Computer program

Abstract

This invention provides a computer program that issues and transmits digital parking tickets to communication terminals used by parking lot users. [Solution] The parking management server, which executes a computer program, functions as: a vehicle number data receiving means that receives vehicle number data of parked vehicles from a camera; a vehicle number input request means that requests a communication terminal to input a vehicle number; a vehicle number receiving means that receives the vehicle number entered by the driver; a parking management DB that stores the received vehicle number data together with the entry time data; a digital parking ticket creation means that creates a digital parking ticket including barcode data that can identify the vehicle number and entry time data when a match exists among the vehicle number data stored in the parking management DB for the received vehicle number; and a digital parking ticket transmission means that transmits the digital parking ticket to the communication terminal.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a technology for digitizing parking tickets used for entry and exit of a parking lot.

Background Art

[0002] For users using a parking lot, a paper parking ticket (hereinafter abbreviated as "paper parking ticket") equipped with a recording medium such as a magnetic tape for recording the entry time is generally issued from a ticket vending machine or the like. When this paper parking ticket is inserted into a payment machine at the time of exit, the recorded entry time is read, the parking time is calculated using the exit time by a clock built into the payment machine, and a parking fee corresponding to the parking time is presented to the user, and the user is made to pay the parking fee to enable exit (for example, opening of a gate device).

[0003] Commercial facilities (stores) annexed to such parking lots increase customers who spend money at their facilities and provide convenience to those customers. That is, when a customer who has purchased goods or services at their own store has a paper parking ticket, discount information on the parking time corresponding to the purchase amount is recorded on the paper parking ticket. (The discount amount is often borne by the store.)

[0004] In recent years, by combining facilities such as prior membership registration (including means for settling usage fees), a parking lot reservation system, and a vehicle authentication camera capable of photographing the vehicle number at the time of entry, technologies have been provided to smooth the entry and exit of the parking lot without issuing a parking ticket.

[0005] However, since the above technology requires prior membership registration, users who have not registered as members ​​​​​​​​​​​We can't refuse customers their parking space. Therefore, we need a way to avoid issuing parking tickets. Even though the technology is in place, we are forced to maintain it alongside the paper parking ticket issuance system. That is the reality.

[0006] In the patent information platform, prior patents that may be relevant to this application are listed as "[Parking Ticket / SP]*[ Search using the search formula: Member Registration / SP]*[Mobile Device / AB+Smartphone / AB+Smartphone / AB] This yielded 7 results, and the following patent documents were extracted and then examined.

[0007] Patent Document 1 describes an entry / exit system that switches between using a parking ticket and using a mobile device when entering and exiting. The venue management system has been disclosed.

[0008] Patent Document 2 describes a case where a user parks using a cardless system (a system that does not issue a parking ticket). In this regard, the cost of the equipment itself, the cost required for the work of installing the equipment in the parking lot, and The disclosure includes information on man-hours, the costs and man-hours required for maintaining and inspecting the equipment, and technologies for improving man-hours. It is being done. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0009] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2020-107077 [Patent Document 2] Patent No. 6655271 [Overview of the Initiative] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0010] Figure 1 illustrates typical problems with paper parking tickets. As shown in Fig. 1(a), paper parking tickets are likely to be lost due to their light weight and thinness. Once lost, there is no means to prove the time when the parking lot user parked their vehicle, and in many cases, they have to pay the maximum fee.

[0011] Fig. 1(b) shows a problem when receiving the privilege of having the parking fee discounted. In stores adjacent to the parking lot, it is common to give the privilege of discounting the parking fee in exchange for purchasing goods or the like. However, when family members or the like who accompanied the parking lot user's vehicle take separate actions, since there is only one physical paper parking ticket, it is difficult to receive the privilege separately during separate actions.

[0012] The problem that the present invention aims to solve is to provide an information communication technology that contributes to solving the problems of paper parking tickets.

Means for Solving the Problem

[0013] To solve the above-mentioned problems, a first invention related to a parking ticket issuing device that issues parking tickets in digital data, a second invention related to a computer program that controls a communication terminal that receives and utilizes parking tickets in digital data by executing information communication with the parking ticket issuing device related to the first invention, and a third invention related to a computer program that

[0014] (First Invention) The first invention relates to a parking ticket issuing device (parking lot management server) that issues parking tickets in digital data (see Fig. 3). That is, vehicle number data of a vehicle attempting to use the parking lot is obtained from a camera A means for receiving vehicle number data, The driver of the aforementioned vehicle entered the vehicle information using the communication terminal (user terminal) related to the driver of the aforementioned vehicle. A vehicle number receiving means that receives both numbers, The vehicle number data receiving means receives the vehicle number data and the vehicle's entry time date. A parking management database that is accumulated along with the data, The vehicle numbers received by the aforementioned vehicle number receiving means are stored in the aforementioned parking management database. If a match exists among the vehicle number data, the above vehicle number and the above Digital parking ticket creation system that creates a digital parking ticket containing barcode data that can identify the entry time. Methods for creating parking tickets, The digital parking ticket created by the aforementioned digital parking ticket creation means is transmitted to the aforementioned communication terminal. Digital parking ticket transmission method, It is equipped with (see Figure 3).

[0015] (Explanation of terms) "Depot entry time data" is relatively appropriate to be added by cameras that acquire vehicle number data. While logical, this would be appropriate when a parking ticket issuing machine creates a digital parking ticket. That's good too.

[0016] (action) A vehicle number data receiving device receives vehicle number data from a camera that acquires vehicle number data of vehicles attempting to use the parking lot. The vehicle number, entered by the driver using a communication terminal (user terminal) related to the vehicle driver, is received by the vehicle number receiving means. The received vehicle number data, along with the vehicle's entry time data, is stored in the parking management database.

[0017] The vehicle number received by the vehicle number receiving device is stored in the parking management database. If a match exists in the data, the vehicle number and entry time data can be identified. A digital parking ticket containing barcode data is created by a digital parking ticket creation device. The digital parking ticket is sent to the communication terminal that transmitted the vehicle number data. Dan will send it.

[0018] (Variation 1 of the first invention) The first invention can be formed as follows: In other words, communication is possible between the aforementioned parking lot and the cash register terminal of the store that has a business partnership with it. From the digital parking ticket output to the aforementioned communication terminal, the barcode data of the digital parking ticket The device reads the data and offers a discount based on the amount paid by the owner of the communication terminal at the aforementioned store. From the aforementioned cash register terminal that calculated the data, the discount days linked to the aforementioned barcode data Equipped with a means for receiving preferential data to receive, The preferential treatment data received by the aforementioned preferential treatment data receiving means is sent to the aforementioned parking management database. The data will be accumulated (see Figure 4).

