KR20000016671A - Electronic module for conventional parking meter - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electronic module for enhancing the operation of a conventional parking meter. The electronic module includes a shell defining a hollow structure that can be attached to a conventional parking meter instead of the upper housing portion of a conventional parking meter. The electronic module has a meter condition sensor for detecting one of the intrusion condition indicators and the timeout indicator of the parking meter from a distance when the indicator is in the indication mode, and has a vehicle sensor attached to the shell to detect a parked vehicle from a distance. Have The electronic module also includes an electronic circuit having a power source for operating the module and mounted inside the shell, means for receiving a first signal from the meter condition sensor and a second signal from the vehicle sensor; And means for processing the second signal and means for delivering the encoded message to the remote receiver. Each side of the shell has light that can be implemented in the ON mode by the electronic circuitry simultaneously for the transmission of the encoded signal. In addition, an electronic display screen for displaying advertisement messages to the user of the parking meter is provided on the front side of the shell, and a solar panel for charging the battery of the electronic circuit is provided on the top of the shell.

Description

Electronic module for parking meter

In general, parking meters allow you to park your vehicle on the street for an acceptable time that is determined by the cost you insert into the meter. The mechanical clock or electronic timer in the parking meter operates for an acceptable time until zero time is reached, and the excess parking indication is made visible through the meter's window. Recently, parking meters have been greatly improved due to the development of low power electronic circuits, ultrasonic transmitters and receivers, and wireless communication systems.

Revenue from parking meters is usually used by municipalities to cover the ever-increasing costs of keeping parking facilities in good condition. Thus, improved modern meters are attractive to municipalities to increase the revenue generated by metered parking systems.

The first example of a modern parking meter, James P. US Patent No. 5,454,461 issued to October 3, 1995, by Jacob. The electronic parking meter disclosed herein is capable of communicating with means for detecting and determining the type of coin, a liquid crystal display having a digital time counter, a sonar converter for detecting the presence of a vehicle, and a parking agent and meter. It includes an infrared receiver. The meter operates in three conditions: off, non-operating and operating to provide conservation of battery-powered power as a whole.

Electronic parking meters of the type described above are particularly attractive to municipalities, since the end state of all time is easily communicated to parking personnel via a central computer. The parking agent can thereby effectively inform the vehicle of the violation of the parking rules and issue a parking ticket to the owner of the vehicle. Improvements to such metered parking systems are known to significantly increase the revenue from such meters.

Another example of a modern electronic parking meter is a solar powered liquid crystal display for displaying advertising messages to users of metered parking. These particular meters are described in U.S. Patent No. 5,442,348 issued to Joshua Mussell on August 15, 1995, and Gary W. Published in US Pat. No. 4,872,149, published October 3, 1989 to Spies. Thus, another source of revenue for municipalities with electronic parking meters arises from selling advertising messages appearing on the meter's liquid crystal display to businesses located near metered parking lots.

Nevertheless, replacing large quantities of conventional mechanical meters with new electronic models is a substantial capital investment to purchase electronics, manpower time and salary investments to replace conventional meters with electronic models, and lower value of conventional meters. Economic loss to depreciate. Thus, at present, the acquisition of electronic meters within a limited budget period is not economically viable for many municipalities.

As an alternative to replacing the entire conventional parking meter with an electronic device, there are a number of updated electronic devices that enhance the operation of the conventional parking meter. Such a device is mounted adjacent to a conventional parking meter and connected to the meter's clock. The first and second examples of such controllers are Harold B. US Patent No. 3,535,870, issued October 27, 1970 to Mitchell, and US Patent No. 3,999,372, published December 28, 1976, to Welch et al.

The controller of the first example or the control unit of the second example includes an ultrasonic transmitter and a receiver for detecting the presence of a vehicle in the vicinity of a standard parking meter. When the vehicle leaves the parking lot, the meter automatically returns to zero time so that the next vehicle cannot take advantage of the remaining time of the meter. In the first case, the controller is connected to the mechanical switch in the meter and has a solenoid that resets the clock hand to the zero position. Similarly, in the second example, the control unit is connected to a pair of solenoids and a pair of mechanical switches mounted in the meter head.

The installation of a prior art retrofit unit requires an excessive change to the conventional parking meter. This change is usually better for the original manufacturer of the meter. Thus, upgrading a large number of conventional meters to an update unit results in a substantial investment of manpower time and salaries in removing and sending the meter to the manufacturer and reinstalling the modified meter. Other costs include the cost of changing the clock, and the loss of revenue from the parking system when the meter to replace cannot replace the meter removed for the change.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a parking meter, and more particularly to an electronic module that can be attached to a conventional parking meter to install a form of a modern electronic parking meter in a conventional parking meter.

1 is a front and left side perspective view of a parking manager of the prior art;

2 is a front and left perspective view of a prior art parking manager equipped with an electronic device module of the present invention;

3 is a cross-sectional view of the parking manager of the prior art and the electronic device module of the present invention, showing a state in which the electronic device module of the present invention is slightly lifted from the intermediate housing part of the parking manager of the prior art.

4 is a front view of an electronic device module of the present invention.

