An Intelligent Car Park Slot Counter Project Proposal PDF

A Capstone Project Proposal Presented to the Faculty of the Computer Engineering Program STI College Fairview In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Louis Andrei D. Manalansan Mark Vincent P. Caldemon Edward Allen R. Estropia Ha...

A Capstone Project Proposal Presented to the Faculty of the Computer Engineering Program STI College Fairview In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Louis Andrei D. Manalansan Mark Vincent P. Caldemon Edward Allen R. Estropia Hansjomergil Castillon November 2024 ADVISER'S ACCEPTANCE FORM NAME OF PROPONENTS: Louis Andrei D. Manalansan Hansjomergil Castillon Mark Vincent P. Caldemon Edward Allen R. Estropia APPROVED RESEARCH TITLE: Implementation of an intelligent car park slot counter AREA OF STUDY: Embedded Systems and Macroelectronics CONFORME: Reynaldo G. Paguntalan Jr. Capstone Project Adviser APPROVED BY: Christina T. Aseoche Date:20/9/2024 Capstone Project Coordinator NOTED BY: Leodigario R. Bongco Program Head ENDORSEMENT FORM FOR PROPOSAL DEFENSE TITLE OF RESEARCH: An Intelligent Car Park Slot Counter NAME OF PROPONENTS: Hansjomergil Castillon Louis Andrei D. Manalansan **Edward Allen R. Estropi**a In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the degree Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering has been examined and is recommended for Proposal Defense. ENDORSED BY: Reynaldo G. Paguntalan Jr. Capstone Project Adviser APPROVED FOR PROPOSAL DEFENSE: Christina T. Aseoche Capstone Project Coordinator NOTED BY: Leodigario R. Bongco Program Head November 2024 APPROVAL SHEET ============== This Capstone project proposal titled An Intelligent Car Park Slot Counter, prepared and submitted by Hansjomergil Castillon; Mark Vincent P. Caldemon; Louis Andrei D. Manalansan; and Edward Allen R. Estropia, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, has been examined and is recommended for acceptance and approval. Reynaldo G. Paguntalan Jr Capstone Project Adviser Accepted and approved by the Capstone Project Review Panel in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering ------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------ **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** **Panel Member** ------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Lead Panelist Noted: ------------------------------ ---------------------- Christina T. Aseoche Leodigario R. Bongco Capstone Project Coordinator ------------------------------ ---------------------- November 2024 ============= Title of Capstone: An Intelligent Car Park Slot Counter Name of Proponents: Louis Andrei D. Manalansan Capstone Adviser: Reynaldo Paguntalan Jr. ABSTRACT With the continued rise of the Philippine\'s population, it\'s getting more complicated to find an eligible parking space. Not only could it be difficult, but it could also be inconvenient and time consuming having to go around a parking lot looking for an empty space. Just to be met with the reality that there are no spaces left and you just wasted all of your time going around in circles. This proposed capstone project presents the design of An Intelligent Car Park Slot Counter aimed at optimizing parking space utilization and enhancing user convenience. The system will be installed under school grounds and consisting of 2 monitors positioned on a guard's post and inside the gated parking area, one for accessing and one for viewing respectively. It will utilize RFID Technology for keeping track of vehicle's duration on the parking lot. The system will provide information on available slots, reduces the time spent searching for parking, and improves overall parking management. This approach represents a significant advancement over traditional parking solutions, offering scalable and adaptable features for diverse parking environments. Table of Contents ================= +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | | Page | | +=======================+=======================+=======================+ | Title Page | i | | | | | | | Acceptance Form | ii | | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | Endorsement Form for | iii | | | Proposal Defense | | | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | Approval Sheet | iv | | | | | | | Abstract | v | | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | Table of Contents | vi | | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | Introduction | 1 | | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | | Background of the | 1 | | | problem | | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | | Overview of the | 2 | | | current state of | | | | technology | | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | | Objectives of the | 4 | | | study | | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | | Scope and limitations | 4 | | | of the study | | | | | 6 | | | Review of related | | | | literature/studies/sy | | | | stems | | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | Methodology | 8 | | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | | Hardware/Software | 9 | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | | Calendar of | 9 | | | Activities | | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | | Budgetary Estimate | 14 | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | | Human Resources | 15 | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | Appendices | A1 | | | | | | | | B1 | | | | | | | | C1 | | | | | | | | D1 | | | | | | | | E1 | | | | | | | | F1 | | | | | | | | G1 | | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ Introduction ============ With the continued rise of the Philippines' population (118.2 million (2024)) (according to DataReportal's data), finding eligible parking spaces has become increasingly complicated. Especially, in populated and busier areas like Manila which had average 3.36 million vehicles traveling each day (2023). This challenge leads to inconvenience and frustration for drivers as vehicles circle parking lots in search of available spots. The struggle to secure parking can have ripple effects on local businesses and overall citywide mobility, creating a pressing need for innovative solutions. This proposed capstone project presents the design, and An Intelligent Car Park Slot Counter aimed at optimizing parking space utilization and enhancing driver