Traffic management method and device in airport

Abstract

The present invention relates to a traffic management method in an airport. The traffic management method in an airport comprises the steps of: identifying a pedestrian inside an airport by using a plurality of image sensors; generating a virtual object corresponding to the identified pedestrian and assigning an ID onto the generated virtual object; acquiring location information of a plurality of virtual objects including the ID-assigned virtual object, thereby estimating movement routes of the plurality of virtual objects; and calculating pedestrian traffic in the airport on the basis of the estimated movement routes of the plurality of virtual objects.

Description

Methods and devices for traffic management at airports

[0001] The present invention relates to a method and device for managing traffic at an airport, and more particularly, to a method and device for managing pedestrian traffic within an airport.

[0002]

[0003] Recently, the increased movement of people at airports has led to delays in check-in and security screening times, increasing congestion within the airport. This increased congestion can lead to more people not being able to board their flights on time, potentially leading to flight delays.

[0004] Meanwhile, mobile robots are being used to address these issues by navigating the airport and providing various guidance information. However, these robots only passively provide relevant information upon user request, making it difficult to manage information about crowded areas or passengers who fail to reach their boarding gates.

[0005]

[0006] The present invention provides a traffic management method at an airport to solve the above-mentioned problems, a computer program stored in a computer-readable medium, a computer-readable medium storing the computer program, and a device (system).

[0007]

[0008] The present invention can be implemented in various ways, including a method, a device (system), a computer program stored in a computer-readable medium, or a computer-readable medium having a computer program stored therein.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a traffic management method at an airport performed by at least one processor includes a step of identifying a pedestrian inside an airport using a plurality of image sensors, a step of generating a virtual object corresponding to the identified pedestrian and assigning an ID to the generated virtual object, a step of obtaining location information of a plurality of virtual objects including the virtual object to which the ID is assigned, and a step of estimating a movement path of the plurality of virtual objects, and a step of calculating pedestrian traffic at the airport based on the estimated movement path of the plurality of virtual objects.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, when boarding is performed for a virtual object through a check-in counter in an airport, the method includes a step of obtaining flight information including information on a flight number, boarding time, and boarding terminal associated with the virtual object from a check-in system, and a step of matching the obtained flight information with the virtual object and storing it.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, when a boarding check-in corresponding to a virtual object is performed, the method further includes the steps of: obtaining user information including a number of a user terminal associated with the virtual object from a check-in system; calculating a recommended route for boarding the virtual object based on calculated pedestrian traffic and flight information of the virtual object; and transmitting the calculated recommended route to a user terminal associated with the recognized virtual object based on the user information.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, when pedestrian traffic changes in each detailed area inside the airport, the method further includes the step of changing a recommended route for boarding a virtual object and transmitting the changed recommended route to a user terminal associated with the virtual object.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the method further includes a step of obtaining real-time location information of an airplane associated with a virtual object based on flight information from a control system, and a step of transmitting the obtained real-time location information of the airplane to a user terminal associated with the virtual object.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, when boarding check-in corresponding to a virtual object is performed, the method further includes a step of transmitting real-time location information of the virtual object to a terminal system associated with the virtual object.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the step of calculating pedestrian traffic at an airport includes the step of dividing an area inside the airport into a plurality of sub-areas and the step of calculating pedestrian traffic at the airport using the number of pedestrians present in each of the plurality of sub-areas during a specific time period.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, when a traffic concentration is expected in a specific detailed area within an airport, the present invention further includes a step of displaying guidance information for traffic distribution through a display panel within the airport.

[0017] A computer program stored in a computer-readable recording medium is provided to execute a method according to one embodiment of the present invention on a computer.