[0019] (Explanation of terms) "Stores that have partnered with the parking lot operator" are those that have promised to bear the financial burden related to the discount data. This store has entered into a business partnership agreement with a parking lot operator. The parking lot plays a role in attracting customers to the store. This is because it can be considered that they bear a share of the burden. "Owner of communication device" refers not only to the communication device belonging to the driver of the vehicle, but also to the communication device belonging to a passenger in the vehicle. This also includes communication devices related to passengers.

[0020] (action) The owner of the communication terminal that printed the digital parking ticket can use it at a store that has a business partnership with that parking lot. Let's say you make a purchase or receive a paid service and pay the corresponding amount of money. The cash register terminal outputs discount data corresponding to the amount. The author reads the barcode data from the communication terminal that printed the digital parking ticket. Finally, the barcode data and discount data are transmitted to the parking ticket issuing device.

[0021] In the parking ticket light-emitting device, the preferential data receiving means receives barcode data and preferential data Upon receiving the data, the preferential treatment data is stored in the parking management data linked to the barcode data. To accumulate.

[0022] (Variation 2 of the first invention) The first invention can be formed as follows: In other words, management data concerning vehicles parked in the aforementioned parking lot is stored in the vehicle of the vehicle. A means for receiving management data that is received along with both number data, The vehicle number received by the management data receiving means using the aforementioned parking management database A parking ticket data matching user extraction means that checks whether a vehicle number matching exists, The user associated with the vehicle number confirmed by the aforementioned parking ticket data matching user extraction means Warning data transmission means for transmitting warning data based on the aforementioned management data to a communication terminal, It is equipped with this feature (see Figure 5).

[0023] (Explanation of terms) "Management data" refers to parking management data that should be communicated to the driver of a parked vehicle. This is data. For example, whether a parked vehicle has its headlights or interior lights left on. This data concerns situations requiring some form of intervention from the driver of the vehicle in question.

[0024] (action) Management data regarding vehicles parked in the parking lot, along with the vehicle number data of the said vehicle. The management data receiving means receives the data. The parking lot management database is used to receive the management data. The method checks whether a vehicle number matching the received vehicle number exists for the parking ticket data matching user. The extraction method will be confirmed. Communication terminals associated with users linked to vehicle numbers confirmed by the parking ticket data matching user extraction method. In response, the warning data transmission means transmits warning data based on the management data.

[0025] (Variation 3 of the first invention) The first invention can be formed as follows: That is, a GPS data receiving means that receives location data of the communication terminal from the aforementioned communication terminal, The aforementioned GPS data receiving means includes an issuance range confirmation means that determines whether the location data received by the GPS data receiving means falls within a predetermined range, The system includes a vehicle number input screen transmission means that transmits a screen for the driver to input the vehicle number to a communication terminal related to the driver of the aforementioned vehicle, When the issuance range confirmation means determines that the location data is within a predetermined range, the vehicle number input screen transmission means requests the communication terminal to input the vehicle number. (See Figure 7).

[0026] (Explanation of terms) "The designated area" refers to the area centered around the base (for example, a parking lot, or a commercial facility adjacent to the parking lot). For example, the range could be set to a radius of several hundred meters.

[0027] (action) The GPS data receiving means receives location data of the communication terminal from the communication terminal. The issuance range confirmation means determines whether the location data received by the GPS data receiving means is within a predetermined range. If the issuance range confirmation means determines that the location data is within the predetermined range, it sends a screen to the communication terminal for the driver to enter the vehicle number and requests the communication terminal to enter the vehicle number. In other words, if the location data is outside the specified range, the vehicle number, which is a prerequisite for issuing a digital parking ticket, cannot be entered, and therefore a digital parking ticket will not be issued.

[0028] (Variation 4 of the first invention) The first invention can be formed as follows: In other words, sales promotion data related to the stores that have partnered with the aforementioned parking lot is transmitted to the aforementioned communication terminal. The system will be equipped with a means for transmitting promotional data to the end (see Figure 8).

[0029] (Explanation of terms) "Sales promotion data" refers to the products and services offered by stores that have a business partnership with the parking lot in question. This is data used to promote sales. For example, data related to time-limited sales. This includes information such as limited-time offers where you can purchase items at a discounted price with a limited number of units available.

[0030] (action) Sales promotion data related to stores that have partnered with parking lots is transmitted via a communication terminal. Send to: The owner of the communication terminal can receive sales promotion data. Parking and business Stores that have entered into this partnership can expect an increase in the number of customers.

[0031] (Variation 5 of the first invention) The first invention can be formed as follows: In other words, if the vehicle number data receiving means is unable to receive vehicle number data, If the vehicle identification number data is incorrect (see Figure 20), or if you are trying to use the parking lot If the vehicle driver does not wish to receive a digital parking ticket (see Figure 21), a paper parking ticket will be issued. When a ticket is issued, the barcode on the paper parking ticket corresponds to the barcode printed on that paper parking ticket. A paper parking ticket barcode data receiving means for receiving data, The barcode printed on the aforementioned paper parking ticket is read by a communication terminal to obtain the barcode data. When a barcode is sent, the reading data receiver that receives the transmitted barcode data... Equipped with steps, The aforementioned digital parking ticket creation means receives the paper parking ticket barcode data received by the aforementioned paper parking ticket barcode data receiving means The aforementioned paper parking ticket barcode data and the aforementioned reading data receiving means receive the aforementioned barcode data —A digital parking ticket will be created if the code data matches (Figure 1). See 9).

[0032] (Purpose of this variation) The present invention assumes that the vehicle number of a vehicle entering the parking lot to park is The plan is to take a picture of the vehicle number with a camera and obtain the vehicle number data. However, the vehicle number - The mounting angle of the plate was wrong, or there wasn't enough light for the camera to take pictures. Vehicle number data may not be obtainable due to reasons such as (Figure 18b-1) (See reference). In such cases, the vehicle attempting to park cannot be identified, therefore, digital parking tickets are not used. Tickets cannot be issued. The purpose of this variation is to recover from such situations. A paper parking ticket with a barcode printed on it was issued, and the vehicle number data could not be obtained for the vehicle and The data associated with the barcode printed on the paper parking ticket is linked and recorded, and that barcode A digital parking ticket linked to the vehicle will be issued to the communication terminal that sent the relevant data. This is what we will do (see Figure 18c-1).

[0033] (Explanation of terms) The communication terminal that transmits the barcode data received by the "reading data receiving means" is: It does not have to be a communication terminal related to the driver of the vehicle. In other words, it does not have to be a communication terminal related to a passenger in the vehicle. It's fine even if it's the end.

[0034] (action) The vehicle number data receiving means is unable to receive vehicle number data or the received vehicle number data If the ticket is defective, a ticket machine installed at the entrance of the parking lot will issue a paper parking ticket. The driver of the vehicle attempting to enter the parking lot receives the paper parking ticket (receiving the ticket is a condition for entering the parking lot). (Measures such as opening the gates will be taken.)

