RFID Enhanced Shopping Cart

Matthew BreedenJi Hwan KimStan KomskyTodd Kamon Brendan Leahy

Project Overview

Identify items using RFID technology Monitor and aid consumer purchases Dynamic advertising adjusts to

consumer Prototype cost of $6701 Production unit cost of $1756

Technical Objective

Integrate RFID system with computer Implement software interface Interface database server with

computer Incorporate portable power source

Prototype Illustration

Connection Overview

User Interface

Software Flowchart

RFIDSeen?

ValidRFID?

Check RFID Database

Log Item andUpdate

'View Cart Screen'

Scan RFID

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Project Demonstration

Insert multiple items and observe update

Remove one item and monitor change

Utilize product location function Verify product descriptions Confirm advertisement adaptability

Problems

Installing software Incorporating layout into Visual Studio Utilizing SQL Server database Difficulty obtaining a suitable cart

Project Schedule

Integrate RFID Nov 15 Complete user interface Nov 3 Linking to server Nov 5 Construction of cart Dec 1

Budget Considerations

Assumed production unit cost of $1756 $1000 per banner advertisement per

month. Averaging four advertisements per

month profits will be made after a year

Current Status

Locating appropriate cart Installing driver software Developing user interface Incorporating RFID system Linking the database server