ES2984302A1 - Shared parking system (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Shared parking system, which starts from a series of parking spaces (1) available to one or more first users, with doors (2) for access to the spaces (1). It comprises: A server (3) with a database of spaces (1). A series of mobile devices (4) capable of connecting to the server (3). An electronic lock system (5) in each door (2), capable of connecting to the server (3). The server (3) is configured to receive requests for a space (1) from the mobile devices (4), supply them with a space (1) and order the opening of the lock system (5) when the second user is in front of the door (2). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Shared parking system

TECHNICAL SECTOR

This application relates to a shared parking system that allows a user or owner of a parking space to rent or share it on an hourly basis.

It is applicable in the field of personal transportation.

STATE OF THE ART

In many cities, especially in historic centres, it is difficult to find a parking space where you can leave your vehicle. This means that users have to drive around the block several times or leave their vehicle badly parked.

In the state of the art, there are public car parks where any user can enter and leave their vehicle for a certain period of time. They then pay the fee and leave the place.

There are also private car parks, where the first user, who is the owner or the tenant, can leave his personal vehicle. This type of car park is often underused, since the first user takes his vehicle out during working hours, so a second user who works near his home could be using it. Sometimes, the first user's vehicle is immobilized due to a breakdown, a long trip... and the space is free for a longer period of time. This time can be used to temporarily reduce the parking problem.

The applicant is not aware of any solution to these problems similar to the invention.

BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates to a shared parking system according to the claims. Its embodiments improve and solve the problems of the art.

The shared parking system is based on a series of parking spaces available to one or more first users. The spaces have access doors, which can be individual or shared (in the case of parking lots in residential areas or apartment buildings), that is, each space can have its own door or a single door can be provided for the entire garage. A door is understood to be any element that prevents the passage of vehicles, such as traditional doors, barriers, etc.

The system also has a server with a database of parking spaces, a series of mobile devices capable of connecting to the server. Each mobile device will be in the hands of a second user. In addition, the doors will have an electronic lock system capable of connecting to the server.

The server is configured to receive parking space requests from mobile devices, provide them with a space and order the lock system to open when the second user is in front of the door.

Places can be offered throughout the day, every day of the week, or in time intervals or ranges. In this second case, and to avoid time conflicts, it is desirable that the request for a place received by the server includes an arrival and departure time, and that the database includes hours of availability for each place.

The rest of the report describes other particular realizations.

DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

For a better understanding of the invention, the following figure is included.

Figure 1: Schematic view of an exemplary embodiment.

MODES OF CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Next, a brief description is given of one embodiment of the invention, as an illustrative and non-limiting example thereof.

The system is based on a series of parking spaces (1), generally private, each behind a door (2) or barrier.

Each of the spaces (1) has characteristics (dimensions, location, available hours, number of spaces in the car park...) that are associated with the space (1). A database, generally on a server (3) stores the spaces (1) and their characteristics in order to offer them: dimensions, floor in the garage, space number, etc. It also stores an identification code of the first user who offers the space (1), in order to pay any type of income as well as, hypothetically, charge a management or maintenance fee.

The system also comprises a series of mobile devices (4), such as smartphones, navigation systems integrated into vehicles, or the like. These mobile devices (4) are capable of connecting to the server (3) to request a parking space. The mobile devices (4) are in the possession of second users, who may need a space (1). It must be considered that a user can be both the first user, offering a space (1), and the second user, searching for an available space (1) in another town or neighbourhood or for a second vehicle.

Each of the spaces (1) has a door (2) controlled by an electronic locking system (5). The locking system (5) allows the door (2) to be unlocked and, optionally, opened by means of an actuator, such as a hydraulic cylinder or another method. The locking system (5) can also be connected to the server (3) to receive an opening signal.

The procedure begins with the generation of the databases on the server (3), so that there is at least one space (1) on offer. A second user requests a space (1) through his mobile device (4), indicating the geographic location of interest and the time range (estimated arrival and departure time). The server (3) searches in that geographic location, how many spaces (1) will be available during that time range. The server (3) sends to the mobile device (4) the location of the spaces (1) so that the second user can choose the space (1) of his interest. If the vehicle has special conditions (height, dimension) a filtering of results can be carried out according to that condition.

The server (3) receives the selection and reserves the space (1). When the second user arrives at the door (2), he requests its opening. The server (3) orders the lock system (5) to open the door (2) and the second user can use the space (1).

In Figure 1, the door (2) on the right is individual, for a single parking space (1). The first user only has to indicate the address of the parking space (1). On the left, the door (2) allows access to two parking spaces (1), so the first user has to identify it by its number and, preferably, location. He can also attach an identification plate (6), for example with the logo of the service provider or application. This identification plate (6) can have a unique code so that the second user can check and confirm that he has parked in the correct parking space (1). This reduces errors if there are several parking spaces (1) in the garage, especially if several are offered in the same application.

The mobile device (4) preferably has a map application, with which it can guide the second user to the reserved space (1).

For the exit, the second user notifies the server (3) that he is leaving the space (1) so that it can reopen the door (2), no further information being necessary, since the server knows which space (1) the second user is using.

The rental fee can be paid by loading money into an electronic wallet on the server (3), saving a credit card for payment or any other system. The server (3) will pay the portion corresponding to the first user on a monthly basis or at a fixed frequency.

Claims (1)

1- Shared parking system, which starts from a series of parking spaces (1) available to one or more first users, with access doors (2) to the spaces (1), characterized in that it comprises: a server (3) with a database of places (1); a series of mobile devices (4) capable of connecting to the server (3); an electronic lock system (5) on each door (2), capable of connecting to the server (3); and where The server (3) is configured to receive requests for a space (1) from the mobile devices (4), provide them with a space (1) and order the opening of the lock system (5) when the second user is in front of the door (2). 2- Shared parking system, according to claim 1, characterized in that the request for a space (1) received by the server (3) includes an arrival and departure time, and the database includes availability hours for each space (1). 3- Shared parking system, according to claim 1, characterized in that the space (1) has an identification plate (6) with a unique code.