KR20120109891A - Method for bicycle rental using bicycle identification code - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A bicycle rental method with a bicycle identification code is provided to transmit information about the bicycle identification code to a bicycle management server by attaching the bicycle identification code to a bicycle or a bicycle rack and photographing the bicycle identification code when the bicycle is rented. CONSTITUTION: Information about a bicycle identification code is extracted by photographing the bicycle identification code(S304). Current location information is received through a GPS module and stored(S306). The information about the bicycle identification code and bicycle rental information or bicycle return information including the location information are transmitted to a bicycle management server(S307). The bicycle identification code is an one-dimensional bar code or a two-dimensional bar code attached to a proper position of the bicycle. [Reference numerals] (100) Portable terminal; (200) Bicycle management server; (300) Bicycle adherence terminal device; (AA,BB,EE,GG) No; (CC,DD,FF,HH) Yes; (S301) Bicycle lending program is executed; (S302) Bicycle lend?; (S303) A camera or a GPS is revitalized; (S304) Bicycle identification code photographing?; (S305) The recorded bicycle identification code is image-analyzed; (S306) Current location information is confirmed; (S307) Bicycle lending information transmission; (S308) Bicycle information corresponding to the bicycle identification code information is serched; (S309) Bicycle location information of the searched bicycle information is confirmed; (S310) Is the received location information same with the bicycle location information?; (S311) Bicycle lending approval; (S312) Bicycle lending approval message transmission; (S313) Bicycle locking device release signal transmission; (S314) Bicycle return?

Description

How to rent a bike using a bike identification code {METHOD FOR BICYCLE RENTAL USING BICYCLE IDENTIFICATION CODE}

The present invention relates to a bicycle rental method using a bicycle identification code, and in particular, the bicycle identification code including the bicycle information is attached to the bicycle or bicycle holder, and the bicycle management server by photographing the bicycle identification code using a mobile terminal when renting the bicycle. By transmitting to, and relates to a bicycle rental method using a bicycle identification code for simplifying the bicycle rental.

Recently, various policies are being implemented to enable the use of bicycles as a short-distance means of transportation at the level of the government or local governments due to traffic congestion and environmental pollution caused by the increase of vehicles. In addition, the bicycle has been spotlighted as a means to prevent obesity, adult diseases, etc. by modern people lacking exercise, and the population of bicycles is gradually increasing.

Accordingly, bicycle road networks are increasing nationwide, and bicycle rental stations using bicycle rental systems are being installed throughout the country.

Renters can rent bicycles from these bicycle rental stations to commute to work or to explore the surroundings for sightseeing purposes.

Residents can also rent bicycles at bicycle rental stations and use them for exercise or walking.

However, in the related art, since the rental and return of bicycles is made through an unmanned bicycle system installed in a bicycle rental station, when the lenders are many, the renters have to wait for a long time to rent and return the bicycles. In addition, there is a problem in that a large cost to install the unmanned bicycle system in the bicycle rental station.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, by attaching a bicycle identification code containing a bicycle information to a bicycle or a bicycle holder, the bicycle identification code and a mobile terminal photographed by a user using a mobile terminal when renting a bicycle The purpose is to simplify the bicycle rental by transmitting the location information collected using the included GPS module to the bicycle management server.

In addition, the present invention allows rental of bicycles when the location information of the borrower mobile terminal collected using the GPS module of the mobile terminal matches the location information of the bicycle to be rented. The purpose is to prevent the inconvenience of not renting this bike.

Bicycle rental method using the bicycle identification code of the present invention for achieving the above object is performed by a mobile terminal, (a) step of extracting the bicycle identification code information by taking a bicycle identification code, the current through the GPS module Receiving and storing the location information, the bicycle rental information including the bicycle identification code information extracted in the step (a) and the location information received in the step (b) and bicycle return information delivery to the bicycle management server It includes the step (c).

In addition, the bicycle identification code is any one of a one-dimensional barcode, two-dimensional barcode.

In addition, the rental and return of the bicycle using the bicycle identification code is executed by an application installed in the mobile terminal, and the image input unit and the GPS module equipped with a camera are automatically activated when the application is executed.

The bicycle rental information may include the bicycle identification code information, the location information, a mobile terminal number, and a bicycle rental intention information, and the bicycle return information may include the bicycle identification code information, the location information, a mobile terminal number, and a bicycle return doctor. Contains information.

