scholarly journals Integrated Technologies of Blockchain and Biometrics Based on Wireless Sensor Network for Library Management

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Meng-Hsuan Fu
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Data Storage ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
User Authentication ◽  
Smart Cards ◽  
Wireless Sensor ◽  
Library Collection ◽  
Library Management ◽  
The Status ◽  
Iot Devices

The Internet of Things (IoT) is built on a strong internet infrastructure and many wireless sensor devices. Presently, Radio Frequency Identification embedded (RFID-embedded) smart cards are ubiquitous, used for many things including student ID cards, transportation cards, bank cards, prepaid cards, and citizenship cards. One example of places that require smart cards is libraries. Each library, such as a university library, city library, local library, or community library, has its own card and the user must bring the appropriate card to enter a library and borrow material. However, it is inconvenient to bring various cards to access different libraries. Wireless infrastructure has been well developed and IoT devices are connected through this infrastructure. Moreover, the development of biometric identification technologies has continued to advance. Blockchain methodologies have been successfully adopted in various fields. This paper proposes the BlockMetrics library based on integrated technologies using blockchain and finger-vein biometrics, which are adopted into a library collection management and access control system. The library collection is managed by image recognition, RFID, and wireless sensor technologies. In addition, a biometric system is connected to a library collection control system, enabling the borrowing procedure to consist of only two steps. First, the user adopts a biometric recognition device for user authentication and then performs a collection scan with the RFID devices. All the records are recorded in a personal borrowing blockchain, which is a peer-to-peer transfer system and permanent data storage. In addition, the user can check the status of his collection across various libraries in his personal borrowing blockchain. The BlockMetrics library is based on an integration of technologies that include blockchain, biometrics, and wireless sensor technologies to improve the smart library.

Inventory of a library collection using Android application

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 856-868
Author(s):  
Danijela Boberic Krsticev ◽  
Danijela Tešendic ◽  
Binay Kumar Verma
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Application ◽  
Management System ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Library Collection ◽  
Library Management ◽  
New Information ◽  
Library Management System ◽  
The Status ◽  
Call Number ◽  
Novi Sad

Purpose This paper aims to discuss the possibilities of using a mobile application in the process of conducting an inventory of library collection and present an application for the same. The application scans barcode labels on books and retrieves data about those books. Data regarding the status and call number of each book can be changed using this application. Design/methodology/approach This paper is based on a case study of developing an application for the Android platform, and this application is part of the BISIS library management system. Findings By analysing the procedure of conducting an inventory in the library of the Faculty of Science, University of Novi Sad, it is concluded that this procedure is tedious and can be simplified. To make this procedure more efficient, a mobile application enabling search and update of bibliographic records has been developed. That application communicates with the BISIS library management system using a specially designed service. Practical implications By introducing this application at the libraries, the process of inventory of a library collection can be simplified, the time needed for the inventory will be shorter and the inventory will require less physical effort. Originality/value The application is designed to help librarians during the process of inventory of library collections. During this process, librarians have to check status of every item on the shelves and to update catalogue with new information. This application enables mobility of librarians and updates information about items during checking the shelves.

scholarly journals Attendance Tracking using RFID and IoT

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahoud Rashid Khalfan Al Tarshia ◽  
Nouf Salem Issa Al Sadia ◽  
Viswan Vimbia
Keyword(s):  
Data Storage ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Raspberry Pi ◽  
Uhf Rfid ◽  
Software Applications ◽  
Asset Tracking ◽  
The Status ◽  
It Support ◽  
Frequency Identification

Technologies played an important role in developing the way of living life in terms of making it more easer and flexible than the past. One of the technologies in prominence is RFID which stands for “Radio-Frequency Identification”. RFID uses electromagnetic fields to transfer data that can automate identity and track using tags.  This technology has been widely used in IT Asset Tracking, Logistics, Real Time Location Systems, Library systems and many more including Attendance Management in schools and colleges.  Internet of Things (IoT) is considered as a technology that monitors the status of physical objects, capture meaningful data and communicate them through internet to software applications.  The advancement in 4G and 5G technologies have accelerated the use of IoT and for instance with RFID wearable devices in collecting data wirelessly and sending them to software applications for better decision making. This project proposes a smart Attendance Tracking system using RFID and IoT for tracking attendance of students in classrooms.  The project proposes to eradicate the time consuming, insecure and inefficient way of attendance tracking by calling names or signing on paper.  A common way of attendance tracking with RFID is with the biometric system. However, this project proposes a protype using RFID and IoT with cloud-based applications that reduces IT support, decreases costs and builds intelligence to RFID tags.  The prototype experiments with Ultra High Frequency RFID cards in association with Arduino Raspberry Pi microcontrollers and Microsoft Azure for cloud-based app and data storage.  The software recognizes the student through the information on the UHF RFID smart card for recording attendance.  Besides sending SMS or email to stakeholders confirming their presence in the class the prototype also uses built-in intelligence that informs about class timings, venue and cautioning late arrivals.  The data obtained wirelessly from RFID cards can be analysed and provide the organization with information related measuring attendance at sessions, demographic visibility, engagement metrics, duration spent in seminars or events and understand interests and preferences. The project accentuates the role of RFID and IoT in enhancing the smart attendance system.

An efficient anonymous user authentication and key agreement protocol for wireless sensor networks

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Devender Kumar ◽  
Harmanpreet Singh Grover ◽  
Damandeep Kaur ◽  
Adarsh Verma ◽  
Khushil Kumar Saini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wireless Sensor Networks ◽  
Sensor Networks ◽  
Key Agreement ◽  
User Authentication ◽  
Wireless Sensor ◽  
Authentication And Key Agreement ◽  
Key Agreement Protocol

scholarly journals Problems of Powering End Devices in Wireless Networks of the Internet of Things

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 2417
Author(s):  
Andrzej Michalski ◽  
Zbigniew Watral
Keyword(s):  
Wireless Sensor Networks ◽  
Sensor Networks ◽  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Wireless Sensor ◽  
Alternative Possibilities ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Power Sources ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Internet Of Things

This article presents the problems of powering wireless sensor networks operating in the structures of the Internet of Things (IoT). This issue was discussed on the example of a universal end node in IoT technology containing RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags. The basic methods of signal transmission in these types of networks are discussed and their impact on the basic requirements such as range, transmission speed, low energy consumption, and the maximum number of devices that can simultaneously operate in the network. The issue of low power consumption of devices used in IoT solutions is one of the main research objects. The analysis of possible communication protocols has shown that there is a possibility of effective optimization in this area. The wide range of power sources available on the market, used in nodes of wireless sensor networks, was compared. The alternative possibilities of powering the network nodes from Energy Harvesting (EH) generators are presented.

Developing of Three Degree of Freedoms SCARA Robot

2011 ◽  
Vol 267 ◽  
pp. 217-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiang Tian Shi ◽  
De Xin Sun ◽  
Hong Zhuang Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Solid Model ◽  
Motion Controller ◽  
Scara Robot ◽  
Mechanical Structure ◽  
Open Hardware ◽  
Software Structure ◽  
The Status

Mechanical structure of three degree of freedoms SCARA robot adopts horizontal joints, and opening PMAC multitude axis motion controller based PC is looked as kernel of control system, adopts the open hardware and software structure, we can conveniently enlarge its functions according to needs, so it has very good expansibility. Its three-dimensional solid model and virtual assemble is carried out using CATIA application, so that we can estimate the status of interference. Through validation, we can prove the feasibility of the robot.

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