Parking Space Sensor Mapping Using a Navigated Mobile Platform

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Solution Overview

Problem

The configuration of parking lot management systems is complex and costly due to the manual measurement and attachment of vehicle sensors, which can lead to errors and inefficiencies in determining their positions and assigning them to parking spaces.

Innovation Solution

A mobile platform with navigation capabilities, such as satellite receivers, inertial navigation, or wireless transmitter triangulation, is used to automate the placement and assignment of vehicle sensors, allowing for automated position determination and reduced manual intervention.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If manual measurement and mounting of vehicle sensors is used, then the configuration process can be completed, but it is complex and costly with potential errors

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesensor position accuracyVSAvoidconfiguration process complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mobile platform automatically determines its own position using navigation systems (GPS, inertial navigation, or triangulation) and uses the vehicle sensor to detect its approach, eliminating the need for manual measurement and assignment of sensor positions

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical measurement processes with automated electronic positioning systems and sensor-based detection, using navigation satellites, inertial navigation, or wireless triangulation to determine platform position

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Productivity

If manual measurement of sensor positions is performed, then the process can be completed, but it is time-consuming and costly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconfiguration speedVSAvoidconfiguration time

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The mobile platform autonomously navigates the parking area, automatically determines its position, detects vehicle sensors, and transmits position information without requiring manual intervention at each sensor location

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The mobile platform continuously moves through the parking area, continuously detecting vehicle sensors and determining positions in an unbroken sequence, rather than stopping for manual measurements at each sensor

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

3Reliability

If manual assignment of sensors to parking spaces is performed, then the assignment can be made, but errors may occur

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveassignment accuracyVSAvoidassignment process simplicity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The vehicle sensor detects the approach of the mobile platform and triggers position determination and transmission, creating a feedback loop that ensures accurate automatic assignment without manual intervention

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual assignment operations with automated electronic position determination using navigation systems and sensor detection, eliminating human error in the assignment process

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This approach simplifies and cost-reduces the configuration process, eliminating manual measurement errors and enabling immediate evaluation of parking space occupancy, facilitating quick and accurate setup of the management system.

Implementation Method 1

the navigation system includes a receiver for signals from navigation satellites

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectSatellite signal reception:

Implementation Method 2

the navigation system includes an inertial navigation system

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectInertial navigation:

Implementation Method 3

the navigation system includes a receiver for signals from wireless transmitters located in the parking area, with the control unit configured to determine the platform's position based on the positions of the wireless transmitters using triangulation

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectTriangulation:

Implementation Method 4

The sensor can detect the vehicle sensor optically, for example

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectOptical detection:

Implementation Method 5

If the vehicle sensor operates using ultrasound, for example, the sensor on the platform can evaluate the ultrasound signal

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectUltrasound evaluation: Ultrasound

Data Source

PatentEP3271908B1Configuration of an administrative system for a parking space

Publication Date: 2022.07.20 ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

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AI summary

The invention relates to a system for configuration of an administrative system for a parking space, comprising a movable platform for lowering the parking space, a navigation apparatus for determining a position of the platform on the parking space, an apparatus for detecting a proximity of the platform to a vehicle sensor of the administrative system, wherein the vehicle sensor is configured to detect a motor vehicle, and a control apparatus which is configured to actuate the platform, to lower the parking space, and to allocate the position of the detected vehicle sensor to a position of the platform.