Management method and system for charging and fixed-point returning of mobile amusement equipment

Abstract

The invention is suitable for the technical field of mobile amusement equipment, and provides a management method and system for charging and fixed-point returning of mobile amusement equipment, and the method comprises the steps: starting the amusement equipment after a code scanning starting instruction is received, and carrying out the continuous timing or fee deduction in the operation process of the amusement equipment; detecting whether the amusement equipment is connected to a plug wire plug of a return point charging pile; if connection exists, it is affirmed that the amusement equipment is returned, and otherwise, timing or fee deduction is continued. The invention provides a brand new and innovative unattended solution for the mobile amusement equipment, which can almost realize complete unattended operation, ensures that the amusement equipment is in a full-power state every time, improves the circulation and use efficiency of the amusement equipment, and greatly improves the experience feeling of consumers while reducing the operation cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the field of mobile amusement equipment, and in particular relates to a management method and system for charging and fixed-point return of mobile amusement equipment. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of the Internet economy, mobile amusement equipment (such as tracked vehicles, scooters, and children's amusement vehicles) are increasingly used in scenic spots, parks, shopping malls, squares, and other scenes. However, existing mobile amusement equipment generally has problems such as disorderly parking and difficult charging management, which seriously affect user experience and operational efficiency.

[0003] There are currently two solutions, divided into attended mode and unattended mode:

[0004] In the attended mode, there is a specific return location. After the consumer pays the amount, the manager sets the working time of the amusement equipment. During the scheduled time, the consumer can ride the amusement equipment within a certain range. After the set time is reached, the manager will push the amusement equipment to the fixed return location. In addition, there are also some scan code activation solutions in the attended mode. Consumers can directly scan the QR code on the amusement equipment to recharge or pay a fixed amount. After the amusement time is up, the manager still needs to push the amusement equipment to the fixed return location. If necessary, the manager also needs to charge the low-power amusement equipment. Therefore, the labor cost of the manager under this method is relatively high, which increases the threshold for operators to put equipment into use.

[0005] In unattended mode, consumers typically scan to start a ride. When the time is up, the ride remains where it was, allowing the next consumer to scan and use it. When the battery is low, the administrator will return the ride to the return location for charging.

[0006] Clearly, attended mode is only suitable for smaller areas and requires full operational management. Unattended mode is suitable for larger areas, but it also requires management, particularly for charging. Furthermore, in unattended mode, consumers don't proactively return rides to return points after their time expires, leaving them scattered and disorganized across the area, hindering their unified and effective management. Without dedicated personnel, rides can't be charged promptly, reducing their utilization and impacting the consumer experience.

[0007] Therefore, for the mobile amusement equipment market, there is an urgent need for a low-cost solution that can achieve automatic return at a fixed point and intelligent charging management. Summary of the Invention

[0008] In view of the above problems, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a management method and system for charging and fixed-point return of mobile amusement equipment, aiming to solve the technical problems of existing unattended mobile amusement equipment, such as untimely charging, low equipment utilization, and low consumer experience.

[0009] The present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0010] On the one hand, the management method for charging and returning the mobile amusement equipment includes the following steps:

[0011] Step S1: upon receiving a code scan start command, the amusement device is started, and time is continuously counted or fees are deducted during the operation of the amusement device, wherein the code scan start command includes device recharge information;

[0012] Step S2: Detect whether the amusement equipment is connected to the charging plug of the return point;

[0013] Step S3: If there is a connection, it is determined that the amusement equipment has been returned, otherwise the time is continued or the fee is deducted.

[0014] Furthermore, the specific process of step S3 is as follows:

[0015] If it is detected that the plug is connected to the amusement equipment, the return operation of the amusement equipment will be automatically completed, or the return operation will be performed on the software interface. After the amusement equipment is returned, whether a refund will be made will be determined based on the game rules.

[0016] Furthermore, in step S3, when returning the amusement device through software operation, after the plug is connected to the amusement device, if the software interface return operation is not performed within the specified time, the amusement device return operation is automatically completed.

[0017] Furthermore, in step S2, the plug is a national standard three-pin plug, including a live pin, a neutral pin, and a ground pin. The amusement equipment has a corresponding three-pin socket, including a live socket, a neutral socket, and a ground socket. The ground pin of the three-pin plug has a detection level output, and the live pin has a charging level output. The method for detecting whether the plug of the charging pile at the return point is connected to the amusement equipment is as follows:

[0018] Detect whether the voltage on the live wire socket is at the charging level, and whether the voltage on the ground wire pin is at the detection level. If both are, it is determined that the current plug is connected to the amusement device.

