KR20090025815A - System for managing bicycles using wireless means without manager - Google Patents

Abstract

A wireless unmanned bicycle management system which conveniently returns a bicycle through a tag attached on a card and the bicycle to a user is provided to lend the bicycle in a bicycle lending place connected in network and manage the bicycle lending information through network. A plurality of lending bicycles return places is connected to the bicycle management server(300) through network. The lending bicycles return place is classified a lending bicycles return place type A(100a, 100b) and a lending bicycles return place type B(200a, 200n). Lending bicycles return position type B comprises the reader for the bicycle recognition in door The bicycle management server grasps the use of bicycle statistical data. The whole lending bicycles return place is smoothly managed. Real-time present condition data are provided for user.

Description

System for managing bicycles using wireless means without manager}

The present invention relates to a bicycle rental and storage, and more particularly, a wireless unmanned bicycle management system for issuing a card to the user can be easily rented and returned at the bicycle rental place, and to safely store the bicycle in the storage area near the user It is about.

In general, when a user rents and uses a bicycle, the user must return to the rental place and return it. If the rental location and the return location are the same, there is a problem that the user cannot use the bicycle for commuting in connection with a subway or a bus.

In the existing unmanned rental system, not only it is difficult to identify the failure state of each bicycle, but also it is inconvenient for the bicycle user because it is not immediately repaired.

In addition, if the identity of the user who rents the bicycle is not sure, the risk of losing the bicycle is high.

Therefore, in order for a bicycle to be widely used as an auxiliary means of transportation, even if the rental place and the returning place are different, the bicycle must be able to be rented while authenticating the user's identity.

In addition, the problem of unmanned rental offices is overcome by providing a procedure for inputting a user's status of failure and status when returning a bicycle.

It also provides a means of storing bicycles safely by placing storage near the user.

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention, by issuing a card to the user and tag the bicycle can be easily rented and returned at the bicycle rental place and the bicycle management system to securely store the bicycle in the storage area near the user To provide.

Bicycle management system according to the present invention, a plurality of open bicycle rental, a plurality of closed bicycle rental, and the plurality of open bicycle rental and a plurality of closed bicycle rental to a bicycle management server for managing the rental of the bicycle through the network In the bicycle management system consisting of, each of the plurality of open bicycle rental station, the bicycle storage rack having a bicycle ID recognition reader for reading the tag attached to the bicycle and the bicycle lock device; A card recognition reader for recognizing a card possessed by a user; Contact the bicycle management server through the network for authentication of the ID of the card recognized by the card recognition reader, and when the user authentication is received from the bicycle management server, the bicycle which opens the lock device according to the user's selection Storage control device; And a touch screen displaying a rental status of the bicycle to the user and receiving an input signal for selecting the bicycle from the user.

Each of the plurality of closed bicycle rental stations may include a bicycle ID reader for reading a tag attached to the bicycle; A card recognition reader for recognizing a card possessed by a user; Contact the bicycle management server through the network for authentication of the ID of the card recognized by the card recognition reader, and when the user authentication is received from the bicycle management server, the door is opened to allow the user to rent a bicycle. Bicycle rack controls; And a touch screen displaying a rental status of the bicycle to the user and receiving an input signal for selecting the bicycle from the user.

The bicycle management system includes a bicycle storage table including a card reader and a bicycle lock device for recognizing a card possessed by a user; And a bicycle storage control device for inquiring authentication of the ID of the card recognized by the reader for card recognition through the network to the bicycle management server, and receiving a user authentication from the bicycle management server. It further includes a plurality of bicycle storage to include.

In order to activate the use of bicycles in connection with the existing means of transportation, the plurality of bicycle rental return places are located near buses or subway stops or parking lots, and the bicycle storage is preferably located near a destination where the user wants to go.

When the bicycle storage control device transmits a signal indicating that there is an abnormality in the locking device of the bicycle storage system, the bicycle management server is stolen through the SMS (Short Message Service) of the mobile phone to the user of the bicycle. It is desirable to inform.

When the user inputs the abnormal state of the bicycle through the touch screen when returning the used bicycle, the bicycle storage control device transmits the input from the touch screen to the bicycle management server through the network, and the bicycle management server It is preferable to database the current state of the bicycle based on the user input.