[0018] A computing device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a communication module, a memory, and at least one processor connected to the memory and configured to execute at least one computer-readable program contained in the memory. The at least one program includes instructions for identifying pedestrians within an airport using a plurality of image sensors, generating virtual objects corresponding to the identified pedestrians, assigning IDs to the generated virtual objects, obtaining location information of a plurality of virtual objects including the virtual objects assigned with IDs, estimating movement paths of the plurality of virtual objects, and calculating pedestrian traffic in the airport based on the estimated movement paths of the plurality of virtual objects.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least one program further includes commands for obtaining flight information including information on a flight number, boarding time, and boarding terminal associated with a virtual object from a check-in system when boarding corresponding to a virtual object is performed through a check-in counter in an airport, and storing the obtained flight information by matching it with the virtual object.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least one program further includes instructions for obtaining user information including a number of a user terminal associated with a virtual object from a check-in system when a boarding check-in corresponding to a virtual object is performed, calculating a recommended route for boarding the virtual object based on calculated pedestrian traffic and flight information of the virtual object, and transmitting the calculated recommended route to a user terminal associated with the virtual object recognized based on the user information.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least one program further includes instructions for changing a recommended route for boarding a virtual object when pedestrian traffic changes in each detailed area within the airport, and transmitting the changed recommended route to a user terminal associated with the virtual object.

[0022] According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least one program further includes commands for obtaining real-time location information of an aircraft associated with a virtual object based on flight information from a control system, and transmitting the obtained real-time location information of the aircraft to a user terminal associated with the virtual object.

[0023] According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least one program further includes instructions for transmitting real-time location information of the virtual object to a terminal system associated with the virtual object when boarding check-in corresponding to the virtual object is performed.

[0024] According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least one program further includes instructions for dividing an area within an airport into a plurality of sub-areas and calculating pedestrian traffic in the airport using the number of pedestrians present in each of the plurality of sub-areas during a specific time period.

[0025] According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least one program further includes commands for displaying guidance information for traffic distribution through a display panel inside the airport when traffic concentration is expected in a specific detailed area inside the airport.

[0026]

[0027] In various embodiments of the present invention, a computing device can track the movement paths of individual pedestrians within an airport using a digital twin model and estimate each pedestrian's expected destination. Accordingly, the computing device (100) can effectively reduce congestion within the airport based on the estimated pedestrian information.

[0028] In various embodiments of the present invention, a computing device can provide a recommended route or display guidance information on a display panel to induce pedestrians to move voluntarily, thereby effectively managing congestion within an airport.

[0029] In various embodiments of the present invention, pedestrians can easily determine the real-time location of the airplane they are about to board as well as the arrival time to the boarding gate.

[0030] The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention belongs (referred to as “one of ordinary skill in the art”) from the description of the claims.

[0031]

[0032] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals represent similar elements, but are not limited thereto.

[0033] FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing the internal configuration of a computing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of creating virtual objects on a digital twin model according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing an example in which a movement path of a first virtual object is estimated according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of calculating pedestrian traffic at an airport according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing an example of obtaining real-time location information of an aircraft object according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] FIG. 6 is a drawing showing an example of a traffic management method at an airport according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 7 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of a computing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0040]

[0041] Hereinafter, specific details for implementing the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. However, in the following description, specific descriptions of widely known functions or configurations will be omitted if they may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention.

[0042] In the attached drawings, identical or corresponding components are assigned the same reference numerals. Furthermore, in the description of the embodiments below, duplicate descriptions of identical or corresponding components may be omitted. However, even if a description of a component is omitted, it is not intended that such component is not included in any embodiment.

[0043] The advantages and features of the disclosed embodiments, and the methods for achieving them, will become clearer with reference to the embodiments described below, along with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and may be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided solely to ensure the completeness of the present invention and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention.

[0044] The terms used in this specification will be briefly explained, followed by a detailed description of the disclosed embodiments. The terms used in this specification have been selected from widely used, current terms, taking into account the functions of the present invention. However, these terms may vary depending on the intentions of engineers working in the relevant fields, precedents, the emergence of new technologies, etc. Furthermore, in certain cases, terms may be arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in such cases, their meanings will be described in detail in the relevant description of the invention. Therefore, the terms used in this invention should be defined based on their meanings and the overall content of the present invention, rather than simply their names.

[0045] In this specification, singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, plural expressions include singular expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. When a part of the specification is said to include a component, this does not exclude other components, but rather implies that other components may be included, unless otherwise specifically stated.

[0046] In the present invention, terms such as “comprise”, “comprising”, etc. may indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but such terms do not exclude the addition of one or more other functions, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0047] In the present invention, when a specific component is referred to as being "coupled," "combined," "connected," or "reacting" with any other component, the specific component may be directly coupled, combined, and / or connected to, or reacting with, the other component, but is not limited thereto. For example, one or more intermediate components may exist between the specific component and the other component. Furthermore, in the present invention, "and / or" may include each of one or more of the listed items, or a combination of at least some of one or more of the listed items.

