JP4243528B2 - Parking lot management system, parking lot management method and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a parking lot management system, a parking lot management method, and a program, and more particularly, to a parking lot management system, a parking lot management method, and a program that can reserve a parking space.

  Image forming apparatuses such as printers and copiers are widely used in office work, and in recent years, digital multi-function peripherals (hereinafter referred to as multi-function printers) that realize printer functions, copy functions, facsimile functions, scanner functions, etc. with a single device. Is widely used.

  The functions of such multifunction peripherals are expanding. For example, a multifunction peripheral and a predetermined server are connected via a communication network such as a LAN (Local Area Network), and various functions can be achieved through cooperation. A system that performs functions efficiently has also been realized. For example, a technique has been realized in which when a document file is transmitted from a client terminal connected to a LAN to a server, the document file is transferred from the server to the multifunction peripheral and transmitted by facsimile (for example, Patent Document 1). That is, it can be said that the functions of the multifunction device are dramatically expanded by connecting the multifunction device to the network and cooperating with other computers. As a result, it has become possible to use not only in offices but also in a wider range of fields.

  Conventionally, multifunction devices have been installed in commercial facilities such as convenience stores and public facilities such as libraries and can be used by the public. In such a usage mode, it is considered that a variety of services can be provided to many people by installing a multifunction device having various functions as described above.

On the other hand, a parking lot called a “coin parking lot” is particularly useful in urban areas due to a lack of parking lots due to overcrowding of cities. However, these parking lots are often built on surplus land. For this reason, there are many small-scale ones with a small accommodation capacity. Therefore, the vehicle is often full, and it is difficult for the user of the automobile to find an appropriate parking lot at the destination. In view of such problems, for example, services for providing parking lot information to mobile communication terminals such as mobile phones have been realized.
JP-A-10-126539 (page 4, FIG. 2)

  However, in order to receive such a service, user registration is often required. When a plurality of services are provided, it is necessary to register each service. In addition, such services only provide parking location and vacancy information, so if you visit the parking lot after checking the vacancy information, it may become full during that time. It was not right. That is, it is impossible to make a reservation for a parking lot by a conventional method.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a parking lot management system, a parking lot management method, and a program capable of reserving a parking lot.

The parking lot management system according to the first aspect of the present invention is:
A parking management system connected to a public parking reservation system via a communication network,
The parking lot management system includes:
A management device and a sensor;
The sensor has been made to detect whether the vehicle lane each multiple is parked,
The management device
Storage means for storing lane information indicating whether or not a vehicle is parked in each lane based on a signal emitted from the sensor;
Transmitting means for transmitting the lane information to the parking reservation system;
Receiving means for receiving reservation information, which is information for reserving parking in a lane, from the parking lot reservation system;
Reservation setting means for setting the lane information of the lane related to the reservation information to a reservation state when the reservation information is received;
Equipped with,
The parking lot management system includes:
When a predetermined lane is vacant, the vehicle according to one reservation information is allowed to be parked together with the predetermined lane in a predetermined area in a parking lot that is not a lane,
The lane information includes information indicating whether a vehicle is parked in the predetermined area,
The management device further includes special lane information storage means for storing information relating to the predetermined area .

  The parking lot management method according to the second aspect of the present invention is:
  A parking lot management system connected to a parking lot reservation system via a network is a parking lot management method for managing entry / exit of a parked vehicle in a parking lot having a plurality of lanes,
  A vehicle detection step of detecting by a vehicle detection means whether or not a vehicle is parked in each of the plurality of lanes;
  Transmitting the availability of each lane detected by the vehicle detection step to the parking lot reservation system;
  Reservation reception step for receiving a parking reservation, determined based on the availability, from the parking reservation system;
  Lane entry blocking step for blocking entry to the lane related to the parking reservation received in the reservation receiving step,
  A lane entry permission step for allowing entry into the lane when a vehicle for the parking reservation enters; and
  Permitting parking of a vehicle related to one reservation information together with the predetermined lane in a predetermined area in a parking lot that is not a lane when the vehicle detection step determines that the predetermined lane is empty;
  Transmitting information indicating whether or not the vehicle is parked in the predetermined area to the parking lot reservation system;
  Storing special lane information for storing information related to the predetermined area.

  The program according to the third aspect of the present invention is:
  A program that allows a parking lot reservation system that accepts a parking reservation to manage entry and exit of a parked vehicle by a computer connected via a communication network,
  In the computer,
  A procedure for receiving lane availability information, which is information indicating the availability of each of a plurality of lanes where the parked vehicle is parked,
  Sending the lane availability information to the parking reservation system;
  Receiving a parking reservation from the parking reservation system;
  A procedure for controlling the vehicle entry blocking device so as not to allow the vehicle to enter the lane for reservation of parking until the vehicle for reservation of parking arrives;
A procedure for permitting the vehicle according to one reservation information to be parked together with the predetermined lane in a predetermined area in a parking lot that is not a lane when the predetermined lane is empty;
  A procedure for transmitting information indicating whether the vehicle is parked in the predetermined area to the parking lot reservation system;
  A procedure for storing special lane information for storing information on the predetermined area;
  Is executed.

  The parking lot management system according to the fourth aspect of the present invention is:
  A parking management system connected to a public parking reservation system via a communication network,
  The parking lot management system includes:
  A management device and a sensor;
  The sensor detects whether a vehicle is parked in each of a plurality of lanes,
  The management device
  Storage means for storing lane information indicating whether or not a vehicle is parked in each lane based on a signal emitted from the sensor;
  Transmitting means for transmitting the lane information to the parking reservation system;
  Receiving means for receiving reservation information, which is information for reserving parking in a lane, from the parking lot reservation system;
  Reservation setting means for setting the lane information of the lane related to the reservation information to a reservation state when the reservation information is received;
  The parking lot management system permits the vehicle according to the reservation information to be parked together with the predetermined lane in a predetermined area in a parking lot that is not a lane when the predetermined lane is empty.
  It is characterized by that.

  The parking lot management method according to the fifth aspect of the present invention is:
A parking lot management system connected to a parking lot reservation system via a network is a parking lot management method for managing entry / exit of a parked vehicle in a parking lot having a plurality of lanes,
  A vehicle detection step of detecting by a vehicle detection means whether or not a vehicle is parked in each of the plurality of lanes;
  Transmitting the availability of each lane detected by the vehicle detection step to the parking lot reservation system;
  Reservation reception step for receiving a parking reservation, determined based on the availability, from the parking reservation system;
  Lane entry blocking step for blocking entry to the lane related to the parking reservation received in the reservation receiving step,
  A lane entry permission step for allowing entry into the lane when a vehicle for the parking reservation enters; and
  Parking the vehicle according to the reservation information together with the lane in a predetermined area in a parking lot that is not a lane;
  It is characterized by providing.

