JP2006215729A - Management system for parking area - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a parking area management system that prevents vehicles using a parking area from causing traffic congestion on a public roadway by enabling a nonstop entry and exit at the entry and exit of the parking area. <P>SOLUTION: The parking area management system comprises an entry number reading apparatus for reading a registration number on a license plate at a parking area entry and sending the registration number, entry time information and entry permission information, an entry gate apparatus for allowing an entry upon receiving the entry permission information, an adjustment apparatus for, when the registration number is input, calculating and adjusting a parking fee according to the registration number and entry time information received from the entry number reading apparatus and, after adjustment, storing adjustment information including the registration number, an exit number reading apparatus for reading a registration number on a license plate at a parking area exit, inquiring of the adjustment apparatus whether or not there is adjustment information corresponding to the registration number, and if there is such information, sending exit permission information, and an exit gate apparatus for allowing an exit upon receiving the exit permission information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gate-type parking lot, that is, a parking lot management device provided with gates at an entrance and an exit, respectively.

The management device used in the conventional gate-type parking lot stops the vehicle to be entered at the entrance gate, and when the parking ticket is extracted from the ticket issuing machine or when a predetermined password is entered, the entrance gate is opened and When entering the vehicle, allowing the vehicle to enter, stopping at the exit gate, inserting the predetermined parking ticket into the settlement machine provided at the exit and adjusting the parking fee, or entering the predetermined password, The exit gate is opened so that the vehicle can participate (for example, Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent No. 3569416

  As described above, in the conventional parking management device, at the entrance, for the receipt of the parking ticket or the input of the personal identification number, and at the entrance, at the exit, the parking ticket is input and the settlement or the input of the personal identification number. In addition, it is necessary to stop once for each. Therefore, for example, in parking lots with many users such as parking lots in public facilities, during times when users are concentrated, such as before and after the start time and work time, or before and after the start time and end time of the event. Often there is a long queue of vehicles in front of the entrance or exit. In particular, there was a problem that the queue formed in front of the entrance caused traffic congestion on general roads, so an early solution was required.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and the problem is that the entrance and exit of the parking lot can be entered and exited in a non-stop manner, so that the vehicle using the parking lot is congested on a general road. The object is to provide a parking lot management device that does not invite the customer.

In order to solve the above problems, a parking lot management apparatus according to the invention of claim 1 is characterized by comprising the following constituent elements. That is,
(A) An admission vehicle registration number reading device that reads a registration number from a license plate of a vehicle to enter from a parking lot entrance and transmits the registration number, admission time information that is the read time, and admission permission information.
(B) An entrance gate device that controls the entrance gate to an entrance permission state by receiving entrance permission information from the entrance vehicle registration number reading device.
(C) The registration number and the entry time information received from the entry vehicle registration number reading device are stored, and when the same registration number as the stored registration number is inputted, the entry time information stored corresponding to the registration number A parking fee settlement apparatus that calculates a parking fee based on the information and performs settlement processing, and stores the settlement completed information including the registration number when the parking fee is settled.
(D) When the registration number is read from the license plate of the vehicle to be entered from the parking lot exit, the parking fee settlement apparatus is inquired of whether or not the settlement information including the registration number is stored, and a response to that effect is received Is an entry vehicle registration number reading device that transmits entry permission information.
(E) An exit gate device that controls the exit gate to enter a participation permitted state by receiving participation permission information from the participation vehicle registration number reading device.

The operation of the first aspect of the present invention is as follows.
When the vehicle enters the parking lot entrance, the entry vehicle registration number reading device reads the registration number from the number plate of the traveling vehicle, transmits the entry permission information to the entrance gate device, and the registration number and the entry time information. Send to parking fee settlement device. Based on the registration number and entrance time information, the parking fee settlement apparatus creates, stores and manages settlement management information for the vehicle with the registration number. The entrance gate device controls the entrance gate to the entrance permission state based on the entrance permission information. The time required from the registration number reading time from the license plate of the vehicle entering the entrance to the control time of the entrance gate is short. Therefore, the vehicle can enter non-stop.
If you want to participate in the parking lot, enter the registration number of the vehicle in the parking fee settlement device, the parking fee settlement device will check the registration number against the registration number in the settlement management information stored earlier, and the same In some cases, the parking fee is calculated based on the admission time and the current time stored corresponding to the registration number, and the settlement process is performed by using cash, a credit card or a mobile phone. When the settlement is completed, the parking fee settlement apparatus adds the settlement time information and the parking fee information to the settlement management information for the registration number and stores it. The information to which the settlement time information and the parking fee information are added constitutes the settlement completed information which means that the settlement is completed. When the vehicle approaches the exit, the entry vehicle registration number reading device reads the registration number from the number plate of the running vehicle, and the parking fee settlement device has already settled it in the payment management information including the read registration number. An inquiry is made as to whether or not information is included, that is, whether or not there is information already settled. When receiving a response to that effect, the participating vehicle registration number reading device transmits participation permission information to the exit gate device. The exit gate device controls the exit gate to the participation permission state based on the participation permission information. The time required from the registration number reading time from the license plate of the vehicle traveling toward the exit to the control time of the exit gate is also short. Therefore, the vehicle can participate non-stop.

The parking lot management apparatus according to the invention of claim 2 is characterized by comprising the following constituent elements. That is,
(A) An entrance vehicle registration number reading device that reads a registration number from a license plate of a vehicle to be entered from a parking lot entrance and transmits the registration number, entrance time information, and entrance permission information. (F) It is provided between the admission vehicle registration number reading device or the same device and the rear entry gate device, and when the admission vehicle registration number reading device cannot read the registration number, a password and an admission time are printed. A parking ticket issuing device that issues a parking ticket, transmits the personal identification number and admission time information to a later-described parking fee settlement device, and transmits admission permission information between the post-entry gate devices.
(B) An entrance gate device that controls the entrance gate to an entrance permission state by receiving entrance permission information from the entrance vehicle registration number reading device or the parking ticket issuing device.
(C) The registration number and the entry time information received from the admission vehicle registration number reading device or the password and the entry time information received from the parking ticket issuing device are stored, and the same registration number as the stored registration number is input. Based on the admission time information stored corresponding to the registered number, or based on the admission time information stored corresponding to the code number when the same code number as the stored code number is input. A parking fee settlement apparatus that calculates a parking fee, performs settlement processing, and stores settlement information including the registration number or password when the parking fee is settled.
(D) The registration number is read from the license plate of the vehicle to be entered from the parking lot exit, and the parking fee settlement apparatus is inquired about the existence of the settlement information in the settlement management information including the registration number. A participation vehicle registration number reading device that transmits participation permission information to the exit gate device, which will be described later, when participation permission information is received.
(G) The entry vehicle registration number reading device or between the device and the exit gate device described later, and when a password is entered after receiving the entry non-permission information, the parking fee settlement device will receive the password A payment confirmation device that inquires about the presence or absence of storage of information that has already been settled, and that transmits entry permission information when a response to that effect is received.
(E) An exit gate device that controls an exit gate to an entry permission state when receiving entry permission information from the entry vehicle registration number reading device or the checkout confirmation device.

