A boarding system for a smart cruise ship

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of intelligent pleasure boat. More specifically, the utility model relates to a boarding system for intelligent pleasure boat, which comprises: a guardrail arranged on a wharf and separating the wharf into a waiting area and a plurality of berthing areas, each of the berthing areas being provided with a berthing position; a first access control device arranged on the guardrail; a first identity verification device corresponding to the first access control device in number; a second identity verification device arranged on the intelligent pleasure boat and electrically connected to a control system of the intelligent pleasure boat; and a controller electrically connected to the first access control device, the first identity verification device and the second identity verification device. The boarding system can realize the self-boarding and starting of the pleasure boat by the tourists, shorten the boarding time and improve the boarding efficiency of the intelligent pleasure boat. The multiple identity verification can reduce the probability of errors during boarding. The detection device and the prompting device can display the state of the intelligent pleasure boat in the berthing position and prompt the tourists, thereby improving the boarding experience of the tourists.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of intelligent cruise ships. More specifically, this utility model relates to a boarding system for intelligent cruise ships. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of artificial intelligence technology, intelligent cruise ships capable of autonomous operation have emerged in recent years. Compared with traditional cruise ships, intelligent cruise ships no longer need to rely on the rich human experience of the driver to operate them accurately. Especially when the intelligent cruise ship is docked, it can achieve centimeter-level positioning between the intelligent cruise ship and the dock, and automatically dock the ship in the berth.

[0003] Currently, smart cruise ships primarily use a three-way unlocking system at the dock: a handheld device, a mobile phone, and the cruise ship's control screen. Before boarding, passengers purchase tickets on their phones, generating a QR code. Upon boarding, they present this QR code to the staff, who scan it with the handheld device. Once on board, passengers scan the code again at the control screen to verify their identity and activate the screen. This "handheld device-mobile phone-control screen" boarding verification method has limited operational flexibility and a low error tolerance. Especially when there are many passengers, cruise ship staff may be overwhelmed, easily leading to problems and disrupting boarding. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a boarding system for smart cruise ships, which allows tourists to log in and start the cruise ship themselves, thereby shortening boarding time and improving the boarding efficiency of smart cruise ships.

[0005] To achieve these objectives and other advantages according to the present invention, a boarding system for intelligent cruise ships is provided, comprising:

[0006] Guardrails are installed on the dock and divide the dock into a waiting area and multiple berthing areas, each of which is equipped with a berth.

[0007] The first access control device is corresponding to the number of parking areas and is installed on the guardrail.

[0008] The number of the first identity verification devices is corresponding one-to-one with the number of the first access control devices;

[0009] The second identity verification device is installed on the smart cruise ship and is electrically connected to the control system of the smart cruise ship.

[0010] The controller is electrically connected to the first access control device, the first authentication device, and the second authentication device, respectively.

[0011] Furthermore, the boarding system for intelligent cruise ships also includes:

[0012] The second access control device is installed at the boarding gate of the smart cruise ship;

[0013] The third identity verification device is corresponding to the number of the second access control devices in a one-to-one manner.

[0014] Both the second access control device and the third authentication device are electrically connected to the controller.

[0015] Furthermore, the boarding system for intelligent cruise ships also includes:

[0016] A third access control device is provided on the extension of the guardrail to surround the waiting area.

[0017] A fourth identity verification device, which corresponds to the third access control device;

[0018] Both the third access control device and the fourth identity verification device are electrically connected to the controller.

[0019] Furthermore, the boarding system for intelligent cruise ships also includes:

[0020] The signage device is installed on the dock;

[0021] Multiple sets of detection devices are installed in each berth to detect whether a ship is moored in the berth and the movement status of the ship when it is moored.

[0022] Both the prompting device and the detection component are electrically connected to the controller.

[0023] Furthermore, in the boarding system for intelligent cruise ships, the detection device includes:

[0024] A first sensing component and a second sensing component are arranged at intervals along the length of the berth, and the distance between them is equal to the length of the smart cruise ship. The first sensing component is located near the entrance of the berth.

[0025] Furthermore, in the boarding system for a smart cruise ship, the sensing component is a proximity sensor, and both the external transmitter and the infrared receiver are electrically connected to the controller.

[0026] Furthermore, in the boarding system for a smart cruise ship, the notification device includes:

[0027] A first indicator light, a second indicator light, and a third indicator light, all of which are electrically connected to the controller, wherein:

[0028] When neither the first nor the second sensing component detects the smart cruise ship, the first indicator light turns on, and the second and third indicator lights turn off.

