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title: "NEC, UrbanChain launch pilot of AI-enabled next-generation parking service in Japan"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/295167704.md"
description: "NEC and UrbanChain are launching a one-month pilot in Fukuoka, Japan, starting September 2026 for an AI-enabled next-generation parking service. The system combines UrbanChain's automated payment OS with NEC's AI image recognition to detect when vehicle occupants exit, shifting fee start times to improve safety and reduce billing disputes. Partners plan to expand into data services and apply the technology to mechanical parking systems."
datetime: "2026-08-07T02:02:56.000Z"
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  - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/295167704.md)
  - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/295167704.md)
  - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/295167704.md)
---

# NEC, UrbanChain launch pilot of AI-enabled next-generation parking service in Japan

-   NEC will partner with UrbanChain on a pilot starting September 2026 for a next-generation surface parking service in Japan. \* Project combines UrbanChain’s automated payment Parking OS with NEC AI image recognition to detect when vehicle occupants exit. \* Trial will run about one month at surface parking lots in Fukuoka Prefecture, testing technical performance, operating feasibility. \* Model shifts fee start time to occupant exit, targeting improved safety, reduced billing disputes, stronger user convenience. \* Partners plan to expand into data services, later extending the approach to mechanical parking systems in multi-level facilities. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. NEC Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 07, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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