License Plate Recognition

Clancy Systems Requests New Review of MPS Patents

October 3, 2025

In a bid to reverse its previous defeat at the hands of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO), Clancy Systems Inc. is asking the office to rule yet again on the validity of various patents held by Municipal Parking Services Inc. (MPS).

Small Lots Earn Big Returns Through Automation

October 1, 2025

License plate recognition (LPR) cameras, wireless communication systems, and cloud-based management platforms now offer a workable solution that can transform small lots into revenue-generating assets without the prohibitive infrastructure costs of traditional approaches.

Breaking News: Court Denies Initial PRRS Motion in MPS Patent Lawsuit

September 24, 2025

On September 23, the federal judge overseeing the patent infringement litigation brought by Municipal Parking Services Inc. (MPS) against the parking compliance company Parking Revenue Recovery Services Inc. (PRRS) and parking operator LAZ Parking denied a motion by PRRS to dismiss the case.

PayByPhone, SKIDATA Strike Global Partnership Deal

September 24, 2025

Mobile parking payment provider PayByPhone has signed a strategic global partnership with access control solutions leader SKIDATA to integrate mobile payment capabilities into hundreds of gated off-street parking facilities worldwide, with Miami, Florida, set to become the first market to launch the new service in Q4 2025.

Innovation Reshapes the Parking Landscape

September 17, 2025

The parking industry is undergoing a profound shift as digitalization redefines how space, data, and customer needs intersect. Across the U.S., operators are witnessing the emergence of new tools and models that increase operational efficiency and unlock additional revenue streams. Although global pioneers have already demonstrated what’s possible, the U.S. market is primed to leap forward by localizing and scaling these innovations.

Digital Payments Transform Parking

September 15, 2025

Some of the most exciting new innovations revolve around digital payment technologies and automated data collection. From license plate recognition (LPR) to mobile apps and contactless payment systems, new innovations are reshaping how drivers interact with parking facilities while offering compelling advantages in convenience, efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Along with revolutionizing the user experience, these trends are also changing the physical design and economics of parking infrastructure and operations.

One Size Fits None

September 10, 2025

Understanding your facility and the expectations of its users isn’t just a nice-to-have: It’s the critical first step in modern parking access and revenue control system (PARCS) design. Effective operations require more than selecting “the best” system. In fact, there is no universal best — only what’s best for your objectives, priorities, and parking customers. Absolute simplicity emerges only after thoughtful, intentional complexity.

Omaha’s Parking Overhaul

June 30, 2025

By adopting gateless parking and mobile-first technology, Omaha is transforming operations and redefining the customer experience. By Jacob Larson Getting stuck inside a parking facility is never on anyone’s bucket list. For drivers, it’s an unexpected inconvenience that turns a routine outing into a source of stress. When a payment machine fails and staff must […]

Parking Startups Take Center Stage

June 30, 2025

The second annual Accelerate! Parking Pitch Competition showcased innovative solutions as emerging companies competed for industry recognition.

Smarter Parking Starts With Better Questions

June 30, 2025

By Jade Neville As someone who’s worked in the UK parking sector for a number of years, I’ve seen firsthand how much of our urban infrastructure still struggles with what should be a relatively simple question: Where can I park? If you’ve spent any time driving in busy cities — whether it’s London, New York, […]

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