JP7432638B2 - Parking space suggestion device and its program - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a parking space suggestion device and program for suggesting a parking space for a vehicle.

As this type of device, a device is known that proposes a parking lot that matches the driver's physical condition, driving skill, and preferences in terms of fare and distance (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2022-18958 Publication

In the conventional technology, proposals have not been made that take into account the case where people spend time in a parked vehicle.

A parking space suggestion device, which is an aspect of the present invention, includes a parking space information acquisition unit that acquires parking space information including information indicating the location of the parking space, the available time period, and the number of parking spaces; and a usage preference information acquisition unit that acquires usage preference information including information indicating the scheduled date and time of use of a parking space user who intends to perform a predetermined work with a parked vehicle; A matching processing unit that performs matching processing, a parking space candidate information generation unit that generates parking space candidate information to be provided to matched parking space users, and a parking space user who performs work with a vehicle parked in the parking space at the scheduled date and time of use. and a public information generation unit that generates public information for publicizing what is to be done.

A parking space proposal program, which is another aspect of the present invention, includes a first process of acquiring parking space information including information indicating the location of the parking space, the available time period, and the number of parking spaces; , a second process of acquiring usage preference information including information indicating the scheduled date and time of use of a parking space user who intends to perform a predetermined work with a parked vehicle; and a second process of matching the parking space information and usage preference information. 3 process, 4th process to generate parking space candidate information to be provided to the matched parking space user, and public information announcing that the parking space user will perform work on the vehicle parked in the parking space at the scheduled date and time of use. The computer is caused to execute a fifth process of generating.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suggest an appropriate parking space.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a parking space proposed by the parking space proposal system according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a parking space proposal system according to an embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of main parts of the server device shown in FIG. 2. FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of processing by a program executed by the processing unit in FIG. 3. FIG.

Embodiments of the invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
A parking space proposal system including a parking space proposal device according to an embodiment of the invention proposes a parking space with a good view from a parked vehicle, for example, to people who work in their vehicles, such as teleworking. Provide space proposal services.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating parking spaces proposed by a parking space proposal system. A person who receives a proposal for a parking space using the parking space proposal service (hereinafter referred to as a user) drives a vehicle to a parking space selected from among the proposed parking space candidates, and Work indoors. It is possible to enjoy the scenery outside the vehicle while working.

Generally, when a user works inside a vehicle and concentrates on the work, it becomes difficult for the user to pay attention to the outside of the vehicle. Therefore, even if a suspicious person approaches the vehicle or an unexpected situation occurs around the vehicle, there is a risk that there will be a delay in noticing the approach of the suspicious person or the occurrence of the unexpected situation. In order to eliminate such concerns, the embodiment not only proposes parking spaces with good views, but also provides services that take user safety into consideration. An example of a service that takes safety into consideration for users is a service that arranges for security guards to watch over the user's vehicle to ensure that no harm comes to the user's vehicle, such as excluding suspicious persons who approach the vehicle.

Further, the user who is working remains in the parked vehicle for a long time. Usually, it is rare for an occupant to remain in a parked vehicle in a parking space, so many people have a preconception that parked vehicles are unmanned. Therefore, if multiple vehicles parked in a parking space have occupants in them, people living near the parking space may feel distrustful or fearful, or the parking space manager may mark the parked vehicle as suspicious. There is a risk of misunderstanding.
Therefore, in the embodiment, not only a parking space with a good view is proposed, but also a service that takes into account the safety of people around the parking space and those related to the parking space. As an example of a service that considers the safety of surrounding people and related parties, we provide a service that announces in advance that an occupant will remain in a parked vehicle. In order to publicize the information, for example, arrangements may be made for a publicity vehicle to be patrolled, information boards may be installed, and information may be posted on the network as local information around parking spaces. Posting information on the network includes posting information such as the number of users of a parking space and the purpose of staying in a parked vehicle (for example, teleworking) on a map application, a local information website, etc.
Such a parking space suggestion system will be explained in detail below.

<Summary of parking space suggestion system>
FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of the parking space proposal system 100 according to the embodiment. As the parking space suggestion system 100, a user terminal 2A used by a user A of the parking space suggestion service, a user terminal 2B used by a user B, and a server device 1 as a parking space suggestion device are illustrated.
The server device 1 is managed and operated by a business entity P that conducts a parking space proposal business or a business entity Q to which the business is entrusted.
Further, the number of user terminals is not limited to two, but there are many. The user terminals 2A, 2B, . . . are configured by smartphones and the like used by users A, B, .

