Smart Inventory Platform with 1D/2D Scanner

ICNBME 2025 · Springer Proceedings

Cătălin Creciunel

Problem Statement

Manual tracking errors in healthcare & labs
Missing or expired items reduce efficiency
Lack of real-time visibility into inventory
Inefficient workflows increase operational risks

Proposed Solution

Smart Inventory Platform with:

IoT scanner device (ESP8266 + GM65)
Edge computing terminal (Raspberry Pi)
Centralized management platform

Key Goals:

Automate tracking | Real-time monitoring | Reduce errors | Scalable

System Architecture

System Architecture

Modular, scalable, edge-computing approach

Embedded Scanner Hardware

Components:

ESP8266 microcontroller
GM65 barcode/QR scanner
WiFi + battery powered

Features:

1D/2D code scanning
Wireless transmission
Low power operation

Software Platform

Stack: Web CMS + Database + REST API + Mobile Interface

Core Features:

Inventory management
User authentication & role-based access
Real-time analytics & reporting
Scalable cloud integration

User Interface

Provides:

Real-time inventory monitoring
Visual dashboard & analytics
Intuitive user interaction
Complete management tools

Web Interface

Web Interface

Mobile Interface

Mobile Interface

Key Contributions

✓ Complete IoT scanner ecosystem
✓ Real-time inventory platform
✓ Web-based centralized management
✓ Scalable, modular architecture

Thank You

Questions?

ICNBME 2025 · Springer · Cătălin Creciunel