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Chapter 1 The Problem and its Background Introduction The term RFID refers to tuner recipientcommunication frequence Identification, a technology which characters radio waves to automatically identify items or people. Most comm exclusively this involves the function of an RFID strike out and a reader device. In general terms, Radio Frequency Identification establishments consist of an RFID bob (typically numerous tags) and an interrogator or reader. The interrogator emits a field of electromagnetic waves from an antenna, which ar absorbed by the tag. The absorbed energy is apply to power the tags microchip and a signal that includes the tag identification ph unrivalled number is sent back to the interrogator.The design of a wireless non-contact brass that uses radio frequencyelectromagnetic handleto transfer selective nurture from a tag attached to an object, for the purposes of automatic identification and trailing. Some tags make no barrage fire and ar powered and read at short ranges via magnetic fields (electromagnetic induction). Backround of the Study Tanauan Institute has already been use the Library organization. Since the sanctuary is already using much(prenominal) technology, these riddleament be the origin time for the institution to use Radio Frequency Identification.The inquiryers thought of maximizing its use by creating a organization that pull up stakes track the pupils who seizeed books, which ordain be having RFID stickers for supervise purposes, in the subroutine subroutine library. Currently, the take aims library is using the Library strategy in supervise the books, which has a number of limitations. It is not cap up to(p) of generating reports that screwing position the books that ar mostly borrowed which back support them decide on the number of a particular book they leave be buy in the future. It is alike using Microsoft Visual Basic for the systems infobase which set up only store very limited teaching.On the separate hand, the system that the library is using in enter the att demolitionance of the substance abusers crowd outnot help them in identifying the library users of the month. The librarians desire to manually count the number of times all(prenominal) student had logged in the system. Lastly, they concord excessively no means of reminding the library users asking their borrowed book postulatement of the Problem Not cap fit of generating reports that can determine the books that are mostly borrowed. No means of reminding the library users regarding some their borrowed books. manual of arms counting the number of times each student had logged in the system. Objectives of the StudyGenerally, the tecs target to design and develop a system that would enhance the use of the live Library System with the help of RFID in the s service Institute. Specifically, the ask aims to public imagine and develop a system that depart generate reports to deter mine the hack in book borrowing Use MySQL for the systems infobase read the library users of the month in proficient a click of a button Remind the students and faculty members regarding their borrowed books Test and prize the systems accuracy and dep completeableness Scope and Delimitation There would be around limitations to the project that should be taken into consideration.This require limits its coverage to the students of the Tanauan Institute only. It ordaining be conducted for two semesters which consists of 10 months. Two low frequency ACR122U impudent Card Readers impart be used for the system one for the monitoring of books and the other one for the recording of the attention. The system go out be make up verbally in Microsoft Visual Basic 2010. The infobase that allow for be incorporated with much(prenominal) is Microsoft My SQL. It pass on execute only in platforms running Windows Operating System. The applications of the system will only cover the monitoring of books and tracking of the borrowers.Other unavoidable circumstances, much(prenominal) as power interruptions and speed of entry, and other to a capaciouser extent complex areas of RFID applied science, much(prenominal) as securing the data, are no longer part of the lead. Conceptual manakin For the researchers to be able to come up with a Radio Frequency Identification Reloading System, they will invite very flexible and versatile acquaintance in using the VB. NET programming language and in using the MS Server 2008. They will overly be needing materials such as ACS Readers, tags which should be compatible with the reader and a desktop running Windows operating(a) system.The link to foreign and local studies and literature would also be of spacious aid to them because of the given(p) information and bothers with solutions of these materials. With all the k straight offledge, the materials to be used and the related resources, the researchers will need t o carefully plan the whole study which is release to be the foundation of their research as a whole, gather and canvass data before they design and canon the system. After the coding stage, the researchers need to test and evaluate their study. If unavoidable, modifications should be done to perfect the system. Conceptual ParadigmBelow is the figure of the conceptual paradigm of the study NOTE REVISED PARADIGM admit A NEW DIAGRAM.. PLACE IT HERE.. Figure 2. Paradigm of the study Definition of Terms Accuracy is a characteristic of a current system achieved from a number of tests and evaluation. Circulation solicitude is a division in the library which is in charge of managing the borrowing and the returning of library materials. sight perplexity- is a division in the library which is in charge of maintaining the parade of the library materials through chip ining or modify records. entropybase is an organized collection of data mandatory for storing, updating, retrievin g and viewing information for a particular system. Library Management System is the system which will be an aid for monitoring the books and tracking and reminding the borrowers in a certain library. Radio Frequency Identification is one of the newest identification technologies that use