TW201939447A - Roadside parking charging system with Internet-of-Things function capable of performing two-way data transmission or command delivery - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a roadside parking charging system with an Internet-of-Things function, which comprises ground sensors and a meter pole device. The ground sensors are installed on the roadside parking space and are provided with a wireless communication function for two-way wireless signal transmission with the meter pole device erected beside the roadside parking space. The meter pole device includes a signal display device and a parking space code indicating device, the signal display device displays different color signals according to different roadside parking status. The occupied or vacant signals of different status of the roadside parking spaces will be connected to the back-end computer through wireless communication via the long-distance public wireless data network antenna on the meter pole device for two-way data transmission or command delivery.

Description

Roadside parking toll system with internet of things function

The present invention relates to a roadside parking toll collection system, and more particularly to a roadside parking toll collection system having an Internet of Things function.

Modern life is convenient for transportation, but in a limited urban space, how to effectively plan parking spaces and effectively control them in applications are due to the government's charge management of parking spaces in urban roadsides. Most of them use manual or traditional methods. The roadside parking meter collects tolls, but all have their disadvantages. I would like to outline the shortcomings of manual tolls and traditional roadside parking meters:

1. Manual charging: The manual charging method has the highest cost and the lowest benefit.

Taking the city of Taipei as an example, manual billing in the past three years has consumed public funds in excess of NT $ 1 billion and resulted in tens of millions of reimbursement bills. From the perspective of environmental protection or operating costs, it is the original outdated approach. And the car owner must spend time after parking, holding the supplementary payment bill to the supermarket to pay. In particular, the reimbursement slip caught on the windshield wiper of the car is often blown off or taken away maliciously by others, causing car owners to fail to see the reimbursement slip, causing subsequent payment disputes. Manual charging operations are not easy to combine with computers to generate management and analysis data. This aspect cannot be synchronized with the development trend of global big data and the Internet of Things. Furthermore, human errors caused by manual charging also cause charging loopholes and unfair charging. These Both are bottlenecks that cannot be overcome in management.

2. Traditional roadside parking meter:

Based on providing the best on-street parking payment environment for owners, traditional on-street parking meter has a coin identification system, credit card reader, prepaid card reader, dot matrix LCD display, touch panel, long-distance public data communication system , Strong protective casing, even photography lens, etc., this design will make the traditional roadside parking meter more complicated, the cost is increasing, the power consumption will increase, and it will not be able to stop the meter at the roadside. Under the appearance volume, a solar cell with sufficient power generation capacity is installed to charge the timer, so the battery capacity must be continuously increased, the timer volume must be increased, or even the power cable must be dug in the road, but at the same time a larger number of waste batteries are generated. Global environmental protection ... and other concepts are in opposition.

Based on the above knowledge, because the timer operates on the battery, excessive functions and components will inevitably cause a sharp increase in power consumption, and a larger capacity battery must be installed to extend the battery replacement cycle. In addition, due to the huge power consumption of radio operation, the current timer cannot provide 3G / 4G long-range radio units installed on it to provide continuous uninterrupted power supply to meet the standby or two-way signal transmission requirements in real time. Therefore, when the owner uses the mobile phone APP function to pay the parking fee to the background management computer after parking, the background management computer cannot immediately transfer the parking time paid by the vehicle owner's mobile phone app to the owner's parking timer through the radio network. When the timer shows the overtime parking status, you must first use a radio PDA to connect to the back-end computer system to check whether the parking space has been paid according to regulations. This greatly increases the workload of law enforcement officers.

In particular, the above-mentioned roadside timer system lacks an effective vehicle arrival or departure detection device. Based on power saving considerations, the 3G / 4G radio device of the parking meter device cannot use the current parking status of each parking space, such as: Provision of parking fees, whether parking is overdue, occupied parking spaces, unpaid parking spaces, equipment failure or parking space coordinates, etc. are immediately uploaded to the management unit for big data analysis and statistics, as parking management and upgrade services. With Volume reference data. Many of the above problems are the bottlenecks for the development of traditional roadside time meter collection devices.

In view of the shortcomings of the existing manual toll collection and the traditional on-street parking meter, in order to solve the shortcomings, the present invention was created. The detailed features and advantages of the present invention are described in detail in the following embodiments. The content is sufficient for any person skilled in the art to understand and implement the technical content of the present invention, and according to the content disclosed in this specification, the scope of patent applications and the drawings. Anyone skilled in the relevant art can easily understand the related objects and advantages of the present invention.