[0019] On the second aspect, the fixed-point return charging pile includes a main control board and multiple power charging modules. The main control board is used to connect to the mains power. Each power charging module is connected to a plug. The power charging module has three output points, namely the live point, the neutral point and the detection point. The live point is connected to the live pin of the plug, the neutral point is connected to the neutral pin, and the detection point is connected to the ground pin. The voltage of the detection point is not zero.

[0020] In a third aspect, the mobile amusement equipment includes:

[0021] The billing management module is used to start the amusement equipment after receiving the code scanning start instruction, and continuously time or deduct fees during the operation of the amusement equipment, wherein the code scanning start instruction includes the equipment recharge information;

[0022] A plug detection module is used to detect whether the amusement equipment is connected to the charging plug of the return point;

[0023] The return management module is used to determine that the amusement equipment has been returned when the plug detection module detects that the plug is connected to the amusement equipment. Otherwise, the billing management module will continue to count or deduct fees.

[0024] Furthermore, the amusement equipment has a three-hole socket, including a live wire socket, a neutral wire socket, and a ground wire socket. The plug of the charging pile at the return point is a national standard three-hole plug, including a live wire pin, a neutral wire pin, and a ground pin. The ground pin of the three-hole plug has a detection level output, and the live wire pin has a charging level output. The plug detection module detects whether the plug of the charging pile at the return point is connected to the amusement equipment in the following manner:

[0025] Detect whether the voltage on the live wire socket is at the charging level, and whether the voltage on the ground wire pin is at the detection level. If both are, it is determined that the current plug is connected to the amusement device.

[0026] In a fourth aspect, the management system for charging and fixed-point return of the mobile amusement equipment includes one or more charging piles located at the return point, and also includes multiple mobile amusement equipment.

[0027] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the management scheme for charging and fixed-point return of mobile amusement equipment provided by the present invention is a solution for an unmanned mode, in which a charging pile is set at the return point, the charging pile is simply modified, and the charging and return of the amusement equipment are combined into one, and the equipment is considered returned only when the plug of the charging pile is plugged in, thus achieving unmanned operation with extremely low modification cost, which can significantly reduce the operating cost of the equipment and is conducive to the regional deployment of the equipment.

[0028] The present invention is a new and innovative solution in the field of mobile amusement equipment. It can be almost completely unattended, ensuring that the amusement equipment is always fully charged, improving the circulation and utilization efficiency of the amusement equipment, and greatly improving the consumer experience while reducing operating costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 It is a flow chart of the management method for charging and fixed-point return of dynamic amusement equipment;

[0030] Figure 2 This is the schematic diagram of the fixed-point return charging pile;

[0031] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the mobile amusement merger;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a management system for charging and returning mobile amusement equipment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clear, the following is a

[0034] It should be understood that the specific implementations described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0035] In order to illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, specific embodiments are provided below.

[0036] Example 1:

[0037] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a method for managing the charging and fixed-point return of mobile amusement equipment, including the following steps:

[0038] Step S1: After receiving a code scanning start instruction, the amusement equipment is started, and continuous timing or deduction is performed during the operation of the amusement equipment, wherein the code scanning start instruction includes equipment recharge information.

[0039] The mobile amusement equipment described in this embodiment is battery-powered amusement power equipment, such as tracked vehicles, go-karts, amusement vehicles, scooters, etc., which are deployed by operators in public places such as squares, parks, scenic spots, and even shopping malls. Moreover, the management method provided in this embodiment can basically achieve complete unmanned operation and effectively manage the charging and return of amusement equipment. One or more return points can be set up in the deployment area according to the layout area, and one or more charging piles can be arranged at each return point to facilitate consumers to return the amusement equipment after use, thereby improving the user experience.

