JPH08227499A - Parking lot managment system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To enable the efficient operation of a parking lot and improve services by employing system constitution wherein the parking lot is equipped with a portable terminal machine having a display means which allows a mutual communication between the management side of the parking lot and a user of the parking lot and indicates a parking position for a vehicle. CONSTITUTION: This system consists principally of a control unit 1 which is installed on a management room side, a fixed-side information communicating device (fixed-side transmitter receiver) R which is used instead of a parking meter, and a portable information receiver (portable transmitter receiver) T which is used as a receiving means on the user side and constituted portably. The fixed transmitter receiver R is provided in the parking lot of, for example, a department store for a parking meter and powered on when a storage medium such as a CD and a magnetic card is inserted into the card insertion slot 6 of a case main body 30, so that the portable transmitter receiver T becomes ready to operate. Consequently, a driver who comes for shopping, etc., can correctly and speedily return to the car without losing his or her way in the parking lot and a communication between the supervisor and customer is enabled.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a data transmission device using a specific low-power facility that can be used without a license, and in particular, a driver can park a garage in a department store, supermarket, event hall, amusement park, or the like. The present invention relates to a parking lot management system which is used when confirming a number or a place where a car has been parked, or when a parking lot manager intends to effectively use the parking lot and improve serviceability.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, in a parking lot such as a department store, a supermarket, an event venue, an amusement park, etc., when getting on by car, a ticket with an entry time and a garage number is written at the entrance of the parking lot. After being handed over, the driver drives the vehicle to the designated garage number, parks it, and goes to the desired sales floor of the department store or, in the case of an event venue, to the target venue. In addition, in the case of an amusement park or the like, you will go to the intended play place. Then, after completing the desired shopping at the department store or the supermarket, the driver should imprint the parking certificate given at the parking lot with a mark certifying the shopping at the sales floor, and pass the ticket at the exit of the parking lot. It has become. The person who manages the parking lot confirms that the garage number was vacant when the ticket was handed over, then puts the next arriving car on the parking ticket with the vacant garage number, and The driver of the car searches for the garage number and enters the car.

[0003]

However, in the conventional case, when a driver, who has finished shopping at a department store or a supermarket, returns to the car, he cannot know where the driver parks his / her car. Even if the time for searching around or parking / stopping was set within a predetermined time, it often happened that the user was overwhelmed by the talk, such as during a business meeting, and exceeded the predetermined time. In urban areas, the lack of parking is a serious problem, but with conventional systems,
Even if the parking lot is in a mess, there is no system for communication between the driver and the driver who manages the parking lot, so it is difficult to operate the parking lot efficiently. This caused customers to wait for a long time, which not only hindered sales but also caused problems with services. The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and the purpose thereof is to allow a driver who came to shopping or play to return accurately and quickly without being lost in the place where the car is parked and parked. By providing a mutual contact between a car park manager and a car park user, it is possible to provide a car park management system capable of efficiently operating a car park and improving service aspects.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above object,

1. A vehicle detection means provided at an entrance of a parking lot, a search means for researching an available garage number of the parking lot, and a search means connected to the search means. , The garage is provided for each garage and is connected to the garage detecting means for notifying the position of the garage, and the garage detecting means,
A portable terminal device having a management control means for registering and managing a vehicle entry time, a delivery time, a parking charge, and the like, and a display means for communicating with the above-mentioned sending / receiving means and notifying a parking position of the vehicle And are provided.

[0005]

[Operation] With the above configuration,

According to the invention described in claim 1, a portable terminal is provided in the parking lot so that the management side of the parking lot and the user of the parking lot can communicate with each other and further has a display means for notifying the parking position of the car. With the system configuration provided, it is possible to efficiently operate the parking lot and improve the service aspect.

[0006]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a parking lot management system according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. "

1] is a perspective view showing an outline of a usage state of a parking lot management system according to the present invention,

[FIG. 2] is a perspective view showing an outline of a control room used in the device of the present invention.

[Fig. 3] "is a system diagram showing an overall outline of the usage state of the parking lot management system according to the present invention.

