AU2020102839A4 - Blockchain based rice atm - Google Patents

Abstract

BLOCKCHAIN BASED RICE ATM The proposed system uses RFID, GSM module and blockchain Technology to dispense rice from farmers to customers through automated telling machine. The central database would be updated after every transaction, made by the users. The automatic teller machine installed at the ration shop/farmer's place/retail shop would have four sub sections which includes, smart card interfacing to microcontroller, microcontroller and display GSM module, interfacing to microcontroller as well as central data base (smart ration card) provided by the government and blockchain enabled labeling for package. An automatic vending system is arranged so as to dispense a sale only when card identifying information which has been registered and card identifying information which is input are collated and the result of collation verifies a valid registration. This rice ATM will be a direct merchandise system bridging between farmer and consumer. 110 Power Supply 101 <LCD isplay GSM Modem /Atenna 106 102 AVR Micro Controller RFID Kisan Card Reader Interface /Smart Ration Card Reader 107 Unique Code Generator Rice ATM RFID Kisan Card /Smart Ration Card 0 112 Rice Dispenser Unit 103 109 Block Chain BasedTrnatoReip Labeling to Each Trnarintelrcep Package Weight Sensor Transaction Receipt Figure 1. Block Diagram of Rice ATM Based on Blockchain Technology

Description

Power Supply

101 <LCD isplay GSM Modem /Atenna

106 102 AVR Micro Controller RFID Kisan Card Reader Interface /Smart Ration Card Reader

107 Unique Code Generator

Rice ATM RFID Kisan Card /Smart Ration Card 0 Rice Dispenser Unit

103 109 Block Chain BasedTrnatoReip 112 Labeling to Each Trnarintelrcep Package

Weight Sensor Transaction Receipt

Figure 1. Block Diagram of Rice ATM Based on Blockchain Technology

Editorial Note 2020102839 There is 5 pages of Description only.

TITLE OF THE INVENTION

Blockchain Based Rice ATM

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[001]. The present disclosure is generally related to an automatic vending machine and more particularly, to an automatic vending machine in which rice packages are dispensed in response to a ration card or smart card of customers.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[002]. The present invention is an automatic vending machine and more particularly, to an automatic vending machine in which rice packages are dispensed in response to a ration card or smart card of customers. The rice packages carry labels with code through which customer can identify the rice breed, variety, place and time of manufacturing. The major objective of this automated system is,

1. To eliminate the misuse of the goods provided for ration distribution purpose.

2. To reduce the man power as well as time in merchandise process.

3. To connect farmers and consumers directly without any intermediates using Block chain technology.

4. To create accuracy and transparency in the Ration Distribution System.

[003]. In the existing automatic vending machines, it is common for cash (coins or bills) to be used for inducing a sale. More recently, automatic vending machines which are operated exclusively by key cards have been put to practical use.

[004]. In these machines, a magnetic card or other type of key card is employed for inducing a sale. In some types of such machines, even a payment can be made using such a card. In the proposed system, a smart card holder can utilize the rice ATM for a purchase using the card which has been issued to them by government. The amount of each purchase is stored in the machine, and the amounts debited against each card are accumulated over a predetermined period of time and are then billed to each card user at the end. The same technology can be implemented for dispensing Wheat, Milk, and Vegetables directly from farmers to consumers. Retail shops can implement this vending machine in many areas connecting direct manufacturer and end consumers.

[005]. The proposed model is cost effective approach and requires less space hence it can act as a replacement of retail outlets. Overall customer waiting time can be reduced by further implementation of two or more commodities in one ATM dispenser in future is possible. On the other hand, in the proposed system, the following problems can be rectified such as,

> Unfaithful interference of middle men. > Purposeful adulteration. > Inaccurate weighing machine. > Problems in data management. > Unknown origin of food products.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[006]. The proposed Rice ATM is block chain enabled system 103 includes three processing:

• Collection of Rice package from farmers • Labeling (unique digital identifiers on product labels which let consumers find out about farmers/producers) • Dispensing to consumers

[0071. As a first step, farmers have to swipe the "smart farmers identity card" or "Kisan credit card". Collection of Rice Packages (in specified quantity) from farmers is deposited in Rice ATM machine after swiping their cards. The system applies possible identification of the customer using RFID card 111, and unique digital code is generated 107 with blockchain technology and printed in the label of each package 103. The components of the rice ATM model are, i) AVR Microcontroller 106 ii) GSM Modem 101 iii) LCD Display 105 iv) Buzzer v) Valves vi) RFID Reader 102 vii) Smart card sensor viii) Weight Sensor 104 ix) Motor for dispensing package

[008]. As soon as customer (Ration shop consumers) swipes his/her Ration smart card, the allocated amount of rice will be dispensed (The required commodities and their quantity is stored to the microcontroller 106 memory based on type of card the consumer uses which is loaded priorly. Eg. Green smart card holders will get only 5kg packed rice, while others get 10kg). Visual conformation from LED display 105 at each step can be received. The microcontroller 106 processes the needed signal and transmits to the corresponding distribution system.

