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Sensor data

Sensor data is telemetry that signals whether a parking spot is filled or empty. Sensor data is generated by each sensor, which is placed where convenient within a parking structure. Sensor data is transmitted via ZigBee protocol to the sensor gateway. Data is merged with other sensor data and transmitted via Wi-Fi to a router that is connected to the cloud. Sensor data is then processed by an application and also sent to a database for raw storage.

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Video streams

Video streams are captured by IP camera and data is transmitted to a wireless router.

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Payment data

Payment data is transmitted from a smartphone or kiosk to a payment processing system. Payment data is typically tokenized during transmission.

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Lot sensors

Vehicle sensors are placed in the ground or overhead to determine when a spot is vacant or filled. Sensors communicate via ZigBee with the sensor gateway.

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Sensor gateway

Aggregate data from all sensors in a geographic area using ZigBee. Gateways communicate using Wi-Fi with backend processing systems.

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IP camera

Records video of spots to identify abusers of the system. Data is sent over Wi-Fi network to backend processing systems.

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Parking application

Processes data received from sensors and provides parking and rate information to customers through smartphone apps and kiosks.

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Analytic system

Collects data directly from cameras and sensor gateways.

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Kiosk

Exposed to the environment and communicates with parking sensors and sensor gateways.

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Infrastructure communications equipment

Provides communication access across the system and interfaces with all aspects of the system.