Mechanical parking equipment

Abstract

To provide a mechanical parking device which is more convenient for a plurality of users who use different languages.SOLUTION: A mechanical parking device has a conveyance mechanism for conveying a vehicle between a first part that enables loading, unloading or both the loading and the unloading and a parking place. A language of guide output in the first part can be switched to a selected language among a plurality of languages.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a mechanical parking device. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a system that alternately displays information to be communicated to a user in Japanese and other languages ​​when entering or leaving a mechanical parking device. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-023430 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] If the mechanical parking device in Patent Document 1 switches between multiple languages ​​that may be used in sequence, there is a problem that the output time for each language becomes short when the number of languages ​​expected to be used by users increases. Also, when multiple languages ​​are output simultaneously, there is a problem that the output space for each language is limited.

[0005] The present invention aims to provide a mechanical parking device that can improve convenience for multiple users who speak different languages. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The mechanical parking device according to the present invention comprises: Enter The storehouse A mechanical parking device having a transport mechanism for transporting a vehicle between a first possible location and a parking location, a guidance output device that outputs guidance at the first location in one language selected by a user from among a plurality of languages; and, a language selection operation means for allowing a user to select one language to be used in the guidance output from among the plurality of languages; Equipped with the first location is a boarding / deboarding area having a stopping place where a user can stop the vehicle; the guidance output device is a device that provides vehicle guidance to a user to stop the vehicle at the stopping location, the transport mechanism transports the vehicle stopped at the stopping location; The guidance output is Guiding the direction of movement of the vehicle according to the position of the vehicle at the first location A guidance display on the guidance display unit; It is output in conjunction with the above guidance display. Audio Output and, Includes. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a mechanical parking device that can improve convenience for multiple users who speak different languages. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the system configuration of a mechanical parking device of embodiment 1. [Figure 2] 1 is a diagram showing a boarding / deboarding compartment of a mechanical parking device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is an image diagram showing a first display example of the operation panel. [Figure 4] 10A and 10B are image diagrams showing a first screen (A) and a second screen (B) of a second display example of the operation panel. [Figure 5] 1A and 1B are diagrams showing examples of a guidance output device, in which (A) shows an example of a guidance display unit, (B) shows an example of a warning sign, (C) shows an example of an emergency exit sign, and (D) shows an example of an emergency stop button. [Figure 6] 10 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a UI process executed by a UI control unit. [Figure 7] 7 is a part of a flowchart showing the procedure of the input process executed in step S4 or S5 of FIG. 6. [Figure 8] This is part of the flowchart. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a mechanical parking device and related facilities according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10]FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a ticket issued from a ticket issuing machine. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Hereinafter, each embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0010] (Embodiment 1) Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing the system configuration of the mechanical parking device of embodiment 1. Fig. 2 is a diagram showing a boarding / deboarding compartment.

[0011] A mechanical parking device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a boarding / deboarding room 3 where users get on and off their vehicles when entering or leaving the parking space, a parking space 2 having multiple parking locations, and a transport mechanism 5 that transports vehicles from the boarding / deboarding room 3 to the parking locations of the parking space 2. The transport mechanism 5 can transport vehicles that have been properly parked in the parking slot F1 (Fig. 2) of the boarding / deboarding room 3 to the parking space 2. The boarding / deboarding room 3 corresponds to an example of a first location according to the present invention.

[0012] An operation panel 31 that can input information for entering or leaving the parking lot is provided at the entrance to or around the parking lot 3. The parking lot 3 is further provided with a parking frame F1 set to stop the entering vehicle, a sensor or camera (not shown) that detects the stopping position of the vehicle, a mirror (or a camera and display panel that can display the same as a mirror) 32 that allows the user (driver) to grasp the position of the vehicle, and a guidance output device (33-36) that outputs guidance information to the user.

[0013] Fig. 3 is an image diagram showing a first display example of the operation panel, and Fig. 4 is an image diagram showing a first screen (A) and a second screen (B) of a second display example of the operation panel.

