IoT-Enabled Smart Car Parking System through Integrated Sensors and Mobile Applications

TL;DR

This paper presents an IoT-based smart parking system utilizing sensors and mobile apps to optimize space, improve efficiency, and enhance user experience through real-time monitoring and automation.

Contribution

It introduces an integrated IoT solution with sensor technology and MQTT communication for real-time parking management, which is novel in its automation and environmental responsiveness.

Findings

Real-time parking status displayed via OLED

Efficient data exchange through MQTT protocol

Enhanced parking management and environmental responsiveness

Abstract

Due to more population congestion and car ownership, the provision of parking spaces for vehicles is becoming a crucial factor. This paper aims to present a novel Internet of Things (IoT)--based smart car parking system that can effectively manage these problems with the help of sensor technology and automation. Infrared (IR) sensors, DHT22 sensors, MQ-2 gas sensors, and servo motors are used in the parking space. An OLED display shows the status of parking slots in real-time. Communicating with a mobile application through the Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) protocol enables the efficient exchange of data. As a result, this innovative solution optimizes parking space, increases efficiency, and makes the parking lot more comfortable. This IoT system allows real-time monitoring and automation of parked cars as well as fast response to dynamic changes in environmental conditions, setting a new standard for smart parking systems.