ETC-based parking management guiding system and method

Abstract

The invention discloses a parking management guidance system and method based on ETC, and the system is characterized in that a parking space state module is internally configured with parking space position information of a parking lot, the parking space state module is used for updating the parking space state in the parking lot in real time, and the parking space state comprises an idle state or an occupied state; the ETC antenna is used for interacting with ETC equipment carried on a vehicle driving in and out of a parking lot to obtain vehicle information, and is also used for issuing the parking space state and parking space position information in the parking lot to the vehicle-mounted central control display module through the ETC equipment; the vehicle-mounted central control display module is used for planning a driving path from the current position to the vacant parking space selected by the vehicle owner in response to the vacant parking space selected by the vehicle owner; and the parking charging management module is used for starting parking charging for the vehicle according to the vehicle information acquired by the ETC antenna at the entrance of the parking lot, ending parking charging for the vehicle according to the vehicle information acquired by the ETC antenna at the exit of the parking lot, and issuing the vehicle parking charging information to the ETC equipment through the ETC antenna at the exit of the parking lot, and the ETC equipment completes automatic fee deduction. According to the invention, a vehicle owner can be conveniently guided to find an empty parking space, the parking experience of the vehicle owner is improved, and leaving waiting is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of parking, and in particular relates to an ETC-based parking management guidance system and method. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid growth of the number of motor vehicles, parking problems have become increasingly prominent. Traditional parking fee collection systems mostly rely on manual collection or simple automated equipment control, which largely lack intelligent management methods, thus causing a series of problems. First, from the perspective of car owners, traditional parking fee collection systems have long waiting times and cumbersome payment processes, which reduce the parking experience of car owners. Secondly, due to the lack of effective intelligent management, the space utilization rate of parking lots is often low. In the absence of real-time parking space information, especially in large and complex parking lots, car owners often need to enter the parking lot and blindly look for empty parking spaces, which not only wastes the car owner's time, but also leads to a waste of parking resources.

[0003] As a mature electronic toll collection method, ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) technology has been widely used in highway toll management. This technology uses wireless communication between the ETC device installed on the vehicle and the ETC antenna at the toll station to realize automatic deduction of vehicle tolls, greatly improving traffic efficiency. However, although ETC technology has achieved results in the field of highway toll collection, its application in urban parking lots is relatively lagging. Especially in large and complex parking lots, ETC technology has not been fully utilized. Car owners still face the problem of blindly looking for empty parking spaces after entering the parking lot, resulting in low parking efficiency and failure to achieve optimal utilization of parking resources. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides a parking management guidance system and method based on ETC, which can facilitate the guidance of car owners to find empty parking spaces, improve the parking experience of car owners, and avoid waiting for the car to leave the parking space.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention is implemented by the following technical solutions: According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an ETC-based parking management and guidance system, comprising a parking fee management module, a parking space status module, and an ETC antenna arranged at the entrance and exit of a parking lot; The parking space status module is configured with parking space location information in the parking lot, and the parking space status module is used to update the parking space status in the parking lot in real time, and the parking space status includes free or occupied; The ETC antenna is used to interact with the ETC device carried by the vehicles entering and leaving the parking lot to obtain vehicle information, and is also used to send the parking space status and parking space location information in the parking lot to the on-board central control display module through the ETC device; the on-board central control display module is used to respond to the vacant parking space selected by the car owner and plan the driving path from the current position to the vacant parking space selected by the car owner; The parking fee management module is used to start parking fee charging for the vehicle according to the vehicle information obtained by the ETC antenna at the parking lot entrance, and to end parking fee charging for the vehicle according to the vehicle information obtained by the ETC antenna at the parking lot exit, and to send the vehicle parking fee charging information to the ETC device through the ETC antenna at the parking lot exit, and the ETC device will complete the automatic deduction.

[0006] In a possible implementation of the first aspect, the parking management and guidance system further includes a geomagnetic sensor disposed on each parking space, wherein the geomagnetic sensor is used to detect a parking space status; The parking space status module updates the parking space status in the parking lot in real time according to the detection result of the geomagnetic sensor.

[0007] In a possible implementation of the first aspect, the parking management and guidance system also includes a parking space status indicator light arranged above each parking space. When the parking space status is vacant, the parking space status indicator light corresponding to the parking space displays green; when the parking space status is occupied, the parking space status indicator light corresponding to the parking space displays red.

[0008] In a possible implementation manner of the first aspect, the parking management and guidance system further includes a large display screen arranged at the entrance of the parking lot, and the large display screen is used to display the number of remaining vacant parking spaces in the parking lot.

