KR102192721B1 - Route guidance method for owner drivier - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a route guide method which provides an owner driver with optimized parking lot information and routes. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the route guide method is performed by a server and comprises: a step of receiving a destination of a user via a user terminal; a step of receiving parking lot information from a parking lot center server; a step of searching for parking lots near the destination based on the destination and the parking lot information to provide the parking lots for the user terminal; a step of receiving a parking lot selection input from the user terminal; and a step of generating a first subroute from the current location of the user terminal to the selected parking lot and a second subroute from the selected parking lot to the destination to provide the first subroute and the second subroute for the user terminal.

Description

Route guidance method for self-driver {ROUTE GUIDANCE METHOD FOR OWNER DRIVIER}

The present invention relates to a route guidance method for a self-driver.

As the spread of smartphones is generalized, many industries using smartphone applications are growing. Among them, there are many applications that provide an optimal route based on map data.

Numerous means of transportation provide services in connection with their own applications, respectively. However, what the user wants is not what means of transportation in the end, but what route will be the fastest way. That is, in order to improve user convenience, various types of route guidance systems are being developed. Technologies for providing services for such transportation means are disclosed, for example, in Korean Patent Application Publication No. 10-2019-0095735. In the case of a driver using a private vehicle, in general, more information about the parking lot or nearby parking lot is needed than the destination itself. Therefore, various technological attempts have been attempted to meet these needs of self-drivers.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a route guidance system that provides optimized parking lot information and routes to self-drivers.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a system that provides an optimal route for self-drivers to reach a destination from a parking lot near the destination using various means of transportation.

Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a route guidance method that provides optimized parking lot information and route to a self-driver.

Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a method for providing a self-driver with an optimal route to reach a destination from a parking lot near the destination using various means of transportation.

The problems of the present invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

A route guidance method according to an embodiment of the present invention for solving the above problem is a route guidance method performed by a server, comprising: receiving a destination of a user through a user terminal, receiving parking information from a parking center server , Searching for a parking lot near the destination based on the destination and the parking lot information, and providing it to the user terminal, receiving a parking selection input from the user terminal, and determining from the current location of the user terminal to the selected parking lot. And generating a 1 sub-route and a second sub-route from the selected parking lot to the destination and providing it to the user terminal.

In addition, the first sub-path may be a route that assumes that the user uses a car, and the second sub-path may be a route that assumes that the user walks or uses at least one public transport means.

The public transportation means may include any one or more selected from buses, subways, taxis, and shared transportation means.

Further, the step of inputting a preset from the user terminal may be further included, wherein the step of inputting the preset may include selecting whether to use at least one of the public transportation means.

In addition, the step of inputting the preset may include inputting a search range, and the server may search only parking lots within the search range from the destination.

In addition, the parking lot information may include fixed information, and the fixed information may include the location of the parking lot and the number of available parking lots.

In addition, the parking lot information may include flow information, and the flow information may include current availability of the parking lot and the number of currently available parking lots.

In addition, the step of receiving a parking selection input from the user terminal further includes displaying, by the user terminal, a parking lot information guide interface, and the parking lot information guide interface displays a parking lot icon and an information display area corresponding to the parking lot icon. can do.

In addition, the information display area is one or more selected from the group consisting of the distance and required time from the location of the current user terminal to the selected parking lot, the distance from the selected parking lot to the destination, the required time, cost, route, and transportation means information. Information can be displayed.

The means for solving the problem is not limited thereto, and more specific means are dealt with in more detail in the specification.

According to embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to provide an optimized route to a self-driver.

In addition, it is possible to guide the self-driver to a parking lot near the destination and provide an optimal route from the parking lot to the destination.

The effects according to the present invention are not limited by the contents exemplified above, and more various effects are included in the present specification.

1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a route guidance system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a partial block diagram of a route guidance system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a block diagram illustrating a route guidance system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a flowchart illustrating a route guidance system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a schematic diagram illustrating a route guidance system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a schematic diagram of a route guidance system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a route guidance system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a schematic diagram showing an interface of a route guidance system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a flowchart illustrating a route guidance system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a schematic diagram of a route guidance system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a route guidance system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a schematic diagram of a route guidance system according to an embodiment of the present invention
13 is a schematic diagram illustrating a route guidance system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
14 is a schematic diagram illustrating a route guidance system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Advantages and features of the present invention, and a method of achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but will be implemented in various forms different from each other, and only these embodiments make the disclosure of the present invention complete, and common knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to completely inform the scope of the invention to those who have it, and the invention is only defined by the scope of the claims.

When elements or layers are referred to as “on” or “on” of another element or layer, it is possible to interpose other layers or other elements in the middle as well as directly above other elements or layers. All inclusive. On the other hand, when a component is referred to as "directly on" or "directly on", it means that no other component or layer is intervened.

Spatially relative terms "below", "beneath", "lower", "above", "on", "on", "top ( upper)" or the like may be used to easily describe a correlation between one component or components and other components or components as shown in the drawings. Spatially relative terms should be understood as terms including different directions of a configuration during use or operation in addition to the directions shown in the drawings. For example, when the configuration shown in the drawing is reversed, a configuration described as "below" of another configuration may be placed on "top" of another configuration. In addition, a configuration described as being located on the "left" side of another configuration based on the drawing may be located on the "right side" of another configuration depending on the viewpoint. Accordingly, the exemplary term “below” may include both directions below and above. The composition may be oriented in other directions, in which case spatially relative terms may be interpreted according to the orientation.

Although the first, second, and the like are used to describe various components, it goes without saying that these components are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another component. Therefore, it goes without saying that the first component mentioned below may be the second component within the technical idea of the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In addition, terms such as "comprises" or "have" are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but one or more other features or numbers, The possibility of the presence or addition of steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof is not precluded.

