Parking assistance system

Abstract

To provide a parking assistance system that allows a user to specify a parking position.SOLUTION: The parking assistance system according to the present disclosure includes a management device and a terminal device that is installed in a parking lot and acquires ID information from a user's mobile terminal and transmits the ID information to the management device. The management device adds location information of the terminal device to the ID information and transmits the ID information to a cloud server, and the cloud server notifies the user based on the location information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to parking assistance systems. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a car navigation device mounted on an automobile or motorcycle. This car navigation device receives GPS signals from multiple GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites using a GPS antenna and determines the current location of the automobile. The car navigation device then transmits location data based on, for example, latitude and longitude via wireless signals to a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant). The PDA receives the location data transmitted via wireless signals from the car navigation device using a wireless communication unit and displays the parking location of the automobile on a built-in display. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-208699 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In self-propelled multi-story parking garages at commercial facilities, theme parks, and the like, it can sometimes be difficult to remember which floor or where you parked your car. In such cases, even if you use a system such as that described in Patent Document 1, it can be difficult to identify the car's location. Users may, for example, rely on their memory to find their car, use a commercially available app, or take a photo of the parking location on their mobile device and save it in advance, but it is generally difficult to identify the parking location without getting lost. Furthermore, when using a keyless entry sensor or the like to find the parking location based on the car's response, the car will not respond unless the user is within the sensor's detection range.

[0005] The present disclosure aims to provide a parking assistance system that allows a user to identify a parking location. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The parking assistance system of the present disclosure comprises a management device and a terminal device that is installed in a parking lot and acquires ID information from a user's mobile terminal and transmits it to the management device, and the management device adds the location information of the terminal device to the ID information and transmits it to a cloud server, and the cloud server notifies the user based on the location information. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the parking assistance system of the present disclosure, the management device transmits location information of the terminal device installed in the parking lot to the cloud server, and the cloud server notifies the user based on the location information, thereby enabling the user to identify the parking location. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a parking assistance system according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of arrangement of terminal devices according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of arrangement of terminal devices according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of arrangement of terminal devices according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] 5 is a flowchart showing a process of checking a vehicle entering or leaving a garage by an image sensor according to the first embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating changes in the storage and retrieval status. [Figure 7] 4A to 4C are diagrams illustrating light adjustment control by the image sensor according to the first embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a change in dimming rate. [Figure 9] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a sequence at the time of parking entry in the parking assistance system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 10] 3 is a diagram showing a sequence at the time of leaving the parking lot in the parking assistance system according to the first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 11] 3 is a diagram showing a sequence of parking situation management in the parking assistance system according to the first embodiment. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] A parking assistance system according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. The same or corresponding components are designated by the same reference numerals, and repeated description may be omitted.

[0010] Embodiment 1 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a parking assistance system 100 according to the first embodiment. The parking assistance system 100 includes a cloud server 40 and a lighting control system 15. The lighting control system 15 includes a management device 10 and a plurality of terminal devices 20. The cloud server 40 and the management device 10 are connected via communication 63 such as the Internet. Furthermore, if an information facility 50 is present in the parking facility where the parking assistance system 100 is installed, the information facility 50 may be connected to the cloud server 40 via communication 63. The information facility 50 is a display in the parking lot, for example.

[0011] A parking assistance app is provided to a mobile terminal 30 of a user 31 who uses the parking assistance system 100. The mobile terminal 30 is, for example, a mobile terminal with BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy). The mobile terminal 30 is connected to a cloud server 40 via communication 63.

[0012] The multiple terminals 20 of the lighting control system 15 include, for example, multiple lighting fixtures 21 and a BLE-equipped image sensor 22. The management device 10 and each terminal 20 communicate via a dedicated communication line 61. The communication line 61 is a communication line for the lighting control system 15. The mobile terminal 30 and the image sensor 22 are connected via communication 62 such as BLE communication. The image sensor 22 and the mobile terminal 30 may communicate via Bluetooth (registered trademark) or another communication method.