convenience. The system will be installed under school grounds, featuring two monitors positioned strategically---one at a guard's post for access control and one inside the gated parking lot for real-time viewing of available spaces. In addition to providing information on parking availability, the proposed system is designed to reduce the time spent searching for a spot. Furthermore, the Intelligent Car Park Slot Counter will enhance overall parking management by offering data analytics that can inform future planning and infrastructure development. By integrating technology with parking management, this approach represents a significant advancement over traditional solutions. Background of the problem ------------------------- This part of the proposed capstone project presents the problem our interviewees had with either parking or managing a parking lot: On the Operator's side of things Citadel C. Bejar, Parking Manager, is having monitoring difficulties, due to not knowing when was the time in and the time out of the cars parking. This lack of tracking in every vehicle's time in or time out can lead to some difficulty in managing the parking lot. In Dela Costa V Phase 1, Rodriguez Rizal One of the main problems according to Don Cezar O. Cachola III, student of STI Fairview, Germil R. Hoyle, student of STI Fairview, and Kyle Yvann Rae Manipon, student of Colegio De Montalban, is the uncertainty of knowing if the parking lot is at max capacity or not. This has been experienced by every driver that the proponents have interviewed at least once. All of them expresses their way around it, such as asking the guards and managers if it is in full capacity, going around the whole lot, and lastly observing whether there are a lot of vehicles roaming around the lot. However, the proponents think that this is not an efficient solution to the problem. Not only could it be time consuming, the information still remains uncertain. Another Challenge in parking According to Don Cezar O. Cachola III, student of STI Fairview, and Germil R. Hoyle, student of STI Fairview, is the difficulty of finding an empty spot once inside the parking already. The drivers could end up circling the whole lot, unsuccessful of finding one. This leads to frustration and even further waste of time. Overview of the current state of the technology This part of the paper are technologies that have been release from the public and being used commercially: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **The most innovative parking system in the Philippines has Quercus Technologies devices** The National University MOA campus was recently opened in the SM Mall of Asia, by SM Prime, in Pasay City, in the Philippines. In order to guarantee an exemplary user experience, SM has installed a state-of-the-art SC Indoor camera-based parking guidance system and license plate recognition devices at the entrances and exits of its car park, developed and supplied by Quercus Technologies. The Quercus LPR technology provided includes a camera-based parking guide system with video surveillance in each bay, while LPR cameras offer maximum control at entries and exits. SM now joins the list of references and projects that have chosen Quercus Technologies. The Quercus system guarantees safety and mobility for the benefit of customers as well as operators, improving the customer experience from the moment they enter the premises until the moment they leave. (See figure 1.0 Quercus Technology at Appendix E page E1) *The proponents thought that it will be necessary to integrate some sort of detection feature like the current ones that SM has. It is a Sensor that detects parked vehicles in the specific spot it is installed. The proponents are adapting the Ultrasonic sensor feature it has since it is the standard issue for parking lots.* **RFID Parking System** An RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) parking lot system is a technology that allows automated and efficient management of parking spaces. It uses RFID tags, which are small chips that can be attached to vehicles to identify and track their movement within a parking lot or garage. One of the main advantages of an RFID parking system is its ease and speed of use for the driver. Instead of dealing with cash or credit cards, drivers simply have an RFID tag in their vehicle that can be scanned as they enter and exit the parking facility. This greatly reduces the time it takes to park and pay, elevating the user experience. (See figure 2.0 RFID Parking System at Appendix E page E1) *The proponents thought the RFID chips as fare medium is a great idea to integrate in our capstone project. The proponents decided that instead of a cashless transaction, the proponents would be using RFID reusable cards, that will have to be tap in the RFID reader to register a time in and tap it in again when they are ready to leave for a time out.* **Outdoor Waterproof Drive Thru System Pay on Exit Systems Car Parking Lot Kiosk with Display Touch Screen** A parking kiosk is a compact device also known as a parking payment machine. It can also be referred to as a self-ticketing system that helps motorists obtain parking tickets for parking their vehicles in a car park for a certain period. These machines are highly recommended for parking spaces as they not only speed up revenue generation but also prevent parking abuse. Parking payment machines are stupendous payment terminals for ensuring a positive parking experience for motorists. Nevertheless, if you still have doubts about installing these parking terminals in your car park, you should read this entire write-up. It will introduce you to the top advantages of installing a parking kiosk in a private parking space and help you understand why they are paramount for ensuring a top-notch parking experience. So, let's deep dive into the main points without wasting more of our precious time. (See figure 3.0 Kiosk at Appendix E page E2) *The Proponents wants a visual display feature just like the kiosk machine, but the proponents want to implement a display screen in front of the parking lot to present a visual status of the parking lot.