[0040] In an unattended environment, when consumers need to use amusement equipment, they can directly recharge on the mobile terminal interface by scanning the QR code on the amusement equipment. This embodiment does not limit the specific recharge form. For example, you can recharge a prepaid amount. Assuming a recharge of 50 yuan, the basic play time is 20 yuan for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, if the car is not returned, 3 yuan will be deducted for each minute of overtime until the recharge amount is fully deducted. For another example, you can choose to recharge with a fixed play time. Assuming there are three recharge gears of 20 yuan for 10 minutes, 30 yuan for 15 minutes, and 50 yuan for 30 minutes, after the consumer selects one of the gears, the fee to be paid is the gear corresponding amount plus the prepaid 30 yuan. When the gear time is exceeded, 3 yuan will be deducted for each minute of overtime until the prepaid 30 yuan is fully deducted. Of course, other recharge methods can also be used. However, it is optional to remind consumers of their play time by sending a push message 2 minutes before the play time, prompting them to plan the return of the car and the billing method for overtime fees, or further reminding consumers that they can renew and recharge.

[0041] After the recharge is complete, a scan code activation command (including the device recharge information) is generated to activate the amusement equipment. After the purchase, the amusement equipment can be played, and the timer or fee deduction will begin. If the scan code shows that the current amusement equipment is charging or the battery is low, the software interface will remind the consumer to use other amusement equipment.

[0042] It should also be noted that in the default state, the amusement equipment is connected to the charging pile. Before starting, consumers are prompted to unplug the charging pile plug. The amusement equipment can only be started when it is detected that the plug is unplugged.

[0043] Step S2: Detect whether the amusement device is connected to the charging plug of the return point.

[0044] When the time is almost up, the consumer will drive the amusement device to the nearest charging station and then plug the charging station plug into the amusement device's socket. This step determines whether the consumer has returned the amusement device by detecting whether the charging station plug is connected to the amusement device.

[0045] Another technical feature of the present invention is that, under the premise of ensuring the use effect, the development cost and use cost of the product are reduced as much as possible. In this embodiment, the charging pile does not need to be equipped with a network communication function, and the amusement equipment only needs very simple hardware modification and software upgrades. In this embodiment, the plug of the charging pile is a national standard three-hole plug, including a live pin, a neutral pin and a ground pin. There is a corresponding three-hole socket on the amusement equipment (most amusement equipment currently uses this universal socket), including a live socket, a neutral socket and a ground socket. The ground pin of the three-hole plug has a detection level output, and the live pin has a charging level output. The method of detecting whether the plug of the charging pile at the return point is connected to the amusement equipment is as follows: detect whether the voltage on the live socket is the charging level, and whether the voltage on the ground pin is the detection level. If both are, it is determined that the current plug is connected to the amusement equipment. It can be seen from the above process that:

[0046] First, since the plug of the charging pile and the socket on the amusement equipment are universal plugs and sockets, no modification is required, and the connection method is the same as the conventional method, there is no need to make major changes to the charging pile and amusement equipment.

[0047] Second, because the charging level of the charging pile is lower than the safe voltage, the ground wires of both the amusement device and the charging pile are of little use. Therefore, this embodiment uses the ground wire as a detection line and cooperates with the voltage detection of the live wire to determine whether the amusement device is connected to a matching charging pile. Therefore, in terms of hardware modification, it is only necessary to input a detection level to the ground pin of each charging pile plug, and connect the ground socket of the amusement device to a sampling pin of the processor. For example, if the charging level is 24V and the detection level is 3.3V, 9V, 12V, etc., when the charging level input of the amusement device is detected, it can be determined that the amusement device is connected to the charging pile for charging; when the detection level input of the amusement device is detected (either directly detecting the level or detecting the difference between the level and the charging level), it can be determined that the currently connected charging pile is the operator's charging pile. Therefore, it is only necessary to modify the ground wire definition on the charging pile plug and the amusement device socket, and perform the corresponding software upgrade at the same time. Existing equipment can be upgraded at a low cost.

[0048] Third, since the amusement equipment needs to be connected to the charging station at the return point every time the vehicle is returned, it is guaranteed that the amusement equipment is always fully charged, and no workers are required to be on duty, which improves the circulation and use efficiency of the amusement equipment, reduces operating costs, and improves the consumer experience.

[0049] Step S3: If there is a connection, it is determined that the amusement equipment has been returned, otherwise the time is continued or the fee is deducted.

[0050] If the charging level and detection level are detected, it can be determined that the current amusement device is connected to the charging pile at the target return point, and the amusement device can be automatically returned or returned through the software interface. After the amusement device is returned, whether to refund the fee will be determined according to the game rules.

