Parking system and parking meter based on ultrasonic wave and image recognition

Abstract

The utility model discloses a parking system and parking meter based on ultrasonic wave and image identification, the parking system comprises a control center, a storage server and a switch, and also comprises a video detector, an ultrasonic detector, a tricolor lamp, an LED display screen and a printer which are in remote signal connection with the control center; the video detector and the ultrasonic detector respectively collect video information and ultrasonic information in the parking space, store the obtained information to the storage server and then remotely send the information to the control center; the parking meter comprises a fixed base and a supporting column fixedly arranged on the base, and a machine body is fixedly arranged on the supporting column. An ultrasonic detector is arranged in the middle of the strut; a three-color lamp, a video detector, an LED display screen, a card reader, an invoice printer and a voice player are arranged at the upper part of the machine body from top to bottom; the parking stall monitoring device is light and easy to install, and parking stall monitoring is completed through the ultrasonic vehicle sensing and image recognition technology.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of traffic facilities, and in particular to a parking system and a parking meter based on ultrasonic wave and image recognition. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, as people's demand for automobile products continues to be strong, the number of cars has increased rapidly. However, the current construction speed of parking facilities lags far behind the growth rate of car ownership, and space resources are becoming increasingly tight. On the other hand, the early urban planning did not reserve enough land for the construction of parking facilities, making it very difficult to simply increase the construction of parking spaces. However, due to the lack of unified scheduling and management of existing parking resources, the utilization rate of parking spaces is low, and there are still a large number of idle and wasted parking spaces. Even in areas with sufficient parking spaces, problems such as finding parking spaces and unreasonable entrance and exit settings often lead to congestion on roads around parking lots.

[0003] The existing parking system is mainly based on the parking guidance system, which is combined with semi-manual charging to manage parking spaces. Although it has improved the utilization rate of parking spaces and promoted the balanced use of parking facilities, its investment and maintenance costs are high, information is not released in a timely manner, and the technology is relatively backward. Most of them are operated based on manual charging. In summary, the existing parking space management has the following problems:

[0004] (1) Manual charges are the main method, wasting a lot of manpower costs and time;

[0005] (2) Information is not released in a timely manner and there are no clear signs, so car owners are unable to accurately obtain parking space usage and occupancy information.

[0006] (3) Inadequate management of illegal parking has resulted in traffic congestion, safety hazards and other problems.

[0007] In view of the above situation, in the case of severe shortage of parking resources, developing smart parking and effectively improving parking management level and parking efficiency have become key ways to alleviate the contradiction between supply and demand of urban parking spaces and solve the problems of residents' difficulty in parking and finding cars. Utility Model Content

[0008] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the deficiencies of the prior art and propose a parking system and parking meter based on ultrasonic and image recognition, which is light, easy to install, has a clear interface and is easy to operate. The ultrasonic vehicle sensing and image recognition technology are used to jointly complete parking space monitoring, and realize functions such as unattended, touchless payment, automatic vehicle storage and retrieval, abnormal alarm, and real-time road monitoring.

[0009] A parking system based on ultrasonic wave and image recognition, which includes a control center, a storage server and a switch, and also includes a video detector, an ultrasonic detector, a three-color lamp, an LED display screen and a printer connected to the control center by remote signals;

[0010] The video detector and ultrasonic detector collect video information and ultrasonic information in the parking space respectively, store the acquired information in the storage server and then send it remotely to the control center; the video detector will monitor and record in real time 24 hours a day to the control center;

[0011] The control center uses optical cable data to connect to the storage server and obtain storage information. It also uses the mobile phone APP to transmit data to the owner, analyzes and processes the data, and then releases control information.

[0012] The three-color light remotely receives signals from the control center and displays the parking space occupancy status through the light color;

[0013] The LED display screen remotely receives signals from the control center and publishes vehicle information, parking time, and charging information;

[0014] The printer receives a signal from the control center to perform invoice printing services.

[0015] A parking meter used in a parking system based on ultrasonic wave and image recognition comprises a fixed base and a pillar fixed on the base, a fuselage fixed on the pillar; an ultrasonic detector is arranged in the middle of the pillar; a three-color lamp, a video detector, an LED display screen, a card reader, an invoice printer and a voice player are arranged on the upper part of the fuselage from top to bottom;

[0016] Preferably, the total height of the parking meter is less than 1400 mm, the diameter is less than 130 mm, the waterproof and dustproof meets the IP55 requirements, and the ambient temperature of the parking meter is -20 degrees to 70 degrees.

