his vehicle for an autonomous parking process and from there can pick up his vehicle again at a later point in time.
  • a parking position within the meaning of the present invention is a position at which the vehicle is to park autonomously.
  • the vehicle navigates autonomously from the delivery position to the parking position.
  • the vehicle parks autonomously in the parking position.
  • Another embodiment provides that the vehicle autonomously pulls out of the parking position.
  • the vehicle navigates autonomously from the parking position to the delivery position.
  • the communication network comprises a WLAN network and / or a cellular network.
  • Autonomous in the context of the present invention means in particular that the vehicle navigates independently, that is, without intervention by a driver.
  • the vehicle drives independently in the parking lot without a driver having to control the vehicle. That means in particular that a guidance device is provided for the navigation, which guides the vehicle autonomously. Guiding includes in particular a transverse and / or longitudinal guidance of the vehicle.
  • AVP stands for "automatic valet parking” and can be translated as “automatic parking process”. Vehicles that do not have this AVP functionality are referred to as normal vehicles, for example.
  • a parking lot management system coordinates the allocation of parking positions and, for example, transfers the necessary information to the autonomous vehicles (for example a digital map of the parking garage).
  • the device 101 comprises a database 103 in which one or more vehicle properties are stored for various vehicle types. For example, dimensions for different vehicle types are stored in the database 103.
  • the device 101 further comprises a processor 105 which is designed to determine a vehicle type of the vehicle based on a recorded image of a vehicle.
  • the processor 105 is also designed to read out the vehicle properties corresponding to the determined vehicle type from the database 103.
  • Reading out in the sense of the present invention includes in particular a request from processor 105 to database 103 and a response corresponding to the request from database 103 to processor 105.
  • Processor 105 and database 103 communicate with one another, for example via the communication network.
  • the processor 105 is also designed to determine a parking position for the vehicle in the parking lot based on the vehicle property or properties read out.
  • the device 101 further comprises a communication interface 107 which is designed to send the determined parking position to a vehicle.
  • the device 101 further comprises an optical detection device 109 which is designed to optically detect a vehicle in order to record an image of the vehicle. This means that the image of the vehicle recorded by means of the optical detection device 109 is transmitted to the processor 105, which determines the vehicle type of the vehicle based on the recorded image.
  • the processor compares the recorded image with reference images from different vehicles in order to determine the vehicle type based on the comparison.
  • the comparison includes, in particular, pattern recognition.
  • Fig. 2 shows a flowchart of a method for operating a parking lot.
  • the method is carried out, for example, on the device 101 of FIG Fig. 1 executed.
  • a vehicle type of the vehicle is determined based on a recorded image of a vehicle.
  • one or more vehicle properties corresponding to the determined vehicle type are read out from a database in which one or more vehicle properties are stored for different vehicle types.
  • a parking position for the vehicle in the parking lot is determined based on the vehicle property or properties read out.
  • the determined parking position is sent to the vehicle. This in particular via a communication network.
  • Fig. 3 shows a parking system 301 for vehicles.
  • the parking system 301 comprises a parking lot 303.
  • the parking lot 303 comprises several parking positions 305.
  • the parking system 301 furthermore comprises the device 101 of FIG Fig. 1 .
  • the invention provides, in particular, an efficient concept which enables optimal occupancy of the parking positions in a parking lot.
  • a small vehicle for example a Smart
  • a larger vehicle for example a BMW7 or a Mercedes S-Class
  • the vehicle properties, in particular the dimensions, of the vehicle can or have an influence on pricing for parking in the parking position.
  • the database is provided according to the invention, from which corresponding vehicle properties are read based on the vehicle type determined, it is therefore not absolutely necessary that the vehicle properties have to be transmitted to the device or to the parking system in advance of the actual parking process. Spontaneous visits to the parking lot are thus advantageously also possible.
  • the basis according to the invention includes in particular the idea that the vehicle is not measured, in particular measured optically, but that the vehicle or the vehicle type is recognized or determined on the basis of a photo or an image. This in particular by means of a comparison of reference images or reference photos, which according to one embodiment are also stored in the database, as a result of which the vehicle properties, in particular the vehicle dimensions, can then be read from the database.
  • a parking process can be carried out as follows: The vehicle is parked in the dropping zone or delivery position.
  • the device 101 takes one or more photos or images of the vehicle by means of the optical detection device 109, for example from one side of the vehicle. In particular, only a photo of the vehicle is taken.
  • the device 101 compares the vehicle in the photo or in the image with photos or images from the database 103 and accordingly determines the vehicle type of the vehicle.
  • the processor 103 then reads out the corresponding vehicle properties from the database 103.
  • additional data such as, for example, a charging time for electric vehicles, can be stored in the database 103 and stored or stored.
  • the processor 103 compares the vehicle properties with any previously transmitted vehicle properties, such as were transmitted to the device 101, for example, in the context of a reservation request or a parking request. In the event of deviations, it informs a driver / booker of the vehicle about any changes that may be necessary.
  • Differences can result, for example, from the fact that additional parts or attachments, for example bicycle racks or roof boxes, are built onto the vehicle that change the properties of the recognized vehicle, for example in height.
  • additional parts or attachments for example bicycle racks or roof boxes
  • Differences can arise, for example, when a driver comes to the parking space in a different vehicle than the one originally reported or reserved. For example, he registered with an Audi A8, but comes with a BMW 1.
  • the processor 105 determines in particular an optimal parking space for the vehicle. Optimal means here in particular with regard to the selected vehicle properties, such as the dimensions of the vehicle and / or the route to be traveled.
  • the device 101 transmits the parking position / parking space to the vehicle by means of the communication interface 107.
  • the autonomous parking process (also known as Automatic Valet Parking) can then be started.
  • the idea according to the invention can also be used in "normal" valet parking.
  • Normal valet parking refers to parking by human personnel.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung und ein Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Parkplatzes. Die Erfindung betrifft ferner ein Parksystem für Fahrzeuge sowie ein Computerprogramm.The invention relates to a device and a method for operating a parking lot. The invention also relates to a parking system for vehicles and a computer program.

