Food inventory and expiration tracking using RFID technology

Date of Publication

2009

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering

College

Gokongwei College of Engineering

Department/Unit

Electronics and Communications Engineering

Thesis Adviser

Roberto T. Caguingin

Defense Panel Chair

Gerino P. Mappatao

Defense Panel Member

Gerald P. Arada
Oswald L. Sapang

Abstract/Summary

This paper presents a study of how a food inventory system can be implemented using RFID technology. RFID transponders operating at 13.56 MHz were used to identify the items being placed inside the refrigerator. Different antenna types, specifications, and orientations were tested to see which configuration will be most functional for the project. It was also tested if the proposed system could be implemented in a cold environment. After the tests, two loop antennas being positioned parallel to each other in the middle of the refrigerator were finally employed. The system also calculated the expiration of the items scanned using their average shelf-lives. An LCD screen was used to display the list of items inside the refrigerator, together with each item's expiration date. The display also alerted the user whenever an item has expired or is about to expire, and showed the number of expired items.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU14992

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

170 leaves : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Food industry and trade--Inventory control; Inventory control--Automation; Food--Shelf-life dating; Food--Storage; Radio frequency identification systems

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