Patents by Inventor Michael Lenhart Franklin

Michael Lenhart Franklin has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10062132
    Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for parking guidance and parking services provided through wireless beacons. A location may include a nearby or attached parking structure having wireless beacons established throughout the parking structure, such as near an entrance and individual parking spaces of the parking structure. The beacons may provide communication services with a device for the user. When the user arrives at the parking structure, the user may be informed of available parking spaces, payments for parking services based on a loyal customer status, or other parking feature for the parking structure. The wireless beacons may monitor the parking structure and the individual parking spaces to determine a best space for the user. Moreover, once the user leaves the vehicle, the user may provide additional payment for parking time and utilize courier and locker services for purchased items through the wireless beacons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: PAYPAL, INC.
    Inventors: David Edward Eramian, Erin Christine Ming, Matthew Scott Zises, Michael Lenhart Franklin
  • Publication number: 20160189324
    Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for parking guidance and parking services provided through wireless beacons. A location may include a nearby or attached parking structure having wireless beacons established throughout the parking structure, such as near an entrance and individual parking spaces of the parking structure. The beacons may provide communication services with a device for the user. When the user arrives at the parking structure, the user may be informed of available parking spaces, payments for parking services based on a loyal customer status, or other parking feature for the parking structure. The wireless beacons may monitor the parking structure and the individual parking spaces to determine a best space for the user. Moreover, once the user leaves the vehicle, the user may provide additional payment for parking time and utilize courier and locker services for purchased items through the wireless beacons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: David Edward Eramian, Erin Christine Ming, Matthew Scott Zises, Michael Lenhart Franklin