JPH04132159U - Cage calling device in parking facilities - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] It is possible to reserve a cage call in a multi-story parking lot using a touch-tone telephone. [Structure] In a parking facility having a plurality of cages, in which the cages are driven by a machine and sent to a specific entrance, a CPU unit is connected to the operation panel 5 that calls the cages for parking and exiting the parking lot. A TEL controller 1 consisting of a memory unit 11, a memory unit 12, etc. is provided. This T
The EL controller 1 receives car call reservation time information sent from the touch-tone telephone 4 via the telephone line 2 and exchange 3, and stores it in the memory unit 12. Furthermore, the TEL controller 1 measures the current time, and when the time comes before the reserved time by comparing the reserved time with the current time, it outputs a start command to the operation panel and executes a calling process for a predetermined cage.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to a car calling device in a multi-level parking facility.

0002

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, cage calling devices in multi-level parking facilities were used near the parking facility. You can call up the cage (or pallet) directly on the control panel installed in the A system with a simple reservation function for waiting for calls is used.

0003

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

However, with the conventional cage calling device mentioned above, when carrying out the calling operation, You have to go to the cage and perform the operation, and you must perform the call operation before the cage actually calls. There was a problem in that it took a considerable amount of time to be served.

0004 This invention was made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances. reservations can be made using a touch-tone telephone, allowing for efficient cage calling. An object of the present invention is to provide a car calling device in a parking facility.

[0005]

[Means to solve the problem]

The cage calling device in the parking facility according to the present invention has a plurality of cages, and has a plurality of cages. In a parking facility where the car is mechanically driven to a specific entry point, A touch-tone telephone is used for the operation panel that calls the cage for entering and exiting the cage. When making a reservation for a cage call sent from a telephone via a telephone line and switchboard. The reservation time information is received and stored in the reservation table, and the reservation time stored in this reservation table is When the cage is ready, a TEL controller outputs a start command to the operation panel above to call the cage. It is characterized by being equipped with a troller.

[0006]

[Effect] The TEL controller connects touch-tone telephones to telephone exchanges and telephone lines. The cage call reservation sent via is stored in the reservation table. Also, The TEL controller measures the current time and makes a reservation by comparing the reserved time and the current time. Approximately before the specified time, a start command is output to the operation panel and a call is sent to the specified cage. Execute the output process.

[0007]

【Example】

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0008] Figure 1 shows the configuration of a car calling device in a parking facility according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. In Fig. 1, 1 is a TEL controller, and this TEL A touch-tone telephone is connected to the controller 1 via a telephone line 2 and a telephone exchange 3. Phone 4 is connected. In addition, the TEL controller 1 is equipped with a cable in parking equipment. An operation panel 5 and a reservation display panel 6 are connected for calling. Above TEL control The caller 1 is assigned a specific telephone number and can be called from any telephone 4. It has become.

[0009] The TEL controller 1 performs various controls such as cage calling and call reservation. CPU unit 11, memory for storing processing data of this CPU unit 11 Unit 12, speech synthesis unit 13 that synthesizes various messages into speech, external equipment interfaces 14, 15, 16 for connection with the It consists of a power supply unit 17 that supplies power. The memory unit 12 includes a case. A reservation table that stores reservation information for phone calls, and a PIN that stores the subscriber's PIN number. A number table, a timekeeping memory for storing the current time, etc. are provided. CPU unit 11 has a timekeeping function and always measures the current time and stores it in the memory unit 12. ing.

0010 A person who makes a reservation for calling a cage using telephone 4 may make a contract in advance and use telephone number 4, for example. Enter the digit PIN number into the TEL controller 1 and register it in the memory unit 12. put. Next, the operation of the above embodiment will be explained.

[0011] The TEL controller 1 receives the cage call reservation sent from the telephone 4 by mail. The reservation time and current time are stored in the reservation table of the memory unit 12. are constantly compared, and before the scheduled time, a call is sent to the control panel 5 for the specified cage. It executes the output processing and has the following functions. a. The password sent from the telephone 4 via the telephone exchange 3 and the telephone line 2 Reservations are accepted based on the call time. b. A command is issued to the operation panel 5 to inquire about the state of the multi-storey parking, and the operation panel 5 returns whether the reservation is possible or not. This will allow you to choose whether or not to accept reservations. c. Before the scheduled time, a start command is output to the operation panel 5.

0012 d. A command indicating that the cage (or pallet) has landed at the scheduled time is sent from the control panel 5. After receiving this command, reservations will not be accepted until the cage is implanted. No rope.