[0013] The cloud server 40 manages user information of the parking assistance app and information on parking facilities that use the parking assistance system 100. The user information includes an account ID, which is ID information. The cloud server 40 may manage a dedicated icon, payment information, the number of the vehicle being parked, and the like as user information. The parking facility information includes the name of the parking facility and information on the management device 10 of the lighting control system 15. Furthermore, the cloud server 40 may manage information on parking fees, parking status, and information on the information equipment 50. The parking status includes, for example, the number of cars parked in the parking facility and information on whether the parking facility is full or empty.

[0014] A user who uses the parking assistance system 100 installs a parking assistance app on a mobile terminal 30 such as a smartphone. After installation, the mobile terminal 30 transmits user information such as an account ID to the cloud server 40. This allows the user information to be managed in the cloud.

[0015] The management device 10 of the lighting control system 15 manages terminal information about the terminal 20. The terminal information includes the parking position corresponding to the terminal 20, the dimming rate of the lighting fixture 21, etc. For the parking position, location information that allows the user to identify the parking position, such as floor information, block information, and parking number, is set.

[0016] The management device 10 has a first communication unit 10a, a second communication unit 10b, a storage unit 10c, and a control unit 10d. The first communication unit 10a communicates with the cloud server 40 via communication line 63. The second communication unit 10b communicates with the terminal device 20 via communication line 61. The storage unit 10c stores terminal device information of the terminal device 20. The storage unit 10c can be configured with one or more memories. The storage unit 10c may store a program executed by the control unit 10d. The control unit 10d controls the terminal device 20 via the second communication unit 10b. The control unit 10d can be realized by, for example, one or more arithmetic devices such as microcomputers or processors.

[0017] The image sensor 22 has a first communication unit 22a, a second communication unit 22b, a memory unit 22c, a control unit 22d, and an imaging unit 22e. The first communication unit 22a communicates with the management device 10 via a communication line 61. The second communication unit 22b communicates with the mobile terminal 30 via communication line 62. The memory unit 22c stores information acquired from the user's mobile terminal 30 and image data captured by the imaging unit 22e. The memory unit 22c can be configured with one or more memories. The memory unit 22c may also store a program executed by the control unit 22d. The control unit 22d performs an entry / exit check using the image data, as will be described later. The control unit 10d can be realized by, for example, one or more arithmetic devices such as microcomputers or processors. The imaging unit 22e acquires image data. The imaging unit 22e can be realized by a camera or the like.

[0018] The storage units 10c and 22c may be non-volatile or volatile semiconductor memories such as RAM, ROM, flash memory, EPROM, and EEPROM. RAM is an abbreviation for Random Access Memory. ROM is an abbreviation for Read Only Memory. EPROM is an abbreviation for Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory. EEPROM is an abbreviation for Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory.

[0019] 2 to 4 are diagrams showing examples of the arrangement of terminal device 20 according to embodiment 1. Image sensor 22 is installed in a parking lot. In the arrangement shown in FIG. 2, one lighting fixture 21 is placed for each parking space, with one image sensor 22 placed in the center. Image sensor 22 manages six surrounding lighting fixtures 21 as one block.

[0020] 3, one lighting fixture 21 is placed for each parking space, and one image sensor 22 is placed in the center. The image sensor 22 manages two blocks, with three lighting fixtures 21 around each block.

[0021] 4, one lighting fixture 21 is placed for each parking space, and one image sensor 22 is placed in the center. Image sensor 22 manages four blocks, with two surrounding lighting fixtures 21 considered as one block.

[0022] The arrangement of the terminal devices 20 is not limited to that shown in Figures 2 to 4. For example, one image sensor 22 may be provided for one parking space, or one lighting fixture 21 may be provided for multiple parking spaces.

[0023] Fig. 5 is a flowchart showing a parking entry / exit check of a vehicle by the image sensor 22 according to the first embodiment. Fig. 6 is a diagram for explaining changes in the parking entry / exit status. The image sensor 22 checks parking entry / exit of a vehicle, for example, at regular intervals. First, the image sensor 22 captures current image data using a camera, which is the imaging unit 22e (step 1). The object of imaging by the image sensor 22 is, for example, a parking space in a block managed by the image sensor 22, as shown in Figs. 2 to 4.

