Automated parking payment system using ATM network

摘要

An automated parking fee payment station using an ATM network is provided. The payment station includes ATM apparatus including the keypad, a card reader, a display, a communications interface and a micro-computer controller. The payment station further includes parking fee calculating and collection apparatus having a ticket reader and parking fee collection apparatus. The ticket reader and parking fee collection apparatus are operatively connected to and utilize the resources of the micro-computer controller, to allow payment of the parking fee by transaction of the ATM.