The operation of the above configuration of the invention of claim 2 is as follows.
If the entrance vehicle registration number reading device cannot read the registration number from the license plate of the vehicle, the entrance permission information is not transmitted to the entrance gate device, so the entrance gate is not controlled to the entrance permission state. If the registration number cannot be read, a parking ticket printed with a password and entry time is issued to the vehicle stopped at the entrance gate, and entrance permission information is transmitted to the entrance gate device. Therefore, the vehicle can enter. If the vehicle is about to enter, enter the password printed on the parking ticket into the parking fee settlement device, the password is checked against the password included in the payment management information stored earlier, When they match, the parking fee is calculated based on the entrance time and the current time stored corresponding to the password, and the settlement process is performed. When the settlement process is completed, the parking fee settlement apparatus adds the settlement time information and the parking fee information as settlement completed information for the password, and stores the settlement management information. The entry vehicle registration number reading device reads the registration number from the number plate of the vehicle to be entered, and whether or not the parking fee adjustment device has already paid for the registration number, that is, the payment management information relating to the registration number is settled. In this case, a response to that effect is received, so the entry vehicle registration number reading device does not send entry permission information to the exit gate device, so the exit gate enters the entry permission state. It is not controlled and the vehicle cannot enter. Therefore, when the personal identification number printed on the parking ticket is input to the settlement confirmation apparatus, the settlement confirmation apparatus inquires whether the settlement information corresponding to the personal identification number is stored in the parking fee settlement apparatus. In this case, since the response indicating that it is stored is received, the participating vehicle registration number reading device transmits the participation permission information to the exit gate device. Therefore, the exit gate enters the entry permission state.

The parking lot management device according to the invention of claim 3 is characterized by comprising the following constituent elements. That is,
(A) An entrance vehicle registration number reading device that reads a registration number from a license plate of a vehicle to be entered from a parking lot entrance and transmits the registration number, entrance time information, and entrance permission information.
(F) It is provided between the admission vehicle registration number reading device or the same device and the rear entry gate device, and when the admission vehicle registration number reading device cannot read the registration number, a password and an admission time are printed. A parking ticket issuing device that issues a parking ticket, transmits the personal identification number and admission time information to a later-described parking fee settlement device, and transmits admission permission information to a post-entry gate device.
(B) An entrance gate device that controls the entrance gate to an entrance permission state by receiving entrance permission information from the entrance vehicle registration number reading device or the parking ticket issuing device.
(C) The registration number and the entry time information received from the admission vehicle registration number reading device or the password and the entry time information received from the parking ticket issuing device are stored, and the same registration number as the stored registration number is input. Based on the admission time information stored corresponding to the registered number, or based on the admission time information stored corresponding to the code number when the same code number as the stored code number is input. A parking fee settlement apparatus that calculates a parking fee, performs settlement processing, and stores settlement information including the registration number or password when the parking fee is settled.
(D) When the registration number is read from the license plate of the vehicle to be entered from the parking lot exit, the parking fee settlement apparatus is inquired of whether or not the settlement information including the registration number is stored, and a response to that effect is received Is a participation vehicle registration number reading device that transmits participation permission information, and, when receiving a response indicating that there is no participation permission information, transmits the participation permission information.
(G) The entry vehicle registration number reading device or between the device and the exit gate device described later, and when the registration number is input after receiving the entry non-permission information, the adjusted information including the registration number The parking fee settlement device is inquired of whether or not it is stored, and when a response is received, the entry permission information is transmitted, and when the password is entered after receiving the entry non-permission information, the password is entered. A payment check device that inquires of the parking fee payment device whether or not it contains stored payment information, and that transmits entry permission information when it receives a response to that effect.
(E) An exit gate device that controls an exit gate to an entry permission state when receiving entry permission information from the entry vehicle registration number reading device or the checkout confirmation device.

The operation of the above configuration of the invention of claim 3 is as follows.
Even though the registration number was read effectively at the entrance and entered the parking fee settlement device, the exit gate was allowed to enter because the entry vehicle registration number reader could not read the registration number even though the registration number was entered and settled. Regardless of whether it is not controlled by the state, or because the registration number was not read effectively at the entrance, it was issued after entering the parking ticket and entered the PIN code in the parking fee settlement device, but it was registered and entered the vehicle If the exit gate is not controlled to enter the entry permitted state because there is no stored payment information corresponding to the registration number read by the number reader, check the payment by entering the registration number or PIN of the vehicle into the payment confirmation device. The device inquires whether or not the parking fee settlement device stores the settlement information including the entered registration number or password. In this case, since the response indicating that it is stored is received, the checkout confirmation apparatus transmits participation permission information to the exit gate apparatus. Therefore, the exit gate enters the entry permission state.

  The parking ticket issuing device may be configured to issue a parking ticket when the ticket issuing button is pressed (Claim 4), and from the license plate of the vehicle to which the entrance vehicle registration number reading device is to enter. If the registration number could not be read, the admission non-permission information will be transmitted, and the parking ticket issuing device will receive a password and admission time based on the admission information not received from the admission vehicle registration number reading device. While issuing the printed parking ticket, you may make it transmit the said PIN number and admission time information to a parking fee adjustment apparatus, and transmit admission permission information to an entrance gate apparatus (Claim 5). In the latter case, when the parking ticket issuing device receives the admission information from the admission vehicle registration number reading device, it automatically issues a parking ticket with the PIN number and admission time printed, so entry is blocked at the entrance gate. The vehicle can enter the parking ticket issued by the parking ticket issuing device without operating the ticket issuing button.

  The parking lot management apparatus according to the invention of claim 6 is the parking lot management apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the settlement confirmation apparatus (G) stores the settlement completed information including the inputted registration number in the parking fee settlement apparatus. If not, the parking fee settlement device performs a parking fee settlement process based on the entry time information stored in correspondence with the registration number, and the settlement information including the entered password is stored in the parking fee If it is not stored in the fee settlement apparatus, the parking fee settlement process is performed based on the admission time information stored in the parking fee settlement apparatus corresponding to the password, and each settlement is completed. It is an auxiliary payment device (G ′) that transmits participation permission information.

The operation of the above structure of the sixth aspect of the invention is as follows.
If the vehicle entered after the registration number is read or the parking ticket is issued goes to the exit without paying with the parking fee settlement device, the exit gate is not controlled to the entry permission state. Stopped in front. In the invention of claim 6, the settlement check device is used as a supplementary settlement device, and when the registration number or password of the vehicle is input thereto, the supplementary settlement device corresponds to the registration number in the parking fee settlement device. An inquiry is made about the entry time included in the stored payment management information, the parking fee of the vehicle is calculated based on the entry time and the current time, and the payment process is performed. When the checkout is completed, participation permission information is transmitted to the exit gate device. Therefore, the exit gate enters the entry permission state.

A parking lot management apparatus according to the invention of claim 7 is characterized by comprising the following constituent elements. That is,
(A) An entrance vehicle registration number reading device that reads a registration number from a license plate of a vehicle to be entered from a parking lot entrance and transmits the registration number, entrance time information, and entrance permission information. (F) Parking provided with an admission vehicle registration number reading device or between the device and the rear entry gate device, and when the admission vehicle registration number reading device cannot read the registration number, a temporary PIN number and an admission time are printed. A parking ticket issuing device that issues a ticket, transmits the provisional PIN number and admission time information to a later-described parking fee settlement device, and transmits admission permission information to a post-entry gate device.
(B) An entrance gate device that controls the entrance gate to the entrance permission state by receiving the entrance permission information from the entrance vehicle registration number reading device or the parking ticket issuing device.
(C) The registration number and entrance time information received from the admission vehicle registration number reading device or the temporary PIN number and entrance time information received from the parking ticket issuing device as one registration book or temporary PIN number If a registration number that is the same as the stored registration number is input, based on the entry time information stored corresponding to the registration number, or the same temporary number as the stored temporary password When a personal identification number is entered, the parking fee is calculated based on the admission time information stored in correspondence with the temporary personal identification number, the settlement process is performed, and when the settlement process is completed, the personal identification number and the registration are registered. A parking fee settlement apparatus that stores settlement information including a number or a temporary security code, and issues a receipt printed with at least the actual security code, entrance time information, and the parking fee.
(D) The registration number is read from the license plate of the vehicle to be entered from the parking lot exit, and the parking fee settlement apparatus is inquired about the presence or absence of settled information in the settlement management information including the registration number. Participating vehicle registration number reading device which transmits participation permission information when receiving a response, and information indicating disapproval of participation when receiving a response indicating that there is not.
(G) When the entry vehicle registration number reading device or the device and the exit gate device described later are provided, and when the main code number, the registration number or the temporary code number is input after receiving the entry non-permission information, Inquires of the parking fee settlement device whether or not settlement information including the personal identification number, registration number, or provisional personal identification number is stored. If received, the parking fee is settled based on the entry time information stored in the parking fee settlement device corresponding to the entered personal identification number, registration number or temporary security number, and the settlement processing is terminated. A payment confirmation device that sends entry permission information when a match is made.
(E) An exit gate device that controls an exit gate to an entry permission state when receiving entry permission information from the entry vehicle registration number reading device or the checkout confirmation device.