The same reference numerals are used for the same or similar parts throughout the specification.

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

1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a route guidance system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The route guidance system according to an embodiment includes a user terminal 100, a server 300, and a parking center server 200.

That is, the route guidance system according to an embodiment may be performed by the server 300, the user terminal 100, and/or the parking lot center server 200.

In addition, the route guidance method according to some embodiments of the present invention may be performed by the server 300, the user terminal 100, and the parking lot center server 200.

2 is a partial block diagram of a route guidance system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the server 300 may include a control unit 310, a communication unit 320, a database unit 330, and a path search unit 340.

The controller 310 may collectively control the server 300 and the subordinate configurations of the server 300. That is, the server 300 or a plurality of components included in the server 300 may be driven according to a control signal from the controller 310. To this end, the controller 310 may be physically and/or conceptually connected to all components included in the server 300. In the present specification, "connection" may mean that data or signals are exchanged between them. That is, the connection may include a wireless and/or wired connection.

In one embodiment, the control unit 310 may be entirely hardware, partially hardware, or partially software. That is, the control unit may be understood as a concept collectively referring to a device for sending and receiving data of a specific format and content in an electronic communication method and software related thereto.

The communication unit 320 may wirelessly and/or wirely connect the control unit 310 and each component described later or the control unit 310 and other computing devices such as an external server or a data processing device or a mobile device.

In addition, the communication unit 320 may provide wired and/or wireless connection between each component and each component.

As a means for achieving this, the communication unit 320 may include a wired communication module for supporting wired communication and/or a wireless communication module for supporting wireless communication.

The wired communication module is, for example, in a wired communication network built according to technical standards or communication methods (Ehternet, PLC (Power Line Communication), home PNA, IEEE 1394, etc.) for wired communication. access point) and a communication interface for transmitting and receiving wired signals.

The wireless communication module includes technical standards or communication methods for wireless communication (eg, WLAN (Wireless LAN), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)), GSM (Global System for Mobile communication). ), CDMA (Code Division MultiAccess), WCDMA (Wideband CDMA), LTE (Long Term Evolution), LTE-A (Long Term Evolution-Advanced), etc.) It may include a communication interface for transmitting and receiving a radio signal with at least one of the. However, this is exemplary, and the configuration of the communication unit 320 is not limited thereto. That is, if it is a means for enabling data transmission and reception, it may be adopted as the communication unit 320.

The database unit 330 may store information required by the server 300.

In an embodiment, the database unit 330 may include an internal memory. More specifically, the database unit 330 is a volatile memory (e.g., dynamic RAM (DRAM), static RAM (SRAM), synchronous dynamic RAM (SDRAM), etc.)) or a non-volatile memory (for example, , OTPROM (one time programmable ROM), PROM (programmable ROM), EPROM (erasable and programmable ROM), EEPROM (electrically erasable and programmable ROM), mask ROM, flash ROM, NAND flash memory, NOR flash memory, etc.), SSD ( Solid State Drive) may include at least one.

Meanwhile, the database unit 330 may include an external memory according to an embodiment. More specifically, the database unit 330 is a flash drive, for example, CF (compact flash), SD (secure digital), Micro-SD (micro secure digital), Mini-SD (mini secure digital), xD (extreme) digital) or Memory Stick may be further included.

The database unit 330 may store information that is based on the determination of the control unit 310. The information stored by the database unit 330 may be previously input information or information provided from the server 300, an external organization, or another computing device using the communication unit 320.

In an embodiment, the database unit 330 may store a map database including map data for a national map and route guidance data associated with the map data. Also, the stored map data may be in the form of an electronic map that is commonly used. (For example, Naver Map, Google Map, etc.)

In addition, the database unit 330 may include information on various means of transportation necessary for route search. For example, a route map of a bus or subway, departure time, arrival time and travel time information, and in the case of shared transportation means, information about each station, available information, and the like may be stored. Such information may be previously input and stored in the database unit 330, or may be provided and stored from a database supporting the corresponding transportation means or an application supporting the corresponding transportation means, if necessary.

In an embodiment, the electronic map may be displayed in 2D and/or 3D or a combination of both in the user terminal 100 to be described later.

In one embodiment, the database unit 330 may store parking information (location, total number of available vehicles, etc.) nationwide. In addition, the database unit 330 may receive information about parking lots nationwide in real time. Parking information provided in real time may include, for example, the number of currently available vehicles.

In an embodiment, parking lot information (including real-time) may be provided from the parking center server 200. As will be described in detail later, the parking lot center server 200 may be connected to each parking lot or a subject managing each parking lot to receive and check parking lot information in real time.

In an embodiment, the parking lot information may be provided in real time or at predetermined time intervals.

The path search unit 340 may provide a path from one point to another point. In one embodiment, a point may be a current location of the user terminal 100 or a parking lot input by the user terminal 100.

The other point may be a destination or an intermediate stop input by the user terminal 100.

In an embodiment, the route search unit 340 may select some of a plurality of transportation means and provide it to the user terminal 100. That is, the route search unit 340 may divide the route into several sections based on the destination (or current location) input through the user terminal 100 and provide appropriate transportation means for each section by matching. That is, the route search unit 340 determines the time required for each transportation means, the time required to use each transportation means, the total required time, the total cost, and the total distance based on the map data to generate a route. I can.

In an embodiment, the route search unit 340 may generate a transportation means and a route based on a predetermined criterion.

The schedule criterion may be, for example, the total time required, waiting time required to use the transportation means, cost, or required walking distance. That is, the route search unit 340 is a transportation means optimized based on one or more selected from the group consisting of the required time, cost, waiting time for each transportation means, the time required to use the transportation means, and the distance to the transportation means. Can provide.

