RFID Based Smart Shopping Trolly

Swami Keshvanand Institute of Technology, Management & Gramothan,

Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Saurabh Mishra Project Guide

Dept. Electronic and communication Priyanka Sharma
(21ESKEC059) (Assistant Professor)
SKIT M& G, Jaipur Dept. Electronic and communication
City, Jaipur (India) SKIT M& G, Jaipur
[email protected] City, Jaipur (India)
[email protected]

Abstract— The modern technology has increased the you see the hardships required for waiting and standing in long
standard of living for the humans. A supermarket is a form queues in the shopping malls. Our project consists of RFID tags
where wide variety of product items are available. These which can be attached to the required products, an RFID reader
products can be food, beverages or any household product. which is used for scanning the products after putting them in
The main purpose of supermarkets is to provide availability of
all the products and save the time of the customers, but T TROLLEY WHILE DROPPING THEM IN THE TROLLY THE PRODUCT WILL BE
sometimes customers get frustrated while waiting in the SCANNED BY EM-18, AN LCD WHICH WILL BE USED TO SHOW THE ITEMS
queue at billing counter and sometimes, they get confused ADDED IN THE TROLLEY ALONG WITH THE TOTAL. ALSO, AUTOMATED THE
while comparing the total price of all the products with the MOVEMENT OF THE TROLLEY WITH THE HELP OF IR.
budget in the pocket before billing. To overcome these
problems, we have designed a smart shopping system based SENSORS, ARDUINO AND MOTORS. USING A GSM MODULE WHICH
on RFID. With this system, there is no need for customers to HELPS US IN CONNECTING THE MOBILE PHONE OF THE REGISTERED
wait in the queue for the scanning of the product items for CUSTOMER WITH THE TROLLEY AND AFTER THE BILLING IS DONE
billing purpose The main idea of the project is to automate the MESSAGE WILL BE SENT TO THE REGISTERED CUSTOMER'S MOBILE
process of shopping in such a manner that we will scan the NUMBER WITH THE TOTAL DESCRIPTION OF THE BILL.
products using RFID attached to the products and an RFID INTRODUCTION TO RFID
reader attached to the trolley as well as display the total
amount on the LCD. We also have included a feature to send Libraries began using RFID systems to replace their electro-
a message to the customer\'s registered mobile number. This magnetic and bar code systems in the late 1990s.
process not only helps in reducing the waiting time in the long
Approximately 130 libraries in North America are using
queues and moving the trolley automatically but also helps in
managing and checking the budget while shopping which RFID systems, but hundreds more are considering it (Molnar,
indeed provides a huge difference in their shopping Wagner, 2004). The primary cost impediment is the price of
experience as well. each individual tag. Today, tags cost approximately seventy-
five cents but prices continue to fall. However, privacy
Keywords—RFID, Automated System, Real-Time Inventory concerns associated with item-level tagging is another
Management. significant. Impediment to library use of RFID tags. The
problem with today's library RFID systems is that the tags
contain static information that can be relatively easily read by
INTRODUCTION unauthorized tag readers. This allows for privacy issues
Technology has been an enlightening path for innovative new described as tracking and h Current standards (ISO 15693)
ideas and connecting the world in which Modern world has apply to container-level tagging used in supply chain
brought us many possible ways of connecting people with applications, and do not address problems of tracking and hot
technology such as IoT and industrial automation. Right from listing. Next generation tags (ISO 18000) are designed for
the start when innovations started in the world of technology item-level tagging. The newer tags are capable of resolving
the meaning was to reduce unnecessary hardship and increase many of privacy problems of today's tags. However, no
the productivity of humans. One of the most important modern library RFID products are currently available using the new
world leisure activities is spending time shopping in malls,
standard. Libraries implementing RFID systems today are
shopping complexes etc. Thus, an upbringing innovation in the
field of shopping and retail stores can be the inclusion of smart using tags unsuited for item-level tagging and the cost of
shopping trolley systems in which the person has to just register upgrading to newer tags when they become available is well
with the help of his/her phone number and enjoy shopping with beyond the reach of most library budgets. This chapter
personalized billing system which helps the customer to view addresses many of the specific issues and privacy concerns
his total amount anytime while shopping which helps to associated with RFID technology in libraries, and suggest
maintain the budget, as well as automatic billing, helps in did best RFID-implementation practices for librarians. Finally,