[0014] Operation panel 31 is a panel capable of image output and touch input, and the notation language can be changed by changing the image. Operation panel 31 is also provided with a language selection operation unit 311 that allows a language to be selected, as shown in Fig. 3. Language selection operation unit 311 may be in a form including multiple designation buttons B1 to B4 that can designate multiple languages ​​(e.g., three or more) as shown in Fig. 3, or may be in a form including a first button B5 that outputs a language switching screen, and when first button B5 is selected, multiple designation buttons B6 to B13 that can designate multiple languages ​​(e.g., three or more) are output as shown in Fig. 4(B).

[0015] Figure 5 is a diagram showing a guidance output device, where (A) shows an example of a guidance display unit, (B) shows an example of a warning sign, (C) shows an example of an emergency exit sign 35, and (D) shows an example of an emergency stop button.

[0016] The guidance output device includes a guidance display unit (guidance guide board) 33 that indicates the vehicle's stopping position, movement direction, and user behavior, a warning display board 34 that provides cautionary information to users, an emergency exit guide board 35 that indicates the location of emergency exits, an emergency stop button 36 that includes a display 36a that electrically outputs the emergency stop button display, and an audio output unit 37 that outputs audio. The guidance display unit 33, the warning display board 34, the emergency exit guide board 35, and the display 36a of the emergency stop button 36 are composed of display devices that can electrically output images, such as electronic paper or LCD displays, and the language of the display can be changed by changing the output image. The audio output unit 37 can change the audio language by changing the audio data.

[0017] As shown in FIG. 1, the mechanical parking apparatus 1 includes a control device 4 that controls each component. The control device 4 is a computer that includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a RAM (Random Access Memory) in which the CPU expands data, a storage device that stores a control program executed by the CPU, and an interface that exchanges commands and information between the CPU and each device of the mechanical parking apparatus 1. The control device 4 implements multiple functional modules by having the CPU execute the control program. The multiple functional modules include a transport control unit 41 that controls the transport mechanism 5, a UI (User Interface) control unit 42 that inputs requests from users and outputs guidance to users, a standard language information storage unit 45 that stores information in a selectable standard language in advance, and a language selection information database 46 that accumulates information on the language selected by the user. The UI control unit 42 corresponds to an example of the first, second, third, and fourth control units according to the present invention.

[0018] When the transport control unit 41 receives an entry command from the UI control unit 42, it controls the transport mechanism 5 to transport the vehicle parked in the stop slot F1 of the boarding / de-boarding room 3 to the parking space of the parking space 2. In addition, when the transport control unit 41 receives an exit command from the UI control unit 42, it controls the transport mechanism 5 to transport the target vehicle from the parking space 2 to the stop slot F1 of the boarding / de-boarding room 3.

[0019] The UI control unit 42 inputs requests from users to enter or exit a vehicle in each of the following patterns: normal entry, normal exit, reserved entry, and reserved exit, and also controls the output of guidance to the user when entering or leaving the vehicle.

[0020] <Normal stock> In the case of normal warehousing, the UI control unit 42 first accepts input of predetermined information from the operation panel 31. The predetermined information includes an identification number that identifies the user or the vehicle. In addition, the predetermined information may include information indicating a warehousing request. The identification number may be a management number that is linked to the user or the vehicle and registered in advance, or may be a number that is temporarily assigned to the user or the vehicle. The predetermined information may be input by operating the buttons on the operation panel 31, or by reading an IC card, a magnetic card, or a two-dimensional code.

[0021] When the predetermined information is input and a request for entry is made, the UI control unit 42 starts outputting guidance for entry from the guidance output device. The guidance output includes guidance for the vehicle to enter through the vehicle door of the boarding / alighting compartment 3, guidance for the vehicle to stop the user at the parking stall F1, guidance for the passenger to disembark from the vehicle, and guidance for the passenger to exit the boarding / alighting compartment 3. Such guidance is realized by outputting messages such as "Go Forward," "Backward," "Turn Left," "Turn Right," "Get Off," and "Exit" on the guidance display unit 33 in accordance with the positions of the vehicle and the user. Furthermore, the UI control unit 42 may output audio in parallel with the display output of the guidance display unit 33.

