JPH03260898A - Parking lot control unit - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To effectively utilize a parking lot by providing a sensor to detect the presence/absence of a vehicle and a lock means to interrupt the leave of the vehicle at each parking space and releasing the lock means immediately after a parking ticket is put into a parking ticket insert part of an accounting means when a parking charge is free or releasing the lock means after the settlement of account when the charge is collected. CONSTITUTION:When one vehicle goes into the parking space which is partitioned so as to park one vehicle, the sensor detects the presence of the vehicle and a parking time measuring means starts measuring the parking time. When leaving the vehicle from the space, by inserting the parking ticket to a parking ticket issuing means, information is written into the ticket so as to show whether the vehicle is driven by a specified user using a shop or not. Based on this information written into the parking ticket, a deciding means decides whether the parking charge is free or not, and when the charge is collected, the parking charge is calculated by a calculating means and displayed. According to the instruction of a display part, the user executes the settlement of account for the parking charge. When the charge is free, the lock means is released or when the charge is collected, the lock means is released by a control means after the settlement of account for the charge. Then, the vehicle can be released. Thus, the parking lot can be effectively and efficiently utilized.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <Industrial Application Field> The present invention relates to a parking lot management device suitable for managing non-profit parking lots.

<Conventional technology> For efficient operation, use of non-commercial parking lots set up at banks, supermarkets, etc. must be limited to designated persons such as users of the store, so unauthorized parking etc. can be prevented. In order to do this, there is a management device that uses a token gate system and a password system to manage parking lots.

In FIG. 7 showing a parking lot management device that employs a conventional password system, a parking lot 1 located near a restaurant 2 has an entrance 4 where cars enter and exit from a road 3.
It is equipped with a plurality of parking spaces 5 for parking one car. The parking lot management device includes a PIN number display device 6 that displays a PIN number in order to inform the user of the PIN number set, and a PIN number display device 6 that displays the PIN number when the user leaves the parking lot 1 (in the direction shown by the solid line arrow). A hot water tap operation panel 7 that can be operated directly, and a loop and coil LC buried separately at the entrance and exit of the parking lot.
, ~LCs, and a car gate 8, etc., which is constituted by a cutoff bar that is controlled to open and close by signals from the loop coils LC+-LCs or the hot water tap operation panel 7.

The user enters the parking space 5 of a store such as Restaurant 2 from the road 3, and when the car reaches the position above the loop coil LC, which is buried underground, the loop coil LC+ is activated.
detects a car, the car gate 8 opens, and the car can enter. When the user opens the car gate 8, the loop coil LCz
, LCs and enters the vacant parking space 5, and the user performs a desired action, such as entering the restaurant 2 and having a meal.

When the user wants to leave the car after finishing the meal, the user pays for the meal at the cashier counter 9 in Restaurant 2.
At that time, the driver will carry out the procedure for leaving the vehicle.For the departure procedure, the staff will inform the user of the currently set PIN number on the PIN setting device installed in the store, and the user who has been informed of the PIN number will be able to exit the vehicle. This is done by entering the password given to you by a staff member on the hot water tap operation panel 7 near the car gate 8.

The hot water tap operation panel 7 compares the entered password with the password currently set on the password display 6, and if they match, opens the car gate 8 and permits the user to leave the vehicle.

<Problem to be solved by the invention> By the way, in the conventional parking lot management device, since the car gate 8 is used, the place where the car gate 8 is installed cannot be used as a parking space, and the space loss due to the car gate 8 is caused. There is. Therefore, in a parking lot that uses such a car gate 8, if you are eating at a small parking lot that does not have enough space, such as Restaurant 2 near the station, parking space 5 will be used even though the restaurant is not full. There is a possibility that the inconvenience of not being able to use Restaurant 2 may occur because there is no one. Furthermore, since the entry and exit of cars is controlled at one location by the car gate 8, if the car gate 8 were to malfunction, there is a risk that the entire system of the parking lot 1 would go down.