The operation of the above configuration of the seventh aspect of the invention is as follows.
When the parking fee settlement device has settled based on the registration number or temporary PIN entered by the user, in any case, the registration number is also added to the temporary PIN and the security code and admission time information. And issue a receipt printed with the parking fee.
The registration number was read correctly at the time of entry, and it was settled based on the input of the registration number, but the exit vehicle registration number reading device could not read the registration number from the license plate of the vehicle when trying to enter. Vehicles that were stopped at the gate, and entered when you tried to enter because the registration number was not read correctly at the time of entry, and it was settled based on the temporary PIN number written on the parking ticket issued by the parking ticket issuing device In the case of any vehicle that is stopped at the exit gate because there is no payment information corresponding to the registration number read by the vehicle registration number reading device, the PIN code written on the receipt possessed is stored in the payment confirmation device. Once entered, the payment confirmation device inquires of the parking fee payment device whether or not payment information including the personal identification number is stored and receives a response to that effect. And transmits a participation permission information to the exit gate device, exit gate is opened, allowing him. When receiving a response indicating that the settlement information corresponding to the entered personal identification number is not stored, the settlement confirmation device is stored in the parking fee settlement device corresponding to the entered personal identification number. Since the parking fee is settled using the entry time information and the entry permission information is transmitted when the settlement process is completed, the vehicle can enter.

The parking fee settlement apparatus in the parking lot management apparatus according to claim 7 issues a receipt that additionally prints a telephone number of a specific parking information management center when the parking fee settlement process is completed. In addition, it is connected to the specific parking information management center through a communication line, the registration number and the entry time information from the entry vehicle registration number reading device, the temporary PIN number and the entry time information from the parking ticket issuing device, and the entry vehicle registration number. Each time the registration number and the entry time information are received from the reading device, and the settlement time information and the parking fee information corresponding to the security code, the registration number or the temporary security code are received from the settlement confirmation device, the information is referred to as the security code number. Are sequentially transmitted to the parking information management center, and the parking information management center transmits the information transmitted from the parking fee settlement apparatus to the personal identification number. When the inquiry is received from the mobile phone using the personal identification number assigned by the parking fee settlement apparatus, the information corresponding to the personal identification number is read out and responded to the cellular phone. It is desirable to be configured (claim 8).
In the case of such a configuration, the amount of parking fee displayed at the time of settlement based on the registration number or temporary PIN in the parking fee settlement device or the amount of time of entry or parking fee indicated on the issued receipt The parking lot user who is distrustful of the phone calls the telephone number of the parking information management center described in the receipt with the mobile phone and inputs the personal identification number described in the receipt. As a result, the payment management information corresponding to the personal identification number is notified, so that the admission time or parking fee can be confirmed.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, a vehicle that intends to use a parking lot can enter non-stop without temporarily stopping at the parking lot entrance. Accordingly, unlike conventional parking lot management devices, it is possible to prevent a queue of vehicles from entering the entrance even when there are many vehicles entering the vehicle, so that it is effectively prevented from causing traffic congestion on neighboring roadways. In addition, vehicles that have finished paying the parking fee can smoothly enter the vehicle without stopping at the parking lot exit. Therefore, unlike the conventional parking lot management device, the vicinity of the exit is prevented from being congested.

  According to the invention of claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1, the parking ticket is issued even if the registration number reading device of the admission vehicle cannot read the registration number from the license plate of the vehicle. You can enter the venue by paying the parking fee using the PIN printed on the parking ticket.

  According to the invention of claim 3, the registration number of the license plate is effectively read at the time of admission, and the entry vehicle registration number reading device cannot read the registration number even though it has already been settled in the parking fee settlement device. Even when the vehicle is stopped at the exit gate, it is possible to pass through the exit gate by inputting the registration number of the vehicle into the checkout confirmation device, so that a reading error of the entry vehicle registration number reader can be compensated.

  According to the invention of claim 4, since the parking ticket is not issued unless the vehicle stopped at the entrance gate operates the ticketing button, is the parking ticket issued unnecessarily when the vehicle retreats without entering? Be prevented.

  According to the invention of claim 5, a parking ticket is automatically issued when reading of the registration number of the vehicle fails. Will be prevented from hindering admission.

  According to the invention of claim 6, even if the vehicle entered after the registration number is read or the vehicle entered after receiving the parking ticket goes to the exit without paying out with the parking fee adjusting device, You can participate by entering the registration number or PIN of the vehicle and paying for it. Therefore, it is possible to prevent participation without being settled or participation due to forgotten settlement.

  According to the invention of claim 7, when the vehicle that has finished the settlement in the parking fee settlement apparatus is settled by inputting the registration number read at the entrance, by entering the temporary security code described in the issued parking ticket In any case where payment is made, the registration number and provisional password are stored with a single standard password, which can be stored in a simplified manner. Alternatively, the confirmation process or the auxiliary settlement process by the auxiliary settlement apparatus can be simplified. In addition, since a receipt printed with at least the security code, admission time information, and parking fee is issued, the parking lot user can enter non-stop by successfully reading the registration number in the checkout confirmation device or auxiliary checkout device. Since it is only necessary to input the same kind of the personal identification number without distinguishing between the case where the registration number is read and the case where the user enters after receiving the parking ticket due to failure in reading the registration number, it is possible to avoid having a complicated feeling when using the apparatus.

  According to the invention of claim 8, when payment is made in the parking fee settlement apparatus, a receipt in which the phone number of the parking information management center is printed as an inquiry destination in addition to the personal identification number, entrance time information and parking fee is issued. As a result, users who have doubts about admission time and parking fees can make inquiries via mobile phones.

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a bird's-eye view showing an embodiment of a parking lot management device according to the invention of claim 1, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an entrance vehicle registration number reading device, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an entrance gate device. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the parking fee settlement apparatus, FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the entry vehicle registration number reading device, and FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the exit gate device.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the parking management device of the present invention generally includes an entrance vehicle registration number reading device (hereinafter referred to as an entrance number reading device) A, an entrance gate device B, and a parking fee adjustment device (hereinafter referred to as an entrance fee reading device). , Simply a settlement apparatus) C, a participating vehicle registration number reading device (hereinafter referred to as an exit number reading device) D, and an exit gate device E. The entrance number reading device A and the entrance gate device B are erected on the front side and the rear side in the approach direction of the approach lane Ri to the parking lot. Further, the exit number reading device D and the exit gate device E are erected on the front side and the rear side in the exit direction of the exit road Ro from the parking lot. These A, B; D, and E are preferably installed on the mound M provided between the approaching lane Ri and the exiting lane Ro in order to reduce the installation area and prevent a vehicle contact accident. The settlement apparatus C is installed at a convenient place for the settlement of the parking fee when the parking lot user finishes the business and returns to the parking lot. The place is not limited to one place, and may be a plurality of places. When installed in a plurality of locations, the user is configured to be able to perform payment in any payment apparatus C. Hereinafter, each device will be described in detail.

