Parking facilities and instructions for entering them

Abstract

To provide a parking facility that allows even a beginner driver to intelligibly and comfortably park a vehicle without confusing about, after entering from an entrance, where to pass through, where to park, and how to do after parking, and a guide method for putting a vehicle in the same.SOLUTION: A parking facility 100 where a vehicle 1 self-propels from an entrance to a parking position and houses the same, comprises a position detector 10 and a projection mapping device 20. The position detector 10 is disposed at a self-propelling range of the vehicle 1 and detects a vehicle position. The vehicle position is detected by the position detector 10 and an image X including guidance appropriate for the vehicle position is projected by the projection mapping device 20 onto a wall surface 51 or a floor surface 52.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a parking facility in which a vehicle automatically drives from an entrance to a parking position for storage and a method for guiding the vehicle into the facility.

Background Art

[0002] Parking facilities in which a vehicle automatically drives from an entrance to a parking position for storage can be broadly classified into mechanical parking devices and self-driving parking lots. Here, the "parking position" means a storage position in the storage room of a mechanical parking device or a parking space in a self-driving parking lot.

[0003] A mechanical parking device (for example, an elevator-type parking device) has a carrier at a storage position (parking position) in the storage room. A driver drives a vehicle (for example, a passenger car) and parks the vehicle on the carrier. Then, the device operates and the carrier transports the unmanned vehicle to a storage location. The carrier is, for example, a cage with a pallet placed thereon or a conveyor device. In either case, in order to improve the storage efficiency of the vehicle, the available storage range on the carrier is set to the minimum necessary.

[0004] Therefore, when the driver drives and parks the vehicle on the carrier, it is necessary to put the entire outside of the vehicle inside the parking area on the carrier, which may be difficult to drive. Therefore, conventionally, a large mirror has been provided in front of the parking area so that the driver can confirm the position of the own vehicle reflected in the mirror, thereby assisting the driving operation during storage.

[0005] However, when the parking area during storage is dim or the mirror is difficult to see, parking on the carrier depends on driving skills such as the sense of vehicle width, which is difficult for beginners. In particular, it has been difficult to store a vehicle with a wide outer tire width on a narrow carrier (pallet).

[0006] Therefore, Patent Document 1 has already been proposed as a driving support means for parking on the carrier.

[0007] In the "vehicle guidance monitor device" described in Patent Document 1, a monitor installed on the wall of the boarding area displays the front of the vehicle entering from the entrance, along with the left and right side frame lines as vertical lines, and also displays guidance text images to guide the vehicle between the left and right side frame lines. Furthermore, if the vehicle deviates from the left and right side frame lines, the monitor displays the vehicle along with the movement range frame lines defined by the front end frame line, rear end frame line, and left and right side frame lines, and also displays guidance text images to guide the vehicle within the transfer range frame lines.

[0008] On the other hand, in a self-parking garage, parking spaces for vehicles are predetermined on the road surface (floor or ground surface) outdoors or indoors by rectangular lines (parking spaces), and vehicles drive themselves from the entrance of the parking garage to their designated parking space. The parking spaces are usually marked directly on the floor or ground with white lines or similar markings.

[0009] Self-parking garages have numerous parking spaces of varying sizes to accommodate different vehicle sizes (e.g., motorcycles, kei cars, regular passenger cars, trucks, buses, etc.). Therefore, drivers need to find an available parking space that is the right size for their vehicle, and they may waste time searching for an empty space, especially when the garage is nearly full.

[0010] Therefore, Patent Document 2 has already proposed a means of assisting drivers when entering a self-propelled parking lot.

[0011] In the "information guidance system" described in Patent Document 2, a central server acquires vehicle data of parked vehicles and transmits the acquired vehicle data to a portable device. The portable device displays a map of the parking lot showing the vehicle data of parked vehicles at the location of each of several parking spaces. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0012] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6108816 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2015-69429 [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0013] The conventional parking facilities described above had the following problems:

[0014] (1) In conventional mechanical parking systems, the operator's guidance is limited to the entrance of the parking area, and inside the parking area, users must determine the position of their vehicle without the operator's guidance, for example, by using a mirror installed in front of them. However, the parking area has multiple markings indicating vehicle width restrictions, evacuation areas, pedestrian walkways, hazard boundaries, and restricted access. For users (especially novice drivers), understanding the meaning of these markings and immediately deciding when to pay attention to each one is difficult. As a result, users may become confused about which route to take, where to park, and what to do after parking, leading to stress and hesitation in using the facility.