[0009] In a possible implementation of the first aspect, the parking management and guidance system also includes a camera arranged in front of each parking space and a parking space query device arranged at the entrance and exit of the parking lot, the camera is used to obtain the image of the vehicle and the corresponding parking space, the parking space query device is used to receive the image of the vehicle and the corresponding parking space, and identify the vehicle information and the corresponding parking space information according to the image of the vehicle and the corresponding parking space, and query the parking space information according to the vehicle information input by the owner.

[0010] In a possible implementation manner of the first aspect, the parking management and guidance system also includes a barrier gate arranged at an entrance and exit of the parking lot.

[0011] In a possible implementation manner of the first aspect, the parking fee management module is a cloud platform, and the parking fee management module is connected to the ETC antenna at the entrance and exit of the parking lot through wireless communication.

[0012] In a possible implementation of the first aspect, the parking management and guidance system also includes a voice reminder module arranged at the entrance of the parking lot, the voice reminder module is connected to the parking space status module, and the voice reminder module is used to voice broadcast the parking space status and parking space location information.

[0013] In a possible implementation manner of the first aspect, the parking management and guidance system further includes a backup payment method provided at an exit of the parking lot.

[0014] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a parking management guidance method based on ETC is provided. Using the parking management guidance system based on ETC, the guidance method comprises: The parking space status module updates the parking space status in the parking lot in real time, and the parking space status includes free or occupied; The ETC antenna interacts with the ETC device on vehicles entering and exiting the parking lot to obtain vehicle information, and sends the parking space status and parking space location information in the parking lot to the vehicle-mounted central control display module through the ETC device; the vehicle-mounted central control display module responds to the vacant parking space selected by the car owner and plans a driving path from the current position to the vacant parking space selected by the car owner; The parking fee management module starts parking fee charging for the vehicle according to the vehicle information obtained by the ETC antenna at the parking lot entrance, and ends parking fee charging for the vehicle according to the vehicle information obtained by the ETC antenna at the parking lot exit, and sends the vehicle parking fee charging information to the ETC device through the ETC antenna at the parking lot exit, and the ETC device completes automatic deduction.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: The present invention provides a parking management and guidance system based on ETC. The parking space status module updates the parking space status in the parking lot in real time, and uses the ETC antenna to interact with the ETC device on the vehicle. The owner can obtain the free parking space information before entering the parking lot, avoiding the inconvenience of blindly searching for parking spaces after entering the parking lot, and greatly improving the parking efficiency. The on-board central control display module automatically plans the optimal driving path according to the free parking space selected by the owner, and displays it on the screen, providing the owner with intuitive navigation guidance, reducing the time and energy consumption of searching for parking spaces, and improving the parking experience of the owner. At the same time, the parking fee management module realizes the automatic calculation and settlement of parking fees without manual intervention. When the owner leaves the parking lot, the parking fee management module sends the parking fee information to the ETC device on the vehicle through the ETC antenna, realizes automatic deduction, does not need to stop and pay fees, reduces the exit waiting time, and improves the traffic efficiency of the parking lot.

[0016] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, preferred embodiments are given below and described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific implementation modes of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the description of the specific implementation modes will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation modes of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an ETC-based parking management guidance method is shown in FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] The embodiment of the present invention provides a parking management and guidance system based on ETC, the main purpose of which is to improve the operational efficiency of urban parking lots and improve user experience. The parking management and guidance system includes a parking fee management module, a parking space status module, and an ETC antenna arranged at the entrance and exit of the parking lot. The parking space status module is configured with parking space location information of the parking lot, and the parking space status module is used to update the parking space status in the parking lot in real time, and the parking space status includes free or occupied. The ETC antenna is used to interact with the ETC device carried by the vehicles entering and exiting the parking lot to obtain vehicle information, and is also used to send the parking space status and parking space location information in the parking lot to the vehicle-mounted central control display module through the ETC device; the vehicle-mounted central control display module is used to respond to the free parking space selected by the owner, and plan a driving path from the current position to the free parking space selected by the owner. The parking fee management module is used to start parking fee charging for the vehicle according to the vehicle information obtained by the ETC antenna at the parking lot entrance, and to end parking fee charging for the vehicle according to the vehicle information obtained by the ETC antenna at the parking lot exit, and to send the vehicle parking fee charging information to the ETC device through the ETC antenna at the parking lot exit, and the ETC device will complete the automatic deduction.

