David Martin Cummins

US Patent:

8600786, Dec 3, 2013

Filed:

Jul 13, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/182420

Inventors:

Mark Jeffrey Stefik - Portola Valley CA, US
Alan G. Bell - Los Altos CA, US
Craig Eldershaw - Belmont CA, US
Lance E. Good - Gaithersburg MD, US
Daniel H. Greene - Sunnyvale CA, US
Francisco Eduardo Torres - San Jose CA, US
Serdar Uckun - Palo Alto CA, US
David Preston Cummins - Washington DC, US
Kurt Partridge - Palo Alto CA, US

Assignee:

Xerox Corporation - Norwalk CT
Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated - Palo Alto CA

International Classification:

G06Q 10/00

US Classification:

705 5

Abstract:

A computer-implemented system and method for providing basic valet parking through centrally-managed parking services is provided. Motor vehicle parking spaces are managed through a server. Smart parking devices physically proximate to the parking spaces are interfaced to the server. Vehicle occupancy sensors also physically proximate to the parking spaces are interfaced to the server. Parking availability indicators associated with the parking spaces are interfaced to the server. Use the parking spaces is reserved for a valet service. A reservation request for the parking spaces is accepted through the server for use by the valet service for a period of time. Occupancy of the reserved parking spaces by a motor vehicle through the nearest vehicle occupancy sensor is sensed during the time period. Availability of each parking space is indicated through the nearest parking availability indicator throughout the time period based upon the current time and use by the valet service.

US Patent:

8610597, Dec 17, 2013

Filed:

Jul 13, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/182426

Inventors:

Mark Jeffrey Stefik - Portola Valley CA, US
Alan G. Bell - Los Altos CA, US
Craig Eldershaw - Belmont CA, US
Lance E. Good - Gaithersburg MD, US
Daniel H. Greene - Sunnyvale CA, US
Francisco Eduardo Torres - San Jose CA, US
Serdar Uckun - Palo Alto CA, US
David Preston Cummins - Washington DC, US
James Glasnapp - San Rafael CA, US
Ellen Isaacs - San Jose CA, US

Assignee:

Xerox Corporation - Norwalk CT
Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated - Palo Alto CA

International Classification:

G08G 1/14

US Classification:

3409322, 3404255, 340901

Abstract:

A computer-implemented system and method for tagging a parking space for a motor vehicle through a gesture is provided. Motor vehicle parking spaces are managed through a server. Smart parking devices physically proximate to the parking spaces are interfaced. Vehicle occupancy sensors also physically proximate the parking spaces are interfaced. Parking availability indicators associated with the parking spaces are interfaced. Those parking spaces that are unoccupied based on their respective vehicle occupancy sensors and currently available over any other reservations stored in the server are identified to a driver of a motor vehicle. One of the unoccupied parking spaces is reserved upon a gesture provided by the driver. Occupancy of the reserved unoccupied parking space is sensed through the nearest vehicle occupancy sensor following parking of the motor vehicle. The identity of the motorist is verified against the reservation through the nearest smart parking device.

US Patent:

20120092190, Apr 19, 2012

Filed:

Jun 15, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/161100

Inventors:

Mark Jeffrey Stefik - Portola Valley CA, US
Alan G. Bell - Los Altos CA, US
Craig Eldershaw - Belmont CA, US
Lance E. Good - Gaithersburg MD, US
Daniel H. Greene - Sunnyvale CA, US
Francisco Eduardo Torres - San Jose CA, US
Serdar Uckun - Palo Alto CA, US
David Preston Cummins - Washington DC, US

Assignee:

XEROX CORPORATION - Norwalk CT
PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATED - Palo Alto CA

International Classification:

G08G 1/14

US Classification:

3409322

Abstract:

A computer-implemented system and method for managing motor vehicle parking reservations is provided. Motor vehicle parking spaces are managed through a server. Smart parking devices physically proximate to the parking spaces are interfaced with the server. Vehicle occupancy sensors physically proximate to the parking spaces are interfaced with the server. Parking availability indicators associated with the parking spaces are interfaced with the server. A motorist reserves a parking space. A reservation request for the parking space is accepted. The request is granted if available over any other reservations. Occupancy of the requested parking space is sensed through the nearest vehicle occupancy sensor. The motorist's or the motor vehicle's identity are verified against the reservation through the nearest smart parking device. Parking availability is indicated through the nearest parking availability indicator based upon the current time, any motor vehicle occupancy, applicable parking regulations, or any unfulfilled reservations for the parking space.

US Patent:

20120095791, Apr 19, 2012

Filed:

Aug 24, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/217208

Inventors:

Mark Jeffrey Stefik - Portola Valley CA, US
Alan G. Bell - Los Altos CA, US
Craig Eldershaw - Belmont CA, US
Lance E. Good - Gaithersburg MD, US
Daniel H. Greene - Sunnyvale CA, US
Francisco Eduardo Torres - San Jose CA, US
Serdar Uckun - Palo Alto CA, US
David Preston Cummins - Washington DC, US

Assignee:

XEROX CORPORATION - Norwalk CT
PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATED - Palo Alto CA

International Classification:

G06Q 10/00
G07B 15/00

US Classification:

705 5, 705 13

Abstract:

A computer-implemented system and method for offering merchant and shopper-friendly parking reservations through validated parking is provided. Motor vehicle parking spaces are managed through a server. Smart parking devices and vehicle occupancy sensors are interfaced to the server. Use of the parking space is managed. Occupancy of one of the parking spaces by a motor vehicle is sensed through the nearest vehicle occupancy sensor and the location of the parking space is provided to the server. An identity of the driver of the motor vehicle is determined through the nearest smart parking device and the identity of the driver is provided to the server. Use of the parking space is validated. The parking space's location and the driver's identity are retrieved at the location of a merchant. Payment for at least part of the use of the parking space from the merchant is provided through the server.

US Patent:

20120095792, Apr 19, 2012

Filed:

Aug 24, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/217211

Inventors:

Mark Jeffrey Stefik - Portola Valley CA, US
Alan G. Bell - Los Altos CA, US
Craig Eldershaw - Belmont CA, US
Lance E. Good - Gaithersburg MD, US
Daniel H. Greene - Sunnyvale CA, US
Francisco Eduardo Torres - San Jose CA, US
Serdar Uckun - Palo Alto CA, US
David Preston Cummins - Washington DC, US

Assignee:

XEROX CORPORATION - Norwalk CT
PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATED - Palo Alto CA

International Classification:

G06Q 10/00
G07B 15/00

US Classification:

705 5, 705 13

Abstract:

A computer-implemented system and method for offering commercial parking reservations through flexible loading zones is provided. Motor vehicle parking spaces located in a business district are managed through a server. Smart parking devices, vehicle occupancy sensors, and parking availability indicators are interfaced to the server. Use of the parking spaces as a loading zone is reserved. A reservation request from a business is accepted. The business is confirmed as eligible. The request is granted, provided the requested parking space is available over any other reservations. Use of the loading zone is managed. The parking availability indicator is activated contemporaneous to the reservation period. Occupancy of the requested parking space is sensed through the nearest vehicle occupancy sensor. An identity of a driver is verified through the nearest smart parking device. The use of the reserved parking space is permitted upon matching the driver's identity to the business.

