A GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) based remote monitoring and billing system is a system that uses a GSM network to remotely monitor and control devices, and to generate bills for the usage of those devices. This type of system is often used in applications where it is important to track and control the usage of resources, such as utility meters, vending machines, or rental equipment.
Here are some key components that might be included in a GSM based remote monitoring and billing system:
- GSM modems: These are devices that use the GSM network to send and receive data, and are typically used to connect the monitoring and billing system to the devices being monitored.
- Remote monitoring software: This software is used to monitor the status and usage of the devices being tracked, and can send alerts or notifications if certain thresholds are exceeded.
- Billing software: This software is used to generate bills for the usage of the monitored devices, based on the data collected by the monitoring software.
- User interface: This is the interface that users interact with to access the system and view the data being collected. This might be a web-based interface, or a mobile app.
- Database: This is used to store the data collected by the system, including usage data, billing information, and any other relevant information.
Overall, a GSM based remote monitoring and billing system can be a useful tool for tracking and controlling the usage of resources, and for generating accurate and timely bills for their consumption.
The idea of the developing the GSM Based Remote Monitoring and Billing System is to provide support for the new post-paid meters, managed remotely by SMS based on GSM, having dual digital display, by LED and numerical wheel display. This application also provides a facility for the customers like online bill payment.
It is particularly applicable for developing and underdeveloped countries where such a post-payment solution may be desirable. It can solve all the standard business problems existing in operation and maintenance of utilities that use a post payment system. Our current system provides communication only through SMS messages. Later if we want we can use emails etc for communication.
Project Title: GSM Based Remote Monitoring and Billing
Software Requirements :
Programming Language : Java
Web Applications : JDBC, JNDI, STRUTS
Database : Oracle/Access
Server Deployment : WebShpere/Tomcat
Conclusion:
It provides an advantage and support the concept of e-governance in the electric reading and metering. Our system provides the customer precise consumption information. It also clear and accurate billing. It informs itself when it is outage.Provides better and fast customer service.