Dynamic Parking Space Ratio Control for Demand-Driven Utilization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current parking space management systems fail to dynamically adjust the ratio of short-term and long-term parking spaces based on actual utilization data, leading to inefficiencies and congestion, especially during peak demand periods such as pickup and drop-off times.
Innovation Solution
An information processing device and method that predicts demand for short-term parking spaces by analyzing past utilization data and adjusts the ratio of first (short-term) and second (long-term) parking spaces, converting some second spaces to first spaces when demand is high, and vice versa, to optimize space utilization and management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the parking lot provides fixed numbers of first parking spaces and second parking spaces, then the parking lot structure is simple and easy to manage, but the parking space utilization efficiency deteriorates during peak demand periods
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic adjustment of parking space ratios by converting between first parking spaces (with time limits) and second parking spaces (without time limits) based on real-time utilization figures. The controller automatically modifies the number and distribution of each parking space type according to current demand patterns, transforming a static parking lot configuration into a dynamic system that adapts to changing conditions throughout the day.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the parameter of parking space time limits dynamically. First parking spaces have predetermined time limits while second parking spaces allow indefinite parking. The controller adjusts the ratio of these two types by converting spaces based on utilization data, effectively changing the temporal parameters of parking availability to match demand patterns without requiring physical restructuring.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the parking lot converts second parking spaces to first parking spaces during high demand, then the availability of short-term parking increases, but the total number of available parking spaces decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically converts parking spaces between two operational modes rather than creating or destroying spaces. Second parking spaces (indefinite parking) are converted to first parking spaces (time-limited) during high short-term demand, and vice versa during low demand. This dynamic reconfiguration maintains the total physical space quantity while changing its functional distribution to match demand patterns.
Solution Approach 2:
Each parking space serves multiple functions depending on conversion status. The same physical space can function as either a first parking space (for short-term parking during peak periods) or a second parking space (for long-term parking during off-peak periods). This multi-functionality allows the parking lot to adapt to varying demand patterns without requiring additional land or infrastructure.
3Ease of operation
If the parking lot uses static parking space allocation, then the management system is simple, but congestion occurs during peak demand periods such as pickup and drop-off times
Solution Approach 1:
The controller continuously monitors utilization figures of parking spaces and uses this feedback to automatically adjust the ratio of first and second parking spaces. When short-term parking demand increases, the system detects higher utilization of first parking spaces and converts additional second spaces to first spaces. This closed-loop feedback mechanism eliminates congestion by dynamically responding to actual usage patterns without requiring complex manual intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The parking management system performs self-adjustment through automated conversion of parking spaces based on utilization data. The controller independently analyzes parking patterns and reconfigures space allocation without external intervention, enabling the system to serve itself by eliminating congestion through automatic adaptation to demand changes.
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AI summary
A controller of a server device that is an information processing device according to the present disclosure executes setting a ratio between number of first parking spaces and number of second parking spaces, on the basis of a past actual utilization figure of a parking lot including the first parking spaces with a first time limit and the second parking spaces that allow parking for a longer time period than the first time limit, and controlling provision of the first parking spaces and the second parking spaces at the set ratio.