DataHax and Fukushima Real Estate Join Forces for Smart Parking Enhancement

A Strategic Collaboration to Enhance Community Parking

DataHax Inc., the operator of the cutting-edge AI parking system "DENNOU PARK," has announced a partnership with Fukushima Takkken, a real estate company based in Okayama. With this alliance, the two firms aim to blend local real estate expertise with advanced smart parking technology to improve land utilization and convenience in the area surrounding the west exit of Okayama Station.

Background and Goals of the Partnership

Founded over 50 years ago, Fukushima Takkken has been dedicated to preserving and enhancing the value of the west exit area of Okayama Station since its inception in 1975. Recently, the company has not only focused on real estate but has also ventured into community development and support services to boost local residents' convenience and the area's overall value. This collaboration with DataHax is an important step toward making transportation and parking smoother and more enjoyable.

The introduction of DENNOU PARK is expected to create a new parking infrastructure that provides greater convenience for residents and visitors alike, while effectively utilizing underused land in the region.

Benefits of the Collaboration

1. ### Economic Revitalization
The unique features of DENNOU PARK, including its membership system and license plate detection capabilities, enable valuable data to be leveraged for marketing purposes. This will help stimulate the local economy as businesses—including restaurants and retail stores—can now effectively reach previously difficult-to-access customer segments, specifically car users. Additionally, customers will benefit from promotional experiences in the surrounding areas based on parking hubs.

2. ### Innovative Parking Experience
At Okayama Parking, managed by Fukushima Takkken, the integration of DENNOU GO allows users to bypass pre-departure payment procedures. This means that visitors can enjoy a more seamless parking experience while saving precious time.

What is DENNOU GO? By simply registering as a member, users can exit without the need for prior payment processing, eliminating the hassle of traditional payment machines or QR code scans, and providing a smooth and smart parking experience.

3. ### Sustainable Parking Management
DENNOU PARK employs AI cameras to manage vehicles without the need for traditional equipment such as gates and payment machines, promoting eco-friendly parking operations. This reduction in equipment also cuts down on installation and operational costs, significantly easing the financial burden on operators. This model ensures sustainability even as the parking industry faces challenges like labor shortages and rising material costs.

4. ### Enhanced Security Measures
With a 24-hour surveillance system powered by AI cameras, DENNOU PARK is designed to detect suspicious activities and deter crimes. As the number of DENNOU PARK facilities increases, so does the neighborhood's safety. By eliminating payment machines entirely, the risk of theft associated with cash transactions is virtually diminished.

In essence, DENNOU PARK enables eco-friendly parking management and continuous vehicle monitoring without the need for extensive hardware.

Remarks from Fukushima Takkken's President

According to Mitsuharu Inukai, the president of Fukushima Takkken, the major motivation behind launching the new venture, “Okayama Parking,” is the ability of DENNOU PARK to gather detailed user data. While the reduced equipment needs and lower operational costs are significant, the synergy with existing businesses and potential for future development through user data has been decisive.

By analyzing how various demographics utilize Okayama Parking, there is immense potential to collaborate with local stores on marketing strategies, ultimately boosting the area's vibrancy. Plans are already in motion to roll out coupon campaigns for parking users in partnership with local businesses, which the company is eagerly anticipating. The more Okayama Parking facilities that are established, the greater the data accumulation and impact on local growth, which strengthens their partnership with DataHax.

What is DENNOU PARK?

DENNOU PARK is an innovative coin parking system utilizing proprietary AI technology. It recognizes parked vehicles through AI cameras and a cloud server, managing entry and exit times and fees without the need for traditional parking infrastructure, such as flap boards, sensors, gates, or cashiers. This allows users to pay parking fees via cashless options like credit cards and PayPay through their smartphones, enabling a cost-effective operation that is approximately half the cost of traditional systems, thanks to minimal equipment requirements.

DataHax Inc.

CEO: Yoheita Onishi
Location: 2-6-1, Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Business: AI Parking, AI License Plate Recognition, AI Traffic Survey
Website: DENNOU PARK
Profile: Yoheita Onishi is a graduate of Ritsumeikan University and Waseda University, specializing in finance. After working in corporate sales at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and engaging in financial advisory roles, he ventured into freelance software engineering to work on various AI projects. In 2019, he founded DataHax to focus on AI-driven business solutions.