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Reserving your parking spot
Using smarts to find parking. "Within a few years, it will be common to reserve a parking space online before leaving home. If you haven't booked in advance, the navigation screen in your car's dashboard will display the nearest available street or garage parking. When you find an open space at a meter, you won't have to fumble for coins. Instead, you'll punch the meter's ID number into your cell phone. A sensor in the pavement will detect when you leave, and your credit card will be charged for exactly the number of minutes your car was parked. No more running to feed the meter when your appointment runs long, or overpaying and involuntarily giving a gift to the next driver in your spot."

MercuryNews.com
Posted by Richard on March 30, 2006 02:02 PM