[0017] Preferably, the cross-section of the fixed base is square, and an electrical connection port is provided at the center of the bottom surface of the fixed base.

[0018] Preferably, the radius of the ultrasonic detector's detection range is not less than 6 meters in length, and the wide angle is not less than 90 degrees.

[0019] Preferably, the three-color light is projected by a red, yellow and green light source to display the current occupancy status of the parking space, wherein red indicates that the parking space is normally occupied, green indicates that the parking space is idle, and yellow indicates abnormal use of the parking space.

[0020] Preferably, the video detector takes pictures of the vehicles and roads within the parking space, transmits the parking time information to the storage server, and then remotely sends it to the control center, which shares the monitoring data with the public security department.

[0021] Preferably, the resolution of the LED display screen is 1920x1080 to display vehicle information, parking time, and charging QR code.

[0022] Preferably, the invoice printer prints paper invoices. After the car owner completes the payment through the LED display or mobile phone, he or she can choose to print the invoice as needed.

[0023] Preferably, the voice player provides voice prompts to the vehicles sensed in the parking space and provides guiding voice prompts to the driver.

[0024] The advantages and technical effects of the utility model are:

[0025] The utility model is a parking system based on ultrasonic and image recognition, which has the following advantages over the prior art: 1) The video detector and ultrasonic detector are used together to complete parking space detection, real-time monitoring and recording, and the data transmission is stable and accurate. 2) The system can automatically capture the driver's face when the vehicle enters and exits the parking space, realizing unattended, automatic vehicle access, and mobile phone software payment. At the same time, the storage server can store and aggregate all video recordings in real time and upload them to the public security department to achieve security warning.

[0026] The parking meter of the utility model can effectively solve the problems of large size, complex functions, and inconvenient operation and maintenance of existing devices. The device has a compact body and adopts a highly integrated modular circuit inside the device, which is convenient for disassembly during installation and maintenance; remote software upgrades and convenient system maintenance; the overall design is smooth, novel, and unique in concept; it can adapt to the climate environment of all parts of the country and has functions such as waterproof, anti-artificial mechanical stress damage, anti-impact, and anti-vibration. The vehicle entering and exiting the parking space is identified by a camera, and there is no need to install a geomagnetic sensor and does not damage the road surface. The interface is clear and easy to operate. The three-color light set on the body can realize clear acquisition of parking space usage; the LED display screen can display vehicle information and parking time in real time, and information interaction can be carried out, and payment and consultation can be easily completed; voice prompts are given through the voice player to guide vehicle driving. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 This is a front view of the parking meter in the utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 It is a side view of the parking meter in the utility model;

[0029] Figure 3 It is a bottom view of the parking meter in the utility model;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a data transmission diagram of the parking system of the utility model;

[0031] In the figure: 1-fixed base; 2-pillar; 3-body; 4-three-color light; 5-video detector; 6-LED display; 7-card reader; 8-invoice printer; 9-voice player; 10-ultrasonic detector; 11-electrical port. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The embodiments of the utility model are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the utility model, and cannot be understood as limiting the utility model.

[0033] A parking meter control system includes a control center, a storage server (NVR), a switch, and also includes a video detector 5, an ultrasonic detector 10, a three-color light 4, an LED display screen 6, and a printer connected to the control center by remote signals;

[0034] The video detector and ultrasonic detector jointly complete parking space detection, real-time monitoring and recording, and store the acquired information in the storage server and send it remotely to the control center;

[0035] The control center will obtain the storage information of the storage server through the optical cable, and at the same time combine the data transmitted by the car owner through the mobile phone APP, analyze and process the data, and then release the control information;

[0036] The three-color light remotely receives signals from the control center and displays the parking space status through the light color;

[0037] The LED display screen remotely receives signals from the control center and publishes vehicle information, parking time, and charging information;

[0038] The printer receives a signal from the control center to perform invoice printing services.

[0039] A parking meter comprises a fixed base 1 and a support 2 on the base, an ultrasonic detector is arranged in the middle of the support, a fuselage 3 is arranged on the support, and a three-color lamp, a video detector, an LED display screen, a card reader 7, an invoice printer 8 and a voice player 9 are arranged on the upper part of the fuselage from top to bottom.

