IOT Based Smart Parking System

  We are going to implement IOT based smart parking system. This main proposes is to design a system which helps the users to reserve parking slots using Android application. Finding a free parking slot in a congested city is very hard. Here, if Anyone wants to go outside from hom

Project Title

IOT Based Smart Parking System

Project Area of Specialization

Internet of Things

Project Summary

We are going to implement IOT based smart parking system. This main proposes is to design a system which helps the users to reserve parking slots using Android application.

Finding a free parking slot in a congested city is very hard. Here, if Anyone wants to go outside from home first thing that comes to Mind is about parking, where he/she will park his/her car. In most cases, people go to a parking stations and find that all parking slots are full and then have to go to another parking station hoping there will be space there. Most of them end up parking illegally creating traffic jam and making it hard for parking attendants.

Here our proposed idea could be implemented using a mobile application so the drivers could get their parking information and reserve the vacant spaces of their wish as per their vehicle’s width via Wi-Fi because today almost everyone can possess a smart phone with them.

Initially, the user has to register the details in the mobile application to store his necessary details into the server. After the credentials are registered, he is allowed to sign in to his account, and book a slot for his parking his car. If he has booked a slot, he is given a lapse time limit of 15 minutes within which he has to enter the parking slot. So, once his vehicle reaches the parking lot, his vehicle’s number plate is verified with the number plate entered while booking a parking slot. This is done using a Raspberry pi3 camera. Also, the driver’s identity is authenticated by clicking a photo using a Raspberry pi3 camera. This is done in case to avoid vehicle theft and other security issues. Once the process is completed, the vehicle is permitted to enter the parking lot and slot number is given of the nearest available slot. So, once the vehicle is successfully parked in the slot, his parking time starts. So, once the driver returns to the car and takes his car, the parking time can be stopped and the receipt is sent to his mobile. He can then pay using his e-wallet through online International Then at the exit barricade the driver’s face identity is again verified to match with the previous images using facial recognition and then he is allowed to move out of the parking lot.

Block Diagram:

Project Objectives

• To Collect Data: We will collect data through different sensors which will then give the drivers information about parking spaces available.

• To Reduce Time and Effort: This system eliminates the hassle of circling a parking garage or area in search of a parking spot

• To Reserve Parking Slots: Our main goal is to allow drivers to reserve parking slots before arrival and get the real time data of the availability of slots as soon as they login to the application.

• To Display the result on Web App: After the development of the final model we will be working on the web based application which will remotely show you the live availability of the parking.

Project Implementation Method

We are going to implement IOT based smart parking system. This main proposes is to design a system which helps the users to reserve parking slots using Android application.

Finding a free parking slot in a congested city is very hard. Here, if Anyone wants to go outside from home first thing that comes to Mind is about parking, where he/she will park his/her car. In most cases, people go to a parking stations and find that all parking slots are full and then have to go to another parking station hoping there will be space there. Most of them end up parking illegally creating traffic jam and making it hard for parking attendants.

Here our proposed idea could be implemented using a mobile application so the drivers could get their parking information and reserve the vacant spaces of their wish as per their vehicle’s width via Wi-Fi because today almost everyone can possess a smart phone with them.

Initially, the user has to register the details in the mobile application to store his necessary details into the server. After the credentials are registered, he is allowed to sign in to his account, and book a slot for his parking his car. If he has booked a slot, he is given a lapse time limit of 15 minutes within which he has to enter the parking slot. So, once his vehicle reaches the parking lot, his vehicle’s number plate is verified with the number plate entered while booking a parking slot. This is done using a Raspberry pi3 camera. Also, the driver’s identity is authenticated by clicking a photo using a Raspberry pi3 camera. This is done in case to avoid vehicle theft and other security issues. Once the process is completed, the vehicle is permitted to enter the parking lot and slot number is given of the nearest available slot. So, once the vehicle is successfully parked in the slot, his parking time starts. So, once the driver returns to the car and takes his car, the parking time can be stopped and the receipt is sent to his mobile. He can then pay using his e-wallet through online International Then at the exit barricade the driver’s face identity is again verified to match with the previous images using facial recognition and then he is allowed to move out of the parking lot.

FLOW CHART:

Benefits of the Project

1. Environment. One goal of Smart Parking is to reduce the time taken and the hassle factor of locating an available parking space. Being able to accurately direct a driver to an available space has many environmental benefits; it reduces CO2 emissions, noise and other pollutants. 
2. Convenience. It can be frustrating, especially at peak times, driving around town looking for available spaces. The inability for someone to locate a parking space may result in lost custom or influence them to shop at alternative locations. The ability for a shopper or visitor to quickly identify a space reduces the friction and improves the overall experience. The convenience factor is of particular importance for spaces reserved for disabled drivers, public service or emergency vehicles.
3. Real-Time Data and Insights. For a local council, car park operator or business, Smart Parking provides you with rich data-sets that can be used to identify trends, peak-times and other metrics that can be used in forecasting and reporting. 
4. Reduced Traffic. When a driver knows exactly where they need to go; it reduces idling and unnecessary driving therefore optimises traffic flows in built-up areas.
5. New Business Models. Smart Parking creates the possibility of new business models that are only made possible using technology. Reward programs, app-based payments and dynamic parking tariffs are just some examples.
6. Reduced costs and overhead. Traditional on-street parking may have required investments in parking meters or parking inspectors. Smart Parking technology can reduce these overheads by automated processes and providing targeted enforcement activity.
7. Enforcement Effectiveness. Target enforcement means your staff can be directed towards people who have overstayed to take the necessary action.
8. Safety. Decreased searching for spaces can reduce accidents by ensuring drivers maintain their attention rather than browsing for spaces or making rash manoeuvres.
9. Integrated Payments. Smart Parking systems can include real-time and electronic payment methods via an app or a browser. This makes the parking experience far easier and provides more structured data to income streams (i.e. Categorising revenue by parking facility, area, road, etc).

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

The phase wherein requirements and needs are defined.

After the data collection and basic model hardware arduino will be configured with raspberry to communicate with the database.

A user friendly app will be developed for better human interaction.

The phase wherein every document and result gathered from the project is assessed.

Final Deliverable of the Project

Hardware System

Core Industry

Telecommunication

Other Industries

IT

Core Technology

Internet of Things (IoT)

Other Technologies

Cloud Infrastructure

Sustainable Development Goals

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Sustainable Cities and Communities

Required Resources

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