KR20140093792A - A system and method for lental using a samrtphone - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a bicycle rental system using a smartphone which includes a bicycle stand which is installed in a bicycle station for mounting a public bicycle; a bicycle locking unit for selectively locking and unlocking the bicycle stand; a bicycle terminal which is installed to the public bicycle for controlling locking and unlocking operation of the bicycle locking unit by recognizing rental approval optical code information provided through a user terminal; and a management server for receiving, storing and managing public bicycle rental approval request information or public bicycle return approval request information generated in the mobile terminal, generating and transmitting a rental approval barcode or a return approval barcode to the user terminal. The public bicycle rental approval request information or public bicycle return approval request information includes member information stored in the user terminal, identification information of the public bicycle to be rented or returned and location information of the user terminal.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a bicycle rental system and a rental method using a smart phone,

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a bicycle rental system and method using a smart phone, and more particularly, to a bicycle rental system and method using a smart phone in which a bicycle rental process is performed through communication between a cradle and a user terminal will be.

In recent years, the number of people using bicycles has increased, especially in urban areas, where many people use it as a means of transportation to replace public transportation as well as health.

Unlike conventional means of transportation, these bikes do not use fossil fuels, so environmental pollution does not occur. Therefore, the government and municipalities are exploring various ways to activate bicycles as a means of transportation.

In addition, bicycle has been recognized as a means of leisure as well as exercise, and the number of users enjoying exercise by bicycle is increasing rapidly. Among the workers who have difficulty in taking time for exercise, the number of people who use bicycles during commute .

In addition, the bicycle can be used as a means of commuting to and from school by commuting to and from the airport.

In recent years, as a part of increasing the use of bicycles, local governments and governments are expanding public services to rent bicycles at stations and parks.

However, the management cost for storing and managing the public bicycle to be rented to the general public is increased, and the management cost for handling the rental and returning of the public bicycle is increased, and the users are inconvenienced by complicated rental and return procedures .

For example, bicycle users want to rent and return the bicycle regardless of time. However, there are limitations in activating public bicycles because of the difficulty in handling bicycle lending and returning services 24 hours a day, There is a limit to increase the satisfaction of the user.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a system and method for renting a bicycle using a smart phone so as to facilitate the rental and return procedures of a public bicycle using a smart phone have.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a bicycle rental system using a smartphone, the bicycle rental system comprising: a cradle for mounting a public bicycle; And a bicycle lock unit selectively locked and unlocked with the cradle, wherein the bicycle lock unit recognizes the rental approval optical code information provided through the user terminal to control the lock operation and the release operation of the bicycle lock unit, Wow; And a management server for storing and managing the public bicycle rental approval request information or the public bicycle return approval request information generated by the user terminal and generating and transmitting a rental approval barcode or a return approval barcode to the user terminal, The public bicycle rental approval request information and the public bicycle return approval request information include the member information stored in the user terminal, the identification information of the public bicycle to be rented or returned, and the location information of the user terminal.

Here, the public bicycle identification information may be input through an input window provided on a touch screen of the user terminal.

The bicycle terminal may include a terminal body installed on the public bicycle and supporting the bicycle lock unit; A wireless communication module for transmitting / receiving information through short-range communication with the user terminal; A storage unit for storing identification information of the public bicycle; A power supply for supplying power; A switching unit; A code recognition unit installed in the terminal main body and recognizing optical code information provided through a display unit of the user terminal; And a controller for activating communication with the user terminal through the wireless communication module according to the switching signal of the switching unit, wherein when the code recognition unit recognizes the optical code information provided by the user terminal and confirms the bicycle rental approval information, And a terminal controller for controlling and unlocking the lock unit and storing the optical code information recognized by the code recognition unit in the storage unit.

The switching unit may include a wake-up button installed in the terminal main body and transmitting a wake-up signal to the terminal control unit when a button is operated; And a docking switch, which is switched when the docking unit is coupled with the bicycle lock unit, and transmits a switching signal to the terminal control unit.

The management server may include: a communication module that communicates with the user terminal through a network communication network; A DB unit for storing member information, public bicycle rental and return information for each member, and public bicycle position information; The public bicycle lending approval request information and the return approval request information transmitted from the user terminal are compared with the information stored in the DB unit through the communication module to generate a rental approval optical code and a return approval optical code, And a code processing module that transmits the data to the user terminal and stores and manages the data in the DB unit.

Also, the user terminal may be provided with a public bicycle rental menu and a return menu on a display unit by driving an app for renting a public bicycle, and when the rental menu is selected, an identification information input window of a public bicycle is provided on the display unit , Generates public bicycle rental approval request information by matching the public bicycle identification information inputted through the input window with the member information and the position information, transmits the generated rental approval request information to the management server, It is preferable that the lending approval optical code information is displayed on the display unit.

Also, the user terminal may provide an identification information input window on the display unit when the return menu is selected, match public bicycle identification information inputted through the input window with member information and position information, And transmits the generated return approval request information to the management server, and receives the return approval optical code information from the management server and displays the received return approval optical code information through the display unit.

The bicycle lock unit may further include: a cradle locking unit for locking and unlocking the public bicycle with respect to the cradle; And a self-locking unit for selectively locking the bicycle wheel to restrict the movement of the public bicycle by itself.

The bicycle locking unit may further include a connection lock unit installed on the bicycle terminal to connect and disconnect neighboring public bicycles.

Also, the return menu may include a return cradle menu for returning the public bicycle to the cradle using the cradle lock unit; And a connection return menu for connecting the public bicycles to the public bicycles by connecting the public bicycles using the connection locking unit.

Also, the user terminal may be provided with a public bicycle self-locking menu and a self-unlocking menu on the display unit by driving an app for renting a public bicycle, and when the self-locking menu is selected, And transmits the public bicycle self-locking approval request information to the management server by matching the public bicycle identification information inputted through the input window with the member information and the location information, It is preferable to display the code information on the display unit.

In addition, the user terminal provides a bicycle identification information input window on the display unit when the self-unlocking menu is selected, matches public bicycle identification information inputted through the input window with member information and position information, It is preferable that the unlocking approval request information is generated and transmitted to the management server, and the unlocking approval optical code information received from the management server is displayed on the display unit.

The optical code may include any one selected from a Quick Response Code, a color code, Smart tags, and a bar code.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of renting a bicycle using a smartphone, the method comprising: renting a public bicycle using a user terminal; And returning the rented public bicycle using the user terminal,

Wherein the renting comprises: activating a bicycle terminal installed on the public bicycle; Activating an app for rental of a public bicycle installed in a user terminal capable of communicating with the bicycle terminal; Generating public bicycle rental approval request information through the application and transmitting the information to the remote management server; Confirming public bicycle rental approval request information from the management server, generating a rental approval optical code, and transmitting the rental approval optical code to the user terminal; Displaying the rental approval optical code information received from the management server as a display unit of the user terminal; And recognizing the rental approval optical code information displayed on the display unit of the user terminal in the bicycle terminal and releasing the bicycle lock unit to separate the public bicycle from the bicycle cradle, The public bicycle identification information input through the identification information input window provided on the display unit of the user terminal through the application, the member information stored in the user terminal, and the location information.

