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Vision Systems for Smart Parking Applications

From real-time occupancy detection to license plate access and billing, vision technology is the backbone of intelligent parking systems. FRAMOS delivers imaging solutions engineered to support urban mobility, offering compact, high-performance options for both indoor garages and outdoor lots.

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Vision Systems for Smart Parking Applications
Smart Parking Imaging

Parking detection in real time - across every space, every lighting condition

A parking structure camera faces one of the hardest dynamic range problems in machine vision: a single frame can contain direct sunlight at the entrance, deep shadow under a canopy, and near-darkness in the underground levels. A standard fixed-exposure sensor blows out the outdoor zone or loses the indoor zone entirely. Occupancy counts drop. Vehicles disappear from the detection grid. Access systems miscount.

FSM:GO IMX678 addresses this with STARVIS 2 wide dynamic range imaging that maintains readable detail from bright outdoor to low-light indoor in a single image. FSM:GO IMX676 adds an ultra-wide 185 degree field of view for coverage-critical deployments. Both are system-ready modules with matched optics, ISP tuning, and validated drivers – ready to integrate into parking management infrastructure.

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HDR dynamic range sim

One camera, three lighting zones - one sensor handles all of them

A parking structure entrance camera sees outdoor sun, canopy shade, and underground low light simultaneously. A standard fixed-exposure camera cannot expose correctly for all three zones in a single frame - every lighting mode leaves at least two zones undetectable. FSM:GO IMX678 STARVIS 2 HDR handles the full dynamic range without blowing out or underexposing. Occupancy count stays accurate throughout.

HDR Dynamic Range - Parking Occupancy Detection
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Standard - Zones Clear
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FSM:GO IMX678 - Spaces Detected
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STARVIS 2 wide dynamic range
Sensor architecture that captures detail across the full contrast range of outdoor-to-underground in one image, without manual exposure switching or separate day/night modes.
Standard sensors leave zones undetectable
Exposed for indoor: outdoor blows out. Exposed for outdoor: underground goes dark. Either way, a standard sensor can reliably detect in only one of three zones - the others lose occupancy accuracy.
Occupancy counting errors cost operator revenue
Missed spaces appear full. Available bays do not surface in guidance systems. Drivers circulate. Operators lose throughput and revenue from spaces their system cannot see.
Built for parking system imaging

Every requirement of a deployed parking system

Smart parking vision requires HDR across mixed lighting, 4K detail for vehicle and plate identification, wide coverage for multi-bay monitoring, low-light performance for underground levels, and reliable occupancy counting. FSM:GO modules address each requirement as a validated, system-ready unit.

4K Vehicle and Plate Detail

FSM:GO IMX678 delivers 8 MP 4K imaging for vehicle identification, license plate capture at entrance and exit lanes, and space-level occupancy detail in structured parking environments.

HDR for Mixed Lighting

STARVIS 2 wide dynamic range handles the full contrast range of a parking structure in a single image - from direct sunlight at the entrance to low-level artificial lighting in underground levels.

Low-Light and Underground Performance

STARVIS 2 sensor architecture and NIR sensitivity maintain occupancy detection and vehicle identification in low-light underground parking levels with or without active IR illumination.

Ultra-Wide Coverage

FSM:GO IMX676 adds 185 degree horizontal field of view and 12.6 MP resolution for single-camera coverage of wide parking bays, approach lanes, and open-air lots where multiple sensors would otherwise be required.

System-Ready Integration

Validated drivers for NVIDIA Jetson, NXP i.MX, and Qualcomm platforms. PixelMate, FFC, and MicroCoax interface options for embedded and edge-mounted parking cameras.

Optics and ISP Tuning

Matched lens options for entrance lanes, overhead bays, and perimeter coverage. Geometric calibration and ISP tuning optimise plate readability and occupancy detection accuracy across lighting conditions.

Parking applications

Where FSM:GO modules are deployed

Parking Entrance and Exit Lanes

Entrance cameras face the hardest dynamic range conditions: vehicles emerge from underground into direct sunlight in a single camera view. FSM:GO IMX678 STARVIS 2 HDR maintains plate readability and vehicle identification across the full transition from indoor to outdoor without exposure adjustment.

FSM:GO IMX678 STARVIS 2 HDR License plate imaging

Multi-Floor Garage Occupancy

Overhead bay monitoring in multi-floor structures requires low-light performance for underground levels and wide-angle coverage for efficient bay assignment. FSM:GO IMX676 with 185 degree HFoV and FSM:GO IMX678 with NIR sensitivity provide complementary coverage for large multi-floor deployments.

FSM:GO IMX676 Wide FoV Occupancy detection

Open-Air and Outdoor Lots

Open-air parking requires imaging across direct sun, shade, dusk, and night conditions without separate day/night camera configurations. STARVIS 2 NIR sensitivity and HDR provide consistent occupancy and vehicle ID across the full day cycle. IMX838 is available for parking operators in regulated infrastructure programs requiring NDAA-aligned sourcing.

FSM:GO IMX838 NDAA-aligned Day/night
Building a connected parking system?

Our engineering team can help you define the right imaging setup for any parking deployment - from single-lane access control to multi-floor occupancy management systems.

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Recommended modules

FSM:GO IMX678 / IMX838 for Smart Parking Vision

Recommended module
FSM:GO IMX678 / IMX838
Sensor type
8 MP 4K STARVIS 2 Rolling Shutter
Best fit
Parking entrance/exit, occupancy detection, vehicle ID, access control
Lens options
54, 100, 110 deg HFoV
Primary: entrance, exit, occupancy

FSM:GO IMX678 / IMX838

8 MP 4K STARVIS 2 - HDR - Rolling Shutter

  • STARVIS 2 HDR handles outdoor-to-indoor in one shot - no blowout on entrance lanes, no loss in underground levels, same camera, same frame
  • Day and night without switching - NIR sensitivity supports active IR illumination for 24-hour occupancy monitoring and vehicle identification
  • NDAA-aligned option - IMX838 is a direct drop-in replacement for IMX678 for regulated infrastructure programs, identical optics, drivers, and FoV options
NVIDIA Jetson NXP i.MX Qualcomm Raspberry Pi
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Also consider
FSM:GO IMX676 (185 deg HFoV) for wide-bay coverage
Also available: FSM:GO IMX676 for wide-bay coverage

Where a single camera needs to cover a wide bay, approach ramp, or open-air row, FSM:GO IMX676 offers 185 degree HFoV and 12.6 MP resolution. NIR sensitivity and HDR support the same day/night and mixed-lighting conditions. PixelMate interface for compact embedded integration.

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Integration path

From sensor to deployed parking infrastructure

1

Order evaluation module

Buy FSM:GO IMX678 on Mouser - ships in days for immediate bench testing against your entrance geometry, mounting height, and ambient lighting conditions.

2

Validate on your platform

Open-source drivers for NVIDIA Jetson, NXP i.MX, and Qualcomm platforms. Connect via PixelMate or FFC for embedded parking cameras, or MicroCoax for longer cable runs.

3

Tune optics and HDR settings

FRAMOS supports lens selection for your mounting height and coverage zone, geometric calibration for accurate space-to-pixel mapping, and ISP tuning for the specific HDR and NIR conditions of your site.

4

Scale to deployment

EU supply chain, consistent module quality, and stable long-term availability - for a single-site pilot or a multi-site smart parking rollout.

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Building a connected parking system?

Talk to FRAMOS about the right imaging setup for your parking deployment - entrance lanes, occupancy monitoring, access control, and the dynamic range challenges of your specific site.

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