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Virtual attendant system and parking management system

US8831970B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 29, 2012
Grant dateSep 9, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 15, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08G1/042
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A control and management system for defined areas, employs a card reader, vehicle sensing loop detectors and electric eyes, entrance door sensors and operators, truck securement devices, cameras, a control system with memory, and a wireless connection or internet/intranet connection, is provided to produce event log documentation. The event information is readily accessible by management or supervisory personnel, to see all of the recorded information concerning a specified event. Thus, an event can be readily reconstructed after the fact, using all available sensors and other information relevant to a manager or supervisor. An alert can be issued whenever an abnormal or unauthorized event occurs during operations. A QR code reader can be provided which communicates with the system to enable a person carrying the cell phone to scan QR codes at specified locations or on specified items or vehicles.

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