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ADVANCED SMART CREDENTIAL CUM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND RECOGNITION SYSTEM. (ASCUIRS)
Mr.Lokesh S. Khedekar 1 , Dr.A.S.Alvi 2 PRMIT&R,Badnera,Amravati,India,lokeshkhedekar@gmail.com 1 PRMIT&R,Badnera,Amravati,India,abrar_alvi@rediffmail.com 2

ABSTRACT Today barcode system is very popular to identifying a unique product. Many organizations are using this technique for identifying a unique product. Tracking these items has historically been done by the use of bar-code technologies, which suffer from lack of efficiency, robustness, difficulty in automation, inability to have secure or dynamic data, etc., whereas the 2D Data matrix has the ability to overcome several of these limitations over barcode This paper presents a comparative basis for the Advanced Smart Credential cum Unique Identification and Recognition System via 2D Data matrix versus other technologies such as barcode and QR code. Keywords: Barcode, Data Matrix, Encoding, QR Code, SCUIRS. I. INTRODUCTION

This proposed paper is related with the implementation of a product that will combine the power of graphical representation and the power of random numbers and characters for a unique ID. Combination of both Unique ID and Unique image will help a user to identify the product from other products and store its information accordingly. ASCUIRS will not only give you a complete solution to product identification but can facilitate you with one more option. ASCUIRS will also act like a Security system. The basic idea behind the designing of ASCUIRS is to use the feature of Unique numbers combined with unique images and form a unique combination that will help in recognizing the product or a user or any item in inventory. 1.1 1.1.1 Existing Systems Barcode System
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There are a variety of methods you can use to print BarCode [1]. We recommend the lowest cost alternative to get started a barcode font. Barcode fonts give you an inexpensive and flexible way to print labels quickly with high resolution and a low initial investment. The location barcode is important because the goal of the inventory system is to know not only what you have, but to be able to tell accurately where it all is. You can get creative with the location barcode. The first barcode was developed by Bernard Silver and Norman Joseph Woodland in the late 1940s and early 1950s. The first commercial use of barcodes was by the RCA/Kroger system installed in Cincinnati on the call of the National Association of Food Chains (NAFC). However it was not widely used until the Universal Product Code (UPC) [2] was introduced into America and adopted by the U.S. Supermarket Ad Hoc Committee. Todays barcodes have two forms: one dimensional (1D) barcode and two dimensional (2D) barcode [3][4]. The 1D barcodes use bars and gaps to encode identification information such as serial numbers. The 2D barcodes [5] consist of more complicated patterns and may encode up to 4K bytes of data. Figure 1 shows the 1D barcodes. Although 1D is the more prevalent barcode used in daily life.

Figure 1. 1D Barcode and 2D Barcode Figure 2 illustrates a basic barcode system. Barcodes are read or scanned by a barcode reader and the reader is connected to a computer. The operator has to physically align/point the barcode reader with/to the barcode to read the identification information. The software running on the computer processes the identification information picked up by the scanner. Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is usually used to control the scanner in more automated process such as production line. The primary scanning technology for barcode is LED (Light-Emitting Diode). More advanced scanning such as CCD (Charge-Coupled Device), Laser, and Imager are used in industry automatic processing.