[0022] Additionally, while the vehicle is staying in the boarding / deboarding area 3 for parking, the UI control unit 42 continuously displays cautions such as "make sure to turn off the engine after stopping," "check the shift position," and "check the parking brake" on the caution display board 34. Furthermore, the UI control unit 42 continuously displays on the display 36a above the emergency stop button 36 that it is an emergency stop button, and continuously outputs an emergency exit guidance display on the emergency exit information board 35.

[0023] Then, when it is confirmed that the vehicle has stopped correctly at the parking slot F1 and the user has exited the boarding / disembarking space 3, a loading command is sent from the UI control unit 42 to the transport control unit 41, and the transport mechanism 5 operates under the control of the transport control unit 41, and the vehicle is transported from the boarding / disembarking space 3 to the parking space 2.

[0024] <Normal issue> In the case of normal leaving, the UI control unit 42 first accepts an input operation of predetermined information from the operation panel 31. The predetermined information includes an identification number that identifies the user or the vehicle, and may also include information indicating a request for leaving. When this information is input, the UI control unit 42 specifies the parked vehicle identified by the identification number and sends a leaving command to the transport control unit 41, and the transport control unit 41 transports the parked vehicle to the boarding / de-boarding room 3. During the transport, the UI control unit 42 may output guidance information to the operation panel 31 indicating that the parked vehicle is being left.

[0025] When the vehicle is transported to the boarding / alighting compartment 3, the UI control unit 42 sets the state of the boarding / alighting compartment 3 to a state where users can enter and where the vehicle can exit the boarding / alighting compartment 3, and continuously outputs predetermined guidance to the warning sign 34, the indicator 36a above the emergency stop button 36, and the emergency exit information board 35. Furthermore, in parallel with these, the UI control unit 42 may output guidance to the guidance display unit 33 or the like to inform the user that they can board the vehicle and move the vehicle out of the boarding / alighting compartment 3, or may output guidance to guide the vehicle out of the boarding / alighting compartment 3. Once the vehicle has moved out of the boarding / alighting compartment 3, the UI control unit 42 closes the door of the boarding / alighting compartment 3, and the process of leaving the parking lot is completed.

[0026] <Reservation entry and exit> If another vehicle is entering or leaving the depot when the user wishes to enter or leave, or if there are one or more vehicles waiting for their turn to enter or leave the depot, the user can make a reservation for entering or leaving the depot by inputting reservation information into the operation panel 31. The information input into the reservation screen of the operation panel 31 may be a reservation identification number indicating the reservation, or predetermined information input for normal entry or normal leaving. When the reservation is input, the operation panel 31 may display an indication of the next vehicle entering or leaving the depot. By making a reservation for entering or leaving the depot in this way, when it is the user's turn, the user can check the reservation identification number and enter or leave the depot with their vehicle.

[0027] <Guidance language switching control> FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the procedure of UI (user interface) processing executed by the UI control unit 42.

[0028] The UI processing is always executed while the mechanical parking device 1 is in operation. When the UI processing starts, the UI control unit 42 repeatedly determines whether an input operation on the operation panel 31 has started (step S1) and whether there is a request to start outputting guidance for entering or leaving (step S2). A request to start outputting guidance for entering or leaving occurs when input processing on the operation panel 31 for normal entry or normal exit is completed. Alternatively, a request to start outputting guidance for entering or leaving occurs when it is the next turn for reserved entry or reserved exit.

[0029] If the determination result in step S1 indicates that input operation on the operation panel 31 has begun, the UI control unit 42 immediately determines whether or not entry or exit is possible (step S3), and if the determination result is YES, executes input processing for normal entry and normal exit from the operation panel 31 (step S4). On the other hand, if the determination result in step S3 is NO, executes input processing for reserved entry and reserved exit from the operation panel 31 (step S5).

[0030] 7 and 8 are flowcharts showing the procedure of the input process. When the input process of step S4 or step S5 is started, the UI control unit 42 first reads out the language information stored in the standard language information storage unit 45 and displays and outputs the operation screen of the operation panel 31 in a language corresponding to the language information (step S31). The UI control unit 42 then executes a loop process (steps S32 to S44) in which it repeatedly determines an operation and performs a process corresponding to the determined operation.