[0035] The driver (or passenger) who parks the vehicle in the parking lot must stamp the paper parking ticket using their own communication device. The barcode data on the printed barcode on the paper parking ticket is photographed and transmitted. The barcode data on the paper parking ticket is stored in the parking ticket issuing device (parking management server). —The code data receiving device receives it. The digital parking ticket creation means receives the paper parking ticket barcode data from the paper parking ticket barcode data receiving means. The ticket barcode data and the barcode data received by the reading data receiving device match. If this occurs, a digital parking ticket will be created. The created digital parking ticket will have the same barcode as the paper parking ticket. Send the data to the communication terminal that sent it.

[0036] The communication terminal that received the digital parking ticket can display the digital parking ticket or inform the passenger. It can be copied to a communication terminal. Receiving warning data based on management data, and sales related to stores that have business partnerships with parking lots. It can also receive promotional data.

[0037] (Second invention) The second invention relates to a computer program that controls a communication terminal that receives and utilizes parking tickets as digital data by performing information communication with the parking ticket issuing device according to the first invention. The aforementioned communication terminal is a communication terminal related to the driver of a vehicle intending to use the parking lot. The computer program that controls the communication terminal is A procedure for transmitting issuance request data (a procedure for transmitting read data) to the parking ticket issuing device for requesting the issuance of a parking ticket by the aforementioned driver using digital data, A procedure for receiving a vehicle number input screen from the aforementioned parking ticket issuing device, for inputting the vehicle number of the vehicle intending to use the parking lot, A vehicle number transmission procedure for transmitting the vehicle number entered on the aforementioned vehicle number input screen to the aforementioned parking ticket issuing device, A digital parking ticket receiving procedure for receiving a digital parking ticket that includes barcode data that can identify the vehicle number transmitted by the aforementioned parking ticket issuing device, which includes the entry time data for the aforementioned vehicle, This is a computer program that is to be executed on the aforementioned communication terminal (see Figure 3).

[0038] (Variation 1 of the second invention) The second invention is preferable if it is as follows: In other words, the digital parking ticket received in the aforementioned digital parking ticket receiving procedure is sent to another communication terminal The computer program that causes the aforementioned communication terminal to execute the procedure for duplicating the digital parking ticket to be transmitted at the end. The unit is grams (see Figure 3).

[0039] A communication terminal that receives a digital parking ticket from a parking ticket issuing machine sends the digital parking ticket to another communication terminal. Since it is possible to transmit (duplicate) the betting ticket, each device owner can act independently, and Digital parking tickets can be used. They can also be used as a backup when exiting the parking lot. For example, one car Even if the communication terminal malfunctions, the digital parking ticket can be displayed on another communication terminal.

[0040] (Variation 2 of the second invention) The second invention can be formed as follows: That is, a GPS data reception procedure for receiving location data of the aforementioned communication terminal, A GPS data transmission procedure for transmitting the location data received in the GPS data reception procedure to the parking ticket issuing device, A computer program that causes the aforementioned communication terminal to execute, Only when the parking ticket issuing device confirms that the location data transmitted in the GPS data transmission procedure described above is within a predetermined range, The digital parking ticket will be received using the digital parking ticket receiving procedure described above (see Figures 7 and 13).

[0041] (Variation 3 of the second invention) The second invention is to receive sales promotion data related to stores located near the aforementioned parking lot. The promotional data procedure is to be executed by the aforementioned communication terminal as a computer program. (See Figure 8)

[0042] (Variation 4 of the second invention) The second invention is that when a paper parking ticket is issued, the barcode printed on the paper parking ticket The procedure for reading the barcode with the aforementioned communication terminal, The barcode reading procedure described above transmits the read data The transmission procedure is a computer program that causes the aforementioned communication terminal to execute it. (See Figure 19).

[0043] The computer program according to the second invention is an application that is executed on a communication terminal. It can also be provided as a scripting program, but as an application program It's not necessary to download and run it on the device. For example, it can be run on the web. If provided as a program, downloading to communication devices is unnecessary.

[0044] (Third invention) The third invention is a parking ticket issuing device (parking management system) that issues parking tickets using digital data. This relates to a computer program that controls the (user) (see Figure 3). In other words, the computer program uses the vehicle number of the vehicle attempting to use the parking lot. A procedure for receiving vehicle number data from a camera that acquires vehicle number data, The vehicle number entered by the driver is received using the communication terminal of the driver of the aforementioned vehicle. The procedure for receiving vehicle identification numbers, The vehicle number data received in the above vehicle number data reception procedure is used with the vehicle's entry time data Procedure for accumulating vehicle number data along with the data in the parking management database, The vehicle numbers received in the aforementioned vehicle number reception procedure are stored in the aforementioned parking management database. If a match exists among the vehicle number data, the aforementioned vehicle number and the Digital parking tickets are created that include barcode data that can identify the entry time. Instructions for creating a parking ticket, The digital parking ticket created using the above-mentioned digital parking ticket creation procedure is transmitted to the aforementioned communication terminal. The procedure for sending a digital parking ticket, This is a computer program that instructs the parking ticket issuing device (parking management server) to execute.

[0045] (Variation 1 of the third invention) The third invention is more preferable if it is as follows: In other words, the aforementioned parking ticket issuing device (parking management server) is located near the aforementioned parking lot. It is possible to communicate with the cash register terminal of the store, From the digital parking ticket output to the aforementioned communication terminal, the ID of that digital parking ticket is the parking ticket The system reads the ticket data and calculates the amount paid by the owner of the communication terminal at the aforementioned store. From the aforementioned cash register terminal that calculated the preferential treatment data, the preferential treatment data linked to the parking ticket data Procedure for receiving preferential data, The preferential treatment data received in the aforementioned preferential treatment data reception procedure is entered into the aforementioned parking management database. Procedures for accumulating preferential treatment data, This will be executed by the parking ticket issuing device (parking management server) (see Figure 4).

[0046] (Variation 2 of the third invention) The third invention is more preferable if it is as follows: In other words, management data concerning vehicles parked in the aforementioned parking lot is stored in the vehicle of the vehicle. The procedure for receiving management data along with both number data, The vehicle number received by the management data reception procedure using the aforementioned parking management database A procedure for extracting users who match parking ticket data, which checks whether a vehicle number matching the specified number exists, The user associated with the vehicle number confirmed in the aforementioned parking ticket data matching user extraction procedure. A warning data transmission procedure for transmitting warning data based on the aforementioned management data to a communication terminal. , This will be executed by the parking ticket issuing device (parking management server) (see Figure 5).