* Objectives of the study ----------------------- To develop a Car Park System that is better than traditional parking. A car park system that accurately monitors and communicates real-time parking availability, thereby reducing uncertainty for drivers and improving overall parking management efficiency. - To create a Operator-Friendly Control Panel The proponents will create a user-friendly control panel with a built-in database that records the time in and time outs of vehicles that enter the parking lot. The proponents will be able to implement this with the use of card scanning, programming, and with the feedback it gets from the sensors. This solves the difficulty of keeping track on every vehicle since you will have a timestamp from the moment they went in and check out. - To create a Parking Lot's Status Display Create a display function that will show the drivers and managers, the current status of the parking lot. This solves the problem of uncertainty of knowing if the parking is full, it will be implemented as a display screen same as the UI, but the data that will be shown is strictly for informing the drivers of the parking lot's status and. will show the number of available spaces and the status of which slots is still available. - To create a simple detection feature The proponents will use sensors on each parking spaces to recognize whether someone, either parked or left the parking space. This will then send the data to the control panel and display screen to update the UI. This solves the problem of not knowing where is an available parking spot. Scope and limitations of the study Scope: The scope of An Intelligent Car Park Slot Counter will cover the following features. - Vehicle Timestamp Database with the use of RFID Technology. The proponent will use the component ALN-9640, and RDMM6300. ALN 9640 is an RFID tag that would be integrated in a card and will be use to register the vehicles time in and time out by tapping it to the RDMM6300, which is an RFID reader. The RFID reader will be stationed in the manager's post, while the RFID Tag will be given by the manager after it is tapped to signify that the driver is timed in. - Detection feature using two standard issue Ultrasonic Sensors, and either a Microcontroller or SBC. The Proponents will be using the ultrasonic Sensor HC-SR04 to detect if either a vehicle is parked or not. It will be integrated with the help of the Arduino UNO and once the sensor detects a vehicle it will send a signal to the Arduino and the Arduino will send a signal to the control panel to display that the parking space is either used or not. - Display feature implemented with Display screens. At least two display screens to visually present data from the HC-SR04. A 55-inch display screen will be stationed right near the entrance, so the drivers can see the available spaces in the parking lot. Another 24-inch monitor is station on the operator's post. It will feature a control panel that shows the status of the parking lot on the 55-inches display screen and the UI for the 24 inches monitor. (See A.D 3.0 at Appendix F page F2) Limitations: - The Proposed Project would not cover the payment methods. - The Proposed Project would not cover motorcycle parking. Review of related literature/studies/systems -------------------------------------------- This chapter highlights all the past advancements Philippines had, associated with parking. It also features alternative ideas regarding on how to address the problem that was presented earlier. **The difficulties of finding a parking spot in any business area are well-known to drivers** According to W. Dichoso, M. Gonzaga, et. al. (2022). "Parking tends to put them behind schedule owing to inefficient parking systems, making it much longer due to lost tickets, slow payment procedures, and insufficient parking information. To help lessen the delays caused by these problems, the researchers intend to integrate a technology-based solution in the three important parking procedures --- the car entry and exit, the payment mechanism, and the location of parking slots --- to significantly reduce the time spent handling these processes, with a particular emphasis on the management system's ability to improve the parking experience. This study, titled Implementation of RFID-based Automated Parking Management System: A Project Feasibility, seeks to determine the feasibility of an RFID-based parking management system at Victory Mall and Market in Tanauan City, Batangas as its initial client. The project consists of two parts: (1) the system itself as the product and (2) the service that it will provide, featured by its cashless, contactless, and paperless transactions, making the overall service effective and efficient. The researchers conclude that the project is attainable, anticipating an initial service capacity of 929,888.07 parking hours with a 5% annual increase that will result in an average gross profit ratio of 68% per year. It is expected to have a three-year payback period for the total investments of its shareholders amounting to PHP 15,000,000.00. The assumed start of operation where the company caters to its first client is in June 2023." *The proponents also aim to adapt the RFID concept of this study. But instead of a cashless transaction in parking, the proponents would use it to keep track of the driver's duration on the parking lot.* **Smart parking sensors, technologies and applications for open parking lots: a review** Parking a vehicle in traffic dense environments often leads to excess time of driving in search for free space which leads to congestions and environmental pollution. Lack of guidance information to vacant parking spaces is one reason for inefficient parking behaviour. Smart parking sensors and technologies facilitate guidance of drivers to free parking spaces thereby improving parking efficiency. Currently, no such sensors or technologies is in use for open parking lot. This study reviews the literature on the usage of smart parking sensors, technologies, applications and evaluates their applicability to open parking lots. Magnetometers, ultrasonic sensors and machine vision were few of the widely used sensors and technologies on closed parking lots. However, this study suggests a combination of machine vision, convolutional neural network or multi-agent systems suitable for open parking lots due to less expenditure and resistance to varied environmental conditions. Few smart parking applications show drivers the location of common open parking lots. No application provided real-time parking occupancy information, which is a necessity to guide them along the shortest route to free space. To develop smart parking applications for open parking lots, further research is needed in the fields of deep learning and multi-agent systems. *The study gloss over the use of sensors and how no technology is in use for open parking lots, but the proponents aim to integrate an ultrasonic sensor that is implanted in the parking space making it theoretically viable for open space parking.