Efficient Departmental Coordination: Real-Time Schedule Display Using Arduino
Efficient Departmental Coordination: Real-Time Schedule Display Using Arduino
Abstract:- This project tackles the time-consuming task connects to a cellular network using a SIM card. This allows
of schedule management for Heads of Departments for remote communication via SMS. Newer technologies like
(HODs) by developing a dynamic, automatic display WiFi or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) might offer
system. Utilizing an Arduino microcontroller, an RTC advantages in terms of cost, power consumption, and data
module, and a P10 LED display (16x32), the system transfer speed compared to GSM.[2][10]
displays their one-week schedule in real-time, updating
automatically each day. Bluetooth connectivity empowers As technology advances, more and more things in our
adjustments to the schedule through an external device, lives become digital and new ideas emerge. The Internet of
offering flexibility and control. Utilizing a P10 LED Things (IoT) is a concept that determines the location of
display for clear visibility, it automatically updates with various objects in the environment, influenced by radio or
the real-time clock. Schedule information is embedded telephone communication, each with the concept of
within the code for reliability, and the display format is communicating, creating new applications and achieving
divided for time and detailed schedule. Prioritizing eco- common goals. It also brings people, processes and
friendliness, it uses low-power components. This project information together. The concept of the Internet of
aims to improve departmental communication, Everything (IoE) is one of the key concepts of this
transparency, and efficiency by providing a clear and revolutionary era [3].
accessible platform for HOD schedule information.
This article presents a real-time control framework
Keywords:- P10 LED Display (16*32), Bluetooth, RTC (Real design centred on the RF24E1 remote transmission module.
Time Clock), Schedule, Internet of Everything (IoE), Internet Using the nRF24E1 transmission module as its foundation,
of Things (IoT). the AT89S52 chip manages the remote Driven show in this
framework. Heightened security, low toll, and ease of use are
I. INTRODUCTION some of this administration's benefits [4]
The paper presents a smart notice board system that Public spaces frequently use LED displays because of
utilizes IoT for updating notices and announcements. It their huge screens, excellent brightness, low power
discusses the architecture, components, and working of the consumption, and other features. This article primarily
system, highlighting its benefits in terms of efficiency and presents a straightforward chip-based LED display control
convenience. Traditional noticeboards use fancy displays like system with strong wireless transmission control capabilities.
smart boards, TVs, or LED screens. These systems often By using this control, the controller and the LED display are
require complex programming and expensive software no longer electrically connected.[5]
running in the background to manage how information is
shown. Our new system ditches the expensive backend and There's a lot more colour available for light signals than
uses affordable internet-of-things devices instead. These for radio signals. LEDs, however, usually emit a wide range
devices are easy to program and portable, allowing them to of colours at once. This is done on purpose to make them
connect to any display and receive messages from websites, efficient and give good quality light. The downside is that
phones, or other modern devices. [1] these LEDs can't be switched on and off very quickly.
Researchers are working on ways to improve this by studying
Traditional notice boards require manual updates, and how LEDs work and making adjustments to the system. This
home automation systems often lack remote control is important because LED technology is getting better at
capabilities. This system aims to address these turning electricity into light, but the way they respond to
limitations. The core component is a GSM module that signals is different from older LEDs. [9]
RTC Module The pixel pitch refers to the distance between the centers of
Real-Time Clock Modules, or RTC modules for short, two LEDs. In a P10 display, this distance is 10 millimeters.
are tiny computer chips that maintain timekeeping even when This means that a P10 display will have larger pixels
the primary power supply is unplugged.The DS3107 is a compared to displays with a smaller pixel pitch, resulting in a
popular RTC module, tiny but powerful. It keeps time & date lower resolution image. P10 displays are typically used for
precise using minimal power, even in power outages thanks to outdoor applications due to their larger pixel pitch. They are
a backup battery. It communicates with microcontrollers via bright and easily readable from long distances, making them
I2C, offering seconds, minutes, hours, date, month, year info – suitable for billboards, public signage, scoreboards, and other
even leap year adjustments Some modules include alarms and outdoor displays.
temperature sensors (DS3231). Great for projects needing
accurate timekeeping across power cycles.
Bluetooth
The HC-05 is a Bluetooth "serial port" chip, enabling
wireless communication between microcontrollers and other
Bluetooth devices. It's like a tiny translator, converting data
for wireless transmission. Think of it as a Bluetooth walkie-
talkie for your projects! It's known for its small size, low
power use, and ease of use, making it popular for beginners
and hobbyists. Send and receive data between your project
and other Bluetooth devices. Send and receive data between
your project and other Bluetooth devices. Typically ranges
from a few meters to tens of meters.
Upload the Code to Arduino: Dynamic communication: allows the hod to display
dynamic messages, announcements, and updates relevant
Use USB to connect your computer to the Arduino board. to the department or team.
In the Arduino IDE, choose the appropriate board and Instant updates: messages can be updated in real-time,
port. ensuring that the latest information is always
Upload the code to the Arduino. communicated effectively.
Enhanced visibility: the scrolling led display grabs
attention, ensuring that important messages are noticed
promptly.
Customization: messages can be customized to suit
specific needs, whether it's departmental
https://plagiarismdetector.net/updates, reminders, or
motivational quotes.
Remote management: the display can be controlled
wirelessly, allowing the hod to update messages
conveniently from their desk or even remotely.
Professional image: enhances the professional image of
the department by displaying information in a modern and
eye-catching manner.
Efficient communication: provides a centralized platform
for communication, reducing the need for printed memos
or emails.
Time-saving: saves time compared to traditional methods
of communication, such as printing and distributing paper
notices.
Fig 8 Code Compilation
Environmental friendly: reduces paper wastage and Sensor”. 2015 International Conference on Computing
promotes eco-friendly practices within the department. Communication Control and Automation, 978-1-
Versatility: can be used to display various types of 4799-6892-3/15 IEEE Computer Society, 135–137.
content, including text, graphics, and animations, (2015).
maximizing its utility. [9]. Jean-Paul M. G. Linnartz;Xiong Deng;Anton
Alexeev; Shokoufeh Mardanikorani; “Wireless
VI. CONCLUSION Communication over an LED Channel”. IEEE
Communications Magazine, 77-82, December 2020.
In conclusion, an electronic LED display board [10]. Z. Wanli, “The design of communications dispatch
displaying Time, Date, Day and Events by wireless module based on GSM”, in IEEE conference on
transmission through Bluetooth has been successful Computer Technology and Development, pp. 583-
developed and has meet its objectives. The storage and 585, Nov. 2010.
retrieval of information is done by the Arduino mega
microcontroller. This display board incorporates features
such as user interaction, allowing users to select which view
of the display to view .This strategy can be utilized
exceptionally successfully in places such as chain eateries,
where orders and uncommon rebates can be appeared at all
branches at the same time, and at universities, where staff
and understudies might be overhauled simultaneously and in
genuine time. It is a reasonable and simple-to-use gadget that
can be introduced at open transportation centers like transport
and prepare stations, airplane terminals, and railroads. It may
moreover be utilized on the side of the street for activity
administration and crisis circumstances. Authorized people
can upgrade the fabric and anticipate the delay that comes
with utilizing paper for take note shows.
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