[0047] (Variation 3 of the third invention) The third invention may be formed as follows: In other words, GPS data reception, which receives location data of the aforementioned communication terminal from the aforementioned communication terminal. Procedure and The GPS data reception procedure described above determines whether the received location data falls within a predetermined range. The procedure for confirming the issuance range, The parking ticket issuing device (parking management server) will be instructed to execute this command. If the above-mentioned location data is determined to be within a predetermined range by the above-mentioned issuance range confirmation procedure, The procedure for sending the vehicle number input screen described above will request the communication terminal to input the vehicle number (see Figure 7).

[0048] (Variation 4 of the third invention) The third invention may be formed as follows: In other words, sales promotion data related to stores located near the aforementioned parking lot is transmitted via the aforementioned communication The parking ticket issuing device (parking management server) executes the procedure for sending promotional data to the terminal. This is what we will do (see Figure 8).

[0049] (Variation 5 of the third invention) The third invention may be formed as follows: In other words, if vehicle number data cannot be received using the vehicle number data reception procedure described above, If the received vehicle number data is incorrect, or if the driver of the vehicle attempting to use the parking lot is... If a person does not wish to receive a digital parking ticket and a paper parking ticket is issued, Paper parking ticket that receives barcode data related to the barcode printed on the parking ticket. Barcode data reception procedure, The barcode printed on the aforementioned paper parking ticket is read by a communication terminal to obtain the barcode data. When a barcode is sent, the reading data receiver that receives the transmitted barcode data... The order and the parking ticket issuing device are to be executed as described above, In the aforementioned digital parking ticket creation procedure, a digital parking ticket is created when the barcode data of the paper parking ticket received by the paper parking ticket barcode data receiving procedure matches the barcode data received by the reading data receiving procedure (see Figure 19).

[0050] (Variation 6 of the third invention) The third invention may be formed as follows: In other words, if vehicle number data cannot be received using the vehicle number data reception procedure described above, If the received vehicle number data is incorrect, or if the driver of the vehicle attempting to use the parking lot is... If a person does not wish to receive a digital parking ticket and a paper parking ticket is issued, Paper parking ticket that receives barcode data related to the barcode printed on the parking ticket. Barcode data reception procedure, The barcode printed on the aforementioned paper parking ticket is read by a communication terminal to obtain the barcode data. When a barcode is sent, the reading data receiver that receives the transmitted barcode data... In order, Sales promotion data related to the aforementioned parking lot and the stores with which it has a business partnership will be transmitted to the aforementioned communication terminal. Promotional data transmission procedure, The parking ticket issuing device will be instructed to perform the above action. In the aforementioned digital parking ticket creation procedure, a digital parking ticket is created when the paper parking ticket barcode data received by the paper parking ticket barcode data receiving procedure matches the barcode data received by the reading data receiving procedure.

[0051] The computer programs relating to the second and third inventions are provided by storing them on a recording medium. It is also possible to do so. Here, "recording medium" refers to a program that cannot occupy space on its own. It is a medium capable of carrying a load. For example, a flexible disk or a hard disk. These include DVD-R, flash memory, etc.

[0052] A computer storing computer programs relating to the second and third inventions (or Transmission from a communication terminal to another computer (including a server) or communication terminal via a communication line. It is also possible to do so. [Effects of the Invention]

[0053] According to the first invention, a digital parking ticket is issued and transmitted to a communication terminal belonging to a parking lot user. We can provide a parking ticket issuing device that can perform the following actions. According to the second invention, a communication terminal for parking lot users receives a digital parking ticket. We can provide computer programs that can be used or utilized. According to the third invention, a digital parking ticket is issued and transmitted to a communication terminal belonging to a parking lot user. We can provide a computer program that controls a parking ticket issuing device. Cut. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0054] [Figure 1] This diagram visually illustrates the problems with paper parking tickets. [Figure 2] This is a conceptual diagram illustrating the outline of the present invention in order. [Figure 3] This is a block diagram showing the main parts of the present invention (parking lot management server and user terminal). [Figure 4] This is a block diagram illustrating the relationship between multiple store terminals A and B and the parking management server, which is the main component of the present invention. [Figure 5] This is a block diagram showing the relationship between the parking terminal and the parking management server, which is the main part of the present invention. [Figure 6] This is a conceptual diagram showing an announcement instructing users to request the issuance of a digital parking ticket at their terminals, and a user requesting the issuance of a digital parking ticket from within the parking lot after receiving that announcement. [Figure 7] This block diagram illustrates a function that allows for the restriction of issuing digital parking tickets using the location data of the user's terminal. [Figure 8] This is a block diagram showing the functions that can provide information to user terminals. [Figure 9] This diagram shows the output screen of a user terminal displaying details of a digital parking ticket. [Figure 10] This diagram shows the output screen of a user terminal displaying details of a digital parking ticket. [Figure 11] This diagram shows the output screen of a user terminal, indicating the type of digital parking ticket. [Figure 12] This is a conceptual diagram illustrating the procedure for retrieving a vehicle from a parking lot using a digital parking ticket. [Figure 13] This block diagram illustrates functions such as displaying the remaining free parking time for digital parking tickets and restricting the issuance of digital parking tickets using the user's terminal location data. [Figure 14] This flowchart shows the detailed procedure for issuing digital parking tickets. [Figure 15] This diagram shows the output screen of a user terminal that is paying for parking fees, indicating that a digital coupon has been issued upon successful completion of the payment. [Figure 16] This diagram shows the output screen of a user terminal when an extension button is provided to indicate an extension of the free parking time on a digital parking ticket. [Figure 17] This is a block diagram showing the information processing procedure related to the extension button. [Figure 18] This is a conceptual diagram illustrating the process of issuing paper parking tickets. [Figure 19]This is a block diagram showing the main components (parking management server and user terminal) when issuing paper parking tickets. [Figure 20] A flowchart showing the detailed procedure for issuing paper parking tickets. [Figure 21] This flowchart shows the procedure for parking lot users to choose whether or not they want to receive a paper parking ticket. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0055] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings (Figures 2 to 21). The descriptions are not limited to the embodiments, but are intended to be interpretable forms of the present invention.

[0056] (Figure 2) Figure 2 shows the process from when a vehicle enters the parking lot to when it receives a payment at a partner store of the parking lot. This conceptually illustrates the process of sharing and utilizing digital parking tickets.

[0057] As shown in Figure 2(a), a vehicle authentication camera is installed at the entrance to the parking lot (near the entrance gate). It is parked there, and stops briefly in front of the entrance gate, where the vehicle number is photographed by a camera. Image data (vehicle number data) is omitted from the illustration, but it is used by the parking ticket issuing device (parking management service It will be sent to (B).

[0058] As shown in Figure 2(b), the parking lot user who parked the vehicle uses their own terminal (user terminal α). ) Scan the 2D barcode installed on the pillars of the parking lot, etc. Once scanned, You will need to access a designated page on the internet.