[0048] In the present invention, terms such as "first" and "second" are used to distinguish specific components from other components, and the components described by these terms are not limited. For example, the "first" component may be an element of the same or similar form as the "second" component.

[0049] FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram illustrating the internal configuration of a computing device (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention. According to one embodiment, the computing device (100) is any device for managing or monitoring internal traffic of an airport, and may include a virtual object setting unit (102), a route calculation unit (104), a traffic calculation unit (106), etc. In addition, the computing device (100) may communicate with the airport's check-in system (110), control system (120), terminal system (130), etc., and may exchange data and / or information necessary for traffic management.

[0050] In one embodiment, various image sensors may be installed within the airport. The image sensors may be used to detect pedestrians within the airport and may include camera sensors, radar sensors, Lidar sensors, and the like. For example, the image sensors may be installed in fixed locations within the airport or installed on devices such as mobile robots and drones that move within the airport to detect pedestrians within the airport.

[0051] According to one embodiment, the computing device (100) can identify pedestrians within the airport using a plurality of image sensors. That is, the computing device (100) can identify people passing through the airport using camera sensors, radar sensors, lidar sensors, etc. When a pedestrian is identified in this way, the virtual object setting unit (102) can create a virtual object corresponding to the identified pedestrian and assign an ID to the created virtual object. Here, the virtual object may be a three-dimensional object of a digital twin model associated with the airport. That is, the virtual object setting unit (102) can create a three-dimensional object on the digital twin model corresponding to the identified pedestrian and assign an ID to the created object to monitor the movement of the corresponding pedestrian.

[0052] According to one embodiment, the path calculation unit (104) can obtain location information of a plurality of virtual objects including virtual objects to which IDs are assigned, and estimate the movement paths of the plurality of virtual objects. That is, the path calculation unit (104) can obtain location information of where each 3D object corresponding to a pedestrian moves on the digital twin model, and estimate the movement path based on the information. For example, the path calculation unit (104) can estimate the future movement path of the virtual object based on the past movement path and movement direction of the virtual object through any algorithm and / or machine learning model.

[0053] In this case, the traffic calculation unit (106) can calculate pedestrian traffic at the airport based on the movement paths of multiple virtual objects. Here, pedestrian traffic can represent the density of pedestrians in a certain space. For example, the traffic calculation unit (106) can divide the area inside the airport into multiple sub-areas and calculate pedestrian traffic at the airport using the number of pedestrians present in each of the multiple sub-areas during a specific time period. In this case, the traffic calculation unit (106) can calculate current pedestrian traffic based on the current location of each virtual object, or calculate future pedestrian traffic based on the estimated future movement paths of each virtual object.

[0054] Using the pedestrian traffic calculated in this manner, the computing device (100) can display guidance information for traffic distribution through a display panel (150) within the airport when a traffic concentration is expected in a specific detailed area within the airport. For example, the display panel (150) can be installed in any space within the airport where pedestrians can secure a view, and the guidance information can include information on areas where pedestrian concentration is expected, detour routes, etc. In other words, the computing device (100) can manage traffic within the airport by guiding the movement of pedestrians through the display panel (150).

[0055] According to one embodiment, when a pedestrian checks in at a check-in counter within an airport, relevant flight information may be matched and stored on a virtual object corresponding to the pedestrian. For example, when check-in is performed for a virtual object, the virtual object setting unit (102) may obtain flight information, including information on the flight number, boarding time, and boarding terminal associated with the virtual object, from the check-in system (110). The virtual object setting unit (102) may then match the obtained flight information with the virtual object and store it. In other words, the corresponding flight information may be set on the virtual object at the time the pedestrian checks in.

[0056] Additionally, upon check-in, the computing device (100) may obtain user information including the number of the user terminal (140) associated with the virtual object from the check-in system (110). Using the user information obtained in this manner, the computing device (100) may calculate a recommended route to the terminal and / or boarding gate and transmit the same to the corresponding user terminal (140). For example, the route calculation unit (104) may calculate and provide a recommended route for boarding the virtual object based on pedestrian traffic and flight information of the virtual object. In other words, the recommended route may be a route calculated to take the least amount of time by taking into account the current location of the pedestrian, the location of the terminal and / or boarding gate, traffic within the airport, etc.

