KR100393031B1 - A Parking Fee Settlement Apparatus Using A PDA And Method Thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a parking fee payment device and a payment method using a PDA. To this end, (1) sensing means for detecting the incoming and outgoing state of the vehicle 44 in each parking area; (2-1) storage means for detecting and storing the number and time data of the corresponding parking area when the goods receipt or the delivery is detected by the detection means; (2-2) calculating means for calculating a parking time and a parking fee based on the time data; And (2-3) a wireless communication module 12 capable of wirelessly transmitting the serial number and time data stored in the storage means and the parking time and parking fee data calculated by the calculating means. 10); And (3) a PDA 50 capable of wireless data communication with the wireless communication module 12, displaying received data, and having an input means for inputting a vehicle number and parking fee settlement data. Is provided.

Description

A Parking Fee Settlement Apparatus Using A PDA And Method Thereof}

The present invention relates to a parking fee payment device and a payment method using a PDA, and more particularly, to a parking fee payment device and a payment method using a PDA that can increase the effectiveness of parking management and transparency regarding the parking fee using a PDA. It is about.

The state-run or municipal parking lot (aka off-street parking lot) operated for a fee was operated with a breaker and a parking attendant at the entrance of the parking lot. In addition, in the case of the roadside parking lot partitioned by the road side, it was not possible to install a breaker, so it was operated only by the efforts of the parking officer.

However, in the conventional parking system as described above, there is a problem that the application of the parking manager is high and the application of the parking fee is not ceased. In addition, in the case of roadside parking lot, there is a case where unpaid vehicles that escape without paying a parking fee occur while the parking officer is seated or digging.

In addition, in the past, only a parked vehicle was shipped by installing a flap that could stand in each parking area, but there were problems such as high cost and safety in installation.

Therefore, in various public parking lots or paid parking lots, there has been a demand for the development of a system which can computerize the parking management transparently and efficiently while minimizing the facilities of the parking facilities.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems, the first object of the present invention is a PDA that can eliminate the application of parking fee by computerizing the management of the paid parking lot, the street parking lot, the backside parking lot It is to provide a parking fee payment device and payment method using.

It is a second object of the present invention to provide a parking fee payment device and a payment method using a PDA which can collectively grasp the management of a paid parking lot distributed throughout the city.

The object of the present invention as described above, (1) sensing means for detecting the wearing and leaving state of the vehicle 44 in each parking area; (2-1) storage means for detecting and storing the number and time data of the corresponding parking area when the goods receipt or the delivery is detected by the detection means; (2-2) first calculating means for calculating a parking time and a parking fee based on the time data; And (2-3) a wireless communication module 12 capable of wirelessly transmitting the serial number and time data stored in the storage means and the parking time and parking fee data calculated by the calculating means. 10); And (3) the same function as the input means and the first calculation means capable of wireless data communication with the wireless communication module 12, displaying the received data, and inputting the vehicle number and parking fee settlement data. PDA (50) having a second calculating means for performing the; can be achieved by a parking fee payment device using a PDA comprising a.

In addition, the sensing means is preferably a loop coil sensor built in the bottom surface of each parking area to detect a magnetic field.

In addition, the object of the present invention as described above, the communication means capable of data communication with the Internet (30); And a server device 20 connected to the Internet 30 and having a built-in database device for receiving and storing data generated by the parking fee payment device through the communication means.

Further, the PDA 50 is more preferably provided with a printer 57 for printing the receipt (56).

The object of the present invention as described above, furthermore, (1-1) detecting the wearing state of the vehicle 44 by using the detection means inherent to each parking area (S10); (1-2) detecting and storing the number and time data of the parking area (S14); (1-3) transmitting the stored data to the PDA 50 through the wireless communication module 12, and transmitting the stored data to the server device 20 through the Internet 30 (S16); (1-4) inputting a vehicle number received through the PDA 50 (S17); And (1-5) a vehicle wearing step of transmitting the vehicle number from the PDA 50 to the wireless communication module 12 and storing the vehicle number in the parking device 10 (S18); And (2-1) detecting an unauthorized exit state of the vehicle 44 by using the sensing means (S30). (2-2) detecting and storing the number and time data of the parking area (S32); (2-3) calculating a parking time from the time data of the step S14 and the time data of the step S32, and calculating a parking fee from the parking time (S33); (2-4) transmitting the parking time and the parking fee data to the PDA 50 through the wireless communication module 12 (S34); And (2-5) inputting the settlement data of the parking fee through the PDA 50 (S35); the parking fee payment method using the PDA comprising a stepless collection vehicle parking step. It can also be achieved by

And, after the step S35, it is preferable to further include the step of issuing a receipt through the printer 57 of the PDA (50).

