System for navigating to parking spaces for people with reduced mobility

Abstract

Navigation method for a motor vehicle (1), comprising the following steps: - entering a desired destination (10) to which to navigate, - searching for at least one accessible parking space (11, 12) near the desired destination (10), - offering to replace the desired destination (10) with the at least one accessible parking space sought (11, 12) or offering to add a navigation step to the at least one accessible parking space sought (11, 12). Figure for the abbreviation: Fig. 1

Description

Title of the invention: System for navigating to parking spaces for people with reduced mobility Technical field of the invention

[0001] The present invention relates generally to navigation methods and navigation systems, in particular for motor vehicles, such as a car, a truck or a motorcycle. State of the art

[0002] It is known in the prior art to display points of interest such as parking spaces on a screen of a navigation system. However, it is desirable to facilitate driving and navigation for people with reduced mobility, in particular in order to allow easy parking, while improving safety, comfort and navigation. Statement of the invention

[0003] An aim of the present invention is to address the drawbacks of the prior art mentioned above and in particular, first of all, to propose a navigation method, a navigation system and a vehicle equipped with such a navigation (or guidance) system in order to facilitate navigation and driving for people with reduced mobility, while improving safety and comfort.

[0004] For this, a first aspect of the invention relates to a navigation method for a motor vehicle, comprising the following steps: - enter a desired destination to navigate to, - look for at least one disabled parking space near the desired destination, - propose to replace the desired destination with the at least one reduced mobility parking space sought or propose to add a navigation step towards the at least one reduced mobility parking space sought.

[0005] This makes it possible to propose an easy-to-use navigation method, which optimizes, makes easier and faster, the search for a parking space for people with reduced mobility near the desired destination, without having to carry out a tedious or difficult search for example. This makes it possible to classify preferences for parking spaces for people with reduced mobility near the desired destination and make life easier for the user. In addition, this makes it possible to switch to a mobile device once the vehicle is parked, for example in the case of adding a navigation step: in this case, the user can exit their vehicle at the navigation step added once parked, then continue their journey outside the parked vehicle towards the desired destination.

[0006] Advantageously, the at least one parking space for people with reduced mobility near the desired destination is searched for in a database.

[0007] This allows you to choose the parking space for people with reduced mobility from a database. The database can be dedicated, free or paid, internal or external, or shared for example. The database can be stored in the navigation system or on a remote server.

[0008] Advantageously, the at least one parking space for people with reduced mobility near the desired destination is searched using a camera.

[0009] This makes it possible, for example, to maintain navigation towards this reduced mobility parking space when the user passes close to the reduced mobility parking space, but cannot park there immediately because he is, for example, on the wrong side of the road to park in this reduced mobility parking space and wishes, for example, to make a tour of the neighborhood to park there subsequently, making his maneuver easier.

[0010] Advantageously, at least one parking space for people with reduced mobility is sought in the immediate vicinity of the desired destination.

[0011] This ensures the immediate proximity of the parking space for people with reduced mobility.

[0012] Advantageously, the navigation method further comprises the following step: - entering a preference (prior or general for example) of a user for use of a parking space for people with reduced mobility.

[0013] This makes it possible to declare to the navigation system that the user wishes to park in a parking space for people with reduced mobility. This can be managed, for example, on the basis of a user profile, present in the motor vehicle or driving the motor vehicle.

[0014] Advantageously, the navigation method further comprises the following steps: - entering a configuration of the motor vehicle, - search for at least one parking space for people with reduced mobility near the desired destination, corresponding to a use with the configuration of the motor vehicle entered, - propose to replace the desired destination with the at least one corresponding sought-after reduced mobility parking space or propose to add a navigation step to the at least one corresponding sought-after reduced mobility parking space.

