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Beijing's Old Summer Palace Introduces Parking System
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Author: Xiwo Wisdom
Source: Official WeChat Account
Published on: 2022-09-07 11:59
The Old Summer Palace is located in the northern part of Haidian District, on Beijing's western outskirts, and sits right next to the Summer Palace—it is one of China's most celebrated scenic spots. Blending over 3,000 years of China's rich cultural heritage with European garden architectural styles, the Old Summer Palace perfectly embodies grandeur and magnificence, leaving visitors marveling: "Though created by human hands, it seems naturally divine!"
Although the Old Summer Palace was ravaged by the Eight-Nation Alliance in the mid-19th century and now only ruins remain, it still remains one of the top destinations for visitors, attracting countless tourists each year—and consequently giving rise to a host of parking challenges. The area features an open-air parking lot. Moreover, most of the parked vehicles are temporary—mostly tour buses, though there are also monthly truck parkers—and the parking lot entrances and exits often experience congestion. Meanwhile, the sheer number of visiting tourists poses a significant challenge to parking management, leaving vehicle security somewhat compromised as well.
Based on the aforementioned issues at the Old Summer Palace, and after a detailed on-site inspection of the parking lot, the following design proposal has been developed for the park’s parking facilities: Implement a one-in-one-out parking fee system, integrated with both image-based comparison and long-range card-reading functionalities. Additionally, the equipment casings will be repainted in a date-red hue that complements the scenic area’s aesthetic.
Scheme Process Design
When a monthly-pass vehicle approaches the entrance, the inductive loop at the entry point is triggered. The long-range reader immediately scans the monthly-pass information, while the camera positioned near the parking lot barrier captures an image of the vehicle and records its details. These images are then processed and saved onto the computer. Following this, the barrier automatically rises, allowing the monthly-pass vehicle to enter the parking lot without needing to stop.
At the exit, when the same scenario occurs—triggering the inductive loop—the long-range reader and camera at the exit repeat the exact same process. The system automatically retrieves the corresponding entry and exit images, enabling staff to compare them. Only if the images match seamlessly—confirming that the vehicle’s identity remains consistent—will the barrier be released, granting the vehicle access to leave the lot.
When a temporary vehicle approaches the entrance, the inductive loop at the entry point is triggered. The camera positioned near the barrier instantly captures an image of the vehicle and extracts its information. After processing, the data is saved to the computer. Meanwhile, the vehicle owner retrieves a parking card from the entry control machine, prompting the barrier to rise, allowing the car to enter the parking lot for parking.
At exit time, the vehicle owner either swipes the card at the control machine or hands it over to the staff. At the exit gate, the payment display shows the exact fee that needs to be paid. Simultaneously, the system automatically retrieves the corresponding entry and exit images for staff verification. Only when the images match perfectly—confirming that the vehicle matches the records—is the vehicle permitted to leave. Once the fee is paid, the vehicle can finally drive out.
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