[0057] Additionally, when pedestrian traffic changes in each detailed area within the airport, the computing device (100) may change the recommended route for boarding the virtual object and transmit the changed recommended route to the user terminal (140) associated with the virtual object. In this way, when the recommended route is provided to the user terminal (140), the pedestrian can check the recommended route through the user terminal (140) and move smoothly to the boarding gate.

[0058] Additionally or alternatively, the computing device (100) may obtain real-time location information of an airplane associated with a virtual object based on flight information from the control system (120), and transmit the obtained real-time location information of the airplane to a user terminal (140) associated with the virtual object. Here, the airplane associated with the virtual object may be an airplane object implemented in three dimensions on a digital twin model, and the real-time location information may be location information on a digital twin model visualizing such an airplane object. In other words, a pedestrian associated with the virtual object can easily visually check the real-time location of the airplane object implemented in three dimensions.

[0059] Additionally or alternatively, when boarding check-in corresponding to a virtual object is performed, the computing device (100) may transmit real-time location information of the virtual object to a terminal system (130) associated with the virtual object. For example, the computing device (100) may obtain flight information corresponding to the virtual object from the check-in system (110). In this case, the computing device (100) may determine the terminal associated with the airplane object that the virtual object boards based on the obtained flight information, and may transmit real-time location information of the virtual object to the terminal system (130) of the determined terminal. Accordingly, the terminal manager may effectively manage the flight schedule by checking the location of the visualized virtual object on the digital twin model in real time through the terminal system (130).

[0060] Although each functional component included in the computing device (100) is separately described in FIG. 1, this is merely to aid understanding of the invention, and a single computing device may perform more than one function. With this configuration, the computing device (100) can track the movement paths of each pedestrian within the airport through a digital twin model and estimate the expected destinations of each pedestrian. Accordingly, the computing device (100) can effectively reduce congestion within the airport based on the estimated pedestrian information.

[0061] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of how virtual objects (210, 220, 230, and 240) are created on a digital twin model according to one embodiment of the present invention. As described above, a computing device (100 of FIG. 1) can use multiple image sensors to identify pedestrians within an airport and create virtual objects corresponding to the identified pedestrians. In addition, the computing device can assign IDs to the created virtual objects.

[0062] In the illustrated example, four pedestrians currently passing through the airport can be detected through multiple image sensors installed in the airport. In this case, the computing device can create a virtual object corresponding to each detected pedestrian and assign an ID to the created virtual object. For example, the computing device can create a first virtual object (210) corresponding to a first pedestrian and assign 'ID: a125' to the first virtual object (210). Similarly, the computing device can create a second virtual object (220) corresponding to a second pedestrian and assign 'ID: b741' to the second virtual object (220), create a third virtual object (230) corresponding to a third pedestrian and assign 'ID: c211' to the third virtual object (230), and create a fourth virtual object (240) corresponding to a fourth pedestrian and assign 'ID: d321' to the fourth virtual object (240).

[0063] By assigning IDs in this manner, the computing device can distinguish each virtual object and individually estimate the movement path of each virtual object. While FIG. 2 illustrates the virtual object ID as a combination of English letters and numbers, this is not limited to this, and the virtual object ID may be any combination of letters and / or numbers to distinguish each virtual object.

[0064] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of estimating the movement path of a first virtual object (210) according to one embodiment of the present invention. As described above, the computing device (100 of FIG. 1) can obtain location information of the first virtual object (210) to which an ID is assigned, and estimate the movement path of the first virtual object (210).

[0065] As illustrated, when the first virtual object (210) moves, the location information of the first virtual object (210) may be recorded for each arbitrary distance section and / or time section. For example, the location information of the first virtual object (210) at 10:10:12, the location information of the first virtual object (210) at 10:10:39, and the location information of the first virtual object (210) at 10:11:04 (current time) may be recorded to display the past movement path of the first virtual object (210).

