Dynamic Parking Area Definition for Varying Vehicle Sizes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional parking lots are inefficient in accommodating vehicles of varying sizes, as fixed lines define parking spots, leading to underutilization of space and potential damage to vehicles from inadequate spacing.
Innovation Solution
A system that uses sensors and computing devices to define parking areas dynamically based on the size of the vehicle, allowing for efficient allocation of space and ensuring sufficient spacing for safe entry and exit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If fixed lines are used to define parking spots, then the parking lot structure is simple and easy to manage, but the space utilization is inefficient and vehicles of varying sizes cannot be accommodated effectively
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by transitioning from static fixed parking lines to dynamic sensor-defined parking areas. Sensors continuously detect vehicle presence and dimensions, allowing parking boundaries to adapt in real-time based on actual vehicle size, thereby improving versatility while maintaining manageable complexity through automated detection systems
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the parameter of parking area definition from fixed geometric lines to variable sensor-determined boundaries. By using sensors to detect vehicle parameters (size, position) and dynamically adjusting parking area definitions, the system achieves better accommodation of varying vehicle sizes while the underlying sensor network maintains structural simplicity
2Productivity
If fixed parking spots are used, then the parking lot management is simple, but the space usage is underutilized and cannot optimize for different vehicle dimensions
Solution Approach 1:
The parking system applies self-service by enabling vehicles to automatically define their own parking areas through sensor detection. The system autonomously determines optimal parking boundaries based on vehicle dimensions without requiring manual allocation, thereby improving space utilization efficiency while keeping the management system relatively simple through automated vehicle-sensor interaction
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback by using sensors to continuously monitor vehicle presence and dimensions, then adjusting parking area definitions based on this feedback. This closed-loop approach optimizes space usage efficiency by real-time adaptation to actual vehicle sizes, while the automated feedback mechanism prevents excessive complexity in parking allocation management
3Reliability
If adequate spacing is provided for all vehicles, then vehicle safety is improved, but the parking lot space utilization decreases due to excessive empty space
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by providing varying spacing allocations to different vehicles based on their specific dimensions and requirements. Sensors detect individual vehicle characteristics and define customized parking areas that provide adequate safety spacing only where needed, rather than uniformly across all spots, thereby maintaining vehicle safety while minimizing overall parking lot occupation
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses dynamics to adjust parking area boundaries and spacing requirements in real-time based on detected vehicle properties. By dynamically sizing parking areas to match actual vehicle dimensions plus required safety margins, the system ensures vehicle safety without allocating excessive fixed space, thus optimizing the balance between reliability and area utilization
Data Source
AI summary
Apparatuses and methods related to defining a parking area are described. In an example, an apparatus can include a memory and a processor coupled to the memory, wherein the processor is configured to receive vehicle data, receive sensor data of a parking lot, and define a parking area within the parking lot for a vehicle to park based on the received vehicle data and the received sensor data.