[0015] "Vehicle width limit" refers to markings on the carrier floor to indicate the acceptable outer tire width as the limit of offset. "Evacuation area" refers to a place to evacuate to in the event that a person becomes trapped, and is marked in a location where there is no direct harm such as contact when the device is operating. "Pedestrian walkway" refers to markings on the floor that serves as a pedestrian walkway and in areas where walking is expected. "Hazard boundary" refers to markings indicating the maximum outer edge (hazard boundary) when the device or vehicle is in motion (for example, when the pallet rotates). "Restricted entry" refers to markings in areas where it is dangerous for people to enter. The markings are usually painted directly onto the floor surface using different colors of paint or other materials.

[0016] (2) In conventional self-parking garages, after entering from the entrance, users must search for an empty parking space of a suitable size for their vehicle based on the signs installed within the parking garage. However, if there are branches or other obstacles within the parking garage, users may get lost in their search route. To address this, placing guides within the parking lot would be excessively expensive. Furthermore, displaying a parking lot map from a central server to a portable device (such as a smartphone), as described in Patent Document 2, would require drivers to shift their gaze from the road ahead, reducing safety. Additionally, unstable wireless communication within the parking lot would make it difficult to use.

[0017] This invention was devised to solve the problems described above. In other words, the objective of this invention is to provide parking facilities and a method for guiding users to park in a parking space in an easy-to-understand and comfortable manner, even if the user is a novice driver, without getting confused about which route to take, where to park, or what to do after parking. [Means for solving the problem]

[0018] According to the present invention, a parking facility is provided in which a vehicle drives itself from the entrance to the parking position, A position detection device provided within the vehicle's self-propelled range for detecting the vehicle's position, A projection mapping device that projects guidance images and parking space images onto a wall or floor, A vehicle identification device for identifying the aforementioned vehicle, and the entrance, branch road, and The aforementioned parking position In preparation for, The vehicle identification device reads the license plate of the vehicle and stores it in the projection mapping device. The aforementioned parking space image is a projection image of one or more collections of parking spaces of the same size, The projection mapping device identifies the type of vehicle from the license plate, stores the type, secures an empty parking space suitable for the vehicle from the collection, and displays the vehicle. From the vehicle position detected by the position detection device Create a route to guide the user to the designated parking space. Furthermore, the projection mapping device includes an on-site projector, which is a device that projects the computer-generated guidance video and the parking space video onto buildings, objects, or spaces. The in-site projector includes a first in-site projector that projects the guidance video onto the wall surface or the floor surface, and a second in-site projector that projects the parking frame video onto the floor surface. The guidance video includes a route guidance image that guides the vehicle to an empty parking frame. Furthermore, the projection mapping device can change the size and arrangement of the parking frame to be projected onto the second in-site projector, and according to the type of the vehicle using the parking facility and the ratio of the number of vehicles of each type, it changes the size and arrangement of the parking frame and the number of the parking frames included in each aggregate to improve the utilization efficiency of the parking facility, and a parking facility is provided.

[0019] Also, according to the present invention, there is provided an incoming guidance method for the above parking facility, a position detection step of detecting the vehicle position within the self-driving range of the vehicle by the position detection device, a step of identifying the vehicle by the vehicle identification device, at the time of detection, the 1 projection mapping step of projecting, by the in-site projector, onto the wall surface or the floor surface, a guidance including a guidance suitable for the vehicle position. The aforementioned guided video which The aforementioned has, and an incoming guidance method for a parking facility is provided.

