Charging pile parking space parking payment method and system based on image recognition

Abstract

The invention provides a charging pile parking space parking payment method and system based on image recognition, and belongs to the technical field of new energy automobile charging piles. Comprising a charging pile body, a first-stage identification unit and a gate system. The charging pile body is integrated with a second identification unit, a monitoring unit, a charging unit, a timing unit, a billing unit, a settlement unit and a payment unit. The monitoring of the charging pile body is combined with the physical connection state of the charging unit, so that whether the vehicle still occupies the charging parking space for a long time after being charged can be intelligently and accurately judged. And the billing unit can bill the pile occupying behavior based on the judgment result, so that a vehicle owner is motivated to drive away in time, the turnover rate and the use efficiency of the parking space of the charging pile are remarkably improved, and the problem of resource shortage of the charging pile is relieved. Through cooperative work of all the units, full-process automatic management from vehicle entering identification, parking space state monitoring, charging state judgment and data summarization is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of new energy vehicle charging pile technology, specifically relating to a charging pile parking space payment method and system based on image recognition. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of electric vehicles, charging stations have also experienced explosive growth. Nationwide, the construction and installation of charging stations are being encouraged and supported to meet the charging needs of electric vehicles. As charging stations are being deployed across the country, related payment systems are also developing. Currently, charging methods include QR code payment, card swiping, and password input. However, these methods suffer from numerous problems, such as inaccurate billing, low parking space utilization, inconsistencies between parking fees and charging costs, and the need for multiple payments. These issues cause unnecessary time waste and inconvenience for users, resulting in a poor customer experience.

[0003] Problems with existing technology: 1) Parking lots have both charging stations and regular parking spaces, but they lack effective control over vehicle placement. This is especially true in highway service areas and rural areas where charging stations are available. During holidays, high charging demand leads to gasoline vehicles parking in charging spaces for extended periods, or new energy vehicles occupying these spaces without charging, preventing them from charging. On other days, when charging demand is low, these spaces remain vacant, wasting resources. Similar issues exist in busy urban areas, where charging spaces are locked due to lack of charging, further wasting parking resources and hindering their efficient use.

[0004] 2) There is a discrepancy between parking fee payment and charging fee settlement. Charging fees need to be paid by scanning a code at the charging station or by the APP, while parking fees are settled at the parking lot exit. This requires multiple payments, causing unnecessary time waste and inconvenience to users.

[0005] 3) The existing payment charging system can only distinguish between fuel vehicles and new energy vehicles. It cannot identify and remind vehicles that occupy charging stations but do not charge. Therefore, it cannot achieve accurate billing, which leads to the problem of occupying charging stations from time to time and wastes resources. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings and provide a method and system for charging pile parking space payment based on image recognition.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: In a first aspect, the present invention provides a charging pile parking space payment system based on image recognition, including a charging pile body, a first recognition unit and a gate system; The first-level identification unit is set at the gate at the entrance of the parking lot. It is used to identify the license plate information of the vehicles entering the parking lot, distinguish the vehicles as new energy vehicles or fuel vehicles according to the license plate information, and record the vehicle's entry time. The charging pile body integrates a second identification unit, a monitoring unit, a charging unit, a timing unit, a billing unit, a settlement unit, and a payment unit; The second-level identification unit is used to monitor the status of charging parking spaces and vehicle behavior; The monitoring unit is communicatively connected to the second-level identification unit and the charging unit, and is used to determine whether a vehicle occupies a charging space without charging based on the monitoring data of the second-level identification unit and the connection status data of the charging unit. The timing unit is used to record the vehicle's entry time, exit time, and parking time in the charging space; The charging unit is used to charge the vehicle; The data management unit is used to store vehicle information, license plate information, entry time, exit time, charging status, occupancy determination result, and charging data from the first identification unit, the second identification unit, the monitoring unit, the timing unit, and the charging unit. The billing unit is connected to the data management unit and is used to calculate and generate comprehensive cost information including parking fees, charging fees and / or occupancy fees based on the data from the data management unit. The settlement unit is connected to the billing unit and is used to generate a payment order corresponding to the comprehensive fee information; The payment unit is connected to the settlement unit and provides multiple payment interfaces for users to complete payment order settlement; The gate system is located at the parking lot exit and is communicatively connected to the settlement unit and payment unit. After confirming that the user has completed payment, it controls the gate to allow passage.