[0029] When the first sensor component detects the smart cruise ship, but the second sensor component does not detect the smart cruise ship, the second indicator light turns on, and the first and third indicator lights turn off.

[0030] When both the first and second sensing components detect the smart cruise ship, the third indicator light turns on, and the first and second indicator lights turn off.

[0031] Furthermore, in the boarding system for intelligent cruise ships, the notification device further includes:

[0032] A voice broadcaster, which is electrically connected to the controller.

[0033] Furthermore, in the boarding system for a smart cruise ship, the controller communicates with a server or mobile phone via a wireless communication module.

[0034] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0035] 1. The boarding system of this utility model enables tourists to log in and start the cruise ship themselves, shortening the boarding time and improving the boarding efficiency of intelligent cruise ships.

[0036] 2. The boarding system of this utility model reduces the probability of errors during boarding by setting up multiple identity verifications;

[0037] 3. The boarding system of this utility model displays the status of the intelligent cruise ship in the berth by setting up detection and prompting devices, and provides prompts to tourists, thereby improving the tourist boarding experience.

[0038] Other advantages, objectives and features of this invention will be partly apparent from the following description, and partly understood by those skilled in the art through study and practice of this invention. Attached Figure Description

[0039] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the boarding system described in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the boarding system described in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the boarding system described in another embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] The reference numerals in the attached figures are as follows:

[0043] 1. Guardrail; 2. Dock; 3. Waiting area; 4. Mooring area; 5. Berth; 6. First access gate; 7. First check-in station; 8. Second check-in station; 9. Third check-in station; 10. Indication device; 11. First sensor component; 12. Second sensor component; 13. Third access gate; 14. Fourth check-in station; 15. Detailed Implementation

[0044] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments, so that those skilled in the art can implement it based on the description.

[0045] like Figures 1-2 As shown, an embodiment of this utility model provides a boarding system for intelligent cruise ships, comprising:

[0046] Guardrail 1 is installed on the dock 2 and divides the dock 2 into a waiting area 3 and multiple berthing areas 4, each of which is equipped with a berth 5.

[0047] The number of first access gates 6 is corresponding one-to-one with the number of parking areas 4, and the first access gates 6 are installed on the guardrail 1;

[0048] The number of the first check-in station 7 is corresponding one-to-one with the number of the first access gates 6;

[0049] The second check-in station 8 is installed on the smart cruise ship and is electrically connected to the control system of the smart cruise ship. It can be installed on the top of the throttle handle, the side of the steering wheel, or on the seat of the smart cruise ship, so that tourists can check in inside the cabin. The first check-in station 7 and the second check-in station 8 can use commercially available QR code scanners to recognize the QR codes on the tourists' mobile phones.

[0050] The controller is electrically connected to the first access gate 6, the first check-in station 7, and the second check-in station 8, respectively. The controller can be installed on the dock 2, and it is electrically connected to the first access gate 6 and the first check-in station 7 via signal lines. It can also achieve wireless communication connection with the second check-in station 8 through a wireless communication module, Bluetooth module, or other means.

[0051] The first access gate 6 can be an existing swing gate, which allows for two-way passage, has a swing arm transmission angle of 180 degrees, and supports automatic reset. The first check-in station 7 and the second check-in station 8 use QR code scanning devices to identify the QR codes presented by tourists.

[0052] In this embodiment, a railing 1 is installed on the dock 2, dividing the dock 2 into a waiting area 3 and multiple berthing areas 4. Each berthing area 4 has a berth 5, and the berthing area 4 and the waiting area 3 are connected by a first access gate 6. After tourists purchase tickets through the cloud system on their mobile phones, the cloud system sends the tourist's identity verification information to the controller and generates a unique QR code, which is sent to the mobile phone. Simultaneously, the berthing area 4 for boarding and the boarding time are also sent. Tourists scan the QR code at the first check-in station 7 and the second check-in station 8. After recognizing the QR code, the first check-in station 7 and the second check-in station 8 send the result to the controller. Currently, the smart cruise ship is mainly for charter, requiring only one person to purchase a ticket. After entering the dock 2, tourists first enter the waiting area 3, then find their desired berthing area 4. Within the boarding time, they show the QR code to the first check-in station 7 for identity verification. After successful recognition, the first check-in station 7 sends a signal to the controller, which opens the first access gate 6, allowing the tourist to enter the berthing area 4. The controller then closes the first access gate 6. After entering berthing area 4, tourists board the smart cruise ship moored in berthing area 4 and show their QR code again at the second check-in station 8 on the smart cruise ship for identity verification. After the second check-in station 8 successfully recognizes the QR code, it sends a signal to the controller. The controller then sends a signal to the smart cruise ship's control system, which activates the cruise ship's control screen, allowing tourists to operate it.