However, this is only an example, and the type of a certain standard is not limited thereto. The route search unit 340 may generate a route and a means of transportation based on one or more conditions and provide the generated route to the user terminal 100.

That is, the route search unit 340 may provide a combination of routes using a plurality of transportation means.

That is, the route search unit 340 may receive an input for a destination and search for a route from a current location or a specific point to the destination. That is, the route search unit 340 may search for a route reaching the destination based on the map data. In addition, the searched path may be provided to the user terminal 100 and displayed through the interface unit 140.

The route search unit 340 may be operated by including a currently commercialized navigation program, for example, a program such as Tmap or Kakao Navi.

To this end, the path search unit 340 may be entirely hardware, entirely software, partially hardware, or partially software.

Next, the user terminal 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 3.

3 is a block diagram illustrating a route guidance system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3, the user terminal 100 according to an embodiment includes a terminal control unit 110, a transmission/reception unit 120, a memory unit 130, an interface unit 140, a display unit 150, and a position measurement unit. It may include 160.

The user terminal 100 may include a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a PDA, a PMP, a navigation system, a slate PC, a tablet PC, an ultrabook, a wearable device, or an artificial intelligence speaker. However, this is exemplary, and the type of the user terminal 100 is not limited thereto.

In one embodiment, the user terminal 100 may be installed in a vehicle of a self-driver. For example, the user terminal 100 may be a part of an electronic device (eg, a navigation system, a black box, etc.) installed in a vehicle of a self-driver.

In one embodiment, the user terminal 100 may be a detachable electronic device that is fixed to the vehicle and used only while the user is driving.

That is, if a terminal is provided with a path from the server 300 and can display a user interface capable of input/output, it may be the user terminal 100 referred to in the present specification.

The terminal controller 110 may collectively control the user terminal 100 or a sub-component included in the user terminal 100.

That is, the user terminal 100 or a plurality of components included in the user terminal 100 may be driven according to a control signal from the terminal controller 110. To this end, the terminal control unit 110 may be physically and/or conceptually connected with all components included in the user terminal 100. In the present specification, "connection" may mean that data or signals are exchanged between them. That is, the connection may include a wireless and/or wired connection.

In one embodiment, the terminal control unit 110 may be entirely hardware, partially hardware, or partially software. That is, the terminal control unit 110 may be understood as a concept collectively referring to a device for sending and receiving data of a specific format and content in an electronic communication method and software related thereto.

The transmission/reception unit 120 may wirelessly and/or wiredly connect the terminal control unit 110 and each component described later, or the terminal control unit 110 and the server 300 or other computing devices such as a data processing device or a mobile device.

In addition, the transmission/reception unit 120 may provide wired and/or wireless connection between the components described in the present specification.

As a means for achieving this, the transceiver 120 may include a wired communication module for supporting wired communication and/or a wireless communication module for supporting wireless communication.

The wired communication module is, for example, in a wired communication network built according to technical standards or communication methods (Ehternet, PLC (Power Line Communication), home PNA, IEEE 1394, etc.) for wired communication. access point) and a communication interface for transmitting and receiving wired signals.

The wireless communication module includes technical standards or communication methods for wireless communication (eg, WLAN (Wireless LAN), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)), GSM (Global System for Mobile communication). ), CDMA (Code Division MultiAccess), WCDMA (Wideband CDMA), LTE (Long Term Evolution), LTE-A (Long Term Evolution-Advanced), etc.) It may include a communication interface for transmitting and receiving a radio signal with at least one of the. However, this is merely an example, and the configuration of the transmission/reception unit 120 is not limited thereto. That is, any means for enabling data transmission and reception may be adopted as the transmission/reception unit 120.

The memory unit 130 may store information processed by the user terminal 100 or information provided by the server 300.

In an embodiment, the memory unit 130 may include an internal memory. More specifically, the memory unit 130 is a volatile memory (for example, dynamic RAM (DRAM), static RAM (SRAM), synchronous dynamic RAM (SDRAM), etc.)) or a non-volatile memory (for example, , OTPROM (one time programmable ROM), PROM (programmable ROM), EPROM (erasable and programmable ROM), EEPROM (electrically erasable and programmable ROM), mask ROM, flash ROM, NAND flash memory, NOR flash memory, etc.), SSD ( Solid State Drive) may include at least one.

Meanwhile, the memory unit 130 may include an external memory according to an embodiment. More specifically, the memory unit 130 is a flash drive, for example, CF (compact flash), SD (secure digital), Micro-SD (micro secure digital), Mini-SD (mini secure digital), xD (extreme digital) or Memory Stick may be further included.

The memory unit 130 may store information that is based on the determination of the terminal control unit 110. The information stored by the memory unit 130 may be previously input information or information provided from the server 300, an external organization, or another computing device using the transmission/reception unit 120.

In an embodiment, the memory unit 130 may store a map database including map data for a national map and route guidance data associated with the map data. Also, the stored map data may be in the form of an electronic map that is commonly used. (For example, Naver Map, Google Map, etc.)

In addition, the memory unit 130 may include information on various means of transportation required for route search. For example, a route map of a bus or subway, departure time, arrival time and travel time information, and in the case of shared transportation means, information about each station, available information, and the like may be stored. Such information may be previously input and stored in the memory unit 130, or may be provided and stored from a database supporting the corresponding transportation means or an application supporting the corresponding transportation means, if necessary.

The interface unit 140 may include a user interface that receives an input from the user terminal 100 or provides an output.

The user interface may include a program or application stored in the memory unit 130 and executed by the controller 110.

In one embodiment, the user interface may be provided from the server 300 or downloaded from an external organization (eg, an app store) and installed.