electromagnetic fields to transfer and read data that will be compound by the researchers in this study. Chapter 2 colligate Literature and Studies A. Related Literature Foreign LiteratureHollo representation (June 2006), Microsoft EMEA Manufacturing Industry Solutions Architect, wrote a snow-clad paper which explained the components of a basic RFID system and how it works. According to him, an RFID system is sedate of three important pieces of equipment such as (1) a small radio device called a tag, or the transponder, which contains the data, (2) the reader, or the interrogator, that transmits and collects data to be downloaded from and uploaded to the tag, and (3) the phalanx computer in stalled with an RFID software to service the data into valuable information.Daniel (2004) summarizes the operation in a basic RFID system as discussed below First, the tag will enter the RF field of the Reader then, the RF signal will power the Tag that will transmit the ID with other data which, on the other hand, will be sent to the computer by the Reader. Then, the computer will be the one sending data to the Reader which will be transmitted to the tag. In a paper publish by Mitrokotsa and Douligeri (2009), Integrated RFID and Sensor Networks Architectures and finishings, they discussed and differentiate RFID and Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) Technologies.They also discussed why these technologies should be implemented to various fields of business and their requirements. Since the proponents will be using RFID, the tips, which are prove effective, given in this study on how to pick out better RFID- base systems will be of big help in conducting their study. Soldatos (2010) formulated a study empower Rich knob Application for RFID EPCIS Repository wherein he created software which int finish to impart a UML-like graphical representation of the business locations, and read points of an enterprise with a more user intimate RFID-based software system.Dhanalakshmi and Mamatha (n. d. ) wrote a paper wherein they discussed the project that they created entitled RFID Based Library Management System which is very equivalent to the study being conducted by the proponents. In their studys conclusion, they have indicated and be that RFID in the library speeds up its transactions such as book borrowing, returning, searching thus enables staff to do more of its responsibilities. Mutigwe and Aghdasi (n. d. also conducted a study entitled Research Trends in RFID Technology wherein they have given attention at continuing research activities in the field of RFID and talked virtually the possible major burdens that RFID Technology is facing today such as privacy, high costs, and social and legal concerns. Local Literature Garcia (2009) do a study, Student Recognition Using Radio Frequency Identification for Tarlac State University, which was undertaken to develop a system that would support and improve the current way of identifying students at Tarlac State University.The system is capable of importing excel files to modify student records. Through the images and the information displayed by the system, security officers find it short to identify the students entering the school campus. Reports can be generated for administration and register purposes. The concern of security was also chip inressed because the system can nurse users and produce integral records. Similar to the study of the proponents, the system that they will create can also generate reports for monitoring and inventory purposes.Another study which also focused on the record keeping of students who enter and exit the school premises is the Design of RFID Interface S ystem A Prototype conducted by Engr. Dellosa (2007). He designed a circuitry capable of indicating the arrival and departure of the students in such a way that the students can also be notified. He also developed software capable of capturing and recording the students names together with their time of arrival and departure within the school premises. B. Related Studies Foreign StudiesA study of Botterman and Oranje (May 2009) entitled Study on The Requirements and Options For RFID Application in Healthcare proved that RFID Technology is versatile and can also bring improvements in the field of healthcare. It also proved that the speed of access and speed of processing of transactions, the inventory of equipment, and the monitoring of the patience and employees can be improved by RFID. Lastly, Zherdev (2011) performed a study, Storing and Reading Sensor Data from bombing Assisted Passive RFID, which dealt with tags of battery assisted passive-type and ISO 18000-6C standard.His stud y evaluated and improved a system designed to transmit information about the bearings status of rail line wagons. It is related to this study being conducted by the proponents since they will also be using the passive type of RFID tags. Shariff of Longitude Consultancy Services made a marriage proposal for schools to implement systems incorporated with RFID Technology for attendance monitoring, library management, and logging in school buses. He reasoned out the needs for such cash advance which made the proponents more eager in pursuing this study.Local Studies Studies were not only done in other countries but also in the Philippines as well. Filipinos also hunger for knowledge and improvements in the field of Technology. One of the pioneers in using RFID Technology to make its transactions faster and more expeditious is the Mapua Institute of Technology with its Cardinal Plus Model which made legion(predicate) transactions convenient ever since it was introduced to the Instit ute such as securing student identification upon entering the campus and online grade access of students.This study is somehow related because both implementation targets are in universities. A study conducted by Balbacal (2005) entitled Automated Bus Fare System is related to the system that the researchers is planning to create. In Balbacals system, she used reloadable cards which used barcodes in riding a bus and paying for the fare. The amount to be reloaded on a card depends on the users capability to pay. However, Aquino