Project
| # | Title | Team Members | TA | Documents | Sponsor |
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| 72 | Automatic Window/Blind Regulator |
Austin Chong Mahdi Almosa Marco Oyarzun |
Douglas Yu | design_document1.pdf final_paper1.pdf presentation1.pptx proposal1.pdf proposal2.pdf |
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| Automatic Window/Blind Regulator Team Members: - aichong2 - oyarzun2 - malmosa2 # Problem Waking up in the morning could pose a difficult challenge, especially when the temperature is too hot/cold or there isn't enough natural light in the room. In order for most people to fall asleep, the thermostat mostly takes care of the regulating temperature and they keep the blinds shut, however, some people prefer natural air and lighting in their homes instead. This could be an annoyance when the windows and blinds need to be changed manually. # Solution Our solution is to make a fully automated window/blind regulating system that opens the window and blinds according to different environment conditions. The solution to wanted air could be an automated device that opens and closes the windows at the correct temperatures and interior air quality levels. There would also be an additional security component that uses an outside-facing camera that tells the system to close the window if a security threat is detected or if the weather is poor (rain/snow). Also, if the air quality is low (smoke/pollution), the window would close in accordance with that. Conversely, if the air quality is poor inside then the window would open to allow fresh air to enter. Air quality and weather conditions would be updated in real time via the internet. According to the reading of the thermostat, the windows could be opened/closed in order to have a good temperature regulation in the room. Additionally, the blinds could open at sunrise and close at sunset or do both as custom times. # Solution Components ## Subsystem 1 # Power supply system The system will need varying levels of voltage, so either a wall outlet or battery can provide power that is then converted to DC to power the digital components. # Opening mechanism The system will need servos to open the window and blinds. This subsystem will receive signals from the microcontroller unit to determine when and how much to open the window or blinds. # Control unit This is where the microcontroller will operate. It will take input data from the temperature, air quality, and weather conditions (as well as current time) and move the servos accordingly. # Criterion For Success The first goal for this project would be to be able to open/close certain windows and blinds. There are a variety of windows that have different manual functions, some having a pulling system where others have to pull and lock. This would be the first challenge and most likely the most difficult milestone. The next goal would be to connect the window regulator to a thermostat, to the internet, and to temperature and air quality sensors, in order to detect when to open/close the windows appropriately. Another goal would be to have the blinds open or close at specific times, mainly before and after dark. |
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