Integrated mobile parking application and smart parking meter system

摘要

A mobile computing device executing software code interacts with the smart parking meter to allow the user to complete a parking transaction without having to leave the user's car. The transaction proceeds digitally, and confirmation of the purchase is sent to the user's smartphone or via other electronic message means. The user can access the interactive map via the parking lot application to provide real-time status of the networked parking meter within the specific area. The user can view all meters that meet a certain measure, such as pricing and available time. The user can also reserve a specific parking space through the application. The user can further be taught directions to the car of the user via the map guidance. [Selected figure] Figure 5