The interface unit 140 may provide or receive various selection inputs. In addition, the interface unit 140 may display various pieces of information provided by the server 300 on the user terminal 100 and provide them to the user.

The display unit 150 may display information provided by the interface unit 140 to a user. That is, the display unit 150 is hardware and may display a screen provided by the interface unit 140 to the user. That is, a plurality of user interfaces included in the interface unit 140 may be displayed through the display unit 150.

To this end, the display unit 150 may include at least one display device. In an embodiment, the display device may be a liquid crystal display device or an organic light emitting display device. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and any display device capable of displaying a user interface may be used as the display unit 150.

That is, the interface unit 140 in software form may be displayed through the display unit 150 in hardware.

In one embodiment, the display unit 150 may further include a touch screen unit receiving a user's touch input. The touch screen unit is integrally formed with the display device, and may receive a user's touch input.

That is, the user may provide an input to the interface unit 140 by touching the screen of the display unit 150.

In an embodiment, the user terminal 100 may include a location measuring unit 160.

The position measuring unit 160 may include a position measuring means. The position measuring means may include, for example, one or more selected from the group consisting of a GPS module, an IMU module, and a Barometer module capable of receiving a position signal from at least one GPS satellite. However, this is exemplary, and the position measurement unit 160 is not limited thereto. That is, if it is a means to check the current location of the user terminal 100, it can be used as the location measurement unit 160.

The parking lot center server 200 may provide information on parking lots nationwide to the server 300. To this end, the parking lot center server 200 may store a parking lot DB.

The parking lot information may include fixed information and floating information. The fixed information is information that does not change over time and may include a geographic location of a parking lot, the total number of parking spaces in the parking lot, and the like.

In one embodiment, the parking lot may be a parking lot in which electric vehicles can be parked.

In this case, the fixed information may include whether or not a parking space exclusively for electric vehicles is provided, and whether or not an electric vehicle charging facility is provided and the number thereof. In addition, the electric vehicle charging facility-related information may further include additional information such as a specific resource of the facility, such as a charging rate.

The flow information is information that is updated or changed over time, and may include a current availability state of a parking lot, a current number of available parking spaces, and a current parking cost.

In an embodiment, the flow information may include whether or not the electric vehicle is currently in use and the number of available spaces, and whether or not the electric vehicle charging facility is currently in use and whether or not it is available.

In order for the parking lot center server 200 to provide parking lot information, the parking lot center server 200 may be connected to a management server that manages each parking lot or a plurality of parking lots. In addition, the parking lot center server 200 may transmit and receive parking lot information from a plurality of affiliated parking lots that have signed a parking lot information provision contract.

The parking center server 200 may be connected to the server 300 to provide parking information including fixed information and floating information to the server 300.

In an embodiment, the parking lot center server 200 may provide parking lot information to the server 300 in real time or at predetermined time intervals.

Next, a method of operating the route guidance system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. The route guidance system may be performed according to the method described below. That is, the route guidance system according to some embodiments of the present invention may be performed by the route guidance method according to some embodiments of the present invention.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a route guidance system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, the route guidance system may guide a route according to the following method. That is, the route guidance system may be performed by the route guidance method according to some embodiments of the present invention.

First, a step S10 of presetting in the user terminal 100 may be performed. The step of presetting may be set by inputting through a screen provided by the interface unit 140 by the user. The inputted content may be stored in the memory unit 130 or may be provided to the server 300.

5 is a schematic diagram illustrating a route guidance system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The interface unit 140 may provide a preset interface 50. 5 illustrates one preset interface 50. Specifically, the preset interface 50 may provide a configuration for confirming whether to include a specific transportation means in route search.

The user can select one or more selected from the group consisting of buses (intercity buses, intercity buses), subways, taxis, trains, highway buses, and shared transportation means (bicycles, kickboards, car sharing, etc.).

The route search unit 340 of the server 300 may search for a route based only on the transportation means selected by the user. For example, when the user excludes the shared transportation means, the route search unit 340 may generate a route consisting of only the remaining transportation means except for this and provide it to the user terminal 100.

The preset interface 50 may further include a search range setting button 51.

The user may enter a search range (or distance) by entering a number on the search range setting button 51, turning a dial, or touching a number. The search range may be displayed in units such as kilometers, meters or calorie conversion. The user may select any one of a plurality of units and input a search range.

Referring back to FIG. 4, a step S11 of inputting a destination may be performed.

The step of inputting a destination (S11) may be performed by a user inputting through a screen provided by the interface unit 140. That is, the user can input a destination through a keyboard or by selecting a specific point on a map screen.

Destination information input by the user may be provided to the server 300 (S12).

Subsequently, a step (S30) of searching for a parking lot near the destination may proceed.

The server 300 may search for a nearby parking lot based on destination information provided from the user terminal 100.

Specifically, the server 300 may search for a parking lot near the destination based on the parking lot information received from the parking lot center server 200.

To this end, a step (S21) of providing parking lot information to the server 300 by the parking center server 200 may be provided. The step (S21) of providing the parking lot information to the server 300 by the parking lot center server 200 is not limited to the time point, and may be provided in real time or at regular time intervals. In addition, it may be provided before the server 300 searches for a nearby parking lot or when there is a need to search for a new parking lot.

The server 300 may search for a parking lot within a certain distance from the destination. In an embodiment, the predetermined distance range may be the search range input in the preset step. That is, a parking lot within a distance range input by the user terminal 100 may be searched.

Subsequently, a step (S301) of providing the search result to the user terminal 100 may proceed.

Providing the search result may be a step of providing parking information of the searched parking lot to the user terminal.

The user terminal 100 receiving the parking lot information may display the parking lot information received through the interface unit 140 to the user.

