Dynamic vehicle parking management platform
US11341476B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07B15/02
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A dynamic parking management platform (10) includes a mobile communication device (20), a parking server (12), and an electronic ticket device (30) that cooperate to enable a vehicle driver to effect electronically a secure parking fee payment transaction. The electronic ticket device emits a beacon signal to enable transmission of vehicle parking time and other information to a wireless communication device (40) carried by a parking service provider officer or attendant walking past a parked vehicle and not having to view a display surface on the electronic ticket device. A lock and key capability enables secure parking fee payments and prevents unauthorized parking fee transactions. The parking management platform configured to induce vehicle drivers to purchase a product or service by parking discount inducement or advertisement information from merchants whose stores are located nearby the vehicle parking area.
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