* **Parking space optimization using simplex method linear programming, conforming to C** **According to** Crisostomo, R. Baldovino, et. al. (2019). "The rise in private vehicles has led to the rise in the demand for parking, and this demand calls for the need of existing parking areas to be fully optimized in order to accommodate as much vehicles as possible. With the utilization of linear programming, a proposed optimization of the Enrique Razon Sports Center parking in DLSU, Manila is proposed. Since its current driveway is much wider than the minimum width required by the Building Code of the Philippines, it is narrowed down in order to make room for more parking slots. The Simplex Method was used in order to obtain the maximized parking area on each floor, which resulted in the addition of 36 slots per floor. This optimization will increase the building's parking capacity and will bring added convenience to the Lasallian academic community." *The proponents also recognized the problem about the increasing private vehicles and the demand for parking spaces. The proponents also aim to optimize car parking by implementing our Intelligent Car Park Slot Counter.* **Synthesis** Overall, the studies above are comprising of the difficulty in parking, recognizing that with the increased demands in vehicles, comes the increased in demands for parking and a review of sensors most fitting on a parking lot. Most of the studies proposed a way to optimize parking lots to tackle the problem. The first study, proposed an **RFID-based Automated Parking Management System, for cashless transaction and for a faster parking process. The second study, is a review on parking sensors and how well they will fare in an open parking lot. The third study, proposed a parking optimization using simplex method linear programming, conforming to C.** The proponents will take RFID concept from the first study, but will apply it as a time in, time out feature instead of their cashless based transaction design. For the second study, even though it was elaborated that there is no sensor fitting for an open parking system. The proponents think that with our design on the sensors being on the floor, it could be applicable on open parking lots. Lastly, the third study, the proponents are also set on optimizing parking area by implementing our own device on parking lots. METHODOLOGY ----------- According to GeeksforGeeks (2024) Prototyping is defined as the process of developing a working replication of a product or system that has to be engineered. It offers a small-scale facsimile of the end product and is used for obtaining customer feedback. The Following is the steps of prototyping. (See Diagram 3.0 Prototyping at Appendix D page D1) **Step 1: Requirement Gathering and Analysis** **Step 2: Quick Design** **Step 3: Experimentation** **Step 4: Initial User Evaluation** **Step 5: Refining Prototype** **Step 6: Implement Product and Maintain** **Har**dware/Software --------------------- **Hardware:** **ALN-9640** **RDMM6300** **HC-SR04** **24-inch Class B LED Monitors** **55-inch display screen** **Arduino UNO** **SBC** **Software:** **JavaScript** **Arduino IDE** **Calendar of Activities** The calendar of activities comprises the chronological order of activities that the proponents will undergo. It includes every activity done in each phase by the proponents. **Step 1: Requirement Gathering and Analysis: ** In September 2024, the proponents decided that Interviewing is the best way to gather data on the premise of parking and started drafting questions. The proponents successfully gathered the required data by October 2024 to 5 interviewees, 3 drivers and 2 managers. The proponents had asked them to tell their daily experience on parking their vehicles/managing parking lots. The Activity will end in November 2024. **In the first week (August 12 -- August 17, 2024)** The documentation, the proponents brainstormed as much titles as they could put in, no matter how wild the premise is, they arrive to a total of 9 titles. 4 weeks later only 1 got approved and that is the Intelligent Car Park Slot Counter. **Second week -- fourth week (August 19 -- September 6, 2024)** Minimal activity was done, the proponents awaited the approval of the original 9 titles that were passed. Activities ranges from additional titles that was thought up throughout the weeks to reminding the capstone coordinator to check the original titles the proponents submitted. Prelim was over with no progressed done **In the fifth week (September 9 -- September 13, 2024)** The Capstone coordinator approve the title and the proponents started to approach our desired advisor. He required the proponents to have a request letter and an abstract for our project **In the sixth week (September 16 -- September 20, 2024)** The proponents made a request letter for their preferred adviser. Though presented the abstract the Adviser requested to specify and revise the abstract. Once the proponents accomplish the task, the adviser accepted and signed the request letter. **In the seventh week (September 23 -- September 27, 2024)** The proponents once again drafted survey questions for the requirement gathering technique. When showed to the advisor, he made it clear that a survey would take too long and shifted the proponents into interviewing instead. Which, required only 5 interviewees instead of the 50 in the surveys. **In the eighth week (September 30 -- October 4, 2024)** The proponents formulated new questions for the interview and had it check by the advisor. It was needed for another revision, but to proceed to interviewing and don't bother with checking on it again. **In week nine and week ten (October 7 -- October 18, 2024)** The proponents have finalized the interview questions and conducted the interview. The proponents managed to get 3 parking lot drivers and 1 parking manager. **In the eleventh week (October 21 -- October 