6 is a schematic diagram illustrating a route guidance system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In an embodiment, the interface unit 140 may include a parking information guide interface 30.

The parking lot information guide interface 30 may display parking lot information provided from the server 300 on the electronic map.

In an embodiment, the parking lot information guide interface 30 may display a destination 39 input by the user terminal 100 on an electronic map.

In addition, at least one parking lot near the destination 39 may be displayed. Hereinafter, for convenience, the first parking lot 31 and the second parking lot 32 will be described as an example.

In an embodiment, the parking lot information guide interface 30 may display at least one parking lot and parking lot information of each parking lot. To this end, the parking lot information guide interface 30 may include an information display area corresponding to each parking lot.

In an embodiment, the first information display area 33 may be disposed adjacent to the display of the first parking lot 31 and the second information display area 34 may be disposed adjacent to the display of the second parking lot 32.

The first information display area 33 may display parking lot information of the first parking lot 31, and the second information display area 34 may display parking lot information of the second parking lot.

Parking information displayed in the information display area may include fixed information and flow information.

The fixed information is information that does not change over time and may include a geographic location of a parking lot, the total number of parking spaces in the parking lot, and the like.

In one embodiment, the parking lot may be a parking lot in which electric vehicles can be parked.

In this case, the fixed information may include whether or not a parking space exclusively for electric vehicles is provided, and whether or not an electric vehicle charging facility is provided and the number thereof. In addition, the electric vehicle charging facility-related information may further include additional information such as a specific resource of the facility, such as a charging rate.

The flow information is information that is updated or changed over time, and may include a current availability state of a parking lot, a current number of available parking spaces, and a current parking cost.

In an embodiment, the flow information may include whether or not the electric vehicle is currently in use and the number of available spaces, and whether or not the electric vehicle charging facility is currently in use and whether or not it is available.

In addition, in the information display area, any one or more information selected from the group consisting of the distance and/or time required from the current location of the user terminal to the corresponding parking lot, the distance from the corresponding parking lot to the destination, the time required, cost, route and transportation means information Can be displayed. Any one or more information selected from the group consisting of distance, time required, cost, route, and transportation means information may be provided by the server 300 together with parking lot information.

For example, in the first information display area 33, any one or more information selected from the group consisting of distance, required time, cost, route and transportation means information from the first parking lot 31 to the destination 39 may be displayed. have.

In addition, the parking lot 31 display and the information display area 33 may function as icons.

For example, the user may perform an input for selecting a corresponding parking lot by touching or clicking on the parking lot or the information display area through the user terminal 100.

When the parking lot is selected, the user terminal 100 may provide parking lot input information to the server 300 (S122).

In an embodiment, the parking information guide interface 30 may include a reservation button 56. The user may touch or click the reservation button 56 through the user terminal 100. When the reservation button 56 is touched or clicked, a reservation input may be provided.

In one embodiment, the parking lot may be a parking lot that can be reserved. To this end, the parking lot center server may provide fixed information and flow information of a parking lot that can be reserved to the server. That is, the route guidance method according to some embodiments may include the step of providing, to the server 300, information on a parking lot available for reservation by the parking lot center server 200.

The server 300 may provide information necessary for reservation to the user terminal 100 based on the provided information. Information required for reservation, for example, fixed information and/or floating information of a parking lot, may be displayed on the reservation interface 55 (see FIG. 14) and recognized by the user. That is, the route guidance method according to some embodiments of the present invention may include the step of the server 300 providing the user terminal 100 with information necessary for reservation.

The user can reserve a parking lot by pressing the reservation button 56 in the reservation interface 55. Specifically, when the user provides a reservation input through the reservation button 56 in the user terminal 100, the server 300 may receive this input and provide it to the parking center server 200. It can also include such a step.

Parking center server 200 may complete the reservation based on the input.

That is, the reservation interface 55 may include a platform for reserving a parking lot for which reservation is possible.

In an embodiment, the parking information guide interface 30 and the reservation interface 55 may be interlocked with each other. That is, when the reservation button 56 is input in the parking information guide interface 30, the reservation interface 55 is connected, and when the user inputs the reservation button 55 in the reservation interface 55, the above-described reservation procedure can be performed.

However, this is an example and the interface is not limited thereto.

That is, the parking information guide interface 30 and the reservation interface 55 may be configured on the same screen.

In an embodiment, the reservation interface 55 may display a parking lot details and an information display area. The user can make a reservation by viewing the parking lot details and information display area provided by the reservation interface 55.

As described above, the parking lot may be a parking lot where electric vehicle reservations are possible. For car owners using electric vehicles, whether the parking lot is equipped with electric vehicle charging facilities is an important factor in determining parking. As described above, if a reservation system or a reservation method is provided, electric vehicle owners can conveniently use a parking lot where electric vehicles can be charged.

Subsequently, the step of generating a path (S31) may proceed. In one embodiment, the step of generating a route includes generating a first sub-path from the current location of the user terminal 100 to the input/selected parking lot and generating a second sub-path to the input/selected parking lot. It may include.

In one embodiment, the first sub-path may be a path from the current location of the user terminal 100 to the input/selected parking lot. That is, the step of generating the first sub-path may be substantially the same as a method of guiding a route in a general navigation device or application (T-map, Kakao Navi). That is, the server 300 may search for an available road based on the current location and destination (here, selected/input parking lot) of the user terminal 100 and provide a route. In an embodiment, the first sub-path may be updated in real time by reflecting the current location of the moving user terminal 100.

That is, the first sub-path may mean a path when the user directly drives the vehicle. That is, the first sub-path may refer to a path based on the use of a private vehicle.

In an embodiment, the server 300 may generate a second sub-path from the input/selected parking lot to the destination based on the input/selected parking lot information.