Advantages of the Invention

[0020] According to the present invention, the vehicle position is detected by the position detection device, and by the projection mapping device, a video including a guidance suitable for the vehicle position is projected onto the wall surface or the floor surface. Thereby, the driver of the vehicle can easily judge from the video where to pass, where to park, and what to do after parking after entering from the entrance. Therefore, even if the user is a novice driver, they can park at the parking position without hesitation, clearly, and comfortably. Furthermore, since the image is projected onto a wall or floor, there is no need to shift your gaze from the road while driving, resulting in high safety. In addition, because communication with the user's mobile device (e.g., a smartphone) is not required, it is not affected by unstable wireless communication, ensuring high stability (robustness). [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0021] [Figure 1] This is a side view showing the parking equipment according to the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a front view of a parking facility that is a mechanical parking system. [Figure 3] This is a view along arrow AA in Figure 2, and is a floor plan of the storage room. [Figure 4] Figure 2 is a view along the BB arrow, and is a side view of the storage room. [Figure 5] This is a schematic diagram illustrating a specific example of the first video. [Figure 6] This is an overall flowchart illustrating the driving guidance method upon entering a parking space according to the present invention. [Figure 7] This is an overall flowchart illustrating the driver guidance method for vehicle departure according to the present invention. [Figure 8] This is a floor plan of a self-parking garage. [Figure 9] This is an explanatory diagram of parking spaces in a self-parking garage. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0022] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Common parts in each figure are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations are omitted.

[0023] Figure 1 is a side view showing the parking facility 100 according to the present invention. The parking facility 100 may be a mechanical parking system or a self-propelled parking system. In this figure, the parking facility 100 is a parking lot into which a vehicle 1 drives itself from the entrance to the parking position, and is equipped with a position detection device 10 and a projection mapping device 20.

[0024] The position detection device 10 is installed within the self-propelled range of the vehicle 1 and detects the vehicle's position (the vehicle's current position). The position detection device 10 is, for example, a photoelectric sensor, but other sensors such as magnetic sensors, pressure sensors, laser radar, etc. may also be used, as long as they can detect the vehicle 1.

[0025] The projection mapping device 20 projects an image X onto the wall surface 51 or the floor surface 52. Projection mapping is a technique that uses computer-generated graphics (CG) and projection equipment such as projectors to project images or videos (hereinafter referred to as "video X") onto buildings, objects, or spaces. In this invention, as projection mapping, an image X is projected onto a wall surface 51 or a floor surface 52 using a projection mapping device 20. Sound (music or voice) may be synchronized with the image X.

[0026] In Figure 1, the projection mapping apparatus 20 includes a projector device 22 and a control device 24. The projector device 22 projects an image X (picture or video) onto the wall surface 51 or the floor surface 52. "Projection" means, for example, using an LCD to enlarge and display an image. The control device 24 is, for example, a computer (PC) and has an input device, a storage device 26 that stores multiple images X suitable for the vehicle position, a processing unit, and an output device, and controls the projector device 22.

[0027] With the above configuration, the position detection device 10 can detect the vehicle's position, and the projection mapping device 20 can project an image X containing guidance appropriate to the vehicle's position onto the wall surface 51 or the floor surface 52.

[0028] Figure 2 is a front view of the case where the parking facility 100 is a mechanical parking system. In this example, the mechanical parking system 100 is an elevator-type parking system, but the present invention is not limited to this and may be any other type of mechanical parking system.

[0029] In Figure 2, 1 is a vehicle (for example, a passenger car), 2 is a pallet on which vehicle 1 is placed, 3 is a hoistway, 4 is a storage rack, 5 is a carrier that moves up and down the hoistway 3, 6 is the main frame, and 7 is a traction-type (friction-driven) hoisting machine installed on top of the main frame 6.

[0030] The multiple storage racks 4 are storage spaces for each vehicle 1. The storage racks 4 have, for example, rails 4a that allow the vehicle 1 to be transferred between them and the carrier 5.

[0031] The carrier 5 has a transfer device (not shown) for transferring the vehicle 1 between it and the storage rack 4. In other words, in this example, the carrier 5 has a traverse mechanism for moving the pallet 2 on which the vehicle 1 is placed horizontally, and is configured to traverse the pallet 2 with the vehicle 1 on it between the storage rack 4 and the carrier 5.