The present invention has been made in view of such conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a parking lot management device that can effectively and efficiently utilize a parking lot.

<Means for Solving the Problems> Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1, the present invention provides a parking space in which a plurality of cars can park, a sensor for detecting the presence or absence of a car, and a sensor for detecting the departure of a car. In the parking lot management device, the parking lot management device is provided with a lock means for blocking the parking space, the parking space is partitioned into a space where one car can park, the sensor and the lock means are provided for each of the partitioned parking spaces, and A parking ticket is issued that is rewritable and allows the user to visually view the information, and the parking ticket can display the entry time and parking information based on the entry detection signal from the sensor that detects the entry of a car. A parking ticket issuing means for writing information such as the location and parking lot name, and information as to whether or not the user is a specific user who used the store when leaving the vehicle is provided at the product payment center of the store, and the parking ticket issuing machine an insertion section for inserting a parking ticket issued by the operator; a display section for displaying instructions to the user; an operation section for the user to operate according to instructions on the display section; and a money insertion section for inserting money. and a parking time measuring means that starts measuring the parking time based on the entry detection signal from the sensor, the parking time measured by the parking time measurement time, information on the parking ticket, and the operation. a determining means for determining whether the parking is free or paid based on the operation of the parking section; and a calculating means for calculating and displaying the parking fee on the display section when the determining means determines that the parking fee is charged. The lock means is locked based on an entry detection signal from the sensor, and the lock means is activated when a parking ticket is inserted if the parking fee is free, or after the parking fee is paid if the parking fee is charged. A parking fee settlement means is provided in the parking lot, and has a control means for releasing the parking fee.

<Function> According to the tank bottom described above, when a car enters a partitioned parking space where one car can be parked, the sensor detects the entry of the car and outputs an entry detection signal. The parking time measuring means starts measuring the parking time in response to the entry detection signal.

In addition, the parking ticket issuing means installed at the product payment counter in the store is capable of writing rewritable and visible parking tickets with the entry time, parking location, and parking lot name information. Issue tickets.

When leaving the car, the parking ticket is inserted into the parking ticket issuing means, and the parking ticket issuing means writes information on whether or not the user is a specific user of the store.

The specific user inserts this parking ticket into the parking fee payment means. Further, a person who is not a specific user operates the operation section according to the instructions displayed on the display section of the parking fee payment means.

The determining means determines whether the parking fee is paid or free based on the information written on the parking ticket, and if the parking fee is charged, the calculating means calculates the parking fee. The parking fee is displayed on the display section of the payment means, and the user pays the parking fee according to instructions on the display section. If the parking fee is free, the locking device is released immediately, and if the parking fee is charged, the locking device is released by the control device after the parking fee is paid.

It should be noted that the parking ticket inserted into the input section of the parking fee payment means can be rewritten and thus can be reused.

<Example> Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described based on FIGS. 2 to 6. Incidentally, the same elements as those in FIG. 7 are given the same reference numerals and the explanation thereof will be omitted.

In FIG. 2 showing this embodiment, for example, restaurant 2
A parking lot 1 disposed near a store such as the above has an entrance 4 through which cars enter and exit from a road 3, and a plurality of parking spaces 5 partitioned into spaces where one car can be parked.

