Reserved Parking Access Control for Small-Space Utilization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current parking management systems are inefficient in managing private and small parking spaces, leading to stress and inefficiencies for commuters, and contribute to traffic and greenhouse emissions due to the lack of effective monitoring and utilization of available parking facilities.
Innovation Solution
A system that allows users to search and reserve parking spaces via a user application, with remotely operable devices controlling access barriers and integrating with existing municipal transportation systems to promote public transport usage, reducing traffic and emissions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional parking management techniques are used, then parking availability information can be provided for public facilities, but private and small parking spaces cannot be effectively managed
Solution Approach 1:
The system creates a universal parking management platform that handles multiple types of parking spaces (public, private, small businesses, residential) through a single application interface. The platform accommodates different user roles (drivers, parking space owners, municipal authorities) and various parking scenarios, making the system adaptable to diverse parking needs without requiring separate management systems for each category.
2Productivity
If parking spaces are left unmanaged, then owners can maintain control over their spaces, but utilization rates decrease and vacant spaces are wasted
Solution Approach 1:
The system allows parking space owners to pre-configure their space availability, pricing, and access preferences before any parking events occur. Drivers can search for and reserve parking spaces in advance. This preliminary setup enables automatic matching and access control during actual parking events, increasing utilization while maintaining owner control without requiring complex real-time decisions.
3Loss of time
If drivers search for parking spaces manually, then no additional infrastructure is needed, but time and fuel are wasted
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables drivers to independently search for, compare, reserve, and access parking spaces using the mobile application without requiring manual monitoring or intervention from parking authorities. The platform automatically provides real-time availability information, handles reservations, and manages access control, allowing drivers to self-serve the parking search process efficiently.
4Ease of operation
If public transportation is not integrated with parking management, then transportation options remain independent, but commuters cannot efficiently plan trips combining parking and public transport
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges parking management with public transportation information and booking capabilities into a single integrated platform. Users can search for parking spaces, reserve them, and simultaneously plan and book public transportation routes in one continuous process. This combination allows commuters to efficiently plan multi-modal trips, optimizing the transition between private vehicle parking and public transport without requiring separate systems.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a system for managing parking of vehicles including: a user application configured to allow a user to search for a plurality of parking spaces in an area and reserve a parking space for a vehicle based on a selectable criteria and a remotely operable device, installed at the parking space, configured to communicate with an access controller connected to a barrier to restrict unauthorised access to the parking space, wherein the remotely operable device is further configured to communicate with a remote server and/or the user application to receive a command to open the barrier so that the vehicle can be parked at the reserved parking space.