[0021] Specifically, the parking fee management module is the core control unit of the system, which is responsible for recording the entry and exit time of the vehicle and calculating the parking fee according to the set charging standards. The parking fee management module exchanges data with the ETC antenna at the entrance and exit of the parking lot to capture vehicle information and automatically settle fees. The parking space status module integrates the parking space layout of the parking lot, and each parking space corresponds to a unique identifier. Through the sensor facilities deployed in the parking lot, it is detected in real time whether the parking space is occupied, and the parking space status (free or occupied) is updated to the system. ETC antennas are installed at the entrance and exit of the parking lot for wireless communication with vehicles equipped with ETC equipment. In this embodiment, the on-board ETC device not only serves as a medium for vehicle identity identification, but also receives information such as parking space status from the parking lot, and sends it to the vehicle's central control display screen for display to the owner.

[0022] Combination Figure 1 As shown in the figure, when the ETC-based parking management and guidance system is working, when the vehicle enters the parking lot entrance, the ETC antenna automatically reads the vehicle information (such as license plate number, ETC card number, etc.) in the on-board ETC device, and sends this information to the parking fee management module to start timing. The parking space status module sends the parking space status and specific location information to the on-board ETC device through the ETC antenna according to the current free parking space situation. After receiving the parking space status and specific location information, the on-board central control display module immediately displays one or more free parking spaces on the display screen, and the owner can choose a suitable parking space as needed. When the owner selects a parking space, the on-board system will plan the driving path from the current position to the free parking space selected by the owner, and provide visual navigation guidance through the central control screen. During parking, the parking space status module continuously monitors the parking space status to ensure that once the selected parking space becomes occupied, the system can be updated in real time and prevent other vehicles from selecting it repeatedly. When the vehicle drives towards the exit, the ETC antenna reads the vehicle information again, and the parking billing management module calculates the parking fee based on the time difference between the vehicle's entry and exit. The fee information is sent to the on-board ETC device through the ETC antenna, and the deduction operation is automatically completed without human intervention, greatly shortening the exit time.

[0023] Through the above implementation modes, the present invention not only solves the problems of difficult to find parking spaces and cumbersome payment in traditional parking lots, but also improves parking efficiency and user experience through intelligent management.

[0024] In one achievable manner, the parking management and guidance system further includes a geomagnetic sensor disposed on each parking space, and the geomagnetic sensor is used to detect the status of the parking space; the parking space status module updates the status of the parking space in the parking lot in real time according to the detection result of the geomagnetic sensor.

[0025] In other words, the parking space status module not only integrates the parking space layout diagram of the parking lot, but also has a communication interface with the geomagnetic sensor. Each parking space corresponds to a geomagnetic sensor, which detects whether the parking space is occupied in real time and sends the detection result to the parking space status module, which updates the parking space status information accordingly.

[0026] It should be understood that a geomagnetic sensor is installed under each parking space, which uses the changes in the earth's magnetic field to detect whether there is a vehicle parked in the parking space. When a vehicle is parked in a parking space, its metal body will interfere with the geomagnetic field, and the geomagnetic sensor can capture this change and determine that the parking space is occupied.

[0027] Specifically, during the parking process, the geomagnetic sensor continuously monitors the parking space status. Once it detects that the parking space is occupied (i.e., the vehicle is parked), the geomagnetic sensor immediately sends the occupancy information to the parking space status module. After receiving the information, the parking space status module immediately updates the status of the corresponding parking space to "occupied".

[0028] In this embodiment, the use of the geomagnetic sensor makes the detection of the parking space status more accurate, avoiding parking space status errors caused by sensor failure or misjudgment.

[0029] In one possible implementation, the parking management and guidance system also includes a parking space status indicator light arranged above each parking space. When the parking space status is vacant, the parking space status indicator light corresponding to the parking space displays green; when the parking space status is occupied, the parking space status indicator light corresponding to the parking space displays red.

[0030] Specifically, the parking space status module is also provided with a control interface for the parking space status indicator. Each parking space corresponds to a geomagnetic sensor and a parking space status indicator. The geomagnetic sensor detects in real time whether the parking space is occupied and sends the detection result to the parking space status module. The parking space status module updates the parking space status information accordingly and controls the color change of the parking space status indicator through the control interface. The indicator light intuitively displays the parking space status through color changes: when the parking space status is free, the indicator light is green; when the parking space status is occupied, the indicator light is red.

[0031] In one possible implementation, the parking management and guidance system further includes a large display screen disposed at the entrance of the parking lot, and the large display screen is used to display the number of remaining vacant parking spaces in the parking lot.

