NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Arts and Sciences

Computer Science & Information Technology Department

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This study has been the product of the countless efforts of the researchers and

also the people who, in one way or another, gave their help which made this study a

material to be read. Thus, the researchers would like to express their heartfelt gratitude

and appreciation to the following who made this study possible:

To Engr. Guilbert Nicanor A. Atillo, IT Instructor, who gave invaluable comments

and suggestions to improve our understanding, to guide us in the process and to enhance

this study.

To our beloved parents and guardians, who in part, gave their support spiritually,

morally, and financially, thus making us strong in facing all the struggles and challenges

of this study and who believe in us that we, the researchers, can do this.

And above all, to our Almighty Father, for giving the researchers His unconditional

love and a life to see the beauty and gift of His creation, and for being with us through it

all.

The Researchers

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ABSTRACT

A water meter is a device used to measure the volume of water consumed by

either a residential or a commercial establishment. Manual reading of the water meter is

a tedious job and throughout the years this method tends to show noticeable

disadvantages.

This study aims to develop an automatic water meter reading system that will

enhance the water meter data collection by utilizing wireless technology using Web-based

and an android phone for more accurate and advance transaction.

It consists of the hardware and the software design. The hardware involves the

tablet, an android phone, and a desktop or a laptop. While the software is developed in

order to receive and to store data into the database and output graphically. Test will be

used to conduct and to verify if the readings from the design are comparable to the actual

volume measured from the line meter.

With thorough study, research and survey, the implementation of the application

gathered positive feedbacks from various individuals. As an effect, it enables the meter

reader to easy read the line meter of water consumer and finish the task accurately and

fast. It is easier to use the application for water consumers to check their bills anytime at

their ease. To sum up, electronic water meter with remote monitoring and billing system

offers more convenience than using the traditional way process of billing system.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRELIMINARY PAGES

Title Page i

Approval Sheet ii

Acknowledgement iii

Abstract iv

Table of Contents v

List of Figures viii

List of Tables ix

List of Appendices x

Page

CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

Introduction 1

Statement of the Problem 2

Significance of the Study 3

Scope and Limitation of the Study 4

Definition of Terms 6

Theoretical Framework of the Study 7

Conceptual Framework of the Study 12

Review of Related Literature and Studies 15

Research Methodology 24

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Research Environment 24

Research Respondents 24

Research Design 24

Research Instrument 25

Research Procedures 27

Statistical Treatment of Data 27

CHAPTER II PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF

DATA

The Respondent’s Involvement 28

CHAPTER III TECHNICAL ASPECT OF ELECTRONIC WATER METER WITH

REMOTE MONITORING AND BILLING SYSTEM

System Analysis and Design 32

Planning 33

Analysis 33

Functional Requirements 33

Interface Design 36

Non-Functional Requirements 42

Design 43

Build 45

Testing 45

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Implementation 45

CHAPTER IV SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND

RECOMMENDATIONS
Restatement of the Problem 46

Findings 47

Conclusions 48

Recommendations 49

SUPLLEMENTARY PAGES

References Cited 50

APPENDICES 54

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure Title Page
1 Theoretical Framework of the Study 11
2 Conceptual Framework of the Study 14
3 Use case Design 35

4 Access to login 36

5 Login Page 36
6 The Main Page 37
7 View Bill Page 37

8 Feedback Page 38
9 Notification Page 38
10 More Information Page 39

11 Admin’s Login Page 39

12 The Home Page 40
13 Map Page 40

14 Bill and Account Page 41

15 Add Account Page 41
16 Update Page 42

17 The System Architecture of Electronic Water Meter with Remote

Monitoring and Billing System 44

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LIST OF TABLES
Table Title Page
1 Rating Scale for Usability, Sustainability and Maintainability 26
2 Rating Scale for Perceived Usefulness and Perceived Ease-of-Use 26
3 Usability of Electronic water meter with remote monitoring and

billing system as rated by IT experts 28

4 Sustainability and Maintainability of Electronic water meter with

Remote monitoring and billing system as rated by IT experts 29

5 Perceived Usefulness of electronic water meter with remote

monitoring and billing system as rated by users 30
6 Perceived Ease-of-Use of electronic water meter with remote
monitoring and billing system as rated by users 31

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LIST OF Appendices
Appendix Title Page

A Software Evaluation: Criteria-based Assessment (User’s) 55

B Software Evaluation: Criteria-based Assessment (IT expert) 56
C Certification 59
D Curriculum Vitae 60