[0015] This makes it possible to optimize the reduced mobility parking space sought or chosen, depending on the configuration of the motor vehicle. For example, it may be a motor vehicle with a reduced mobility exit from the rear of the vehicle, which requires, for example, a minimum clearance at the rear (or the front if the vehicle is parked in reverse) so that the person with reduced mobility can exit. It also refers to a motor vehicle with a reduced mobility exit on the side of the vehicle, which requires, for example, a minimum clearance on the side of the vehicle concerned. The configuration can also relate to a vehicle size such as a van or a van, or a small size such as a golf cart.

[0016] Advantageously, the navigation method further comprises the following step: - displaying a photo or a representation of the reduced mobility parking space sought, preferably in real time.

[0017] This allows the user to ensure that the disabled parking space is suitable for his needs, preferably in real time, i.e. to check whether no other vehicle or obstacle is blocking the disabled parking space. This can for example be achieved via a specialized database (for example a paid or collaborative database).

[0018] Advantageously, the navigation method further comprises the following step: - confirm real-time availability of the required disabled parking space.

[0019] This makes it possible to ensure the availability of the parking space for people with reduced mobility. This can, for example, be done via a specialized database (for example, a paid or collaborative database).

[0020] Advantageously, the navigation method further comprises the following steps: - proposing to replace the desired destination with the at least one sought-after reduced mobility parking space to be chosen from a proposed list of sought-after reduced mobility parking spaces or proposing to add a step towards the at least one sought-after reduced mobility parking space to be chosen from the proposed list of sought-after reduced mobility parking spaces.

[0021] This makes it possible to optimize the user's choice, for example with criteria such as the distance to the desired destination, or the presence of stairs to the desired destination, or the presence of a pavement for example that is sufficiently wide, the price of the parking space or its prior reservation, etc.

[0022] In a second aspect, the invention relates to a navigation system for a motor vehicle, comprising a display system and communication means, and arranged to implement the method according to the first aspect.

[0023] This makes it possible to provide an easy-to-use navigation system, which optimizes, makes it easier and faster to search for a parking space for people with reduced mobility near the desired destination, without having to do a tedious or difficult search, for example. This makes it possible to classify preferences for parking spaces for people with reduced mobility near the desired destination and make life easier. of the user. In addition, this allows switching to a mobile device once the vehicle is parked, for example in the case of adding a navigation step: in this case, the user can exit their vehicle at the added navigation step and then continue their journey out of the parked vehicle towards the desired destination.

[0024] In a third aspect, the invention relates to a motor vehicle comprising the navigation system according to the preceding aspect.

[0025] This makes it possible to provide a vehicle equipped with an easy-to-use navigation system, which optimizes, makes easier and faster, the search for a parking space for people with reduced mobility near the desired destination, without having to carry out a tedious or difficult search for example. This makes it possible to classify preferences for parking spaces for people with reduced mobility near the desired destination and make life easier for the user. In addition, this makes it possible to switch to a mobile device once the vehicle is parked, for example in the case of adding a navigation step: in this case, the user can get out of his vehicle at the added navigation step and then continue his journey outside the parked vehicle towards the desired destination. Description of the figures

[0026] Other characteristics and advantages of the present invention will appear more clearly on reading the following detailed description of an embodiment of the invention given by way of non-limiting example and illustrated by the appended drawings, in which:

[0027] [Fig. 1] represents a view of a map of a navigation system and a navigation method according to the present invention;

[0028] [Fig.2] represents a diagram of operation of the navigation system;

[0029] Detailed description of embodiment(s)

[0030] [Fig.l] represents a view of a map of a navigation system and a navigation method according to the present invention;

[0031] The navigation method for a motor vehicle 1 comprises the following steps: - enter a desired destination 10 to navigate to, for example the destination marked B in [Fig.l], at the foot of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, shown schematically, - search for at least one parking space for people with reduced mobility 11, 12 near the desired destination 10, preferably in a database of the navigation system, or in a database stored on a remote server, - propose to replace the desired destination 10 with the at least one reduced mobility parking space sought 11, 12 or propose to add a navigation step towards the at least one reduced mobility parking space sought 11, 12.

