IRJET- Android Application for WIFI based Library Book Locator
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This document describes an Android-based mobile application called the WIFI Based Library Book Locator that helps users locate books within a library. The application connects to a local server in the library via WIFI and provides the user with the precise location of a book along with a path to find it. It also allows users to check the status of multiple books. The system uses a 3-tier architecture with a database layer to store book information, an application layer to handle navigation and data flow, and a network layer to connect via WIFI. It provides a simple interface for users to search for books and view their locations.
![International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056
Volume: 06 Issue: 04 | Apr 2019 www.irjet.net p-ISSN: 2395-0072
© 2019, IRJET | Impact Factor value: 7.211 | ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal | Page 2769
When the user presses the Locate button shown on the GUI
the path is calculated and then displayed to the user. Fig-5
shows the Navigation interface displayed to the user.
Fig -5: Navigation Interface
All the books added to the watch-list are shown on separate
screen. The live updates about the availability of the book is
displayed on the interface.
Fig -6: Watch List Interface
4. EVALUATION AND RESULT
1. The Software performance tested on Redmi Note 5
pro resulted in smooth error free.
2. The UI performs smoothly.
3. For loading 250 records at a time the server takes 3
seconds.
4. The output of the data is feasible for user’s task.
5. Save the user efforts and time.
6. The system can be easily migrated and used for
location and tracking for structures like malls or
hypermarkets.
5. CONCLUSION
In general, on a global level the need for tracking and
locating the book has become essential. Using a modern-day
technology, solution to this necessity and ease touser canbe
provided. The android platform makes the system portable
and readily available. It reduces the efforts of the user and
the library’s staff.
REFERENCES
[1] Junyi Hou, Ziqiang Zhu, Jing Zong, “Design and
Realization of Network-oriented Library Management
System (LMS)”,JunyiHou,ZiqiangZhu,JingZong,Xuzhou
Air Force College Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China, IEEE
Symposium on Robotics and Applications (ISRA), July
2012.
[2] Yujun Li, Hao Zheng, Zhiqiang Liu, “Design and
Implementation ofa Library Management SystemBased
on the Web Service”, Fourth InternationalConferenceon
Multimedia Information Networking and Security
Informatics Seminar 2013.
[3] Mohamad Bdiwi, Jozef Suchý,“LibraryAutomationUsing
Different Structures of Vision-Force Robot Control and
AutomaticDecisionSystem”,InternationalConferenceon
Intelligent Robots and Systems, October 7-12, 2012.
[4] Bhuvana Sekar and Jiang B.Liu, “Location Based Mobile
Apps Development on Android Platform”, IEEE 9th
Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications
(ICIEA) 2014.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/irjet-v6i4588-190705083324/85/IRJET-Android-Application-for-WIFI-based-Library-Book-Locator-3-320.jpg)
IRJET- Android Application for WIFI based Library Book Locator
- 1. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 06 Issue: 04 | Apr 2019 www.irjet.net p-ISSN: 2395-0072 © 2019, IRJET | Impact Factor value: 7.211 | ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal | Page 2767 Android Application for WIFI Based Library Book Locator Anand Gujja1, Irshad Husain2, Hrishikesh Kulkarni3, Prof. Manojkumar Mahajan4 1,2,3Computer Engineering Department G. V. Acharya Institute of Engineering and Technology India 4Professor, Dept. of Computer Engineering, G. V. Acharya Institute of Engineering and Technology India ---------------------------------------------------------------------***---------------------------------------------------------------------- Abstract - Android is a significant technology which is the base of the library book locator. The proposed system abstracts the complexity of the manual work of goingthrough each shelf to find the book. It connects to the local sever present in the library through WIFI accesspoints. Itexchanges information with the server and does the work for the user. It provides the user with the precise locationalong withthepath that lead the leads to the book. System also allows tocheckthe status of multiple books in the library. Key Words: Android, WIFI, Library, Navigation, Location. 1. INTRODUCTION Library the eldest Structure is behind in the terms of technological advancements. There are an estimated 116,867 libraries of all kinds in the UnitedStatestoday.Over 70,000 public libraries in the country. The management of the large Library lacks perfection. If the Library is large the management becomes more difficult and complex. It also lacks the customer friendly-ness for the users of library. Even though the books in the library are efficientlymanaged and categorized in to area using man power. But for locating a book in library the client must first know the area categorization. This sortable list of largest librariesincludes libraries that, as measured in 2008 or after, store 15 million or more items. For a first-time or non-frequent client this is much difficult. Thus, there is a need of such a technology which can efficiently manage the information in library. It should be user-friendly and should give tracking. In present day Library the information of the entire library is present on the database servers. This information can be accessed only from the interfaces present inside the library. Considering the scale of library, the user interface lacks mobility and real-time updates.Eventhougha usercoulduse the information through it and could find location of the book easily. Still the possibility that thebook mayor maynot be present in the library, as another user can take the book before this user. The maps indicating the structureare quite confusing if the library is large So, the user may lose the track of the path and end up running in loops until he can again get hold of the map or a staff of the library. Considering all the above scenario, focus is given to develop a compressive and efficient system. This system includes feature to find location and track a book, management of the resources of the library and real-time updateofinformation. As the main issue of the library are the funds our system is low-cost. For purpose of mobility our system supports on serve-based android application. It provides interface for library staff and the common user. The common user can easily get the information from the android application interface. The user can use the tracking system to locate the book and real-time updates for it. QR technology is used for indoor positioning which keeps the system low cost and reliable. 2. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 2.1 System Architecture To realize the system, it is fabricated in such a manner that it is easy to develop and maintain. It is divided in to Three Tier Architecturei.e. Database layer, Applicationlayer and Network layer. The main component of this system is Network Layer. It acts as a connector medium between Database layer and Application layer. In the Network layer there are Wi-Fi devices which lets the user to connect to network or disconnect. Database layer store the entire data about the items in the library and its users. At the application layer there are Navigator, Database Handler, and Presentation Manager. Navigator handles the locating and tracking of the user. It responds to Realtime updates. Database Handler handles the flow of informationto-and-fro from the Database server. It is responsible for Realtime update of data. Fig -1: System Architect 2.2 System Design The design idea of the “WBL” application is as follows. Through the Authentication, the Android user sends a
- 2. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 06 Issue: 04 | Apr 2019 www.irjet.net p-ISSN: 2395-0072 © 2019, IRJET | Impact Factor value: 7.211 | ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal | Page 2768 request to the server. The server will parse the request to identify the type of the request. The types of the request can be getting data or update data. Depending on the user permission the request will be executed, and the response will be delivered back. A common user will first request the data of obtainable books in library. The application requests the user location by letting the user scan the nearest QR code. The application lets the user to choose from available books to get the direction or route to the books location or user can view the details of the book. After locating the book physically user can choose to register the book through the application. For locating a book, the general procedure that application follow is to let user select the book then get the users location after that get the books location and design the quickest route. Fig -2: System Design 2.3 Hardware Environment To implement the software, the following material are used. 1. Smartphones. 2. A server. 3. Wi-fi routers. 4. QR codes. 2.4 Software Environment Programming Languages in which the system is developed are Java and PHP. Java is used in android application to develop activities and class modules. Php is used to develop server-side scripts for communicating with the server. Programming tools used are Eclipse and Android Studio. Both tools provide debugging, creating APK, deploying android application to smartphone or virtual machine. DatabaseServermanagementisdoneusingPhpMyAdmin which provides graphical user interface for editing and updating the database. Web Server is based on Apache Server which is an open source server operating system. Using Apache hosting of HTTP is enabled for our system. 3. SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION When the user first opens the application, it establishes a connection with the server and fetches the list of books recorded in the library. User can either select a book to see the details or Add the book to watch-list for checking the availability. Fig-3 shows the first screen that is shown to the user. Fig -3: Main User Interface When a user selects a book from the list displayed on the screen the application shows the display of that book to the user. Fig-4 shows the screen displayed to the user Fig -4: Book Details Interface
- 3. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 06 Issue: 04 | Apr 2019 www.irjet.net p-ISSN: 2395-0072 © 2019, IRJET | Impact Factor value: 7.211 | ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal | Page 2769 When the user presses the Locate button shown on the GUI the path is calculated and then displayed to the user. Fig-5 shows the Navigation interface displayed to the user. Fig -5: Navigation Interface All the books added to the watch-list are shown on separate screen. The live updates about the availability of the book is displayed on the interface. Fig -6: Watch List Interface 4. EVALUATION AND RESULT 1. The Software performance tested on Redmi Note 5 pro resulted in smooth error free. 2. The UI performs smoothly. 3. For loading 250 records at a time the server takes 3 seconds. 4. The output of the data is feasible for user’s task. 5. Save the user efforts and time. 6. The system can be easily migrated and used for location and tracking for structures like malls or hypermarkets. 5. CONCLUSION In general, on a global level the need for tracking and locating the book has become essential. Using a modern-day technology, solution to this necessity and ease touser canbe provided. The android platform makes the system portable and readily available. It reduces the efforts of the user and the library’s staff. REFERENCES [1] Junyi Hou, Ziqiang Zhu, Jing Zong, “Design and Realization of Network-oriented Library Management System (LMS)”,JunyiHou,ZiqiangZhu,JingZong,Xuzhou Air Force College Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China, IEEE Symposium on Robotics and Applications (ISRA), July 2012. [2] Yujun Li, Hao Zheng, Zhiqiang Liu, “Design and Implementation ofa Library Management SystemBased on the Web Service”, Fourth InternationalConferenceon Multimedia Information Networking and Security Informatics Seminar 2013. [3] Mohamad Bdiwi, Jozef Suchý,“LibraryAutomationUsing Different Structures of Vision-Force Robot Control and AutomaticDecisionSystem”,InternationalConferenceon Intelligent Robots and Systems, October 7-12, 2012. [4] Bhuvana Sekar and Jiang B.Liu, “Location Based Mobile Apps Development on Android Platform”, IEEE 9th Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications (ICIEA) 2014.