Parking guidance system

Abstract

We provide a parking guidance system that can improve convenience. [Solution] The parking guidance system 100 includes a display 110, a vehicle information acquisition device 120, a controller 130, and a stopper device 140. The display is used to display at least one reservation information. The vehicle information acquisition device is used to acquire at least one piece of vehicle information. The controller is signal-connected to the display and the vehicle information acquisition device. The stopper device is signal-connected to the controller. If the reservation information matches the vehicle information, the controller provides an open signal to the stopper device to allow the vehicle to pass.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a parking lot system, and more particularly to a parking lot system with a guiding function.

Background Art

[0002] On holidays, the number of tourists is large, so it is difficult to find a parking space when going out. However, in a conventional parking lot, the driver does not know whether there is a parking space until arriving at the site. In addition, when the driver is looking for a parking space, the driving speed is reduced, which may cause traffic congestion on the roads of tourist attractions.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0003] In view of this, providing a parking lot system with a guiding function has become the goal of efforts of related industries.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide a parking lot guiding system that is advantageous for a driver to search for a parking space and can improve the convenience of the parking lot guiding system.

[0005] One embodiment of the present invention provides a parking lot guiding system including a display, a vehicle information acquisition device, a controller, and a stopper device. The display is used to display at least one reservation information. The vehicle information acquisition device is used to acquire at least one vehicle information of a vehicle. The controller is signal-connected to the display and the vehicle information acquisition device. The stopper device is signal-connected to the controller. When the reservation information matches the vehicle information, the controller provides an open signal to the stopper device to enable the passage of the vehicle. A user sends a reservation signal by an electronic device and acquires reservation information from the reservation signal. The installation location of the parking lot guiding system is indoors or outdoors.

[0006] In the parking guidance system according to the above embodiment, the display may include a display module, and the display module may be a liquid crystal display having transreflective properties or a cholesteric liquid crystal display.

[0007] In the parking guidance system according to the above embodiment, the display may further include a battery module, the battery module being electrically connected to the display module.

[0008] In the parking guidance system according to the above embodiment, the display may further include a solar power generation module, which is electrically connected to a battery module and used to generate power by absorbing ambient light transmitted through the display module and storing it in the battery module.

[0009] In the parking guidance system according to the above embodiment, the vehicle information acquisition device may be a camera.

[0010] In the parking guidance system according to the above embodiment, the stopper device may be a gate mechanism.

[0011] The parking guidance system according to the above embodiment may further include a cloud reservation platform, which is communicated to a display and an electronic device. Users output reservation information to the cloud reservation platform using an electronic device, and the display retrieves the reservation information from the cloud reservation platform.

[0012] In the parking guidance system according to the above embodiment, the display, vehicle information acquisition device, and stopper device can be installed in a parking space or in an entrance / exit passage of a parking lot.

[0013] In the parking guidance system according to the above embodiment, the reservation information and vehicle information may each include the license plate number.

[0014] Another embodiment of the present invention provides a parking guidance system applicable to a parking lot, the parking lot having an entrance / exit lane and a plurality of parking spaces, and the parking guidance system includes a first display, a vehicle information acquisition device, a controller, a stopper device, and a plurality of second displays. The first display is used to display a plurality of reservation information. The vehicle information acquisition device is used to acquire at least one piece of vehicle information of a vehicle. The controller is signal-connected to the first display and the vehicle information acquisition device. The stopper device is signal-connected to the controller. Each second display is signal-connected to the controller, and each second display is used to display one of the reservation information. The first display, the vehicle information acquisition device, and the stopper device are installed in the entrance / exit lane, and each second display is installed in each parking space. When the vehicle information matches one of the reservation information, the controller provides an open signal to the stopper device to allow the vehicle to pass. The user sends a reservation signal using an electronic device and acquires reservation information from the reservation signal. The parking guidance system may be installed indoors or outdoors.

[0015] In the parking guidance system according to the above embodiment, the first display and the second display may each include a display module, and the display module may be a liquid crystal display having transflexive properties or a cholesteric liquid crystal display.

[0016] In the parking guidance system according to the above embodiment, the first display and the second display may each further include a battery module, the battery module being electrically connected to the display module.

[0017] In the parking guidance system according to the above embodiment, the first display and the second display may each further include a solar power generation module, which is electrically connected to a battery module and used to generate power by absorbing ambient light transmitted through the display module and storing it in the battery module.

