US Patent:
20200035049, Jan 30, 2020
Inventors:
- Boston MA, US
DOUGLAS WILLIAMS - ACTON MA, US
JONATHAN ERIC WOLFE - PASADENA CA, US
GREGORY RAMSPERGER - SOMERVILLE MA, US
DAVE GOLDMAN - NORTH ANDOVER MA, US
SYED NAVEED GHALIB - REVERE MA, US
LISA RIGANO - BOSTON MA, US
LUKE SCHNEIDER - BETHESDA MD, US
International Classification:
G07C 9/00
G06Q 10/02
Abstract:
Methods, systems, and devices for reserving a reservable asset using a mobile device. A mobile device communicates directly with a vehicle-associated control module or through a reservation server using either a TCP/IP communications channel or near-field communications. A member enters a request using the user interface provided by the mobile-device application. The identity of the member is validated the vehicle-associated control module executes the request by sending a signal to a computer or sensor in the vehicle through the vehicle wiring or the vehicle CANbus. The request can be a function, such as unlocking the vehicle doors, illuminating the interior or exterior lights, honking the horn, or activating a panic alarm.