[0066] According to one embodiment, the computing device can estimate the future movement path of the first virtual object (210) based on the past movement path of the first virtual object (210). For example, the computing device can determine the destination of the first virtual object (210) based on the past movement path including the movement direction, movement speed, current location, etc. of the first virtual object (210) based on any algorithm and / or machine learning model, and estimate the movement path according to the time to the destination. For example, the computing device can estimate the movement path of the first virtual object (210) based on the expected location of the first virtual object (210) at 10:12:09 and the expected location at 10:12:33. The movement path of the virtual object estimated in this way can be used to calculate pedestrian traffic at an airport.

[0067] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of calculating pedestrian traffic at an airport according to one embodiment of the present invention. As described above, the computing device (100 of FIG. 1) can calculate pedestrian traffic at the airport based on the movement paths of multiple virtual objects. For example, the computing device can divide the area within the airport into multiple sub-areas and calculate pedestrian traffic at the airport using the number of pedestrians present in each of the multiple sub-areas during a specific time period.

[0068] As illustrated, the area within the airport may be divided into multiple sub-areas, including a first sub-area (410) and a second sub-area (420). For example, the first sub-area (410) may be a waiting area in front of the first gate for security procedures, and the second sub-area (420) may be a waiting area in front of the second gate for security procedures.

[0069] The computing device can calculate pedestrian traffic corresponding to each sub-area. For example, there may be eight pedestrians in the first sub-area (410) during a specific time period. Additionally, there may be three pedestrians in the second sub-area (420) during a specific time period. In this case, the computing device can calculate pedestrian traffic in the first sub-area (410) to be higher than that in the second sub-area (420).

[0070] In this way, when pedestrian traffic is calculated to be high in the first detailed area (410), the computing device can calculate a recommended route guiding pedestrians to the second detailed area (420) and transmit the calculated route to the user terminal of the pedestrian. Furthermore, the computing device can display or output guidance information guiding pedestrians to the second detailed area (420) via a display panel within the airport. With this configuration, the computing device can provide a recommended route or display guidance information on the display panel to encourage voluntary movement of pedestrians, thereby effectively managing congestion within the airport.

[0071] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of obtaining real-time location information of an airplane object (510) according to one embodiment of the present invention. As described above, the computing device (100 of FIG. 1) may obtain real-time location information of an airplane object associated with a virtual object from a control system and transmit the obtained real-time location information of the airplane object to a user terminal associated with the virtual object.

[0072] In one embodiment, a computing device can determine an airplane object associated with a virtual object based on flight information obtained during check-in. The computing device can then visualize the real-time location information and movement path of the determined airplane object on a digital twin model and provide the visualized information to the user terminal. In this case, the computing device can also provide the user terminal with information on the estimated arrival time of the airplane object moving along the movement path. With this configuration, pedestrians can easily grasp the real-time location of their flight as well as the arrival time to the boarding gate.

[0073] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a traffic management method (600) at an airport according to one embodiment of the present invention. The traffic management method (600) at an airport may be performed by at least one processor (e.g., at least one processor of a computing device). The traffic management method (600) at an airport may be initiated by the processor identifying pedestrians within the airport using a plurality of image sensors (S610).

[0074] The processor can create a virtual object corresponding to the identified pedestrian and assign an ID to the created virtual object (S620). In addition, the processor can obtain location information of a plurality of virtual objects, including virtual objects with assigned IDs, and estimate the movement paths of the plurality of virtual objects (S630).

[0075] Then, the processor can calculate pedestrian traffic at the airport based on the estimated movement paths of multiple virtual objects (S640). For example, the processor can divide the area within the airport into multiple sub-areas and calculate pedestrian traffic at the airport using the number of pedestrians present in each of the multiple sub-areas during a specific time period. After calculating pedestrian traffic, if a traffic concentration is expected in a specific sub-area within the airport, the processor can display guidance information for traffic distribution on a display panel within the airport.

[0076] When boarding corresponding to a virtual object is performed through a check-in counter in an airport, the processor may obtain flight information including information on the flight number, boarding time, and boarding terminal associated with the virtual object from the check-in system, and store the obtained flight information by matching it with the virtual object.

