Bluetooth-based parking space networking system and parking space sharing system

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of parking space networking system and parking space sharing system based on Bluetooth ground lock, comprising: server;At least one gateway, each gateway is separately established with server communication connection, the gateway includes first main control chip, and LTE module, first Bluetooth module and first storage chip are separately connected with first main control chip;At least one Bluetooth ground lock, each Bluetooth ground lock is established with server communication connection by gateway, the Bluetooth ground lock is installed on parking space, and this Bluetooth ground lock includes second main control chip, and second Bluetooth module, second storage chip and mechanical switch control circuit are separately connected with second main control chip.The utility model low power consumption, and networking is convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of intelligent parking space management technology, specifically relating to a parking space networking system and a parking space sharing system based on Bluetooth parking locks. Background Technology

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards, more and more people own cars, and driving has become a common mode of transportation in daily life. However, as cities become increasingly congested, available urban space is always limited, and the problem of parking difficulties in cities has always plagued everyone. In some urban communities, many families own private parking spaces, and there are always times when they will be away from their own parking spaces for a short period of time. Therefore, using a networked parking lock to share parking spaces can not only generate income for the owner but also solve the parking problem for others, which is a beneficial choice for the rational allocation and utilization of urban space. Thus, shared parking space locks have emerged. However, most shared parking space locks currently on the market use LoRa technology, but LoRa technology has a long transmission distance and high power consumption.

[0003] Therefore, there is a need to develop a new parking space networking system and parking space sharing system based on Bluetooth parking locks. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a parking space networking system and parking space sharing system based on Bluetooth parking locks that features low power consumption and convenient networking.

[0005] Firstly, the parking space networking system based on Bluetooth parking locks described in this utility model includes: server; At least one gateway, each gateway establishing a communication connection with a server, the gateway including a first main control chip, and an LTE module, a first Bluetooth module and a first storage chip respectively connected to the first main control chip; At least one Bluetooth parking lock, each Bluetooth parking lock establishing a communication connection with a server through a gateway, the Bluetooth parking lock being installed in a parking space, the Bluetooth parking lock including a second main control chip, and a second Bluetooth module, a second storage chip, and a mechanical switch control circuit respectively connected to the second main control chip.

[0006] Optionally, it also includes: At least one Bluetooth repeater, which is connected to at least one Bluetooth floor lock and at least one gateway respectively; The Bluetooth relay includes a fourth main control chip, a fourth Bluetooth module and a fourth storage chip respectively connected to the fourth main control chip.

[0007] Optionally, in a multi-level parking lot, each level of the parking lot is equipped with at least one gateway, each gateway is connected to a server, and each gateway is connected to at least one Bluetooth parking lock.

[0008] Optionally, in a multi-level parking lot, each level of the parking lot is equipped with at least one gateway, each gateway is connected to a server, and each gateway is connected to at least one Bluetooth relay, and each Bluetooth relay is connected to at least one Bluetooth parking lock.

[0009] Optionally, in parking lots where there is no mobile phone signal, the gateway is set in an area with mobile phone signal, and the gateway establishes a communication connection with the Bluetooth parking lock in sequence through multiple Bluetooth relays.

[0010] Optionally, it also includes: The Bluetooth beacon establishes communication connections with both the server and the Bluetooth lock. The Bluetooth beacon includes a third main control chip, a third Bluetooth module, a third storage chip, a first button, and a second button, all connected to the third main control chip.

[0011] Optionally, the Bluetooth parking lock also includes a sensing module for sensing when a vehicle leaves the parking space, the sensing module being connected to a second main control chip.

[0012] Optionally, the sensing module may be an ultrasonic ranging module or a microwave radar sensing module.

[0013] Secondly, the parking space sharing system described in this utility model includes: The parking space networking system adopts the Bluetooth-based parking lock-based parking space networking system as described in this embodiment; A QR code associated with the parking space to be shared; A mobile terminal used to identify QR code information, complete parking fee payment, and issue unlocking commands can establish a communication connection with the server of a Bluetooth-based parking space networking system.

