Special parking lot and payment settlement app

Abstract

To provide a special parking lot capable of enhancing user convenience and increasing the utility value of the parking lot by providing parking lot users with ancillary amenities such as high-speed internet access, office supplies, and charging devices, and a payment settlement app.SOLUTION: A special parking lot for enhancing the convenience of coin-operated parking comprises a parking space 10 capable of accommodating a plurality of vehicles, and ancillary facilities provided in the parking space and including at least a Wi-Fi device 20 connectable within the parking space. The special parking lot also includes a payment settlement system capable of collectively settling both a parking fee for parking in the parking space and a usage fee for using the ancillary facilities.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a special parking lot that improves the convenience of coin parking, a fee settlement system for the special parking lot, and a fee settlement app. [Background technology]

[0002] Traditional pay-per-parking lots are designed to accommodate short-term parking needs. They provide a secure place to park a vehicle and typically have an hourly fee system. Convenience and accessibility are emphasized, and fees are often paid using automated payment machines.

[0003] One example of an effort to improve convenience is the coin parking lot management method and coin parking lot described in Patent Document 1. Patent Document 1 discloses a system in which promotional products are provided free of charge from a specific vending machine when a coin parking lot is used and the fee is paid. This system can provide additional value to users and improve customer satisfaction. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-159968 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] Incidentally, when traveling for work by car, there are times when you need to do office work right where you parked your car. In such cases, you may need a workspace, an internet connection, a copy machine, and other office supplies. If there is a shared office such as a coworking space near the parking lot, you can do the work there, but if there is no shared office, you will need to travel to the shared office or return to the workplace.

[0006] The present invention aims to increase the utility value of parking lots and improve convenience by providing parking lot users with ancillary facilities such as high-speed internet connections and office supplies, as well as charging devices. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] (1) The special parking lot of the present invention is characterized by comprising a parking space capable of parking multiple automobiles, ancillary equipment provided in the parking space and including a WiFi device that can be connected at least within the parking space, and a fee settlement system that allows the parking fee for parking in the parking space and the usage fee for using the ancillary equipment to be settled in one lump sum.

[0008] (2) In the special parking lot described above, the parking fee is calculated as an hourly rate in which a first fixed fee is added for a first predetermined unit of time, and the usage fee for the ancillary equipment is calculated as an hourly rate in which a second fixed fee is added for a second predetermined unit of time, and the first predetermined unit of time and the second predetermined unit of time are the same.

[0009] (3) A fee settlement app according to the present invention operates on an electronic communication device and collects parking fees. The parking lot includes parking spaces that can accommodate multiple vehicles, ancillary equipment installed in the parking spaces, and charging equipment that charges vehicles parked in the parking spaces, and the fee for parking in the parking spaces, the fee for using the ancillary equipment, and the fee for charging vehicles using the charging equipment can be settled. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present invention, by providing parking lot users with high-speed internet connections and incidental facilities such as office supplies and charging devices, the utility value of parking lots can be increased and convenience can be improved. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1 is a conceptual diagram of an office parking lot according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a functional block diagram of an office parking lot fee settlement system according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

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

[0013] <Special parking lot>

[0014] The special parking lot 1 includes a plurality of parking spaces 10 in which automobiles can be parked, a WiFi device 20 capable of wirelessly connecting to at least the parking spaces 10, ancillary equipment placed in the parking spaces 10 to enable effective use of the parking lot, such as a trailer 30 equipped with office supplies, and a charging device 40 for charging electric vehicles (EVs).

[0015] In this embodiment, the parking spaces 10 may be of various sizes as long as they are large enough to accommodate automobiles. The trailer 30 may be one or more. The charging devices 40 may be provided in some or all of the parking spaces.

[0016] The multiple parking spaces 10 may be spaces for parking regular passenger cars and light vehicles, or spaces for parking large vehicles such as trucks. The passages between the spaces are properly maintained to ensure safe and smooth vehicle movement. Each parking space 10 is equipped with a camera (not shown) that can confirm that a vehicle has parked there, and the confirmation of the parked vehicle by the camera is used to calculate the parking fee incurred for parking in the parking space 10, as described below.

