Virtual parking lots
US9870648B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V2201/08
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A central computing system is configured to monitor quotas for multiple different classifications of vehicles that park in a parking facility. License plate reading (LPR) cameras read the license information of each vehicle entering and exiting a parking facility. The vehicle images or identifications are communicated to the central computing system which updates its database and monitors each virtual lot in the parking facility according to quotas, prices and other parameters for each corresponding class of vehicles. Control gates can be provided at entrances and exits to the parking facility. A parking kiosk can be provided to the parking facility that is networked with the central computing system.
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