Patent · US Expired

Smart parking advisor

US6426708B1 · kind B1 · utility

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8References

10Claims

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Assignee

KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV · NL

Inventors

Miroslav Trajkovic · Ossining, US
Srinivas Gutta · Buchanan, US
Vasanth Philomin · Stolberg, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 30, 2001
Grant date	Jul 30, 2002
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 30, 2021

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG08G1/14
WIPO fieldControl
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A parking advisor images scenes of a parking area and identifies free spaces using image processing techniques. The advisor then makes recommendations as to which areas a driver should go based on the locations of free spaces. One way of outputting the recommendations is to display them on a terminal at an entry gate or to print them on a ticket, receipt, or other piece of paper. An entry terminal may be provided to allow the user to enter a preferred destination served by the parking area. For example, the destination could be a particular airline terminal or department store. The advisor may select, among the free spaces identified, those that are most convenient to the destination and provide corresponding directions.

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