[0032] The vehicle 1 is thus represented in transit on a route 20, noted Tl in [Fig.l], and it comes from an original position 0, also noted A in [Fig.l].

[0033] The vehicle 1 comprises the navigation system and communication means, as schematically represented in [Fig.l]. The communication means are for example an antenna connected to the GPS and / or a geolocation system (“Global Positioning System” in English or global navigation system, guided by satellites). The navigation system (or the vehicle 1) preferably further comprises a display system (such as one or more screens, or a head-up display system) and a human-machine interface such as a keyboard or a touch screen. The vehicle 1 preferably further comprises a driving assistance system and / or an on-board computer. The vehicle 1 may further comprise an on-board camera for capturing images of the external environment.

[0034] When the user or driver is on board the vehicle 1, he enters the destination to which he wishes to go. He may have previously entered his preference for a parking space for people with reduced mobility, by a case-by-case action or by a preference in a user profile.

[0035] The reduced mobility parking space 11,12 is then searched in the database.

[0036] He is then offered to replace the desired destination 10 with the reduced mobility parking space 11, 12 thus sought or to add a navigation step towards this sought reduced mobility parking space. The user can thus directly replace or add the step towards the sought reduced mobility parking space near the final destination, without having to manually search in the long and voluminous databases and find the right parking space towards his destination, which saves him a significant and tedious effort, thus improving safety and comfort of use.

[0037] The user also has the option of accepting the system's proposal or continuing to be guided to their initially programmed destination or stage.

[0038] Furthermore, it is possible to offer the user several reduced mobility parking spaces 11, 12 close to the final destination, preferably in a short list, and if possible with selection criteria such as for example the distance between the reduced mobility parking spaces and the desired destination 10, the presence of stairs, elevators, etc., and preferably with an environment map of the area between the reduced mobility parking space 11, 12 and the final destination.

[0039] It is also possible to offer parking spaces for people with reduced mobility on or near Route 20, such as the parking space for people with reduced mobility 13.

[0040] A filtering of the points of interest (POI) can be carried out by the navigation system to indicate only the parking lots for people with reduced mobility closest to the route programmed by the user and / or near the destination or programmed stages. The user can also have access to all the parking lots for people with reduced mobility by navigating on the map of the navigation system without having started a route programming.

[0041] It is thus possible to create a “person with reduced mobility” mode when calculating a route directly via the on-board navigation system, but also via a technical device allowing subscription to a dedicated connected service allowing access to a database of photos displaying the environment linked to the parking space, dedicated to persons with reduced mobility.

[0042] The POI points of interest of the “reduced mobility parking” type are preferably recorded in the hard disk or flash memory of the navigation system or otherwise accessible to the software of the on-board navigation system and updated, for example wirelessly, in 4G or 5G, with each map update. They are also available on the map.

[0043] Photos of the disabled parking space environment are available from a connected service.

[0044] The URL internet address (Uniform Resource Locator in English) is the address from which the navigation system will connect to retrieve the information of the connected service in question, in our case the photo for each available POI point of interest “reduced mobility parking space”.

[0045] It is thus possible to have access to the POI point of interest on the map of “reduced mobility parking”.

[0046] From a POI point of interest on the map, it is possible to access a connected service.

[0047] [Fig.2] represents a diagram of the operation of the navigation system.

[0048] The functional block 100 represents the main operation as well as its in main interactions.

[0049] Functional block 101 represents the connected service with the sent URL of the connected service and the activation of the connected service, preferably by subscription.

[0050] Functional block 102 represents the URL address written in the hard disk or flash memory of the navigation system, and installed in the factory to connect to the connected service “reduced mobility parking”.

[0051] Functional block 103 represents the updating of the URL address of the service connected by OTA (“Over-the-Air” in English, i.e. via the air or wirelessly in French).

