Wayne Leonardo Jackson

US Patent:

54325080, Jul 11, 1995

Filed:

Sep 17, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/946879

Inventors:

Wayne B. Jackson - Denver CO

International Classification:

B60Q 148
G08G 114

US Classification:

3409322

Abstract:

Parking for vehicles is facilitated, monitored and controlled by using sensors to determine the availability of vacant parking spaces and by indications to alert vehicle operators at a substantial distance of the availability a vacant space. A computer controlled system monitors the sensors and controls the delivery indicator signals. Data regarding parking occupancy is used to inform drivers entering the facility and prospective users, via a telephone interface, of the availability of parking. The telephone interface further allows users to reserve parking spaces and charge the cost of the reserved space.