  The program according to the sixth aspect of the present invention is:
A program that allows a parking lot reservation system that accepts a parking reservation to manage entry and exit of a parked vehicle by a computer connected via a communication network,
  In the computer,
  A procedure for receiving lane availability information, which is information indicating the availability of each of a plurality of lanes where the parked vehicle is parked,
  Sending the lane availability information to the parking reservation system;
  Means for receiving a parking reservation from the parking reservation system;
  A procedure for controlling the vehicle entry blocking device so as not to allow the vehicle to enter the lane for reservation of parking until the vehicle for reservation of parking arrives;
  A procedure for parking the parking reservation vehicle together with the lane in a predetermined area in a parking lot that is not a lane;
  Is executed.

  The parking lot management device according to the seventh aspect of the present invention is:
A parking lot management device connected to a publicly available parking lot reservation system via a communication network,
  Storage means for storing lane information indicating whether or not the vehicle is parked in each lane based on a signal emitted from the sensor;
  Transmitting means for transmitting the lane information to the parking reservation system;
  Receiving means for receiving reservation information, which is information for reserving parking in a lane, from the parking lot reservation system;
  Reservation setting means for setting the lane information of the lane related to the reservation information to a reservation state when the reservation information is received;
When the predetermined lane is vacant, the vehicle according to the reservation information is allowed to be parked together with the predetermined lane in a predetermined area in a parking lot that is not a lane.
  It is characterized by that.

  The parking lot management method according to the eighth aspect of the present invention is:
Lane information indicating whether or not the vehicle is parked in each lane based on a signal emitted from the sensor,
  Send the lane information to the parking reservation system,
  Receiving reservation information, which is information for reserving parking in a lane, from the parking reservation system;
  When the reservation information is received, the lane information of the lane related to the reservation information is set to a reservation state,
  When the predetermined lane is vacant, the vehicle according to the reservation information is allowed to be parked together with the predetermined lane in a predetermined area in a parking lot that is not a lane.
  It is characterized by that.

  The program according to the ninth aspect of the present invention is:
Computer
  Storage means for storing lane information indicating whether or not the vehicle is parked in each lane based on a signal emitted from the sensor;
  A transmission means for transmitting the lane information to a parking lot reservation system;
  Receiving means for receiving reservation information, which is information for reserving parking in a lane, from the parking lot reservation system;
  Reservation setting means for setting the lane information of the lane related to the reservation information to a reservation state when the reservation information is received,
  Means for permitting the vehicle according to the reservation information to be parked together with the predetermined lane in a predetermined area in a parking lot that is not a lane when the predetermined lane is empty;
  To function as.

  Embodiments according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a “parking lot reservation system” according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, a parking lot reservation system 1 that reserves a parking lane of a parking lot using a digital multifunction peripheral (hereinafter referred to as a multifunction peripheral) installed in a convenience store (CVS) will be described as an example. To do. In this case, in addition to providing a multifunction machine, the business entity that manages and operates the parking lot reservation system 1 (hereinafter referred to as “business entity R”), the business entity that operates the CVS, and each parking lot It is assumed that the parking lot reservation system 1 is operated when a contract is made in advance with a contracting business entity. In the parking lot, a parking lot management system that performs vehicle entry / exit management, sales management, and the like is assumed to operate.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the parking lot reservation system 1 according to the present embodiment includes a multifunction peripheral 100, a server 200, and a parking lot terminal 300 that are interconnected via a communication network 40.

  The communication network 40 is a communication network such as the Internet based on a predetermined communication protocol such as TCP / IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol).

  The multi-function device 100 has at least a printer function and a copy function, and is installed in a store of predetermined CVSs 10 and 11. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that a reserved parking ticket for a parking lot can be issued by the printer function of the multifunction peripheral 100. In other words, it is possible to print on a normal copy sheet or the like, and, for example, it is possible to print a reserved parking ticket composed of a magnetic card or the like and to perform magnetic recording.

  The configuration of such a multifunction machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an external configuration of the multifunction peripheral 100.

  As shown in the figure, the multifunction peripheral 100 includes a main body 101 and a peripheral device 102.

  The main body 101 provides the main functions of the multifunction peripheral 100. In this embodiment, the main body 101 provides at least a copy function and a printer function. The functional configuration of the main body 101 will be described later. In addition, the external configuration of the main body 101 includes an operation panel 121 including an operation button group, a display unit 122 configured on the operation panel 121, and the like, and receives input from a user and displays predetermined information. To do. The display unit 122 is composed of, for example, a touch panel type liquid crystal display device, and is configured to allow input by a user directly touching the screen.

  The peripheral device 102 is for realizing an auxiliary function when the multifunction peripheral 100 is installed so as to be publicly available as in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, the depositing unit 103, the parking ticket issuing, Machine 104.

  The depositing unit 103 normally accepts coins as a copy fee. That is, the operation of the main body 101 is controlled in accordance with the receipt of money by the deposit unit 103 and the amount of money. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the depositing unit 103 receives a parking fee for a parking lot reserved by each process described later.

  The parking ticket issuing machine 104 issues a reservation parking ticket to be used in a parking lot reserved by each process described later. In the present embodiment, for example, a magnetic card having a magnetic recording area is used as the reservation parking ticket. Therefore, it is assumed that the parking ticket issuing machine 104 includes a reading device that performs magnetic recording. In addition, it has a printing function for performing predetermined printing on the ticket surface of the reservation parking ticket. For example, printing is performed on the ticket surface of the reserved parking ticket by a thermal transfer method or an ultraviolet irradiation method. Note that this printing function may be performed by the image forming unit 160 of the main body 101.

  The peripheral device 102 and the main body 101 are connected via a predetermined interface, and operate by communicating control information with each other. For example, when depositing, the depositing unit 103 controls the operation of the main body 101 according to the depositing operation and the amount of money, and when issuing a reserved parking ticket, the main body 101 provides predetermined information to the parking ticket issuing unit to issue a ticket. To control.

  Next, the internal configuration of the main body 101 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the main body 101 in the multifunction peripheral 100.

  As illustrated, the multifunction peripheral 100 includes a control unit 110, a user interface (I / F) 120, a network interface (I / F) 130, a paper feed / discharge unit 140, an image input unit 150, and image formation. Unit 160 and storage unit 170.

  The control unit 110 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a predetermined storage device (for example, RAM (Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), etc.). Control each part.

  The user interface 120 controls the operation panel 121, the display unit 122, and the like, and performs input to the control unit 110 and output of predetermined information.

  The network interface 130 includes a predetermined NIC (Network Interface Card) and a communication device such as a router, and connects the MFP 100 and the communication network 40.

  The paper supply / discharge unit 140 includes, for example, an ADF (Auto Document Feeder), a sorter, a finisher, an internal paper feed mechanism, and the like. A document that is captured by the copy function, or paper that is output by the copy function and the printer function. The paper is fed and discharged.

  The image input unit 150 is composed of an optical reader such as a scanner, and optically reads a document captured by the copy function and converts it into predetermined image data.

  The image forming unit 160 includes, for example, a laser printer engine, and prints a document output by a copy function and a printer function. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the ticket surface printing of a predetermined reserved parking ticket can be performed in addition to normal copy paper. Further, it is assumed that a reading device for performing magnetic recording on the reserved parking ticket is provided.

