Automated Bell and LED Display System
Automated Bell and LED Display System
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Automated Bell and LED Display System
Ankitha A1 Tejas Aradhya M2
Assistant Professor, Department of ECE
Department of ECE Vemana Institute of Technology
Vemana Institute of Technology Bengaluru, India
Bengaluru, India
Vanditha Dsouza3 Varsha R4
Department of ECE Department of ECE
Vemana Institute of Technology Vemana Institute of Technology
Bengaluru, India Bengaluru, India
Abstract:- Traditional school bell systems and manual mechanism and a display system. The bell will signal the
scheduling methods often lead to inefficiencies, transition between periods automatically, while the display
inaccuracies, and confusion, resulting in operational will provide real-time updates on the current period, next
delays and unclear communication regarding class period, and current time. This system is designed to reduce
timings. To address these issues, this project introduces confusion, especially in the absence of a teacher, and to
an automated school bell system with a digital display enhance overall schedule management by providing clear and
that provides real-time updates on current periods, accurate information.
upcoming classes, and accurate time. Our system utilizes
an Arduino microcontroller to automate the ringing of II. LITERATURE SURVEY
classroom bells based on a pre-set schedule. The bell
timing can be easily programmed and adjusted through a In this section we discuss about the existing works in the
user interface, ensuring precise synchronization with the field being carried out from the recent years.
academic timetable. Additionally, an integrated LED
display provides real-time visual cues, indicating the Rizka Anggia Dinda:
current period and upcoming period. This feature helps The focuses on the implementation of an automatic
to minimize confusion and ensure that both students and school bell system as a step toward modernizing educational
faculty are consistently informed of schedule changes. infrastructure in alignment with the needs of the Industrial 4.0
This will enable easy management and scheduling revolution. The study highlights the importance of upgrading
updates, reducing the likelihood of errors and improving traditional school facilities to support the efficiency of
overall operational efficiency. By streamlining scheduling teaching and learning processes. Using the System
and enhancing communication clarity, this solution aims Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology, the research
to create a more organized and efficient school develops an Arduino-based automatic school bell, which
environment. enhances the accuracy and convenience of notifying school
schedules compared to manual systems. The system's sound
Keywords:- Arduino Uno, Embedded Systems, IoT, output ensures timely adherence to schedules, with
Atmega328p, ESP8266 NodeMCU. performance metrics showing voltage and current ranges
between 4.17 to 5.90 volts and 488 to 602 mA, respectively,
I. INTRODUCTION and power consumption between 2.07 to 3.38 Watts. These
findings suggest that the system not only ensures punctual
In contemporary educational settings, managing transitions between classes and breaks but also optimizes
classroom schedules and ensuring timely transitions between electricity usage.
periods often relies on traditional bell systems. Whether
manual or electric, these systems require human intervention This paper provides a valuable reference for integrating
to signal the end of a class, which can lead to potential automated solutions into traditional school environments to
oversights or inaccuracies. Such reliance on manual or semi- improve operational efficiency.
automated systems can introduce problems, including delays
in signaling, lack of synchronization, and resultant confusion Suman Poudyal:
among students and faculty. This paper presents the development of an advanced
wireless notice board system aimed at improving the
The challenge lies in creating a reliable mechanism that efficiency of displaying information on a dot matrix display
ensures accurate and timely notifications without depending using a Wi-Fi module and mobile phone. The literature
on human intervention. To address these issues, our project highlights the challenges associated with the manual process
aims to develop an automated system integrating both a bell of sending and monitoring notices daily, emphasizing the
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need for a more efficient and flexible approach. By traditional bell systems and highlights the benefits of
transmitting notices wirelessly, the proposed system offers a integrating programmable solutions for enhanced control and
significant improvement over traditional methods. The customization. In this system, bell timings and durations are
scrolling display system is particularly suitable for predefined according to the school’s type and organizational
educational institutions, such as schools and colleges, to needs, with settings configured in LabVIEW's block diagram.
continuously provide updates but is versatile enough for use The user interface allows the head teacher to input the current
in public spaces like hospitals, railway stations, hotels, and time, manually trigger the bell, monitor the ongoing teaching
malls. The system architecture includes a receiver and display period, and check the bell’s status. LabVIEW generates
toolkit, where messages are received through a serial port and control signals at specified time slots, which are transmitted
then converted for display on the dot matrix. This study via an Arduino microcontroller to a Zigbee transceiver. This
contributes to the growing body of research on automating transceiver communicates with a remote Zigbee unit
communication systems through wireless technologies, connected to an AC bell, controlled through a MOSFET and
offering a practical solution to simplify notice dissemination. relay. The ringing duration of the bell is set within the
LabVIEW environment, ensuring accurate and flexible bell
Syed Naveed Uddin: management. This study contributes to the development of
This paper introduces a cost-effective design for an automated school systems by leveraging LabVIEW's
automatic school/college bell system, developed to meet the programming capabilities for efficient time management and
need for precise timekeeping and eliminate the challenges of control.
