JP2003263662A - Parking lot reservation system, parking lot reservation method, parking lot reservation server, parking lot management device, reservation terminal equipment and automatic fare adjustment device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a parking lot reservation system for increasing benefits by improving the utilization rate of a parking lot, and for allowing a user to use a parking lot at a low fee. <P>SOLUTION: This system is configured of a parking lot reservation server 2 for registering the auction fee of each parking lot, and for accepting reservation with the auction fee, a parking lot management device 3 for setting the auction fee, and reservation terminal equipment 1 for making a reservation for the parking lot by presenting desired conditions to the parking lot reservation server 2. The parking lot management device 3 is provided with a setting means for setting the application conditions of the auction fee and an input means for inputting the auction fee under the set application conditions. Thus, the auction fee can be arbitrarily set according to the application conditions such as vehicle empty situations, time band, and use date. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a parking lot reservation system capable of reserving a parking lot at an auction fee presented from the parking lot side.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Information on whether a parking lot is full or vacant is displayed on a guide plate to notify the user, or information such as parking lot location, charge, full / empty status is provided to the user by using a network. The services provided are traditionally performed. However, there is no guarantee that the utilization rate of the parking lot can be improved by simply providing the parking lot information unilaterally, and also from the user side, it is necessary to find a parking lot that meets the desired conditions and make a reservation. There is an inconvenience that it takes time. Therefore, there has been proposed a parking lot reservation service that can search and reserve parking lots using a network.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 10-78331 is an example of this, and the parking lot management host stores the parking lot name, location, parking fee, distance from the destination, etc. in the parking lot. When you enter the desired conditions in the navigation system connected to the management host by telephone line, the parking lot management host extracts the parking lot that meets the conditions and sends it to the navigation system along with the parking fee etc., and the content displayed on the navigation system. You can make a reservation by looking at.

[0004]

However, in the conventional parking lot reservation system, since the parking fee of each parking lot is fixed, it cannot be said that the parking lot is always effectively utilized. For example, during the daytime, when the parking lot is relatively quiet, the parking lot owner sees more profit if the parking lot is filled up even if the parking fee is lowered. Also, irrespective of the time of day, even if there are actually many empty spaces remaining, it is more profitable for the parking lot side to fill the empty spaces by lowering the parking fee in the same manner. On the other hand, it would be convenient for users to park at a cheaper rate than usual. However, the conventional system cannot meet such requirements, and there is a limit in improving the profit of the parking lot and the convenience of the user.

The present invention is intended to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its object is to improve the utilization rate of the parking lot to increase the profit and to make the parking lot cheaper for the user. It is to provide a parking lot reservation system that can be used.

[0006]

A parking lot reservation system according to the present invention is connected to a plurality of parking lot management devices for setting an auction fee as a parking fee and each parking lot management device by a line, and A parking lot reservation server that registers auction fees and accepts parking lot reservations at the fees,
A reservation terminal device is provided which accesses the parking lot reservation server, presents desired conditions including a parking fee, and reserves the parking lot. Here, the "auction fee" is a parking fee presented to the user from the parking lot side and is set to be lower than the normal parking fee. When the parking lot reservation server receives the desired conditions from the reservation terminal device, the parking lot reservation server extracts the parking lot that matches the desired conditions and the auction fee for the parking lot, and transmits the parking lot to the reservation terminal device. Select and make a reservation to the parking reservation server.

According to the present invention, in the above system, a setting means for setting an application condition of an auction fee, an input means for inputting an auction fee under the set application condition, and an auction fee input by this input means. By providing the parking lot management device with a transmitting means for transmitting to the parking lot reservation server together with the applicable conditions, the auction fee can be arbitrarily set according to the applicable conditions. By doing this, the parking fee is vacant,
The optimum value can be set according to the application conditions such as time zone and usage date.

When the vacant vehicle situation in the parking lot is used as the application condition, the vacant vehicle situation (for example, vacant vehicle rate) is set by the setting means.
Can be set in a plurality of stages, and a plurality of auction rates corresponding to each stage can be set. Therefore, by setting the auction rate lower as the vacancy rate becomes higher, more reservations from users can be expected and the utilization rate of the parking lot can be expected to improve. In this case, the parking lot reservation server acquires the latest vacant car information from the parking lot, extracts the auction charge corresponding to the acquired vacant car information from the auction charges set in multiple stages, and parks at that charge. Accept car reservations.

When the time zone is used as the application condition, the setting means sets the time zone to which the auction fee is applied, and sets the auction fee according to the time zone. The time zone may be a single time zone or a plurality of time zones. For example, by setting a daytime period when the parking lot is relatively quiet and setting the parking fee for this period to a cheap auction fee, more reservations from users will be made and the utilization rate of the parking lot will be improved. Can be expected.

Further, when the use date of the parking lot is used as the application condition, the use date to which the auction fee is applied is set by the setting means, and the auction fee is set according to the use date. Various usage days can be considered, such as weekdays, holidays, and event dates. For example, by setting a weekday when the parking lot is relatively thin and setting a weekday parking fee to a cheap auction fee, more reservations from users can be expected and the utilization rate of the parking lot can be improved.

The above-mentioned applicable conditions may be adopted individually or in appropriate combination.

In this way, according to the present invention, the parking fee can be arbitrarily set together with the applicable conditions as an auction fee instead of being fixed, so that an optimal fee can be set according to the situation. , This can improve the utilization rate of the parking lot and increase the profit. In addition, the user can use the parking lot that meets the desired conditions at a low price, and thus it is possible to realize a parking lot reservation system that is advantageous for both the parking lot side and the user side.

In the present invention, not only the auction fee may be set, but the maximum number of vehicles that can be applied with the auction fee may be set for each fee. According to this, for example, by setting the maximum number of vehicles that can be accepted at a low price for auction fees and setting the maximum number of vehicles that can be at a high rate, the parking lot can be used more effectively and profit can be increased. be able to.

In the present invention, the contents registered in the parking lot reservation server may be changed in real time from the input means of the parking lot management device. According to this, even after registration of an auction fee or the like in the parking lot reservation server, it is possible to change the registered contents by the parking lot management device even when it becomes necessary to change the registered contents due to changes in the situation. Therefore, for example, when the number of parking lots is small and the charge is further reduced, or when it is desired to increase or decrease the maximum number of cars that can be accepted, it is possible to deal with the situation. It is also useful when you want to set a real-time charge while watching the parking situation.

The present invention can also be realized as a system provided with an automatic settlement machine for parking fee settlement installed in a parking lot. In this system, the parking lot reservation server transmits proof information certifying that the parking lot can be used at the auction fee to the reservation terminal device based on the fact that the parking lot is selected by the reservation terminal device. Send the certification information to the automatic checkout machine. The automatic settlement machine collates the certification information obtained from the parking lot reservation server with the certification information obtained from the reservation terminal device at the time of use, and if the collation result is normal, the auction fee is applied to perform the fee settlement. By doing so, it is possible to prevent persons other than the reservation person from illegally using the parking lot at the auction fee.

Further, instead of the above proof information,
You may make it collate using a vehicle number.
In this case, the parking lot reservation server transmits the vehicle number input at the reservation terminal device to the automatic checkout machine based on the selection of the parking lot at the reservation terminal device. And
In the automatic checkout machine, the vehicle number obtained from the parking lot reservation server is checked against the vehicle number entered in the checkout machine at the time of use. If the check result is normal, the auction fee will be applied to settle the charge. . With such a system, it is possible to prevent a person other than the reservation person from illegally using the parking lot at the auction fee.