  The storage unit 170 is constituted by a rewritable storage device such as a hard disk device, for example, and stores image data captured by the copy function and information acquired via the communication network 40. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the parking lot information acquired from the server 200 is accumulated.

  Returning to FIG. 1, the server 200 includes an information processing apparatus such as a mainframe, a workstation, or a PC server. The server 200 is operated by the business entity R, and provides CVSs 10 and 11 in which the multifunction peripheral 100 used in the parking lot reservation system 1 is installed, and parking lot availability information based on a predetermined contract. It is assumed that the parking lot operator registers various information in the server 200 in advance. The configuration of such a server 200 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the server 200. As illustrated, the server 200 includes a control unit 210, a communication control unit 220, an input control unit 230, an output control unit 240, a program storage unit 250, and a database (DB) unit 260.

  The control unit 210 includes, for example, a CPU and a predetermined storage device (for example, a RAM and a ROM) serving as a work area, controls each unit of the server 200, and stores a predetermined operation program stored in the program storage unit 250. Each process to be described later is executed based on the above.

  The communication control unit 220 includes, for example, a predetermined communication device such as a predetermined NIC or a router, connects the server 200 and the communication network 40, and communicates with the multifunction peripheral 100 and the parking lot terminal 300.

  For example, the input control unit 230 connects a predetermined input device 23 such as a keyboard or a pointing device, receives an instruction to the control unit 210 input from the input device 23, and transmits the instruction to the control unit 210.

  The output control unit 240 connects a predetermined output device 24 such as a display device or a printer, and outputs the processing result of the control unit 210 to the output device 24 as necessary.

The program storage unit 250 includes a predetermined storage device such as a hard disk device or a ROM, and stores various operation programs executed by the control unit 210. The program storage unit 250 stores “operating system (OS)” as well as the following programs, for example.
(1) “Communication program”: a program for controlling the communication control unit 220 and communicating with the multifunction peripheral 100 and the parking lot terminal 300 via the communication network 40 (2) “DB control program”: input / output of the database unit 260 Program for performing control and predetermined search (3) “Parking lot information acquisition program”: A program that cooperates with the communication program to acquire and update the availability information of each parking lot from the parking lot terminal 300 as needed.

  The database unit 260 includes, for example, a predetermined rewritable storage device such as a hard disk device. As shown in FIG. 5, a database group such as a parking lot information DB 261, a store information DB 262, a reservation information DB 263, and an image information DB 264 It is. Examples of information recorded in each database will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of information recorded in the parking lot information DB 261. As shown in the figure, in the parking lot information DB 261, a record having a “parking lot code” uniquely assigned to each parking lot as a primary key is created. Information indicating “code”, “lane number”, “unit price”, and “situation” is recorded.

  “Parking lot name” is information indicating the name of the parking lot. The “region code” is a coded display of the location of the parking lot. “Lane No.” indicates a number (identifier) assigned to a parking lane (parking area) of the parking lot. For example, when the number of parking spaces is 3, the lane numbers are “1” to “3”. “Unit price” indicates a unit price for each parking lane, for example, a usage fee per hour. “Situation” indicates whether or not each parking lane is parked, and is “ON” when parked in the parking lane, and “empty” when not parked. If there is a reservation in the parking lane, “reservation” is set. The presence / absence of parking is detected by a vehicle sensor, which will be described later, and the server 200 is acquired from each parking lot terminal 300 via the communication network 40 as needed.

  In the store information DB 262, CVS (hereinafter referred to as “store”) 10, 11 in which the multi-function device 100 constituting the parking lot reservation system 1 is installed, and other information (hereinafter referred to as “store information”) are stored. To be recorded. An example of information recorded in the store information DB 262 is shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the store information DB 262, a record having a “store code” uniquely assigned to each store as a main key is created, and each record has “store name”, “region code”, “Multifunction machine code”, “jurisdiction parking lot code”, etc. are recorded.

  “Store name” is information indicating the name of the CVS. The “region code” is information indicating the location of the store in a coded manner. The “multifunction device code” is identification information indicating the multifunction device 100 installed in the store, and is uniquely assigned to each multifunction device 100. The “jurisdiction parking lot code” indicates a parking lot around the store, and is associated with the “parking lot code” recorded in the parking lot information DB 261.

  In the reservation information DB 263, information related to the reservation made in the parking lot reservation system 1 according to the present embodiment is recorded. An example of information recorded in the reservation information DB 263 is shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the reservation information DB 263, a record having a “reservation code” uniquely assigned to each reservation as a primary key is created, and each record has a “store code” and a “multifunction device code”. , “Ticketing code”, “parking code”, “(vehicle) number”, “lane number”, “reservation date”, and the like are recorded.

  The “store code” indicates the store where the MFP 100 that made the reservation is installed, and is associated with the “store code” recorded in the store information DB 262. The “multifunction machine code” indicates the multifunction machine 100 that has made a reservation, and is associated with the “multifunction machine code” recorded in the store information DB 262. The “ticketing code” is identification information uniquely assigned to the reserved parking ticket issued by the multifunction device 100. “(Number of vehicles)” is information indicating the number of vehicles parked by the reservation. “Lane No.” is information indicating a reserved parking lane. “Reservation date / time” is information indicating the reserved parking date / time.

  In the image information DB 264, image data output from the multifunction device 100 at the time of reservation is recorded. An example of information recorded in the image information DB 264 is shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the image information DB 264, a record having “parking lot code” as a main key is created, and “map data”, “schedule data”, and the like are recorded in each record. The “parking lot code” is associated with the “parking lot code” recorded in the parking lot information DB 261. “Map data” is image data indicating a map around the parking lot indicated by the parking lot code. “Sketch data” is image data indicating a sketch for indicating the parking lane of the parking lot.

  The information recorded in each of the above databases is automatically updated when the server 200 constantly communicates with the multifunction peripheral 100 and the parking lot terminal 300 in addition to being input at the time of contract.

  Returning to FIG. 1 again, the parking lots 30 and 31 are gate type parking lots. The parking lots 30 and 31 perform vehicle entry / exit management, sales management, and the like by a parking lot management system. As a representative, a block diagram showing a configuration of a parking lot management system for managing the parking lot 30 is shown in FIG. 10, and an arrangement of each device constituting the parking lot management system is shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the parking lot management system 3 includes a parking lot terminal 300, a ticket issuing machine 310, a settlement machine 320, an approach prevention device 370, and vehicle sensors 380, 391, 392. The parking lot terminal 300, the ticket issuing machine 310, the checkout machine 320, the approach prevention device 370, and the vehicle sensors 380, 391, 392 are connected by a communication line 340.

  And as shown in FIG. 11, the approach prevention apparatus 370 is installed in each parking lane, the vehicle sensor 380 is embed | buried in each parking lane, the vehicle sensor 391 is embed | buried near the entrance of the parking lot 30, and a vehicle sensor 392 is buried near the exit of the parking lot 30. The bar 319 is installed at the entrance of the parking lot 30, and the bar 329 is installed at the exit of the parking lot 30.