Preferably, the bike rack activation step activates a wake-up button provided on the bicycle terminal to supply power to the bicycle terminal.

The step of transmitting the rental approval request information may include providing a public bicycle identification information input window on the display unit of the user terminal by driving the application; Generating the rental approval request information by matching the public bicycle identification number entered in the input window with the member information and the location information stored in the user terminal; And transmitting the generated rental approval request information to the management server using a communication network.

The returning step may include: activating the bicycle terminal; Activating an application for returning a public bicycle from the user terminal; Generating public bicycle return approval request information through the application and transmitting the public bicycle return approval request information to the management server; Confirming public bicycle return approval request information from the management server, generating a return approval optical code including use time and charge information, and transmitting the return approval optical code to the user terminal; Displaying on the display unit a return approval optical code transmitted from the management server at the user terminal; Recognizing a return permission optical code displayed on a display unit of the user terminal in the bicycle terminal and locking the bicycle lock device of the bicycle terminal; And transmitting the return approval request information to the management server, wherein the return approval request information includes at least one of the rental approval optical code information received when renting the public bicycle, the identification information of the public bicycle to be returned, It is good to include member information and location information.

The step of activating the bicycle cradle may include: pressing a wake-up button provided on the bicycle terminal; Or switching a docking switch provided on the bicycle lock unit by docking a docking unit installed on the public bicycle to the bicycle lock unit.

In addition, the rental step may further include transmitting the identification information of the bicycle terminal from the bicycle terminal to the user terminal when the bicycle cradle is activated. In the user terminal, the identification information transmitted from the bicycle terminal, It is preferable to compare whether the identification information inputted through the input window coincides with each other, and generate the rental approval request information if they match.

According to the bicycle rental system and method using the smartphone of the present invention, a user can easily rent and return a public bicycle using a smart phone. Therefore, it is possible to save management cost by eliminating the need for a separate management station and maintenance staff for public bicycle lending and return management, and the user can use the app of his / her mobile terminal without performing rental and return procedures at a separate station Because it is possible to borrow and return, it is possible to save time for lending and returning without having to worry about renting and returning time.

In particular, the management server generates and transmits the rental approval optical code, the return approval optical code, the connection return approval optical code, the self-lock approval optical code, and the self-unlock approval approval optical code to the user terminal, The bike lock unit is unlocked and unlocked by recognizing (scanning) by a tangent bicycle terminal displayed on the touch screen so that rental of a bicycle, returning to a cradle, returning a connection, self- There is an advantage that it can be conveniently performed.

1 is a schematic diagram showing a bicycle rental system using a smartphone according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2A and 2B are perspective views showing a public bicycle installed in a cradle.
3 is a block diagram illustrating a bicycle terminal shown in FIG.
4A to 4C are views for explaining a cradle locking unit of the bicycle terminal shown in Fig.
4D and 4E are views for explaining the self-locking unit of the bicycle terminal shown in FIG.
5A and 5B are views for explaining a connection locking unit of the bicycle terminal shown in FIG.
FIG. 6 is a schematic block diagram of a user terminal shown in FIG. 1. Referring to FIG.
7 and 8 are views for explaining a method of renting a bicycle using a user terminal.
9 is a diagram for explaining a method of returning a bicycle to a cradle using a user terminal.
10 is a view for explaining a method for connecting and returning bicycles using a user terminal.
11 is a view for explaining a method of self-locking a bicycle using a user terminal.
12 is a diagram for explaining a method for self-releasing a bicycle using a user terminal.
13 is a diagram for explaining a method of collecting bicycles using an administrator terminal.
14 is a diagram for explaining a method of disposing bicycles using an administrator terminal.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a system and method for renting a bicycle using a smartphone according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 to 14, a bicycle rental system using a smartphone according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a bicycle cradle 100 installed in a bicycle station 10, a bicycle terminal 200, a management server 300 and a user terminal 400.

Here, the user terminal 400 refers to a terminal capable of communicating with a communication company and a management server 300 through a network wired and wireless communication network. At present, if a PC, smart tab, mobile phone, PDA, smart phone, notebook, and other mobile communication capable of moving, will be described as terminals described in this specification.

The bicycle station 10 is provided with a bicycle cradle 100 for hiring a public bicycle 20 for rental and may be provided in a park, a history, a public institution, or the like, . The position information of the bicycle cradle 100 of the bicycle station 10 and the position information of the bicycle cradle 100 are stored and managed in the management server 300. [

The public bicycle 20 is a lending bicycle placed in the bicycle station 10 to be rented to a general public by a municipality or a government. It is preferable that the size, shape, color, and the like are standardized for the convenience of management, (Identification number = vehicle identification number, ID, etc.) of the vehicle. By standardizing the public bicycle 20 in this manner, it becomes possible to standardize the bicycle rack 100, and the maintenance cost of the bicycle rack 100 as well as the public bicycle 20 can be reduced. The identification information of the public bicycle 20 may be printed on the frame 120 of the public bicycle 20 or may be fixed to the public bicycle 20 in the form of a separate license plate.

3 and 4, the bicycle cradle 100 includes a cradle main body 110, a bicycle cradle 110 mounted on the cradle main body 110, And a docking unit 130 which is coupled to the cradle locking unit 220 of the bicycle terminal 200 of the public bicycle 20 mounted on the bicycle mounting unit 120 by being docked. The docking unit 130 may be fixed to the bicycle cradle 100 or may be installed to be movable. The docking unit 130 may be positioned at a height corresponding to the height of the bicycle terminal 200 when the public bicycle 20 is mounted on the bicycle mount 120, Unit 220. [0035] For example, the docking unit 130 has a bar shape that is inserted into the coupling portion 221 of the cradle lock unit 220 and is docked, and has one or more locking holes 131. The locking member 223 of the cradle unit locking unit 220 described later is inserted into the locking hole 131 to be locked.

The bicycle cradle 100 having the above structure may have a structure in which a plurality of bicycle cradles 100 are continuously connected or may be installed in the bicycle station 10 in a unitized unit of a certain number of units. It should be understood that the bicycle cradle 100 may have various shapes and configurations in addition to the above-described configurations, and that the docking unit 130 may have various configurations according to the configuration of the cradle lock unit 200. [

The bicycle terminal 200 is fixed to the public bicycle 20. Here, the public bicycle 20 is a lending bicycle placed in the bicycle station 10 for borrowing from a local government or a government to an ordinary person. It is preferable that the size, shape, color, and the like are standardized for the convenience of management. (Identification number = vehicle identification number, bicycle terminal ID, etc.) can be given to the vehicle. By standardizing the public bicycle 20 in this manner, it becomes possible to standardize the bicycle rack 100, and the maintenance cost of the bicycle rack 100 as well as the public bicycle 20 can be reduced.

