KR20050005118A - System and method for parking control - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A parking management system and a method thereof are provided to enable a remote payment of a parking fare by using a smart card and a user terminal. CONSTITUTION: A parking management system includes a smart card(350), a card reader(400), a parking fare calculator(800), a first image input device(500), a main server(300), and a plurality of displays(600). The smart card stores vehicle information. The parking fare calculator generates parking information based on the vehicle information from the card reader, outputs the parking information together with the vehicle information, and calculates the fare using parking calculation information. The first image input device takes an image of a vehicle during drive-in. The main server receives the vehicle information and the parking information, recognizes a number of the vehicle, and charges the fare when the vehicle number corresponds to the vehicle information.

Description

Parking management system and method {SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PARKING CONTROL}

The present invention relates to a parking management system and method.

More specifically, a parking management system and method for providing vehicle information by using a smart card when entering and exiting a parking lot, charging a parking fee, and supporting a paid parking fee remotely using a user terminal will be.

In general, in densely populated places such as officetels, large malls, and apartments, parking lots are built in the basement of buildings. Most of the above parking lot is provided with a management station that manages the parking lot entrance and exit vehicle, the station is issued a parking ticket for the vehicle entering the parking lot, the parking fee is paid for the vehicle going out of the parking lot.

Therefore, the station was equipped with a parking ticket issuing machine, and the management personnel had to stay in place at all times.

In addition, there may be parking assistants in the parking lot as described above, and if there is a parking assistant, the vehicle can be parked in an empty parking space under the guidance of the parking assistant.

However, even if there is a parking assistant, the driver or the parking assistant cannot easily recognize the empty parking space, and there is no parking assistant in a building such as an officetel. There was a problem.

On the other hand, the general parking lot as described above is equipped with a monitoring system for monitoring the vehicle, the monitoring system was mostly used as a data to check the parking lot, if a predetermined event occurs later.

Accordingly, the present invention has been devised to more effectively manage the parking lot, the present invention provides a vehicle information using a smart card when entering and exiting the parking lot, charge a parking fee, the remote parking fee charged by the user terminal Its purpose is to provide a parking management system and method for supporting payments in Korea.

The present invention also provides a parking management system and method for photographing a vehicle entering a parking lot, recognizing a vehicle number, and comparing a recognized vehicle number with a vehicle number transmitted by a smart card so that a parking fee can be charged. The purpose is to provide.

In addition, the present invention is to photograph the vehicle parked in the parking lot, to recognize the location of the vehicle by using the captured image signal, to recognize the empty parking space of the parking lot using the recognized position of the vehicle is installed at the entrance of the parking lot An object of the present invention is to provide a parking management system and method for providing information on an empty parking space to a display device.

In addition, the present invention, when the alarm device is operated from the vehicle parked in the parking lot, using the image information of the vehicle operating the alarm device to recognize the location of the vehicle, after confirming the vehicle number of the vehicle, the alarm device to the owner of the vehicle Its purpose is to provide a parking management system and method for informing that the system is operating.

1 is a view for explaining the configuration of a parking management system according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a main server applied to FIG. 1;

3 to 5 are flowcharts illustrating a parking management method according to the present invention.

<Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

100: data communication network 200: user terminal

300: main server 400: card reader

500: video input device 700: alarm detection device

800: Parking fee payment device 900: Short message service server

In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a smart card for storing vehicle information; A card reader for reading vehicle information stored in the smart card; A parking fee payment device that generates parking information based on the vehicle information input from the card reader and outputs the parking information together with the vehicle information, and calculates the parking fee of the vehicle based on the parking settlement information received from the outside; A first image input device for photographing the vehicle and outputting an image signal when the vehicle enters the parking lot; Receives the vehicle information and the parking information output from the parking fee payment device, receives the video signal of the vehicle output from the first image input device to recognize the vehicle number, and compares the vehicle information and the vehicle number to match A main server to allow a pre-scheduled parking fee if applicable; And a plurality of display devices for receiving and displaying a signal transmitted from the main server. Parking management system, characterized in that configured to include, to solve the above problems.

The main server may include: a parking information DB for storing parking information corresponding to the vehicle number and the vehicle number; And receiving vehicle information and parking information output from the parking fee payment device, receiving a video signal of the vehicle output from the first image input device, recognizing a vehicle number, and comparing the vehicle information with the vehicle number. The parking management system, characterized in that it further comprises a parking information management module for registering and storing in the parking information DB so that each can be read as different parking information, if not matched with the case, solves the above problems.