In addition, the bicycle rental method using the bicycle identification code of the present invention is performed by the bicycle rental server, and receives the bicycle rental information including the bicycle identification code information and location information of the mobile terminal photographed from the mobile terminal (a) (B) the step of searching for bicycle information corresponding to the bicycle identification code information, if the bicycle position information included in the searched bicycle information and the location information of the mobile terminal received in the step (a) is the same (C) approving the rental.

In addition, if the bicycle rental is approved, further comprising the step of transmitting a signal for releasing the bicycle lock to the bicycle attachment terminal device.

In addition, the bicycle information includes bicycle identification code information and bicycle position information.

In addition, the bicycle rental method using the bicycle identification code of the present invention is performed by the bicycle rental server, and receives the bicycle return information including the bicycle identification code information taken from the mobile terminal and the location information of the mobile terminal (a) Step (b) searching for bicycle information corresponding to the bicycle identification code information, and (c) transmitting a bicycle lock setting signal to the bicycle attachment terminal device corresponding to the retrieved bicycle information, the bicycle attachment terminal And (d) receiving the bicycle identification code information and the bicycle locking device lock completion signal from the device to retrieve the bicycle return information including the received bicycle identification code information and approving the bicycle return.

In addition, in the step (d), the bicycle return information and the bicycle information corresponding to the bicycle identification code information received from the bicycle attachment terminal device (d1) step, the location information included in the bicycle return information, the bicycle (D2) updating the bicycle position information included in the information, and charging the bicycle use fee with the mobile terminal number included in the bicycle return information (d3).

According to the present invention, by attaching a bicycle identification code including bicycle information to a bicycle or a bicycle holder, the bicycle is collected by using a bicycle identification code and a GPS module included in the portable terminal photographed by the user when the bicycle is rented and returned. By transmitting the location information to the bicycle management server, it is possible to easily rent a bicycle without having to wait for a bicycle rental.

In addition, the present invention allows rental of bicycles when the location information of the borrower mobile terminal collected using the GPS module of the mobile terminal matches the location information of the bicycle to be rented. This prevents the inconvenience of not renting a bicycle.

In another aspect, the present invention by using a mobile terminal to photograph the bicycle identification code attached to the bicycle or bike holder to perform the rental and return of the bicycle, it is effective to reduce the cost of installing the unmanned bicycle rental system in the bicycle rental have.

1 is a block diagram of a bicycle rental system using a bicycle identification code according to an embodiment of the present invention,
2 is an internal configuration diagram of a portable terminal for performing a bicycle rental using a bicycle identification code according to an embodiment of the present invention,
3 is a flowchart showing a process of performing a bicycle rental using a bicycle identification code using a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;
4 is an exemplary view showing a process of executing a bicycle rental program in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention,
5 is a flowchart illustrating a process of performing a bicycle return using a bicycle identification code using a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art may easily implement the present invention.

1 is a block diagram of a bicycle rental system using a bicycle identification code according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, the mobile terminal 100 analyzes the bicycle identification code and downloads and installs a program (hereinafter referred to as a bicycle rental program) for renting and returning a bicycle.

In addition, the mobile terminal 100 photographs the bicycle identification code attached to the bicycle or the bicycle holder by activating the camera through the bicycle rental program when the bicycle is rented or returned, and extracts the bicycle identification code information from the photographed bicycle identification code image.

The mobile terminal 100 collects current location information by activating the GPS module 160 when the bicycle rental program is executed.

Then, the mobile terminal 100 delivers the bicycle rental information to the bicycle management server 200 when the bicycle is rented, where the bicycle rental information includes a mobile terminal number, bicycle rental request information, bicycle identification code information, and current location information.

In addition, the portable terminal 100 delivers the bicycle return information to the bicycle management server 200 when returning the bicycle, wherein the bicycle return information includes a mobile terminal number, bicycle return request information, bicycle identification code information, and current location information.

On the other hand, the mobile terminal 100 of the present invention can be applied to any smart device, a communication terminal capable of wired and wireless communication, the wired and wireless communication used at this time uses a Wi-Fi, wired and wireless communication network.

The bicycle management server 200 includes a bicycle information database 210, and the bicycle information database 210 includes bicycle information including bicycle identification code information and bicycle location information attached to a bicycle or a bicycle holder.

When the bicycle management server 200 receives the bicycle rental information from the mobile terminal 100, the bicycle management server 200 searches for bicycle information by using the bicycle identification code information included in the bicycle rental information.