5 is a rear view of the electronic device module of the present invention.

Fig. 6 is a logic diagram for explaining the operation of the vehicle sensor of the electronic device module of the first embodiment.

Fig. 7 is a logic diagram for explaining the operation of the liquid crystal display and the parking state sensor of the electronic device module of the first embodiment.

However, in the present invention, an electronic module for enhancing the operation of a conventional parking meter having at least one of a timeout indicator and an illegal condition indicator is provided.

The electronic module of the present invention has a hollow structure and has a mounting means that can be attached to a conventional parking meter, and when the cell is mounted on the conventional parking meter so that the indicator is in the indicating mode, the indicator of the conventional parking meter is remotely pointed. And a first sensor attached to the cell for detecting at.

The electronic module also includes a second sensor attached to the cell for detection at a remote point and a vehicle parked in the parking lot in the vicinity of the conventional parking meter when the cell is mounted on the conventional parking meter.

The electronic module has a power source for operating the module and additionally includes an electronic circuit installed inside the shell. The electronic circuitry comprises means for receiving a first signal from the first sensor and a second signal from the second sensor and, when appropriate, sending a code message to the remote receiver for processing the first signal and the second signal. Equipped. The code message includes at least an identifier for the position of the conventional parking meter.

A first advantage of the first aspect of the invention is that the electronic module can be installed in a conventional meter without being attached or modified to the internal elements of the conventional parking meter. Installing an electronic module for a conventional parking meter can be quickly performed without tools at the parking meter position.

Therefore, the municipality managing the conventional parking meter each having the electronic module of the present invention installed above has the ability to obtain more tax revenue from the conventional meter. Municipal authorities managing advanced conventional meters have better control over the meter parking system due to the fact that when the parking meter is in expiration or violation time, a code message is sent to a remote recipient at, for example, the headquarters of the city. can do. Law enforcement officials or meter parking attendants are effectively dispatched to the location of the parking meter so that parking tickets can be recorded and issued to vehicle owners in the parking space.

Another advantage of the electronic module of the present invention is that municipalities who want to manage the arrangement of conventional parking meters and use the modern form of electronic parking meters do not need to depreciate the declining monetary value of conventional parking meters.

The fact that clockwork and coin inlets and registration mechanisms have a longer service life than a period of technical creativity is common in conventional machine parking meters. The electronic module of the present invention utilizes the durability of the mechanical parts of a conventional parking meter to extend the life that can be reduced and to extend the life of a state-of-the-art installation facility. Therefore, the addition of the electronic module of the present invention to a conventional parking meter can prevent the fall of the value of the capital involved, while adding to the modern electronic meter, and add the net value of the assets of the municipality.

According to a second aspect of the invention, the shell of the electronic module has first and second spaced apart surfaces surrounded by the first and second sides and the top. The first and second sides turn on the lights respectively operable by the electronic circuitry when transmitting the code message. The light may be operated in the OFF mode by a timer included in the electronic circuit or a reset receiver on the first side of the shell. When the shell is installed on a conventional parking meter and the light is in the ON mode, the conventional parking meter can be seen at a greater distance compared to other conventional parking meters.

Law enforcement officers who supervise parking managers can identify all parking managers on the street that indicate timeouts or violations of the law, even in remote corners, for example. This feature is particularly advantageous for the executor to reduce the typical workload of inspecting all parking managers along a defined patrol route to identify those indicating violations.

According to a third aspect of the invention, an electronic device module comprises a shell forming a hollow structure and has mounting means attachable to a conventional parking manager. The electronic device module also includes an electronic circuit mounted within the shell and has a power source for operating the module. The electronic device module of the third aspect of the present invention also has an electronic liquid crystal display screen mounted on the surface of the shell to inform the user of the conventional parking manager.

The electronic display screen is connected to a programmable memory capable of storing some characters of the entire message and an input circuit for controlling its operation. The electronic circuit has a communication receiver for receiving a message to be displayed on a liquid crystal display screen and storing the message in a programmable memory.

One of the advantages of the third aspect of the present invention is that it is possible to selectively display a message informing the user of the use of the conventional parking manager equipped with the electronic device module on the surface. This message is suitably displayed continuously during the day, for example when the power source is a solar panel.

Alternatively, the electronic device module of the third aspect of the present invention includes a car sensor attached to the shell to detect a car parked in a parking space proximate to a conventional parking manager from a distance. In this case, the first signal is received at the vehicle sensor and relayed to the input circuit to activate the first and second timers to control the operation of the electronic display screen. The message informing the usage is optionally displayed immediately after the car parks near the parking manager, and for a predetermined delay time, as appropriate according to the third aspect of the present invention.

Therefore, a municipality operating a conventional parking manager equipped with an electronic device module according to the third aspect of the present invention is installed adjacent to the parking manager by displaying and selling an advertisement message suitable for commercial facilities, for example. Profit can be obtained from the facility.

According to another aspect of the present invention, an electronic device module may be integrated into a conventional parking manager having an intermediate housing including a coin slot and a cash register mechanism, a clock device, and an upper open end having a plurality of latch members around the upper open end. Pinched Most conventional parking managers also have an upper housing having an open plane and a set of catch members adjacent to the open plane. Since the set of gripping members is removably attached to the plurality of latch members of the intermediate housing, the open plane is coupled with the top of the upper open end, and the upper housing covers the intermediate housing.