[0032] Specifically, the large display screen is set in a conspicuous position at the entrance of the parking lot. The large display screen receives the remaining vacant parking space information sent by the parking space status module, and displays the number of vacant parking spaces in the current parking lot in real time, providing car owners with intuitive parking navigation information, ensuring that car owners can obtain the most accurate parking information.

[0033] In one implementable embodiment, the parking management and guidance system also includes a camera arranged in front of each parking space and a parking space query device arranged at the entrance and exit of the parking lot, wherein the camera is used to obtain images of vehicles and corresponding parking spaces, and the parking space query device is used to receive the images of the vehicles and corresponding parking spaces, and identify the vehicle information and the corresponding parking space information based on the images of the vehicles and corresponding parking spaces, and query the parking space information based on the vehicle information input by the vehicle owner.

[0034] Specifically, a camera is set in front of each parking space to capture images of the vehicle when it is parked and the corresponding parking space image. The parking space query device is set at the entrance and exit of the parking lot, including a touch screen query interface and a background processing system. The owner can input vehicle information through the touch screen. The background processing system identifies the vehicle information and the corresponding parking space information based on the vehicle and parking space images captured by the camera, and displays them on the touch screen for the owner to query.

[0035] More specifically, before leaving the parking lot, the car owner enters the vehicle information (such as the license plate number) through the touch screen of the parking space query device. After receiving the vehicle information entered by the car owner, the background processing system retrieves the image corresponding to the vehicle from the database, identifies the vehicle information and the corresponding parking space information. The background processing system displays the identified parking space information on the touch screen, including the parking space number, parking space location and other information, for the car owner to view.

[0036] In one possible implementation, the parking management and guidance system further includes a barrier gate disposed at the entrance and exit of the parking lot. That is, the barrier gate is disposed at the entrance and exit of the parking lot to control the entry and exit of vehicles. The barrier gate can be automatically raised or lowered according to the instruction of the parking fee management module to enable the passage of vehicles.

[0037] In one possible implementation, the parking fee management module is a cloud platform, and the parking fee management module is connected to the ETC antenna at the entrance and exit of the parking lot through wireless communication. Through the wireless communication connection between the cloud platform and the ETC antenna, the rapid passage and automatic settlement of vehicles in and out of the parking lot are realized, greatly improving the parking efficiency. Managers can remotely monitor and manage parking lot equipment through the cloud platform, which is convenient for maintenance and management.

[0038] In one achievable manner, the parking management and guidance system further includes a voice reminder module disposed at the entrance of the parking lot, wherein the voice reminder module is connected to the parking space status module, and the voice reminder module is used to voice broadcast the parking space status and parking space location information.

[0039] Specifically, the voice reminder module receives data from the parking space status module and converts it into voice information, which is then broadcast to the driver through a speaker.

[0040] Exemplarily, the broadcast content includes, but is not limited to, the number of vacant parking spaces, the locations of specific vacant parking spaces (eg, "parking space 3 in zone A is vacant"), and possible parking suggestions or navigation instructions.

[0041] In one possible implementation, the parking management and guidance system further includes a backup payment method provided at the parking lot exit.

[0042] Specifically, the ETC payment system, as the main payment method, is responsible for the automatic identification of vehicles entering and exiting the parking lot, information recording, and fee settlement. When the vehicle leaves the parking lot, the ETC antenna reads the vehicle information and communicates with the cloud platform to automatically complete the fee deduction. The backup payment method is located at the exit of the parking lot and is set up in parallel with the ETC payment system. Payment methods include but are not limited to cash payment, mobile payment (such as QR code payment), bank card payment, etc. When the ETC payment fails or the owner chooses other payment methods, the backup payment method can ensure the smooth collection of parking fees.

[0043] When the car owner drives into the parking lot, the ETC antenna automatically identifies the vehicle information, and the cloud platform records the vehicle entry time. The parking space status module provides information about available parking spaces, and the car owner finds a suitable parking space according to the navigation. During the parking period, the cloud platform calculates the parking fee based on the vehicle entry time and the set charging standards. The parking space status module continuously monitors the use of parking spaces to ensure the real-time data. When the car owner drives to the exit of the parking lot, the ETC antenna identifies the vehicle information again. If the ETC payment is successful, the cloud platform automatically deducts the parking fee, and the barrier is raised to release the vehicle. If the ETC payment fails, the cloud platform will trigger the backup payment method, and the car owner can choose other payment methods to complete the fee payment.

[0044] In the present invention, the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" etc. mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the described specific features, structures, materials or characteristics may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, without contradiction.

