Development of an IoT Smart Parking System Lot

Umar B., Zainab M. A., Shittu S. S.

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This paper presents the development and implementation of an Internet of Things (IoT)-based smart parking system designed to enhance efficiency, security, and real-time monitoring in parking lot management. The proposed system integrates Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology and Number Plate Recognition (NPR) to enable automated vehicle detection, identification, and access control. The system architecture leverages IoT communication for seamless data exchange and centralized monitoring. Experimental evaluation of the developed system demonstrates a high level of performance. The RFID subsystem exhibited 100% robustness under varying environmental conditions, ensuring reliable vehicle authentication. The NPR subsystem achieved an accuracy of 95%, with an average processing time of 13.60 seconds, while the RFID anti-pass-back mechanism recorded a faster response time of 5.47 seconds. Additionally, the system maintained a low detection error rate of 1.66% for heavy vehicles. Overall, the smart parking system attained an efficiency of 93.72%, indicating its effectiveness in real-world applications. The results confirm that the integration of IoT, RFID, and NPR technologies provides a robust and efficient solution for modern parking challenges. The proposed system reduces manual intervention, improves operational efficiency, and enhances security, making it suitable for deployment in smart cities and intelligent transportation systems. 


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