In this aspect of the invention, the electronic device module comprises a shell having an opening and a set of locking members adjacent to the opening. The set of locking members is of similar shape, spacing and number as in a set of holding members, where the shell can selectively detachably attach the intermediate housing in place of the upper housing.

In addition, the opening of the shell has a contour which is substantially similar in dimension to the contour of the opening plane, wherein when the shell is mounted at the upper open end of the intermediate housing, the shell is compared with the conventional method of mounting the upper housing to the intermediate housing. It is aesthetically reliably compatible with the midzan housing.

1 and 2, the parking manager of the prior art has an intermediate housing 10 including a clock device and a coin input and cash register mechanism. The parking manager of the prior art also usually has a coin receiver 12 attached to the support 14. The parking manager of the prior art mostly has a transparent window 18 covering a time display, a time indicator indicating the time display, a time out indicator and a violation status indicator.

The internal parts of the conventional parking meter are not shown herein for the sake of generality to a person having ordinary knowledge of the parking meter without being separated from the present invention.

The upper housing 16 is removably retained in the intermediate housing 10 by a latch member and catch described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 3, 4 and 5 in particular.

The internal parts of the conventional parking meter, as well as the intermediate housing 10 and the coin collecting housing part 12, are made of cast iron, aluminum or stainless steel that withstands good wear resistance, corrosion resistance and rough handling. Thus, when the municipality considers the form of a modern electronic parking meter, there are multiple conventional meters that do not reach the expectations of conventional service life.

The electronic module 20 of the preferred embodiment replaces the upper housing 16 and is installed on the intermediate housing 10 of a conventional parking meter. Since the electronic module 20 has a similar mounting attachment as the upper housing, as described below, it can be immediately installed on the intermediate housing without deforming the intermediate housing 10 and without using a tool.

One of the important features of the electronic module 20 of the first preferred embodiment is that it detects the raised position of one of the flag and the end flag 22 in an intrusive state of the conventional parking meter. This detection is achieved by not contacting the flag 22, thereby eliminating the physical connection between the electronic module 20 and the clockwork or the physical connection between the coin accepting and registering mechanism of the conventional meter. do.

The electronic module 20 of the preferred embodiment improves the operation of a conventional parking meter and uses all mechanical movements with the lower housing portion of the meter so that the residual life of the conventional meter can be fully utilized.

The electronic module of the first preferred embodiment 20 forms a hollow shape, and has a cell having a transparent window 26 having substantially the same size and shape as the transparent window 18 of the upper housing 16 of the prior art. 24). The cell 24 of the first preferred embodiment preferably has a first window 26 on the front surface and a similar second window 26 'on the rear surface, whereby a user of a parking meter having an electronic module mounted thereon. Has a similar visual access to the time pointer and has a meter's time indication dial, which generally has the upper housing 16 of the prior art.

The cell 24 of the electronic module of the first preferred embodiment additionally has a light 30 on the left and a similar light 32 on the right. These lights 30 and 32 are operable in the on mode by the electronic circuitry inside the cell 24 in the time-out condition or in the invasive state of the parking meter. These lights 30 and 32 are operable in the off mode by a timer included in the electronic circuit or by a reset receiver 34 on the front face of the cell 24. The operation of these lights 30, 32 improves the visibility of the electronic module so that law enforcement officers can recognize the meter in an expired state, for example, across a street or from the intersection of two streets.

In the first preferred embodiment, the reset receiver 34 is an infrared receiver which responds to an infrared transmitter which is preferably surrounded by a portable electronic unit carried by a parking ticket issued by a police officer.

The electronic module 20 of the first preferred embodiment also has an electronic liquid crystal display 36 on the front face of the cell 24. The electronic display may display a message instructing the user about the measured parking enforcement, but is preferably used to facilitate office work located near the meter.

The operation of the electronic liquid crystal display 36 is preferably started as soon as the vehicle arrives at the parking space in front of the meter, or as soon as the vehicle driver walks toward the meter. The display continuously squals or pulses the message for a time period of a programmed period sufficient to display the entire message at least once or twice. As soon as the programmed time value arrives, the electronic circuitry of the module 20 shuts off the electronic liquid crystal display 36 so that the power consumption of the electronic module is kept as low as possible.

The liquid crystal display has an input circuit that controls its operation, a memory that can be reprogrammed and a memory that can be reprogrammed with wireless code through an infrared receiver.

The infrared receiver is the same as the receiver 34 used to turn off the lights 30 and 32. The memory of the display 36 is preferably programmed with a portable computer (not shown) having an infrared transmitter to enable communication with the infrared receiver 34 of the display 36.

The electronic module 20 of the first embodiment has an upper portion and a solar panel 38 made of an array of solar cells. The solar panel is connected to the battery charging means of the electronic circuit of the module 20 to recharge the battery of the electronic module during daylight time.

