The 'Park Rangr' App Helps Drivers Avoid Parking Tickets
Ellen Smith — September 18, 2017 — Autos
References: devpost & techcrunch
'Park Rangr' is an AR-infused parking aid that takes some of the guesswork out of confusing street signage.
Parking tickets are a common annoyance that can occur despite a driver's best intentions. Not paying close enough attention to confusing signage and unknown by-law limitations can result in a hefty fine or an uncomfortable parking situation. Using AR, Park Rangr helps drivers avoid these issues, processing city-signage in real-time and relaying analyzed information in a more digestible manner. To use the app, users simply hold and point a smart device toward a sign, which prompts the app to gather related information from a large database.
Through Park Rangr, users can gather parking information, time restrictions and even neighborhood ratings, which informs drivers whether or not they've parked in a safe area.
Parking tickets are a common annoyance that can occur despite a driver's best intentions. Not paying close enough attention to confusing signage and unknown by-law limitations can result in a hefty fine or an uncomfortable parking situation. Using AR, Park Rangr helps drivers avoid these issues, processing city-signage in real-time and relaying analyzed information in a more digestible manner. To use the app, users simply hold and point a smart device toward a sign, which prompts the app to gather related information from a large database.
Through Park Rangr, users can gather parking information, time restrictions and even neighborhood ratings, which informs drivers whether or not they've parked in a safe area.
Trend Themes
1. Augmented Reality Parking Apps - Augmented reality-powered parking apps like 'Park Rangr' provide real-time information on street signage to help drivers avoid parking tickets and fines.
2. Real-time Signage Analysis - Real-time signage analysis technology, as seen in 'Park Rangr,' helps drivers understand confusing parking signage and by-law limitations to prevent uncomfortable parking situations.
3. Location-based Parking Information - Apps like 'Park Rangr' offer location-based parking information, including time restrictions and neighborhood ratings, to help drivers make informed decisions and find safe parking spots.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Applications - The development of augmented reality parking apps presents an opportunity for the mobile application industry to innovate and create user-friendly solutions for drivers.
2. Transportation - The transportation industry can benefit from the disruptive innovation opportunities provided by real-time signage analysis technology to improve the parking experience and reduce traffic congestion caused by unclear parking signage.
3. Smart Cities - The integration of location-based parking information in apps like 'Park Rangr' showcases the potential for smart cities to enhance urban mobility and optimize parking resources.
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