[0031] In the loop processing, the UI control unit 42 determines whether a key operation has been performed (step S32), and if so, executes input processing according to the operation (step S33). Furthermore, the UI control unit 42 determines whether the language selection operation unit 311 has been operated (step S34), and if so, performs processing to switch the display of the operation screen to the selected language even while other information (for example, an identification number identifying a user or vehicle, a reservation identification number identifying a reservation, etc.) is being input (step S35). The language selection operation unit 311 is always operable during input processing.

[0032] In addition, in the loop processing, the UI control unit 42 determines whether input of an identification number identifying the user or vehicle has been completed (step S36). If completed, the UI control unit 42 searches the language selection information database 46 for information on a selected language associated with the identification number (step S37). If selected language information is available, the UI control unit 42 determines whether a language switching operation has been performed via the language selection operation unit 311 during the current input process (step S38). If the result is NO, the UI control unit 42 performs a process to switch the display on the operation screen to the selected language associated with the identification number (step S39). If the user selects a language when entering the vehicle, the selected language is associated with the user's identification number in step S46, which will be described later. Therefore, by performing the processes in steps S36 to S39, when leaving the vehicle, the user can input the identification number to switch the display on the operation screen to the language selected when entering the vehicle.

[0033] Similarly, in a loop process, the UI control unit 42 determines whether input of the reservation identification number that identifies the reservation has been completed (step S40), and if completed, searches the language selection information database 46 for information on the selected language linked to the reservation identification number (step S41), and if selected language information is available, determines whether a language switching operation has been performed via the language selection operation unit 311 during the current input process (step S42).If the result is NO, the UI control unit 42 performs a process to switch the display on the operation screen to the selected language linked to the reservation identification number (step S43).

[0034] Similarly, in the loop processing, the UI control unit 42 determines whether an input completion operation has been performed (step S44), and if the result is YES, determines whether a language switching operation has been performed via the language selection operation unit 311 during the current input processing (step S45), and if the result is YES, stores information on the selected language in the language selection information database 46, linking it to the identification number or reservation identification number that identifies the user or vehicle (step S46). In step S46, if the reservation identification number and the identification number that identifies the user or vehicle are linked, the UI control unit 42 links the identification information and information on the selected language and stores them in the language selection information database 46.

[0035] When the input processing from the operation panel 31 is completed, the processing returns to step S1 of the UI processing in Fig. 6. Then, in the UI processing, when the input processing for normal entry or normal departure is completed or the time for the next reserved entry or departure arrives, the UI control unit 42 determines in the determination processing of step S2 that there is a request to start guidance output.

[0036] The UI control unit 42 then searches the language selection information database 46 for selected language information associated with the user or vehicle entering or leaving the premises, or the reservation identification number for the vehicle entering or leaving the premises (step S6). The UI control unit 42 then determines whether the selected language information is available as a result of the search (step S7), and if available, determines the selected language obtained by the search in the language selection information database 46 as the language to be used (step S8). On the other hand, if the selected language information is not available, the standard language stored in the standard language information storage unit 45 is set as the language to be used (step S9). The UI control unit 42 then determines whether the vehicle is entering or leaving the premises (step S9), and outputs a guide for entering the premises (step S11) or a guide for leaving the premises (step S12) in the language determined in step S8 or S9, depending on whether the vehicle is entering or leaving the premises.

[0037] In the guidance output in step S11 or step S12, the display of "Go forward," "Go backward," "Turn left," "Turn right," "Get off," and "Exit" on the guidance display unit 33, the audio output from the audio output unit 37, the display of the warning sign 34, the display on the indicator 36a on the emergency stop button 36, and the display of the emergency exit guide board 35 are all performed in the language determined in step S8 or S9.

[0038] As described above, according to the mechanical parking device 1 of the first embodiment, the language of the guidance output in the boarding / exiting compartment 3 can be switched to a language selected by the user from among multiple languages ​​by the processing of steps S6 to S12 of the UI processing (FIG. 6). Therefore, when used by many users who speak different languages, the users can receive guidance output when entering or leaving the parking lot in the language selected on the operation panel 31. This improves convenience for many users who speak different languages.