  With these configurations, the parking lot 30 can be operated unattended. Moreover, in this Embodiment, the vehicle which has not performed the reservation can be parked in the parking lane which is not related to the reservation.

  Returning to FIG. 10, the communication line 340 is a communication network such as a wireless LAN based on a predetermined communication protocol such as TCP / IP.

  The entry blocking device 370 is constituted by, for example, a lock plate. The entry prevention device 370 has two states, an entry permission state and an entry prevention state. In the entry permission state, the lock plate is lowered, and the vehicle can freely enter and leave the parking lane. In the entry blocking state, the lock plate is raised and the vehicle cannot enter the parking lane.

  The vehicle sensor 380 is composed of, for example, a loop coil and detects the presence of the vehicle. The vehicle sensors 391 and 392 have the same configuration and function as the vehicle sensor 380.

  The parking lot terminal 300 is composed of, for example, an information processing terminal device such as a personal computer (PC), and is installed in the parking lots 30 and 31 constituting the parking lot reservation system 1 and used for management operations of the parking lot. Is done. The parking lot terminal 300 is connected to the communication network 40 and connects the ticket issuing machine 310 and the checkout machine 320 via the communication line 340. The structure of the parking lot terminal 300 is shown in FIG.

  As illustrated, the parking lot terminal 300 includes a control unit 301, communication control units 302A and 302B, an input control unit 303, an output control unit 304, a program storage unit 305, a time measuring unit 306, a database (DB). ) Part 360.

  The control unit 301 includes, for example, a CPU and a predetermined storage device (such as a RAM) serving as a work area, controls each unit of the parking lot terminal 300, and stores a predetermined operation program stored in the program storage unit 305. Based on this, each process to be described later is executed.

  The communication control units 302A and 302B are configured from predetermined communication devices such as predetermined NICs and routers, for example. The communication control unit 302 </ b> A connects the parking lot terminal 300 and the communication network 40 and communicates with the multifunction peripheral 100 and the server 200. The communication control unit 302B connects the parking lot terminal 300 and the communication line 340, and performs communication between the ticket issuing machine 310 and the checkout machine 320.

  For example, the input control unit 303 connects a predetermined input device 33 such as a keyboard or a pointing device, receives an instruction to the control unit 301 input from the input device 33, and transmits the instruction to the control unit 301.

  For example, the output control unit 304 connects a predetermined output device 34 such as a display device or a printer, and outputs the processing result of the control unit 301 to the output device 34 as necessary.

The program storage unit 305 is configured from a predetermined storage device such as a hard disk device or a ROM, and stores various operation programs executed by the control unit 301. The program storage unit 305 stores the following programs as well as the OS, for example.
(1) “Communication program”: Controls the communication control units 302A and 302B, and communicates with the MFP 100 and the parking lot terminal 300 via the communication network 40, or with the ticket issuing machine 310 and the checkout machine 320 via the communication line. (2) “DB control program”: a program for performing input / output control of the database unit 360 and a predetermined search (3) “parking management program”: entering the parking lot 30 in cooperation with the communication program A program to participate, manage parking lanes, manage reservations, and process sales

  The timekeeping unit 306 includes, for example, a clock and has a function of timekeeping the date and time, and outputs current date and time data to the control unit 301 in response to a request from the control unit 301.

  The database unit 360 includes a predetermined rewritable storage device such as a hard disk device, and is a database group such as a parking lot information DB 361 and a reservation information DB 363 as shown in FIG.

  The information recorded in the parking lot information DB 361 stores only information related to the parking lot 30 among the information recorded in the parking lot information DB 361. In addition, the reservation information DB 363 stores only the parking reservation information of the parking lot 30 among the information regarding the parking reservation reserved by the parking lot reservation system 1 according to the present embodiment.

  Returning to FIG. 10, the ticket issuing machine 310 is a device that is installed at an entrance of the parking lot 30 or the like and issues a parking ticket to a person who uses the parking lot. The ticket issuing machine 310 accepts a reserved parking ticket issued by the multifunction machine 100. The ticket issuing machine 310 is connected to the parking lot terminal 300 through a communication line 340. When the user removes the (reservation) parking ticket from the parking ticket outlet provided on the front surface of the ticketing machine 310, the ticket issuing machine 310 controls the bar 319 to permit entry of the vehicle. The configuration of the ticket issuing machine 310 is shown in FIG.

  As shown in the figure, the ticket issuing machine 310 includes a control unit 311, a storage unit 312, a communication control unit 313, a gate control unit 314, a card processing unit 315, and an input unit 316.

  The control unit 311 includes, for example, a CPU and a predetermined storage device (such as a RAM) serving as a work area, and controls each unit of the ticket issuing machine 310.

  The storage unit 312 is constituted by a storage device such as a ROM, for example, and stores an operation program of the control unit 311 and the like.

  The communication control unit 313 is configured from a predetermined communication device such as a NIC, for example. The communication control unit 313 connects the ticket issuing machine 310 and the communication line 340 and communicates with the parking lot terminal 300.

  The gate control unit 314 is controlled by the control unit 311 to raise and lower the bar 319 to allow or block passage of the vehicle.

  The card processing unit 315 includes a magnetic card reading device and a loading mechanism. The card processing unit 315 takes in the inserted reservation parking ticket, reads the confirmed reservation information recorded in the magnetic recording area, and transmits it to the control unit 311. Then, “parking information” is written in the reserved parking ticket and returned to the user (driver). In addition, “parking information” is written on the parking ticket and lent to users who are not reserved. The parking ticket has the same configuration and function as the reservation parking ticket.

  The input unit 316 includes a push button or the like, and receives input of information for issuing a parking ticket from the user.

  The “parking information” includes information indicating “entrance date and time”, “reservation status”, and the like. “Entry date and time” is information indicating the date and time when the vehicle entered. “Reservation status” is information indicating whether or not the vehicle is for a parking reservation. If it is a vehicle related to parking reservation, it becomes “reservation”, otherwise it becomes “normal”.

  Returning again to FIG. 10, the checkout machine 320 is installed at the exit of the parking lot 30. The settlement machine 320 calculates a parking fee according to the parking time of the vehicle that has entered the parking lane, and settles the parking fee. The checkout machine 320 is connected to the parking lot terminal 300 through a communication line 340. When the parking fee is settled, the checkout machine 320 allows the vehicle to enter. The configuration of the settlement machine 320 is shown in FIG.

  As shown in the figure, the settlement machine 320 includes a control unit 321, a storage unit 322, a communication control unit 323, a gate control unit 324, a card processing unit 325, a display unit 326, a fee collection unit 327, a print Part 328.

  The control unit 321 includes, for example, a CPU and a predetermined storage device (RAM or the like) serving as a work area, and controls each unit of the settlement machine 320.

  The storage unit 322 is configured by a storage device such as a ROM, for example, and stores an operation program of the control unit 321 and the like.