[Fig. 4] is a circuit block diagram showing details of the internal configuration of the portable transmission / reception device. "

As shown in FIG. 1, the parking lot management system A of the present invention is a two-way system mainly used for homes and premises as, for example, “specified low-power wireless equipment” and “second-generation cordless telephones”. Is a communication system of
Fixed-side information communication device (fixed-side sending / receiving device) R used in place of the control device 1 and parking meter installed in the control room side, and used as a receiving means on the user side for carrying around And a portable information receiving device (portable transmitting / receiving device) T that is formed to be portable. The fixed transmitter / receiver R is
For example, a recording medium such as a CD or a magnetic card (not shown) is provided in a parking lot such as a department store, an event hall, or an amusement park for a parking meter, and a card slot 6 of the case body 30 is used.
When the portable transmitter / receiver T is turned on, the portable transmitter / receiver T is turned on and the power is turned on by inserting a card into the card slot 6 of the portable transmitter / receiver T. A case cover 30a is provided on the upper part of the mounting column 31 that is unlocked when the case cover 30a is provided. In this embodiment, the fixed sending / receiving device R and the portable sending / receiving device (terminal) T are different only in the outer shape of the case itself and the printer part and the microphone part, and their main parts are substantially the same. The portable transmitter / receiver T will be mainly described because it is composed of the above members. The portable transmission / reception device T is configured as a compact casing that can be inserted into a shirt pocket or the like for carrying, and a buzzer or other speaker unit 2 of a voice IC, which will be described later, is provided at the right end of the central portion on the front surface side. The display device 5 is disposed in the upper central portion. A microphone unit 3 for recording voice in the voice IC is provided at a central position above the display device 5. In addition, a switch section 7 is provided above the microphone section 3.
The antenna 9 is rotatably and extensiblely planted in a part of the upper end surface side above the antenna. An operation unit 11 is formed on the lower side of the display device 5, and a printer unit 4 is provided below the operation unit 11. The printer unit 4 is a unit for ejecting a charge calculated by a computer under the control of a control unit, which will be described later, and includes a paper roll unit 4a, a printing unit 4b such as a line printer, and a paper cutter unit 4c. Has been done. The display device 5 is mainly composed of a liquid crystal display body, and an upper part displays a time display part 5a, a lower part displays a contact information display part 5b which is displayed by characters and symbols, and a backlight part 5c which illuminates both display parts. It is composed of.
The switch section 7 includes a power switch section 7a, a mode conversion switch section 7b for converting information displayed on the display sections 5a and 5b, and a power input display which is lit when the power switch section 7a is turned on. It is composed of a lamp 7c. Further, by turning on / off the mode conversion switch section 7b, it is possible to select an input from the numeric keypad 11a constituting the operation section 11 or the character / symbol input section 11b. Information such as date, day of the week, entry / exit time, current time, amount of money, garage calling key number, etc. is input to the terminal T as entry data, and a purchase proof card for shopping at the sales floor is also inserted. A card insertion section 6 is provided. Furthermore, the control device 1 is

[Fig. 2] "
Is a host computer 60 provided in a management room at the entrance of a parking lot, a main computer 61 connected to the host computer 60, a communication device 62 connected via an interface, and the portable transmission / reception device T. Set charging unit 6 that is set and charged from the power supply
3 and a vehicle detection sensor 64. 6 in the figure
0a is a display of the host computer 60, 60b
The main computer 6 collects the above-mentioned various information and changes.
A keyboard unit for inputting to 1. Although the outlet and the inlet of the management room are configured in substantially the same manner, the same operation and handling are performed even if the outlet and the inlet are combined. Details of the internal circuit of the portable terminal T

3] is a circuit block diagram, the operation unit 11 is connected to a control unit 12, and the control unit 12 is connected to the wireless unit 10 of the transmission / reception apparatus. Then, as shown in the figure, the antenna 9 of the portable terminal T is connected to the demodulator 1 via the duplex circuit 13 a and the high frequency amplifier 13.
4 is connected. In addition, the demodulator 14 uses the interface circuit (not shown) to control the CPU 12 of the controller 12.
It is linked to a. The CPU 12a is also linked to the main computer 61, and when the command signal of the main computer 61 is input from the demodulator 14, P
The vibrator 4a is drive-controlled based on the program set in the ROM 12b, the desired audio signal recorded in the audio IC 2a is output-controlled to the speaker 3 which is an audio output unit, and the required feedback is performed. The vehicle time and contact information are displayed on the display device 5, and the output of the audio signal of the audio IC 2a input from the microphone 8 and stored is controlled. Also, CP
The U 12a is also linked to the operation unit 11 and displays information input from the ten-key pad 11a and the character / symbol input unit 11b as R.
It is set to write control the AM 12c. The other output side of the demodulator 14 is the waveform shaping circuit 1
5, connected to an audio / video codec circuit 17 via a channel coder 16. Further, the voice / image codec circuit 17 is controlled and controlled by the CPU 12 via the voice / image codec circuit 17, the channel coder 18, the roll-off filter circuit 19, the modulator 20, the power amplifier 21, and the duplex circuit 13a. It is digitally configured to transmit the image signal to the fixed transceiver A via the antenna 9. In the figure, 21 is a timing control circuit,
22 is a synthesizer. Next, the operation of the management system of the present invention configured as above will be described.