Stand der TechnikState of the art

Die Offenlegungsschrift US 2013/222157 A1 zeigt ein Parkassistenzsystem.The disclosure document US 2013/222157 A1 shows a parking assistance system.

Die Offenlegungsschrift WO 2004/042673 A2 ist auf ein Konzept zur Echtzeitidentifikation von Fahrzeugen gerichtet.The disclosure document WO 2004/042673 A2 is directed to a concept for real-time identification of vehicles.

Die Offenlegungsschrift WO 2011/138035 A1 zeigt ein Verfahren zum Ermitteln von kraftfahrzeugnah befahrbarem Parkraum.The disclosure document WO 2011/138035 A1 shows a method for determining vehicle-accessible parking space.

Bei einem vollautomatisierten (autonomen) sogenannten Valet Parking wird ein Fahrzeug von seinem Fahrer auf einer Abgabestelle, zum Beispiel vor einem Parkhaus geparkt und von da fährt das Fahrzeug selber in eine Parkposition / Parkbucht und wieder zurück zur Abgabestelle.With fully automated (autonomous) so-called valet parking, a vehicle is parked by its driver at a delivery point, for example in front of a parking garage, and from there the vehicle drives itself to a parking position / parking space and back to the delivery point.

Die Offenlegungsschrift DE 10 2009 029 720 A1 zeigt ein System, das ein Fahrzeug vor einem Parkvorgang vollständig mit einem Kamerasystem oder einem optischen Abtastsystem vermisst. So soll eine Dimension des Fahrzeugs erfasst werden, um das Fahrzeug in einem der Parkbereiche optimal Platz sparend unterbringen zu können.The disclosure document DE 10 2009 029 720 A1 shows a system that completely measures a vehicle before parking with a camera system or an optical scanning system. One dimension of the vehicle is to be recorded in order to be able to accommodate the vehicle in one of the parking areas in an optimally space-saving manner.

Diese Art der Vermessung muss hochgenau erfolgen, um die optimale Platz sparende Unterbringung ermöglichen zu können. Somit ist ein solches System in der Regel sehr komplex und kostenintensiv.This type of measurement must be highly accurate in order to enable optimal space-saving accommodation. Such a system is therefore usually very complex and costly.

Die Offenlegungsschrift JP 2007-025889 zeigt ein Parkverwaltungssystem, wobei ein Fahrzeug vor einem Parken fotografiert wird. Basierend auf dem Foto wird das Modell des Fahrzeugs bestimmt. Entsprechend dem bestimmten Modell wird ein Parkplatz für das Fahrzeug ermittelt.The disclosure document JP 2007-025889 Fig. 10 shows a parking management system wherein a vehicle is photographed prior to parking. The model of the vehicle is determined based on the photo. A parking space for the vehicle is determined according to the specific model.

Offenbarung der ErfindungDisclosure of the invention

Die der Erfindung zugrunde liegende Aufgabe kann darin gesehen werden, eine Vorrichtung zum Betreiben eines Parkplatzes bereitzustellen, die die bekannten Nachteile überwindet und eine optimale Unterbringung für das Fahrzeug auf dem Parkplatz ermöglicht.The object on which the invention is based can be seen in providing a device for operating a parking lot which overcomes the known disadvantages and enables optimal accommodation for the vehicle in the parking lot.

Die der Erfindung zugrunde liegende Aufgabe kann auch darin gesehen werden, ein entsprechendes Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Parkplatzes bereitzustellen.The object on which the invention is based can also be seen in providing a corresponding method for operating a parking lot.

Die der Erfindung zugrunde liegende Aufgabe kann des Weiteren darin gesehen werden, ein entsprechendes Parksystem für Fahrzeuge bereitzustellen.The object on which the invention is based can furthermore be seen in providing a corresponding parking system for vehicles.

Die der Erfindung zugrunde liegende Aufgabe kann auch darin gesehen werden, ein entsprechendes Computerprogramm bereitzustellen.The object on which the invention is based can also be seen in providing a corresponding computer program.

Diese Aufgaben werden mittels des jeweiligen Gegenstands der unabhängigen Ansprüche gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand von jeweils abhängigen Unteransprüchen.These objects are achieved by means of the respective subject matter of the independent claims. Advantageous refinements of the invention are the subject matter of the respective dependent subclaims.

Nach einem Aspekt wird eine Vorrichtung zum Betreiben eines Parkplatzes bereitgestellt, umfassend:

  • eine Datenbank, in welcher für verschiedene Fahrzeugtypen eine oder mehrere Fahrzeugeigenschaften gespeichert sind,
  • einen Prozessor, der ausgebildet ist, basierend auf einem aufgenommenen Bild eines Fahrzeugs einen Fahrzeugtyp des Fahrzeugs zu ermitteln und
  • die dem ermittelten Fahrzeugtyp entsprechende(n) Fahrzeugeigenschaft(en) aus der Datenbank auszulesen, wobei
  • der Prozessor ferner ausgebildet ist, basierend auf der oder den ausgelesenen Fahrzeugeigenschaften eine Parkposition für das Fahrzeug auf dem Parkplatz zu ermitteln.
According to one aspect, an apparatus for operating a parking lot is provided, comprising:
  • a database in which one or more vehicle properties are stored for different vehicle types,
  • a processor which is designed to determine a vehicle type of the vehicle based on a recorded image of a vehicle and
  • read out the vehicle property (s) corresponding to the determined vehicle type from the database, with
  • the processor is further designed to determine a parking position for the vehicle in the parking lot based on the vehicle property or properties read out.

Nach noch einem Aspekt wird ein Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Parkplatzes bereitgestellt, wobei

  • basierend auf einem aufgenommenen Bild eines Fahrzeugs ein Fahrzeugtyp des Fahrzeugs ermittelt wird, wobei
  • eine oder mehrere dem ermittelten Fahrzeugtyp entsprechende Fahrzeugeigenschaften aus einer Datenbank ausgelesen werden, in welcher für verschiedene Fahrzeugtypen eine oder mehrere Fahrzeugeigenschaften gespeichert sind, und wobei
  • basierend auf der oder den ausgelesenen Fahrzeugeigenschaften eine Parkposition für das Fahrzeug auf dem Parkplatz ermittelt wird.
According to yet another aspect, a method for operating a parking lot is provided, wherein
  • a vehicle type of the vehicle is determined based on a recorded image of a vehicle, wherein
  • one or more vehicle properties corresponding to the determined vehicle type are read out from a database in which one or more vehicle properties are stored for different vehicle types, and wherein
  • a parking position for the vehicle in the parking lot is determined based on the vehicle property or properties read out.

