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PROVIDING CITY SERVICES USING MOBILE DEVICES AND A SENSOR NETWORK

  • US 20120203600A1
  • Filed: 02/09/2012
  • Published: 08/09/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/11/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A mobile device comprising:

  • a processor, a memory coupled to the processor, a display, an input mechanism, a first communication interface configured for communication with a cellular network or a wireless data network, a second communication interface configured to receive information related to available parking broadcast from one or more local sensor nodes in communication range of the mobile device, said information including a location of the available parking;

    wherein the processor is configured to

         1) determine a current location of the mobile device;

         2) output a map to the display, said map including streets, the location of the mobile device and the location of the available parking;

         3) receive a request to initiate a transaction to purchase parking via the input mechanism,

         4) generate the transaction to purchase the parking via one or more communications with a remote device; and

         5) receive an electronic receipt from the remote device indicating the parking is purchased.

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