The parking lot management device that manages entry and exit of cars in these parking spaces 5 includes a car sensor 11 that is a sensor installed in each parking space 5 and detects the presence or absence of a car.
A lock plate 12 is installed in the parking space 5, which is a locking means for blocking the exit of the car, that is, locking the car, and a checkout counter 9, which is the product payment settlement area of the restaurant 2.
For example, information necessary for the user, such as the parking position of parking space 5 and entry time, is written on the parking ticket, which is a magnetic card that can be rewritten and visualized so that the information can be visually seen by the user. Automatically issues a parking ticket, and writes information on whether or not the user is a specific user of Restaurant 2 on the parking ticket when the user exits the vehicle.
In other words, a checker which is a parking ticket issuing means that re-encodes
13, and has an input section, a display section, an operation section, a money input section, etc., which will be described later, on the panel, and when leaving the car, insert a parking ticket, and if there is a fee, insert money to settle the parking fee. The parking fee is settled by a payment machine 14 which is a parking fee payment means. As a parking lot, there is a full parking light 15 near the entrance 4 of the parking lot 1 that displays "empty", "full", etc., and a warning light 15 to warn passersby walking on the sidewalk 17 when leaving the parking lot. It is also possible to provide an exit warning light 16 for pedestrian safety, and loop coils LC, ~LC, for detecting the entry and exit of cars underground in the lane 18 where cars enter and exit the parking lot 1. It is.

Next, in FIG. 3, which is a front view of the payment machine 14, the payment machine 1
Reference numeral 4 denotes a deposited amount display 31 that displays the deposited amount of money using, for example, an LED, and a display that displays the parking fee using, for example, an LED.
A parking fee display 32 that displays the parking fee, etc., and a coin slot 3
3, a parking ticket slot 34 for inserting a parking ticket, such as a visualized magnetic card, in which the time of entry and the parking space 5 entered are recorded, and a parking ticket slot 34 for inserting a parking ticket such as a visualized magnetic card, and a parking slot for those who do not have a parking ticket. Numeric keypad 35 used when paying parking fees
, a bill slot 36 for inserting bills and making payments, a receipt issue push button 37 to press when you need a receipt, and a receipt issue button 37 for when you lose your parking ticket or don't receive it in the first place. Push the button 38 for those who do not have a parking ticket, the receipt takeout port 39 for taking out the issued receipt, the redo payment push button 40, the coin takeout port 41, the jammed coin return push button 42, and the stop payment button. Indicator light 4
3, a banknote usage stop indicator 44, a speaker sound hole 45 provided so that the user can easily hear the sound of the speaker, and an intercom 46 for contacting the person managing the payment machine 14. , and a departure OK monitor 47 which shows the user a signal to cancel departure when leaving the vehicle, are provided on the panel.

In addition, the display section includes an input amount display 31 and a parking fee display 32.
The operating section is composed of a parking ticket non-holder push button 38 and a numeric keypad 35, and the money slot is composed of a coin slot 33 and a bill slot 36.

Next, the fourth section shows the system block diagram of the Pre3EIi14.
In the figure, the payment machine 14 includes a CPU, ROM, RAM,
A main CPU 71 equipped with an input/output interface,
Display device 7 on the panel that displays input fees, parking fees, etc.
2, and a parking ticket slot 34 where you can insert your parking ticket and bus card.
, a change hopper 73 that stores change, a maintenance operation controller 74, a parking ticket reader 75 that reads information written on the parking ticket, and a coin bill insertion discriminator 76 that identifies the amount of money inserted. , a numeric keypad 35 for keying in the number of the parking space 5 by a person who has lost or does not have a parking ticket, a transmission CPU 77 that controls the lock plates 12 of the parking lot L so that they are not driven at the same time, and a transmission CPU 77 that controls the lock plates 12. A transmission terminal controller 78 to control and a transmission CPU
77 and the transmission terminal controller 78.
/F section 7 section upper 9; I/F section 8 section upper 0 which is an interface between the main CPU 71 and the checker 13. Each parking space 5 is provided with a transmission terminal controller 78 connected to the transmission CPU 77 on the I/F section 7, and the transmission terminal controller 78 includes a lock plate 12 having a mechanical section and a car sensor. 11 is connected, and the transmission terminal controller 7
B outputs a signal from the car sensor 11 to the payment machine 14, and based on a command from the payment machine 14, the lock plate 12 is turned on to open or turned off to close.