[009]. The signal send from the microcontroller 106 also has the amount of the commodity/product required. When the signal from microcontroller 106 reaches, the rice packets are allowed to pass to the collector. Which is being weighed continuously, the result is received at the microcontroller 106 which uses this data to stop the distribution of rice packets when it reaches the required quantity. Finally billing / receipt 112 for transaction is generated 109.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010]. The provided model is an automatic vending machine wherein a sale is affected only when card identifying information which has been registered in advance is collated with card identifying information which is provided at the time of sale and the result of the collation verifies a valid registration. An automatic labeling printer uses both information and new code generated using blockchain technology.

[0011]. The invented vending machine is composed of the components such as RFID Reader 102, RFID cards 111, GSM module 101, weight sensor 104, central database, AVR microcontroller 106, blockchain based labels, rice dispenser unit 108, transaction receipt printer 109, power supply unit 110, unique code generator 107, and a display 105. The Block Diagram of Rice ATM Based on Blockchain Technology is given in figure 1.

[0012]. Microprocessor is also coupled to user display 105 panel for communicating with a user of the vending machine. User, or consumer, is used herein to refer to a purchaser of rice package from the vending machine as distinguished from an owner or proprietor of the vending machine.

[0013]. Display panel 105 may comprise a conventional alphanumeric display, for providing the consumer with transaction information and printing bill. The microprocessor is further connected to a goods conveying unit which is coupled to a rice bags storage unit.

[0014]. The printer may be employed for printing transactional data to be provided to the operator and used for billing consumers (Eg. Epson M-180 series small printer can be used).

[0015]. The algorithm is as follows,

STEP: START STEP2: Read Farmer ID STEP3: Deposit Rice packets STEP4: Generate unique code (Blockchain ledger) STEP5: Read Customer ID STEP6: Validate consumer ID. If true go to step6 otherwise go to next step STEP7: Display "Invalid Entry" STEP8: Go to step2

STEP9: Read commodities list & quantities STEP10: Read conformation signal (ready for receiving commodity) & Read the Limiter counter from consumer STEP11: Check both conformation signal; if true then go to next step otherwise go to step13 STEP12: Dispense rice packets (Set delay) STEP13: Print receipt STEP14: Send data to corresponding ledger STEP15: STOP

[0016]. In this rice ATM, the data written on the compatible card is read by card reader. This information is provided to microprocessor which stores the card identifying information in registered card memory unit. At this time, if it is desired to display the information read from the card reader or confirms the transaction. At the same time, the card identifying information which has been stored in registered card memory unit, and which corresponds to the card of the purchasing consumer, is supplemented with data representing the amount purchased.

[0017]. Further, this amount is supplemented every time the consumer utilizes the rice ATM. The prepared list of goods sold (sales record) and the amount of rice package debited against each card may be derived later. The label printed on rice packages using block chain technology holds coding which can read by customer which carries all details of the farmer and rice breed.

[0018]. The proposed Rice ATM uses block chain enabled labeling system in rice package 103 vending. Thus it can be used to avoid the corruption, goods theft, and forgery and also they reduce the users waiting time. Easy to maintain the stock details properly and updates them after every transaction. It can enable transformation of Ration Card to Smart Card. It plays the major role as direct intermediate between farmers and consumers holding smart ration cards. Thus it provides a secure, safe and efficient way of fair price retail.

Editorial Note 2020102839 There is 1 page of Claims only.

Claims (1)

CLAIMS: We Claim:

1. We claim that, the present invention is an automatic vending machine and more particularly, to an automatic vending machine in which rice packages are dispensed in response to a ration card or smart card of customers.

2. As claimed in 1, the invented vending machine is composed of the components such as RFID tags, GSM module, central database, AVR microcontroller, blockchain based labels, rice dispenser unit, transaction receipt printer, power supply unit and display.

3. As claimed in 2, the rice packages carry labels with code through which customer can identify the rice breed, variety, place and time of manufacturing.

4. We claim that this invention will eliminate the misuse of the goods provided for ration distribution purpose.

5. We claim that this invention will reduce the man power as well as time in merchandise process.

6. We claim that this invention will help in connecting farmers and consumers directly without any intermediates using Block chain technology.

7. We claim that that through this invention the smart card holder can utilize the rice ATM for a purchase using the card which has been issued to them by government.

8. As claimed in 7, the invented rice ATM will reduce the overall customer waiting time and the problem such as unfaithful interference of middle men, purposeful adulteration, inaccurate weighing machine, problems in data management, and unknown origin of food products.

Editorial Note 2020102839 There is 1 page of Drawings only.

Power Supply

105 101 LCD Display GSM Modem /Antenna 2020102839

106 102 AVR Micro Controller RFID Kisan Card Reader Interface /Smart Ration Card Reader

107 Unique Code Generator

111 Rice ATM RFID Kisan Card /Smart Ration Card 108 Rice Dispenser Unit

103 109 Block Chain Based Transaction Receipt Labeling to Each Printer Package

104 112 Weight Sensor Transaction Receipt

Figure 1. Block Diagram of Rice ATM Based on Blockchain Technology