Arduino based door unlocking system with real time control

Abstract

The system proposed is a door unlocking system containing multiple doors any of which can be used to access a certain zone e.g. a laboratory or library. The system is implemented using a central server which contains a central database gathering all the information about the authorized personnel. The hardware components required are RFID reader, passive RFID tags, wireless transmitter & receiver (433 MHz) and an Arduino microcontroller. Software assistance of Arduino IDE and Processing Development Environment (PDE) are required for control. There is also provision for real-time monitoring of users' activities i.e. entry and exit. This is made possible by automatic synchronization of the system with a secured webpage via internet.