[0017] The WiFi device 20 is a conventionally well-known WiFi device and is installed somewhere in the special parking lot 1. The WiFi device 20 is installed so as to enable wireless connection throughout at least the entire area of ​​the multiple parking spaces 10 and within the trailer 30. The WiFi device 20 provides high-speed Internet connections to connected devices, has the ability to support multiple devices simultaneously, and is equipped with security measures to allow users to access the Internet in a safe environment.

[0018] The trailer 30 is placed in one of the parking spaces 10 and is equipped with office supplies. The trailer 30 is equipped with desks, chairs, storage space, lighting equipment, office equipment such as a printer and a scanner, and power outlets. The trailer 30 may also be equipped with a private web meeting space, which is soundproofed to protect the web meeting space from outside noise.

[0019] The trailer 30 is equipped with solar panels on its roof and a storage battery for charging. The storage battery is connected to the office equipment and a power outlet to supply power. Note that the special parking lot 1 is generally equipped with a power supply device that can extract 100V or 200V power and supplies it to the trailer 30.

[0020] The trailer 30 is movable and can be positioned in different locations as required, and can also be used outside the special parking lot 1 by being towed by another vehicle.

[0021] The charging device 40 can supply electric energy to the battery of the electric vehicle. In this way, the charging device 40 charges the electric vehicle parked in the parking space 10. The charging device may be a conventionally well-known level 1 charger, level 2 charger, DC rest charger, or the like. The charging fee for the charging device is calculated based on a pay-as-you-go rate, as will be described later.

[0022] <Fee Settlement System F>

[0023] The fee settlement system F is used to settle the usage fee for the special parking lot 1. In this embodiment, the fee settlement system F is executed by a server device S and a fee settlement app installed on the smartphone of a user who uses the special parking lot 1. In other words, the user of the special parking lot 1 settles the usage fee for the special parking lot 1 by operating the smartphone.

[0024] In this embodiment, the usage fee for the special parking lot 1 includes the parking fee for parking a car in the parking space 10, the usage fee for using the special equipment, and the charging fee for charging an electric car using the charging device 40. The usage fee for the special equipment includes the usage fees for the WiFi device 20 and office supplies and the like provided in the trailer 30.

[0025] In this embodiment, parking fees are calculated as a time-based rate, where a fixed fee is added for a specified unit of time. For example, a fee is set per hour, and the fee is added according to the length of time the vehicle is parked. Similarly to parking fees, fees for the use of ancillary equipment are calculated as a time-based rate, where a fixed fee is added for a specified unit of time. The specified unit of time for the parking fee and the specified unit of time for the fee for materials on the ancillary equipment may be the same or different. Fees for charging devices are calculated as a pay-as-you-go rate, where the fee is calculated according to the amount of electricity charged.

[0026] 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 configures the functional blocks described below and works in conjunction with the smartphone's fee settlement app to settle parking fees.

[0027] The server device S includes a parking time acquisition unit S1, a parking fee calculation unit S2, ancillary equipment usage time acquisition unit S3, ancillary equipment usage fee calculation unit S4, a charging energy amount acquisition unit S5, a charging fee calculation unit S6, a fee settlement unit S7, and a data management / communication management unit S8.

[0028] The parking time acquisition unit S1 includes, for example, a time measurement means (clock) and a parking time recording device, and works in conjunction with a camera installed in the parking space 10 to acquire the parking time that the automobile is parked in the parking space 10.

[0029] The parking fee measurement unit S2 includes parking fee calculation logic and a parking fee setting table, and calculates the parking fee based on the parking time acquired by the parking time acquisition unit S1. For example, the parking fee setting table sets different fees for daytime (8:00 AM to 10:00 PM) and nighttime (10:00 PM to 8:00 AM (next day)), and the parking fee calculation logic calculates the parking fee from the set daytime fee or nighttime fee and the parking time.

[0030] The accessory equipment use time acquisition unit S3 acquires the time from when the WiFi device 20 starts to be used to when the use of the WiFi device 20 is released as the accessory equipment use time.

