In the rapidly developing smart city construction, parking lot management, as an important part of the urban transportation system, is experiencing unprecedented intelligent changes. With the integration of the Internet of Things, big data and artificial intelligence technology, parking lot positioning technology has increasingly become the key to improve user experience and optimize resource allocation. Among them, Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology shows great potential in the field of parking lot positioning with its high precision, low latency, strong anti-interference and other characteristics. This paper will deeply discuss the application of domestic Chinese UWB module in parking lot positioning, analyze its technical characteristics, market advantages and future development trend.
I. Overview and advantages of UWB technology
1.1UWB Technology Overview
UWB is a wireless communication technology that transmits data using nanosecond non-sinusoidal narrow pulses, with bandwidths typically exceeding 500MHz, capable of transmitting large amounts of data in a very short time. Compared with traditional wireless communication technologies such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, UWB has significant advantages in positioning accuracy, transmission rate and power consumption control. Since the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued the commercial specification of UWB in 2002, the technology has gradually moved from the military field to the civilian market, and has shown broad application prospects in many fields.
1.2UWB technical advantages
High-precision positioning: UWB technology achieves positioning by measuring the Time of Flight (ToF) of the signal, and its accuracy can reach the centimeter level, far exceeding traditional technologies such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
Low latency: The transmission speed of the UWB signal is extremely fast, and the positioning calculation process is fast, which helps achieve real-time position tracking.
Strong anti-interference ability: The UWB signal band is wide, strong anti-interference ability, and can maintain stable communication quality even in complex environments.
Low power consumption: Because the transmission time of UWB signal is extremely short and the transmission power is low, the device has better endurance when running for a long time.
Second, the application of domestic UWB module in parking lot positioning
2.1 Status and challenges of parking lot positioning
With the rapid increase in the number of private cars, the difficulty of parking has become increasingly prominent. The traditional parking management mode has some problems such as opaque parking information, difficulty in finding a car and low parking efficiency. Through the introduction of positioning technology, the intelligent parking system can display real-time parking information, guide vehicles to park quickly, improve the utilization rate of parking Spaces, and effectively alleviate parking problems. However, in order to achieve efficient and accurate parking lot positioning, higher requirements are put forward for the accuracy and stability of positioning technology.
2.2 Technical characteristics of domestic UWB module
Domestic UWB module, such as the UWB positioning communication chip design based on high integration and high performance launched by Feirui, has the following technical characteristics:
High-precision positioning: Advanced ranging algorithm is used to achieve centimeter-level positioning accuracy to meet the needs of parking lots for high-precision positioning.
Fully compatible communication protocols: Support IEEE 802.15.4-2020 and IEEE 802.15.4z protocol standards as well as FiRa Consortium specifications, ensuring broad compatibility and seamless communication between devices.
Easy to develop and save space: The highly integrated design simplifies the development process, saves space on the board, and facilitates the design of compact devices.
Low power consumption: While ensuring performance, special attention is paid to power consumption control, suitable for mobile and remote device applications with strict battery life requirements.
2.3 Application Scenarios and Solutions
2.3.1 Real-time parking guidance
Multiple UWB positioning base stations are arranged in the parking lot. After the vehicle carries UWB tag into the parking lot, the system obtains the location information of the vehicle in real time through the UWB module. Combined with the parking management system, the system provides the owner with the optimal parking route guidance and reduces the time of searching for parking space.
2.3.2 Reverse vehicle search
When leaving the parking lot, the owner can link with the UWB module through the mobile APP to quickly locate the location of the vehicle and solve the problem of "difficult to find a car". Combined with AR navigation technology, it can also provide owners with a more intuitive and convenient car search experience.
2.3.3 Accurate billing and data analysis
Through the UWB module recorded vehicle entry and exit time and location information, the parking lot management system can achieve accurate billing, reduce manual intervention, and improve management efficiency. At the same time, these data can also provide strong support for optimizing the layout of parking lots and improving the quality of service.
Third, the domestic UWB module market advantages and prospects
3.1 Market Advantage
Policy support: In recent years, the state attaches great importance to the construction of smart cities, and has introduced a series of policies to promote the application of technologies such as the Internet of Things and big data in urban management. As an important part of the smart parking system, the domestic UWB module will benefit from the policy dividend.
Technology autonomy and controllability: With the changes in the international trade environment, technology autonomy and controllability have become an important part of the national development strategy. The domestic UWB module is technically autonomous and controllable, which provides a strong guarantee for the safe and stable operation of the intelligent parking system.
Cost advantage: Compared with imported products, domestic UWB modules have obvious advantages in cost control, which can reduce the overall construction cost of smart parking system and improve market competitiveness.
3.2 Outlook
With the continuous deepening of smart city construction and the rapid development of Internet of Things technology, parking lot positioning technology will usher in a broader market space. The domestic UWB module will play a more and more important role in the field of parking lot positioning due to its high precision, low delay and strong anti-interference characteristics. In the future, we can foresee the following trends:
3.3 Development Trend
3.3.1 Technology integration and innovation
The domestic UWB module will be deeply integrated with other advanced technologies such as 5G, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, etc., to form a more intelligent and efficient parking lot solution. For example, combined with the high speed and low delay characteristics of 5G, longer distance and higher precision real-time positioning can be achieved; Through the Internet of Things technology, various devices in the parking lot are interconnected to achieve intelligent management and services; Artificial intelligence technology is used to conduct in-depth analysis of parking lot data to provide more personalized services to car owners.
3.3.2 Standardization and interoperability
With the wide application of UWB technology in the field of parking lot positioning, standardization and interoperability will become an important direction of industry development. By developing unified technical standards and protocol specifications, it can ensure seamless docking and compatibility between UWB modules and devices produced by different manufacturers, reduce the difficulty and cost of system integration, and promote the healthy development of the entire industry.
3.3.3 Scenario-based application development
In addition to the traditional parking lot positioning application, the domestic UWB module will also be expanded to more scenario-based applications. For example, in the field of logistics and warehousing, the precise positioning and tracking of goods and personnel is realized through UWB technology; In the field of industrial automation, combined with robot technology to achieve automatic management and optimization of production lines; In the field of smart home, it provides more convenient and safe positioning services for family members. The expansion of these scenario-based applications will further promote the popularization and development of UWB technology.
3.3.4 Security and privacy protection
With the wide application of location technology, users' demand for data security and privacy protection is also increasing. The domestic UWB module will pay more attention to security and privacy protection in the design and application process. To ensure the security and privacy of user data through the use of encrypted transmission, permission control and other technical means; At the same time, we will strengthen the compliance and supervision of laws and regulations to create a safe and trusted use environment for users.
Conclusion
The domestic Chinese UWB module has a broad application prospect in the field of parking lot positioning. With the continuous progress of technology and the continuous expansion of the market, UWB technology will play an increasingly important role in the construction of smart cities.
