Method, user device, backend, electronic device, system and computer program for using a parking space for a vehicle

Abstract

A procedure (400) is described which comprises: causing (401) a reservation of a parking space (300) for a vehicle (100), and / or determining information indicating that the vehicle (100) is parked in a parking space (300), and (thereafter): enabling (402) the provider of the reserved parking space (300) to effect a movement of the vehicle (100) depending on the reservation of the parking space (300) and / or on the determined information that the vehicle (100) is parked in the parking space.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a method, a user device, a backend, an electronic device, a system and a computer program which are designed to enable an improved (e.g. particularly efficient) use of areas (e.g. on a street or property) for parking (motor) vehicles.

[0002] In urban areas, there is often a lack of parking spaces for motor vehicles, which also impairs the usability and convenience of using motor vehicles. This can also impair the use of vehicles or participation in sharing schemes. At the same time, many spaces (even in urban areas) remain unused for various reasons.

[0003] This document addresses the technical task of enabling improved, particularly efficient use or provision of parking spaces for (motor) vehicles, and / or increasing the convenience, efficiency, or time savings for a vehicle user, particularly with regard to parking the vehicle, and / or a provider of a parking space. Furthermore, the technical task includes creating a basis of trust for the use of parking spaces and demonstrating a solution that is also beneficial for the public.

[0004] The problem is solved by each of the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments are described, among other things, in the dependent claims. It should be noted that additional features of a patent claim dependent on an independent patent claim can form a separate invention, independent of the combination of all features of the independent patent claim, without the features of the independent patent claim or only in combination with a subset of the features of the independent patent claim, which invention can be made the subject of an independent claim, a divisional application, or a subsequent application. This applies equally to technical teachings described in the description, which can form an invention independent of the features of the independent patent claims.

[0005] According to a first aspect, an (information technology and / or computer-implemented) method for using a parking space (e.g., an area located on a street or property) for a (motor) vehicle (e.g., for a passenger car, a truck, or a motorcycle) is described. The method can be executed by a computing unit (e.g., by one or more computing units of a user device of the vehicle user, the backend, and / or the vehicle), in particular also to be understood as: by means of one or more computing units.The method comprises: effecting a reservation of a parking space for the vehicle; and / or determining information that the vehicle is parked in a parking space; and (thereafter): enabling the provider of the reserved parking space to effect movement of the vehicle depending on the reservation of the parking space and / or the determined information that the vehicle is parked in the parking space.

[0006] According to a second aspect, an (information technology and / or computer-implemented) method for using a parking space (e.g., an area located on a street or property) for a (motor) vehicle (e.g., for a passenger car, a truck, or a motorcycle) is described. The method can be executed by a computing unit (e.g., by one or more computing units of the user device of the vehicle user, the backend, and / or the vehicle), in particular also to be understood as: by means of one or more computing units. The method comprises: determining, in particular verifying, information characterizing a reservation of a parking space for the vehicle; and (thereafter): providing, in particular generating and / or activating, a digital key for the provider of the parking space, which is limited with regard to usability of the vehicle.

[0007] The method according to the first aspect and the method according to the second aspect can be combined with one another. The term "method" can therefore be understood within the context of this document as the method according to the first aspect and / or the method according to the second aspect. In particular, it is an information technology method, i.e., a method carried out (predominantly or substantially and / or completely) using information technology means.

[0008] The parking area may be an area with a parking restriction. The parking restriction may be a prohibition (e.g., subject to certain conditions) or a restriction (e.g., subject to certain conditions) on the right to park vehicles in the parking area. The restriction may apply in particular to the public and / or to a certain type of vehicle. It may be an appropriately marked area or an area where the prohibition or restriction applies due to special law (e.g., private law) and / or a generally applicable regulation.

[0009] For example, it may be a parking area that is protected from the parking of vehicles, especially third-party vehicles, by personal rights, in particular property rights and / or road traffic regulations (StVO) or comparable country-specific regulations.

[0010] In particular, the parking space may be private or commercial property or an exit from such. For example, it may be an area in an entrance or exit (e.g. private or belonging to a property). Alternatively or additionally, this may be an area in front of a garage or in front of a garage door. It may be an area that (normally or statistically) has to be used for another purpose (e.g. exiting, driving through, maneuvering vehicles) less than 1-5% of the time on a working day and / or on a Sunday and / or that (without the procedure) does not have any authorization to park, especially not for a fee. In a simplified case, the parking restriction may (only) consist of an exclusive right of use by one person (the provider of the parking space) to the parking space (which is intended for parking the vehicle at least in principle orphysically suitable area).

[0011] In fact, there may be a very large number (e.g. hundreds, thousands, tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands) of parking spaces (e.g. in a metropolitan area) for which (each) special rights and / or exceptions (e.g. the exception for a property owner who may block his (private) exit with his vehicle) may apply.

[0012] The parking area may, but does not have to, be a demarcated parking space (e.g., with appropriate road markings). Rather, it may be a marked and / or defined area (e.g., by data or in the corresponding data, or virtually).

[0013] The method may include effecting a reservation of a parking space for the vehicle via a backend. The reservation of a parking space may include or be a confirmation (e.g., generated by the backend and / or the electronic device of the parking space provider) and / or booking and / or conclusion of an electronic agreement.

[0014] Information about a multitude of different parking spaces, in particular including information about their current and / or predicted availability, can be stored, processed, and / or managed in the backend. For example, this can be a platform located in the backend or operated or managed via the backend, in particular a web platform. This can, for example, include one or more corresponding (e.g., networked) databases or the management of such databases.

[0015] A suitable parking space for the vehicle can be selected and reserved (for a specific period of use and / or subject to a specific usage condition or condition and / or price). As part of the reservation, an electronic authorization, in particular a (one-time or short-term) agreement (such as an electronic rental agreement), for the parking space between the vehicle user and the provider of one or more parking spaces can be requested and / or concluded, fully or partially automatically.

[0016] In fact, the technical solution and / or the (e.g. at least partially common) basis can be created for a large number of parking spaces or providers of parking spaces to temporarily transfer the respective (individual, private) special rights and / or exceptions (e.g. the exception for a property owner to be allowed to block his (private) exit with his vehicle).

[0017] The method may further comprise enabling a provider of the reserved parking space to initiate a movement of the vehicle via the backend. This can be implemented in the method using the appropriate (legally and technically advantageous) technical solution. This includes, in particular, enabling through or by means of the electronic device (e.g., terminal device such as a PC, laptop, tablet, mobile user device, etc.) of the parking space provider. Enabling the parking space provider may include or be an assignment of the provider to its electronic device and / or an authentication of the parking space provider on its electronic device.

[0018] The movement of the vehicle is to be understood, in particular, as a movement corresponding to one or more specific or determinable criteria (e.g., criteria that can be set in the process). For example, this movement may be characterized (compared to the typical use of the vehicle) by one or more additional features, restrictions and / or preconditions, parameters, features of the degree of automation, or the type of vehicle control. In the context of this document, the term "characterizes" is also to be understood, in particular, as "represented" or "characterized."

[0019] The movement of the vehicle may in particular include or be a (at least partially manual, at least partially automatic and / or at least partially remote-controlled) guidance of the vehicle or a use of a fully or partially automated and / or fully or partially remote-controlled parking and / or maneuvering functionality of the vehicle.

