Automated Valet Parking System

Abstract

To reduce a risk such as a vehicle theft and the like.SOLUTION: An automatic valley parking system according to an embodiment comprises: a parking lot control device that implements automatic valley parking making a vehicle autonomously drive in a parking lot to make the autonomous driving vehicle park in a parking space; and a vehicle server that manages vehicle information serving as information on the vehicle and user information serving as information on a user of the vehicle. The parking lot control device is configured to receive instruction information from an operation terminal in which an instruction operation of the automatic valley parking of an object vehicle is performed by a user, and transmit a first power source ON request including the vehicle information on the object vehicle and user information to the vehicle server. The vehicle server is configured to, when receiving the first power source ON request, collate the vehicle information with the user information, and transmit a first power source ON instruction to the object vehicle when a collation result is GOOG, and transmit a transmission result of the first power source ON instruction to the parking lot control device. The parking lot control device is configured to control the object vehicle having the power source turned ON to implement the automatic valley parking.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An embodiment of the present invention relates to an automated valet parking system. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART In recent years, development has been underway in parking lots for automatic valet parking systems that control a controlled vehicle to automatically (including semi-automatically) drive to a target location such as an empty parking space.

[0003] In this case, when the vehicle owner leaves the vehicle at the automated valet parking facility, they must transfer driving authority, but instead of leaving a physical key, they achieve this by using an electronic key (hereinafter referred to as "key" or "key information").By using the key information, the vehicle can be temporarily started and stopped electronically by remote control via communication.

[0004] The key information is transmitted to the vehicle via, for example, a parking lot control device that performs automatic valet parking. The vehicle then turns on the power and enters a state in which the parking lot control device can perform automatic valet parking. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-35220 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] However, in the above-mentioned conventional technology, the key information is transmitted to the vehicle via the parking lot control device, which may result in the key information being leaked from the parking lot control device to the outside, thereby increasing the risk of vehicle theft, etc.

[0007] Therefore, one of the objectives of the embodiment is to provide an automatic valet parking system that can reduce the risk of vehicle theft, etc. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] An embodiment of an automatic valet parking system includes a parking lot control device that performs automatic valet parking by automatically driving a vehicle in a parking lot and parking it in an available parking space, and a vehicle server that manages vehicle information, which is information about the vehicle, and user information, which is information about the vehicle's user. When the parking lot control device receives instruction information from an operation terminal on which a user has performed an instruction operation to perform automatic valet parking for a target vehicle, the parking lot control device transmits a first power-on request to the vehicle server, which includes vehicle information and user information about the target vehicle. When the vehicle server receives the first power-on request, it compares the vehicle information with the user information, and if the comparison result is positive, it transmits a first power-on command to the target vehicle and a transmission result of the first power-on command to the parking lot control device. After receiving the transmission result, the parking lot control device controls the powered-on target vehicle to perform automatic valet parking. This means that, for example, in an automatic valet parking system, the key information used to start controlling the vehicle does not go through the parking lot control device, thereby reducing the risk of vehicle theft, etc.

[0009] In an embodiment of the automatic valet parking system, the parking lot control device transmits a temporary key issuance request, including vehicle information and user information about the target vehicle, to the vehicle server along with the first power-on request. When the vehicle server receives the temporary key issuance request, it compares the vehicle information with the user information and, if the comparison is successful, transmits the temporary key to the parking lot control device. After receiving the temporary key, the parking lot control device transmits a second power-on command to the target vehicle using the temporary key, and controls the powered-on target vehicle to perform automatic valet parking. This reduces the risk of vehicle theft, for example, even when a method in which key information passes through a parking lot control device is also used, because the key is a temporary key with limited number of times and duration of use.

[0010] In addition, the automated valet parking system of the embodiment further includes a parking lot server that is disposed between the parking lot control device and the vehicle server and that manages parking lot information, which is information relating to the parking lot. The parking lot control device and the vehicle server communicate information via the parking lot server. This allows, for example, if there are multiple parking lots and each parking lot has its own parking lot control device, information from the multiple parking lot control devices can be collected by the parking lot server and transmitted to the vehicle server.

[0011] In addition, in the embodiment of the automatic valet parking system, the parking lot control device sends the first power-on request, including vehicle information and user information regarding the target vehicle, to the vehicle server in response to a predetermined trigger, even if the parking lot control device has not received the instruction information from the operation terminal. This allows the target vehicle to be powered on, for example, when changing the parking location of the target vehicle or when automatically charging the target vehicle, even after the initial automatic valet parking has been completed.

