IMPLEMENTATION OF RFID BASED

SMART TROLLEY FOR BILL

GENERATION
Dr.A.Hareesh
Guntur
Department of ECE
P. Chaitanya Lakshmi [email protected]
Vignan’s Nirula Institute Of
Technology And Science For Women, Department of ECE
Guntur Vignan’s Nirula Institute Of K. Harshitha
[email protected] Technology And Science For Department of ECE
Women, Guntur Vignan’s Nirula Institute Of
[email protected] Technology And Science For Women,
P. Triloka
Guntur
Department of ECE
B. Divya 914 [email protected]
Vignan’s Nirula Institute Of
Technology And Science For Women, Department of ECE
Guntur Vignan’s Nirula Institute Of
[email protected] Technology And Science For Women,

Abstract—This project aims to create an RFID-powered

smart cart for generating bills, as shoppers often encounter
right in the shopping cart. When you add products with
lengthy lines at checkout counters leading to annoyance and RFID tags to your cart, the system scans and logs each item
holdups in supermarkets. on its own. It updates your bill as you shop. This setup cuts
down on the need for staff, speeds up checkout, and makes
The RFID-powered Smart Cart for Bill Generation offers a sure your bill is correct.The main parts of the RFID smart
groundbreaking answer to boost the retail shopping experience trolley system are RFID tags on products, an RFID reader
by automating product recognition, bill calculation, and built into the trolley, a microcontroller to handle the data, a
payment processing. The setup combines Radio Frequency screen to show the bill in real time, and a payment system
Identification (RFID) tech into a shopping cart enabling real-
for easy checkout. Using this system doesn't just make
time tracking and automatic bill creation as customers add
items to the cart. Every product in the store has a unique RFID billing faster and more accurate - it's a big step towards
tag which the RFID reader in the cart scans. The system automating how stores work. This study shows how we
updates the total bill right away as shoppers add or take out designed, built, and set up an RFID-based smart trolley
items, getting rid of the need to check out . This paper shows system. It also looks at how well the system works in a real
the design, setup, and test results of the RFID-powered smart store.
cart system, which uses a microcontroller to handle scanned Our approach introduces several key innovations that
data, a display to show the bill, and a payment gateway for enhance the efficiency and applicability of real-time Bill
smooth transactions. It provides a useful and hands-on answer Generation:
for many real-world uses.