[Entry number reader]
As shown in FIG. 2, the entrance number reader A includes a registration number reader 11, a clock 12, a processing unit 13, and a communication device 14. The registration number reader 11 reads the registration number from the license plate of the vehicle V that has entered the approach lane Ri. Such a registration number reader 11 is known, for example, a vehicle detector for detecting that the vehicle has approached a predetermined distance in front of the entrance number reader A as shown in the left frame in FIG. 111, an image pickup device 112 that takes an image of the front portion of the vehicle based on a vehicle detection signal from the vehicle detector, and a video signal output from the image pickup device is converted into binarized image data, and the binarization is performed. An image processing circuit 113 that cuts out a license plate from image data, and a registration number recognition circuit 114 that recognizes a registration number displayed on the license plate and outputs a registration number composed of a digital signal. As the image processing circuit 113 that converts a video signal into binary image data at high speed, for example, the one described in Japanese Patent No. 3427354 can be used. The vehicle detector 111 may use an electromagnetic induction sensor such as an optical sensor other than the image pickup device 112 or a loop sensor. However, when the vehicle image is detected by the image processing circuit 113 based on a signal from the image pickup device 112. It is also possible to output a vehicle detection signal and use it.

  The processing unit 13 includes a CPU and includes an entrance vehicle information creation unit 131. When the registration number is input from the registration number recognition circuit 114 of the registration number reader 11, the processing unit 13 transmits an admission permission signal a1 from the communication device 14 to the entrance gate device B described later. Yes. Also, when a registration number is input from the registration number recognition circuit 114 of the registration number reader 11, the current time read from the clock 12 is added to the registration number as the entrance time of the vehicle, and entrance vehicle information is created. The entrance vehicle information b1 is transmitted to the settlement apparatus C described later via the communication device 14.

[Inlet gate device]
As shown in FIG. 3, the entrance gate device B includes a communication device 21, a processing unit 22, an entrance gate 23, and a passage detector 24. The communicator 21 communicates with the communicator 14 of the entrance number reader A, and gives the received signal to the processing unit 22. The processing unit 22 includes gate control means 221. When the processing unit 22 receives the entrance permission signal a1 from the entrance number reader A, the processing unit 22 gives an entrance permission control signal for setting the entrance gate 23 from the gate control means 221 to the entrance permission state. The entrance gate 23 has a gate bar 23a (see FIG. 1) that opens and closes the approaching lane Ri and a motor (not shown) for driving the gate bar. When the entrance permission control signal is given, the gate bar 23a Is moved to the open position or maintained at the open position. That is, when the entrance gate is a normally closed type in which the gate bar is always held in the closed position, the gate bar is raised from the closed position to the open position based on the entrance permission control signal. When the entrance gate is a normally open type in which the gate bar is always held at the open position, the gate bar is maintained at the open position based on the entrance permission control signal. The passage detector 24 is for detecting that an entering vehicle has passed through the entrance gate, and is composed of a known moving object sensor. When the passage is detected, a passage detection signal is sent to the processing unit 22. It comes to input. When the entrance gate 23 is a normally closed type, the processing unit 22 causes the gate control means 221 to output an entrance non-permission signal based on the passage detection signal, so that the entrance gate is opened based on the entrance non-permission signal. The gate bar is moved to the closed position.

[Settlement device]
As shown in FIG. 4, the settlement apparatus C includes a communication device 31, a processing unit 32, a storage unit 33, an input unit 34, a display 35, and a securities processing machine 36.
The communicator 31 communicates with the communicator 14 of the entrance number reading device A, and when the admission vehicle information is received, this is given to the processing unit 32. The communication device 31 communicates with a communication device 43 of an exit number reading device D, which will be described later, and gives the processing unit 32 when it receives the entry vehicle information.

  The storage unit 33 includes a buffer memory 331 configured with a RAM and a settlement information file 332. The buffer memory 331 stores the entrance vehicle information transmitted from the entrance number reading device A to the checkout device C based on the storage control of the processing unit 32. The payment information file 32 includes entry vehicle information (registration number and entry time information) received by the payment apparatus C from the entrance number reader A, entry vehicle information (registration number and entry time information) received from the exit number reader D, And the settlement apparatus C stores the settlement time information when the settlement process is completed and the amount information of the settled parking fee. When the settlement process for the registration number of the entry vehicle information stored in the buffer memory 331 is completed, the registration number, the entry time information, and the amount of the settled parking fee are stored. The settlement information file 332 may be composed of an external storage device.

  The processing unit 32 is constituted by a CPU, and includes a search unit 321, a storage / reading control unit 322, a settlement unit 323, a display control unit 324, and a clock unit 325 as means for realizing the function. Upon receiving the entry vehicle information from the communication device 31, the search means 321 checks whether or not the same registration number as the registration number included in the entry vehicle information is stored in the buffer memory 331. Since the presence signal is output and given to the storage / reading control unit 322, the storage / reading control unit 322 stores the entry vehicle information in the buffer memory 331 of the storage unit. When the registration number is input from the input unit 34, the search unit 321 of the processing unit checks whether or not the same registration number as the registration number is stored in the buffer memory 331, and if it is stored. Since the presence signal is output and given to the storage / reading control means 322, the storage / reading control means 322 reads the entry vehicle information (registration number and entry time information) corresponding to the registration number and sends it to the settlement means 323. To give.

  When the admission vehicle information is given, the settlement means 323 calculates the parking fee of the vehicle of the inputted registration number based on the admission time information included in the information and the current time read from the clock 325, and Then, a settlement process is performed for the calculated amount. The calculated parking fee is displayed on the display unit 35 by the display control means 324. The securities processing machine 36 is for settlement of a parking fee using a settlement function using cash, a credit card, a prepaid card, or a mobile phone under the control of the settlement means 323. When the settlement by the settlement unit 323 is completed, the storage / reading control unit 322 stores the entry vehicle information stored in the buffer memory 331 corresponding to the registration number based on the settlement end signal output by the settlement unit 323. The settlement time information and the parking fee information are added as settlement completed information and stored in the settlement information file 332.

  Further, when the search means 321 receives a post-payment settlement inquiry signal from the exit number reading device D, which will be described later, via the communication device 31, a registration number corresponding to the registration number included in the settlement inquiry signal is stored in the buffer memory 331. If it is not stored, a non-existence signal is output. If it is stored, whether there is already adjusted information in the entry vehicle information stored corresponding to the registration number. If there is no signal, a non-existence signal is output, and if there is, a presence signal is output.

  When the processing unit 32 receives the adjusted inquiry signal, and there is already adjusted information in the entry vehicle information stored corresponding to the registration number included in the signal, the processing number 32 and the entry time information The current time information (participation time information) is transferred and stored as adjustment information to the adjustment information file 332 of the storage unit 33 via the storage / reading control means 322.

  The input unit 34 is used for inputting the registration number of the vehicle when the parking lot user pays the parking fee, and uses a known device such as a touch panel type input device or a pen input character recognition device. be able to.

[Exit number reading device]
As illustrated in FIG. 5, the exit number reading device D includes a registration number reader 41, a processing unit 42, a communication device 43, a clock 44, and a storage unit 45. Since the registration number reader 41 has the same configuration as that of the registration number reader 11 of the entrance number reader A, illustration is omitted, but the vehicle that is about to exit the parking lot is located at a predetermined distance in front of the exit number reader D. A binarization of a vehicle detector for detecting approach, an image pickup device for photographing a front portion of the vehicle based on a vehicle detection signal from the vehicle detector, and an image signal output by the image pickup device An image processing circuit that converts to image data and extracts a license plate from the binarized image data, and a registration number recognition that recognizes the registration number displayed on the license plate and outputs a registration number composed of digital signals Circuit. Then, the read registration number is given to the processing unit 42.

