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amount and number to the GSMdevice. A prepaid load can also not be
delivered properly when the vendor themselves commits mistake in encoding the
recipients number. Telecommunication companies arenot liable to the mistakes done by
the retailer. Thats why there is a need to eliminate thecause of this error.There is a
need to automate the current auto loading system implemented here inthe Philippines.
As seen in most stores, the prepaid auto reloading services are being
donem a n u a l l y w i t h t h e v e n d o r u s i n g h i s / h e r c e l l u l a r p h o n e t o m
a k e t h e t r a n s a c t i o n . Considering that the transaction is being processed
manually, there is the chance for theseller to commit unwanted mistakes, mistakes
which could lead to money loss or the lossof income. To avoid these unnecessary
mistakes, there is a need to automate (interview,2006).3
1 . 3 . O b j e c t i v e s
There is a need eliminate the cause of error in the conventional auto reloadingservices.
1.3.1.General Objective(s)
To automate the prepaid auto loading services implemented here in thePhilippines by
constructing a vending machine.
1.3.2.Specific Objectives
1.3.2.1. To use a microcontroller.1.3.2.2. To use GSM device interfaced with
microcontroller in sendingmasked SMS.1 . 3 . 2 . 3 . To b e a b l e t o a c c e p t b i l l s a n d
c o i n s . 1.3.2.4.To be able to give the proper change if necessary.1 . 3 . 2 . 5 . To
p r o v i d e a d o t m a t r i x L C D t o t h e s y s t e m . 1.3.2.6.To log all transactions
made in the microcontrollers internal memory.1.3.2.7.To use an
external keypad module as inputs to the system.1.3.2.8.It should be able to
run 24 hours a day, and 7 days a week.1.3.2.9. To use a CMOS battery to be the
back up battery memory storage.1.3.2.10. To provide security measures in case of
tampering.1.3.2.11. It should be able to perform self-diagnostics on its
components.1.3.2.12. To provide retrieval means of stored information on
memoryused.4
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Figure3.System ProcessFlowChart(detailedbreakdownoffigure1)
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