Office parking lot and fee settlement system

Abstract

To provide parking lot users with high-speed Internet access and office supplies to increase the value and convenience of parking lots.SOLUTION: An office parking lot according to the present invention includes: a parking space in which automobiles can be parked; a WiFi device that can be connected wirelessly to at least the parking space; and a trailer located in the parking space and deployed with office supplies. A fee settlement system for settling office parking lot fees includes: a parking time acquisition unit; a parking fee calculation unit that calculates parking fees based on the parking time; a WiFi fee calculation unit that calculates WiFi usage fees based on the parking time; and a fee settlement unit that can settle the parking fee and the WiFi fee together.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an office parking lot that improves the convenience of coin parking and a fee settlement system for the office parking lot.

Background Art

[0002] Conventional coin parking lots are designed to meet short-term parking needs. Such coin parking provides a place to safely park automobiles and has a system for collecting fees on an hourly basis. Emphasis is placed on convenience and accessibility, and usually, payment is made using an automatic payment machine.

[0003] As an effort to improve convenience, for example, there is a coin parking lot operation method and a coin parking lot described in Patent Document 1. According to the description of Patent Document 1, a system is disclosed in which when coin parking is used and the fee is settled, promotional products are provided free of charge from a specific vending machine. This system can provide additional value to users and improve customer satisfaction.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] By the way, when going out by car for work, there may be a need for office work right where the car is parked. In that case, there may also be a need for a work space, an Internet connection, office supplies such as a copy machine, etc. If there is a shared office like a co-working space near the parking lot, it is possible to work, but if there is no shared office, it becomes necessary to move to a shared office or return to the workplace.

[0006] The object of the present invention is to enhance the utilization value of a coin parking lot and improve convenience by providing high-speed Internet connection and office supplies to users of the coin parking lot.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] (1) The office parking lot according to the present invention includes a parking space where an automobile can be parked and a WiFi device capable of wireless connection to at least the parking space.

[0008] (2) The above-described office parking lot further includes a trailer arranged in the parking space and equipped with office supplies.

[0009] (3) The fee settlement system for settling the fees of the office parking lot described in (1) or (2) includes a parking time acquisition unit that observes the parking time when the automobile is parked in the parking space, a parking fee calculation unit that calculates the parking fee based on the parking time, a WiFi fee calculation unit that calculates the usage fee of WiFi based on the parking time, and a fee settlement unit that can sum up and settle the parking fee and the WiFi fee.

Effects of the Invention

[0010] According to the present invention, by providing high-speed Internet connection and office supplies to users of the coin parking lot, the utilization value of the parking lot can be enhanced and convenience can be improved.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0012] Hereinafter, an office parking lot 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention and a fee settlement system F for settling the fees of the office parking lot 1 will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0013] <Office parking lot>

[0014] The office parking lot 1 includes a plurality of parking spaces 10 where automobiles can be parked, a WiFi device 20 that can be wirelessly connected to at least the parking spaces 10, and a trailer 30 that is arranged in the parking spaces 10 and equipped with office supplies. In this embodiment, a form in which one trailer 30 is arranged will be described, but there may be two trailers 30.

[0015] The plurality of parking spaces 10 may be spaces where ordinary passenger cars can be parked or spaces where large vehicles such as trucks can be parked. Also, the passageways between the spaces are appropriately maintained to ensure safe and smooth movement of vehicles.

[0016] The WiFi device 20 is a well-known WiFi device 20 and is provided at any location in the office parking lot 1. The WiFi device 20 is installed so as to be wirelessly connectable in at least the entire area of the plurality of parking spaces 10 and inside the trailer 30. The WiFi device 20 provides a high-speed Internet connection, has the ability to support a plurality of devices at the same time, and security measures are taken so that users can access the Internet in a safe environment.

[0017] The trailer 30 is arranged in one of the parking spaces 10 and is equipped with office supplies inside. The trailer 30 includes a desk, a chair, a storage space, lighting equipment, office equipment such as a printer and a scanner, and a power outlet. Also, the trailer 30 may be provided with a private room WEB meeting space. In that case, soundproofing design is implemented to protect the WEB meeting space from external noise.