The bicycle terminal 200 installed on the public bicycle 20 includes a cradle lock unit 220 and wireless communication with the user terminal 400 and the administrator terminal 500. 3, the bicycle terminal 200 includes a terminal body 210, a cradle lock unit 220, a self lock unit 230, a wireless communication module 240, a storage unit 250, A power supply unit 260, an optical code recognition unit 271, a switching unit 280, a speaker 291, an illuminance sensor 293, and a terminal control unit 295.

The terminal body 210 is fixed to the frame 21 of the public bicycle 20. A lock unit 200 is integrally mounted on the terminal body 210 and the lock unit 230 is installed integrally with the terminal body 210 or may be installed on the bicycle frame 210 separately.

4A to 4C, the cradle lock unit 220 includes at least one cradle 221 mounted on the terminal body 210, a docking unit 130 inserted into the cradle 221, And a driving unit 225 for driving the locking member 223 to reciprocate. At least one locking hole 131 may be formed in the docking part 130. When the docking part 130 is inserted into the coupling part 221 for a predetermined length or longer and is engaged with the locking part 223, To be locked. The locking member 223 is installed to be reciprocally movable so as to be coupled to and separated from the locking hole 131 of the docking unit 130 as shown in FIGS. 4B and 4C. The locking member 223 is driven by the driving unit 225 so as to be fitted into or separated from the locking hole 131. [ The driving unit 225 may be a solenoid capable of reciprocatingly driving the locking member 223 during driving and the locking member 223 may be a metal material and may be fixed to the docking unit 130 Can be separated or combined. Various types of locking devices can be applied as the example of the cradle lock unit 220 having such a configuration, and the present invention is not limited to the cradle lock unit 220 having the above configuration. Although not shown here, a plurality of the coupling portions 221 may be provided, and a docking switch 283 to be described later may be provided for each coupling portion 221.

The self-locking unit 230 is installed in the terminal main body 210 and is disposed on the side surface of the terminal main body 210 in order to prevent the rotation of the bicycle wheel 22 from the side surface as shown in Figs. 4D and 4E. And a driving unit 233 for driving the self-locking member 231 and the self-locking member 231, The driving unit 233 also includes a solenoid and is reciprocated in response to a driving signal so that the self-locking member 231 moves to a position where it interferes with the spokes of the bicycle wheel 22, or returns to a position where it does not interfere. The driving unit 233 is controlled by the terminal control unit 295.

Also, the locking and unlocking operation of the self-locking member 231 of the self-locking unit 230 may be configured to be manually operated, that is, manually operated by the user, 295. < / RTI >

The wireless communication module 240 enables short-distance communication with the user terminal 400 and the administrator terminal 500. The wireless communication module 240 may use Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), infrared data communication (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, or the like.

The storage unit 250 stores an identification number of the bicycle terminal 200, rental information (rental approval information, return approval information), and the like.

The power supply unit 260 includes a battery 261 installed in the main body 210 and a charging circuit 263 for charging the battery 261. The battery 261 is preferably a rechargeable secondary battery, and the charging circuit 263 charges the electric energy generated by the bicycle generator 23. The remaining amount information of the battery 261 may be transmitted to the terminal control unit 295 and managed.

The optical code recognizing unit 271 may include an optical code scanner which can be installed in the terminal main body 210 and which scans and recognizes the optical code that has entered the recognition range. That is, the optical code displayed through the display unit of the user terminal 400 can be scanned to recognize information included in the optical code (rental approval information, return approval information, recovery approval information, relocation approval information, and the like). The optical code recognizing unit 271 can be driven and controlled by the terminal control unit 295.

The optical code that can be scanned and recognized by the optical code recognition unit 271 includes any one of a Quick Response Code, a Color Code, a Smart Tag, and a Bar Code .

The switching unit 280 includes a wake-up button 281 and a docking switch 283. The wake-up button 281 is provided to be exposed to the outside of the terminal main body 210 and transmits a wake-up signal to the terminal control unit 295 during a button operation. Upon reception of the wake-up signal, the terminal controller 295 activates the power of the battery 261 to transmit the power to the components, thereby allowing the operation of the bicycle terminal 200 to be performed.

The docking switch 283 is switched when the docking unit 130 of the bicycle cradle 10 or the connection lock bundle 226a of the connection locking unit 226 to be described later is docked to the cradle lock unit 220, To the terminal control unit 295. The docking switch 283 is connected to the docking unit 130 such that the docking unit 130 or the connection lock bundle 226a is sequentially switched when the docking unit 130 is inserted into the coupling unit 221 of the cradle lock unit 220. [ They are arranged at regular intervals in the traveling direction. The docking switch 283 is preferably a contact switch which is brought into contact with and switched by the docking unit 130 or the connection lock bundle 226a. The terminal controller 295 determines whether the bicycle terminal 200 is activated based on the switching signal transmitted from each of the plurality of docking switches 283. That is, when five docking switches 283 are provided, the terminal control unit 295 controls the cradle lock unit 220 and the docking unit 130 or the connection lock bundle (not shown) 226a are completely locked and activates the bicycle terminal 200. [

The speaker 291 is installed in the bicycle terminal 200 and outputs state information of the bicycle terminal 200, that is, state change information such as lock and release, as an audio signal so that the user can easily recognize the state information. For example, when the cradle lock unit 220 is switched to the locked state, an audio signal of 'the bicycle is locked' is outputted, and when it is released, the audio signal of 'the bicycle lock is released' have.

The illuminance sensor 293 senses the illuminance and transmits the sensed signal to the terminal controller 295. The terminal controller 295 controls the operation of the illuminator 296 based on the information sensed by the illuminance sensor 293 do.

The terminal control unit 295 activates or deactivates the bicycle terminal 200 according to the switching operation of the switching unit 280. [ The terminal control unit 295 controls the optical code recognition unit 271 to recognize the optical code provided through the display unit of the user terminal 400 and confirm the rental approval information by using the bike lock unit 220 or a connection And controls the lock unit 226 to unlock. In addition, the terminal control unit 295 transmits the identification information and the location information of the bicycle terminal to the user terminal 400 via the wireless communication module 240 so that the user terminal 400 can receive it.

The terminal control unit 295 controls the bicycle lock unit 220 or the connection lock unit 226 to check the return permission information of the public bicycle 20 mounted on the cradle unit 100, (20) is locked and the return process is completed. Here, the return approval information is recognized by recognizing the optical code displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 400 by the optical code recognizing unit 271. [

In addition, the terminal control unit 295 recognizes the optical code displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 400 and controls the self-locking unit 230 to unlock when the self-locking release approval information is confirmed. The terminal controller 295 controls the user terminal 400 to transmit terminal identification information, location information, and the like through the wireless communication module 240 when the bicycle terminal 200 is activated.