  The communication control unit 323 is configured from a predetermined communication device such as a NIC, for example. The communication control unit 323 connects the payment machine 320 and the communication line 340 and performs communication with the parking lot terminal 300.

  The gate control unit 324 is controlled by the control unit 321 to raise and lower the bar 329.

  The card processing unit 325 includes a magnetic card reader, a loading mechanism, and the like. The card processing unit 325 takes in the inserted (reserved) parking ticket, reads various information recorded in the magnetic recording area, and transmits the information to the control unit 321.

  The display unit 326 includes a 7-segment LED (Light-Emitting Diode) or the like, and displays a shortage charge, an input amount, and the like.

  The fee collection unit 327 handles banknotes and money received from a user or paid to the user.

  The printing unit 328 includes a printer and issues a receipt.

Hereinafter, an operation example according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In each of the following embodiments, the control unit 210 of the server 200 constantly executes the “parking lot information acquisition program”, thereby indicating information indicating the availability of each parking lot (hereinafter referred to as “parking lot information”). Is acquired from the parking lot terminal 300 through the communication network 40 as needed.

(Availability)
The vehicle sensor 380 installed in each parking lane periodically determines whether or not the vehicle is parked in the parking lane, and transmits the determination result to the parking lot terminal 300 via the communication line 340. The parking lot terminal 300 updates the parking lot information stored in the parking lot information DB 361 based on the received determination result. However, when the parking lot information is “reserved”, the parking information is not updated even if the determination result is “empty”.

  The parking lot terminal 300 transmits the parking lot information of the parking lot 30 in response to the inquiry of the parking lot information from the “parking lot information acquisition program” executed in the server 200.

(Reservation)
First, "parking lot reservation processing" for reserving a parking lot using the parking lot reservation system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This “parking lot reservation process” indicates that “reserve parking lot” is selected from the “service selection screen” displayed on the display unit 122 of the multifunction peripheral 100 as shown in FIG. It starts when triggered. It is assumed that this “service selection screen” is displayed while the MFP 100 is on standby. In the server 200, each program stored in the program storage unit 250 is executed, and thereby, the following operations are executed.

  First, the control unit 110 of the MFP 100 controls the user interface 120 to display an “input screen” as shown in FIG. 17B on the display unit 122 (step S101).

  The user inputs desired reservation conditions by operating the display unit 122. Here, for example, information such as the parking start date and time, the number of vehicles to be parked, and the date and time of leaving the vehicle are input. When the input is completed, the control unit 110 of the MFP 100 controls the network interface 130, and the input information, the MFP code assigned to the MFP 100, and the MFP 100 are installed. The store code of CVS (hereinafter referred to as “input information”) is transmitted to the server 200 via the communication network 40 (step S102).

  In the server 200, when input information is received from the multifunction device 100 (step S103), the database unit 260 is searched based on the received information, and a parking lot that meets the conditions input by the user is selected. The control unit 210 of the server 200 controls the communication control unit 220 to transmit information indicating the selected parking lot (hereinafter referred to as “parking lot information”) to the multi-function peripheral 100 via the communication network 40 (Step S210). S104).

  Here, when the scheduled parking start date and time is “immediately”, the control unit 210 performs the following selection operation. First, the jurisdiction parking lot code of the store is extracted from the store information DB 262 based on the store code included in the input information. That is, a parking lot around the store is first selected. Next, it accesses the parking lot information DB 261, refers to the parking lot information corresponding to the extracted parking lot code, selects and selects a parking lot in which the number of lanes more than the planned number of parking lots is “empty”. Various information related to the parking lot is acquired and transmitted to the multifunction device 100. On the other hand, when the scheduled parking start date and time is designated, first, a parking lot around the store is selected by the same process as described above, and then based on the parking code of the selected parking lot and the inputted scheduled parking start date and time information. The reservation information DB 263 is referred to, and a parking lot that can be parked at the parking start date and time is selected.

  When receiving the parking lot information from the server 200, the multi-function device 100 displays the parking lot information on the display unit 122 as shown in FIG. 17C (step S105). As shown in the drawing, the information on the selected parking lots based on the received parking lot information is displayed as a list on the display unit 122 of the multifunction device 100 as a “search result” screen. Here, for example, information such as a parking lot name, a reservable parking lane, and a unit price is shown for each parking lot, and a “view detailed information” button is arranged. The user can see a map and a floor plan of the parking lot by selecting a “view detailed information” button for the desired parking lot from the list. That is, when the “view detailed information” button is selected, the multifunction peripheral 100 transmits the parking lot code of the parking lot and information requesting detailed information to the server 200. The server 200 searches the image information DB 264 based on the received parking lot code, acquires image information associated with the parking lot code, and transmits the image information to the multi-function device 100. Here, the control unit 210 processes the image information of the acquired floor plan so that a lane that can be reserved in the parking lot is clearly indicated.

  When receiving the image information indicating the map and the floor plan from the server 200, the multi-function device 100 displays it as “detailed information” on the display unit 122 as shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the display unit 122 displays a surrounding map of the parking lot and a sketch of the parking lot. In the floor plan, for example, reservable lanes are displayed in an identifiable manner by reverse display or highlight display.

  As shown in the figure, a “return” button and a “reserve” button are arranged on the “detailed information” screen. When the user looks at the detailed information and does not wish to reserve the parking lot, the user selects the “return” button, and the “search result” screen shown in FIG. The On the other hand, when the user wishes to reserve the parking lot, the “Reserve” button is selected (step S106: YES).

  When the “Reserve” button is selected, the control unit 110 of the multi-function peripheral 100 calculates “scheduled parking time” based on the input parking start date and time and scheduled delivery date and time information. Then, a charge is calculated based on the scheduled parking time information, the input vehicle number information, and the acquired unit price information. The control unit 110 displays the calculated fee on the display unit 122 and a message prompting the depositing unit 103 to input the fee. When the user inserts money equivalent to the fee into the depositing unit 103, the depositing unit 103 notifies the control unit 110 to that effect. Thus, control unit 110 determines that the fee has been paid (step S107: YES), and transmits information requesting reservation of the parking lot (hereinafter referred to as “reservation information”) to server 200 (step S108). ).

  Note that if the “Reserve” button is canceled without being selected (step S106: NO), or if the deposit is not made in the deposit unit 103 (step S107: NO), this process ends.

  In the server 200, when the communication control unit 220 receives reservation information from the multi-function device 100, the control unit 210 accesses the database unit 260 and updates each database based on the received reservation information (step S109). More specifically, a reservation code for the reservation is assigned and a new record is created in the reservation information DB 263, and the received reservation information is stored in the created record. Also, identification information (ticketing code) of the reservation parking ticket for the reservation is generated and recorded in the record.

  When the server 200 creates a new record in the reservation information DB 263 and records predetermined information, the server 200 sets “reservation establishment”, and uses the recorded information as “confirmed reservation information” in the multifunction machine 100 and the reserved parking lot. It transmits to the installed parking lot terminal 300 (step S110). And the information which shows the "status" of the parking lane concerning the said parking reservation of parking lot information DB261 is updated to "reservation."