When the auction fee is set according to the time zone, the automatic settlement machine applies the auction fee when the vehicle reserved for the parking lot uses the parking lot within the set time zone. If the vehicle for which the parking lot is reserved is used outside the set time zone, the normal charge may be applied to perform the charge settlement. By doing so, the normal charge can be collected for use outside the time zone, so that the parking lot can compensate for the loss due to being not used during the set time zone.

In the present invention, the parking lot reservation server may create management index data based on the parking lot reservation record received from the reservation terminal device and distribute the data to the parking lot management device. . As the data of the management index, various kinds of data such as data on a fee for each auction (user's presentation fee, successful bid fee, etc.) and data on reservation results for each parking lot can be considered. In the parking lot, such a management index can be used as a material for management judgment, which enables more efficient parking lot management. In addition, the above data can be used to judge whether to change the charge setting.

[0019]

1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a parking lot reservation system according to the present invention. Reference numeral 1 denotes a reservation terminal device for making a reservation for a parking lot, and a mobile phone is used here. In addition to the mobile phone, various information terminal devices having a communication function such as a personal computer and a car navigation device can be used as the reservation terminal device. A parking lot auction center 20 accepts a parking lot reservation from the reservation terminal device 1, is wirelessly connected to the reservation terminal device 1, and has a plurality of parking lots 3.
It is connected to 0 by a line.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a procedure for using a parking lot in the system of FIG. (1), (2), in the figure
(3), ... Show the order of processing, and will be described below according to this order.

(1) Each parking lot 30 registers parking lot information and charge information data in advance in the parking lot auction center 20. The parking lot information includes the name of the parking lot, the location, the walking time from the destination, the number of vehicles accommodated, map data, and the like. The fee information includes an auction fee presented by the parking lot and applicable conditions.

(2) The user 10 uses the reservation terminal device 1 to access the parking lot auction center 20,
Suggest desired conditions such as parking fee and walking time from the destination. This condition presentation will be referred to as "bid" for convenience.

(3) The parking lot auction center 20 receives the above bid and searches the parking lot information and the charge information of each registered parking lot to find a parking lot that matches the user's desired conditions. And the parking lot information and the auction fee are notified to the reservation terminal device 1.
This candidate notification will be referred to as a "bid" for convenience.

(4) On the reservation terminal device 1, the parking lot with a bid and its charge are displayed. The user 10 looks at the displayed contents, selects the desired parking lot, and inputs the vehicle number and the like. Make a reservation for the parking lot at the parking lot auction center 2
Apply for 0. This reservation application will be referred to as a "successful bid" for convenience.

(5) The parking lot auction center 20
Upon receipt of the successful bid, a successful bid notification indicating that the parking lot reservation has been accepted is transmitted to the reservation terminal device 1. This successful bid notification may include proof information certifying that the reserved parking lot can be used at the auction rate.

(6) The parking lot auction center 20
Reserved parking lot 30 in parallel with notification of successful bids to users
Send the successful bid information to. This successful bid information includes reservation confirmation data, and this reservation confirmation data is data for confirming that the user is a reservation user by collating with the above certification information when using the parking lot. As the reservation confirmation data, in addition to the above proof information, the vehicle number input at the time of a successful bid (reservation application) can be used.

(7) After that, the user 10 drives the vehicle 50 and moves to the reserved parking lot.

(8) In the parking lot 30, with respect to the certification information (or the vehicle number of the car 50) recorded in the reservation terminal device 1, the reservation confirmation data included in the successful bid information from the parking lot auction center 20. Is checked.

(9) If the verification result is normal, the parking lot 3
0 notifies the user 10 of the auction fee.

(10) The user 10 pays the notified fee to the parking lot 30.

As indicated by the broken line in FIG. 2, empty car information is sent from the parking lot 30 to the parking lot auction center 20 at predetermined time intervals, and from the parking lot auction center 20 to the parking lot, a management index. Data will be sent at any time.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a specific configuration of the parking lot reservation system according to the present invention. 1 is the above-mentioned reservation terminal device, 2 is a parking lot reservation server provided in the parking lot auction center 20, 3 is a parking lot management device provided in each parking lot 30, and 4 is automatic provided in each parking lot 30. A settlement machine, 5 is a line, and 6 is a base station. Parking lot reservation server 2
Is for registering the auction fee of each parking lot and accepting the reservation of the parking lot at the fee, is connected to the base station 6, and is connected to the parking lot management device 3 and the automatic settlement machine 4 via the line 5. It is connected. Parking lot management device 3
Sets an auction fee as a parking fee, and is composed of a personal computer here. The automatic settlement machine 4 is for settlement of parking fees, and has a function of wirelessly communicating with the reservation terminal device 1. The reservation terminal device 1 wirelessly communicates with the base station 6 and can access the parking lot reservation server 2 via the base station 6. The line 5 is composed of a dedicated line or a public line, and is not limited to a wired line and may be a wireless line.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a mobile phone constituting the reservation terminal device 1. Reference numeral 11 is a CPU as a control means for controlling the entire apparatus, 12 is an input section as an input means including operation keys, 13 is a display section as a display means including a liquid crystal display, and 14 is an operation program of the CPU 11 and the like. ROM, 15 is a RAM in which various data are temporarily stored, 16 is a microphone that constitutes an audio input unit, 17 is a speaker that is an audio output unit,
Reference numeral 18 denotes a communication unit serving as a transmitting unit and a receiving unit for transmitting / receiving to / from the outside.

FIG. 5 shows a block diagram of the parking lot reservation server 2. Reference numeral 21 is a CPU as a control means for controlling the entire apparatus, 22 is an input section as an input means including operation keys, 23 is a display section as a display means including a CRT, and 24 is an operation program of the CPU 21. ROM and 25 are RA in which various data are temporarily stored
M and 26 are storage devices as storage means including hard disks, 26a is a parking lot file provided in the storage device 26, 26b is a user file provided in the storage device 26, and 27 is external transmission / reception. It is a communication unit as a transmission means and a reception means for performing. The CPU 21 constitutes the extraction means of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a table showing the stored contents of the parking lot file 26a. Parking lot file 26a
Has an area for storing parking lot information, charge information, and vacant vehicle information for each parking lot. The parking information area includes the parking name, location, walking time from the destination,
The number of vehicles accommodated, map data, etc. are recorded. In the area of the charge information, the auction charge set by the parking lot management device 3, the applicable conditions, the maximum number of vehicles that can be accepted, and the like are recorded. In the empty vehicle information area, the empty vehicle rate sent from the parking lot at a predetermined time interval is recorded.

FIG. 7 is a table showing the stored contents of the user file 26b. User file 26b
Is provided with an area in which a vehicle number, a presentation fee, a successful bid fee, a successful bid parking lot code, a scheduled start time of use, a successful bid time zone, and certification information are recorded for each user. The vehicle number, the presentation fee, and the scheduled use start time are data input by the user in the reservation terminal device 1. The winning bid is an auction fee for the parking lot for which the reservation application is made in the reservation terminal device 1. The successful bid parking lot code is an identification code of the parking lot for which the reservation application is made. The time frame for the successful bid is the time frame for which the successful bid price was applied, and the time frame setting unit 33d (FIG. 11) of the parking lot management device 3 described later.
Corresponds to the time zone set in. The certification information is a code that certifies that the reserved parking lot can be used at the auction rate. As the certification information, for example, a reservation number issued by the parking lot auction center 20 can be used, but a vehicle number or the like input by the user at the reservation terminal device 1 may be used as the certification information. Further, the password entered by the user at the reservation terminal device 1 may be added. These are preferably encrypted for security protection.

