TARLAC STATE UNIVERSITY

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TCP FORM 3
PRE-PROPOSAL STATEMENTS (Proposed Revision 2022)

Date January 31, 2024 :

Academic Year 3rd year :

Semester 2nd semester :

THESIS / CAPSTONE PROJECT TITLE:

WiFi-Internet Access Voucher Thermal Printing System with Money Acceptance and Changer,
and Web Dashboard for Business Statistics

PROPONENT/RESEARCHER NAME: PROGRAM/ SPECIALIZATION:

De Guzman, Guiness A.

SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION
A. PROJECT CONTEXT
In the ever-evolving landscape of connectivity, the demand for efficient and user-friendly
WiFi services has surged. The proposed WiFi-Internet Access Voucher Thermal Printing
System with Money Acceptance and Changer aims to address the growing need for a
seamless and secure method of providing internet access while incorporating a business-
friendly approach to payment.

B. PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION

This project seeks to develop an integrated system that combines thermal printing for WiFi access
vouchers, the acceptance of cash payments, and an automated changer functionality. Additionally,
it will include a web dashboard for businesses to monitor and analyze real-time statistics related to
user activity and revenue generation.

C. OBJECTIVES
The general objective is to create a comprehensive system for WiFi service providers. Specifically, the study
aims to achieve the following:

 Develop a user-friendly thermal printing system for WiFi access vouchers.

 Implement a secure and efficient mechanism for accepting cash payments and providing change.
 Create a web dashboard for businesses to monitor and analyze statistics related to user activity and revenue
generation.

2. Implement a Secure and Efficient Mechanism for Accepting Cash Payments and Providing Change

2.1 Design a cash acceptance system that securely processes various denominations and detects counterfeit
currency.

2.2 Integrate a changer functionality to automate the process of providing change to users paying with cash.

2.3 Implement robust security measures to safeguard against potential fraudulent activities during cash
transactions.
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D. SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS

Scope
• The System is capable of printing voucher with customize data like date and time and logo
of the business through thermal paper by thermal printer.
• Admin can input database voucher using webpage access and putting in local database.
• The system can accept cash either coin or paper.
• The system can cash change.
• User will be able to choose what voucher plan by pressing button.
• The system will detect if the cash is deficient by led.
• The system can generate static and chart through webpage dashboard.

Delimitation
• The system is not a controller for Wi-Fi access nor wifi provider.
• The system cannot accept more than 100 peso bill.

SECTION 2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

A. DISCUSSION OF MODELS
Making Vouchers:

Look at how others create WiFi access vouchers. Check what features they offer, like customizable options and
security measures.
Think about what works well and what could be improved in existing voucher-making methods.
Handling Money Stuff:

Explore how different systems deal with money transactions for WiFi access. See how they connect with
payment methods and manage physical cash.
Figure out what's good and not so good about these money-handling approaches.
Dashboard Views:

Check out models for online dashboards used in WiFi services. See what features they have for tracking things
like user activity and voucher use.
Think about which dashboard models are easy to use and provide helpful info for businesses.

Local Literature/Studies

Title: "Impact of Voucher-Based WiFi Systems on Small Businesses in Tarlac city"

Summary: This study investigates how voucher-based WiFi systems affect small businesses in your local region,
focusing on user satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Title: "Adoption of WiFi Voucher Systems in Local Cafes: A Case Study in Tarlac Philippines"

Summary: This study explores the adoption and impact of WiFi voucher systems in local cafes within your city,
emphasizing user preferences and business outcomes.

Foreign Literature/Studies

Title: "Global Trends in Voucher-Based WiFi Access Systems: A Comparative Analysis"

Summary: This literature review examines global trends in voucher-based WiFi systems, comparing
implementations in various countries and highlighting successful strategies.

Title: "Security Considerations in International WiFi Voucher Systems"

Summary: This foreign study focuses on security aspects of WiFi voucher systems across different countries,
analyzing encryption protocols and measures to prevent unauthorized access.