[0014] Thirdly, the parking space sharing system described in this utility model includes: The parking space networking system adopts the Bluetooth-based parking lock networking system as described in this utility model; A mobile terminal used to complete parking fee payments and issue unlocking commands can establish a communication connection with the server of a Bluetooth-based parking space networking system.

[0015] This invention has the following advantages: It uses Bluetooth (e.g., a Bluetooth module of version 4.0 or higher) to achieve Bluetooth parking lock networking. Due to Bluetooth's advantages of low power consumption, low cost, and small size, compared to traditional parking locks using LoRa and other technologies, this invention offers lower power consumption and requires less frequent battery replacements. Furthermore, with Bluetooth, new Bluetooth parking locks can be easily networked via Bluetooth repeaters. Up to 200 Bluetooth parking locks can be connected to the same gateway, fulfilling both the shared management needs of individual parking spaces and the unmanned, individual management requirements of large parking lots. Existing mobile terminals all have Bluetooth functionality, allowing direct connection and control of Bluetooth parking locks via smartphone Bluetooth. This provides greater convenience and versatility, better meeting the needs of different usage scenarios and significantly expanding the market potential. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the gateway in this embodiment; Figure 2 This is a block diagram illustrating the principle of the Bluetooth floor lock in this embodiment; Figure 3 This is a block diagram illustrating the principle of the Bluetooth beacon in this embodiment; Figure 4 This is a block diagram illustrating the principle of Bluetooth relay in this embodiment; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the parking space networking system based on Bluetooth parking locks in this embodiment; Figure 6 This is one of the principle block diagrams of the parking space sharing system in this embodiment; Figure 7 This is the second block diagram of the parking space sharing system in this embodiment; Figure 8 This is the third block diagram of the parking space sharing system in this embodiment; Figure 9 This is the fourth block diagram of the parking space sharing system in this embodiment; Figure 10 This is the fifth block diagram of the parking space sharing system in this embodiment; Figure 11 This is the sixth block diagram of the parking space sharing system in this embodiment; In the diagram: 1. Server, 2. Gateway, 21. First main control chip, 22. First storage chip, 23. First Bluetooth module, 24. LTE module, 3. Bluetooth lock, 31. Second main control chip, 32. Second storage chip, 33. Mechanical switch control circuit, 34. Sensing module, 35. Second Bluetooth module, 4. QR code, 5. Mobile terminal, 6. Bluetooth beacon, 61. Third main control chip, 62. Third storage chip, 63. Second button, 64. First button, 65. Third Bluetooth module, 7. Bluetooth repeater, 71. Fourth main control chip, 72. Fourth storage chip, 73. Fourth Bluetooth module. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0019] like Figure 5 As shown in this embodiment, a parking space networking system based on Bluetooth parking locks includes a server 1, at least one gateway 2, and at least one Bluetooth parking lock 3. Each gateway 2 establishes a communication connection with the server 1, and each Bluetooth parking lock establishes a communication connection with the server 1 through the gateway 2.

[0020] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the gateway 2 includes a first main control chip 21, and an LTE module 24, a first Bluetooth module 23, and a first storage chip 22, all connected to the first main control chip 21. This gateway 2 communicates with the server via the LTE module 24: it uploads information received by the first Bluetooth module 23 to the server and sends relevant instructions from the server 1 to the Bluetooth locks 3 within the network via the first Bluetooth module 23.

[0021] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the Bluetooth parking lock 3 is installed in the parking space. The Bluetooth parking lock 3 includes a second main control chip 31, and a second Bluetooth module 35, a second storage chip 32, a sensing module 34, and a mechanical switch control circuit 33, all connected to the second main control chip 31. The second Bluetooth module 35 enables communication between the Bluetooth parking lock 3 and the gateway 2, and the sensing module 34 automatically senses when a vehicle leaves. The Bluetooth parking lock 3 receives an open / close command from the server 1 and opens / closes the Bluetooth parking lock 3 via the mechanical switch control circuit 33 based on the received command. The Bluetooth parking lock 3 can also upload the signal collected by the sensing module 34 (e.g., an ultrasonic ranging module / microwave radar sensing module 34) after the car leaves to the server 1 via the second Bluetooth module 35 to end timing and settle parking fees. After the car leaves, the second main control chip 31 receives the corresponding signal from the sensing module 34 and then closes the parking lock.