And the bicycle management server 200 approves the bicycle rental if the current location information of the mobile terminal 100 included in the bicycle rental information received from the mobile terminal 100 and the bicycle location information included in the retrieved bicycle information match. The mobile terminal number included in the bicycle rental information is matched with the bicycle information and stored.

At this time, the mobile terminal number becomes the information of the bicycle rental.

When the bicycle management server 200 receives the bicycle return information from the mobile terminal 100, the bicycle management server 200 searches for bicycle information by using the bicycle identification code information included in the bicycle return information.

The bicycle management server 200 transmits a lock device lock execution command signal to the bicycle attachment terminal 300 of the bicycle corresponding to the bicycle identification code information.

After that, when the bicycle management server 200 receives the bicycle lock completion signal along with the bicycle identification code information from the bicycle attachment terminal 300, the bicycle management server 200 completes the return of the bicycle corresponding to the bicycle identification code information.

The bicycle management server 200 searches for bicycle return information including bicycle identification code information on which bicycle return is completed in bicycle return information, and charges a bicycle fee using a mobile terminal number included in the retrieved bicycle return information.

The bicycle management server 200 updates the current position information of the mobile terminal 100 included in the bicycle return information to the position information of the bicycle included in the bicycle information.

Meanwhile, the bicycle identification code of the present invention may be any one of two-dimensional barcodes such as one-dimensional barcode, PDF417, Datamatrix, QRcode, and Maxicode.

The bicycle attachment terminal 300 includes a lock driving unit (not shown) for setting or releasing the lock of the bicycle locking device and a communication unit (not shown) for communication with the bicycle management server 200.

The bicycle attachment terminal 300 is attached to a bicycle and performs a function of setting or releasing a bicycle lock by driving a motor of the bicycle lock device according to a command of the bicycle management server 200.

2 is an internal configuration diagram of a mobile terminal for performing a bicycle rental using a bicycle identification code according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The controller 110 controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal. The controller 110 activates the image input unit 120 and the GPS module 160 when the bicycle rental program is executed for bicycle rental.

The controller 110 controls the image input unit 120 to photograph a bicycle identification code attached to a bicycle or a bicycle holder, and controls the GPS module 160 to collect and store current location information.

The controller 110 controls the bicycle identification code recognition and conversion module 130 to extract the bicycle identification code information from the bicycle identification code image photographed through the image input unit 120.

The controller 110 controls the transmission / reception unit 170 to transmit bicycle identification information including bicycle identification code information, collected current location information, bicycle rental intention information, and a mobile terminal number to the bicycle management server 200. .

In addition, when the bicycle rental program is executed to return the bicycle, the controller 110 activates the image input unit 120 and the GPS module 160 to extract bicycle identification code information in the same manner as when renting a bicycle. Collect location information.

In addition, the controller 110 controls the transceiver unit 170 to transmit bicycle return information including bicycle identification code information, current location information, bicycle return information, and a mobile terminal number to the bicycle management server 200.

The image input unit 120 receives image data through a camera, and transfers the received image data to the controller 110 through the bicycle identification code recognition and conversion module 130.

When the bicycle identification code recognition and conversion module 130 receives a bicycle identification code image from the image input unit 120, the bicycle identification code image is analyzed to extract bicycle identification code information, and the extracted bicycle identification code information is controlled by the controller ( 110).

When the bicycle rental program is executed, the GPS module 160 collects coordinate data on the position of the current mobile terminal 100 from the GPS satellites, and transmits the position information on the collected coordinate data to the controller 110.

The display unit 140 displays the bicycle identification code photographed under the control of the controller 110, and displays a bicycle rental approval message or a bicycle return approval message received from the bicycle management server 200 through the transceiver 170.

The key input unit 150 may be implemented in a touch screen method together with the display unit 140 as well as a key matrix structure.

The transceiver 170 performs a function of transmitting and receiving data, and in particular, bicycle rental information or bicycle return information including bicycle identification code information extracted under the control of the controller 110 and location information collected through the GPS module 160. Deliver to the bicycle management server 200.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a process of performing a bicycle rental using a bicycle identification code in a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a process of executing a bicycle rental program in a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. Is also an example.

The lender's portable terminal 100 displays a screen informing the execution of the bicycle rental program on the display unit 140 as shown in FIG.

