Live parking sessions

Tracking vehicles from entry to exit in real time

A live parking session represents a vehicle’s active stay inside a parking location.

A session begins the moment a vehicle enters the parking and ends when the vehicle exits and the session is closed.
Every vehicle movement inside SISTEM is recorded as a parking session.

Live parking sessions are the core operational unit of SISTEM.
They connect entry methods, pricing rules, payments, passes, and reports into a single, traceable flow.

How a parking session is created

A parking session is created automatically when a vehicle enters the parking using any enabled entry method:

Manual entry by an operator
Pass-based entry
ANPR-based entry

Regardless of how the vehicle enters, SISTEM creates one consistent session record that follows the same lifecycle.

Each session belongs to:

One parking location
One vehicle number
One entry and exit timeline

What information a live session shows

Each live parking session displays operational details required on ground:

Vehicle number
Vehicle type
Entry time
Entry mode (manual, pass, ANPR)
Ongoing duration of stay
Applied pricing model
Estimated payable amount
Current session status (active or completed)

This data updates in real time while the vehicle remains inside the parking.

Viewing live parking sessions

Live sessions are visible from the parking operations dashboard.

Users can:

View all active sessions
Search by vehicle number
Filter by entry mode or vehicle type
Monitor occupancy in real time

This allows operators and managers to quickly identify vehicles during peak hours or resolve on-ground queries.

Parking session lifecycle

Each session follows a clear and predictable lifecycle:

Session created
- Vehicle entry recorded
- Session marked as active
Session active
- Duration increases in real time
- Pricing rules are applied
Exit recorded
- Exit time captured
- Final duration calculated
Session completed
- Payment processed or validated
- Session locked for reporting

Once completed, sessions become part of historical data and cannot affect live occupancy.

Operator actions on live sessions

Operators can perform day-to-day actions such as:

Viewing active sessions
Searching vehicles during exit
Recording exit time
Collecting or confirming payments
Assisting customers using session timelines

Operators typically do not have permission to modify session data unless explicitly allowed.

Manager and admin controls

Users with elevated access (managers or admins) have deeper control over sessions.

They can:

View complete session timelines
Edit entry or exit details (if required)
Correct pricing outcomes
Void or delete invalid sessions
Review operator actions and logs

All changes are tracked to maintain audit integrity.

Pricing and calculation logic

SISTEM does not rely on manual calculations.

Session charges are calculated automatically based on:

Vehicle type
Pricing rules configured for the parking
Duration of stay
Applicable taxes or pass coverage

This ensures consistency across all entry methods and operators.

Why live parking sessions matter

Live parking sessions enable:

Accurate occupancy tracking
Transparent billing
Reliable reporting
Dispute resolution using clear timelines
Operational accountability

Without structured sessions, parking operations become fragmented and error-prone.

Common operational scenarios

Live sessions help manage situations such as:

Vehicles overstaying allowed time
Lost tickets or unclear entry times
Pass validation during exit
Manual overrides for ANPR mismatches

All actions remain recorded within the same session.

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