US Patent:

20120095812, Apr 19, 2012

Filed:

Aug 24, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/217205

Inventors:

Mark Jeffrey Stefik - Portola Valley CA, US
Alan G. Bell - Los Altos CA, US
Craig Eldershaw - Belmont CA, US
Lance E. Good - Gaithersburg MD, US
Daniel H. Greene - Sunnyvale CA, US
Francisco Eduardo Torres - San Jose CA, US
Serdar Uckun - Palo Alto CA, US
David Preston Cummins - Washington DC, US
Roger Phylos Hoover - San Bruno CA, US
Robert Thomas Krivacic - San Jose CA, US

Assignee:

XEROX CORPORATION - Norwalk CT
PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATED - Palo Alto CA

International Classification:

G07B 15/00

US Classification:

705 13

Abstract:

A computer-implemented system and method for providing recurring residential parking reservations is provided. Motor vehicle parking spaces located in a residential area are managed through a server. Smart parking devices, vehicle occupancy sensors, and parking availability indicators are interfaced to the server. Use of the parking spaces by a resident is reserved on a recurring basis throughout a subscription period. A parking reservation, including recurring times and dates, is requested. The request is granted provided the parking space is available over any other reservations stored in the server. Use of the reserved parking space is managed throughout the subscription period. Occupancy of the requested parking space is sensed through the nearest vehicle occupancy sensor. A motorist's identity is verified through the nearest smart parking device. The use of the reserved parking space is denied if not by the resident and parking non-availability is indicated during each recurring time and date.

US Patent:

20120127308, May 24, 2012

Filed:

Dec 22, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/335870

Inventors:

Craig Eldershaw - Belmont CA, US
Mark Jeffrey Stefik - Portola Valley CA, US
Alan G. Bell - Los Altos CA, US
Lance E. Good - Gaithersburg MD, US
Daniel H. Greene - Sunnyvale CA, US
Francisco Eduardo Torres - San Jose CA, US
Serdar Uckun - Palo Alto CA, US
David Preston Cummins - Washington DC, US

Assignee:

XEROX CORPORATION - Norwalk CT
PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATED - Palo Alto CA

International Classification:

H04N 7/18
B60Q 1/48

US Classification:

348143, 3409322, 348E07085

Abstract:

A computer-implemented system and method for providing gun shot detection through a centralized parking services server is provided. Smart parking devices are physically proximate parking spaces. Acoustic sensors are deployed with at least one acoustic sensor in a smart parking device. Vehicle occupancy sensors and parking availability indicators are associated with the parking spaces. Parking space occupancy is sensed through the nearest vehicle occupancy sensor. Use of the parking space is processed based on an identity of a driver. Potential gunshots are detected by aurally monitoring ambient sounds in the service region through the acoustic sensors. The potential gunshots are identified by evaluating the ambient sounds for sound characteristics of gunfire and triangulating the ambient sounds relative to the locations of the acoustic sensor comprised in one of the smart parking devices and at least one other of the acoustic sensors. Finally, an alert is generated for the potential gunshot.

US Patent:

20200013288, Jan 9, 2020

Filed:

Sep 16, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/572514

Inventors:

- Florham Park NY, US
Alan G. Bell - Los Altos CA, US
Craig Eldershaw - Belmont CA, US
Lance E. Good - Gaithersburg MD, US
Daniel H. Greene - Sunnyvale CA, US
Francisco Eduardo Torres - San Jose CA, US
Serdar Uckun - Palo Alto CA, US
David Preston Cummins - Washington DC, US
Kurt Partridge - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

G08G 1/14
G07B 15/00
G07F 17/00
G07F 17/24
G06Q 10/02
G07B 15/02
G06Q 50/30
G06Q 10/00
G06Q 50/26
G08B 25/12
H04N 7/18

Abstract:

A system and method for providing distributed on-street valet parking with the aid of a digital computer is provided. Parking spaces for valet services are reserved. One of the reserved parking spaces is designated as a valet drop-off parking space. A motor vehicle is detected in the valet drop-off parking space and a notification that the motor vehicle requires parking is provided to a valet of the detected motor vehicle. A search is conducted for the reserved parking spaces available for valet services for the motor vehicle. At least one of the reserved parking spaces available for the motor vehicle is identified and the motor vehicle is parked in the identified reserved parking space.