[0018] The parking guidance system according to the above embodiment may further include a cloud reservation platform, which is communicated to a first display, a second display, and an electronic device. Users output reservation information to the cloud reservation platform using the electronic device, and the first display and the second display each acquire the reservation information from the cloud reservation platform.

[0019] In the parking guidance system according to the above embodiment, each reservation information and vehicle information may include a license plate number.

[0020] A further embodiment of the present invention provides a parking guidance system applicable to a parking lot, the parking lot having an entrance / exit lane and a plurality of parking spaces, and the parking guidance system includes a vehicle information acquisition device, a first display, a controller, a stopper device, and a plurality of second displays. The vehicle information acquisition device is used to acquire at least one piece of vehicle information of a vehicle. The first display is used to display the vehicle information. The controller is signal-connected to the first display and the vehicle information acquisition device. The stopper device is signal-connected to the controller. Each of the second displays is signal-connected to the controller. The first display, the vehicle information acquisition device, and the stopper device are installed in the entrance / exit lane, and each second display is installed in each parking space. When a vehicle stops in front of a stopper device and one of the parking spaces is available, the controller provides an open signal to the stopper device to allow the vehicle to pass, and the controller is used to provide a display signal to one of the second displays to display the vehicle information on that one of the second displays and to guide the vehicle to park in one of the available parking spaces. The parking guidance system can be installed indoors or outdoors. The stopper device is a gate mechanism.

[0021] In the parking lot guidance system according to the above embodiment, the first display and the second display each include a display module, and the display module is a liquid crystal display having transflective characteristics or a cholesteric liquid crystal display.

[0022] In the parking lot guidance system according to the above embodiment, the first display and the second display may each further include a battery module, and the battery module is electrically connected to the display module.

[0023] In the parking lot guidance system according to the above embodiment, the first display and the second display may each further include a solar power generation module. The solar power generation module is electrically connected to the battery module, absorbs the ambient light that has passed through the display module to generate electric power, and is used to store the electric power in the battery module.

[0024] In the parking lot guidance system according to the above embodiment, when all parking spaces are in a non-empty state, the first display can display full parking information.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0025] [Figure 1] Shows a block schematic diagram of a parking lot guidance system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] Shows a usage scene schematic diagram of the parking lot guidance system according to the first embodiment of FIG. 1. [Figure 3] Shows a block schematic diagram of a parking lot guidance system according to the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] Shows a usage scene schematic diagram of the parking lot guidance system according to the second embodiment of FIG. 2.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0026] Several embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. For clarity, many practical details will also be described in the following description. However, it should be understood that these practical details are not limiting to the present invention. In other words, in some embodiments of the present invention, these practical details are not necessary. Also, in order to simplify the drawings, some conventional structures and elements are shown simply and schematically in the drawings, and repeated elements may be indicated by similar numbers.

[0027] Terms such as "first," "second," and "third" are used to distinguish different elements and do not limit the elements themselves; therefore, an element may be referred to as "second element," for example. Furthermore, the combinations of elements / units / modules in this specification are not combinations that are generally known, commonplace, or conventional in the art, and whether the combination relationship can be easily completed by a person skilled in the art should not be determined by whether the elements / units / modules themselves are conventional.

[0028] Please refer to Figures 1 and 2. Figure 1 shows a schematic block diagram of a parking guidance system according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 2 shows a schematic diagram of a usage scene of the parking guidance system according to the first embodiment of Figure 1. The parking guidance system 100 includes a display 110, a vehicle information acquisition device 120, a controller 130, and a stopper device 140.

[0029] The display 110 is used to display at least one reservation information. The vehicle information acquisition device 120 is used to acquire at least one piece of vehicle information. The controller 130 is signal-connected to the display 110 and the vehicle information acquisition device 120 and is used to compare the reservation information with the vehicle information. The stopper device 140 is signal-connected to the controller 130. If the reservation information matches the vehicle information, the controller 130 provides an open signal to the stopper device 140 to allow the vehicle to pass. This is advantageous for drivers in finding and reserving parking spaces and improves the convenience of the parking guidance system 100.

[0030] For example, if the reservation information matches the vehicle information, the stopper device 140 is opened, allowing the vehicle to enter. However, if the reservation information does not match the vehicle information, the stopper device 140 prevents the vehicle from entering. Furthermore, if the parking space is not reserved or there is an empty space in the parking lot, the stopper device 140 is opened, allowing the vehicle to enter, and the display 110 can display the vehicle's license plate number.