[0008] A display screen is installed on the outside of the charging pile body, displaying QR code information. Charging guns are connected to both sides of the charging pile body via charging cables. A camera is installed on the top of the charging pile body facing the parking space, and an antenna is installed on the top of the charging pile body. The second identification unit monitors the status of the charging parking space and vehicle behavior through the camera and antenna.

[0009] The payment unit supports the following payment methods: Payment can be made by scanning the QR code on the charging station using a mobile app. After charging is complete, scan the QR code on the charging station to pay when you unplug the charging gun. After the user completes the payment, the system grants him the permission to leave the parking lot within a preset time. If he does not leave within the time limit, the billing will be restarted. At the parking lot exit, scan the QR code provided at the exit gate to make payment.

[0010] The billing details of the billing unit include: parking fees for fuel vehicles, parking fees for fuel vehicles plus parking lot occupancy fees, parking fees for new energy vehicles, charging fees for new energy vehicles, parking fees for new energy vehicles plus charging fees, parking fees for new energy vehicles plus parking lot occupancy fees, and charging fees for new energy vehicles plus parking fees plus parking lot occupancy fees.

[0011] The billing unit executes the following billing strategy: If a gasoline vehicle is parked in a charging space within a preset time threshold, a regular parking fee will be charged; if the gasoline vehicle is parked in a charging space for a longer time than the preset time threshold, an additional charging station occupancy fee will be charged. New energy vehicles enjoy free parking while charging. After charging is completed, a regular parking fee will be charged within a preset time threshold. If a new energy vehicle is parked in a charging space for a period exceeding the preset time threshold, an additional charge will be charged. If a new energy vehicle occupies a charging space but does not charge, a regular parking fee will be charged within the preset time threshold. If the parking time in a charging space exceeds the preset time threshold, an additional charge will be charged.

[0012] If the parking time is less than the preset time threshold, the fee will be charged according to the preset time threshold.

[0013] Secondly, the present invention provides a method for paying parking fees for charging pile parking spaces based on image recognition, comprising the following steps: At the entrance of the parking lot, the first recognition unit identifies vehicle license plates and classifies vehicles, recording the vehicle's entry time; The second identification unit of the charging pile body (1) monitors and judges the vehicles in the charging space, and judges whether the vehicle occupies the charging pile in combination with the connection status of the charging unit. The data management unit aggregates vehicle entry time, charging data, and charging station occupancy determination results. When the vehicle is about to leave, the billing unit calculates the total cost based on the data information from the data management unit; The settlement unit generates a payment order based on the information from the billing unit, and the user completes the payment by scanning the QR code of the payment unit; After the payment unit confirms successful payment, it instructs the gate system to release the vehicle and records the departure time.

[0014] Thirdly, the present invention provides an electronic device, including a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores a computer program, and the processor executes the computer program to implement the steps of a charging pile parking space payment method based on image recognition.

[0015] Fourthly, the present invention provides a storage medium storing a computer program thereon, wherein the computer program, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of a charging pile parking space payment method based on image recognition.