[0032] In Figure 2, the mechanical parking system 100 further includes a parking compartment 8 into which the vehicle 1 enters. Vehicle 1 enters storage room 8 from the outside. In this example, storage room 8 is an entry / exit room where vehicle 1 enters and exits from the outside, but it may also be an entry-only room. Furthermore, the storage room 8 has an entrance / exit (not shown) that communicates with the outside. The entrance / exit is equipped with an openable / closable door (hereinafter referred to as the entrance / exit door 9, see Figure 3).

[0033] The front position of the storage room 8, which is connected to the storage room 8 via the opening and closing door (in / out door 9), will hereafter be referred to as the "inbound waiting position." The carrier 5 raises and lowers the vehicle 1 between the storage room 8 and the storage rack 4. In this example, the parking compartment 8 is located at the lowest level of the mechanical parking system 100. However, the parking compartment 8 is not limited to the lowest level; it could be located in the middle or at the top level.

[0034] Figure 3 is a view taken along arrow AA in Figure 2, and is a plan view of the storage room 8. Figure 4 is a view taken along arrow BB in Figure 2, and is a side view of the storage room 8.

[0035] In Figure 3, the area where vehicle 1 can park (parking position A) is defined on the upper surface of pallet 2, which is placed on carrier 5. Parking position A is shown as a thick rectangle in this figure. In Figure 3, the outer edge of parking position A consists of a front end a1, a rear end a2, a right end a3, and a left end a4.

[0036] In Figures 3 and 4, the position detection device 10 has a first detection sensor 12 that detects a vehicle 1 that extends beyond the outer edge of parking position A. The first detection sensor 12 is a photoelectric sensor in this example and has a detection beam light 12a that passes horizontally or inclined on a vertical plane including the front end a1, rear end a2, right end a3, and left end a4 of the parking position A. With this configuration, the first detection sensor 12 can detect if vehicle 1 is protruding from parking position A. The first detection sensor 12 can also detect the vehicle's position.

[0037] In Figure 3, the position detection device 10 further includes a second detection sensor 14 that detects the position of the vehicle 1 when it enters the parking area. The second detection sensor 14 in this example is a photoelectric sensor and has a detection beam light 14a that detects a vehicle 1 located in front of the entrance / exit door 9 (entry waiting position C) and near the inside of the entrance / exit door 9. With this configuration, the second detection sensor 14 can detect the vehicle 1 immediately after it has passed through the entry / exit door 9 and the waiting position C for entering the depot.

[0038] In Figures 3 and 4, five projector devices 22 are installed inside the storage room 8 (hereinafter referred to as "the storage room"), and one projector device 22 is installed outside the storage room 8 (storage waiting position C).

[0039] The projector device 22 inside the cabinet will hereafter be referred to as the cabinet projector 22A (or the first projector). The in-cabin projector 22A projects the image X onto the interior wall surface 51 or floor surface 52 of the cabin with a highly visible brightness (e.g., 3000 lumens or more). The wall surface 51 is preferably the front or side of the interior of the storage area, but it may also be the back. The floor surface 52 is preferably the floor surface that is visible from the vehicle 1.

[0040] In this example, one of the five in-cabinet projectors 22A projects image X onto the front of the cabinet, while the remaining four in-cabinet projectors 22A project image X onto the floor 52 and the pallet 2. Note that the number of in-cabinet projectors 22A is not limited to five; any number can be used.

[0041] The in-cabin projector 22A projects an in-cabin image X1 (or first image) as image X, depending on the vehicle's position. In other words, the image X projected by the in-cabin projector 22A includes the in-cabin image X1.

[0042] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram showing a specific example of the in-cabinet video X1. The in-cabin video X1 includes, for example, an entry guidance image B1, a vehicle width restriction image B2, a pedestrian route image B3, a hazard boundary image B4, and an evacuation area image B5. These images are preferably videos, but may also be still images. It is also preferable to use text, symbols, and sound in combination.

[0043] The entry guidance image B1 is a mapping image of the entry route that guides vehicle 1 to the parking position upon entry, and is projected, for example, when the entry / exit door 9 is fully open. The vehicle width restriction image B2 is an image that shows the limit of the vehicle 1's deviation when parked, and is projected, for example, when the second detection sensor 14 detects vehicle 1 immediately after it has passed through the entrance / exit door 9. Walking route image B3 is an image showing the walking route when exiting the vehicle, and is projected, for example, when vehicle 1 is parked in the parking space. Hazard boundary image B4 is an image that indicates a hazardous area and is projected, for example, after vehicle 1 has parked in the parking space and a user is inside the vehicle. Evacuation location image B5 is an image showing the evacuation location in case of entrapment, and is projected when vehicle 1 is parked in the parking space and the entrance / exit door 9 is fully closed.