FIG. 8 shows a block diagram of the parking lot management device 3. Reference numeral 31 is a CPU as a control means for controlling the entire apparatus, 32 is an input section as an input means including operation keys, 33 is a display section as a display means including a CRT, and 34 is an operation program of the CPU 31. The ROM and 35 are RA for temporarily storing various data.
M and 36 are storage devices as storage means composed of hard disks, 36a is a parking lot information file provided in the storage device 36, 36b is a charge information file provided in the storage device 36, and 37 is externally connected. The communication unit serves as a transmission unit and a reception unit that perform transmission and reception.

FIG. 9 is a table showing the stored contents of the parking lot information file 36a. The parking lot information file 36a is provided with an area where parking lot names (parking lot codes), locations, destinations and walking times, parking restrictions, the number of vehicles accommodated, and map data are recorded. The destination is a station, facility, store, etc. around the parking lot, and the walking time from the destination to the parking lot is stored together with the destination. There may be a plurality of sets of data on the destination and walking time. The parking restriction items are, for example, information on restrictions such as vehicle height and vehicle width in a multilevel parking lot. Map data is
It consists of image data showing a detailed map around the parking lot.

FIG. 10 is a table showing the stored contents of the charge information file 36b. Charge information file 3
The area 6b is provided with areas for recording data such as rental type, date type, vehicle type, time zone, and charge system. In the lending type area, the distinction such as hourly lending and daily lending is recorded. In the day type area, distinctions such as weekdays, holidays, and event dates are recorded. In the vehicle type area, the distinction between ordinary vehicles and large vehicles is recorded. In the time zone area, the time zone to which the auction fee is applied is recorded. In the fee system area, a fee system of an auction fee described later is recorded.

FIG. 11 shows the display unit 33 of the parking lot management device 3.
3 shows an example of the auction charge setting screen 331 displayed in FIG. In the setting screen 331, a lending type setting unit 33a is for setting lending types such as hourly lending and one-day lending. The contents set in the lending type setting unit 33a are the charge information file 36b (see FIG. 10).
Are stored in the lending type area. A day type setting unit 33b sets day types such as weekdays, holidays, and event dates. The content set by the day type setting unit 33b is stored in the day type area of the charge information file 36b. A vehicle type setting unit 33c sets the vehicle type such as a normal vehicle and a large vehicle. The setting contents of the vehicle type setting unit 33c are stored in the vehicle type area of the charge information file 36b. 33d is a time zone setting unit for setting a time zone to which the auction fee is applied. The content set by the time zone setting unit 33d is stored in the time zone area of the charge information file 36b. A is a charge system setting unit for setting the charge system of the auction charge. The setting contents in this charge system setting section A are
It is stored in the charge system area of the charge information file 36b.

In the charge system setting unit A, 33e is a lower limit setting unit for setting the lower limit of the charge presented by the user, and 33f.
Is the upper limit setting part that sets the upper limit of the fee presented by the user,
33g is a vacancy rate setting unit for setting the vacancy rate of the parking lot, 33
h is an auction fee setting unit that sets an auction fee for each empty vehicle rate, 33i is an acceptance maximum number setting unit that sets the maximum number of vehicles that are subject to the auction fee for each charge, and 33j is the setting contents. A send button for sending and registering to the reservation server 2 and a cancel button 33k for canceling the setting contents. The setting units 33a to 33g constitute the setting means in the present invention, and the application conditions of the auction fee such as the day, the time zone, and the vacancy rate are set by the setting means.

Here, the "vacancy rate" is a ratio of the number of empty spaces to the total number of parking spaces in a parking lot expressed as a percentage. Here, the vacancy rate is used as an indicator of the vacancy status, but the number of vacant vehicles may be used instead of this, or the parking rate, the number of parked vehicles, etc. may be used instead of the vacancy rate and the number of vacant vehicles. You may.

To set the auction fee on the setting screen 331 of FIG. 11, first, the setting units 33a to 33d.
In, set the rental type, day type, car type, and time zone. Next, in the charge system setting unit A, the setting unit 33e,
The lower limit and the upper limit of the user-presented charge (here, the usage charge per hour) are set by 33f, and the vacancy rate is set by the vacancy rate setting unit 33g. After that, an auction fee (here, a usage fee per hour) is set for each vacant rate in the auction fee setting unit 33h. This auction fee is arbitrarily set according to the user-presented fee, and is set to be cheaper as the vacancy rate becomes higher.
In the example of FIG. 11, when the user presenting fee is 450 yen and the vacancy rate is 50%, 400 yen is presented to the user as the auction fee, and when the vacancy rate is 90%, 350 yen is the auction fee. Is presented to the user as. Finally, the acceptance limit number setting unit 33i sets the acceptance limit number that can be accepted at each auction price. This limit number can also be set arbitrarily. In addition, "-" in the acceptance limit number setting unit 33i indicates that there is no limit to the number of acceptances, and "x" indicates that no acceptance is performed (bid).

After all the above settings are completed, the send button 3
When 3j is pressed, the setting contents are transmitted to the parking lot reservation server 2, and the setting contents are registered in the charge information area in the parking lot file 26a (see FIG. 6) of the server 2. At this time, the parking lot information (see FIG. 9) is also transmitted and recorded in the parking lot information area of the parking lot file 26a.

In FIG. 11, the vacancy rate is 30% to 100%.
Although it is possible to set up to 10% in 10% steps, the step width of the vacancy rate can be set freely. Further, in FIG. 11, the amount presented by the user is in the range of 200 yen to 600 yen, but this can also be set freely.

FIG. 12 shows a block diagram of the automatic settlement machine 4. Reference numeral 41 is a CPU as a control means for controlling the entire apparatus, 42 is an input section as an input means including operation keys, 43 is a display section as a display means for displaying a parking charge, and 44 is an operation program of the CPU 41. The stored ROM, 45 is an RA for temporarily storing various data.
M and 46 are ticket processing units that read and process parking tickets issued at the time of entering the parking lot, 47 is a currency processing unit that accepts and releases banknotes and coins, and 48 is a receipt that issues a receipt for payment of charges. It is an issuing department. 49a
Is a communication unit serving as a transmission unit and a reception unit that transmits and receives to and from the server 2 and the like via the line 5, and 49b
Is a wireless communication unit that performs transmission / reception with a wireless reservation terminal device 1 such as a mobile phone. The CPU 41 constitutes the collation means and the settlement means in the present invention, and the input section 42 and the wireless communication section 49b constitute the certification information input means in the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a table showing the contents stored in the storage section of the automatic settlement machine 4, in which (a) is the ROM 44.
, And (b) shows the contents stored in the RAM 45. The ROM 44 has a parking lot code of a parking lot in which the automatic checkout machine is installed, a parking charge table, and C.
A program executed by the PU 41 is stored. It should be noted that the parking fee table is set with a normal fee that is not an auction fee. The RAM 45 includes an area for storing successful bid information (reservation confirmation data) sent from the parking reservation server 2 and an area for storing certification information obtained from the reservation terminal device 1 owned by the user.