Nach noch einem Aspekt wird ein Parksystem für Fahrzeuge bereitgestellt, wobei das Parksystem einen Parkplatz umfasst, der eine oder mehrere Parkpositionen umfasst, wobei das Parksystem die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung zum Betreiben eines Parkplatzes umfasst.According to yet another aspect, a parking system for vehicles is provided, the parking system comprising a parking lot which comprises one or more parking positions, the parking system comprising the device according to the invention for operating a parking lot.

Nach einem anderen Aspekt wird ein Computerprogramm bereitgestellt, welches Programmcode zur Durchführung des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens zum Betreiben eines Parkplatzes umfasst, wenn das Computerprogramm auf einem Computer ausgeführt wird.According to another aspect, a computer program is provided which comprises program code for carrying out the method according to the invention for operating a parking lot when the computer program is executed on a computer.

Die Erfindung umfasst also den Gedanken, eine Parkposition für das Fahrzeug auf dem Parkplatz basierend auf Fahrzeugeigenschaften zu ermitteln, die aus einer Datenbank ausgelesen werden. In dieser Datenbank sind für verschiedene Fahrzeugtypen mehrere Fahrzeugeigenschaften gespeichert. Um nun konkret den Fahrzeugtyp des Fahrzeugs zu bestimmen, welches auf dem Parkplatz parken will, ist erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen, dass hierfür ein aufgenommenes Bild des Fahrzeugs verwendet wird. Im Gegensatz zu der Offenlegungsschrift DE 10 2009 029 720 A1 wird also in vorteilhafter Weise kein hochkomplexes und kostenintensives Vermessungssystem benötigt. Hier ist es in der Regel technisch einfacher und kostengünstiger, ein einfaches Foto oder ein Bild des Fahrzeugs aufzunehmen. Dieses Bild wird verwendet, um den Fahrzeugtyp des Fahrzeugs zu ermitteln. Es wird also in vorteilhafter Weise ein einfaches und effizientes Konzept bereitgestellt, welches es ermöglicht, eine optimale Parkposition für das Fahrzeug basierend auf Fahrzeugeigenschaften des Fahrzeugs zu ermitteln.The invention thus includes the idea of determining a parking position for the vehicle in the parking lot based on vehicle properties that are read out from a database. Several vehicle properties are stored in this database for various vehicle types. In order to now specifically determine the vehicle type of the vehicle that wants to park in the parking lot, it is provided according to the invention that a recorded image of the vehicle is used for this. In contrast to the laid-open specification DE 10 2009 029 720 A1 a highly complex and cost-intensive surveying system is therefore advantageously not required. Here it is usually technically easier and cheaper to take a simple photo or picture of the vehicle. This image is used to determine the vehicle type of the vehicle. A simple and efficient concept is therefore advantageously provided which makes it possible to determine an optimal parking position for the vehicle based on vehicle properties of the vehicle.

In diesem Zusammenhang ist in der vorstehend genannten japanischen Offenlegungsschrift JP 2007-025889 lediglich beschrieben, dass basierend auf dem Foto das Modell des Fahrzeugs bestimmt wird, wobei auf dem bestimmten Modell eine Parkposition für das Fahrzeug ermittelt wird. Der erfindungsgemäße Gedanke unterscheidet sich hierbei insbesondere dadurch, dass eine Datenbank, wie im Lichte dieser Beschreibung definiert, vorgesehen ist. Erfindungsgemäß werden die Fahrzeugeigenschaften aus dieser Datenbank ausgelesen. Das aufgenommene Bild dient lediglich dazu, den Fahrzeugtyp des Fahrzeugs zu ermitteln.In this connection is in the above-mentioned Japanese patent application JP 2007-025889 only described that the model of the vehicle is determined based on the photo, a parking position for the vehicle being determined on the specific model. The idea according to the invention differs in particular in that a database, as defined in the light of this description, is provided. According to the invention, the vehicle properties are read out from this database. The recorded image is only used to determine the vehicle type of the vehicle.

Erfindungsgemäß ist vorgesehen, dass die Fahrzeugeigenschaften Elemente ausgewählt aus der folgenden Gruppe von Fahrzeugeigenschaften sind: Abmaße des Fahrzeugs, Ladezeit für eine Fahrzeugbatterie, Radstand, mögliche Fahrtrajektorien auf dem Parkplatz.According to the invention it is provided that the vehicle properties are elements selected from the following group of vehicle properties: dimensions of the vehicle, charging time for a vehicle battery, wheelbase, possible travel trajectories in the parking lot.

Abmaße des Fahrzeugs umfassen insbesondere eine Höhe und/oder eine Breite und/oder eine Länge und/oder eine Kontur des Fahrzeugs. Eine Ladezeit für eine Fahrzeugbatterie entspricht insbesondere einer Ladezeit einer Fahrzeugbatterie eines Elektromotors. Das heißt also insbesondere, dass eine Fahrzeugeigenschaft eine Ladezeit für Elektrofahrzeuge sein kann. Das heißt also, dass beispielsweise über eine Kontur des Fahrzeugs die Parkposition ermittelt wird. Zum Beispiel kann ein VW Bus nicht in eine Parkposition, die in einem vorderen Bereich eine geringere Höhe aufweist als in einem hinteren Bereich. Eine Limousine könnte dort parken.Dimensions of the vehicle include in particular a height and / or a width and / or a length and / or a contour of the vehicle. A charging time for a vehicle battery corresponds in particular to a charging time for a vehicle battery of an electric motor. This means in particular that a vehicle property can be a charging time for electric vehicles. This means that the parking position is determined, for example, via a contour of the vehicle. For example, a VW bus cannot park in a parking position that is less high in a front area than in a rear area. A limousine could park there.