[0053] Preferably, as another embodiment of the present invention, it further includes:

[0054] The second passage gate 9 is located at the boarding gate of the intelligent cruise ship; the second passage gate 9 adopts the existing swing gate, which will not be described in detail here;

[0055] The third check-in station 10 is corresponding to the number of the second access gates 9 and is one-to-one with them; the third check-in station 10 also uses a QR code scanning device, which will not be described in detail here.

[0056] The second access gate 9 and the third check-in station 10 are both electrically connected to the controller.

[0057] In this embodiment, during periods of high tourist traffic, there may be situations where tourists enter the mooring area 4 through the first access gate 6 while the smart cruise ship is still in the process of mooring. Therefore, a second access gate 9 and a third check-in station 10 are installed at the boarding gate of the smart cruise ship. After purchasing tickets, the controller also sends the tourist's verification information to the third check-in station 10. Tourists verify their identity through the third check-in station 10, and after successful verification, send a signal to the controller. Once the controller confirms that the smart cruise ship has stopped, it controls the second access gate 9 to open, allowing tourists to board.

[0058] Preferably, as another embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 3 As shown, it also includes:

[0059] The third access gate 14 is provided on the extension of the guardrail to surround the waiting area. The third access gate 14 adopts the existing swing gate, which will not be described in detail here.

[0060] The fourth check-in station 15 corresponds to the third access gate 14; the fourth check-in station 15 also uses a QR code scanning device, which will not be described in detail here; the fourth check-in station 15 also uses a QR code scanning device, which will not be described in detail here.

[0061] The third access gate 14 and the fourth check-in station 15 are both electrically connected to the controller.

[0062] In this embodiment, if the waiting area is not enclosed, tourists can enter at any time, making it difficult for them to find their designated waiting area. Therefore, in this embodiment, the waiting area is surrounded by railings, and a third access gate 14 and a fourth check-in station 15 are provided. Tourists verify their identity at the fourth check-in station 15, and after successful verification, they enter the waiting area through the third access gate 14. Figure 3 As shown, the berthing areas on a typical dock are arranged side by side. A third access gate 14 is set up at one end of the waiting area. After entering the waiting area, tourists pass through each waiting area in turn and find their corresponding first check-in station 7, so that tourists no longer have to search for their own boats.

[0063] Preferably, as another embodiment of the present invention, it further includes:

[0064] The indicator device 11 is installed on the dock 2;

[0065] Multiple sets of detection devices are provided, and each berth 5 is equipped with the detection components to detect whether there is a ship moored in the berth 5 and the movement status of the ship when it is moored.

[0066] Both the prompting device 11 and the detection component are electrically connected to the controller.

[0067] In this embodiment, a detection device is installed to detect whether a boat is moored in berth 5 and the movement status of the boat when it is moored. A notification device 11 then provides information so that tourists in waiting area 3 can obtain the status of the smart cruise ship they wish to board.

[0068] Specifically, the detection device includes:

[0069] The first sensing component 12 and the second sensing component 13 are both proximity sensors. The proximity sensors are electrically connected to the controller. The first sensing component 12 and the second sensing component 13 are arranged at intervals along the length of the berth 5, and the distance between them is equal to the length of the smart cruise ship. The first sensing component 12 is located near the entrance of the berth 5.

[0070] The prompting device 11 includes:

[0071] The first, second, and third indicator lights operate independently, indicating that there is no boat at berth 5, a boat is currently berthed, and a boat has already been berthed, respectively. Signs printed with "No Boat," "Boat in Mooring," and "Boat Available" should be placed next to these lights to facilitate timely information about the status of the smart cruise ship for passengers in waiting area 3 when boarding.

[0072] The first indicator light, the second indicator light, and the third indicator light are all electrically connected to the controller, wherein:

[0073] When there are no cruise ships in berth 5, neither the first sensor component 12 nor the second sensor component 13 can detect the smart cruise ship, indicating that the cruise ship has not yet entered the port. At this time, the first indicator light turns on, and the second and third indicator lights turn off. When the first indicator light turns on, it indicates that there are no ships moored in berth 5.