[0022] like Figure 7As shown in this embodiment, a parking space networking system based on Bluetooth parking locks also includes a Bluetooth beacon 6, which establishes communication connections with the server 1 and the Bluetooth parking lock 3 respectively.

[0023] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the Bluetooth beacon 6 includes a third main control chip 61, a third Bluetooth module 65, a third storage chip 62, a first button 64, and a second button 63, all connected to the third main control chip 61. The Bluetooth beacon 6 is used to implement Bluetooth beacon functionality. When placed inside a car, the Bluetooth parking lock 3 automatically unlocks within its Bluetooth radio frequency signal range, allowing the car to enter. The first button 64 and the second button 63 on this Bluetooth beacon 6 can also be used to set automatic / manual sensor unlocking and to manually remotely open the Bluetooth parking lock 3.

[0024] like Figure 9 As shown in this embodiment, a parking space networking system based on Bluetooth parking locks also includes at least one Bluetooth relay 7, which is connected to at least one Bluetooth parking lock 3 and at least one gateway 2 respectively.

[0025] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the Bluetooth relay 7 includes a fourth main control chip 71, and a fourth Bluetooth module 73 and a fourth storage chip 72 respectively connected to the fourth main control chip 71. The Bluetooth relay 7 is used to implement data relay functionality.

[0026] In this embodiment, Bluetooth 4.0 or later is used to network the Bluetooth parking locks. This inherits the advantages of Bluetooth, such as low power consumption, low cost, and small size. Compared to traditional parking locks using technologies like LoRa, it has lower power consumption and requires less frequent battery replacements. Furthermore, using Bluetooth 4.0 or later allows for convenient networking of new Bluetooth parking locks via Bluetooth repeaters. Up to 200 Bluetooth parking locks can be connected to the same gateway, fulfilling both the shared management needs of individual parking spaces and the unmanned, individual management requirements of large parking lots. Existing mobile terminals (generally mobile phones) all have Bluetooth functionality, allowing direct connection and control of Bluetooth parking locks. This provides greater convenience and versatility, better meeting the needs of different usage scenarios and significantly expanding the market potential.

[0027] In this embodiment, the second Bluetooth module 35 preferably uses a Bluetooth module of version 4.2 or above. Under the same gateway, when 192 node devices perform short data transmission (8 bytes), the latency is less than 100ms. The instruction data for switching on and off Bluetooth floor locks using Bluetooth communication is small, and 8 bytes is sufficient for use. Therefore, it can meet the real-time requirements of Bluetooth floor lock switches.

[0028] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown in this embodiment, a parking space sharing system includes a parking space networking system, a QR code 4, and a mobile terminal 5. The mobile terminal 5 is a mobile phone, and the parking space networking system is a Bluetooth-based parking lock-based system as described in this embodiment. The mobile terminal 5 establishes a communication connection with the server 1 in the Bluetooth-based parking lock-based system. The QR code 4 is associated with the parking space to be shared. The mobile terminal 5 is used to identify the information in the QR code 4 and complete the parking fee payment.

[0029] like Figure 8 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, in this embodiment, a parking space sharing system includes a parking space networking system and a mobile terminal 5. The parking space networking system adopts the Bluetooth-based parking lock-based parking space networking system as shown in this embodiment. The mobile terminal 5 is used to complete parking fee payment and issue unlocking commands. The mobile terminal 5 can establish a communication connection with the server 1 of the Bluetooth-based parking lock-based parking space networking system.

[0030] If a user wishes to share their parking space for a fee, they only need to install a gateway 2 and a Bluetooth parking lock 3 in a parking space within the Bluetooth signal coverage of gateway 2. The Bluetooth parking lock 3 is then connected to server 1 via gateway 2, thus enabling the sharing of the parking space. When others want to use the shared parking space, they can prepay and park by scanning the QR code of the shared parking space with their mobile phone, or they can select and prepay for a parking space through a mobile parking app (parking apps are a standard technical method and will not be elaborated here). After successful prepayment, server 1 sends a command to Bluetooth parking lock 3 via gateway 2 to open Bluetooth parking lock 3, allowing the user to park. When the sensor module of Bluetooth parking lock 3 detects that the vehicle has finished parking and left the parking space, Bluetooth parking lock 3 automatically closes (this parking method is hereinafter referred to as P1).

