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Introducing Robotic Technology Administration, Robotic Parking Systems & RSO

The administration of intellectual properties, patents, software, trademarks, graphical interface displays and On-Line support interaction, specifically under the umbrella of changing international laws for intellectual property, have led the management to develop a business model that will give the benefits and protection of this technology to those desiring to implement this state of the art technology and enjoy the benefits of it while being safeguarded and updated as well.

The highest priorities are to ensure:

1) the high quality, standards and security of the products

2) the adherence to the standards of implementing

3) the appearance of the public area design ©

4) the operating standards of these fully automated parking facilities.

To accomplish these different tasks, the rights for this technology were incorporated into RTA. RTA will enter into a licensing agreement with owners of facilities and ensure by an on going relationship that the technology and its application are secured in its original state.

Robotic Parking Systems, the manufacturer of the parking facility delivers and implements the systems to the point of sign off and start of commercial use of the parking facility by the owner.

An affiliated entity, Robotic Service & Operations takes care of the technical operations of the facilities, the 24/7 on-line hot line, the beeper services, the technical maintenance and the providing of operators for the automated parking facility.

With this package in place, the robotic team is prepared and equipped with the needed know how, the manufacturing capacity and the trained people to ensure the highest standard of operation possible.

Shown Below is a Schematic of Relationships

Brief Description of Relationships:

Licensing Agreement:

1. License Agreement executed with owner for using the technology (various patents), trademarks, Design© and Copyrights. One-time fee for starter package for each specific project (to obtain zoning and permits) and ongoing Royalties per parking cycle of operation. This includes that RTA protects the source code of the software.
2. Granting of local SW protection.
3. Results of ongoing Research and development provided to owner for implementation into the facility.

Delivery and Start-Up of Facility By RPS

1. Agreement for delivery of facility according to specifications and timeframes agreed upon on a fixed price basis. Monthly payments on basis of work in progress for design, purchase of parts, manufacture, shipment and installation.
2. Start-up of automated system to the point of commercial use by owner.
3. The owner may deliver portions of the building construction as agreed upon and in accordance with specifications provided by RTA.

Servicing and Technical Operation

1. RSO to provide the on-site and off-site spare parts packages and maintain it. Technical Maintenance of Machinery and automated components.
2. Set- up and maintenance of the on-line hot line for support of the software on a 24 / 7 basis.
3. On going diagnostic service off site and on site.
4. Technical maintenance of machinery and automation portion of the facility.
5. Providing at least a one-shift technical and local operator for facility trained by RPS (at least 6 months training of skilled technician).
6. Supporting owner with e-park™ and E-GARAGE™ features and its implementations for the daily operation.

Robotic Parking Systems™ Factory in Florida

Incorporated in 1994 in Florida.

The founder, Gerhard Haag, has over 27 years experience in the field of engineering and construction. Mr. Haag holds an advanced degree in engineering and has extensive experience in designing, planning, manufacturing, supervising and erecting major engineering and construction project in Europe, including:

• Volkswagen factory in Mosel / Zwickau, East Germany
• Hitachi chip fabrication plant in Europe
• Mercedes' automobile assembly plant for their "S" class of cars in Stuttgart-Sindelfingen
• MUC II, Munich's newest airport
• BMW paint plant in Munich Dingolfing
• Launch test frame fro European Rocket Ariane 4

In addition to his engineering and construction successes, Mr. Haag's
management skills are evidenced by his purchase and subsequent turnaround of
Krupp's Steel Manufacturing Division in Stuttgart, growing the company by nearly 200%.

Board of Directors includes: 

• Peggy Guignon, former Executive with Compaq Computer Corporation
• Thomas V. Chema, Legal Counsel
• Lawrence N. Stein, Director of Business Development, with over 30 years legal, management, real estate and development experience
• David Tufaro, partner, with over 25 years experience in large residential development projects, co-founder of Summit
• Hans Juergen Bauer, Chairman of the Board - former owner of SUSPA (manufacturer of shock absorbers, over 50 % market share worldwide)
• Lawrence Byrnes - former Chairman, CEO and owner of RealWorld Corp - software, business finance and management information systems specialist
• Ron Pollack - Founder and principal of Bulldog Capital Management, BA Economics Yale, MBA/JD Harvard

Purchased a large manufacturing facility in Florida

Expanded its product line with RPS 100, RPS 20W & L

Releasing a book on automated parking

Author of Standard Guidelines for the industry

Construction underway on a 150 car garage in Tampa Bay area of Florida

Over 60+ years cumulative automation and mechanical experience

Unique US patented technology. Robotic Parking has not only led the industry in its pioneering efforts to open the market in the US, but is also the first and ONLY manufacturer of automated parking in the US to be able to deliver its advanced system design. Already back in 1995, the company submitted its patent application. The US Trademark and Patent Office officially issued approval for the patent in September 1997. Robotic Parking leads the way!

Six (6) Patents Pending

True System design redundancy

UL / ETL approvals

Copyrighted software and innovative Graphical User Interface

For more information, visit "Experience in Construction and Automation - Robotic Parking Systems and Gerhard Haag."

RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

"Fortunately, there is technology being developed that allows for easy storage and retrieval. Robotic Parking Systems . (www.roboticparking.com/technology.html) has developed a Modular Automated Parking System (MAPS) that integrates computer control with mechanical lifts, pallets and carriers to park and retrieve large equipment in multi-level modular (storage units)."

END USER QUOTES

  “I visited the plant, saw the operation, had an opportunity to question the technology and the operation. As a result of our investigation, we are working diligently with Mr. Haag to build a structure encompassing his technology and software.”   A.S.,  Chairman  Development Firm

“The advantages of Robotic Parking convinced me after thorough investigation to change my design and implement it into our. . .mixed use project.”   E.S., Developer

MUNICIPAL LEADER QUOTES

“I am sure we can make greater use of this technology in (our City) as we proceed in our project to bring our public transportation system into the 21st Century.”    J.M., Mayor

“You could have our downtown parking problem solved for many years to come.”   A.S., Mayor

CITY PLANNER QUOTE

“. . .As a City Planner, I can say this technology is a dream come true! The implementation of these Robotic Parking garages will have a major positive impact for any City Planning.”   D.C., Head  of  City  Planning 

AUTOMATION EXPERT CONCLUSION

Upon completion of an independent evaluation of the Robotic Parking System, the conclusion was:

“. . . the technology appears well conceived and fully capable of meeting the requirement. . . We believe that the concept and the system are fundamentally sound.”

GE FANUC ARTICLE ABOUT ROBOTIC PARKING

Read More Here

Automation Solution Keeps Cars on the Move in 21^st-Century Parking Garage

Problem
Robotic Parking, a manufacturer of state-of-the-art modular, fully automated parking systems, needed a way to move cars throughout a 324-position residential parking garage. The automated system assigns parking spots for incoming cars, retrieves parked cars for patrons, and monitors the entire system for preventive maintenance. The 24/7 operation must be reliable, and service must continue even when maintenance is being performed.

Solution
An integrated motion control system from GE Fanuc handles 35 independently operating robots, which transport vehicles from an entrance bay into an open parking space using the automated system to move pallets, lifts and carriers. Each axis of motion utilizes a pair of servo systems sharing the load. The servos are sized so either motor can independently provide sufficient power to move vehicles during required maintenance. All GE Fanuc hardware links to CIMPLICITY software, an open system framework that provides a powerful, graphical environment to monitor and control the automation system. CIMPLICITY also collects and compiles data from the parking system and provides a graphical interface with real time displays. CIMPLICITY also supplies maintenance and diagnostics reports to enhance troubleshooting and allow quick response to system problems. 

Results
	Operation of the garage is fully automated and maximizes use of available parking spaces.
	No attendant is required for routine operation.
	Retrieval time of parked cars averages 60 to 90 seconds.
	Historical data on automobile movement is stored via OBDC to standard database format, simplifying data manipulation and reporting.
	Standard PLC and servo components reduce maintenance and repair costs.
	Use of mainstream technology assures long-term cost-effectiveness.
	"Proof-of-concept" installation for Robotic Parking advances the company's position as a leader in the automated parking industry.

Our United States Patent:

Robotic Parking Systems is the holder of United States Patent # 5,669,753 for an automated parking garage (as well as several additional patents pending). The patent gives us the exclusive right to exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, or selling our patented technology throughout the United States of America or importing the technology into the United States.

The patent, issued on September 23, 1997, covers an automated parking garage, which simultaneously parks and retrieves multiple vehicles. The basic patent claim is for the methodology for parking vehicles in a parking garage having more than one floor, comprising the following steps:

• A customer drives his/her vehicle into an arrival station and parks it on a solid pallet;
  
  
• After being appropriately activated, a central computer system directs a moveable carrier on steel rails or other suitable surface, along an open aisle-way to a position immediately adjacent to the arrival station and the pallet;
  
  
• Utilizing a separately moveable rack entry module immediately above the upper surface of the carrier, which is inserted beneath the pallet, the pallet and the vehicle are transferred to the carrier;
  
  
• Again at the direction of the computer, the carrier, together with the pallet and the vehicle, are moved from the arrival station to a multilevel lifting device where the pallet and the vehicle are transferred to the lift;
  
  
• When the lift reaches the properly designated parking level, the pallet and the vehicle are transferred to another carrier, which had been directed by the computer to make the pick up.
  
  
• This carrier then transports the pallet and the vehicle to the parking slot designated by the computer;
  
  
• Finally, the pallet and the vehicle are moved into the parking slot by the rack entry module.

Retrieval of the pallet and the vehicle is accomplished by a reverse of the storage methodology. At no time during the process does the vehicle leave the pallet to which it was initially assigned.

The system is such, that multiple storage and retrieval activities can be in process at any time.

In order to provide our customers a limited exclusivity, all Robotic Automated Parking Systems, manufactured, sold or delivered by Robotic Parking Systems, or any authorized representative, will be appropriately licensed to the end user. To assure such limited exclusivity and protect the licensure rights of our customers, we intend to vigorously defend our patented automated parking methodology against infringement by any person, persons or entities.

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