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Area of Science:

  • Industrial automation
  • Wireless communication technologies
  • Internet of Things (IoT)

Background:

  • Current electronic shelf label (ESL) systems face limitations in automation and manpower due to outdated technologies like QR codes, NFC, and RFID.
  • LoRa offers long-range connectivity but suffers from low throughput and network collisions due to its ALOHA mechanism, making it unsuitable for industrial applications.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for automated solutions in retail, particularly for updating ESLs efficiently.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance the throughput and efficiency of LoRa for electronic shelf labels (ESLs) in industrial settings.
  • To address the limitations of traditional ALOHA mechanisms in LoRa networks, specifically network saturation and low data rates.
  • To improve the reliability and performance of ESL systems through optimized wireless communication strategies.

Main Methods:

  • An improved ALOHA mechanism was developed, utilizing the orthogonal combination of Spreading Factor (SF) and Bandwidth (BW) to maximize LoRa throughput.
  • The K-means machine learning algorithm (MLA) was employed to arrange end nodes (ENs) based on varying distances, optimizing parameter selection under ISM regulations with a 1% duty cycle (DC).
  • Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) was utilized to determine the precise location of ENs, aiding in successful transmission and synchronization.

Main Results:

  • The improved ALOHA mechanism, combined with K-means mapping, significantly reduced network saturation from 57% to 1-2%.
  • The number of gateways and K-mapping positively impacted the probability of successful transmissions, overcoming performance degradation with increased SFs and ENs.
  • Higher bandwidth (BW) of 250 kHz, coupled with RSSI, improved synchronization and transmission success, offering double the bit rate and halved time on air (ToA) with lower energy consumption at the same DC.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed enhanced ALOHA mechanism and K-means MLA effectively improve LoRa performance for ESL applications, addressing saturation and reliability issues.
  • Optimized use of SF, BW, and RSSI, guided by machine learning, enables robust and efficient wireless communication for industrial automation.
  • This research provides a viable solution for automated ESL systems, crucial for modern retail and industrial environments demanding efficient data management.