[0024] Next, the control unit 22d of the image sensor 22 acquires the previous image data from the memory unit 22c (step 2). Next, the control unit 22d compares the current image data with the previous image data (step 3). Next, the control unit 22d performs a state transition based on the image comparison result. For example, if there is no change in the image for block A, the control unit 22d determines that the state has changed from "Outgoing (empty)" to "Outgoing (empty)" or from "Incoming (staying)" to "Incoming (staying)." The control unit 22d notifies the management device 10 via the first communication unit 22a that block A is "no change" (step 4).

[0025] For example, if there is a change in the image of block A and a car is recognized in the image, the control unit 22d determines that block A has changed from an exit (empty) state to an entry state. The control unit 22d notifies the management device 10 via the first communication unit 22a that block A is now an "entry state" (step 5). For example, if there is a change in the image of block A and a car is no longer recognized in the image, the control unit 22d determines that block A has changed from an entry (stay) state to an exit state. The control unit 22d notifies the management device 10 via the first communication unit 22a that block A is now an "exit state" (step 6). Next, the control unit 22d saves the current image data in the storage unit 22c (step 7).

[0026] Steps 1 to 7 are performed, for example, at a fixed cycle in the image sensor 22. The cycle is set in advance, for example, one minute. The cycle can be set from the management device 10, and may be changed to, for example, three minutes, five minutes, etc.

[0027] FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating dimming control by image sensor 22 according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5, image sensor 22 detects the entry and exit of vehicles in each block under its management. Management device 10 controls the dimming rate of lighting fixtures 21 in the block where the entry / exit check was performed based on the information detected by image sensor 22. FIG. 7 illustrates control from exit (empty) to entry, from entry to entry (stay), and from entry (stay) to exit. The dimming rate of the dimming rate command from management device 10 to lighting fixtures 21 is predetermined to 20%, 50%, or the like, depending on the notification type of the entry / exit check by image sensor 22 shown in FIG. 5. The value of the dimming rate command from management device 10 may be configurable.

[0028] First, control A will be described. Assume that the vehicle is still in the out-of-parking (empty) state, and lighting fixture 21 is in a dim state, for example, with a dimming rate of 20%. At this time, control unit 10d of management device 10 sends a dimming rate command of "no change" to lighting fixture 21 via second communication unit 10b. As a result, lighting fixture 21 remains in a dim state. Next, when the user brings the vehicle into the parking lot, first communication unit 22a of the image sensor notifies second communication unit 10b of management device 10 that the vehicle is "entering parking" based on the entry / exit checks in steps 1 to 7. Control unit 10d of management device 10 sends a dimming rate command of "entering parking" to lighting fixture 21 via second communication unit 10b. As a result, lighting fixture 21 becomes bright, for example, with a dimming rate of 50%. The process up to this point is referred to as control A.

[0029] Next, if image sensor 22 detects that the vehicle is still in the parking lot through the parking lot entry / exit checks in steps 1 to 7, first communication unit 22a of image sensor 22 notifies second communication unit 10b of management device 10 that there is no change. Control unit 10d of management device 10 then transmits a dimming rate command of "no change" to lighting fixture 21 via second communication unit 10b. This causes lighting fixture 21 to enter a dark state, for example, with a dimming rate of 20%.

[0030] Next, control B will be described. When a user leaves the parking lot, image sensor 22 performs an entry / exit check in steps 1 to 7, and first communication unit 22a of image sensor 22 notifies second communication unit 10b of management device 10 that the vehicle is leaving the parking lot. Control unit 10d of management device 10 then transmits a dimming rate command "exit" to lighting fixture 21 via second communication unit 10b. This causes lighting fixture 21 to enter a bright state with a dimming rate of, for example, 70%. The process up to this point is referred to as control B.

