Systems, methods, and apparatuses for locating parking spaces are disclosed. According to one method, a request is received from a user of a vehicle to locate a space; the location of the user is determined; a database comprising spaces within a geographic region is accessed; from the database, a subset of spaces within the geographic region is identified, the subset comprising user-specific spaces; a determination is made regarding the availability of the user-specific spaces; and if a user-specific space is available, a transmission is initiated, intended for the user, providing the location of at least one available space. The systems, methods, and apparatus may be used to locate free spaces, may allow users to indicate when they are vacating a space to enable other users to access the space via a “park it forward” approach, and may assign available spaces to users based on an equitable prioritization protocol.

The invention relates to a system and method for controlling remote access to facilities, comprising a control center (1) with at least one database, where said control center (1) is accessible via a mobile communications device (2) and is connected to a remote system (4) configured for managing remote access to a facility.

One or more implementations shown in the present specification provide an offline payment method. A communication connection between a collection device and a payment device is established, wherein both the collection device and the payment device are in an offline state. Payment data sent by the collection device is received by the payment device through the communication connection established to the collection device. Payment processing based on the payment data and account information of the payment device is performed by the payment device, to obtain a payment result. The payment result is returned, by the payment device to the collection device through the communication connection. Collection processing is performed, by the collection device, based on the payment result and obtained account information of the payment device, to obtain a collection result.

Computer-based systems and related operating methods for an autonomous vehicle transportation system are presented here. Various features, functions, and methodologies are utilized by the transportation system to enhance personal safety and security for passengers. Security, privacy, and safety features can be provided based on a ride reservation type, the identity or user profiles of passengers, and the like. A security alert feature can also be provided onboard the autonomous vehicles.

Methods and systems for tracking driver behavior across a variety of vehicles are described herein. One or more first performance metrics which indicate performance of a first vehicle when driven by a user may be determined. One or more second performance metrics indicating performance of a second vehicle when driven by the user may be determined. The first vehicle and the second vehicle may be compared to determine a vehicle difference. The performance metrics may be compared. One or more third performance metrics that predict performance of a third vehicle, different from the first vehicle and the second vehicle, when driven by the user may be determined based on the vehicle difference and the comparison. Whether to provide the user access to the third vehicle may be determined based on the one or more third performance metrics.

A parking assignment system that comprises: a parking assignment device; a computer system running software comprising a parking assignment algorithm wherein the parking assignment algorithm is stored on a computer readable medium; and a sensor; wherein said computer system is in communication with said sensor; wherein said computer system is in communication with said parking assignment device; wherein said parking assignment algorithm is configured to optimally assign a parking space; wherein said parking assignment device is configured to accept input that comprises data from said sensor and communicate said data from said sensor to said computer system; wherein said computer system is configured to use said data from said sensor to track available parking spots; and wherein said computer system is configured to accept input comprising a user's parking preferences and assign an optimal parking space according to said parking assignment algorithm.

A wireless transaction request may be received by a vehicle from a retailer. The vehicle may validate that the vehicle is located in proximity to the retailer and may receive confirmation of the request from a vehicle occupant. The vehicle may also initiate a payment for the transaction with a server, responsive to the confirmation of the request and validation of the vehicle location. Communications between the vehicle and the retailer may be performed using Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC). The identity of the vehicle occupant may be confirmed using biometric sensors. The payment transaction may be performed using the Automated Clearing House (ACH) electronic network to avoid credit card interchange fees.

A coordinated mobile media projection system is provided using multiple media projection systems (MPSs). Each MPS is attachable to a mobile platform (e.g., automotive vehicle or aircraft). Each MPS is selectively enabled to supply a portion of coordinated media, and includes a location subsystem to determine the geographic location of the MPS. The combination of the MPSs supplies a coordinated media integration or unified message, with a first portion of the coordinated media being linked to a second portion of the coordinated media. Each MPS may include a deployment subsystem to supply an enablement signal in response to either the mobile platform occupying an assigned position or the MPS being enabled. The geographic location determined by the locations subsystem may be a stationary location or a moving location route. The first and second portions of the coordinated media may be identical, sequentially projected, form a billboard, or display related topics.

A toll transponder may receive transaction card data identifying a transaction card associated with a transaction account. The toll transponder may provide to a toll server device, and via a toll antenna of a toll collection system, a request for a transaction amount for a vehicle toll, and may receive a response requesting authorization for payment of the transaction amount. The toll transponder may determine, based on the response, an authorization request cryptogram for payment of the transaction amount, and generate an encrypted signal identifying the authorization request cryptogram, the transaction card data, and a toll transponder identifier identifying the toll transponder. The toll transponder may provide the encrypted signal to the toll server device via the toll antenna, and may receive from the toll server device, via the toll antenna, data indicating whether the transaction amount for the vehicle toll is approved.

A method for utilizing IoT information to generate queue related augmented reality (AR) information associated with a transportation system. In an embodiment, the method includes at least one computer processor identifying a plurality of users within a staging area of a transportation system. The method further includes determining groups of users from among the plurality of users, based on a transportation route respectively associated with transportation information corresponding to respective users. The method further includes identifying a first vehicle that a first user is scheduled to board, based on an indication of the first vehicle in the transportation information associated with the first user. The method further includes determining AR information related to queues associated with boarding the first vehicle and transportation information corresponding to groups of users within a proximity of the queues associated with boarding the first vehicle, and presenting to the first user, the AR information.