Wireless parking space camera

Abstract

The utility model provides a wireless parking space camera, which comprises a shell, a detection radar arranged in the shell and used for detecting a vehicle in a parking space, a camera connected with the radar and capable of shooting parking space image information, and a wireless transmission module connected with the camera and used for wirelessly transmitting the information to a cloud end, the camera and the wireless transmission module are both arranged in the shell, and a battery used for supplying power and a parking space state lamp which is arranged on the shell and can display the parking space state are further arranged in the shell. Whether a vehicle exists on a parking space or not can be detected through the detection radar, the information of the vehicle on the parking space can be identified through the camera, the information can be correspondingly transmitted to a cloud end in cooperation with the wireless transmission module, wireless transmission and control of signals can be achieved, a battery power supply mode is adopted, power supply and net pulling are not needed in the installation process, and the cost is low. Transmission of parking space states, license plate information and vehicle snapshot pictures is achieved, installation is more convenient, and popularization is easier.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of parking camera equipment, in particular to a wireless parking camera. Background Art

[0002] Parking cameras are used in parking guidance and reverse vehicle search systems to detect the presence of vehicles in parking spaces. They feature integrated parking status lights that display seven colors in real time: red, green, yellow, blue, magenta, cyan, and white. Red indicates a vehicle is occupied, green indicates no vehicles, and blue indicates a reserved space. These cameras are widely used in low-light or no-light environments such as roads, warehouses, underground parking lots, bars, pipelines, and industrial parks, where high-definition image quality is required. The video parking guidance system uses a high-definition video detection terminal to perform video inspections of each parking space, uploading the results to the backend system in real time. The system then displays available and remaining parking space information on the parking guidance screens, allowing drivers to see the distribution of available spaces in real time, providing parking guidance. The system also provides services such as finding vehicles by parking space number, license plate number, and even finding vehicles without license plates.

[0003] The parking space cameras used above require electricity and network to supply power and network to the camera equipment. The on-site construction work is large and the construction period is long. The power outage or network disconnection problem is very complicated to troubleshoot and is difficult to promote and use. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a wireless parking camera to solve the problems in the prior art that parking cameras require power supply and are cumbersome to install.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose and other related purposes, the utility model provides a wireless parking space camera, including a shell, a detection radar arranged in the shell for detecting vehicles in parking spaces, a camera connected to the radar and capable of capturing parking space image information, and a wireless transmission module connected to the camera for wirelessly transmitting information to the cloud. The camera and the wireless transmission module are both arranged in the shell, and a battery for power supply and a parking space status light arranged on the shell and capable of displaying the parking space status are also arranged in the shell.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, it is possible to detect whether there is a vehicle in the parking space through the detection radar, and then identify the vehicle information in the parking space through the camera. In conjunction with the wireless transmission module, the information can be transmitted to the cloud, which can realize wireless transmission and control of signals. It is battery-powered and does not require power and network connection during installation. When there is a mobile wireless network in the working environment, data can be transmitted to the cloud through the wireless transmission module to realize the transmission of parking space status, license plate information, and vehicle snapshot pictures, making installation more convenient and easier to promote.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, the rear end of the housing has an opening, and the open end is hinged with a rear cover.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, corresponding components can be installed into the shell through the opening at the rear end of the shell, and the opening end of the shell can be opened and closed by the hinged rear cover.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, the wireless transmission module includes a single chip microcomputer for data processing and a 4G module for wireless data transmission.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the single chip microcomputer can realize the processing of image data information and the control of equipment, and the 4G module can realize data transmission in a mobile wireless network environment.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the camera includes a wide-angle lens disposed on a housing, an image sensor disposed within the housing, and an image processing module.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the wide-angle lens and image sensor are used to collect video images within the coverage range of the camera lens, and the image processing module is used to perform license plate recognition and parking space status recognition on the images output by the image sensor, and capture license plate pictures, vehicle entry and vehicle parking pictures, and vacant parking space pictures to form a picture evidence chain, and transmit the license plate recognition results and parking space status recognition results to the wireless transmission module.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the radar is a millimeter wave radar or a laser radar.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the use of millimeter wave radar or lidar can make the detection more accurate.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present invention, the battery is a lithium battery.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the use of lithium batteries can extend their service life and make them safer to use.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present invention, a mounting plate is further provided in the housing, and the radar, camera, and wireless transmission module are all mounted on the mounting plate and connected to the battery through the mounting plate.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, multiple components can be installed through the installation plate, and can be connected to the batteries accordingly, so that the space inside the shell can be reasonably used and the installation is more convenient.

[0019] In one embodiment of the present invention, the berth status light is arranged on the lower side of the housing. The berth status light is a high-brightness energy-saving LED light-emitting tube. A lampshade is further arranged outside the berth status light.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, a high-brightness energy-saving LED light-emitting tube is used with high brightness, low power consumption, and capable of supporting 7-color indication.

[0021] As described above, the wireless parking space camera of the present invention has the following beneficial effects: it can detect whether there is a vehicle in the parking space through the detection radar, and then identify the vehicle information in the parking space through the camera. In conjunction with the wireless transmission module, the information can be transmitted to the cloud accordingly, and wireless transmission and control of signals can be realized. It is battery-powered and does not require power and network connection during installation. When there is a mobile wireless network in the working environment, data can be transmitted to the cloud through the wireless transmission module to realize the transmission of parking space status, license plate information, and vehicle snapshot pictures, making installation more convenient and easier to promote. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 Shown is a schematic diagram of the overall structure disclosed in the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 Shown is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure disclosed in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Component number description

[0025] 1. Housing; 2. Back cover; 3. Mounting plate; 4. Berth status light; 5. Camera; 6. Radar; 7. 4G module; 8. Microcontroller; 9. Battery. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following describes the implementation of the present invention through specific embodiments. People familiar with this technology can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification.