[0018] The trailer 30 is equipped with solar panels on the roof and a rechargeable battery. The battery is connected to office equipment and power outlets to supply power. Note that the office parking lot 1 is generally equipped with a power supply device that can extract a 100V or 200V power supply and is designed to supply power to the trailer 30.

[0019] The trailer 30 is movable and can be placed at different positions as needed. Also, the trailer 30 can be towed by another vehicle and used outside the office parking lot 1.

[0020] <Fee settlement system F>

[0021] The fee settlement system F is used to settle the fees of the office parking lot 1. In this embodiment, the fee settlement system F is executed by a server device S and a smartphone of a user who uses the office parking lot 1. That is, the user of the office parking lot 1 operates the smartphone to settle the usage fee of the office parking lot 1.

[0022] The fee settlement system F is composed of a well-known server device S and a smartphone connected to the server device S via a network such as the Internet. The server device S constructs functional blocks described later and cooperates with the app of the smartphone to settle the fees.

[0023] The server device S includes a parking time acquisition unit S1, a parking fee calculation unit S2, a WiFi fee calculation unit S3, a fee settlement unit S4, and a data management / communication management unit S5.

[0024] The parking time acquisition unit S1 includes, for example, a time measurement means (clock) and a parking time recording device, and cooperates with a camera provided at the office parking lot to measure the parking time when the vehicle is parked in the parking space 10.

[0025] The parking fee measurement unit includes a fee calculation logic and a fee setting database, and calculates the parking fee based on the measured parking time.

[0026] The WiFi fee calculation unit S3 includes a WiFi usage data recording device and a WiFi fee calculation logic, and calculates the usage fee of WiFi. In this embodiment, the WiFi fee calculation logic calculates the WiFi fee based on the parking time. For example, the product of the parking time and the fixed fee per hour is calculated as the WiFi fee.

[0027] The fee settlement unit S4 includes a summation logic, a payment processing system for cashless payment such as a conventionally known credit card, and a user interface (the display of a smartphone), sums up the parking fee and the WiFi fee, and performs an integrated settlement.

[0028] The data management and communication block manages all data and communicates with a central management system or an external payment system as needed.

[0029] In this embodiment, the fee settlement system F obtains the parking time when the automobile is parked in the parking space 10 by means of a camera and a time measuring means (clock) provided at the office parking lot, and obtains it as parking time data by the parking time recording device.

[0030] The parking fee calculation unit S2 calculates the parking fee by means of a fee calculation logic based on the obtained parking time data. The parking fee is calculated based on, for example, the parking time and a predetermined parking fee system.

[0031] The WiFi fee calculation unit S3 calculates the time when the vehicle uses WiFi in the parking lot, and calculates the WiFi usage fee based on it. However, for example, the WiFi usage time may be made the same as the parking time, and the WiFi usage fee may be calculated based on the parking time and a predetermined WiFi fee system.

[0032] The fee settlement unit S4 sums up the parking fee and the WiFi usage fee, and determines the final payment amount. The summed amount is settled by the payment processing system.

[0033] The above describes the office parking lot 1 and the fee settlement system F according to the present embodiment. However, the office parking lot 1 and the fee settlement system F are not limited to the above embodiment, and can be configured otherwise within the scope of achieving the object of the invention.

Industrial Applicability

[0034] The present invention can be used for the management of parking lots.

Explanation of Signs

[0035] 1 Office parking lot 10 Parking space 20 WiFi device 30 Trailer F Fee settlement system S Server device S1 Parking time acquisition unit S2 Parking fee calculation unit S3 WiFi fee calculation unit S4 Fee settlement unit S5 Data management / communication management unit

Claims

1. A parking lot for offices, comprising a parking space where a plurality of automobiles can be parked, and a WiFi device capable of wireless connection to at least the parking space.

2. The office parking lot according to claim 1, further comprising a trailer arranged in the parking space and equipped with office supplies.

3. A fee settlement system for settling the fees of the office parking lot according to claim 1 or claim 2, comprising a parking time acquisition unit for observing the parking time of the automobile parked in the parking space, a parking fee calculation unit for calculating a parking fee based on the parking time, a WiFi fee calculation unit for calculating a WiFi usage fee based on the parking time, and a fee settlement unit for adding up and settling the parking fee and the WiFi fee.

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