[0020] Preferably, the movement of the vehicle comprises the execution of a parking space exit maneuver, a maneuvering maneuver, a parking maneuver, and / or a parking relocation maneuver. The movement of the vehicle can generally be limited to such maneuvers (except for possible special exceptions or emergencies). For example, a further movement can only be executed if a further condition is met (e.g., in exceptional cases or emergencies), or the authorization of the parking space provider can be expanded (e.g., by means of an automatic message or an update of the electronic key triggered by an operator action). In other words, the authorization and / or the achievable movement of the vehicle can be expanded depending on certain conditions and / or on demand.

[0021] In a simplified case, the ability to cause the movement of the vehicle can consist (also, predominantly or only) in controlling a functionality of the vehicle that prevents the vehicle from moving, e.g. releasing the vehicle's parking brake and / or putting the vehicle into a mode different from a parked mode or sleep mode. For example, causing the movement of the vehicle can include or be controlling, in particular switching off or changing, the operating mode of an anti-theft warning function (which, for example, reacts to movement of the vehicle) and / or activating or changing the operating mode of a lighting function of the vehicle. In this case, the vehicle can be made significantly easier to move or (if necessary) tow (also through external influence).

[0022] One or more steps of the method can (if applicable) be executed by generating, transmitting, or exchanging one or more electronic messages (preferably cryptographically protected and / or stored and / or verified in a distributed ledger). The one or more pieces of information described in this document can be linked (also known in technical jargon as "hashed") using a blockchain (e.g., using corresponding hashes). The term "distributed ledger" is to be understood in particular as a corresponding application of blockchain technology or a corresponding application within a blockchain.

[0023] For example, a set of information described in this document, each characteristic of a transaction for a vehicle and / or for a parking space, can be stored in a block and / or linked to blocks containing information concerning previous and subsequent causally linked transactions. These transactions can correspond to the following (e.g., consecutive) steps: parking the vehicle in the parking space, reserving, in particular, booking, the parking space, defining conditions for using the parking space, generating the electronic key, using the electronic key by the parking space provider, effecting the movement of the vehicle and / or determining a parameter of the movement performed, determining and / or debiting charges (e.g., as units of value, in particular monetary units), deactivating the electronic key, etc.

[0024] For example, making the reservation may include reconfirming the reservation and / or storing the reservation data.

[0025] For example, within the scope of the method, the use of one or more functions, in particular performance features, of the vehicle can be billed, invoiced, or settled using the distributed ledger described above. Alternatively or additionally, the distributed ledger can include functionality for a so-called micropayment (also to be understood in particular as: micro transactions, millipayments, nanopayments, or picopayments) or can be executed using data processing linked to a micropayment and / or designed according to one or more features of the micropayment.

[0026] Preferably, a digital key (preferably temporary and / or limited to the provider of the parking space) can be provided via the backend, wherein the digital key provides authorization to drive the vehicle (e.g. at least partially manually, e.g. limited to certain limit parameters) and / or to use a fully or partially automated and / or fully or partially remote-controlled functionality of the vehicle.

[0027] Enabling the parking space provider to effect the (fully or partially) remote-controlled movement of the vehicle and / or effecting (executing) the movement can be done using the parking space provider's electronic device.

[0028] This can be a functionality configured to execute a parking exit, maneuvering, parking, and / or re-parking maneuver. It can also be a functionality configured for the procedure (e.g., limited and parameterized to execute the procedure).

[0029] For example, the functionality can be designed to (temporarily) park the vehicle out of the parking space, (temporarily) stop it, maneuver it (e.g. when a condition is met or if necessary, expedient), (re-)park it, or park it (e.g. in another parking space). For example, the vehicle's trajectory data or odometric data can be recorded during the parking exit and / or maneuvering process and (e.g. after the parking space has been used to drive out the parking space provider) used to repeatedly park in the parking space (e.g. in a reverse order). This offers an advantage, for example, for the provider of the one or more parking spaces. This allows the parking space to be used particularly efficiently.

[0030] Furthermore, the vehicle may (also) be at least partially automated and / or at least partially remotely controlled. In this case, it may be possible (if necessary) to repark the vehicle to another parking space (which may still need to be reserved).

[0031] Preferably, this is a vehicle or functionality of the vehicle that has a limited degree of automation and / or remote control for exiting, maneuvering, parking, reparking and / or (if applicable) driving, in particular of a maximum of Level 2, 3 or 4 (according to BASt or comparable). Depending on the variant, the method can also be made accessible to such vehicles. In this case, the method is not limited to just a few vehicles that will be equipped with a relatively high degree of automation in the medium term. For example, the functionality comprises one or more quantitatively and / or qualitatively different (e.g., simplified and / or expedient) trajectory patterns for exiting, maneuvering, parking and / or reparking the vehicle. These can be selected at least partially automatically and / or at least partially by the provider of the parking space (e.g., by means of an operator action) on the electronic device.

[0032] Rather than a typical task of developing the most powerful or universal vehicle functionality possible, the corresponding aspect is motivated by the desire to effect and / or enable the implementation of the method with a vehicle functionality that is as simple, simplified, and / or adapted to the method and / or operated in an adapted variant as possible. This significantly reduces the prerequisites for using the method. This, in turn, can lead to a (even non-linear, exponential) increase in the number of vehicles or users of the method for which the method can be effectively implemented.

[0033] The procedure may include verifying compliance with a condition for initiating the movement (also understood as continuing the movement) of the vehicle. The condition may include a standard, regulation, or legal provision regarding the execution of the movement of the vehicle (e.g., partially automated and / or partially remote-controlled). The obligation to comply with this standard or the prerequisite for a step of the procedure is transferred to the parking space provider (possibly with the electronic key).

[0034] The digital key can be designed according to a Car Connectivity Consortium, CCC, or key standard (particularly CCC Release 3 or a subsequent release). It can be an electronic key designed for one-time use (usable within the framework of the procedure or adapted to the procedure) and / or deactivatable after use, expiration of the period, etc.

[0035] It can be an electronic key set up (e.g. parameterised and / or generated) for a specific parking space, a specific vehicle, a specific electronic device of the parking space provider or attributes or identity of the parking space provider or the special user.

[0036] The process enables the flexible provision and use of parking spaces for vehicles (particularly as parts of areas or road sections that are otherwise not suitable or approved for unrestricted parking, such as entrances and exits). This allows more space in urban areas to be used effectively and / or more vehicles to be used. It also increases the convenience of parking a vehicle and / or increases the usability of vehicles (particularly in urban areas).

[0037] For example, the reservation (e.g. a confirmed or unconfirmed booking or an authorization to park the vehicle) can be made in exchange for an authorization to move the parked vehicle away from the parking area (e.g. to clear the parking area again) at least temporarily (e.g. for the duration of use of the parking area, for example for 1 - 5 minutes) and / or for a specific purpose (e.g. to enter, exit, drive through or maneuver another vehicle).

