System Design of a Low-Power BLE Smart Label SoC with Dynamic E-Paper for QR Rendering and Temperature Sensing
Luis Miguel Pires, Ruben Azevedo, Filipa PiresSmart labels are emerging as a key enabling technology for product traceability, environmental monitoring, and user interaction within Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystems. This work presents the design and experimental validation of a low-power smart label platform integrating Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication, temperature sensing, and dynamic e-paper visualization based on the HY0020 System-on-Chip (SoC). This platform was implemented on a custom Printed Circuit Board (PCB) designed around a 1.02-inch monochrome e-paper display and incorporates a TXS0108E interface to support reliable display communication. The developed prototype enables wireless user interaction, dynamic QR code rendering, and ambient temperature monitoring while maintaining low average power consumption. Experimental evaluation included BLE communication testing, display operation validation, temperature monitoring assessment using the integrated HY0020 sensor, and energy consumption characterization. Experimental results confirmed reliable BLE connectivity, stable temperature monitoring performance under normal environmental conditions, and an estimated battery lifetime of approximately 54 days under the evaluated operating profile. The presented platform demonstrates the feasibility of integrating sensing, wireless communication, and electrophoretic display technology within a compact battery-powered smart label device. The proposed architecture provides a practical proof-of-concept foundation for future applications involving product traceability, digital information management, and Digital Product Passport (DPP)-oriented services.