The invention provides a roadside parking charging system with an Internet of Things function, which includes a ground sensor and a meter bar device. The ground sensor is installed on the ground of a roadside parking space, and the ground sensor has a wireless communication function and can communicate with The meter stick device standing next to the on-street parking space transmits two-way wireless signals. The meter stick device includes a light signal device and a parking space code display plate. The light signal device can display different color lights according to different roadside parking conditions. For inspection by management and audit personnel at a glance, the roadside parking spaces with different occupancy or vacant signals can use the long-distance public wireless data network antenna on the meter rod device to connect with the back-end computer through wireless communication for data exchange. Pass or order.

In an embodiment, the meter rod device includes a microcomputer central processor, a memory unit connected to the microcomputer central processor, a light control unit, a lock motor control unit, and a solar battery. The solar battery can provide a rechargeable environmentally friendly battery for charging. Electricity, the meter bar device includes a local area network radio antenna and a long-range wireless public network antenna.

In an embodiment, the meter rod device transmits a signal to a management computer platform, and an on-street parking space is provided with an inquiry and payment machine, which can be connected to the back-end management computer platform through a remote wireless public network to provide unregistered owners. On-site payment and management audit staff for inquiry.

In another embodiment, the light signal device uses different display colors to represent different parking space usage information. For example, yellow light indicates that the vehicle has arrived at the parking space but the owner has not paid for the light. The light signal device displays green to indicate that the vehicle owner has reached the parking space. After the payment has been made in accordance with the regulations, the light signal device displays red, indicating that the owner has stopped paying after paying the fee, and the light signal device displays blue, which indicates that the system is in normal standby during the timer business hours. The light signal device displays white, which indicates that the device is faulty. .

After reviewing the shortcomings and bottlenecks of the above general manual tolls and traditional on-street parking meter, almost all can be replaced by modern technologies such as the Internet of Things, mobile APP and third-party payment. The mobile phone operation can complete the parking payment or make up for the arrears. The device installed on the meter rod replaces the traditional complicated and expensive time meter, but it also strengthens the important real-time two-way radio communication function. The meter rod device only uses Different colored lights display different parking messages, and the parking messages are automatically and instantly connected to the back-end management computer platform. On-site management and auditors can visually grasp the color of the lights or use a mobile phone PDA to grasp the real-time and accurate information from the back-end management computer. The usage status of all parking spaces in its jurisdiction can also meet the multiple management purposes of modern big data databases, the Internet of Things, remote payment, etc., which can not only significantly reduce equipment costs, reduce the number of manual replenishment sheets, and allow operations. The process is simpler and more humane, which also meets the management needs of smart cities.

Thanks to the continuous advancement of wireless mobile data networks and regional wireless communication technology, roadside parking big data materials have the opportunity to use public mobile data networks and regional wireless communication technologies to directly connect with back-end management computers for various parking management data analysis.

A sensor is installed on the ground of the on-street parking space. The ground sensor has the function of regional wireless communication, and can instantly transmit the two-way wireless signal of the arrival or departure message of the parking space vehicle and the meter rod device standing beside the on-street parking space. In addition to the light indicator device, the meter rod device displays various parking conditions. (Such as: yellow light indicates that the vehicle has been parked but has not yet paid the fee, green light indicates that the owner has stopped the car and paid through the mobile app, red light indicates that the payment has been made but the car has been overtime, blue light indicates that the device is in normal standby mode during operation, and white light indicates that the device is faulty) It can connect different parking spaces with different occupancy or vacancy signals, and use the long-distance public data network wireless communication interface on the meter device to communicate with the back-end computer for data transfer, real-time management and big data database, property Internet, remote payment ... and other modern needs.

1‧‧‧ ground sensor

2‧‧‧meter rod device

3‧‧‧ light signal device

4‧‧‧Parking code sign

5‧‧‧Long distance public wireless data network antenna

6‧‧‧ Microcomputer CPU

8‧‧‧Memory unit

9‧‧‧light control unit

10‧‧‧ bolt motor control unit

11‧‧‧solar battery

12‧‧‧ Rechargeable environmental battery

13‧‧‧LAN Radio Antenna

14‧‧‧ management computer platform

15‧‧‧ Inquiry of payment machine

16‧‧‧ Upper cover locking bolt

17‧‧‧Lock bolt

18‧‧‧Control circuit board

19‧‧‧ lock bolt hole

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a system architecture according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a meter lever device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of an appearance of a watch lever device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of registration of a parking meter according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The following describes the embodiments of the present invention through specific examples. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification.

The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. shown in the drawings in this specification are only used to match the content disclosed in the specification for the understanding and reading of those skilled in the art, and are not intended to limit the limitations that the present invention can implement. Conditions, any structural modification, change in proportional relationship, or adjustment in size should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in the present invention without affecting the effects and objectives that can be achieved by the present invention. Within range.

