cross platform web based home inventory system
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Cross Platform Web Based Home Inventory System. Project Team: Jon Garibay , Firas Assaad Faculty Advisor: Dr . Lawrence Thomas. Presentation Agenda. Background information Database Web Service Web Site Android Application. Background. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Cross Platform Web Based Home Inventory System
Project Team: Jon Garibay, Firas AssaadFaculty Advisor: Dr. Lawrence Thomas
Presentation AgendaBackground informationDatabaseWeb ServiceWeb SiteAndroid Application
BackgroundShopping for home consumables
is a very time consuming taskIn order to make informed
decisions while in the store, individuals must know what items they currently have
Needed a solution that was robust and mobile
BackgroundDesigned a home inventory
system that is available via web page or Android application
Design effort included Database, API, web application, web service, and Android application
High Level Architecture
Database
Database API
Web Service Website
Internet
Android Application Client Browsers
High Level Application Architecture
Server
DatabaseMicrosoft SQL Server 2008Table Relationships and Indexing
Web ServiceCustom-tailoredTCP CommunicationXML TechnologyUnified Database Communication
Web Service Flow
Web SiteAdmin Side
◦Manage System◦Manage Admin Users◦Manage Houses
Client Side◦Manage House◦Perform Inventory◦SMS alerts for low items
Tablet Side◦Perform Inventory
Web Site Flow
Android Application GoalsThe Android application needed
to recreate the functionality of the web application but optimized for the Android smart phone platform.
Needed to be able to scan objects into the inventory for quick data entry
Android Program Flow
Viewing Inventory
Scanning Items (Add Scan)
In Database?
Yes
Increment Item
NoSearch for Product name
CommunicationsAndroid application uses TCP
connection to connect to web service
Communicates using XML messages
Single class handles web service communication
Future PlansMove server to a Virtual Private Server
(VPS)Create shopping list prediction engine
using product usage dataRework UI of web site to show a more
visual representation of a house and allow for drag and drop interaction.
Creation of a discrete bar code scanner and tablet combination for use in high traffic areas
Geo Reminders