In addition, the present invention includes a plurality of second image input apparatus attached to a predetermined position in the parking lot and outputs an image signal by photographing the parked vehicle when the vehicle enters the parking lot and parks in the predetermined parking space; And an alarm detecting device for detecting and outputting the alarm device when the alarm device is operated from the vehicle parked in the parking lot. Further comprising, the main server, vehicle location information DB for storing the location information of the vehicle; Recognizing a vehicle number by receiving an image signal of a vehicle output through the second image input device, generating location information of a vehicle having a recognized vehicle number, registering and storing the vehicle information in the vehicle location information DB, and A vehicle location management module for generating empty parking space information in the parking lot using the location information and outputting the empty parking space information through the display device; When the parking information stored in the parking information DB is read and the vehicle information input through the smart card and the vehicle number input through the first image input device match, the parking fee is calculated and charged according to the predetermined fee system. Parking fee settlement module for transmitting the calculated parking fee information to the user terminal; And when a parking vehicle alarm operating signal is input from the alarm detecting device, a message indicating that the alarm device is operating by reading terminal information of a user registered with a corresponding vehicle number in a parking information DB may be transmitted to the user terminal. Parking management system, characterized in that further comprises an alarm processing module to be solved, to solve the above problems.

At this time, the first video input device is a parking management system, characterized in that provided in the parking switch of the parking lot, solves the above-mentioned problems.

Here, the display device is a parking management system, characterized in that installed in the entrance of the car park or the parking lot having a plurality of floors, the parking management system, it solves the above-mentioned problem.

In addition, as another embodiment of the present invention, the present invention (1) the process of determining whether there is vehicle information and parking information input from the card reader; (2) storing the vehicle information and the parking information input through the card reader in the parking information DB when the vehicle information and the parking information are input from the card reader, and recognizing the vehicle number from the photographed image information; (3) determining whether the vehicle information input from the card reader matches the recognized vehicle number; (4) calculating the parking fee according to the predetermined fee system and transmitting the calculated parking fee to the user terminal when the vehicle information and the vehicle number match; And (5) determining whether the parking fee is settled, and when the parking fee is settled, deletes the parking information from the parking information DB, ends all routines, and if the parking fee is not settled, performs the fourth process again. Parking management method characterized in that made, including the process, to solve the above problems.

In addition, the present invention generates the location information of the vehicle by receiving the image information of the parked vehicle, and stores the generated location information of the vehicle in the vehicle location information DB, the empty parking space of the parking lot using the location information of the vehicle The parking management method further comprises the step of displaying the empty parking space information on the display device by recognizing the above-mentioned problem.

In addition, the present invention, when receiving the alarm sound control the second image input device installed with the alarm detection device receiving the alarm to shoot the vehicle to receive the video signal of the vehicle, the vehicle from the video signal of the vehicle Recognizing a number, and reading the user information stored corresponding to the vehicle number from the parking information DB further comprising the step of transmitting a message indicating that the alarm device is operating to the user terminal as a parking management method, characterized in that The above problem is solved.

These objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be more readily understood by reference to the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description.

1 is a view for explaining the configuration of the parking management system according to the present invention, Figure 2 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of the main server applied to FIG.

First, referring to FIG. 1, in a system constituting the present invention, at least one user terminal 200 and a main server 300 are connected to a data communication network 100, and the main server 300 is a card reader 400. The parking fee payment device 800 is provided, and at least one video input device 500, the display device 600, and the alarm detection device 700 are connected.

The data communication network 100 will include both wired and wireless communication networks and dedicated networks such as the Internet, infrastructure, swap and PSTN.

In addition, the user terminal 200 is a user interface means for receiving a predetermined service, an LCD panel having a keypad attached to and provided in a predetermined area of a building connected to a parking lot, and may be a touch panel. PC), but in some cases a general telephone or a portable terminal may be included.

The smart card 350 stores vehicle information and user information.

The card reader 400 reads the vehicle information stored in the smart card 350 and transmits the information to the main server 300 through the parking fee setting device 800.

The parking fee setting device 800 generates parking information based on the vehicle information input from the card reader 400 and outputs the parking information together with the vehicle information, and through the parking settlement information received from the main server 300. Settle your vehicle's parking fee.

The first image input apparatus 500 is installed in the parking switch of the parking lot, and outputs an image signal to the main server 300 when the vehicle enters the parking lot.

The main server 300 receives the vehicle information and the parking information output from the parking fee payment device 800, receives the video signal of the vehicle output from the first image input device 500, and recognizes the vehicle number. In addition, when the vehicle information and the vehicle number are compared and matched, a predetermined parking fee may be charged.