In addition, the bicycle terminal 200 may further include a connection lock unit 226 for connecting and locking the public bicycles 20 together. That is, when the number of the public bicycles 20 is larger than the number of the bicycle cradles 100 in the bicycle station 10, the connection lock unit 226 is connected to the bicycle terminal 20 so that the public bicycles 20 can be connected to each other. (200). The connection lock unit 226 may include a connection lock bundle 226a provided on the outer side of the terminal main body 210 so as to be inserted into and coupled to the connection portion 221 provided in the terminal main body 210, . At this time, a plurality of engaging portions 221 are provided so that one can be coupled to the docking portion 130 of the cradle 100, and the remainder can be docked with the connecting lock bundle 226a.

The connection lock bundle 226a that has entered the coupling portion 221 is inserted into the coupling portion 221 without being pulled out by the operation of the driving portion 225 that operates the locking member 223 and the locking member 223, State can be maintained. The locking hole h1 is formed in the connection lock bundle 226a and the locking member 223 is inserted into the locking hole h1 as shown in Figure 5b so that the connection lock bundle 226 is engaged with the coupling portion h1 221. The connection lock bundle 226a is connected to the outside of the bicycle terminal 200 by the connection hook 227. [

The plurality of docking switches 283 provided inside the coupling portion 221 are also switched when the connection lock bundle 226a enters the coupling portion 221 to transfer the switching signal to the terminal control portion 295. [ Accordingly, when a switching signal is generated in half or more of the plurality of docking switches 283, the terminal control unit 295 determines that the connection lock bundle 226a has entered the coupling unit 221, So that the locking member 223 moves as shown in FIG. 5B and is engaged with the locking hole h1 of the connection lock bundle 226a to be locked.

In this manner, by forming the plurality of engaging portions 221 to have the same size, the heat-lock-lock bundle 226a and the docking portion 130 of the cradle can be commonly used.

The management server 300 includes a communication unit 310, a DB unit 320, a code processing module 330, and a web server 340.

The communication unit 310 communicates with the user terminal 400 through a communication network.

The DB unit 320 stores member information, public bicycle rental and return information for each member, returned public bicycle location information, information on the bicycle station (station location information, information on the number of bicycle racks per station), and manager information . In addition, the DB unit 320 may store a bicycle rental history by members, a rental payment history, and the like.

In the code processing module 330, the public bicycle lending approval request information, the return approval request information, the self-lock approval request information, the self-unlocking approval request information, and the like transmitted from the user terminal 400 through the communication unit 310, And the self-unlocking approval optical code, and transmits the generated optical code to the user terminal (not shown) through the communication unit 310 400, and stores and manages the generated optical code in the DB unit 320.

The code processing module 330 also receives information on the number of public bicycles allocated to each of the bicycle stations 10 through the communication unit 310 and information on the public bicycles to be collected and relocated by the manager terminal 500 , Relocation location, number of bikes to relocate, etc.).

The code processing module 330 may include a computer device, a monitor, an input device (including a keyboard), and may be managed and operated by a manager of a management server (management center). The web server 340 provides a web site for online member registration and management.

The code processing module 330 may include a computer device, a monitor, an input device (keyboard, etc.), and may be managed and operated by an administrator. The web server 340 provides a web site for online member registration and management.

Referring to FIG. 6, the user terminal 400 basically provides a public bicycle rental mode and a return mode to the display unit 441 by driving an app for public bicycle renting. Further, Mode, self-releasing mode, and the like. The user terminal 400 includes a wireless communication unit 410, an A / V input unit 420, a user input unit 430, an output unit 440, a memory 450, an interface unit 460 A control unit 470, and a power supply unit 480.

The wireless communication unit 410 performs voice or data communication with the base station through the antenna 401, and can perform a broadcast reception function such as a DMB, a Bluetooth function, and a wireless Internet function. The wireless communication unit 410 may include a broadcast receiving module 411, a mobile communication module 413, a wireless internet module 415, a short distance communication module 417, and a GPS module 419.

The broadcast receiving module 411 receives at least one of broadcast and broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. At this time, the broadcast channel may include a satellite channel, a terrestrial channel, and the like.

The mobile communication module 413 transmits and receives radio signals to and from at least one of the base station, the external terminal, and the server. Here, the wireless signal may include various types of data related to a voice call signal, a video call signal, or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The wireless Internet module 415 is a module for wireless Internet access, and may be embedded in the user terminal 400 or externally. WLAN (Wireless LAN) (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless brodband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access)

The short-range communication module 417 is a module for short-range communication. Bluetooth, radio frequency identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), ultra wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like can be used as the short range communication technology.

The GPS module 419 receives position information from a plurality of GPS satellites.

An A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 420 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and a microphone 423 is used for inputting an audio signal and a camera 421 is used for inputting a video signal .

The user input unit 430 generates key input data that the user inputs to control the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 430 may include a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static / static), a jog wheel, a jog switch, a finger mouse, and the like. Particularly, when the touch pad has a mutual layer structure with the display unit 441 described later, it can be called a touch screen.

The output unit 440 includes a speaker 443 for outputting audio or video signals, and a display unit 441. The speaker 443 reproduces a ring tone, reproduces a sound, or generates a reproduction sound for the audio file. The display unit 441 displays and outputs information processed by the user terminal 400.

The memory 450 may store temporary data generated during the operation of the program for controlling and controlling the program of the control unit 470. The memory 160 stores information of the terminal user, information generated when the rental bicycle application (hereinafter, referred to as 'rental application') is generated, information transmitted / received by the bicycle cradle 100, And information transmitted and received can be stored. The memory 450 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), a RAM , And a ROM.

The interface unit 460 serves as an interface with all the external devices connected to the user terminal 400.

The controller 470 generally controls the wireless communication unit 410, the A / V input unit 420, the user input unit 430, the output unit 440, the memory 450 and the interface unit 460, , Data communication, and an image captured by the camera. In addition, the control unit 470 drives the rented application and can process a job requested by the rented application. 7, when the user input information (touch signal) for driving the rental application A1 displayed on the touch screen 405 of the user terminal 400 is input, the rental application A1 And processes a job requested by the app according to a mode selected from various modes provided when the rental application A1 is operated.

The rental app driven by the control unit 470 may have the following functions.

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1) The bicycle terminal identification information transmitted when the bicycle terminal 200 is woken up can be received from the wireless communication module 240 and recognized.

2) display the user interface on the touch screen 405; As shown in FIG. 7 (a), the user interface may be provided with a bicycle rental menu, a bicycle return (cradle return) menu, a connection return menu, a self lock menu, and an unlock menu.

Here, the bicycle rental menu is for providing a bicycle rental mode for the user to proceed the procedure for renting public bicycles at the station. When the bicycle rental menu is selected, as shown in FIGS. 8 (b) and 8 (c) An input menu (input window) for inputting identification information (chassis number) of a public bicycle to be borrowed, a modification menu, a transmission menu, and a rental approval optical code display operation can be provided for each progress of the bicycle rental mode.

3) When the public bicycle identification information (chassis number) is input and the transmission menu is selected as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the rental app stores the inputted public bicycle identification information, member information (which can be replaced with user terminal information) The control unit 470 requests the control unit 470 to generate the public bicycle lending approval request information including the information on the public bicycle lending approval request information and transmits the generated public bicycle lending approval request information to the management server 300 using the wireless communication unit 410. [ To ask for.