The generation of the second sub-path may be performed by the path search unit 340 of the server 300. The route search unit 340 may generate a route by dividing a route from the selected parking lot to a destination into one or more sections and matching transportation means suitable for each section. The second sub-path may be generated in consideration of the means of transportation to be used, the time taken to use the means of transportation, the distance traveled to use the means of transportation, and the total required time.

That is, the second sub-path may refer to a path when walking and at least one public transportation means is used. That is, after dividing the route from the parking lot to the destination into one or more sections, it may be a route in which each section is matched with walking or public transportation means.

Subsequently, the step of providing a path (S31) may proceed.

The server 300 may provide the previously generated first and second sub-paths to the user terminal 100. Each of the first sub-path and the second sub-path may include at least one path. Each route may be a route that is different from a road to be used, a means of transportation to be used, cost, or time required.

The path described in the following steps may mean a second sub-path, that is, a path from a parking lot to a destination. The interface and the input method for the first sub-path may be substantially the same as those of known navigation devices or programs (including applications), and thus detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted.

7 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a route guidance system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, the interface unit 140 may provide a path list interface 90.

In one embodiment, the route list interface 90 includes a first display area 91, a second display area 92, a first route button 81, a second route button 82, and a third route button 83. It may include.

One or more selected from the group consisting of a departure place, a destination, a departure time, and an expected arrival time may be displayed in the first display area 91.

The user may modify a departure location, a destination location, and a departure time by providing an input through the interface unit 140.

In the second display area 92, a certain reference may be displayed so that it is possible to know by what reference the route button is arranged. When'time required' is displayed as shown in FIG. 7, the required time may be arranged in the order of smallest or largest.

In addition, another arrangement criterion may be displayed on the second display area 92. For example, other criteria such as a waiting time criterion (in the case of public transportation) and a cost criterion are displayed, and a route list may be listed based on this.

The user may select any one of the criteria provided through the interface unit 140.

Referring back to FIG. 4, a step S13 of selecting a path by the user may proceed. The user may specifically select any one of the suggested paths by providing a click or touch input to the interface unit 140 through the user terminal 100.

When a path is selected, the server 300 may receive an input for a corresponding path.

8 is a schematic diagram showing an interface of a route guidance system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8, the interface unit 140 may display a route guidance interface 70.

In an embodiment, the route guidance interface 70 may include a map area 71, a route area 72, and a detailed route area 73.

The map area 71 may display a parking lot and a destination, and a route connecting the parking lot and the destination. Parking lots, destinations and routes can be marked with different colors or designs.

In the route area 72, a plurality of sections obtained by dividing a route between a parking lot and a destination and a transportation means corresponding to each section may be displayed.

The route detail area 73 may display a starting point and an end point of each route, a required time of each route, and a distance of each route. That is, information such as how many minutes it takes from which point on foot to where it takes can be displayed.

In an embodiment, when the route generated by the server includes a route using a taxi, the connection button 75 may be disposed adjacent to the taxi icon of the route detail area 73 or overlapping the taxi icon.

When the user touches or clicks the connection button 75, the server 300 may receive this input and perform the following operation.

9 is a flowchart illustrating a route guidance system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The route guidance system according to an embodiment may be performed through the route guidance method as follows.

In addition, a route guidance system according to an embodiment may include a taxi terminal 210. The taxi terminal 210 may communicate with the server 300 and is a means for providing an input to the server 300 or displaying information provided by the server 300, and its type is not limited.

That is, the taxi terminal 210 may be understood as a concept including all types of mobile devices that are installed or detached from a smartphone, a navigation system, a black box, or a taxi.

Step S101 of the user inputting the connection button is as described above.

When the user inputs a connection button, the input may be provided to the server 300.

When an input is received through the connection button, a step (S301) of searching for a ride candidate may be performed. The route search unit 340 of the server 300 may search for a candidate ride. If the route selected by the user includes a taxi, the route search unit 340 may search for a taxi ride point near the selected parking lot, display this and provide it to the user through the user terminal 100 (S302). That is, the server 300 may generate and provide the first candidate boarding spot to the user terminal 100.

In more detail, the interface unit 140 may display a taxi rideable point or area near the user's current location or departure point. In addition, the interface unit 140 may display a point (according to laws or physical conditions) where the taxi cannot stop. The user can select one of a plurality of rideable points or areas through the interface unit 140, that is, at least one ride in which a taxi is available (according to laws or physical) in the vicinity based on the parking lot location selected by the user. Can propose a candidate site.

In the case of providing the selection of a point suitable for the means of transportation to be used near the selected parking lot, the time it takes for the user to use the means of transportation can be minimized. In addition, when the selected parking lot is indoors, it is possible to prevent confusion and time delay due to ambiguous location information by providing an accurate encounter point to a transportation means (eg, a taxi).

When the user selects a boarding location (S103), the input selection may be provided to the server (S104).

The server 300 may search for a taxi and provide boarding point information to the taxi terminal 210 searched near the boarding point (S303). The taxi terminal 210 may select whether to accept the dispatch. When a user using the taxi terminal 210 (eg, if the taxi driver accepts the dispatch, the server 300 may stop searching for a taxi).

The taxi dispatch is accepted, and while the taxi terminal 210 approaches the user, the server may continue to search for a boarding point (S304). The optimal riding destination may change according to real-time traffic conditions or road conditions. The boarding candidate site may be changed based on the time when the taxi and the user meet at the boarding site. The time when the user and the taxi meet may reflect the time that the user moves to the candidate for boarding on foot.