[0039] Furthermore, according to the mechanical parking device 1 of embodiment 1, the operation panel 31 is configured to allow the user to select the language to be output to the operation panel 31 from among multiple languages ​​through the processing of steps S34 and S35 of the input processing (FIGS. 7 and 8). This allows the user to switch languages ​​at multiple times while operating the operation panel 31, or at any time during operation. This allows the user to switch languages ​​at an appropriate time, further improving user convenience.

[0040] Furthermore, according to the mechanical parking device 1 of the first embodiment, if a language is selected when entering the parking lot, the language of the guidance output when leaving the parking lot is switched according to the selected language through the processing of steps S44 to S46 of the input processing (FIGS. 7 and 8) and steps S6, S8, and S12 of the UI processing (FIG. 6). Therefore, when leaving the parking lot, the user can receive guidance output in the language selected when entering the parking lot, without having to select a language. This eliminates the need for the user to select a language when leaving the parking lot, further improving user convenience.

[0041] Furthermore, according to the mechanical parking device 1 of the first embodiment, by processing steps S44 to S46 of the input processing (FIGS. 7 and 8) and steps S6 to S12 of the UI processing (FIG. 6), if the user selects a language when reserving entry or exit, the user can receive guidance output in the language selected at the time of reservation without having to select a language when entering or leaving the parking lot. This eliminates the need for the user to go through the trouble of selecting a language when entering or leaving the parking lot, further improving user convenience.

[0042] Furthermore, according to the mechanical parking device 1 of the first embodiment, even if the language output in the guidance output is switched to match the previous user's language by the processing of steps S7 and S9 of the UI processing (FIG. 6), if the next user does not select a language, the language output in the guidance output, or the language output in the guidance output for the next entry or exit, will be returned to the standard language. Therefore, if the language used by a large percentage of users is fixed, setting that language as the standard language can largely reduce the user's effort in selecting a language. This further improves user convenience.

[0043] Furthermore, according to the mechanical parking device 1 of the first embodiment, the guidance output that can switch between languages ​​includes the display of the guidance display unit 33 that guides the vehicle in the direction of movement. Therefore, by switching the display language, users who speak different languages ​​can be guided in the direction of movement of the vehicle in an easy-to-understand manner, allowing each user to smoothly enter or exit the parking lot.

[0044] (Embodiment 2) FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a mechanical parking device 1A of the second embodiment and its peripheral equipment.

[0045] In addition to the configuration of embodiment 1, the mechanical parking device 1A of embodiment 2 includes a user identification device 6 arranged in front of the boarding / de-boarding compartment 3. Furthermore, the functional modules realized in the control device 4 include a user identification information database 47 that stores a data table that associates user identification information identified by the user identification device 6 with an identification number (management number) for identifying a parking lot user, a counting processing unit 43, a first output processing unit 44A, a second output processing unit 44B, and a third output processing unit 44C. The first output processing unit 44A, the second output processing unit 44B, and the third output processing unit 44C correspond to examples of information output units according to the present invention.

[0046] Furthermore, the peripheral equipment of the mechanical parking device 1A of the second embodiment includes a ticket issuing machine 7 that issues parking tickets and an electronic advertising board 8 that is placed on the movement route leading to the boarding / deboarding room 3.

[0047] The user identification device 6 is a device that acquires user identification information from a vehicle or a user heading to the boarding / alighting space 3. The user identification device 6 includes one or more of a wireless system such as an ETC (Electronic Toll Collection System) that wirelessly reads identification information from an IC card, a reading device that reads identification information from an IC card or a mobile terminal that has a contactless IC chip, a communication device that receives identification information by performing near-field wireless communication with a predetermined application on the mobile terminal, an image analysis device that performs image analysis on a video of a vehicle heading to the boarding / alighting space 3 to identify pre-registered identification information, and an analysis device that receives output from a sensor that reads the user's biological information and identifies the pre-registered user's identification information.