[0077] Additionally, when boarding is performed for a virtual object, the processor may obtain user information, including the number of a user terminal associated with the virtual object, from the check-in system, and calculate a recommended route for boarding the virtual object based on the calculated pedestrian traffic and flight information of the virtual object. In this case, the processor may transmit the calculated recommended route to the user terminal associated with the recognized virtual object based on the user information. In this case, if pedestrian traffic changes in each detailed area within the airport, the processor may change the recommended route for boarding the virtual object and transmit the changed recommended route to the user terminal associated with the virtual object.

[0078] When check-in is complete, the processor can obtain real-time location information of the aircraft object associated with the virtual object from the control system and transmit the obtained real-time location information of the aircraft object to the user terminal associated with the virtual object. Furthermore, when boarding is performed for the virtual object, the processor can transmit real-time location information of the virtual object to the terminal system associated with the virtual object.

[0079] FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of a computing device (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention. The computing device (100) may include a memory (710), a processor (720), a communication module (730), and an input / output interface (740). As illustrated in FIG. 7, the computing device (100) may be configured to communicate information and / or data via a network using the communication module (730).

[0080] The memory (710) may include any non-transitory computer-readable recording medium. According to one embodiment, the memory (710) may include a non-volatile mass storage device such as a random access memory (RAM), a read only memory (ROM), a disk drive, a solid state drive (SSD), a flash memory, etc. As another example, a non-volatile mass storage device such as a ROM, an SSD, a flash memory, a disk drive, etc. may be included in the computing device (100) as a separate permanent storage device distinct from the memory. In addition, an operating system and at least one program code may be stored in the memory (710).

[0081] These software components may be loaded from a computer-readable recording medium separate from the memory (710). This separate computer-readable recording medium may include a recording medium directly connectable to the computing device (100), for example, a computer-readable recording medium such as a floppy drive, a disk, a tape, a DVD / CD-ROM drive, a memory card, etc. As another example, the software components may be loaded into the memory (710) via a communication module (730) other than a computer-readable recording medium. For example, at least one program may be loaded into the memory (710) based on a computer program that is installed by files provided by developers or a file distribution system that distributes installation files of applications via the communication module (730).

[0082] The processor (720) may be configured to process instructions of a computer program by performing basic arithmetic, logic, and input / output operations. The instructions may be provided to another user terminal (not shown) or another external system via the memory (710) or the communication module (730).

[0083] The communication module (730) may provide a configuration or function for a user terminal (not shown) and a computing device (100) to communicate with each other via a network, and may provide a configuration or function for the computing device (100) to communicate with an external system (e.g., a separate cloud system, etc.). For example, control signals, commands, data, etc. provided under the control of the processor (720) of the computing device (100) may be transmitted to the user terminal and / or the external system via the communication module (730) and the network via the communication module of the user terminal and / or the external system.

[0084] In addition, the input / output interface (740) of the computing device (100) may be a means for interfacing with a device (not shown) for input or output that is connected to the computing device (100) or that the computing device (100) may include. In FIG. 7, the input / output interface (740) is illustrated as an element configured separately from the processor (720), but is not limited thereto, and the input / output interface (740) may be configured to be included in the processor (720). The computing device (100) may include more components than those illustrated in FIG. 7. However, there is no need to explicitly illustrate most of the conventional components.

[0085] The processor (720) of the computing device (100) may be configured to manage, process and / or store information and / or data received from multiple user terminals and / or multiple external systems.

[0086] The above-described methods and / or various embodiments may be implemented by digital electronic circuits, computer hardware, firmware, software, and / or a combination thereof. Various embodiments of the present invention may be implemented as a computer program that is executed by a data processing device, for example, one or more programmable processors and / or one or more computing devices, or stored on a computer-readable recording medium and / or a computer-readable recording medium. The above-described computer program may be written in any form of programming language, including a compiled language or an interpreted language, and may be distributed in any form, such as a standalone program, a module, a subroutine, etc. The computer program may be distributed through a single computing device, multiple computing devices connected through the same network, and / or multiple computing devices distributed to be connected through multiple different networks.

[0087] The above-described methods and / or various embodiments may be performed by one or more processors configured to execute one or more computer programs that process, store, and / or manage any function, function, etc. by operating on the basis of input data or generating output data. For example, the methods and / or various embodiments of the present invention may be performed by special-purpose logic circuits such as FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Arrays) or ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuits), and an apparatus and / or system for performing the methods and / or embodiments of the present invention may be implemented as special-purpose logic circuits such as FPGAs or ASICs.