[0012] In addition, in the automated valet parking system of the embodiment, when the vehicle server receives a power-on failure notification from the target vehicle, the vehicle server transmits the failure notification to the operation terminal. As a result, for example, a power-on failure notice can be sent to the operating terminal and displayed, so that the user can be informed of the failure and take appropriate measures. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically illustrating the overall configuration of an automatic valet parking system according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of a first process performed by each device according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of a second process performed by each device according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of a third process performed by each device according to the embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of a fourth process performed by each device according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing the overall configuration of a modified automated valet parking system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are disclosed below. The configurations of the embodiments described below, as well as the actions, results, and advantages brought about by the configurations, are examples. The present invention can be realized by configurations other than those disclosed in the following embodiments, and it is possible to obtain at least one of the various advantages and derivative advantages based on the basic configurations.

[0015] 1 is a diagram schematically illustrating the overall configuration of an embodiment of an automatic valet parking system S. The automatic valet parking system S is a system that controls a target vehicle 1 to automatically (including semi-automatically) drive to a target point such as an empty parking space in a parking lot P.

[0016] There are two types of vehicles present in parking lot P: target vehicles 1 to be controlled and non-target vehicles (not shown). Target vehicles 1 are vehicles that are controlled based on instruction information from parking lot control device 5. Target vehicles 1 are mobile bodies with an automatic driving function, and their specific configuration is not particularly limited, and they may be, for example, automobiles powered by an internal combustion engine (internal combustion engine automobiles), automobiles powered by electric motors (electric automobiles, fuel cell automobiles, etc.), automobiles powered by both of these (hybrid automobiles), etc. Non-target vehicles are vehicles that are not under the control of automatic valet parking system S, and are, for example, manually driven vehicles or automatically driven vehicles unrelated to automatic valet parking system S.

[0017] The autonomous driving realized by controlling the target vehicle 1 includes, for example, automatic entry and automatic departure. Automatic entry refers to an autonomous driving in which, after the occupant (user) gets off the target vehicle 1 at a drop-off location in the parking lot P, the target vehicle 1 parked at the drop-off location automatically moves from the drop-off location to an available parking space in response to a predetermined instruction and parks there. Furthermore, automatic departure refers to an autonomous driving in which, after automatic entry is completed, the target vehicle 1 parked in the parking space leaves in response to a predetermined call, and automatically moves from the parking space to the boarding location and stops there.

[0018] The vehicle control device 11 is an information processing device that is mounted on the target vehicle 1 and performs various processes to realize automatic driving of the target vehicle 1 based on instruction information received from the parking lot control device 5. The vehicle control device 11 cooperates with the driving mechanisms of the target vehicle 1 (braking system, acceleration system, steering system, gear change system, etc.) to make the target vehicle 1 drive automatically.

[0019] Furthermore, the vehicle control device 11 transmits vehicle information regarding the target vehicle 1 to the parking lot control device 5. The vehicle information includes, for example, an identification number that identifies the target vehicle 1, and location information that identifies the current location of the target vehicle 1. By the vehicle control device 11 transmitting the vehicle information to the parking lot control device 5 at predetermined time intervals, the parking lot control device 5 can grasp the accurate current location of the target vehicle 1.

[0020] Furthermore, the vehicle control device 11 can communicate with the vehicle server 3 and the parking lot control device 5, and when it receives a power-on command from them, it turns on the power of the target vehicle 1, and when it receives a power-off command from them, it turns off the power of the target vehicle 1. In the following, regarding power on and off, the case of on will be mainly explained as a representative case, but the same applies to power off.

[0021] The user terminal 2 (an example of an operation terminal) is an information processing device used by the occupant of the target vehicle 1, such as a smartphone or tablet terminal. The user terminal 2 notifies the parking lot control device 5 of entry / exit instructions and reservation information for the target vehicle 1 based on operations by the occupant.

[0022] The automated valet parking system S includes a local control system LS and a global control system GS. The local control system LS includes a parking lot control device 5 and infrastructure equipment 6.

[0023] The infrastructure facility 6 includes a surveillance camera 61, an entrance / exit gate 62, and a display device 63.

[0024] The surveillance camera 61 captures images of the inside of the parking lot P. The surveillance camera 61 captures images of, for example, vehicles traveling on the road, pedestrians walking in the parking lot P, buildings provided in the parking lot P, and the like.

