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Computer-Implemented System And Method For Managing Motor Vehicle Parking Reservatons

  • US 20120092190A1
  • Filed: 06/15/2011
  • Published: 04/19/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/14/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer-implemented system for managing motor vehicle parking reservations, comprising:

  • a server managing a multiplicity of motor vehicle parking spaces, the server comprising a memory and a processor operatively coupled to the memory and configured to execute computer executable program modules;

    a plurality of smart parking devices interfacing to the server that are each physically proximate to least one of the parking spaces;

    a plurality of vehicle occupancy sensors interfacing to the server that are also each physically proximate to least one of the parking spaces;

    a plurality of parking availability indicators interfacing to the server that are each associated with at least one of the parking spaces;

    a reservations module executed by the server reserving use of one of the parking spaces by a motorist, comprising;

    a request module accepting a reservation request for the parking space and granting the request if available over any other reservations stored in the server for the requested parking space;

    an occupancy module sensing occupancy of the requested parking space by a motor vehicle through the nearest vehicle occupancy sensor; and

    a check-in module verifying at least one of the identity of the motorist and the motor vehicle against the reservation through the nearest smart parking device; and

    an availability module indicating parking availability of each parking space through the nearest parking availability indicator based upon at least one of the current time, any motor vehicle occupancy, applicable parking regulations, and any unfulfilled reservations for the parking space.

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