4) When the rental approval optical code including the public bicycle lending approval information is received from the management server 300 through the wireless communication unit 410, the rented app is displayed on the touch screen of the user terminal 400 as shown in FIG. 8 (c) And displays the rental approval optical code on the display unit 405, and provides a guidance message so that the bicycle terminal 200 can recognize the rental approval optical code.

5) Also, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), the rental application sequentially proceeds to a menu selected from a plurality of menus (bicycle return, connection return, self lock, unlock) provided to the touch screen 405, The menu selected by the user can be executed. For example, the rental app can request the use of the wireless communication unit 410 through the control unit 470 to execute a menu (transmission menu, rental menu, return menu, etc.) selected by the user, And can exchange information with the management server (100) and the management server (300). The process in which the rented app executes the menus of the bicycle renting (see FIG. 8), the bicycle returning (see FIG. 9), the connection returning (see FIG. 10), the self locking (see FIG. 11) Will be described later in detail.

Hereinafter, a public bicycle rental method using a public bicycle rental system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

<Public Bicycle Rental Method Using User Terminal>

The user moves to the bicycle station 10 and selects the public bicycle 20 to be rented thereon and then displays the rented apps 30 displayed on the touch screen 405 of the user terminal 400 A1). Then, the rented app A1 is executed and provides bicycle rental, bicycle return, connection return, self lock, and unlock menu as shown in FIG. 7 (b). Thus, by providing a guidance message on the operation of turning on the wake-up button 281 of the bicycle cradle 100 on the touch screen 405, the bicycle terminal 40 installed on the public bicycle 20 to be rented by the user Up button 281 of the bicycle terminal 200 installed on the public bicycle 20 to be rented by the user by providing a guidance message on the operation of turning on the wake-up button 281 of the bicycle terminal 200 So as to guide the bike holder 100 to be activated.

At this time, when the bicycle terminal 200 is activated, the bicycle terminal 200 can selectively provide the terminal identification information (terminal ID) to the user terminal 400 at a nearby location through the wireless communication module 240. That is, the bicycle terminal 200 may be activated by the operation of the wake-up button 281, and may be set to transmit the terminal identification information to the user terminal 400 in the near vicinity, or may be set to maintain only the activation state.

In addition, when the bicycle terminal 200 is in the wakeup state, the residual information of the battery 261 along with the terminal identification information (including the non-rental impossible information when the battery is low) can be transmitted to the user terminal 400 at a close distance.

When the user selects the bicycle rental menu as shown in Fig. 7 (b), an input menu (input window) for inputting the identification information (chassis number) of the public bicycle to be rented, And the user inputs the identification information (chassis number) of the public bicycle 20 selected by the user through the input menu (input window) into the input window, and then selects the transmission menu. Here, the vehicle number may be printed as a unique number so as to be identifiable on the frame of the public bicycle 20, or may be provided on a predetermined portion of the public bicycle 20 itself in an identifiable form.

When the transmission menu is selected, the rental application A1 matches the public bicycle identification information (chassis number) inputted by the user with the location information and the user member information obtained from the GPS module 419, And transmits it to the remote management server 300 through the wireless communication unit 410.

When the transmission menu is selected, the rental application A1 generates public bicycle rental approval request information by matching the public bicycle identification information (chassis number) inputted by the user with the location information and the user member information transmitted from the bicycle cradle And transmits it to the remote management server 300 through the wireless communication unit 410. Of course, the rental approval request information may use the location information obtained through the GPS module 419 in the user terminal 400. [

The code processing module 330 of the management server 300 compares the received public bicycle lending approval request information with the information stored in the DB unit 320 and if the public bicycle lending approval request information matches the information stored in the DB unit 320, When it is confirmed that the identification information and the positional information of the bicycle 20 are the rentable public bicycle 20 stored and managed in the DB unit 320, the rental approval optical code (bar code) is generated and transmitted to the user terminal 400, Lt; / RTI &gt; On the other hand, when the battery remaining amount information is included in the received public bicycle lending approval request information, the management server 330 determines whether the battery remaining amount is equal to or larger than a reference value that can be borrowed. If the battery remaining amount remains below the reference value, And generates loan approval information only when it is equal to or more than the reference value and transmits it to the user terminal 400. When the battery remaining amount is less than the reference value, the non-rental information is generated and transmitted to the user terminal 400.

The user terminal 400 receives the rental approval optical code or non-rental information from the management server 300. [ Upon receiving the rental approval optical code, the rental application A1 displays the rental approval optical code received on the touch screen 405 as shown in FIG. 8 (c), and transmits the rental approval optical code to the bicycle terminal 200 It provides a message to recognize (scan).

When the user moves the touch screen 405 of the user terminal 400 to a position where the optical code recognizing unit 271 of the bicycle terminal 200 can recognize the optical code recognizing unit 271, And then recognizes the optical code.

Then, the terminal control unit 295 confirms the approval information including the terminal identification information included in the rental approval optical code recognized by the optical code recognition unit 271, and then locks the bicycle locking unit 220 . When the bicycle lock unit 220 is released, the user completes the rental operation by removing the public bicycle 20 from the bicycle cradle 100.

After the bicycle lock unit 220 is unlocked and the public bicycle 20 is separated from the bicycle cradle 100, the rented app A1 is rented to the touch screen 405 as shown in FIG. 8 (d) Provide a menu to select the rental completion menu.

When the user selects the rental completion menu, the rental application A1 transmits the rental completion information to the management server 300, and the management server 300 stores and manages the received rental completion information. Accordingly, the management server 300 can more accurately manage the history and charge for each member of the public bicycle. Then, the rental application A1 automatically deletes the optical code remaining in the user terminal 400, thereby completing the public bicycle rental operation.

In addition, when receiving the non-rental information from the user terminal 400, the rented application A1 provides a message "It is impossible to rent the selected public bicycle" on the touch screen 405, You can select another public bicycle to guide you through the loan approval process.

<Method of returning public bicycle cradle using user terminal>

When the user wants to return the public bicycle 20 used by the user to the cradle 100, the user mounts the public bicycle 20 to the bicycle cradle 100 and attaches the bicycle lock unit 220 of the bicycle cradle 100 And the docking part 130 of the holder 100 are coupled by docking. When the docking unit 130 is inserted into the coupling unit 221 of the bicycle terminal 200 as shown in FIG. 4B, the terminal control unit 295 receiving the switching signal of the docking switch 283 is activated, Information transmission / reception becomes possible.

When the bicycle terminal 200 is activated, it transmits the terminal identification information (terminal ID) to the user terminal 400 in the vicinity.

In a state in which the bicycle terminal 200 is activated, the user selects and executes the rental application A1 from the user terminal 400 to provide a plurality of initial menus as shown in FIG. 9 (a). When the bicycle return menu is selected, the rented app A1 provides a menu for inputting the identification information (chassis number) of the public bicycle to be returned as shown in FIG. 9 (b) and selecting a correction or transmission. When the user inputs the identification information (chassis number) of the public bicycle to be returned and selects the transmission menu, the rental app A1 matches the input public bicycle identification information, the bicycle terminal identification information, the position information, and the member information And transmits the public bicycle return request information to the management server 300.

