Computer-Implemented System And Method For Managing Motor Vehicle Parking Reservatons
First Claim
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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Abstract
A computer-implemented system and method for managing motor vehicle parking reservations is provided. Motor vehicle parking spaces are managed through a server. Smart parking devices physically proximate to the parking spaces are interfaced with the server. Vehicle occupancy sensors physically proximate to the parking spaces are interfaced with the server. Parking availability indicators associated with the parking spaces are interfaced with the server. A motorist reserves a parking space. A reservation request for the parking space is accepted. The request is granted if available over any other reservations. Occupancy of the requested parking space is sensed through the nearest vehicle occupancy sensor. The motorist'"'"'s or the motor vehicle'"'"'s identity are verified against the reservation through the nearest smart parking device. Parking availability is indicated through the nearest parking availability indicator based upon the current time, any motor vehicle occupancy, applicable parking regulations, or any unfulfilled reservations for the parking space.
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18 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented system for managing motor vehicle parking reservations, comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A computer-implemented method for managing motor vehicle parking reservations, comprising:
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managing a multiplicity of motor vehicle parking spaces through a server, comprising; interfacing a plurality of smart parking devices that are each physically proximate to least one of the parking spaces; interfacing a plurality of vehicle occupancy sensors that are also each physically proximate to least one of the parking spaces; and interfacing a plurality of parking availability indicators that are each associated with at least one of the parking spaces; reserving use of one of the parking spaces by a motorist, comprising; 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; sensing occupancy of the requested parking space by a motor vehicle through the nearest vehicle occupancy sensor; and verifying at least one of the identity of the motorist and the motor vehicle against the reservation through the nearest smart parking device; and 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. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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