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we explore the larger responsibilities of libraries in regards to L293D Moter Drive Module
RFID, public policy, privacy and the changing world of The L293D is a popular integrated circuit (IC) used as a
technology of listing. Tracking refers to the ability track the motor driver module in robotics and other electromechanical
movement of a book (or person carrying the book) by projects. It can control two DC motors bidirectionally,
correlating multiple observations of the books bar code meaning it can drive them forward and backward. The L293D
(Molnar and Wagner, 2004) or RFID tag. Hot listing refers to has built-in protection diodes to handle back EMF generated
process of building a database of books and their associated by the motors and can handle voltages up to 36V. It operates
tag numbers (the holist) and then using an unauthorized by receiving input signals from a microcontroller or other
reader to determine, who is checking out items on the hot list. control circuitry to control the speed and direction of the
RFID TECHNOLOGY. connected motors. The basic principle of its operation
involves using H-bridges to control the flow of current
Definition: RFID or Radio Frequency Identification System through the motors, allowing them to rotate in either
is a technology-based identification system which helps direction.
identifying objects just through the tags attached to them, The L293D motor driver is not a specific model but rather a
without requiring any light of sight between the tags and the type of motor driver based on the L293D integrated circuit
tag reader. All that is needed is radio communication (IC). It is available in various forms such as breakout boards,
between the tag and the reader. Radio Frequency modules, or as part of a larger circuit design. These modules
Identification (RFID) technology has been attracting typically include the L293D IC along with necessary
considerable attention with the expectation of improved supporting components such as capacitors, resistors, and
supply chain visibility for both suppliers and retailers. It will connectors, making it easier to interface with
also improve the consumer shopping experience by making it microcontrollers or other control circuits. They often provide
more likely that the products they want to purchase are convenient screw terminals or headers for connecting motors
available. As the technology keeps on changing day to day and power sources.
with the advancement of science new field of technology is
being implemented in industry. Previously before the
introduction of RFID technology, barcodes have been The L293D is a popular integrated circuit (IC) used as a
implemented Maintaining the Integrity of the Specifications. motor driver module in robotics and other electromechanical
ESP8266 NODE MCU projects. It can control two DC motors bidirectionally,
Node MCU is an open source development board and meaning it can drive them forward and backward. The L293D
firmware based in the widely used ESP8266 -12E Wi-Fi has built-in protection diodes to handle back EMF generated
module. It allows you to program the ESP8266 Wi-Fi module by the motors and can handle voltages up to 36V. It operates
with the simple and powerful LUA programming language or by receiving input signals from a microcontroller or other
Arduino IDE. control circuitry to control the speed and direction of the
With just a few lines of code you can establish a Wi-Fi connected motors. The basic principle of its operation
connection and define input/output pins according to your involves using H-bridges to control the flow of current
needs exactly like Arduino, turning your ESP8266 into a web through the motors, allowing them to rotate in either
server and a lot more. It is the Wi-Fi equivalent of ethernet direction.
module. Now you have the Internet of Things (IoT) real tool.
With its USB-TTL, the Node MCU Dev board supports The L293D motor driver is not a specific model but rather a
directly flashing from the USB port. It combines features of type of motor driver based on the L293D integrated circuit
the WIFI access point and station + microcontroller. These (IC). It is available in various forms such as breakout boards,
features make the Node MCU an extremely powerful tool modules, or as part of a larger circuit design. These modules
for Wi-Fi networking. It can be used as an access point and/or typically include the L293D IC along with necessary
station, host a web server or connect to the internet to fetch supporting components such as capacitors, resistors, and
or upload data. connectors, making it easier to interface with
Features microcontrollers or other control circuits. They often provide
convenient screw terminals or headers for connecting motors
 Finally, a programable Wi-Fi module. and power sources.
 Arduino-like (software-defined) hardware IO. , meaning it can drive them forward and backward. The
 Can be programmed with the simple and powerful L293D has built-in protection diodes to handle back EMF
Lua programming language or Arduino IDE. generated by the motors and can handle voltages up to 36V.
 USB-TTL included, plug & play. It operates by receiving input signals from a microcontroller
 10 GPIOs D0-D10, PWM functionality, IIC and SPI or other control circuitry to control the speed and direction of
communication, 1-Wire and ADC A0, etc. all in one board. the connected motors. The basic principle of its operation
 Wi-Fi networking (can be used as an access point involves using H-bridges to control the flow of current
and/or station, host a web server), connect to the internet to through the motors, allowing them to rotate in either
fetch or upload data. direction.
 Event-driven API for network applications.
 PCB antenna. The L293D motor driver is not a specific model but rather a
type of motor driver based on the L293D integrated circuit
(IC). It is available in various forms such as breakout boards,
modules, or as part of a larger circuit design. These modules 1,2EN, 3EN, 4EN: Enable pins for motor 1 and motor 2
typically include the L293D IC along with necessary (EN1, EN2, EN3, EN4) for controlling the speed via PWM
supporting components such as capacitors, resistors, and signals.
connectors, making it easier to interface with Vcc1, and Vcc2: Power supply pins for internal logic and
microcontrollers or other control circuits. They often provide motor supply, respectively.
convenient screw terminals or headers for connecting motors GND: Ground pins.
and power sources. This pinout provides the necessary connections for
The L293D motor driver module works by providing a controlling two DC motors bidirectionally with speed control
convenient way to control the speed and direction of DC using of external control single
motors using external control signals from a microcontroller
or other circuitry. Here's how it typically operates:

RFID TAG INSIDE:

There are two main types of RFID tags: battery-

operated and passive. As the name suggests,
battery-operated RFID tags contain an onboard
battery as a power supply, whereas a passive
RFID tag does not, instead working by using
electromagnetic energy transmitted from an
Node MCU is an open-source Lua based firmware and RFID reader. Battery-operated RFID tags might
development board specially targeted for IoT based also be called active RFID tags. Passive RFID
Applications. It includes firmware that runs on theESP8266 tags are a much more economical choice than
Wi-Fi SoC from Express if Systems, and hardware which is active RFID tags, and cost around 20 cents each.
based on theESP-12 module This makes them a popular choice for supply
chain management, race tracking, file
L293D Motor drive pin diagram connections management, and access control applications.
While a passive RFID tag does not require a
The L293D motor driver typically comes in a 16-pin dual in- direct lineof sight to the RFID reader, it has a
line package (DIP). Here's the pinout diagram: much shorter read range than an active RFID tag.
They are small in size, lightweight, and can
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+---v---+
1A |1 16| Vcc1
2A |2 15| 4A
1Y |3 14| 3A
2Y |4 13| 4Y
1,2EN |5 12| 3Y
GND |6 11| GND
Vcc2 |7 10| 4EN
1,2,3,4 |8 9| 3EN
+-------+
1A, 2A, 3A, 4A: Input pins for motor 1 and motor 2 (IN1,
potentially last a lifetime.
IN2, IN3, IN4) for controlling the direction of rotation.
1Y, 2Y, 3Y, 4Y: Output pins for motor 1 and motor 2.
 attached to the trolley.

When the customer finishes shopping,

he/she has to swipe the membership card
again and the server calculates the total bill
which would be displayed on the web
application. There is flexibility in the mode
of payment i.e., the customer can either pay
online or even through a mobile wallet.
After the payment of the bill, the database is
updated and the user can leave the store. At
the exit gate, the RFID reader and an IR
sensor check the bill to confirm that no
nonbilled product has been taken by the
customer.

LCD(Display)
The full form of LCD is Liquid Crystal Display. it is a passive
device, which means that it does not deliver any light to display
characters, animations, videos, etc. LCD uses fluorescent tubes to
lighten the picture, but can't provide a clearer picture as LED
delivers
The smart shopping system consists of trolleys
that are incorporated with RFID readers and in
all the commodities present in the shopping
complex an RFID card is separately attached that
has a distinctive RFID number. The moment at
which customers place a product they want to
buy in the smart trolley, the RFID card number
of that product is identified by the RFID read
which is attached to the smart cart.

Each product is linked with its unique RFID card

number. The entire information regarding the
RFID card and its associated product is stored in
a database. This database can be retrieved using
a centralized server.

The application is dynamically updated as and .

when the customer places the bought
commodities into the cart. The informative
details of the commodityare flashed on the screen
 “RFID based Advanced Shopping Trolley for Super Market,”
2017.
CONCLUSION
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IN THIS PAPER, WE HAVE DESIGNED AND DEVELOPED SMART Suchitra, “Shopping
TROLLEY SYSTEM. NOW THERE IS NO NEED FOR THE and Automatic Billing Using RFID Technology,” in
CUSTOMERS TO WAIT IN THE QUEUE AND WAIT FOR HIS/HER Proceedings of the
TURN FOR THE SCANNING OF THE PRODUCT ITEMS.
ESPECIALLY DURING WEEKENDS OR FESTIVAL SEASON, THERE 2nd International Conference on Current Trends in
WILL BE NO TIME WASTAGE IN WAITING IN THE QUEUE. THE
Engineering and
CUSTOMER Management, International Journal of electronics and
communication
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