1. RFID Enhanced Shopping Cart Matthew Breeden Ji Hwan Kim Stan Komsky Todd Kamon Brendan Leahy

2. Project Overview Identify items using RFID technology Monitor and aid consumer purchases Dynamic advertising adjusts to consumer Prototype cost of $6701 Production unit cost of $1756

3. Technical Objective Integrate RFID system with computer Implement software interface Interface database server with computer Incorporate portable power source

4. Prototype Illustration

5. Connection Overview

6. User Interface

7. Software Flowchart RFID Seen? Valid RFID? Check RFID Database Log Item and Update 'View Cart Screen' Scan RFID yes no

8. Project Demonstration Insert multiple items and observe update Remove one item and monitor change Utilize product location function Verify product descriptions Confirm advertisement adaptability

9. Problems Installing software Incorporating layout into Visual Studio Utilizing SQL Server database Difficulty obtaining a suitable cart

10. Project Schedule Integrate RFIDNov 15 Complete user interfaceNov 3 Linking to serverNov 5 Construction of cartDec 1

11. Budget Considerations Assumed production unit cost of $1756 $1000 per banner advertisement per month. Averaging four advertisements per month profits will be made after a year

12. Current Status Locating appropriate cart Installing driver software Developing user interface Incorporating RFID system Linking the database server