The display device 600 is installed at the entrance of the parking lot or at the entrance of the vehicle at each floor, and receives and displays a signal transmitted from the main server 300.

The second image input apparatus 550 is attached to a predetermined position in the parking lot, and when the vehicle enters the parking lot and parks in the predetermined parking space, the second image input device 550 photographs the parked vehicle and outputs an image signal to the main server 300.

The alarm detecting apparatus 700 detects an alarm device operating from a vehicle parked in a parking lot and outputs an alarm device operation guide message to a corresponding user terminal.

As shown in FIG. 2, the main server 300 includes a parking information DB 310 storing parking information corresponding to a vehicle number and a vehicle number, and a vehicle location information DB storing location information of a vehicle. 320 and vehicle information and parking information output from the parking fee settlement device 800 are received, and a vehicle number is received by receiving an image signal of the vehicle output from the first image input device 500, The parking information management module 330 registers and stores the parking information DB 310 so as to be read as different parking information when the vehicle information and the vehicle number do not match with each other, and the second image. Receives a video signal of a vehicle output through the input device 550, recognizes the vehicle number, generates location information of the vehicle having the recognized vehicle number, and registers and stores it in the vehicle location information DB 320. Meanwhile, the vehicle location management module 350 generates empty parking space information in the parking lot using the location information of the vehicle, and outputs the empty parking space information through the display device 600, and the parking information DB. If the vehicle information input through the smart card 350 and the vehicle number input through the first image input apparatus 500 match with the parking information stored in the 310, the parking fee is charged according to the pre-determined fee system. The parking fee calculation module 340 for transmitting the calculated parking fee information to the user terminal 200 and the parking vehicle alarm device operation signal are input from the alarm detecting device 700. When the terminal information of the user registered with the vehicle number in the DB 310 is read so that a message indicating that the alarm device is operating can be transmitted to the user terminal 200. Comprising of the processing module 360.

Next, the parking management method will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 3.

3 to 5 are flowcharts illustrating a parking management method according to the present invention.

3 to 5, first, the main server 300 determines whether there is vehicle information and parking information input from the card reader 400 (S100). As a result of determination, when there is vehicle information and parking information input from the card reader, the vehicle information and parking information input through the card reader 400 are stored in the parking information DB 310, and the vehicle number is obtained from the photographed image information. Recognize (S110).

In operation S120, the vehicle information input from the card reader 400 may be identical to the recognized vehicle number (S120). As a result of determination, when the vehicle information and the vehicle number match, the parking fee is calculated according to the predetermined fee system, and the calculated parking fee is transmitted to the user terminal 200 (S130).

On the other hand, if the vehicle information input via the smart card 350 and the vehicle number input through the first image input device 500 does not match as a result of the determination of S120 process, calculate the parking fee according to the general fare system, The calculated parking fee is transmitted to the user terminal 200 (S140).

On the other hand, the main server 300 determines whether the parking fee is settled (S150), when the parking fee is settled, deletes the parking information from the parking information DB 310 and ends all routines, and the parking fee is settled. If not, the process S130 or S140 is performed again.

On the other hand, the main server 300 to which the present invention is applied receives the image information of the parked vehicle (S200) to generate the location information of the vehicle, and stores the generated location information of the vehicle in the vehicle location information DB 320 (S210). By using the location information of the vehicle to recognize the empty parking space of the parking lot (S220) and displays the empty parking space information on the display device (S230).

In addition, the main server 300 to which the present invention is applied determines whether an alarm sound is received from the alarm detection device 700 (S300), and when the alarm sound is received, a second image input installed together with the alarm detection device 700. The apparatus 550 controls to photograph the vehicle, receives an image signal of the vehicle (S310), recognizes a vehicle number from the image signal of the vehicle (S320), and stores user information corresponding to the vehicle number and parking information. Read from the DB 310 to the user terminal 200 to transmit a message indicating that the alarm device is operating (S330).

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications and changes can be made by those skilled in the art, which are included in the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims.

As described above, the present invention provides a vehicle information using a smart card when entering and exiting a parking lot, charges a parking fee, and supports the user to pay the charged parking fee remotely using a user terminal. There is an effect that you do not have to delay parking fee preparation or to pay the parking fee.

In addition, the present invention by photographing the vehicle entering the parking lot to recognize the vehicle number, by comparing the vehicle number transmitted by the recognized vehicle number and the smart card to support the parking fee can be charged, the vehicle registered as a member And it is effective to provide differentiated services for vehicles that are not registered as members.

