ParkCam® Smart Parking Space Camera
ParkCam® is an AI-powered parking space detection camera that integrates multiple features, including license plate recognition, parking status indicators, real-time snapshot capture, and a camera pan-and-tilt unit. It seamlessly integrates with the ParkHelper® parking management host to accurately monitor the status of every single parking space.
By providing real-time guidance and precise information on vehicles entering and exiting space, the ParkCam® camera system significantly improves parking efficiency and the user experience.
Key Features
Parking Status Indicator Lights
Each parking camera features high-brightness LED status indicators with up to seven colors. Parking managers can customize color rules for different parking conditions. These clear indicators improve smart parking lot guidance efficiency and the user experience.
Real-Time Space Detection
Using advanced image recognition technology and AI algorithms, a single camera can detect one to six parking spaces simultaneously with an accuracy of up to 99%. It automatically captures real-time snapshots of vehicles entering and exiting, instantly updating the status of each space.
100% Detection Reliability
Even if the network connection is lost or the parking management host malfunctions, the parking space camera continues to operate independently, updating the LED indicators and space status in real time.
Smart Reserved Parking Feature
Supports flexible management of reserved visitor parking. It can dynamically guide drivers to available spots, preventing unauthorized use of designated spaces. This helps businesses and organizations efficiently allocate parking resources and implement a visitor parking reservation system.
Time-Saving and Eco-Friendly
The smart parking guidance system helps drivers quickly find available spaces, saving over 80% of search time on average. This also reduces vehicle idling and emissions, improving air quality in the parking lot.
Quick Installation, Flexible Wiring
The system supports daisy-chain wiring architecture, allowing up to ten cameras per line with a transmission distance of up to 100 meters. With PoE (Power over Ethernet) and a wide-voltage design, along with remote-adjustable camera angles, installation and maintenance costs are significantly reduced.
Smart Fault Bypass Mechanism
In a daisy-chain setup, if a parking camera malfunctions, the system automatically bypasses it, keeping the other cameras operational. It also sends an immediate alert notification, enabling fast maintenance and troubleshooting.
Real-Time Monitoring and LPR Integration
Each parking space features real-time video surveillance and license plate recognition (LPR) to record parking times and vehicle information. This helps prevent damage and disputes over unauthorized parking, strengthening overall security management.
Technical Specifications
| Platform | High-performance DSP; 512MB Flash; 1024MB DDR II RAM; Embedded Linux 2.6 OS. |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.8″ CMOS progressive scan sensor. |
| Security Level | Supports multi-user account and password management. |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS, IP55 |
| Time Synchronization | Supports manual setting, NTP server, or PC sync. |
| Event Detection | Automatically captures image and uploads status to HTTP server when a parking change is detected. |
| Firmware Upgrade | Supports remote firmware updates. |
| Compression | Supports H.265 / H.264 / MJPEG; 512K5Mbps; adjustable quality, bitrate, and frame rate. |
| Resolution | Mainstream: 2304×1296, 1920×1080, 1280×720 Sub stream: 720×576, 640×360 |
| Frame Rate | 1-25fps |
| WDR | Supports off / digital wide dynamic range |
| SNR | ≥ 50dB |
| Image Control | Brightness, contrast, saturation, sharpness, AGC, exposure, white balance, shutter, noise reduction, BLC, HLC, anti-flicker, etc. |
| Shutter Speed | Auto / fixed (1/10s1/10,000s) |
| Indicator Lights | 7 customizable LED colors; can map parking status to indicate light colors. |
| Minimum Illumination | Color: min 0.01 Lux/F1.2 (AGC on) |
| I/O Ports | DC input, RJ-45×2, RS-485 |
| OSD | Supports time and text overlay |
| Lens | f = 2.8mm (H: 86° | V: 65.3°) / F1.4 f = 4mm (H: 73° | V: 54.4°) / F1.4 (optional) |
| Protocols | IP4,TCP,RTSP,UDP,SMTP,FTP,DHCP,NTP,DNS,UPnP,HTTP,PPPoE,UPnP,Multicast,RTP,RTCP,SNTP |
| Communication Ports | 100 BASE-T RJ-45×2, RS-485 |
| Network Topology | Supports daisy chain and star topology |
| Empty parking space display | Display vacancy count and parking direction via RS-485 to LED display. |
| Transmission Distance | Up to 100 meters |
| Max Cameras in Daisy Chain | Supports up to 16 cameras in series |
| Compatibility | Onvif & RTSP compliant |
| Parking Space Detection | Real-time algorithm with >99.8% accuracy |
| Recognition Time | Less than 200ms |
| State Switching Speed | Vacant → >Occupied: as fast as 1s; Occupied → >Vacant: as fast as 3s |
| Detectable Spaces | 1/2/3 spaces; dual lens supports 4/5/6 spaces |
| Housing | 3-axis adjustable: Pan 180°, Tilt 45°, Rotate 360° |
| Dimensions | 129mm (W) x 129mm (L) x 122mm (H) | 0.55Kg |
| Power Consumption | Max 3W (PC-3MIP-F03) | Max 5W (PC-6MIP-F03); DC 10V26V |
| Temperature & Humidity | Operating temperature: -20°C to 60°C; humidity: 20%~80% (non-condensing) |