JP2000182195A - Parking lot management system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To automate a parking lot and to collectively remotely monitor and control plural parking lots. SOLUTION: A parking lot is provided with a monitor station 10a, a telephone line 30 through which video information 13a, voice information 14a, motion information 15a, and operation information 16a obtained by the monitor station 10a are transmitted, and a monitor center to which video information 13a, voice information 14a, motion information 15a, and operation information 16a are transmitted. Video information 13a, voice information 14a, motion information 15a, and operation information 16a are used to discriminate the condition by a person in the monitor center and a computer 29, and remote control information is transmitted to the monitor station 10a through the telephone line 30 as video information 23a, voice information 24a, motion information 25a, and operation information 26a. Thus, parking lot machine devices and parking lot users are instructed, and the parking lot is safely operated.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a parking lot management system for collectively managing a plurality of parking lots.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a mechanical facility type parking lot which manages a series of operations from entry to exit of a car using a mechanical facility has been generally set up. In the mechanical equipment type parking lot, if the mechanical equipment malfunctions, if it does not know how to operate the mechanical equipment, it may cause an accident that may impair the safety of the parking lot user and damage the parking lot vehicle. Accidents may occur. For this reason, a manager is always stationed at each parking lot to monitor the operating conditions of the machinery and equipment. This prevents accidents that could harm the vehicle and damage the vehicles that use the parking lot.

[0003]

However, in a parking lot using the above-mentioned mechanical equipment, it is always monitored whether or not the mechanical equipment is operating safely, and if an abnormality occurs, it is immediately taken. To be able to do so, it is required by law to have a manager always present, or to provide facilities that allow remote monitoring to the same extent as when a manager is always present. As a result, even when operating a plurality of parking lots, the managers are always stationed at each parking lot unless the manager has facilities that enable remote monitoring as much as the situation where the managers are always stationed. In this situation, labor costs cannot be reduced.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to make each parking lot unmanned, and to remotely monitor a plurality of parking lots collectively at a remote monitoring control center. It is to provide a parking lot management system that can be remotely controlled.

[0005]

A parking lot management system according to the present invention is a parking lot management system for collectively managing a plurality of parking lots, and is installed in each of a plurality of parking lots. Obtained information on the usage status of each parking lot user and parking lot machinery of a plurality of parking lots,
And a monitoring station having a parking lot management device for sending instruction information to each of the parking lot users and the parking lot machinery of the plurality of parking lots, remotely monitoring the usage status of each of the plurality of parking lots, and A remote monitoring and control center having remote monitoring and control equipment for transmitting safety instructions as remote control information, and a parking management equipment and remote monitoring for mutually exchanging parking lot use status information and instruction information Communication means for connecting to a control device.

[0006] By using such a parking lot management system, remote monitoring and remote control can be performed, so that the state of entry and exit of vehicles using the parking lot can be monitored. Thus, when a situation that causes a safety problem occurs, the situation can be grasped in real time by remote monitoring. Further, depending on the situation, it is possible to immediately send an instruction for avoiding a crisis by using various information by remote control. As a result, it is possible to safely operate each parking lot without having a manager always stay in each parking lot.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the parking lot management system according to the first aspect, wherein the parking lot management device comprises a parking lot obtaining device for obtaining parking lot use status information. Means and parking information indicating means for transmitting the indicating information to the parking lot user and the parking lot machine. In addition, the remote monitoring control device is a parking lot remote monitoring unit that can remotely monitor the usage status of the parking lot,
The remote control information for controlling the parking lot information instructing means includes a computer or a parking lot remote controlling means for sending an instruction of an observer. Further, the communication means is for transmitting parking lot use status information from the parking lot information obtaining means to the parking remote monitoring means, and for transmitting remote control information from the parking lot remote control means to the parking lot information indicating means.