[0013] e. After receiving the above implantation command, no one enters or leaves the cage even after a certain period of time has passed. If not, issue a cancellation command to the operation panel 5 and the reservation will be automatically canceled. let f. Update, delete, and maintain data between TEL controller 1 and operation panel 5 You can inquire about availability and reservation status. g. The reservation display board 6 shows the reservation acceptance details (reservation accepted) or reservation cancellation details (reservation accepted). (impossible). h. When an automatic reservation cancellation display command is received from the operation panel 5, this automatic cancellation The registration number of the file data is sent to the reservation display board 6.

[0014] Next, regarding the actual operation from the telephone 4 and the processing operation of the TEL controller 1. This will be explained with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 2 to 15. This flowchar The processing of the TEL controller 1 at executed.

[0015] When making a telephone reservation for the use of a multi-story parking lot (entering or exiting), the user should refer to Figure 2. Dial the telephone number of TEL controller 1 as shown. The telephone exchange 3 is The TEL controller 1 is called according to the dial number from the telephone 4.

[0016] After waiting for two calls, the TEL controller 1 is called by the CPU unit 11. Determine whether or not it is possible to accept reservations by phone, and if it is possible to accept reservations by phone. , voice synthesis unit 13 says, ``This is a multi-storey parking lot.After the beep, enter the PIN number.'' Please register using the touch-tone phone. " message information is output, and the It is transmitted to the handset 4 side, and a dial tone is then output for one second.

[0017] After this beep, the user (caller) cancels the reservation that has already been registered. If you want to do so, press the “*” button, enter your PIN number, and press the “#” button. For new registration, first press the 4-digit PIN number, then press the “#” button. Press the button. When this “#” button is pressed, the CPU unit of TEL controller 1 The knit 11 executes the process shown in FIG.

[0018] In other words, "Is the entered PIN correct? (Registered in the memory unit 12 in advance.) ``Does it match the PIN number specified?'', ``Is there an incoming item? (in the case of an outgoing item), Empty Does it have a case? (in the case of stock receipt)", "Was "*" entered first?", "Already Is it the same PIN as the one reserved for ? ”, “Are you fully booked?”, etc. Perform checks sequentially.

[0019] In the process shown in Figure 3 above, if each condition of telephone reservation is satisfied, that is, , "The entered PIN is correct", "There is an incoming car or there is an empty cage", "The first “*” is not entered”, “There is no same PIN for an already reserved reservation” ”, if it is determined that “the reservation is not full”, the CPU unit 11 Please register the time after the beep. Please note that if you arrive after the scheduled time, your reservation will be canceled. will be automatically canceled. ” is output from the speech synthesis unit 13. power, and a beep is output for 1 second.

[0020] After the above-mentioned dial tone is output, the process proceeds to the process shown in FIG. 4. First, the user uses phone 4. Enter the reservation time (4 digits of XX hours and minutes) and press the "#" button. this"# "When the button is pressed, the CPU unit 11 of the TEL controller 1 ``Has the time been registered?'' and ``Is the reservation time duplicated with an already registered reservation time?'' Check that the time is entered correctly and that the other reservation time is correct. If it is not duplicated, the message ``Reservation time was registered as ○○ hour ○○ minute. If you wish to do so, press the "*" key and register again. ” message is output. do. Users who see this message can call if they wish to make a reservation at that time. or press the “#” button.

[0021] As a result, the CPU unit 11 first operates when the "*" key is pressed, as shown in FIG. If the “*” key is not pressed, that is, the “#” button is pressed. Press or if you hang up, accept the reservation and complete the reservation registration process. deer However, if the user does not hang up, TEL controller 1 will end the call after 1 minute. We will also cancel reservations. In addition, if you press the "#" button above, The situation will be the same as if you hung up the phone, and the reservation will not be cancelled.

[0022] The above describes the processing when each condition for reservation acceptance is satisfied. If each acceptance condition is not satisfied, the process shown in Figure 6 and later is performed depending on the situation at that time. is executed.

[0023] In other words, in the process shown in FIG. 2, it is not possible to accept telephone reservations. In case (B), as shown in FIG. We do not accept reservations. ” message and send it to the telephone 4 side. Ru. If the user does not hang up, the call will be automatically hung up after one minute.

