Transport system and method of operating the same

Abstract

A transportation system includes a vehicle hub having a plurality of connection slots. The vehicle hub is configured such that: in response to vehicles being parked in the connection slots, the vehicle hub is connected to the interior spaces of the vehicles through the connection slots, the vehicles are classified by use, and the connection slots are grouped by category so that the connection slots grouped into the same group by category are arranged adjacent to each other.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a transportation system and an operation method thereof, wherein the transportation system is configured such that: a plurality of vehicles with different purposes are provided, the plurality of vehicles are parked in connection slots of a vehicle hub, the vehicle hub operates as a complex terminal, the vehicles are classified by purpose, the connection slots are grouped by category, and the grouped connection slots are arranged adjacent to each other in the vehicle hub. Background Art

[0002] For conventional vehicles as means of transportation, the driver drives directly on the driver's seat or the passengers sit on the passenger seat or back seat and carry out limited activities. However, with the continuous development of autonomous driving technology, the relative importance of people in vehicles has gradually decreased. In addition, electric vehicles that do not require large internal combustion engines are actively developed. Conventionally, the items that can be provided in a vehicle are limited except for seats. However, since a larger space is provided in an electric vehicle of the same size as a conventional vehicle, passengers can carry out a wider range of activities in the vehicle.

[0003] Therefore, there is a need for a concept of a special-purpose vehicle in which the vehicle has a specific purpose and provides items for that purpose, and there is a need to develop various operating systems capable of using or managing the special-purpose vehicle.

[0004] The contents disclosed in this section are only used to enhance the understanding of the overall background of the present invention and should not be considered as acknowledging or suggesting in any form that the contents of the relevant technology are already known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the invention

[0005] This summary introduces selected concepts in a simplified form, which are further described in the detailed description below. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[0006] In one general aspect, a transportation system is provided, comprising: a vehicle hub including a plurality of connection slots, the vehicle hub being configured such that: in response to vehicles being parked in the connection slots, respectively, the vehicle hub is connected to interior spaces of the vehicles through the connection slots, the vehicles being classified by purpose, and the connection slots being grouped by category such that the connection slots grouped together by category are arranged adjacent to each other.

[0007] The transportation system may further include a server configured to collect passenger information related to usage of a vehicle preferred by the passenger, match the passenger with a connection slot or a vehicle based on the passenger information, and guide the passenger to the matched connection slot or vehicle.

[0008] The server may also be configured to request consent for collecting passenger information when receiving a request for the vehicle from a terminal of each of the passengers, and collect the passenger information from the terminal in response to obtaining consent for collecting the passenger information from the terminal.

[0009] The passenger information may include any one of the terminal's search information, location information, health information, picture information, and product purchase information, or any combination of any two or more of them. The server may also be configured to select a usage of a vehicle that matches each passenger in the vehicle based on any one of the terminal's search information, location information, health information, picture information, and product purchase information, or any combination of any two or more of them.

[0010] The server may also be configured to set a movement route for at least one of the vehicles based on the purpose of the vehicle matched with at least one of the passengers, and control the at least one vehicle to move along the set movement route after at least one passenger gets on the vehicle.

[0011] Vehicles can be classified according to their use, and can be divided into one of the following categories: rest, health, business, and taste.

[0012] Vehicles classified as resting can be equipped with beds or chairs to induce passengers to sleep or meditate.

[0013] Vehicles classified in the healthcare category can be equipped with a telemedicine module, a physiotherapy module, a rehabilitation module or a first aid module.

[0014] Vehicles classified as business vehicles may be equipped with computers, fax machines, copiers or scanners.

[0015] Vehicles classified into the hobby category may be equipped with a movie watching module, a music listening module, a fitness equipment module, a food supply module, a reading module, or a game module.

[0016] Items provided in the vehicle may be replaced according to usage or category.

[0017] The vehicle hub may further include a waiting area for passengers to wait before boarding the vehicle. The connection slot is arranged closer to the waiting area when the urgency of the category to which the corresponding vehicle in the vehicle is classified is high than when the urgency of the category to which the corresponding vehicle is classified is low.

[0018] In another general aspect, a method for operating a transportation system is provided, comprising: classifying vehicles respectively connected to connection slots of a vehicle hub by purpose; grouping the connection slots by category; and allocating the connection slots to the vehicle hub so that the connection slots grouped together by category are arranged adjacent to each other.

