Parking location identification
First Claim
1. A method for locating available parking comprising:
- a) receiving a request initiated by a mobile terminal to identify available parking;
b) determining a location of the mobile terminal;
c) identifying the available parking based on the location of the mobile terminal; and
d) effecting delivery of parking information bearing on the available parking to the mobile terminal.
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Abstract
The present invention provides for identifying available parking via a mobile terminal, such as a mobile telephone, personal digital assistant, or the like. A service provider is used to receive a request initiated by a mobile terminal to identify available parking, determine a location of the mobile terminal, and identify available parking based on the location of the mobile terminal. Upon identifying the available parking, parking information is then delivered to the mobile terminal for the mobile terminal'"'"'s user to view or hear. The parking information can be accompanied by relevant maps, directions, and pricing information. A parking space reservation system can be incorporated to further extend the functionality.
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37 Claims
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1. A method for locating available parking comprising:
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a) receiving a request initiated by a mobile terminal to identify available parking;
b) determining a location of the mobile terminal;
c) identifying the available parking based on the location of the mobile terminal; and
d) effecting delivery of parking information bearing on the available parking to the mobile terminal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A system for locating available parking comprising:
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a) a network interface; and
b) a control system associated with the network interface and adapted to;
i) receive a request initiated by a mobile terminal to identify available parking;
ii) determine a location of the mobile terminal;
iii) identify the available parking based on the location of the mobile terminal; and
iv) effect delivery of parking information bearing on the available parking to the mobile terminal. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A computer readable medium providing software for locating available parking, the computer readable medium comprising instructions to:
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a) receive a request initiated by a mobile terminal to identify available parking;
b) determine a location of the mobile terminal;
c) identify the available parking based on the location of the mobile terminal; and
d) effect delivery of parking information bearing on the available parking to the mobile terminal. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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37. A system for locating available parking comprising:
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a) means for receiving a request initiated by a mobile terminal to identify available parking;
b) means for determining a location of the mobile terminal;
c) means for identifying the available parking based on the location of the mobile terminal; and
d) means for effecting delivery of parking information bearing on the available parking to the mobile terminal.
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