RFID Enabled Access Limited (R.E.A.L.) Security

Christopher Lange, Team LeaderClinton PlazaPaul Brown

David Kenney

What is R.E.A.L. Security?

• Motion-capture video, RFID, and Magnetic Stripe reader

• Organized through web page• Runs on eBox 2300 compact PC• Targeted at small to medium businesses• Cost of base system is $7,750• Scalable to consumer need

How it Works (The Basics)

Step 1: User Swipes RFID Card

Step 3: Magcard is checked against database on eBox

Step 4: Valid Magcard triggers door opening

Step 1: Camera notices motion, begins recording

Step 2: RFID is checked against database on eBox

Step 3: Valid RFID triggers door opening

Step 2: User Swipes Magnetic Stripe Card

System Layout

Web Interface GUI

Web Interface GUI

Web Interface GUI

Initial Project Scheduling

Actual Project Scheduling

Cost Analysis

• Base System includes hardware for:– Two RFID access controlled, monitored doors– One camera monitored area

• Nearest Competitor cost ~$14,800• R.E.A.L. Security cost $7,750

R.E.A.L. Security Cost AnalysisItem Description Qty Unit Price Total

eBox 2300 Computer 5 $250.00 $1,250.00

Windows Embedded CE License 5 $16.00 $80.00

8-Port Ethernet Switch 1 $50.00 $50.00

Phidgets Motion Sensor 3 $65.00 $135.00

Logitech QuickCam Pro 5000 3 $79.99 $239.97

Phidgets 1-Motor PhidgetServo Kit 3 $48.00 $144.00

PhidgetRFID RFID Reader 2 $65.00 $130.00

PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8 3 $80.00 $240.00

RFID Tag - Credit Card Sized 25 $3.00 $75.00

RFID Tag - Key Fob 25 $3.00 $75.00

Kaneswipe RS232 Magnetic Stripe Reader 1 $34.00 $34.00

Wiring Supplies 1 $109.95 $109.95

Amortized Development Cost 1 $297.00 $297.00

Sales and Marketing 1 $775.00 $775.00

Warranty and Support 1 $388.00 $388.00

Overhead 1 $1,885.00 $1,885.00

Installation Labor 2 $450.00 $900.00

Profit 1 $942.08 $942.08

    Total $7750.00

Design Goals Met• Competitively priced base system• Robust preventative security• Detailed observation security• Allows complete user control and customization• Original Components Added:

– RFID– Camera– Magnetic stripe card– Motion sensor– User friendly web interface

Lessons Learned• Biometrics systems with embedded support

not cost effective• Windows CE / eBox can only support three

USB devices• Non-streaming video capture is processor

intensive

Future Work Possibilities• Increase video resolution and frame rate• Addition of full video capture capabilities• Incorporations of threads for concurrent tasks• Addition of Biometrics as third security layer• Windows CE / eBox USB limitations could be

resolved for lower unit cost

Remember: “A false sense of security is worse than being unsure”