Smart parking Node

A leading infrastructure and urban mobility solutions provider based in the Middle East partnered with Dotcom IoT to develop an intelligent smart parking system for large-scale urban deployments.

The client operates in the field of smart city development and focuses on delivering advanced technology-driven solutions for public and commercial infrastructure. Their objective was to modernize conventional parking systems and introduce a smart, automated parking management platform suitable for high-traffic locations such as commercial complexes, business districts, and public facilities.

The client was facing operational challenges in managing parking spaces efficiently in high-traffic urban areas. Drivers experienced difficulty in locating available parking slots, which resulted in congestion, delays, and poor user experience. The absence of real-time monitoring and automation made parking operations inefficient and hard to control.

Key Requirements

• Real-time detection of occupied and available parking slots
• Centralized monitoring and control system
• Automated identification of parking usage
• Reduction in traffic congestion caused by parking search
• Scalable solution for deployment across multiple parking locations
• Integration with mobile and web-based applications

Dotcom IoT delivered a complete end-to-end Smart Parking solution by integrating custom hardware, embedded firmware, and cloud-based software into a unified system.

Dotcom IoT delivered a complete end-to-end Smart Parking solution with the following contributions:

• Designed and developed custom IoT-based smart parking nodes for each parking slot
• Integrated ultrasonic and magnetic sensors for accurate vehicle detection
• Developed embedded firmware for real-time sensing, data processing, and communication
• Implemented low-power operation for long-term field deployment
• Enabled long-range wireless communication using LoRaWAN and Sigfox technology
• Designed and deployed IoT gateways for data transmission to the cloud
• Built a cloud-based platform for real-time data storage and processing
• Implemented NFC-based vehicle identification for parking authentication
• Enabled QR code-based digital payment integration
• Designed system architecture to support scalable multi-location deployment
• Ensured seamless integration between hardware, firmware, and cloud systems

• Reduced Parking Search Time: Drivers can quickly locate available parking slots using real-time updates.
• Lower Traffic Congestion: Vehicles no longer circulate unnecessarily, reducing congestion in parking areas.
• Real-Time Parking Visibility: Live status of occupied and available slots is accessible through the system.
• Improved Space Utilization: Parking spaces are used more efficiently with accurate monitoring.
• Elimination of Manual Monitoring: Automated detection removes the need for manual checking and record keeping.
• Unauthorized Parking Control: The system identifies and helps prevent illegal or unauthorized parking.
• Enhanced User Experience: Users get instant parking information through a mobile application.
• Higher Operational Efficiency: Parking operators can manage multiple locations from a centralized dashboard.
• Transparent Parking Management: Accurate data logging improves accountability and reporting.
• Scalable Deployment: The solution can be easily expanded across different parking zones and cities.
• Cost-Effective Operation: Low-power devices and LPWAN communication reduce long-term operational costs.