Erfindungsgemäß ist weiterhin vorgesehen, dass eine optische Erfassungseinrichtung vorgesehen ist, die ausgebildet ist, ein Fahrzeug optisch zu erfassen, um ein Bild des Fahrzeugs aufzunehmen. Dadurch wird insbesondere der technische Vorteil bewirkt, dass ein Bild des Fahrzeugs aufgenommen werden kann. Die optische Erfassungseinrichtung umfasst insbesondere eine oder mehrere Kameras.According to the invention it is further provided that an optical detection device is provided which is designed to optically detect a vehicle in order to record an image of the vehicle. In particular, this has the technical advantage that an image of the vehicle can be recorded. The optical detection device comprises in particular one or more cameras.

Erfindungsgemäß ist außerdem vorgesehen, dass der Prozessor ausgebildet ist, das aufgenommene Bild mit Referenzbildern von verschiedenen Fahrzeugen zu vergleichen, um basierend auf dem Vergleich den Fahrzeugtyp zu ermitteln. Dadurch wird insbesondere der technische Vorteil bewirkt, dass ein einfaches Ermitteln des Fahrzeugtyps bewirkt werden kann. Das Vergleichen umfasst beispielsweise eine Mustererkennung.According to the invention it is also provided that the processor is designed to compare the recorded image with reference images of different vehicles in order to determine the vehicle type based on the comparison to determine. In particular, this has the technical advantage that the vehicle type can be easily determined. The comparison includes, for example, pattern recognition.

Nach einer Ausführungsform sind die Referenzbilder in der Datenbank gespeichert.According to one embodiment, the reference images are stored in the database.

In einer anderen Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass eine Kommunikationsschnittstelle vorgesehen ist.Another embodiment provides that a communication interface is provided.

Die Kommunikationsschnittstelle ist nach einer Ausführungsform ausgebildet, die ermittelte Parkposition an einen Teilnehmer eines Kommunikationsnetzwerks über das Kommunikationsnetzwerk zu senden. Der Teilnehmer ist beispielsweise ein Mobilfunktelefon oder ein Fahrzeug.According to one embodiment, the communication interface is designed to send the determined parking position to a subscriber in a communication network via the communication network. The participant is, for example, a cell phone or a vehicle.

Die Kommunikationsschnittstelle ist nach einer Ausführungsform ausgebildet, von einem Teilnehmer eines Kommunikationsnetzwerks eine Parkanfrage für ein Fahrzeug über das Kommunikationsnetzwerk zu empfangen, wobei die Parkanfrage eine oder mehrere Fahrzeugeigenschaften des Fahrzeugs umfasst, wobei der Prozessor ausgebildet ist, die eine oder mehreren empfangenen Fahrzeugeigenschaften mit den ausgelesene(n) Fahrzeugeigenschaft(en) zu vergleichen, wobei die Kommunikationsschnittstelle ausgebildet ist, bei einer Abweichung eine über die Abweichung informierende Antwort an den Teilnehmer über das Kommunikationsnetzwerk zu senden.According to one embodiment, the communication interface is designed to receive a parking request for a vehicle from a subscriber in a communication network via the communication network, the parking request comprising one or more vehicle properties of the vehicle, the processor being designed to match the one or more received vehicle properties with the read out (n) to compare vehicle property (s), the communication interface being designed to send a response informing about the discrepancy to the subscriber via the communication network in the event of a discrepancy.

Dadurch wird insbesondere der technische Vorteil bewirkt, dass der Teilnehmer des Kommunikationsnetzwerks in Kenntnis darüber gesetzt wird, dass es Abweichungen zwischen den von ihm übermittelten Fahrzeugeigenschaften und den ausgelesenen Fahrzeugeigenschaften gibt. Er kann somit entsprechend insbesondere seine Reservierung anpassen. Insbesondere ist der Prozessor ausgebildet, die Reservierung entsprechend anzupassen.This has the technical advantage in particular that the subscriber in the communication network is informed that there are deviations between the vehicle properties transmitted by him and the vehicle properties read out. He can thus in particular adjust his reservation accordingly. In particular, the processor is designed to adapt the reservation accordingly.

In einer anderen Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass der Prozessor ausgebildet ist, eine Fahrtroute auf dem Parkplatz zu der Parkposition für das Fahrzeug basierend auf der oder den ausgelesenen Fahrzeugeigenschaften zu ermitteln. Dadurch wird insbesondere der technische Vorteil bewirkt, dass das Fahrzeug abhängig von der ermittelten Fahrtroute zu der Parkposition fahren kann, insbesondere autonom fahren kann. Die Fahrtroute führt beispielsweise von einer Startposition zu einer Zielposition und vorzugsweise wieder zurück. Eine Startposition ist beispielsweise eine Abgabeposition (vgl. Ausführungen weiter unten) und eine Zielposition ist beispielsweise eine Parkposition (vgl. Ausführungen weiter unten) oder umgekehrt.In another embodiment it is provided that the processor is designed to assign a route in the parking lot to the parking position for the vehicle based on the vehicle property or properties that have been read out determine. This brings about the technical advantage in particular that the vehicle can drive to the parking position depending on the determined route, in particular can drive autonomously. The route leads, for example, from a starting position to a destination position and preferably back again. A starting position is, for example, a delivery position (see explanations below) and a target position is, for example, a parking position (see explanations below) or vice versa.

Die Routenberechnung oder das Ermitteln der Fahrtroute basiert insbesondere auf einer Überprüfung, ob die ermittelte Parkposition, die beispielsweise bezogen auf eine Belegung des Parkplatzes optimal ist, überhaupt vom Fahrzeug angefahren werden kann. Es wird also bei der Routenberechnung insbesondere überprüft, ob das Fahrzeug zum Beispiel mit dessen Radstand und/oder Reglern und/oder Sensoren zu der und in die Parkposition fahren respektive einparken kann.The route calculation or the determination of the travel route is based, in particular, on a check as to whether the determined parking position, which is optimal in relation to an occupancy of the parking space, for example, can be approached by the vehicle at all. When calculating the route, it is therefore checked in particular whether the vehicle can drive or park, for example, with its wheelbase and / or controllers and / or sensors to and into the parking position.

