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Vehicle lock box

  • US 8,892,457 B2
  • Filed: 03/06/2009
  • Issued: 11/18/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/06/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for securing a vehicle, the system comprising:

  • an enclosure formed by a multi-walled structure positioned on a parking surface and configured to receive a vehicle therein, the enclosure having a closeable opening through which the vehicle is accessible;

    an enclosure identifier;

    an attendant system remotely located from the enclosure and configured to control access to the vehicle through the opening, wherein the attendant system is further configured to receive user information to authorize a user and identify the authorized user with the enclosure identifier; and

    an electronic actuation system configured to receive an activation signal from the remotely located attendant system and to deliver an actuation signal based on input from the authorized user, whereby the opening is covered or exposed;

    wherein while the authorized user is authorized to access the enclosure, the enclosure is not available to other users.

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