. 1. Instant Detection and On-the-Fly Billing

Products with RFID tags team up with a trolley's RFID
Keywords— RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), Smart reader. The moment you drop something in, the system
Trolley, Bill Generation, Automation, Retail Technology, knows. Boom, your bill updates right then—I mean that's
Microcontroller, Product Identification, Real-Time Tracking, fast! No more standing in line for ages just to scan your
Customer Experience, Checkout Time, Payment Gateway, stuff. This slick setup is all about precision and nixing
Scanning Accuracy, System Implementation, Payment wasted time when the store's slammed.
Integration, Shopping Efficiency
2. Trolley with a Brainy Screen
I. Introduction So you've got this LCD display chilling on your trolley,
right? It's keeping track of what you're throwing in there:
In the past few years, stores have seen big steps forward in items, prices, the whole shebang. You're in the driver's seat
tech that aims to make shopping better and help stores run seeing what you’ll fork out cash for. I’d say this brainy
smoother. One new idea that's caught on is putting Radio screen is the new best friend for folks that dig zipping
Frequency Identification (RFID) to work in shops. RFID through their shop without chatting it up at the checkout.
uses electromagnetic fields to spot and keep tabs on 3. Easier Billing, Fewer Mistakes
products , which is a quicker and more accurate way to scan The system makes billing automatic cutting reliance on store
things than the old barcode method. Smart Trolleys that use workers and slashing mistakes made by people in pricing or
RFID take this tech and run with it making the whole entering products. This sparks a smoother retail scene good
process of shopping and paying automatic. This gives for buyer and seller with swift and precise sales.
shoppers a better faster, and smoother time at the store.The
usual way of checking out at stores can be a pain. You often The study focuses on the system's ability to enhance the
see long lines, cashiers scanning items one by one, and slow shopping experience by reducing checkout time, minimizing
billing. human error, and improving customer satisfaction.
This doesn't just annoy shoppers - it also wastes time and Furthermore, it explores potential challenges such as RFID
energy for the store. The RFID-based Smart Trolley for Bill tag interference and system optimization for high-traffic
Generation aims to fix these problems. It puts an RFID environments. Through this innovation, RFID technology has
reader
the potential to revolutionize the way retail transactions are no internal power source) or active (powered by a battery
conducted, making the shopping process faster, more for extended range and additional features).
convenient, and user-friendly.
2. RFID Reader: An RFID reader embedded in the shopping
An RFID-based Smart Trolley for Bill Generation works by trolley communicates with the RFID tags on products placed
equipping a shopping trolley with an RFID reader that scans in the trolley. It uses radio waves to query RFID tags and
RFID tags embedded in the products as they are placed retrieve the product data, including the product ID, price,
and other details stored in the backend system.
inside the trolley. The system automatically records the
products, updates the total bill in real-time, and displays the 3. Antenna: The antenna of the RFID reader is positioned
cost of the items on a screen attached to the trolley. inside or near the trolley, which detects signals from RFID
Additionally, the system can integrate with a payment tags when they come within range.
gateway that allows customers to pay directly from the
trolley, eliminating the need for traditional checkout
counters. This setup not only enhances the shopping
experience by making it faster and more efficient but also
minimizes human error and improves the accuracy of
billing.
The key advantages of RFID-based smart trolleys include:
1. Real-time bill generation: As products are added to the
trolley, the bill is updated automatically, allowing customers
to track their spending as they shop.
2. Increased checkout speed: Since the trolley eliminates the
need for manual scanning of products at the checkout
counter, the time spent waiting in line is drastically reduced.
3. Error reduction: Automated scanning reduces the risk of
human error, ensuring that customers are charged correctly
for the items they purchase.
4. Enhanced customer experience: With the system’s B. Bill Generation Methodology
intuitive interface, customers can easily review their cart,
manage their purchases, and complete the payment process The bill generation methodology in the RFID-based smart
without the need for cashier intervention. trolley is focused on automating the shopping process using
embedded systems and wireless communication. By
The RFID Smart Trolley for Bill Generation system relies integrating the EM-18 RFID reader and ESP8266 Wi-Fi
on several core components: RFID tags on products, an module, the system not only enables real-time item detection
RFID reader embedded in the trolley, a microcontroller to but also supports seamless transmission of billing data for
digital or centralized processing.The process starts with
process the scanned data, a display unit to present the bill,
every product in the store being tagged with an RFID tag
and a payment system to complete the transaction. The
that holds a unique identification number (UID). The EM-18
trolley is designed to be user-friendly, allowing for real-time RFID reader, which operates at 125 kHz, is installed on the
updates and immediate feedback to customers. Additionally, trolley and is responsible for scanning these RFID tags as
it supports various payment methods, including credit/debit items are placed inside. When a tag comes within range of
cards and mobile payments, making it a comprehensive the reader, it captures the UID and sends it to the Arduino
solution for modern retail environments. Uno microcontroller through a serial interface.The
microcontroller receives the UID and compares it against a
This paper discusses the design and implementation of an predefined database of items stored in its memory or in
RFID-based smart trolley system, detailing the hardware external EEPROM. This database maps each UID to specific
and software components involved, as well as the benefits product information such as the name, price, and category.
and challenges associated with its deployment. The system Upon successful identification, the Arduino retrieves the
was tested in a real-world retail setting to assess its corresponding details and displays the item name, price, and
performance, including its ability to scan items accurately, total amount on a 16x2 LCD display fixed to the
calculate bills efficiently, and integrate with existing trolley.Simultaneously, the system maintains a running total
payment infrastructures. The results highlight the significant of all items added. If duplicate tags are detected, the logic
potential of RFID-based smart trolleys in transforming the handles quantity updates and recalculates the bill accordingly.
shopping process, reducing operational costs, and enhancing The user can continuously monitor their purchases and
the overall customer experience. running total while shopping.
The ESP8266 Wi-Fi module plays a crucial role in
enabling wireless data communication. Once the user
II.Design Strategy
finishes shopping, they can press a “Checkout” button,
A. Product Identification Layer (RFID Hardware) which triggers the system to transmit the entire billing
This is responsible for detecting and identifying the information to a remote server, billing counter, or mobile
products in the trolley using RFID technology. application over Wi- Fi. This eliminates the need for
standing in long queues at traditional counters and supports
1. RFID Tags: Each product in the store is embedded with a digital billing solutions. In an extended version of the
unique RFID tag. These tags can either be passive (requiring system, the ESP8266 can also send
live item updates to a cloud platform, allowing the store enhancing customer trust in automated billing solutions.
backend to monitor trolleys in real-time.