Next, the processing procedure in the parking lot reservation system having the above-mentioned configuration will be described in more detail with reference to the flowchart.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the operating procedure in the reservation terminal device 1. First, the reservation terminal device 1 is connected to the parking lot reservation server 2 of the parking lot auction center 20 (step S1). When the reservation terminal device 1 is connected to the server 2, on the display unit 13 of the reservation terminal device 1,
A desired condition input screen 13a as shown in FIG. 15 is displayed.
In this input screen 13a, after inputting the destination, walking time, fee, time until warehousing, vehicle type, bid button 1
When the selection confirmation operation of 31 is performed (step S2), the input content is transmitted to the parking lot reservation server 2 and a bid is made (step S3). Then, the candidate notification transmitted from the server 2 is received (step S4). Based on the received candidate notification information, a parking lot list screen 13b as shown in FIG. 16 is displayed on the display unit 13 (step S5). On this screen 13b, a parking lot that matches the desired conditions is displayed together with the charge and walking time. The underlined items in the figure indicate that the items can be selected. The selectable items displayed on this screen 13b, together with the operation keys of the input unit 12 for selecting these items, constitute the selecting means in the present invention.

The user selects a desired parking lot from the parking lots displayed on the parking lot list screen 13b (step S6). When the parking lot is selected, the screen of the display unit 13 is switched to the vehicle number input screen 13c as shown in FIG. When the vehicle number is input on this input screen 13c and the selection and confirmation operation of the successful bid button 132 is subsequently performed (step S7), the selected parking lot and vehicle number are transmitted to the parking lot reservation server 2 as reservation application information, and a successful bid is made. Is performed (step S8). Next, the certification information transmitted as a successful bid notification from the parking lot reservation server 2 is downloaded (step S9), and subsequently the display unit 13 is downloaded.
Displays a reservation completion notification screen 13d as shown in FIG. 18 (step S10). This screen 13d is provided with a parking lot detailed information display button 133 for displaying detailed information about the reserved parking lot. When the selection confirmation operation of this button 133 is performed (step S11; YE
S), the detailed information request is transmitted to the server 2 (step S12). Then, the detailed information is received from the server 2 (step S13), and the location of the parking lot and a detailed map around the parking lot are displayed (step S14). If it is not necessary to display the detailed information of the parking lot (step S11; N
O), the connection with the parking lot reservation server 2 is disconnected and the process ends (step S15). In step S9, the detailed information described above may be received from the server 2 together with the certification information when the successful bid is notified.

In step S7, a password may be entered instead of the vehicle number. Here, if the entered vehicle number and password are transmitted to the parking lot reservation server 2 and are stored in the reservation terminal device 1 together with the reservation number issued by the parking lot reservation server 2, these can be used as certification information. You can It should be noted that it is not always necessary to input the vehicle number and the password at the reservation terminal device 1, and it is possible to omit these inputs and use only the reservation number as the certification information. When the vehicle number is input, the vehicle number is used as a substitute for the reservation number, so that the certification information download process in step S9 is omitted and the parking lot reservation server 2
Only the successful bid notification may be received from. Also,
In the input screen 13a of FIG. 15, the time until entering the garage is entered, and the parking lot reservation server 2 calculates the scheduled start time of using the parking lot based on this time and the current time. The scheduled start time of use may be directly input on the screen 13a. Further, in the screen of FIG. 18, only the parking lot detailed information display button 133 is provided, but in addition to this, the reservation terminal device 1 at the time of charge settlement
A button for displaying the usage of may be provided as a help function.

FIG. 19 is a flow chart showing the procedure in the parking lot reservation server 2. Parking lot reservation server 2
Then, the presence / absence of a parking lot information registration request from the parking lot management device 3 is monitored, and if there is a registration request (step S21: Y
ES) and the parking lot information (FIG. 9) are received and stored in the parking lot information area (FIG. 6) of the parking lot file 26a (step S22). If there is a charge information registration request from the parking management device 3 (step S23: YES), the charge information (FIG. 10) set by the parking management device 3 is received and the charge information of the parking file 26a is received. Area (Fig. 6)
(Step S24). Furthermore, if there is a request for registration of empty vehicle information from the parking lot management device 3 (step S2
5: YES), the vacant car information collected by the parking lot management device 3 is received and stored in the vacant car information area (FIG. 6) of the parking lot file 26a (step S26). The vacant car information is sent from the parking lot management device 3 to the parking lot reservation server 2 every 30 minutes, for example. The method of collecting empty vehicle information will be described later.

Further, the parking lot reservation server 2 monitors whether there is an auction request (bid) from the parking lot user, and if there is an auction request from the reservation terminal device 1 (step S
27; YES), the desired conditions of the parking lot user transmitted from the reservation terminal device 1 are received (step S28), and the parking lot is searched (step S29). In this search, first, the parking lot information of each parking lot in the parking lot file 26a is referred to, and the parking lot near the destination presented under the desired conditions is searched. Then, if the corresponding parking lot is found, next, the fee presented under the desired conditions, the scheduled use start time,
Based on the charge information and the vacant car information of each parking lot in the parking lot file 26a, the parking lot that matches the presented charge and the auction charge thereof are extracted (step S30).
As the auction fee at this time, the fee corresponding to the latest (current) empty vehicle information in each parking lot is extracted.

When the "destination" designated on the input screen 13a of FIG. 15 is arbitrarily input on the reservation terminal device 1, "destination and walking time" set by the parking management device 3 is set.
In the search from the parking lot information (FIG. 6) in the parking lot reservation server 2 based on (FIG. 9), there is a possibility that the number of candidate parking lots will decrease. To support such arbitrary input,
In the configuration of the parking lot reservation server 2 shown in FIG. 5, “geographical information data” including landmark data to be the destination is arranged, and the destination specified by the reservation terminal device 1 and the parking lot in the parking lot information “ A method is conceivable in which the walking time from the destination is calculated based on "location" and the target parking lot is searched.

Next, the extracted parking lot and auction fee are transmitted to the reservation terminal device 1 of the user as a candidate notification (bid) (step S31). After that, the reservation terminal device 1
When the parking lot and the vehicle number selected as the reservation application information are received from (step S32), the reservation is confirmed, and the parking lot reservation server 2 reserves the parking lot, the vehicle number, the scheduled start time of use, etc. in the user file 26b. Record the information. In addition, the parking lot reservation server 2 transmits proof information (reservation number, etc.) as a notice of successful bid to the reservation terminal device 1 (step S33), and also transmits successful bid information (reservation confirmation data) to the automatic settlement machine 4 (step S34). ). This successful bid information includes, for example, a vehicle number, a successful bid fee, a successful bid parking lot code, a scheduled start time of use, a successful bid target time zone, proof information (reservation number, etc.) among the data recorded in the user file 26b (FIG. 7). )It is included. After that, it is checked whether there is a request for detailed parking information from the reservation terminal device 1 and if there is a request for detailed information (step S35; YE).
S), necessary information (location, map data, etc.) is extracted from the parking lot information of the parking lot file 26a, and this is transmitted to the reservation terminal device 1 (step S36). The detailed information may be transmitted in advance together with the certification information when the successful bid is notified in step S33.

In the above description, the parking lot reservation server 2 mainly has the function of accepting the reservation of the parking lot. However, based on the reservation record received from the reservation terminal device 1,
The parking lot reservation server 2 may have a function of creating management index data and distributing the data to the parking lot management device 3. FIG. 20 is an example of the data of the management index, (a) shows the data for each auction (user presentation fee, auction fee maximum value / lowest price / own value, successful bid fee, successful bid parking lot), (b) ) Is data relating to the reservation results (number of bids, number of successful bids) for each parking lot. These data are created by the parking lot reservation server 2,
It is transmitted to the parking lot management device 3 at a request from the parking lot management device 3 or periodically.

