KR100319701B1 - parking repayment apparatus and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a parking fee refund device that allows the user to receive a refund for the remaining time when the reserved parking time is not reached in the prepaid parking system, and to provide a voice output unit at the time of selection or output. The method relates to a barcode scanner (30) for reading a barcode recorded on a password table, a refund ticket, a key matrix (32) for inputting a prepaid start and time selection, a refund request, and collecting a parking fee. Toll collector 40, the input interface circuit 34 for transmitting the output signal to the control unit 50, the timer unit 60 for counting the parking time, and the remaining parking time if the parking time is less than Control unit 50 for controlling the balance to be paid only when the minimum balance is exceeded after converting the balance for the, and the output for transmitting a signal output from the control unit 50 A printer 64 for outputting the interface circuit 38, a password table and a refund ticket in the form of a bar code, a display unit 66, an audio output unit 70 for outputting the processing status by voice, and a balance payer 80, a data transmitting and receiving unit 36 for receiving data from the proximity sensor LS installed in the parking area 200, and a modem 68 for transmitting and receiving parking data from a remote main server.

Description

Parking repayment apparatus and method

The present invention relates to a parking fee refund device and a method thereof, and more particularly, when a prepaid parking system falls short of a reserved parking time, a balance of the remaining time can be refunded and at the same time a voice output unit is selected or The present invention relates to a parking fee refund device and a method for guiding a voice at the time of output.

In general, the prepaid parking system pays the parking fee in advance for the scheduled parking time, which has the advantage that parking management is easier than post-paid parking. However, if you leave the parking lot before the scheduled parking time, an accurate time check is required. It is difficult to receive the balance of the remaining parking time.

Therefore, the above reasons had a problem that is inferior to the competition with the postpaid parking lot, the customer using the prepaid parking lot had a problem of losing money.

In addition, the parking ticket machine of the general parking system is composed of a display using a 7-segment LED, but because there is no user convenience, there is no voice guidance when a person who is blind or has low eyesight has no voice guidance. It had a problem that the use is very inconvenient because the display unit could not be seen properly by the reflection of sunlight, especially during bright day.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, the object of which is to refund the balance for the remaining time in the prepaid parking system, the parking fee refund that can be voiced during the key input process or processing process An apparatus and a method thereof are provided.

In order to achieve the object of the present invention, a barcode scanner for reading a barcode recorded in a password table and a refund ticket, a key matrix for inputting a prepaid start and time selection, a refund request, and a fee to collect a parking fee The input interface circuit unit for transmitting the signal output from the barcode scanner, the key matrix and the toll collector to the following control unit, a timer unit for counting the parking time, and a remaining parking time when the parking time is not reached. A control unit for controlling the balance to be paid only when the minimum balance is exceeded after converting the balance, and a printer, display unit, audio output unit, balance dispenser, and modem connected to the output port of the control unit to output the signal from the control unit. Output interface circuit part, password table, refund ticket in barcode form A printer for displaying the password, a display for displaying a password, parking time, and refund amount, a voice output for outputting the processing status by voice when the input is required or selected by the key matrix, a refund amount and a balance A parking fee refund device is provided, which comprises a balance payer, a data transmitter and receiver for receiving data from a proximity sensor installed in a parking area, and a modem for transmitting and receiving parking data from a remote main server.

According to still another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a method of detecting a parking start button, comparing and determining whether a vehicle is prepaid, generating a random number, issuing a password table, Storing a password in a memory, detecting a status of a refund switch, reading a barcode from a refund ticket, receiving a password from a key matrix, a password recorded in a password table and a user input Comparing whether the password matches, comparing the issued password with the entered password, converting the balance for the remaining parking time, and whether the converted balance exceeds the minimum payment balance. Judging step and returning the balance when the converted balance exceeds the minimum payment balance The refund method is provided.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the parking fee refund device according to the present invention

Figure 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the connection of the parking fee refund device and the parking area according to the present invention

Figure 3 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the parking fee refund device according to the present invention

