KR102506762B1 - System for supporting valet parking - Google Patents

Abstract

A valet parking support system is disclosed. The valet parking support system includes a first communication terminal, a second communication terminal for receiving vehicle information and security information from the first communication terminal and transmitting terminal information to the first communication terminal, and reception from the first communication terminal. and processing an authentication request for valet parking from the second communication terminal using the obtained terminal information, and granting access/start authority to the second communication terminal.

Description

Valet parking support system and method {System for supporting valet parking}

The present invention relates to a valet parking technology of a vehicle, and more particularly, to a valet parking support system and method for supporting valet parking without transmission of a communication terminal when using a communication terminal to enter/start.

A method of entering/starting a vehicle using a communication terminal (eg, a smart phone, etc.) is being used. That is, authentication information corresponding to a key is installed in a communication terminal in advance without a physical key, and a tag is applied to an outside handle in a Near Field Communication (NFC) method to lock or open a door of a vehicle. In addition, starting is performed by placing the communication terminal on the center tray and operating the start button.

However, in the case of a method using such a communication terminal, it is difficult to permit a user other than the user to use the vehicle. In particular, when using the valet parking service, if the user does not possess the key, the corresponding communication terminal must be handed over to the valet driver. However, unlike a vehicle key, personal information is stored in a communication terminal, so there is a problem in that a driver's dissatisfaction occurs when temporarily transferred to another person.

In addition, since the communication terminal has a characteristic of being used all the time, a problem in terms of convenience occurs even when it is not used during the time required for valet. That is, there is a disadvantage in that the communication terminal cannot be used while waiting. In addition, there is a problem that exposure of personal information is possible.

1. Registered Patent No. 10-1746327 (registration date: 2017.06.05) 2. Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2016-0036978

The present invention is a valet parking support system that allows a valet driver to receive driving authority for a vehicle and temporarily operate the vehicle until the vehicle is delivered to the owner without delivery of the communication terminal when using a start-up service using a communication terminal. And to provide a method for that purpose.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide a valet parking support system and method capable of using a communication terminal while waiting and preventing exposure of personal information.

In order to achieve the object presented above, the present invention provides a valet parking support system that enables a valet driver to temporarily operate a vehicle until the valet driver is authorized to drive a vehicle without delivery of a communication terminal and delivers the vehicle to the owner.

The valet parking support system,

a first communication terminal;

a second communication terminal for receiving vehicle information and security information from the first communication terminal and transmitting terminal information to the first communication terminal; and

and a vehicle for processing an authentication request for valet parking from the second communication terminal by using the terminal information received from the first communication terminal and granting access/start authority to the second communication terminal. .

In this case, the security information may be use restriction information limiting the use authority of the vehicle.

Also, the usage restriction information may be a usage time limitation of the vehicle information.

In addition, when the usage time limit expires, the right to enter and start the vehicle may expire.

In addition, the security information may be characterized in that it is generated using an OTP (One Time Password) method.

In addition, the communication between the first communication terminal and the second communication terminal may be characterized in that it is NFC (Near Field Communication) communication for security when requesting valet parking for the first time, and wireless network communication when requesting vehicle preparation thereafter.

In addition, the terminal information of the second communication terminal may be transmitted from the first communication terminal to the vehicle at the time of valet parking request.

Also, the communication between the first communication terminal and the vehicle may be wireless network communication.

In addition, the second communication terminal may transmit the vehicle information, terminal information, and security information to the vehicle through NFC communication.

In addition, the first communication terminal and the vehicle may have a synchronized security creation module.

In addition, in order to reduce the risk of hacking, when providing a valet parking service, the first communication terminal may encrypt the security information with terminal information of the second communication terminal and transmit it to the vehicle.

In addition, in order to reduce the risk of hacking, when providing a vehicle preparation service, the first communication terminal may encrypt the vehicle information and security information and transmit them to the second communication terminal.

On the other hand, another embodiment of the present invention, a receiving step of receiving vehicle information and security information from the first communication terminal by the second communication terminal; a transmission step in which the second communication terminal transmits its own terminal information to the first communication terminal; and an authentication processing step in which the vehicle processes an authentication request for valet parking from the second communication terminal by using the terminal information received from the first communication terminal. and an authorization step of granting, by the vehicle, permission to enter and start to the second communication terminal according to a processing result of the authentication request.

In this case, the authentication process step encrypts the security information with the terminal information of the second communication terminal by the first communication terminal and transmits it to the vehicle when the valet parking service is provided in order to reduce the risk of hacking. can be characterized.

In addition, the receiving step may include encrypting the vehicle information and security information in the first communication terminal and transmitting the encrypted vehicle information and security information to the second communication terminal when the vehicle preparation service is provided in order to reduce the risk of hacking. there is.