[0059] As shown in Figure 2(c), the user terminal α is used to input the vehicle number of the vehicle being brought in. A screen prompting the user to enter their vehicle number will appear. The parking user will then enter their vehicle number according to the instructions on the screen. Then, tap the send button.

[0060] In Figure 2(d), a digital parking ticket is transmitted to user terminal α and displayed successfully. This indicates that it was successful. The vehicle number entered in Figure 2(c) corresponds to the vehicle shown in Figure 2(a). The system verifies whether there is a vehicle number that matches the one obtained from the authentication camera, and if there is, A digital parking ticket is created and transmitted from the parking management server (see Figure 14). ).

[0061] In Figure 2(e), the digital parking ticket displayed on user terminal α is sent to another communication terminal (for example) If user terminal α is the owner of the parking lot user, send the message to user terminal β) and share it. This shows the situation. The means of transmission is a short-range communication device such as infrared on both communication terminals. If available, use it. Otherwise, send it via the internet. .

[0062] In Figure 2(f), if a digital parking ticket is shared from user terminal α to user terminal β, User terminals α and β receive benefits at separate stores A and B (parking time based on purchase amount). This indicates that you can receive discounts or free services during that period.

[0063] (Figure 3) Figure 3 shows an overview of the process up to issuing a digital parking ticket, involving the user terminal and the parking management server (parking This diagram primarily shows data processing in the ticket issuing machine. In the following diagram, wired communication is implemented. A single arrow indicates wireless communication, while a dashed arrow indicates wireless communication.

[0064] First, when you try to enter the parking lot, a camera (vehicle recognition camera) will scan the vehicle number. Take a picture. The captured image data (vehicle number data) is sent to the parking lot management server. The process of processing image data using OCR to convert it into digital data for vehicle identification is a vehicle authentication process. The data can be transmitted from either the camera or the parking management server. The time of entry is stored in the parking management database.

[0065] Drivers (parking users) who have entered the parking lot can use the 2D barrier installed within the parking lot. - The code is read by the barcode reading means of the user terminal (communication terminal) related to the user terminal (user terminal) A camera equipped on and an application for reading two-dimensional barcodes using that camera The barcode is read by a program. The read 2D barcode is used to direct users to a designated URL. The device is directed to access a specific URL, which displays a screen prompting the user to enter their vehicle number. To make someone do it.

[0066] In this embodiment, the predetermined URL read by the user terminal is read by the user terminal Access the application provider server via the data transmission means, and the data reception means The app provider server receives the vehicle number input screen. In response, the vehicle number input screen is sent. Furthermore, instead of setting up an app provision server, the parking management server will handle the data reception and vehicle The system may also be equipped with means for transmitting both number input screens (see Figure 7).

[0067] On the user terminal, the vehicle number input screen is received, and the user enters their own vehicle number and sends it. The vehicle number is then transmitted to the parking management server, and the vehicle number receiving device receives it. Trust. The received vehicle number is acquired by the camera (vehicle authentication camera) and entered into the parking management database. The digital parking ticket creation means checks whether there is a match in the vehicle number data stored in the system. The system verifies the information. If a match is found, the vehicle number and the aforementioned entry time date are verified. Create a digital parking ticket that includes barcode data that allows for the identification of the user.

[0068] The created digital parking ticket is transmitted to the user terminal via the digital parking ticket transmission device. On the user terminal, the digital parking ticket receiving device receives the digital parking ticket. The received digital parking ticket is then used by the digital parking ticket duplication device to record information relating to the passengers in the vehicle. It can be copied to a communication terminal. Therefore, even if the passenger and the driver act independently... Furthermore, it becomes possible to receive benefits such as parking fee discounts separately (see Figure 4).

[0069] Digital parking tickets are sent as data to a communication terminal, so you don't have to worry about losing the terminal. As long as it's not lost, there's no risk of losing it. Assuming that the acquisition of vehicle identification number data via camera is successful, the entrance to the parking lot It can be made into a "gateless parking lot" by omitting the entrance and exit gates that are installed (Figure 18 and (Compare and refer.)

[0070] (Figure 4) Figure 4 shows the relationship between multiple store terminals A and B and the parking management server, which is the main component of the present invention. They are doing it. Both Store A and Store B are located adjacent to a parking lot, and have a business partnership with the parking lot operator. In other words, the parking lot operator charges the driver of the parked vehicle a parking fee. However, the store will cover the parking fee if the driver or other person makes a purchase at the store. They have entered into a business partnership agreement to that effect. For the store, the parking lot plays a part in attracting customers. Because it is conceivable that they exist.

[0071] Both Store A and Store B read the barcode on the digital parking ticket displayed on the user's communication terminal. A barcode reader that can read parking ticket data. It is equipped with a cash register terminal that can send information to the parking management server. The cash register terminal is used when a user makes a purchase. Depending on the amount paid, a discount data is provided that reduces the parking fee, but the discount days The data is linked to the parking ticket data and sent to the parking management server.

[0072] Parking ticket data and discount data are received by the discount data receiving device on the parking management server. Then, it is stored in the preferential treatment database within the parking management database. In Figure 4, user terminal α and user terminal β store the same digital parking ticket, and each Suppose the owner of a digital product makes purchases at two different stores, Store A and Store B. At this time, the digital product For parking ticket ID=003, store A charged a purchase amount of 1,100 yen, and store B charged a purchase amount Let's say you spend 2,200 yen. For every 1,000 yen spent, free parking time is accumulated as preferential data. This is an example of a setting where the following is used. In other words, the amount spent at store A is preferential. Waiting time is 1 hour, and the discount period is 2 hours for purchases made at store B, and the discount database It is accumulated against S.

[0073] (Figure 5) Figure 5 illustrates an example of data processing from a parking terminal that manages parking spaces. Parking terminals are devices that monitor parking lots for any abnormalities or unforeseen incidents. Monitoring is performed using devices and manual methods, and information about the monitoring results is sent to the parking management server. It is a terminal that does this.

[0074] For example, a security guard patrolling a parking lot might notice a car parked with its headlights on. The security guard found the vehicle. Using the parking terminal, he entered the vehicle number data along with the following: Send management data stating "Lights left on".

[0075] The parking management server receives vehicle number data and management data from the parking terminal. The data is received via a receiving device. The vehicle number data is then stored in the parking management database. The parking ticket data matching user extraction means extracts data that matches the vehicle number that is entered. If it is found, the parking ticket data linked to that vehicle number will be processed using the aforementioned management data. Create warning data to inform parking lot users of the situation and send it to the relevant user terminal. The warning data might say, for example, "The headlights are still on. Please return to the vehicle." The content is something like, "Please."