Here, if the terminal identification information (terminal ID) transmitted from the bicycle terminal 200 is received by the user terminal 400, the control unit 470 of the user terminal may be set to automatically execute the rented application A1 . That is, when the public bicycle 20 rented by the user is mounted on the bicycle terminal 200 to be locked, the rented app A1 installed in the user terminal 400 by the signal from the bicycle terminal 200 is automatically So that the user can proceed directly to the bicycle returning procedure.

On the other hand, the code processing module 330 of the management server 300 compares the received public bicycle return request information with rental information stored in the DB unit 320, and when the returned request information matches the rental information, And transmits the generated code to the user terminal 400. In addition, the management server 300 can transmit the public bicycle rental information (rental time, rental fee, billing fee, etc.) along with the return acknowledgment optical code. The code processing module 330 matches the user information, the GPS position information (return position information), the use time, the billing information, and the like, and stores the matching information in the DB unit 320.

When the user terminal 400 receives the return acknowledgment optical code, the rented application A1 displays the received return acknowledgment optical code on the touch screen 405 as shown in FIG. 9 (c) (Bar code) displayed on the display unit.

The user places the touch screen 405 of the user terminal 400 at a position recognizable by the optical code recognition unit 271 of the bicycle terminal 200 and causes the optical code recognition unit 271 to scan and recognize the touch screen 405 .

When the optical code recognition unit 271 recognizes the return acknowledgment optical code provided by the user terminal 400, the terminal control unit 295 performs the lock operation of the lock unit 220 based on the recognized return acknowledgment optical code information So that the bicycle is locked as shown in FIG. 4B.

After the lock unit 220 is locked and the public bicycle 20 is coupled to the bicycle cradle 100, the rented app A1 is returned to the touch screen 405 as shown in FIG. 9 (d) To select a return complete menu.

When the user selects the return complete menu, the rented application A1 transmits the return completion information to the management server 300, and the management server 300 stores and manages the received return completion information. Therefore, the management server 300 can more accurately manage the history and charge for each member of the public bicycle, and efficiently manage the returned public bicycle 20. [ Then, the rental application A1 transmits the return completion information to the management server 300, and then the return acknowledgment optical code remaining in the user terminal 400 is automatically deleted to complete the public bicycle return operation.

<Method of returning public bicycle connection using user terminal>

When the user tries to return the rented public bicycle 20 to the bicycle station 10, if there is no empty bench 100 in the bicycle station 10, the user connects the public bicycles 20 to each other And return it.

In this case, the user moves the public bicycle 20 to be returned to the side of the public bicycle disposed in the bicycle station 10, and then, using the connection locking unit 226, And is coupled to the coupling portion 221 of the bicycle terminal 200 to be locked. Then, the docking switch 285 is switched to transmit the switching signal to the terminal control unit 295, and the terminal control unit 295 activates the bicycle terminal 200.

The terminal identification information (terminal ID) is transmitted to the user terminal 400 when the terminal bicycle 200 is activated. Upon receiving the terminal identification information, the user terminal 400 automatically executes the rental application A1 to provide a plurality of menus on the touch screen 405 as shown in FIG. 10 (a). When the user selects the connection return menu, the rented application A1 provides a menu for inputting terminal identification information (including a van number), a modification menu, and a transmission menu as shown in FIG. 9 (b). Then, when the user inputs the identification information (chassis number) of the bicycle to which the connection is to be returned to the input menu and selects the transmission menu, the rental app A1 generates public bicycle return approval request information and transmits it to the management server 300 .

Then, in the management server 300, the return approval optical code information is generated by the same method as that returned through the return cradle menu, and is transmitted to the user terminal 400, and the return completion process is performed.

Upon receiving the return approval optical code information, the user terminal 400 displays the return approval optical code received on the touch screen 405 as shown in Fig. 10 (c) Code (bar code) to be recognized.

The user places the touch screen 405 of the user terminal 400 at a position recognizable by the optical code recognition unit 271 of the bicycle terminal 200 and causes the optical code recognition unit 271 to scan and recognize the touch screen 405 .

When the optical code recognition unit 271 recognizes the return acknowledgment optical code provided by the user terminal 400, the terminal control unit 295 performs the lock operation of the lock unit 220 based on the recognized return acknowledgment optical code information So that the bicycle is locked as shown in FIG. 4B.

After the lock unit 220 is locked and the public bicycle 20 is coupled to the bicycle cradle 100, the rented app A1 is returned to the touch screen 405 as shown in FIG. 10 (d) To select a return complete menu.

When the user selects the return complete menu, the rented application A1 transmits the return completion information to the management server 300, and the management server 300 stores and manages the received return completion information. Therefore, the management server 300 can more accurately manage the history and charge for each member of the public bicycle, and efficiently manage the returned public bicycle 20. [ Then, the rental application A1 transmits the return completion information to the management server 300, and then the return acknowledgment optical code remaining in the user terminal 400 is automatically deleted to complete the public bicycle return operation.

&Lt; Method of locking public bicycle using a user terminal 1 >

If the user rents the public bicycle 20 and leaves the public bicycle 20 in a predetermined place for a while or for a predetermined period of time, It is possible to prevent loss and theft of In order to switch the self-locking unit 230 to the locked state, the wake-up button 281 is first operated to activate the bicycle terminal 200.

When the user selects the rental application A1 of the user terminal 400, the rental application A1 is executed and a plurality of initial menus are provided as shown in FIG. 11 (a). When the self lock menu is selected by the user from the provided initial menu, the rental app A1 provides a menu for inputting the identification information of the bicycle (vehicle number) and a modification and transmission menu, as shown in FIG. 11B, So that it can directly input the identification information (chassis number) of the bicycle. The rental application A1 generates the self-lock approval request information by matching the input bicycle identification information, the location information, and the member registration information, and transmits the self-lock approval request information to the management server 300 through the wireless communication unit 410. [ The management server 300 compares the received lock approval request information with the stored information, generates a self-lock approval optical code, and transmits it to the user terminal 400. When the user terminal 400 receives the self-lock approval optical code, the rental application A1 displays the self-lock approval optical code on the touch screen 405 of the bicycle terminal 200, Provides a message that the optical code (bar code) should be recognized.

The user places the touch screen 405 of the user terminal 400 at a position recognizable by the optical code recognition unit 271 of the bicycle terminal 200 and causes the optical code recognition unit 271 to scan and recognize the touch screen 405 .

When the optical code recognition unit 271 recognizes the self-lock approval optical code provided by the user terminal 400, the terminal control unit 295 controls the lock of the self-locking unit 230 based on the recognized self- So that the bicycle is locked as shown in FIG. 4E.

After the self lock unit 230 is locked, the rental application A1 provides the self-locking completion and retry menus to the touch screen 405 as shown in FIG. 11D to select a self-locking complete menu .