[0024] Also, when checking each condition in Figure 3, it is confirmed that the entered PIN is correct. If it is determined that there is no registered PIN number (D) (if there is no registered PIN number), the CPU unit 11 As shown in Fig. 8, the voice synthesis unit 13 sends the message "Your password is incorrect. Please check your PIN and call again. ” message on telephone line 2. and then hang up.

[0025] If it has not been received (E) (if it has been issued), "Registered" is displayed as shown in Figure 9. Items cannot be stocked with the specified PIN number. Please check the number and register again. Please. If you have any questions, please contact us at the phone number ○○○－○○○－○○○○ Please call the building management office. ” message, and there is no empty cage. In case (E), "The parking lot is currently full, so you cannot enter the parking lot. Also, please make a reservation later. please fix this. " message is output from the speech synthesis unit 13 to the telephone line 2. and then hang up.

[0026] If "*" is entered for the first time (F), "Registered reservation" is displayed as shown in Figure 10. Approx. time has been canceled. If you would like to register at a different time, please call again. ” After outputting the message, hang up.

[0027] If the reservation is full (C), as shown in Figure 7, "This is a multi-storey parking lot. There are currently no reservations." It's full. Please try again later. ” message is output and the user If you do not hang up, the phone will automatically hang up after 1 minute.

[0028] If the same PIN is entered as the PIN for a reservation that has already been made (N), , as shown in Figure 15, "Reservation has been made for ○○ hour ○○ minute. I would like to change it." If so, press the * mark key and register again. ” message and then After that, the process returns to step (L) in FIG. In this step (L), After outputting the sound for 1 second, proceed to the process shown in Figure 4 above to deal with changing the reservation time. .

[0029] In the process shown in Figure 4, if the time is not accurately registered (H), As shown in 11, "The time registration method is incorrect. After the beep, Please register again. ” message and return to point (L) in Figure 3. Outputs a dial tone for 1 second. After this, the user registers the time again using the method shown in Figure 4. Perform operations.

[0030] Also, in Figure 4, if the reservation time is the same as the already registered reservation time, In case (I), the CPU unit 11 executes the process shown in FIG. Immediately First, the CPU unit 11 determines whether the reservation table in the memory unit 12 is full or not. If the reservation time is not full, adjust the reservation time to the closest available time, and click "Register." There is another reservation for the reserved time, so the reserved time will be ○○:○○ minute. strange If you want to change it, press the "*" key and register again. ” message After that, the process proceeds to the process shown in FIG.

[0031] In Figure 12, if the reservation table is full (M), the reservation table is full as shown in Figure 14. Uni: ``The registered reservation time is fully booked. Please make a reservation again later.'' Sai. ” message and hangs up.

[0032] As mentioned above, you can use the touch-tone phone 4 to make calls in multi-story parking lots. You can easily make reservations for calls, change reservation times, cancel reservations, etc. Wear.

[0033]

[Effect of the idea]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention, there is no need to go to the control panel of the parking facility. Even if the cage is closed, you can make a reservation to call the cage from a nearby touch-tone telephone. By setting the call time to the required time in advance, you can wait at the control panel while the call is being made. This saves time and allows efficient use of parking facilities.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a car calling device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a reservation operation and a processing operation of a TEL controller in the same embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing processing operations in the same embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing processing operations in the same embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing processing operations in the same embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the processing operation when the reservation is not accepted in the same embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing processing operations when reservations are full in the same embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing processing operations when the password is incorrect in the same embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing operation when there is no empty cage in the warehouse or when there are no empty cages in the same embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing processing operations when a reservation is canceled in the same embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing processing operations when time is not accurately registered in the same embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a processing operation when reservation times overlap in the same embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing processing operations when correcting time in the same embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing processing operations when the reservation table is full in the same embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a processing operation when changing a reservation time in the same embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1...TEL controller, 2...telephone line, 3...telephone exchange, 4...telephone, 5...operation panel, 6...reservation display panel, 11...
CPU unit, 12...Memory unit, 13...Speech synthesis unit, 14-16...Interface, 17...Power supply unit.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] Claim 1: In a parking facility having a plurality of cages, in which the cages are driven by a machine and sent to a specific entrance, there is provided an operation panel for calling the cages for entering and exiting the parking lot, and a touch-tone type parking system. A storage means for accepting and storing reservation time information for cage calling sent from the telephone via the telephone line and exchange, and outputting a start command to the operation panel before the reservation time stored in the storage means. 1. A car calling device in a parking facility, comprising means for calling a car.