  The processing unit 42 is constituted by a CPU and has a settlement check unit 421. When the registration number reader 41 reads the registration number of the vehicle, the settlement confirmation means 421 inquires whether the settlement information is stored for the vehicle with the registration number in the settlement apparatus C via the communication device 43. I do. That is, when a registration number is input, the current time is acquired from the clock 44 as entry time information, and the registration number and entry time information are transmitted to the settlement apparatus C. When the adjusted information presence signal is received from the payment apparatus C, the payment confirmation means 421 transmits a participation permission signal to the exit gate apparatus E via the communication device 43. In addition, when a payment completed information absence signal is received from the payment device C, the payment check means 421 transmits a participation disapproval signal to the exit gate device E via the communication device 43.

[Exit gate device]
As shown in FIG. 6, the exit gate device E includes a communication device 51, a processing unit 52, an exit gate 53, and a passage detector 54. The communication device 51 is connected by a line so as to communicate with the communication device 43 of the exit number reading device D. When an entry permission signal or an entry non-permission signal is input from the exit number reading device D, the communication device 51 processes this. Part 52 is given. The exit gate 53 includes a gate bar 53a (see FIG. 1) and a motor (not shown) that drives the gate bar 53a. The passage detector 54 is for detecting that the vehicle that has entered the vehicle passes through the exit gate, and is configured by a known moving object sensor. When the passage is detected, a passage detection signal is sent to the processing unit 52. It comes to input. The processing unit 52 is constituted by a CPU and includes a gate control unit 521. When the gate control means 521 receives the participation permission signal from the exit gate device E, it operates the gate bar of the exit gate 53 to the participation permission state. Further, when the gate control means 521 receives the participation disapproval signal, it operates the gate bar of the exit gate 53 to the participation disapproval state.

  That is, when the exit gate 53 is a normally closed type, when a participation permission signal is received from the exit gate device E, the gate bar in the closed position is raised to the open position, and when a passage detection signal is input from the passage detector 54, The gate control means 521 controls the exit gate so as to return the gate bar to the closed position. When an entry disapproval signal is received from the exit gate device E, the gate bar is controlled to be held in the closed position. If the exit gate 53 is a normally open type, the gate bar is held in the open position when the participation permission signal is received from the exit gate device E, and the gate bar is kept at the same position even if the passage detection signal is input from the passage detector 54. Hold on. However, when an entry disapproval signal is received from the exit gate device E, the gate control means 521 controls the exit gate 53 to lower the gate bar to the closed position.

Based on the above configuration, one vehicle V in FIG. 1 enters from the approach lane Ri, uses the parking lot, settles the parking fee, and then enters from the exit lane Ro. The operation of each of the components A to E will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 7 is a flowchart of the entrance number reading device, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the entrance gate device, FIG. 9 is a flowchart for vehicle information management by the settlement apparatus, FIG. 10 is a flowchart for the settlement process of the settlement apparatus, FIG. These are the flowcharts of an exit number reader. In addition, the operation of the second embodiment and the third embodiment, which will be described later, is also shown in a part of these flowcharts.
When the vehicle V approaches a predetermined distance in front of the entrance number reading device A (Y in P11), the registration number reader 11 reads the registration number on the number plate of the vehicle (P12 to P14) and gives it to the processing unit 13. The processing unit 13 adds the current time input from the clock 12 to the registration number input by the entrance vehicle information creation means 13 to create entrance vehicle information, and transmits it to the settlement apparatus C via the communication device 14 (P17). ). Further, an entrance permission signal is transmitted to the entrance gate device B through the communication device 14 (P18). When the entrance number reading device A fails to read the registration number (N in P15), an entrance non-permission signal is transmitted to the entrance gate device B (P19).

  The entrance gate device B is permitted to enter the entrance gate 23 by the gate control means 221 of the processing unit 22 based on the fact that the entrance permission signal a1 is received from the entrance number reading device A via the communication device 21 (Y in P21 and P22). For example, the gate bar 23a is controlled so as to be raised (P23). Since the required time from when the entrance number reading device A reads the registration number to when the entrance gate device B controls the entrance gate 23 is about several seconds, the vehicle V passes through the approach lane Ri and parks without stopping. You can enter the hall. Then, when the vehicle V passes through the entrance gate 23 (Y in P24), the entrance gate device B is configured so that the entrance gate 23 is in the entrance disapproval state based on the passage detection signal from the passage detector 24. (P25). On the other hand, when an entrance non-permission signal is received from the entrance number reading device A (Y in P26), the entrance gate 23 is controlled to enter an entrance non-permission state (gate closed) (P27).

  The entry vehicle information b1 of the vehicle V obtained by the entrance number reading device A is given to the settlement device C via the communication device 31 (Y in P41, P42, Y in P43), and the buffer memory 331 in the storage unit 33. (P44). When a parking lot user who has finished business enters the vehicle V from the parking lot, it is desired to input the registration number of his / her vehicle at the input unit 34 of the settlement apparatus C. Therefore, when the settlement start button provided in the input unit 34 is pressed (P420) and the registration number of the vehicle V is input (Y in P421), the processing unit 32 activates the settlement unit 323 to perform the settlement process (P422). . That is, it is checked whether or not the entry vehicle information corresponding to the inputted registration number is stored in the storage unit 33. If it is stored, the entry time information included in the entry vehicle information and the clock means 325 are read. The parking fee is calculated based on the current time, the parking fee is displayed on the display unit 35, and the user is requested to pay using the securities processor 36. When the settlement is completed, the processing unit 32 adds the settled information to the entry vehicle information stored corresponding to the registration number and stores it again in the storage unit 33 (P423).

  Next, when the vehicle starts from the parking position and proceeds to the exit road Ro in FIG. 1 and approaches a predetermined distance in front of the exit number reader D, the vehicle detection output by the vehicle detector is output by the registration number reader 41. Based on the signal (Y in P51), the registration number is read from the license plate of the vehicle and given to the processing unit 42 (Y in P52 to P55), so that the processing unit 42 uses the entry vehicle information creating means 421 to set the registration number. The current time read from the clock 44 is added as entry time information to create entry vehicle information (P56), and the payment check means 421 of the processing unit 42 transmits it to the checkout device C via the communication device 43 ( P57), inquires whether the entry vehicle information corresponding to the registration number is stored, and if it is stored, whether adjusted information is added (P58). In the settlement apparatus C, the search means 321 checks whether there is entry vehicle information corresponding to the registration number included in the entry vehicle information received from the exit number reading apparatus D in the buffer memory of the storage unit 33, and whether or not the settlement information is included therein. (Y in P47, P49). When the detection means 321 has adjusted information, it transmits the adjusted signal to the exit number reading device D via the communication device 31. Based on this, the adjustment confirmation means 421 of the exit number reading device D permits participation. The signal is now transmitted to the exit gate device E via the communication device 43 (P510). When there is no adjusted information, an unsettled signal is transmitted to the exit number reading device D (P411), so the exit number reading device D transmits an entry non-permission signal to the exit gate device E (P511). You may make it transmit a participation permission signal or a participation disapproval signal directly from the adjustment apparatus C to the exit gate apparatus E (P410, P411).

  When the exit gate device E receives the participation permission signal from the communication device 51, the exit gate device E gives it to the processing unit 52. Based on the participation permission signal, the processing unit 52 controls the gate control means 521 to place the exit gate 53 into the participation permission state. That is, for example, when the exit gate is a normally closed type, the gate bar 53a is moved to the open position. Since the time from when the exit number reading device D reads the registration number to the time when the exit gate device E opens the gate bar is about several seconds, the vehicle can enter the parking lot non-stop.

[Second Example]
In the above description, it is considered that the registration number of the vehicle is always normally read in the entrance number reading device A and the exit number reading device B, and the operation at that time has been described. The registration number reader 41 of the machine 11 or the exit number reader B may not be able to read the registration number normally due to its performance, license plate contamination, light reflection from it, and various other causes. In the second preferred embodiment of the present invention, measures are taken when such a registration number cannot be read. This will be described below.