25, 2024)** The proponents got done with the interview and proceeded to making the Chapter 1, 2, and 3. Although the first draft was sent for revisions since, there were numerous mistakes. **In the twelfth week (October 28 -- October 31, 2024)** The proponents did another revision and to finalize their paper. **Step 2: Quick Design: ** In the December 2024, the proponents will have a meeting on canvasing cost and further research for the development of the project. **Step 3: Experimentation:** December 2024 to February 2025, the proponents will trial and error, to work on an early working prototype. Enough to verify the proposed system is working. **Step 4: Initial User Evaluation: ** In February 2025, the proponents will present the prototype to the original interviewees to get their feedback and further better the prototype **Step 5: Refining Prototype: ** In February 2025 to November 2025, the proponents will decide on what should be its further improvement, while keeping in mind the feedback the proponents had gotten. Final Defense will also take place in this duration **Step 6: Implement Product and Maintain: ** In December 2025, the Prototype would have all it features such as a timestamp database, detection of vehicles, and dual monitor visuals. The prototype would be up for deployment. **Gantt Chart** According to the Gantt.com "a Gantt chart, commonly used in project management, is one of the most popular and useful ways of showing activities (tasks or events) displayed against time. On the left of the chart is a list of the activities and along the top is a suitable time scale. Each activity is represented by a bar; the position and length of the bar reflects the start date, duration and end date of the activity. This allows you to see at a glance." (See Table 2.1 Gantt Chart at Appendix C page C1) **Budgetary Estimate** The expenses of the project is estimated at **PHP** **23,130.00**. It includes all the hardware and some miscellaneous fees along the way. All the hardware are the following, ALN 9640, RDMM6300, HC-SR04, 24 inch Class B LED Monitors, Arduino UNO, Single Board Computer. **(See Table 1.0 Budgetary Estimate at Appendix C page C1)** **Human Resource** Name: Christina T. Aseoche\ Position: Capstone Project Coordinator/Faculty\ Company: STI Fairview\ Address: 20-d Regalado Avenue, Corner Bronx, Quezon City, 651-8511 Metro Manila Name: Julito A. Sumpotan\ Position: Park Manager/Head Guard\ Company: STI Fairview\ Address: 20-d Regalado Avenue, Corner Bronx, Quezon City, 651-8511 Metro Manila Name: Citadel C. Bejar\ Position: Park Manager\ Company: Dela Costa V HOA\ Address: Dela Costa V Name: Don Cezar O. Cachola III\ Position: Student\ Age: 23\ School: STI Fairview Name: Kyle Yvann Rae Manipon\ Position: Student\ Age: 23**\ **School: Colegio De Montalban Name: Germil E. Hoyle\ Position: Student\ Age: 21\ School: STI Fairview **Appendices** Appendix A. References References ========== C. Crisostomo, R. Baldovino, et. al. (2019) Parking space optimization using simplex method linear programming W. Dichoso, M. Gonzaga, et. al. (2022) IMPLEMENTATION OF RFID-BASED AUTOMATED PARKING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: A FEASIBILITY STUDY A. Bulactal, M. Garcis, et. al. (2013) Comparison of on-street parking management in Ermita-Malate Manila and Makati central business district Manila Times (2022) Smart Parking Systems Gain Traction in PH Philippine Star (2020) PH Shifts to Smart Parking Solutions Rappler (2019) Makati Introduces Automated Parking System International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology (2022) Smart Parking Systems in the Philippines: A Review Journal of Transportation Engineering (2020) Parking Management in Metro Manila: A Case Study Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Smart Cities Initiative Department of Transportation (DOTr) Transportation Infrastructure Development DATAREPORTAL: Population of the Philippines in 2024: https://datareportal.com/reports/digital-2024-philippines\#:\~:text=The%20population%20of%20The%20Philippines%20stood%20at%20118.2%20million%20in,of%20the%20population%20is%20male STATISTA: average traffic volume Metro Manila 2018 -- 2023 https://www.statista.com/statistics/1276518/philippines-average-daily-traffic-metro-manila/\#:\~:text=The%20streets%20and%20highways%20of,more%20than%20the%20year%20before. ELID: Guide to smart parking technology in the Philippines https://www.google.com/amp/s/elid.com.ph/blog/guide-to-smart-parking-technology-philippines/amp/ Parking Network: SM parking system: https://www.parking.net/parking-news/quercus-technologies/innovative-parking-system-in-the-philippines-has-quercus-technologies Parklio: How smart parking system help form smart cities: https://parklio.com/en/blog/how-smart-parking-systems-help-form-smart-cities Philippine News Agency on Smart Parking Solutions: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1185864 Ayala Malls Parking Management: https://www.ayalamalls.com ParkFinder App Overview: https://www.parkfinder.ph Automated Parking Systems in Makati: https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/03/24/business/real-estate-and-property/automated-parking-system-in-makati/855919 Cashless Payment in SM Supermalls: https://www.smprime.com/supermalls/cashless-payment-systems Bonifacio Global City Smart Solutions: https://www.bgctag.com Challenges of Urban Parking in Metro Manila: https://www.rappler.com/business/metro-manila-parking-challenges Park Monitor System: https://imasdetres.com/en/parking-monitoring-system/ GeeksforGeeks: https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/software-engineering-prototyping-model/ ALN-9640: https://www.dipolerfid.com/files/archivosproductos/473/ALN-9640%20Squiggle%20Higgs3%20(2015-12-16).pdf RDMM6300: https://shopee.ph/product/754417811/14478822392?gads\_t\_sig=VTJGc2RHVmtYMTlxTFVSVVRrdENkVlBXTnFLbGtLY21IOVhMT0xMVGhrdE01Z2dQZHd1T0trcXp6K05OSGxqblZNYTJ6c1VFL2xMUXppRStpUGVqR0psMDh2TDl0dEZiTWlRMkNsaFpGSkFZdDBJVy9yOHFUaUtITHR6Vi9ROTI&gad\_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1YSc7bC0iQMV-MoWBR24hgB4EAQYASABEgIcZ\_D\_BwE HC-SR04: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/15569 24-inch class B LED monitor: https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-a-monitor-2618155 Arduino UNO: https://docs.arduino.cc/hardware/uno-rev3/ SBC: https://www.baesystems.com/en-us/definition/what-are-single-board-computers https://www.utmel.com/productdetail/seeed-102991317-40761951?srsltid=AfmBOorvJF9XI5hXgj-PscYOOUClb9ALXTilk1FtCEtKX8tUTgKWs9KSa1Y JavaScript: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn/JavaScript/First\_steps/What\_is\_JavaScript C: https://www.techtarget.com/searchwindowsserver/definition/C\#:\~:text=The%20C%20programming%20language%20is,that%20a%20computer%20can%20run. Gantt Chart: Gantt.com Kiosk Machine: https://www.alibaba.com/pla/32-inch-to-65-inch-single\_60437040717.html?mark=google\_shopping&biz=pla&searchText=advertising+equipment&product\_id=60437040717&pcy=US&material=HTB1Y\_LKd21G3KVjSZFkq6yK4XXa0.jpg&src=sem\_ggl&field=UG&from=sem\_ggl&cmpgn=21669852694&adgrp=164231503822&fditm=&tgt=pla-2351023983561&locintrst=&locphyscl=1011173&mtchtyp=&ntwrk=g&device=c&dvcmdl=&creative=712276150304&plcmnt=&plcmntcat=&aceid=&position=&gad\_source=4&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8sDgi8K1iQMV7tcWBR00vzcGEAQYASABEgLH5\_D\_BwE Automated Fare Collection System: https://www.lrta.gov.ph/tickets-and-fares/ Quercus Technology: https://quercus-technologies.com/news/the-most-innovative-parking-system-in-the-philippines-has-quercus-technologies-devices Kiosk Machine advantages: https://omnetechnology.com/top-advantages-of-installing-a-parking-kiosk-in-your-parking-lot/ RFID Small chip: https://www.teknopalas.com.tr/en/rfid-parking-system/\#:\~:text=An%20RFID%20(Radio%20Frequency%20Identification,a%20parking%20lot%20or%20garage. Appendix B. Transcript Of Interviews **THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INTELLEGENT CAR PARK SLOT COUNTER** **Monitoring Officer\'s name:** **Parking Location:** **Age:** **Interview** 1. Could you elaborate on what is the parking process in this establishment? 2. How long does it usually take to provide and occupy the parking space for the vehicle? 3. Did you ever experience some difficulty on managing the parked vehicles? 4. Would you ever manage a parking lot, if you knew that it will be co-manage with technology? 5. If so, what features in your opinion are vital to enhance the parking experience? \_ [ ] Signature over printed name **THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INTELLEGENT CAR PARK SLOT COUNTER** **Name:** **Gender:** **Age:** **Interview** 1. **Do you usually park in a closed parking area or an open parking area?** 2. **Could you elaborate on the process on how you park on a day-to-day basis?** 3. **How long does it usually take to find and occupy a parking space for your vehicle?** 4. **Do you prefer parking on a bigger or smaller parking space, given that you are guaranteed to get a space in both? Why?** 5. **How do you know if the parking you're at, is at full capacity?** 6. **If the parking area is full, how do you find another parking space?** 7. **Did you ever experience the difficulty of exiting an area because of over parking due to poor management?** 8. **In your own words, how would you describe the phrase "perfect parking experience"?** 9. **What do you prefer the traditional parking or a parking that is co-manage by technology? Why?** 10. **If so, what features in your opinion are vital to enhance your parking experience?** **[­­ \_ ]** **Signature over printed name** **THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INTELLEGENT CAR PARK SLOT COUNTER** **Monitoring Officer\'s name:** Citadel C. Bejar **Parking Location:** Dela Costa V **Age:** 48 **Interview** 1. Could you elaborate on what is the parking process in this establishment? 2. How long does it usually take to provide and occupy the parking space for the vehicle? 3. Did you ever experience some difficulty on managing the parked vehicles? 4. Would you ever manage a parking lot, if you knew that it will be co-manage with technology? I can't say, since I am not that experienced in technology and stuff. 5. If so, what features in your opinion are vital to enhance the parking experience? \_[\_\_\_\_ \_Citadel C. Bejar\_\_\_\_\_\_\_] Signature over printed name THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INTELLEGENT CAR PARK SLOT COUNTER Monitoring Officer\'s name: Julito A. Sumpotan Parking Location: STI COLLEGE FAIRVIEW Age: 45 Interview 1. Could you elaborate on what is the parking process in this establishment? 2. How long does it usually take to provide and occupy the parking space for the vehicle? 3. Did you ever experience some difficulty on managing the parked vehicles? 4. Would you ever manage a parking lot, if you knew that it will be co-manage with technology? 5. If so, what features in your opinion are vital to enhance the parking experience? \_ [ **Julito A. Sumpotan** \_\_\_\_] Signature over printed name **THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INTELLEGENT CAR PARK SLOT COUNTER** **Name:** Kyle Yvann Rae Manipon **Gender:** Male **Age:** 23 **Interview** 11. **Do you usually park in a closed parking area or an open parking area?** 12. **Could you elaborate on the process on how you park on a day-to-day basis?** 13. **How long does it usually take to find and occupy a parking space for your vehicle?** 14. **Do you prefer parking on a bigger or smaller parking space, given that you are guaranteed to get a space in both? Why?** 15. **How do you know if the parking you're at, is at full capacity?** 16. **If the parking area is full, how do you find another parking space?** 17. **Did you ever experience the difficulty of exiting an area because of over parking due to poor management?** 18. **In your own words, how would you describe the phrase "perfect parking experience"?** 19. **What do you prefer the traditional parking or a parking that is co-manage by technology? Why?** 20. **If so, what features in your opinion are vital to enhance your parking experience?** **[­­ Kyle Yvann Rae Manipon \_\_\_\_\_]** **Signature over printed name** **THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INTELLEGENT CAR PARK SLOT COUNTER** **Name: Cachola, Don Cezar III O.** **Gender:** **Male** **Age: 23** **Interview** 1. Do you usually park in a closed parking area or an open parking area? 2. Could you elaborate on the process on how you park on a day-to-day basis? 3. How long does it usually take to find and occupy a parking space for your vehicle? 4. Do you prefer parking on a bigger or smaller parking space, given that you are guaranteed to get a space in both? Why? 5. How do you know if the parking you're at, is at full capacity? 