That is, when a new second candidate ride is found within a certain walking distance (the new candidate ride may be based on a point where the taxi and the user can meet more quickly, assuming that the user walks a certain distance. Yes.), a new second riding candidate may be provided to the user terminal 100. When the time taken for the user to reach the second candidate for riding is shorter than the time for the user to reach the first candidate for riding, the server may provide the second candidate for riding to the user terminal 100.

For example, if the time when the user walking to the point B meets shorter than the time when the user and the taxi meet at the existing point A, the server 300 may provide a modified route through the user terminal 100 ( S305).

The user may be provided with a modified route (or a second route) including a change of a changed riding candidate through the user terminal 100. When the user determines that the changed riding candidate is better, the user may perform a route change input (S105). When the user performs a change input, this input is provided to the server 300, and the server 300 may provide the changed boarding candidate spot to the taxi terminal 210. The taxi terminal 210 may go to the changed ride candidate and pick up the user.

In the case of proposing a ride candidate based on the selected parking lot location, it is possible to prevent the taxi and the user from being confused due to ambiguous location information. In addition, by accurately specifying the boarding point, it is possible to reduce the hassle of checking each other's location by phone before meeting the taxi and the user. In addition, it is possible to save the time spent meeting the taxi and the user.

10 is a schematic diagram of a route guidance system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The interface unit 140 may include a boarding point change interface 40. In an embodiment, the boarding point change interface 40 may include an existing boarding position 41, a changed boarding position 42, and a boarding point change button 43. In addition, the boarding point change interface 40 may further display location information of the change boarding point 42, a shorter time, and the like.

When the user clicks the boarding location change button 43 through the interface unit 140, the boarding location change is input, and this input may be provided to the server as described above.

Referring back to FIG. 7, as described above, the route guidance system according to an embodiment of the present invention may provide a route including a shared transportation means.

When a shared transportation means is included in the proposed route, the route guidance system may be performed according to the following operation method.

First, the user may press the second route button 82 including the shared transportation means on the route list interface 90.

When the second route button 82 is input, the route guide interface 14 as shown in FIG. 11 may be displayed. That is, the interface unit 140 may include the route guidance interface 14.

11 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a route guidance system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 11, a route guidance interface 14 may be displayed. The route guide interface 14 of FIG. 11 may be substantially the same as the route guide interface 70 of FIG. 8. Therefore, the description of the same part will be omitted.

The route guidance interface 14 may include a connection button 16 connected to a shared transportation means.

In an embodiment, when the route generated by the server includes a shared transportation means, the connection button 16 may be disposed adjacent to the shared icon of the route detail area 15 or overlapping with the shared icon.

When the user clicks or touches the connection button 16 through the user terminal 100, the interface unit 140 may display a shared transportation interface.

12 is a schematic diagram of a route guidance system according to an embodiment of the present invention

Referring to FIG. 12, the interface unit 140 may display a shared transportation means interface 20.

In an embodiment, the shared transportation means interface 20 may display the current location icon 21 and at least one shared transportation means 22 of the user terminal 100.

In an embodiment, the shared transportation means may include a shared transportation means in which a station is fixed and a shared transportation means in which the station is not fixed. The route guidance system according to some embodiments of the present invention may provide guidance including two types of shared transportation means.

In an embodiment, the shared transportation means interface 20 may display a shared transportation means to which a station is fixed. In this case, the shared transportation means interface 20 may display the location of at least one station and the shared transportation means available at each station.

The sharing means to which the station is fixed may be, for example, a shared bicycle (such as a tareungi) or car sharing. However, this is an example, and the shared transportation means in which the station is fixed is not limited thereto.

In an embodiment, the shared transportation means interface 20 may display a shared transportation means to which the station is not fixed. In this case, the shared transportation means interface 20 may display the location of at least one shared transportation means and whether the shared transportation means is available. In addition, the location and availability of the shared transportation means may be updated in real time. If necessary for this, the server 300 may be connected to an external server that manages each shared transportation means to receive necessary information.

Referring back to FIG. 4, when the user moves along the selected path after selecting the path, the user terminal 100 may provide the user's current location information to the server 300 (S14). The route search unit 340 may continuously search for a route based on the user's current location information (S33). That is, the optimized route may be changed by traffic jams, unexpected situations, and variables of traffic conditions. That is, when a new route that can reduce the time required is found as a result of the continuous route search, the server 300 may provide it to the user terminal 100.

In an embodiment, the new path may be a path that can reduce the required time.

In an embodiment, while the user terminal 100 is heading to the selected parking lot, the parking lot may be placed in an unusable state for reasons such as a full parking lot. That is, in one embodiment, the server 300 may receive the corresponding parking lot information from the parking center server 200 in real time, and the information provided in real time may include whether the corresponding parking lot is currently used and the number of available vehicles. .

When receiving information indicating that the corresponding parking lot is in an unusable state, the server 300 may search for a new parking lot and provide it to the user terminal 100. A method of providing a new parking lot search result and user input The receiving method may be the same as described in some embodiments of the present invention.

That is, when the corresponding parking lot becomes unavailable, the server 300 provides the new parking lot and parking lot information to the user terminal 100, and the user terminal 100 may select a parking lot based on the new parking lot information. When the parking lot selection input is performed, the corresponding input is provided to the server 300, and the server 300 may select a route again based on this input. That is, the path generation step described above may be resumed. In this way, when the route guidance is provided to the user terminal 100 by reflecting the current state of the parking lot, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the parking lot becomes unavailable when the user arrives, causing inconvenience to the user.

13 is a schematic diagram illustrating a route guidance system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Time cost may be defined for convenience of explanation. Time cost can mean the total time it takes from the point of departure to the point of arrival of a transport. That is, the total time required for the route may be the sum of the time cost of each transportation means.