According to the present invention, by temporarily transferring only the vehicle driving right through a method such as NFC (Near Field Communication) without transferring the communication terminal, it is possible to take both the advantages of the valet service and the advantages of entering and starting the communication terminal.

In addition, another effect of the present invention is that it has relatively strong characteristics in terms of security based on short-distance communication.

1 is a block diagram of a valet parking support system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a detailed block diagram of the valet parking support system 100 shown in FIG. 1 .
3 is a flowchart showing a process of providing a valet parking service according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a flowchart illustrating a process of providing a vehicle preparation service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Since the present invention can make various changes and have various embodiments, specific embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, or substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

In describing each figure, like reference numbers are used for like elements. Terms such as first and second may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. These terms are only used for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

For example, a first element may be termed a second element, and similarly, a second element may be termed a first element, without departing from the scope of the present invention. The term "and/or" includes any combination of a plurality of related listed items or any of a plurality of related listed items.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs.

Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related art, and unless explicitly defined in this application, it should not be interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal meaning. Should not be.

Hereinafter, a valet parking support system and method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram of a valet parking support system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, the valet parking support system 100 receives vehicle information and security information from the first communication terminal 110 of the owner and the first communication terminal 110, and transmits terminal information to the first communication terminal 110. An authentication request for valet parking from the second communication terminal 120 using the second communication terminal 120 of the valet driver transmitted to the terminal 110 and the terminal information received from the first communication terminal 110 It may be characterized in that it includes a vehicle 130 or the like that processes and grants entry/exit start authority to the second communication terminal 120.

The first communication terminal 110 transmits vehicle information 111 and first security information 112 to the second communication terminal 120 . The vehicle information 111 includes a vehicle ID (Identification), a vehicle number, and the like. The first security information 112 may include OTP (One Time Password). Accordingly, the first communication terminal 11 of the driver transmits the vehicle information 111 for driving the vehicle to the valet driver, but limits the use time of the vehicle information by utilizing the OTP.

At this time, when requesting valet parking for the first time, the request is made through Near Field Communication (NFC) communication, and when requesting vehicle preparation thereafter, through wireless network communication. Examples of wireless network communication include DMA (Code Division Multiple Access), WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access), Wibro (Wireless Broadband), WiFi (Wireless Fidelity), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), and Bluetooth. can

The first communication terminal 110 of the driver transmits the terminal information of the valet driver requesting authentication at the time of the valet parking request. Of course, the second communication terminal 120 of the valet driver transmits its own terminal information to the first communication terminal 110 after securing vehicle information and security information 121 .

In the vehicle 130 , the second security information 132 is generated in advance according to the command of the first communication terminal 110 . Therefore, the vehicle 130 transmits authentication information (valet driver's terminal information, etc.) and authenticates the terminal information of the valet driver's second communication terminal 1200 (131). Of course, the first security information 112 and the second security information 132 have the same properties.

The first and second communication terminals 110 and 120 include a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), and the like. can be heard In one embodiment of the present invention, a smartphone will be described.

FIG. 2 is a detailed block diagram of the valet parking support system 100 shown in FIG. 1 . Referring to FIG. 2, the first communication terminal 110 includes an authentication information generation app 210 for generating authentication information, an NFC module 212 for performing NFC communication, an encryption module 214 for performing encryption, and information It may be configured to include a wireless network information transmission module 215 that transmits. The authentication information generation app 210 may include a vehicle ID confirmation module 211 for checking vehicle information (ie, vehicle ID) and a first OTP generation module 212 for generating an OTP.

The encryption module 214 performs a function of encrypting the vehicle ID and OTP to prevent hacking.

The NFC module 213 transmits the vehicle ID and OTP to the second communication terminal 120 through NFC communication or transmits terminal information (eg, phone ID) of the valet driver's second communication terminal 120 through NFC communication. It performs the function to receive through

The wireless network information transmission module 215 transmits the encrypted vehicle ID and OTP to the second communication terminal 120 .

The second communication terminal 120 also includes a receiving NFC module 220 for NFC communication with the NFC module 213 of the communication terminal 110, and a wireless network information receiving module for receiving an OTP from the first communication terminal 110 ( 221), a first decryption module 222 for receiving and decrypting encrypted information, and a transmitting NFC module 223 for communication with the vehicle 130.

The receiving NFC module 220 receives vehicle driving information (vehicle ID) from the first communication terminal 120 of the owner. In order to limit the time of using the vehicle authority of the valet driver after the delivery of the vehicle, the information use period is limited by utilizing OTP (One Time Password). The vehicle ID and OTP information are transferred from the first communication terminal 110 of the driver to the second communication terminal 120 of the valet driver by utilizing NFC communication, and the NFC module 213 of the first communication terminal 110 transmits the information to the valet driver. The driver's terminal information (ie, smartphone ID) is received. Although a Bluetooth communication method may be used instead of NFC communication, since NFC communication has a more robust characteristic in terms of risk of hacking, the NFC module 213 of the first communication terminal 110 and the receiving NFC communication of the second communication terminal 120 NFC communication between modules 220 is used.