[0051] In this step, when returning the amusement equipment through software operation, after the plug is connected to the amusement equipment, if the software interface return operation is not performed within the specified time, the amusement equipment return operation will be automatically completed.

[0052] It should be noted that even if the consumer does not return the amusement equipment after the recharge amount is fully deducted and leaves directly, it will not affect normal use. Since the amusement equipment can generally travel for several hours when fully charged, the next consumer can still return the vehicle after scanning the code to start it. Therefore, individual consumers who do not return the amusement equipment will not affect normal operation. Furthermore, when the user finds that the power is low or extremely low after scanning the code, incentives can be given to remind the current consumer to push or drive the amusement equipment to the return point and connect the plug to charge, such as giving an incentive of ten minutes of free play. This can ensure that the mobile amusement equipment operates in an almost completely unattended mode, reducing labor costs.

[0053] Therefore, in summary, through the above management plan, it can be seen that this plan can achieve low upgrade costs through simple hardware and software upgrades, including upgrading existing equipment; and through the setting of the management plan, it can achieve a nearly completely unattended operation mode with no labor costs, which is conducive to promoting the promotion of amusement equipment; in addition, since most amusement equipment is fully charged before use, it is basically impossible to encounter a situation where it cannot be used due to insufficient power, which improves the user's consumption experience.

[0054] Example 2:

[0055] like Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a fixed-point return charging pile, including a main control board and multiple power charging modules, the main control board is used to connect to the mains power, each power charging module is connected to a plug, and the power charging module has three output points, namely, a live point, a neutral point and a detection point, wherein the live point is connected to the live pin of the plug, the neutral point is connected to the neutral pin, and the detection point is connected to the ground pin, and the voltage of the detection point is not zero.

[0056] The function of the charging pile is to provide multiple charging levels and detection levels, and the motherboard can be developed specifically. This embodiment provides a low-cost charging pile implementation solution in order to reduce costs and upgrade existing charging piles. Figure 2As shown, it mainly includes a main control board and multiple power charging modules. The power charging module can directly adopt the charging module in the existing electric vehicle charger, and the main control board is connected to multiple charging modules for power supply. At the same time, the ground point of the existing charging module is used as the detection point, and the wire of the ground point is separated from the charging module and directly connected to the main control board. The control chip on the main control board directly outputs the wire connected to the ground point through the voltage conversion circuit output. In this way, each charging module is independent, and the charging module in the existing charger is directly adopted, which has low design cost and is also easy to maintain. When one of the charging modules is damaged, it can be directly replaced. For existing charging piles, they can also be modified in this way.

[0057] It can be seen that the fixed-point return charging pile provided in this embodiment does not require networking and has low design and modification costs.

[0058] Example 3:

[0059] like Figure 3 As shown, the mobile amusement equipment provided in this embodiment includes:

[0060] The billing management module is used to start the amusement equipment after receiving the code scanning start instruction, and continuously time or deduct fees during the operation of the amusement equipment, wherein the code scanning start instruction includes the equipment recharge information;

[0061] A plug detection module is used to detect whether the amusement equipment is connected to the charging plug of the return point;

[0062] The return management module is used to determine that the amusement equipment has been returned when the plug detection module detects that the plug is connected to the amusement equipment. Otherwise, the billing management module will continue to count or deduct fees.

[0063] The amusement equipment has a three-hole socket, including a live wire socket, a neutral wire socket and a ground wire socket. The plug of the charging pile at the return point is a national standard three-hole plug, including a live wire pin, a neutral wire pin and a ground wire pin. The ground wire pin of the three-hole plug has a detection level output, and the live wire pin has a charging level output. The plug detection module detects whether the plug of the charging pile at the return point is connected to the amusement equipment as follows: detect whether the voltage on the live wire socket is the charging level, and whether the voltage on the ground pin is the detection level. If both are true, it is determined that the current plug is connected to the amusement equipment.

[0064] In terms of software, this embodiment implements steps S1-S3 of Example 1 through three functional modules: a billing management module, a plug-in detection module, and a return management module. The specific implementation process is not detailed here. In terms of hardware, this embodiment simply disconnects the ground socket from the amusement device's existing three-hole socket and connects it to a sampling pin of the amusement device's processor. In addition to detecting the charging level, the processor also detects the presence of a detection level input to determine whether the current charging station is the operator's target charging station. This amusement device cannot be returned if it is plugged into a charging station of another operator, ensuring accurate return of the vehicle.

