Design of E-Parking System

Abstract

Purpose– Infrastructure management in educational environments currently demands high efficiency; however, the parking area at the Faculty of Science and Technology, UIN Suska Riau, still faces obstacles such as uncontrolled user variability and a lack of automatic identity verification, resulting in students frequently occupying parking spaces designated for faculty members. This problem is rooted in the absence of an automated identity-verification and vehicle-access-control system. This research aims to design a Smart E-Parking system prototype based on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) to create an automated, orderly, and secure parking management.

Design/methodology/approach– The methodology employed is Engineering Design with a Human-Centered Design approach, supported by SWOT analysis, Fishbone diagrams, and technology benchmarking. The technical solution is implemented using an ESP32 microcontroller as the central processing unit, an RC522 RFID sensor for identity authentication, and a servo motor as the automatic gate actuator.

Findings– The results indicate that the system successfully automates access verification with a System Usability Scale (SUS) score of 73.5, placing it in the "Good Usability" category.

Practical implications– The implications of this research include improved operational efficiency for security personnel and strengthened campus facility security through integrated data logging.  For future research, it is recommended to integrate real-time parking slot mapping features and utilize solar panels to support a sustainable green campus concept.