In addition, the present invention is to photograph the vehicle parked in the parking lot, to recognize the location of the vehicle by using the captured image signal, to recognize the empty parking space of the parking lot using the recognized position of the vehicle is installed at the entrance of the parking lot By providing information about the empty parking space on the display device, it is possible to save the parking time required to find the empty parking space.

In addition, the present invention, when the alarm device is operated from the vehicle parked in the parking lot, using the image information of the vehicle operating the alarm device to recognize the location of the vehicle, after confirming the vehicle number of the vehicle, the alarm device to the owner of the vehicle By telling that the operation is, there is an effect that allows the driver to respond quickly if a problem occurs in the vehicle.

Claims (8)

A smart card storing vehicle information; A card reader for reading vehicle information stored in the smart card; A parking fee payment device that generates parking information based on the vehicle information input from the card reader and outputs the parking information together with the vehicle information, and calculates the parking fee of the vehicle based on the parking settlement information received from the outside; A first image input device for photographing the vehicle and outputting an image signal when the vehicle enters the parking lot; Receives the vehicle information and the parking information output from the parking fee payment device, receives the video signal of the vehicle output from the first image input device to recognize the vehicle number, and compares the vehicle information and the vehicle number to match A main server to allow a pre-scheduled parking fee if applicable; And A plurality of display devices for receiving and displaying a signal transmitted from the main server; Parking management system, characterized in that configured to include. The method of claim 1, wherein the main server, A parking information DB storing parking information corresponding to the vehicle number and the vehicle number; And Receives the vehicle information and the parking information output from the parking fee payment device, receives the video signal of the vehicle output from the first image input device to recognize the vehicle number, and compares the vehicle information and the vehicle number to match The parking management system, characterized in that configured to further include a parking information management module for registering and storing in the parking information DB so that each can be read as a different parking information if the case does not match. The method of claim 1, A plurality of second image input devices attached to a predetermined position in the parking lot and configured to photograph the parked vehicle and output an image signal when the vehicle enters the parking lot and parks in the predetermined parking space; And An alarm detecting device for detecting and outputting an alarm device when the alarm device is operated from a vehicle parked in a parking lot; Include more, The main server, A vehicle location information DB for storing location information of the vehicle; Recognizing a vehicle number by receiving an image signal of a vehicle output through the second image input device, generating location information of the vehicle having the recognized vehicle number, registering and storing the vehicle information in the vehicle location information DB, and A vehicle location management module for generating empty parking space information in the parking lot using the location information and outputting the empty parking space information through the display device; When the parking information stored in the parking information DB is read and the vehicle information input through the smart card and the vehicle number input through the first image input device match, the parking fee is calculated and charged according to the predetermined fee system. Parking fee settlement module for transmitting the calculated parking fee information to the user terminal; And When the parking vehicle alarm operating signal is input from the alarm detecting device, a message indicating that the alarm device is operating by reading terminal information of the user registered with the vehicle number in the parking information DB may be transmitted to the user terminal. Parking management system, characterized in that further comprises an alarm processing module. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first image input apparatus comprises: Parking management system, characterized in that installed in the parking switch of the parking lot. The display device of claim 1, wherein the display device comprises: Parking lot management system, characterized in that installed in the entrance of the car park or the parking lot having a plurality of floors. (1) determining whether there is vehicle information and parking information input from the card reader; (2) storing the vehicle information and the parking information input through the card reader in the parking information DB when the vehicle information and the parking information are input from the card reader, and recognizing the vehicle number from the photographed image information; (3) determining whether the vehicle information input from the card reader matches the recognized vehicle number; (4) calculating the parking fee according to the predetermined fee system and transmitting the calculated parking fee to the user terminal when the vehicle information and the vehicle number match; (5) If the parking fee is determined by determining whether the parking fee is settled, after deleting the parking information from the parking information DB, all routines are terminated, and if the parking fee is not settled, the fourth process is performed again. Parking management method comprising the process made. The method of claim 6, Display location information of the parked vehicle to generate vehicle location information, store the location information of the generated vehicle in the vehicle location information DB, recognize the empty parking space of the parking lot by using the location information of the display device Parking management method characterized in that it further comprises the step of displaying the empty parking space information. The method according to claim 6 or 7, In case of receiving the alarm sound, the second image input device installed with the alarm detection device receiving the alarm sound is controlled to photograph the vehicle, receives the video signal of the vehicle, recognizes the vehicle number from the video signal of the vehicle, And a step of reading a user information stored corresponding to the vehicle number from the parking information DB and transmitting a message indicating that the alarm device is activated to the user terminal.