[0065] Example 4:

[0066] like Figure 4 As shown, the management system for charging and fixed-point return of mobile amusement equipment provided in this embodiment includes one or more charging piles located at the return point, and also includes multiple mobile amusement equipment. The structure and function of the charging piles and mobile amusement equipment have been specifically described in Examples 2 and 3 and will not be repeated here. One or more return points can be set in the operating area of ​​the mobile amusement equipment, and each return point can be placed with one or more charging piles. Each charging pile has multiple charging plugs, and multiple amusement equipment can be returned and charged at the same time. Consumers can return and charge the amusement equipment nearby after use. Since the amusement equipment needs to be connected to the plug of the charging pile each time it is returned, it can ensure that the amusement equipment is kept fully charged as much as possible, improve the circulation and utilization rate of the amusement equipment, and improve the consumer experience.

[0067] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for managing the charging and fixed-point return of mobile amusement equipment, characterized in that: The method comprises the following steps: Step S1: upon receiving a code scan start command, the amusement device is started, and time is continuously counted or fees are deducted during the operation of the amusement device, wherein the code scan start command includes device recharge information; Step S2: Detect whether the amusement equipment is connected to the charging plug of the return point; Step S3: If there is a connection, it is determined that the amusement equipment has been returned, otherwise the time is continued or the fee is deducted.

2. The method for managing charging and fixed-point return of mobile amusement equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The specific process of step S3 is as follows: If it is detected that the plug is connected to the amusement equipment, the return operation of the amusement equipment will be automatically completed, or the return operation will be performed on the software interface. After the amusement equipment is returned, whether a refund will be made will be determined based on the game rules.

3. The method for managing charging and fixed-point return of mobile amusement equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: In step S3, when returning the amusement equipment through software operation, after the plug is connected to the amusement equipment, if the software interface return operation is not performed within the specified time, the amusement equipment return operation is automatically completed.

4. The method for managing charging and fixed-point return of mobile amusement equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: In step S2, the plug is a national standard three-pin plug, including a live pin, a neutral pin, and a ground pin. The amusement equipment has a corresponding three-pin socket, including a live socket, a neutral socket, and a ground socket. The ground pin of the three-pin plug has a detection level output, and the live pin has a charging level output. The method for detecting whether the plug of the charging pile at the return point is connected to the amusement equipment is as follows: Detect whether the voltage on the live wire socket is at the charging level, and whether the voltage on the ground wire pin is at the detection level. If both are, it is determined that the current plug is connected to the amusement device.

5. A fixed-point return charging pile, characterized in that: The charging pile includes a main control board and multiple power charging modules. The main control board is used to connect to the mains power. Each power charging module is connected to a plug. The power charging module has three output points, namely, a live point, a neutral point and a detection point. The live point is connected to the live pin of the plug, the neutral point is connected to the neutral pin, and the detection point is connected to the ground pin. The voltage of the detection point is not zero.

6. A mobile amusement equipment, characterized in that: The amusement equipment includes: The billing management module is used to start the amusement equipment after receiving the code scanning start instruction, and continuously time or deduct fees during the operation of the amusement equipment, wherein the code scanning start instruction includes the equipment recharge information; A plug detection module is used to detect whether the amusement equipment is connected to the charging plug of the return point; The return management module is used to determine that the amusement equipment has been returned when the plug detection module detects that the plug is connected to the amusement equipment. Otherwise, the billing management module will continue to count or deduct fees.

7. The mobile amusement equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The amusement equipment has a three-hole socket, including a live wire socket, a neutral wire socket, and a ground wire socket. The plug of the charging pile at the return point is a national standard three-hole plug, including a live wire pin, a neutral wire pin, and a ground pin. The ground pin of the three-hole plug has a detection level output, and the live wire pin has a charging level output. The plug detection module detects whether the plug of the charging pile at the return point is connected to the amusement equipment in the following way: Detect whether the voltage on the live wire socket is at the charging level, and whether the voltage on the ground wire pin is at the detection level. If both are, it is determined that the current plug is connected to the amusement device.

8. A management system for charging and returning mobile amusement equipment, characterized in that: The management system includes one or more charging piles as described in claim 5 located at a return point, and also includes multiple mobile amusement equipment as described in claim 6 or 7.

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