Figure 2 Basic Barcode System 2D Barcode System

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Barcodes can be printed from most printers. 1D barcodes usually have coded readable ID printed along with the barcode. Barcodes can be read by barcode scanners which we see at a typical Point of Sale (POS) in retail stores. The barcode can be printed from any black/white printer. Since the barcode can be directly printed on an object or on paper label, the cost for a barcode is typically less than 1 cent [6]. Disadvantage of Barcode System: Barcodes are graphic images featuring a series of lines or bars, of varying thickness, positioned parallel to each other in such a way that a scanner passed along the image will translate their thickness and spacing with relation to each other as a series of numbers or code. This code is then interpreted by customized software to produce pricing and stocking information in an effort to assist in the automation of the retail sales and stocking processes. It is a very efficient and effective system, but, like any other method of tracking inventory, it is not foolproof. Pricing Discrepancies and Scanning Problems When discounts apply to bar-coded merchandise, store employees may forget to code in the discount price. This, in turn, can lead to confusion and delays at the checkout counter, inconveniencing the customer, the checkout clerk, and other customers waiting in line. If a barcode can't be scanned, for any reason, the clerk must then read the corresponding numeric code and enter it manually. Because clerks have become used to scanning barcodes quickly and automatically, without any additional effort on their part, their lack of practice in manual code entries may potentially cause them to be slow and/or inaccurate in entering the information, further delaying the checkout process. Label Damage Barcodes that are printed on a torn section of packaging, or that have been smeared, smudged or otherwise damaged, will present additional scanning problems. If the corresponding numeric code is also illegible due to damage, the checkout process can be significantly delayed while another package of the same merchandise is located and brought to the checkout counter for scanning. Financial and Equipment Costs For businesses that are not already equipped for barcode checkout, the cost of the equipment necessary to implement the new system can be prohibitive. Other delays can occur in training employees to adapt to new equipment, and expensive printers must be purchased to print coded labels for any merchandise that doesn't come prepackaged with a barcode already on it. Dot matrix and ink jet printers, for example, are generally incapable of printing finelydetailed barcodes. 1.1.2 QR Code QR Code (abbreviated from Quick Response Code) is the trademark for a type of matrix barcode (or two-dimensional code) first designed for the automotive industry. The QR barcode [7] is a two dimensional symbol developed by Denso Wave in 1994. More recently, the system has become popular outside the industry due to its fast readability and large storage capacity compared to standard UPC barcodes. The code consists of black modules (square dots) arranged in a square pattern on a white background. The information encoded can be made up of four standardized kinds ("modes") of data (numeric, alphanumeric, byte/binary, Kanji), or through supported extensions, virtually any kind of data.
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The code contains information in both the x-axis and y-axis, whereas traditional barcodes contain data in one direction only. The outer range is the quiet zone. The upper-left, upperright, and left bottom square areas of QR code [8] are used for position detection and pattern separators for positioning. Figure 3 depicts basic block diagram of QR Code scanning with any image capturing device.

Figure 3 QR Code Advantage of QR codes There is no need to write vital details down. A simple scan captures the desired information. QR Codes can be used to store addresses and URLs that can appear in magazines, on signs, buses, business cards or just about any product that users might need information about. Disadvantages of QR codes Users must be equipped with a camera phone and the correct reader software that can scan the image of the QR Code. Currently only Smartphones are technically equipped to do this. Many users that have mobile phones that have cameras are unable to get QR reading software for their phones. II. GENERAL STRUCTURE

2-D bar code consists of a certain white and black geometric modules that alternately arrange in the vertical and horizontal directions according to certain rules see Figure, and it is a symbol with large capacity for storing information. As the 2-D bar code with smallest size in the world, data matrix code is widely applied to electronic product components. 2-Dbar code recognition technology shows great commercial value, and at present, most COTS (commercial of the shell) recognition algorithms are proprietary and protected by patents, so the 2-D bar code recognition technology is in a great demand for researching. Figure Data matrix structure shows the principle of a Data matrix barcode. The image shows an annotated Data matrix where the finder and synchronization patterns have been highlighted.

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Figure 4.Data Matrix

III. PROBLEM DEFINITION

When user will store the product information the unique ID will be generated. This Unique ID will be Tier 1 identification for the product information. Entering this Unique ID as an Input to our Selective algorithm will generate a unique Image for that particular ID. This Unique image will act as Tier 2 identification for product information. This image will be hash mapped to the User Unique ID and both will be used to identify product information. When identifiers are used solely within a database, their generation should be left to the database itself. 3.1 ASCUIRS Working To generate a unique image from a unique ID and to map the image to a specific item in an inventory. When user will store information about a product or person a unique ID will be generated. This Unique ID will be Tier 1 identification for the User or Object. Entering this Unique ID as an Input to our Selective algorithm will generate a unique Image for that particular ID. This Unique image will act as Tier 2 identification for User or Object. This image will be hash mapped to the User Unique ID and both will be used to identify an object. Proposed Dataflow Diagram