Since such a parking lot management system includes a parking lot information obtaining means, a parking lot remote monitoring means, a parking lot remote control means and a parking lot information instructing means, the information of the parking lot is obtained and the information is obtained. Transmission to the remote monitoring and control center, remote monitoring based on the information, transmission of the remote control information to the parking lot based on the judgment made in the remote monitoring, instruction of information to the parking lot user and the parking lot machine by the remote control information. It is possible to do. Thereby, collective management of a plurality of parking lots is more specifically realized.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a parking lot management system.
3. The parking lot management system according to claim 1, wherein the parking lot information acquisition unit performs a series of operations from the start of parking of the vehicle using the parking lot to the end of leaving the parking lot using first video information and a speakerphone obtained by a camera. 4. To obtain the first voice information, the first operation information indicating the operation state of the parking lot machine, and the first operation information indicating the state of the machine operation of the parking lot user. Further, the parking lot remote monitoring means outputs the first video information, the first audio information, the first operation information and the first operation information transmitted through the communication means to the display and the speakerphone. It is for. In addition, the parking lot information instructing means makes a decision for safety by a monitor or a computer through communication means, second video information obtained by a camera, second audio information obtained by a speakerphone,
Second operation information for operating the parking lot machine and a second operation information for transmitting a method of operating the operation panel to the parking lot user.
Is sent to the parking lot information instructing means as the operation information. Further, the parking lot information indicating means outputs the second video information, the second audio information, the second operation information, and the second operation information sent via the communication means to the display and the speakerphone. belongs to.

In such a parking lot management system, in the remote monitoring control center, the first video information, the first audio information,
Since the first operation information and the first operation information can be obtained, the situation of the parking lot user in each parking lot, the situation of the vehicle using the parking lot, the operation situation of the parking lot machine, and the like are more remotely monitored. it can. In addition, since the second video information, the second audio information, the second operation information, and the second operation information can be sent to the parking lot user and the parking lot machine of each parking lot, the use of the parking lot is possible. The person can obtain more specific instruction information, and can send more specific instruction information to the parking lot machine. As a result, it is possible to operate the parking lot more safely even if the manager is not always present at each parking lot.

Further, by remotely controlling the parking lot machine from the monitoring center, the operating time of the parking lot machine due to a trouble and the number of dispatches of personnel from the service base can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to realize efficient operation of the mechanical parking lot and reduction of the labor cost of the staff waiting at the service base.

Further, by calculating the occupancy rate of each parking space in each parking lot, the plurality of parking lots can exchange information on the empty state of other parking lots with each other, so that a plurality of parking lots can be efficiently used. Can be operated. Further, when the sales proceeds of each parking lot are totalized, if the monitoring center can collectively manage the sales proceeds, the collection can be efficiently performed by collecting the sales while the sales have been accumulated to some extent.
In addition, when the parking lot machine is not used, it is possible to save power by using a communication unit that is automatically shut off. Normally, a plurality of lines are required for simultaneous transfer of different types of information. However, a plurality of pieces of information can be transferred by one line by using pack transfer and unpacking of different types of information by a computer. . As a result, telephone line usage fees are reduced.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a parking lot management system according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the parking lot management system is a device provided in the parking lot. In order for only parking lot users to be able to enter and exit the parking lot, a registrant recognition device for identifying registered parking lot users, and only registered parking lot use vehicles And a registered vehicle recognizing device for identifying that the vehicle is a registered vehicle so that the vehicle can enter and exit.

By using such a parking lot management system, when using the parking lot, the parking lot user and the vehicle using the parking lot are identified by a registered ID card or the like. As a result, a specific registered parking lot user can be recognized using the registrant recognition device,
It is possible to prevent an accident caused by an operation error of an unfamiliar parking lot user. In addition, by the registered vehicle recognition device, it is possible to recognize a specific registered parking lot use vehicle, according to the shape and weight, etc., it is possible to select and provide a mechanical parking lot parking space, Further, other parking lots having such a mechanical parking lot parking space can also be guided. As a result, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an accident due to insufficient capacity of the parking lot mechanical device such as an overweight of the parking lot using vehicle.