[0038] The method provides one or more providers (e.g., a plurality of private providers) of one or more parking spaces and / or a representative of a public authority, in justified cases, with the option of using the respective parking space when needed (e.g., for short time intervals, e.g., for entering, driving through, and / or exiting their own vehicle). This can be accomplished by granting the provider of the parking space a right or access (temporary and / or limited to the execution of the agreement, represented by the electronic key) to cause the respective vehicle to be moved (at least temporarily) from the parking space, in particular by means of the functionality for at least partially automated and / or at least partially parking and / or maneuvering.

[0039] The one or more (e.g., hundreds, thousands, tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands) users of the respective vehicles can (in turn) park their respective vehicles (e.g., through reservation, in particular authorization) in the parking area without having to hand over or borrow the vehicle key (e.g., as hardware) to an (e.g., unknown) provider. Preferably, the digital key is limited to certain options, in particular those specified by the vehicle user and / or agreed upon (usage) conditions, and to the options required to execute the agreement.

[0040] This can create technical prerequisites (for both or several parties) for convenient implementation and / or trust (reciprocal, necessary for practical or industrial use of the process). For example, the process can create one or more prerequisites or improvements related to more efficient use of parking spaces, particularly in urban areas.

[0041] The method may comprise storing information and / or outputting information in response to receiving a request from a third party, in particular from a representative of a service and / or an authority, wherein the information indicates whether or that the parking space is legally occupied by the vehicle, in particular by mutual consent or in accordance with a specific agreement. A response to the request may then be provided, e.g., to inform the third party that the vehicle was parked legally. This may further increase the convenience of the parking process and / or the corresponding legal certainty (also vis-à-vis third parties).

[0042] The procedure can include or be a procedure for implementing a sharing model with regard to parking spaces (e.g. between several people, in particular private individuals). In doing so, one or more parking spaces and / or vehicles can be used much more efficiently (thanks to the now improved and / or more flexible control options and the increased objective and / or subjective security for one or more participants) and / or private or commercial sharing models can be implemented. Furthermore, the procedure can bring significant benefits to the public, e.g. the standard of living of city residents and / or the reputation of cities or public infrastructure, municipal utilities and / or authorities can be improved. Furthermore, charges (e.g. fees) can also be charged to the public and / or to a public body (e.g. city) when implementing the procedure.

[0043] The provision of one or more parking spaces may alternatively or additionally include or be an administration of the parking spaces (e.g. partially or fully automated and / or by one or more authorized persons).

[0044] In particular, the method will be executed, or the backend or system will be configured to execute the method, for an (expandable) number (e.g., 10, 100, 1000, 10,000, 100,000) of vehicles or user devices or vehicle users; and / or for an (expandable) number (e.g., 10, 100, 1000, 10,000, 100,000) of parking space providers. This can be configured to handle expandable, flexible, and / or multilateral (legal, particularly private and / or commercial) relationships.

[0045] The method can be executed by the user of the vehicle and / or the provider of the one or more parking spaces using a (respectively) appropriately configured graphical interface. For example, one or more parking spaces, vehicles, and / or electronic keys, several corresponding conditions, in particular combinations of the conditions and / or the respective validity status and / or usage status (e.g., using the graphical interface of the respective device or apparatus) can be displayed, changed, and in particular managed. This allows even complex processes to be made particularly flexible and transparent and / or modifiable for the respective user.

[0046] For example, the provider of one or more parking spaces can request an electronic key (e.g., one customized to their needs and / or enhanced with enhanced authorization), in particular with one or more specific authorizations, via their (respective) device (e.g., user device, such as smartphone, tablet, etc.). In particular, they can request (apply for) an extension and / or an update of the electronic key (e.g., in the event of a specific problem or unexpected incident).

[0047] The request can then be displayed to the user of the vehicle and / or made changeable and / or acceptable or rejectable by the user.

[0048] For example, by accepting a request, an existing electronic key (already provided to the person to be authorized) is updated or a new electronic key is generated or provided.

[0049] The method may further comprise generating and / or providing or receiving feedback information relating to a movement of the vehicle made using the digital key. The feedback information may include or be indicative of: • Information relating to a time and / or period at and / or during which the movement of the vehicle took place; and / or • Information relating to a location where the movement of the vehicle took place; and / or • Information relating to a (further) functionality of the vehicle that was used; and / or • Information as to which one or more conditions were met during the movement of the vehicle.

[0050] The feedback information can be provided to the vehicle user (to a first electronic device of a vehicle user) and / or to the backend (e.g., to a dispatcher and / or an automated verification unit). In particular, the feedback information can be transmitted or capable of being transmitted almost in real time.

[0051] By providing feedback information, a particularly comfortable and safe execution of the procedure can be enabled.

[0052] By providing and / or verifying feedback information, a particularly high level of security, convenience and trust can be achieved.

[0053] According to a further embodiment, the parking area is a parking area with a prohibition or restriction, in particular a prohibition or restriction according to a condition (also: prerequisite) of a road traffic regulation and / or the rights of the provider of the parking area.

[0054] According to a further embodiment, the method comprises: chaining, in particular by means of a distributed ledger method, one or more pieces of information which are each characteristic of: • Reservation of the parking space (e.g. coordinates of the parking space); • Parking or stopping the vehicle (e.g. a specific vehicle) on the parking area (e.g. specific or identified by specific coordinates); • Provision, in particular receipt of the digital key (e.g. by the provider of the parking space); • Parameters of the digital key (e.g. one or more differences or limitations that are understood in relation to a user key or a typical vehicle key); • Information characterising a use of the digital key (e.g. whether and what use is taking place or has taken place), in particular characterising a movement of the vehicle effected by means of (using) the digital key.

[0055] The restriction can relate to a characteristic of the person, in particular: a profile of the person and / or the person's membership in one or more groups or lists. The restriction can, for example, be an exclusionary condition. This can, for example, relate to the absence or exclusion of a characteristic of the person, in particular profile characteristics of the person and / or the person's membership in one or more groups or lists. For example, (partial or complete) sufficient adulthood and / or driving authorization (e.g. driving license class or a special authorization) and / or authorization of the provider of the parking space for the parking space, in particular to manage and / or rent out, in particular subletting of the parking space, can be ensured.

[0056] Multiple constraints can be used (e.g., by the vehicle user), adjustable, or verified (e.g., by the vehicle user). These can be placed in a specific logical relationship and / or evaluated according to a specific mathematical relationship. The one or more constraints can refer to qualitative and / or quantitative quantities.

[0057] In particular, the digital key may identify one or more restrictions or conditions, and / or a mathematical function between one or more restrictions and / or a mathematical condition, according to which the ability to effect movement of the vehicle by means of the digital key is granted or withdrawn.

[0058] A digital key can therefore be generated and / or provided that is particularly well adapted to the specific needs, context, situation and characteristics of the vehicle user and / or the parking space provider.

[0059] According to a further embodiment, the vehicle is designed to carry out a fully or partially automated and / or fully or partially remote-controlled parking maneuver, maneuvering maneuver, parking maneuver and / or re-parking maneuver.

[0060] According to a further embodiment, the provider of the parking space is enabled to effect the movement of the vehicle (e.g. essentially or except in exceptional situations) by means of a fully or partially automated and / or fully or partially remote-controlled parking manoeuvre, maneuvering manoeuvre, parking manoeuvre and / or re-parking manoeuvre.