* Explanation of Signs of Major Parts of Drawings *

30: barcode scanner 32: key matrix

40: charge collector 50: control unit

34: input interface circuit 60: timer

64: printer 66: display unit

70: audio output unit 80: balance payer

68 modem 38 output interface circuit

200: Parking area LS: Proximity sensor

36: data transmission and reception unit 42: coin recognition unit

44: bill recognition unit 46: RF traffic card reader

48: credit card reader 74: voice memory unit

76 speaker 72 voice synthesis unit

82: bill dispenser 84: coin dispenser

SW1: Parking start button SW2: Refund switch

Hereinafter, a configuration according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown in Figs. 1 to 3, a bar code scanner 30 for reading a bar code recorded in a password table and a refund ticket, a key matrix 32 for inputting a prepaid start and time selection, and a refund request; , An input for transferring a signal output from the toll collector 40 for collecting the parking fee, the barcode scanner 30, the key matrix 32, and the toll collector 40 to the controller 50 below. The interface circuit unit 34, the timer unit 60 for counting the parking time, and if the parking time is not reached after converting the balance for the remaining parking time to control to pay the balance only when the minimum payment balance is exceeded The control unit 50 and the signal output from the control unit 50 are connected to the output port of the control unit 50, the printer 64, the display unit 66, the audio output unit 70, and the balance payer 80. Output interface circuitry for transmission to the modem 68 (38), the printer 64 for outputting the password table and the refund ticket in the form of a bar code, the display unit 66 for displaying the password, parking time, and refund amount, and the key matrix 32 require input. Or audio data from the voice output unit 70 for outputting the processing status, the balance payer 80 for paying the refunded amount and the balance, and the proximity sensor LS installed in the parking area 200. A data transmission and reception unit 36 for receiving and a modem 68 for transmitting and receiving parking data from a remote main server were configured.

The controller 50 includes an auxiliary memory 52 such as a flash memory, a data memory 56 and a program memory 58.

The display unit 66 is configured of the same type as the liquid crystal display, but is not limited thereto.

The toll collector 40 has a coin recognition unit 42 for selecting and recognizing coins, a bill recognition unit 44 for sorting out pneumonia and forgery, and an RF traffic card reader for transmitting and receiving digital data wirelessly at a short distance. (46), and the credit card reader 48 that can collect charges by transmitting and receiving the customer number and password of the credit card through the modem (68).

When the voice output unit 70 outputs a voice memory unit 74 in which an input or selection is performed by the key matrix 32 or a voice for guiding an output result, and a voice output signal is output from the controller 50. The voice synthesizer 72 reads the voice data recorded at the selected address from the voice memory unit 74 and outputs the voice data through the speaker 76 below. The voice synthesizer 72 is connected to an output terminal of the voice synthesizer 72. It consisted of the speaker 76 to output.

The balance payer 80 is a bill dispenser 82 for releasing bills when the balance payment signal is output from the controller 50, and less than a bill when the balance payment signal is output from the controller 50. Consists of a coin dispenser 84 to pay coins.

The data transmission / reception unit 36 is connected to each proximity sensor LS in the parking area 200 as shown in FIG. 2 and is stored in the parking ticket issuer 300.

As shown in FIG. 3, the parking refund method according to the present invention includes detecting the state of the parking start button SW1 (N1), comparing and determining whether the vehicle is a prepaid vehicle (N2); Generating a random number (N3), issuing a password table (N4), storing a password in a memory (N5), detecting a state of a refund switch (SW2) (N6), Comparing the step (N7) of reading a barcode from the refund ticket, the step (N8) of inputting a password from the key matrix 32, and determining whether the password recorded in the password table and the password input by the user match. Step N9, when the issued password and the input password match, converting the balance for the remaining parking time (N10), and comparing the converted balance to determine whether it exceeds the minimum payment balance ( N11), and the converted balance is the highest When exceeding the jersey pay balance was configured to return the balance (N12).

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 denote the areas where one car can park in the parking area 200, respectively. The assigned area number is shown, and LS indicates a proximity sensor for automatically detecting a car parked in the parking area 200.

Hereinafter, the operation according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the controller 50 determines whether the parking start button SW1 in the key matrix 32 is pressed in step N1 of FIG. 3 through the input interface circuit 34. In this case, if the contact point of the parking start button SW1 is closed, the vehicle parked in the parking area 200 through the data transmission / reception unit 36 in step N2 of FIG. In the case of a new parking that is not prepaid by comparing the results, the coin recognition unit 42 constituting the fare collector 40, the banknote recognition unit 44 for sorting out pneumonia and atrophy, and radio waves at a short distance. Prepaid parking fee by credit card reader 48 that can collect and transmit charges by sending and receiving customer number and password of credit card through RF traffic card reader 46 and modem 68 which transmit and receive digital data wirelessly. Done.

At this time, the controller 50 reads the voice data stored in the voice memory unit 74 by the voice synthesizer 72 constituting the voice output unit 70 and guides the voice through the speaker 76. At the same time, the display unit 66, such as a liquid crystal display, displays characters and pictures.

When the charge is prepaid as described above, a random number for the password is generated in sequence in steps N3, N4, and N5 of FIG. 3, and the password is printed on the barcode through the printer 64 connected to the output interface circuit 38. After the table is issued, the password is stored in the memory in step N5 of FIG.