The wireless network information transmission module 215 of the first communication terminal 110 and the wireless network information reception module 221 of the second communication terminal 120 transmit and receive encrypted information to prevent hacking. That is, OTP and vehicle ID information are encrypted and transmitted/received. Of course, the first decryption module 222 is configured to decrypt the encrypted information and restore the original information.

Although the receiving NFC module 220 and the transmitting NFC module 223 are configured separately, this is for understanding and may be configured as one module.

The vehicle 130 includes an authentication module 230 for requesting authentication through NFC communication with the transmitting NFC module 223, and a second wireless network information transmission module 215 of the first communication terminal 110 through wireless network communication. A wireless network module 232 for receiving encrypted terminal information of the communication terminal 120 (that is, a smartphone ID of a valet driver), a second decryption module 231 for decoding the encrypted terminal information, and a first communication terminal 110 ) may be configured to include a second OTP generating module 233 that generates OTP information according to a command.

The second OTP generation module 233 of the vehicle 130 is synchronized with the first communication terminal 110 of the vehicle owner. Therefore, OTP information, which is security information, prevents transmission through the network and secures security.

When providing the valet parking service, the second communication terminal 120 of the valet driver transmits authentication information such as terminal information (ie, smartphone ID), vehicle information (vehicle ID), and security information (OTP information) to the vehicle 130 through NFC communication. ) is transmitted to the authentication module 230, and the vehicle 130 confirms this and permits the valet driver to enter and operate the vehicle 130.

Of course, when the OTP time expires, additional access and start-up may be disabled. After initial valet parking, NFC may not be used when vehicle preparation service is provided. Therefore, when there is a call request, the vehicle ID and OTP information are transmitted to the smartphone using the wireless network. However, in order to reduce the risk of hacking, the OTP information is encrypted and transmitted with the terminal information (smartphone ID) of the valet driver confirmed by NFC at the time of initial valet parking, and the first decryption module 222 in the second communication terminal 120 It is decrypted and used for authentication.

The term "~ module" described in FIG. 1 means a unit that processes at least one function or operation, and may be implemented as hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software.

In hardware implementation, ASIC (application specific integrated circuit), DSP (digital signal processing), PLD (programmable logic device), FPGA (field programmable gate array), processor, controller, and microprocessor designed to perform the above functions , other electronic units, or combinations thereof. In software implementation, it may be implemented as a module that performs the functions described above. Software may be stored in a memory unit and executed by a processor. The memory unit or processor may employ various means well known to those skilled in the art.

3 is a flowchart showing a process of providing a valet parking service according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 3 , when the vehicle owner requests the valet parking service, the vehicle owner's first communication terminal 110 generates OTP information, and transmits the vehicle ID and OTP information for authentication to the valet driver's second communication terminal 120. ) through NFC communication (steps S310, S311, and S313).

After obtaining the corresponding information, the valet driver's second communication terminal 120 transmits the terminal information (smart phone ID) of the second communication terminal 120 to the driver's first communication terminal 110 through NFC communication (step S320, S321).

Thereafter, the first communication terminal 110 of the owner encrypts the terminal information (smart phone ID) and transmits it to the vehicle 130 to request preparation of the valet function (steps S315 and S317).

The vehicle 130 receives and decrypts the smartphone ID and generates OTP information to start preparing for the valet parking service (steps S330 and S331). The corresponding OTP information is designed to maintain sync (synchronization) with the OTP information generated by the first communication terminal 110 .

Thereafter, the valet driver approaches the driver's vehicle 130 and requests entry through NFC, and in this process, vehicle information (vehicle ID), valet driver's terminal information (smartphone ID), and the first communication terminal 110 ) provides the OTP information received from The vehicle 130 attempts authentication by receiving the vehicle ID it possesses, the smartphone ID, and the OTP information transmitted above (steps S323, S340, S341, and S343).

In step S343, if the authentication is successful, the right to enter and start is given to the second communication terminal 120 of the valet driver. The valet driver parks the vehicle 130 (steps S345 and S350).

Upon expiration of the OTP period, the vehicle 130 expires the authority so that the valet driver cannot additionally enter or start the vehicle using the corresponding communication terminal (steps S347 and S360).

4 is a flowchart illustrating a process of providing a vehicle preparation service according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 4 , when a vehicle preparation service is provided, when a borrower makes a vehicle preparation request to the first communication terminal 110, the first communication terminal 110 generates OTP information. When using in a hotel, etc., when requesting vehicle preparation in advance by phone, NFC cannot be used, so vehicle information (vehicle ID) / security information (OTP information) is transmitted to the communication terminal used for valet parking using a wireless network. At this time, security is ensured by encrypting and transmitting the valet driver's terminal information (smart phone ID) previously obtained (when parking the vehicle) (steps S410, S411, S413, and S420).