  FIG. 12 is a bird's eye view schematically showing the configuration of the second embodiment. The same reference numerals are used for the same or corresponding components as those of the first embodiment shown in FIG. In this embodiment, a parking ticket issuing device F is installed between the entrance number reading device A and the entrance gate device B. The parking ticket issuing device F may be connected to the entrance number reading device A. In this case, the distance between the entrance number reading device A and the entrance gate device B can be shortened. In this embodiment, the registration number recognition circuit 114 of the registration number reader 11 of the entrance number reader A reads the registration number from the license plate of the vehicle from the time when the vehicle detection signal is input from the vehicle detector 111. If the registration number cannot be recognized even after the predetermined time required for the operation, a non-recognition signal indicating that the registration cannot be performed is output. Based on this non-recognition signal, the processing unit 13 transmits the entry non-permission information to the entrance gate device B and the parking ticket issuing device F via the communication device 14 (P19). The processing unit 22 of the entrance gate apparatus B causes the gate control means 221 to control the entrance gate 23 to enter an entrance non-permission state based on the received entrance non-permission information (Y in P26, P27). For this reason, the vehicle whose registration number cannot be read is stopped in front of the entrance gate 23.

  On the other hand, the parking ticket issuing device F includes a vehicle detector 61, a communication device 62, a guide unit 63, a clock 64, a printer 65, a ticket issuing button 66, and a control unit 67 as shown in FIG. . The vehicle detector 61 inputs a vehicle detection signal to the control unit 67 when it detects that the vehicle that has entered the approaching lane Ri has arrived immediately before the parking ticket issuing device F. When the communication device 62 receives a vehicle detection signal from the vehicle detector 61 after the communication device 62 receives the entrance non-permission information from the entrance number reading device A, the control unit 67 is configured to include a speaker and / or an electric display. The part 63 provides guidance for prompting to receive a parking ticket. When the ticket issuing button 65 is pressed, the control unit 67 creates admission vehicle information based on the password determined in accordance with a predetermined management program and the time read from the clock 64 (admission time information), and the admission vehicle information is obtained. For example, it outputs to the printer 66 and issues a parking ticket printed with a password and entrance time (P23, P33). When the parking ticket issuance is completed, an entrance permission signal is sent to the entrance gate device B. Transmit (P34). The created entry vehicle information is transmitted (P35) to the settlement apparatus C via the communication device 62. The entrance gate device B controls the entrance gate 23 to be in a state where it can enter by the gate control means 221 based on the received entrance permission signal. Therefore, the vehicle stopped at the entrance gate can enter the parking lot. When the vehicle passes through the entrance gate, the entrance gate is again in the entrance disapproval state based on the vehicle passage detection, as in the previous embodiment.

  As another trigger for issuing a parking ticket, the entrance number reading device A transmits entrance non-permission information if the registration number cannot be read from the license plate of the vehicle to be entered, and the parking ticket issuance is issued. The device F is issued with a parking ticket printed with a password and an entry time based on the receipt of the entry non-permission information from the entrance number reader A, and parks the password and the entry time information (entrance vehicle information). You may make it make it transmit to the fee settlement apparatus C. FIG. In this case, when the parking ticket issuing device F receives the entry non-permission information from the entrance number reading device A, it issues a parking ticket printed with a password and an entry time. Without having to do so, the parking ticket issued by the parking ticket issuing device F can be received and entered.

  In the checkout apparatus C in the second embodiment, it is possible to input a personal identification number in addition to the registration number described above from the input unit 34. In addition, the processing unit 32 stores the entry vehicle information received from the parking ticket issuing device F via the communication device 31 in the buffer memory 331 of the storage unit 33 by the storage / reading control unit 332 (in P43). N, P45, Y, P46), and when a password is input from the input unit 34, the entry corresponding to the password entered by the search means 321 is the same as when the registration number is input. The presence / absence of vehicle information is checked. If there is, the payment means 323 calculates the parking fee based on the entry time and the current time included in the entry vehicle information and performs the payment process (P424, P425). . Then, at the end of the settlement, the point where the settlement completed information is added to the entrance vehicle information corresponding to the personal identification number (P423) is the same as at the end of the settlement by inputting the registration number.

  The exit number reading device D of the second embodiment acts to read the registration number from the license plate of the vehicle traveling in the exit direction on the exit road Ro in the same manner as the entrance number reading device A, and the registration number is valid. If the payment is confirmed, the payment check means 421 inquires the payment device C about the payment information corresponding to the registration number. If it is confirmed that the payment has been completed, an exit permission signal is sent to the exit gate device. Send E. In this way, the exit gate device E controls the exit gate 53 to enter a state in which the exit gate 53 can enter for the already settled vehicle based on the received participation permission signal.

However, since the exit number reading device D makes a settlement inquiry with respect to the read registration number, when the registration number is read from the vehicle that has received the parking ticket and entered, the settlement number is settled with respect to the corresponding settlement inquiry. The device C receives a response (unsettled signal) indicating that there is no storage of settled information, and the exit number reading device D transmits an entry non-permission signal to the exit gate device E (Y at P48, Y at P49) N, P411). Therefore, although it is actually settled, it becomes a situation where it cannot participate (N in P59, P511).
In addition, a vehicle that has entered the registration number in the settlement apparatus C and has settled the parking fee can not be settled if the registration number is not read by the exit number reader D (N in P55). Therefore, similarly, the exit number reading device D transmits a participation disapproval signal to the exit gate device E (P511), so that although it has actually been settled, it is not possible to participate.

  Therefore, in the second embodiment, in order to avoid such an inconvenience, a settlement check device G is provided between the exit number reading device D and the exit gate device E as shown in FIG. The payment check device G may be installed in combination with the exit number reading device D. A vehicle that has been prevented from entering at the exit gate can input a registration number or a password in the checkout confirmation device G and make a check-in inquiry to the checkout device C.

  Further, when the exit number reading device D transmits an entry non-permission signal to the exit gate device E, the parking number is entered in the vehicle or the parking ticket issuing device F in which the registration number is normally read by the entrance number reading device B. There is a possibility that the vehicle that has entered after entering the vehicle will attempt to enter the exit route Ro without adjusting the parking fee in the settlement apparatus C. Such an unsettled vehicle is not permitted to enter even if the settlement confirmation device G inputs a registration number or a password and makes a settlement completion inquiry to the settlement device C. In order to enable participation of unsettled vehicles, the third embodiment determines that the unsettled vehicle is determined when the settlement device C receives a settlement inquiry based on the registration number or password from the settlement confirmation device G. The admission vehicle information corresponding to the registration number or password is transmitted to the checkout confirmation device G, and the checkout check device G performs the payment processing of the parking fee based on the admission time and the current time included in the admission vehicle information. It is made to be able to. That is, in the third embodiment, the checkout confirmation device G serves to assist the checkout function of the checkout device C. In order to distinguish what is provided with the component which assists a payment function from what is not provided, in this specification, it is called auxiliary | assistant payment apparatus G '.

[Third embodiment]
As shown in FIG. 15, the auxiliary settlement apparatus G ′ includes a vehicle detector 71, an input unit 72, a communication device 73, a guide unit 74, a securities processing machine 75, a processing unit 76, and a storage unit 77. And a clock 78.
When the processing unit 76 receives an entry non-permission signal from the exit number reading device D via the communication device 73 (Y in P61), the vehicle detector 71 detects that the vehicle to enter has been stopped by the exit gate 53. When this is done, it is recommended that the registration unit or the password be entered by the guide unit 74 to make a settlement inquiry (P62). Following this, when a registration number or password is input from the input unit 72 (P63), the processing unit 76 inquires of the payment apparatus C whether or not adjusted information is stored corresponding to the registered number or password. (P64). When a response to the effect that there is a settled signal is received from the settlement apparatus C (Y in P65), the auxiliary settlement apparatus G ′ gives an entry permission signal to the exit gate apparatus E (P66). Further, when a response (unsettled information) indicating that there is no settled signal is received from the settlement apparatus C (N in P65), the guide unit 74 prompts the vehicle to settle the parking fee (P67). ). Subsequently, the processing unit 76 causes the admission vehicle information (registration number or password and admission time information) corresponding to the input registration number or password to be transmitted from the settlement apparatus C, and the received entry vehicle information is stored in the storage unit 77. To store. Then, the processing unit 76 calculates the parking fee of the vehicle based on the admission vehicle information and the current time read from the clock 78, displays the amount on the guide unit 74, and guides the securities processing machine 75. The checkout process is performed through (P68).