From Figures 1 to 4, Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the system architecture of the present invention, Figure 2 is a block schematic diagram of the meter lever device of the present invention, and Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the appearance of the meter lever device of the present invention. Figure 4 This is a flowchart of registration of a parking meter according to the present invention. The invention has the functions of the Internet of Things The roadside parking system includes a ground sensor 1 and a meter rod device 2. A ground sensor 1 is installed on the ground of the roadside parking space. The ground sensor 1 has a wireless communication function and can be connected with a meter rod device standing next to the roadside parking space. 2 for two-way wireless signal transmission, the meter rod device 2 includes a light signal device 3 and a parking space indicator plate 4. The light signal device 3 displays different color lights according to different roadside parking conditions, and the long distance on the meter rod device 2. The public wireless data network antenna 5 is connected to the back-end computer through wireless communication for data transmission.

The above meter rod device 2 includes a control circuit board 18, a microcomputer central processing unit 6 provided on the control circuit board 18, a memory unit 8 connected to the microcomputer central processing unit 6, a signal control unit 9, a lock motor control unit 10, The solar cell 11 can provide charging for the rechargeable environmental protection battery 12. The meter rod device 2 includes a local area network radio antenna 13 and a long-distance public wireless data network antenna 5. The casing of the meter rod device 2 includes an upper cover lock post 16 and a lock latch tenon. The lock latch tenon 17 is driven by the lock motor control unit 10 and passes through the upper cover lock post 16 to engage with the lock latch hole 19. .

The above meter rod device 2 transmits signals to the management computer platform 14 and the inquiries and payment machine 15 installed on the ground of the on-street parking space, which can wirelessly connect with the back-end management computer platform 14 to provide on-site payment and On-site management and audit staff inquiry service.

From the perspective of FIG. 1, the operation of the roadside parking system with the Internet of Things function of an embodiment is described as follows:

Ground sensor 1 installed in the parking space: The ground sensor 1 can detect the "arrival / departure" message of the vehicle using infrared, ultrasonic, laser light or geomagnetic induction technology with very low power consumption. The message is then transmitted to the meter device 2 standing next to the parking space through the very low power consumption regional wireless network technology provided by the ground sensor 1 itself, such as Bluetooth, wifi, etc.

As shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the meter rod device 2 of an embodiment can perform two-way radio instant communication with the ground sensor 1 using regional radio technologies such as Bluetooth, wifi, etc .; it can also communicate through a public data network. , Such as NB IoT, LoRa ... and other very low power consumption radio communication technologies, connect with the background computer for two-way remote real-time data transmission.

As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the light signal device 3 of the meter rod device 2 can use multiple LEDs of different display colors, or a single R / G / B three primary color LED to achieve the color change display of the signal. Function, this design can clearly show whether the timer is in operation? Is the timer malfunctioning? It can also display information such as whether the car owner paid as required. Through the color of lights, car owners, managers, auditors, and the public can see the operation information of roadside parking meters at a glance.

From the perspective of FIG. 4, the registration process of the roadside parking meter of the Internet of Things in one embodiment is as follows:

Step 1: Download from the official website of the government: The owner downloads the App program on his mobile phone.

Step two: Download successfully: Log in to the operating program after the download is successful.

Step three: login operation.

Step 4: Enter the mobile phone number: the mobile phone number is uploaded to the background computer.

Operation step five: System authentication: The background system confirms that the entered mobile phone number matches the uploaded number.

Step 6: Login information: Enter the necessary information such as car number, owner name, address, authorized debit account, password ...

Step 7: Input is completed: the owner presses the send button to send the data to the background computer.

Operation step eight: system view, the background system checks the completeness of the data filled by the owner.

Operation Step Nine: Check and confirm: The government checked the vehicle number and bank account number registered by the owner with the supervision unit and the authorized debit bank, which is indeed the owner's correctness.

Step 10: Login succeeded: notify the owner that the login is successful.

The functions of the mobile app for car owners and managers are as follows:

Go to the designated website of the government management unit to register in advance, register the car number, mobile phone number, parking fee deduction account, company / home address, personal password settings, etc.

Before you arrive by car or soon to your destination, you can use the search function to find information about on-street parking spaces that are vacant or about to end within a certain range (for example, a radius of 50 meters) near the arrival area.

After parking, use your mobile phone to pay the parking fee. You can also use your mobile phone to remotely increase the parking time before the pre-order time ends.

Overdue parking fees are notified online and can be repaid online via mobile phone instantly.

Car search function: You can use your mobile phone to guide you to the parking position.

Parking record checking function. Management mobile phone APP functions:

It can display the usage status of on-street parking spaces within its jurisdiction, such as the total number of parking spaces and the number of parking spaces in use.

The usage status of each parking space, such as: those parking spaces have been paid for parking in accordance with regulations, those parking spaces are overtime (or about to be overtime), and those who have parked but have not paid their fees.

Manage the auditing records of overtime parking spaces during or on duty.