The highest value of the auction price is the highest price among the candidates extracted at the time of bidding, the lowest price is the lowest price, and the self price is the management index data. It is the charge offered by the parking lot. In this way, by including the self-value, it is possible to provide index data according to each parking lot. Also,
Since the successful bid parking lot in FIG. 20A and the parking lot name display in FIG. 20B are related to the management information of other parking lots, the presence or absence of the display and the method depend on the operation. For example, a method of displaying with symbols instead of real names is possible.

FIG. 21 is a flow chart showing the operation procedure in the parking lot management device 3. Parking lot management device 3
Then, it is monitored whether or not the time to notify the vacant car information has come, and if the time has come (step S41; YE
S), empty vehicle information is collected (step S52). This empty vehicle information is collected at intervals of 30 minutes, for example, as described above. Specifically, the entrance / exit management machine installed at the entrance of the parking lot constantly manages the number of cars parked in the parking lot and the number of empty spaces. Data is acquired from the management machine at intervals of 30 minutes, and vacant vehicle information such as a vacant vehicle rate is collected. The vacant vehicle information thus obtained is transmitted to the parking lot reservation server 2 (step S5).
3).

If the time to notify the vacant vehicle information has not come (step S41; NO), it is checked whether or not the charge information registration menu is selected, and if the menu is selected (step S42; YES), The auction fee setting screen 331 shown in FIG. 11 is displayed on the display unit 33 (step S43). Next, on the setting screen 331, application conditions such as time zone, vacancy rate, auction fee, and maximum number of accepted vehicles are set as described above (step S44). Then, after the setting is completed, the send button 33j
When is pressed, the set contents are transmitted to the parking lot reservation server 2 (step S45). The maximum number of cars that can be accepted is managed by the parking lot reservation server 2, and when the number of cars reserved reaches the limit, reservations are canceled.

Further, the charge information registration menu is not selected in step S42 (step S42; N).
O), when the management index display menu is selected (step S54; YES), the management index request is transmitted to the parking lot reservation server 2 (step S55), and subsequently the management index data (FIG. 20) is received. (Step S56), this is displayed on the display unit 33 (step S57). Even if there is no request function as described above, if the management index data is regularly sent from the server 2, the latest data is displayed.

FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing another embodiment of the parking lot management device 3. In FIG. 22,
21. Steps S46 to S51 are added to FIG. 21, and the contents registered in the parking lot reservation server 2 can be changed in real time from the parking lot management device 3. Others are the same as those in FIG. 21, and the same steps as those in FIG. 21 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

If the charge information change menu is selected in step S46 (step S46; YES), the charge information currently registered is requested to the parking lot reservation server 2 (step S47), and then the charge information is received. (Step S
48) This is displayed on the display unit 33 (step S4)
9). Then, the charge information displayed on the display unit 33 is changed by operating the key of the input unit 32 (step S50), and the changed charge information is transmitted to the parking lot reservation server 2 (step S51). ). by this,
The fee information registered in the parking lot file 26a of the parking lot reservation server 2 can be changed in real time from the parking lot side as needed. In addition to the currently registered fee information, the bid status from the user may also be received, and the fee information may be changed so that the optimal fee system can be obtained while monitoring the tender status.

As another embodiment, when the parking lot reservation server 2 receives a bid from the reservation terminal device 1 and no parking lot candidate is extracted, the parking lot reservation server 2 stores the bid information. It transmits to each parking lot management device 3, resets the auction rate in each parking lot management device 3, returns this to the parking lot reservation server 2, and the parking lot reservation server 2 extracts the candidates again. May be.

FIG. 23 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure in the automatic settlement machine 4. The automatic checkout machine 4 is installed at the exit of the parking lot, and pays a charge according to the parking time for a vehicle using the parking lot. The automatic settlement machine 4 monitors whether or not there is a request for receiving successful bid information from the parking reservation server 2, and if there is a request for reception (step S61; YES), the aforementioned successful bid information (reservation confirmation data) is sent to the parking reservation server 2
(Step S62). Then, the successful bid information is stored in the RAM 45 (FIG. 13B) (step S63). Then, it is monitored whether there is a settlement request (step S64). In the present embodiment, the reservation terminal device 1
By transmitting a settlement request signal from the reservation terminal device 1 to the automatic settlement machine 4 using the communication function of the automatic settlement machine 4
Is able to determine that there is a payment request. The reservation terminal device 1 and the automatic settlement machine 4 communicate with each other via the respective communication units 18 and 49b.

When there is a settlement request from the reservation terminal device 1 (step S64; YES), the above certification information is subsequently received from the reservation terminal device 1 (step S65). This certification information is stored in the RAM 45 (FIG. 13B). Then, the successful bid information (reservation confirmation data) received from the server 2 in the RAM 45 is collated with the certification information received from the reservation terminal device (step S66), and it is determined whether or not the collation result is normal (step S67). ).
As described above, since the successful bid information includes the proof information, it is checked in step S67 whether the proof information included in the successful bid information matches the proof information received from the reservation terminal device 1. To do.

If the collation result is normal (step S6)
7; YES), since the vehicle is an authorized reservation vehicle, it is determined to apply the auction fee included in the successful bid information (step S68), and the parking fee is set based on the auction fee and the parking time. Calculate and display this
No. 3 is displayed (step S70). The auction fee is an hourly fee, and the parking fee is the fee obtained by multiplying the auction fee by the parking time. After confirming the parking fee displayed on the display unit 43, the user inserts money, a prepaid card, or the like into the automatic settlement machine 4 to settle the fee (step S71).

On the other hand, if the collation result in step S67 is not normal (step S67; NO), the vehicle is not a regular reserved vehicle, and therefore the normal charge (FIG. 13A) stored in the ROM 44 is applied. (Step S69), the parking charge is calculated based on the normal charge and the parking time, and the parking charge is displayed on the display unit 43 (step S69).
70). After that, payment is made in the same manner as described above (step S71).

In step S67, it may be possible to check the matching / non-matching of the time zones in addition to the matching / non-matching of the certification information. That is, if the parking lot has set the time zone to which the auction fee is applied,
Since the successful bid information sent from the parking lot reservation server 2 to the automatic settlement machine 4 includes the information of the relevant time zone (the successful bid time zone of FIG. 7), the proof information matches and the usage time of the parking lot The auction fee will be applied if it is within the set time zone, and the normal fee will be applied if the usage time is outside the set time zone even if the certification information matches, and the fee will be settled. You may

The method of payment when a part of the usage time exceeds the range of the time zone depends on the operational specifications. For example, it is conceivable that the specifications for applying the auction fee for the exceeding time zone and the specifications for applying the normal fee after the time unit division for the exceeding portion.

In the above example, the certification information is wirelessly transmitted from the reservation terminal device 1 to the automatic settlement machine 4, but a wired or contact communication method may be used. Alternatively, the certification information (reservation number or the like) may be input by using the key of the input unit 42 of the automatic settlement machine 4 while looking at the certification information displayed on the reservation terminal device 1. Further, in the above example, the case where the payment is performed by money or a prepaid card is shown, but the amount data is recorded in the reservation terminal device 1 so as to have a function as a prepaid terminal, and by communication with the automatic payment machine 4, The parking fee may be deducted from the price of the reservation terminal device 1.

