Research and Design a Low Power Electronic Shelf Label Based on E-paper Display and LoRa Technology

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https://doi.org/10.4108/eetiot.9488

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Internet of things, LoRaWAN, Miniature Antenna, Low Power Wide Area Network, Electronic Shelf Label, E-paper

Abstract

Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL) are increasingly replacing traditional paper-based pricing systems due to their flexible update capabilities, ease of management, and environmental benefits. This paper presents the research and development of an optimized ESL device that incorporates LoRa technology and a 2.13-inch E-paper display capable of using low power consumption. By analyzing and considering design factors, the ESL device is engineered to achieve compact dimension, low energy consumption, long lifespan, and improved communication range. The paper also details an efficient operational workflow for integrating these devices into a system. The measurement results indicate that the ESL device can have a lifespan exceeding 5 years, highlighting its efficiency in energy consumption within an ESL system. The device in this paper can operate reliably at distances of up to 23 meters in an obstacle-rich environment, achieving a packet delivery rate of over 96%.

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L. H. Trinh, T.-T. Phan, F. Ferrero, and N. V. Truong, “Research and Design a Low Power Electronic Shelf Label Based on E-paper Display and LoRa Technology”, EAI Endorsed Trans IoT, vol. 11, Oct. 2025.

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