Digital vehicle device for radius-based resident parking permits with GPS monitoring, LED status indicator, theft detection, usage duration display and solar operation.

Abstract

Vehicle device for digital validation of a resident parking permit, characterized in that it includes a GPS module for position determination, a radius logic for calculating the distance to the registered residential address, a communication interface for data transmission via mobile network, an optical status indicator for displaying the parking status, and a motion detection unit for determining the parking condition.

Description

2. Technical field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of digital parking management and vehicle safety, in particular an in-vehicle device for the automated validation of resident parking permits based on GPS positioning, wireless communication and real-time monitoring of the vehicle location. 3. State of the art

[0002] Currently, resident parking permits in German cities are zone-based and usually implemented as stickers or digital authorizations. These systems only allow parking within a defined zone and require manual monitoring. Flexible use of adjacent zones or a dynamic radius around the residential address is not possible. No known solutions exist that combine automatic, location-based parking authorization with real-time status display and security features such as theft detection. 4. Description of the invention

[0003] The invention comprises a compact, vehicle-mounted device (ParkBeacon) that uses an integrated GPS module to determine the vehicle's current position and compares it to a predefined radius around the registered residential address. If the vehicle is within this area, a valid parking permit is recognized. If the vehicle leaves the area, this is signaled by a red LED indicator, and optionally, an SMS with the GPS coordinates is sent to the user's mobile device.

[0004] The device features an eSIM for mobile data communication, a motion sensor to detect the parking status, and a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) interface for local communication with a mobile app. The app can query the vehicle's location via Wi-Fi or cellular network and trigger a theft alert if unauthorized movement occurs outside the defined area.

[0005] Data transmission is encrypted (AES-256), and the solution is GDPR-compliant. On-site validation by auditors via NFC or QR code is optional and not mandatory. 5. Advantages of the invention • Radius-based, dynamic parking permission instead of rigid zones • Automatic status indication via LED without manual control • Real-time SMS notification for parking violations or infractions • Local location query via app using BLE or WLAN • Theft detection through geofencing and motion sensor • GDPR-compliant data processing with local encryption • Easy integration into existing urban systems • No visible stickers or manual input required 6. Example of implementation

[0006] A resident attaches the device to the inside of the windshield. Once activated, the device uses GPS to determine the current location. If the vehicle is within a 1 km radius of the registered address, the LED remains off. If the vehicle leaves this area, the LED lights up red and a text message with the coordinates is sent to the user's mobile device. Alternatively, the user can check the vehicle's location via the app. An theft alert is triggered if the vehicle moves outside the defined area without authorization. 7. Service life

[0007] The device contains local logic for displaying the valid usage period. An LED indicator signals the status of the annual license: green for an active license, red for an expired license, and yellow for an impending expiration. 8. Solar operation

[0008] To ensure operational readiness when the vehicle is switched off, the device includes an integrated solar module that uses daylight to charge an internal energy storage unit. This ensures that the LED display and communication capability are maintained even when the vehicle is stationary.

Claims

[1] Vehicle device for digital validation of a resident parking permit, characterized by , that it includes a GPS module for determining position, a radius logic for calculating the distance to the registered residential address, a communication interface for data transmission via mobile network, an optical status indicator for displaying the parking status, and a motion detection unit for determining the parking condition. [2] Device according to claim 1, characterized by that it includes a mobile application for user interaction that communicates with the device via Bluetooth Low Energy or WLAN. [3] Device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that it automatically sends an SMS with the current GPS coordinates to a predefined mobile device at the start of a parking process. [4] Device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by, that if the defined parking area is left without prior unlocking, a theft warning is triggered, which is transmitted via the mobile application or SMS. [5] Device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the position data and communication content are transmitted in encrypted form. [6] Device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that it has an over-the-air update function for updating the device software. [7] Device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the mobile application can also query the current location of the device remotely via Wi-Fi or mobile network. [8] Device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that it includes a local display unit to show the valid period of use, with the LED display visually representing the status of the annual entitlement. [9] Device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that it contains an integrated solar module for power supply when the vehicle is switched off, with the energy gained being used to charge an internal energy storage device. [10] Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that it operates without visible external display elements such as stickers or manual input devices.

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