  In the multifunction device 100, when the confirmed reservation information is received from the server 200 (step S111), a reserved parking ticket is issued based on the received confirmed reservation information (step S112). That is, the image of the parking lot name and lane number of the reserved parking lot, the ticketing code, the reservation date and time, and the surrounding map of the parking lot acquired from the server 200 by the above-described processing, by the control unit 110 of the multifunction peripheral 100. Information, information indicating the amount deposited in the depositing unit 103, and the like are provided to the parking ticket issuing machine 104, and based on this, the parking ticket issuing machine 104 issues a reserved parking ticket as shown in FIG. FIG. 18A shows an example of printing on the front side of a reserved parking ticket, and FIG. 18B shows an example of printing on the back side. As shown in the figure, the parking lot name, lane number, ticketing code, reservation date and time, etc. of the parking lot are printed on the surface of the reservation parking ticket. Such information is also recorded in, for example, a magnetic recording area. In addition, a map around the parking lot is printed on the back surface.

  On the other hand, when receiving the confirmed reservation information from the server 200 (step S113), the parking lot terminal 300 operates the reserved lane entry prevention device 370 (step S114) and uses the lane until the reservation person visits. I can't do it. In addition, the parking lot terminal 300 updates the information indicating the “situation” of the lane in the parking lot information DB 361 to “reservation”.

(Admission)
Next, the “vehicle entry process” when the vehicle enters the parking lot 30 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This “vehicle entry process” starts when the vehicle enters the entrance of the parking lot 30 and the vehicle sensor 391 detects the presence of the vehicle. In addition, the user who reserved parking with the multifunction device 100 inserts a reservation parking ticket into the parking ticket insertion slot provided in front of the ticket issuing machine 310. It is assumed that the user who has not reserved the parking presses the push button (“ticket issuing button”) of the input unit 316.

  The ticket issuing machine 310 determines whether or not a reserved parking ticket has been inserted into the card processing unit 315 (step S201). When the ticket issuing machine 310 determines that the reserved parking ticket has been inserted (step S201: YES), the ticket issuing code, lane number, etc. recorded in the reserved parking ticket are read (step S202), and the current time Is transmitted to the parking lot terminal 300 together with the information to request.

  The parking lot terminal 300 that has received the confirmed reservation information and the information requesting the current time from the ticketing machine 310 corresponds to the ticketing code recorded in the reservation parking ticket based on the ticketing code, the lane number, and the like. It is confirmed whether the confirmed reservation information is stored in the reservation information DB 363. When the parking lot terminal 300 confirms that the corresponding confirmed reservation information is stored in the reservation information DB 363, the information indicating the “status” of the parking lane corresponding to the lane No. of the parking lot information DB 361 is set to “ON”. Update. Then, the entry prevention device 370 for the reserved parking lane is operated to enter the entry-permitted state (step S203). Next, the current time is acquired from the time measuring unit 306 (step S205), and the current time is transmitted to the ticket issuing machine 310.

  When the ticket issuing machine 310 receives the current time, the card processing unit 315 sets the current time as “entrance date and time”, sets information indicating “reservation information” to “reservation”, and writes it in the magnetic recording area of the reserved parking ticket Return to the user (step S206). When the user receives the reserved parking ticket, the ticket issuing machine 310 controls the gate control unit 314 to raise the bar 319 and permit entry of the reserved vehicle. When the vehicle sensor 391 no longer detects the vehicle, the bar 319 is lowered to prevent entry of the vehicle (step S208), and the “vehicle entry process” ends.

  When it is determined that the reservation parking ticket is not inserted (step S201: NO), the ticket issuing machine 310 determines whether or not the “ticketing button” of the input unit 316 is pressed (step S204). When the ticket issuing machine 310 determines that the “ticketing button” has been pressed (step S204: YES), the ticket issuing machine 310 transmits information to the parking lot terminal 300 to request the current time.

  The parking lot terminal 300 that has received the information requesting the current time from the ticketing machine 310 acquires the current time from the timing unit 306 (step S205), and transmits the current time to the ticketing machine 310.

  When the ticket issuing machine 310 receives the current time, it sets the current time as “entrance date and time”, sets the information indicating “reservation information” to “normal”, writes it in the magnetic recording area of the parking ticket, and sends the parking ticket to the user. Is issued (step S207). When the user receives the parking ticket, the ticket issuing machine 310 controls the gate control unit 314 to raise the bar 319 and allow the vehicle to enter. When the vehicle sensor 391 no longer detects the presence of the vehicle, the bar 319 is lowered to prevent entry of the vehicle (step S208), and the “vehicle entry process” ends.

  When it is determined that the “ticketing button” has not been pressed (step S204: NO), the ticket issuing machine 310 returns to step S201 and determines whether or not a reserved parking ticket has been inserted into the card processing unit 315.

(Enter)
Finally, the operation of the settlement machine 320 and the parking lot terminal 300 when the vehicle enters will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the “vehicle entry process”. This “vehicle entry process” is started when the vehicle sensor 392 detects the presence of a vehicle to be entered.

The driver inserts a parking ticket into a parking ticket slot provided in front of the checkout machine 320.
The settlement machine 320 always determines whether or not a (reservation) parking ticket has been inserted (step S301), and if a parking ticket is inserted (step S301: YES), information indicating that the current time is requested is parked. It transmits to the parking lot terminal 300. If the parking ticket has not been inserted into the parking ticket slot (step S301: NO), it is repeated to determine whether or not the parking ticket has been inserted.

  When the parking lot terminal 300 receives the information indicating that the current time is requested from the settlement machine 320, the parking lot terminal 300 acquires the current time from the time measuring unit 306 (step S302) and transmits it to the settlement machine 320.

  The card processing unit 325 of the checkout machine 320 reads “admission date” and “reservation status” recorded in the magnetic recording area of the (reservation) parking ticket. A parking fee is calculated based on “entrance date and time” and information indicating the current time transmitted from the parking lot terminal 300. If the information indicating the “reservation status” is “reservation”, the card processing unit 325 further reads out information related to the fee already paid by the multi-function device 100 and reduces it from the calculated parking fee. In this way, the excess / deficiency of the parking fee is calculated (step S303). When it is necessary to add the parking fee, the display unit 326 displays the insufficient fee and prompts the user to input the parking fee.

  When the parking fee is inserted into the coin insertion slot and the bill insertion slot installed on the front surface of the settlement machine 320, the fee collection unit 327 counts the inserted bills and coins. If the change needs to be paid out, the change is paid out to the fee payment outlet on the front surface of the settlement machine 320. In the case of reserved parking, if the amount collected in advance is larger than the actual parking fee, the excess amount is paid back to the fee payment exit.

  When the settlement machine 320 receives the parking fee, the settlement machine 320 controls the gate controller 324 to raise the bar 329. When the vehicle sensor 392 no longer detects the presence of the vehicle, the checkout machine 320 determines that the vehicle has entered, lowers the bar 329, and prevents entry of the vehicle (step S304). End “time processing”.

