CPMS Technology & Parking Systems Flashcards
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What technology uses sensors embedded in pavement to detect whether individual parking spaces are occupied?
Answer: In-ground occupancy sensors
In-ground occupancy sensors detect vehicle presence using magnetic or infrared technology embedded in or mounted near individual spaces, providing real-time availability data.
Which parking technology allows customers to pay for parking using a smartphone app without visiting a physical pay station?
Answer: Mobile payment platforms
Mobile payment platforms enable contactless payment via smartphone apps, allowing customers to start, extend, and pay for parking sessions remotely.
License plate recognition (LPR) technology in parking facilities is primarily used for which purpose?
Answer: Automating vehicle identification for access, payment, and enforcement
LPR cameras automatically read license plates to enable ticketless entry/exit, permit verification, violation enforcement, and transaction matching.
What is the primary function of a Parking Access and Revenue Control System (PARCS)?
Answer: Controlling facility entry/exit and collecting parking revenue through automated equipment
A PARCS integrates entry/exit gates, ticket dispensers, payment stations, and software to control access and capture all revenue transactions.
Which communication protocol is commonly used by parking guidance systems to transmit real-time space availability data to overhead signs?
Answer: TCP/IP over wired or wireless LAN
Parking guidance systems typically use TCP/IP networking over wired Ethernet or Wi-Fi to transmit sensor data to central servers and overhead display signs in real time.
What is the term for a parking management system that integrates data from multiple facilities into a single centralized platform?
Answer: Centralized parking management system
A centralized parking management system aggregates data from multiple locations into one platform, enabling unified reporting, remote monitoring, and coordinated operations.