In FIG. 5, which is a side view of the checker 13, the checker 1, which is a parking ticket issuing machine and re-encodes the parking ticket, is shown.
3 is a parking ticket hopper 91 that stores parking tickets in a stack;
A lid 92 that is opened when setting a parking ticket in the parking ticket hopper 91, a parking ticket output port 93 from which a parking ticket is issued based on a command from the payment machine 14, and a numeric keypad 94 for re-encoding the discount time. It is equipped with. cover 9
2 and insert the parking ticket into the parking ticket hopper 91. When the car enters the parking lot, the parking ticket is withdrawn from the parking ticket hopper 91 in response to a command to issue a parking ticket from the payment machine 14.
The entry time and the parking position of the parking space 5 where the car is parked are recorded and issued from the parking ticket output port 93. Also, by operating the numeric keypad 94, the discount time of the parking ticket is re-encoded.

Next, the procedure for managing the parking lot will be explained based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

In step 1 (denoted as "S" in the figure, the same applies hereinafter), it is first determined whether a car has entered the vehicle based on whether the car sensor 11 is turned on or not. The vehicle detection signal is output to the payment machine 14, and the parking position of the parking space 5 is confirmed, and the process proceeds to step 2. In step 2, as soon as the entry detection signal is input to the payment machine 14, the parking time of the car is determined. counting starts. Then, in order to check whether the car will leave soon, check whether the car sensor 11 turns off (step 3).
If 1 turns off, it is determined that the car has left the vehicle, and step 1
Return to If the car sensor 11 is not turned off by the time amplification is completed, it is determined that the car is parked, and counting of the parking fee starts in step 5. Then, the checker 13 of the cash register counter 9 automatically issues a parking ticket, for example, a visualized magnetic card using the above-mentioned recycling method, on which the parking location, entry time, etc. are written (
Step 6) Wait for the user who has parked the car for a preset period of time (for example, several minutes to several tens of minutes) to come to the checkout counter 9 in Step 7. When the customer comes, a parking ticket will be handed to him (Step 9), and the user will be able to park the car. Check whether the ticket has been handed over (step 10); if not, return to step 9). If the handover of the parking ticket is confirmed, the lock plate 12 is turned on and the car is locked (step 12) after the time has expired (step 11), and even if the preset time has expired in step 7 (step 8). ) If the person who parked the car does not come to the checkout counter 9, it is checked in step 13 whether the car sensor 11 is turned off. If the car sensor 11 is off, the car has already left the car, so an alarm for unused parking ticket is generated in step 14, and the process returns to step 1.

Further, if the car sensor 11 is turned on in step 13, it is determined that the person does not have a parking ticket and parks the car without permission from the beginning without intending to use the restaurant 2, and in step 15 the lock plate 12 is turned on. and the car gets locked. In addition, in step 12, the lock plate 12
After turning on, in step 16, a parking printout with the car's parking position and entry time may be output. By outputting the parking printout, the user can, for example, enter the car when the user loses the parking ticket. You can check the car time. In this way, users park their cars in the parking space 5 and use the restaurant 2, but some users park their cars in the parking space 5 but do not use the restaurant 2. The person is determined to be parking for a purpose other than the intended purpose in step 17, and the process proceeds to step 32.The user of the restaurant 2 performs a desired act such as eating (step 18), and when the desired act is completed, the cashier counter 9 The purpose charges such as meal charges are settled (step 19), the parking ticket is received from the user, and the parking ticket is inserted into the checker 13 (step 20), and the checker 13 re-checks the discount time etc. The parking ticket is encoded (step 21), and the user inserts the parking ticket into the payment machine 14 (step 22). At step 23, a pass card used by, for example, a maintenance service company is inserted into the parking ticket slot along with the parking ticket. Check to see if it was added to 34th.