[0031] Of course, if a user does not want to share their parking space online and only wants to manage their own space, they only need to install a Bluetooth parking lock 3 in their parking space and register and authorize it via Bluetooth on their mobile phone with the second Bluetooth module 35 on the Bluetooth parking lock 3. This registration and setup only needs to be done once. Afterwards, with the phone's Bluetooth enabled, before the user drives to their parking space, the second Bluetooth module 35 on the Bluetooth parking lock 3 will detect the user's phone's Bluetooth information and automatically lower the Bluetooth parking lock 3 to facilitate parking. After the user drives away from the parking space, when the sensor module 34 on the Bluetooth parking lock 3 detects that the vehicle has left, the Bluetooth parking lock 3 will automatically turn off (this parking method is hereinafter referred to as P2).

[0032] If a user has multiple vehicles and needs to use the parking space, and doesn't want each driver's phone to be paired with the Bluetooth parking lock, they can use the Bluetooth parking lock 3 and Bluetooth beacon 6 together. In this method, opening the Bluetooth parking lock 3 relies on the Bluetooth device identification information of the Bluetooth beacon 6, not the phone's. Simply placing the Bluetooth beacon 6 on the car is enough to unlock the parking lock. The second Bluetooth module 35 on the Bluetooth parking lock 3 will detect the Bluetooth device identification information of the Bluetooth beacon 6 and automatically lower the Bluetooth parking lock 3 in advance for the user to park (this parking method is hereinafter referred to as P3). This method is more suitable for multiple family members using the same parking space, avoiding the need for each family member's phone to be paired with the Bluetooth parking lock 3 when each family member drives in and out alone. It also reduces the hassle of re-registering and authorizing the Bluetooth parking lock 3 after changing phones.

[0033] Of course, this shared parking space owner can still park as they wish without any issues. The Bluetooth parking lock 3 operates in the same way as described in P2 and P3. However, if the parking space owner uses the P3 combination method, they will also need to use a Bluetooth beacon 6 in conjunction with it.

[0034] The following are combinations of usage scenarios for commercial parking services: B1. One gateway 2 can be used in conjunction with multiple Bluetooth floor locks 3: This combination is suitable for parking lots on a single geographic plane, where multiple Bluetooth parking locks 3 are directly connected to gateway 2 (see [link]). Figure 8 Alternatively, the Bluetooth locks 3 can connect to each other via Bluetooth relay 7 and then to gateway 2, which in turn connects to server 1 (see...). Figure 9 ).

[0035] B2. Multiple gateways 2 can be used in conjunction with multiple Bluetooth floor locks 3: like Figure 10 As shown, this combination is suitable for parking lots with multiple geographical levels, such as underground multi-level parking lots in shopping malls. Each level has a separate gateway 2 used in conjunction with multiple Bluetooth parking locks 3. The multiple Bluetooth parking locks 3 communicate directly with gateway 2, or communicate with gateway 2 through Bluetooth relay 7 between the Bluetooth parking locks 3, and then gateway 2 connects to server 1.

[0036] In commercial applications, customers can reserve parking spaces and prepay via their mobile phones. The phone's Bluetooth device identification information is read and uploaded to server 1. Server 1 then transmits this information to the corresponding Bluetooth parking lock 3 in the parking space via gateway 2. Upon arrival at the parking space, if the customer's phone's Bluetooth is enabled, they can directly command the Bluetooth parking lock 3 to unlock it. If Bluetooth is disabled, the customer can command server 1 to unlock the reserved parking space. After the customer drives away, the sensor module 34 on the Bluetooth parking lock 3 detects the vehicle's departure and deactivates the lock.

[0037] like Figure 11 As shown in this embodiment, for indoor parking areas without mobile phone signal, there may be indoor parking areas without mobile phone signal under the above P1, B1, and B2 methods. In this case, the gateway 2 can be installed in an outdoor location with good mobile phone signal, and then the signal link can be relayed to the Bluetooth parking lock 3 through multiple Bluetooth relays to control and use the corresponding Bluetooth parking lock 3. This method highlights the advantages of Bluetooth low power consumption, low cost, and small size.