Nach einer Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass die Kommunikationsschnittstelle ausgebildet ist, die ermittelte Fahrtroute an den Teilnehmer des Kommunikationsnetzwerks über das Kommunikationsnetzwerk zu senden.According to one embodiment, it is provided that the communication interface is designed to send the determined route to the subscriber in the communication network via the communication network.

Funktionalitäten des Verfahrens ergeben sich analog aus Funktionalitäten der Vorrichtung und umgekehrt.Functionalities of the method result analogously from functionalities of the device and vice versa.

Erfindungsgemäß ist die Vorrichtung eingerichtet, das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Parkplatzes auszuführen oder durchzuführen.According to the invention, the device is set up to execute or carry out the method according to the invention for operating a parking lot.

Das heißt also dass sich Verfahrensmerkmale aus den entsprechenden Vorrichtungsmerkmalen ergeben und umgekehrt.This means that procedural features result from the corresponding device features and vice versa.

Ein Parkplatz im Sinne der vorliegenden Erfindung kann auch als eine Parkfläche bezeichnet werden und dient als Abstellfläche für Fahrzeuge. Der Parkplatz bildet somit insbesondere eine zusammenhängende Fläche, die mehrere Stellplätze (bei einem Parkplatz auf privatem Grund) oder Parkstände (bei einem Parkplatz auf öffentlichem Grund) aufweist. Der Parkplatz kann nach einer Ausführungsform von einem Parkhaus umfasst sein. Insbesondere ist der Parkplatz von einer Garage umfasst.A parking lot in the sense of the present invention can also be referred to as a parking area and serves as a parking area for vehicles. The parking lot thus forms in particular a coherent area that contains several parking spaces (in the case of a parking space on private land) or parking spaces (in the case of a Parking lot on public property). According to one embodiment, the parking lot can be encompassed by a parking garage. In particular, the parking lot is enclosed by a garage.

Eine Abgabeposition im Sinne der vorliegenden Erfindung, ist eine Position, an welcher ein Fahrer des Fahrzeugs sein Fahrzeug für einen autonomen Parkvorgang abstellen kann und von dieser sein Fahrzeug zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt wieder abholen kann.A delivery position within the meaning of the present invention is a position at which a driver of the vehicle can park his vehicle for an autonomous parking process and from there can pick up his vehicle again at a later point in time.

Eine Parkposition im Sinne der vorliegenden Erfindung ist eine Position, an welcher das Fahrzeug autonom parken soll.A parking position within the meaning of the present invention is a position at which the vehicle is to park autonomously.

In einer Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass das Fahrzeug autonom von der Abgabeposition zu der Parkposition navigiert.In one embodiment it is provided that the vehicle navigates autonomously from the delivery position to the parking position.

In einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass das Fahrzeug autonom in die Parkposition einparkt.In a further embodiment it is provided that the vehicle parks autonomously in the parking position.

In einer anderen Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass das Fahrzeug autonom aus der Parkposition ausparkt.Another embodiment provides that the vehicle autonomously pulls out of the parking position.

Nach einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass das Fahrzeug autonom von der Parkposition zu der Abgabeposition navigiert.According to a further embodiment it is provided that the vehicle navigates autonomously from the parking position to the delivery position.

Nach einer Ausführungsform umfasst das Kommunikationsnetzwerk ein WLAN-Netzwerk und/oder ein Mobilfunknetzwerk.According to one embodiment, the communication network comprises a WLAN network and / or a cellular network.

Autonom im Sinne der vorliegenden Erfindung bedeutet insbesondere, dass das Fahrzeug selbstständig, also ohne einen Eingriff eines Fahrers, navigiert. Das Fahrzeug fährt also selbstständig auf dem Parkplatz, ohne dass ein Fahrer hierfür das Fahrzeug steuern müsste. Das heißt also insbesondere, dass eine Führungseinrichtung für die Navigation vorgesehen ist, die das Fahrzeug autonom führt. Ein Führen umfasst insbesondere eine Quer- und/oder eine Längsführung des Fahrzeugs. Ein solch autonomes fahrendes Fahrzeug, das automatisch ein- und ausparken kann, wird beispielsweise als ein AVP-Fahrzeug bezeichnet. AVP steht für "automatic valet parking" und kann mit "automatischer Parkvorgang" übersetzt werden. Fahrzeuge, die diese AVP-Funktionalität nicht aufweisen, werden beispielsweise als normale Fahrzeuge bezeichnet.Autonomous in the context of the present invention means in particular that the vehicle navigates independently, that is, without intervention by a driver. The vehicle drives independently in the parking lot without a driver having to control the vehicle. That means in particular that a guidance device is provided for the navigation, which guides the vehicle autonomously. Guiding includes in particular a transverse and / or longitudinal guidance of the vehicle. Such an autonomous driving vehicle that can park and un park automatically is, for example, called an AVP vehicle designated. AVP stands for "automatic valet parking" and can be translated as "automatic parking process". Vehicles that do not have this AVP functionality are referred to as normal vehicles, for example.

Ein Parkplatzmanagementsystem koordiniert insbesondere eine Vergabe der Parkpositionen und übergibt beispielsweise den autonomen Fahrzeugen die notwendigen Informationen (zum Beispiel eine digitale Karte des Parkhauses).In particular, a parking lot management system coordinates the allocation of parking positions and, for example, transfers the necessary information to the autonomous vehicles (for example a digital map of the parking garage).

Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden erläutert. Hierbei zeigen

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Die Vorrichtung 101 umfasst eine Datenbank 103, in welcher für verschiedene Fahrzeugtypen eine oder mehrere Fahrzeugeigenschaften gespeichert sind. Beispielsweise sind in der Datenbank 103 Abmaße für verschiedene Fahrzeugtypen gespeichert.The device 101 comprises a database 103 in which one or more vehicle properties are stored for various vehicle types. For example, dimensions for different vehicle types are stored in the database 103.