[0044] Furthermore, if the first detection sensor 12 detects a vehicle 1 that extends beyond the outer edge of parking position A, it is preferable to project a warning image X2 (or a second image) as an image X onto the front and floor 52 inside the garage using, for example, the first projector 22A. The warning video X2 should project the outer edge of parking space A (front end a1, rear end a2, right end a3, left end a4) onto the floor surface 52 so that the protruding position is clear, and should also provide instructions for entering the parking space, such as moving forward or backward, and explain in text or other means that the vehicle has protruded into the front of the parking space.

[0045] The projector device 22 located outside the storage room 8 (storage waiting position C), that is, in front of the storage door 9, will hereafter be referred to as the front projector 22B (or second projector). The front projector 22B is configured to project the front image X3 (or third image) onto the outside front of the entrance / exit door 9 or the front of the parking equipment 100. Note that there is no limit to the number of front projectors 22B; any number may be used.

[0046] The front projector 22B projects front images X3, including notices for vehicle entry, event announcements, advertisements, or mascot characters. These front images X3 are preferably moving images, but may also be still images. The front image X3 projected by the front projector 22B is preferably projected, for example, when the second detection sensor 14 detects vehicle 1 at the parking waiting position C.

[0047] The parking facility entry guidance method according to the present invention is a method for guiding a vehicle 1 to enter a parking facility 100 in which the vehicle 1 drives itself from the entrance to the parking position. The present invention provides a method for guiding vehicles into storage, comprising a position detection step F1 and a projection mapping step F2. In position detection step F1, the vehicle position is detected within the vehicle's self-propelled range. In projection mapping step F2, an image X containing guidance appropriate to the vehicle's position is projected onto the wall 51 or floor 52.

[0048] The following describes in detail the parking guidance method of the present invention in the case of a mechanical parking system 100.

[0049] Figure 6 is an overall flowchart showing the driving guidance method upon vehicle entry according to the present invention. In this diagram, the driving guidance method upon entering the depot consists of steps (processes) S1 to S9. In this diagram, the operations or actions performed by the operator, user, mechanical parking device 100 (hereinafter referred to as "parking device"), and projection mapping device 20 (hereinafter referred to as "projection device") are shown separately from left to right.

[0050] In Figure 6, after the vehicle entry process begins, when the user arrives at the waiting position C located on the outside front of the entry room 8 (S1), the operator performs the entry operation (S2), and the parking device opens the entry / exit door 9 (S4). The user waits at the waiting position C until the entry / exit door 9 opens (S3). While the user is waiting (S3), the position detection device 10 detects the vehicle's position, and the projection device projects video Y1. Video Y1 should be content that keeps the user engaged, such as instructions for entering the depot, event information, mascot character performances, department store advertisements, etc.

[0051] Next, the user enters the garage through the entrance / exit door 9 (S5), disembarks at parking position A (designated vehicle position) (S6), and exits from the entrance room 8 (S7). From the time the door opens (S4) until the user enters the parking area (S5), images Y2 and Y3 are projected by the projection device. Images Y2 and Y3 should include mapping images of the parking area's movement path (parking area guidance image B1), vehicle width restriction images B2, guidance images for moving forward or backward (warning image X2), and preferably images that reflect the season (Marine Day, Halloween, Christmas). After the user disembarks (S6, S7), the projection device projects image Y4. Image Y4 includes, for example, markings for authentication standards, exit routes (walking route image B3), hazard boundary images B4, and evacuation spaces (evacuation area image B5).

[0052] Next, the operator closes the door (S8), and the parking device closes the entry / exit door 9 (S9), completing the entry process. It is preferable to project the image Y5 even after the door is closed (S9). The image Y5 is, for example, a text image such as "Take care" or "Have a good trip."