FIG. 24 is a view showing another embodiment of the parking lot reservation system according to the present invention. Here, in addition to the configuration of FIG. 3, a vehicle number reading device 7 for reading the vehicle number of the vehicle 50 is provided and is connected to the automatic checkout machine 4. This vehicle number reading device 7
The vehicle includes a camera that captures the vehicle number on the license plate of the vehicle 50 and an image processing unit that processes the captured image. Since other parts are the same as those in FIG. 3, the same parts as those in FIG. 3 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

In the system of FIG. 24, the configuration of the reservation terminal device 1 is the same as that of FIG. 4, the configuration of the parking lot reservation server 2 is the same as that of FIGS. 5 to 7, and the configuration of the parking lot management device 3 is as shown in FIG. 8 to FIG. 11, and the configuration of the automatic settlement machine 4 is the same as that of FIGS. 12 to 13. However, the certification information in FIG. 7 is not always necessary, and in FIG. 13B, the vehicle number is stored instead of the certification information.

In the system of FIG. 24, the procedure at the reservation terminal device 1 is the same as that shown in FIG. However, although the successful bid notification is received in step S9, it is not always necessary to download the certification information. In that case, the reservation completion notification screen displayed in step S10 is as shown in FIG.
The screen 13e as shown by is displayed, and the guidance message is changed.

In the system of FIG. 24, the procedure at the parking lot reservation server 2 is the same as that shown in FIG.
However, it is not always necessary to transmit the certification information to the reservation terminal device 1 in step S33.
Send only the successful bid notification to. The example of the management index of FIG. 20 can be similarly applied to the case of FIG.

In the system of FIG. 24, the procedure in the parking lot management device 3 is the same as that shown in FIGS.

FIG. 26 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure in the automatic settlement machine 4 in the system of FIG.
In this case as well, the automatic settlement machine 4 is installed at the exit of the parking lot, and pays the fee according to the parking time for the vehicle using the parking lot. The automatic settlement machine 4 monitors whether or not there is a request for successful bid information reception from the parking lot reservation server 2, and if there is a request for reception (step S81; YES), receives the successful bid information from the parking lot reservation server 2 (step S82). . Then, the successful bid information is stored in the RAM 45 (FIG. 13B) (step S83). Then, it is monitored whether there is a settlement request (step S84). Also in the present embodiment, by using the communication function of the reservation terminal device 1 to transmit a settlement request signal from the reservation terminal device 1 to the automatic settlement device 4, the automatic settlement device 4 can determine that there is a settlement request. I have to. The reservation terminal device 1 and the automatic settlement machine 4 communicate with each other via the respective communication units 18 and 49b.

Alternatively, in the case of this embodiment, it is not always necessary to receive the certification information from the reservation terminal device 1 (step S65) as shown in the flowchart of FIG. Communication does not have to be performed between them. In this case, the settlement request is monitored (step S84).
Is performed by detecting that the vehicle has approached the automatic settlement machine 4 at the exit with a vehicle detection sensor (not shown) or the like.

Reserved terminal device 1 (or vehicle detection sensor)
From the customer (step S84; YES),
Then, the vehicle number of the vehicle 50 is acquired from the vehicle number reading device 7 (step S85). This vehicle number is input via the communication unit 49 as vehicle number input means and stored in the RAM 45. And RAM4
The successful bid information received from the server 2 in 5 is collated with the vehicle number (step S86), and it is determined whether or not the collation result is normal (step S87). Since the vehicle number is included in the successful bid information, it is checked in step S87 whether the vehicle number included in the successful bid information matches the vehicle number acquired from the vehicle number reading device 7.

If the collation result is normal (step S8)
7; YES), since the vehicle is an authorized reservation vehicle, it is determined to apply the auction fee included in the successful bid information (step S88), and the parking fee is set based on the auction fee and the parking time. Calculate and display this
3 is displayed (step S90). The auction fee is an hourly fee, and the parking fee is the fee obtained by multiplying the auction fee by the parking time. After confirming the parking fee displayed on the display unit 43, the user inserts money, a prepaid card, or the like into the automatic settlement machine 4 to perform the fee settlement (step S91).

On the other hand, if the collation result in step S87 is not normal (step S87; NO), the vehicle is not a regular reserved vehicle, so the normal fee stored in the ROM 44 (FIG. 13A) is applied. (Step S89), the parking charge is calculated based on the normal charge and the parking time, and the calculated parking charge is displayed on the display unit 43 (step S89).
90). After that, payment is made in the same manner as described above (step S91).

Also in the case of this embodiment, step S8 is performed.
In 7, check the match / mismatch of the time zones in addition to the match / mismatch of the certification information, and if the vehicle numbers match and the parking lot usage time is within the set time zone, auction Even if the charge is applied and the vehicle numbers match, if the usage time is outside the set time zone, the normal charge may be applied to perform the charge settlement. Alternatively, the reservation terminal device 1 may be provided with a function as a prepaid terminal by recording the amount data, and the parking charge may be reduced from the amount of the reservation terminal device 1 by communication with the automatic settlement machine 4.

In the above example, the vehicle number reading device 7 is provided with a camera, but the vehicle number is attached to the vehicle body or the license plate.
It is also possible to use a vehicle number reading device which records the number in C and reads the vehicle number in a non-contact manner by radio waves or the like.
In addition, ETC system (Electronic Toll CollectionSy
In the case of a car equipped with an in-vehicle device compatible with the stem (automatic fee collection system), the vehicle number can be obtained by wireless communication from the information recorded in the in-vehicle device.
Further, the means for obtaining the vehicle number is not limited to the above-mentioned means, and a method in which the user inputs the vehicle number using the key of the input unit 42 of the automatic settlement machine 4 may be adopted.

The present invention can employ various forms other than the above-mentioned embodiment. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the successful bid information is sent directly from the parking lot reservation server 2 to the automatic checkout machine 4, but the successful bid information is sent to the parking lot management device 3, and the parking lot management device 3 sends the automatic settlement machine 4. May be transferred to. In this case, the parking lot management device 3 and the automatic settlement machine 4 may be connected via the line 5 as shown in FIGS. 3 and 23, or may be directly connected by a dedicated line.

The present invention can also be applied to the reservation of a parking lot which is not equipped with an automatic settlement machine. FIG. 27 shows a parking lot reservation system in this case, and the same parts as those in FIG. 3 are designated by the same reference numerals. As a charge settlement method in this system, for example, the proof information downloaded to the reservation terminal device 1 is displayed on the display unit 13 of the reservation terminal device 1, and the staff at the parking lot confirms this to perform the payment. Different methods are possible.

As a method of managing the entrance time to the parking lot (starting time of use), for example, the automatic payment machine 4 is provided with an entrance processing function so that the reservation terminal device 1 and the automatic payment machine 4 are provided at the time of entry. Communication is performed to confirm that the automatic settlement machine 4 is the reserved vehicle for the auction, and the entry time (use start time) is recorded together with the identification information such as the reservation number, the vehicle number, or the entry processing number. The use start time is referred to and used by inputting the identification information in the settlement process at the time of participation.

FIG. 28 shows an embodiment of a system in which the entrance processing machine 8 at the entrance has the above-mentioned entrance processing function. Although the automatic settlement machine 4 and the entrance processing machine 8 are directly connected to the parking lot management device 3 in this figure, FIG.
You may connect through the line 5 like this. Others, Figure 3
The parts corresponding to are given the same reference numerals. In FIG. 28, the automatic settlement machine 4 does not have an entrance processing function.
The admission processor 8 is capable of making an inquiry to any device in which the successful bid information is transmitted and stored from the server 2 or the like, or any device in which the successful bid information is stored. Here, whether the successful bid information is stored in the server 2, the parking lot management device 3, or the automatic settlement machine 4 depends on the system specifications. In FIG. 28, the reservation terminal device 1 and the admission processor 8 at the time of admission
And the admission processor 8 confirms that it is a reserved vehicle for the auction based on the winning bid information, and identifies the admission time (use start time) such as the reservation number, vehicle number, or admission processing number. Record with information. The use start time is transmitted to the parking lot management device 3 or the automatic settlement machine 4 at the time of entry or settlement. This start time is
It is referred to and used by inputting the above identification information in the settlement process at the time of participation. The entrance processing machine 8 may be a device that is also used as a normal parking ticket issuing machine. In addition, a gate bar (not shown) may be provided at the entrance and exit of the parking lot to open / close in conjunction with the entrance processor 8 and the automatic settlement machine 4 to permit / block the passage of vehicles.