[0025] The entrance / exit gate 62 is installed at the entrance / exit position of the parking lot P and is equipped with an opening / closing bar, sensors (ultrasonic detectors, laser radar, etc.) that detect approaching and passing vehicles, a parking ticket issuing machine, etc.

[0026] The display devices 63 are installed at various locations in the parking lot P and display various information such as whether or not vehicles can proceed.

[0027] The infrastructure equipment 6 is not limited to these, and may include, for example, a sensor that detects the usage status of each parking space, and an information processing device that recognizes the type, position, size, direction of movement, speed of movement, acceleration of movement, etc. of obstacles (vehicles, pedestrians, fallen objects, etc.) based on images captured by the surveillance camera 61.

[0028] The parking lot control device 5 is a computer device that executes various processes related to the management and control of the parking lot P and infrastructure facilities 6. For example, the parking lot control device 5 executes automatic valet parking, which automatically drives the target vehicle 1 in the parking lot P and parks it in an available parking space. Specifically, it executes the following processes.

[0029] The parking lot control device 5 calculates a driving plan for automatically driving the target vehicle 1 based on, for example, entry / exit instructions and reservation information for the target vehicle 1 received from the user terminal 2, generates instruction information based on the driving plan, and transmits the instruction information to the vehicle control device 11 installed in the target vehicle 1.

[0030] Furthermore, the parking lot control device 5 calculates a driving plan corresponding to the target vehicle 1 based on vehicle information including position information about the target vehicle 1, obstacle information acquired from the infrastructure equipment 6, map information about the parking lot P, and the like. The map information is information that indicates the topographical characteristics of the parking lot P, and includes information that indicates, for example, the distance of straight roads on the driving path, the curvature of curved roads, road width, gradient, etc. The instruction information includes, for example, the driving route of the target vehicle 1 to be controlled, the upper limit speed when driving on the driving route, etc.

[0031] The parking lot control device 5 includes, as its hardware configuration, for example, a central processing unit (CPU), read only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), a communication device, an input / output device, and storage.

[0032] The CPU is a hardware processor that performs overall control of the parking lot control device 5. The CPU reads various control programs (operating system, application program, firmware, etc.) stored in the ROM or storage, and executes predetermined arithmetic processing. The ROM is a non-volatile main memory device that stores, in addition to the control programs, parameters necessary for executing various processes, etc. The RAM is a volatile main memory device that operates as a working area for the CPU.

[0033] The communication device is an interface for communicating with other devices (infrastructure equipment 6, parking lot server 4, user terminal 2, target vehicle 1, etc.). The communication device communicates with the parking lot server 4, for example, via an Internet line. The communication device also communicates with the target vehicle 1 and user terminal 2, for example, via wireless communication via a cellular network (for example, LTE (Long Term Evolution)).

[0034] The input / output device is a user interface that allows for receiving input operations from an operator and outputting information to the operator. The input / output device may be, for example, a keyboard, a mouse, a touch panel, a microphone, a display, a speaker, etc.

[0035] The storage (storage unit 51) is a rewritable nonvolatile auxiliary storage device, such as a solid state drive (SSD) or a hard disk drive (HDD).

[0036] The storage unit 51 stores various types of information. For example, the storage unit 51 stores parking lot vehicle information 52. The parking lot vehicle information 52 includes identification information about vehicles in the parking lot P, entry and exit history information, and the like.

[0037] When the parking lot control device 5 receives instruction information from the user terminal 2 in which a user has performed an instruction operation for automatic valet parking of the target vehicle 1, it sends a first power-on request to the vehicle server 3, which includes vehicle information and user information regarding the target vehicle 1.

[0038] Furthermore, when the parking lot control device 5 receives a transmission result (command result) of a power-on command to the target vehicle 1 from the vehicle server 3, it controls the powered-on target vehicle 1 to perform automatic valet parking.

[0039] The global control system GS includes a vehicle server 3 and a parking lot server 4.

[0040] The vehicle server 3 is, for example, a computer device operated by a vehicle manufacturer, and stores various information related to vehicles (including the target vehicle 1). The vehicle server 3 includes a storage unit 31. The storage unit 31 stores (manages) vehicle information 32, which is information about the vehicle (such as identification information), and user information 33, which is information about the vehicle's user (such as identification information).