manual operation. The literature survey highlights existing
systems' limitations in accuracy and operational efficiency, Zhiyoung Zou:
addressing these concerns with a design that utilizes a Real- This paper introduces a wireless bell control system
Time Clock (DS1307) to ensure precise bell ringing at the designed to overcome the challenges of installation and wiring
start of each period. The system is controlled by an in traditional bell systems. The literature review emphasizes
ATmega2560 microcontroller, which operates the bell via a the need for wireless solutions in environments where
relay for a predefined duration. Flexibility in operation is extensive wiring is impractical. The system is centered around
enhanced through the ability to edit ringing schedules, the AT89S52 microcontroller and employs a 315MHz
including during exam periods. Additionally, the system wireless transmission chip, enabling long-range
includes password protection to prevent unauthorized access, communication without the need for complex wiring. The
ensuring security and reliability. The microcontroller is hardware design consists of several key components,
programmed in C or assembly language, which enables the including a power circuit, microcontroller minimum system
system to store and manage schedules efficiently. This paper circuit, keyboard circuit, wireless transmission circuit, LCD
adds to the body of research on automated school systems, display circuit, real-time clock circuit, EEPROM memory
offering a practical solution that combines accuracy, security, circuit, and a ringing drive circuit. The software aspect
and operational ease. incorporates programs for controlling the microcontroller,
managing the real-time clock, reading and writing to
Nalini: EEPROM memory, and displaying information on the LCD.
This paper discusses the implementation of an IoT-based Testing results show that the real-time clock operates with
bell ringing system aimed at automating and synchronizing high accuracy, and the wireless communication range extends
bell operations across multiple blocks of a college. The up to 1.2 km, making it suitable for large-scale deployments.
literature highlights the need for improved synchronization This study contributes to the growing field of wireless
and flexibility in traditional bell systems, particularly in automation systems, offering a cost-effective and efficient
educational settings. The system is composed of four key solution for school and college bell management.
components: an IC Real-Time Clock (RTC), an Arduino Uno
Board, 16x2 LCD modules, and an input provision for Burgoji Santhosh Kumar:
adjusting bell timings, particularly during exams. The This paper describes the development of an Arduino-
Arduino reads the current time from the RTC and displays it based bell system aimed at automating the notification process
on the LCD while controlling an electric bell that rings every in educational institutions. The literature highlights the
50 minutes, continuing for 10 seconds as per the college growing need for automated bell systems to ensure timely and
schedule. The integration of IoT technology ensures that bell accurate session management. The system utilizes three
ringing is synchronized across all college blocks, providing primary components: the IC RTC DS1307 for real-time
simultaneous notifications to both students and faculty about tracking, an Arduino Uno Board for control, and 16x2 LCD
session completions. This study contributes to the modules for displaying time-related information. The DS1307
advancement of IoT-based systems in educational institutions communicates time and date data to the Arduino via two lines,
by improving operational efficiency and accuracy in time- which is then displayed on the LCD. The system includes a
based notifications. buzzer that rings every 50 minutes according to the college
schedule, with each bell lasting for 50 seconds. Additionally,
Joseph Habiyaremye: a voice module is integrated to announce the session
This paper presents a LabVIEW-based school bell completion, offering an audio notification for both students
control system, designed to provide head teachers with the and faculty. This combination of visual and auditory alerts
flexibility to manage bell ringing either automatically or ensures effective communication of session transitions. This
manually. The literature survey explores the limitations of research provides a useful reference for developing automated
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bell systems with real-time tracking and user-friendly suitable for both educational and industrial settings. This
notifications in academic environments. research contributes to the field by offering a reliable,
automated solution that enhances time management across
Sanaha Patan: various applications, reducing errors and increasing
This paper discusses the implementation of an automatic operational efficiency.
scheduling system using Programmable Logic Control (PLC)
to manage time and break periods, addressing the limitations III. PROPOSED METHODOLOGY
of manual intervention in traditional systems. The literature
highlights the advantages of PLC systems in ensuring An automated bell and display system integrates an
precision and reliability, particularly in environments where Arduino Uno, a Wi-Fi module, and a central server to manage
multiple periods and breaks need to be managed efficiently. the ringing of the bell and display relevant information on a
The system is designed to automatically ring a siren at the P10 LED display. This innovative system significantly
start and end of each period, eliminating the need for human enhances communication and scheduling efficiency within
involvement and maintaining high accuracy. The PLC 14SSR educational institutions by ensuring timely notifications and
is responsible for controlling all system functions, while an visual updates for students and faculty alike. The seamless
HMI DOP103BQ provides an intuitive interface for user integration of technology into everyday school operations not
interaction. The system’s schedule is continually compared only simplifies the management of schedules but also fosters a
with a clock to ensure alignment and precision, making it more organized and responsive educational environment.