Die Vorrichtung 101 umfasst ferner einen Prozessor 105, der ausgebildet ist, basierend auf einem aufgenommenen Bild eines Fahrzeugs einen Fahrzeugtyp des Fahrzeugs zu ermitteln. Der Prozessor 105 ist ferner ausgebildet, die dem ermittelten Fahrzeugtyp entsprechenden Fahrzeugeigenschaften aus der Datenbank 103 auszulesen.The device 101 further comprises a processor 105 which is designed to determine a vehicle type of the vehicle based on a recorded image of a vehicle. The processor 105 is also designed to read out the vehicle properties corresponding to the determined vehicle type from the database 103.

Ein Auslesen im Sinne der vorliegenden Erfindung umfasst insbesondere eine Anfrage seitens des Prozessors 105 an die Datenbank 103 sowie eine der Anfrage entsprechende Antwort der Datenbank 103 an den Prozessor 105. Der Prozessor 105 und die Datenbank 103 kommunizieren miteinander beispielsweise über das Kommunikationsnetzwerk.Reading out in the sense of the present invention includes in particular a request from processor 105 to database 103 and a response corresponding to the request from database 103 to processor 105. Processor 105 and database 103 communicate with one another, for example via the communication network.

Der Prozessor 105 ist ferner ausgebildet, basierend auf der oder den ausgelesenen Fahrzeugeigenschaften eine Parkposition für das Fahrzeug auf dem Parkplatz zu ermitteln.The processor 105 is also designed to determine a parking position for the vehicle in the parking lot based on the vehicle property or properties read out.

Die Vorrichtung 101 umfasst ferner eine Kommunikationsschnittstelle 107, die ausgebildet ist, die ermittelte Parkposition an ein Fahrzeug zu senden.The device 101 further comprises a communication interface 107 which is designed to send the determined parking position to a vehicle.

Die Vorrichtung 101 umfasst ferner eine optische Erfassungseinrichtung 109, die ausgebildet ist, ein Fahrzeug optisch zu erfassen, um ein Bild des Fahrzeugs aufzunehmen. Das heißt also, dass das mittels der optischen Erfassungseinrichtung 109 aufgenommene Bild des Fahrzeugs an den Prozessor 105 übermittelt wird, der basierend auf dem aufgenommenen Bild den Fahrzeugtyp des Fahrzeugs bestimmt.The device 101 further comprises an optical detection device 109 which is designed to optically detect a vehicle in order to record an image of the vehicle. This means that the image of the vehicle recorded by means of the optical detection device 109 is transmitted to the processor 105, which determines the vehicle type of the vehicle based on the recorded image.

Es ist erfndungsgemäß vorgesehen, dass der Prozessor das aufgenommene Bild mit Referenzbildern von verschiedenen Fahrzeugen vergleicht, um basierend auf dem Vergleich den Fahrzeugtyp zu ermitteln. Das Vergleichen umfasst insbesondere eine Mustererkennung.According to the invention, it is provided that the processor compares the recorded image with reference images from different vehicles in order to determine the vehicle type based on the comparison. The comparison includes, in particular, pattern recognition.

Fig. 2 zeigt ein Ablaufdiagramm eines Verfahrens zum Betreiben eines Parkplatzes. Fig. 2 shows a flowchart of a method for operating a parking lot.

Das Verfahren wird beispielsweise auf der Vorrichtung 101 der Fig. 1 ausgeführt.The method is carried out, for example, on the device 101 of FIG Fig. 1 executed.

Gemäß einem Schritt 201 wird basierend auf einem aufgenommenen Bild eines Fahrzeugs ein Fahrzeugtyp des Fahrzeugs ermittelt. In einem Schritt 203 werden eine oder mehrere dem ermittelten Fahrzeugtyp entsprechende Fahrzeugeigenschaften aus einer Datenbank ausgelesen, in welcher für verschiedene Fahrzeugtypen eine oder mehrere Fahrzeugeigenschaften gespeichert sind. In einem Schritt 205 ist vorgesehen, dass basierend auf der oder den ausgelesenen Fahrzeugeigenschaften eine Parkposition für das Fahrzeug auf dem Parkplatz ermittelt wird. Insbesondere ist vorgesehen, dass die ermittelte Parkposition an das Fahrzeug gesendet wird. Dies insbesondere über ein Kommunikationsnetzwerk.According to a step 201, a vehicle type of the vehicle is determined based on a recorded image of a vehicle. In a step 203, one or more vehicle properties corresponding to the determined vehicle type are read out from a database in which one or more vehicle properties are stored for different vehicle types. In a step 205 it is provided that a parking position for the vehicle in the parking lot is determined based on the vehicle property or properties read out. In particular, it is provided that the determined parking position is sent to the vehicle. This in particular via a communication network.

Fig. 3 zeigt ein Parksystem 301 für Fahrzeuge. Fig. 3 shows a parking system 301 for vehicles.

Das Parksystem 301 umfasst einen Parkplatz 303. Der Parkplatz 303 umfasst mehrere Parkpositionen 305. Das Parksystem 301 umfasst ferner die Vorrichtung 101 der Fig. 1.The parking system 301 comprises a parking lot 303. The parking lot 303 comprises several parking positions 305. The parking system 301 furthermore comprises the device 101 of FIG Fig. 1 .

Zusammenfassend stellt die Erfindung insbesondere ein effizientes Konzept bereit, welches eine optimale Belegung der Parkpositionen eines Parkplatzes ermöglicht. So kann insbesondere in vorteilhafter Weise erreicht werden, dass ein kleines Fahrzeug, zum Beispiel ein Smart, auf eine entsprechende kleine Parkplatzposition/Parkbucht und ein größeres Fahrzeug, zum Beispiel ein BMW7 oder ein Mercedes S-Klasse, auf eine entsprechend größere Parkposition/Parkbucht abgestellt werden.In summary, the invention provides, in particular, an efficient concept which enables optimal occupancy of the parking positions in a parking lot. In particular, it can be achieved in an advantageous manner that a small vehicle, for example a Smart, is parked in a correspondingly small parking space / parking space and a larger vehicle, for example a BMW7 or a Mercedes S-Class, is parked in a correspondingly larger parking position / parking space become.

