Patent ID: 11922811
Assignee: nan
Field: Control (Instruments)
Classification: CPC G | IPC G

Claim 16:
17. An apparatus for controlling parking in an individual parking stall which is individually specifically assigned to an authorized user, the apparatus comprising:
a housing constructed and arranged so as to be mounted at a mounting point adjacent the individual parking stall;
a camera mounted in the housing at the individual parking stall arranged to take images of the parking stall on a constant basis including images of a vehicle when driven by a driver for entering the individual parking stall;
a sound broadcasting device;
the sound broadcasting device being arranged for broadcasting a loud alarm warning signal;
the sound broadcasting device being arranged for broadcasting an audible verbal message to the driver;
at least one proximity or ultrasonic sensor arranged to detect entry of the vehicle into the parking stall;
a reader which is responsive to a remote FOB of an authorized vehicle;
the housing having an electrical outlet receptacle provided;
a control system;
the control system including a communication system arranged for communication with the authorized user;
wherein the control system is arranged to communicate to the authorized user to a mobile device using a cellular network;
wherein the control system is arranged to stream live video of the unauthorized vehicle and driver to the authorized user using the communication system;
the control system being arranged so that:
when the presence of the vehicle is detected, the control system is arranged to determine authorized use or unauthorized use by the vehicle;
in response to a determination of unauthorized use, the control device is arranged to emit said warning signal and/or emit said audible verbal message informing the driver that the vehicle is not authorized to use the parking stall;
wherein, after information identifying the unauthorized vehicle is transmitted to the authorized user, the driver of the unauthorized vehicle can choose to pay for parking in the stall and if agreed will receive from the authorized user a signal indicating the unauthorized use is approved;
wherein, in the event that no authorized use is available, the control system provides said audible verbal message to the driver confirming this;
wherein, in the event that no authorized use is available, the control system provides said loud alarm warning signal;

and wherein, in the event that authorized use is available said audible verbal message is provided indicating that the authorized use is approved.