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@article{205842,
        author = {LOGESSWAR G and R SUJA MANI MALAR},
        title = {IoT ENABLED SMART PARKING SYSTEM WITH REAL TIME OCCUPANCY DETECTION AND AUTOMATED GATE CONTROL BY ESP32 MODULE},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {8180-8187},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=205842},
        abstract = {Parking management has become a significant challenge in modern urban areas due to the increasing number of vehicles and limited availability of parking spaces. Drivers often spend considerable time searching for vacant parking slots, leading to traffic congestion, fuel wastage, and environmental pollution. Conventional parking systems generally rely on manual challenges, this research proposes an ESP32-based Smart Parking System capable of monitoring and lack efficient mechanism for real-time space management. To address this parking slot occupancy, controlling vehicle access, and providing automated gate operation. The proposed system integrates multiple hardware components including ultrasonic sensors, RFID technology, an IR sensor, a servo motor, an LCD display, and the ESP32 microcontroller. Ultrasonic sensors detect parking slot availability by measuring the distance between the enter the parking area. The IR sensor assists in vehicle presence detection near the entrance, while the servo motor automatically controls gate opening and closing operations. Experimental testing demonstrated accurate slot detection, quick response time for gate operation, and reliable vehicle authentication, with IoT capabilities enabling remote monitoring through wireless communication. The proposed solution is suitable for educational institutions, residential complexes, hospitals, shopping centres, and commercial establishments, with results indicating significant reduction in parking search time, improved security, and enhanced overall parking experience for users.},
        keywords = {Parking management, ESP32 based smart parking system, real time parking status, Integration of IoT capabilities, Reducing parking search time},
        month = {June},
        }