[0088] The one or more processors executing the computer program may include a general-purpose or special-purpose microprocessor and / or one or more processors of any type of digital computing device. The processor may receive instructions and / or data from each of read-only memory and random-access memory, or may receive instructions and / or data from the read-only memory and the random-access memory. In the present invention, components of a computing device performing the methods and / or embodiments may include one or more processors for executing instructions, and one or more memory devices for storing instructions and / or data.

[0089] According to one embodiment, the computing device can transmit and receive data to and from one or more mass storage devices for storing data. For example, the computing device can receive and / or transfer data from a magnetic disc or an optical disc. A computer-readable storage medium suitable for storing instructions and / or data associated with a computer program may include, but is not limited to, any form of non-volatile memory, including semiconductor memory devices such as Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EPROM), Electrically Erasable PROM (EEPROM), flash memory devices, and the like. For example, the computer-readable storage medium may include a magnetic disk such as an internal hard disk or a removable disk, a magneto-optical disk, a CD-ROM, and a DVD-ROM disk.

[0090] To provide interaction with a user, a computing device may include, but is not limited to, a display device (e.g., a cathode ray tube (CRT), a liquid crystal display (LCD), etc.) for providing or displaying information to the user, and a pointing device (e.g., a keyboard, a mouse, a trackball, etc.) for allowing the user to provide input and / or commands to the computing device. That is, the computing device may further include any other types of devices for providing interaction with the user. For example, the computing device may provide any form of sensory feedback to the user, including visual feedback, auditory feedback, and / or tactile feedback, for interaction with the user. In this regard, the user may provide input to the computing device through various gestures, such as visual, vocal, or motion.

[0091] In the present invention, various embodiments may be implemented in a computing system that includes backend components (e.g., a data server), middleware components (e.g., an application server), and / or front-end components. In this case, the components may be interconnected via any form or medium of digital data communication, such as a communications network. For example, the communications network may include a Local Area Network (LAN), a Wide Area Network (WAN), etc.

[0092] A computing device based on the exemplary embodiments described herein may be implemented using hardware and / or software configured to interact with a user, including a user device, a user interface (UI) device, a user terminal, or a client device. For example, the computing device may include a portable computing device, such as a laptop computer. Additionally or alternatively, the computing device may include, but is not limited to, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), tablet PCs, game consoles, wearable devices, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, virtual reality (VR) devices, augmented reality (AR) devices, and the like. The computing device may further include other types of devices configured to interact with a user. Furthermore, the computing device may include a portable communication device (e.g., a mobile phone, a smart phone, a cordless cellular phone, etc.) suitable for wireless communication over a network, such as a mobile communication network. The computing device may be configured to communicate wirelessly with a network server using wireless communication technologies and / or protocols, such as Radio Frequency (RF), Microwave Frequency (MWF), and / or Infrared Ray Frequency (IRF).

[0093] The various embodiments of the present invention, including specific structural and functional details, are exemplary. Therefore, the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to those described above and may be implemented in various other forms. Furthermore, the terminology used herein is intended to describe certain embodiments and is not intended to limit the embodiments. For example, singular terms and the above may be interpreted to include plural forms, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0094] In the present invention, unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which they pertain. Furthermore, commonly used terms, such as terms defined in dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology.

[0095] While the present invention has been described in connection with certain embodiments herein, it should be understood that various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the scope of the invention as understood by those skilled in the art. Furthermore, such modifications and variations should be considered to fall within the scope of the claims appended to this specification.

Claims

1. A method for managing traffic at an airport, the method being performed by at least one processor, A step of identifying pedestrians inside an airport using multiple image sensors; A step of creating a virtual object corresponding to the identified pedestrian and assigning an ID to the created virtual object; A step of obtaining location information of a plurality of virtual objects including a virtual object to which the ID is assigned, and estimating the movement path of the plurality of virtual objects; and A step of calculating pedestrian traffic at the airport based on the movement paths of the estimated plurality of virtual objects; A method of managing traffic at an airport, including:

