Single space parking meter and removable single space parking meter mechanism
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1. A single space parking meter comprising:
- a removable single space parking meter mechanism that is at least partially and removably receivable within an existing lower housing, the single space parking meter mechanism comprising;
a display for displaying parking information;
a front housing to be exposed to an external environment;
a contactless payment reader;
a card slot at or in the front housing for receiving a payment card;
a coin slot at or in the front housing for receiving coins;
input controls comprising one or more buttons for interacting with the single space parking meter;
a rechargeable battery for providing power for operation of the single space parking meter;
a solar panel for charging the rechargeable battery; and
a radio for transmitting radio signals from the single space parking meter and receiving radio signals at the single space parking meter wherein the radio signals comprise parking meter payment information;
a radio antenna for the radio wherein the radio antenna is connected to the radio; and
a meter housing securable to the lower housing for securing the removable single space parking meter mechanism at least partially within the lower housing.
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Abstract
A parking meter mechanism is described that may include a front housing, having a display opening for viewing a display through, connected to an internal structure. Additionally or alternatively the parking meter mechanism may include a contactless payment reader located behind the display. The parking meter mechanism may be secured to a lower housing. A back housing may be secured to the lower housing as well. The front or back housing may include a solar panel compartment and solar panel mounted therein.
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1. A single space parking meter comprising:
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a removable single space parking meter mechanism that is at least partially and removably receivable within an existing lower housing, the single space parking meter mechanism comprising; a display for displaying parking information; a front housing to be exposed to an external environment; a contactless payment reader; a card slot at or in the front housing for receiving a payment card; a coin slot at or in the front housing for receiving coins; input controls comprising one or more buttons for interacting with the single space parking meter; a rechargeable battery for providing power for operation of the single space parking meter; a solar panel for charging the rechargeable battery; and a radio for transmitting radio signals from the single space parking meter and receiving radio signals at the single space parking meter wherein the radio signals comprise parking meter payment information; a radio antenna for the radio wherein the radio antenna is connected to the radio; and a meter housing securable to the lower housing for securing the removable single space parking meter mechanism at least partially within the lower housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A removable single space parking meter mechanism that is at least partially and removably receivable within an existing lower housing of a single space parking meter, the single space parking meter mechanism comprising:
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a display for displaying parking information; a front housing to be exposed to an external environment; a contactless payment reader; a card slot at or in the front housing for receiving a payment card; a coin slot at or in the front housing for receiving coins; input controls comprising one or more buttons for interacting with the single space parking meter; a rechargeable battery for providing power for operation of the single space parking meter; a solar panel for charging the rechargeable battery; a radio for transmitting radio signals from the single space parking meter and receiving radio signals at the single space parking meter wherein the radio signals comprise parking meter payment information; and a radio antenna for the radio wherein the radio antenna is connected to the radio. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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