[0031] The ancillary equipment usage fee calculation unit S4 includes ancillary equipment usage fee calculation logic and an ancillary equipment usage fee setting table, and calculates an ancillary equipment usage fee based on the ancillary equipment usage time acquired by the ancillary equipment usage time acquisition unit S3. For example, the ancillary equipment usage fee setting table sets usage plans for the ancillary equipment (e.g., Plan 1 for using only WiFi, Plan 2 for using WiFi and trailer office supplies, and Plan 3 for using all ancillary equipment), and the ancillary equipment usage fee calculation logic calculates the ancillary equipment usage fee from the set fee plan and the ancillary equipment usage time.

[0032] The charging energy amount acquisition unit S5 acquires the amount of charging energy charged from the charging device 40 to the electric vehicle.

[0033] The charging fee calculation unit S6 includes charging fee calculation logic and a charging fee setting table, and calculates the charging fee based on the amount of charging energy acquired by the charging energy amount acquisition unit S5. For example, the charging fee setting table sets different fees for daytime and nighttime rates, and the charging fee calculation logic calculates the charging fee from the set daytime or nighttime rate and the amount of charging energy.

[0034] The fee settlement unit S7 includes a calculation logic, a payment processing system using cashless payment such as credit cards as is conventionally known, and a user interface (smartphone display), and it calculates the total amount of parking fees, ancillary equipment usage fees, and charging fees, and performs a comprehensive settlement.

[0035] The data management and communication management unit S8 manages all data and communicates with the central management system and external payment systems as needed.

[0036] In this embodiment, the parking fee and the incidental facility usage fee are calculated based on different times, namely, the parking time and the incidental facility usage time. However, the parking time may be set to the same as the incidental facility usage time, and the parking fee and the incidental facility usage fee may be calculated based on the parking fee setting table and the incidental facility usage fee setting table and the parking time (which is the same as the incidental facility usage time).

[0037] The charging fee may be calculated as a time-based rate, in which a fixed fee is added to a predetermined unit of time, similar to the parking fee and the usage fee for ancillary facilities. In this case, the predetermined unit of time for the parking fee, the predetermined unit of time for the material fee for the ancillary facilities, and the predetermined unit of time for the charging device when the time-based rate is charged may be the same or different.

[0038] The above describes the special parking lot 1 and fee settlement system F according to this embodiment. However, the special parking lot 1 and fee settlement system F are not limited to the above embodiment, and other configurations are possible within the scope of achieving the object of the invention. [Industrial Applicability]

[0039] The present invention can be used to make effective use of parking lots. [Explanation of symbols]

[0040] 1 Special parking lot 10 parking spaces 20 WiFi devices 30 Trailer 40 Charging device F Fee settlement system S Server device S1 Parking time acquisition unit S2 Parking fee calculation unit S3 Acquisition of ancillary equipment usage time S4 Ancillary equipment usage fee calculation section S5 Charging energy acquisition unit S6 Charging fee calculation unit S7 Payment department S8 Data Management and Communication Management Department

Claims

1. Parking spaces for multiple cars, and ancillary equipment provided in the parking space, the ancillary equipment including a Wi-Fi device that can be connected at least within the parking space; This special parking lot is characterized by being equipped with a fee settlement system that allows the parking fee for parking in the parking space and the usage fee for using the ancillary facilities to be settled in one lump sum.

2. the parking fee is calculated as a time-based fee in which a first fixed fee is added for a first predetermined unit of time; the usage fee for the auxiliary equipment is calculated based on a time-based fee in which a second fixed fee is added to a second predetermined unit time, 2. The special parking lot according to claim 1, wherein the first predetermined unit time and the second predetermined unit time are the same.

3. A fee settlement app that operates on an electronic communication device and collects parking fees, The parking lot includes parking spaces capable of parking a plurality of automobiles, incidental facilities provided in the parking spaces, and a charging device for charging the automobiles parked in the parking spaces, A fee settlement app that can settle the parking fee for parking in the parking space, the usage fee for using the ancillary equipment, and the charging fee for charging by the charging device.

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