Thus, the form of the electronic module of the second embodiment can be limited to that of the liquid crystal display screen as described above every time the city authority selects a single option. In this case, the power source of the electronic circuit may be localized at the output of the solar panel 38, and the message continues to be displayed good whenever the ambient light density is sufficient to generate the required energy.

3, 4, and 5, the electronic circuit of the module 20 of the first embodiment is indicated by reference numeral 40, and the battery supplying power to the electronic circuit is indicated by FIG. The electronic circuit 40 has a meter condition sensor 44 located at a distance and suspended below the time extension flag 22 and the intrusion condition flag 22 'condition of a conventional parking meter. When the flags 22, 22 'are made of metal, the instrument condition sensor 44 is preferably near the flags 22, 22' to react to the raised position of one of these flags 22, 22 '. Magnetic proximity sensor attached. When the flags 22, 22 'are made of a material that is not measurable in the magnetic field, the instrument condition sensor 44 preferably reflects to either of the flags 22, 22' when this flag is in the upper pointing position. Optoelectronic sensor with a beam of light oriented.

The preferred structure of the instrument condition sensor 44 of the electronic module 20 of the first preferred embodiment is a pair of optoelectronic sensors that are connected in series with each other and spaced apart by a distance denoted by 'A'. This distance 'A' is preferably wider than the width of a time pointer (not shown) of a conventional parking meter. The advantage of this structure is that a time pointer across any of the light beams of the instrument condition sensor 44 does not cause the electronic circuitry to read the instrument's intrusion condition. Flags 22 and 22 ', which are much wider than the time pointer (not shown), cause the breach or timeout of the condition signal to be sent to electronic circuitry 40 across both beams at the same time.

Many conventional mechanical and electro-mechanical parking instruments have electronic timers and flashes to indicate time out conditions or mechanical fixation of the coin receipt and registration mechanism. In this regard, one of ordinary skill in the art will readily appreciate that a similar optoelectronic switch 44 that responds to light intensity can be used to measure the operation of the flash on a conventional parking meter of this type. Accordingly, the electronic module 20 of the present invention may also use a conventional electronic or electro-mechanical parking meter.

Referring to FIG. 5, the electronic module 20 of the first preferred embodiment has a vehicle sensor 48 on the back side to measure the presence of the vehicle in the measured parking space. This vehicle sensor 48 is preferably an ultrasonic sensor similar to that commonly used in modern electronic parking meters as described above.

The shell 24 preferably has thin spots 50 and 50 'on the front and back sides, respectively. These thin spots are easily drilled to allow the infrared reset receiver 34 or the vehicle sensor 48 to be selectively attached to the left side of the front and back of the shell, for example to accommodate the position of the instrument with respect to the measured parking space. do.

3, a partial cross-sectional view of a conventional parking meter will be described. The intermediate housing 10 typically includes a coin receiving and registration mechanism 62 which is present on top with the clock 60 and the abnormal condition plates 22, 22 '. The intermediate housing 10 also has a pair of front latch members 64 and a rear latch member 66 that is movable up and down. The rear latch member 66 may be locked in the lower position by the locking lock 68.

The shell 24 of the electronic module of the preferred embodiment has a pair of front clasp members 70 that are almost similar to a pair of front catch members (not shown) of the prior art upper housing 16. Also provided is a rear clasp member 72 that is substantially similar to a rear catch member (not shown) of the prior art upper housing 16. Moreover, the shell 24 of the electronic module 20 of the preferred embodiment has a contour and shape and size of the lower opening surface 76 of the upper housing 16 of the prior art, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. It has an opening at its lower end with a similar outline 74.

Thus, the structural similarity described above makes it possible to attach the electronic module of the preferred embodiment to replace the conventional upper housing 16. These clasp members 70, 72 are engaged with the latch members 64, 66 in a manner similar to the attachment of the top 16 to the intermediate housing 10. Structural similarity also allows the open upper end of the intermediate housing 10 to be properly sealed from dust and climatic conditions, and the electronic module 20 is in aesthetic harmony with the lower portions 10 and 12 of the conventional parking meter.

Referring to the electronic circuit element 40 of the electronic module 20 of the first preferred embodiment, an actual circuit diagram is not provided here for those of ordinary skill in the electronic control device. Thus, one of ordinary skill in the electronic circuit device may be able to configure the electronic circuit device 40 of the module 20 of the first preferred embodiment through the instructions provided herein. Electronic circuitry 40 includes power receiving from a battery; Receiving a first signal from instrument condition sensor 44; Receiving a second signal from the vehicle sensor 48; First and second signal processing; And perform the necessary functions of sending the code message to the remote receiver when appropriate.

The code message is preferably sent when the breach condition flag or expiration condition flag is in the elevated position and when the vehicle is in the measured parking space. The second condition for transmitting the code message is transmitted when the parking space occupies for a period longer than the prescribed maximum period allowed for the municipal government.

For example, a message to be sent from the city headquarters to a remote receiver, to a central computer, includes an indication of the location of the meter, and a parking meter includes an indication that it is within an intrusion condition. Parking meter personnel who regularly check for infringement conditions can place the parking meters under infringement conditions and allow them to go directly to these meters and register parking tickets. Thus, the efficiency of parking meter personnel is significantly improved.

