Computer-implemented system and method for managing on-street valet parking
A computer-implemented system and method for providing basic valet parking through centrally-managed parking services is provided. Motor vehicle parking spaces are managed through a server. Smart parking devices physically proximate to the parking spaces are interfaced to the server. Vehicle occupancy sensors also physically proximate to the parking spaces are interfaced to the server. Parking availability indicators associated with the parking spaces are interfaced to the server. Use the parking spaces is reserved for a valet service. A reservation request for the parking spaces is accepted through the server for use by the valet service for a period of time. Occupancy of the reserved parking spaces by a motor vehicle through the nearest vehicle occupancy sensor is sensed during the time period. Availability of each parking space is indicated through the nearest parking availability indicator throughout the time period based upon the current time and use by the valet service.
Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated Xerox Corporation
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Kurt David Preston Daniel H. Mark Jeffrey Lance E. Francisco Eduardo Craig Serdar Alan G.
Partridge Cummins Greene Stefik Good Torres Eldershaw Uckun Bell