Check the payment machine 15:

Provide unregistered car owners to pay their own fees after parking, and managers can also use this device to inquire about the payment situation of parking spaces within their jurisdiction.

Telecom operator's public mobile data network system:

Provides a real-time data transmission channel between the timer and the background management computer.

Management computer platform 14: Construct roadside parking space information in the district, such as: car owner registration information, parking space code / location, parking rate, business hours, management personnel code / mobile phone number. During business hours, car owners and managers can use mobile APP connection services, such as: car parking payment, administrator inquiry and on-street parking space usage status for car owners and other relevant people to connect and inquire immediately, and big data database management analysis ... etc. Features.

After examining the above-mentioned on-street parking toll collection system of the present invention, the shortcomings and bottlenecks of the above manual toll collection and traditional on-street parking meter are almost all replaced by modern technologies such as the Internet of Things, mobile phone APP, and third-party payment. Basically, in the future As long as the car owner parks on the roadside, he can complete the parking payment or pay the arrears through a simple mobile phone operation. The meter rod device installed on the meter rod will not be blocked by the parked vehicle because it is higher than the ground, which will affect long-range radio Signal transmission, so in addition to facilitating the reception and transmission of radio signals, only different colors of lights can be used to enable management audit personnel, business executives, citizens, and car owners to see different parking messages at a glance, and automatically connect the parking messages in real time. The line-to-back-end management computer platform achieves modern big data database, Internet of Things, remote payment and other management purposes.This can not only significantly reduce equipment costs, reduce the amount of manual replenishment paper, make the operation process easier and more user-friendly. Meet the management needs of smart cities.

Thanks to the continuous improvement of wireless mobile data networks and regional wireless communication technology, roadside parking big data materials have the opportunity to use public mobile data networks and regional wireless communication technologies and The management computer is directly connected for real-time two-way signal transmission and instruction issuance.

The present invention installs a ground sensor 1 on the ground of a roadside parking space. The ground sensor 1 has a regional wireless communication function, and can perform two-way wireless signal transmission with a meter rod device 2 standing beside a roadside parking space. The meter rod device 2 In addition to the lights indicating various parking conditions (for example: yellow light indicates that the vehicle has been parked but has not yet paid the fee, green light indicates that the owner has completed the login and completed the parking payment with the mobile APP, red light indicates that the car owner has paid for the parking but has overtime, blue light (Indicates that the system is in normal standby during operating hours, and the white light indicates system failure). It can also connect the parking space with different occupancy or vacancy signals to the back-end computer platform using the public data network wireless communication interface on the meter device 2 , To carry out the mutual transmission of data, to achieve the management of real-time and big data databases, the Internet of Things, remote payments, and other modern needs.

The above embodiments are used to describe the purpose, technical features and effects of the present invention in detail. They are only part of the embodiments of the present invention. When this cannot be used to limit the scope of the present invention, those who are familiar with such techniques will follow the above description. , And the replacement or modification according to the technical features and functional equivalents contained in the scope of the following patent applications, whose essence does not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention, shall be included in the scope of patent protection of the present invention.

Claims (4)

A roadside parking charging system with Internet of Things function includes a ground sensor and a meter bar device, the ground sensor is installed on the roadside parking space, and the ground sensor has a wireless communication function and can be erected on the road The meter bar device next to the side parking space transmits two-way wireless signals. The meter bar device includes a light device and a parking space code display board. The light device displays different color lights according to different roadside parking conditions for management audit. At a glance during the inspection, the roadside parking spaces of different occupation or vacant signals can use the long-distance public wireless data network antenna on the meter device to connect with the back-end computer through wireless communication for data transmission or instruction. Release. The on-street parking toll system with the Internet of Things function described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the meter lever device includes a microcomputer central processor, a memory unit connected to the microcomputer central processor, a light control unit, and a lock bolt Motor control unit and solar battery. The solar battery can provide power for charging environmentally friendly batteries. The meter rod device includes a local area network radio antenna and a long-range wireless public network antenna. For example, the on-street parking toll system with the Internet of Things function described in item 1 of the scope of the patent application, in which the meter device transmits a signal to a management computer platform, and an on-street parking space is provided with an inquiry and payment machine. It is connected to the wireless public network and the back-end management computer platform to provide on-site payment for unregistered owners and for query by management and audit personnel. The roadside parking tolling system with the Internet of Things function described in item 1 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the light signal device uses different display colors to indicate different parking space usage information, such as yellow, which indicates that the vehicle has reached the parking space but The owner has not yet paid the fee. The light device displays green, indicating that the owner has paid in accordance with the regulations after arriving at the parking space. The light device displays red, indicating that the owner has stopped paying after paying the fee, and the light device displays blue, indicating that the timer is open. During the system's normal standby period, the light device is white, indicating that the device is faulty.