  When the checkout process is completed (Y in P69), the processing unit 76 transmits a participation permission signal to the exit gate device E via the communication device 73 (P66). Thus, the exit gate device E controls the exit gate 53 to be in a state in which it can enter based on the received participation permission signal. Therefore, even if you proceed to the exit gate on the exit route Ro without paying the parking fee by the settlement device C, you can immediately return to the settlement device C without taking the troublesome and dangerous operation. You can check out before you.

  Further, when the settlement process is completed, the settlement information (registration number or password, entrance time information, and entry time information) is transmitted to the settlement apparatus C for storage of parking management information (PMI, see FIG. 17). (P610).

[Fourth embodiment]
In the above embodiment, when the entrance number reading device A reads the registration number of the entrance vehicle, the settlement of the parking fee in the settlement device C, the settlement confirmation in the settlement confirmation device G or the auxiliary settlement device based on the registration number Auxiliary payment was made at G 'and parking management information was stored. In addition, if the entrance number reading device A cannot read the registration number of the entrance vehicle, the payment of the parking fee in the payment device C and the payment check in the payment check device G are based on the password assigned by the parking ticket issuing device F. Alternatively, auxiliary payment is performed in the auxiliary payment apparatus G ′, and parking management information is stored. Therefore, there are some problems in the convenience of the user in the settlement apparatus, the settlement confirmation apparatus G or the auxiliary settlement apparatus G ′ and the simplicity of information processing in each apparatus. In addition, when the user pays for the parking fee, it is complicated to make an inquiry to the information manager when there is a doubt about the entrance time or the fee amount.

FIG. 17 is a conceptual diagram of a fourth embodiment invented to solve the above problem.
In this embodiment, the checkout device C uses the entrance vehicle information (registration number and entrance time information) received from the entrance number reading device A and the entrance vehicle information (password and entrance time information) received from the parking ticket issuing device F. , By adding a common PIN code that is common to both (in this specification, in order to distinguish it from the PIN number assigned by the parking ticket issuing device F, It is called a personal identification number, and the one assigned by the settlement apparatus C is called a personal identification number.) The parking management information PMI is stored in units of the personal identification number. As a result of making a settlement completed inquiry about the registration number read by the exit number reading device D, the entry time information to be transmitted to the settlement device when a settlement completed response is received is below the security code corresponding to the registration number. Is added to the parking management information stored in In addition, the payment device C prints the personal identification number in addition to at least the entry time and the parking fee on the receipt issued when the payment processing is completed based on the input registration number or temporary security code. Therefore, a parking lot user who has been prevented from entering at the exit gate after receiving the receipt at the checkout device C will receive a receipt when he / she performs the checkout check at the checkout check device G or when he / she performs auxiliary checkout. When the entered personal identification number is entered, a settlement completion inquiry is made to the settlement apparatus C based on the personal identification number, and the settlement apparatus C checks the parking management information corresponding to the personal identification number. ing.
In this way, when parking management information is stored and managed in a single unit of the main code number for the registration number and the temporary code number, the parking lot user confirms or assists in the payment confirmation device G. When paying, just enter one type of PIN that is listed on the receipt you received at the check-in without being aware of the difference between your registration number and the temporary PIN listed on the parking ticket. Because it is good, it is very convenient. In addition, information management and information processing by the settlement apparatus can be simplified.

  As described above, when the parking management information is processed in units of the personal identification number, the following inquiry service can be provided to the parking lot user. That is, as shown in FIG. 17, the checkout device C includes a receipt issued at the end of the checkout process for inquiring at a specific parking information management center H in addition to at least the admission time, the parking fee, and the personal identification number. Will be printed. Further, the settlement apparatus C is connected to the specific parking information management center H through a communication line, and the settlement apparatus C is connected to the entrance number reading device A, the parking ticket issuing device F, the exit number reading device D, or the settlement confirmation device G. It is configured to transmit the parking management information to the parking information management center H every time information constituting the parking management information is received. The parking information management center H has a storage function for storing the received parking management information PMI in a storage device, and a response function for responding to an inquiry by telephone.

In this way, if there is a doubt about the entry time or parking fee, for example, on the receipt received by the parking lot user during checkout, call the phone number on the receipt using the mobile phone I etc. Then, the parking information management center H requests that the personal identification number described in the receipt is input from the telephone, and if entered, stores the parking management information stored corresponding to the personal identification number. It is configured to read from the device and respond with text or voice.
Therefore, the parking lot user can judge the admission time of the receipt and the authenticity of the parking fee.

The bird's-eye view which shows the Example of the parking lot management apparatus which concerns on one Example. The block diagram which shows the component of an entrance number reader (entrance vehicle registration number reader). The block diagram which shows the structure of an entrance gate apparatus. The block diagram which shows the structure of a payment apparatus. The block diagram which shows the structure of a participating vehicle registration number reading apparatus. The block diagram which shows the structure of an exit gate apparatus. The flowchart of an entrance number reading apparatus. The flowchart of an entrance gate apparatus. The flowchart for the vehicle information management of a payment apparatus. The flowchart for the payment process of a payment apparatus. The flowchart of an exit number reading apparatus. The bird's-eye view which shows the Example of the parking lot management apparatus which concerns on another Example. The block diagram which shows the structure of a parking ticket issuing apparatus. The flowchart of a parking ticket issuing apparatus. The block diagram which shows the structure of a payment confirmation apparatus (auxiliary payment apparatus). The flowchart of a payment check apparatus (auxiliary payment apparatus). Furthermore, the conceptual diagram of the parking lot management apparatus which concerns on another Example.

Explanation of symbols

V Vehicle A Entrance number reading device B Entrance gate device C Settling device D Exit number reading device E Exit gate device F Parking ticket issuing device G Checking confirmation device G 'Auxiliary adjusting device

Claims (8)