[0048] The UI control unit 42 performs the following process in addition to the same processes as in the first embodiment. That is, when the user identification device 6 acquires user identification information from a vehicle or a user heading to the boarding / deboarding compartment 3, the UI control unit 42 associates the user identification information with the parking identification number in the user identification information database 47 and the language selection information database 46, searches to see if there is a language that the user previously selected at a parking lot or if there is a selected language registered for the user, and if there is a selected language, performs display on the operation panel 31 and output of guidance in that language. Furthermore, the UI control unit 42 provides information indicating the language used to the counting processing unit 43 and the third output processing unit 44C.

[0049] The tallying unit 43 creates first user information for each parking space by tallying the language used in the guidance output, the entry time, and the exit time. Furthermore, the tallying unit 43 creates second user information for each user by tallying the information on the language used in the guidance output.

[0050] The first output processing unit 44A outputs the first user information compiled for each parking by the compilation processing unit 43, based on a request from an operator. This information is customer information useful for a shopping mall or the like, such as which country customers are from and how many customers visited during what time period, and the first output processing unit 44A can provide such useful information to the manager of the mechanical parking device 1A or the like.

[0051] The second output processing unit 44B outputs the second user information compiled for each user by the compilation processing unit 43 to an external ticket dispenser 7. The ticket dispenser 7 may be, for example, a device that issues tickets (discount coupons, receipts, service coupons, etc.) in conjunction with a checkout device in a commercial facility, or an adjustment machine that pays parking fees and issues paid parking tickets or receipts. Before issuing a ticket, the ticket dispenser 7 acquires the user's identification information from an IC card, a two-dimensional code, a mobile device, or biometric information, and then compares the acquired information with the second user information to identify the user's preferred language. Once the preferred language is identified, the ticket dispenser 7 switches the printing language of the ticket to the preferred language. Therefore, after selecting a language for parking, when a user of the mechanical parking device 1A receives a ticket near the parking lot, the user can receive a ticket with the message written in the selected language. Figure 10 shows an example of a ticket 71 issued by the ticket dispenser 7. The selected language is used to represent the "****" portion of Figure 10.

[0052] The third output processing unit 44C outputs third user information indicating the language used by the user entering or leaving the parking lot in conjunction with the entry or exit of the vehicle. The third user information is sent to an electronic billboard 8 installed along the route the user will take after entering the parking lot or along the route the vehicle will take after leaving the parking lot. Based on the user's language information sent in conjunction with the entry or exit of the parking lot, the electronic billboard 8 switches the display language of advertisements to a language based on the third user information at the estimated time the user or vehicle is expected to pass. This process allows users of the mechanical parking device 1A to be provided with advertisements around the parking lot in the language selected when parking. Note that the device that switches the language in response to the language information sent from the third output processing unit 44C is not limited to the electronic billboard 8. Similar effects can be achieved with any device that uses language, such as a device that displays or outputs route guidance.

[0053] As described above, the mechanical parking device 1A of embodiment 2 achieves the following effects in addition to the same effects as those of embodiment 1. That is, according to the mechanical parking device 1A of embodiment 2, the user identification device 6 switches the display language of the operation panel 31 when entering or leaving the parking lot, and the language output in the guidance output, to a language registered for the user or a language previously selected by the user, based on the user's IC card, an application on the user's mobile terminal, a vehicle image, or the user's biometric information. Therefore, the user can be provided with guidance in an appropriate language without having to go through the trouble of selecting a language, further improving user convenience.

[0054] Furthermore, according to the mechanical parking device 1A of embodiment 2, the first output processing unit 44A, the second output processing unit 44B, and the third output processing unit 44C output first user information and second user information in which the languages ​​output in the guidance output are compiled for each parking and for each user, and third user information in which the languages ​​output in the guidance output are indicated. Therefore, the first user information to the third user information can be received outside the mechanical parking device 1A, and various services tailored to the language used by the user can be provided.

[0055] Specifically, the first user information includes information on the language output in the guidance output and information on the time of entry or exit. Therefore, the first user information can provide useful information for providing services at surrounding facilities, such as which nationalities of users visited and at what time periods in the surrounding facilities of the mechanical parking device 1A.

[0056] Furthermore, the third user information is output in the language of the guidance output in conjunction with entry or exit. Therefore, the third user information allows the appropriate selection of the language of the service when providing services (advertisements, guidance displays, etc.) in real time to users after entry or exit.