[0061] According to a further embodiment, the digital key has one or more restrictions on authorization with regard to the use or driving of the vehicle or with regard to the movement of the vehicle that can be effected by means of the electronic key; in particular: • a time limit; and / or • a spatial restriction; and / or • a restriction relating to one or more attributes and / or the identity of the person or electronic device of the parking space provider for which the authorization is executable.

[0062] According to a further embodiment, the digital key has one or more restrictions such that access to an interior of the vehicle is prevented; and / or the movement of the vehicle can only be effected by means of an at least partially automated and / or at least partially remote-controlled parking exit function, maneuvering function, parking function and / or reparking function.

[0063] According to a further embodiment, the digital key comprises a special authorization for the vehicle by one or more special users or electronic devices of a special user having special attributes and / or identities, wherein the special user is different from the user of the vehicle and / or the provider of the parking space; and in particular belongs to: the fire department, the police, and / or an emergency service.

[0064] According to a further embodiment, compliance with the monitoring of the fully or partially automated and / or fully or partially remote-controlled parking manoeuvre, maneuvering manoeuvre, parking manoeuvre and / or re-parking manoeuvre of the vehicle is checked by the provider of the parking space.

[0065] According to a further embodiment, the digital key enables the fully or partially automated and / or fully or partially remote-controlled parking manoeuvre, maneuvering manoeuvre, parking manoeuvre and / or re-parking manoeuvre of the vehicle to be carried out or continued only if a predetermined condition relating to the monitoring of the parking manoeuvre, maneuvering manoeuvre, parking manoeuvre and / or re-parking manoeuvre of the vehicle is met.

[0066] This could result in a significant advantage, as (for the vast majority of vehicles provided in the medium term) several technical or traffic-regulated conditions apply to the execution of such maneuvers. The fact that the authorization of the parking space provider (another person, possibly a third party) also implies responsibility for the (at least partially automated and / or at least partially remote-controlled) movement of the vehicle, and / or that the authorization only applies if the condition is met, will create the necessary trust for the use of the procedure and for the user.

[0067] According to a further embodiment, the method comprises: detecting use of the digital key, in particular that a parking maneuver, maneuvering maneuver, parking maneuver and / or re-parking maneuver of the vehicle is being carried out using the digital key (also to be understood as: is being started, is currently being carried out and / or has been carried out); and determining and storing position data and / or sensor data from one or more sensors of the vehicle or data derived therefrom.

[0068] Preferably, the method may comprise: linking the determined or stored data with one or more of the above-mentioned information by means of the distributed ledger.

[0069] According to a further embodiment, information which is (respectively) characteristic of one or more of the following • Conditions of reservation; • Use of the reservation; • Allocation of responsibility for the movement of the vehicle; • Allocation of responsibility for monitoring an at least partially automated and / or at least partially remotely controlled movement of the vehicle; • Fee, in particular the parking fee, to the provider of the parking space, a fee to the operator of the process, a license to use the process and / or a tax levy; linked to one or more of the above-mentioned information by means of the distributed ledger.

[0070] For example, related or causally linked information (e.g., regarding the use of a parking space, the parking of a vehicle, and / or the movement of the vehicle) can be stored in a block and / or linked to blocks for one or more previous and / or subsequent processes. The resulting blockchain (ledger) can be distributed among multiple computing units. The process can be made verifiable by multiple distributed computing units and / or users (e.g., through mining), and / or the ledger can be made modifiable only upon mutual or majority confirmation.

[0071] A particular advantage is that compliance with the conditions, the allocation, and / or the distribution of responsibility can be recorded, verified, and / or billed. This allows for better compliance with various regulations and / or creates (mutual) trust for users of the process and / or the public. According to a further refinement, the process includes: • Depositing information regarding the reservation of the parking space, the consent of the parking space provider and / or the conclusion of an agreement regarding the use of the parking space, and / or information as to whether the parking space is legitimately occupied by the vehicle; and / or • Depositing the digital key, another digital key, in particular a digital key combined with the digital key with a special authorization.

[0072] The stored information and / or the digital key can be provided with the special authorization, in particular in response to receiving a request, from an authorized third party, in particular to a representative of an authority, fire department, police, and / or an emergency service.

[0073] According to another aspect, a digital key for using a parking space for a vehicle is described. This may be a digital key configured according to one or more features described in this document. For example, it may be a digital key that identifies different authorizations with respect to the vehicle for different users or special users.

[0074] Alternatively or additionally, the electronic and / or digital key is configured such that the authorizations usable with the electronic and / or digital key vary depending on the location, arrival, parking, and exit of a vehicle, in particular the vehicle in a parking space, in particular the parking space. For example, the electronic and / or digital key is deactivated when the vehicle leaves the parking space or the area surrounding the parking space and / or in connection with the billing or settlement of rights.

[0075] According to a further aspect, a backend for using a parking space for a vehicle is described. The backend is configured to: effect a reservation of a parking space for the vehicle, in particular from one of several parking spaces; and / or to determine information that is indicative of the fact that the vehicle is or is being parked in a parking space; and (thereafter, e.g., by generating, exchanging, and / or verifying messages): to enable the provider of the reserved parking space to effect a movement of the vehicle parked in the parking space, depending on the reservation of the parking space and / or the determined information.

[0076] Alternatively or additionally, the backend can be configured, in particular together with a corresponding user device (of the user of the vehicle), the electronic device (of the provider of the parking space) and / or one or more vehicles (by means of an information technology connection), to carry out the method according to one or more features described in this document.

[0077] The backend may include or be one or more interconnected servers (computing units) and / or a web platform (e.g. the web platform described in this document) or a comparable device.

[0078] Alternatively or additionally, the backend may have a connection to the Internet and / or (e.g. via web portals) be set up to reserve, in particular book, manage, etc., parking spaces (e.g. for users of the vehicles and / or for providers of the parking spaces using their respective end devices).

[0079] According to a further aspect, a user device for using a parking space for a vehicle is described. The user device (usable by a user of the vehicle) is configured to: select a parking space for the vehicle from a plurality of parking spaces, in particular via the backend, and / or reserve it via a backend; and (thereupon, e.g., by generating or exchanging messages), in particular via the backend, to enable the provider of the reserved parking space to initiate movement of the vehicle.

[0080] Alternatively or additionally, the user device can be configured, in particular together with a corresponding backend (of the operator of the method), the electronic device (of the provider of the parking space) and / or one or more vehicles, to execute the method according to one or more features described in this document (by means of an information technology connection).

[0081] According to a further aspect, a vehicle is described for using a parking space, in particular one of several (e.g. selectable) parking spaces, for the vehicle. The vehicle is configured to: effect a reservation of a parking space for the vehicle; and / or transmit information indicative of the fact that the vehicle is or is parked in a parking space; and (thereafter, e.g. by generating or exchanging messages): enable the provider of the reserved parking space to effect a movement of the vehicle depending on the reservation of the parking space and / or on the determined information that the vehicle is or is parked in a parking space.

[0082] Alternatively or additionally, the vehicle can be configured, in particular together with a corresponding backend (of the operator of the method), the electronic device (of the provider of the parking space) and / or one or more user devices, to execute the method according to one or more features described in this document (by means of an information technology connection).

