Automated valet parking management system and automated valet parking management method
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Solution Overview
Problem
In automated valet parking systems, the allocation of a target exit space to an exit vehicle can be hindered when an external vehicle accidentally enters or approaches the allocated exit space from outside the parking lot.
Innovation Solution
An automated valet parking management system that includes recognition sensors to monitor the surrounding situation of the parking lot and processors to execute an allocation process, a monitoring process, and a countermeasure process. The countermeasure process involves reallocating a second target exit space to the exit vehicle or decelerating/stop the exit vehicle when an external vehicle is detected approaching the initially allocated exit space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a target exit space is allocated to an exit vehicle in automated valet parking, then the exit vehicle can proceed to exit smoothly, but an external vehicle may accidentally enter or approach the allocated exit space and obstruct the exit process
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary monitoring of the target exit space before the exit vehicle arrives and during the exit process. Recognition sensors detect external vehicles approaching the allocated exit space in advance, allowing the system to take preventive actions (such as notifying external vehicles to move or adjusting the exit route) before obstruction occurs, thus maintaining both exit efficiency and space occupation reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors the target exit space using recognition sensors and receives feedback information about external vehicles approaching or entering the space. Based on this real-time feedback, the management server adjusts the exit process dynamically by notifying external vehicles to move or reassigning target exit spaces, ensuring reliable exit space occupation while maintaining smooth exit operations
2Reliability
If the system monitors the target exit space continuously to prevent external vehicle obstruction, then exit space occupation reliability improves, but system complexity and monitoring costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses recognition sensors that serve multiple functions: they monitor exit spaces for external vehicles, track vehicle positions within the parking lot, and provide data for various management decisions. This multi-functionality reduces the need for dedicated monitoring equipment, lowering system complexity while maintaining reliable exit space occupation
Solution Approach 2:
The system leverages existing infrastructure and data sources for monitoring, such as using the same recognition sensors that automated vehicles use for navigation and parking. The system also utilizes communication with external vehicles to obtain their position information, reducing the need for extensive additional monitoring equipment and simplifying the overall system architecture
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AI summary
An automated valet parking management system manages automated valet parking in a parking lot. The automated valet parking management system includes: one or more recognition sensors configured to recognize a surrounding situation of the parking lot; and one or more processors configured to execute: an allocation process of allocating a first target exit space to an exit vehicle from the parking lot; a monitoring process of using the one or more recognition sensors to detect entry or approach of an external vehicle to the first target exit space from outside the parking lot after the first target exit space is allocated to the exit vehicle; and a countermeasure process of allocating a second target exit space to the exit vehicle, or decelerating or stopping the exit vehicle that is exiting to the first target exit space, when the entry or the approach is detected by the monitoring process.