[0015]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A parking lot management system according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. First, the structure of the parking lot management system according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The parking lot management system according to the present embodiment for collectively managing a plurality of parking lots 10 is installed in each of the plurality of parking lots 10 and a plurality of parking lots 10 are provided.
And obtains parking lot usage information such as usage status information of each parking lot user and parking lot machine device, and sends instruction information to each parking lot user and parking lot machine device of the plurality of parking lots 10. Monitoring station 10a for monitoring. FIG. 3 shows only the configuration of the monitoring station 10a in one parking lot 10, but the same monitoring station 10a is installed in another parking lot 10 in which this parking lot management system is used. In addition, the parking lot management system according to the present embodiment includes a monitoring station 10
a, a monitoring center 20 provided with a center system 20a for remotely monitoring the use status of each of the plurality of parking lots 10 and sending safety instructions as remote control information. . Further, the parking lot management system of the present embodiment includes a telephone line 30 such as an ISDN for connecting the monitoring station 10a and the center system 20a to exchange information with each other.

A parking lot management device provided at the monitoring station 10a includes a parking information obtaining means for obtaining parking lot information and a parking lot for transmitting instruction information to a parking lot user and a parking lot machine. And a parking lot information indicating means. The parking lot remote monitoring control device provided in the center system 20a includes a remote monitoring unit capable of remotely monitoring the use state of the parking lot 10 and a computer as remote control information for controlling the parking lot information indicating unit. Or remote control means for sending an instruction of a guard.
Further, the communication means is for transmitting parking lot use status information from the parking lot information obtaining means to the remote monitoring means, and for transmitting remote control information from the remote control means to the parking lot information indicating means.

The above-mentioned parking lot information obtaining means converts a series of operation information from the start of parking of the vehicle using the parking lot to the end of departure from the parking lot using C
The video information 13a obtained by the CD camera 13, the audio information 14a obtained by the speakerphone 14, the control panel P
This is for obtaining operation information 15a indicating the operation state of the mechanical device of the parking lot 10 obtained by C15 and operation information 16a indicating the state of the machine operation of the parking lot user obtained by the operation panel 16. In addition, the parking lot remote monitoring means transmits the video information 1 transmitted via the telephone line 30.
3a, audio information 14a, operation information 15a, and operation information 16a are output to the display 21 and the speakerphone 24.

[0018] The parking lot information instructing means can make a decision for safety by a supervisor or a computer by CC.
Telephone as video information 23a obtained by the D camera 23, audio information 24a obtained by the speakerphone 24, operation information 25a for operating the parking lot machine, and operation information 26a for transmitting the operation method to the parking lot user This is for sending to the parking lot information indicating means via the line 30. The parking lot information instructing means transmits the video information 23a, the audio information 24a, the operation information 25a, and the operation information 26a sent via the communication means to the display 17
And a speakerphone 14 or the like.

Further, the parking lot management system according to the present embodiment includes a registrant recognition device for identifying a parking lot user registered in each parking lot 10, and a registered vehicle for identifying a registered car. And a recognition device.

Next, a method of using the parking lot management system according to this embodiment will be described. In the parking lot management system according to the present embodiment, before use, first, the parking lot user, that is, the driver of the vehicle using the parking lot, to acquire the knowledge on the operation method of the mechanical parking equipment and the like. Explanation of handling methods such as the operation method of the mechanical parking equipment will be made using the instruction manual. Thereafter, practical skill guidance and a practical skill test are performed for parking lot users. The person who passed the practical skill test is registered as an authorized parking lot user. In addition, the parking lot use vehicle whose external dimensions and weight are confirmed to satisfy the entry vehicle limit by the vehicle verification of the parking lot use vehicle is registered as the authorized parking lot use vehicle. By this registration, the registered parking lot user and the parking lot use vehicle are managed by the status represented by the ID card or the vehicle certificate. At this time, the flow of 1 when using the parking lot for the first time and 2 when using the authorized person by registration is as shown in FIG.