[0016] Fifthly, the present invention provides a computer program product, including computer instructions, which instruct a computing device to perform an operation of a charging pile parking space payment method based on image recognition.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: This invention provides a method and system for paying parking fees at charging pile parking spaces based on image recognition, including a charging pile body, a first-level recognition unit, and a gate system. The charging pile body integrates a second recognition unit, a monitoring unit, a charging unit, a timing unit, a billing unit, a settlement unit, and a payment unit. When a vehicle arrives at the gate at the parking lot entrance, the first-level recognition unit classifies the vehicle into new energy vehicles and fuel vehicles based on the license plate color and records the entry time of each vehicle. The second-level recognition unit monitors and determines whether there is any occupancy of the charging pile, and summarizes the vehicle's entry time, charging data, and occupancy judgment results through a data management unit. When the vehicle is about to leave, the billing unit calculates the comprehensive fee based on the data information from the data management unit; the settlement unit generates a payment order based on the information from the billing unit, and the user completes the payment by scanning the QR code of the payment unit; after the payment unit confirms successful payment, it instructs the gate system to release the vehicle and records the exit time. By combining the monitoring of the charging pile body with the physical connection status of the charging unit, it is possible to intelligently and accurately determine whether a vehicle continues to occupy a charging parking space for an extended period after charging is completed. Based on this judgment, the billing unit can charge for parking space occupancy, thereby incentivizing drivers to leave promptly, significantly improving the turnover rate and utilization efficiency of charging spaces, and alleviating the problem of charging resource shortage. Through the collaborative work of the first identification unit, the second identification unit, and the data management unit, the entire process of automated management, from vehicle entry identification, parking space status monitoring, charging status judgment to data aggregation, is achieved. This greatly reduces the reliance on on-site manual inspections and records, effectively lowers the labor costs of operation and management, and improves overall management efficiency.

[0018] Furthermore, users don't need to perform complicated operations or scan multiple codes. Upon departure, the system automatically generates a comprehensive payment order that includes parking fees, charging fees, and any potential charging station occupancy fees. Users can complete all payments with a single scan, and the gate automatically opens after successful payment. The process is simple and smooth, greatly reducing vehicle waiting time at the exit and improving the user's charging and parking experience. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the charging pile structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the method flow of the present invention; The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Charging station body; 2. Display screen; 3. Charging cable; 4. Camera; 5. Antenna. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of this application will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0021] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0022] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures. Furthermore, in the description of this application, terms such as "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Example 1 A charging station parking payment system based on image recognition, the system composition is as follows: like Figures 1-2 As shown, a charging pile parking payment system based on image recognition includes a charging pile body 1, a first recognition unit, and a gate system. At the parking lot entrance, a first recognition unit is installed on the gate, which can use a high-definition license plate recognition camera. When a vehicle enters, the first recognition unit captures an image of the vehicle's license plate, identifies the license plate number and color using image recognition technology, and thus determines whether the vehicle is a new energy vehicle or a fuel vehicle, accurately recording the vehicle's entry timestamp. This information is transmitted via a communication network (such as Ethernet or a wireless network) to the data management unit inside the charging pile body 1 for storage.

[0023] A display screen 2 is installed on the outer front of the charging pile body 1, used to display QR codes, charging information, and fee information. A camera 4 is installed on the top of the housing facing the parking space, serving as an important component of the second identification unit for continuous monitoring of the charging parking space. The camera 4 can capture video streams of vehicles entering / leaving the charging parking space, determine the parking space occupancy status through image analysis, identify the license plate of the parked vehicle, cross-verify with entrance information, and monitor vehicle behavior. An antenna 5 is also installed at the top of the charging pile body 1 for wireless communication (such as 4G / 5G, Wi-Fi). Charging guns are connected to both sides of the charging pile body 1 via charging cables 3. The monitoring unit built into the charging unit can detect whether the charging gun is correctly connected to the vehicle and charging has started. The monitoring unit communicates in real time with the camera 4 and the charging unit. For example, when the camera 4 detects a vehicle parked in the charging space, but the monitoring unit does not receive a "charging connection successful" or "charging started" signal from the charging unit within a set time, the monitoring unit determines that the vehicle is "occupying the charging pile" and sends this determination to the data management unit.