The server device 1 and the user terminals 2A and 2B are configured to be able to communicate with each other via the communication network 3. The communication network 3 includes not only public wireless communication networks such as the Internet and mobile phone networks, but also closed communication networks established for each predetermined management area, such as wireless LAN (Local Area Network), Wi-Fi network, etc. -Fi (registered trademark) etc. are also included.

In response to requests from the user terminals 2A and 2B, the server device 1 sends application software (hereinafter referred to as application software) for use of the parking space proposal service to the user terminals 2A and 2B via the communication network 3. (referred to as a service usage application). The user terminals 2A and 2B that have received the service usage application from the server device 1, in other words, have downloaded the service usage application, execute the service usage application to use the parking space suggestion service. It becomes possible to do so.

<Server device>
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the main configuration of the server device 1 of FIG. 2. As shown in FIG. As described above, the server device 1 is managed by the business entity P etc. that provides the service. The server device 1 may be configured using a virtual server function on the cloud, or may be configured to be distributed over a plurality of terminals.

The server device 1 includes a communication section 11, an input/output section 12, a processing section 13, and a storage section 14. The communication unit 11 is configured to be able to communicate wirelessly with external devices such as the user terminals 2A and 2B via the communication network 3. With such a configuration, the server device 1 can send and receive necessary information to and from the user terminals 2A and 2B of the users A and B of the service usage application.

Users A and B who wish to use the service usage application register their user information with the entity P that provides the service, and then register the service usage application stored in the application storage unit 143 of the storage unit 14. shall be supplied. It is assumed that the user information of the plurality of registered users A and B is stored in the user information storage section 141 of the storage section 14.
Registration of user information is performed using user terminals 2A, 2B, etc. that can communicate with the server device 1. The user information can include, for example, user ID (identification), address, name, telephone number, contact information, and the like.

The input/output unit 12 includes, for example, a keyboard, a pointing device, a display, a touch panel, and the like. The input/output unit 12 sends signals input based on operations on a keyboard, pointing device, touch panel, etc. to the processing unit 13, and displays information based on the signals output from the processing unit 13 on a display or the like.

The processing unit 13 includes a computer having a CPU (microprocessor), its peripheral circuits, and the like. The processing unit 13 performs predetermined processing based on signals input via the input/output unit 12, signals received from outside the server device 1 via the communication unit 11, data stored in the storage unit 14, etc. and outputs control signals to the communication section 11, input/output section 12, and storage section 14.
The processing unit 13 executes a program stored in the storage unit 14 in advance to obtain a parking space information acquisition unit 131, a usage preference information acquisition unit 132, a matching processing unit 133, a parking space candidate information generation unit 134, and arrangement information. It functions as a generation unit 135 and a public information generation unit 136.

The parking space information acquisition unit 131 acquires parking space information for each predetermined area. In the embodiment, parking space information of outdoor parking spaces that are provided at scenic spots and the like in each area and have a view are acquired. Parking space information includes, for example, an image of the view from the parking space, the name of the facility (parking lot, square, roadside parking space, etc.), location (location information), available hours, and number of spaces accommodated. , usage fees, operating status, etc.

It is assumed that the parking space information of each facility is managed by the respective facility manager. In addition, Business Entity P, etc. will investigate in advance outdoor facilities with good views and a good communication environment, and the facility manager of each facility will provide parking spaces for people who work in their vehicles, such as teleworking. Approval has been obtained to post parking space information for each facility on the proposed website.
Upon acquiring the parking space information via the communication network 3, the parking space information acquisition unit 131 records the acquired parking space information in the parking space information storage unit 142 of the storage unit 14. If past information has already been recorded in the parking space information storage unit 142, the latest information is updated and recorded.

The usage preference information acquisition unit 132 acquires usage preference information including information indicating the usage area, scheduled date and time of usage, and job type of the above-mentioned work (teleworking, etc.) from the user terminals 2A and 2B that have started the service usage application, respectively. . Users A and B may omit inputting information indicating the usage area for user terminals 2A and 2B. However, if you omit the input of information indicating the usage area, the proposal list will include many parking space candidates that exist over a wide area, so in order to obtain a suitably narrowed proposal list of parking space candidates, , it is preferable to input information indicating the usage area.