At the time of the above-mentioned registration, various types of safety devices are provided in the mechanical parking facility, but they are not always perfect. When a personal injury or property damage accident occurs, the management company or manager is held responsible for the accident. Therefore, it is necessary to clarify the responsibilities of the operation manager for self-use management.

As a method, in order to prevent personal injury and property damage caused by mechanical parking equipment, the parking lot user uses a driving operation panel as shown in FIG. That is, the items shown in FIG. 2 are displayed on the display, and the parking lot user, whose registration has been confirmed by the registrant recognition device, touches the safety confirmation items with his / her finger or the like, so that the following items are safely performed. A method of sequentially checking is adopted. In this scheme,
The parking lot machine will not operate unless the safety confirmation items are touched sequentially.

In addition, it is necessary that a supervisor of the monitoring center can recognize the situation of the parking lot user, the parking lot use vehicle, and the parking lot machine device visually and audibly. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, in the monitoring center 20, image information 13 a by the CCD camera 13 for seeing the movement of the parking lot machine, the parking lot user and the parking lot use vehicle, and the parking lot machinery Voice information 14a by the speakerphone 14 for listening to the sound and the voice of the parking lot user, operation information 15a of the control panel P / C15 for confirming the operation of the parking lot machine, and operation confirmation of the parking lot user Information 16 of the operation panel 16 for performing
a.

As the means, the monitoring station 10a
The video information 13a, the operation information 15a, and the operation information 16a obtained by using the computer 29 of the center system 20a of the monitoring center 20 via a communication means, for example, a telephone line 30 such as an ISDN line. Means for simultaneous display on the displays 21 is used.

In the monitoring center 20, the speaker information 24 for listening to the sound of the parking lot machine, the voice of the parking lot user, and the sound of the vehicle using the parking lot.
a is output to the speakerphone 24 of the monitoring center 20 in real time.

The visual image information 13a and the auditory audio information 14a serve as judgment information for a monitoring center member. Thereby, the observer of the monitoring center 20
Make decisions to avoid a crisis and remotely control the parking lot machinery.

Next, the analysis result by the computer 29 of the center system 20a and the judgment result of the monitoring center member are monitored by the computer 29 of the center system 20a of the monitoring center 20 via the telephone line 30 as information for remote control. The data is transferred to the computer 19 of the station 10a. The information for the remote control includes operation information 25a which is a control signal of the parking lot machine transmitted from the computer 29 to the computer 19, and operation information 26 for indicating the operation of the machinery to the parking lot user.
a, and controls the corresponding parking lot machine. Also,
Of the information for remote control, the video information 23a is displayed on the display 17, and the audio information 24a is output as voice to the speakerphone 14 of the parking lot as guidance information to the parking lot user. The video information 23a and the audio information 24a
Thus, the parking lot user determines the operation to be performed.

A specific operation flow for making the above-mentioned parking lot management system function is as follows.

First, as shown in FIG. 3, in order to perform remote control using information obtained by remote monitoring, a parking lot 10
When the operation of the car gate 11 provided at the entrance of the car and the operation of the fare adjustment machine 12 for leaving the entered vehicle are started, the computer 19 of the monitoring station 10a and the cone computer 29 of the center system 20a of the monitoring center 20 Are automatically connected via the telephone line 30.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 4, the video information 13 from the CCD camera 13 installed in the parking lot 10 is displayed.
a, audio information 14a from the speakerphone 14, control panel P
The operation information 15a of the C15 and the operation information 16a of the operation console 16 are subjected to packing by the computer 19 of the monitoring station 10a, that is, processing for transferring four pieces of information over one line, and via the telephone line 30 hand,
The pack information is continuously transferred to the computer 29 of the center system 20a of the monitoring center 20 as the pack information 100.

