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Rizapa's Innovative Parking Management Technology Secures Patent

In a significant advancement for the parking industry, Rizapa, a service developed by ielove Park Co., Ltd., part of the ielove GROUP, announced that it has officially secured a patent (Patent No. 7678507) on May 8, 2025, in collaboration with Hanshin Expressway Services Co., Ltd. This partnership, which involves both creative development and shared operation, signifies a pivotal step in driving digital transformation (DX) within the parking sector.

Overview of the Patent

The newly acquired patent pertains to a control technology designed to enhance the management of short-term rentals within monthly parking spaces. Specifically, this technology guarantees efficient management and controls access based on the parking status of the space. The system automatically assesses whether a parking space is 'actively available,' has a 'waiting period before contract commencement,' or is 'currently under contract.' It permits short-term rentals during the 'actively available' and 'waiting period' phases, while restricting them during the 'currently under contract' period. This system fosters optimal and flexible rental operations, promising increased profitability for owners and a superior reservation experience for customers.

The patent application was submitted on April 28, 2023, and reflects a collaborative effort between ielove Park and Hanshin Expressway Services, with the patent shared equally between both entities, each holding a 50% stake.

Key Patent Information

• - Title: Rental Management System, Method, and Program
• - Application No.: Japanese Patent Application No. 2023-074533 (Filed: April 28, 2023)
• - Publication No.: Japanese Publication No. 2024-158909 (Published: November 8, 2024)
• - Registered No.: Patent No. 7678507 (Registered: May 8, 2025)

About ielove Parking

ielove Parking operates as the foundational system for managing monthly parking spaces, employing BPO functionalities for customer inquiries, cancellations, and more. The service facilitates a seamless transition from monthly parking to app-based coin parking, the latter branded as Rizapa, thereby maximizing the utilization of available parking slots and providing users with multiple benefits.

For more details, visit the service site: ielove Parking.

Understanding Rizapa

Rizapa is an innovative service that allows users to complete all transactions—from reservation to payment—entirely online. Users can quickly search for available parking near their desired locations via the app and make reservations instantly. Furthermore, if a parking spot is listed, users have the option to convert their short-term rental into a monthly parking agreement.

More information can be found on the service site: Rizapa.

Fully Cashless and Contactless Operations

Rizapa provides a streamlined, cashless, and contactless experience, allowing users to check parking availability, reserve, and complete payment all through their smartphones, without the need for cash transactions or using payment machines on-site. This level of convenience not only enhances user experience but also provides owners with essential features such as management capabilities and flexible rental settings, significantly improving operational efficiency.

For additional details regarding PayPay payments, check the press release: PayPay Integration.

About Hanshin Expressway Services

• - Company Name: Hanshin Expressway Services Co., Ltd.
• - CEO: Katsuyoshi Sato
• - Established: August 1, 2005
• - Capital: 40 million yen
• - Location: 1-11-7 Shinanobashi Mitsui Building, Nishi-ku, Osaka
• - Business Activities: Management of Parking Spaces, PA Management, Services related to Thruway Cards, Insurance Agency Operations, and more.
• - Corporate Website: Hanshin Service

About ielove Park

ielove Park is a company dedicated to revolutionizing the parking management industry by leveraging the power of DX (REAL×TECH). It focuses on creating and operating various IT services tailored to meet the needs of parking solutions.

• - Company Name: ielove Park Co., Ltd.
• - CEO: Maki Kawaguchi
• - Established: November 2021
• - Capital: 100 million yen
• - Location: 48th Floor, Shinjuku Sumitomo Building, 2-6-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
• - Business Activities: Planning, development, and operation of rental contract management services, monthly contract management systems ``Tsukipa,” and parking reservation services ``Rizapa.”
• - Corporate Site: ielove Park

Conclusion

The patent acquisition by Rizapa and Hanshin Expressway Services not only signifies a technological milestone in parking management but also sets the stage for more innovative solutions in the future. By fostering efficiency and enhancing user experiences, this collaboration holds the potential to reshape the parking landscape in Japan and beyond.