Des Weiteren kann in vorteilhafter Weise vermieden werden, dass beim Fahren zur Parkposition und beim Einparken in die Parkposition/Parkbucht am Fahrzeug ein Schaden auftritt, zum Beispiel weil eine Deckenhöhe für das Fahrzeug nicht ausreichend ist. Denn erfindungsgemäß ist insbesondere vorgesehen, dass die Abmaße des Fahrzeugs aus einer Datenbank ausgelesen werden, wobei dann basierend auf den Abmaßen des Fahrzeugs die Parkposition für das Fahrzeug ermittelt wird.Furthermore, it can advantageously be avoided that damage occurs to the vehicle when driving to the parking position and when parking in the parking position / parking bay, for example because a ceiling height is not sufficient for the vehicle. Because according to the invention it is provided in particular that the dimensions of the vehicle are read out from a database, the parking position for the vehicle then being determined based on the dimensions of the vehicle.

Des Weiteren ist es in vorteilhafter Weise ermöglicht und vorzugsweise vorgesehen, dass die Fahrzeugeigenschaften, insbesondere die Abmaße, des Fahrzeugs einen Einfluss auf eine Preisgestaltung für das Parken auf der Parkposition haben können respektive haben.Furthermore, it is advantageously made possible and preferably provided that the vehicle properties, in particular the dimensions, of the vehicle can or have an influence on pricing for parking in the parking position.

Dadurch, dass erfindungsgemäß die Datenbank vorgesehen ist, aus welcher basierend auf dem ermittelten Fahrzeugtyp entsprechende Fahrzeugeigenschaften ausgelesen werden, ist es somit nicht unbedingt notwendig, dass bereits im Vorfeld des eigentlichen Parkvorgangs die Fahrzeugeigenschaften an die Vorrichtung oder an das Parksystem übermittelt werden müssen. Somit sind auch vorteilhafterweise spontane Besuche des Parkplatzes möglich.Because the database is provided according to the invention, from which corresponding vehicle properties are read based on the vehicle type determined, it is therefore not absolutely necessary that the vehicle properties have to be transmitted to the device or to the parking system in advance of the actual parking process. Spontaneous visits to the parking lot are thus advantageously also possible.

Die erfindungsgemäße Grundlage umfasst insbesondere den Gedanken, dass das Fahrzeug nicht vermessen, insbesondere optisch vermessen, wird, sondern das Fahrzeug respektive der Fahrzeugtyp auf Basis eines Fotos oder eines Bildes erkannt oder ermittelt wird. Dies insbesondere mittels eines Vergleichs von Referenzbildern oder Referenzfotos, die nach einer Ausführungsform ebenfalls in der Datenbank gespeichert sind, wodurch dann die Fahrzeugeigenschaften, insbesondere die Fahrzeugmaße, aus der Datenbank ausgelesen werden können.The basis according to the invention includes in particular the idea that the vehicle is not measured, in particular measured optically, but that the vehicle or the vehicle type is recognized or determined on the basis of a photo or an image. This in particular by means of a comparison of reference images or reference photos, which according to one embodiment are also stored in the database, as a result of which the vehicle properties, in particular the vehicle dimensions, can then be read from the database.

Ein Parkvorgang kann nach einer Ausführungsform wie folgt durchgeführt werden:
Das Fahrzeug wird auf der Dropping Zone oder Abgabeposition abgestellt. Die Vorrichtung 101 nimmt mittels der optischen Erfassungseinrichtung 109 ein oder mehrere Fotos oder Bilder vom Fahrzeug auf, zum Beispiel von einer Seite des Fahrzeugs. Insbesondere wird ausschließlich ein Foto des Fahrzeugs aufgenommen.According to one embodiment, a parking process can be carried out as follows:
The vehicle is parked in the dropping zone or delivery position. The device 101 takes one or more photos or images of the vehicle by means of the optical detection device 109, for example from one side of the vehicle. In particular, only a photo of the vehicle is taken.

Hierbei kann eine solche Aufnahme mittels einer relativ einfachen und billigen Kamera aufgenommen werden. Es wird hier in vorteilhafter Weise kein technisch aufwändiges Kamerasystem benötigt.In this case, such a recording can be made by means of a relatively simple and inexpensive camera. In an advantageous manner, no technically complex camera system is required here.

Die Vorrichtung 101, insbesondere der Prozessor 105, vergleicht das Fahrzeug auf dem Foto oder auf dem Bild mit Fotos oder Bildern aus der Datenbank 103 und ermittelt entsprechend den Fahrzeugtyp des Fahrzeugs. Der Prozessor 103 liest dann die entsprechenden Fahrzeugeigenschaften aus der Datenbank 103 aus. Neben den Fahrzeugmaßen können insbesondere zusätzliche Daten, wie zum Beispiel eine Ladezeit für Elektrofahrzeuge, in der Datenbank 103 hinterlegt und abgespeichert oder gespeichert sein. Der Prozessor 103 vergleicht die Fahrzeugeigenschaften mit gegebenenfalls vorher übermittelten Fahrzeugeigenschaften, wie sie beispielsweise im Rahmen einer Reservierungsanfrage oder Parkanfrage an die Vorrichtung 101 übermittelt wurden. Bei Abweichungen informiert es einen Fahrer/Bucher des Fahrzeugs über gegebenenfalls notwendige Änderungen.The device 101, in particular the processor 105, compares the vehicle in the photo or in the image with photos or images from the database 103 and accordingly determines the vehicle type of the vehicle. The processor 103 then reads out the corresponding vehicle properties from the database 103. In addition to the vehicle dimensions, in particular additional data, such as, for example, a charging time for electric vehicles, can be stored in the database 103 and stored or stored. The processor 103 compares the vehicle properties with any previously transmitted vehicle properties, such as were transmitted to the device 101, for example, in the context of a reservation request or a parking request. In the event of deviations, it informs a driver / booker of the vehicle about any changes that may be necessary.