[0083] According to a further aspect, an electronic device for using a parking space for a vehicle is described. The user device (usable by a provider of a parking space) is configured to offer one or more parking spaces for reservation via a backend; and (thereafter, e.g., by generating or exchanging messages): receive an authorization to initiate a movement of a vehicle for which the parking space has been reserved. Receiving the authorization to initiate a movement of a vehicle can include or be a corresponding verification and / or applicability. For example, (only then) can the control of the vehicle be enabled (also: a corresponding lock be lifted).

[0084] Alternatively or additionally, the electronic device can be configured, in particular together with a corresponding backend (of the operator of the method), the vehicle and / or one or more user devices, to execute the method (by means of an information technology connection) according to one or more features described in this document.

[0085] According to a further aspect, a system for utilizing a parking space for a vehicle is described. The system may comprise: the user device (configured according to one or more features described in this document) and / or the vehicle (configured according to one or more features described in this document); and the backend (configured according to one or more features described in this document); and / or the electronic device (configured according to one or more features described in this document).

[0086] Alternatively or additionally, the system may be configured to carry out the method according to one or more features described in this document.

[0087] According to a further aspect, a computer program, in particular a computer program product comprising a computer program, is described, wherein the computer program is designed to execute at least one of the methods described in this document when executed on at least one computing unit. There may be multiple computer programs or a computer program product comprising multiple computer programs that are executable, for example, on different computing units of the device or on multiple devices (e.g., the user device, the vehicle, and / or the backend) in order to execute (possibly together, in an information technology operative connection) at least one of the methods described in this document.

[0088] The computer program product can be designed as an update of a previous computer program, which, for example, comprises the parts of the computer program or the corresponding program code as part of a functional extension, for example, as part of a so-called "remote software update." The computer program product comprises, in particular, a medium readable by the data processing device on which the program code is stored, or at least an encrypted file.

[0089] It should be noted that the methods, devices, and systems described in this document can be used both alone and in combination with other methods, devices, and systems described in this document. Furthermore, any aspects of the methods, devices, and systems described in this document can be combined in a variety of ways. In particular, the features of the claims can be combined in a variety of ways. Furthermore, features listed in parentheses are to be understood as optional features.

[0090] The invention will be described in more detail below, without limiting its generality, using exemplary embodiments. Fig. 1a an exemplary digital access system of a vehicle; Fig. 1b an exemplary usage situation for a digital access system; Fig. 2 an exemplary system for the use of a storage area, in particular a parking space; Fig. 3 an exemplary parking situation of a vehicle; and Fig. 4 a flowchart of an exemplary method for parking a vehicle on a parking area, in particular on a parking space.

[0091] As stated at the beginning, this document is concerned with enabling a vehicle user to park their vehicle conveniently and securely. For this purpose, parking space owners can be enabled to offer these spaces for reservation to vehicle users via a web platform. In particular, a web platform (e.g., on one or more servers) can be provided on which the parking space owner can offer the parking space. This can, in particular, include private parking spaces, e.g., in a driveway.

[0092] It should be noted that the aspects described in this document for parking spaces generally apply to a parking area. Furthermore, the aspects described with regard to a web platform generally apply to a backend or a computing unit.

[0093] Fig. 3 shows an exemplary situation in which an area 300 is provided as a parking space or parking space 300 on a street 302, wherein the parking space 300 is arranged in front of an exit or entrance 301 and blocks the exit or entrance 301. The parking space 300 can be offered by the resident or rights holder at the entrance 301, e.g., if the resident does not use the entrance 301 or only rarely. In doing so, the resident (possibly as owner or tenant) can offer some of their rights (temporarily) to (one or more) users of vehicles 100 and / or transfer them (using the information technology means) and / or conclude a reservation, in particular a booking using smart contracts.

[0094] A vehicle user can reserve an offered parking space 300 via the backend (also: by means of the backend), in particular via a web platform. A rental agreement can be created and / or concluded directly via the platform between the provider of the parking space 300 and the vehicle user. The vehicle user can then park their vehicle 100 in the parking space 300. Alternatively or additionally, this can be done with the vehicle 100 already parked and / or depending on the information about the (successful) parking or leaving of the vehicle 100.

[0095] The vehicle user may be enabled to enable the provider of the parking space 300 to cause a movement of the vehicle 100, in particular to drive the vehicle (if necessary) while the vehicle 100 is parked in the parking space 300, e.g. to be able to drive the vehicle 100 out of the driveway 301 if necessary.

[0096] The authorization to drive the vehicle 100 can be provided as part of the reservation process or in exchange for the reservation or booking. For this purpose, the provider of the parking space 300 can be provided with a digital key that enables the provider of the parking space 300 to perform one or more vehicle functions of the vehicle 100 (such as, for example, the optionally remote-controlled reversing or maneuvering of the vehicle 100).

[0097] Fig. 1a shows an exemplary (access and / or control) system 150 comprising a vehicle 100 and at least one digital key device 110. Details of the (access and / or control) system 150 are described below, which can be used to enable the provider of a parking space 300 to control one or more vehicle functions 103.

[0098] The digital key device 110 of the (access and / or control) system 150 is typically a portable electronic device, such as a smartphone, smart watch, smart clothes, a tablet PC, or a (similar or appropriate) variant of a user device, wherein a digital key 111 is stored on the portable electronic device. The digital key 111 can be stored in a protected memory area, in particular in a so-called "secure element," of the portable electronic device.

[0099] The digital key device 110 is configured to communicate with a communication unit 102 of the vehicle 102 via one or more different wireless communication connections 112. The different communication connections 112 can be used for different purposes. In particular, a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication connection 112 can be used to • to determine the distance and / or relative position between the digital key device 110 and the vehicle 100 (in particular based on the signal strength, in particular the RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator), of the radio signals exchanged between the vehicle 100 and the device 110); and / or • To exchange data between the digital key device 110 and the vehicle 100 (e.g., a control command for controlling a vehicle function 103, such as unlocking a door and / or opening or closing a window and / or activating or deactivating a heating function and / or activating or deactivating the drive motor of the vehicle 100).

[0100] Alternatively or additionally, an ultrawideband (UWB) communication link 112 may be used to determine the position of the device 110 relative to the vehicle 100 with a relatively high degree of accuracy. Determining the position of the device 110 using the UWB communication link 112 may be referred to as UWB ranging.

[0101] A (control) device 101 of the vehicle 100 can be designed to control at least one vehicle function 103 of the vehicle 100 depending on the communication between the device 110 and the vehicle 100, as shown by way of example in Fig. 1b. In this context, the digital key 111 of the device 110 can be verified, in particular authenticated. Furthermore, after successful authentication, one or more vehicle functions 103 can be controlled, in particular depending on • the distance between the device 110 and the vehicle 100; • the position of the device 110 relative to the vehicle 100; and / or • a control command sent from the device 110 to the vehicle 100 via a communication link 112.

[0102] In an exemplary system 150, a BLE communication connection 112 may be established between the device 110 and the vehicle 100 as soon as the distance between the device 110 and the vehicle 100 is equal to or less than a first distance threshold 121. This enables the user to remotely control one or more vehicle functions 103 using the device 110. Typically, the vehicle 100 repeatedly indicates the availability of a BLE communication connection 112, e.g., at a specific frequency. Starting at the first distance threshold 121, the device 110 (which may also be referred to as "user equipment" (UE)) receives the indication message from the vehicle 100, and the BLE communication connection 112 may then be established between the device 110 and the vehicle 100.The first distance threshold 121 may depend on the communication capabilities of the device 110, the environment of the vehicle 100 and / or the device 110, and / or the position of the device 110 relative to the vehicle 100.

