Apparatus and method of finding an unoccupied parking space...

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2006-09-12

2006-09-12

Goins, Davetta W. (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Vehicle parking indicators

C340S539100, C340S904000, C340S928000, C340S933000, C049S049000, C404S006000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07106214

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and method for finding an unoccupied parking space in a parking lot using an On-Line computer system comprises barring mechanisms at a parking space having a receiver capable of receiving a specific wave energy frequency transmitting from a remote control unit. Upon receiving of such signal of matching frequency resulting in removal of the barring mechanism, permitting parking of a vehicle into such space and sending information on-line to the system computer at the entrance that the space is occupied. Upon leaving of the vehicle from the parking space, the barring mechanisms resumes and the transmitter unit at the parking space sending signal on-line to notify the computer at the entrance that such parking space is unoccupied. For a permanent parking space in condominiums or apartments, the receiver unit is assigned to receive a specific signal from a remote control for a predetermined period of time.

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