[0041] Furthermore, when the vehicle server 3 receives a first power-on request from the parking lot control device 5 via the parking lot server 4, it compares the vehicle information and user information included in the first power-on request with the vehicle information 32 and user information 33 in the storage unit 31. If the comparison result is good, the vehicle server 3 transmits a first power-on command to the target vehicle 1 and also transmits a transmission result of the first power-on command to the parking lot control device 5.

[0042] In addition, if the vehicle server 3 receives a power-on failure notification from the target vehicle 1 after sending the first power-on command to the target vehicle 1, it sends a failure notification to the user terminal 2 and displays the power-on failure.

[0043] The parking lot server 4 is a computer device operated by the management company of the parking lot P, and is located between the parking lot control device 5 and the vehicle server 3. In other words, the parking lot control device 5 and the vehicle server 3 communicate with each other via the parking lot server 4. The vehicle server 3 communicates with the parking lot server 4, for example, via an internet line. The vehicle server 3 also communicates with the user terminal 2 and the target vehicle 1 wirelessly, for example, via a cellular network.

[0044] The parking lot server 4 includes a storage unit 41. The storage unit 41 stores various types of information. The storage unit 41 stores (manages) parking lot information 42, which is, for example, various types of information related to the parking lot P (AVP (Automated Valet Parking) parking lot information, vacancy information, cost information, etc.).

[0045] Next, the first process performed by each device will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of the first process performed by each device according to the embodiment.

[0046] First, in step S11, the user terminal 2 transmits an automatic valet parking instruction including user information to the parking lot control device 5 when the user performs an operation to instruct automatic valet parking of the target vehicle 1.

[0047] Next, in step S12, the parking lot control device 5 acquires the user information contained in the received automatic valet parking instruction.

[0048] Next, in step S13, the parking lot control device 5 acquires vehicle information, for example, by reading the vehicle number based on an image captured by the surveillance camera 61. Note that if vehicle information is included in the automatic valet parking instruction, the vehicle information may be acquired.

[0049] Next, in step S14, the parking lot control device 5 transmits a first power-on request including vehicle information and user information regarding the target vehicle 1 to the vehicle server 3 via the parking lot server 4.

[0050] Next, in step S15, the vehicle server 3 compares the vehicle information and user information included in the first power-on request with the vehicle information 32 and user information 33 stored in the storage unit 31. Here, it is assumed that the comparison result is good.

[0051] Next, in step S16, the vehicle server 3 transmits a first power-on command to the target vehicle 1.

[0052] Next, in step S17, the target vehicle 1 that has received the first power-on command is powered on by the vehicle control device 11, and the parking lot control device 5 is ready to perform automatic valet parking control and the like.

[0053] Next, in step S18, the vehicle server 3 transmits the transmission result of the first power-on command to the parking lot control device 5 via the parking lot server 4.

[0054] Next, in step S19, the parking lot control device 5 controls the target vehicle 1 that is powered on to perform automatic valet parking.

[0055] In this way, the key information for starting control of the target vehicle 1 is activated using a method that does not pass through the parking lot control device 5, thereby reducing the risk of vehicle theft, etc.

[0056] The device through which the user instructs automatic valet parking for the target vehicle 1 is not limited to the user terminal 2, but may also be, for example, an operation terminal (not shown) installed in the parking lot P.

[0057] 2, it is assumed that the parking lot control device 5 receives an automatic valet parking instruction from the user terminal 2. Alternatively, even if the parking lot control device 5 does not receive an automatic valet parking instruction from the user terminal 2, the parking lot control device 5 may be configured to send a first power-on request including vehicle information and user information about the target vehicle 1 to the vehicle server 3 in response to a predetermined trigger. Possible situations include, for example, a situation where the target vehicle 1 is moved to another parking space after obtaining permission from the user in advance, or a situation where the target vehicle 1 is to be charged. This will be described with reference to FIG. 3.

[0058] FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of a second process performed by each device according to the embodiment.

[0059] First, in step S21, the parking lot control device 5 assumes that a predetermined trigger (for example, an instruction input when moving the target vehicle 1 to another parking space or charging the target vehicle 1) has occurred.

[0060] Steps S22 to S26 are the same as steps S14 to S18 in FIG.

[0061] After step S26, in step S27, the parking lot control device 5 receives the transmission result (command result) of the first power-on command and performs predetermined control (such as control to move to another parking space or charge control) on the target vehicle 1 that is powered on.

[0062] In this way, the parking lot control device 5 can turn on and start the target vehicle 1 even after the initial automatic valet parking is completed when changing the parking location of the target vehicle 1 or when automatically charging the target vehicle 1.