[0053] Figure 7 is an overall flowchart showing the driving guidance method at the time of vehicle departure according to the present invention. In this diagram, the driving guidance method when leaving the depot consists of steps (processes) T1 to T7.

[0054] In Figure 7, after the vehicle exits the parking area, when the user arrives at the exit waiting position located on the outside front of the entrance area 8 (T1), the operator performs the entrance operation (T2), and the entrance / exit door 9 opens via the parking device (T4). The exit waiting position is the same as the entrance waiting position C. The user waits at the exit waiting position until the entrance / exit door 9 opens (T3). While the user is waiting (T3), the projection device projects image Y6. Image Y6 should be the same as image 1.

[0055] Next, the user enters the garage through the entrance / exit door 9, gets in at parking position A (designated vehicle position), and exits from the entrance compartment 8 (T5). From the time the door opens (T4) until the user exits (T5), the projection device displays image Y7. Image Y7 should include mapping of the exit route, marking of authentication standards, exit routes, evacuation spaces, and images that reflect the season (Marine Day, Halloween, Christmas).

[0056] Next, the operator closes the door (T6), the parking device closes the entrance / exit door 9 (T7), and the exit operation is completed. It is preferable to project the image Y8 even after the door is closed (T7). The image Y8 is, for example, a text image such as "Thank you for coming today."

[0057] Figure 8 is a plan view of the case where the parking facility 100 is a self-parking garage. In this figure, the parking facility 100 has an entrance 27, a branching road 28, and parking spaces 29. The parking facility 100 is equipped with a vehicle identification device 30 that identifies a vehicle 1 and is installed at the entrance 27, the branching road 28, and the parking space 29. The vehicle identification device 30 has a camera and an image processing device, reads the license plate of the vehicle 1 and stores it in the storage device 26. The storage device 26 also stores the location of the parking space 29 and its usage status.

[0058] The projector device 22 includes on-site projectors 22C (or third projectors) installed near the entrance 27, branching road 28, and parking spaces 29 within the parking lot. The in-park projector 22C projects in-park video X4 (or fourth video) according to the vehicle's position. In-park video X4 is a video that includes route guidance image B6 that guides vehicle 1 to an empty parking space 29 when entering the parking lot. Note that while this example shows multiple (10) in-venue projectors 22C, any number of projectors are acceptable as long as they can project the in-venue video X4 to the designated locations.

[0059] In Figure 8, when vehicle 1 arrives at entrance 27, the position detection device 10 detects the vehicle's position, and the vehicle identification device 30 reads the license plate of vehicle 1. The projection mapping device 20 determines the specifications of vehicle 1 (vehicle type, size, etc.) from the license plate, stores the specifications of vehicle 1 in the storage device 26, secures an empty parking space 29 suitable for vehicle 1, and creates a route to that location. The in-house projector 22C at entrance 27 projects an image X containing guidance suitable for entrance 27 onto the wall 51 or floor 52.

[0060] In Figure 8, when vehicle 1 arrives at the branch road 28, the position detection device 10 detects the vehicle's position, the vehicle identification device 30 reads the vehicle's license plate, and the in-park projector 22C projects an image X, including guidance for the vehicle's route, onto the wall 51 or floor 52.

[0061] In Figure 8, when vehicle 1 arrives at parking space 29, the position detection device 10 detects the vehicle's position, the vehicle identification device 30 reads the license plate of vehicle 1, and the in-parking projector 22C projects an image X, including guidance to an empty parking space 29, onto the wall 51 or floor 52.

[0062] With the configuration described above, the driver of vehicle 1 can easily determine from video X (parking lot video X4) which route to take and where to park after entering from the entrance.

[0063] Figure 9 is an explanatory diagram of the parking space 29 of the self-propelled parking garage. In this figure, (A) shows the parking space 29 when vehicle 1 is a regular passenger car only, and (B) shows the parking space 29 when vehicle 1 is a regular passenger car, a bus, and a motorcycle.

[0064] In Figure 9, the parking space 29 is not a rectangular frame marked with white lines on the floor surface 52, but rather a projected image included in the in-park video X4 and projected by the in-park projector 22C. In other words, the in-park video X4 projected by the in-park projector 22C includes the projected image of the parking space 29. Also, Projection mapping device 20 The size and arrangement of the projected parking spaces 29 can be changed.