In addition, transmitting the settlement data from the PDA (50) to the wireless communication module (12) and storing in the parking device (10); And transmitting and storing the settlement data from the parking device 10 to the server device 20 via the Internet 30.

Other objects, specific advantages and novel features of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description and the preferred embodiments associated with the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view of a parking fee payment device using a PDA according to the present invention,

FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the PDA shown in FIG. 1;

3 is a table configuration diagram of a database provided in the server device 20 shown in FIG.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a process of processing when a vehicle is received in a parking fee payment device using a PDA according to the present invention;

5 is a flowchart illustrating a process of calculating a parking fee when a vehicle received according to FIG. 4 is normally shipped;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a process of calculating a parking fee when a vehicle received according to FIG. 4 is unmanned.

<Short Description of Main Reference Signs>

10: parking lot value, 12: wireless communication module,

14: ISDN, 20: server device,

30: internet, 40: loop coil sensor,

42: parking lot, 44: vehicle,

50: PDA, 52: wireless communication pack,

56: receipt, 57: printer,

60: table,

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

1 is a perspective view of a parking fee payment device using a PDA according to the present invention. As illustrated in FIG. 1, there are five to twelve roadside parking lots 42 on the roadside or backside road depending on space. In addition, a loop coil sensor 40 is installed in each parking area of the parking lot 42 so as to determine whether the vehicle 44 is in or out of the vehicle 44.

The loop coil sensor 40 digs a fine groove in the bottom surface of each parking area and embeds it in the form of a square or an octagon. The change can be detected. The output signal of the loop coil sensor 40 is concentrated to the parking device 10 installed in the roadside parking window 42.

The parking device 10 has a structure similar to a personal computer therein. That is, a CPU (not shown), a RAM (not shown), a hard disk (not shown), a LAN card (not shown), a wireless communication module 12, a loop sensor interface (not shown) and the like are provided.

In particular, the wireless communication module 12 is capable of transmitting and receiving data in a wireless LAN method, and is mainly used for data communication with a PDA. The parking device 10 is connected to an ISDN 14 network for communication with the Internet 30. In addition, the central server apparatus 20 is connected to the Internet 30 on the basis of www. That is, the server device 20 is configured to receive and store data from a plurality of parking devices 10 installed throughout the city.

The PDA 50 is a portable terminal carried by a parking officer who manages the street parking lot 42, and is capable of data communication with the parking apparatus 10. The detailed structure of the PDA 50 will be described with reference to FIG. 2.

FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the PDA 50 shown in FIG. 1. As shown in Figure 2, the rear of the PDA 50 is configured to mount the wireless communication pack 52. The wireless communication pack 52 has a built-in wireless LAN module, thereby enabling bidirectional data communication with the wireless communication module 12 of the parking device 10.

On the screen 54, the date, time, name of the parking lot 42 (for example, Gongdeok 1-dong parking lot), serial number of the parking area (for example, No. 4), vehicle number input screen, name of the parking officer And the like are displayed. The application program is executed through the touch of the screen 54 or the plurality of input buttons 55.

At the bottom of the PDA 50, a printer 57 for outputting the receipt 56 is incorporated. As the printer 57, for example, a small dot matrix printer or a thermal transfer printer may be adopted.

3 is a configuration diagram of a table 60 of a database provided in the server device 20 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the central server apparatus 20 includes a database apparatus having a table 60 as shown in FIG. 3 to collectively manage parking events occurring throughout the city. If the amount of data or access is large, a separate database server (not shown) may be installed.

Looking at the fields defined in the table 60, the name of the parking lot (for example, Gongdeok 1-dong parking lot), PDA serial number (No. 1345), parking guide (Hong Gil-dong), receipt issuance number (N0. 31245), Vehicle number (Seoul 11-ga 1111), parking lot serial number (No. 4), arrival date and time (May 12, 2002 13: 30: 45: 12), departure date and time (May 12, 2002, 14:00) : 45 minutes: 12 seconds), parking time (60 minutes), parking fee (6000 won), received money (10000 won), change (4000 won), results (settlement completion).

Hereinafter, an operation method of a parking fee payment device using a PDA having the above configuration will be described.

First, the process of when the vehicle 44 is received in the empty parking lot 42 will be described. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a process of processing when a vehicle is received in a parking fee payment device using a PDA according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4, the vehicle 44 parks and stores the vehicle in an empty place of the parking lot 42 (S10).

Then, the roof sensor 40 of the parking area causes a change in the magnetic field and outputs the change. The output signal is transmitted to the parking device 10 so that the parking device 10 detects the wearing of the vehicle 44 (S12). When the goods receipt is detected, the serial number of the corresponding parking area and the year, month, date, time, minute, and second are detected by using a built-in clock (not shown) and then stored (S14).