[0031] FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating changes in the dimming rate. In the comparative example, the dimming rate is 100% regardless of the vehicle's entry / exit status. In contrast, in this embodiment, image sensor 22 detects the vehicle entering and leaving a parking position, and management device 10 controls the dimming rate of lighting fixture 21 corresponding to the parking position among multiple lighting fixtures 21 based on the information detected by image sensor 22. By issuing detailed dimming rate commands depending on the vehicle's entry / exit status, power consumption can be reduced.

[0032] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a sequence at the time of parking in the parking assistance system 100 according to the first embodiment. First, the user parks the vehicle, and the above-described control A is executed. Next, the user launches the parking assistance app installed on the mobile terminal 30 and presses the parking start button on the app. Next, the parking assistance app transmits the account ID of the user information and a message indicating that the parking assistance app has started to the image sensor 22 corresponding to the parking position via communication 62. This image sensor 22 is the image sensor 22 located near the parking position where the user parked.

[0033] The second communication unit 22b of the image sensor 22 receives the account ID and the notification of start from the parking assistance app via communication 62. The first communication unit 22a of the image sensor 22 transfers the account ID and the notification of start received from the parking assistance app to the management device 10. In this way, the management device 10 acquires ID information from the user's mobile terminal 30 and transmits it to the management device 10.

[0034] Next, when the second communication unit 10b of the management device 10 receives the account ID and the start notice, the control unit 10d acquires the location information of the image sensor 22 that sent the message from the storage unit 10c. The location information includes, for example, information about the block and floor corresponding to the image sensor 22. The location information may be information about the parking position where the parking lot has entered the entrance state. Note that, of the blocks managed by the image sensor 22, information about the block that has entered the entrance state has been notified to the management device 10 by the image sensor 22 in steps 1 to 7 described above. In addition to the location information of the image sensor 22, the location information may also include information about the entrance position obtained by the entrance / exit check by the image sensor 22.

[0035] The first communication unit 10a of the management device 10 transmits the location information, the account ID, and a notice of start to the cloud server 40. In this way, the management device 10 adds the location information of the image sensor 22 to the user's ID information and transmits it to the cloud server 40.

[0036] Next, the cloud server 40 acquires the parking facility information from a storage unit within the cloud server based on the information from the management device 10 that sent the information. The cloud server 40 manages the location information, information from the management device 10, and the parking facility information, linking them to the account ID. Furthermore, the cloud server 40 may acquire or generate a simple map from a storage unit within the cloud server 40 based on the location information and the parking facility information. The simple map is, for example, a map showing the parking location. Furthermore, the cloud server 40 may start calculating the parking fee based on the received start information.

[0037] Next, the cloud server 40 notifies the parking facility information and location information to the parking assistance app of the mobile terminal 30 corresponding to the account ID. Furthermore, the cloud server 40 may notify the mobile terminal 30 of a simple map and a parking fee. This allows the user to check the parking facility information, location information, or simple map notified to the parking assistance app of the mobile terminal 30. In this way, in this embodiment, a notification based on the location information is executed to the mobile terminal 30 corresponding to the ID information. Therefore, the user can identify the parking location.

[0038] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a sequence at the time of leaving a parking lot in the parking assistance system 100 according to the first embodiment. First, the user launches the parking assistance app installed on the mobile terminal 30 and presses the parking end button on the app. The parking assistance app transmits the account ID of the user information and a notice of termination to the cloud server 40 via communication 63. Based on the received account ID, the cloud server 40 acquires parking facility information, information on the management device 10, and location information from a storage unit within the cloud server 40. Furthermore, the cloud server 40 may acquire a dedicated icon registered to the account ID.

[0039] Based on the acquired parking facility information, the cloud server 40 transmits a dedicated icon and location information via communication 63 to the information equipment 50 of the parking facility corresponding to the account ID. As a result, the information equipment 50 displays the received dedicated icon 51 and location information on an advertising display or the like, as shown in FIG. 1. In this way, by displaying the location information on the information equipment 50, which is a display or the like in the parking lot, a notification based on the location information is issued to the user. Therefore, the user can identify the parking location. Note that the display is not limited to being installed in the parking lot, but may also be installed in a facility where a parking lot is provided.

