Implementation of Arduino-based Counter System

Abstract

—Automated counter system is an efficient solution for counting the number of people entering or leaving a room. This paper attempts to provide a unique solution which can automatically count the number of people. It intelligently discovers and counts the number of people with the help of internal code from the Arduino UNO. This has been achieved by using an Infrared sensor, piezoelectric sensors and the development board Arduino UNO. Two Infrared sensors are placed at entry and exit of a room. A series of piezoelectric sensors are placed under a mat between the two infrared sensors. The sensors acquire the data and sends to the arduino which maintains the count. The system requires low voltage and minimum maintenance to continue the operation.