[0065] This configuration allows for the size and arrangement of the parking spaces 29 to be changed according to the type of vehicle 1 (light vehicle, small passenger car, large passenger car, bus, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, etc.) and its proportion, thereby improving the utilization efficiency of the parking facilities 100.

[0066] According to the embodiment of the present invention described above, the position detection device 10 detects the vehicle's position, and the projection mapping device 20 projects an image X containing guidance appropriate to the vehicle's position onto the wall surface 51 or the floor surface 52. This allows the driver of vehicle 1 to easily determine from the image X where to go after entering from the entrance, where to park, and what to do after parking. Therefore, even novice drivers can park in the designated parking space easily, clearly, and comfortably without getting lost.

[0067] Furthermore, since the image X is projected onto the wall 51 or floor 52, there is no need to shift your gaze from the front while driving, resulting in high safety. In addition, since communication with the user's mobile device (e.g., smartphone) is unnecessary, it is not affected by unstable wireless communication, ensuring high stability (robustness).

[0068] It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0069] A Parking area (parking position), a1 front end, a2 rear end, a3 right end, a4 left end, B1 Parking lot entrance guidance image, B2 Vehicle width restriction image, B3 Pedestrian route image, B4 Hazard boundary image, B5 Evacuation shelter image, B6 Route guidance image, X Video, X1 Interior video (first video), X2 Warning video (second video), X3 Front view (third video), X4 In-venue view (fourth video), Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, Y5, Y6, Y7, Y8 video, 1. Vehicle (passenger car), 2. Pallet, 3. Elevator shaft, 4. Storage rack, 5. Carrier, 6 Main frame, 7 Hoisting machine, 8 Storage room, 9 Storage door (opening / closing door), 10 Position detection device, 12 First detection sensor, 12a Detection beam light, 14 Second detection sensor, 14a Detection beam light, 20. Projection mapping equipment (projection device), 22 Projector equipment, 22A In-cabinet projector (first projector), 22B Front projector (second projector), 22C In-venue projector (3rd projector), 24 Control device, 26 Storage device, 27 Entrance, 28 Branch road, 29 Parking space, 30 Vehicle identification device, 51 Wall surface, 52 Floor surface, 100 Parking facilities (mechanical parking systems, self-parking garages)

Claims

1. This is a parking facility where vehicles drive themselves from the entrance to the parking space. A position detection device provided within the vehicle's self-propelled range for detecting the vehicle's position, A projection mapping device that projects guidance images and parking space images onto a wall or floor, A vehicle identification device for identifying the aforementioned vehicle is provided at the entrance, the branch road, and the parking position. The vehicle identification device reads the license plate of the vehicle and stores it in the projection mapping device. The aforementioned parking space image is a projection image of one or more collections of parking spaces of the same size, The projection mapping device identifies the type of vehicle from the license plate, stores the type, secures an empty parking space suitable for the vehicle from the collection, and creates a path to guide the vehicle from the vehicle position detected by the position detection device to the parking space. Furthermore, the projection mapping device includes an on-site projector, which is a device that projects the computer-generated guidance video and the parking space video onto buildings, objects, or spaces. The aforementioned in-park projector comprises a first in-park projector that projects the guidance video onto the wall or the floor, and a second in-park projector that projects the parking space video onto the floor. The aforementioned guidance video includes route guidance images that guide the vehicle to the empty parking space. Furthermore, the projection mapping device is capable of changing the size and arrangement of the parking spaces projected onto the second in-parking projector, and the parking facility improves the utilization efficiency of the parking facility by changing the size and arrangement of the parking spaces and the number of parking spaces included in each group according to the ratio of the type of vehicle using the parking facility and the number of vehicles of each type.

2. A method for guiding entry into a parking facility according to claim 1, The position detection step involves detecting the vehicle's position within the vehicle's self-propelled range using the position detection device, The vehicle identification device includes the step of identifying the vehicle, A method for guiding entry into a parking facility, comprising: a projection mapping step in which, upon detection, the first in-park projector projects the guidance image, including guidance suitable for the vehicle's position, onto the wall or floor surface.

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