Drawing on the benefits of RFID and bluetooth technologies

The advantages of RFID include a no line of sight requirement, long read range, ability of tags to withstand harsh environment, multiple tag read/write, and if utilized efficiently it can contribute significantly to improved efficiency and cost reduction in relevant engineering applications. Similarly, Bluetooth technology in addition to its low cost, offers the advantage of using a standard protocol to achieve wireless transmission with low interference and low energy consumption. This paper focuses on the integration of these two technologies and proposes a novel approach to the automation of parking spaces identification. A prototype of the proposed design is implemented and tested with favorable results.