[0024] If the vehicle is charging normally, the charging unit sends data such as charging start time and charging amount to the data management unit. The timing unit records the time the vehicle enters the charging space (entry time) and the time it leaves (exit time), and calculates the parking duration. The data management unit centrally stores all relevant data: license plate, vehicle type, and entry time from the first identification unit; parking space status and occupancy judgment results from the second identification unit and monitoring unit; entry time, exit time, and parking duration from the timing unit; and charging status and charging data from the charging unit. When the vehicle is ready to leave, the billing unit is activated. The billing unit retrieves all relevant data for the vehicle from the data management unit and calculates according to the preset billing strategy.

[0025] Furthermore, the billing details for the billing unit include: parking fees for fuel vehicles, parking fees for fuel vehicles plus charging station fees, parking fees for new energy vehicles, charging fees for new energy vehicles, parking fees for new energy vehicles plus charging fees, parking fees for new energy vehicles plus charging station fees, and charging fees for new energy vehicles plus parking fees plus charging station fees.

[0026] The billing unit implements the following billing strategy: If a gasoline vehicle is parked in a charging space, a regular parking fee will be charged within a preset time threshold (30 minutes); if the gasoline vehicle is parked in a charging space for a period exceeding the preset time threshold, an additional charge will be charged. New energy vehicles enjoy free parking while charging. After charging is completed, a regular parking fee will be charged within a preset time threshold. If a new energy vehicle is parked in a charging space for a period exceeding the preset time threshold, an additional charge will be charged. If a new energy vehicle occupies a charging space but does not charge, a regular parking fee will be charged within the preset time threshold. If the parking time in a charging space exceeds the preset time threshold, an additional charge will be charged.

[0027] The settlement unit receives the comprehensive fee information from the billing unit and generates a unique payment order. The payment unit provides a payment interface. Users can pay through the following methods: Next to the charging station, use your mobile phone to scan the QR code on display screen 2 to launch the payment mini-program and complete the payment. After charging is complete, when the user unplugs the charging gun, scan the QR code to complete the payment. After successful payment, the system can set a 15-minute departure time for the vehicle. Within this time, the vehicle can leave directly through the exit gate. If the time limit is exceeded, the system will recalculate the parking fee until the next payment or departure.

[0028] The payment unit communicates with the exit gate system. Once the payment unit confirms that the order corresponding to a certain license plate has been settled, it sends a release instruction to the gate system. The gate system raises the barrier to allow passage and records the vehicle's exact departure time. If the vehicle has not paid or the payment has failed, the gate will not allow passage and will prompt the user to complete the payment via a display screen.

[0029] Preferably, in the billing strategy, for parking periods of less than 30 minutes, the charge is based on a 30-minute period.

[0030] Example 2 A parking payment method for charging station parking spaces based on image recognition includes the following steps: At the entrance of the parking lot, the first recognition unit identifies vehicle license plates and classifies vehicles, recording the vehicle's entry time; The second identification unit of the charging pile body 1 monitors and judges the vehicles in the charging space, and judges whether the vehicle occupies the charging pile in combination with the connection status of the charging unit. The data management unit aggregates vehicle entry time, charging data, and charging station occupancy determination results. When the vehicle is about to leave, the billing unit calculates the total cost based on the data information from the data management unit; The settlement unit generates a payment order based on the information from the billing unit, and the user completes the payment by scanning the QR code of the payment unit; After the payment unit confirms successful payment, it instructs the gate system to release the vehicle and records the departure time.

[0031] Example 3 This application further proposes an electronic device, including a memory and a processor. The memory stores a computer program, and the processor executes the computer program to implement the steps of a charging pile parking space payment method based on image recognition. The method includes: identifying vehicle license plates and classifying vehicles at the entrance of the parking lot through a first identification unit, and recording the vehicle's entry time; monitoring and judging vehicles in the charging space through a second identification unit on the charging pile body, and judging whether a vehicle is occupying a charging pile based on the connection status of the charging unit; summarizing the vehicle's entry time, charging data, and occupancy judgment result through a data management unit; when the vehicle is about to leave, the billing unit calculates the comprehensive fee based on the data information of the data management unit; the settlement unit generates a payment order based on the information of the billing unit, and the user completes the payment by scanning the QR code of the payment unit; after the payment unit confirms the payment is successful, it instructs the gate system to release the vehicle and records the exit time.