[0019] The operating method may further include collecting passenger information related to the purpose of the vehicle preferred by the passenger; and selecting a purpose of the vehicle that matches the passenger based on the passenger information before classifying the vehicles by purpose.

[0020] The operation method may further include: after allocating the grouped connection slots to the vehicle hub, matching the passengers with the connection slots or vehicles based on the passenger information, and guiding the passengers to the matched connection slots or vehicles.

[0021] Other features and aspects will be apparent from the following detailed description, the accompanying drawings, and the claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The above and other objects, features and other advantages of the present invention will become more apparent through the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0023] Figure 1 is a diagram showing vehicles and connection slots in a vehicle hub of a transportation system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 is a view showing classification of a plurality of vehicles into grouped connection slots according to usage in a vehicle hub of a transportation system according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

[0025] Figure 3 is a flow chart showing an operation method of a transportation system according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] Figure 1 2 is a diagram showing vehicles and connection slots in a vehicle hub of a transportation system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 1 is a diagram showing that a plurality of vehicles are classified into groups of connection slots according to usage in a vehicle hub of a transportation system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 is a flow chart showing an operation method of a transportation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 1 2 is a diagram showing vehicles and connection slots in a vehicle hub of a transportation system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 21 is a view showing that a plurality of vehicles are classified into grouped connection slots according to their uses in a vehicle hub of a transportation system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The transportation system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a vehicle hub, which is configured so that a plurality of connection slots 200 are formed, and in a case where a plurality of vehicles 100 are parked in the connection slots 200, respectively, the vehicle hub is connected to the interior space of the vehicle 100 through the connection slots 200, and a plurality of vehicles 100 connected to each connection slot are classified according to their uses, and a plurality of connection slots 200 are grouped by category (110, 120, 130, and 140), and the grouped connection slots 200 are arranged to be adjacent to each other.

[0028] In the case where autonomous driving is commercialized from now on, passengers may not directly drive the vehicle 100, but may perform various activities for specific purposes in the vehicle 100 while the vehicle 100 moves to a predetermined destination. Therefore, in order for passengers to perform various activities for specific purposes in the vehicle 100, the vehicle hub may control so that the vehicle 100 is equipped with necessities for various activities and so that the vehicle 100 is set in the connection slot 200 in the vehicle hub according to the needs or preferences of the passengers. The vehicle hub is a complex station. Passengers may board the vehicle 100 in the vehicle hub, or may also use the vehicle hub as a transfer passage. Therefore, in the case where the connection slots 200 grouped by category are set adjacent to each other, passengers belonging to the same category can move to the vehicle and get on more easily and quickly.

[0029] In addition, the transportation system according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a server configured to collect passenger information related to the purpose of the vehicle 100 preferred by the passenger, match the passenger with the connection slot 200 or the vehicle 100 based on the passenger information, and guide the passenger to the matched connection slot 200 or the vehicle 100. Upon receiving a request for a necessary vehicle 100 from the passenger, the server allows the passenger to select whether the purpose of the movement is simple movement, business movement, or emergency movement. Subsequently, the passenger directly selects the purpose of the vehicle 100 provided in the vehicle hub, or the server may analyze the passenger's inclination or preference to select the purpose of the vehicle. The server may park the vehicle 100 in the connection slot 200 grouped by category, and may guide the passenger to the matched vehicle 100 or the connection slot 200. The passenger may board the provided vehicle 100 to move to the destination. During the movement, the passenger may perform various activities in the vehicle by purpose.

[0030] Meanwhile, in the transportation system according to an embodiment of the present invention, the server may request consent for collecting passenger information when receiving a request for a vehicle from a passenger's terminal. In the case of obtaining consent for collecting passenger information, the server may collect passenger information from the passenger's terminal. In the transportation system according to an embodiment of the present invention, the passenger information may include search information, location information, health information, picture information, or commodity purchase information of the passenger's terminal, and the server may select a use of a vehicle that matches the passenger based on the search information, location information, health information, picture information, or commodity purchase information of the passenger's terminal.

[0031] Specifically, if the passenger agrees to provide personal information, the server collects search, image or location information of electronic devices such as personal mobile phones or desktop computers, receives the passenger's health information, or collects reservation information such as public performances, movies, personal belongings, hotels, resorts and accommodation. Based on the passenger information, the server uses big data analysis-based technology (AI) to analyze or classify the passenger's tendencies or preferences in order to classify the vehicle hub area or select the purpose or purpose of the vehicle 100.