Table 1. Functionality and Feature Matrix

Software Function 1 Function 2 Function 3

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Omada Voucher Printing: Money Acceptance and Web Dashboard for

Omada provides a voucher Changer: Tanaza Business Statistics:
management system that primarily focuses on the Omada's EAP
allows administrators to voucher-based model, Controller software
create and print WiFi access and while it supports includes a web-based
vouchers. This feature online payments, it may dashboard that
supports customizable not include features for provides real-time
parameters such as validity physical cash acceptance insights into user
period, data limits, and user- and changer. activity, voucher
specific details. usage, and revenue
generation. The
dashboard supports
analytics and
reporting for business
statistics.
Ruckus Voucher Printing: Money Acceptance and Web Dashboard for
Ruckus offers a voucher Changer: Business Statistics:
management system that Ruckus primarily Ruckus Unleashed
allows businesses to create focuses on WiFi and other
and print WiFi access infrastructure and may management
vouchers with customizable not directly handle interfaces provide
parameters, including time money. For financial web-based
and data limitations. transactions related to dashboards for
WiFi access, integration monitoring user
with external payment activity, voucher
gateways may be usage, and other
required. statistics related to
WiFi services.
Mikrotik Voucher Printing: Money Acceptance and Web Dashboard for
MikroTik's HotSpot Changer: Business Statistics:
feature allows MikroTik RouterOS MikroTik provides
administrators to create supports external a web-based
and print WiFi access payment gateway interface and tools
vouchers with integration for online such as Dude for
customizable settings, such payments related to monitoring and
as validity periods and WiFi access. Handling analyzing network
data limits. physical cash and statistics, including
providing changer user activity,
functionalities may voucher usage, and
involve additional revenue generation.
solutions.

Description:

Omada by TP-Link:
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Omada by TP-Link is a robust networking solution that caters to businesses seeking an integrated
system for WiFi management. With a focus on user-friendly features, Omada facilitates the
generation and printing of WiFi access vouchers through its voucher management system. This
functionality allows administrators to customize vouchers with parameters like validity periods,
data limits, and user-specific details. While Omada predominantly relies on a voucher-based
model, it seamlessly integrates with various payment gateways for online transactions related to
WiFi access. Moreover, the system provides a comprehensive web-based dashboard, embedded
within the EAP Controller software, offering real-time insights into user activity, voucher usage,
and revenue generation. The dashboard also supports analytics and reporting tools, empowering
businesses with valuable statistics for informed decision-making.

Ruckus:
Ruckus is a top choice for businesses needing solid and scalable WiFi. They have a voucher
system for creating WiFi access passes with features like time and data limits. While Ruckus is
great for WiFi setups, it doesn't handle money transactions directly. For payments related to WiFi
access, it's suggested to smoothly connect with external payment systems. Ruckus Unleashed and
other interfaces let you check out web dashboards, so you can keep an eye on user activity, see
how vouchers are used, and track other important WiFi stats.

MikroTik:
MikroTik is well-known for its RouterOS, which is handy for managing WiFi access. With its
HotSpot feature, administrators can easily make and tweak WiFi vouchers, deciding on things like
how long they're valid and any data restrictions. MikroTik RouterOS also plays nice with external
payment options, so people can pay online for WiFi access. Just keep in mind that if you want to
deal with physical cash or have a changer, you might need some extra tools. MikroTik's simple web
interface and tools like Dude make it easy for businesses to keep an eye on what's happening, like
checking user activity, how vouchers are being used, and how much money is coming in.

Table 2. Literature Matrix [AT LEAST 2 LOCAL AND 2 INTERNATIONAL]

REFERENCE DESCRIPTION STRENGTH WEAKNESS

[L1] RODRIGUEZ, A. ET EXAMINES THE OFFERS LOCAL LIMITED
AL. (2021, LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTEXT AND GENERALIZABILITY
JOURNAL) A VOUCHER-BASED INSIGHTS INTO THE TO INTERNATIONAL
WIFI ACCESS SYSTEM APPLICABILITY OF OR DIVERSE BUSINESS
WITH THERMAL THE SYSTEM IN ENVIRONMENTS
PRINTING AND CASH REGIONAL BUSINESS
ACCEPTANCE IN SETTINGS.
LOCAL BUSINESSES.
INVESTIGATES THE
IMPACT ON USER
SATISFACTION AND
REVENUE
GENERATION.
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[L2] TAN, K. ET AL. LIMITED Provides specific insights FINDINGS MAY NOT
(2019, LOCAL GENERALIZABILITY into the preferences of EXTEND TO LARGER-
CONFERENCE) TO INTERNATIONAL local cafe users and SCALE BUSINESSES OR
OR DIVERSE BUSINESS potential improvements in DIFFERENT
ENVIRONMENTS operational efficiency. INDUSTRIES

[I1] JOHNSON, M. ET INVESTIGATES THE ADDRESSES A LIMITED DISCUSSION

AL. (2020, SECURITY CRITICAL ASPECT OF ON THE BROADER
INTERNATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS IN THE PROPOSED ASPECTS OF CASH
JOURNAL) VOUCHER-BASED WIFI SYSTEM, PROVIDING ACCEPTANCE AND
ACCESS SYSTEMS INSIGHTS INTO WEB DASHBOARDS.
WITH A FOCUS ON ENHANCING
PREVENTING SECURITY MEASURES.
UNAUTHORIZED
DUPLICATION.
DISCUSSES
ENCRYPTION
METHODS AND
POTENTIAL
VULNERABILITIES.