[0040] Next, cloud server 40 references the information from management device 10 and transmits to management device 10 a flash instruction for lighting fixture 21 corresponding to the location information. Next, management device 10 transmits a flash instruction to lighting fixture 21 corresponding to the location information via communication line 61 in response to the received flash instruction. The user can confirm the parking location by checking the location where lighting fixture 21 is flashing. In this way, cloud server 40 issues a notification to the user, using lighting fixture 21 among the multiple lighting fixtures 21 that corresponds to the location information, so that the user can identify the parking location. Therefore, the user can identify the parking location.

[0041] The following may be performed all or only some of the following: notification by transmitting parking facility information, location information or a simple map when entering a parking space, notification by information equipment 50, and notification by lighting fixture 21. Notification based on location information is sent from cloud server 40 to the user, allowing the user to identify the parking location.

[0042] Furthermore, the user may press the settlement button on the parking assistance app installed on the mobile terminal 30 to settle the parking fee. The parking assistance app transmits the account ID and a notice of settlement to the cloud server 40. The cloud server 40 acquires the user's payment information from a memory unit within the cloud server 40 based on the received account ID. The cloud server 40 may calculate the parking fee and, in cooperation with a payment function based on the user's payment information, allow the user to settle the fee. In this way, the parking fee is settled on the mobile terminal 30. If there is unsettled parking fee information, the cloud server 40 may periodically notify the account ID that the fee is unsettled.

[0043] Next, the above-mentioned control B is performed, and the user leaves the car.

[0044] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a sequence of parking status management in the parking assistance system 100 according to the first embodiment. As a result of the entry / exit check by the image sensor 22 described in steps 1 to 7 of FIG. 5, the image sensor 22 notifies the management device 10 of "entry" or "exit." Next, the management device 10 acquires location information from the storage unit 10c based on the terminal information of the image sensor 22 that is the sender. The first communication unit 10a of the management device 10 transmits the location information and the entry or exit to the cloud server 40. In this way, the management device 10 adds the location information of the image sensor 22 to the entry or exit information of the vehicle detected by the image sensor 22 and transmits the information to the cloud server 40.

[0045] The image sensor 22 may notify the management device 10 of the "entry" or "exit" and the block where the change occurred. The management device 10 may add information about the floor of the image sensor 22 to the information about the "entry" or "exit" and the block where the change occurred, and transmit the information to the cloud server 40.

[0046] Next, cloud server 40 acquires parking facility information from a storage unit within the cloud server based on the information from management device 10, which is the sender. Cloud server 40 manages the parking situation based on the location information and entry / exit information. Furthermore, cloud server 40 may provide parking situation information and parking reservation services to users using parking assistance system 100. Furthermore, cloud server 40 may provide a flat-rate usage service, such as a monthly fee, limited to parking facilities using parking assistance system 100.

[0047] In this way, the cloud server 40 can provide the user with the parking situation of the parking lot based on the position information of the image sensor 22 and the information detected by the image sensor 22.

[0048] According to this embodiment, by linking the lighting control system 15, the parking assistance app, and the cloud server 40, it is possible to provide the user with information on the parking location, the parking situation, etc., thereby improving convenience.

[0049] As a variation of this embodiment, the terminal 20 that communicates with the user's mobile terminal 30 via communication 62 may be a terminal 20 installed in a parking lot, and may not be the image sensor 22. In this case, the cloud server 40 notifies the user based on the location information of the terminal 20, allowing the user to identify the parking location.

[0050] The technical features described in this embodiment may be used in appropriate combination.

