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Gen II meter system with multiple processors, multiple detection sensor types, fault tolerance methods, power sharing and multiple user interface methods

US9000949B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 2010
Grant dateApr 7, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/246
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A parking space monitoring system, with multiple microprocessors for handling various parking space management conditions, including at least one of the following conditions: (1) Space Occupancy (vehicle detection); (2) Parking Meter Status; (3) Display of Parking Policy to Motorists; (3) Motorist User Interactions; (4) Maintenance User Interactions; (5) Radio Communications with a Central management system and Network; and (6) Coordination of the operation between various ones of the microprocessors.

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