# A Unified Analysis Approach for Hardware and Software Implementations

## TL;DR

This paper presents SysMART, a comprehensive system integrating hardware and software to enhance in-store grocery shopping by reducing time, monitoring perishables, and improving customer experience using LabVIEW-based rapid prototyping.

## Contribution

It introduces a unified analysis approach combining hardware and software for smart supermarket systems, emphasizing rapid development and detailed evaluation.

## Key findings

- Reduced shopping time through automation
- Effective monitoring of perishable products
- Successful implementation using LabVIEW environment

## Abstract

Smart gadgets are being embedded almost in every aspect of our lives. From smart cities to smart watches, modern industries are increasingly supporting the Internet-of-Things (IoT). SysMART aims at making supermarkets smart, productive, and with a touch of modern lifestyle. While similar implementations to improve the shopping experience exists, they tend mainly to replace the shopping activity at the store with online shopping. Although online shopping reduces time and effort, it deprives customers from enjoying the experience. SysMART relies on cutting-edge devices and technology to simplify and reduce the time required during grocery shopping inside the supermarket. In addition, the system monitors and maintains perishable products in good condition suitable for human consumption. SysMART is built using state-of-the-art technologies that support rapid prototyping and precision data acquisition. The selected development environment is LabVIEW with its world-class interfacing libraries. The paper comprises a detailed system description, development strategy, interface design, software engineering, and a thorough analysis and evaluation.