Integrating mobile agent with multi-agent system for intelligent parking negotiation and guidance

摘要

In metropolises, parking fees vary widely and change dynamically in different periods of time and may not always match the drivers' expectation price. In order to provide the consumers a bargaining platform, an intelligent parking negotiation and guidance system is proposed through integrating the mobile agent with multi-agent system. The use of mobile agent allows the dynamic, stable and fast negotiation between cars and parks. Mobility can reduce negotiation time and data transmission over the wireless network. A negotiation algorithm based on human's bargaining process is also proposed in this paper. Simulation shows that the predetermined negotiation time can greatly influence the negotiation times.