The transmitter of the electronic module 20 is preferably a wireless transmitter such that the installation of the electronic module 20 for a conventional parking meter does not require any external wiring.

Similarly, as discussed above, receiver 34 may be a radio receiver or other type of receiver that accommodates wireless communication. Thus, memory programming of the electronic display screen 36 or reset of lights 30 and 32 for the OFF mode can be performed from a remote central computer having a wireless communication transmitter.

6 and 7, a preferred method of operation of the first preferred embodiment is shown here and described as follows:

(a) The vehicle sensor 48 intermittently confirms the existence of the vehicle in the parking space.

(b) The vehicle sensor 48 recognizes the presence of the vehicle and closes the cycle relays that operate the first and second timers.

(c) Activate the first timer liquid crystal display indicated by the notification message for a preset period of time of the second timer.

(d) As soon as the preset time of the second timer expires, the meter condition sensor 44 confirms that both flags 22 and 22 'are in the lower position.

(e) When the meter condition sensor 44 detects the violation condition flag 22 'and the one expiration time flag 22 in the elevated position, the vehicle sensor 48 informs the vehicle recognition in the counted parking space. Onward, the transmitter sends a code message to the remote receiver and the lights 30 and 32 switch to on mode.

(f) As soon as the message is sent, the latch relay is opened to open the circuit for operating the display 36 and the code message transmitter. The latch relay re-closes the circuit only when a vehicle remains in the parking space, such as a code message is sent only when a parking violation occurs.

(g) The lights 30 and 32 are switched off by the vehicle sensor 48 as soon as the vehicle in the counted parking space is left in the parking space or the like, and the light is activated by a law enforcement officer communicating with the infrared receiver 34. It is turned off by a portable infrared transmitter.

(h) If the vehicle sensor 48 does not detect the presence of the vehicle, the cycle relay opens and the latch relay closes when the next vehicle is set to a new cycle.

In the preferred method of operation, the duration of the first timer is sufficient for the driver of the vehicle to park the vehicle and walk towards the parking meter. The duration of the second sensor is sufficient to allow the driver to inject coins into the parking meter and walk out of the parking meter.

In the preferred method of the above operation, both the vehicle sensor and the meter condition sensor are operated in the intermittent mode so that the power consumption of the electronic module 20 is kept at a low level.

The electronic circuit 40 of the first preferred embodiment may advantageously be equipped with additional functions to further enhance the operation of a conventional parking meter. In this respect, a dormant mode can be combined in the circuit to stop with less power dissipation by the module between the vehicles, during the period of pre-cess for the parking space. Other practical features for the electronic module of the present invention are numerous and include, for example, the accumulation of statistics for a counted parking system, such as tracking the frequency and time usage of a parking space compared to others.

Although the foregoing detailed description provides a complete disclosure of the preferred embodiments of the invention, various modifications, alterations, and equivalents may be employed without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Such changes may include alternating circuits, components, configuration arrangements, operational features, and the like. The foregoing detailed description and the accompanying drawings, therefore, are not to be construed as limiting the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

Claims (50)