[Fig. 1] to "

[Fig. 4] ". First, when a vehicle enters a parking lot, the vehicle detection sensor 64 detects the entry of the vehicle and outputs a detection signal to the main computer 61 via the host computer 60. In this case, the vehicle number may be detected at the same time. Then, the main computer 61 displays the vehicle information and the vacant garage number on the display 60a of the host computer 60, and the manager in the control room instructs the driver of the portable terminal T having the frequency setting of the garage number. The driver receives the portable terminal Tn having the designated number at the set charging unit 63 arranged in the front of the control room. At that time, the portable terminal T
After turning on the n power switch section 7a, the mode conversion switch section 7b is operated. For example, the parking time setting mode is selected, and the ten-key 11a of the operation unit 11 is operated to input the planned parking time. Then, the signal is input to the communication transmitter / receiver 62 in the management room, and the scheduled parking time is input to the main computer 61 via the host computer 60 and stored in the main computer 61. At the same time, the main computer 61 calculates a planned return time, and then inputs a signal of the arrival time and the planned return time to the host computer 60. In the host computer 60, the arrival time and the expected return time are displayed on the display 60a, and at the same time, the communication wireless device 62 linked to the host computer 60 sends a signal indicating the arrival time and the expected return time to the portable terminal Tn. To the receiver R. Therefore, the display time 5 of the portable terminal Tn and the receiver R is displayed, and the estimated arrival time is displayed. Next, the position guidance information of the garage number programmed in the PROM 12b of the portable terminal Tn is displayed on the portable terminal. It is displayed from the display device 5 of the machine Tn, and based on the information, the driving vehicle moves the vehicle to the designated garage number and parks it. Thus, the driver puts the portable terminal Tn in his pocket.
In this example, "

As shown in [Fig. 4], go to the department store and shop at the desired store. At this sales floor, the parking lot user obtains a purchase proof card and inserts it into the insertion portion 6 of the portable terminal Tn. From the portable terminal device Tn, the amount of money purchased by the parking lot user at each sales floor is transmitted to the communication wireless device 62 linked to the host computer 60, and the information is input to the main computer 61. In the main computer 61, the amount of money purchased by the parking lot user is added up and stored at any time. In addition, when the parking lot user exceeds the scheduled return time, the operation unit 11 of the portable terminal device Tn is operated in advance and the fact is transmitted to the communication wireless device 62 in advance. The computer 61 changes and stores the initially scheduled return time, and displays it from the display 60a of the host computer 60. In addition, regarding any matters such as emergency contact,
When the operation unit 11 of the portable terminal device Tn is operated and the fact is transmitted to the communication wireless device 62 in advance, it is displayed on the display 60a of the host computer 60. Also,
The parking lot user who has finished shopping returns to the car parked at the designated garage number in the parking lot. For example, when the place is unknown, the portable terminal device Tn is used. When the parking lot guide is selected by operating the operation unit 11 and the mode conversion unit 7b, the guide information is displayed from the display device 5, and the parking lot user can identify the parking lot number specified in the parking lot based on the information. You will be able to quickly return to the parked car without getting lost. Further, when the vehicle returns to its own car parked at a predetermined garage number, the receiver R detects it and transmits it to the contact radio 62, and the garage number in the parking lot is managed as an empty number. . Next, the parking lot user
When he drives his own car, comes to the exit of the parking lot, and hands the portable terminal device Tn to the manager, the manager operates the operation unit 11 and the mode conversion unit 7b of the portable terminal device Tn to perform the main operation. When the departure time information is sent to the computer 61, the main computer 61 calculates a parking fee for use, issues the amount of the parking fee from the printer unit 4 of the portable terminal Tn, and issues the slip thus issued to the parking lot user. The parking lot user will pay the parking fee. After that, when the manager returns the portable terminal device Tn to the set charging section 63, the contents stored in the portable terminal device Tn are cleared and charging is performed. In this way, in the management room, the vacant information of the parking lot is always grasped accurately, and the parking lot user is provided with an efficient service. In addition, in this embodiment, the portable terminal Tn is provided with the speaker 3, and the return time and the emergency notice can be notified to the parking lot user who is shopping by using a buzzer or a voice. In addition to providing the required services and management, the transmission / reception circuit uses a digital method, so the transmitted / received information data signal will be reproduced as a stable signal as much as possible, allowing accurate information exchange. Will be done. . In this embodiment, the bidirectional communication system for indoor use for home and premises has been described. However, when the unidirectional communication system is adopted for outdoor use, the duplex circuit 13a is used. It goes without saying that a unidirectional transmission / reception circuit may be adopted instead. "