Next, the computer 29 of the center system 20a of the monitoring center 20 transmits the pack information 100, which has been packed and transferred, to the video information 13a and the audio information 14a.
a, the operation information 15a, and the operation information 16a are unpacked, that is, four pieces of information transferred in one line are separated into respective pieces of information, and divided into remote monitoring information on the display 21 to be displayed in a window. The audio information 24a is output to the speakerphone 24 of the monitoring center 20.

The computer 29 of the center system 20a of the monitoring center 20 analyzes the operation information 15a and the operation information 16a, and the analysis result is displayed on a remote control window of the display 21. The monitoring center member makes a judgment based on the video information 13a and the audio information 14a and the display 2
Remote control is performed based on the analysis result displayed in 1. At this time, the remote control information is stored in the C of the center system 20a.
Video information 23a from CD camera 23, audio information 24a from speakerphone 24, and computer 29
Information 25a and operation information 26 sent from the terminal
It is sent to the parking lot user and the parking lot machinery as a.

When the remote control is executed, the remote control information is packed in the computer 29 of the center system 20a of the monitoring center 20 in the same manner as described above, and the telephone line 30 is connected.
Is transferred to the computer 19 of the monitoring station 10a as pack information 200 via

The computer 19 of the monitoring station 10a performs processing necessary for control on the pack information 200 transferred by interruption, and then transmits the pack information to the control panel PC 15 and the display 17 via a communication cable. 200 is decomposed into various information and transferred. At this time, the pack information 200 is unpacked and output from the display 17 as video information 23a.
The voice information 24a is output from the speakerphone 14 in the parking lot. By controlling the memory information of the control panel PC15, remote stop and remote operation of the parking lot machine are executed.

As shown in FIG. 5, when the parking lot vehicle enters the parking lot, the parking lot vehicle enters the parking lot parking room from the entry / exit door 18 and the entrance / exit door 18 closes. When the vehicle using the parking lot leaves the parking lot device parking room and exceeds the position of the car gate 11 in the open state, the car gate 11 is closed and the computer 19 of the monitoring station 10a and the monitoring center 2 are closed.
The telephone line 30 to the computer 29 of the center system 20a is automatically cut off.

By using the above-mentioned parking lot management system, when using the parking lot, the parking lot user and the parking lot use vehicle are identified by the registered ID card or the like. Therefore, a specific registered user can be recognized by the registrant recognition device, so that an accident due to an operation error of an unfamiliar parking user can be prevented. In addition, since the specific registered parking lot use vehicle can be recognized by the registered vehicle recognition device, it is possible to select and provide the parking space of the mechanical parking lot according to the shape, the weight, and the like. Furthermore, another parking lot 10 having a parking lot management system according to the present embodiment, including a parking space for a mechanical parking lot according to the shape and weight, etc.
You can also guide. For this reason, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an accident due to insufficient capacity of the parking machine, such as an overweight of the vehicle using the parking lot.

Further, by remotely controlling the parking lot machine from the monitoring center, it is possible to reduce the operation time due to the trouble and the number of dispatches of personnel from the service base 40. As a result, it is possible to increase profits due to the efficient driving of the mechanical parking lot, and to reduce the labor cost of the staff waiting at the service base 40 shown in FIG.

Normally, simultaneous transmission of different types of information requires a plurality of lines. However, the use of one-line packed transfer and unpacking of the different types of information by the computers 19 and 29 allows the use of only one line. Can transmit information. As a result, the usage fee of the telephone line 30 is reduced.

Further, the occupancy rate of each parking space of each parking lot 10 is calculated, and the plurality of parking lots exchange information on the empty state of the other parking lots with each other, so that the plurality of parking lots 10 can be efficiently used. Can be operated. In addition, each parking lot 1
At the time of counting the sales of 0, if the monitoring center can collectively manage the sales, the collection can be performed efficiently by going to collection in a state where the sales have been accumulated to some extent.

Further, by using the communication means which is automatically shut off when the parking lot machine is not used, it is possible to reduce the power consumed by using the parking lot machine.