When the bicycle rental program is executed, the mobile terminal 100 displays a selection window for selecting a bicycle rental or a bicycle return as shown in FIG. 4 (b). When the bicycle rental is selected in step S302, the process proceeds to step S303. To activate the camera and GPS module 160. At this time, the camera is preferably installed in the image input unit 120.

The mobile terminal 100 photographs the bicycle identification code attached to the bicycle or the bicycle holder in step S304 by activating the camera as shown in FIG.

The mobile terminal 100 displays the image of the bicycle identification code photographed as shown in FIG. 4 (d) on the display unit 140, and extracts the bicycle identification code information by analyzing the image of the bicycle identification code photographed in step S305. do.

The mobile terminal 100 collects current location information through the GPS module 160 activated in step S306.

Here, the current location information may be regarded as location information of the mobile terminal 100, but the location information may be regarded as location information of a bicycle to be rented by a user.

The mobile terminal 100 transfers the bicycle identification code information extracted in step S307 and step S305 and bicycle rental information including the current location information collected in step S306, bicycle rental intention information, and a mobile terminal number to the bicycle management server 200. To pass.

When the bicycle management server 200 receives the bicycle rental information from the mobile terminal 100, the bicycle information corresponding to the bicycle identification code information included in the bicycle rental information received in step S308 through the bicycle information database 210 Search.

And the bicycle management server 200 checks the bicycle position information of the bicycle information retrieved in step S309, the bicycle position information of the bicycle information retrieved in step S310 and the location information received from the mobile terminal 100 in step S304, that is, the user Checks whether the location information of the bicycle to be rented is identical.

In this case, the bicycle management server 200 matches the mobile terminal number included in the bicycle rental information with the bicycle information and stores the bicycle location information included in the bicycle information and the location information received from the mobile terminal 100 in step S311. As shown in FIG. 4E, a bicycle rental approval message is generated to notify the user that the bicycle rental was successful.

In this case, the mobile terminal number included in the bicycle rental information is used as the rental information and may later charge the bicycle rental fee to the mobile terminal number when returning the bicycle.

The bicycle management server 200 transmits the bicycle rental approval message to the mobile terminal 100 in step S312, and transmits a bicycle lock release signal to the bicycle attachment terminal 300 in step S313.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a process of performing a bicycle return using a bicycle identification code using a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

When the bicycle rental program is executed in step S301, the portable terminal 100 displays a window for selecting from the user whether to rent the bicycle or return the bicycle in step S302.

The mobile terminal 100 activates the camera and the GPS module 160 in step S501 when receiving the return of the bicycle from the user.

The mobile terminal 100 photographs the bicycle identification code attached to the bicycle or the bicycle holder through the camera activated in step S502, and extracts the bicycle identification code information by analyzing the bicycle identification code image taken in step S503.

The mobile terminal 100 collects current location information, that is, location information of a bicycle to be rented through the GPS module 160 activated in step S504.

The mobile terminal 100 transmits the bicycle identification code information extracted in step S503 and the bicycle return information including the current location information collected in step S504, bicycle return information, and the mobile terminal number to the bicycle management server 200 in step S505. To pass.

When the bicycle management server 200 receives the bicycle return information from the mobile terminal 100, the bicycle management server 200 searches for bicycle information corresponding to the bicycle identification code information included in the bicycle return information in step S506.

In addition, the bicycle management server 200 transmits a lock device lock command for executing the lock of the bicycle lock device to the bicycle attachment terminal 300 of the bicycle corresponding to the bicycle identification code information retrieved in step S507.

When the bicycle attachment terminal device 300 receives a bicycle locking device locking command from the bicycle management server 200 in operation S508, the bicycle terminal device 300 performs a lock setting of the locking device by driving a motor. At this time, the bicycle attachment terminal device 300 receives the bicycle lock locking command from the bicycle management server 200 and should perform the lock setting of the locking device within a predetermined time.

If the lock setting of the lock device is not made within a predetermined time, the bicycle attachment terminal 300 transmits a message indicating that the lock of the lock device is not set to the bicycle management server 200.

When the bicycle attachment terminal 300 performs the lock setting of the bicycle lock in operation S508, the bicycle identification code information and a signal indicating that the bicycle lock is completed are transmitted to the bicycle management server 200 in operation S509.

The bicycle management server 200 searches for bicycle return information and bicycle information corresponding to the bicycle identification code information received from the bicycle attachment terminal 300 in step S510.

The bicycle management server 200 updates the location information included in the bicycle return information with the location information of the bicycle included in the bicycle information.

