RFID IN DEFENCE LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Presented by : Danish Qazi-4837 Talha Peracha-4860

PURPOSE
The purpose of this project is to improve the management of important document files and books at the Defence Central Library through the use of RFID

Introduction
What is RFID ?

Radio Frequency Identification

A micro-chip in a label used to transmit data when the label is exposed to radio waves

RFID application requires

Pentium-based system (Windows XP) Windows 98/ME/2000/XP Operating System Microsoft Access 2003 (ADO access) TEXAS INSTRUMENTS (TI) RFID reader Antenna Microsoft Visual Basic 6 (VB6) TIs FECOM and FEISC libraries

RFID SYSTEM INCLUDES..

Transponder

The transponder consists of a microchip attached to an antenna

Reader or interogator

The reader is a device that does the communication from and to the transponders through radio waves

 Antenna

The antenna is used to transmit and receive the radio waves in the form of RF signal
Software

The software acts as a middleware, the data captured by the reader is converted into a format that is perceivable by the system

Features
RFID enabled library for Cataloging of books ,

members Logical rotation of books in shelves Flexibility in searching information Centralized database User identification through their rfid tags/smart cards Security features include a login procedure with password protection or both, the librarian as well as the member, for security purpose Demand Tracking Statistics and crystal report generation Web based module

Cataloging
The cataloging includes tagging of materials

with RFID tags and the database entry of its details. Our system supports cataloging of books, members. The details of materials like title, author, publisher, publication year are entered into the database

Statistics and Report Generation

The system provides various reports which

are helpful for librarians and users Books rotation Demand Tracking

Web Interface
Web interface allows users to access

the system through intranet or internet Online search of Books User login Online reservation of books

RFID IN THE DEFENCE LIBRARY

RFID Library features.

High-speed inventorying. Automated material handling. Shelf management.

Advantages of RFID
No line of sight needed.
Allows to check-out and check-in

several items simultaneously. Different shapes and sizes available. Performing both identification and antitheft in one single operation. Accelerate scanning and identifying.

Implementation
RFID Library Management System

How is the System Implemented

One VB 6.0 Library One ActivesX control for Interfacing Web Forms Around 16K Lines of Code Technologies used

MS Access, VB6.0,VB.NET ASP. NET

Architecture model
Web Forms Web Forms
FRONT END

Crystal Reports

Booking Class
MIDDLE TIER

Library Class

BACK END

Database

The LibraryClass
Contains 35 classes
Implemented as .NET Class Basically used as Middle Tire Almost every class supports five

standard Functions AddRecord DeleteRecord RetriveRow RetriveRecords MyQuery

The BookingClass
Basically used to manage

bookings of library accessories maintenance features like rotation of books

The Front End

Login Model Admin Functions Issuer Functions Members Function

The Site Map

Login Page

Admins Home Page

Issuers Home Page

Members Home Page

Master

Maintenance & Reports

Transaction

Search And Book

Edit Profile

Members Search Page

Used to search all the available Library items

mix and match of various options possible Wild characters Search possible

To search Danish Qazi : D%Q%

Cost of Implementing
The cost of implementing an RFID system for a Defense library Exit Sensor: Rs 300000 Portable Scanner: 337500 Book drop unit Self check out unit: 1500000 Bookdrop Unit: 187500 Exit Readers: 300000

The Item Booking Flowchart

Book an Item

Book an Item
No

Member Blocked Yes

Track a Demand
No

Exceeds Issue limit Yes

Implemented in

bookingClass.dll
Issuing Same Item Again Yes No

Booking Same Item Yes No

No

Report Booking Failed with reason

Item Available Yes

Item is booked

Item Booking Flow chart

Conclusion
No line of sight needed.
Allows to check-out and check-in

several items simultaneously.. Performing both identification and antitheft in one single operation. Error free and expandable to any level based on the requirement specification

Thank You