The data stored in this way is transmitted to the PDA 50 through the wireless communication module 12, and is transferred to the server device 20 via the Internet 30 through the ISDN (14) (S16). The PDA 50 receiving the received data from the wireless communication module 12 displays this on the screen 54 so that the parking manager can recognize the data. Recognizing this, the parking officer reads the number of the received vehicle with the naked eye and inputs it to the PDA 50 (S17).

The vehicle number input through the PDA 50 is transmitted to the parking device 10 through the wireless communication module 12 and stored (S18). At this time, the parking device 10 may transmit the vehicle number received to the server device 20 to be stored as needed. Through this process, the wearing step of the vehicle is completed. If the customer requests a parking time, a parking ticket may be issued and stored on the front of the vehicle glass after the entry is completed.

Hereinafter, a process of when the vehicle 44 is shipped to the parking lot 42 will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a process of calculating a parking fee when the vehicle 44 received according to FIG. 4 is normally shipped. As shown in FIG. 5, the customer calls the parking manager through the hand gesture while approaching the vehicle for leaving the vehicle (S20). Then the parking officer enters the departure and departure by entering the serial number of the parking lot on his PDA (S21).

Then, the second calculating means of the PDA 50 calculates the parking time from the difference between the receipt time and the shipping time, and multiplies the predetermined parking fee per minute to calculate the total parking fee (S22). The driver of the vehicle will be informed of the estimated parking fee, and the parking fee will be charged. When the payment of the parking fee is confirmed, the confirmation fact is input to the PDA 50 to print the receipt 56. The printed receipt 56 is delivered to the driver of the vehicle (S23).

When the receipt 56 is normally issued, the PDA 50 transmits the settlement data including the received money, parking fee, change, processing result, etc. to the parking device 10 (S24). The parking device 10 stores the received settlement data, and then transmits and stores the settlement data to the server device 20 through the Internet 30 (S27). Through this process, the same data is stored in the PDA 50, the parking device 10, and the server device 20.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a process of calculating a parking fee when a vehicle received according to FIG. 4 is unmanned. As shown in FIG. 6, the vehicle does not settle the parking fee or leaves the vehicle unattended while the parking clerk digs at a glance (S30). When the vehicle 44 exits the parking area (S30), the loop sensor 40 detects this (S31) and transmits the same to the parking device 10. The parking device 10 receiving the output signal determines that there is a shipment of the vehicle in the corresponding parking area. At this time, the serial number of the corresponding parking area and the year, month, date, time, minute, and second are detected using the built-in clock (not shown) and then stored (S32).

Then, the first calculating means of the parking device 10 calculates the parking time from the difference between the receipt time and the shipping time, and multiplies the predetermined parking fee per minute to calculate the total parking fee (S33). Next, the parking device 10 transmits the unauthorized parking-related data such as the parking area number, the parking time and the parking fee to the PDA 50 through the wireless communication module 12 (S34).

The PDA 50 displays the received data on the screen 54 so that the parking manager can recognize the data. At this time, the PDA 50 may output the factory warning sound. The parking officer approaches the vehicle 44 that is released without permission, notifies the driver that the vehicle is an unauthorized vehicle, and instructs the user to pay the parking fee (S35). At this time, an additional fine may be imposed on the unauthorized leaving vehicle.

When the driver of the vehicle 44 pays the parking fee, the parking officer inputs the payment details into the PDA 50 and issues a receipt 56 (S36). When the receipt 56 is normally issued, the PDA 50 transmits the settlement data including the received money, parking fee, change, processing result, etc. to the parking device 10 (S37). The parking device 10 stores the received settlement data, and then transmits and stores the settlement data to the server device 20 through the Internet 30 (S38). Through this process, the same data is stored in the PDA 50, the parking device 10, and the server device 20.

If the warning sound according to the unauthorized release is output, it is determined that the parking fee has not been paid normally, and the PDA determines the vehicle as the "unpaid vehicle" in the result field. In addition, when a vehicle that escapes without paying the parking fee is found, the parking officer may input the result field as "unpaid vehicle" on the PDA 50. "Unpaid vehicle" data is transmitted and input in the same manner to the parking device 10 as well as the server device 20. Therefore, every certain period (for example, a week), the vehicle number of the unpaid vehicle can be inquired to request a parking fee, a fine, or the like, and may be reported to a responsible agency.

Although the present invention introduces a wireless communication method through a wireless LAN method in a PDA and a parking period, it is limited to this, but other types of communication (for example, CDMA, TDMA, wired, Bluetooth) may be adopted. In addition, the Internet communication between the parking device and the server device may also be applied to the wireless Internet, it may be replaced by a separate dedicated line, telephone line.