[0032] Furthermore, in the transportation system according to the embodiment of the present invention, the server can set the movement route of the vehicle 100 based on the purpose of the vehicle 100 matched with the passenger, and control the vehicle 100 to move along the set movement route after the passenger gets on board. For example, in cases where a passenger must move urgently, a transportation vehicle must move past a specific location, or the time required for the passenger to perform various activities in the vehicle 100 based on the purpose or use of the vehicle 100 is required, the server can calculate the required time, can set the movement route of the vehicle 100 based on this, and can control the vehicle 100 to move along the set movement route.

[0033] Meanwhile, in the transportation system according to the embodiment of the present invention, in the case where a plurality of vehicles 100 are classified by purpose, their categories may include rest, health care, business, and hobbies. In the transportation system according to the embodiment of the present invention, the items provided in the plurality of vehicles 100 may be replaced according to their purpose or category. The demand for the vehicles 100 set in the vehicle hub is changed according to the purpose or category based on the inclination or preference of the passenger. Therefore, when there is a passenger boarding request, the vehicle hub predicts the demand for the vehicle 100 belonging to the purpose or category based on the inclination or preference of the passenger, and controls so that the vehicle 100 waits in the connection slot 200. In the case where the demand is higher or lower than the predicted value, the items provided in each vehicle 100 are replaced, thereby changing the purpose or category of the vehicle 100, thereby satisfying the passenger's demand.

[0034] Specifically, in the transportation system according to an embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle classified into the rest class among the multiple vehicles may be equipped with a bed or a chair, so that the passenger may be induced to fall asleep or meditate. In the transportation system according to an embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle classified into the health care class among the multiple vehicles may be equipped with a telemedicine module, a physical therapy module, a rehabilitation module, or an emergency module. In the transportation system according to an embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle classified into the business class among the multiple vehicles may be equipped with a computer, a fax machine, a copier, or a scanner. In the transportation system according to an embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle classified into the hobby class among the multiple vehicles may be equipped with a movie watching module, a music listening module, a fitness equipment module, a food supply module, a reading module, or a game module. As described above, the items provided by purpose or category in each vehicle 100 are changed according to the inclination or preference of the passenger, so that the passenger can use the items provided in the vehicle 100 for various activities.

[0035] Meanwhile, in the transportation system according to an embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle hub may be equipped with a waiting area for passengers to wait before boarding the vehicle 100. In the case where the urgency of the category is high, the grouped connection slots 110, 120, 130, and 140 may be set close to the waiting area, and in the case where the urgency of the category is low, the grouped connection slots 110, 120, 130, and 140 may be set away from the waiting area.

[0036] For example, for the healthcare class, which has a high urgency, the grouped connection slots 200 may be set closest to the waiting area so that the emergency patient can be moved to the destination as quickly as possible while receiving medical treatment. The connection slots 200 corresponding to passengers requiring secondary emergency movement may be set close to the waiting area. For the light or moderate exercise, hobby, or rest class, which has a very low urgency, the grouped connection slots 200 may be set farther away from the waiting area than the healthcare class or the emergency movement class.

[0037] Figure 3 1 is a flowchart showing an operation method of a transportation system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The operation method of the transportation system according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a step of classifying a plurality of vehicles respectively connected to a plurality of connection slots by purpose (S110), a step of grouping the plurality of connection slots by category (S120), and a step of allocating the grouped connection slots to vehicle hubs so that they are arranged adjacent to each other (S130).

[0038] In addition, the operation method of the transportation system according to the embodiment of the present invention may further include a step (S100) of collecting passenger information related to the purpose of the vehicle preferred by the passenger and selecting the purpose of the vehicle matching the passenger based on the passenger information before the step (S110) of classifying the multiple vehicles connected to the connection slots according to their purpose.

[0039] At the same time, the operating method of the transportation system according to the embodiment of the present invention may further include, after the step (S130) of allocating the grouped connection slots to the vehicle hubs so that they are arranged adjacent to each other, the step (S140) of matching the passengers with the connection slots or vehicles based on the passenger information and guiding the passengers to the matched connection slots or vehicles.

[0040] In the transportation system according to the embodiment of the present invention, the connection slots 200 where the vehicles 100 are parked are grouped by purpose or category, so that passengers can easily and quickly board the vehicles 100 and perform various activities in the vehicles 100 based on the purpose or category of the vehicles 100. In addition, the server analyzes the inclination or preference of the passengers to allocate the vehicles 100 to the connection slots 200, and controls the allocation thereof, so that the passengers can efficiently use the vehicles 100 and the vehicle hub.