[0032] Among them, memory refers to the physical carrier used to store computer programs, which can be implemented using solid-state drives or flash memory chips. Its function is to provide the processor with an executable instruction sequence.

[0033] A processor is a computing unit that executes computer program logic. Specifically, it can be implemented using a multi-core central processing unit or an embedded microcontroller. Its function is to control the automated processing of parking payment for charging piles by running program code.

[0034] Specifically, when the processor executes the computer program stored in memory, it first calls the license plate recognition data at the entrance to distinguish the vehicle type and record a timestamp. Then, it collects real-time data on parking space occupancy and charging behavior through the charging pile's camera and charging status sensors, combining this data with preset time thresholds to determine if there is any occupancy. The data management module integrates the vehicle's parking duration, charging status, and occupancy determination results, and the billing module generates a comprehensive bill including parking fees, charging fees, and occupancy fees according to a preset billing strategy. After the payment order is generated, the user can complete a single payment by scanning a QR code; a successful payment signal triggers the exit gate to open. Throughout the process, the electronic equipment achieves closed-loop management of data collection, status judgment, fee calculation, and payment verification through programmed control.

[0035] Compared to existing technologies, traditional charging station systems rely on manual inspections or separate subsystems to process parking and charging fees, resulting in data fragmentation and multiple payment operations. This solution integrates programmed control through electronic devices, consolidating vehicle identification, status monitoring, billing logic, and payment verification into a unified processing flow, eliminating operational redundancy caused by switching between multiple systems.

[0036] Example 4 This application further proposes a storage medium storing a computer program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of a charging pile parking space payment method based on image recognition.

[0037] In some specific implementations, the storage medium can be deployed in the local memory of the charging pile itself, such as using an industrial-grade SD card to store the program code; alternatively, the program can be uploaded to a cloud server, and the charging pile can remotely call the program module through a network interface. After the user completes charging, the processor automatically generates fee information according to the billing rules in the storage medium and completes the settlement through the payment interface.

[0038] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and not to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can still be made to the specific implementation of the present invention. Any modifications or equivalent substitutions that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be covered within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An image recognition-based charging pile parking fee payment system, characterized in that, The charging pile body (1), the first identification unit and the gate system are included. The first identification unit is arranged at the gate of the entrance of the parking lot, and is used for identifying the license plate information of the vehicle entering the parking lot, distinguishing the vehicle as a new energy vehicle or a fuel vehicle according to the license plate information, and recording the time of entering the parking lot. The charging pile body (1) integrates a second identification unit, a monitoring unit, a charging unit, a timing unit, a billing unit, a settlement unit and a payment unit. The second identification unit is used for monitoring the charging position state and the vehicle behavior. The monitoring unit is in communication connection with the second identification unit and the charging unit, and is used for judging whether the vehicle has the behavior of occupying the charging position without charging based on the monitoring data of the second identification unit and the connection state data of the charging unit. The timing unit is used for recording the time of entering the parking lot, the time of leaving the parking lot and the parking duration in the charging position. The charging unit is used for charging the vehicle. The data management unit is used for storing the vehicle information, the license plate information, the time of entering the parking lot, the time of leaving the parking lot, the charging state, the judgment result of occupying the charging position and the charging data from the first identification unit, the second identification unit, the monitoring unit, the timing unit and the charging unit. The billing unit is connected with the data management unit, and is used for calculating and generating comprehensive fee information including parking fees, charging fees and / or occupying charging position fees according to the data of the data management unit. The settlement unit is connected with the billing unit, and is used for generating a payment order corresponding to the comprehensive fee information. The payment unit is connected with the settlement unit, and provides a plurality of payment interfaces for a user to complete the settlement of the payment order. The gate system is arranged at the exit of the parking lot, and is in communication connection with the settlement unit and the payment unit, and controls the gate to release after confirming that the user has completed the payment.