A parking lot management system consisting of the following components:
An admission vehicle registration number reading device that reads a registration number from a license plate of a vehicle to enter from a parking lot entrance and transmits the registration number, admission time information, and admission permission information.
An entrance gate device that controls an entrance gate to an entrance permission state by receiving entrance permission information from the entrance vehicle registration number reading device.
The registration number and the entry time information received from the admission vehicle registration number reading device are stored, and when the same registration number as the stored registration number is input, based on the entry time information stored corresponding to the registration number A parking fee settlement apparatus that calculates a parking fee, performs a settlement process, and stores settlement information including the registration number when the parking fee is settled.
Read the registration number from the license plate of the vehicle you are going to enter from the parking lot exit and ask the parking fee settlement device whether or not you have memorized information including the registration number. If you receive a response to that effect, permission to enter Participating vehicle registration number reading device for transmitting information.
An exit gate device that controls the exit gate to enter a participation permitted state by receiving participation permission information from the participation vehicle registration number reading device. A parking lot management system consisting of the following components:
An admission vehicle registration number reading device that reads a registration number from a license plate of a vehicle to enter from a parking lot entrance and transmits the registration number, admission time information, and admission permission information.
The admission vehicle registration number reading device or between the same device and the rear entry gate device, and if the admission vehicle registration number reading device could not read the registration number, a parking ticket printed with a password and admission time A parking ticket issuing device that issues and transmits the personal identification number and admission time information to a postage parking fee settlement device and transmits admission permission information to a post-entry gate device.
An entrance gate device that controls an entrance gate to an entrance permission state by receiving entrance permission information from the entrance vehicle registration number reading device or the parking ticket issuing device.
When the registration number received from the admission vehicle registration number reading device and the admission time information or the password and admission time information received from the parking ticket issuing device are stored, and the same registration number as the stored registration number is input Based on the admission time information stored corresponding to the registered number, or when the same password as the stored password is input, the parking fee is calculated based on the admission time information stored corresponding to the password. A parking fee settlement apparatus that calculates and performs a settlement process, and stores settlement information including the registration number or password when the parking fee is settled. Read the registration number from the license plate of the vehicle you are going to enter from the parking lot exit and ask the parking fee settlement device whether or not you have memorized information including the registration number. If you receive a response to that effect, permission to enter Participating vehicle registration number reading device that transmits entry disapproval information when a response indicating that there is no information is received.
The entry vehicle registration number reading device or between the same device and the exit gate device described later, and when a password is entered after receiving the entry disapproval information, the parking fee adjustment device includes the password A payment confirmation device that inquires about whether or not payment information has been stored, and that when it receives a response to that effect, sends entry permission information.
An exit gate device that controls an exit gate to a participation permission state by receiving participation permission information from the participation vehicle registration number reading device or the checkout confirmation device. A parking lot management system consisting of the following components:
An admission vehicle registration number reading device that reads a registration number from a license plate of a vehicle to enter from a parking lot entrance and transmits the registration number, admission time information, and admission permission information.
The admission vehicle registration number reading device or between the same device and the rear entry gate device, and if the admission vehicle registration number reading device could not read the registration number, a parking ticket printed with a password and admission time A parking ticket issuing device that issues and transmits the personal identification number and admission time information to a postage parking fee settlement device and transmits admission permission information to a post-entry gate device.
An entrance gate device that controls an entrance gate to an entrance permission state by receiving entrance permission information from the entrance vehicle registration number reading device or the parking ticket issuing device.
When the registration number received from the admission vehicle registration number reading device and the admission time information or the password and admission time information received from the parking ticket issuing device are stored, and the same registration number as the stored registration number is input Based on the admission time information stored corresponding to the registered number, or when the same password as the stored password is input, the parking fee is calculated based on the admission time information stored corresponding to the password. A parking fee settlement apparatus that calculates and performs a settlement process, and stores settlement information including the registration number or password when the parking fee is settled. Read the registration number from the license plate of the vehicle you are going to enter from the parking lot exit and ask the parking fee settlement device whether or not you have memorized information including the registration number. If you receive a response to that effect, permission to enter Participating vehicle registration number reading device that transmits entry disapproval information when a response indicating that there is no information is received.
If the registration number is input after receiving the entry non-permission information, it is provided between the entry vehicle registration number reading device or the same device and the exit gate device described later. Inquires the parking fee settlement device for the presence / absence, transmits a participation permission information when receiving a response to the effect, and if a password is entered after receiving the participation non-permission information, a settlement including the password A payment confirmation device that inquires of the parking fee payment device whether or not the stored information is stored, and that transmits the entry permission information when a response to that effect is received.
An exit gate device that controls an exit gate to a participation permission state by receiving participation permission information from the participation vehicle registration number reading device or the checkout confirmation device.   The parking lot management device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the parking ticket issuing device issues a parking ticket on which a PIN number and an entrance time are printed based on pressing of the parking ticket issuing button, and the PIN number and the entrance number. A parking lot management apparatus, which transmits time information to a parking fee settlement apparatus and transmits entrance permission information to an entrance gate apparatus.   4. The parking lot management device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein if the registration number cannot be read from the license plate of the vehicle to be entered, the entrance vehicle registration number reading device transmits entrance non-permission information and issues a parking ticket. The device issues a parking ticket on which a PIN number and an entrance time are printed based on receiving the admission non-permission information from the entrance vehicle registration number reading device, and transmits the PIN number and the entrance time information to a parking fee settlement device. And a parking lot management device that transmits entrance permission information to the entrance gate device.   In the parking lot management device according to claim 2, 3, 4 or 5, the checkout confirmation device indicates that there is no payment when the parking fee payment device is inquired about the presence / absence of adjusted information corresponding to the input registration number. If a response is received, the parking fee settlement apparatus performs the parking fee settlement process based on the admission time information stored corresponding to the registration number, or the settlement completed information corresponding to the entered password When the parking fee settlement device is inquired about the presence or absence of a parking fee, if it receives a response indicating that there is no parking fee, the parking fee settlement device can determine the parking fee based on the admission time information stored corresponding to the password. A parking lot management apparatus that performs checkout processing and transmits entry permission information when the checkout processing is completed. A parking lot management system consisting of the following components:
An entrance vehicle registration number reading device that reads a registration number from a license plate of a vehicle to be entered from a parking lot entrance and transmits the registration number, entrance time information, and entrance permission information.
Parking ticket which is provided between the admission vehicle registration number reading device or the same device and the post-entry gate device, and when the admission vehicle registration number reading device cannot read the registration number, a temporary PIN number and an admission time are printed. A parking ticket issuing device that transmits the temporary PIN number and admission time information to a later-described parking fee settlement device and transmits admission permission information to the post-entry gate device.
An entrance gate device that controls an entrance gate to an entrance permission state by receiving entrance permission information from the entrance vehicle registration number reading device or the parking ticket issuing device.
The registration number and entrance time information received from the admission vehicle registration number reading device or the temporary PIN number and entrance time information received from the parking ticket issuing device are used as the registration number or the temporary PIN number. When the same registration number as the stored registration number is input, based on the entry time information stored corresponding to the registration number, or the same temporary security code as the stored temporary security code Is entered, the parking fee is calculated based on the admission time information stored corresponding to the temporary PIN, and the settlement process is performed. When the settlement process is completed, the PIN number and the registration number or A parking fee settlement apparatus that stores settlement information including a temporary security code and issues a receipt printed with at least the actual security code, entrance time information, and the parking fee.
I read the registration number from the license plate of the vehicle that I would like to enter from the parking lot exit, asked the parking fee settlement device whether there was any settlement information in the settlement management information including the registration number, and received a response to that effect A participation vehicle registration number reading device that transmits participation permission information in the case, and transmits non-participation permission information when a response indicating that there is no entry is received.
The entry vehicle registration number reading device or between the device and the exit gate device, which will be described later, and when the password, registration number or temporary password is input after receiving the entry non-permission information, the password Inquiries to the parking fee settlement device about the presence or absence of stored payment information including number, registration number, or temporary security code. When the parking fee is settled based on the entrance time information stored in the parking fee settlement device corresponding to the entered personal identification number, registration number or temporary security number, and the settlement processing is terminated. A payment confirmation device that sends participation permission information.
An exit gate device that controls an exit gate to a participation permission state by receiving participation permission information from the participation vehicle registration number reading device or the checkout confirmation device.   In the parking lot management device according to claim 7, the parking fee settlement device issues a receipt additionally printed with a telephone number of a specific parking information management center when the parking fee settlement processing is finished. In addition, it is connected to the specific parking information management center through a communication line, the registration number and the entry time information from the entry vehicle registration number reading device, the temporary PIN number and the entry time information from the parking ticket issuing device, and the entry vehicle registration number. Each time the registration number and the entry time information are received from the reading device, and the settlement time information and the parking fee information corresponding to the security code, the registration number or the temporary security code are received from the settlement confirmation device, the information is referred to as the security code number. Are sequentially transmitted to the parking information management center, and the parking information management center transmits the information transmitted from the parking fee settlement apparatus to the personal identification number. When the inquiry is received from the mobile phone using the personal identification number assigned by the parking fee settlement apparatus, the information corresponding to the personal identification number is read out and responded to the cellular phone. A parking lot management device characterized by being configured.

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