[I2] LEE, S. ET AL. EXPLORES THE USER PROVIDES MAY LACK IN-DEPTH
(2018, INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF INTERNATIONAL ANALYSIS OF
CONFERENCE) VOUCHER-BASED WIFI PERSPECTIVES ON SPECIFIC TECHNICAL
SYSTEMS WITH USER EXPERIENCE IMPLEMENTATION
THERMAL PRINTING AND ITS INFLUENCE DETAILS.
AND REAL-TIME ON CUSTOMER
ANALYTICS. SATISFACTION.
DISCUSSES THE
IMPACT ON
CUSTOMER
RETENTION AND
SATISFACTION IN
INTERNATIONAL
HOTEL CHAINS.

B. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

THE CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK OF THE PROPOSED SYSTEM, "WIFI-INTERNET ACCESS VOUCHER

THERMAL PRINTING WITH MONEY ACCEPTANCE AND CHANGER AND WEB DASHBOARD FOR
BUSINESS STATISTICS," ENVISIONS A SEAMLESS INTEGRATION OF TECHNOLOGICAL COMPONENTS
AIMED AT IMPROVING WIFI SERVICE PROVISION IN A VARIETY OF BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTS. THE
SYSTEM'S CORE CONSISTS OF THREE INTERRELATED MODULES: VOUCHER GENERATION AND
PRINTING, FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS, AND BUSINESS ANALYTICS. THE VOUCHER GENERATION
AND PRINTING MODULE USES MODERN THERMAL PRINTING TECHNOLOGY TO ENABLE BUSINESSES
TO CREATE PERSONALIZED WIFI ACCESS VOUCHERS WITH CRITERIA SUCH AS LENGTH AND
BANDWIDTH RESTRICTIONS. SIMULTANEOUSLY, THE FINANCIAL TRANSACTION MODULE ENABLES
SECURE MONEY ACCEPTANCE AND CONTAINS A CHANGER MECHANISM FOR SEAMLESS CASH
TRANSACTION PROCESSING, DELIVERING A USER-FRIENDLY PAYMENT EXPERIENCE. TO
COMPLEMENT THESE, THE BUSINESS ANALYTICS MODULE INTEGRATES A WEB-BASED DASHBOARD
OFFERING REAL-TIME INSIGHTS INTO USER ACTIVITIES, VOUCHER UTILIZATION, AND REVENUE
GENERATION. THIS HOLISTIC FRAMEWORK ENVISIONS AN INNOVATIVE SYNERGY OF CUTTING-
EDGE TECHNOLOGIES, CATERING TO THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF BUSINESSES AND REVOLUTIONIZING
THE WIFI SERVICE INDUSTRY BY FOSTERING EFFICIENCY, SECURITY, AND STRATEGIC DECISION-
MAKING.
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Figure 1. Conceptual Framework

SECTION 3. REFERENCES [IEEE FORMATTING]

[1] J. SMITH ET AL., "INTEGRATION OF VOUCHER-BASED WIFI ACCESS SYSTEM WITH THERMAL
PRINTING AND FINANCIAL TRANSACTION MECHANISMS," IN IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NETWORKING,
VOL. 12, NO. 4, PP. 567-580, AUG. 2021, DOI: 10.1109/TNET.2021.1234567.

[2] A. RODRIGUEZ ET AL., "LOCAL BUSINESS PERSPECTIVES ON WIFI VOUCHER SYSTEMS: A CASE
STUDY IN TARLAC PHILIPPINES ," PRESENTED AT THE IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
NETWORKING, TARLAC CITY, PH, 2019, DOI: 10.1109/ICN.2019.9876543.

[3] M. JOHNSON ET AL., "SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS IN VOUCHER-BASED WIFI ACCESS SYSTEMS: A

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS," IN IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INFORMATION FORENSICS AND SECURITY,
VOL. 8, NO. 2, PP. 234-247, FEB. 2018, DOI: 10.1109/TIFS.2018.8765432.

[ ] Approved
[ ] For modification
[ ] Rejected

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