FIG. 29 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the parking lot reservation system. In this example, the vehicle stop lock device 9a and the parking sensor 9b are connected to the automatic settlement machine 4. The other parts corresponding to those in FIG. 3 are designated by the same reference numerals. Lock device 9a for car stop and parking sensor 9b
Is provided for each parking position. The automatic payment machine 4 has an admission processing function, and records the start time of use when the vehicle stop lock device 9a is operated by the user's operation at the start of use. Alternatively, the use start time may be automatically recorded based on the parking sensor 9b detecting parking. Based on this use start time, the automatic settlement machine 4 performs settlement processing at the time of settlement. Note that, also in FIG. 29, as to whether or not the vehicle is a reserved vehicle to be auctioned, and the auction fee is settled, FIG. 3, FIG. 24, and FIG.
This is the same as in the case of 8.

In the example of FIG. 11, the charge system is
The case where the first hour and the hourly charges thereafter are the same amount is shown, but the basic charge (the basic charge for the first fixed time) and
A charge system in which an excess charge (excess charge per unit time after a certain period of time) is separately determined may be adopted. In this case, the charge system setting unit A is allowed to set the charges of "basic charge" and "excess charge (per unit time)". Also, the unit time of the charge is not limited to one hour, and may be, for example, a unit of 30 minutes or a unit of 2 hours. In addition, it may be possible to set a staying charge when parking over multiple days.

Furthermore, the present invention can be applied not only to the hourly parking lot but also to a monthly parking lot reservation system.

[0090]

According to the present invention, since the parking fee can be set to the optimum fee depending on the situation, it is possible to improve the utilization rate and increase the profit for the parking lot.
For the user, the effect is obtained that the parking lot that meets the desired conditions can be used at a low charge.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a parking lot reservation system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a procedure of using a parking lot in the system of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a specific configuration of a parking lot reservation system according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a reservation terminal device.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a parking reservation server.

FIG. 6 is a table showing stored contents of a parking lot file.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a table of stored contents of a user file.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a parking lot management device.

FIG. 9 is a table showing stored contents of a parking lot information file.

FIG. 10 is a table showing stored contents of a charge information file.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an auction charge setting screen.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram of an automatic settlement machine.

FIG. 13 is a table showing stored contents of a storage unit of the automatic settlement machine.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure in the reservation terminal device.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a desired condition input screen.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a parking lot list screen.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a vehicle number input screen.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a reservation completion notification screen.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a procedure in the parking lot reservation server.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of management index data.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure in the parking lot management device.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart according to another embodiment of the parking lot management device.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure in the automatic settlement machine.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the parking lot reservation system according to the present invention.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a reservation completion notification screen according to another embodiment.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure in an automatic settlement machine according to another embodiment.

FIG. 27 is a view showing another embodiment of the parking lot reservation system according to the present invention.

FIG. 28 is a view showing another embodiment of the parking lot reservation system according to the present invention.

FIG. 29 is a view showing another embodiment of the parking lot reservation system according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Reserved terminal device 2 Parking lot reservation server 3 parking lot management equipment 4 Automatic payment machine 5 lines 6 base stations 7 Vehicle number reading device 26 storage devices 26a Parking file 26b User file 36a Parking lot information file 36b Charge information file 331 Auction rate setting screen 33b Day setting section 33d time zone setting section 33g Vacancy rate setting section 33h Auction charge setting section 33i Acceptance limit number setting unit

