Project Title:

IoT-Based Smart Car Parking System with Payment

Objective:

To develop an IoT-based smart parking system that efficiently manages parking spaces and automates payments for users through a connected platform.

Project Summary:

This project focuses on creating a smart car parking system that uses IoT sensors (such as ultrasonic sensors) to monitor parking space occupancy in real-time. The system allows users to find available parking spots easily through a mobile app or dashboard. Once a parking spot is selected, the system automatically processes payments via an integrated online payment gateway. The backend system ensures that data such as space availability, parking duration, and payments are recorded and displayed for both users and parking lot managers.

Key Components:

Hardware: Ultrasonic sensors (for detecting car presence), microcontroller (ESP32/Arduino), GSM/Wi-Fi modules, Payment gateway (online)

Software: Mobile/web app (for users), Admin dashboard (for parking lot management), Cloud platform (for data storage)

Technologies: IoT, Cloud Computing, Mobile Development, Payment Integration (PayPal, Stripe)

 Features:

Real-time monitoring of parking space occupancy

Mobile app for users to find and reserve parking spots

Automatic payment processing for parking fees

Admin dashboard for parking lot management

Historical data analysis for parking trends

Applications:

Urban parking management

Smart city infrastructure

Shopping mall or airport parking lots

Residential or commercial building parking management

 Outcome:

The project demonstrates how IoT can streamline parking management, reduce traffic congestion, and provide a convenient payment solution. It also offers a scalable solution that could be expanded to entire cities, helping students explore IoT applications in smart infrastructure.