[0063] In addition, the parking lot control device 5 may send a temporary key issuance request including vehicle information and user information regarding the target vehicle 1 to the vehicle server 3 along with the above-mentioned first power-on request (for example, if the power-on of the target vehicle 1 due to the first power-on request fails, or as a process in parallel with the first power-on request).

[0064] Here, a temporary key is key information that has limitations on the number of times and time of use. For example, a temporary key may be key information that is valid only once and for 10 minutes after issuance, but the number of times and time are not limited to these.

[0065] When the vehicle server 3 receives the temporary key issuance request, it compares the vehicle information and user information included in the temporary key issuance request using the vehicle information 32 and user information 33 in the storage unit 31. If the comparison result is good, the vehicle server 3 transmits the temporary key to the parking lot control device 5.

[0066] When the parking lot control device 5 receives the temporary key, it uses the temporary key to send a second power-on command to the target vehicle 1. The target vehicle 1 that received the second power-on command is powered on by the vehicle control device 11, and the parking lot control device 5 is ready to perform automatic valet parking control and the like.

[0067] The parking lot control device 5 controls the target vehicle 1 that has been turned on to perform automatic valet parking.

[0068] The process flow of each of these devices will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Fig. 4 is a sequence diagram showing the third process flow by each device of the embodiment.

[0069] First, in step S31, the user terminal 2 transmits an automatic valet parking instruction including user information to the parking lot control device 5 when the user performs an operation to instruct automatic valet parking of the target vehicle 1.

[0070] Next, in step S32, the parking lot control device 5 acquires the user information contained in the received automatic valet parking instruction.

[0071] Next, in step S33, the parking lot control device 5 acquires vehicle information by, for example, reading the vehicle number based on the image captured by the monitoring camera 61.

[0072] Next, in step S34, the parking lot control device 5 transmits a temporary key issuance request including vehicle information and user information regarding the target vehicle 1 to the vehicle server 3 via the parking lot server 4.

[0073] Next, in step S35, the vehicle server 3 compares the vehicle information and user information included in the temporary key issuance request using the vehicle information 32 and user information 33 in the storage unit 31. Here, it is assumed that the comparison result is good.

[0074] Next, in step S36, the vehicle server 3 transmits the temporary key to the parking lot control device 5 via the parking lot server 4.

[0075] Next, in step S37, the parking lot control device 5 transmits a second power-on command to the target vehicle 1 using the temporary key.

[0076] Next, in step S38, the target vehicle 1 that has received the second power-on command is powered on by the vehicle control device 11, and the parking lot control device 5 is ready to perform automatic valet parking control and the like.

[0077] Next, in step S39, the parking lot control device 5 controls the target vehicle 1 that is powered on to perform automatic valet parking.

[0078] In this way, even when a method of transmitting key information via the parking lot control device 5 is also used, the risk of vehicle theft can be reduced because the key is a temporary key with limited number of times and duration of use. In addition, in this case, a second transmission route from the parking lot control device 5 to the target vehicle 1 is added to the first transmission route from the vehicle server 3 to the target vehicle 1 as a transmission route for the power-on command, resulting in two routes. Therefore, even if the target vehicle 1 cannot receive the first power-on command via the first transmission route (for example, when a communication line failure occurs on the first transmission route), it can turn on the power by receiving the second power-on command via the second transmission route.

[0079] Furthermore, when the parking lot control device 5 receives a power-on failure notification from the target vehicle 1, it transmits a failure notification to the user terminal 2, causing the user terminal 2 to display the failure of the power-on.

[0080] 4, it is assumed that the parking lot control device 5 receives an automatic valet parking instruction from the user terminal 2. Alternatively, even if the parking lot control device 5 does not receive an automatic valet parking instruction from the user terminal 2, the parking lot control device 5 may be configured to send a first power-on request, including vehicle information and user information related to the target vehicle 1, to the vehicle server 3 in response to a predetermined trigger. This will be described with reference to FIG. 5.

[0081] 5 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of the fourth process performed by each device according to the embodiment. First, in step S41, the parking lot control device 5 assumes that a predetermined trigger (for example, an instruction input when moving the target vehicle 1 to another parking space or charging the target vehicle 1) has occurred.

[0082] Steps S42 to S46 are the same as steps S34 to S38 in FIG.

[0083] After step S46, in step S47, the parking lot control device 5 executes predetermined control (such as control to move to another parking space or control to charge) on the target vehicle 1 that is powered on.