The matching processing unit 133 performs matching processing on the parking space information acquired by the parking space information acquisition unit 131 and the usage preference information acquired by the usage preference information acquisition unit 132. The matching processing unit 133 selects, among parking spaces within the usage area indicated by the usage preference information, parking spaces in which the scheduled date and time of use indicated by the usage preference information and the available time slot indicated by the parking space information match, as parking space candidates. Extract as.

The parking space candidate information generation unit 134 generates parking space candidate information based on the matching result by the matching processing unit 133. The parking space candidate information generation unit 134 counts the number of users for which the scheduled usage date and time matches the available time slot, for each occupation of the user, and sets the count value to a predetermined number (for example, 10 people). ), as an example of parking space candidate information, a proposal list is generated that includes parking space information for each of the extracted parking space candidates. The parking space candidate information is transmitted via the communication unit 11 to the user terminals 2A and 2B, which are the transmission sources of the usage request information.
By counting the number of users for each occupation, it becomes possible to propose the same parking space candidate to multiple users of the same occupation. When multiple users of the same occupation use the same parking space, compared to cases where multiple users of different occupations use the same parking space, it is less likely that they will be able to exchange or share information. You can expect it.
Note that if the total number of matched users is small (the count for each job type is unlikely to reach a predetermined number), counting for each job type may be omitted.

Parking space information for parking space candidates on the proposal list includes images of the view from the parking space, facility name, location (location information), available hours, number of spaces accommodated, usage fees, operating status, etc. It will be done. Users A and B can select their favorite parking space by looking at the images displayed on the user terminals 2A and 2B.
Note that if the information acquired by the parking space information acquisition unit 131 does not include an image of the scenery visible from the parking space, the parking space candidate information generation unit 134 sends a person in charge of business entity P etc. to the site. It is configured so that images taken while out and about can be added to parking space candidate information.

The arrangement information generation unit 135 dispatches a security guard to watch over the vehicles of users A and B to the parking spaces selected by users A and B from among the parking space candidates listed in the proposal list at the respective scheduled usage dates and times. Generate arrangement information for arranging. The arrangement information is transmitted via the communication unit 11 to, for example, a department in charge of security of the business entity P or the like or a security company to which the security is outsourced. A guard robot may serve as the guard.
Note that the parking spaces selected by users A and B are parking spaces corresponding to selection information transmitted from user terminals 2A and 2B based on selection operations by users A and B.

The public information generation unit 136 determines that work will be performed on the parked vehicle at the scheduled date and time of use by users A and B in the parking space selected by users A and B from among the parking space candidates listed in the proposal list. Generate public information for publication. Publication information is transmitted via the communication department 11 to, for example, a department in charge of public relations of business entity P or the like, or a company entrusted with publication. Publication may be carried out by patrolling publicity vehicles, setting up information display boards, or posting information on local information around parking spaces using SNS (Social Networking Service) or the like.

The storage unit 14 includes a volatile or nonvolatile memory (not shown). The storage unit 14 stores various programs executed by the processing unit 13, various data, and the like. The storage unit 14 also functions as a user information storage unit 141, a parking space information storage unit 142, and an application storage unit 143.

The user information storage unit 141 stores user information of users A, B, . . . of registered service usage applications.
The parking space information storage unit 142 stores the parking space information acquired by the parking space information acquisition unit 131.
The application storage unit 143 stores service usage applications provided to users.

<Explanation of flowchart>
FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of processing by the parking space proposal program executed by the processing unit 13 of the server device 1. The processing unit 13 repeatedly executes the process shown in FIG. 4 except during maintenance of the server device 1.

In step S10, the processing unit 13 acquires parking space information using the parking space information acquisition unit 131. As described above, the parking space information includes information indicating the location (location information) of the facility and available hours. The parking space information acquisition unit 131 acquires parking space information of parking spaces provided at scenic spots, etc. within the area, for example, for each 100 km square area. The acquired parking space information is updated and recorded in the parking space information storage section 142.
Note that the area range of 100 km square is one example, and may be 30 km square or 200 km square.
When the processing unit 13 completes the process in step S10, the process proceeds to step S20.