[0057] Furthermore, according to the mechanical parking device 1A of the second embodiment, the second user information is sent to the ticket issuing machine 7, and the ticket issuing machine 7 can use the second user information to switch the language of the ticket to suit the user. This improves convenience for users who receive tickets.

[0058] The above describes various embodiments of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. For example, in the above embodiments, a configuration was shown in which the first location includes a boarding / deboarding area that doubles as an entrance location and an exit location. However, the mechanical parking system according to the present invention may have separate entrance and exit locations. Furthermore, details shown in the embodiments, such as the type and content of guidance output sent to the user when entering or leaving the parking lot, and the type and content of information entered by the user using an operation panel or the like when entering or leaving the parking lot, can be modified as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, a mechanical parking device according to one embodiment of the present invention may include: The system may include an information output unit capable of outputting user information including information in a language selected by each user. Furthermore, the user information may include a selected language and information related to the time of entry or exit associated with the selected language. Furthermore, the information output unit may output the user information in conjunction with entry or exit. Furthermore, a mechanical parking device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes: Equipped with a ticket issuing machine that issues parking tickets, The ticket issuing machine may issue the ticket on which the message to the user is written in the language output on the guidance output. [Explanation of symbols]

[0059] 1. 1A Mechanical parking device 2 Parking spaces 3. Boarding and disembarking area (first location) F1 stop slot 31 Operation panel 311 Language selection operation section 33 Guidance display section 34 Caution display board 35 Emergency Exit Sign 36 Emergency stop button 36a Display 37 Audio output section 4. Control device 41 Transport control section 42 UI control section 43 Aggregation processing unit 44A First output processing section 44B Second output processing section 44C Third output processing section 45 Standard language information storage section 46 Language Selection Information Database 47 User Identification Information Database 5. Transport mechanism 6 User identification device 7 Ticket machine 8. Electronic billboards

Claims

1. A mechanical parking device having a transport mechanism that transports a vehicle between a first location where the vehicle can be parked and a parking location, a guidance output device that outputs guidance at the first location in one language selected by a user from a plurality of languages; a language selection operation means for allowing a user to select one language to be used in the guidance output from among the plurality of languages; Equipped with the first location is a boarding / deboarding area having a stopping place where a user can stop the vehicle; the guidance output device is a device that provides vehicle guidance to a user to stop the vehicle at the stopping location, the transport mechanism transports the vehicle stopped at the stopping location; The guidance output is a guidance display on a guidance display unit that guides the vehicle in a moving direction according to the position of the vehicle at the first location; and an audio output that is output in conjunction with the guidance display.

2. An operation panel is provided that allows input of information for storing or retrieving goods, the operation panel is configured to allow a language to be output on the operation panel to be selected from a plurality of languages; the guidance output is output in the language selected on the operation panel; The mechanical parking system according to claim 1.

3. a first control unit that outputs guidance at the time of leaving the vehicle in a language selected by the user at the time of entering the vehicle; The mechanical parking device of claim 1, wherein the first control unit stores information linking information on the language selected at the time of entry with identification information that identifies the user or the vehicle, and when leaving the device, determines the language selected at the time of entry based on the identification information and the linked information.

4. a second control unit that determines the one language selected by the user based on first information and information in a database in which the first information is linked to information indicating languages ​​previously selected by the user; A mechanical parking device as described in claim 1, wherein the first information is identification information linked to a user or a vehicle, information on an IC card, identification information transmitted via an application on a mobile terminal, video data of a vehicle heading towards the first location, or output information from a sensor that reads the user's biometric information.

5. The guidance output device is configured to be able to output the guidance output without the user selecting a language, A mechanical parking device as described in claim 1, further comprising a third control unit that causes the guidance output to be provided in the standard language when the user next enters or leaves the parking lot after the guidance output has been provided in a language other than the standard language and there is no language selection information for the user.

6. An operation panel is provided on which information for making reservations for entering or leaving the warehouse can be input and on which a user can select a language from a plurality of languages; A mechanical parking device as described in claim 1, further comprising a fourth control unit that outputs the guidance output in the one language selected by the user, the language selected on the operation panel when making a reservation for entry or exit.

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