  In the above embodiment, when a specific parking lane is vacant, the reserved vehicle is parked in a place other than the parking lane (hereinafter referred to as “special lane”) simultaneously with the specific parking lane. Also good. Referring to FIG. 11 as an example, when lane 3 and lane 5 are reserved by one parking reservation, the area surrounded by the dotted line in front of lane 3 and lane 5 is also reserved simultaneously by one parking reservation. be able to.

  In this case, the information regarding the parking lane associated with the “special lane” in the database unit 360 includes the special lane information DB. The parking lot information DB 361 also stores the presence / absence of parking relating to the “special lane”. The information indicating “Status” of “Special Lane” is “Empty” when all the information indicating “Status” corresponding to “Lane No.” associated with “Special Lane No.” is “Empty”. When this “special lane” is reserved, it becomes “reserved”, otherwise it becomes “ON”. This parking presence / absence is updated based on the vacant state of each parking lane, the reservation state, and the like.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the CVSs 10 and 11 are described as examples of the installation location of the multifunction device 100. However, the installation location of the multifunction device 100 is not limited to this, and can be installed in any place that can be used by the public. . For example, the multifunction peripheral 100 may be installed at a tourist information center, a highway service area, a rental car sales office, or the like.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the parking fee was collected by throwing money into the money_receiving | payment part 103, the collection method of a fee is not restricted to this. For example, a POS (Point of Sales) system of the CVSs 10 and 11 may be connected to the multifunction peripheral 100, and the calculated parking fee may be paid at the cash register of the CVSs 10 and 11. Alternatively, the depositing unit 103 may be configured to be able to make a cashless payment by adopting a configuration in which a member card issued by a credit card or a business entity operating a CVS can be read and written.

  In the above embodiment, the map is printed on the reservation parking ticket. However, even if a map around the parking lot or a sketch is printed and output using a printer function of the multifunction device 100, Good. Further, the reservation parking ticket and the parking ticket are not limited to magnetic cards. For example, it may be a paper with a size similar to that of a business card. In this case, the confirmed reservation information is expressed by, for example, a two-dimensional barcode and printed on the reservation parking ticket. Then, in the ticket issuing machine 310 of the parking lot 30, the confirmed reservation information is read by the barcode reading device.

  In the above-described embodiment, the multifunction device 100 acquires various information via the server 200. However, the multifunction device 100 and the parking lot terminal 300 may be directly connected. In this case, the multifunction peripheral 100 acquires and accumulates information indicating the vacant state of the parking lot from the parking lot terminal 300 as needed, and directly makes a reservation request to the parking lot terminal 300. Furthermore, a terminal that accepts a parking reservation is not limited to a multifunction machine. For example, an information terminal installed in the CVS 10 or 11 may be used.

  In addition, it is possible to accept a parking reservation that does not interfere with a parking reservation that has already been entered in the same parking lane. In this case, the server 200 extracts fixed reservation information regarding the parking lane whose information indicating “situation” is “reserved” from the reservation information DB 263, and the input information and the extracted fixed reservation information do not interfere with each other. When there is a predetermined time interval or more between two parking reservations, the server 200 can regard the information indicating “situation” as “empty”. In addition, when the reserved vehicle enters the parking lot terminal 300, the parking lot terminal 300 searches for the confirmed reservation information of the parking lane in which the reserved vehicle is parked, and if there is a subsequent parking reservation, the parking lot terminal 300 sends a control signal. Then, the entry blocking device 370 is raised again.

  Further, a message indicating that the parking lane is being reserved may be displayed. Further, when the reserved vehicle enters, a message indicating the reserved parking lane may be displayed to guide the reserved vehicle.

  In the embodiment described above, the gate type parking lot has been described as an example, but a parking meter type parking lot may be used.

  In addition, the information processing apparatus for implement | achieving the parking lot terminal 300 concerning embodiment of this invention is realizable using a normal computer system irrespective of a dedicated system. For example, the parking lot terminal 300 that performs the above-described processing can be configured by installing the program from a medium (such as a CD-ROM) that stores the program for executing any of the above-described programs in a general-purpose computer. it can.

  When the OS shares a part of the process, or when the OS constitutes a part of the constituent elements of the present invention, a program excluding the part may be stored in the recording medium. Also in this case, it is assumed that the recording medium stores a program for executing each function or step executed by the computer.

  Further, means for supplying the program to the computer is arbitrary. For example, you may supply via a communication line, a communication network, a communication system. As an example, the program is posted on a bulletin board (Bulletin Board System: BBS) on a communication network, and the program is distributed on a carrier wave via the network. Then, the above-described processing can be executed by starting this program and executing it in the same manner as other application programs under the control of the OS.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the parking lot reservation system concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the external appearance structure of the multifunctional machine shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the multifunction machine illustrated in FIG. 1. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server shown in FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the database which comprises the database part shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the information recorded on parking lot information DB shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the information recorded on store information DB shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the information recorded on the reservation information DB shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the information recorded on image information DB shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the parking lot management system installed in the parking lot of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of arrangement | positioning of each apparatus which comprises the parking lot management system of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the parking lot terminal of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the database which comprises the database part of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the ticket issuing machine of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the adjustment machine of FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the "parking lot reservation process" concerning embodiment of this invention. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a screen displayed on the MFP in the process illustrated in FIG. 16, where (a) illustrates a display example of a “service selection screen”, and (b) illustrates a display example of a “reservation information input screen”. (C) shows a display example of a “search result screen”, and (d) shows a display example of a “detailed information screen”. It is a figure which shows the example of the reservation parking ticket which a multifunctional machine issues, (a) shows the example of printing on the surface of a reservation parking ticket, (b) shows the example of printing on the back surface of a reservation parking ticket. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the "vehicle entrance time process" concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating "the process at the time of vehicle appearance" concerning embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 Parking Reservation System 3 Parking Management System 10, 11 Convenience Store (CVS)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Multifunction machine 101 Main body 102 Peripheral device 103 Depositing part 104 Parking ticket issuing machine 110 Control part 120 User interface (I / F)
130 Network interface (I / F)
140 Feed / Discharge Unit 150 Image Input Unit 160 Image Forming Unit 170 Storage Unit 200 Server 210 Control Unit 220 Communication Control Unit 23 Input Device 230 Input Control Unit 24 Output Device 240 Output Control Unit 250 Program Storage Unit 260 Database (DB) Unit 261 361 Parking information DB
262 store information DB
263, 363 Reservation information DB
H.264 Image Information DB
30, 31 Parking lot 300 Parking lot terminal 301 Control unit 302A, 302B Communication control unit 303 Input control unit 304 Output control unit 305 Program storage unit 306 Timekeeping unit 310 Ticket issuing machine 311 Control unit 312 Storage unit 313 Communication control unit 314 Gate control unit 315 Card processing unit 316 Input unit 319, 329 Bar 320 Settlement machine 321 Control unit 322 Storage unit 323 Communication control unit 324 Gate control unit 325 Card processing unit 326 Display unit 327 Charge collection unit 328 Printing unit 33 Input device 34 Output device 340 Communication Line 360 Database (DB) unit 370 Ingress prevention device 380, 391, 392 Vehicle sensor 40 Communication network