[0040] Preferably, the height of the parking meter is less than 1400mm, the diameter is less than 130mm, and the waterproof and dustproof meets the IP55 requirements. The operating environment temperature of the device is -20 degrees to 70 degrees, and the storage temperature is -30 degrees to 8 degrees. The device has an anti-theft function, and the split structure has a quick replacement function. When the network is blocked, the local video storage capacity of the device is not less than 7X24 hours, and it has an automatic upload function through the network.

[0041] Preferably, the cross section of the fixed base is square, and an electrical connection port 11 is provided at the center of the bottom surface. The top of the electrical connection port has cable installation conditions and is in the shape of a step that is smaller at the top and larger at the bottom.

[0042] Preferably, the ultrasonic detector has a detection range of not less than 6 meters in length and a wide angle of not less than 90 degrees. It can be used together with the video recognition vehicle to complete parking space detection, improve recognition accuracy, and realize unattended and automatic storage and retrieval of vehicles.

[0043] Preferably, the three-color light can be used to determine the parking space situation through red, yellow and green, where red means the parking space is normally occupied, green means the parking space is vacant, and yellow indicates abnormal parking space usage.

[0044] Preferably, the video detector can take pictures of vehicles and roads, automatically take pictures of vehicle information (license plate number, image of the driver in the car), upload data and start recording the parking time. Video monitoring can also be performed through the video detector to achieve 24-hour real-time monitoring and recording, upload data to the network, and share the recording content with the public security department. At the same time, the video detector can perform face video and license plate recognition, connect to the public security database for face information comparison, and promptly report suspicious persons to the police.

[0045] Preferably, the resolution of the LED display screen is 1920x1080, which will display vehicle information, parking time, and a QR code for charging, through which the owner can pay the fee. At the same time, it has a remote intercom consultation function, remote accident diagnosis, and one-click SOS intercom for help.

[0046] Preferably, for users who do not use mobile phone APP to realize online parking, but use physical parking cards, the card reader can swipe the physical card to complete information acquisition and payment.

[0047] Preferably, the invoice printer can realize paper invoice printing. After the car owner completes the payment through the LED display or mobile phone, he can choose to print the invoice as needed.

[0048] Preferably, the voice player provides voice prompts to the sensed vehicle and provides guiding voice prompts and greetings to the driver.

[0049] In addition, the present invention preferably adopts mature products and mature technical means in the prior art for each component in the parking meter and the software used in the parking system, specifically:

[0050] The control center adopts: Ruilu Intelligent Smart Parking Management Control Center, or Jieshun Technology Smart Parking Control Center;

[0051] Storage server: Youtai 4U Intel Xeon storage server;

[0052] Switch: TP-LINK TL-SG2024;

[0053] Video detector: Wanbo Technology WBP-TO3V-2;

[0054] Ultrasonic detector: Wanbo Technology WBP-T02F;

[0055] Three-color light: Wanbo Technology WBP-Z02W

[0056] LED display: Jinlida

[0057] Printer module: Youku EM5820

[0058] The software used in this utility model includes:

[0059] Parking meter internal integration: Parking meter intelligent-"City Cruiser" roadside parking management system, or Huibo Zhongan-city roadside parking management system

[0060] Mobile APP: Ketuo Co., Ltd.-Intelligent Parking Lot Integrated Management Platform

[0061] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation of the utility model, an embodiment is provided below:

[0062] like Figure 4 As shown in the figure, the car owner enters the monitoring area of ​​the smart parking meter and completes parking through the smart parking meter, as follows:

[0063] (1) Determine parking space occupancy through the three-color light 4 or mobile phone APP;

[0064] (2) The parking meter uses image recognition technology to automatically capture vehicle information (license plate number, image of the driver in the car) through the video detector 5, verify the information, upload the data and start recording the parking time. It also connects to the public security department database to compare facial information and promptly alerts anyone who is suspicious.

[0065] (3) Providing voice prompts and guidance to vehicles within the monitoring range through the voice player 9.

[0066] (4) Using ultrasonic vehicle sensing and image recognition technology, the video detector 5 and the ultrasonic monitor are used to jointly complete parking space monitoring to improve accuracy.

[0067] (5) The LED display screen 6 can provide information such as parking time and license plate information. After binding the vehicle information and payment channel using the parking APP, when the vehicle leaves the parking area, the fee can be automatically deducted based on the recorded parking time, realizing contactless payment. The payment can also be completed by swiping a physical card through the card reader 7.