2. In paragraph 1, When boarding corresponding to the virtual object is performed through a check-in counter within the airport, a step of obtaining flight information including information on the flight number, boarding time, and boarding terminal associated with the virtual object from the check-in system; and A step of matching the acquired flight information with the virtual object and storing it; A method of managing traffic at an airport, including:

3. In paragraph 2, When boarding check-in corresponding to the virtual object is performed, a step of obtaining user information including the number of a user terminal associated with the virtual object from the check-in system; A step of calculating a recommended route for boarding the virtual object based on the calculated pedestrian traffic and flight information of the virtual object; and A step of transmitting the calculated recommended path to a user terminal associated with the virtual object recognized based on the user information; A method of managing traffic at an airport, including:

4. In paragraph 3, A step of changing the recommended route for boarding the virtual object when the pedestrian traffic changes in each detailed area within the airport; and A step of transmitting the changed recommended path to a user terminal associated with the virtual object; A method of managing traffic at an airport, including:

5. In paragraph 3, A step of obtaining real-time location information of an aircraft object associated with the virtual object from a control system; and A step of transmitting real-time location information of the acquired airplane object to a user terminal associated with the virtual object; A method of managing traffic at an airport, including:

6. In paragraph 2, When boarding check-in corresponding to the virtual object is performed, a step of transmitting real-time location information of the virtual object to a terminal system associated with the virtual object; A method of managing traffic at an airport, including:

7. In paragraph 1, The steps for calculating pedestrian traffic at the above airport are: A step of dividing the area within the airport into multiple sub-areas; and A step of calculating pedestrian traffic at the airport by using the number of pedestrians present in each of the plurality of detailed areas during a specific time period; A method of managing traffic at an airport, including:

8. In paragraph 1, A step of displaying guidance information for traffic distribution through a display panel inside the airport when traffic concentration is expected in a specific detailed area inside the airport; A method of managing traffic at an airport, including:

9. A computer program stored in a computer-readable recording medium for executing the method according to any one of paragraphs 1 to 8 on a computer.

10. As a computing device, Communication module; memory; and At least one processor connected to said memory and configured to execute at least one computer-readable program contained in said memory Including, At least one program above, Identify pedestrians inside the airport using multiple image sensors, Create a virtual object corresponding to the identified pedestrian, and assign an ID to the created virtual object, Obtaining location information of a plurality of virtual objects including a virtual object to which the above ID is assigned, and estimating the movement path of the plurality of virtual objects, A computing device comprising commands for calculating pedestrian traffic at the airport based on the movement paths of the estimated plurality of virtual objects.

11. In paragraph 10, At least one program above, When boarding corresponding to the virtual object is performed through a check-in counter within the airport, flight information including information on the flight number, boarding time, and boarding terminal associated with the virtual object is obtained from the check-in system, A computing device further comprising commands for matching the acquired flight information with the virtual object and storing the same.

12. In paragraph 11, At least one program above, When boarding check-in corresponding to the virtual object is performed, user information including the number of the user terminal associated with the virtual object is obtained from the check-in system, Based on the above-mentioned calculated pedestrian traffic and flight information of the virtual object, a recommended route for boarding the virtual object is calculated, A computing device further comprising commands for transmitting the calculated recommended path to a user terminal associated with the virtual object recognized based on the user information.

13. In paragraph 12, At least one program above, When the pedestrian traffic changes in each detailed area within the airport, the recommended route for boarding the virtual object is changed, A computing device further comprising commands for transmitting the changed recommended path to a user terminal associated with the virtual object.

14. In paragraph 12, At least one program above, Obtain real-time location information of an aircraft object associated with the virtual object from the control system, A computing device further comprising commands for transmitting real-time location information of the acquired airplane object to a user terminal associated with the virtual object.

15. In paragraph 11, At least one program above, A computing device further comprising commands for transmitting real-time location information of the virtual object to a terminal system associated with the virtual object when boarding check-in corresponding to the virtual object is performed.

16. In paragraph 10, At least one program above, The area within the airport is divided into multiple sub-areas, A computing device further comprising instructions for calculating pedestrian traffic at the airport using the number of pedestrians present in each of the plurality of detailed areas during a specific time interval.

17. In paragraph 10, At least one program above, A computing device further comprising commands for displaying guidance information for traffic distribution through a display panel inside the airport when traffic concentration is expected in a specific detailed area inside the airport.

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