et. als (October 2009) Automation of the Movie TheaterCharging Procedures Through the Use of RFID proved that RFID Technology can also improve the field of entertainment. Their system was able to press out queuing problems & improve charging operations of the system implied on improvement in the cleverness, reliability & accuracy of the operation. Even though the field of implementations of their study and the researchers are not the same, the purposes of bo th are identical. The researchers want to eliminate the redundancy in recording the attendance of the students which the existing system is not capable of.In Villames (2010) research entitled Carrier Suppression Locked Loop Mechanism for UHF RFID Readers, he made an improvement on the front-end architecture of UHF RFID readers to address the problem of having the performance of the reader limited as the active components in the receiver become saturated due to having the readers being exposed to strong crew cut leakage signals because of the antenna reflections and limited isolation of circulators and directional couplers.This would be of great help but the researchers indicated that other complex aspects of RFID such as isolation of signals will not be covered by this study. Chapter 3 methodology Research Design In every study, the method of research to be used is very important. The whole study somehow depends on such method because it will determine how the data collected will be handled. The goal is of this method is to acquire accurate and systematic data which are based on facts that can be used in averages, frequencies and similar statistical calculations.It often uses visual aids such as graphs and charts to aid the reader in understanding the data dispersion. The researchers are also taking into consideration the use of developmental research. In a paper published by James D. Klein et. al, (n. d. ) they define it as studies that involve the production of information with the goal to improve the development of instructional design, development, and evaluation. Such research is based on either situation-speci? c problem solving or conclude inquiry actions. SamplingThe researching process will take place at the Tanauan Institute, a institute located at J. V. Gonzales St. Pagaspas Tanauan City. The researchers have chosen this institution because it is where they are currently studying and it was the first time the school will use the RFID system. I nstruments/Tools The primary tools that will be used in gathering the requisite information for this study are researching and browsing from the net. The secondary tools will be the related foreign and local literature and studies that the researchers have gathered.Gathering Data The process of the data we gathered is divided into five phases namely Identify and lose it the Requirements. In this phase, the proponents will gather all possible requirements that the end user expects from the system to be developed. These requirements will regularise the functions that will be integrated in the system. Design the System. Upon gathering and analyzing the requirements of the end user, the designing of the system will follow. This phase is important because the systems design will dictate the overall system architecture.If the proponents have inquiries about the system, they can gather and die the requirements again. Code the System. After designing what the system will look like, the proponents will kickoff the actual coding of the system. This design of the system will be the basis of how the system will look like. Test the System. To ensure that the system is efficient and reliable, several tests will be conducted. If the system fails the testing phase, the proponents will go back to the second phase which is designing of the system. 5. Acceptance of the System.After having proven that the system is functioning well, it will be deployed to the end user and they will be trained on how to use it. They will evaluate if their requirements and expectations have been met. If not, the proponents have to go back to the first phase again and start all over. Software Specification Operating System Microsoft Windows XP or high Microsoft SQL Sever 2008 or high Microsoft .Net Framework 4. 0 or higher Windows Internet Explorer 7 or higher ACS CCID Driver computer hardware Specification Memory 2 GB or higher processor 2. GHz or faster Hard Disk At least(pre nominal) 3GB of available space Monitor 1024768 or higher resolution printer ACR122U NFC Reader Gantt Chart ILAGAY DITO Chapter4 The Proposed SystemUser and Needs of the Study Proposed system is the Tanauan Institute mod College Library Management System. Through our software user can add books, update books, search books, update information, edit information, record the attendance of the borrowers, borrow and return books in quick time. Our proposed system has the following advantages. ? User friendly interface ? Fast access to database ? Less error ? More remembering Capacity ? Search facility ? Look and Feel Environment ? officious transaction All the manual difficulties in managing the Library have been determine by implementing computerization.Analysis General Features of the System RFID technology has been applied in libraries just over a decade, though the technology is not yet climb on but its rapid development allows more and more functions to be achieved. RFI D is still in its developing stage in libraries, the technology originally can only simply achieve the self-check-in and check-out function, but till now, the effectively inventory, logistics and select the returned books are all able to be achieved. The library can sweep up RFID technology aim of improving the self-service.Patrons can borrow and return the items using automatic lending machines, which require a library card and a PIN. Self-service becomes much easier with this new technology as it does not require line of sight and max. 3 items can be borrowed at a time. So far, the frequency of self-service is nearly 100%. Besides, sorting the returned books greatly reduces the library staffs manual work. As RFID label has anti-theft function, there is no need for an extra alarm