International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
e-ISSN: 2395 -0056
Volume: 04 Issue: 04 | Apr -2017
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Automation of Shopping Malls using Intelligent Shopping Cart Akhil Venugopal1, Sharon Francis2, Ajith PS3 , Kalung Tamang4 , Reenu George5 1,2,3,4 Students,
B.Tech final year, Electrical and Electronics Department, Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam, Kerala, India 5Professor, Electrical and Electronics Department, Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam, Kerala, India ---------------------------------------------------------------------***---------------------------------------------------------------------
Abstract - Nowadays, shopping carts have become an
In this modern era, for automation of malls we are developing a microcontroller based cart which is totally automatic. Microcontroller based design has acquired the status of most happening field in electronics. This is a highlyspecialized field that has the power of integrating thousands of transistors on a single silicon chip. The cart follows the customer while purchasing items and maintains safe distance between customer and itself [2]. The RFID reader reads the tag corresponding to each product and the corresponding data regarding product will be displayed on display. By using this cart, customer can buy large number of products in less time with minimum effort
indispensable part of shopping. The customers have to pull cart from rack to rack to collect the items and at the same time they have to calculate the cumulative price and compare it with their budget. After this procedure, they have to wait in line for billing. So, to avoid the above-mentioned inconveniences, we present a new concept, the INTELLIGENT SHOPPING CART. In this modern day and age, we introduce a completely automated shopping system which works toward the automation of malls [1]. The cart follows the customer while he/she is purchasing items, all the while maintaining safe distance from the customer. The RFID reader embedded in the cart scans the unique tag of each set of items and corresponding data regarding the product and the total amount payable are displayed. Automated billing system provides the total bill amount. Thus, the rush at the billing section is significantly reduced. In this project, we use infrared transmitter and receivers to follow the customer. The Intelligent Shopping Cart is reliable, effective, inexpensive and above all, user friendly.
2. PRINCIPLE AND BLOCK DIAGRAM The project consists mainly of two parts namely the follower unit and billing unit. The follower unit consist of infrared transmitter, infrared receivers, microcontroller, motor driver and two DC motors. The billing unit consist of a microcontroller, RFID reader and LCD display.
Key Words: RFID, Arduino Uno, Tracking Unit, Billing Unit, Ultrasound Transceiver, Motor Driver etc.
2.1 Following Unit
1. INTRODUCTION
The IR transmitter given to the user emits infrared radiations. These are received by the three IR receivers placed at the front of the cart. When the user moves forward the center receiver starts reception and a high signal is sent to the microcontroller.
The past decade has seen an explosion in advancements in science and technology. Utilizing the same to ease day to day life activities of humans has been the latest paradigm and new research is seeing the light of day in this regard. Scientists are looking for ways to simplify the lifestyle of humans. Shopping centers or malls form a great source of convenience to consumers, since all the products of varying choices are found under one roof. A lot of research is also being carried out in the retail sector, to make shopping a more memorable experience. This would not only help consumers but also improvise the economic inflow of such shops as well.
The microcontroller on reception of this signal checks for the safe distance condition and drives both motors in forward direction if condition satisfies. If the distance is less than the safe distance both motors are held stall. As the user moves left the left receiver starts reception and output a high signal to microcontroller. The microcontroller now gives more drive to the right motor thus turning the cart left. Now when user moves right, the right receiver starts reception and output a high signal to microcontroller. The microcontroller gives more drive to the left motor thus turning the cart left. This dynamic process continues in a loop and the cart follows the customer all the while maintaining a safe distance.
Nowadays, shopping carts are essential for purchasing items. Every time customer has to pull the trolley from rack to rack for collecting items and at the same time has to do calculation of those items and need to compare it with his budget in pocket. After this procedure, customer has to wait in queue for billing. So, to avoid the difficulties like pulling trolley, waiting in billing queue and thinking about budget we are introducing a new concept called Intelligent Shopping Cart.
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