TWI604418B - Parking timing method and system, and charging method and system thereof - Google Patents

Description

Parking timing method and system, and charging method and system thereof

The invention relates to the management of parking timing and charging of a vehicle, in particular to a method and a system for applying the beacon pushing and broadcasting technology to the parking timing and charging of the vehicle parking management.

With the rapid development of technology, people's lifestyles have also changed. This result has led to more effective management of various aspects of daily activities, such as vehicle parking management. At present, most of the vehicles in most parts of China are collecting and parking Chinese, that is, constructing a place for vehicles to park, monitoring the number of vehicles entering and exiting at the entrance and exit of the site, and calculating the time when the vehicles are parked at the site. The time when the vehicle is parked determines the amount of the charge, thereby achieving the purpose of managing the parking of the vehicle.

The method still has its limitations in application. For example, in a metropolitan area with dense traffic flow, there is not necessarily enough space to construct a centralized parking place for vehicles, and for a group with only temporary stop demand, centralized vehicles Parking places are not the first choice, so there are bound to be other ways to park the vehicle, for example For example, a certain number of roadside parking spaces are constructed to disperse the burden of parking vehicles and to solve the need for temporary parking.

As for the way people use to manage on-street parking at present, most of them use the assistance of the manpower station with the video system to monitor a certain range of roadside parking spaces, so as to achieve the purpose of managing parking order and timing charges. However, even with the support of the video system, there are still considerable doubts about the management of the manpower site. Apart from the risks caused by human error, the cost and benefit related considerations are not very optimistic. In other words, there are still many room for improvement in the way people manage roadside parking.

In view of the problems raised by the prior art, the inventors have particularly studied and designed a parking timing method corresponding thereto, a charging method and a charging system. According to the present invention, when the user stops in the parking space, the user pushes the beacon device to perform signal transmission with the smart device placed in the vehicle, and then the related operation is timed by the smart device, so as to avoid manual loading. The resulting losses and a significant reduction in labor costs.

To achieve the above object, a parking timing method of the present invention comprises the steps of: providing a plurality of beacon devices, a connection step, a timing initiation step and a timing stop step. The step of providing a plurality of beacon devices is such that the communication range of each beacon device overlaps with a parking space. Connection step: when a vehicle with one smart device is set to enter the beacon device During the range, the beacon device pushes a signal to the smart device, and the smart device executes a corresponding application according to the received signal, wherein the signal pushed by each beacon device includes a parking space code. The smart device can be an in-car computer or a handheld mobile communication device or a handheld computer. Timing start step: The user operates the application to perform a record of the time the smart device receives the signal. Timing stop step: when the user operates the application to perform the recording stop timing, and the communication with the connected beacon device is interrupted within a preset grace interval, the application receives the recorded smart device. The time to the signal, the time when the execution record is stopped, and the parking space code are uploaded to a server.

According to the method, when the vehicle enters the parking space, the corresponding operation can be operated by itself, and the recording mechanism of the startup time is transmitted to the designated server for access or calculation, and the manual is published by manpower. The shortcomings of time effectively improve the correctness of the record time and reduce the manpower demand. Moreover, through the automatic method of the invention, the real-time situation of the parking space and the information sharing of the parking space can be collectively performed, so as to facilitate the driver to find the parking space and reduce the time required for finding the parking space.

In addition, if the vehicle in combination with the smart device enters the communication range and another communication range of another beacon device simultaneously within a predetermined judgment time, the parking time of the vehicle in the parking space is not calculated. Or another parking time for another parking space. This can prevent the system from misjudged the vehicle entering the parking and start billing or other mechanisms.

Preferably, the overlapping relationship between the communication range and the parking space may be all overlapping or partially overlapping, and the communication range may be greater than, equal to or less than the parking space.

The invention further provides a parking timing system comprising a plurality of beacon devices and a server. Each of the beacon devices is respectively configured corresponding to a parking space, and each beacon device has a function of transmitting a push signal and overlapping one of the communication spaces with the parking space. The server performs message transmission and reception with the beacon devices via the network. When the vehicle with a smart device enters the communication range, and the smart device receives the push message of the beacon device, a communication connection is generated, and the smart device executes a corresponding application according to the received signal. To record the start and end points of the parking time.

By the parking timing system of the invention, the problem of manual loading can be avoided, and the signal transmission connection can be directly connected with the currently popular intelligent devices, so that the smart device can complete the timing operation, improve the overall timing accuracy and reduce the labor cost. .

The present invention further provides a parking charging method, which is a method for performing the method described in claim 1, and then the time when the recorded smart device receives the signal, and the time when the recording stop is stopped is performed by a server. The parking space code, wherein each of the parking space codes corresponds to a charging information, and the server calculates the cost after obtaining the parking time value.