It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

[0042]

According to the parking lot management system according to the present invention, it is possible to operate the parking lot safely without having to keep a manager at each parking lot at all times. Become.

According to the parking lot management system of the present invention, it is possible to prevent an accident caused by an inexperienced user's operation error, and the capacity of a parking lot machine device such as an overweight of an automobile. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of accidents due to shortage.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a flow of a parking lot use procedure when an unregistered person uses a parking lot and when a registrant uses the parking lot.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a checklist used for safety confirmation when a parking lot user uses a parking lot.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a network configuration for connecting a parking lot and a monitoring center.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a basic system device configuration for performing remote control and remote monitoring.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a positional relationship between a car gate in a parking lot and a parking lot entrance door.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 When using a parking lot for the first time 2 When a qualified person uses a parking lot 10 Parking lot 10a Monitoring station 11 Car gate 12 Charge settlement machine 13 CCD camera 13a Video information 14 Speakerphone 14a Voice information 15 Control panel PC 15a Operation Information 16 Operation operation panel 16a Operation information 17 Display 18 Entry / exit door 19 Computer 20 Monitoring center 20a Center system 21 Display 23 CCD camera 23a Video information 24 Speakerphone 24a Voice information 25a Operation information 26a Operation information 29 Computer 30 Telephone line 40 Service base

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Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A parking lot management system for collectively managing a plurality of parking lots, wherein each parking lot user and a parking lot of the plurality of parking lots are installed in each of the plurality of parking lots. A monitoring station having a parking lot management device for obtaining usage status information of a mechanical device and transmitting instruction information to the parking lot user and the parking lot machinery device of each of the plurality of parking lots; A remote monitoring control center having a remote monitoring control device for remotely monitoring the usage status of each of the plurality of parking lots and transmitting a safety instruction as remote control information; and the parking lot usage status information and the instruction. A parking lot management system comprising communication means for connecting the parking lot management device and the remote monitoring and control device to exchange information with each other. 2. The parking lot management device, wherein the parking lot management device is a parking lot information obtaining unit for obtaining the parking lot use status information, and the parking lot management device transmits the instruction information to the parking lot user and the parking lot machine device. A parking lot information instructing unit, wherein the remote monitoring control device is capable of remotely monitoring a use state of the parking lot, a parking lot remote monitoring unit, and a computer as remote control information for controlling the parking lot information instructing unit. Or a parking lot remote control means for sending an instruction of a guard, wherein the communication means sends the parking lot use status information from the parking lot information obtaining means to the parking remote monitoring means, from the parking lot remote control means. 2. The parking lot management system according to claim 1, wherein the parking lot management system is for sending the remote control information to the parking lot information indicating means. 3. The parking lot information obtaining means performs a series of operations from the start of entry of a car to the end of exit of the car by first video information obtained by a camera, first audio information obtained by a speakerphone, parking lot. First indicating the operating state of the mechanical device
The first video information transmitted through the communication means, wherein the first video information is transmitted through the communication means. The first voice information, the first operation information, and the first operation information are output to a display and a speakerphone, and the parking lot information indicating means is provided by the monitor or the computer. Making a decision for safety through the communication means, the second video information obtained by the camera, the second audio information obtained by the speakerphone, the second operation for operating the parking lot machine The parking lot information instructing means for transmitting to the parking lot information instructing means as information and second operation information for transmitting the operation method of the driving operation panel to the parking lot user; Outputting the second video information, the second audio information, the second operation information, and the second operation information transmitted via the communication means to a display and a speakerphone. The parking management system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein 4. An apparatus provided in the parking lot, wherein the registered parking lot user is registered so that only the registered parking lot user can enter and exit the parking lot. A registrant recognition device for identifying, and a registered vehicle recognition device for identifying that the vehicle is a registered car, so that only registered parking lot use vehicles can enter and exit the parking lot. The parking lot management system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: