Patent ID: 9685027
Date: 2017-06-20
CPC Classifications: G06Q,G07F

Claim:
1. A single space parking meter comprising: a card reader; an electronic device electrically connected to the card reader so as to receive information electronically therefrom, the electronic device having a screen to provide information visually, a communication connection to provide receiving information in respect of a card used in respect of the card reader, and connections for at least one rechargeable battery to power the card reader, and the electronic device; a solar cell operatively associated with the connections to charge the at least one rechargeable battery; a housing in which the card reader and the electronic device are located, the housing comprising an intermediate panel set and a cover panel, wherein the cover panel is configured to attach to the intermediate panel set by a dual attachment element comprising a slideable mount and a pivotal mount, the cover panel comprising a plurality of buttons that operate the parking meter upon manipulation by a user; and a window aperture in the cover panel via which the solar cell is exposed to light; wherein the card reader is electrically linked to provide information to the electronic device to provide information of whether payment has been made; wherein the screen of the electronic device is visible through the window of the cover panel when the cover panel is attached to the intermediate panel.