[0031] It should be noted that the display 110, vehicle information acquisition device 120, and stopper device 140 in the parking guidance system 100 can be installed in a parking space or in the entrance / exit passage of a parking lot, and the installation location of the parking guidance system of this invention is not limited to indoors or outdoors.

[0032] The parking guidance system 100 may further include a cloud reservation platform 150, which is connected to a display 110 and an electronic device 160. The user can output reservation information to the cloud reservation platform 150 using the electronic device 160, and the display 110 can retrieve reservation information from the cloud reservation platform 150. This improves the efficiency and convenience of using the parking guidance system 100.

[0033] For example, a driver can reserve a parking space by transmitting a reservation signal via an electronic device 160. Furthermore, the driver can search for nearby parking lots based on positioning and make reservations, thereby further improving the convenience of the parking guidance system 100. The electronic device 160 may be a car navigation system or a smartphone. The present invention is not limited to this, as a driver can reserve a parking space using any device capable of transmitting a reservation signal.

[0034] The display 110 may include a display module 1101, and the display module 1101 may be a liquid crystal display having transreflective properties or a cholesteric liquid crystal display. This allows the display 110 to reflect ambient light for display, further achieves power saving effects, and improves the display effect when the display 110 is installed outdoors. However, the type of display in this invention is not limited to these.

[0035] The display 110 may further include a solar power generation module 1102, which is electrically connected to the display module 1101. The solar power generation module 1102 can receive ambient light, convert it into electrical energy, and supply that electrical energy to the display module 1101. As a result, the display 110 does not require power from a commercial power source. In other words, the display 110 does not need to be connected to an external power supply system and can operate normally.

[0036] For example, the solar power generation module 1102 is installed on one side of the display module 1101 and covered by that side of the display module 1101, allowing ambient light to pass through the display module 1101 and providing an advantage for the solar power generation module 1102 to receive ambient light. This reduces the overall volume of the display 110, further reduces the installation space required for the display 110, and is advantageous for the installation of the display 110. However, the present invention is not limited to these examples.

[0037] Furthermore, the display 110 may further include a battery module (not shown), which is electrically connected to the display module 1101. Specifically, the battery module may be a dry cell battery, a rechargeable battery, a lithium battery, a supercapacitor, or another type of battery, and the type of battery module can be changed according to the user's requirements, so the present invention is not limited to these.

[0038] The solar power generation module 1102 is electrically connected to the battery module and is used to generate electricity by absorbing ambient light transmitted through the display module 1101, which is then stored in the battery module. In other words, the display of this invention can be supplied with electrical energy by the battery module or by the solar power generation module. As can be seen in combination with Figure 2, in the first embodiment, the display 110, vehicle information acquisition device 120, and stopper device 140 of the parking guidance system 100 can be installed in each parking space. The display 110 displays reservation information, and the reservation information and vehicle information may each include the license plate number. This allows the driver to be guided to the scheduled parking space and to be notified of the vehicle's parking location.

[0039] In detail, the vehicle information acquisition device 120 may be a camera. The stopper device 140 may be a gate mechanism. The types of vehicle information acquisition device 120 and stopper device 140 can be adjusted according to the user's requirements, and therefore the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0040] Please refer to Figures 3 and 4. Figure 3 shows a schematic block diagram of a parking guidance system according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 4 shows a schematic diagram of a usage scene of the parking guidance system according to the second embodiment of Figure 2. The parking guidance system 200 is applied to a parking lot, which has an entry / exit passage and multiple parking spaces, and the parking guidance system 200 includes a first display 210, a vehicle information acquisition device 220, a controller 230, a stopper device 240, and multiple second displays 250. Since the parking guidance system 200 of the second embodiment is similar or identical in structure, arrangement and operation to the parking guidance system 100 of the first embodiment, similar or identical parts will not be described redundantly here.

[0041] The first display 210 can be used to display multiple reservation information. The vehicle information acquisition device 220 can be used to acquire at least one piece of vehicle information. The controller 230 is signal-connected to the first display 210 and the vehicle information acquisition device 220 and can be used to compare reservation information with vehicle information. The stopper device 240 is signal-connected to the controller 230. Each second display 250 is signal-connected to the controller 230, and each second display 250 can be used to display one of these reservation information pieces. The first display 210, the vehicle information acquisition device 220, and the stopper device 240 are installed in the entrance / exit passageway, and each second display 250 is installed in each parking space. If the vehicle information matches one of the reservation information pieces, the controller 230 provides an open signal to the stopper device 240 to allow the vehicle to pass. This is advantageous for drivers in finding and reserving parking spaces and can improve the convenience of the parking guidance system 200.

