Network diagram for a smart parking system

About this network diagram for smart parking

The smart parking system combines sensors, edge processing, cloud services, and user interaction. It begins in the parking lot. IR sensors, ultrasonic sensors, and an ANPR camera gather data on vehicles and license plates. They send this data to the IOT gateway via wireless protocols like ZigBee, BLE, or LORA.

The IOT gateway gathers all incoming signals. Then, it sends them to the edge server using Ethernet or Wi-Fi. The edge server handles the raw data. It filters the data and gets it ready for secure transmission.

The processed data goes through a firewall and is sent to the cloud using HTTPS or MQTT. In the cloud, the IOT platform or MQTT broker gets the data and routes it to various backend components. The web and API server manage data analytics. It takes real-time sensor updates and turns them into helpful information.

This includes available parking slots and vehicle IDs. The database server keeps long-term parking records, occupancy data, and analysis results. An AI engine can analyze camera input or past patterns. This helps improve parking detection accuracy.

The system shares data with various users and services. The driver’s app connects to the cloud via REST APIs. This lets drivers check parking availability, get navigation tips, and see entry confirmations. The admin dashboard uses HTTPS. It tracks system performance and manages lot operations. All activities, events, and system actions are logged. They are sent to the SIEM server for monitoring and security analysis.

When a payment is needed, the API server connects to the payment gateway via a secure API. All components share data. This keeps status updates accurate, helps with vehicle detection, and supports user interactions. The system enables efficient parking management through synced device communication and cloud processing.