In step S20, the processing unit 13 uses the usage preference information acquisition unit 132 to acquire usage preference information from the user terminal 2A on which the service usage application has been activated. As described above, the desired use information includes information indicating the use area, the scheduled date and time of use, and the user's occupation. Although an example of information exchange between the server device 1 and the user terminal 2A will be described, the same applies to the user terminal 2B.
When the processing unit 13 finishes the process in step S20, the process proceeds to step S30.

In step S30, the processing unit 13 causes the matching processing unit 133 to perform a matching process between the parking space information acquired in step S10 and the use request information acquired in step S20. The matching processing unit 133 extracts, as a parking space candidate, a parking space whose scheduled usage date and time and available time slot match, among the parking spaces existing in the usage area indicated by the usage preference information.
When the processing unit 13 completes the process in step S30, the process proceeds to step S40.

In step S40, the processing unit 13 causes the parking space candidate information generation unit 134 to generate parking space candidate information based on the matching result. As described above, the parking space candidate information generation unit 134 counts the number of users for which the scheduled usage date and time matches the available available time slot for each occupation of the user, and if the count value exceeds a predetermined number, A proposal list containing the parking space information of the extracted parking space candidates is generated as parking space candidate information. When the processing unit 13 sends the parking space candidate information to the communication unit 11, the parking space candidate information is sent to the user terminal 2A, which is the source of the usage request information.
When the processing unit 13 completes the process in step S40, the process proceeds to step S50.

In step S50, the processing unit 13 generates confirmation information when the communication unit 11 receives the selection information transmitted from the user terminal 2A. The confirmation information is information that notifies user A that the parking space selected by user A from among the parking space candidates on the proposal list has been confirmed. When the processing unit 13 sends confirmation information to the communication unit 11, the confirmation information is sent to the user terminal 2A that is the source of the selection information.
When the processing unit 13 completes the process in step S50, the process proceeds to step S60.

In step S60, the processing unit 13 uses the arrangement information generation unit 135 to generate arrangement information for arranging the dispatch of a guard to watch over the vehicle of user A to the parking space selected by user A at the scheduled date and time. do. When the processing unit 13 sends the arrangement information to the communication unit 11, the arrangement information is transmitted to the department in charge of security such as the business entity P or the security company to which the protection is outsourced, as described above.
When the processing unit 13 completes the process in step S60, the process proceeds to step S70.

In step S70, the processing unit 13 causes the publication information generation unit 136 to determine that work will be performed on the parked vehicle at the scheduled date and time in the parking space selected by user A from among the parking space candidates listed in the proposal list. Generate public information for publication. When the processing unit 13 sends the publication information to the communication unit 11, the publication information is transmitted to the public relations department of the business entity P or the like or to the publication entrusted company, etc., as described above.
When the processing unit 13 finishes the process in step S70, it ends the process in FIG. 4.

According to the embodiment described above, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The server device 1 as a parking space proposal device constituting the parking space proposal system 100 acquires parking space information including information indicating the location of the parking space, the available time period, and the number of vehicles accommodated. section 131, and a usage preference information acquisition section 132 that acquires usage preference information including information indicating the scheduled date and time of use of a parking space user who intends to move to the parking space by vehicle and perform a predetermined work with the parked vehicle. , a matching processing unit 133 that performs a matching process between parking space information and usage request information, a parking space candidate information generation unit 134 that generates parking space candidate information to be provided to the matched parking space user, and a parking space candidate information generation unit 134 that generates parking space candidate information to be provided to the matched parking space user; The parking lot includes a public information generation unit 136 that generates public information announcing that a parking space user will perform work on a vehicle parked in the space.
With this configuration, it becomes possible to suggest an appropriate parking space to the user. The user who receives the proposal gains the understanding of the people around the parking space and the people concerned with the parking space to work inside the parked vehicle, and is able to concentrate on his or her work with peace of mind. Furthermore, when the user's identity is included as public information, the user's identity can be made public so that the user who parked in the parking space without permission will not be suspected even in the absence of the manager.

(2) The parking space candidate information generation unit 134 generates parking space candidate information when the number of matched parking space users exceeds a predetermined number.
With this configuration, it becomes possible to propose a parking space when the number of parking space users reaches a predetermined number. This makes it possible to reduce the cost of the parking space suggestion service compared to the case where the parking space suggestion service is made even when there is only one person using the parking space. Furthermore, it becomes possible for the security personnel to provide efficient security.