[0042] Furthermore, if a vehicle stops in front of the stopper device 240 and one of the parking spaces is available, the controller 230 can provide an open signal to the stopper device 240 to allow the vehicle to pass, and the controller 230 can also provide a display signal to one of the second displays 250 to display vehicle information on that one of the second displays 250, and can be used to guide the vehicle to park in one of the available parking spaces. In detail, available may include unreserved or unparked spaces. After the vehicle information acquisition device 220 acquires the vehicle information of the vehicle, the first display 210 and the second display 250 can display the vehicle information simultaneously. This allows the driver to be guided to a designated parking space and improves the convenience of the parking guidance system 200.

[0043] Furthermore, if all parking spaces are occupied, the first display 210 can display information indicating that the parking lot is full, and the stopper device 240 will not open to allow a vehicle to enter the parking lot. The occupied state may include reserved or parked spaces. This allows the driver to be notified that the parking lot is full and improves the convenience of the parking guidance system 200.

[0044] The first display 210 and the second display 250 may each include a display module 2101 and 2501, and the display modules 2101 and 2501 may be a liquid crystal display having transflective properties or a cholesteric liquid crystal display. The first display 210 and the second display 250 may further include a photovoltaic module 2102 and 2502, and the photovoltaic modules 2102 and 2502 are electrically connected to the display modules 2101 and 2501.

[0045] The first display 210 and the second display 250 may further include battery modules (not shown) electrically connected to the display modules 2101 and 2501, respectively. The solar power generation modules 2102 and 2502 are electrically connected to the battery modules.

[0046] The parking guidance system 200 may further include a cloud reservation platform 260, which is connected to a first display 210, a second display 250, and an electronic device 270, wherein the user can output reservation information to the cloud reservation platform 260 via the electronic device 270, and the first display 210 and the second display 250 each acquire reservation information from the cloud reservation platform 260.

[0047] As can be seen in combination with Figure 4, in the second embodiment, the first display 210 can display multiple reservation information, vehicle information, or full parking information, and the reservation information and vehicle information may each include license plate numbers. The vehicle information acquisition device 220 may be a camera. The stopper device 240 may be a gate mechanism. A second display 250 is installed in each parking space of the parking lot, and the second display 250 can display reservation information or vehicle information, thereby guiding the driver to the scheduled parking space and notifying the driver of the vehicle's parking location.

[0048] Specifically, the display, vehicle information acquisition device, and stopper device of this invention can be installed in different locations and quantities according to user requirements. The display, vehicle information acquisition device, and stopper device may be installed only in the entrance / exit passages of the parking lot, or only in the parking spaces, or multiple displays, multiple vehicle information acquisition devices, and multiple stopper devices may be installed in the entrance / exit passages and parking spaces, respectively, or the first display, vehicle information acquisition device, and stopper device may be installed in the entrance / exit passages, and the second display may be installed in each parking space. Therefore, this invention is not limited to these locations.

[0049] As described above, the parking guidance system of this invention can guide the driver to a designated parking space or parking lot and notify the driver of the vehicle's parking location, thereby improving the convenience of the parking guidance system. Furthermore, the parking guidance system of this invention allows the driver to reserve a parking space in advance, thereby improving the convenience of the parking guidance system. The display may further include a solar power generation module, which can receive ambient light, convert the ambient light into electrical energy, and provide electrical energy. As a result, the display does not require power supply from a commercial power source.

[0050] Although the present invention has been disclosed by the embodiments described above, these embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention; therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be as defined by the attached utility model claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0051] 100, 200: Parking guidance system 110: Display 1101, 2101, 2501: Display Modules 1102, 2102, 2502: Solar power generation modules 120, 220: Vehicle information acquisition device 130, 230: Controller 140, 240: Stopper device 150, 260: Cloud reservation platform 160, 270: Electronic devices 210: First display 250: Second display

Claims

1. It is a parking guidance system, A display used to show at least one reservation information, A vehicle information acquisition device used to acquire at least one piece of vehicle information of a vehicle, A controller connected to the display and the vehicle information acquisition device, A stopper device connected to the controller is, Includes, If the reservation information matches the vehicle information, the controller provides an open signal to the stopper device to allow the vehicle to pass. The user sends a reservation signal using an electronic device, and the reservation information is obtained from the reservation signal. The parking guidance system is installed either indoors or outdoors.

