Web-based parking and traffic management system and method
First Claim
1. A method for managing event traffic flow via a computer network, comprising the steps of:
- receiving, via a user interface, data representative of a selected event;
retrieving, from a first associated database, event information corresponding to the selected event, wherein the event information includes;
data representative of a venue for the event, data representative of at least one available parking location, and data representative of a cost corresponding to the at least one available parking location;
displaying the event information corresponding to the selected event to an associated user via the user interface;
receiving data representative of a payment corresponding to the available parking location; and
verifying the payment data received.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a web-based system and method for managing traffic and congestion associated with large events while decreasing operating costs and increasing event revenues. A user accesses a webpage to purchase a parking pass for a predetermined event via a user interface. Once the parking lot has been determined and the spectator charged for the pass, a customized map and driving directions are generated for the spectator, detailing the route to the event the spectator is to follow. The system gives the event management advanced revenues and planning information to devise evacuation plans, emergency response plans, security, and traffic pattern designs.
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39 Claims
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1. A method for managing event traffic flow via a computer network, comprising the steps of:
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receiving, via a user interface, data representative of a selected event;
retrieving, from a first associated database, event information corresponding to the selected event, wherein the event information includes;
data representative of a venue for the event, data representative of at least one available parking location, and data representative of a cost corresponding to the at least one available parking location;
displaying the event information corresponding to the selected event to an associated user via the user interface;
receiving data representative of a payment corresponding to the available parking location; and
verifying the payment data received. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for managing event traffic flow via a computer network, comprising:
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means adapted for receiving, via a user interface, data representative of a selected event;
means adapted for retrieving, from a first associated database, event information corresponding to the selected event, wherein the event information includes;
data representative of a venue for the event, data representative of at least one available parking location, and data representative of a cost corresponding to the at least one available parking location;
means adapted for displaying the event information corresponding to the selected event to an associated user via the user interface;
means adapted for receiving data representative of a payment corresponding to the available parking location; and
means adapted for verifying the payment data received. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A computer-readable medium of instructions with computer-readable instructions stored thereon for managing event traffic flow via a computer network, comprising:
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instructions for receiving, via a user interface, data representative of a selected event;
instructions for retrieving, from a first associated database, event information corresponding to the selected event, wherein the event information includes;
data representative of a venue for the event, data representative of at least one available parking location, and data representative of a cost corresponding to the at least one available parking location;
instructions for displaying the event information corresponding to the selected event to an associated user via the user interface;
instructions for receiving data representative of a payment corresponding to the available parking location; and
instructions for verifying the payment data received. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A computer-implemented method for managing event traffic flow via a computer network, comprising the steps of:
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receiving, via a user interface, data representative of a selected event;
retrieving, from a first associated database, event information corresponding to the selected event, wherein the event information includes;
data representative of a venue for the event, data representative of at least one available parking location, and data representative of a cost corresponding to the at least one available parking location;
displaying the event information corresponding to the selected event to an associated user via the user interface;
receiving data representative of a payment corresponding to the available parking location; and
verifying the payment data received. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39)
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