[0068] (6) If the car owner needs an invoice, he or she can also select the invoice printing service through the operation instructions on the LED display screen 6 or the mobile phone APP, and can obtain an electronic invoice on the mobile phone, or obtain a paper invoice on the invoice printer 8.

[0069] (7) Smart parking meters can record the information of vehicle owners. When a vehicle leaves the parking lot, the smart parking meter can determine whether the driver is the real person through image comparison. If the comparison is abnormal, the system will send a text message to remind you of the abnormality. If the parking space is not used normally, such as the reservation is occupied, non-motor vehicles are occupied, or the parking space is not in the correct position, the platform will trigger an alarm.

[0070] (8) Smart parking equipment also provides 24-hour monitoring, monitoring the use of metered parking spaces, and real-time monitoring of road conditions. The video footage can also be shared with the public security department.

[0071] Finally, all the unexplained parts of the utility model adopt mature products and mature technical means in the existing technology.

[0072] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in combination with the embodiment or example are included in the embodiment or example of the utility model.

[0073] Although embodiments of the utility model have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the utility model, and that the scope of the utility model is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A parking system based on ultrasonic wave and image recognition, characterized in that: It includes a control center, storage servers and switches, as well as video detectors, ultrasonic detectors, three-color lights, LED display screens and printers connected to the control center’s remote signals; The video detector and ultrasonic detector respectively collect video information and ultrasonic information in the parking space, and store the acquired information in the storage server and then send it remotely to the control center; the video detector monitors and records the video in real time 24 hours a day and sends it to the control center; The control center optical cable data is connected to the storage server to obtain the storage information, and at the same time, combined with the mobile phone APP car owner to transmit data, analyze and process the data, and then release the control information; The three-color light remotely receives signals from the control center and displays the parking space occupancy status through the light color; The LED display screen remotely receives signals from the control center and publishes vehicle information, parking time, and charging information; The printer receives a signal from a control center to perform an invoice printing service.

2. A parking meter used in a parking system based on ultrasonic wave and image recognition as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: It comprises a fixed base and a pillar fixed on the base, on which a fuselage is fixed; an ultrasonic detector is arranged in the middle of the pillar; and a three-color lamp, a video detector, an LED display screen, a card reader, an invoice printer and a voice player are arranged on the upper part of the fuselage from top to bottom.

3. A parking meter used in a parking system based on ultrasonic wave and image recognition according to claim 2, characterized in that: The total height of the parking meter is less than 1400 mm, the diameter is less than 130 mm, and the waterproof and dustproof properties meet the IP55 requirements. The ambient temperature of the parking meter is -20 degrees to 70 degrees.

4. A parking meter used in a parking system based on ultrasonic wave and image recognition according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cross section of the fixed base is square, and an electrical connection port is arranged at the center of the bottom surface of the fixed base.

5. The parking meter used in the parking system based on ultrasonic wave and image recognition according to claim 2, characterized in that: The radius of the ultrasonic detector's detection range is not less than 6 meters in length, and the wide angle is not less than 90 degrees.

6. The parking meter used in the parking system based on ultrasonic wave and image recognition according to claim 2, characterized in that: The three-color light is projected by a red, yellow and green light source to display the current occupancy status of the parking space, wherein red indicates that the parking space is normally occupied, green indicates that the parking space is vacant, and yellow indicates abnormal parking space usage.

7. The parking meter used in the parking system based on ultrasonic wave and image recognition according to claim 2, characterized in that: The video detector takes pictures of vehicles and roads within the parking space, transmits parking time information to a storage server, and then remotely sends it to a control center, which then shares the monitoring data with the public security department.

8. The parking meter used in the parking system based on ultrasonic wave and image recognition according to claim 2, characterized in that: The LED display screen has a resolution of 1920x1080 to display vehicle information, parking time, and charging QR code.

9. The parking meter used in the parking system based on ultrasonic wave and image recognition according to claim 2, characterized in that: The invoice printer prints paper invoices. After the car owner completes the payment through the LED display screen or mobile phone, he or she can choose to print the invoice as needed.

10. The parking meter used in the parking system based on ultrasonic wave and image recognition according to claim 2, characterized in that: The voice player gives voice prompts to the vehicles sensed in the parking space and gives guiding voice prompts to the driver.

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