For example, when the current route 10 uses only taxi, the time cost may be t1. The first modified route 11 may be a combination route of walking/subway/bus. The time cost of the first correction path may be t2 + t3 + t4 + t5. In an embodiment, when the value of t2+t3+t4+t5 is less than t1, the server 300 may provide the first correction path 11 to the user terminal 100 through the interface unit 140.

In addition, the server 300 may provide one or more modification paths. The second modified route 12 may be a route including shared transportation means. For example, it may be a combined path of walking/shared transportation.

The time cost of the second correction path 12 may be t6 + t7 + t8. In an embodiment, when the value of t6 + t7 + t8 is less than t1, the server 300 may provide the second modification path 12 to the user terminal 100 through the interface unit 140.

In the present specification, the term'~ sub' or'~ module' is a concept including all units realized by hardware, units realized by software, or units partially realized by hardware and partially realized by software. Can be understood as

Further, one unit may be realized by two or more hardware and/or software, and two or more units may be realized by one hardware and/or software.

In addition,'~ part' or'~ module' is not meant to be limited to hardware or software, and'~ part' or'~ module' may be configured to be in an addressable storage medium. , It may be configured to regenerate one or more processors. Thus, for example,'~ sub' or'~ module' refers to components and processes such as software components, object-oriented software components, class components and task components, functions, properties, procedures, and sub- It can be understood to include routines, segments of program code, drivers, firmware, microcode, circuits, data, databases, data structures, tables, arrays, and variables.

In addition, the components and functions provided in the'~ parts' or'~ modules' are combined or separated into a smaller number of elements and'~ parts' or'~ modules'. Can be. In addition, components and'~ unit' or'~ module' may be implemented to reproduce one or more processors (including CPU, GPU, etc.) of the device.

The embodiments of the present invention have been described above, but these are only examples and do not limit the present invention, and those of ordinary skill in the field to which the present invention pertains should not depart from the essential characteristics of the embodiments of the present invention. It will be appreciated that various modifications and applications not illustrated above are possible. For example, each component specifically shown in the embodiments of the present invention can be modified and implemented. And differences related to these modifications and applications should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention defined in the appended claims.

100: user terminal
300: server
210: taxi terminal
340: route search unit
330: database unit
110: terminal control unit
120: transceiver unit
130: memory unit
160: position measuring unit

Claims (12)

As a route guidance method performed by a server,
Receiving a destination of a user through a user terminal;
Receiving parking information from a parking center server;
Searching for a parking lot near the destination based on the destination and the parking lot information and providing it to the user terminal;
Receiving a parking selection input from the user terminal;
Generating a first sub-path from the current location of the user terminal to the selected parking lot and a second sub-path from the selected parking lot to the destination, and providing it to the user terminal,
The server receives the selected parking lot information from the parking center server in real time, and the parking lot information includes whether or not to use the selected parking lot,
When the server receives information that the selected parking lot is unavailable, it searches for a new parking lot and provides it to the user terminal,
The first sub-path is a route on the premise that the user uses a car, and the second sub-path is a route on the premise that the user uses at least one public transportation means,
The public transportation means includes shared transportation means,
The user terminal displays the shared transportation means interface,
The shared transportation means includes a shared transportation means in which a station is fixed and a shared transportation means in which the station is not fixed,
The shared transportation means interface displays the location of the station of the shared transportation means to which the station is fixed, and the shared transportation means available at the station,
The shared transportation means interface is a route guidance method for a self-driver that indicates the location of the shared transportation means to which the station is not fixed and whether the shared transportation means is available. delete The method of claim 1,
The public transportation means includes a taxi in which a taxi terminal is arranged,
When the user terminal receives a connection input from the user through a user interface, the server generates a first candidate boarding spot that is a point where the taxi can be boarded in the vicinity of the selected parking lot based on the location information of the selected parking lot. Provided to the terminal,
While the user is moving to the first candidate ride, the server receives the current location information of the user and the location information of the taxi, and the second candidate ride location is based on the current location information and the location information of the taxi. However, if a second boarding candidate location where the user and the taxi can meet more quickly is searched, the server provides the second boarding candidate location to the user terminal,
The user terminal displays the location information and the reduced time of the second ride candidate,
When the user terminal receives a boarding location change input from the user through the user interface, the server provides the second boarding candidate location to the taxi terminal. The method of claim 1,
And receiving a preset input from the user terminal, wherein the receiving of the preset includes selecting whether to use at least one of the public transportation means. The method of claim 4,
The step of receiving the preset setting includes inputting a search range, and the server searches for only parking lots within the search range from the destination. The method of claim 1,
The parking lot information includes fixed information, and the fixed information includes the location of the parking lot and the number of available parking lots. The method of claim 1,
The parking lot information includes flow information, and the flow information includes current availability of the parking lot and the number of available parking lots. The method of claim 1,
The step of receiving a parking selection input from the user terminal further includes, by the user terminal, displaying a parking lot information guide interface, and the parking lot information guide interface includes a parking lot icon and a person displaying an information display area corresponding to the parking lot icon How to get directions for drivers. The method of claim 8,
The information display area is a distance and time required from the current user terminal location to the selected parking lot, the distance from the selected parking lot to the destination, the time required from the selected parking lot to the destination, the cost from the selected parking lot to the destination, the A route guidance method for a self-driver displaying at least one information selected from the group consisting of a route from a selected parking lot to the destination and information on a means of transportation from the selected parking lot to the destination. The method of claim 8, wherein the parking information guide interface further comprises a reservation button. The method of claim 6, wherein the fixed information includes whether and how many parking spaces for electric vehicles are provided and whether and how many electric vehicle charging facilities are provided. The method of claim 7,
The flow information is a route guidance method for a self-driving driver including the current availability and availability of electric vehicle parking spaces and the current availability and availability of electric vehicle charging facilities.

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