PARKING METER EXPIRED ALERT
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1. A parking meter expired alert system comprising:
- a database that stores information that associates a communication device with a parking meter; and
a status module that monitors an operational status of the parking meter and forwards a communication to the communication device when the parking meter expires.
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Abstract
Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure builds on integrating existing technology with new devices, methods, and systems to provide a complete vehicle ecosystem.
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1. A parking meter expired alert system comprising:
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a database that stores information that associates a communication device with a parking meter; and a status module that monitors an operational status of the parking meter and forwards a communication to the communication device when the parking meter expires. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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2. The system of claim 1, wherein the status module sends a communication to the communication device when a certain amount of time remains on the parking meter.
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3. The system of claim 1, wherein the communication is one or more of an email, a text message, a SMS message and a phone call.
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4. The system of claim 1, wherein the communication device is associated with the parking meter manually, by near-field communications, wirelessly or based on proximity.
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5. The system of claim 1, further comprising a replenishment module that allows a user to replenish the parking meter with an associated account.
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6. The system of claim 5, wherein the replenishment module confirms payment.
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7. The system of claim 6, wherein the status module provides updated time remaining information to the communication device.
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8. The system of claim 1, wherein the database receives disassociation information and, with the cooperation of the controller, disassociates the parking meter from the communication device.
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9. The system of claim 1, wherein an expiration notice is forwarded to another entity.
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10. The system of claim 1, wherein the parking meter displays an identification of a vehicle parked in the associated space.
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2. The system of claim 1, wherein the status module sends a communication to the communication device when a certain amount of time remains on the parking meter.
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11. A method to send a parking meter expired alert comprising:
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storing information that associates a communication device with a parking meter; and monitoring an operational status of the parking meter and forwarding a communication to the communication device when the parking meter expires. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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12. The method of claim 11, wherein a status module sends a communication to the communication device when a certain amount of time remains on the parking meter.
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13. The method of claim 11, wherein the communication is one or more of an email, a text message, a SMS message and a phone call.
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14. The method of claim 11, wherein the communication device is associated with the parking meter manually, by near-field communications, wirelessly or based on proximity.
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15. The method of claim 11, further comprising remotely replenishing the parking meter with an associated account.
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16. The method of claim 15, wherein confirmation of payment is sent to the communication device.
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17. The method of claim 16, wherein updated time remaining information is sent to the communication device.
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18. The method of claim 11, further comprising receiving disassociation information and, with the cooperation of a controller, disassociating the parking meter from the communication device.
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19. The method of claim 11, wherein an expiration notice is forwarded to another entity.
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20. The method of claim 11, wherein the parking meter displays an identification of a vehicle parked in the associated space.
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12. The method of claim 11, wherein a status module sends a communication to the communication device when a certain amount of time remains on the parking meter.
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Current AssigneeAutoConnect Holdings LLC
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Original AssigneeFlextronics America LLC (Flextronics International Limited)
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InventorsRicci, Christopher P.
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Granted Patent
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Time in Patent OfficeDays
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Field of Search
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US Class Current340/932.2
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