The charging method can directly calculate the cost after the time is completed, for the consumer to record the cost, and more, can be combined with other payment mechanisms. Line connections, such as online micropayments, credit cards, third-party payment systems, or bank deductions, improve overall convenience.

According to the foregoing method, the present invention further provides a parking billing system comprising a plurality of beacon devices, a server and a billing server. Each of the beacon devices is respectively configured corresponding to a parking space, and each beacon device has a function of transmitting a push signal and a communication range overlapping the parking space. The server performs message transmission and reception with the beacon devices via the network. When the vehicle with a smart device enters the communication range, and the smart device receives the push message of the beacon device, a communication connection is generated, and the smart device executes a corresponding application according to the received signal. To record the start and end points of the parking time. The charging server performs data transmission and reception with the smart device via the network, and stores a charging information, and the time when the charging server receives the received signal recorded by the smart device, stops the time, and the time After the parking space code, the parking space code is used to search for the relative charging mode corresponding to the charging information, and the fee to be paid is calculated accordingly.

Accordingly, the parking billing system can implement the parking billing method and achieve the intended purpose.

100‧‧‧Parking Billing System

1‧‧‧Parking space

11‧‧‧ Vehicles

2‧‧‧Beacon equipment

21‧‧‧Communication scope

3‧‧‧Smart devices

4‧‧‧Server

6‧‧‧Parking space

7‧‧‧Beacon equipment

71‧‧‧Communication range

S1~S5‧‧‧Steps

FIG. 1 is a schematic flow chart of a method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a schematic view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a schematic view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a schematic view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic flow chart of another method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In order to achieve the above objects and effects, a preferred embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings, and those skilled in the art can implement the invention for each purpose. Further, the method and system are described at the same time in the following examples, so that those skilled in the art can easily understand the implementation method of the present invention.

The embodiment of the parking timing system of the present invention comprises a plurality of beacon devices 2 and a server 4, as shown in Figures 2 and 3. Each of the beacon devices 2 is respectively disposed corresponding to a parking space 1 (the parking space 1 can be a roadside parking space), and each beacon device 2 has a function of transmitting a push signal and overlaps with the parking space 1 Communication range. The server 4 performs message transmission and reception with the beacon devices 2 via the network. When the vehicle 11 provided with the smart device 3 enters the communication range 21, and the smart device 3 receives the push message of the beacon device 2, a communication connection is generated, and the smart device 3 performs the signal according to the received signal. Correspond to one of the applications to record the start and end of the parking time.

Please refer to FIG. 1 at the same time. The parking timing method of this embodiment includes the following steps: providing a plurality of beacon devices, step S1, and a connection step S2. A timing start step S3 and a timing stop step S4.

A plurality of beacon devices are provided in step S1: the communication range 21 of each beacon device 2 is overlapped with a parking space 1. The beacon device 2 can be a device with push capability, such as Beacon and WiFi.

The connecting step S2: when one of the smart devices 3 is set to enter the communication range 21 of the beacon device 2, the beacon device 2 pushes a signal to the smart device 3, and the smart device 3 receives the The signal executes a corresponding application, wherein the signal pushed by each beacon device 2 includes a parking space code. The smart device 3 can be an in-vehicle computer or a handheld mobile communication device or a handheld computer.

Timing start step S3: The user operates the application to perform a record of the time when the smart device 3 receives the signal.

Timing stop step S4: the user operates the application to perform the recording stop timing, and the communication must be interrupted with the connected beacon device within a preset grace interval, that is, the area leaving the communication range 21, the application The program uploads the recorded time when the smart device 3 receives the signal, the time when the execution record is stopped, and the parking space code to a server 4. Thereby, the server 4 can obtain the position where the vehicle is parked and the length of time for parking.

When the vehicle 11 enters the parking space 1, the recording mechanism corresponding to the start time of the job can be operated by itself, and the result of the recording is transmitted to the designated server 4 for access or calculation.

As described above, the shortcomings of the manual loading time are overcome, and the time can be correctly recorded by the method or the system, and the instant situation of the parking space and the information sharing of the space can be collectively performed through the invention. In order to help drivers find parking spaces and reduce the time required to find parking spaces.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the vehicle 11 combined with the smart device 3 simultaneously enters the communication range 21 and another communication range 71 of another beacon device 7 simultaneously within a predetermined judgment time. The parking time of the vehicle in the parking space 1 or another parking time of another parking space 6 is not calculated. Thereby, the system can be prevented from misjudged that the vehicle 11 is parked to start charging or other mechanisms.

Moreover, the overlapping relationship between the communication range 21 and the parking space 1 shown in the figure may be all overlapping or partially overlapping, that is, the communication range 21 may be greater than, equal to (not shown) or smaller than (not shown) the parking space. 1.