An electronic module for operation of an automatic parking time indicator having at least one time end indicator and a violation condition indicator, the electronic module having an installation means that forms a hollow structure and is attached to the parking time indicator; A first sensor attached to the cell to detect the one or more indicators from the separation point when mounted and when the one or more indicators are in indication mode, and to the separation point when the cell is mounted on an automatic parking time indicator. And a second sensor attached to the cell to detect a vehicle parked in the parking space near the automatic parking time indicator, a first signal from the first sensor and a second signal from the second sensor. Send a coded message to the remote receiver that processes the first and second signals and has an identification of the location of the parking time automatic indicator. And an electronic circuit mounted inside the cell and having power for its operation, wherein the electronic module is mounted on the parking time automatic indicator and when the coded message is delivered to the remote receiver. The electronic module that the main dimension is dispatched to the position of parking time automatic indicator by communication of According to claim 1, The automatic parking time indicator is an intermediate housing having a coin receiving and registration mechanism, a clock device and an open top having a plurality of latch members around the open top, a set of open and near the open plane An upper housing having a catch member, wherein the set of catch members is attachable to the number of latch members of the intermediate housing such that the open plane is coupled to the open top and the upper housing covers the open top; The cell has an opening, and the mounting means is a set of fastening members near the opening, and the set of fastening members are similar in shape, space and number as a set of catch members, thereby allowing the cell to exchange for the upper housing. And an electronic module selectively attachable to the intermediate housing. 3. The mounting of claim 2, wherein the opening has a similar contour, such as the shape and dimensions of the open plane, so that when the cell is mounted on the open top of the intermediate housing, the cell is mounted against the mounting of the upper housing on the intermediate housing. Electronic module that is aesthetically safe and harmonized with the intermediate housing. The electronic module of claim 1, wherein the at least one indicator is a flag made of ferrous metal, and the first sensor is a magnetic proximity sensor mounted near the flag. The electronic module of claim 1, wherein the first sensor is a photoelectric sensor having a light beam directed and reflected on the one or more indicators when the cell is mounted on an automatic parking time indicator. The electronic module of claim 1, wherein the at least one indicator is a light source, and the first sensor is a photoelectric sensor responsive to the light intensity of the light source. According to claim 1, The automatic parking time indicator has a time indicator dial and a time indicator indicating the dial, The first sensor is electrically connected in series with each other and has a beam spaced apart from the width of the time indicator greater than the width of the time indicator And a pair of photoelectric sensors, wherein said time indicator that crosses any one of said beams when mounted on said parking time automatic indicator upon operation of said automatic parking time indicator does not generate said first signal. The electronic module of claim 1 wherein the electronic circuit further comprises timer means to effect intermittent operation of the first and second sensors. 3. The transparent semicircular window of claim 2, wherein the conventional parking meter has a semicircular time indicating dial and a time pointer indicated by the dial, wherein the cell is an area formed by the dial, the transparent semicircular window on the first side of which is substantially similar in shape. Since the window is horizontally and vertically aligned with the dial, the user of the conventional parking meter can visually access the dial and the time pointer when the cell is mounted in the intermediate housing. Electronic module. 2. The cell of claim 1, wherein the cell comprises an electronic display screen mounted on the surface of the cell, the electronic display screen comprising a programmable memory and an input circuit connected to the electronic circuit in a manner to receive the second signal. Wherein the display screen is capable of displaying an incentive message to a user of the parking meter when accepting the second signal by the input circuitry, and when the cell is mounted to the conventional parking meter, the conventional An electronic module, wherein the parking meter is usable as a notification revenue source. The electronic circuit of claim 1, wherein the cell has spaced-apart first and second sides surrounded by a top portion and first and second portions, and the first and second sides are simultaneously connected to the cranked message. Wherein each light has a light operable in an on mode by which the light can be operated in an off mode by an infrared receiver on the first surface of the cell. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the power source is a battery, the electronic circuitry includes battery charging means, and the cell has first and second spaced apart surfaces surrounded by a top portion and first and second sides. And the top portion has a solar cell connected to the battery charging means to charge the battery during the daytime period. The electronic module of claim 1 wherein the electronic circuitry comprises a wireless transmitter for delivering the coded message in a wireless delivery mode. A cell forming a hollow shape having mounting means attachable to said conventional parking meter; An electronic circuit mounted inside the cell and having a power source for its operation; An input circuit mounted on the cell and connected to the electronic circuit in a manner that accepts the signal and a programmable memory, the message being displayed to a user of a conventional parking meter when the signal is received by the input circuit. Electronic display means; When the electronic circuit module is mounted to the conventional parking meter, the conventional parking meter is usable as a known revenue source. 15. The solar panel of claim 14 wherein the power source is a solar panel mounted on the cell and the signal is sufficient whenever the light intensity is sufficient to generate the energy required to operate the electronic circuit and the electronic display screen means. The electronic module generated by. 15. The apparatus of claim 14, comprising a vehicle sensor attached to the cell to detect the vehicle from a distance parked in a parking space proximate to the conventional parking meter when the cell is mounted on the conventional parking meter, the signal Is effective by the vehicle sensor when a vehicle parked in the parking space is detected. 15. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the power source is a battery, the electronic circuitry comprises battery charging means, and the shell has first and second spacing surfaces surrounded by first and second sides and an upper portion, wherein the upper portion is Has a solar cell connected to said battery charging means for charging said battery during day time. 15. The electronic module of claim 14 wherein the electronic circuit further comprises a wireless communication receiver for receiving a program containing the promotion message from a remote transmitter in a wireless transmission mode. 17. The system of claim 16, wherein the conventional parking meter has one or more of a time out indicator and an infringement condition indicator, The electronic module also has a second sensor mounted to the shell for detecting at least one of the indicators at a remote point when at least one of the indicators is in the indication mode, The electronic circuit further comprises means for receiving and processing a second signal and sending a coded message to a remote receiver, the coded message having the same proof of the position of the conventional parking meter, The shell has a first and a second spacing surface surrounded by first and second sides and an upper portion, the first and second sides operating simultaneously in the on mode by the electronic circuit in the transmission of the coded message. Each having a possible light, the light being operable in an off mode by an infrared reset receiver on the first face of the shell, When the electronic module is mounted on the conventional parking meter, the coded message is sent to the remote receiver and the light is in the on mode, the police officer communicates with the remote receiver to effectively locate the conventional parking meter. An electronic module that can be dispatched to position a conventional parking meter over a distance compared to other conventional parking meters. 15. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the conventional parking meter comprises: an intermediate housing comprising an open top end having a coin receiving and registration mechanism, a clock device and a plurality of latch members for the open top end; An upper housing having an open plane and a set of catch members adjacent to the open plane, The set of catch members can be removably attached to a plurality of latch members of the intermediate housing such that the open plane is normally fitted to the open top end and the top housing covers the open top end, Said shell having an opening and said mounting means is a set of fastening members adjacent said opening, said set of fastening members being identical in form, spacing and number to said set of catch members, said shell being said top An electronic module that can be detachably attached to the intermediate housing in place of the housing. 21. The method of claim 20, wherein the opening has a contour that is the same as the shape and size of the open plane, and when the shell is mounted on an open top end of the intermediate housing, the shell of the upper housing onto the intermediate housing is conventional. Compared to the mounting, the electronic module has a beautiful appearance and can be mounted rigidly. 21. The conventional parking meter of claim 20, wherein the conventional parking meter has a semi-circular time indicating dial and an hour hand indicating the dial, The shell has a transparent semi-circular window on the first side that is identical in shape to the area defined by the dial, and the window is mountable horizontally and vertically in alignment with the dial, such that the shell is mounted on the intermediate housing. Electronic module that allows the user of the conventional parking meter to see the hour hand and the dial. In the combination of the electronic module and the conventional parking meter, which is alternatively mounted on the upper housing part of the conventional parking meter, When the coded message is delivered to the remote receiver, the officer communicating with the remote receiver can be effectively dispatched to the location of the parking meter, The electronic module is A cell having a hollow shape and having mounting means attached to an intermediate housing portion of a conventional parking meter, A first sensor attached to said cell for detecting at least one of a violation condition indicator and a timeout indicator of a conventional parking meter from a remote point when one or more indicators are in an indicator mode, A second sensor attached to the cell for detecting from a remote point a vehicle parked in the parking space in proximity to the parking meter, To receive the first signal from the first sensor and to receive the second signal from the second sensor, to process the first and second signals and to transmit a coded message with at least the proof of the parking meter to the remote receiver, the operation is performed. Combination of a conventional parking meter with an electronic module comprising an electronic circuit mounted inside the cell with a power supply for the same. 24. The combination of an electronic module and a conventional parking meter according to claim 23, wherein said mounting means is a set of clasp members on a cell that can be attached to a plurality of latch members on an intermediate housing portion. 24. The display device of claim 23, wherein the cell comprises an electronic display screen mounted on the face of the cell, the display screen comprising an input circuit and a programmable memory connected to the electronic circuit in a manner to receive a second signal, the display The screen is a combination of an electronic module and a conventional parking meter capable of displaying a propaganda message to a user of a parking meter upon receipt of a second signal by an input circuit. 24. The apparatus of claim 23, wherein the power source is a battery, the electronic circuitry comprises battery charging means, and the cell has spaced apart first and second surfaces surrounded by first and second sides and a top, wherein the top is A combination of an electronic module with a solar cell connected to a battery charging means and a conventional parking meter to charge the battery during the daytime period. 24. The combination of an electronic module and a conventional parking meter according to claim 23, wherein said at least one indicator is a flag made of ferrous metal and the first sensor is a magnetic proximity sensor mounted near the flag. 24. The combination of an electronic module and a conventional parking meter according to claim 23, wherein said first sensor is an optoelectronic sensor having a light beam oriented to be reflected on at least one indicator. 24. The combination of an electronic module and a conventional parking meter according to claim 23, wherein said at least one indicator is a light source and said first sensor is an optoelectronic sensor responsive to the brightness of the light source. 24. The system of claim 23, wherein the conventional parking meter has a time indicating dial and a time pointer pointing the dial, wherein the first sensor is electrically connected in series with each other with each beam spaced at an interval greater than the width of the time pointer. A combination of an electronic module and a conventional parking meter, wherein a pair of photoelectric sensors, whereby a time pointer crossing one of the beams during operation of the conventional parking meter does not generate a first signal. The method of claim 23, The parking meter (parking time automatic indicator) has a semicircular time display dial and a time pointer pointing to the dial, The shell has, on one side thereof, a transparent semicircular window of approximately the same shape as the opening defined by the dial, which also horizontally and vertically with respect to the dial to allow the user of the parking meter to visually access the time pointer and the dial. Combination of electronic modules and conventional parking lots arranged in a row. The method of claim 23, The shell has first and second spacing faces surrounded by first and second sides and tops, the first and second sides respectively operating in an ON mode by an electronic circuit simultaneously with the delivery of the coded message. With light that can be turned on, the light can be activated in OFF mode by an infrared reset receiver on the first side of the shell, When the light is in the ON mode, the parking meter is a combination of an electronic module and a conventional parking machine that can be recognized at a far distance from other parking meters. The method of claim 23, And said electronic circuit further comprises a wireless transmitter for transmitting said coded message in a wireless transmission mode. The method of claim 23, The intermediate housing part comprises an open top end having a coin receiving and registering mechanism, a spring device, and a plurality of latch members around