The bicycle management server, based on the data received from the bicycle storage control device, the abnormal symptoms and failure status of each bicycle, the current status of the failure, the current status of the bicycle, the current status of the bicycle storage by rental locations, the frequency of use of the user, the user's request It is desirable to have a database of the current status, and the use of bicycles by season and weather by day.

The card is preferably any one of an RF tag, a credit card, a rechargeable transportation card, an electronic resident card and an ePassport, and an ID card capable of personal identification.

According to the present invention, by managing a variety of information such as the user, rental time, return time, rental time information when the rental and return of the bicycle collectively in the bicycle management server through the network, any bicycle rental return place connected to the network rotates It can be almost rented out and returned, and can be safely stored in a storage area near the user, so the bicycle can be actively used as an auxiliary transportation method.

In order to fully understand the present invention, the operational advantages of the present invention, and the objects achieved by the practice of the present invention, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings which illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention and the contents described in the accompanying drawings.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. For each figure, like reference numerals denote like elements.

1 shows a configuration of a bicycle management system according to the present invention.

Bicycle management system is composed of a plurality of bicycle rental return places (100a, 100b, 200a, ..., 200n) and the bicycle management server (300).

The plurality of bicycle rental return places 100a, 100b, 200a, ..., 200n are connected to the bicycle management server 300 through a network. The bicycle rental return location may have different configuration requirements depending on the installation location. Here, the bicycle rental return location is defined as two types, namely, bicycle rental return location type A (100a, 100b) and bicycle rental return location type B (200a, 200n). Bicycle rental return type A (100a, 100b) is a structure that allows the reader to read the tag attached to the bicycle with a lock device and a bike reader on each of the bicycle racks. Rental return type B (200a, 200n) is characterized in that the closed rental return place that can read the tag attached to the bicycle to enter by having a reader for the bike recognition at the door. Each type will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.

The bicycle management server 300 is a bicycle, each abnormal symptoms and failure status, the frequency of failure, the status of the bicycle movement, the status of bicycle storage by rental stations, the frequency of use of users, the user's requirements, the use of various bicycles by the weather by season of the day It can be identified by the statistical data, etc., by using these data to facilitate the management of the entire place to return the bicycle rental and provides real-time data to the user to avoid inconvenience.

In addition, the bicycle management server 300 is a database of the abnormal state and failure information entered when returning the bicycle used by the user, and based on this information, the administrator can manage the bicycle with little effort, and breakdown history and By analyzing the troubleshooting information, it can be used as a preventive policy and consideration when replacing an old bicycle.

In order to support various methods for user identification in the bicycle management system, it can be applied to all methods using other wireless and optical media as well as RFID using RF. The following describes a management system using an RFID reader.

Bicycle management system may be connected to the bank or card company server 400 for the user authentication and payment of the usage fee. The use of a credit card to interwork with a bank or card company server 400 to settle user authentication and usage fee is just one example and can be made in various ways as follows.

Various types of cards and means can be used to authenticate users and settle bills. In the case of using a rechargeable transportation card, the fee can be settled in conjunction with the transportation card server. If you use an electronic resident card / ePassport, it is for user authentication and the payment method must be determined in advance on the web. Even if a user ID and password registered on the web are used, the fee is used for user authentication and a payment method must be determined in advance on the web. Biometric means such as fingerprint recognition, vein recognition, facial recognition, iris recognition may be used for user authentication.

The bicycle management system may further include a plurality of bicycle storages 500a, 500b, ..., 500i.

A plurality of bicycle storage (500a, 500b, ..., 500i) is connected to the bicycle management server 300 via a network. Users can store their own bicycles in any one of the plurality of bicycle storages (500a, 500b, ..., 500i) as well as bicycles rented at bicycle rental return places (100a, ..., 200n). .

Figure 4 shows the configuration of the bike storage.