When the user selects the self-locking completion menu, the rental application A1 transmits the self-locking completion information to the management server 300, and the management server 300 stores and manages the received self-locking completion information.

On the other hand, when the self lock unit 230 is configured to be operated by manual operation, the terminal control unit 295 can control the lock operation to be possible by manual operation of the user, To the user terminal 400, the self-locking operation is completed.

&Lt; Method of unlocking a public bicycle using a user terminal 1 >

In order to release the self-locking unit 230 from the locked state, the wake-up button 281 of the bicycle terminal 200 is operated to activate the bicycle terminal 200. Then, the rental application A1 of the user terminal 400 is activated to provide the initial menus to the touch screen 405 as shown in FIG. 12 (a). When the unlock menu is selected by the user, the rental application A1 provides a menu for inputting the terminal identification information (chassis number) and a modification and transmission menu as shown in FIG. 12 (b) (Chassis number) to be input directly. The rental application A1 generates self-unlocking approval request information by matching input terminal identification information with location information and member registration information, and transmits the self-unlocking approval request information to the management server 300 through the wireless communication unit 410. [ In the management server 300, the receiver compares the unlocking approval request information with the stored information, generates a self-unlocking approval optical code, and transmits the self-unlocking approval optical code to the user terminal 400. When the user terminal 400 receives the self-unlocking approval optical code, the rental application A1 displays the self-unlocking approval optical code on the touch screen 405 of the user terminal 400 as shown in FIG. 12C, (Bar code) displayed on the display unit 200 through the display unit.

The user places the touch screen 405 of the user terminal 400 at a position recognizable by the optical code recognition unit 271 of the bicycle terminal 200 and causes the optical code recognition unit 271 to scan and recognize the touch screen 405 .

When the optical code recognition unit 271 recognizes the self-unlocking approval optical code provided by the user terminal 400, the terminal control unit 295 controls the self-locking unit 230 based on the recognized self- So as to be in the released state as shown in FIG. 4D.

When the self lock unit 220 is in the unlocked state, the rental application A1 provides a self-unlocking completion and a retry menu to the touch screen 405 as shown in FIG. 12 (d) .

When the user selects the self-unlocking completion menu, the rented application A1 transmits the self-unlocking completion information to the management server 300. In the management server 300, Delete the self-unlocking approval light code. Also, after the rented application A1 transmits the self-unlocking completion information to the management server 300, the self-unlocking approval optical code is automatically deleted from the user terminal 400, Is completed.

On the other hand, when the self-locking unit 230 is configured to be operated by manual operation, the terminal control unit 295 can perform a control such that the unlocking operation can be performed by manual operation of the user, Information is transmitted to the user terminal 400, the self-unlocking operation is completed.

&Lt; Public Bicycle Locking Method 2 Using a User Terminal >

It is also possible to operate the self-locking unit 230 of the rented public bicycle 20 to switch to the locked state.

According to another method, first, the wake-up button 281 is operated to activate the bicycle terminal 200.

When the user selects the rental application A1 of the user terminal 400, the rental application A1 is executed and a plurality of initial menus are provided as shown in FIG. 11 (a). When the self-locking menu is selected by the user from the provided initial menu, the rental app A1 transmits control information of the self-locking unit 230 to the bicycle terminal 200, and the bicycle terminal 200 transmits the control information to the user terminal 400 And controls the self-locking unit 230 to be switched to the locked state based on the control information of the receiving unit 230. Then, the bicycle terminal 200 transmits the lock status information of the self lock unit 230 to the user terminal 400, thereby completing the self lock operation. In order to transmit control information of the self-locking unit 230 to the bicycle terminal 200 directly from the user terminal 400 as in the present embodiment, when requesting approval of rental of the public bicycle 20 for the first time, The control signal can be used together until it is received and received. As another example, when the rental application A1 compares the rental approval information with the self-lock approval request information when renting the public bicycle, if the bicycle identification information and the member information coincide with each other, a separate approval procedure is performed to the management server 300 And may transmit the self-locking unit 230 control information to the bicycle terminal 200 so that the self-locking operation can be performed.

&Lt; Method of unlocking public bicycle using a user terminal 2 >

Another example of a method for unlocking a public bicycle is as follows.

In order to release the self-locking unit 230 from the locked state again, the bicycle terminal 200 is activated by operating the wake-up button 281 of the bicycle terminal 200. Then, the rental application A1 of the user terminal 400 is activated to provide the initial menus to the touch screen 405 as shown in FIG. 12 (a). When the unlock menu is selected by the user, the rental application A1 provides a menu for inputting the identification information of the bicycle (vehicle identification number) and a modification and transmission menu as shown in FIG. 12 (b) (Chassis number) to be input directly. The rental application A1 confirms whether the input bicycle identification information and the member information match the rental approval information, and transmits the self-unlocking control information to the user terminal 400 when they match. The bicycle terminal 200 controls the self lock unit 230 based on the self lock release control information transmitted from the user terminal 400 to switch the lock state to the released state. At this time, when the self-locking unit 230 is configured to be operated by manual operation, the terminal control unit 295 can be controlled to be in a state in which the unlocking operation can be performed by manual operation of the user, Information is transmitted to the user terminal 400, the self-unlocking operation is completed. Also in this case, when the first public bicycle 20 is requested to be approved, the first public bicycle 20 is requested to approve the self-unlocking information as well as the self-locking control information, thereby further requesting the management server 300 to issue a self- There is no need to do so.

As described above, the embodiments of the self-locking method 1 and the releasing method 1 are provided for the convenience of the manager, and there is an advantage that the management of the public bicycle can be efficiently and reliably managed.

Each of the self-locking method 2 and the releasing method 2 is for the convenience of the user, which saves time and saves communication costs.

As described above, according to the bicycle rental system and the rental method using the smart phone according to the embodiment of the present invention, the public bicycle can be rented and returned using the portable terminal, that is, the smart phone. Therefore, there is an advantage that a separate manager and a station for public bicycle lending and returning work are unnecessary, and the management cost can be reduced accordingly.

In addition, the user can easily perform procedures such as renting and returning public bicycles using an app installed in his or her mobile terminal without complicated lending and return procedures, thereby saving time .

