home automation by using Internet of things IOT

Project Title

home automation by using Internet of things IOT

Project Area of Specialization Internet of ThingsProject Summary

The Internet of Things (IoT) is emerging as an attractive paradigm in improving quality of life and conserving diminishing natural energy resources. The IoT approach provides connectivity to almost every electronics device that are used in everyday life, ranging from embedded systems, household appliances, various sensors/other forms of hardware, and actuators, which interact with each other and over the Internet. The design and implementation of such systems is fully capable to remotely monitor and control IoT systems. 

In this work we use the IoT technology to design a system for smart homes and offices. As multiple technologies are involved in IoT systems, the design focuses on integration of different platforms that are commonly employed in modern systems. We integrate wireless sensor networks, embedded systems, control systems and perform automation to be applied to dwellings and workplaces. In addition to this hardware design and deployment, a complete software system is designed to implement artificial intelligence techniques to utilize the smart features. The core concept is to integrate hardware devices, components, switches, etc. and facilitate integration with the intelligent software. While the IoT systems are developed and deployed in many parts of the world, it is essential to study the local requirements in Pakistan and adapt according the requirements suitable for particular location. This work focus to study the functionality needed for Pakistan and establish a software framework for implementation of artificial intelligence algorithms. We extend the concept of “smart home” and “smart office” that is adaptable and usable for people living in Pakistan.

Project Objectives

The primary objective of this project is to deploy sensors at various locations to enable an intelligent system to monitor and make decision. In response the readings from the sensors, decisions are implemented to perform necessary actions using actuators and electronics devices. The core of the entire system is the central processing unit that monitors multiple physical phenomena in order to facilitate the user. Some of the objectives are as follows. If any motion is detected in room, an action must be implemented to incorporate the requirements of the inhabitants. Similarly, in the absence of occupants of a dwellings, it is required to implement the conditions necessary for that particular situation. In order to meet the monitoring requirements, notifications are generated and the appropriate users are informed about the status. Notification are generated, for example, if any grocery item could be out of inventory. When the kitchen is not occupied and the door of the fridge is open, a notification may help the user to take appropriate action. The moisture of the soil might be measured and water valve might be opened and closed as required. Automatic Irrigation of plants when moisture is less than required level and climate updates on cellular app.  If home is not always occupied, the energy saving mode might be turned on automatically. In power saving mode necessary devices are turned on while the others may be turned off. When toxic fumes and fireplace is detected notification could be generated and an alarm will go off. A contemporary sensor will measure the present day from all the home equipment and update the mobile app with the day by day utilization of present day devices. In the darkness lighting fixtures of the primary entrance may be on, in any other case lights may be off. When the water tank is full, water pump is turned off. When water tank is empty then water pump mechanically turned on. Lights and door of the storage can be controlled by means of the car movement if a car enters door will open and will be closed after some time.

Project Implementation Method

The project is divided in to two parts, that is, the hardware which deals with deployment and connecting all the sensors and actuators; the software, which is involved in data mining, analysis and making intelligent decisions. The decisions are based on artificial intelligence algorithm applied in smart buildings. The hardware is designed by arranging microcontrollers, sensors and actuators while software layout consists of programming, uploaded within the microcontrollers. The designed system shows microcontroller linked to sensor-modules and actuator-modules for monitoring and controlling family gadgets. This design section indicates how special hardware components are configured and connected.

The specs and information concerning numerous components are described underneath. The system is modeled to screen statistics from three sensor-modules and control loads by using cellular software. The various purposeful units used within the machine are as follows:

1. Node MCU (Microcontroller). It is the principal co-coordinator of the sensors and the actuators. This microcontroller has integrated aid for Wi-Fi connectivity which permits it to send and acquire data from mobile software through an Internet server. It reads sensor statistics and sends them to cell software and receives commands from cell utility to manipulate home appliances. It then drives the relay-module to control the home equipment.

2. Sensor Modules –They get hold of records approximately current ambient conditions in domestic surroundings and communicate them to node MCU. 

3. Mobile application- a platform with android apps, provides widgets to show sensor statistics obtained from node MCU and manage output alerts (to control loads) from node MCU to the actuator circuits.

4. Internet server- cellular application in telephone and node MCU talk by means of the use of on line server. Bidirectional switch of records among node MCU and cellular app happens via this server.