If the passcard is inserted, the process proceeds to step 24 to check whether it has expired, and if it has not expired, the passcard is returned (step 25).
, the parking fee will be free and the process will proceed to step 27.If the passcard has expired in step 24, the person will be treated as a person without a parking ticket and the process will proceed to step 36.In step 23, the passcard will be inserted into the parking ticket. Mouth 34
If the customer does not enter the customer's account, it is determined that the user is a general user, and it is checked in step 26 whether or not the customer is a free customer. That is, the data re-encoded by the checker 13 is read by the parking ticket reader 75 of the payment machine 14, and if the parking time is within the discount time, it is a free customer, and the process proceeds to step 27, where the parking ticket is collected and the discount time is passed. If the time has exceeded, it is determined in step 28 that the person has exceeded the time limit.

Then, the overtime parking fee is displayed on the parking fee display 32 for those who are overtime (step 29).
When the user inserts money into the coin slot 33 and bill slot 36, the inserted amount is displayed on the inserted amount display 31 and the overtime parking fee is settled (step 30).
The payment is checked (step 31), and if the payment is insufficient, the process returns to step 30 and the payment is made again, and if the payment is completed, the process proceeds to step 25 to collect the parking ticket.

For example, a full-time parking fee is charged to the person who is determined to be parking for an unintended purpose in step 32. Then, the full-time parking fee is displayed on the parking fee display 32 of the payment machine 14 (step 33), and when the person who parked for a different purpose inserts money into the coin slot 33 and bill slot 36, the amount displayed on the input amount display 31 is displayed. The input amount is displayed and the full-time parking fee is settled (step 34), the settlement is checked (step 35), and if the settlement is insufficient, step 3
Returning to step 4, the payment is made again, and when the payment is completed, the process proceeds to step 27, where the parking ticket is collected. For example, a full-time parking fee is charged to the person determined in step 13 as not having a parking ticket. The person who does not have a parking ticket presses the button 38 for people who do not have a parking ticket in step 36, and in step 37, the person who does not have a parking ticket presses the numeric keypad 3 to indicate the location of the parking space 5.
When the key is pressed in at step 5, the full-time parking fee is displayed on the parking fee display 32 (step 38), and when the person who does not have a parking ticket inserts money into the coin slot 33 and the bill slot 36, the amount displayed is displayed on the input amount display 31. The amount is displayed and the full-time parking fee is settled (step 39), and step 40
At , the payment is checked, and if the payment is insufficient, the process returns to step 39 and the payment is made again, and if the payment is completed, the process proceeds to step 41.

In this way, when the payment for those who have overstayed their parking time, those who parked for a different purpose, and those who do not have a parking ticket are completed, the lock plate 12 is turned off and opened in step 41, allowing the vehicle to exit the vehicle. Then, in step 42, the payment machine 14
The vehicle departure OK monitor 47 at is lit. When the lock plate 12 is turned on and the departure OK monitor 47 lights up, a preset service time count timer starts (step 43). This service time is set to ensure that the vehicle can leave the vehicle after payment has been made. It is checked whether the car sensor 11 is turned off before the count timer times up (step 45) (step 44).
), when the car sensor 11 is turned off, it is assumed that the car has left the car and this flow is terminated (step 46).
If it remains on, it is determined that the user has left the restaurant 2 and is now using the parking lot 1 for other purposes, and the user is deemed to be without a parking ticket, and the process returns to step 1. Incidentally, step 2 is a parking time measuring means, step 26
28.32.36 is the determination means, step 29.33.3
8 corresponds to the military dispatch means, and steps 12.15.41 to 42 correspond to the control means.

