Main Parking Management Integration Functions
Parking Record Lookup
The kiosk retrieves the relevant parking record using a ticket number, QR code, license plate or another supported identifier.
Fee Calculation
The parking management platform calculates the payable amount according to its configured tariff rules.
Payment Confirmation
The payment application returns a transaction result that can be matched to the parking record.
Ticket Validation
The system may support parking ticket validation, discounts or other operator-defined rules.
Barrier Gate Coordination
After the parking management system confirms the required conditions, it may authorize the relevant barrier controller.
Transaction Records
Payment and parking records can be synchronized according to the platform's supported data model.
Integration with License Plate Recognition
License plate recognition systems identify vehicle registration plates using compatible cameras and recognition software.
The parking kiosk may use a plate number to retrieve the associated parking record.
The recognition system, parking backend and kiosk application must agree on identifier formats and data exchange procedures.
Lean Kiosk can evaluate the required hardware and software interfaces for such a configuration.
Integration with Parking Barrier Systems
A parking barrier should not open merely because a kiosk displays a successful payment message.
The approved parking management workflow should determine when exit authorization is valid.
Integration planning may include payment status, parking record validity, grace periods and the barrier controller's supported interface.
Key Technical Considerations
API Availability
Confirm whether the parking management provider offers documented APIs or other supported interfaces.
Authentication and Permissions
Define how the kiosk application is authorized to access parking records.
Transaction Consistency
Ensure that parking records and payment results are reconciled correctly.
Network Reliability
Define the expected behavior during connection failures and timeouts.
Error Recovery
Consider how the system handles interrupted payments, invalid identifiers and duplicate requests.
Testing Responsibilities
Identify which organization provides the parking backend, payment service, kiosk application and barrier controller.