[0052] The functional block 100 communicates with the functional blocks 101, 102, 103, and receives the default URL of the functional block 102 or 103. It also receives the URL flashed by the connected service and the YES or NO confirmation of the subscription by the functional block 101.

[0053] The functional block 100 can thus read the default URL in case of emergency or the flashed URL and send it to the navigation part of the navigation system.

[0054] If the subscription is valid, the navigation system can retrieve (functional block 105) the data relating to the parking spaces for people with reduced mobility, for example with the photos of the immediate surroundings of these spaces (functional block 106). If the subscription is not valid, the navigation system can operate in standard operation (functional block 104), i.e. without the information relating to the parking spaces for people with reduced mobility.

[0055] Thus, the URL address of the connected service is flashed in the factory by default, in the event of modification of the URL address, it is updated by OTA in order to always have the correct address and have access to the connected service.

[0056] If the user has the subscription, the URL address of the service connected via this channel is used as a priority.

[0057] If there is no connection between the application managing the subscription and the vehicle, the backup URL address flashed at the factory or updated by OTA is used. The URL is the address from which the navigation system will connect to retrieve the photo of the parking in question in reduced mobility. If the subscription is valid, then the user can have access to the photos.

[0058] In addition, the user can select a POI point of interest on the map of his on-board or off-board navigation: - if the subscription is valid, there will be the display with the addition of information coming from the connected service with the display of the photo of the area in question, - if the subscription is not valid, it will not display photos of the area in question. Industrial application

[0059] A navigation method, a navigation system and a motor vehicle equipped with the navigation system according to the present invention, and their manufacture and use, are capable of industrial application.

[0060] It will be understood that various modifications and / or improvements obvious to those skilled in the art can be made to the various embodiments of the invention described in the present description without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims

Claims

1. Navigation method for a motor vehicle (1), comprising the following steps: - entering a desired destination (10) to navigate to, - searching for at least one reduced mobility parking space (11, 12) near the desired destination (10), - proposing to replace the desired destination (10) with the at least one sought-after reduced mobility parking space (11, 12) or proposing to add a navigation step towards the at least one sought-after reduced mobility parking space (11, 12).

2. Navigation method according to the preceding claim, in which the at least one reduced mobility parking space (11, 12) near the desired destination (10) is searched in a database.

3. Navigation method according to one of the preceding claims, in which the at least one parking space for reduced mobility (11, 12) is searched for in the immediate vicinity of the desired destination (10).

4. Navigation method according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising the following step: - providing a user's preference for use of a reduced mobility parking space (11, 12).

5. Navigation method according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising the following steps: - providing a configuration of the motor vehicle (1), - searching for at least one reduced mobility parking space (11, 12) near the desired destination (10), corresponding to a use with the configuration of the motor vehicle (1) provided, - proposing to replace the desired destination (10) with the at least one corresponding sought-after reduced mobility parking space (11, 12) or proposing to add a navigation step towards the at least one corresponding sought-after reduced mobility parking space (11, 12).

6. Navigation method according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising the following step: - displaying a photo or a representation of the sought-after reduced mobility parking space (11, 12), preferably in real time.

7. Navigation method according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising the following step: - confirm real-time availability of the required reduced mobility parking space (11, 12).

8. Navigation method according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising the following steps: - proposing to replace the desired destination (10) with the at least one sought-after reduced mobility parking space (11, 12) to be chosen from a proposed list of sought-after reduced mobility parking spaces (11, 12) or proposing to add a step towards the at least one sought-after reduced mobility parking space (11, 12) to be chosen from the proposed list of sought-after reduced mobility parking spaces (11, 12).

9. Navigation system for a motor vehicle (1), comprising a display system and communication means, and arranged to implement the method according to any one of the preceding claims.

10. Motor vehicle (1) comprising the navigation system according to the preceding claim.

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