The second communication terminal 120 of the owner also requests generation of OTP information to the vehicle 130 (steps S415 and S430).

The valet driver approaches the driver's vehicle and requests access through NFC, and in this process, the vehicle ID, the valet driver's smartphone ID, and the OTP information received from the driver's communication terminal are provided (step S421).

The vehicle 130 attempts authentication by receiving the vehicle ID it possesses, the smartphone ID, and the OTP information transmitted above (steps S450, S451, and S453).

In step S453, if the authentication is successful, the right to enter and start is given to the valet driver's communication terminal 120, and the valet driver hands over the vehicle 130 to the owner (steps S455 and S460).

Upon expiration of the OTP time, the vehicle 130 expires the authority so that the valet driver cannot additionally enter or start the vehicle using the corresponding communication terminal (steps S457 and S470).

In addition, steps of a method or algorithm described in relation to the embodiments disclosed herein may be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed by various computer means and recorded on a computer readable medium. The computer readable medium may include program (instruction) codes, data files, data structures, etc. alone or in combination.

The program (command) code recorded on the medium may be specially designed and configured for the present invention, or may be known and usable to those skilled in computer software. Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks and magnetic tapes, optical media such as CD-ROMs, DVDs, and Blu-rays, and ROMs and RAMs ( A semiconductor storage element specially configured to store and execute program (instruction) codes such as RAM), flash memory, or the like may be included.

Here, examples of the program (command) code include high-level language codes that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter, as well as machine language codes such as those produced by a compiler. The hardware devices described above may be configured to act as one or more software modules to perform the operations of the present invention, and vice versa.

100: valet parking support system
110: first communication terminal
120: second communication terminal
130: vehicle

Claims (15)

a first communication terminal;
a second communication terminal for receiving vehicle information and security information from the first communication terminal and transmitting terminal information to the first communication terminal; and
A vehicle for processing an authentication request for valet parking from the second communication terminal using the terminal information received from the first communication terminal and granting permission to enter and start the second communication terminal;
The terminal information of the second communication terminal is transmitted from the first communication terminal to the vehicle at the time of valet parking request,
The valet parking support system, characterized in that the terminal information of the second communication terminal is used when processing the authentication request.
According to claim 1,
The security information is a valet parking support system, characterized in that the use restriction information for limiting the right to use the vehicle.
According to claim 2,
The use limit information is a valet parking support system, characterized in that the use time limit of the vehicle information.
According to claim 3,
When the usage time limit expires, the valet parking support system, characterized in that the entry/exit start authority for the vehicle expires.
According to claim 1,
The security information is a valet parking support system, characterized in that generated using a One Time Password (OTP) method.
According to claim 1,
The communication between the first communication terminal and the second communication terminal is NFC (Near Field Communication) communication for security when requesting initial valet parking, and then wireless network communication when requesting vehicle preparation.
delete According to claim 1,
The valet parking support system, characterized in that the communication between the first communication terminal and the vehicle is wireless network communication.
According to claim 1,
The valet parking support system, characterized in that the second communication terminal transmits the vehicle information, terminal information and security information to the vehicle through NFC communication.
According to claim 1,
The valet parking support system, characterized in that the first communication terminal and the vehicle have a synchronized security generating module.
According to claim 1,
In order to reduce the risk of hacking, when providing a valet parking service, the first communication terminal encrypts the security information with terminal information of the second communication terminal and transmits it to the vehicle. According to claim 1,
In order to reduce the risk of hacking, when providing a vehicle preparation service, the first communication terminal encrypts the vehicle information and security information and transmits them to the second communication terminal.
A receiving step of receiving, by the second communication terminal, vehicle information and security information from the first communication terminal;
a transmission step in which the second communication terminal transmits its own terminal information to the first communication terminal; and
an authentication processing step in which the vehicle processes an authentication request for valet parking from the second communication terminal using terminal information received from the first communication terminal; and
Including; an authorization step in which the vehicle grants access start authorization to the second communication terminal according to a processing result of the authentication request;
The terminal information of the second communication terminal is transmitted from the first communication terminal to the vehicle at the time of valet parking request,
The method of supporting valet parking, characterized in that the terminal information of the second communication terminal is used when processing the authentication request.
According to claim 13,
The authentication process step, when providing a valet parking service to reduce the risk of hacking, wherein the first communication terminal encrypts the security information with terminal information of the second communication terminal and transmits it to the vehicle. How to apply for valet parking.
According to claim 13,
The receiving step may include encrypting the vehicle information and security information by the first communication terminal and transmitting the encrypted vehicle information and security information to the second communication terminal when providing a vehicle preparation service to reduce the risk of hacking. method.

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