Smart Parking System

Project Description

The Smart Parking System is a mobile application designed to address the challenge of finding available parking in busy urban areas by leveraging IoT technology and data analytics. The system utilizes sensors to monitor parking spots, collecting real-time data that is processed and analyzed to provide drivers with accurate, up-to-date information about available parking spaces.

The mobile application features an intuitive user interface, enabling drivers to quickly and efficiently locate nearby open spots, reducing the time spent searching for parking. By integrating IoT infrastructure, real-time data communication, and advanced analytics, this solution aims to improve urban parking management, decrease traffic congestion, and contribute to a more efficient use of parking resources in densely populated areas.

Project Purpose

To develop a mobile application that provides real-time parking availability information using IoT sensors and data analytics, helping drivers locate parking more easily in busy areas.

Goal Statement

The goal of this project is to develop a reliable, user-friendly mobile application that integrates IoT sensors and data analytics to provide real-time parking availability information, reducing search times and alleviating traffic congestion in high-demand urban locations.

Creating an Account

Follow the step-by-step process for signing up and creating your account in the Smart Parking System mobile application.

Logging In

• Enter your username.
• Enter your password.
• Click the "Login" button.

Finding a Parking Spot

• On the welcome screen, click "Find Parking"
• On the Available Parking page, it will automatically display what parking spots are available

Payment and Reservations

• On the Available Parking page, select the "Reserve" button next to the desired parking space
• Confirm that you want to reserve the parking space by clicking "Reserve" on the popup confirmation window

Prerequisites

1. Install Android Studio on your computer.
2. Download and install the Flutter SDK from Flutter's official site.
3. Ensure Dart is installed (included with Flutter).
4. Set up your development environment by configuring the Android emulator or connecting a physical Android device.

Setup and Run

1. Clone the Smart Parking System repository from GitHub.
2. Open the project in Android Studio and run the following command in the terminal to fetch dependencies:

   flutter pub get

3. Build and run the application using:

   flutter run

4. Create an account and log in to start using the system.
5. Grant location permissions for real-time parking updates.

Account & Security

• How do I reset my password?
  Navigate to the login screen and click on "Forgot Password".
• Is my payment information secure?
  Yes, we use end-to-end encryption for transactions.

Using the App

• What if I can't find a parking spot?
  The app updates in real-time, but availability can vary. Try checking nearby locations or refreshing the app.
• How accurate is the parking availability?
  Our IoT sensors provide real-time data, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.

Team Members

• Owen Edwards - edwardoa@mail.uc.edu
• Andrew Pipo - pipoat@mail.uc.edu

Faculty Advisor

Jeremy Hill - hill4jy@ucmail.uc.edu

Additional Resources

Project Documentation on GitHub