[0074] After the intelligent cruise ship enters berth 5, its bow moves between the infrared transmitter and receiver of the first sensing component 12, at which point the first sensing component 12 detects the intelligent cruise ship. The intelligent cruise ship continues to move into berth 5 until it reaches between the infrared transmitter and receiver of the second sensing component 13. At this point, the second sensing component 13 detects the intelligent cruise ship. Since the distance between the first sensing component 12 and the second sensing component 13 is equal to the length of the intelligent cruise ship, the first sensing component 12 can no longer detect the intelligent cruise ship, indicating that the intelligent cruise ship is about to complete or has already completed berthing.

[0075] Therefore, when the first sensor component 12 detects a smart cruise ship but the second sensor component 13 does not, the second indicator light turns on, and the first and third indicator lights turn off. When the second indicator light turns on, it indicates that a ship is moored at berth 5. When both the first sensor component 12 and the second sensor component 13 detect a smart cruise ship, the third indicator light turns on, and the first and second indicator lights turn off. When the second indicator light turns on, it indicates that the smart cruise ship in berth 5 has completed or is about to complete mooring.

[0076] Preferably, in another embodiment of the present invention, the prompting device 11 further includes:

[0077] A voice broadcaster, which is electrically connected to the controller.

[0078] In this embodiment, in addition to the first, second, and third indicator lights, a voice broadcaster is also installed on the dock 2. The voice broadcaster plays different voice reminders to tourists waiting in the waiting area 3. When the first, second, and third indicator lights are lit, the voice broadcaster plays the voices "No boat", "Boat is stopped" and "Boat available" respectively.

[0079] Preferably, in another embodiment of the present invention, the controller is connected to a server or mobile phone via a wireless communication module.

[0080] In this embodiment, the controller communicates with the server or mobile phone via a wireless communication module, allowing staff to obtain the operating status of the boarding system through the server or mobile phone for remote management.

[0081] Although the embodiments of this utility model have been disclosed above, they are not limited to the applications listed in the specification and embodiments. They can be applied to various fields suitable for this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other modifications can be easily made. Therefore, without departing from the general concept defined by the claims and their equivalents, this utility model is not limited to the specific details and embodiments shown and described herein.

Claims

1. A boarding system for intelligent cruise ships, characterized in that, include: Guardrails are installed on the dock and divide the dock into a waiting area and multiple berthing areas, each of which is equipped with a berth. The first access control device is corresponding to the number of parking areas and is installed on the guardrail. The number of the first identity verification devices is corresponding one-to-one with the number of the first access control devices; The second identity verification device is installed on the smart cruise ship and is electrically connected to the control system of the smart cruise ship. The controller is electrically connected to the first access control device, the first authentication device, and the second authentication device, respectively.

2. The boarding system for an intelligent cruise ship as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The second access control device is installed at the boarding gate of the smart cruise ship; The third identity verification device is corresponding to the number of the second access control devices in a one-to-one manner. Both the second access control device and the third authentication device are electrically connected to the controller.

3. The boarding system for an intelligent cruise ship as described in claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: A third access control device is provided on the extension of the guardrail to surround the waiting area. A fourth identity verification device, which corresponds to the third access control device; Both the third access control device and the fourth identity verification device are electrically connected to the controller.

4. The boarding system for an intelligent cruise ship as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The signage device is installed on the dock; Multiple sets of detection devices are installed in each berth to detect whether there is a ship moored in the berth and the movement status of the ship when it is moored. Both the prompting device and the detection device are electrically connected to the controller.

5. The boarding system for an intelligent cruise ship as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The detection device includes: A first sensing component and a second sensing component are arranged at intervals along the length of the berth, and the distance between them is equal to the length of the smart cruise ship. The first sensing component is located near the entrance of the berth.

6. The boarding system for an intelligent cruise ship as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The sensing component is a proximity sensor, which is electrically connected to the controller.

7. The boarding system for an intelligent cruise ship as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The prompting device includes: A first indicator light, a second indicator light, and a third indicator light, all of which are electrically connected to the controller, wherein: When neither the first nor the second sensing component detects the smart cruise ship, the first indicator light turns on, and the second and third indicator lights turn off. When the first sensor component detects the smart cruise ship, but the second sensor component does not detect the smart cruise ship, the second indicator light turns on, and the first and third indicator lights turn off. When both the first and second sensing components detect the smart cruise ship, the third indicator light turns on, and the first and second indicator lights turn off.

8. The boarding system for an intelligent cruise ship as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The notification device further includes: A voice broadcaster, which is electrically connected to the controller.

9. A boarding system for an intelligent cruise ship as described in any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The controller communicates with the server or mobile device via a wireless communication module.

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