C. Output and Interaction

The output of the RFID-based smart trolley system is
primarily displayed through a 16x2 LCD screen, which
shows the item name, price, and the continuously updated
total bill as products are added. Each item is automatically
scanned using the EM-18 RFID reader, and the relevant data
is processed by the Arduino Uno. The system provides real-
time visual feedback, allowing users to monitor their
shopping expenses. A "Checkout" button is used to finalize
the purchase, triggering the ESP8266 Wi-Fi module to
transmit billing details wirelessly to a central system, mobile
device, or cloud database. The user can also interact with
optional buttons such as "Remove Item" to cancel the last
scanned product. The interaction is simple and intuitive,
designed to require minimal effort from the user while
ensuring high accuracy and speed. This combination of
automated billing and easy interaction enhances the overall
shopping experience by reducing dependency on traditional
counters.

iii. experimental result

A. Bill Generation Accuracy and Performance
The accuracy and performance of the bill generation process
in the RFID-based smart trolley system are critical to
ensuring reliability and user satisfaction. The use of the EM-
18 RFID reader provides high precision in tag detection,
ensuring each item is correctly identified without
duplication or error. The Arduino Uno processes each
scanned tag promptly, referencing a preloaded item-price
database to update the bill accurately. With every RFID
scan, the system instantly reflects the correct item name and
price on the LCD, and the cumulative bill is recalculated
without delay. The software logic is designed to handle
repeated scans, invalid tags, and missing entries, reducing
the possibility of errors. Moreover, the inclusion of the
ESP8266 Wi-Fi module ensures that final billing
information is securely and reliably transmitted to a remote
server or centralized system. The entire setup operates with
low latency, enabling near-instant responses to user inputs.
Extensive testing under different conditions has shown the
system to maintain consistent performance and precise
billing, even when multiple items are scanned rapidly. This
makes the system highly dependable for real-time retail
environments, ultimately reducing manual errors and
B. Real-time Processing Speed
The RFID-based smart trolley system is designed for
fast and efficient real-time processing. When an item with
an RFID tag is placed near the EM-18 reader, it detects and
transmits the UID to the Arduino Uno almost instantly. The
microcontroller processes the data, matches it to the product
details, and updates the LCD display within milliseconds.
This ensures no delay in user interaction or billing updates.
Additionally, the ESP8266 module transmits the bill data
wirelessly in real-time, enabling smooth checkout. The
entire process is optimized for minimal latency, ensuring a
seamless and responsive shopping experience.

C. System Efficiency and Resource Utilization

The RFID-based smart trolley system is designed to
operate with high efficiency while utilizing minimal
resources. Components like the EM-18 RFID reader and
ESP8266 module are chosen for their low power
consumption and high performance. The Arduino Uno
effectively manages all operations with minimal processing
overhead, ensuring real-time responsiveness. The system
efficiently processes data, reduces manual intervention, and
minimizes checkout time, improving overall productivity.
Its modular design ensures optimal use of hardware, while
the use of wireless communication reduces wiring
complexity. This balance of speed, accuracy, and low
resource consumption makes the system both cost-effective
and sustainable.
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