In particular, data communication between the parking device and the server device is processed in real time, but every certain time (for example, every 1 hour or 4 hours) when the number of parking lots managed by the server device is large or the line speed is slow. It is also an easy variation within the scope of the present invention to configure the server device to access and upload data.

Although the PDA 50 is applied to the portable terminal of the present invention, the present invention is not limited thereto, and any portable handheld device (for example, a mobile phone or a laptop) may be used. In addition, when a credit card payment module is attached to the PDA 50 or the parking attendant carries a wireless credit card payment device separately, the parking fee can be paid by a credit card by interlocking a server with a central server device. Can be configured.

In addition, the system of the present application may be used in a parking lot in which a parking settlement device is installed.

In addition, the loop coil sensor also detects the arrival and exit of the vehicle in each parking area, and also a mechanical sensor (detection method through contact with the vehicle, a method of sensing a load on the vehicle), and an optical sensor (transmission and blocking of light). According to the detection method), an electric sensor (method using a magnetic field), it is possible to apply a variety of sensors.

According to the parking fee payment device and the payment method using the PDA as described above, it is possible to eliminate the application of the parking fee by computerizing the management of the paid parking lot, the street parking lot, the back side parking lot. Therefore, transparency of parking management can be increased.

As a result, the present invention can be a fundamental solution for preventing the unpaid parking fee, and compared to the flap method, a low cost and high efficiency can be obtained.

In addition, since centralized management of toll parking lots distributed throughout the city can be grasped collectively, various statistical data regarding parking conditions, parking records, parking statistics, parking costs, etc. can be grasped centrally. In addition, there is a feature that can easily instruct the information, personnel, etc. necessary for failure, maintenance, repair, etc. of each parking lot.

In addition, since the vehicle number is stored in the central server apparatus in real time, it is possible to immediately grasp and deal with the tax unpaid vehicle, the stolen vehicle, the arrangement vehicle and the like.

Although the present invention has been described in connection with the above-mentioned preferred embodiments, it is possible to make various modifications or variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the appended claims will cover such modifications and variations as fall within the spirit of the invention.

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(1) a loop coil sensor built into the bottom surface of each parking area to sense a magnetic field by detecting a magnetic field; (2-1) a storage means for detecting and storing the number and time data of the parking area when the incoming or outgoing is detected by the coil sensor; (2-2) first calculating means for calculating a parking time and a parking fee based on the time data; And (2-3) a parking device (10) including a wireless communication module (12) capable of wirelessly transmitting the serial number and time data stored in the storage means and parking time and parking fee data calculated by the calculating means. ); And (3) The same function as the input means and the first calculation means capable of wireless data communication with the wireless communication module 12, can display the received data, and input the vehicle number and parking fee settlement data. PDA (50) having a second calculation means for performing; parking fee payment apparatus using a PDA comprising a. delete The method of claim 1, Communication means capable of data communication with the Internet 30; And The server 30 is connected to the Internet 30 and has a built-in database device for receiving and storing data generated by the parking fee payment device through the communication means. Parking fee payment device. The method of claim 1, The PDA (50) is a parking fee payment device using a PDA, characterized in that further provided with a printer (57) for printing a receipt (56). (1-1) detecting a wearing state of the vehicle 44 by detecting a magnetic field by a loop coil sensor embedded in a floor of each parking area; (1-2) detecting and storing the number and time data of the parking area (S14); (1-3) transmitting the stored data to the PDA 50 through the wireless communication module 12, and transmitting the stored data to the server device 20 through the Internet 30 (S16); (1-4) inputting a vehicle number received through the PDA 50 (S17); And (1-5) a vehicle wearing step of transmitting the vehicle number from the PDA 50 to the wireless communication module 12 and storing the vehicle number in the parking device 10 (S18); And (2-1) detecting a stepless exit state of the vehicle 44 by using the coil sensor (S30); (2-2) detecting and storing the number and time data of the parking area (S32); (2-3) calculating a parking time from the time data of the step S14 and the time data of the step S32, and calculating a parking fee from the parking time (S33); (2-4) transmitting the parking time and the parking fee data to the PDA 50 through the wireless communication module 12 (S34); And (2-5) inputting the settlement data of the parking fee through the PDA (S35); parking fee payment method using a PDA, characterized in that it comprises a step of collecting the parking fee of the unauthorized vehicle. The method of claim 5, After the step S35, the parking fee payment method using a PDA, characterized in that further comprising the step of issuing a receipt through the printer (57) of the PDA (50). The method of claim 6, Transmitting the settlement data from the PDA 50 to the wireless communication module 12 and storing the settlement data in the parking device 10 (S37); And And transmitting the settlement data from the parking device (10) to the server device (20) via the Internet (S30) and storing it (S38).