2.1 Introduction
In this fast-paced era, the need for faster, reliable and more convenient systems increases in any aspects of the society. Certain problems exist such as the slow manual sales system of some evolving business firms, effective reduction of the number of vehicular accidents that occur, security problems in some establishments or even in parking areas and more. One of the reasons why these problems arise is the lack of innovations that is why automated systems which can solve these issues are needed to be developed. This led the proponent to design an automated system that would solve a particular problem and would simplify the procedures in parking areas – the Automated Parking System.
To be easily understood by the users, it is therefore important to describe how the proposed system will work. This can be done through illustrating its theoretical and conceptual framework.
In this chapter, concepts and theories of the proposed system will be visualized. Comparison between the existing and the proposed system will also be shown.
2.1.1 Methodology of the Study
Methodology is the systematic, theoretical analysis of the methods applied to a field of study, or the theoretical analysis of the body of methods and principles associated with a branch of knowledge.
Because the proposed system, Automated Parking System, does not require extensive approach but instead needs a linear, continuous, or sequential process, the proponent therefore chose the Waterfall Model to be the methodology. Below is the illustration of how the proposed system will be developed using Waterfall Approach.
The Systems Development Life Cycle begins from acquiring all the requirements necessary to completely develop the system. This involves analysis and documentation of the new system. After getting all the requirements and finishing the documentation, designing of the system follows. Design of the new system is based