[0103] Furthermore, a UWB communication connection 112 may be established between the device 110 and the vehicle 100 as soon as the distance between the device 110 and the vehicle 100 is equal to or less than a second distance threshold 122 (which may be less than the first distance threshold 121 and / or may depend on the communication capabilities of the device 110). Based on the UWB communication connection 112, the location of the device 110 may be determined (with a relatively high degree of accuracy). One or more additional vehicle functions 103 may be controlled (from the key device 110) via the UWB communication connection 112 (in addition to the one or more functions 103 that can be controlled via the BLE communication connection 112). The extent of control of the one or more vehicle functions 103 may depend on the digital key 111.

[0104] The user of the vehicle 100 may be enabled to allow another user, in particular the provider of a parking space 300, to control one or more functions 103 of the vehicle 100. Fig. 2 shows an exemplary system 200 that enables convenient and secure control of one or more vehicle functions 103 by different users. The system 200 comprises a device 210, which is, for example, part of the vehicle 100 and / or part of a user device 110 of the user of the vehicle 100. The device 210 can be configured to communicate with a computing unit 201 (e.g., with a backend server) via a long-range communication connection 202, e.g., via a 3G, 4G, or 5G connection.

[0105] The device 210 can be configured to enable the user to transfer a digital key 211 for the digital access and / or control system 150 of the vehicle 100 to an electronic device 220 (in particular to a user device) of another user, e.g., the provider of the parking space 300. The digital key 211 can be derived from the user's digital key 111. To transfer the key 211, a key message 203 containing the digital key 211 can be sent to the computing unit 201 and from there to the other user's electronic device 220. The device 220 thereby becomes a digital key device 110 of the access system 150 of the vehicle 100.

[0106] The digital key 211 that is passed to the other user's device 220 may have one or more restrictions, such as • a time limit; and / or • a restriction on the one or more vehicle functions 103 that can be controlled with the key 211.

[0107] The device 210 may have a user interface that allows the user to cause the digital key 211 to be transferred to the other user, in particular to the device 220 of the other user.

[0108] Fig.4 shows a flowchart of an exemplary (possibly computer-implemented) method 400 for providing a parking space 300 (generally a parking area) for a (motor) vehicle 100. The method 400 comprises effecting 401 a reservation of a parking space 300 for the vehicle 100 via a web platform (generally via a computing unit or via a backend) for parking spaces. A plurality of different parking spaces 300 can be offered via the web platform. A suitable parking space 300 can be selected and reserved, e.g., by a user. As part of the reservation, a rental agreement can be automatically concluded between the user of the vehicle 100 and the provider of the parking space 300.

[0109] The method 400 further comprises enabling 402, via the web platform (generally via the computing unit or via the backend), a provider of the reserved parking space 300 to drive the vehicle 100. For this purpose, it may be possible to provide the provider of the parking space 300, in particular the provider's electronic device 220, with a digital key 210 of the control and access system 150 of the vehicle 100 via the web platform (generally via the computing unit or via the backend). The digital key may define an authorization to drive the vehicle. The digital key may be designed according to a Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) key standard (in particular according to CCC Release 3 or a subsequent release).

[0110] The digital key may define and / or have one or more usage restrictions related to driving the vehicle. Examples of usage restrictions include: • a time restriction on use in relation to the period to which the right to drive the vehicle is restricted; and / or • a spatial restriction on use of the area around the parking space to which the right to drive the vehicle is restricted; and / or • a personal restriction on use in relation to one or more persons (e.g. the provider of the parking space) to whom the authorization to drive the vehicle is restricted.

[0111] Alternatively or additionally, the digital key may have usage restrictions such that • access to the interior of the vehicle is prevented; and / or • the vehicle can only be guided using an automated maneuvering function for automated maneuvering of the vehicle.

[0112] By defining one or more usage restrictions, the comfort and safety of a parking process can be further increased.

[0113] The digital key can define special authorization for driving the vehicle by one or more special users who are distinct from the parking space provider. These one or more special users could include, for example, the fire department, the police, and / or an emergency medical service. This can enable a particularly secure parking process.

[0114] The method may include detecting that a maneuvering maneuver of the vehicle is being performed using the digital key, as well as determining and storing sensor data from one or more of the vehicle's sensors or data derived therefrom relating to the maneuver. This can further increase the safety of the parking process.

[0115] The method may include receiving a request from a third party, in particular from a representative of a public authority, as to whether the parking space is legally occupied by the vehicle. A response to the request may then be provided, e.g., to inform the third party that the vehicle was parked legally. This can further increase the convenience of the parking process.

[0116] As part of the process, one or more characteristics of the vehicle (such as length and / or width) can be determined. A parking space can then be selected (possibly automatically) from the multitude of parking spaces stored on the web platform for parking spaces, depending on one or more of the vehicle's characteristics. This can further increase the convenience of the parking process.

[0117] A method, a device, a user device, and / or a computer product for using areas 300 for parking vehicles 100 are thus described. The measures described in this document can ease the parking situation in urban areas. The measures can be used for private parking spaces 300. Alternatively or additionally, the measures can be used for areas with time-limited parking (e.g., 3 minutes), additional parking areas, and / or for handling vehicles 100 in a manufacturing plant, service, logistics, and / or in the transport of vehicles 100.

[0118] It may be possible to park a vehicle 100 where it is actually prohibited, e.g., in an exit or in another prohibited zone. It may allow the provider of a private parking space 300 to use the parking space 300 as a source of income.

[0119] In the event that the vehicle 100 needs to be moved, a QR code on the vehicle 100 and / or the license plate of the vehicle 100 can be scanned, if necessary using an app on a user device 220, and / or a communication connection can be established with the vehicle 100. This can enable the provider of the parking space 300 to initiate a movement, in particular a shifting, a re-parking and / or a temporary re-parking or maneuvering maneuver of the vehicle 100. This can be a temporary driving away of the vehicle 100 for the time (e.g. 1 - 3 minutes) required to use the entrance / exit 301. It can, for example, be possible to drive the parked vehicle 100 away briefly, maximum 5-25 meters, or to park temporarily in the nearest (e.g. temporary) parking space, e.g. exit.

[0120] The vehicle 100 can then be returned to the parking space 300. This can be accomplished using an optional vehicle function 103, which automatically retraces the traveled distance or maneuver. For example, the commands and / or the maneuvering trajectory can be recorded when moving or maneuvering the vehicle 100 away. This information can then be played back (for moving back to the exit 301). Alternatively, the vehicle 100 can (also) be maneuvered back using implicit and / or explicit commands or according to a correction from the provider of the parking space 300.

[0121] Preferably, the method 400 is carried out in such a way that the legal or product safety-related provision for monitoring an at least partially automated parking function and / or maneuvering function or automated driving for the vehicle 100 is made fulfillable.

[0122] The user of the vehicle 100 can rely on this because the functionality described here constitutes a temporary authorization or activation for (only this) functionality and / or a contract (e.g. via the app), whereby the contract regulates this (e.g. in particular or including responsibility and / or insurance).