[0038] In this embodiment, the first main control chip 21 is an STM32F103C8T6; the second main control chip 31 is an STM32F407VET6; the third main control chip 61 is an STM32F407VET6; and the fourth main control chip 71 is an STM32F103C8T6.

[0039] The above embodiments are preferred embodiments of the present utility model, but the embodiments of the present utility model are not limited to the above embodiments. Any changes, modifications, substitutions, combinations, or simplifications made without departing from the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be considered equivalent substitutions and shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A parking space networking system based on Bluetooth parking locks, characterized in that, include: Server (1); At least one gateway (2), each gateway (2) establishes a communication connection with the server (1), the gateway (2) includes a first main control chip (21), and an LTE module (24), a first Bluetooth module (23) and a first storage chip (22) respectively connected to the first main control chip (21). At least one Bluetooth parking lock (3), each Bluetooth parking lock (3) establishes a communication connection with the server (1) through the gateway (2), the Bluetooth parking lock (3) is installed in the parking space, the Bluetooth parking lock (3) includes a second main control chip (31), and a second Bluetooth module (35), a second storage chip (32) and a mechanical switch control circuit (33) respectively connected to the second main control chip (31).

2. The parking space networking system based on Bluetooth parking locks according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: At least one Bluetooth relay (7) is connected to at least one Bluetooth lock (3) and at least one gateway (2); The Bluetooth relay (7) includes a fourth main control chip (71), and a fourth Bluetooth module (73) and a fourth storage chip (72) respectively connected to the fourth main control chip (71).

3. The parking space networking system based on Bluetooth parking locks according to claim 2, characterized in that: In a multi-level parking lot, each level of the parking lot is equipped with at least one gateway (2), and each gateway (2) is connected to a server (1). Each gateway (2) is connected to at least one Bluetooth parking lock (3).

4. The parking space networking system based on Bluetooth parking locks according to claim 2, characterized in that: In a multi-level parking lot, each level of the parking lot is equipped with at least one gateway (2), each gateway (2) is connected to a server (1), and each gateway (2) is connected to at least one Bluetooth relay (7), and each Bluetooth relay (7) is connected to at least one Bluetooth lock (3).

5. The parking space networking system based on Bluetooth parking locks according to claim 2, characterized in that: In a parking lot where there is no mobile phone signal, the gateway (2) is set in an area with mobile phone signal. The gateway (2) establishes a communication connection with the Bluetooth parking lock (3) through multiple Bluetooth relays (7) in sequence.

6. The parking space networking system based on Bluetooth parking locks according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: Also includes: Bluetooth beacon (6), which establishes communication connections with server (1) and Bluetooth lock (3) respectively. The Bluetooth beacon (6) includes a third main control chip (61), a third Bluetooth module (65), a third storage chip (62), a first button (64) and a second button (63) connected to the third main control chip (61).

7. The parking space networking system based on Bluetooth parking locks according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The Bluetooth parking lock (3) also includes a sensing module (34) for sensing a vehicle leaving the parking space, which is connected to the second main control chip (31).

8. The parking space networking system based on Bluetooth parking locks according to claim 7, characterized in that: The sensing module (34) is an ultrasonic ranging module or a microwave radar sensing module (34).

9. A parking space sharing system, characterized in that, include: The parking space networking system adopts the Bluetooth-based parking lock-based parking space networking system as described in any one of claims 1 to 8; A QR code (4) associated with the parking space to be shared; A mobile terminal (5) is used to identify QR code (4) information, complete parking fee payment and issue unlocking instructions. The mobile terminal (5) can establish a communication connection with the server (1) of the parking space networking system based on Bluetooth parking lock.

10. A parking space sharing system, characterized in that, include: The parking space networking system adopts the Bluetooth-based parking lock-based parking space networking system as described in any one of claims 1 to 8; A mobile terminal (5) is used to complete parking fee payment and issue unlocking instructions. The mobile terminal (5) can establish a communication connection with the server (1) of the parking space networking system based on Bluetooth parking locks.

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