The control server 300 generates an optical code and transmits the optical code to the user terminal 400. The optical code is displayed on the touch screen 405 of the user terminal 400, So that the operation of the locking device is controlled, thereby improving the security. Therefore, it is possible to accurately perform the maintenance of the public bicycle while preventing the loss or theft of the public bicycle.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that many modifications and variations of the present invention are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

10 .. Public bicycle station 20 .. Public bike
100 .. Cradle 200 .. Bicycle terminal
220 .. Bicycle lock unit 300 .. Management server
400 .. User terminal

Claims (20)

A cradle installed in the bicycle station for mounting a public bicycle;
And a bicycle lock unit selectively locked and unlocked with the cradle, wherein the bicycle lock unit recognizes the rental approval optical code information provided through the user terminal to control the lock operation and the release operation of the bicycle lock unit, Wow;
And a management server for receiving and storing the public bicycle lending approval request information or the public bicycle returning approval request information generated by the user terminal and generating and transmitting to the user terminal a lending approval bar code or a return approval bar code,
Wherein the public bicycle rental approval request information and the public bicycle return approval request information include member information stored in the user terminal and identification information of a public bicycle to be rented or returned and location information of the user terminal. Bike rental system using phone. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the public bicycle identification information is input through an input window provided on a touch screen of the user terminal. 2. The bicycle terminal according to claim 1,
A terminal body installed on the public bicycle and supporting the bicycle lock unit;
A wireless communication module for transmitting / receiving information through short-range communication with the user terminal;
A storage unit for storing identification information of the public bicycle;
A power supply for supplying power;
A switching unit;
A code recognition unit installed in the terminal main body and recognizing optical code information provided through a display unit of the user terminal; And
Wherein the control unit is activated to start communication with the user terminal through the wireless communication module according to the switching signal of the switching unit, and when the code recognition unit recognizes the optical code information provided by the user terminal and confirms the bicycle rental approval information, And a terminal control unit for controlling the unit to unlock the unit and storing the optical code information recognized by the code recognition unit in the storage unit. The plasma display apparatus according to claim 3,
A wake-up button installed in the terminal main body and transmitting a wake-up signal to the terminal control unit when a button is operated; And
And a docking switch that is switched when the docking unit is coupled to the bicycle lock unit and transmits a switching signal to the terminal control unit. The management server according to claim 3,
A communication module for communicating with the user terminal through a network communication network;
A DB unit for storing member information, public bicycle rental and return information for each member, and public bicycle position information;
The public bicycle lending approval request information and the return approval request information transmitted from the user terminal are compared with the information stored in the DB unit through the communication module to generate a rental approval optical code and a return approval optical code, And a code processing module for transmitting the data to the user terminal and storing and managing the data in the DB unit. The method of claim 1,
The application for public bicycle rental is operated to provide public bicycle rental menu and return menu on the display unit,
When the rental menu is selected, a public bicycle identification information input window is provided on the display unit, and the public bicycle identification information inputted through the input window is matched with the member information and the position information to generate public bicycle rental approval request information , Transmits the generated rental approval request information to the management server,
And the rental approval optical code information received from the management server is displayed on the display unit. 7. The method of claim 6,
Providing the identification information input window on the display unit when the return menu is selected, generating the public bicycle return approval request information by matching the public bicycle identification information inputted through the input window with the member information and the position information, Transmits the approval request information to the management server,
Receiving the return-approved optical code information from the management server, and displaying the received return-approved optical code information through the display unit. 8. The bicycle lock apparatus according to claim 7,
A cradle locking unit for locking and unlocking the public bicycle with respect to the cradle;
And a self-locking unit for selectively locking the bicycle wheel to restrict movement of the public bicycle by itself. The bicycle lock unit according to claim 8,
Further comprising a connection lock unit installed on the bicycle terminal to connect and lock neighboring public bicycles to and from each other. 10. The method according to claim 9,
A cradle return menu for returning the public bicycle to the cradle using the cradle lock unit; And
And a connection return menu for connecting the public bicycle to the public bicycle by using the connection locking unit to return the public bicycle to the public bicycle. 9. The method of claim 8,
A public bicycle self-locking menu and a self-unlocking menu are further provided on the display unit by driving an app for public bicycle rental,
A bicycle identification information input window is provided on the display unit when the self lock menu is selected, a public bicycle user authentication request information is generated by matching the public bicycle identification information inputted through the input window with the member information and the position information, To the management server,
And displays the lock acceptance optical code information received from the management center on the display unit. The method of claim 11,
The bicycle identification information input window is provided on the display unit when the self-unlocking menu is selected, and the public bicycle identification request information is generated by matching the public bicycle identification information inputted through the input window with the member information and the position information To the management server,
And displays the unlocking approval optical code information received from the management server on the display unit. 13. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 12,
Wherein the optical code includes any one selected from a Quick Response Code, a Color Code, a Smart Tag, and a Bar Code. Renting a public bicycle using a user terminal; And
And returning the rented public bicycle using the user terminal,
Wherein the renting comprises:
Activating a bicycle terminal installed on the public bicycle;
Activating an app for rental of a public bicycle installed in a user terminal capable of communicating with the bicycle terminal;
Generating public bicycle rental approval request information through the application and transmitting the information to the remote management server;
Confirming public bicycle rental approval request information from the management server, generating a rental approval optical code, and transmitting the rental approval optical code to the user terminal;
Displaying the rental approval optical code information received from the management server as a display unit of the user terminal;
Recognizing the rental approval optical code information displayed on the display unit of the user terminal in the bicycle terminal and releasing the bicycle lock unit to separate the public bicycle from the bicycle cradle,
Wherein the rental approval request information includes public bicycle identification information input through an identification information input window provided on a display unit of the user terminal through the application, member information stored in a user terminal, and location information. How to rent a bicycle using the phone. 15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein a wake-up button provided on the bicycle terminal is operated to supply power to the bicycle terminal to activate the bicycle rental method. 15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein the step of transmitting the rental approval request information comprises:
Providing a public bicycle identification information input window on a display unit of the user terminal by driving the app;
Generating the rental approval request information by matching the public bicycle identification number entered in the input window with the member information and the location information stored in the user terminal; And
And transmitting the generated rental approval request information to the management server using a communication network. 17. The method of claim 16,
Activating the bicycle terminal;
Activating an application for returning a public bicycle from the user terminal;
Generating public bicycle return approval request information through the application and transmitting the public bicycle return approval request information to the management server;
Confirming public bicycle return approval request information from the management server, generating a return approval optical code including use time and charge information, and transmitting the return approval optical code to the user terminal;
Displaying on the display unit a return approval optical code transmitted from the management server at the user terminal;
Recognizing a return permission optical code displayed on a display unit of the user terminal in the bicycle terminal and locking the bicycle lock device of the bicycle terminal;
And generating return completion information from the normal user terminal and transmitting the completed return information to the management server,
The return approval request information,
A rental approval optical code information received when the public bicycle is rented, identification information of the public bicycle to be returned, member information, and location information. 18. The method of claim 17, wherein activating the bicycle cradle comprises:
Pressing a wake-up button provided on the bicycle terminal; or
And switching a docking switch provided on the bicycle lock unit by docking a docking unit installed on the public bicycle to the bicycle lock unit.
15. The method of claim 14,
And transmitting identification information of the bicycle terminal from the bicycle terminal to the user terminal when the bicycle cradle is activated,
Wherein the user terminal compares the identification information transmitted from the bicycle terminal with the identification information input through the input window and generates the rental approval request information if the identification information matches the identification information inputted through the input window. Way. 20. The method according to any one of claims 14 to 19,
Wherein the optical code includes any one selected from a Quick Response Code, a Color Code, Smart Tags, and a Bar Code.

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