International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 11 Issue: 07 | July 2024
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ParkEase: Making urban parking effortless with IoT integration Devyani Nalgundwar1, Tannu Kumari2 Students of SOB, MIT WPU PUNE ----------------------------------------------------------------------***----------------------------------------------------------------------
Abstract
popular and are thus expected to simplify parking management.
Nowadays the exponential rise in automobiles brought about by urbanization has made parking management in urban areas more difficult. Traditional parking systems frequently have trouble making effective use of available parking spaces, which leads to traffic jams, lost time, and more pollution. One solution to these problems is the use of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in parking management systems. This paper aims to determine the architecture, use, and advantages of an Internet of Thingsbased smart parking management system. This solution increases user pleasure, encourages eco-friendly urban living, and maximizes the effectiveness of parking space allocation by utilizing IoT sensors, advanced data processing, and an Android application.
This study explores IoT-based smart parking management systems in the Indian Continental Platform. Nowadays, it is necessary to find some way of reducing traffic congestion and providing adequate solutions to address the problems of finding available space where vehicles can be parked due to the significant expansion of towns across India. Through Internet of Things technology, this problem can be addressed. The varied ways in which it can assist in efficient parking, less traffic congestion within cities, and easier movements around them are highlighted here. In this paper, we focus on changing IOT technology in traffic systems that can completely alter how the parking system functions within Indian cities.
These systems will use an Android application and the Internet of Things to automate the parking and departure of automobiles. This IoT system will reduce human work and users will find parking more easily and securely. It will use number plates to verify the identity of cars and reserve parking spots appropriately. It would be suitable for all kinds of parking lots.
IOT-enabled traffic management system has several functionalities with the aim of ensuring efficient movement of vehicles and improved safety. One such feature is giving drivers live directions, changing traffic lights according to current conditions, and monitoring vehicle presence using sensors. The result of this application is the efficiency of the traffic management system. With these kinds of systems, we can determine which parking spaces are occupied and which ones are not thus making it easier for motorists to find an available spot. For example, Bangalore, Delhi, and Mumbai cities are great examples where IoT applications have found success in traffic management. This paper will focus on how incorporating IOT technology can help reduce traffic congestion and enhance overall mobility and transportation within urban areas.
Users may locate parking lots in their area, check the availability of spaces in real time, make payments, and reserve parking spaces with the aid of the Android app. Data transfer will be managed by Raspberry Pi devices, which will oversee the parking lots. To extract car information and distribute parking places, they will collect data from sensors and cameras. The majority of the hardware in the system consists of Raspberry Pi 3, USB cameras, IR sensors, magnetic sensors, and ultrasonic sensors. Additionally, it makes use of databases and Android apps.
However, despite its benefits, many challenges can be pointed out. These IOT systems need to focus on people’s privacy to be protected and safe. They should also ensure that the data about available parking lots and vehicle movements collected by them should be treated in such a way as not to violate the privacy of other people. Therefore, they must have clear policies and guidelines for recording, storing, and sharing information to safeguard users' trust. The second challenge could be that it needs to be accessible by everyone in terms of socioeconomic status and also affordability of technology and digital literacy skills. In conclusion, this study titled "ParkEase: Making Urban Parking Effortless with IoT Integration" seeks to unravel
Keywords: IoT, Sensors, Raspberry Pi, Android, USB Cameras, IR sensors.
Introduction The lack of parking spaces in today’s cities is a huge drawback that has been worsened by the ongoing urbanization and growth without a corresponding increase in parking lots. This is tough for drivers because inadequate parking facilities cannot keep up with the population growth rate, resulting causing traffic jams, wasted time, and annoyed people. With this context in mind, connected devices are becoming increasingly
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