Benefits of the Project

Initially, the deployment of IoT based smart building systems may sound costly, the domestic and commercial automation is gaining growing reputation days because of the widespread advantages it offers. The system reduces recurring cost in managing homes and makes it an attractive place to live in. Here are some motives why each building owner of a house ought to keep in mind investing in it:

Convenience. You are able to have your own home welcome you with simply the proper temperature on the end of an extended day. Home automation lets you cope with the operation of temperature manipulate along with your telephone. It also allows you to turn the lights on and stale earlier than entering your private home or after leaving it. The era is now being used in even greater interesting ways, which includes cooking, washing garments and dishes, watering flora, and cleaning whilst you are away. You may even open the door lock out of your place of job and permit your toddler or a guest to enter your location.

Energy conservation. A click on in your phone is all that is needed to control all of the devices returned domestic. The system also enables you set schedules to turn on the lighting and temperature controls at specific times of the day. This reduces the danger of forgetting to show the home devices out whilst leaving the residence. Imagine how lots you can shop on strength bills by using being capable of manipulate lighting fixtures and heating/cooling at the same time as you are far away from domestic. This makes it an outstanding one-time funding which can help you shop on energy prices for a long time in future. Also, a flexible domestic automation system is a wonderful manner to make your home eco-friendly and electricity-green.

Security. Smart locks and surveillance devices shield your homes from intrusion whilst you are away for work or holiday. A smart safety device acts as a watchdog, ensuring that all the doors and windows are comfy whilst nobody is domestic. The video cameras set up as a part of the automation device offer actual-time video feeds. This allows you to hold a normal tab in your children, the elderly, or pets as well as check out the safety status of your house.

Constant monitoring and ordinary notifications. Not most effective does this machine ensure safety and convenience, it additionally helps you with home maintenance. You can monitor every corner and corner of your private home and discover the preservation and restore requirements along with leaks. The system may additionally also be programmed to sound alarms or send notifications as quickly as it detects a leak. Alternatively, it is able to offer a message or mail reporting a capability problem in addition to fire alarms and weather signals.

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

The system comprises of sensors, microcontrollers, networking hardware/chipsets, microprocessors, embedded systems and the Internet. The objective is the provide connectivity and data mining capabilities that uses Internet and cloud computing to process data and make intelligent decisions for the consumers. The core of the system is based on artificial intelligence algorithm, which performs all the computations and communicate with distributed processing units installed at various locations in the buildings. The choice of sensors plays a pivotal role in the performance of the system. In addition to the quality of the sensors, the calibration is carefully managed by the software in order the reduce errors. The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies are used for easy integration with the existing hand held devices and computers. In order to make the system reliable, it is ensured that the connectivity between the sensors and the computing devices is maintained with very low down time.

The proposed distributed system is capable to expand easily, which makes it highly scalable. The data generated by the system can be used by organizations that provide energy to the consumers. With many fold increase in the development in the area of IoT, the need for efficient controlling is important as it optimizes performance and saves unnecessary wastage of power and other valuable resources. We propose a design of a system to control home/office equipment by employing artificial techniques and implement learning from anywhere in the world and correctly make use of energy through controlling appliances properly. Mobile apps and computer systems are used to examine information from sensors located in domestic/office environment and consumer controls domestic appliances based totally on those records.

Final Deliverable of the Project HW/SW integrated systemType of Industry IT , Energy , Manufacturing , Health Technologies Artificial Intelligence(AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud InfrastructureSustainable Development Goals Good Health and Well-Being for People, Affordable and Clean Energy, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Responsible Consumption and ProductionRequired Resources

Item Name	Type	No. of Units	Per Unit Cost (in Rs)	Total (in Rs)
			Total in (Rs)	80000
Motion Detectors, PIR	Equipment	5	1200	6000
Current Detectors	Equipment	12	300	3600
Water Flow Sensor	Equipment	6	800	4800
Load cell, weight sensor	Equipment	8	1500	12000
IR sensor	Equipment	20	650	13000
Moisture sensors	Equipment	5	700	3500
smoke methane propane hydrogen	Equipment	12	1000	12000
6050 Gyro Accelerometer	Equipment	4	800	3200
Sensors	Equipment	8	1000	8000
Micro-controller SDK	Equipment	1	3900	3900
Printing supplies, Stationary	Miscellaneous	2	5000	10000