2. The image recognition-based charging pile parking fee payment system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The charging pile body (1) is provided with a display screen (2) on the outside, the display screen (2) displays two-dimensional code information, the charging pile body (1) is connected with a charging gun through a gun wire (3) on both sides, a camera (4) is arranged on the top of the side of the charging pile body (1) facing the parking position, and an antenna (5) is arranged on the top end of the charging pile body (1); the second identification unit monitors the charging position state and the vehicle behavior through the camera (4) and the antenna (5).

3. The image recognition-based charging pile parking fee payment system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The payment methods supported by the payment unit include: payment by scanning the two-dimensional code on the charging pile body (1) through a mobile phone applet; payment by scanning the two-dimensional code on the charging pile body (1) when the gun is pulled out after the charging is completed; after the user completes the payment, the system grants the user the permission to drive away from the parking lot within a preset time period, and if the user does not drive away within the time period, the billing is triggered again; payment by scanning the two-dimensional code provided at the exit gate of the parking lot.

4. The image recognition-based charging pile parking fee payment system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The billing conditions of the billing unit include: parking fees of the fuel vehicle, parking fees plus occupying charging position fees of the fuel vehicle, parking fees of the new energy vehicle, charging fees of the new energy vehicle, parking fees plus charging fees of the new energy vehicle, parking fees plus occupying charging position fees of the new energy vehicle, and charging fees plus parking fees plus occupying charging position fees of the new energy vehicle.

5. The image recognition-based charging pile parking fee payment system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The billing unit implements the following billing strategies: If the fuel car is parked in the charging parking space, the ordinary parking fee is charged within the preset time threshold; if the fuel car is parked in the charging parking space for more than the preset time threshold, an additional pile occupation fee is charged; The new energy vehicle enjoys free parking during the charging process, and the ordinary parking fee is charged within the preset time threshold after the charging is completed; if the new energy vehicle is parked in the charging parking space for more than the preset time threshold, an additional pile occupation fee is charged; if the new energy vehicle occupies the charging parking space without charging, the ordinary parking fee is charged within the preset time threshold; if the parking time in the charging parking space exceeds the preset time threshold, an additional pile occupation fee is charged.

6. The image recognition-based charging pile parking fee payment system according to claim 5, characterized in that, If the parking time is less than the preset time threshold, the parking fee is charged according to the preset time threshold.

7. An image recognition-based charging pile parking fee payment method, characterized in that, The method comprises the following steps: The vehicle license plate is identified by the first identification unit at the entrance of the parking lot, and the vehicle is classified, and the vehicle entry time is recorded; The second identification unit of the charging pile body (1) monitors and judges the vehicle in the charging parking space, and judges whether the vehicle occupies the pile according to the connection state of the charging unit; The data management unit collects the vehicle storage time, charging data and pile occupation judgment result; When the vehicle is ready to leave, the billing unit calculates the comprehensive fee according to the data information of the data management unit; The settlement unit generates a payment order based on the information of the billing unit, and the user completes the payment by scanning the two-dimensional code of the payment unit; After the payment unit confirms the successful payment, the gate system is instructed to release the vehicle, and the exit time is recorded. 8.An electronic device comprising a memory and a processor, the memory storing a computer program, wherein, The processor executes the computer program to realize the steps of the image recognition-based charging pile parking fee method of claim 7.

9. A storage medium having stored thereon a computer program, characterized in that The computer program is executed by the processor to realize the steps of the image recognition-based charging pile parking fee method of claim 7.

10. A computer program product comprising computer instructions, characterized in that, The computer instructions instruct the computing device to perform the operations of the image recognition-based charging pile parking fee method as claimed in claim 7.

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