Automated Inventory Tracking System

Group 24 - UCF Senior Design

The Automated Inventory Tracking System (AITS) intends to automate a common task we have to deal with in our homes, which is tracking the products we have in our fridge, as well as when the product shall expire. This project will consist of a low cost design, consisting of a tracker that will be located outside the refrigerator at a convenient location for the users - attached to the PCB so there can be high accuracy on barcode detection. This product will be fused with a mobile application that we will develop to allow for easy compatibility with the user. We will allow the user to view all items within the fridge, to facilitate grocery shopping purchases, without the need of checking whether some items are needed. Our project will have a notification system to inform the user when an item is about to expire. This lightweight design will include a user friendly application that will scan entry and exit of products and update in real-time. 

The purpose of smart inventory is to allow people to easily manage their inventories from their cell-phones with ease. A lot of food is wasted today because people forget to track their expiration date. This app will allow them to properly manage their items and also plan ahead. Also many people when visiting grocery shops forget what items they need or what items are finished from their inventory. With the help of smart inventory they can easily manage their grocery shopping list