Computer-implemented system and method for providing multi-locational curbside valet parking services
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented system for providing multi-locational curbside valet parking service through centrally-managed parking services, comprising:
- a server configured to manage a multiplicity of motor vehicle parking spaces disbursed over a plurality of physically-separate and openly-disbursed parking locations through a centrally-located server, the server configured to interface over a computer network and comprising a memory and a computer processor, the computer processor operatively coupled to the memory and configured to execute computer executable program modules;
a plurality of smart parking devices that are each located proximate to and which correspond to at least one of the parking spaces, each of the smart parking devices interfaced with the server via the computer network;
a plurality of vehicle occupancy sensors that are also each located proximate to and which correspond to at least one of the parking spaces, each of the vehicle occupancy sensors interfaced with the server via the computer network;
a reservations module executed by the server and configured to reserve through the server use of a plurality of the parking spaces for a valet service, comprising;
a request module configured to accept a reservation request for the use of the plurality of the parking spaces that are specified by their locations, through the server, for use by the valet service for a period of time; and
an occupancy module configured to sense occupancy of the parking spaces that are reserved for the use of the valet service by a motor vehicle, through the vehicle occupancy sensor that corresponds to each of the parking spaces that are reserved for the use of the valet service, during the time period, and to provide the occupancy to the server via the network;
an availability module executed by the server and configured to identify a valet drop-off location of at least one of the parking spaces that is reserved for the use of the valet service and is not occupied by a motor vehicle; and
a notification module executed by the server and configured to provide the valet drop-off location and a location of a lock box to a motorist through a user interface, the lock box being adapted to hold a key of a motor vehicle of the motorist.
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Abstract
A computer-implemented system and method for providing multi-locational curbside valet parking service is provided. A multiplicity of motor vehicle parking spaces are managed by a server. A plurality of smart parking devices and vehicle occupancy sensors are interfaced with the server. Use of a plurality of the parking spaces is reserved for a valet service. A reservation request for the use of the plurality of the parking spaces is accepted for use by the valet service for a period of time. Occupancy of the reserved parking spaces by a motor vehicle is sensed through the vehicle occupancy sensor. A valet drop-off location of at least one of the parking spaces that is reserved for the use of the valet service and is not occupied by a motor vehicle is identified. The valet drop-off location and a location of a lock box are provided to the motorist through a user interface.
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20 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented system for providing multi-locational curbside valet parking service through centrally-managed parking services, comprising:
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a server configured to manage a multiplicity of motor vehicle parking spaces disbursed over a plurality of physically-separate and openly-disbursed parking locations through a centrally-located server, the server configured to interface over a computer network and comprising a memory and a computer processor, the computer processor operatively coupled to the memory and configured to execute computer executable program modules; a plurality of smart parking devices that are each located proximate to and which correspond to at least one of the parking spaces, each of the smart parking devices interfaced with the server via the computer network; a plurality of vehicle occupancy sensors that are also each located proximate to and which correspond to at least one of the parking spaces, each of the vehicle occupancy sensors interfaced with the server via the computer network; a reservations module executed by the server and configured to reserve through the server use of a plurality of the parking spaces for a valet service, comprising; a request module configured to accept a reservation request for the use of the plurality of the parking spaces that are specified by their locations, through the server, for use by the valet service for a period of time; and an occupancy module configured to sense occupancy of the parking spaces that are reserved for the use of the valet service by a motor vehicle, through the vehicle occupancy sensor that corresponds to each of the parking spaces that are reserved for the use of the valet service, during the time period, and to provide the occupancy to the server via the network; an availability module executed by the server and configured to identify a valet drop-off location of at least one of the parking spaces that is reserved for the use of the valet service and is not occupied by a motor vehicle; and a notification module executed by the server and configured to provide the valet drop-off location and a location of a lock box to a motorist through a user interface, the lock box being adapted to hold a key of a motor vehicle of the motorist. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A computer-implemented method for providing multi-locational curbside valet parking service through centrally-managed parking services, comprising:
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providing a centrally-located server configured to interface over a computer network and comprising a memory and a computer processor, the computer processor operatively coupled to the memory and configured to execute computer execute modules, wherein the server manages a multiplicity of motor vehicle parking spaces disbursed over a plurality of physically-separate and openly-disbursed parking locations; interfacing, by the computer processor via the computer network, a plurality of smart parking devices that are each located proximate to and which correspond to at least one of the parking spaces; interfacing, by the computer processor via the computer network, a plurality of vehicle occupancy sensors that are also each located proximate to and which correspond to at least one of the parking spaces; reserving, by the server, use of a plurality of the parking spaces for a valet service, comprising; accepting, by the server, a reservation request for the use of the plurality of the parking spaces that are specified by their locations for use by the valet service for a period of time; and sensing occupancy of the parking spaces that are reserved for the use of the valet service by a motor vehicle, through the vehicle occupancy sensor that corresponds to each of the parking spaces that are reserved for the use of the valet service, during the time period, and providing the occupancy to the server via the network; and identifying, by the server, a valet drop-off location of at least one of the parking spaces that is reserved for the use of the valet service and is not occupied by a motor vehicle; and providing, by the server, the valet drop-off location and a location of a lock box to a motorist through a user interface, the lock box being adapted to hold a key of the motor vehicle of the motorist. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A computer-implemented system for providing multi-locational curbside valet parking service with customer-designated locations through centrally-managed parking services, comprising:
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a server configured to manage a multiplicity of motor vehicle parking spaces disbursed over a plurality of physically-separate and openly-disbursed parking locations through a centrally-located server, the server configured to interface over a computer network and comprising a memory and a computer processor, the computer processor operatively coupled to the memory and configured to execute computer executable program modules; a plurality of smart parking devices that are each located proximate to and which correspond to at least one of the parking spaces, each of the smart parking devices interfaced with the server via the computer network; a plurality of vehicle occupancy sensors that are also each located proximate to and which correspond to at least one of the parking spaces, each of the vehicle occupancy sensors interfaced with the server via the computer network; a valet pick-up service request module executed by the server and configured to receive from a motorist a request for a valet pick-up service of a motor vehicle at a pick-up location specified by the motorist; a valet drop-off service request module executed by the server and configured to receive from the motorist a request for a valet drop-off service of the motor vehicle at a drop-off location specified by the motorist; an occupancy module configured to sense occupancy of the parking spaces by a motor vehicle, through the vehicle occupancy sensor that corresponds to each of the parking spaces, and to provide the occupancy to the server via the network; a drop-off reservation module to identify at least one of the parking spaces that is not occupied by a motor vehicle and is close to the motorist-specified drop-off location and to reserve the identified parking space for parking of the motor vehicle by the valet drop-off service; and a notification module executed by the server and configured to provide the location of the motor vehicle parked by the valet drop-off service and a location of a lock box to the motorist through a user interface, the lock box being adapted to hold a key of the motor vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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