Background
- HITECHNOUR is one of the leading companies in the field of advanced technological solutions in the Middle East. It is distinguished by offering innovative services in asset management, smart systems, and cybersecurity technologies. HITECHNOUR seeks to provide integrated technological solutions to its clients across various sectors such as real estate, commercial, and government. Since the establishment of the first large parking garages, HITECHNOUR has faced several challenges in managing these large parking spaces.
Challenges
- Drivers spent a long time searching for parking spots inside the garages, leading to congestion at the entrance and hallways, negatively affecting the customer experience.
- Traditional systems in use were ineffective in identifying available parking spots in real-time within the garages. It was difficult to identify vacant spaces or monitor the usage of designated parking areas.
- The presence of unregistered cars or unauthorized vehicle entries caused security issues, and it was difficult to continuously monitor vehicle movement inside the garages using traditional systems.
- Human labor was relied upon to monitor vehicle movement and organize parking spaces. This led to the potential for human errors and operational disruptions in the absence of staff.
- With manual systems in place, there was a constant need for employees to monitor entry and exit, resulting in increased operational costs.
Solution
- To overcome these challenges, HITECHNOUR decided to use RFID technology to enhance and streamline garage management operations.
- All vehicles were equipped with RFID chips containing vehicle information such as registration number, vehicle type, and entry permit date. The chip is integrated into the vehicle’s windshield, allowing for automatic identification of the vehicle upon entry and exit from the garage.
- RFID readers were installed at the entrances and exits of the garages. As the vehicle passed through these devices, the RFID chip embedded in the vehicle was automatically scanned. The entry or exit was immediately recorded in the database, enhancing the accuracy of the operations.
- The devices provide notifications regarding available or occupied spaces, helping to reduce congestion and improve vehicle distribution management.
Effects
- Thanks to the use of RFID technology and smart systems, garages can now manage spaces more efficiently. The time drivers spend searching for parking spaces has been reduced.
- The RFID system has enhanced security within the garages, as it is now possible to track each vehicle in real-time. Additionally, the chances of violations or unauthorized vehicles entering the garages have been minimized.
- By utilizing smart systems and RFID, the need for human intervention in daily operations has been reduced. This has led to a decrease in labor-related costs in the garages.
- Customers are now able to quickly find available parking spots using the smart systems, improving the experience for both visitors and drivers.
- It is now possible to obtain accurate reports on the status of the garages in real-time, including tracking the number of cars present, available spaces, and changes in traffic flow within the garage.
- The time drivers spend at the entrances and exits has been reduced thanks to the RFID system. Operations are carried out automatically without the need for interaction with employees.
