SIH 2023 winning ideas: Real Time Parking Management System

Summary

This episode spotlights Sam Vgis and his team, winners of Smart India Hackathon 2023. They discuss their innovative real-time parking management system, designed to solve the issue of street congestion caused by illegal parking. By utilizing existing government CCTV cameras, AI models, and cloud technology, their system helps optimize parking spaces and reduce traffic congestion. The team's mobile application enables users to reserve parking spots in advance, providing a hassle-free experience. They aim to implement this solution in Indore, with plans for a startup and future scalability. The episode highlights innovation, collaboration, and the potential for a smarter India.

Takeaways

• 💡 The series highlights the winners of the Smart India Hackathon 2023, showcasing their innovative solutions for real-world challenges.
• 🏆 The first featured team is led by Sam Vgis from NMIMS Indore, working on a real-time parking management system.
• 👥 The team members have diverse expertise in hardware, software, AIML, and app development, which helped them tackle the challenge.
• 🚗 The problem they addressed involves illegal street parking, which causes congestion, longer wait times, and pollution in urban areas.
• 📹 The solution leverages existing government CCTV infrastructure and an AIML model to monitor and manage parking spaces in real-time.
• 📱 Users can reserve parking spots via a mobile app, reducing congestion by directing them to available spots at specific times.
• 💸 Dynamic pricing is integrated into the app, allowing officials and shopkeepers to earn revenue from parking spaces.
• 🌍 Their system focuses on optimizing street parking, a critical issue in smart city development, rather than dedicated parking areas like malls.
• 🔧 The solution minimizes human intervention, using computer vision and automation to efficiently manage parking spaces.
• 🚀 The team plans to turn the project into a startup, starting implementation in Indore within six months and scaling it up for wider use.

Q & A

What is the Smart India Hackathon 2023?

The Smart India Hackathon 2023 is a prestigious competition that highlights the innovative ideas of young minds, aiming to solve real-world challenges using technology.

Who is Sam Bas and what role does he play in the hackathon?

Sam Bas is a member of the winning team from NMIMS Indore. He led the team to develop a real-time parking management system using AI and ML to solve parking congestion issues.

What problem did Sam's team address in their project?

Sam's team addressed the issue of street congestion caused by illegal parking and the lack of optimized parking management. They developed a real-time parking management system to utilize existing parking spaces more efficiently.

What technology did the team use to solve the parking problem?

The team used a combination of hardware, software, and artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) models. They utilized existing CCTV cameras to monitor parking spaces and provide real-time data to users and city officials.

How does the parking management system notify users?

The system allows users to reserve parking spots in advance and notifies them if a spot is available or if it's fully occupied. It also sends alerts to city officials if illegal parking is detected.

What is the advantage of using existing CCTV infrastructure?

By using existing CCTV infrastructure, the team avoided the need for significant financial investment in new hardware, making the solution more affordable and scalable. This also reduces the burden on city resources.

How does the system manage traffic and parking space availability?

The system divides parking spaces into groups, tracking the availability of each group in real time. It also uses AI to monitor the area and inform users and officials of available spaces, helping to prevent overcrowding and reduce congestion.

What are some key features of the team’s mobile application?

The mobile application allows users to register their vehicle, reserve parking spots, view the availability of parking spaces, and even pay for parking. It includes dynamic pricing to optimize space utilization and offers users a seamless parking experience.

What makes this solution stand out from other parking management systems?

Unlike other solutions, this system uses AI-based computer vision technology to manage street parking, focusing on optimizing street parking spaces rather than dedicated parking spots. Additionally, it requires minimal human intervention.

What are the team’s future plans for scaling their project?

The team plans to create a startup and is in touch with the mayor’s office in Indore to implement the solution. They aim to start with small regions, like their university, and gradually scale up to the entire city. They also intend to seek funding and support from their university and investors.