Bicycle storage 500a is composed of a reader that can read the lock device and the user ID on each of the bicycle rack, the user can store the bicycle by opening and closing the lock device with an ID card in the rack. The bicycle storage information is notified to the bicycle management server, and if an attempt is made to open the lock device without using the user ID, the storage control device notifies the server and informs the bicycle user of the bicycle user by SMS. . The storage function of the bicycle storage is not limited to the rented bicycle, and the general bicycle user can also use the storage function of the storage if the user is registered and given an ID according to the procedure. The cost of using the bicycle storage for the general user can be variously set by the number of periods.

Figure 5 shows the relationship between the bicycle rental return place and the bicycle storage in connection with the existing means of transportation (bus, subway, etc.) in order to activate the use of the bicycle.

Bicycle rental return places (100a, ..., 100d) is preferably near the bus or subway stop or parking lot, bicycle storage (500a, ...., 500e) is located near the destination you want to go desirable. The user may rent a bicycle at any one of the bicycle rental return places 100a, ..., 100d near the bus or subway stop and temporarily store it in a bicycle storage near the destination.

Figure 2 shows an embodiment of the bicycle rental return place according to the invention.

Bicycle rental return place type A (100a) is a structure that allows you to read the tag attached to the bicycle by placing a lock device and an RFID reader on each of the bicycle racks, characterized in that the rental rental return site.

Bicycle rental return place type A (100a) is composed of a card reader RFID reader 110, touch screen 120, bicycle storage control device 130, bicycle storage 140.

Card recognition RFID reader 110 is a device for recognizing the ID value of the issued card, can determine whether or not the correct user through the bicycle management server (300).

The touch screen 120 visually or audibly displays the state of rotation stored in the current bicycle rental return area 100a through a large LED lamp (or colored warning light) capable of displaying graphic colors, voices, and signals on the screen. Deliver convenience to the user.

The bicycle storage controller 130 controls the RFID card reader 110, the touch screen 120, and the bicycle storage 140 for card recognition, and performs a communication function with the bicycle management server 300.

Each of the bicycle racks 140 includes an RFID reader 150 and a lock device 160 for bike ID recognition.

The bicycle ID recognition RFID reader 150 determines whether the user takes the bicycle out of the storage box and sends a signal to the bicycle storage control device 130.

The lock device 160 is an essential device in the open bicycle rental return place, and receives the control signal from the bicycle storage control device 130 to perform the opening and closing operation.

The bicycle rental operation is as follows.

A user who wants to rent a bicycle contacts the RFID reader 110 and selects a rental service.

The RFID reader 110 sends the detected ID value to the bicycle storage controller 130, and the bicycle storage controller 130 inquires the bicycle management server 300 through the network for the ID.

The bicycle management server 300 notifies whether the user is a registered user and whether the user is already rented to display on the touch screen 120.

In addition to the ID, the bicycle management server 300 may request a password to undergo authentication.

If you are a registered user and you do not rent a bicycle, the touch screen 120 graphically shows the status of the bicycle stored in the current bicycle rental return area 100a, and the user can enter the desired bicycle storage number among the bicycles currently stored. Choose.

The bicycle storage control device 130 opens the corresponding bicycle storage device lock device 160 so that the user can take out the bicycle.

Each bicycle holder 140 has an RFID reader 150 for bicycle ID recognition for reading an RFID tag attached to a bicycle, and when the user determines whether the bicycle is taken out of the storage box, the bicycle storage control device 130 Send to).

The bicycle storage control device 130 sends a rental completion signal to the bicycle management server 300, and the bicycle management server 300 updates the database using the user card ID and the bicycle ID.

Next, the bicycle return operation is as follows.

The user who wants to return the bicycle contacts the RFID reader 110.

The RFID reader 110 sends the detected ID value to the bicycle storage controller 130, and the bicycle storage controller 130 inquires the bicycle management server 200 through the network for the ID.

The bicycle management server 300 notifies whether the user is a registered user and a user who is already rented to display on the touch screen 120.

In addition to the ID, the bicycle management server 300 may request a password to undergo authentication.

If the registered user and the bicycle is already rented, the touch screen 120 graphically shows the current state of the bicycle stored in the current bicycle rental return place 100a, and the user selects a current empty storage number.

The bicycle storage control device 130 opens the lock device 160 of the corresponding bicycle storage so that the user can return the bicycle.

