​How Does the Geomagnetic Street Parking System Operate?

With the continuous advancement of "Internet + Parking" technology, smart parking system has become an indispensable part of modern urban life, profoundly transforming people's parking and commuting habits. Among these advancements, geomagnetic technology, with its unique advantages, has become a key pathway to achieving smart parking.

1. Operating Principle of the Geomagnetic Street Parking System:

Based on an important physical phenomenon: the Earth's magnetic field is relatively stable in specific regions. Once a ferrous object, such as a car, is parked in a parking space, it interferes with the surrounding magnetic field. This interference is captured and detected by a geomagnetic detector, thus determining whether a vehicle is parked in the space. This system uses this physical phenomenon to achieve real-time monitoring and intelligent management of parking status.

2. Composition of a Geomagnetic Street Parking System:

The geomagnetic street parking system primarily consists of the following components: a geomagnetic detector, a data transmission module, a central processing module, and a user interface. The geomagnetic detector is mainly responsible for capturing and sensing the interference caused by iron objects, such as cars, to the surrounding magnetic field, thereby determining the usage status of parking spaces. The data transmission module transmits the detected data to the central processing module in real time. The central processing module processes and analyzes this data to enable real-time monitoring and intelligent management of parking status. Finally, users can check parking status, payment information, and other details through the user interface, providing a convenient parking experience.

3. Workflow of the Geomagnetic Street Parking System:

a) Vehicle Entry Detection: When a vehicle enters the detection range of the geomagnetic sensor, it detects a change in the magnetic field, immediately determining that a vehicle has entered and quickly sending this information to the central management system via the wireless network. Upon receiving the information, the system activates the parking timer function for the corresponding space.

b) Data Transmission and Recording: The geomagnetic sensor continuously monitors the status of the parking space. If the vehicle remains stationary and does not leave the space, it will upload the occupancy information to the central management system at predetermined intervals to ensure real-time data updates. Simultaneously, the central management system records this data to calculate parking duration and billing.

c) Vehicle Exit Settlement: When a vehicle leaves a parking space, the geomagnetic sensor detects a change in the magnetic field, identifies the vehicle's exit status, and transmits this information to the central management system. The system automatically calculates parking fees based on the start and end times of parking, in conjunction with pre-established billing standards. The system then sends payment notifications to vehicle owners via SMS, mobile apps, etc., allowing them to conveniently pay for parking using various mobile payment methods, such as WeChat Pay and Alipay.

4. Significant Advantages of the Geomagnetic Street Parking System:

The geomagnetic street parking system offers numerous significant advantages thanks to its unique technology and functions. First, it detects the occupancy status of parking spaces in real time, providing a convenient parking service for vehicle owners. Secondly, using wireless communication technology, the system transmits real-time information on parking space occupancy to administrators, ensuring that management staff can quickly understand and manage parking situations. Furthermore, the system facilitates payment settlement; vehicle owners can quickly exit by scanning a QR code or paying online. Finally, all settlement information is uploaded to the platform, providing a solid foundation for subsequent traceability.

a) Easy installation and maintenance: Installation is relatively simple, eliminating the need for large-scale road excavations and the complex wiring required by traditional parking management equipment. Typically, installing a geomagnetic sensor for a single parking space is quick and has minimal impact on traffic flow. Regarding maintenance, the low power consumption of the geomagnetic sensor translates to a long battery life; some devices can even operate stably for several years on a single power source, significantly reducing the frequency and cost of maintenance. Furthermore, replacement is straightforward in case of malfunction, eliminating the need for labor and time spent troubleshooting wiring issues.

b) Excellent real-time data performance: Thanks to efficient wireless network transmission technology, the geomagnetic sensor can instantly upload relevant information to the central management system upon detecting changes in parking space status. This allows the management system to monitor the occupancy of each parking space in real time, providing timely and accurate data for parking management decision-making and laying the foundation for real-time parking space search services for drivers.

c) Strong anti-interference capability: It possesses excellent resistance to electromagnetic interference and mechanical vibrations. In the complex urban road environment, even with numerous sources of electromagnetic interference, such as various electronic devices and communication base stations, as well as continuous mechanical vibrations caused by frequent vehicular traffic, the geomagnetic sensor can operate stably and accurately detect the status of parking spaces, thus ensuring the proper functioning of the system.

The geomagnetic street parking system, with its unique technical advantages and efficient management mode, is playing an increasingly important role in urban parking management. With the continuous development and innovation of technology, it will provide a more comprehensive solution to the urban parking problem and bring more convenience to people's travel and life. If you have any needs or questions about the geomagnetic street parking system, please feel free to contact ZOJE at any time!