[0076] Traditionally, even if a parking lot security guard discovers a vehicle parked with its headlights on, It does not have information linked to the driver of that vehicle, and does not provide (warning data) to that driver. There was no means of communication. Therefore, the in-house announcement system was used to reach nearby facilities such as stores and parking lots. By doing so, the vehicle's license plate and the headlights of the vehicle associated with that license plate remain on. The only option left was to make announcements indicating that the vehicle was parked.

[0077] (Figure 6) Figure 6 illustrates a situation where parking users lose track of where they parked their car in a large parking lot. This shows a mechanism to reduce it. For example, at the entrance gate, once the acquisition of vehicle number data via camera is complete, the message "Entering the parking lot" is displayed. Parking users can scan the 2D barcodes located on the pillars of the floor and area. Please read this using your communication terminal (user terminal α) and enter the vehicle number," the announcement said. do.

[0078] Once the announcement ends, the entrance gate will open, and parking users can drive their vehicles into the parking lot. Park your car in a designated parking space on the floor. The pillars in the area on the floor where you parked will be marked with a sign. The user reads the displayed 2D barcode using their own communication terminal (user terminal α). The 2D barcode contains identification data indicating that the floor is the 3rd floor and the area is the South Area. It includes. Based on that identification data, the parking management server uses digital parking When creating the ticket, floor and area information will be included. Users can view their digital parking ticket to see which floor and area they parked in. This will allow us to understand the situation.

[0079] In addition, in cases where the parking lot is small, a unified system may be used without distinction between floors or areas. We plan to prepare a two-dimensional barcode (that does not contain any other data).

[0080] (Figure 7) Figure 7 shows how the location (GPS) data acquired by the user terminal is obtained digitally. This is a block diagram illustrating the mechanism for restricting the scope of parking ticket issuance. .

[0081] Although not shown in this diagram, the app provider server sends the vehicle number input screen to the user's terminal. Before accessing the system, we will request the user's device's location information. If you refuse to provide this information... Measures such as not issuing digital parking tickets will be taken.

[0082] On the user terminal, configure it to perform location information acquisition and GPS data transmission The device transmits the terminal's location information to the parking management server. The parking management server receives GPS information. The system receives that location information. And that location information is used to issue a digital parking ticket. The issuance range confirmation method confirms that the vehicle number is within the specified range, and the vehicle number input screen Send the form. The procedure for issuing a digital parking ticket is explained in Figure 3 and will be omitted here.

[0083] (Figure 8) Figure 8 shows the case when promotional data for sales promotion is created and transmitted from a store terminal. The system transmits promotional data to user terminals that have acquired digital parking tickets. This is a block diagram used to explain the concept.

[0084] A store (for example, a supermarket) said, "From 2 PM for 30 minutes, in the fresh food section..." We created promotional data stating, "Time sale on all items 5% off!" and parking lot Send to the management server. The parking management server receives the promotional data and manages the parking area. Extract user terminals stored in the database, and the means for sending promotional data to the user terminals Send the sales promotion data.

[0085] Traditionally, announcements about a store's limited-time sale would be made through methods such as in-store announcements. There was no truly effective method. With the system shown in Figure 8, you can obtain a digital parking ticket. It can be reliably delivered to the user's terminal.

[0086] (Figure 9) Figure 9 shows the output screen of a user terminal, which displays details of a digital parking ticket. This is merely an example of an embodiment and is not intended to narrow the scope of the present invention. Figure 9(a) shows the basic screen. That is, the entry start time and vehicle number are displayed on the screen. A QR code used to receive discounts and benefits at stores is placed in the center of the screen. It is.

[0087] Figure 9(b) shows the output screen after scrolling down the screen shown in Figure 9(a). Information about the parking location is displayed near the center of the screen, and below that, warning data is displayed. Yes, they are.

[0088] (Figure 10) Figure 10 shows the output screen after scrolling down the screen in Figure 9(b). At the top of the screen, parking information such as entry time, vehicle license plate number, and parking area are displayed as text data. It displays the information, and a 2D barcode is printed below it.

[0089] Also, below the QR code, the total amount of purchases made within the shopping mall is displayed. The free parking time earned by the user is displayed according to the purchase amount. Furthermore, at the bottom of the screen, coupon information is displayed, including the total number of visits during the period and encouragement to visit again. Information for this purpose will be displayed.

[0090] (Figure 11) Figure 11 shows the digital parking ticket screen for weekdays (a), holidays (b), and special sale days ( This shows variations such as c). It is difficult to represent in the diagram because it is displayed in black and white. Use colors to make it easy to understand (to distinguish).

[0091] (Figure 12) Figure 12 shows the procedure for retrieving a vehicle from a parking lot using a digital parking ticket, and the components involved. This is shown in the blocks and illustrations in question.

[0092] Parking users first need to update their digital parking tickets to the latest version. A digital parking ticket is printed using the digital parking ticket output device, and the latest data request device is used to request a parking management system. Sends a request for the latest data to the server.

[0093] The parking management server receives the latest data request and the parking ticket ID associated with that latest data request. Data linked to the parking lot management database is extracted. Then, the latest parking ticket creation method is extracted. The system creates the latest digital parking ticket and sends it to the user's terminal.

[0094] With the latest digital parking ticket printed on the user terminal, the payment machine reads the barcode. Hold it over the reader. Then, the vehicle identification data and entry time linked to the digital parking ticket will be displayed. The payment machine acquires data and other information, displays the payment amount, and prompts the user to pay. The displayed amount, including any deductions, will be settled.

[0095] Once payment is complete, the payment machine sends a command to the exit gate to open it. Then, the user can have the vehicle taken out of the parking lot.

[0096] If the payment is completed successfully, you will receive an electronic coupon that can be used as cash for future parking or purchases at stores. It can also issue and send messages to user terminals.

[0097] Additionally, as an option, the system will calculate the remaining free parking time and notify the user's terminal. It also has a function (shown as a dashed line in Figure 12). This function allows the vehicle to be taken out of the parking lot. It's convenient for users because they can check it not only at the time but also while shopping. Specifically, the parking management server uses parking management data linked to the parking ticket ID. The method for calculating the remaining free parking time calculates the remaining time that can be parked for free. The remaining free time is sent to the user's device.

[0098] (Figure 13) Figure 13 shows an example of a mechanism to prevent the fraudulent acquisition of digital parking tickets upon exiting the parking lot. It is.

[0099] As shown in Figure 12, when attempting to exit the depot, the latest data request means The latest digital parking ticket needs to be updated. During this process, GPS data will be sent to the user's device. We demand it. The GPS data receiving device receives GPS data from the user terminal on the parking management server. Then, the GPS data is within a predetermined range (for example, centered on the parking lot from which you are about to exit). It checks whether it is within a 500-meter radius, and only if it is confirmed, the latest digital We will create and send parking tickets.