[0027] See also Figures 1 to 2 . It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in the drawings of this specification are only used to match the contents disclosed in the specification for people familiar with this technology to understand and read, and are not used to limit the limiting conditions for the implementation of this utility model. Therefore, they have no substantive technical significance. Any modification of the structure, change in the proportional relationship or adjustment of the size should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed by this utility model without affecting the efficacy and purpose that can be achieved by this utility model. At the same time, the terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "middle" and "one" quoted in this specification are only for the convenience of description, and are not used to limit the scope of the implementation of this utility model. Changes or adjustments in their relative relationships should also be regarded as the scope of the implementation of this utility model without substantially changing the technical content.

[0028] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2As shown, the utility model provides a wireless parking space camera 5, including a shell 1, a detection radar 6 arranged in the shell 1 for detecting parking space vehicles, a camera 5 connected to the radar 6 and capable of capturing parking space image information, a wireless transmission module connected to the camera 5 for wirelessly transmitting information to the cloud, and a battery 9 arranged in the shell 1 for power supply.

[0029] The radar 6 can monitor the change of the energy value of objects on the berth to determine whether there is a vehicle. When a vehicle enters the berth and occupies the space or when a vehicle leaves the berth and the space is empty, the camera 5 is powered on and started to take a picture of the vehicle.

[0030] After the camera 5 is powered on and started, it uses the video stream of the corresponding parking space to perform license plate recognition and parking space status recognition, and captures license plate images, vehicle entry and parking images, and vacant parking space images to form a picture evidence chain. The license plate recognition results, parking space status recognition results, and the captured picture evidence chain are transmitted to the cloud through the wireless transmission module. After the transmission is completed, the camera 5 and the wireless transmission module are immediately powered off.

[0031] The camera 5 and the wireless transmission module are both arranged in the shell 1. The rear end of the shell 1 has an opening, and the open end is hinged with a back cover 2. The wireless transmission module includes a single chip microcomputer 8 for data processing and a 4G module 7 for wireless data transmission.

[0032] A mounting plate 3 is further provided in the housing 1 , and the radar 6 , camera 5 , and wireless transmission module are all mounted on the mounting plate 3 and connected to the battery 9 via the mounting plate 3 .

[0033] The camera 5 includes a wide-angle lens arranged on the shell 1, an image sensor arranged in the shell 1, and an image processing module. The wide-angle lens and the image sensor are used to collect video images within the coverage range of the camera 5 lens; the image processing module is used to perform license plate recognition and parking space status recognition on the image output by the image sensor, and capture license plate pictures, vehicle entry and vehicle parking pictures, and vacant parking space pictures to form a picture evidence chain, and transmit the license plate recognition results, parking space status recognition results, and the captured picture evidence chain to the cloud through the 4G module 7. The image sensor uses a low-light sensor, which is suitable for various environments and ensures low-light and forward and backlight detection effects.

[0034] The detection radar 6 is a millimeter wave radar 6 or a laser radar 6 , and the battery 9 is a lithium battery 9 .

[0035] The housing 1 is also provided with a parking status light 4 which can display the parking status. The parking status light 4 is provided on the lower side of the housing 1. The parking status light 4 is a high-brightness energy-saving LED light-emitting tube. A lampshade is also provided outside the parking status light 4.

[0036] The berth status light 4 adopts a high-brightness energy-saving LED light-emitting tube with high brightness, low power consumption, and supports 7-color indication.

[0037] To sum up, the present invention can detect whether there is a vehicle in the parking space through the detection radar 6, and then identify the vehicle information in the parking space through the camera 5. In conjunction with the wireless transmission module, the information can be transmitted to the cloud accordingly, and wireless transmission and control of signals can be realized. In addition, it adopts the battery 9 power supply method, and there is no need to pull electricity and network during installation. When there is a mobile wireless network in the working environment, data can be transmitted to the cloud through the wireless transmission module to realize the transmission of parking space status, license plate information, and vehicle snapshot pictures, making installation more convenient and easier to promote.

[0038] Therefore, the utility model effectively overcomes various shortcomings of the prior art and has high industrial utilization value.

[0039] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone skilled in the art may modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by one of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the spirit and technical principles disclosed in the present invention are intended to be covered by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A wireless parking camera, characterized in that: It includes a shell, a detection radar arranged in the shell for detecting vehicles in parking spaces, a camera connected to the radar and capable of capturing parking space image information, and a wireless transmission module connected to the camera for wirelessly transmitting information to the cloud. The camera and the wireless transmission module are both arranged in the shell, and a battery for power supply and a parking space status light arranged on the shell and capable of displaying the parking space status are also arranged in the shell.

2. The wireless parking camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear end of the shell body is provided with an opening, and the opening is hinged with a rear cover.

3. The wireless parking camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wireless transmission module includes a single chip microcomputer for data processing and a 4G module for wireless data transmission.

4. The wireless parking camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera includes a wide-angle lens arranged on a housing, an image sensor arranged in the housing, and an image processing module.

5. The wireless parking camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection radar is a millimeter wave radar or a laser radar.

6. The wireless parking camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery is a lithium battery.

7. The wireless parking camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting plate is also provided in the shell, and the radar, camera, and wireless transmission module are all mounted on the mounting plate and connected to the battery through the mounting plate.

8. The wireless parking camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The berth status light is arranged on the lower side of the shell. The berth status light is a high-brightness energy-saving LED light-emitting tube. A lampshade is also arranged outside the berth status light.

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