Electronic parking lot gates with card and car plate recognition camera for vehicle entry and exit. Smart parking lot gate systems are an integrated solution not only for regulating vehicle entry and exit but also for enhancing security and providing complete control over the facility. The modern system consists of several technologies that work together automatically: ### 1. License Plate Recognition (LPR) Systems This technology relies on high-definition cameras equipped with artificial intelligence software: * **Mechanism:** As soon as the car approaches, the camera captures an image of the plate, and the numbers and letters are converted into digital data. * **Features:** Allows pre-registered cars (like employee or resident cars) to enter automatically without the need for cards or remotes. * **Documentation:** Accurately records the car's image and entry/exit times, facilitating retrieval for security purposes. ### 2. Card and Smart Card Control Systems These are typically used for subscribers or visitors for specific periods: * **Proximity Cards:** The card is swiped near the reader to open the gate. * **Long-Range RFID Tags:** A sticker placed on the car's windshield, detected by the system from a distance (3 to 10 meters), opening the gate without the car stopping. ### 3. Vehicle Entry and Exit Gates (Barrier Gates) These are the mechanical devices that prevent or allow vehicle passage: * **Gate Arms:** Available in various lengths (3 to 6 meters) and feature different opening speeds depending on traffic density. * **Safety Sensors:** Equipped with ground sensors (Loop Detectors) or photocells that prevent the arm from falling on a car if it stops under the gate. * **Manual Operation:** In case of power outages, they can be operated manually via a special key. ### 4. Accounting and Payment Systems (Parking Management System) If the parking is paid, the system includes: * **Ticket Dispenser:** At the entrance to issue a paper ticket with a barcode. * **Self-Service Payment Machine or Cashier:** To calculate the parking fee based on the duration. ### System Integration The current best practice is to integrate **cameras with cards**; the license plate number is linked to the registered card data, preventing tampering (like using someone else's card on a different car). **Applications of these Systems:** * **Residential Compounds:** To ensure only authorized residents and visitors enter. * **Malls and Commercial Centers:** For payment management and crowd control. * **Government Buildings and Companies:** To control employee access and monitor vehicle arrival and departure times.