Abstract: An automated vehicle parking system uses a driver's authentication device, such as a mobile phone or portable tag, to identify the driver. Vehicle sensing terminals detect when and where a vehicle has parked and send wireless notifications to the vehicle owner's authentication device. The authentication device, the vehicle sensing terminal and a cloud server interact using secure wireless communications to validate the driver's qualifications and record the parking event. Vehicle sensing terminals detect when the vehicle leaves its parking space and the parking system automatically terminates the parking session. The authentication device handles the bulk of the communication with the cloud server to reduce consumption of the vehicle sensing terminal's power supply. The sensing and portable tag devices communicate using secure tokens that are encrypted with unique individual or group keys.

Abstract: An automated vehicle parking system uses a driver's authentication device, such as a mobile phone or portable tag, to identify the driver. Vehicle sensing terminals detect when and where a vehicle has parked and send wireless notifications to the vehicle owner's authentication device. The authentication device, the vehicle sensing terminal and a cloud server interact using secure wireless communications to validate the driver's qualifications and record the parking event. Vehicle sensing terminals detect when the vehicle leaves its parking space and the parking system automatically terminates the parking session. The authentication device handles the bulk of the communication with the cloud server to reduce consumption of the vehicle sensing terminal's power supply. The sensing and portable tag devices communicate using secure tokens that are encrypted with unique individual or group keys.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a low-profile, surface-mounted, wireless parking sensor (LPSMPS) that is easy-to-install, easy-to-maintain, easy-to-repair, and low-cost. The LPSMPS can support the weight of a typical motor vehicle without damage to the electronic components therein. The LPSMPS has a disk-like shape and houses a circular printed circuit board (PCB) that includes electronics for motor vehicle sensing and for wireless communication with other devices. Batteries (e.g., standard AA batteries) are positioned around the circular PCB to enable a low overall profile. For example, according to some embodiments, the maximum height of the LPSMPS is less than 20 mm.