(3) The use request information acquisition unit 132 in (2) above acquires use request information that further includes information indicating the type of work, and the parking space candidate information generation unit 134 generates parking space users matched for each job type. Count the number of.
With this configuration, it becomes possible to propose the same parking space candidate to multiple users of the same occupation. When multiple users of the same occupation use the same parking space, compared to cases where multiple users of different occupations use the same parking space, it is less likely that they will be able to exchange or share information. You can expect it. In addition, by matching users in advance and suggesting the same parking space candidates to multiple users, multiple users can work while feeling safe and united, while changing their mood. become.

(4) The parking space information acquisition unit 131 in (1) to (3) above acquires information regarding parking spaces provided at scenic spots as parking space information.
With this configuration, the user can enjoy the scenery outside the vehicle while working in the parked vehicle.

(5) The server device 1 described in (1) to (3) above includes an arrangement information generation unit 135 that generates arrangement information for arranging a security guard to guard the vehicle of a parking space user in the parking space at the scheduled date and time of use. .
With this configuration, the user who receives the proposal can concentrate on work in the parked vehicle with peace of mind.

The embodiments described above can be modified into various forms. Modifications will be described below.
(Modification 1)
Based on the proposal list (parking space candidate information) proposed to multiple users, the processing unit 13 of the server device 1 determines whether multiple users with the same occupation will use the same parking space on the same day and time. may be treated as a community. Users who have formed a community will be able to share information through SNS, for example, and receive group discounts on parking space usage fees.

(Modification 2)
The processing unit 13 of the server device 1 matches the scheduled usage date and time of the parking space selected by the user from the proposal list (parking space candidate information) (the parking space corresponding to the selection information transmitted from the user terminal). , route guidance information to the parking space selected by the user may be transmitted to the user terminal that is the source of the selection information. Users can now move to a parking space they are using for the first time without making a mistake.

(Modification 3)
Either one of the processes in step S60 and step S70 in FIG. 4 may be omitted. It becomes possible to make appropriate arrangements according to the location environment of the parking space.

The above description is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to the embodiments and modifications described above unless the characteristics of the present invention are impaired. It is also possible to arbitrarily combine the above embodiment and one or more of the modifications, and it is also possible to combine the modifications.

1 server device, 2A, 2B user terminal, 3 communication network, 11 communication unit, 12 input/output unit, 13 processing unit, 14 storage unit, 100 parking space proposal system, 131 parking space information acquisition unit, 132 usage desired information acquisition section, 133 matching processing section, 134 parking space candidate information generation section, 135 arrangement information generation section, 136 public information generation section, 141 user information storage section, 142 parking space information storage section, 143 application storage section

Claims (5)

a parking space information acquisition unit that acquires parking space information including information indicating the location of the parking space, the available time period, and the number of vehicles accommodated;
a usage preference information acquisition unit that acquires usage preference information including information indicating a scheduled date and time of use of a parking space user who intends to move to the parking space by vehicle and perform a predetermined work with the parked vehicle;
a matching processing unit that performs matching processing of the parking space information and the usage request information;
a parking space candidate information generation unit that generates parking space candidate information to be provided to the matched parking space users;
a public information generation unit that generates public information announcing that the parking space user will perform the work on a vehicle parked in the parking space at the scheduled usage date and time;
A parking space suggestion device comprising: The parking space suggestion device according to claim 1,
The parking space proposal device is characterized in that the parking space candidate information generation unit generates the parking space candidate information when the number of matched parking space users exceeds a predetermined number. The parking space suggestion device according to claim 2,
The usage preference information acquisition unit acquires the usage preference information further including information indicating the job type of the work,
The parking space proposal device is characterized in that the parking space candidate information generation unit counts the number of the matched parking space users for each job category. The parking space suggestion device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The parking space proposal device is characterized in that the parking space information acquisition unit acquires information regarding parking spaces provided at scenic spots as the parking space information. a first process of acquiring parking space information including information indicating the location of the parking space, the available time period, and the number of spaces accommodated;
a second process of acquiring usage preference information including information indicating a scheduled date and time of use of a parking space user who intends to move to the parking space by vehicle and perform a predetermined work with the parked vehicle;
a third process of matching the parking space information and the usage request information;
a fourth process of generating parking space candidate information to be provided to the matched parking space users;
a fifth process of generating public information announcing that the parking space user will perform the work on a vehicle parked in the parking space at the scheduled date and time;
A parking space suggestion program that causes a computer to execute the following.

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