Wireless sensor networks: A grocery store application

Andrea Chaves; Bruno Mayoral; Hyun Jin Park; Mark Tsang; Sean Tunell; Michael W. Marcellin; Hao Xin

Wireless sensor networks: A grocery store application

Andrea Chaves, Bruno Mayoral, Hyun Jin Park, Mark Tsang, Sean Tunell, Michael W. Marcellin, Hao Xin

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Abstract

This paper explains the development of a wireless network system implemented to streamline grocery store checkout procedures. The design employs a wireless telemetry network consisting of a base station and wireless motes (Micaz MPR2400) that will be located on certain aisles, and attached to shopping carts. This system allows customers to scan items while they shop and uses cashiers for payment purposes only. The objective is to minimize the amount of processing performed by cashiers in order to reduce waiting times in line. The system was tested in a simulation environment and waiting times were reduced by 65%.

Original language	English (US)
Journal	Proceedings of the International Telemetering Conference
Volume	44
State	Published - 2008
Event	44th Annual International Telemetering Conference and Technical Exhibition - Telemetry: Measure, Move, Record, Analyze...We Do It All, ITC/USA, 2008 - San Diego, CA, United States Duration: Oct 27 2008 → Oct 30 2008

Keywords

Grocery store technologies
Sensor networks
Sensors

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Instrumentation
Computer Networks and Communications
Signal Processing

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