[0045] Finally, it should be noted that the above-described embodiments are only specific implementations of the present invention, which are used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit them. The protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Although the present invention is described in detail with reference to the above-described embodiments, ordinary technicians in the field should understand that any technician familiar with the technical field can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the above-described embodiments within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, or can easily think of changes, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein; and these modifications, changes or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, and should be included in the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A parking management and guidance system based on ETC, characterized in that: It includes a parking fee management module, a parking space status module, and an ETC antenna installed at the entrance and exit of the parking lot; The parking space status module is configured with parking space location information in the parking lot, and the parking space status module is used to update the parking space status in the parking lot in real time, and the parking space status includes free or occupied; The ETC antenna is used to interact with the ETC device carried by the vehicles entering and leaving the parking lot to obtain vehicle information, and is also used to send the parking space status and parking space location information in the parking lot to the vehicle-mounted central control display module through the ETC device; The vehicle-mounted central control display module is used to respond to the vacant parking space selected by the vehicle owner and plan a driving path from the current position to the vacant parking space selected by the vehicle owner; The parking fee management module is used to start parking fee charging for the vehicle according to the vehicle information obtained by the ETC antenna at the parking lot entrance, and to end parking fee charging for the vehicle according to the vehicle information obtained by the ETC antenna at the parking lot exit, and to send the vehicle parking fee charging information to the ETC device through the ETC antenna at the parking lot exit, and the ETC device will complete the automatic deduction.

2. The parking management and guidance system based on ETC according to claim 1, characterized in that: The parking management and guidance system further includes a geomagnetic sensor disposed on each parking space, the geomagnetic sensor being used to detect the state of the parking space; The parking space status module updates the parking space status in the parking lot in real time according to the detection result of the geomagnetic sensor.

3. The parking management and guidance system based on ETC according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The parking management and guidance system also includes a parking space status indicator light arranged above each parking space. When the parking space status is vacant, the parking space status indicator light corresponding to the parking space displays green; when the parking space status is occupied, the parking space status indicator light corresponding to the parking space displays red.

4. The parking management and guidance system based on ETC according to claim 1, characterized in that: The parking management and guidance system also includes a large display screen arranged at the entrance of the parking lot, and the large display screen is used to display the number of remaining vacant parking spaces in the parking lot.

5. The parking management and guidance system based on ETC according to claim 1, characterized in that: The parking management and guidance system also includes a camera arranged in front of each parking space and a parking space query device arranged at the entrance and exit of the parking lot. The camera is used to obtain images of vehicles and corresponding parking spaces. The parking space query device is used to receive images of the vehicles and corresponding parking spaces, and identify vehicle information and corresponding parking space information based on the images of the vehicles and corresponding parking spaces, and query parking space information based on the vehicle information input by the owner.

6. The parking management and guidance system based on ETC according to claim 1, characterized in that: The parking management and guidance system also includes a barrier gate arranged at the entrance and exit of the parking lot.

7. The parking management and guidance system based on ETC according to claim 1, characterized in that: The parking fee management module is a cloud platform, and the parking fee management module is connected to the ETC antenna at the entrance and exit of the parking lot through wireless communication.

8. The parking management and guidance system based on ETC according to claim 1, characterized in that: The parking management and guidance system also includes a voice reminder module arranged at the entrance of the parking lot, the voice reminder module is connected to the parking space status module, and the voice reminder module is used to voice broadcast the parking space status and parking space location information.

9. The parking management and guidance system based on ETC according to claim 1, characterized in that: The parking management and guidance system also includes an alternative payment method arranged at the parking lot exit.

10. A parking management guidance method based on ETC, characterized in that: Using the ETC-based parking management guidance system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, the guidance method comprises: The parking space status module updates the parking space status in the parking lot in real time, and the parking space status includes free or occupied; The ETC antenna interacts with the ETC device on vehicles entering and exiting the parking lot to obtain vehicle information, and sends the parking space status and parking space location information in the parking lot to the vehicle-mounted central control display module through the ETC device; the vehicle-mounted central control display module responds to the vacant parking space selected by the car owner and plans a driving path from the current position to the vacant parking space selected by the car owner; The parking fee management module starts parking fee charging for the vehicle according to the vehicle information obtained by the ETC antenna at the parking lot entrance, and ends parking fee charging for the vehicle according to the vehicle information obtained by the ETC antenna at the parking lot exit, and sends the vehicle parking fee charging information to the ETC device through the ETC antenna at the parking lot exit, and the ETC device completes automatic deduction.

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