Claims (9)

A parking management system connected to a public parking reservation system via a communication network,
The parking lot management system includes:
A management device and a sensor;
The sensor has been made to detect whether the vehicle lane each multiple is parked,
The management device
Storage means for storing lane information indicating whether or not a vehicle is parked in each lane based on a signal emitted from the sensor;
Transmitting means for transmitting the lane information to the parking reservation system;
Receiving means for receiving reservation information, which is information for reserving parking in a lane, from the parking lot reservation system;
Reservation setting means for setting the lane information of the lane related to the reservation information to a reservation state when the reservation information is received;
Equipped with,
The parking lot management system includes:
When a predetermined lane is vacant, the vehicle according to one reservation information is allowed to be parked together with the predetermined lane in a predetermined area in a parking lot that is not a lane,
The lane information includes information indicating whether a vehicle is parked in the predetermined area,
The management device further comprises special lane information storage means for storing information relating to the predetermined area.
A parking lot management system characterized by that. A parking lot management system connected to a parking lot reservation system via a network is a parking lot management method for managing entry / exit of a parked vehicle in a parking lot having a plurality of lanes,
A vehicle detection step of detecting by a vehicle detection means whether or not a vehicle is parked in each of the plurality of lanes;
Transmitting the availability of each lane detected by the vehicle detection step to the parking lot reservation system;
Reservation reception step for receiving a parking reservation, determined based on the availability, from the parking reservation system;
Lane entry blocking step for blocking entry to the lane related to the parking reservation received in the reservation receiving step,
A lane entry permission step for allowing entry into the lane when a vehicle for the parking reservation enters; and
Permitting parking of a vehicle related to one reservation information together with the predetermined lane in a predetermined area in a parking lot that is not a lane when the vehicle detection step determines that the predetermined lane is empty;
Transmitting information indicating whether or not the vehicle is parked in the predetermined area to the parking lot reservation system;
Storing special lane information for storing information on the predetermined area, and
A parking lot management method characterized by that. A program that allows a parking lot reservation system that accepts a parking reservation to manage entry and exit of a parked vehicle by a computer connected via a communication network,
In the computer,
A procedure for receiving lane availability information, which is information indicating the availability of each of a plurality of lanes where the parked vehicle is parked,
Sending the lane availability information to the parking reservation system;
Receiving a parking reservation from the parking reservation system;
A procedure for controlling the vehicle entry blocking device so as not to allow the vehicle to enter the lane for reservation of parking until the vehicle for reservation of parking arrives;
A procedure for permitting the vehicle according to one reservation information to be parked together with the predetermined lane in a predetermined area in a parking lot that is not a lane when the predetermined lane is empty;
A procedure for transmitting information indicating whether the vehicle is parked in the predetermined area to the parking lot reservation system;
A procedure for storing special lane information for storing information on the predetermined area;
A program characterized by having executed.   A parking management system connected to a public parking reservation system via a communication network,
  The parking lot management system includes:
  A management device and a sensor;
  The sensor detects whether a vehicle is parked in each of a plurality of lanes,
  The management device
  Storage means for storing lane information indicating whether or not a vehicle is parked in each lane based on a signal emitted from the sensor;
  Transmitting means for transmitting the lane information to the parking reservation system;
  Receiving means for receiving reservation information, which is information for reserving parking in a lane, from the parking lot reservation system;
  Reservation setting means for setting the lane information of the lane related to the reservation information to a reservation state when the reservation information is received;
  The parking lot management system permits the vehicle according to the reservation information to be parked together with the predetermined lane in a predetermined area in a parking lot that is not a lane when the predetermined lane is empty.
  A parking lot management system characterized by that. A parking lot management system connected to a parking lot reservation system via a network is a parking lot management method for managing entry / exit of a parked vehicle in a parking lot having a plurality of lanes,
  A vehicle detection step of detecting by a vehicle detection means whether or not a vehicle is parked in each of the plurality of lanes;
  Transmitting the availability of each lane detected by the vehicle detection step to the parking lot reservation system;
  Reservation reception step for receiving a parking reservation, determined based on the availability, from the parking reservation system;
  Lane entry blocking step for blocking entry to the lane related to the parking reservation received in the reservation receiving step,
  A lane entry permission step for allowing entry into the lane when a vehicle for the parking reservation enters; and
  Parking the vehicle according to the reservation information together with the lane in a predetermined area in a parking lot that is not a lane;
  A parking lot management method comprising: A program that allows a parking lot reservation system that accepts a parking reservation to manage entry and exit of a parked vehicle by a computer connected via a communication network,
  In the computer,
  A procedure for receiving lane availability information, which is information indicating the availability of each of a plurality of lanes where the parked vehicle is parked,
  Sending the lane availability information to the parking reservation system;
  Means for receiving a parking reservation from the parking reservation system;
  A procedure for controlling the vehicle entry blocking device so as not to allow the vehicle to enter the lane for reservation of parking until the vehicle for reservation of parking arrives;
  A procedure for parking the parking reservation vehicle together with the lane in a predetermined area in a parking lot that is not a lane;
  A program that executes A parking lot management device connected to a publicly available parking lot reservation system via a communication network,
  Storage means for storing lane information indicating whether or not the vehicle is parked in each lane based on a signal emitted from the sensor;
  Transmitting means for transmitting the lane information to the parking reservation system;
  Receiving means for receiving reservation information, which is information for reserving parking in a lane, from the parking lot reservation system;
  Reservation setting means for setting the lane information of the lane related to the reservation information to a reservation state when the reservation information is received;
When the predetermined lane is vacant, the vehicle according to the reservation information is allowed to be parked together with the predetermined lane in a predetermined area in a parking lot that is not a lane.
  A parking lot management device. Lane information indicating whether or not the vehicle is parked in each lane based on a signal emitted from the sensor,
  Send the lane information to the parking reservation system,
  Receiving reservation information, which is information for reserving parking in a lane, from the parking reservation system;
  When the reservation information is received, the lane information of the lane related to the reservation information is set to a reservation state,
  When the predetermined lane is vacant, the vehicle according to the reservation information is allowed to be parked together with the predetermined lane in a predetermined area in a parking lot that is not a lane.
  A parking lot management method characterized by that. Computer
  Storage means for storing lane information indicating whether or not the vehicle is parked in each lane based on a signal emitted from the sensor;
  A transmission means for transmitting the lane information to a parking lot reservation system;
  Receiving means for receiving reservation information, which is information for reserving parking in a lane, from the parking lot reservation system;
  Reservation setting means for setting the lane information of the lane related to the reservation information to a reservation state when the reservation information is received,
  Means for permitting the vehicle according to the reservation information to be parked together with the predetermined lane in a predetermined area in a parking lot that is not a lane when the predetermined lane is empty;
  Program to function as.

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