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Design and development of an IoT-based Real-Time Parking Availability System.
Parking in urban areas is often a time-consuming task due to the lack of real-time information about available slots. The Real-Time Parking Availability System solves this problem by providing drivers with instant updates about vacant parking spaces. It uses IoT sensors to monitor slot occupancy and a mobile app to display the data. This system optimizes parking lot usage, reduces congestion, and saves fuel, offering a smart solution for urban traffic challenges.
The system uses ultrasonic or IR sensors to monitor vehicle presence in parking slots. Each sensor is connected to a microcontroller (e.g., ESP32 or Arduino Uno), which processes the data and transmits it via an ESP8266 communication module. The data is uploaded to a cloud platform and displayed on a mobile app for users to view available parking slots in real-time. Additionally, an optional management portal allows administrators to monitor and control parking operations, making the system scalable for large facilities.
The sensors detect the presence or absence of vehicles in individual parking slots. This data is processed by the microcontroller and transmitted using the MQTT communication protocol via the ESP8266 Wi-Fi module. The cloud platform processes this information and updates the mobile app in real-time. Drivers can reserve slots or navigate directly to available spaces using the app. Additionally, LED indicators installed above parking slots display green for vacant and red for occupied, helping drivers locate slots easily within the lot.