[0084] In this way, the parking lot control device 5 can turn on the power of the target vehicle 1 when changing the parking location of the target vehicle 1 or when automatically charging the target vehicle 1, even after the initial automatic valet parking has been completed.

[0085] In this way, according to the automatic valet parking system S of the embodiment, the risk of vehicle theft or the like can be reduced by the processing flow explained in FIGS.

[0086] Furthermore, when the vehicle server 3 or the parking lot control device 5 receives a power-on failure notification from the target vehicle 1, it sends a failure notification to the user terminal 2 and displays the failure to power on. This allows the user to know the failure and take appropriate measures.

[0087] Furthermore, by having information communication between the vehicle server 3 and the parking lot control device 5 go through the parking lot server 4, the following effects are achieved. First, if there are multiple parking lots and a parking lot control device 5 is installed for each parking lot, information from the multiple parking lot control devices 5 can be collectively transmitted by the parking lot server 4 to the vehicle server 3. This makes processing and data management more efficient. Furthermore, for the target vehicle 1, parking fee processing can be performed by the parking lot server 4 in conjunction with automatic valet parking by the parking lot control device 5, making processing and data management more efficient.

[0088] (Variation) Next, a modified example will be described. Fig. 6 is a diagram schematically showing the overall configuration of an automated valet parking system S according to a modified example. In this modified example, information communication between the vehicle server 3 and the parking lot control device 5 does not go through the parking lot server 4. Even in this case, compared to the above-described embodiment, it is possible to obtain similar effects other than the unique effect of information communication between the vehicle server 3 and the parking lot control device 5 going through the parking lot server 4 (improved efficiency of the above-described processing and data management). Also, in Fig. 6, the parking lot server 4 exists and does not relay communication between the vehicle server 3 and the parking lot control device 5, but the parking lot server 4 does not have to exist.

[0089] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the above-described embodiments and modifications are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The above-described embodiments and modifications can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, combinations, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. Furthermore, the configurations and shapes of each embodiment and each modification can be partially interchanged. [Explanation of symbols]

[0090] 1...target vehicle, 2...user terminal, 3...vehicle server, 4...parking lot server, 5...parking lot control device, 6...infrastructure equipment, 11...vehicle control device, 31...storage unit, 32...vehicle information, 33...user information, 41...storage unit, 42...parking lot information, 51...storage unit, 52...parking lot vehicle information, 61...surveillance camera, 62...entry / exit gate, 63...display device, GS...global control system, LS...local control system, S...automated valet parking system

Claims

1. An automatic valet parking system comprising: a parking lot control device that performs automatic valet parking by automatically driving a vehicle in a parking lot and parking it in an available parking space; and a vehicle server that manages vehicle information that is information about the vehicle and user information that is information about the user of the vehicle, When the parking lot control device receives instruction information from an operation terminal on which a user has performed an instruction operation for automatic valet parking of the target vehicle, the parking lot control device transmits a first power-on request including vehicle information and user information related to the target vehicle to the vehicle server, or transmits a temporary key issuance request with limited number of times and time of use including vehicle information and user information related to the target vehicle together with the first power-on request, When the vehicle server receives the first power-on request, it compares the vehicle information with the user information, and if the comparison result is good, it sends a first power-on command to the target vehicle and also sends a transmission result of the first power-on command to the parking lot control device; when the vehicle server receives the temporary key issuance request, it compares the vehicle information with the user information, and if the comparison result is good, it sends a temporary key to the parking lot control device; When the parking lot control device receives the transmission result of the first power-on command, it controls the powered-on target vehicle to perform automatic valet parking, and when it receives the temporary key, it sends a second power-on command to the target vehicle using the temporary key and controls the powered-on target vehicle to perform automatic valet parking.

2. The parking lot server is arranged between the parking lot control device and the vehicle server, and manages parking lot information, which is information relating to the parking lot.

2. The automatic valet parking system according to claim 1, wherein the parking lot control device and the vehicle server communicate with each other via the parking lot server.

3. 2. The automatic valet parking system of claim 1, wherein the parking lot control device transmits the first power-on request, including vehicle information and user information regarding the target vehicle, to the vehicle server in response to a predetermined trigger, even if the parking lot control device has not received the instruction information from the operation terminal.

4. The automatic valet parking system according to claim 1 , wherein the vehicle server, when receiving a power-on failure notification from the target vehicle, transmits the failure notification to the operation terminal.

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