Finding a parking spot in a crowded city is very often mission impossible, so pretty much any idea that could help deal with this nightmare is more than welcome.
A recent concept created by Nacho Castillo Moreno and published on Yanko Design proposes an approach that would eventually bring us what is being described as “the Uber for parking spots.”
In just a few words, the concept envisions a device that would allow owners to share their parking spots whenever they go for a drive, technically making it easier and faster for others to park their cars.
Once the owners share their parking spot by just pressing a button on this little gadget called Parkey, they are listed in a dedicated application, where drivers can find them based on location services.
“What makes this device unique is that is doesn’t require any physical tech to be installed in the garage door, instead it uses a configurable RF controller that connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth to share the spot,” the concept designer explains.
The controller that powers the device is extremely portable and can also be used to get access to garages, for example, all using a secure key that is transferred through the app.
“If you have the controller, then just post about your spot on the Parkey app and configure the gadget by activating your current RF controller. This enables the Parkey controller to recognize the frequency and securely link it to your ad on the app. You can book parking spots just like you would schedule Uber rides. Then on the day of the reservation, you would connect your Parkey controller to your phone via Bluetooth in order to match the RF frequency to open the door,” the designer explains.
Without a doubt, the idea seems interesting and is worth exploring by companies investing in this field, albeit some issues still need to be addressed. One of them is the cost and reliability of the device itself, and some would rather rely on built-in smartphone functionality that could help power the whole thing.
If this concept ever reaches the production stage is something that remains to be seen, but in the meantime, it’s certainly encouraging that more and more people explore various ways to resolve the problem of parking spots in crowded cities.
Bogdan keeps an eye on how technology is taking over the car world. His long-term goals are buying an 18-wheeler because he needs more space for his kid’s toys, and convincing Google and Apple that Android Auto and CarPlay deserve at least as much attention as their phones. Full profile
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