Smart Parking System

A comprehensive parking management system with computer vision integration for real-time space detection, user management, booking, and payment processing.

Features

• Real-time Parking Space Detection: Uses computer vision to detect available parking spaces
• User Authentication System: Register, login, and manage user profiles
• Vehicle Management: Add and manage multiple vehicles per user
• Booking System: Book parking spaces with flexible duration options
• Payment Processing: Secure payment integration with multiple payment methods
• Zone-based Pricing: Different rates for different parking zones (General, Premium, VIP, Disabled)
• Admin Dashboard: Comprehensive admin interface with statistics and management tools
• Reporting System: Generate and export detailed reports
• Mobile-Friendly Design: Responsive interface that works on all devices

Technology Stack

• Backend: Python with Flask
• Database: SQLite with SQLAlchemy ORM
• Computer Vision: OpenCV for real-time space detection
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap 5
• Authentication: Custom authentication system with session management
• Payment Processing: Simulated payment gateway (can be integrated with real payment processors)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/smart-parking-system.git
   cd smart-parking-system
   

2. Create and activate a virtual environment:

   python -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate
   

3. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

4. Initialize the database:

   python app.py
   

5. Run the application:

   python app.py
   

6. Access the application at http://localhost:5000

Usage

User Features

1. Registration and Login:

   • Create a new account or login with existing credentials
   • Manage your profile and vehicles

2. Booking a Space:

   • View available spaces in real-time
   • Select a space, duration, and vehicle
   • Complete payment to confirm booking

3. Managing Bookings:

   • View all your active bookings
   • Cancel bookings if needed
   • Access booking details and QR codes for entry

Admin Features

1. Dashboard:

   • View key statistics and metrics
   • Monitor parking space utilization

2. Space Management:

   • Define and configure parking spaces
   • Set rates for different zones

3. User Management:

   • View and manage user accounts
   • Access user booking history

4. Booking Management:

   • View all bookings in the system
   • Filter and search bookings
   • Cancel or modify bookings

5. Reporting:

   • Generate revenue reports
   • Export data to CSV

Project Structure

smart-parking-system/
├── app.py                 # Main application file
├── auth.py                # Authentication module
├── payment.py             # Payment processing module
├── models.py              # Database models
├── parkingspacepicker.py  # Tool for defining parking spaces
├── static/                # Static files (CSS, JS, images)
├── templates/             # HTML templates
│   ├── admin/             # Admin interface templates
│   ├── auth/              # Authentication templates
│   ├── errors/            # Error pages
│   ├── payment/           # Payment templates
│   └── layout.html        # Base template
├── CarParkPos             # Parking space positions data
├── carPark.mp4            # Sample video for space detection
├── carParkImg.png         # Reference image for space picker
└── requirements.txt       # Project dependencies

Configuration

The application can be configured by modifying the following settings in app.py:

• SECRET_KEY: Secret key for session security
• SQLALCHEMY_DATABASE_URI: Database connection string
• UPLOAD_FOLDER: Path for file uploads
• MAX_CONTENT_LENGTH: Maximum upload file size

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• OpenCV for computer vision capabilities
• Flask for the web framework
• Bootstrap for the frontend design
• All contributors who have helped improve this project