2. The parking guidance system according to claim 1, wherein the display includes a display module, and the display module is a liquid crystal display having transflective properties or a cholesteric liquid crystal display.

3. The parking guidance system according to claim 2, further comprising a battery module electrically connected to the display module.

4. The parking guidance system according to claim 3, further comprising a solar power generation module which is electrically connected to the battery module and used to generate power by absorbing ambient light transmitted through the display module and to store it in the battery module.

5. The parking guidance system according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle information acquisition device is a camera.

6. The parking guidance system according to claim 1, wherein the stopper device is a gate mechanism.

7. The system further includes a cloud reservation platform that is connected to the aforementioned display and electronic device. The parking guidance system according to claim 1, wherein the user outputs the reservation information to the cloud reservation platform using the electronic device, and the display obtains the reservation information from the cloud reservation platform.

8. The parking guidance system according to claim 1, wherein the display, the vehicle information acquisition device, and the stopper device are installed in a parking space or an entrance / exit passage of a parking lot.

9. The parking guidance system according to claim 1, wherein the reservation information and the vehicle information each include the license plate number.

10. A parking guidance system applicable to a parking lot having an entry / exit lane and multiple parking spaces, A first display used to display multiple reservation information, A vehicle information acquisition device used to acquire at least one piece of vehicle information of a vehicle, A controller connected to the first display and the vehicle information acquisition device, A stopper device connected to the controller is, A plurality of second displays, each connected to the controller and used to display one of the plurality of reservation information, Includes, The first display, the vehicle information acquisition device, and the stopper device are installed in the entry / exit passage, and each of the plurality of second displays is installed in each of the plurality of parking spaces. If the vehicle information matches one of the multiple reservation information, the controller provides an open signal to the stopper device to allow the vehicle to pass. The user sends a reservation signal using an electronic device, and the reservation information is obtained from the reservation signal. The parking guidance system is installed either indoors or outdoors.

11. The parking guidance system according to claim 10, wherein the first display and the plurality of second displays each include a display module, and the display module is a liquid crystal display having transflective properties or a cholesteric liquid crystal display.

12. The first display and the plurality of second displays are, respectively, The parking guidance system according to claim 11, further comprising a battery module electrically connected to the display module.

13. The first display and the plurality of second displays are, respectively, The parking guidance system according to claim 12, further comprising a solar power generation module electrically connected to the battery module and used to generate power by absorbing ambient light transmitted through the display module and storing it in the battery module.

14. The system further includes the first display, the plurality of second displays, and a cloud reservation platform that is connected to the electronic device for communication, The parking guidance system according to claim 10, wherein the user outputs each of the plurality of reservation information to the cloud reservation platform using the electronic device, and the first display and the plurality of second displays each acquire each of the plurality of reservation information from the cloud reservation platform.

15. The parking guidance system according to claim 10, wherein each of the aforementioned reservation information and vehicle information includes a license plate number.

16. A parking guidance system applicable to a parking lot having an entry / exit lane and multiple parking spaces, A vehicle information acquisition device used to acquire at least one piece of vehicle information of a vehicle, A first display used to display the aforementioned vehicle information, A controller connected to the first display and the vehicle information acquisition device, A stopper device connected to the controller is, Multiple second displays, each connected to the controller, Includes, The first display, the vehicle information acquisition device, and the stopper device are installed in the entry / exit passage, and each of the plurality of second displays is installed in each of the plurality of parking spaces. When a vehicle stops in front of the stopper device and one of the plurality of parking spaces is available, the controller provides an open signal to the stopper device to allow the vehicle to pass, and the controller provides a display signal to one of the plurality of second displays to display the vehicle information on that one of the plurality of second displays, and is used to guide the vehicle to park in one of the available parking spaces. The installation location for the aforementioned parking guidance system may be indoors or outdoors. The aforementioned stopper device is a parking guidance system that is a gate mechanism.

17. The parking guidance system according to claim 16, wherein the first display and the plurality of second displays each include a display module, and the display module is a liquid crystal display having transflexive properties or a cholesteric liquid crystal display.

18. The first display and the plurality of second displays are, respectively, The parking guidance system according to claim 17, further comprising a battery module electrically connected to the display module.

19. The first display and the plurality of second displays are, respectively, The parking guidance system according to claim 18, further comprising a solar power generation module electrically connected to the battery module and used to generate power by absorbing ambient light transmitted through the display module and storing it in the battery module.

20. The parking guidance system according to claim 16, wherein if all of the aforementioned parking spaces are occupied, the first display displays information indicating that the parking lot is full.

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