DE202005017591U1 - Information device for a parking lot - Google Patents

Abstract

information means for a parking lot (2) for Vehicles, comprising a recognition unit (3), a control unit (6) with a computer and a memory and an output unit (4, 5) for outputting information, wherein the control unit (6) dependent on from a vehicle recognized by means of the recognition unit (3) and / or a recognized driver individual information from the memory via the output unit (4, 5) outputs.

Description

The The present invention relates to an information device for a Parking, which has individual information in a parking lot can provide.

Outdoor parking spaces, Parking garages or Underground garages are nowadays only as storage space for vehicles used. At most, non-changeable marks, such as e.g. special parking for disabled people, Women, visitors, etc., known with non-changeable signs or colored Markings are provided. Furthermore, it is known, for example at entry to garages or parking lots with barriers a video surveillance to provide which one opening a garage door or a barrier based on video recognition a vehicle license plate allows. This can be a easier and faster access to a parking lot will be made possible.

It Object of the present invention, an information device for one Provide parking space which is simple in construction and easier, cost-effective Manufacturability allows individualization of a parking lot, on which a vehicle has just been parked.

These Task is by an information device with the features of claim 1. The dependent claims show preferred developments of the invention.

According to the invention, it is proposed an information device for a parking lot for Provide vehicles, which a recognition unit, a control unit with a computer and with a memory and an output unit for outputting information. The recognition unit is direct arranged at the parking lot and recognizes one straight in the parking lot moving vehicle and / or a driver located therein and the control unit gives as a function of the detected Vehicle and / or a recognized driver individualized information concerning this vehicle the output unit off. The output unit can be directly on Parking and / or arranged at a location remote from the parking lot be. The individual associated with a vehicle and / or driver Information is stored in the memory. Thus it is for example, in company parking possible, Employees or visitors with individual information directly to greet at the parking lot or an incoming visitor to an employee at his workstation to announce.

The Output unit of the information device is preferably a Speaker and / or a visual display. The visual display may be, for example, a monitor or an LED display.

The Detection unit is preferably designed such that they recognizes a license plate of the vehicle. In addition, can still be provided be that the detection unit further features of the vehicle, such as. Vehicle type, vehicle brand, color of the vehicle, etc. recognizes. to Detection of the vehicle further includes the detection unit a camera, in particular a video camera.

The Output unit is preferably as a scoreboard directly on Parking lot trained. The scoreboard can, for example, at a Wall, fixed to the ceiling or floor. Alternatively, the Output unit also a column shape exhibit. Alternatively, the output unit may display a screen on a Workstation be. Of course it is also possible that a variety of output units, both at the parking lot as well are provided in other places. The variety of output units can also different information regarding the recognized person output, e.g. Welcome the person by the name of the parking lot to give an employee the information that a visitor arrived is.

The Control unit of the information device is preferably with an input unit, wherein the stored in the memory Information can be entered and changed can. In this case, the control unit is preferably connected to a network connected.

Further Preferably, the information unit comprises a further display unit at a building entrance, depending on information from a vehicle and / or driver recognized in the parking lot. This information can for example, further hints to a visitor (e.g., "Please contact the reception ") or general information regarding parking time or parking fees etc.

Further Preferably, the control unit stores in which parking lot which vehicle was turned off. This is on the one hand a Occupancy plan for the parking garage or the underground garage can be generated and on the other hand information can be provided with regard to park start and park end. Further Preferably, the control unit is connected to a terminal, which allows, for example, the entry of a vehicle registration number, to determine a position of the parked vehicle. This is especially for large ones Car parks / garages advantageous. For example, the terminal can be connected to a Access to the parking lot can be arranged.

Further Preferably, the control unit of the information device via a Network connected to other individual workstations, and the control unit of the information device may be a information about the arrival of a particular vehicle and / or driver to certain Submit workstation. This makes it possible, for example, the arrival of a visitor to convey to the person which is to receive the visitor.

following The invention is based on preferred embodiments in accompaniment with described the drawing. In the drawing is:

1 a schematic plan view of an information device in a parking lot according to a first embodiment of the invention and

2 a schematic plan view of an information device in a parking lot according to a second embodiment of the invention.

The following is with reference to 1 an information device 1 at a parking lot 2 described for vehicles.

As in 1 shown includes the information device 1 a recognition unit 3 in the form of a video camera. The recognition unit 3 can detect a license plate of a vehicle which is in the parking lot 2 drives up to park there. The information device 1 further comprises an output unit comprising a display panel 4 for a visual output and two on the side of the scoreboard 4 arranged speakers 5 for an audio output. The output unit is located directly at the parking lot. The recognition unit 3 , the scoreboard 4 and the speakers 5 are with a control unit 6 connected, which includes a memory. The memory stores individual information on a large number of license plates. On the basis of the recognition unit 3 recognized license plate gives the control unit 6 the individual information on the scoreboard 4 and the speakers 5 out. Such information may be, for example, individual greetings from visitors or employees or hints to an appointment or birthday wishes, etc.

Should the control unit 6 have no license plate or no driver recognized, but have only recognized that a vehicle has driven up to the parking lot, it can only general information or greetings, such as Good morning, welcome, etc. spend.

It should be noted that individual information can also be output when leaving the parking space, for example when the registration unit 3 detects that the vehicle light is turned on or the vehicle is driving from the parking lot. In this case, additional output units can also be provided, for example, at an exit at which the vehicle drives past.

The Information device according to the invention allows it therefore, to address an incoming person specifically and this Targeted information to a person. This makes it possible to additional Provide service to make a parking friendly and give him a positive first impression.

2 shows an information device 1 according to a second embodiment of the invention. Identical or functionally identical parts are denoted by the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment.

In contrast to the first embodiment, the information device 1 of the second embodiment, a pillar 7 which is attached to the ground. A detection unit and an output unit (both not shown in detail) are in the column 7 integrated.

Otherwise corresponds to this embodiment the first embodiment, so that reference can be made to the description given there.

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information means

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parking spot

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recognizer

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scoreboard

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speaker

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control device

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pillar

Claims (11)

Information device for a parking lot ( 2 ) for vehicles, comprising a recognition unit ( 3 ), a control unit ( 6 ) with a computer and a memory and an output unit ( 4 . 5 ) for outputting information, wherein the control unit ( 6 ) depending on one by means of the recognition unit ( 3 ) recognized vehicle and / or a recognized driver individual information from the memory via the output unit ( 4 . 5 ). Information device according to claim 1, characterized in that the output unit displays a visual indication ( 4 ) and / or a loudspeaker ( 5 ). Information device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the recognition unit ( 3 ) is a license plate recognition unit. Information device according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the detection unit is a camera, in particular a video camera. Information device according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the output unit is arranged directly on the parking lot is and / or arranged in a location remote from the parking lot. Information device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the output unit displays a display panel ( 4 ) or a column ( 7 ) directly at the parking lot. Information device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the control device ( 6 ) comprises an input unit for inputting or changing individual information into the memory. Information device according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising at least one further output unit, in particular at a building entrance or a parking lot exit, in order to provide individual information as a function of that in the parking lot ( 2 ) recognized vehicle and / or driver spend. Information device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the control device ( 6 ) the information about which vehicle in which parking lot ( 2 ) is parked. Information device according to Claim 9, characterized by a terminal which is connected to the control device ( 6 ) is connected to the information which vehicle in which parking lot ( 2 ) is parked to interrogate. Information device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the control device ( 6 ) is connected to a plurality of workstations to retrieve the information about the in the parking lot ( 2 parked vehicle to at least one of these workstations.