Changsha Tianxin Community Smart Parking Lot Case Study

Project Background

The objective of this project was to enable a seamless, automated parking system for a hotel in the Tianxin Community of Changsha. The customer required a system to provide free access to visitors and effectively manage parking using license plate recognition technology.

Project Requirements

1. Free Access for Hotel Visitors: Implement a system to grant free entry and exit for guests visiting the hotel.
2. License Plate Management: Record and manage parking based on vehicle license plates.
3. Automated Records: Automatically record the license plate number and the entry and exit times of each vehicle.
4. Multiple Access Points: Manage traffic through four entrances and two exits.

Project Scale

• Entrances: 4
• Exits: 2

Project Equipment

• License Plate Recognition Machines: 12 all-in-one units.
• Software: Two sets of license plate recognition and management software.

Project Strength

The system provides comprehensive management of various types of vehicles, including:

• Temporary Cars: Allowing temporary visitors to access the parking lot without manual intervention.
• VIP Cars: Offering special privileges and tracking for VIP guests.
• Other Vehicle Types: Ensuring security and management for all other vehicle categories.

System Benefits

1. Enhanced Security: The system ensures the security of the parking lot and adjacent buildings by keeping accurate records of all vehicles.
2. Efficient Management: Automates the entry and exit process, reducing the need for manual oversight and improving efficiency.
3. Visitor Convenience: Provides a seamless and hassle-free parking experience for hotel visitors.
4. Data Management: Facilitates the tracking and analysis of parking lot usage patterns through automated record-keeping.

System Workflow

1. Entry:
   • A vehicle approaches one of the four entrances.
   • The license plate recognition machine captures the vehicle’s license plate number.
   • The system records the entry time.
   • The barrier gate opens automatically, allowing the vehicle to enter.
2. Exit:
   • A vehicle approaches one of the two exits.
   • The license plate recognition machine captures the vehicle’s license plate number again.
   • The system records the exit time.
   • The barrier gate opens automatically, allowing the vehicle to leave.

Diagram

Here is a conceptual diagram to illustrate the workflow:

Car with License Plate ----> License Plate Recognition Machine (Entry) ----> Smart Controller ----> Automatic Gate Opens ----> Car Enters

Car Exits ----> License Plate Recognition Machine (Exit) ----> Smart Controller ----> Automatic Gate Opens ----> Car Leaves

|-- License Plate Recognition System --|
|-- Management Software --|
|-- Data Storage for Entry/Exit Records --|

Conclusion

The Changsha Tianxin Community Smart Parking Lot project successfully implemented an advanced license plate recognition system to manage parking efficiently. By automating the entry and exit processes and maintaining accurate records, the system enhances security and provides convenience for hotel visitors.