According to this configuration, a car sensor and a lock plate are installed in each parking space to provide a lock control system for each parking space, a checker is installed at the cash register counter in the restaurant, and a payment machine is installed near the exit of the restaurant. However, if the parking lot user is, for example, a free customer who uses a restaurant and leaves the car within the discounted time, or a maintenance company who uses a pass card that has not expired and the parking fee is free, In addition, parking lot users may, for example, exceed the discount time, park for a different purpose such as collecting a parking ticket but not using a restaurant, or not having a parking ticket in the first place. If there is a fee for parking, you can manage the parking lot without using a car gate by turning on the lock plate after paying the parking fee, so there is no loss of space and you can park easily. All space in the parking lot can be used effectively. In addition, there are no restrictions on the location, number, or direction of entrances and exits, and even if a failure occurs in the locking mechanism of one of the 11 parking spaces, the entire parking lot system will not go down, and parking tickets can be rewritten. Parking tickets can be reused to reduce running costs, and by turning parking tickets into magnetic cards with visualizations, users can visually check information such as the parking location and entry time. You can check the information. In addition, the time schedule including the control of the lock plate from the time the car enters the parking lot, payment work, etc. are automatically performed, and as mentioned above, depending on whether the parking fee is free or paid, service personnel at the cash register counter This eliminates the need for cashier counter service personnel, which saves the labor of cashier counter service personnel, and makes it easier to manage parking lots.

Furthermore, by checking only the time of arrival at the payment machine, it is also possible to use this method in combination with an intermediate cashier checkless system that automatically calculates the discount time.

<Effects of the Invention> As explained above, according to the present invention, each partitioned parking space where one car can be parked is provided with a sensor that detects the presence or absence of a car and a locking means that blocks the exit of the car. A payment method will be installed in the parking lot, and when a car enters the parking lot, it will be blocked from exiting the vehicle, and when leaving the parking lot, if the parking fee is free, the parking ticket will be placed in the parking ticket input section of the payment method. By having a tank bottom that releases the locking means immediately after the input is made, or after the payment is made in the case of a fee, space loss in the parking lot can be eliminated and the parking lot can be used effectively, and the entrance/exit location can be There are no restrictions on the number or direction of locking means, and even if one of the 11 locking means fails, the entire parking lot will not go down. In addition, by making the parking ticket rewritable, it is possible to reuse the parking ticket and reduce running costs, and by making the parking ticket visible, the user can see information such as the parking location and entry time. I can confirm. In addition, the time schedule including the control of the locking means from the time the car enters the car, the issuance of parking tickets, and payment operations corresponding to specific users of the store and various people parking the car are automatically performed. Parking lot management becomes easier.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a block diagram of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a diagram showing an embodiment of the parking lot management device according to the present invention, Fig. 3 is a front view of the payment machine according to this embodiment, and Fig. 4 is a diagram showing the parking lot management device after payment. FIG. 5 is a side view of the checker, FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the procedure for managing the parking lot shown in FIG. 2, and FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a conventional parking lot management device. ■...Parking lot 5...Parking space 11...
・Car sensor 12... Lock plate 13... Checker 14... After payment

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A parking lot management device that has a parking space where a plurality of cars can park, and includes a sensor that detects the presence or absence of a car, and a locking means that blocks the exit of the car. The space is divided into spaces where one car can park, the sensor and the lock means are provided in each partitioned parking space, and a parking ticket is issued in which information can be rewritten and the information can be visually viewed by the user. Based on the entry detection signal from the sensor that detects the entry of a car, information such as entry time, parking position, and parking lot name is written on the parking ticket, and when leaving the car, the store is used. A parking ticket issuing means for writing information on whether or not the user is a specified user is provided at the product payment counter of the store, and an input section for inserting the parking ticket issued by the parking ticket issuing machine and a means for the user are provided. The vehicle has a display section for displaying instructions, an operation section operated by the user according to the instructions on the display section, and a money insertion section for inserting money, and the vehicle is parked based on the entry detection signal from the sensor. A parking time measuring means that starts measuring time, and determining whether the parking is free or paid based on the parking time measured by the parking time measurement time, the information on the parking ticket, and the operation of the operation unit. determining means; calculating means for calculating and displaying a parking fee on a display unit when the determining means determines that the parking fee is charged; and locking the locking means based on an entry detection signal from the sensor; A parking fee settlement means is provided in the parking lot, comprising a control means for releasing the locking means when a parking ticket is inserted when the parking fee is free, or after the parking fee is settled when the parking fee is paid. A parking lot management device characterized by comprising: