Operation method and operation device of mechanical parking device

Abstract

An operation device (1) for a mechanical parking device (10) is provided with: an operation panel (3) for a user to operate the opening and closing of an entrance / exit door (21) of a parking room (2) for entering or exiting a vehicle (C); an input unit is replaced. The operation panel (3) has an input unit (32). The input means (32) accepts an input from a user during at least one of the confirmation of the absence of a person in the boarding / alighting room (2) and the opening / closing operation of the entrance / exit door (21). When the input unit (32) cannot be normally used, the input unit (32) replaces the input unit to receive input from a user in at least one process of confirmation of nobody in the boarding and alighting room (2) and opening and closing operation of the entrance and exit door (21).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to an operating method and an operating device of a mechanical parking device. Background Art

[0002] As large-scale mechanical parking devices that efficiently utilize three-dimensional space, various parking devices such as horizontal circulation type, lifting type, vertical circulation type, etc. have been developed. These mechanical parking devices have a loading and unloading room (berth) for vehicles to enter or leave the warehouse and an operating panel for operating the opening and closing of the entrance and exit doors of the loading and unloading room.

[0003] Patent document 1 discloses a mechanical parking device, in which a vehicle is placed on a pallet transported to a storage warehouse, and a boarding and alighting room is provided for the driver of the vehicle to board and alight the vehicle. The mechanical parking device comprises: a plurality of cameras, a monitor, and an input unit. The plurality of cameras take pictures of the boarding and alighting room. The monitor is provided at or near an operating panel provided outside the boarding and alighting room, and displays the image captured by the camera. The input unit is provided at or near an operating panel provided outside the boarding and alighting room, and inputs the implementation status of the safety confirmation by the person.

[0004] Prior art literature

[0005] Patent Literature

[0006] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2015-212516 Summary of the invention

[0007] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0008] In the past mechanical parking device, as the input unit of the operating panel, the operating panel has the structure of button type or touch panel type mostly. In addition, as an anti-infective disease countermeasure, the operating panel has been studied to adopt non-contact buttons (for example, electrostatic sensors, etc.) in recent years.

[0009] However, no matter which structure these operation buttons adopt, when the operation button fails or does not respond, or even if the operation button is fine, the user cannot use the operation button normally due to misunderstanding or carelessness, and there are problems such as having to contact the service center and calling the staff. In addition, when non-contact buttons are adopted, it is expected that there will be an increase in the number of cases where the sensor does not respond even when the hand is raised due to freezing or dirt on the surface.

[0010] The present invention has been made in view of the above problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide an operating method and an operating device for a mechanical parking device, which can facilitate the operation of the mechanical parking device even when an input unit of an operating panel cannot be used.

[0011] Means for solving problems

[0012] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a method for operating a mechanical parking device, the mechanical parking device has an operating panel for a user to operate to open and close an entrance and exit door of a boarding and alighting room for entering or leaving the garage, the operating panel has an input unit, the input unit accepts input from the user during at least one of the operations of confirming that no one is in the boarding and alighting room and opening and closing the entrance and exit door, and when the input unit cannot be used normally, the input unit is replaced to accept input from the user during at least one of the operations of confirming that no one is in the boarding and alighting room and opening and closing the entrance and exit door.

[0013] According to a second aspect of the present invention, an operating device of a mechanical parking device comprises: an operating panel for a user to operate the opening and closing of an entrance and exit door of a boarding and alighting room for entering or exiting a vehicle, and the operating panel has an input unit, the input unit accepts input from the user during at least one of the operations of confirming that no one is in the boarding and alighting room and opening and closing the entrance and exit door; and a replacement input unit, which accepts input from the user during at least one of the operations of confirming that no one is in the boarding and alighting room and opening and closing the entrance and exit door when the input unit cannot be used normally.

[0014] According to a third aspect of the present invention, an operating device for a mechanical parking device comprises: an operating panel for a user to operate the opening and closing of an entrance and exit door of a boarding and alighting room for entering or leaving the garage, and the operating panel has an input unit, the input unit accepts input from the user during at least one of the processes of confirming that there is no one in the boarding and alighting room and opening and closing the entrance and exit door; and a replacement input unit, which automatically confirms that there is no one in the boarding and alighting room when the input unit cannot be used normally, so that the mechanical parking device starts the opening and closing operation of the entrance and exit door.

[0015] Effects of the Invention

[0016] According to the present invention, even when the input unit of the operating panel cannot be used, the operation of the mechanical parking device can be facilitated. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is an overall structural diagram showing the structure of the operating device of the mechanical parking system according to the first embodiment.

[0018] Figure 2 It is a front view of the operating panel in the operating device of the mechanical parking system according to the first embodiment.

[0019] Figure 3It is a block diagram of the structure of the operating panel in the operating device of the mechanical parking system according to the first embodiment.

[0020] Figure 4 It is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of a control device of an operating panel in the operating device of the mechanical parking system according to the first embodiment.

[0021] Figure 5A It is a process flow chart showing the operating method of the mechanical parking system according to the first embodiment.

[0022] Figure 5B It is a process flow chart showing the operating method of the mechanical parking system according to the first embodiment.

[0023] Figure 6 It is a diagram showing an example of screen display of the display device in the case where the alternative input means according to the first embodiment is an authentication device.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing a screen display example of a display device when the alternative input means is a touch panel according to a modification of the first embodiment.

[0025] Fig. 8A 1 is a process flow chart showing the operating method of the mechanical parking system according to the second embodiment.

[0026] Figure 8B 1 is a process flow chart showing the operating method of the mechanical parking system according to the second embodiment.

[0027] Fig. 9 It is a diagram showing an example of screen display of the display device when the substitute input means according to the second embodiment is an authentication device.

[0028] Fig.10 It is a block diagram of the structure of an operating panel in the operating device of the mechanical parking system according to the third embodiment.

[0029] Fig.11 It is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of a control device of an operating panel in an operating device of a mechanical parking system according to a third embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] Below, use Figures 1 to 11 First to third embodiments of the present invention will be described.

[0031] (First Embodiment)

[0032] First, refer to Figure 1 to Figure 6 , the operation method of the mechanical parking device 10 and the operation device 1 of the first embodiment are described. Figure 1As shown, the operating device 1 of this embodiment is arranged in a mechanical parking device 10. The operating device 1 has an operating panel 3 for a user to operate the opening and closing of the entrance door 21 of the boarding and unloading room 2 for entering or leaving the vehicle C. The mechanical parking device 10 has an in-garage camera 4 arranged inside the boarding and unloading room 2.

[0033] The mechanical parking device 10 is a large-scale mechanical parking device of, for example, a horizontal circulation type, a lifting type, a vertical circulation type, etc. The mechanical parking device 10 is configured to store the vehicle C on a predetermined rack (vehicle room) while the vehicle C is placed on a pallet P.

[0034] In this embodiment, the "user" refers to a person who operates the operating device 1 to enter and exit the vehicle C relative to the mechanical parking device 10. However, the "user" is not limited to this, and may also be an operator such as a parking lot staff who does not enter and exit the vehicle C but operates the operating panel 3 as a job.

[0035] The entrance door 21 is disposed on the front of the boarding and alighting room 2. The entrance door 21 is opened by moving upward, for example, and is closed by moving downward. Figure 1 The entrance door 21 is opened and closed by the user operating the operation panel 3.

[0036] The operation panel 3 is disposed, for example, on a wall surface 22 on the front side of the boarding and alighting room 2, next to the entrance door 21. Alternatively, the operation panel 3 may be independently erected at a position away from the wall surface 22. However, it is preferred that the operation panel 3 be disposed within a range where the entrance door 21 can be visually confirmed.

[0037] like Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 As shown, the operation panel 3 includes an authentication device 31 , an input unit 32 , a display device 33 , a human detection device 34 , a speaker 35 , and a control device 36 .

[0038] The authentication device 31 is a device capable of authenticating a user. The input unit 32 receives input from the user during at least one of the process of confirming that no one is present in the boarding and alighting room 2 and the opening and closing operation of the entrance and exit door 21. The display device 33 displays characters or images. The human detection device 34 detects the user present in front of the operation panel 3. The speaker 35 outputs sound.

[0039] The control device 36 is connected to the authentication device 31, the input unit 32, the display device 33, the human detection device 34, and the speaker 35, and controls various operations of the operation panel 3. For example, the control device 36 performs processing related to the entry and exit of the vehicle C based on the signal from the authentication device 31. In addition, the operation panel 3 may also have an emergency stop button 37 for emergency stop of the entry and exit operation, and a switch 38 for switching between automatic processing and manual processing. Figure 3 In the figure, the emergency stop button 37 and the changeover switch 38 are omitted.

[0040] The control device 36 may be included in the operating device 1 instead of the operating panel 3 .

[0041] The authentication device 31 is, for example, a card reader that can read the user's inherent information contactlessly from an IC card owned by the user. In addition, the authentication device 31 is not limited to a card reader, and any device that can read the user's inherent information contactlessly may be a device such as an RFID that performs short-range wireless communication, a portable terminal such as a smartphone, a remote control, and the like. The user's inherent information is, for example, identification information pre-assigned to the user. In addition, "the authentication device 31 reads the user's inherent information from the IC card held up by the user" can also be expressed as "the authentication device 31 accepts input from the user."

[0042] The authentication device 31 may be a biometric authentication device capable of recognizing the user's biometric information (fingerprint, face, iris, etc.) The biometric authentication device is preferably a contactless type from the viewpoint of preventing virus infection, but may also be a contact type that uses finger touch.

[0043] The input unit 32 is, for example, a contactless button, an electrostatic sensor, an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a microwave sensor, etc. that can detect the hand raised by the user. In addition, the input unit 32 can also be a device for short-range wireless communication such as RFID, a portable terminal such as a smart phone, a remote control, etc. The input unit 32 can also be configured to display each state through the light color of the button, extinguishing / lighting, etc., according to conditions such as an abnormal state where it cannot be used due to a malfunction, etc., a non-working state where no operation is accepted to prevent erroneous operation, etc., and a working state where the operation can be accepted. In addition, the input unit 32 is also called an input device. In addition, "the input unit 32 detects the hand raised by the user" is also expressed as "the input unit 32 accepts input from the user."

[0044] The display device 33 is a monitor or display that displays messages or images related to the entry and exit of the vehicle C. The display device 33 displays messages such as "Please raise your hand to the input unit 32.", "Please raise your IC card to the authentication device 31.", "Please confirm the safety of the warehouse." In addition, the display device 33 can also be used as a monitoring monitor that outputs images or images captured by the camera 4 in the warehouse. In addition, the display device 33 can be integrally formed with the housing of the operating panel 3, or it can be separately formed from the housing of the operating panel 3.

[0045] The human detecting device 34 is, for example, a human sensor that detects the presence of a user who performs storage in and out processing. The human sensor is, for example, an infrared sensor, but may also be another sensor such as an ultrasonic sensor.

[0046] The speaker 35 is a device that outputs the operation message displayed on the display device 33 by sound, for example.

[0047] The control device 36 processes operations related to the entry and exit of the vehicle C based on signals from each device arranged on the operating panel 3. The control device 36 is configured to be able to communicate with the mechanical parking device 10 and the devices arranged on the operating panel 3 by wire or wirelessly.

[0048] like Figure 4 As shown, the control device 36 includes: a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 361, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 362, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 363, a memory 364, an input / output device 365, an authentication device interface 366, an input unit interface 367, a display device interface 368, a human detection device interface 369, and a speaker interface 370. Figure 4 In the figure, illustration of an external interface connected to equipment arranged in the mechanical parking device 10 is omitted.

[0049] exist Figure 4 In FIG. 1 , it is indicated that when the control device 36 is configured to communicate with the mechanical parking device 10 and the equipment configured on the operating panel 3 by wire, the hardware structure of the control device 36 is shown. However, the hardware structure of the control device 36 is not limited to Figure 4 When the control device 36 is configured to be able to communicate wirelessly with the mechanical parking device 10 and at least a part of the equipment arranged on the operating panel 3, for example, it also has a transceiver circuit and an antenna. At this time, the CPU 361 transmits and receives signals with the target equipment via the transceiver circuit and the antenna.

[0050] The CPU 361 executes the program stored in the ROM 362. The CPU 361 performs calculations on the data loaded into the RAM 363 according to the program, and centrally controls each part of the control device 36. The CPU is also called a processor.

[0051] ROM362 stores programs to be executed by CPU361. In this embodiment, ROM362 stores at least the following programs for controlling Figure 5A and Figure 5B The RAM 363 temporarily stores the operation data when the CPU 361 executes the program stored in the ROM 363. The ROM and the RAM are also referred to as nonvolatile memory and volatile memory, respectively.

[0052] Memory 364 stores Figure 5A and Figure 5B The control parameters required for the process shown, Figure 5A and Figure 5B The CPU 361 controls the reading and writing of data with respect to the memory 364 according to the program stored in the ROM 363. The memory 364 is, for example, a HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or a SSD (Solid State Drive).

[0053] The input / output device 365 receives information input from outside the control device 36. The input / output device 365 outputs information to the outside of the control device 36.

[0054] The authentication device interface 366 is connected to the authentication device 31. The CPU 361 transmits and receives signals to and from the authentication device 31 via the authentication device interface 366. The input unit interface 367 is connected to the input unit 32. The CPU 361 transmits and receives signals to and from the input unit 32 via the input unit interface 367.

[0055] The display device interface 368 is connected to the display device 33. The CPU 361 transmits and receives signals to and from the display device 33 via the display device interface 368. The human detecting device interface 369 is connected to the human detecting device 34. The CPU 361 transmits and receives signals to and from the human detecting device 34 via the human detecting device interface 369. The speaker interface 370 is connected to the speaker 35. The CPU 361 transmits and receives signals to and from the speaker 35 via the speaker interface 370.

[0056] The operating device 1 has an alternative input unit that allows the user to perform the same operation as the input unit 32. The alternative input unit is composed of, for example, at least one of an authentication device 31, a display device 33 (for example, a touch panel), a human detection device 34, a remote controller that can communicate with the operating panel 3, and a portable terminal that can communicate with the operating device 1. By configuring the alternative input unit, even in an abnormality in which the input unit 32 cannot be used, the user can perform the same operation as the input unit 32 through the alternative input unit. In addition, the alternative input unit is also referred to as an alternative input device.

[0057] The control device 36 performs the following operations based on the signals from the devices arranged on the operation panel 3: Figure 5A as well as Figure 5B In addition, Figure 5A and Figure 5B The following is a flow of processing when the vehicle C is parked in the mechanical parking system 10 .

[0058] like Figure 5A as well as Figure 5B As shown, the processing flow when entering the warehouse includes: user arrival process (step S1), person detection process (step S2), screen lighting process (step S3), user authentication process (step S4), confirmation of whether alternative input process is needed (step S5), normal input process A (steps S6~S11), operation authentication process (step S12), entrance and exit door closing process (step S13), alternative input unit starting process (step S20), abnormal input process B (steps S21~S26), and alternative input unit stopping process (step 27).

[0059] The user arrival step (step S1) is a step in which a user who wants to park the vehicle C in the mechanical parking system 10 moves to the front of the operating panel 3. The "user" also includes the above-mentioned operator.

[0060] The human detecting step (step S2) is a step in which the human detecting device 34 detects the user who has arrived in front of the operation panel 3. When the human detecting device 34 detects the user who has arrived in front of the operation panel 3, it sends a human detecting signal to the control device 36.

[0061] The screen lighting process (step S3) is a process in which the control device 36 lights up the screen of the display device 33 when receiving the human detection signal from the human detection device 34. The control device 36 sends a lighting signal to the display device 33 to light up the screen of the display device 33. When the display device 33 receives the lighting signal from the control device 36, it lights up the screen, for example, a message such as "Please raise your IC card to the authentication device 31." prompting the user to authenticate is displayed on the screen. In addition, when the operation panel 3 is in the standby state, the screen of the display device 33 is turned off.

[0062] In the screen lighting process, the control device 36 may also send a sound output signal to the speaker 35 when sending a lighting signal to the display device 33, so that the message displayed on the display device 33 is outputted in the form of sound from the speaker 35. When the speaker 35 receives the sound output signal from the control device 36, for example, a message reminding the user to authenticate, such as "Please hold up the IC card to the authentication device 31.", is outputted.

[0063] The user authentication process (step S4) is a process in which the authentication device 31 authenticates the user. Specifically, when the user holds up the IC card to the authentication device 31, the authentication device 31 reads the user's unique information from the IC card. When it is determined that it is the first time to read, it refers to the pre-registered user database to authenticate the user. In addition, "user authentication" also includes the above-mentioned authentication of the operator. When authenticating the user, the authentication device 31 sends an authentication signal to the control device 36.

[0064] In addition, the user authentication may be performed by the control device 36 instead of the authentication device 31. In this case, the authentication device 31 transmits the user-specific information read from the IC card to the control device 36. Upon receiving the user-specific information, the control device 36 refers to a pre-registered user database to authenticate the user.

[0065] The process of confirming whether the input replacement is needed (step S5) is as follows: the control device 36 determines whether the input unit 32 is in an unusable state, that is, whether to start the process of replacing the input unit, when receiving the authentication signal from the authentication device 31. For example, when the input unit 32 is a non-contact button using an electrostatic sensor, the electrostatic sensor may not respond or may always respond due to freezing or dirt on the surface.

[0066] Specifically, when the control device 36 receives the authentication signal from the authentication device 31, it sends a detection start signal to the input unit 32. When the input unit 32 receives the detection start signal from the control device 36, it determines whether the device is in a state that can be operated by the user. When the input unit 32 determines that the device is not in a state that can be operated by the user (step S5 is yes), it sends a response signal indicating that the input unit 32 is not in an operable state to the control device 36. On the other hand, when the input unit 32 determines that the device is in a state that can be operated by the user (step S5 is no), it sends a response signal indicating that the input unit 32 is in an operable state to the control device 36. For example, when the input unit 32 determines that the device is not in a state that can be operated by the user, the bit value "0" is included in the response signal as information on whether the device can be used. When the input unit 32 determines that the device is in a state that can be operated by the user, the bit value "1" is included in the response signal as information on whether the device can be used.

[0067] When the input unit 32 is an electrostatic sensor, the input unit 32 refers to the most recent action history information, and when the electrostatic sensor does not respond for a predetermined period or more, or when the electrostatic sensor responds for a predetermined period or more, the input unit 32 determines that the device is not in a state that can be operated by the user. Specifically, when the state of not receiving an on signal from the electrostatic sensor for a predetermined time or more, or when the state of receiving an on signal from the electrostatic sensor for a predetermined time or more, the input unit 32 determines that the device is not in a state that can be operated by the user.

[0068] On the other hand, the input unit 32 refers to the most recent action history information, and determines that the device is in a state that can be operated by the user when the state in which the electrostatic sensor does not respond within a specified period ends, or when the state in which the electrostatic sensor responds within a specified period ends. Specifically, when the input unit 32 does not receive an on signal from the electrostatic sensor within a specified time, or when the state in which the on signal is received from the electrostatic sensor within a specified time ends, the device is determined to be in a state that can be operated by the user.

[0069] When the control device 36 receives a response signal indicating that the input unit 32 is not in an operable state from the input unit 32, it determines that the input unit 32 cannot be used normally, and transfers to the alternative input unit activation process (step S20) of activating the alternative input unit. On the other hand, when the control device 36 receives a response signal indicating that the input unit 32 is in an operable state from the input unit 32, it determines that the input unit 32 can be used normally, and transfers to the normal input process A (steps S6 to S11).

[0070] Under normal circumstances, input process A includes: action start confirmation process (step S6), mechanical action start process (step S7), entrance and exit door opening process (step S8), warehousing process (step S9), confirmation of unmanned process (step S10) and entrance and exit door closing operation step (step S11).

[0071] The action start confirmation process (step S6) is a process in which the control device 36 allows the user to confirm the start of the storage process before sending the storage process start signal to the mechanical parking device 10. Specifically, when the control device 36 sends a message display signal to the display device 33 to start the storage process, a message reminding the user to raise the IC card to the authentication device 31 is displayed.

[0072] The display device 33 displays a message such as "Please raise the IC card to the authentication device 31 again" on the screen when receiving the message display signal from the control device 36. When the user starts the storage process, he raises the IC card to the authentication device 31. When the user raises the IC card to the authentication device 31, the authentication device 31 reads the user's unique information from the IC card, and when it is determined that it is the second or subsequent reading, it outputs an action start confirmation signal containing the user's unique information to the control device 36.

[0073] In the operation start confirmation process (step S6), the control device 36 may send a voice output signal to the speaker 35 when sending a message display signal to the display device 33, so that the message displayed on the display device 33 is outputted in the form of voice from the speaker 35. When the speaker 35 receives the voice output signal from the control device 36, for example, it outputs a message such as "Please hold up the IC card to the authentication device 31 again."

[0074] The mechanical action start process (step S7) is a process in which the control device 36 sends a message display signal to the display device 33, and when receiving an action start confirmation signal from the authentication device 31, the control device 36 sends a storage processing start signal to the mechanical parking device 10, so that the mechanical parking device 10 conveys the pallet P for storing the vehicle C in a specified shelf (vehicle room) to the boarding and unboarding room 2. In addition, in the mechanical action start process (step S7), when receiving an action start confirmation signal from the authentication device 31, the control device 36 stores the user-specific information contained in the action start confirmation signal.

[0075] While the mechanical parking apparatus 10 is conveying the pallet P to the boarding and alighting room 2 , a message such as “Operation in progress. Please wait.” is displayed on the screen of the display device 33 via the control device 36 , and a similar message is output from the speaker 35 .

[0076] Furthermore, when the cabin is pre-assigned to each user, the cabin assigned to the user is selected by authenticating the user in the operation start confirmation step (step S6). On the other hand, when the cabin is not pre-assigned to each user, a vacant cabin is selected.

[0077] The entrance door opening process (step S8) is a process in which the mechanical parking device 10 opens the entrance door 21 of the boarding and landing room 2 after conveying the pallet P to the boarding and landing room 2. While the entrance door 21 is open, the mechanical parking device 10 displays a message such as "Open the entrance door." on the screen of the display device 33 via the control device 36, and outputs the same message from the speaker 35.

[0078] The warehousing process (step S9) is a process in which the vehicle C is moved to the pallet P in the boarding and alighting room 2 by the user's driving. When the mechanical parking device 10 detects that the entrance door 21 is opened in the entrance door opening process (step S8), in the warehousing process (step S9), the control device 36 causes the display device 33 to display a message reminding the vehicle C to enter the warehousing, and the speaker 35 outputs the same message.

[0079] The unmanned confirmation process (step S10) is a process in which the user uses the input unit 32 to confirm that there is no one in the boarding and alighting room 2. In the unmanned confirmation process, when the input unit 32 receives the input from the user and outputs the first input detection signal to the control device 36, the control device 36 sends an unmanned confirmation signal indicating that the user has confirmed that there is no one in the boarding and alighting room 2 to the mechanical parking device 10.

[0080] Specifically, when the user raises his hand to the input unit 32 after confirming that there is no one in the boarding and alighting room 2, the input unit 32 outputs an input detection signal to the control device 36. The control device 36 receives the input detection signal from the input unit 32, and when it is determined that it is the first input detection signal, it sends a confirmation signal to the mechanical parking device 10.

[0081] In addition, when the mechanical parking device 10 detects that the vehicle C has moved to the pallet P in the boarding and alighting room 2 during the warehousing process (step S9), in the unmanned confirmation process (step S10), a message such as "Please confirm that there is no one and raise your hand to the input unit 32." is displayed on the screen of the display device 33 via the control device 36, and the same message is output from the speaker 35.

[0082] When the input unit 32 is an electrostatic sensor, for example, when receiving an ON signal from the electrostatic sensor, the input unit 32 determines that the user has raised his hand to the device, and outputs an absence confirmation signal to the control device 36 .

[0083] The entrance door closing operation process (step S11) is a process in which the user uses the input unit 32 to perform an operation for closing the entrance door 21. In the entrance door closing operation process, when the input unit 32 receives the input from the user and outputs the second input detection signal to the control device 36, the control device 36 sends a closing instruction signal indicating that the entrance door can be closed to the mechanical parking device 10. Here, the operation for closing the entrance door 21 is an action by the user to make the mechanical parking device 10 recognize that the entrance door 21 can be closed, or an action to allow the conveying device (not shown) to convey the pallet P.

[0084] Specifically, when the user raises his hand to the input unit 32 to close the entrance door 21, the input unit 32 outputs an input detection signal to the control device 36. The control device 36 receives the input detection signal from the input unit 32, and when it is determined that the input detection signal is input for the second time, it sends a closing instruction signal to the mechanical parking device 10.

[0085] In addition, when the mechanical parking device 10 receives an unmanned confirmation signal from the control device 36 in the unmanned confirmation process (step S10), in the entrance and exit door closing operation process (step S11), a message such as "If the entrance and exit door can be closed, please raise your hand to the input unit 32 again." is displayed on the screen of the display device 33 via the control device 36, and the same message is output from the speaker 35.

[0086] Here, when a certain time has passed without operation, a third person may intrude into the boarding and alighting room 2. Therefore, in the entrance door closing operation process (step S11), when the state of not performing the operation for closing the entrance door 21 continues for about 10 seconds, it is possible to return to the unmanned confirmation process (step S10).

[0087] In addition, one of the above-mentioned process of confirming that no one is present (step S10) and the process of closing the entrance and exit door (step S11) may be performed, and the other may be omitted. When only the process of confirming that no one is present (step S10) is performed, the signal of confirming that no one is present also serves as the closing instruction signal. When only the process of closing the entrance and exit door (step S11) is performed, the closing instruction signal also serves as the signal of confirming that no one is present.

[0088] The operation authentication process (step S12) is a process for confirming whether the user who has finished the storage operation is the same as the user who started the storage operation. The operation authentication process (step S12) prevents a third party from mistakenly operating the mechanical parking device 10 and locking the user in and out of the storage into the device.

[0089] Specifically, when the user lifts the IC card to the authentication device 31, the authentication device 31 reads the user's unique information from the IC card, and when it is determined that it is the second or later reading, the user's unique information is output to the control device 36. The control device 36 compares the user's unique information input from the authentication device 31 in the operation authentication process (step S12) with the user's unique information stored in the action start confirmation process (step S6). The control device 36 sends an operation authentication signal to the mechanical parking device 10 when the two user's unique information are the same. The control device 36 does not send an operation authentication signal to the mechanical parking device 10 when the two user's unique information are different.

[0090] In the operation authentication process (step S12), the authentication device 31 can confirm whether the user who has finished the storage operation is the same person as the user who started the storage operation. At this time, in the action start confirmation process (step S6), the authentication device 31 stores the user's unique information in the device and does not include it in the action start confirmation signal. When the unique information of the two users is the same, the authentication device 31 sends an operation authentication signal to the control device 36. When the control device 36 receives the operation authentication signal, it sends the operation authentication signal to the mechanical parking device 10.

[0091] In addition, when the mechanical parking device 10 receives a closing instruction signal from the control device 36 in the entrance and exit door closing operation process (step 11), in the operation authentication process (step S12), a message such as "Please raise the IC card to the authentication device 31 again." is displayed on the screen of the display device 33 via the control device 36, and the same message is output from the speaker 35.

[0092] The entrance door closing process (step S13) is a process in which the mechanical parking device 10 closes the entrance door 21 when receiving the operation authentication signal from the control device 36. When the mechanical parking device 10 closes the entrance door 21, the storage operation is completed and a storage completion signal is sent to the control device 36.

[0093] In addition, a safety sensor (not shown) may be provided at the entrance door 21. At this time, when the safety sensor reacts during the closing process of the entrance door 21, the mechanical parking device 10 may sound an alarm from the speaker 35 via the control device 36, and open the entrance door 21 again, returning to the process of confirming that no one is present (step S10).

[0094] In the above operation method, the following reaction stage can be set: when the authentication device 31 detects the IC card for a certain time (about 0.5 to 2 seconds), it is recognized that the IC card is raised to the authentication device 31. In addition, the following non-reaction stage can be set: when the IC card is away from the authentication device 31 for a certain time (about 0.5 to 2 seconds), the authentication device 31 does not react.

[0095] Similarly, in the above-mentioned operation method, the following reaction stage can be set: when the input unit 32 detects the user's hand for a certain time (about 0.5 to 2 seconds), it is recognized that the hand is raised to the input unit 32. In addition, the following non-reaction stage can be set: when the user's hand leaves the input unit 32 for a certain time (about 0.5 to 2 seconds), the input unit 32 does not react.

[0096] As described above, in the confirmation of whether the alternative input is needed step (step S5), the control device 36 transfers to the alternative input unit activation step (step S20) when it is determined that the input unit 32 cannot be used normally. The alternative input unit activation step (step S20) is a step in which the control device 36 activates the alternative input unit when the input unit 32 cannot be used normally.

[0097] In the present embodiment, in the alternative input unit starting process, the control device 36 sends a start signal to the authentication device 31 to start the operation of the authentication device 31 as the alternative input unit. After receiving the start signal from the control device 36, the authentication device 31 counts and outputs an input detection signal to the control device 36 when reading the IC card for the second time or later.

[0098] When the control device 36 determines that the input unit 32 cannot be used normally, the unit for confirming that no one is in the boarding and alighting room 2 and opening and closing the entrance and exit door 21 is automatically switched from the input unit 32 to the substitute input unit. In addition, when the control device 36 determines that the input unit 32 cannot be used normally, it can also perform actions such as contacting the service center and calling the staff. In this case, the switch from the input unit 32 to the substitute input unit is manually performed.

[0099] The abnormal input process B is a process of performing the same operation as the input unit 32 using a substitute input unit when an abnormality occurs and the input unit 32 cannot be used. Specifically, the abnormal input process B includes: an action start confirmation process (step S21), a mechanical action start process (step S22), an entrance door opening process (step S23), a storage process (step S24), an unmanned confirmation process (step S25), and an entrance door closing operation process (step S26).

[0100] The action start confirmation process (step S21), the mechanical action start process (step S22), the entrance and exit door opening process (step S23) and the warehousing process (step S24) in the input process B during an abnormal situation are the same as the action start confirmation process (step S6), the mechanical action start process (step S7), the entrance and exit door opening process (step S8) and the warehousing process (step S9) in the input process A during a normal situation, so the detailed description is omitted.

[0101] The unmanned confirmation process (step S25) is a process in which the user uses the authentication device 31 to confirm that there is no one in the boarding and alighting room 2. In the unmanned confirmation process, the authentication device 31 receives input from the user, counts after receiving a start signal from the control device 36, and outputs the first input detection signal to the control device 36 when it is determined that the IC card is read for the second time or later. When the control device 36 receives the first input detection signal, it sends a confirmation signal to the mechanical parking device 10 indicating that the user has confirmed that there is no one in the boarding and alighting room 2.

[0102] Specifically, after confirming that there is no one in the boarding and alighting room 2, when the user raises the IC card to the authentication device 31, the authentication device 31 outputs an input detection signal to the control device 36. The control device 36 receives the input detection signal from the authentication device 31, and when it is determined that it is the first input detection signal, it sends a confirmation signal to the mechanical parking device 10.

[0103] In addition, when the mechanical parking device 10 detects that the vehicle C has moved to the pallet P in the boarding and alighting room 2 during the warehousing process (step S24), in the unmanned confirmation process (step S25), a message such as "Please confirm that there is no one and lift the IC card to the authentication device 31." is displayed on the screen of the display device 33 via the control device 36, and the same message is output from the speaker 35.

[0104] The entrance door closing operation process (step S26) is a process in which the user uses the authentication device 31 to perform an operation for closing the entrance door 21. In the entrance door closing operation process, the authentication device 31 accepts input from the user, counts after receiving a start signal from the control device 36, and when it is determined that the IC card is read for the second time or later, the second input detection signal is output to the control device 36. When the second input detection signal is input, the control device 36 sends a closing instruction signal to the mechanical parking device 10 indicating that the entrance door can be closed.

[0105] Specifically, when the user raises the IC card to the authentication device 31 in order to close the entrance and exit door 21, the authentication device 31 outputs an input detection signal to the control device 36. The control device 36 receives the input detection signal from the authentication device 31, and when it is determined that the input detection signal is input for the second time, it sends a closing instruction signal to the mechanical parking device 10.

[0106] In addition, when the mechanical parking device 10 receives an unmanned confirmation signal from the control device 36 during the unmanned confirmation process (step S25), in the entrance and exit door closing operation process (step S26), a message such as "If the entrance and exit doors can be closed, please raise the IC card to the authentication device 31." is displayed on the screen of the display device 33 via the control device 36, and the same message is output from the speaker 35.

[0107] When the abnormal input process B is completed, the process is transferred to the alternative input unit stop process (step S27), the operation performed by the alternative input unit is terminated, and the process is transferred to the above-mentioned operation authentication process (step S12). In the alternative input unit stop process, the control device 36 sends a stop signal to the authentication device 31 to stop the operation of the authentication device 31 as the alternative input unit. When the authentication device 31 receives the stop signal from the control device 36, it stops outputting the input detection signal.

[0108] Here, refer to Figure 6 An example of screen display of the display device 33 when the substitute input means is the authentication device 31 will be described.

[0109] In the alternative input unit starting process (step S20), when the unit for confirming that there is no one in the boarding and alighting room 2 and opening and closing the entrance and exit door 21 is switched from the input unit 32 to the alternative input unit (authentication device 31), instead of raising the hand to the input unit 32, the warehousing operation is performed by raising the IC card to the authentication device 31.

[0110] For example, in the action start confirmation process (step S25), if Figure 6 As shown, characters and images such as "Start. Please raise the card to (mark of authentication device 31)." are displayed on the screen of display device 33. In this way, a message for instructing to use the alternative input unit (authentication device 31) for operation is displayed on the screen of display device 33, thereby reminding the user to use the alternative input unit for operation, and improving the convenience of the user in a state where the input unit 32 cannot be used for operation.

[0111] Although not shown in the figure, when the alternative input unit is not activated, characters and images such as “Start. Please raise your hand to (mark of the input unit 32)” are displayed on the screen of the display device 33.

[0112] According to the operating method of the mechanical parking device 10 and the operating device 1 of this embodiment, in addition to the input unit 32 used in normal times, an alternative input unit capable of inputting the same operation is also configured, thereby enabling the user to advance the operation of the mechanical parking device 10 even in an abnormal situation where the input unit 32 cannot be used.

[0113] (Modification of the first embodiment)

[0114] Next, refer to Figure 7 A modification of this embodiment is described. In this modification, refer to Figure 7 An example of screen display on the display device 33 when the input unit is replaced with the touch panel 39 of the display device 33 will be described.

[0115] The touch panel 39 is embedded in a part of the screen of the display device 33. With such a structure, it is not necessary to provide a new input unit on the operation panel 3 separately from the authentication device 31 and the input unit 32. Therefore, by simply replacing the conventional display device with the display device 33 having the touch panel 39, the replacement input unit can be configured with the same appearance as the conventional operation panel.

[0116] In this case, the portion of the screen of the display device 33 in which the touch panel 39 is embedded is also used as a monitoring monitor, etc. Therefore, it is preferable that a message such as the presence of the touch panel 39 as a substitute input unit is not displayed on the portion in which the touch panel 39 is embedded. When a part of the screen of the display device 33 is composed of the touch panel 39 and the input unit 32 cannot be used, guidance can be provided through the manual to enable the touch panel 39 to be used as a substitute input unit, or guidance can be provided through a service center or staff.

[0117] In the above-mentioned screen display examples of the first embodiment and the modified example of the first embodiment, the case where the alternative input unit is the authentication device 31 or the touch panel 39 is described, but it is not limited to this. For example, the alternative input unit may also be a human detection device 34, a remote controller capable of communicating with the operating panel 3, or a portable terminal capable of communicating with the operating device 1.

[0118] (Second Embodiment)

[0119] Next, refer to Figure 8A to Figure 9 , the operating method of the mechanical parking device 10 and the operating device 1 of the second embodiment are described. Fig. 8A and Figure 8B In the present invention, the same steps as those in the operating method of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

[0120] exist Fig. 8A as well as Figure 8B In the operation method shown, from Figure 5A as well as Figure 5BThe operation method shown omits the process of confirming whether the alternative input is required (step S5). Therefore, when the user authentication process (step S4) is completed, the alternative input unit is always activated. That is, regardless of the use state of the input unit 32, the control device 36 activates the alternative input unit in the background. In this way, the alternative input unit is configured to be able to input simultaneously with the input unit 32.

[0121] According to such a structure, two input systems can be used at all times, and when the input unit 32 becomes unusable or unresponsive, the user can continue the storage operation by using the alternative input unit. In addition, regardless of whether the input unit 32 is faulty or not, the user can select the input unit 32 and the alternative input unit that is easier to use to proceed with the storage operation.

[0122] Here, refer to Fig. 9 , a screen display example of the display device 33 when the substitute input means is the authentication device 31 will be described. In the abnormal input step B of the present embodiment, the authentication device 31 is set as the substitute input means.

[0123] In the present embodiment, in addition to the action of raising the hand to the input unit 32, the warehousing operation can be promoted by the action of raising the IC card to the alternative input unit (authentication device 31).

[0124] For example Fig. 9 As shown, after the user authentication process (step S4), the screen of the display device 33 displays characters and images such as "Start. Please raise your hand to (mark of the input unit 32) or please raise your card to (mark of the authentication device 31)." Through such a display, the user can be guided to which one of the input unit 32 and the alternative input unit (authentication device 31) can be operated.

[0125] (Third Embodiment)

[0126] Next, refer to Fig.10 as well as Fig.11 , the operation method of the mechanical parking device 10 and the operation device 1 of the third embodiment are described. In this embodiment, the alternative input unit is composed of an automatic unmanned confirmation device 41. In the alternative input unit starting process (step S20), the control device 36 starts the automatic unmanned confirmation device 41 as the alternative input unit. For example, when the input unit 32 does not accept the input from the user within a prescribed period, the control device 36 starts the automatic unmanned confirmation device 41 as the alternative input unit.

[0127] When the automatic unmanned confirmation device 41 is activated by the control device 36, in the unmanned confirmation process (step S25), it does not accept input from the user, but automatically confirms that there is no one in the boarding and alighting room 2, so that the mechanical parking device 10 starts closing the entrance and exit door 21. In addition, in this embodiment, the entrance and exit door closing operation process (step S26) is omitted, and the unmanned confirmation signal also serves as a closing instruction signal.

[0128] like Fig.10 As shown, the operation panel 3 also has an automatic confirmation device 41. Fig.11 As shown, in the control device 36 , the CPU 361 transmits and receives signals with the automatic unmanned confirmation device 41 via the automatic unmanned confirmation device interface 371 .

[0129] As an example, the automatic unmanned confirmation device 41 includes a three-dimensional laser radar installed in the boarding room 2. In this case, in the alternative input unit starting process (step S20), when the control device 36 starts the automatic unmanned confirmation device 41 as the alternative input unit, in the unmanned confirmation process (step S25), the automatic unmanned confirmation device 41 uses the three-dimensional laser radar to determine whether there is a foreign object in the boarding room 2. When the automatic unmanned confirmation device 41 determines that there is no foreign object in the boarding room 2, it outputs a permission signal to the control device 36.

[0130] In addition, as an example, the automatic unmanned confirmation device 41 includes a camera installed in the boarding room 2. In this case, in the alternative input unit activation step (step S20), when the control device 36 activates the automatic unmanned confirmation device 41 as the alternative input unit, in the unmanned confirmation step (step S25), the automatic unmanned confirmation device 41 uses the camera to obtain an image in the boarding room 2, analyzes the obtained image through machine learning, and determines whether there is anyone in the boarding room 2. When the automatic unmanned confirmation device 41 determines that there is no one in the boarding room 2, it outputs a permission signal to the control device 36.

[0131] When the permission signal is input from the automatic unmanned confirmation device 41, the control device 36 sends an unmanned confirmation signal to the mechanical parking device 10. When the mechanical parking device 10 receives the unmanned confirmation signal in the unmanned confirmation process (step S25), and receives the operation authentication signal in the operation authentication process (step S12), it closes the entrance door 21 in the entrance door closing process (step S13).

[0132] In addition, when the mechanical parking device 10 detects that the vehicle C has moved to the pallet P in the boarding and alighting room 2 during the warehousing process (step S24), in the unmanned confirmation process (step S25), a message such as "Automatic unmanned confirmation is being performed. Please exit the parking lot." is displayed on the screen of the display device 33 via the control device 36, and the same message is output from the speaker 35.

[0133] When the mechanical parking device 10 receives the operation authentication signal in the operation authentication process (step S12), in the entrance door closing process (step S13), a message such as "The door is automatically closed. Please pay attention." is displayed on the screen of the display device 33 via the control device 36, and the same message is output from the speaker 35. In this way, in the unmanned confirmation process (step S25), after the message is displayed on the screen of the display device 33, if no signal for emergency stop of the storage operation is input from the user within a certain period of time, the mechanical parking device 10 displays a message such as "The door is automatically closed. Please pay attention." on the screen of the display device 33 via the control device 36, and the same message is output from the speaker 35.

[0134] Furthermore, the mechanical parking device 10 may illuminate the display device 33 and other devices while the control device 36 is displaying a message on the screen of the display device 33. This can more effectively notify the user that the automatic confirmation of no one is being performed.

[0135] Furthermore, in this embodiment, except for the case where the operation button fails or does not respond, even if the user cannot normally use the input unit and cannot complete the closing of the entrance door 21 due to misunderstanding or carelessness of the user, the user can use the automatic unmanned confirmation device 41 as a substitute input unit. In this case, the substitute input unit can also automatically confirm that there is no one in the boarding and alighting room 2 instead of the user, so that the mechanical parking device 10 starts closing the entrance door 21.

[0136] In the first to third embodiments described above, the operation method for parking the vehicle C has been described. However, the operation method for parking the vehicle C is substantially the same as the operation method for parking the vehicle C, and therefore, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0137] (Other Modifications)

[0138] In the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, the substitute input unit may also have a communication device. In this case, when the substitute input unit cannot detect the user's input within a prescribed period, that is, when the input from the user is not accepted within the prescribed period, it is determined that the user is unable to input, and the substitute input unit automatically contacts the service center using the communication device. When the service center receives the contact from the substitute input unit, the substitute input unit is used on the service center side to perform the above-mentioned user's operation. Thus, the substitute input unit can perform the user's operation even in a situation where the user is unable to input. In addition, when the input unit 32 cannot detect the user's input within a prescribed period, that is, when the input from the user is not accepted within the prescribed period, the substitute input unit may also automatically contact the service center using the communication device.

[0139] In the first and second embodiments described above, the alternative input unit may also include: a biometric recognition device that accepts the user's input by recognizing a biological feature unique to the user's body (voice, fingerprint, iris, face, user's activity, etc.). For example, when the biometric recognition device has a function of recognizing the user's voice input, i.e., a voice recognition function, the alternative input unit uses the biometric recognition device to recognize the user's voice input, thereby being able to accept the input from the user.

[0140] In addition, when the biometric recognition device has equipment such as sensors and cameras and has the function of detecting the user's activities based on input from the equipment, the biometric recognition device is used instead of the input unit to detect specific activities of the user's hand, specific activities of the user's body, etc., thereby being able to accept input from the user.

[0141] In the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, the input unit may be replaced with a reading device. In this case, the input unit uses a reading device to read information displayed on an external device, thereby being able to accept input from a user. The external device is, for example, a portable terminal such as a smart phone, a display device such as a display provided in a parking lot, a touch panel, etc. The information displayed on the external device is, for example, a one-dimensional barcode, a two-dimensional barcode, etc.

[0142] For example, a user starts a parking application on a portable terminal such as a smart phone. When the parking application is started, the portable terminal receives instructions related to information generation from the control device 36 via the server of the parking application. The portable terminal generates and displays information (for example, a one-dimensional barcode or a two-dimensional barcode) based on the received instructions. The user causes the reading device that replaces the input unit to read the information displayed on the portable terminal. Thus, the substitute input unit accepts input from the user. In this way, the information is displayed on the portable terminal held by the user and is read by the substitute input unit.

[0143] In the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, the alternative input unit may also be composed of a mobile terminal such as a smart phone having a reading device. In this case, when the user uses the portable terminal as the alternative input unit, the application software for the parking lot is started. When the user starts the application software for the parking lot, the user uses the reading device of the alternative input unit to make the alternative input unit read the information (for example, a one-dimensional barcode or a two-dimensional barcode) displayed on a display device such as a display or a touch panel provided in the parking lot. That is, when the application software for the parking lot is started, the alternative input unit uses the reading device to read the information, thereby accepting the input from the user. The alternative input unit sends the information to the server of the application software for the parking lot. When receiving the information, the server sends an input detection signal to the control device 36. In this way, the information is displayed by a display device provided in the parking lot, etc., and read by the alternative input unit.

[0144] In the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, the operation panel and the alternative input unit may also be configured to accept operations from the user. In addition, the alternative input unit may also be configured to accept input from the user through multiple input methods. In this case, the alternative input unit accepts the user's input through one of the multiple input methods through the user's operation. For example, in a state where the alternative input unit is configured to accept the user's input using an IC card held by the user, when the user loses the IC card, the input method is switched through the user's operation, and the user's input is accepted through at least one of the user's voice input, the user's hand movement, the user's body movement, the reading of information displayed on an external device, and the input of an authentication number to a display or touch panel set in a parking lot, etc. In this case, the alternative input unit has at least one of a voice recognition device, a motion detection device, a reading device, etc. In this way, the alternative input unit has a customization function so that the user himself can select the input method.

[0145] In the first embodiment described above, the input unit 32 may also include a detection device for detecting a situation where the input unit 32 cannot be used normally. When the detection device detects dirt or freezing on the sensor surface, a failure or abnormality of the input unit, etc., it determines that the input unit 32 cannot be used normally. The detection device detects dirt or freezing on the sensor surface, for example, when the state in which the sensor reacts continues. When the detection device detects that the input unit 32 cannot be used normally, the input unit 32 sends a detection signal to the control device 36. When receiving the detection signal, the control device 36 starts the replacement input unit, and automatically switches the unit that performs the confirmation of the absence of people in the boarding and alighting room 2 and the opening and closing operation of the entrance and exit door 21 from the input unit 32 to the replacement input unit.

[0146] The alternative input means and devices included in the alternative input means described in the first to third embodiments, the modified example of the first embodiment, and other modified examples described above include a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a memory, and the like, similarly to the control device 36 .

[0147] The present invention is not limited to the first to third embodiments, the modified examples of the first embodiment, and other modified examples. For example, two or more alternative input units may be arranged on the operation panel 3, etc., and various changes can be made within the scope of the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the first to third embodiments, the modified examples of the first embodiment, and other modified examples may be appropriately combined for use.

Claims

1. A method for operating a mechanical parking device, the mechanical parking device having an operating panel for a user to operate the opening and closing of an entrance door of a boarding and alighting room for a vehicle to enter or leave the parking lot, characterized in that: The operation panel has an input unit. The input unit receives input from the user during at least one of the confirmation of occupancy in the boarding and alighting room and the opening and closing operation of the entrance door. When the input unit cannot be used normally, a substitute input unit receives input from the user during at least one of checking that no one is in the boarding and alighting room and opening and closing operations of the entrance and exit door.

2. The operating method of the mechanical parking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The operating panel also has an authentication device. The authentication device performs authentication of the user, A control device for controlling the input unit and the alternative input unit determines whether to activate the alternative input unit according to a usage state of the input unit.

3. The operating method of the mechanical parking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control device for controlling the input unit and the alternative input unit always activates the alternative input unit regardless of the usage state of the input unit.

4. An operating device for a mechanical parking device, characterized in that: have: An operation panel for a user to operate the opening and closing of an entrance door of a passenger compartment for entering or exiting a vehicle, and the operation panel has an input unit for receiving input from the user during at least one of the confirmation of vacancy of the passenger compartment and the opening and closing of the entrance door; as well as The substitute input unit receives input from the user during at least one of checking that no one is in the boarding and alighting room and opening and closing operations of the entrance and exit doors when the input unit cannot be used normally.

5. The operating device of the mechanical parking device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The alternative input unit is any one of: an authentication device configured on the operating panel, a touch panel configured on the operating panel, a human detection device configured on the operating panel, a remote controller capable of communicating with the operating panel, and a portable terminal capable of communicating with the operating device.

6. The operating device of the mechanical parking device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The alternative input unit is configured to automatically or manually switch to accepting input from the user when the input unit cannot be normally used.

7. The operating device of the mechanical parking device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The alternative input unit is configured to be capable of inputting simultaneously with the input unit.

8. The operating device of the mechanical parking device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The alternative input unit has a communication device, When the alternative input unit does not accept input from the user within a predetermined period, the alternative input unit communicates with the service center using the communication device.

9. The operating device of the mechanical parking device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The alternative input unit has a biometric recognition device, The alternative input unit recognizes the voice or movement of the user using the biometric recognition device, thereby accepting an input from the user.

10. The operating device of the mechanical parking device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The replacement input unit has a reading device, The alternative input unit reads information displayed on an external device using the reading device, thereby accepting input from the user.

11. The operating device of the mechanical parking device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The alternative input unit is configured to accept input from a user through a plurality of input methods. The alternative input unit receives input from the user through one of the plurality of input methods in response to an operation from the user.

12. The operating device of the mechanical parking device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The operation panel also has: a display device for displaying characters or images, The display device displays that an operation is performed through the alternative input unit.

13. The operating device of the mechanical parking device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The operation panel also has: a display device for displaying characters or images, The alternative input unit is embedded in the display device.

14. The operating device of the mechanical parking device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The operating device further comprises: a control device for controlling the input unit and the alternative input unit, The input unit has a detection device, When the detection device detects that the input unit cannot be used normally, the input unit sends a detection signal to the control device. When receiving the detection signal, the control device activates the alternative input unit to accept input from the user.

15. An operating device for a mechanical parking device, characterized in that: have: An operation panel for a user to operate the opening and closing of an entrance door of a passenger compartment for entering or exiting a vehicle, and the operation panel has an input unit for receiving input from the user during at least one of the confirmation of vacancy of the passenger compartment and the opening and closing of the entrance door; as well as The replacement input unit automatically confirms that no one is in the boarding and alighting room when the input unit cannot be used normally, so that the mechanical parking device starts the opening and closing operation of the entrance and exit door.

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