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Figure 5.Dataflow Diagram

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GUI: Graphical User Interface will be used to gather information regarding the inventory from the user. GUI will consist of components to take inventory information and details from the user, components to save, edit, retrieve (searching) and delete the information. GUI will also contain a separate module for Unique ID (generated by the database and encrypted by selective algorithm) passing to generate an unique data matrix image. Selective algorithm for Unique ID encryption: This algorithm will be a modified version of 56 bit key DES algorithm. The selective algorithm will be used to encrypt the unique ID before been passed on for conversion into data matrix image. Selective algorithm for unique image The algorithm will encode the pre encrypted Unique ID and a data matrix will be generated that will be used for printing or publishing as required by the user. Storage of Unique ID: Database will store inventory information and details and a Unique ID will be generated and associated with every record. This Unique ID will act as Tier 1 identification for the record. Web server process and retrieval: A portal will be established which will contain the GUI and the entire process of storage of Data and retrieval along with data matrix image generation and publishing process. PROPOSED SYSTEM Web Portal:Web portal will contain a module that will take an input from the client which will be a data matrix image. Data inventory: Tables, relations related to items will be stored in data inventory. Data inventory is nothing but a set of tables that will contain records about items and its detailed information. Database: Information entered by the administrator will be stored in the database. This information will be stored in the form of a tuple. Each tuple will have a unique ID associated with it. Unique ID: This will be a 16 bit ID generated by the database (MySQL) and it will be used to identify the tuple in case of searching. Unique ID passed to (selective) algorithm: The algorithm will encrypt the Unique ID generated by database (MySQL). This encrypted key or string will be further passed on to another selective algorithm to create a unique image (i.e. Data Matrix image).
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Unique image ready to publish: Unique image created by the selective algorithm can be either published or printed by the administrator. Capturing unique image: The image i.e. published or printed by the administrator can be captured by the user and sent back to the web portal through an HTTP response. Clipping: Since the captured image will vary in size, it needs to be clipped and exact Data Matrix needs to be extracted out of the captured image. Clipping will help to extract the exact image and pass it on to the web portal.

Figure 6.Proposed System.

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Uploading of Image: An FTP request to the server will carry the clipped image that will be used to map with the database to find the related record or information. Sending information back to client: If mapping returns a record, then it will be sent back to the client (i.e. browser of phone or computer system) and this will complete the process. CONCLUSION

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Using this image through scanner or mobile phone camera we can decompile products information. The products information can be accessed anywhere if the database is stored and accessed through a web server. This ensures portability and security since the unique number will only be known to the organization. Organization will be using a unique image to access their product information or person or object. A new algorithm is proposed here which is a hybrid model for data hiding in data matrix and provides decoding algorithm which is independent of image orientation in any direction and de noising is one of the main advantages of this. It runs at 640480 resolution for real time scenarios. For practical implementation dimensions of data matrix image is 420420 includes finder pattern of 1010 ad size of squares is 2020.This proposed system provides an accuracy of 97.6%. REFERENCES [1] On The Creation of Automatic Identification and Data Capture Infrastructure via RFID Xiaoyong Su, Chi-Cheng Chu, B.S. Prabhu, RajitGadhUniversity of California, Los Angeles UCLA-WINMEC RFID Lab http://winmec.ucla.edu/rfid420 Westwood Plaza, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 90095 [2] GS1 US, The Universal Product Code, http://www.uc-council.org/upc_background.html [3] Multi-color 2D datamatrix codeswith poorly readable colors Urka Bogataj1, Tadeja Muck, BrankaLozo ,Arjanaitnik. [4] YongyueYang ,Guang Zhu and Peng Wang, Reading system for 2D code based on machine vision, ICEMI ,2009 [5] Zhi Liu, HerongZhengWenting Cai, Research on Two- Dimensional code positioning approach based on Convex hull algorithm, International Conference on Digital Image Processing, 2009 [6] J. Abernethy, Widener Liberary: Book Identification Bar Codes & RFID, An Engineering Science 96 Report, M17, 1995, http://www.deas.harvard.edu/courses/es96/spring1995/barcodes_rfid/abernethy.html [7] Wen-Yuan Chen, Jing-Wein Wang; Nested image steganography scheme using QRbarcode technique Optical Engineering 48_5, 057004 _May 2009_Vol. 48(5). [8] Wakahara, Toshihiko; Yamamoto, Noriyasu; Image Processing of 2-Dimensional Barcode, Conference on Network-Based Information Systems (NBiS), 2011 14th International.

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