it; Said shell having an opening, said mounting means being a set of tightening members near said opening, said set of tightening members being removably attachable to a plurality of latch members of said intermediate housing portion. The method of claim 23, The electronic circuit further comprises an electronic module comprising a timer means for intermittent operation of the first and second sensors. The method of claim 34, wherein The opening has a shape approximately similar to the contour and dimensions of the open top end, wherein the shell is a combination of an electronic module and a conventional parking machine that can be aesthetically robust compatible with the intermediate housing part. As a combination of an electronic module mounted in place of the upper housing part of a parking meter and a conventional parking meter, The electronic module A shell having a hollow shape and having mounting means attached to an intermediate housing portion of the parking meter, An electronic circuit mounted inside the shell and having a power source for its operation; An electronic display screen means mounted to a face of the shell, the electronic display screen means comprising: a programmable memory and an input circuit coupled to the electronic circuit for receiving signals therefrom; The display screen means comprises electronic display screen means capable of displaying a promotion message to a user of the parking meter upon receipt of a signal by an input circuit, The parking meter, equipped with an electronic module, is a combination of an electronic module and a conventional parking meter that can be used as a source of advertising revenue. The method of claim 37, The power source is a solar panel mounted to a shell, and the signal is conventionally parked with an electronic module generated by the solar panel whenever ambient light is sufficient to generate the energy required to operate the electronic display screen means and electronic circuitry. Combination of meter. The method of claim 37, The electronic module further includes a vehicle sensor attached to the shell to detect a vehicle parked in a parking space near a parking meter at a distance, wherein the signal is applied to the vehicle sensor upon detection of a vehicle parked in the parking space. Combination of electronic modules generated by conventional parking meters. 40. The electronic module of claim 39, wherein the electronic circuit further comprises a first timer for delaying the start of operation of the display screen means upon receiving the signal by the input circuit and a second timer for terminating the operation. And a combination of conventional parking meters. 38. The apparatus of claim 37, wherein the power source is a battery, the electronic circuitry includes battery charging means, The shell has a first and a second spacing surface surrounded by first and second sides and a top, wherein the top has an electronic module having solar cells connected to the battery charging means for charging the battery during the day and conventional parking. Combination of meter. 40. The system of claim 39, wherein the conventional parking meter has at least one time lapse indicator and an infringement condition indicator, The electronic module further comprises a second sensor attached to the shell for detecting a far point and the at least one indicator when the at least one indicator is in display mode, The electronic circuit further comprises means for receiving and processing the second signal and sending a transcoded message to a remote receiver, the transcoded message comprising at least an identification of the position of the conventional parking meter. and, The shell has a first and a second spacing surface surrounded by a first and a second side and a top, the first and second sides being operated in ON mode by the electronic circuit simultaneously with the transmission of the transcoded message. Each having a possible light, the light being operable in an OFF mode by an infrared reset receiver on the first face of the shell, If the transcoded message is sent to the remote receiver and the light is in ON mode, law enforcement officers communicating with the remote receiver are effectively dispatched to the location of the conventional parking meter and compared with other conventional parking meters. A combination of an electronic module and a conventional parking meter that places a conventional parking meter from a far distance away. 38. The apparatus of claim 37, wherein the intermediate housing portion comprises a coin receiving and storing mechanism, an open top having a clock device and a plurality of latch members around the open top, Said shell having an opening, said mounting means being a set of clasp members near said opening, said set of clasp members being detachable to a plurality of clasp members of said intermediate housing portion and a combination of a conventional parking meter. 45. The combination of an electronic module and a conventional parking meter according to claim 43, wherein said opening has an appearance similar in shape and dimensions to said open upper end, and said shell is aesthetically and fixedly compatible with said intermediate housing portion. 45. The system of claim 44, wherein the conventional parking meter is: A semi-circular time display dial and a time pointer indicating the time on the dial, If the shell has a transparent semicircular window similar in shape to the area defined by the dial on the first side, the window is mounted horizontally and vertically in alignment with the dial, such that the user of the conventional parking meter A combination of an electronic module having a time pointer and visual access to the dial and a conventional parking meter. 38. The combination of claim 37, wherein said electronic circuit further comprises a wireless communication receiver for receiving a program comprising said promotional message from a remote transmitter in a wireless transmission mode. In the electronic module for mounting on a conventional parking meter instead of the upper housing portion of the conventional parking meter, A shell having a mounting means attachable to an intermediate housing portion of the conventional parking meter and defining a hollow structure; And an electronic circuit mounted inside the shell, the electronic circuit having an operating power source and electronic means for adding the features of a modern electronic parking meter to the conventional parking meter. 48. The method of claim 47 wherein the electronic means When the shell is mounted to a conventional parking meter, and when the one or more indicators are in the indication mode, the shell is attached to the shell for remote detection of one or more intrusion condition indicators and timeout condition indicators of the conventional parking meter. With 1 sensor, A second sensor attached to the shell to remotely detect a vehicle parked in a parking space near the conventional parking meter when the shell is mounted to the conventional parking meter; Means for receiving a first signal from the first sensor and a second signal from a second sensor, processing the first and second signals, and delivering an encoded message to a remote receiver, The encoded message includes an confirmation signal regarding the position of a conventional parking meter. 48. The electronic device of claim 47, wherein the electronic means comprises an electronic display screen means mounted to one side of the shell and including an input circuit and a program memory connected to the electronic circuit in a manner capable of receiving signals from the electronic circuit. And the display screen means can display the enhancement signal to the user of the conventional parking meter by receiving the signal by an input circuit. 50. The apparatus of claim 49, wherein the power source is a solar panel mounted to the shell, wherein the signal is generated by the solar panel whenever ambient light generates sufficient energy to operate the electronic display screen means and electronic circuitry. module.