Application for finding free and paid parking spaces in the city by exchanging information between drivers.

Abstract

A device for finding free and paid parking spaces in cities through information exchange between drivers. The present invention relates to an application that allows users to easily find parking spaces in cities, whether free or paid, without wasting time searching in already full locations, through information exchange between drivers. This application covers both covered parking garages and outdoor spaces, whether free or paid. This invention addresses the problem of finding parking spaces in cities, especially free ones. Figures for the abstract:

Description

Title of the invention: application for searching for free and paid parking spaces in the city by exchanging information between drivers.

[0001] The present invention relates to an application enabling the search for free and paid parking spaces in the city by exchanging information between drivers.

[0002] Today, a major problem exists in the city, particularly regarding the search for parking spaces, especially free ones. People can waste up to an hour trying to park.

[0003] The purpose of this application is to allow users to easily find parking spaces in the city, whether free or paid, without wasting time searching in already full locations, through exchanges between drivers. This application covers both covered parking lots and outdoor spaces, whether free or paid.

[0004] We will integrate city parking maps into the application, showing both paid and free parking spaces. When someone logs into the application or website, they will see a map displaying all available parking spaces in the selected area. These maps will be retrieved from each city's road services and then linked to the city's MAPS maps. As soon as someone parks in a space, an indicator will appear on that space on the application or website map. This is possible thanks to the activation of the GPS signal as soon as the application or website is running, thus allowing us to identify occupied spaces. Alternatively, the user can also manually indicate that a space is occupied. When a user frees up a space, they activate the "available" indicator to inform other drivers.The aim of the application is to facilitate the exchange of information between drivers: as soon as someone occupies a space, they activate the "occupied" indicator and can also use the "free" indicator to report vacant spaces nearby.

[0005] Another feature allows a user to indicate that they will soon be leaving a parking space. If someone is interested and reserves that space, the indicator disappears and the first driver indicates a waiting time before vacating the space. If the second driver arrives within the allotted time, great. Otherwise, the first driver leaves the space and it becomes available again, appearing as free on the application.

[0006] Other features: Seat reservation: Users can reserve a seat in advance. If someone knows they will be leaving a seat soon, they can indicate this on the application. Another interested person can then reserve that seat. If the new driver arrives within the allotted time, they can take the reserved seat. Otherwise, the seat is displayed as available again.

[0007] Real-time notifications: Users receive real-time notifications when a space becomes available in the area they are monitoring. This allows them to react quickly and find a space more easily.

[0008] Filtering options: Users can filter parking spaces according to their preferences, for example by choosing between free and paid spaces, or by selecting only covered parking or outdoor spaces.

[0009] Parking space evaluation: Users can leave reviews and ratings on parking spaces, allowing the community to know if a space is safe, well located, or if it has any particular problems.

[0010] Parking history: The application keeps a history of the user's parking, which can be useful for finding a frequently used space or for administrative purposes.

[0011] Integrated payment options: For paid parking spaces, the application can integrate payment options, allowing users to pay directly from the application without having to look for a parking meter.

[0012] Characteristics of spaces: Additional information on each parking space such as size, availability of charging stations for electric vehicles, or proximity to points of interest.

[0013] By combining all these features, the application not only makes it easier to find parking spaces, but also improves the overall parking experience in the city, making travel smoother and more efficient. Brief description of the designs

[0014] Fig. 1 represents the interface as soon as the application is accessed.

[0015] Figure 2 shows the display of the application as soon as a person selects the location and desired parking parameters.

[0016] Fig. 3 represents the display of the application after the person has chosen the desired parking location.

[0017] Figure 4 represents the display of the application after the person has reached the parking lot.

[0018] Fig. 5 represents the display of the application indicating that a person is freeing up their seat and offers to hold it for X minutes for another person.

[0019] Fig. 6 represents the methods of exchange between drivers to reserve a place or to inform of available places.

Claims

Demands

1. An application characterized by the integration of city parking maps, including paid and free parking spaces (1). This feature allows users, upon logging into the application or website, to view a map of available parking spaces in the selected area (2). The maps will be retrieved from each city's road services and integrated into each city's MAPS maps. An indicator will appear on the map when someone parks (3), thanks to the activation of the GPS signal as soon as the application or website is running (4), thus allowing users to identify occupied spaces (5).

2. Characterized by the integration, within an application containing city parking maps, whether free or paid (1), of a feature allowing the user to manually indicate whether a space is occupied or available (6). When a user frees up a space, they activate the "available" indicator to inform other drivers, and vice versa (7). The objective of the application is to facilitate the exchange of information between drivers by allowing each user to indicate when a space is occupied or available (8).

3. A device according to claim 1 or claim 2 characterized in that users can reserve a space in advance (9). If a person knows they will be leaving a space shortly, they can indicate this on the application (10). Another interested person can then reserve that space (11). If the new driver arrives within the allotted time, they can take the reserved space (12). Otherwise, the space is again displayed as available (13).

4. A device according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that users receive real-time notifications when a space becomes available in the area they are monitoring (14). This allows them to react quickly and find a space more easily (15).

5. A device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that users can filter parking spaces according to their preferences (16), for example by choosing between free and paid spaces (17), or by selecting only covered car parks or outdoor spaces (18).

6. Device according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that users can leave reviews and ratings on parking spaces (19), which allows the community to know whether a space is safe, well located, or has particular problems (20).

7. Device according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the application keeps a history of the user's parking (21), which can be useful for finding a frequently used space or for administrative needs for the user (22).

8. Device according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the application can integrate payment options for paid parking spaces (23), allowing users to pay directly from the application without having to look for a parking meter (24).

9. Device according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that users can communicate additional information about each parking space they are looking for such as size (25), availability of charging stations for electric vehicles (26), or proximity to points of interest (27).

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