Bicycle holder 140 has a reader that can read the RFID tag attached to the bicycle and determines whether or not the user returned the bicycle in the storage when returning the signal to the bicycle storage control device 130.

The bicycle storage control device 130 sends a return signal to the bicycle management server 300 by the user, and the bicycle management server 300 updates the database.

During the return procedure, the user receives a procedure for inputting a problem on the used bicycle to the user through the touch screen 120 to use the bicycle for management. Because unmanned rental return system, it is difficult to immediately repair broken bicycles, so if a user inputs a malfunction when returning it, the rental of the bicycle is stopped before repairing so that it can be helpful for management. For example, when the bicycle is broken, the bicycle is displayed on the touch screen 120 for the bicycle which has failed so that the bicycle is not rented.

Since the user's participation is important in performing the return procedure, points are given only to the user who performs the procedure to increase the degree of participation by giving discounts, etc., in the future rental, thereby improving the efficiency of bicycle management.

You can also simplify the return process instead of returning it after user authentication.

When the user places the bicycle to be returned to the empty bicycle rack 140 and locks the lock device 160, the RFID reader 150 reads the ID attached to the bicycle to automatically perform the return procedure, thereby simplifying the return procedure. You may.

When the return is completed, the bicycle rental information such as rental time is displayed to the user and used to settle the usage fee.

Figure 3 shows another embodiment of the bicycle rental return place according to the invention.

Bicycle rental return place type B (200a) is characterized by a closed rental return place that can read the tag attached to the bicycle entering and leaving the RFID reader 250 in the door.

Bicycle rental return location type B (200a) is a card recognition RFID reader 210, a touch screen 220, a bicycle storage control device 230 and a tag installed on the entrance and exit, respectively, the card recognition card The RFID readers 250 and 255 for recognizing the bicycle ID are configured.

In FIG. 2, the exit when renting a bicycle is different from the entrance when returning a bicycle, the rental and return can be configured through one entrance.

The RFID reader 210 is a device for recognizing the ID value of the issued card and can determine whether the user is a correct user through the bicycle management server 300.

The touch screen 220 graphically shows the current state of the bicycle stored in the current bicycle rental return place and maximizes user convenience with the user and the graphical interface.

The bicycle storage controller 230 controls the card reader RFID reader 210, the touch screen 220, and the bike ID recognition RFID reader 250, and performs a communication function with the bicycle management server 300.

The bicycle rental operation is as follows.

When the user selects any of the stored bicycles and proceeds to the exit, the RFID reader 250 for bicycle ID recognition reads the ID value of the bicycle.

When the user touches the card to the RFID reader 210 for card recognition, the RFID reader 210 for card recognition sends the detected ID value to the bicycle storage controller 230, and the bicycle storage controller 230 connects the network. Ask the bicycle management server 300 whether the ID is available.

The bicycle management server 300 notifies whether the user is a registered user and a user who is already rented and displays the same on the touch screen 220.

In addition to the ID, the bicycle management server 300 may request a password to undergo authentication.

If the registered user and the bicycle is not rented, the recognized bicycle ID and user card ID are sent to the bicycle management server 300 to update the database and open the door to complete the bicycle rental operation.

Next, the bicycle return operation is as follows.

When the user comes to the entrance with the bicycle to be returned, the bicycle ID recognition RFID reader 255 reads the ID attached to the bicycle to open the entrance door and return it if the ID is appropriate.

At this time, the database is updated on the bicycle management server 300 based on the read bicycle ID.

During the return procedure, a procedure for receiving input of a problem on a used bicycle is provided to the user through the touch screen 225 to be used for bicycle management. Because the unmanned rental return system, it is difficult to immediately repair the broken bicycle, so if the user inputs the failure status when returning, the rental of the bicycle is stopped before repairing so that it can be helpful for management.

For example, when renting a broken bicycle, users can be notified of abnormal signs and faults through large LED lamps (or colored warning lights) that can display graphic colors, sounds, and signals on the screen. By putting the manager mode on the LCD screen, you can check the status of each bicycle and save the information while traveling through the rental office.

In the case of Type B, there is a lack of a display means for a faulty bicycle, so the following method can be used to determine in advance whether the bike is broken.

Leave some space to store your broken bike so that later borrowers don't choose the broken bike.

