Computer-implemented system and method for offering commercial parking reservations
A computer-implemented system and method for offering commercial parking reservations through flexible loading zones is provided. Motor vehicle parking spaces located in a business district are managed through a server. Smart parking devices, vehicle occupancy sensors, and parking availability indicators are interfaced to the server. Use of the parking spaces as a loading zone is reserved. A reservation request from a business is accepted. The business is confirmed as eligible. The request is granted, provided the requested parking space is available over any other reservations. Use of the loading zone is managed. The parking availability indicator is activated contemporaneous to the reservation period. Occupancy of the requested parking space is sensed through the nearest vehicle occupancy sensor. An identity of a driver is verified through the nearest smart parking device. The use of the reserved parking space is permitted upon matching the driver's identity to the business.
Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated Xerox Corporation
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Daniel H. Mark Jeffrey Serdar Francisco Eduardo Craig Alan G. Lance E. David Preston
Greene Stefik Uckun Torres Eldershaw Bell Good Cummins