[0123] The app for executing the procedure 400 can represent instructions and / or a legal framework or contract or ensure the acknowledgment of certain legal information, consent, assumption of a specific responsibility and / or contract (e.g. between the owner of the vehicle 100 and the person authorized for the exit 301 or for the temporary parking space 300).

[0124] The procedure or the corresponding app can (also) be designed to conclude the contract and / or as a user authorization to control one or more of the functionalities.

[0125] The process can be implemented using data connections, cryptographic process steps and / or application of a blockchain to the data (e.g. authorization data and / or verification data).

[0126] In particular, the actions that the provider of a parking space 300 may perform with the vehicle 300 when predetermined conditions are met (e.g. in relation to the functionality accessible to the user) are appropriately limited by technical means.

[0127] Particularly preferably, the method is made practicable by the activatability of at least partially remote-controlled parking or maneuvering (so-called remote parking) or a version of the method designed (adapted or further developed) to carry out the method (by a person other than the vehicle owner).

[0128] For example, the method can be made executable without authorization to open the vehicle 100 and / or to allow a person (other than the vehicle owner) to enter and / or to drive the vehicle 100 by the person (other than the vehicle owner). Nevertheless, the conditions (reasonable for safety and / or in accordance with the Vienna Convention) can be met.

[0129] This eliminates the need to use or hand over a physical key (to a person other than the vehicle owner) in the traditional sense. This allows for a particularly secure and convenient implementation.

[0130] The vehicle can be controlled by granting a temporary authorization (e.g., executable by a backend 201) to execute such a (at least partially automated) maneuver.

[0131] This authorization for the vehicle 100 is then valid on a third-party device 220 (e.g., on a user device of the provider of the parking space 300), in particular for a limited time and / or when certain conditions are met. Furthermore, the method may include the provider of the parking space 300 receiving a (possibly temporary) authorization to receive camera images and / or (visualized) sensor data and / or data relating to the current and / or (automatically) planned movement of the vehicle 100 (e.g., individual maneuvers or parts of the maneuvers) on the user device 220 and / or to control the process at least partially using the user device 220.

[0132] The method may include searching (in particular, finding and / or selecting) suitable and / or contractually usable exits 301, i.e., parking spaces 300. This may be done using a digital map and / or by generating or outputting corresponding map information (e.g., as a map layer or as a display on the digital map); for example, for vehicle users who are currently looking for a parking space and / or for exit rental companies who want to temporarily move or repark a parked vehicle.

[0133] The method may include searching (in particular, finding and / or selecting) a possible location and / or a specific area (e.g., an alternative parking space, another exit, and / or roadway or terrain area) to which a vehicle 100 can be at least temporarily moved or re-parked. For example, for the person who parks their vehicle in the exit.

[0134] The method may include searching (in particular finding and / or selecting) an exit (suitable and / or usable under the contract) for which a specific area (e.g., alternative parking space, another exit and / or roadway or terrain area) is available and / or free nearby; for example, for the person who parks their vehicle 100 in exit 301.

[0135] In particular, the method may comprise searching and / or displaying and / or reserving: • Exits 301 and / or the contract status of the exits; and / or • of 100 vehicles, with the appropriate equipment and / or contract status.

[0136] In particular, the method can determine a, particularly optimized, assignment between a free exit 301 with a corresponding contract status and a vehicle 100 with the corresponding equipment and / or the corresponding contract status. The determined, particularly optimized, information can be displayed (e.g., for the lessor and / or lessee).

[0137] For example, a map (e.g. on a corresponding map layer) can provide a representation of the surroundings of a suitable (e.g. for parking for a sufficient time and / or at an acceptable cost) or a temporary parking space (possibly an interim parking space) for the interfering vehicle.

[0138] The process may further include initiating or executing a request to the vehicle owner and / or a dispatcher. This can also be done anonymously and / or via a graphical interface. The request and / or approval can relate to specific actions, specific new parking spaces, and / or intermediate spaces. These can be granted or denied (individually or as categories).

[0139] Furthermore, the method may include the execution of a contract, in particular without exchanging personal information. This can be concluded using one or more certificates and / or using blockchain, in particular using anonymized IDs or pseudo-IDs. For example, the real identity of the landlord and / or tenant is only revealed if certain conditions are met (e.g., in the event of a violation of law or an unplanned incident).

[0140] Furthermore, the method may include: informing or notifying a public order or security agency that the exit is being used as a parking space contractually or with the consent of the responsible person. For example, a traffic warden (using the same or a different app) may be able to verify that exit 301 has been legitimately blocked. For example, using the same app or the specific variant or view of the app, traffic wardens can see that parking space 300, in particular exit 301, has been legitimately occupied by vehicle 100 (i.e., blocked or blocked in the conventional sense).

[0141] Furthermore, the method may include: authorization for certain services (e.g., fire department, police, service, etc.) to repark the vehicle 100, independent of a contract and / or subject to other conditions. A limited (digital) master key may be provided, so to speak, for the one or more participating vehicles 100 (in at least one variant of the method).

[0142] A method 500 is thus described. Furthermore, a first computer program, in particular an app, is described, with which the exit lessor (or space lessor) carries out part of the method. Furthermore, a second computer program, in particular an app, is described, with which the vehicle user (or space lessee) carries out part of the method. The first computer program and the second computer program can each be embodied as a computer program product or an app, respectively. Furthermore, a user device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, etc.) and / or a vehicle are described, each of which is embodied to carry out the method.

[0143] A functionality for concluding the terms and / or conditions and / or regulations specific to the described application and / or for a contract is described. In particular, the terms and / or regulations and / or contracts can be created, at least in part, identically or according to the same rules for multiple parking spaces and / or vehicles and / or can be at least partially (e.g., within certain limits) individual or user-specific (e.g., depending on the user's settings).

[0144] A functionality for recording and / or storing the initial state and / or position and / or movement and / or environment during the movement of the vehicle 100 and / or the maneuvering process is described. This can be done for the purpose of documenting and / or monitoring the processes, the control system, and / or the contract. For example, the data can be stored and / or encrypted in the backend 201 for a specific period of time and read and / or decrypted (to the extent appropriate) if necessary.

[0145] A functionality for monitoring and / or influencing vehicle movement (e.g., clearing exit 301, in particular a parking relocation or, for example, temporary maneuvering) by a person, in particular by a person other than the vehicle owner, is described. At least a (first) part of the monitoring and / or influencing can be performed by a person clearing exit 301 (e.g., for exiting or parking their own vehicle) and / or a (second) part can be performed by a remote dispatcher (e.g., from a service provider).

[0146] The measures described in this document can enable convenient and reliable parking of vehicles 100. Furthermore, traffic congestion can be reduced because vehicles 100 can be parked more quickly.

[0147] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown. In particular, it should be noted that the description and figures are intended only to illustrate the principle of the proposed methods, devices, and systems by way of example.