Alternatively, a small reader capable of reading the tag ID of the bicycle is placed on each bicycle stand so that the bicycle is notified by the LCD monitor, so that the lender does not select the failed bicycle.

Alternatively, put a switch on the bike that can be easily seen by the eye to indicate a fault or normal state (in letters or colors) so that the person who wants to rent it later will not select the failed bike.

Since the user's participation is important in performing the return procedure, the user who performs the procedure may give a discount at a later rental so as to increase participation and make the most of the bicycle management.

When the return is completed, the bicycle rental information such as rental time is displayed to the user and used to settle the usage fee.

As described above, optimal embodiments have been disclosed in the drawings and the specification. Although specific terms have been used herein, they are used only for the purpose of describing the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention as defined in the claims or the claims. Therefore, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible therefrom. Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention will be defined by the technical spirit of the appended claims.

1 is a view showing a bicycle management system according to the present invention.

Figure 2 is a view showing an embodiment of a bicycle rental return place according to the invention.

Figure 3 is a view showing another embodiment of the bicycle rental return place according to the invention.

4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a bicycle storage place.

5 is a view showing the relationship between the bicycle rental return place and the bicycle storage in connection with the existing means of transportation.

Claims (8)

In the bicycle management system consisting of a plurality of open bicycle rental, a plurality of closed bicycle rental, and a bicycle management server for managing the rental of the bicycle through the network of the plurality of open bicycle rental and a plurality of closed bicycle rental, Each of the plurality of open bicycle rental stations, A bicycle storage table including a bicycle ID recognition reader for reading a tag attached to a bicycle and a bicycle lock device; A card recognition reader for recognizing a card possessed by a user; Contact the bicycle management server through the network for authentication of the ID of the card recognized by the card reader, and when the user authentication is received from the bicycle management server, the bicycle rack that opens the lock device according to the user's selection Control device; And And a touch screen for displaying a rental status of a bicycle to a user and receiving an input signal for selecting a bicycle from the user. The method of claim 1, Each of the plurality of closed bicycle rental stations, A bicycle ID reader for reading a tag attached to a bicycle; A card recognition reader for recognizing a card possessed by a user; Contact the bicycle management server through the network for authentication of the ID of the card recognized by the card recognition reader, and when the user authentication is received from the bicycle management server, the door is opened to allow the user to rent a bicycle. Bicycle rack controls; And And a touch screen for displaying a rental status of a bicycle to a user and receiving an input signal for selecting a bicycle from the user. The method of claim 1, A bicycle holder having a card reader and a bicycle lock device for recognizing a card carried by a user; And And a bicycle storage control device for inquiring authentication of the ID of the card recognized by the card recognition reader to the bicycle management server through a network, and upon receiving the user authentication from the bicycle management server, opening the bicycle storage device lock device. Bicycle management system, characterized in that it further comprises a plurality of bicycle storage. The method of claim 3, In order to activate the use of bicycles in connection with the existing means of transportation, the plurality of bicycle rental return places are located near buses or subway stops or parking lots, and the bicycle storage is located near a destination where the user wants to go. system. The method of claim 3, When the bicycle storage control device transmits a signal indicating that there is an abnormality in the locking device of the bicycle storage system, the bicycle management server is stolen through the SMS (Short Message Service) of the mobile phone to the user of the bicycle. Bike management system, characterized in that to inform. The method of claim 1, When the user inputs the abnormal state of the bicycle through the touch screen when returning the used bicycle, the bicycle storage control device transmits the input from the touch screen to the bicycle management server through the network, and the bicycle management server Is a bicycle management system characterized in that the database of the current state of the bicycle based on the user input. The method of claim 1, The bicycle management server, based on the data received from the bicycle storage control device, the abnormal symptoms and failure status of each bicycle, the status of the failure frequency, the movement status of the bicycle, the bicycle storage status of each rental location, the frequency of use of the user Bicycle management system, characterized in that the database of the demand status, and the use of the bicycle by season weather by day. The method of claim 1, The card is a bicycle management system, characterized in that any one of the RF tag, credit card, rechargeable transportation card, e-resident's card and e-passport, personal identification ID card.

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