Advancing Parking Space Surveillance using A Neural Network Approach with Feature Extraction and Dipper Throated Optimization Integration
Ahmed Mohamed Zaki1 , S. K. Towfek*1, Weiguo Gee2, Wang Zhang3, Marwa Adel Soliman4,5
1 Computer Science and Intelligent Systems Research Center, Blacksburg 24060, Virginia, USA
2 School of Computer Systems, Hebei University of Engineering, Handan, Hebei, 056038, China
3 School of Earth and Space Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
4 Department of Architecture, Delta Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mansoura, Egypt
5 Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Emails: azaki@jcsis.org; sktowfek@jcsis.org; Weiguo.Gee@hotmail.com; W_Zhang@chinamail.com; marwa_elfiky@mans.edu.eg
Abstract
This research endeavors to advance the realm of parking space surveillance through a meticulously designed methodology situated within the critical context of urban planning and the dynamic landscape of smart city development. Focused on addressing the challenges posed by escalating urbanization and burgeoning vehicular density, our study introduces a carefully curated dataset comprising images of parking spaces annotated with bounding box masks and occupancy labels. The methodology unfolds across distinct phases, commencing with a comprehensive dataset description that unveils its diversity and intricacies. Feature extraction techniques, harnessing the capabilities of cutting-edge architectures such as AlexNet and ResNet-50, play a pivotal role in enhancing pattern discernment, which is essential for accurate detection. The crux of our approach lies in the integration of Neural Networks with optimization algorithms, including Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Grey Wolf Optimization (GWO), and the innovative Dipper Throated Optimization (DTO). Results are presented without explicit mention of tables and figures, strategically emphasizing the methodology's effectiveness in enhancing parking space detection accuracy. Notably, Dipper Throated Optimization (DTO) emerges as a key contributor to optimized Neural Network performance, achieving an impressive accuracy of 0.9908. This research contributes significantly to the ongoing discourse on intelligent urban planning and sets a promising trajectory for the future of efficient parking space utilization in modern cities.
Keywords: parking space detection system; urban planning; smart city development; object detection; optimization algorithms; Dipper Throated Optimization