6. If the parking area is full, how do you find another parking space? 7. Did you ever experience the difficulty of exiting an area because of over parking due to poor management? 8. In your own words, How would you describe the phrase "perfect parking experience"? 9. What do you prefer the traditional parking or a parking that is co-manage by technology? Why? 10. If so, what features in your opinion are vital to enhance your parking experience?  **Signature over printed name** **THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INTELLEGENT CAR PARK SLOT COUNTER** **Name: Hoyle, Germil R.** **Gender:** Male **Age: 21** **Interview** 1. Do you usually park in a closed parking area or an open parking area? 2. Could you elaborate on the process on how you park on a day-to-day basis? 3. How long does it usually take to find and occupy a parking space for your vehicle? 4. Do you prefer parking on a bigger or smaller parking space, given that you are guaranteed to get a space in both? Why? 5. How do you know if the parking you're at, is at full capacity? 6. If the parking area is full, how do you find another parking space? 7. Did you ever experience the difficulty of exiting an area because of over parking due to poor management? Yes, especially ber-months. 8. In your own words, how would you describe the phrase "perfect parking experience"? 9. What do you prefer the traditional parking or a parking that is co-manage by technology? Why? 10. If so, what features in your opinion are vital to enhance your parking experience?  **Signature over printed name** Appendix C. Tables ---------- -------------------------------- ------------------ Quantity Specifics Approximate Cost 1 ALN-9640 350.00 1 RDMM6300 163.00 1 HC-SR04 61.00 1 24 inches class B LED Monitors 1500.00 1 Arduino UNO 174.00 1 Single Board Computers 2625.00 1 55 inches display screen 18,357.00 Total Php 23,130.00 ---------- -------------------------------- ------------------ Table 1.0: Budgetary Estimate MONTH AUGUST 2024 SEPTEMBER 2024 OCTOBER 2024 NOVEMBER 2024 DECEMBER 2024 JANUARY 2024 ACTIVITY Requirement Gathering and Analysis Brainstorming Drafting Questions Finalizing of Interview Questions Interviews Requirements Analysis Quick Design Experimentation Initial User Evaluation Refining prototype Final Product Development Table 2.1 Gantt Chart Legend:\ Accomplish\ Ongoing MONTH FEBRUARY 2025 MARCH 2025 APRIL 2025 MAY 2025 JUNE 2025 JULY 2025 ACTIVITY Requirement Gathering and Analysis Brainstorming Drafting Questions Finalizing of Interview Questions Interviews Requirements Analysis Quick Design Experimentation Initial User Evaluation Refining prototype Final Product Development Table 2.2 Gantt Chart MONTH AUGUST 2025 SEPTEMBER 2025 OCTOBER 2025 NOVEMBER 2025 DECEMBER 2025 ACTIVITY Requirement Gathering and Analysis Brainstorming Drafting Questions Finalizing of Interview Questions Interviews Requirements Analysis Quick Design Experimentation Initial User Evaluation Refining prototype Final Product Development Table 2.3 Gantt Chart Appendix D. Diagrams Diagram 1.0: Database Model This diagram shows how the display on the parking managers monitor and drivers monitor the available slots within the parking area, which also includes the time logs to know how long the vehicle has stayed within the parking area  Diagram 2.0: Block Diagram for the process of parking The process of the system can be divided into two parts: the first one is the entry before the driver is given the RFID card, it would be scanned first in the RFID reader to set up a timer and decrease the counter on the display by one, so that the parking lot would not be overcrowded. When the driver picked a parking spot the system would detect it and display the slot being taken in color red. The second one is the exit, if the driver are leaving their parking spot the system would be able to detect it and display the status of the spot without changing the display counter as the drivers haven't left the premises yet. It is to avoid the specified space to be occupied when the drivers might want to park back as the drivers forgot something. When the drivers get near to the exit their RFID card would be returned, so that the timer can be stop and the information of how long you have parked would be recorded while the display counter would increase by one. Diagram 3.0: Prototyping Model Appendix E. Figures  Figure 1.0 Quercus Technology This is the latest ultrasonic sensor that is standard issue for parking lots Figure 2.0 RFID Parking System This is the Parking lot System that uses RFID chip for a cashless transaction.  Figure 3.0 Kiosk Machine This are the kiosk machine that is place at an exit or entrance of a parking lot. Figure 4.0: ALN 9640 This will be used as the RFID Tag that the proponents will integrate in a card  Figure 5.0: RDMM6300 This is the RFID Reader that will be paired up with the ALN 9640 Figure 6.0: HC-SR04 This is the Ultrasonic Sensor that will be used to detect whether a car is parked or not.  Figure 7.0: 24 inches Class B LED Display screen The monitor that will be stationed on the managers post and will contain the UI Figure 8.0: 55-inch Display screen An example of the model that will be stationed in front of the parking lot. It will also feature a UI but only for viewing  Figure 9.0: Arduino UNO The Arduino is the first option to be paired with the HC-SR04 to send signals to the UI about the parking lot's status Figure 10.0: SBC The Single board Computer is the second option to be paired with the HC-SR04 to send signals to the UI about the parking lot's status Appendix F. Architectural Design A.D 1.0 Concept Design This is a concept design on what could the Intelligent Car Park Slot counter looks like if It was installed in Parking lot. Both red booths indicate a guard's station which is installed with the RFID reader and the control panel, he 55-inch display screen on the front, and HC-SR04 placed on the floor. A.D 2.0 Parking Slot Display This is an example of the parking slot with the Ultrasonic Sensor installed. It will be place in the middle of the slot consuming 45mm x 30mm of space. A.D 3.0 UI Display LEGENDS: OCCUPIED: ❌ AVAILABLE:  description for the display screens: on the parking display depicts how the parking slot arrangement looks like, with every slot the drivers will