IP Library Granted Patent US 7,252,227
Granted Patent B2
US 7,252,227 · App. 10/706,234 · Granted Aug 7, 2007

System for automatic check-in and check-out for space occupancy

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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 7,252,227
App. No.
10/706,234
Granted
Aug 7, 2007
Kind
B2
Abstract

An automated check-in and check-out for a user needing rental space. Specifically, there is an electronic device configured to: provide information regarding the rental space available for rental; provide the user with a way to select desired information; and provide for entry of data needed to use the rental space. Provide automated reservation check in/out management without interaction of business personnel. The device works for rental space that is selected from the group selected from: RV Park, hotel, motel, resort cabins, property storage units, camp sites, harbor boat slips, cruise ship cabins. Additionally, the electronic device gives a list of services provided to a user at the rental space. Wherein the list of services provided to a user at the rental space is selected from the group consisting of: laundry pick-up and delivery, propane gas delivery, grocery delivery, pharmaceutical delivery, pizza delivery, and a mobile mechanic repair service.

Claims (48)

1. A system for providing automated Recreational Vehicle check-in and check-out for a user needing rental space, comprising:

an electronic system including a kiosk, wherein the kiosk is configured to:

provide information regarding the rental space available for rental;

provide the user with a way to select desired information;

provide for entry of data needed to use the rental space;

enable the user to utilize the rental space upon satisfaction of rental requirements; and

provide the electronic system with management data;

an identification tag couplable to a recreational vehicle, the identification tag including account identifying information; and

a sensor module in communication with the kiosk, configured to read the account identifying information, and wherein the sensor detects a prearranged reservation.

2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the kiosk is accessible via the internet.

3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the kiosk provides a location map for the user to find the desired rental space.

4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the kiosk provides a picture of each rental space and that of related surrounding scenery.

5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the kiosk provides for a list of area places of interest, wherein the list of area places of interest is selected from the group consisting of: parks, zoos, historic sites, museums, restaurants, vehicle repair, vehicle washing, grocery stores and pharmacies.

6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the kiosk provides for printing of selected data, wherein the selected data is selected from the group consisting essentially of access codes, access keys , door access, security gate access, restroom access, shower access, and locker access.

7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the kiosk provides for a list of services provided to a user at the rental space, wherein the list of services provided is selected from the group consisting essentially of: laundry pick-up and delivery, propane gas delivery, grocery delivery, pizza delivery, a mobile mechanic repair service, and any combinations thereof.

8. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a membership module in communication with the kiosk, the membership module including:

a) membership account data; and

b) membership preference data.

9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the electronic system includes a plurality of kiosks, the plurality of kiosks being disposed at differing locations and in communication via a network, and the plurality of kiosks being configured to send and receive data.

10. A method for providing automated check-in for a recreational vehicles needing rental space, comprising:

providing an electronic communication system between a user and an entity renting a rental space;

providing, through the electronic communication system, information regarding the rental space available for rental;

providing, through the electronic communication system, a picture of a rental space and a picture of a related surrounding view;

providing, through the electronic communication system, selection of information related to the rental space;

providing for printing of selected data; and

providing internet accessibility to the electronic communication system; and

providing, through the electronic communication system, an identifying tag readable by a sensor of a kiosk about the rental space for entry of data needed to enable the user to rental space, wherein the sensor identifies data associated with a prearranged reservation.

11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the electronic communication system provides a location map for the user to find the desired rental space.

12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the related surrounding view is a video image of scenery viewable from the rental space.

13. The method of claim 10 , wherein the electronic communication system provides for a list of area places of interest, wherein the list of area places of interest is selected from the group consisting of: parks, zoos, historic sites, museums, restaurants, vehicle repair, vehicle washing, grocery stores and pharmacies.

14. The method of claim 10 , wherein the electronic communication system device provides for a list of services provided to a user at the rental space.

15. The method of claim 10 , further comprising providing a membership module in communication with the kiosk, the membership module including:

a) membership account data; and

b) membership preference data.

16. The method of claim 15 , wherein the prearranged reservation includes an active user membership module.

17. A system for providing automated Recreational Vehicle check-in and check-out for a user needing rental space, comprising:

an electronic system including a kiosk, wherein the kiosk is configured to:

provide information regarding the rental space available for rental;

provide the user with a way to select desired information;

provide for entry of data needed to use the rental space;

enable the user to utilize the rental space upon satisfaction of rental requirements;

provide for a list of services available to a user at the rental space;

provide for a list of area places of interest

an identification tag module coupled to a recreational vehicle, the identification tag including account identifying information;

a sensor module in communication with the kiosk, configured to read the account identifying information, and wherein the sensor recognizes a prearranged reservation and allows a user to access the rental space;

a membership module in communication with kiosk and the identification tag, and configured to send and receive membership data;

18. The system of claim 17 , wherein the sensor module recognizes an active user membership module and automatically allows access to a rental space consistent with the membership data.

19. The system of claim 17 , wherein the membership module includes awarding member incentives selected from the group consisting essentially of: points, gifts, discounts, free rentals, upgrades, and any combinations thereof.

Continuity (1)
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