[0100] (Figure 14) Figure 14 shows the main steps from vehicle entry to the issuance and transmission of the digital parking ticket, as shown in Figure 3. The process is shown in the flowchart.

[0101] Parking users, after parking their vehicle in the parking lot, will enter the barcode displayed inside the parking lot. The user terminal reads the parked vehicle number (S1). The user terminal then displays the parked vehicle number. A screen for inputting information will be displayed (S2), so the user enters the vehicle number and presses the submit button. Tap (S3).

[0102] The transmitted vehicle number matches the vehicle number photographed at the time of entry in the parking lot management server. It is verified whether or not such a thing exists (S4). Managing a parking lot of a certain size. In the parking management server, even with 4-digit vehicle numbers, coincidences are possible, so We sometimes also perform checks against the warehouse time.

[0103] If no matching vehicle number exists, user input error is the most likely cause, so the vehicle number The user is instructed to re-enter the vehicle number (S5). In that case, the user will enter and submit the vehicle number. Fix it (S3).

[0104] If a matching vehicle number exists, check whether the vehicle is currently in storage (S6). If already issued, a message indicating that it has already been issued will be sent to the user's terminal. Regarding situations where issued digital parking tickets are deleted due to operational errors, etc. This is omitted and not shown in this flowchart.

[0105] If a digital parking ticket has not already been issued, a digital parking ticket will be issued and sent to the user terminal. The data is transmitted (S8), and the series of information processing related to the issuance of the digital parking ticket is completed (S9).

[0106] (Figure 15) Figure 15 shows the implementation of services for parking lot users to encourage them to use the parking lot again. This is an example of a digital parking ticket. Figure 15(a) shows the moment immediately after a parking user completes payment for parking fees. This shows the output screen of the user terminal that is displayed while the completion of the process is being confirmed. For example, The screen will display a display that simulates a lottery-style "gacha" system.

[0107] Figure 15(b) shows that the winner of the "gacha" (lottery) has won a free parking ticket that can be used from tomorrow onwards. This is the output screen showing the result. The aim is to encourage users to take action, such as "It's free, so I'll come again." This is sales promotion data.

[0108] Traditionally, such sales promotions have used paper tickets. However, users As for paper tickets, they are easily lost, just like paper parking tickets. Coupon tickets are Since the loss is much less of a problem compared to a paper parking ticket, be sure not to lose it and use it next time There was little motivation to properly store it until then. As a result, the utilization rate was extremely low. . Here, since it is a digital coupon, the risk of losing it is small and it is easy for the user to remember. If the coupon remains, it can be retrieved simply by searching within the user's device.

[0109] (Figure 16) Figure 16 illustrates a digital parking ticket equipped with an "extension button." This extension button seems to offer free parking for a specified period of time from the start of parking. In a parking lot, if you request an extension of the designated time or pay the parking fee in advance... When requesting an extension of the time until exiting the parking lot, the parking user taps the screen. To push. In cases where you want to improve the usability of digital parking tickets and promote their widespread adoption. It is used for this purpose.

[0110] (Figure 17) Figure 17 shows a user terminal that prints a digital parking ticket equipped with an extension button. This shows the information processing procedure when the extension button is tapped. A digital parking ticket is printed on the output screen (digital parking ticket output means) on the user terminal. When you tap the extension button (extension request means) on that output screen, the parking ticket data (that An extension request is sent to the parking management server along with an ID (to identify the digital parking ticket). It can be done.

[0111] In the parking management server, the extension request is received by the extension request receiving means, and the parking management system The latest parking ticket, which retrieves the corresponding data from the database and updates the time period during which free parking is permitted. The latest parking ticket creation method creates the latest parking ticket. Then, the latest parking ticket transmission method transmits the created latest parking ticket. Send to the user's terminal.

[0112] The latest transmitted parking ticket will be received by the user's terminal's latest parking ticket receiving method. (Parking Management) If the server has a function to calculate the remaining free time, then the remaining free time will be displayed. It can print digital parking tickets.

[0113] (Figure 18) Figure 18, similar to Figure 2, shows the process from when a vehicle intending to park enters the parking lot until the parking lot itself is parked. This diagram conceptually illustrates the process from sharing and utilizing digital parking tickets at partner stores. The difference from 2 is that if the vehicle number photo fails (if the vehicle number data cannot be obtained) Issuing a paper parking ticket (Figure 18b1), and the barcode printed on the issued paper parking ticket A digital parking ticket is issued by reading the code with a communication terminal and sending it to the server. That is the point.

[0114] The vehicle authentication camera took a picture of the license plate number of the vehicle attempting to enter the parking lot, but the image of the license plate number that was taken... If the vehicle license plate cannot be read, a signal to that effect will be sent to the entry gate. When the gate receives a signal, it issues a paper parking ticket with a predetermined barcode printed on it. If the driver does not receive the issued paper parking ticket, the entrance gate will not be opened. When the driver receives the paper parking ticket, the entrance gate is opened and parking can be done (Figure 18b1).

[0115] The driver reads the barcode printed on the received paper parking ticket with his / her communication terminal (α) and transmits it to the parking lot management server (Figure 18c1). Then, a digital parking ticket is transmitted from the parking lot management server to the communication terminal (α) and received at the communication terminal (α) (Figure 18d ). (Figure 19) )

[0116] (Figure 19) Figure 19 shows, in a block diagram, what components the user terminal and the parking lot management server have and what information processing they are performing in order to execute the procedure shown in Figure 18.

[0117] The entrance gate issues a paper parking ticket, and the two-dimensional barcode printed on the paper parking ticket is different for each paper parking ticket. That is, the data indicated by the printed two-dimensional barcode ( paper parking ticket barcode data) is the ID of that paper parking ticket. That ID is stored in the parking lot management database.

[0118] The issued paper parking ticket is read at the user terminal α using barcode reading means, and the read barcode data is transmitted to the parking lot management server by the read data transmission means . The transmitted barcode data is received by the read data receiving means. And when there is data that matches the paper parking ticket barcode data transmitted from the entrance gate ​​​​​The digital parking ticket creation device creates the digital parking ticket.

[0119] (Figure 20) Figure 20 shows the main steps from vehicle entry to the issuance and transmission of the digital parking ticket, as shown in Figure 18. The process is shown in the flowchart.

[0120] The license plate number of a vehicle attempting to enter the parking lot is photographed by a camera (S11). Verification is performed to determine whether vehicle number data was obtained through photography (S12). Vehicle number data If obtained, follow the procedure shown in Figure 14 (S1).

[0121] If vehicle number data is not obtained, the entrance gate will issue a paper parking ticket and the vehicle will be driven. The person (user) receives the paper parking ticket (S13). That is, they receive (at the entrance gate). By (pulling it out from the ticket dispenser), the entrance gate opens, and the vehicle moves into the parking space. It is possible.