In this way, even when the user returns the bicycle at another rental place other than the place where the user rents the bicycle, the bicycle management server 200 may newly store the current location information of the bicycle, thereby thoroughly managing the bicycle.

In addition, the bicycle management server 200 generates a bicycle return approval message indicating that the bicycle return has been successfully completed, and charges the bicycle fee using the mobile terminal number included in the bicycle return information.

In this case, the bicycle management server 200 may track the whereabouts of the bicycle by using the mobile terminal number when the bicycle is not returned, and may request the user to return the bicycle.

In addition, the bicycle management server 200 transmits the bicycle return approval message to the mobile terminal 100 in step S512.

By doing so, the user can perform a bicycle rental and return simply by photographing the bicycle identification code attached to the bicycle or bicycle holder through the mobile terminal.

Meanwhile, in the embodiment of the present invention, the bicycle identification code attached to the bicycle or the bicycle holder is described as being a one-dimensional barcode or a two-dimensional barcode, but by attaching NFC to the bicycle (Near Field Communication), the mobile terminal 100 and By performing NFC communication, the bicycle identification code image can be delivered. At this time, the bicycle identification code image is stored in the NFC communication device attached to the bicycle.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is clearly understood that the same is by way of illustration and example only and is not to be taken by way of illustration, It will be readily apparent that various substitutions, modifications, and alterations can be made herein.

100: portable terminal 110: control unit
120: image input unit 130: bicycle identification code recognition and conversion module
140: display unit 150: key input unit
160: GPS module 170: transceiver
200: bicycle management server 210: bicycle information database
300: bicycle attachment terminal

Claims (9)

Performed by a mobile terminal,
(A) extracting bicycle identification code information by photographing the bicycle identification code;
(B) receiving and storing current location information through a GPS module;
The bicycle identification code comprising the step (c) of transferring the bicycle identification code information and the bicycle return information including the location information received in step (b) and the bicycle return server extracted in step (a) How to rent a bicycle.
The method of claim 1, wherein the bicycle identification code,
Bicycle rental method using a bicycle identification code, characterized in that the one-dimensional barcode or two-dimensional barcode attached to the place of the bicycle.
According to claim 1, Bicycle rental and return using the bicycle identification code,
A bicycle rental method using a bicycle identification code, which is executed by an application installed in a portable terminal, and the image input unit and a GPS module including a camera are automatically activated when the application is executed.
The method according to claim 1,
The bicycle rental information includes the bicycle identification code information, the location information, the mobile terminal number and the bicycle rental intention information, and the bicycle return information includes the bicycle identification code information, the location information, the mobile terminal number and the bicycle return information. Bicycle rental method using a bicycle identification code comprising a.
Performed by a bicycle rental server,
(A) receiving bicycle rental information including bicycle identification code information photographed from a mobile terminal and location information of the mobile terminal;
(B) searching for bicycle information corresponding to the bicycle identification code information;
And (c) approving the bicycle rental if the bicycle location information included in the retrieved bicycle information is identical to the location information of the mobile terminal received in the step (a).
6. The method of claim 5,
If the bicycle rental is approved, the bicycle rental method using a bicycle identification code, characterized in that it further comprises the step of transmitting a signal for releasing the bicycle lock to the bicycle attachment terminal device.
The method of claim 5, wherein the bicycle information,
Bicycle rental method using a bicycle identification code, characterized in that it comprises bicycle identification code information and bicycle location information.
Performed by a bicycle rental server,
(A) receiving bicycle return information including bicycle identification code information photographed from a portable terminal and location information of the portable terminal;
(B) searching for bicycle information corresponding to the bicycle identification code information;
(C) transmitting a bicycle lock setting signal to a bicycle attachment terminal device corresponding to the retrieved bicycle information;
If the bicycle identification code information and the bicycle lock lock completion signal is received from the bicycle attachment terminal device to retrieve the bicycle return information including the bicycle identification code information received bicycle identification comprising the step of approving the return of the bicycle (d) How to rent a bike using code.
The method of claim 8, wherein step (d)
Searching for bicycle return information and bicycle information corresponding to the bicycle identification code information received from the bicycle attachment terminal device (d1);
(D2) updating location information included in the bicycle return information with bicycle location information included in the bicycle information;
The bicycle rental method using a bicycle identification code, characterized in that it comprises the step of charging a bicycle charge to the mobile terminal number included in the return information (d3).

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