strip to be attached to the item, which makes the borrowing and tagging tasks a lot easier accordingly. Chapter 5 ImplementationProgram Testing We the researchers have come up to test the system with dif ferent specifications to know the compatibility of it to the system. The researcher make sure that they will not have any problem during implementation and also we asked the end user to see and to test the system, if they had any wanted to changed or add on the system. To ensured that the system is efficient. Documentation course of study The certificate has seven chapters. The first three chapters were made during the first part of the study, these three chapters guide the researcher to create a system what look alike.The last four chapters were made at the second part together with the system proposal. Data Management contrive We the researchers gathered data by acquiring information on some schools, browsing the net, getting some ideas with the old system, library research, request personal questions and getting information through handouts. Resource Management pattern The development of the software would not be possible without the following components A. figurer an electr onic device uses to manipulate data. B. USB Flash Drive is a data storage device that includes flash memory with an integrated Universal successive Bus (USB) interface.C. Hard Disk wherein the system is stored and the soft copy of the documentation is saved. D. Ballpen & Paper use for writing down the documentation and other important information. E. Internet the primary tool of the researchers that used to gathered the needed information or data. F. Printed Materials used for additional reference. G. Printer used to provide hard copy of the program code and documentation. All the data which were manipulated throughout the process of the study were stored in the computer hard disk trend with back up on several flash drives.Quality Assurance Plan The researchers ensure the most precise and direct method of providing the software with highest regard on procedures thereby providing easy access for end user. Accuracy and efficiency of the software is likewise ensured thereby pro viding the end users guaranteed reliable software. Security Plan The researchers ensure that all data, documentation, codes and system were provided sets of back up. And though the system, the researchers put a login form on the system to ensure that no one can access or view, only the end user can use it.Training Plan Formal training on how to use the program for end users will be provided by the researcher, if needed. The system is intended to use by an end-user acting as the administrator and could add another administrator that will do the same task to facilitate all their activities. Chapter 6 sustenance Upon the implementation of the system, that is downloading and debugging the entire system, the researchers assures extension of services for future modifications or updates of information already published responsibilities 1.Provided with the necessary updates on information, the researchers will plan the necessary layout modification, if needed. 2. According to the layout pl anned, necessary changes in the codes follows. 3. Appropriate testing of the modified code is to be done to ensure efficiency and accuracy. 4. Updating other expound is provided by the system 5. Providing back-up of the modified code 6. Providing updated documentation 7. Entrusting all the used resources to the appropriate authorities. Hardware maintenance is beyond the duty of the researcher. Chapter 7 The abbreviation of Findings, Conclusions and RecommendationSummary Library Management, particularly Circulation and Collection, in Tanauan Institute uses a semi-automated system which has a number of limitations such as incapability of automatically generating reports and statistics, and loss, inconsistency, and in accuracy of data. Since this institution is already using RFID Technology in monitoring the attendance of its students, the researchers attempted to resolve such issues by creating an RFID-Based Library Management System using Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 and Microsoft SQL Server 2008 with the students and the librarians as the target beneficiaries in mind.Modified waterfall was the research model used by the researchers which helped them in the distribution of the tasks they need to accomplish. Descriptive method of research was also utilized in order to gather data more accurately and systematically with the use of data gathering tools such as surveys with open and close ended questions, interviews, and time motion study represented by graphs and tables to test and evaluate the systems reliability and the users acceptance. ConclusionThrough months of conducting this study, starting from the data-gathering-phase up to the deployment-phase, with the aid of the surveys, interviews, and time motion study analyzed, the researchers concluded the following statements about their Tanauan Institute New Library RFID-Based Library Management System The system was able to generate statistics and reports by just a click of a button which can help them in fo recasting and identifying the library users of the month.They can now finally be assured regarding the accuracy and reliability of the data generated. The system can cater larger amount of data which is what the library practically needed at this time that they are upgrading the amount of their collection. Data loss will now be finally eliminated. The system was able to track whom librarian is accountable for the loss of a returned material. The system was able to help them in reminding the students regarding their unreturned materials. RecommendationsFor the future researchers to improve, the researchers suggest the following staff for print of a receipt-like for library users as a confirmation of the material that they have returned or borrowed Module for printing of a book-card-like after adding or updating a particular library material so that librarians can now generate it with just a click of a button Module to Include visitors who dont have RFIDs LAGYAN PA NG tribute YUNG NDI NYO NAGAWA..