Image assisted parking space availability searching and reservation method and system
US9330570B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 5, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/144
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image assisted parking space availability searching and reservation method and system. An image capturing unit can be deployed onsite (e.g., parking lot, street side parking, etc.) to monitor parking spaces/spots. A parking space detection and reservation module can be configured in association with a mobile communications device to assist in the detection and selection of particular spaces. A destination street(s) can be located via a web browser installed associated with the mobile communications device. An IP address of the image-capturing unit monitoring the parking space can be obtained and a snapshot image/video of the street can be displayed. The captured video can be processed in real-time to report parking availability with respect to the street(s) and a parking space reserved.
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