Fig 1 Block Diagram of the Automated bell and display system
The project consists of two primary units, each serving a Arduino to access accurate timing information. This capability
crucial role in the system's functionality. The first is the is essential for ensuring that the bell operates on a precise
control unit, which employs the Arduino Uno as the central schedule, ringing exactly when needed. The synchronization
processing unit responsible for executing all system functions. between the system time and the actual time is displayed on
The Arduino is connected to the ESP32 Wi-Fi module, which the P10 LED display, which serves as a dynamic visual
facilitates the connection to a central server. This setup allows interface within the school. This display shows crucial
the Arduino to obtain real-time updates and synchronize the information, including the current time, ongoing class periods,
system time with the actual time. The precise synchronization and upcoming sessions, thereby minimizing confusion during
ensures that the bell rings at designated times for each class transitions.
period or break. By automating the ringing of the bell, the
system eliminates the need for manual intervention, Complementing these components is the bell
significantly enhancing the overall efficiency of classroom mechanism, which is directly connected to the Arduino. The
transitions. electric bell rings according to the schedule obtained from the
microcontroller, ensuring that it activates for a predetermined
The ESP32 module serves as the critical link between duration to signal the start or end of class periods.
the system’s time and the real-time clock, allowing the
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IV. RESULTS
The implementation of the automated classroom bell and LED display system yielded significant advancements in classroom
management, enhancing both efficiency and functionality. The system, designed to provide timely notifications and visual cues,
proved effective in integrating auditory and visual components, ultimately leading to a more organized educational environment.
Fig 2 Results with LED Displaying the current Time and Period
Automated Electric Bell System updates through the LED display, the system enhances both
Automated Electric Bell System: The electric bell the auditory and visual communication of time notifications,
system was successfully implemented, operating seamlessly contributing to a more effective learning environment. The
based on predefined time intervals programmed into the results of this project indicate a positive impact on classroom
microcontroller. Through a well-defined algorithm, the bell management, and future iterations may explore further
rings at the specified times without the need for manual enhancements, including mobile app integration for remote
intervention, effectively eliminating the challenges associated notifications and additional customization features to meet
with traditional bell systems. The reliability of the system was diverse educational needs.
validated through rigorous testing, confirming that it
consistently adhered to the established schedule. As a result, V. CONCLUSION
teachers and students experienced improved transitions
between periods, reducing disruptions and enhancing the The automated classroom bell and LED display system
overall learning atmosphere. represents a significant advancement in classroom
management technology, combining both auditory and visual
Display System Integration notification mechanisms to enhance operational efficiency.
The integration of the P10 LED matrix display with the The system is designed around an Arduino platform, which
automated bell system significantly improved the serves as the central controller for managing the timings of the
communication of schedule-related information within the electric bell and the LED display. This integration allows for
classroom. The display system accurately presents real-time automated notifications at predetermined intervals, effectively
data, including the current class period, the upcoming period, reducing the reliance on manual operation and ensuring timely
and the current time. This integration has been successfully transitions between class periods.
programmed with the timetable for the 7th semester,
demonstrating precise schedule management. The LED The electric bell operates according to a specified
display not only enhances visibility for students and faculty algorithm programmed into the microcontroller, ensuring that
but also aids in reducing confusion during class changes. it rings accurately at designated times. This feature not only
Feedback from users indicated a notable increase in awareness streamlines the classroom environment but also promotes
of session timings, further promoting punctuality and effective punctuality among students and faculty. The incorporation of
classroom management. a P10 LED matrix display further enriches the system by
providing real-time updates on the current class period, the
The automated classroom bell and LED display system upcoming period, and the exact time. This dual approach of
has successfully met its objectives of improving efficiency auditory and visual cues enhances user experience, as both
and operational accuracy in educational settings. By students and instructors are continuously informed about the
automating the bell ringing process and providing real-time schedule.
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Overall, the automatic classroom bell and LED display
system offers a robust and efficient solution for managing
classroom transitions, fostering a more organized learning
environment. Its successful implementation underscores the
importance of automated systems in modern education,
paving the way for further advancements in educational
technology.
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