[0122] The user takes a picture of the barcode printed on the received paper parking ticket with their terminal and sends it to the parking management server. Send to (S14). The receiving parking management server prints on the issued paper parking ticket. If there is a match between the barcode and the received barcode data, the digital station Issue a betting ticket (S8).

[0123] (Figure 21) Figure 21 shows that parking lot users can choose whether or not they want to be issued a digital parking ticket. The main steps involved in this scenario are shown in the flowchart.

[0124] After taking a photo of the vehicle number (S11), the entrance gate opens to the parking lot users (mainly the vehicle drivers). In contrast, the question of "whether or not you wish to receive a digital parking ticket" is conveyed through voice announcements, screen displays, etc. The question is then asked. The parking user then chooses whether or not they wish to receive a ticket (S22).

[0125] If a parking user wishes to obtain a ticket, they should follow the procedure shown in Figure 14 (S1). If the parking user does not wish to be issued a ticket, a paper parking ticket will be issued as shown in Figure 20. The procedure from S13 onwards is followed: "The recipient receives it."

[0126] "When a parking user does not wish to receive a ticket" means that the parking user is using a communication terminal, Some people don't have a smartphone, or they can't operate it on their smartphone (digital parking ticket) If you're not confident about things like entering your vehicle number to get a ticket issued, you can use the "Parking" option. This is to allow the user to choose not to receive a ticket. On signs and other displays, it says, "If you do not have a smartphone, do not issue a digital parking ticket." They will provide instructions such as, "Please select '...'."

[0127] Although not shown in the diagram, parking users can choose whether or not they wish to receive a digital parking ticket. Instead of doing this, it would be better to issue paper parking tickets to all parking lot users. In other words, users who want a digital parking ticket will have the bar printed on the issued paper parking ticket. The code is read by a communication terminal, and a request is sent to the parking management server to issue a digital parking ticket. Alternatively, the parking management server may create and send back a digital parking ticket.

[0128] In the embodiments described above, a parking management service manages a large-scale parking lot (only one). This was explained as a B. However, the present invention allows a single parking management server to manage multiple parking lots. This is also assumed.

Industrial Applicability

[0129] The present invention is applicable to parking lot management businesses, manufacturing industries of communication devices for parking lot management, data management businesses in data communication, development industries of application software in parking lot control units and parking lot management servers, development industries of application software for communication terminals, real estate industries such as development of stores near parking lots, consulting industries that guide new service provision in stores, etc. It has applicability.

Claims

1. A computer program that controls a communication terminal relating to the driver of a vehicle intending to use a parking lot, which receives and utilizes the aforementioned parking ticket by performing information communication with a parking ticket issuing device that issues parking tickets as digital data, The computer program, A procedure for transmitting issuance request data to the parking ticket issuing device for requesting the issuance of a parking ticket by the aforementioned driver using digital data, A procedure for receiving a vehicle number input screen from the aforementioned parking ticket issuing device, for inputting the vehicle number of the vehicle intending to use the parking lot, A vehicle number transmission procedure for transmitting the vehicle number entered on the aforementioned vehicle number input screen to the aforementioned parking ticket issuing device, A digital parking ticket receiving procedure for receiving a digital parking ticket that includes barcode data that can identify the vehicle number transmitted by the aforementioned parking ticket issuing device, which includes the entry time data for the aforementioned vehicle, A computer program that is to be executed on the aforementioned communication terminal.

2. The aforementioned communication terminal was instructed to execute a digital parking ticket duplication procedure, which involves transmitting the digital parking ticket received in the aforementioned digital parking ticket receiving procedure to another communication terminal. The computer program according to claim 1.

3. The procedure for receiving GPS data to receive location data from the communication terminal described above, A GPS data transmission procedure for transmitting the location data received in the GPS data reception procedure to the parking ticket issuing device, A computer program that causes the aforementioned communication terminal to execute, The digital parking ticket receiving procedure is performed only when the parking ticket issuing device confirms that the location data transmitted using the GPS data transmission procedure is within a predetermined range. A computer program according to either claim 1 or claim 2.

4. The aforementioned communication terminal was configured to execute a promotional data procedure to receive sales promotion data related to stores located near the aforementioned parking lot. A computer program according to either claim 1 or claim 2.

5. When a paper parking ticket is issued, the barcode reading procedure involves reading the barcode printed on the paper parking ticket using the aforementioned communication terminal, The aforementioned barcode reading procedure and the subsequent reading data transmission procedure, which transmits the barcode data read by the aforementioned barcode reading procedure, are to be executed by the aforementioned communication terminal. A computer program according to either claim 1 or claim 2.

6. The procedure for reading the download barcode to download the application program, The download procedure involves accessing the URL indicated by the barcode data read using the download barcode scanning procedure, and downloading the aforementioned application program. This will be executed on the communication terminal related to the vehicle driver. The aforementioned application program is A procedure for transmitting issuance request data to a parking ticket issuing device that issues parking tickets using digital data, for the purpose of requesting the issuance of the aforementioned parking ticket, A vehicle number input screen reception procedure for receiving a vehicle number input screen from the parking ticket issuing device for inputting the vehicle number of the vehicle intending to use the parking lot related to the aforementioned parking ticket, A vehicle number transmission procedure for transmitting the vehicle number entered on the aforementioned vehicle number input screen to the aforementioned parking ticket issuing device, A digital parking ticket receiving procedure for receiving a digital parking ticket that includes barcode data that can identify the vehicle number transmitted by the aforementioned parking ticket issuing device, which includes the entry time data for the aforementioned vehicle, A computer program that is to be executed on the aforementioned communication terminal.

7. The aforementioned communication terminal was instructed to execute a digital parking ticket duplication procedure, which involves transmitting the digital parking ticket received in the aforementioned digital parking ticket receiving procedure to another communication terminal. The computer program according to claim 6.

8. The procedure for receiving GPS data to receive location data from the communication terminal described above, A GPS data transmission procedure for transmitting the location data received in the GPS data reception procedure to the parking ticket issuing device, A computer program that causes the aforementioned communication terminal to execute, The digital parking ticket receiving procedure is performed only when the parking ticket issuing device confirms that the location data transmitted using the GPS data transmission procedure is within a predetermined range. The computer program according to claim 6 or claim 7.

9. The aforementioned communication terminal was configured to execute a promotional data procedure to receive sales promotion data related to stores located near the aforementioned parking lot. The computer program according to claim 6 or claim 7.

10. When a paper parking ticket is issued, the barcode reading procedure involves reading the barcode printed on the paper parking ticket using the aforementioned communication terminal, The aforementioned barcode reading procedure and the subsequent reading data transmission procedure, which transmits the barcode data read by the aforementioned barcode reading procedure, are to be executed by the aforementioned communication terminal. The computer program according to claim 6 or claim 7.

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