INTERNET-OPERATED PARKING SYSTEM

Abstract

The rapid growth of the economy has necessitated the building of more parking spaces to accommodate the growing number of automotive users. Customers are more likely to prefer mobile application-based solutions than conventional ones due to the widespread usage of smart phones. As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to gain popularity, mobile devices, wireless communication technologies, and mobile applications are becoming more intertwined. With the help of the Internet of Things and Bluetooth, this study proposes the creation of a Smart Parking System. The complete parking solution it offers is beneficial to both property owners and visitors. For example, users may reserve space, confirm a reserved user's identity, search for nearby free spaces depending on vehicle size, go to the designated parking spot, and calculate account data on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, among other options. Infrared sensors are used to determine whether or not a parking space is available. Wi-Fi module technology, microcontrollers, and wireless communication technology are used to interact with a server to gather information about the availability of a free slot and its location. The most convenient available space in the schedule is determined by a scheduling algorithm depending on the size of the vehicle being carried. It is possible that the owner of a parking place may utilise data such as the number of free and available slots, weekday and weekend occupancy rates and the amount of money received over a certain period to determine variable parking costs for the parking space. In order to provide a positive customer experience, an app for mobile devices has been created.