see one of the two symbols. the RED X tells the slot is occupied, and the GREEN DOT tells the slot is available. this display also includes how many parking slots are available on the upper right corner. Appendix G. Curriculum Vitae Curriculum Vitae of Hansjomergil Castillon Blk. 15 L 5 Villa San Mateo 6 Dulong Bayan 2 San Mateo, Rizal Hansjomergilcastillon\@gmail.com 09974082374 EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Level Inclusive Dates Name of school/ Institution -------------------- ----------------- -------------------------------- Tertiary 2021 - Present STI College Senior High school 2018 - 2021 San Mateo Senior High school High School 2014 - 2018 San Mateo National High School Elementary 2009 - 2014 San Mateo Elementary School AFFILIATIONS Inclusive Dates Name of Organization Position ----------------- ---------------------- ---------- 2023 - Present ICPEP Member 2022 - Present PACERS Member Listed in reverse chronological order (most recent first). SKILLS SKILLS Level of Competency Date Acquired ------------------------------------- --------------------- --------------- Java Programming Intermediate 2019 Arduino Programming Intermediate 2024 Fundamentals of Electrical Circuits Novice 2023 TRAININGS, SEMINARS OR WORKSHOP ATTENDED Inclusive Dates Title of Training, Seminar or Workshop ----------------- ------------------------------------------- November 2024 CPEYESTA February 2024 Up Up and Away: A Cloud Computing webinar October 2023 CPEYESTA June 2023 Oracle Academy -- Java Fundamentals Listed in reverse chronological order (most recent first) Curriculum Vitae of Edward Allen R. Estropia Blk. 46 Lot 13 Dela Costa V Ph 1 Rodriguez, Rizal Edward.r.estropia\@gmail.com 09777658002 EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | Level | Inclusive Dates | Name of school/ | | | | Institution | +=======================+=======================+=======================+ | Tertiary | 2022 -- Present | STI College Fairview | | | | | | | 2022 -- 2022 | Colegio De San | | | | Lorenzo | | | 2020 - 2022 | | | | | FEU TECH | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | Senior High school | 2018 - 2020 | FEU Roosvelt | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | High School | 2015 - 2018 | FEU Roosvelt | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | Elementary | 2012 - 2015 | Virgen Del Pilar | | | | | | | 2019 - 2012 | Flos Carmeli | | | | Institute of Quezon | | | | City | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ AFFILIATIONS Inclusive Dates Name of Organization Position ----------------- ---------------------- ---------------- 2019 - 2020 ICT Vice President Listed in reverse chronological order (most recent first). SKILLS +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | SKILLS | Level of Competency | Date Acquired | +=======================+=======================+=======================+ | Speech | Intermediate | 2019 | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | English Comprehension | Intermediate | 2019 | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | MS (word, pptx, | Intermediate | 2022 | | excel) | | | | | Intermediate | 2019 | | Communication Skills | | | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ -- -- -- -- **Listed in reverse chronological order (most recent first).** Curriculum Vitae of Mark Vincent P. Caldemon\ 4795 Genesis St. Home Along Cielito Homes Camarin Caloocan City\ vincaldemon\@gmail.com\ 09973155160 EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Level Inclusive Dates Name of school/ Institution -------------------- ----------------- ----------------------------------- Tertiary 2021 - Present STI College Senior High school 2018-2020 St. Claire College of Caloocan High School 2014 - 2018 Cielito Zamora Junior High School Elementary 2009 - 2014 Cielito Zamora Memorial School AFFILIATIONS Inclusive Dates Name of Organization Position ----------------- ---------------------- ---------- 2023 - Present ICPEP Member 2022 - Present PACERS Member Listed in reverse chronological order (most recent first). SKILLS SKILLS Level of Competency Date Acquired ------------------------------------- --------------------- --------------- Fundamentals of Electrical Circuits Novice 2023 Arduino Programming Intermediate 2024 TRAININGS, SEMINARS OR WORKSHOP ATTENDED Inclusive Dates Title of Training, Seminar or Workshop ----------------- ------------------------------------------- February 2024 Up Up and Away: A Cloud Computing webinar Listed in reverse chronological order (most recent first). Curriculum Vitae of Louis Andrei D. Manalansan 220 Mayon st. Group 2 Payatas B Quezon City andreilouis09\@gmail.com 09393029578 EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | Level | Inclusive Dates | Name of school/ | | | | Institution | +=======================+=======================+=======================+ | Tertiary | 2021 - Present | STI College Fairview | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | Senior High school | 2018 - 2021 | STI College Fairview | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | High School | 2015 - 2019 | National College of | | | | Business arts | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | Elementary | 20012 - 2015 | National College of | | | | Business arts | | | 2019 - 2012 | | | | | Flos Carmeli | | | | Institute of Quezon | | | | City | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ AFFILIATIONS Inclusive Dates Name of Organization Position ----------------- ---------------------- ----------------- 2023 - Present ICPEP Member 2022 - Present PACERS Event Committee 2018-2021 ICT CLUB Member Listed in reverse chronological order (most recent first). SKILLS SKILLS Level of Competency Date Acquired ------------------------------------------------------ --------------------- --------------- Programming(Java, Python) Intermediate 2021 CPE skills (breadboarding, soldering, layout making) Intermediate 2023 MS(word, pptx, excel) Intermediate 2015 TRAININGS, SEMINARS OR WORKSHOP ATTENDED +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Inclusive Dates | Title of Training, Seminar or | | | Workshop | +===================================+===================================+ | November 2024 | CPEYESTA | | | | | October 2023 | CPEYESYA | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ **Listed in reverse chronological order (most recent first)**