The present invention further provides a parking charging method, that is, as shown in FIG. 6, after the method described in claim 1 is executed, the recorded smart device 3 receives the signal by a server 4. The time, the time when the execution record is stopped, and the parking space code, and the charge information corresponding to the parking space code are used for the fee calculation.

The charging method can directly calculate the cost after the time is completed for the consumer to record the cost, and moreover, can be connected with other payment mechanisms, such as online micropayment, credit card, third party payment system or It is the bank that deducts the money and improves the overall convenience.

The invention further provides a parking billing system according to the foregoing method, which comprises a plurality of beacon devices 2 and a server 4. Each of the beacon devices 2 is respectively disposed corresponding to a parking space 1 , and each beacon device 2 has a function of transmitting a push signal and a communication range 21 overlapping the parking space 1 . The server 4 can first perform message transmission and reception with the beacon devices 2 via the network. When the vehicle 11 provided with the smart device 3 enters the communication range, and the smart device 3 receives the push message of the beacon device 2, a communication connection is generated, and the smart device 3 performs corresponding according to the received signal. One of the applications to record the start and end of the parking time. The server 4 can perform data transmission and reception with the smart device 3 via the network, and store a charging information. The charging server 4 receives the time received from the smart device and stops counting. After the parking space code is used, the parking space code is searched for the charging mode corresponding to the charging information, and the fee to be paid is calculated accordingly.

Moreover, as shown in the figure, the beacon transmitter 2 can be disposed at the center of the roadside parking space 1 so that the communication range 21 of the beacon transmitter 2 and the roadside parking space 1 are completely overlapped. The communication range 21 of the beacon transmitter 2 is in a state of completely covering the roadside parking space 1.

In summary, the parking billing method and system provided by the present invention can achieve the expected effect and purpose when actually used, so the invention is excellent in practicality and conforms to novelty, progress and industry. Those who use the patents of the nature, apply in accordance with the law, and hope that the trial committee will grant the invention as soon as possible to protect the hard work of the inventors. If there is any doubt in the audit committee of the bureau, please do not hesitate to give instructions to the inventor, and the inventor will try his best to cooperate with him.

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Claims (7)

A parking timing method includes the following steps: providing a plurality of beacon devices: each communication beacon device has a communication range overlapping with a parking space; and a connection step: when one of the smart devices is provided, the vehicle enters the beacon When the communication range of the device is used, the beacon device pushes a signal to the smart device, and the smart device executes a corresponding application according to the received signal, wherein the signal pushed by each beacon device includes a parking space code. a timing start step: the user operates the application to record the time when the smart device receives the signal; a timing stop step: the user operates the application to perform the recording stop timing, and at a preset grace interval If the communication with the connected beacon device is interrupted, the application uploads the recorded time when the smart device receives the signal, the time when the execution record is stopped, and the parking space code to a server. The parking timing method according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle combined with the smart device does not calculate the communication range and another communication range of another beacon device simultaneously or within a predetermined judgment time. The parking time of the vehicle in the parking space or another parking time of another parking space. The parking timing method of claim 1, wherein the overlapping relationship between the communication range and the parking space may be all overlapping or partially overlapping, and the communication range may be greater than, equal to, or smaller than the parking space. A parking timing system includes: a plurality of beacon devices, each of the beacon devices being respectively configured corresponding to a parking space, and each beacon device has a function of transmitting a push signal and overlapping one of the parking spaces And a server, which transmits and receives messages to and from the beacon devices via the network; when the vehicle provided with the smart device enters the communication range, and the smart device receives the push message of the beacon device, A communication connection is generated, and the smart device executes a corresponding application according to the received signal to record the start and end of the parking time. The parking timing system of claim 4, wherein the overlapping relationship between the communication range of the beacon device and the parking space may be all overlapping or partially overlapping, and the communication range may be greater than, equal to, or less than the parking space. A parking charging method is performed after the method described in claim 1 is executed, and then the time when the recorded smart device receives the signal, the time when the recording stop is performed, and the parking space code are performed by a server. among them, Each parking space code corresponds to a charging information, and the server calculates the cost after obtaining the parking time value. A parking billing system includes: a plurality of beacon devices, each beacon device is respectively configured corresponding to a parking space, and each beacon device has a function of transmitting a push signal and overlapping with the parking space. a communication range; when the vehicle provided with a smart device enters the communication range, and the smart device receives the push message of the beacon device, a communication connection is generated, and the smart device performs one of the correspondence according to the received signal An application to record the start and end of the parking time; a server transmits and receives data to and from the smart device via the network, and stores a charging information; the server receives the received signal recorded by the smart device After the time, the time of stopping the timekeeping, and the parking space code, the fee to be paid is calculated according to the parking space code corresponding to the charging information.