On the other hand, if the user presses the refund switch (SW2) in the key matrix 32 to receive a refund for the remaining parking time, the state of the refund switch (SW2) is closed, the state is reversed, this signal is input interface The control unit 50 prepares to read the bar code in step N6 of FIG. 3 while being transmitted through the input port of the control unit 50 through the circuit unit 34. When it is inserted into the scanner 30, the motor 62 for scanning is started and the barcode printed on the refund ticket is read in step N7 of FIG. 3 and temporarily stored in the data memory.

At this time, when the user inputs the password printed on the password table already issued through the key matrix 32 while the voice message “for example, a password” is output by the voice output unit 70, FIG. 3. In step N8, processing is performed.

Subsequently, in step N9 of FIG. 3, if the password stored in the data memory unit 56 and the password inputted by the user are compared and judged to match, the remaining balance for the remaining parking time in step N10 of FIG. After the conversion, the balance converted in step N11 of FIG. 3 compares whether the balance exceeds the minimum payment balance (for example, the balance for 10 minutes), in which case the converted balance exceeds the minimum payment balance. In step N12, the balance is returned through the coin dispenser 84 and the bill dispenser 82 constituting the balance dispenser 80.

When the balance stored in the parking ticket issuer 300 falls, a refund ticket and a password table issued at the time of prepayment are first visited to the central office where the server is located, and the amount can be returned.

That is, since the controller 50 is always in data communication with the server in the central office through the modem, it is possible to know the parking situation from a remote location.

As described above, the present invention can be refunded the remaining amount of time, so that more accurate charges can be imposed on the customer, while at the same time emphasizing the advantages of the prepaid parking system and at the same time as the postpaid parking system. Because it is possible to collect, there is an effect to improve the competitiveness more, and because it is configured to guide the prepaid processing or refund processing by voice has an effect that is more convenient to use.

Claims (5)

A barcode scanner 30 for reading the barcode recorded in the password table and the refund ticket; A key matrix 32 for entering a prepaid start time, selecting a time and requesting a refund; A fee collector 40 for collecting parking fees; An input interface circuit unit 34 for transmitting a signal output from the barcode scanner 30, the key matrix 32, and the charge collector 40 to the controller 50; A timer unit 60 for counting the parking time; A control unit 50 for controlling the balance to be paid only when the minimum payment balance is exceeded after converting the balance for the remaining parking time when the parking time is not reached; The signal output from the control unit 50 is sent to the printer 64, the display unit 66, the audio output unit 70, the balance dispenser 80, and the modem 68 connected to the output port of the control unit 50. An output interface circuit 38 for transmitting; A printer 64 for outputting a password table and a refund ticket in a bar code form; A display unit 66 for displaying a password, parking time, and refund amount; A voice output unit 70 for outputting the processing status as voice when input is required or selected by the key matrix 32; Balance payer 80 for paying the refund amount and the balance; A data transmission / reception unit 36 for receiving data from the proximity sensor LS installed in the parking area 200; Parking fee refund device, characterized in that consisting of a modem (68) for transmitting and receiving parking data from a remote main server. According to claim 1, wherein the toll collector 40 is a coin recognition unit 42 for selecting and recognizing coins; Banknote recognition section 44 for screening the pneumoconiosis and gastric pulmonary; RF traffic card reader 46 for transmitting and receiving digital data wirelessly at a short distance; Parking fee refund device, characterized in that consisting of a credit card reader (48) that can collect charges by sending and receiving a customer number and password of the credit card through the modem (68). 2. The voice output unit (70) according to claim 1, wherein the voice output unit (70) comprises: a voice memory unit (74) in which a voice for inputting or selecting the key matrix (32) or for guiding an output result is recorded; A voice synthesizing unit 72 for reading the voice data recorded at the selected address from the voice memory unit 74 and outputting the voice output signal from the control unit 50 through the speaker 76; Parking charge refund device, characterized in that consisting of a speaker (76) connected to the output terminal of the voice synthesis unit (72) to output a voice. According to claim 1, wherein the balance dispenser (80) is a bank note ejector (82) for emitting a bill when a balance payment signal is output from the control unit (50); Parking fee refund device, characterized in that consisting of a coin dispenser (84) for paying a coin if the amount less than the bill when the balance payment signal is output from the control unit (50). Detecting a state of the parking start button SW1 (N1); Comparing and judging whether the vehicle is prepaid (N2); Generating a random number (N3); Issuing a password table (N4); Storing the password in a memory (N5); Detecting a state of the refund switch SW2 (N6); Reading a barcode from the refund ticket (N7); Receiving a password from the key matrix 32 (N8); Comparing and determining whether the password recorded in the password table and the password input by the user match (N9); Converting the balance for the remaining parking time when the issued password and the input password match (N10); Comparing and determining whether the converted balance exceeds the minimum paid balance (N11); Parking fee refund method comprising the step of returning the balance when the converted balance exceeds the minimum payment balance (N12).