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Claims (24)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of parking lot management devices for setting an auction fee as a parking fee and a line connected to each parking lot management device, register the auction fee for each parking lot, and reserve the parking lot at the relevant fee. Parking lot reservation server that accepts,
The parking lot reservation server receives a desired condition from the reservation terminal device by accessing the parking lot reservation server and presenting a desired condition including a parking fee and making a reservation for the parking lot. At this time, a parking lot reservation system that extracts a parking lot that matches the desired condition and its auction fee, transmits it to the reservation terminal device, selects a desired parking lot on the reservation terminal device, and makes a reservation to the parking lot reservation server. The parking lot management device applies a setting means for setting an application condition of an auction fee, an input means for inputting an auction fee under the application condition, and an auction fee input by the input means. And a transmission means for transmitting to the parking lot reservation server together with the conditions, and the auction fee can be arbitrarily set according to the application conditions set by the setting means. Parking reservation system characterized by 2. The parking lot reservation system according to claim 1, wherein the setting means is a means for setting the vacant state of the parking lot in a plurality of stages, and the auction fee can be set in a plurality of stages according to the vacant state. Parking lot reservation system characterized by 3. The parking lot reservation system according to claim 2, wherein the parking lot reservation server acquires the latest vacant car information from the parking lot and responds to the vacant car information from auction rates set in multiple stages. A parking lot reservation system characterized by extracting an auction fee to be received and accepting a reservation for a parking lot at the fee. 4. The parking lot reservation system according to claim 1, wherein the setting means is means for setting a time zone, and an auction fee can be set according to the time zone. system. 5. The parking lot reservation system according to claim 1, wherein the setting means is means for setting a use date of the parking lot,
A parking lot reservation system characterized in that the auction fee can be set according to the date of use. 6. The parking lot reservation system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the maximum number of vehicles that can be applied with the auction fee can be set for each fee. Parking reservation system. 7. The parking lot reservation system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the contents registered in the parking lot reservation server can be changed in real time from the input means of the parking lot management device. Parking lot reservation system, which is characterized by 8. The parking lot reservation system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising an automatic settlement machine for parking fee settlement installed in the parking lot, wherein the parking lot reservation server makes a reservation. Based on the fact that the parking lot is selected on the terminal device, the proof information that certifies that the parking lot can be used at the auction rate is transmitted to the reservation terminal device, and the proof information is transmitted to the automatic checkout machine. The checkout machine compares the proof information obtained from the parking lot reservation server with the proof information obtained from the reservation terminal device, and if the check result is normal, the auction fee is applied to perform the charge settlement. Parking lot reservation system. 9. The parking lot reservation system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising an automatic fare adjustment machine for parking fee settlement installed in the parking lot, wherein the parking lot reservation server makes a reservation. Based on the selection of the parking lot in the terminal device, the vehicle number entered in the reservation terminal device is transmitted to the automatic settlement machine, the automatic settlement machine, the vehicle number acquired from the parking lot reservation server, A parking lot reservation system characterized by performing a collation with a vehicle number input to the settlement machine, and if the collation result is normal, applying an auction fee to settle the fee. 10. The parking lot reservation system according to claim 4, further comprising an automatic settlement machine for parking fee settlement installed in the parking lot, wherein the automatic settlement machine is set to a vehicle reserved for the parking lot. If you use the parking lot within the specified time zone, the auction fee will be applied and the price will be settled.If the parking lot is used outside the set time zone, the normal rate will be applied. A parking lot reservation system that features payments. 11. A plurality of parking lot management apparatuses for setting an auction fee as a parking fee are connected to each parking lot management apparatus by a line, an auction fee for each parking lot is registered, and a parking lot is reserved at the fee. A parking lot reservation method using a system that includes a parking lot reservation server that receives a reservation, and a reservation terminal device that accesses the parking lot reservation server and presents a desired condition including a parking fee to reserve a parking lot. In the parking lot management device, the applicable conditions of the auction fee are set, the auction fee is input under the applicable conditions, and the auction fee is registered in the parking lot reservation server together with the applicable conditions. When the server receives the desired conditions from the reservation terminal device, the parking lot that matches the desired conditions is set to the above-mentioned suitable for the parking lot. It is extracted together with the auction fee according to the conditions, and the extracted parking lot and auction fee are transmitted to the reservation terminal device. In the reservation terminal device, the parking lot and the auction fee transmitted from the parking lot reservation server are displayed and displayed. A parking lot reservation method characterized by selecting a desired parking lot from the parking lots and making a reservation to the parking lot reservation server. 12. A parking lot is connected to a plurality of parking lot management devices for setting an auction fee as a parking fee, the auction fees for each parking lot are registered, and the parking lot is charged at that fee based on an access from a reservation terminal device. A parking lot reservation server that accepts reservations, a storage unit that stores an auction fee set under a predetermined applicable condition in each parking lot management device together with the applicable condition, and a parking fee input to a reservation terminal device. When receiving a desired condition including, the extracting unit that refers to the storage unit and extracts a parking lot that matches the desired condition together with an auction fee that complies with the applicable condition for the parking lot, and is extracted by the extracting unit. A parking lot and a transmission means for transmitting the auction fee to the reservation terminal device, and the parking lot is selected by the reservation terminal device. Based on this, the proof information proving that the parking lot can be used at the auction fee is transmitted to the reservation terminal device, and the proof information is transmitted to the automatic checkout machine installed in the parking lot. Parking lot reservation server. 13. A parking lot is connected to a plurality of parking lot management devices for setting an auction fee as a parking fee, the auction fees for each parking lot are registered, and the parking lot is charged at that fee based on an access from a reservation terminal device. A parking lot reservation server that accepts reservations, a storage unit that stores an auction fee set under a predetermined applicable condition in each parking lot management device together with the applicable condition, and a parking fee input to a reservation terminal device. When receiving a desired condition including, the extracting unit that refers to the storage unit and extracts a parking lot that matches the desired condition together with an auction fee that complies with the applicable condition for the parking lot, and is extracted by the extracting unit. A parking lot and a transmission means for transmitting the auction fee to the reservation terminal device, and the parking lot is selected by the reservation terminal device. Based on this, the parking lot reservation server, which transmits the vehicle number received from the reservation terminal device to the automatic checkout machine installed in the parking lot. 14. The parking lot is connected to a plurality of parking lot management devices for setting an auction fee as a parking fee, the auction fees for each parking lot are registered, and the parking lot is charged at the fee based on an access from a reservation terminal device. A parking lot reservation server that accepts reservations, in which storage means for storing auction fees set in multiple stages in each parking lot management device along with empty vehicle information and parking fees input to the reservation terminal device are stored. When receiving the desired condition including, referring to the storage means, based on the latest empty vehicle information acquired from the parking lot, the parking lot that matches the desired condition is extracted together with the auction fee according to the empty state of the parking lot. And a transmitting means for transmitting the parking lot and the auction fee extracted by the extracting means to the reservation terminal device. Parking reservation server, characterized in that. 15. A parking line is connected to a plurality of parking lot management devices for setting an auction fee as a parking fee, the auction fee for each parking lot is registered, and the parking lot is charged at the fee based on an access from a reservation terminal device. A parking lot reservation server that accepts reservations, a storage unit that stores an auction fee set under a predetermined applicable condition in each parking lot management device together with the applicable condition, and a parking fee input to a reservation terminal device. When receiving a desired condition including, the extracting unit that refers to the storage unit and extracts a parking lot that matches the desired condition together with an auction fee that complies with the applicable condition for the parking lot, and is extracted by the extracting unit. Parking lot and a means for transmitting the auction fee to the reservation terminal device, and the parking lot received from the reservation terminal device A parking lot reservation server, which creates management index data on the basis of the reservation record and delivers the data to the parking lot management device. 16. A parking lot management device, which is connected to a parking lot reservation server that receives reservations for a parking lot at an auction fee based on access from a reservation terminal device and sets the auction fee, wherein the auction fee is applied. A setting means for setting conditions, an input means for inputting an auction fee under the applicable conditions, and a transmitting means for transmitting the auction charges input by the input means to the parking lot reservation server together with the applicable conditions, A parking lot management device, wherein an auction fee can be arbitrarily set according to an application condition set by the setting means. 17. The parking lot management apparatus according to claim 16, wherein the setting means is a means for setting the vacant state of the parking lot in a plurality of stages, and the auction fee can be set in a plurality of stages according to the vacant state. A parking lot management device characterized by being present. 18. The parking lot management device according to claim 16, wherein the setting means is means for setting a time zone, and an auction fee can be set according to the time zone. apparatus. 19. The parking lot management device according to claim 16, wherein the setting means is means for setting a use date of the parking lot,
A parking lot management device characterized in that an auction fee can be set according to the date of use. 20. The parking lot management device according to any one of claims 16 to 19, wherein the maximum number of vehicles that can be applied with the auction fee can be set for each fee. Parking management device. 21. A reservation terminal device for accessing the parking reservation server according to claim 12 to make a reservation for a parking lot, and input means for inputting desired conditions including a parking fee, A transmitting means for transmitting the desired conditions input by the input means to the parking lot reservation server; a receiving means for receiving the parking lot and the auction fee matching the desired conditions extracted by the parking lot reservation server; and the receiving means. Display means for displaying the received parking lot and auction fee, and selection means for selecting a desired parking lot from among the parking lots displayed on the display means, wherein the parking lot is selected by the selection means Based on the above, a reservation terminal characterized by downloading proof information proving that the parking lot can be used at an auction rate from a parking lot reservation server. Location. 22. A reservation terminal device for accessing the parking lot reservation server according to claim 13 to reserve a parking lot, the input means for inputting desired conditions including a parking fee and a vehicle number. And a transmitting means for transmitting the desired condition and the vehicle number input by the input means to a parking reservation server, and a receiving means for receiving a parking lot and an auction fee matching the desired condition extracted by the parking reservation server. And a display unit for displaying the parking lot and the auction fee received by the receiving unit, and a selection unit for selecting a desired parking lot from the parking lots displayed on the display unit. Reserved terminal device to do. 23. An automatic checkout machine which is connected to the parking lot reservation server according to claim 12 by a line to settle a parking fee, wherein the proof is based on the fact that the parking lot is selected by the reservation terminal device. Receiving means for receiving information from the parking lot reservation server, proof information input means for inputting the proof information downloaded from the parking lot reservation server to the reservation terminal device, proof information obtained from the parking lot reservation server, and A verification means for verifying the verification information input from the verification information input means, and a payment means for applying the auction fee to settle the charge when the verification result of the verification means is normal. Characteristic automatic settlement machine. 24. An automatic checkout machine, which is connected to the parking lot reservation server according to claim 13 by a line to settle a parking fee, wherein the vehicle number is based on the fact that the parking lot is selected by the reservation terminal device. Received from the parking lot reservation server, vehicle number input means for inputting the number of the vehicle using the parking lot, vehicle number acquired from the parking lot reservation server, and the vehicle number input means An automatic settlement machine comprising: a collating unit that collates with a vehicle number; and a settlement unit that applies an auction fee to settle a fee when the collating result of the collating unit is normal.