[0051] Various aspects of the present disclosure are summarized below as appendices. (Appendix 1) A management device; a terminal device installed in the parking lot, which acquires ID information from a user's mobile terminal and transmits the ID information to the management device; Equipped with the management device adds location information of the terminal device to the ID information and transmits the ID information to a cloud server; A parking assistance system, characterized in that the cloud server notifies the user based on the location information. (Appendix 2) 2. The parking assistance system according to claim 1, wherein the terminal and the mobile terminal communicate with each other via Bluetooth (registered trademark). (Appendix 3) The parking assistance system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the terminal is an image sensor. (Appendix 4) 4. The parking assistance system according to claim 1, wherein the management device and the terminal communicate with each other via a dedicated communication line. (Appendix 5) 5. The parking assistance system according to claim 1, wherein a notification based on the location information is executed to the mobile terminal corresponding to the ID information. (Appendix 6) 6. The parking assistance system according to claim 1, wherein the notification is executed by displaying the location information on a display in the parking lot. (Appendix 7) Equipped with multiple lighting fixtures, The parking assistance system of any one of appendices 1 to 6, wherein the cloud server executes the notification using a lighting fixture among the plurality of lighting fixtures that corresponds to the location information. (Appendix 8) The cloud server acquires payment information of the user based on the ID information, 8. A parking assistance system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the parking fee is settled on the mobile terminal based on the payment information. (Appendix 9) Equipped with multiple lighting fixtures, the terminal is an image sensor; the image sensor detects the entry and exit of the vehicle from the parking position; The parking assistance system of any one of appendices 1 to 6, wherein the management device controls the dimming rate of a lighting fixture among the plurality of lighting fixtures that corresponds to the parking position based on the information detected by the image sensor. (Appendix 10) the terminal is an image sensor; the image sensor detects the entry and exit of the vehicle from the parking position; the management device adds location information of the image sensor to information detected by the image sensor and transmits the information to the cloud server; The parking assistance system described in any one of Appendix 1 to Appendix 9, characterized in that the cloud server provides the user with the parking situation of the parking lot based on the location information and information detected by the image sensor. [Explanation of symbols]

[0052] 10 management device, 10a first communication unit, 10b second communication unit, 10c memory unit, 10d control unit, 15 lighting control system, 20 dimming rate, 20 terminal device, 21 lighting fixture, 22 image sensor, 22a first communication unit, 22b second communication unit, 22c memory unit, 22d control unit, 22e imaging unit, 30 mobile terminal, 31 user, 40 cloud server, 50 information equipment, 51 dedicated icon, 61 communication line, 62 communication, 63 communication, 100 parking assistance system

Claims

1. A management device; a terminal device installed in the parking lot, which acquires ID information from a user's mobile terminal and transmits the ID information to the management device; Equipped with the management device adds location information of the terminal device to the ID information and transmits the ID information to a cloud server; A parking assistance system, characterized in that the cloud server notifies the user based on the location information.

2. 2. The parking assistance system according to claim 1, wherein the terminal and the mobile terminal communicate with each other using Bluetooth (registered trademark).

3. 3. The parking assistance system according to claim 1, wherein the terminal is an image sensor.

4. 3. The parking assistance system according to claim 1, wherein the management device and the terminal communicate with each other through a dedicated communication line.

5. 3. The parking assistance system according to claim 1, wherein a notification based on the position information is issued to the mobile terminal corresponding to the ID information.

6. 3. The parking assistance system according to claim 1, wherein the notification is executed by displaying the location information on a display in the parking lot.

7. Equipped with multiple lighting fixtures, The parking assistance system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the cloud server executes the notification using a lighting fixture among the plurality of lighting fixtures that corresponds to the location information.

8. The cloud server acquires payment information of the user based on the ID information, 3. The parking assistance system according to claim 1, wherein the parking fee is settled at the mobile terminal based on the payment information.

9. Equipped with multiple lighting fixtures, the terminal is an image sensor; the image sensor detects the entry and exit of the vehicle from the parking position; 3. The parking assistance system according to claim 1, wherein the management device controls the dimming rate of a lighting fixture corresponding to the parking position among the plurality of lighting fixtures based on the information detected by the image sensor.

10. the terminal is an image sensor; the image sensor detects the entry and exit of the vehicle from the parking position; the management device adds location information of the image sensor to information detected by the image sensor and transmits the information to the cloud server; 3. The parking assistance system according to claim 1, wherein the cloud server provides the user with information about the parking situation in the parking lot based on the location information and the information detected by the image sensor.

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