Claims

[1] Method (400) for using a parking area (300) for a vehicle (100); wherein the method (400) is carried out by information technology means; wherein the method (400) comprises, - effecting (401) a reservation of a parking space (300) for the vehicle (100); and / or - Determining information that the vehicle (100) is parked on a parking area (300); and - Enabling (402) a provider of the parking space (300) to cause a movement of the vehicle (100) depending on the reservation of the parking space (300) and / or depending on the information determined that the vehicle (100) is parked on the parking space. [2] Method (400) for using a parking area (300) for a vehicle (100); wherein the method (400) is carried out by information technology means; wherein the method (400) comprises, - Determining, in particular verifying, information characterizing a reservation of a parking space (300) for the vehicle (100); and then: - Providing, in particular generating and / or activating, a digital key (211) limited with regard to the usability of the vehicle (100) to a provider of the parking space (300). [3] Method (400) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the parking area (300) is a parking area (300) with a prohibition or a limitation, in particular with a prohibition or a limitation according to a condition of a road traffic regulation and / or with a prohibition or with a limitation by special rights of the provider of the parking area (300). [4] Method (400) according to one or more of the preceding claims, wherein the method (400) comprises chaining, in particular by means of a distributed ledger method, one or more pieces of information which are each characteristic of: - the reservation of the parking space (300); - parking or stopping the vehicle (100) on the parking area (300); - the provision, in particular the receipt, of the digital key (211, 211); - parameters, in particular a limitation, of the digital key (211); - Information indicative of a use of the digital key (211), in particular indicative of a movement of the vehicle (100) effected by means of the digital key (211). [5] Method (400) according to one or more preceding claims, wherein - the vehicle (100) is designed to carry out a fully or partially automated and / or fully or partially remote-controlled parking manoeuvre, shunting manoeuvre, parking manoeuvre and / or re-parking manoeuvre; and / or - the provider of the parking space (300) is enabled to effect the movement of the vehicle (100) by means of a fully or partially automated and / or fully or partially remote-controlled parking manoeuvre, maneuvering manoeuvre, parking manoeuvre and / or re-parking manoeuvre. [6] Method (400) according to one or more preceding claims, wherein the digital key (211) has one or more restrictions of authorization with respect to the use of the vehicle (100) or with respect to driving the vehicle (100) or with respect to causing the movement of the vehicle (100) by means of the electronic key (211); in particular: - a time limit; and / or - a spatial restriction; and / or - a restriction relating to one or more attributes and / or the identity of the person or an electronic device of the provider of the parking space (300) for which the authorization is executable. [7] Method (400) according to one or more of the preceding claims, wherein the digital key (211) has a restriction such that - access to an interior of the vehicle (100) is prevented; and / or - the movement of the vehicle (100) can only be effected by means of an at least partially automated and / or at least partially remote-controlled parking exit function, manoeuvring function, parking function and / or reparking function (103). [8] Method (400) according to one or more preceding claims, wherein - the digital key (211) comprises a special authorization for the vehicle (100) by one or more special users having special attributes and / or a special identity or by an electronic device of a special user; - the special user is different from the user of the vehicle (100) and / or from the provider of the parking space (300), and in particular belongs to: the fire brigade, the police, and / or an emergency service. [9] Method (400) according to one or more preceding claims, wherein - the method (400) comprises checking compliance with a monitoring of a fully or partially automated and / or fully or partially remote-controlled parking manoeuvre, shunting manoeuvre, parking manoeuvre and / or re-parking manoeuvre of the vehicle (100) by the provider of the parking space (300); and / or - the digital key (211) enables the execution or continuation of a fully or partially automated and / or fully or partially remote-controlled parking manoeuvre, maneuvering manoeuvre, parking manoeuvre and / or re-parking manoeuvre of the vehicle (100) only if a predetermined condition relating to the monitoring of the parking manoeuvre, the maneuvering manoeuvre, the parking manoeuvre and / or the re-parking manoeuvre of the vehicle (100) is met. [10] Method (400) according to one or more preceding claims, wherein the method (400) comprises - detecting a use of the digital key (211), in particular that a parking maneuver, maneuvering maneuver, parking maneuver and / or re-parking maneuver of the vehicle (100) is or has been carried out using the digital key (211); and - Determining and storing position data and / or sensor data from one or more sensors of the vehicle (100) or data derived therefrom; and, in particular - Linking the determined and / or stored data with one or more of the information mentioned in claim 4 by means of the distributed ledger. [11] Method (400) according to one or more of the preceding claims, wherein information characterizing - one or more conditions of the reservation; - use of the reservation; - an allocation of responsibility for the movement of the vehicle (100); - an assignment of responsibility for monitoring an at least partially automated and / or at least partially remotely controllable movement of the vehicle (100); and / or - a fee, in particular a parking fee to the provider of the parking space (300), a fee to an operator of the method (400), a license to use the method (400) and / or a tax fee; is linked to one or more of the information mentioned in claim 4 by means of the distributed ledger. [12] Method (400) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the digital key (211) is designed according to a Car Connectivity Consortium, CCC, key standard, in particular Release 3 or higher. [13] Method (400) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the method (400) comprises - storing information regarding the reservation of the parking space (300), the consent of the provider of the parking space (300) and / or the conclusion of an agreement regarding the use of the parking space (300) and / or information as to whether the parking space (300) is legitimately occupied by the vehicle (100); and / or - Depositing the digital key (211), or another digital key, in particular another digital key combined with the digital key (211) with a special authorization; wherein the deposited information and / or the digital key (211) with the special authorization is provided, in particular upon receipt of a request from an authorized third party, in particular a representative of an authority, fire department, police, and / or an emergency service. [14] Computer program product comprising a computer program and / or data for executing the computer program, wherein the computer program product is designed, when executed on at least one computing unit, to execute one or more steps of the method (400) according to one or more of claims 1 to 13. [15] Backend (201) for providing a parking area (300) for a vehicle (100); wherein the backend (201) is configured - to effect a reservation of a parking space (300), in particular one of several parking spaces (300), for the vehicle (100); and / or - to determine information indicating that the vehicle (100) is or is parked on a parking area (300); and then: - to enable a provider of the reserved parking space (300) to cause a movement of the vehicle (100) parked on the parking space (300) depending on the reservation of the parking space (300) and / or the information determined. [16] User device (210), wherein the user device (210) is usable by a user of a vehicle (100) and is configured - to select a parking space (300) for the vehicle (100) from a plurality of parking spaces (300), in particular via a backend (201), and / or to reserve it via a backend (201); and - to cause, in particular via the backend (201), that a provider of the reserved parking space (300) is enabled to cause a movement of the vehicle (100). [17] Vehicle (100); wherein the vehicle (100) is arranged - to effect a reservation of a parking space (300), in particular one of several parking spaces (300), for the vehicle (100); and / or - to determine information indicating that the vehicle (100) is or is parked on a parking area (300); and then: - to enable a provider of the reserved parking space (300) to cause a movement of the vehicle (100) parked on the parking space (300) depending on the reservation of the parking space (300) and / or the information determined. [18] Electronic device (220); wherein the electronic device (220) is usable by a provider of a storage area (300) and is configured - to offer at least one parking space (300) for reservation via a backend (201); and - to receive an authorization for movement of a vehicle (100) for which the parking space (300) has been reserved. [19] System (200), the system comprising - a user device (210) according to claim 16; and / or a vehicle (100) according to claim 17; and - a backend (201) according to claim 15; and / or an electronic device (220) according to claim 18.

Images