Automated mailand parcel notification system: Bridging physical delivery with digital connectivity/
Lovely Grace R. Baricuatro, Gon A. Luna, Russel Rob C. Mercado, Jewel Clariz Nava, and James Raphaela A. Vista.--
- Manila: Technological University of the Philippines, 2025.
- xiii, 136pages: 29cm.
Bachelor's thesis
College of Industrial Technology.--
Includes bibliographic references and index.
Inefficient mail and parcel management in residential buildings, driven by rising delivery volumes and risks of lost packages, underscores the limitations of traditional methods lacking security and timely updates. This study developed an Automated Mail and Parcel Notification System using IoT technology, integrating RFID authentication, ultrasonic sensors, a PIR sensor for intrusion detection, a camera module for QR code verification, and a solenoid-based locking mechanism, enhancing security and accessibility. Using a prototyping approach with Arduino Mega 2560, Raspberry Pi, and RFID scanners, the system detects parcels, authenticates access, verifies items, and notifies users via a user-friendly Android mobile app. Extensive functionality testing involved 20 test cases across two cycles, evaluating parcel detection, access control, and notification delivery, achieving a 100% pass rate with no failures or unexecuted cases, ensuring complete reliability. Accuracy testing further confirmed a 100% accuracy rate, with 20 true positives and no false positives or negatives, validating precise parcel identification and processing. 20 respondents from tenants/landlords and 20 respondents from riders evaluated the prototype, yielding ratings of “Very Good” for Functionality (x = 4.38), “Excellent” for Usability (x = 4.65), “Very Good” for Security (x = 4.35), “Very Good” for Performance Efficiency (x = 4.4), “Very Good” for Maintainability (x = 4.36) resulting an overall rating of “Very Good” (x = 4.43). The system supports the TUP-ONE/DOST and UN SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) through postal productivity, SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) via innovative IoT solutions, and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) by optimizing urban logistics.