Method and apparatus for determining a location of a shared vehicle park position

Abstract

An approach is provided for facilitating use of a shared vehicle. The approach includes receiving a request to return a shared vehicle. The request includes an image captured by a camera sensor of a device. The approach also includes processing the image to determine a drop-off location where the shared vehicle is being returned. The image includes one or more photo-identifiable objects that can be used to visually position the shared vehicle. The approach also includes determining whether the determined drop-off location is authorized or designated for returning of the shared vehicle.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method for facilitating use of shared vehicles, the method comprising:
 receiving a request to return a shared vehicle, wherein the request comprises an image captured by a camera sensor of a device;   processing the image to determine a drop-off location where the shared vehicle is being returned, wherein the image comprises one or more photo-identifiable objects that can be used to visually position the shared vehicle; and   determining whether the determined drop-off location is authorized or designated for returning of the shared vehicle.