Unterschiede können sich beispielsweise dadurch ergeben, dass am Fahrzeug Zusatzteile oder Anbauten, zum Beispiel Fahrradträger oder Dachbox, angebaut sind, die die Eigenschaften des erkannten Fahrzeugs verändern, zum Beispiel in der Höhe.Differences can result, for example, from the fact that additional parts or attachments, for example bicycle racks or roof boxes, are built onto the vehicle that change the properties of the recognized vehicle, for example in height.

Unterschiede können sich beispielsweise dadurch ergeben, dass ein Fahrer mit einem anderen Fahrzeug zum Parkplatz kommt als ursprünglich gemeldet oder reserviert. Zum Beispiel hat er sich mit einem Audi A8 angemeldet, kommt aber mit einem BMW 1.Differences can arise, for example, when a driver comes to the parking space in a different vehicle than the one originally reported or reserved. For example, he registered with an Audi A8, but comes with a BMW 1.

Aufgrund solcher Unterschiede können sich also Änderungen ergeben.Changes may therefore occur due to such differences.

Der Prozessor 105 ermittelt insbesondere eine optimale Parkbucht für das Fahrzeug. Optimal heißt hier insbesondere bezüglich der ausgewählten Fahrzeugeigenschaften, wie zum Beispiel den Abmaßungen des Fahrzeugs und/oder den abzufahrenden Weg. Die Vorrichtung 101 übermittelt mittels der Kommunikationsschnittstelle 107 die Parkposition/Parkbucht an das Fahrzeug.The processor 105 determines in particular an optimal parking space for the vehicle. Optimal means here in particular with regard to the selected vehicle properties, such as the dimensions of the vehicle and / or the route to be traveled. The device 101 transmits the parking position / parking space to the vehicle by means of the communication interface 107.

Im Folgenden kann dann der autonome Parkvorgang (auf Englisch auch Automatic Valet Parking) gestartet werden. Allgemein kann der erfindungsgemäße Gedanke auch bei einem "normalen" Valet Parking eingesetzt werden. Ein normales Valet Parking bezeichnet ein Parken durch ein menschliches Personal.The autonomous parking process (also known as Automatic Valet Parking) can then be started. In general, the idea according to the invention can also be used in "normal" valet parking. Normal valet parking refers to parking by human personnel.

Der Vorteil gegenüber bekannten Systemen und Verfahren ist insbesondere darin zu sehen, dass erfindungsgemäß nach einer Ausführungsform nur eine Kamera oder ein optisches Abtastsystem benötigt wird, welches viel einfacher aufgebaut sein kann und dadurch insbesondere bezüglich der Kosten billiger ist. Des Weiteren ist diese Art der "Vermessung" (also über das Auslesen von Fahrzeugeigenschaften aus der Datenbank) sehr viel genauer, da hier die Originaldaten der Hersteller der Fahrzeuge verwendet werden können. Weiterhin können vorteilhafterweise zusätzliche Daten, zum Beispiel eine Ladezeit für Elektrofahrzeuge, ermittelt oder aus der Datenbank ausgelesen werden.The advantage over known systems and methods is particularly to be seen in the fact that according to one embodiment, according to the invention, only one camera or one optical scanning system is required, which can be constructed much more simply and is therefore cheaper, in particular in terms of costs. Furthermore, this type of "measurement" (that is, by reading out vehicle properties from the database) is much more precise, since the original data from the manufacturers of the vehicles can be used here. Furthermore, additional data, for example a charging time for electric vehicles, can advantageously be determined or read out from the database.

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  1. Device (101) for operating a car park (303), comprising:
    - a database (103), in which one or more vehicle properties are stored for various types of vehicle, wherein the vehicle properties are elements selected from the following group of vehicle properties: dimensions of the vehicle, charging time for a vehicle battery, wheelbase, possible travel trajectories in the car park,
    - a processor (105) which is designed to determine a type of the vehicle on the basis of a captured image of a vehicle, and
    - to read out the vehicle property/properties corresponding to the determined type of vehicle from the database (103), wherein
    - the processor (105) is designed to compare the captured image with reference images of various vehicles, in order to determine the type of vehicle on the basis of the comparison, and the processor (105) is also designed to determine a parking position (305) for the vehicle in the car park (303) on the basis of the read-out vehicle property or properties.
  2. Device (101) according to Claim 1, wherein an optical recording device (109) is provided which is designed to record a vehicle optically in order to capture an image of the vehicle.
  3. Device (101) according to either of the preceding claims, wherein a communication interface (107) is provided which is designed to receive a parking request for a vehicle from a subscriber to a communication network, via the communication network, wherein the parking request comprises one or more vehicle properties of the vehicle, wherein the processor (105) is designed to compare the one or more received vehicle properties with the read-out vehicle property or properties, wherein the communication interface (107) is designed to transmit to the subscriber, in the event of a deviation, a response informing them of the deviation, via the communication network.
  4. Device (101) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the processor (105) is designed to determine a route in the car park (303) to the parking position (305) for the vehicle on the basis of the read-out vehicle property or properties.
  5. Method for operating a car park (303), wherein
    - a type of a vehicle is determined (201) by a processor on the basis of a captured image of the vehicle, wherein the captured image is compared with reference images of various vehicles, in order to determine the type of vehicle on the basis of the comparison, wherein
    - one or more vehicle properties corresponding to the determined type of vehicle are read out (203) from a database (103) in which one or more vehicle properties are stored for various types of vehicle, wherein the vehicle properties are elements selected from the following group of vehicle properties: dimensions of the vehicle, charging time for a vehicle battery, wheelbase, possible travel trajectories in the car park, and wherein
    - a parking position (305) for the vehicle in the car park (303) is determined (205) on the basis of the read-out vehicle property or properties.
  6. Parking system (301) for vehicles, comprising a car park (303) which comprises one or more parking positions (305), and the device (101) according to one of Claims 1 to 4.
  7. Computer program comprising program code for carrying out the method according to Claim 5 when the program code is run on a computer.
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