[FIG. 5] shows a second embodiment of the management system of the present invention, in which an analog circuit is used as a circuit for transmission / reception. The same members as those described in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. In this embodiment, a transmitting section 51 and a receiving section 52 which are analog circuits are used. Therefore, a modem 54 and a data processing signal circuit 55 are connected as a modulation means, and a PLL frequency synthesizer 53 is connected as a transmission means. ing. These controls are configured to be performed by the controller 12 as in the first embodiment. Also in this embodiment, the same operational effects as those of the first embodiment are obtained.

[0007]

As is apparent from the above-described structure, in the parking lot management system according to the present invention, the parking lot management side and the parking lot user can communicate with each other, and the parking lot user's purchase amount. Of the parking lot and the vacant information of the garage in the parking lot can be grasped at any time, and the parking lot is equipped with a portable terminal device having a display means for indicating the parking position of the car. Various effects will be exhibited, such as efficient operation and improvement of services.

[0008]

[Brief description of drawings]

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1] is a perspective view showing an outline of a usage state of a parking lot management system according to the present invention,

[FIG. 2] is a perspective view showing an outline of a control room used in the device of the present invention.

[Fig. 3] "is a system diagram showing an overall outline of the usage state of the parking lot management system according to the present invention.

4] is a circuit block diagram showing details of the internal configuration of the portable transmitter / receiver used in the first embodiment of the parking lot management system according to the present invention.

[Fig. 4] is a circuit block diagram showing details of the internal configuration of the portable transmitter / receiver used in the second embodiment of the parking lot management system according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 ... Control device 2 ... Speaker part 3 ... Microphone 4 ... Printer part 5 ... Display device 7 ... Switch part 10 ... Radio part 10a ... Transmitting part 10b ... Receiving part 11 ... Operating part 12 ... Control part 12a ... CPU 12b ... PROM 12C ... RAM T ... portable terminal R ... receiver

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] February 29, 1996

[Procedure Amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Name of item to be corrected] Brief description of the drawing

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

[Brief description of drawings]

1 is a state of use of a parking lot management system according to the present invention.
It is a perspective view which shows the outline | summary.

FIG. 2 shows an outline of a management room used in the system of the present invention.
FIG.

[Fig. 3] State of use of a parking lot management system according to the present invention
2 is a system diagram showing an overall outline of FIG.

FIG. 4 First implementation of a parking lot management system according to the present invention
Details of the internal configuration of the portable transmitter / receiver used in the example
It is a circuit block diagram which shows a detail.

FIG. 5: Second implementation of parking lot management system according to the present invention
Details of the internal configuration of the portable transmitter / receiver used in the example
It is a circuit block diagram which shows a detail.

[Explanation of reference symbols] 1 control device 2 speaker unit 3 microphone 4 printer unit 5 display device 7 switch unit 10 wireless unit 10a transmitting unit 10b receiving unit 11 operating unit 12 control unit 12a CPU 12b PROM 12c RAM T portable terminal R reception Machine

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A vehicle detection means provided at an entrance of a parking lot, a search means for researching a vacant garage number of the parking lot, and a search means connected to the search means and arranged for each garage. A transmission / reception means that is installed to report the position of the garage, a management control means that is connected to the garage detection means, and that registers and manages the entry time of the vehicle, the length of time it takes to leave the vehicle, the parking fee, etc. A parking lot management system, comprising: a portable terminal device that is provided so as to be able to communicate with the reception device and that has a display device that indicates the parking position of the vehicle.