[0041] As can be seen from the above description, in the transportation system and the operating method thereof according to the present invention, a plurality of vehicles with different purposes are provided, the plurality of vehicles are parked in connection slots of a vehicle hub, the vehicle hub operates as a complex station, the vehicles are classified by purpose, the connection slots are grouped by category, the grouped connection slots are arranged adjacent to each other in the vehicle hub, and the server controls the movement route of each vehicle and guides passengers to vehicles with purposes preferred by the passengers.

[0042] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention may be implemented in various other embodiments without changing the technical ideas or features thereof.

Claims

1. A transportation system comprising: A vehicle hub including a plurality of connection slots, wherein the vehicle hub is configured such that: in response to vehicles being parked in the connection slots, respectively, the vehicle hub is connected to the interior spaces of the vehicles through the connection slots, the vehicles being classified by purpose, and the connection slots being grouped by category such that the connection slots grouped together by category among the connection slots are arranged adjacent to each other; wherein the vehicle hub also includes a waiting area for passengers to wait before boarding the vehicle, and The connection slot is provided closer to the waiting area when the urgency of the category to which the corresponding vehicle among the vehicles is classified is high than when the urgency of the category to which the corresponding vehicle is classified is low.

2. The transport system according to claim 1, further comprising: The server is configured to collect passenger information related to the purpose of the vehicle preferred by the passenger, match the passenger with the connection slot or the vehicle based on the passenger information, and guide the passenger to the matched connection slot or vehicle.

3. The transportation system according to claim 2, wherein the server is further configured to request consent for collecting the passenger information when receiving a request for the vehicle from a terminal of each of the passengers, and collect the passenger information from the terminal in response to obtaining consent for collecting the passenger information from the terminal.

4. The transportation system according to claim 2, wherein the passenger information includes any one of terminal search information, location information, health information, picture information and commodity purchase information or any combination of any two or more thereof, and The server is further configured to select a purpose of a vehicle that matches each passenger among the vehicles based on any one of the retrieval information, the location information, the health information, the picture information and the commodity purchase information of the terminal, or any combination of any two or more of them.

5. The transportation system according to claim 2, wherein the server is further configured to set a movement route of at least one of the vehicles based on the purpose of the vehicle matched with at least one of the passengers, and control the at least one vehicle to move along the set movement route after the at least one passenger gets on the vehicle.

6. The transportation system according to claim 1, wherein the vehicles are classified according to usage into one of a rest class, a health class, a business class, and a hobby class. 7 . The transportation system according to claim 6 , wherein the vehicles classified into the resting class are equipped with a bed or a chair to induce the passengers to fall asleep or meditate.

8. The transportation system according to claim 6, wherein the vehicles classified into the healthcare category are equipped with a telemedicine module, a physical therapy module, a rehabilitation module or a first aid module.

9. The transportation system according to claim 6, wherein the vehicles classified into the business class among the vehicles are equipped with a computer, a fax machine, a copier or a scanner.

10. The transportation system according to claim 6, wherein the vehicles classified into the hobby class are equipped with a movie watching module, a music listening module, a fitness equipment module, a food supply module, a reading module or a game module.

11. The transportation system according to claim 6, wherein the items provided in the vehicle are replaced according to the usage or the category.

12. A method for operating a transportation system, comprising: Classifying vehicles respectively connected to the connection slots of the vehicle hub by purpose, wherein the vehicle hub also includes a waiting area for passengers to wait before boarding the vehicles; grouping said connection slots by category; assigning the connection slots to the vehicle hub so that the connection slots grouped together by category among the connection slots are arranged adjacent to each other; as well as The connection slot is disposed closer to the waiting area when the urgency of the category into which the corresponding vehicle among the vehicles is classified is high than when the urgency of the category into which the corresponding vehicle is classified is low.

13. The operating method according to claim 12, further comprising: Collecting passenger information related to the passenger's preferred use of the vehicle; as well as Before classifying the vehicles by purpose, a purpose of the vehicle matching the passenger is selected based on the passenger information.

14. The operating method according to claim 12, further comprising, after allocating the grouped connection slots to the vehicle hub, matching the passenger with the connection slot or the vehicle based on the passenger information and guiding the passenger to the matched connection slot or vehicle.

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