RFID Based Lap Count System

RFID stands for ?Radio-frequency Identification.? Much like a barcode, this technology will allow items or things to be identified. However, the system is entirely electronic and works without the tags requiring a battery to be identified. We will combine several existing items together to create a

Project Title

RFID Based Lap Count System

Project Area of Specialization

Computer Science

Project Summary

RFID stands for “Radio-frequency Identification.” Much like a barcode, this technology will allow items or things to be identified. However, the system is entirely electronic and works without the tags requiring a battery to be identified. We will combine several existing items together to create a system that wirelessly records the data on the Database. We will be using a UHRFID reader and a database. In this project, the user identifies himself/herself using an RFID tag. The RFID reader reads the tag and checks if a particular tag is one of the valid tags, and then counts the Lap of the Athlete. The details of the user i.e. the tag id and the time are stored in the database. As explained before, the systems based on RFID require that each runner has their own RFID tag. Additionally, the organizers must install readers at the main race points that contain RFID sensors.  When the race starts the runner will complete Lap and when he crosses that certain lap split area the RFID sensor will sense the RFID tag and add a Lap to that particular tag additionally the program will calculate the lap split time, running rate, and Lap number of certain athletes. The athletes wear active RFID transponders either on their Chest numbers or on their ankles. When the race starts the runner will complete Lap and when he crosses that certain lap split area the RFID sensor will sense the RFID tag and add a Lap to that particular tag additionally the program will calculate the lap split time, running rate, and Lap number of the athletes.

Project Objectives

The main objective of the project is to overcome the traditional lap counting by building an RFID timing system, which is installed in various track and field stadiums for continuous use. The project will record the data efficiently and digitally which will be helpful to overcome the barriers and make it possible to maintain or exchange parts of the timing system also after the completion of the construction process. The athletes will wear active RFID transponders either on their Chest numbers or the which will have an RFID tag installed that will record the data digitally without any duplications and data loss. When the race starts the runner will complete Lap and when he crosses that specific lap the RFID sensor will sense the RFID tag and add a Lap to that particular tag additionally the program will calculate the lap split time, running rate, and Lap number of certain athletes.

Project Implementation Method

Athletes will wear an RFID chip, and UHF antennas read the chip when the athlete crosses the finish line. The chip has the name of the athlete, and whatever other information might be necessary. I wanted to host my own race count system and use this type of system to the time it. However, professional kits cost over $10, 000, and I didn't want to spend that much money. So, I built my own timing system which is a lot cheaper and as efficient as the $10,000. There will be software that will manage all the activities related and will store the data in the database. At the end of the race, the data will be shown in a CSV file sorted by 1st to last split time and the first 3 position holders.

Benefits of the Project

RFID systems offer benefits for businesses of all sizes, allowing them to rapidly improve efficiency and reduce cost by automating processes and improving the utilization of assets and quality. More and more organizations around the world are moving from traditional methods to digital methods and sporting events and are taking advantage of digital timing solutions using RFID technology.

Digital timing has many advantages over traditional timing methods, for instance:

• Enhanced accuracy
• Ease of setup
• Live tracking and results
• Split timing
• Transportable
• Cost effective

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

RFID LAP COUNT SYSTEM is planned in this proposal which helps the organization track system in an efficient and effective way. It will be available as an open source and portable but the hardware needs to be purchased. In the race, Everyone will have an RFID chip integrated into their chest number and the RFID scanner will be mounted on the starting/ending point after the starting of the race's first lap it will count all the individual's tags and add it to the database which is being controlled by the software and at the end, it will export the CSV file and  show the winner of the race with minimum time.

Final Deliverable of the Project

Hardware System

Core Industry

IT

Other Industries

Health

Core Technology

Wearables and Implantables

Other Technologies

Artificial Intelligence(AI), Internet of Things (IoT)

Sustainable Development Goals

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Required Resources

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