Collage of Computer Engineering and Science
Computer Engineering
Information Technology
ASSE III 4311
Proposal of Final Project
3/10/2012
Title: Home Appliance Control System through SMS and Web page (HACS).
Names:
Fatimah Al-Mubasher 200801106
Ohwod Al-Awami 200800750
Sukainah Al-Mabuk 200800354
Zainab Al-Mabuk 200800942
Project Advisor:
Dr. Shehabaldeen Muhammad
Home Appliance Control System
Abstract
This project focuses on controlling of home appliances remotely and providing various
services to remotely operate on home appliances also provides security when the user is
away from the place. This system provides ideal solution to the problems faced by home
owners in daily life. The HACS system provides security against intrusion as well as
automates various home appliances through Cell phones via SMS or Internet via Web
page. The project consists of research development, the history of HACS, programming,
implementation and writing of the report.
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1. Introduction
1.1 Definition
The Home Appliance Control System is the system for remote monitoring and
manipulation of household appliances. [1]
1.2 Objective
The aim of this project is to explore a cost effective solution that will provide controlling
of home appliances remotely and will also enable home security against intrusion in the
absence of home owner. This project designed to facilitate the user’s needs to control
their homes having remote access.
1.3 Specification
The system has the ability due to development of a low cost system. Based on this
technology, smart home helps the community to manage their home appliances properly.
With implementation of HACS technology the life will be more easy and simple. The
automation of home devices provides awareness to users, and provides them with better
home life.
2. Project Proposed
As a group of Computer Engineering and Information Technology we are going to
develop HACS via SMS and Internet using a web page.
2.1 Characteristics of HACS
2.1.1 Saves time.
SMS:
When: you are in a traffic jam on the highway
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What: You set microwave oven in a slow
cooking mode.
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2.1.2 Secure system.
Web page:
When: you are not in your country
2.1.3 Make life easy.
What: you turn on the Air Condition one day
before arrive
2.2 Project Components
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The system uses Global System Mobile (GSM) modem which is a hardware
component that provides access to the system for automated appliance control that
enables the user to control home appliances remotely. The system has the ability to
instruct user via SMS from a specific cell number to change the condition of the
home appliance according to the user’s needs as well as receiving message from web
page. GMS is a specialized type of modem which accepts a SIM card, and operates
over a subscription to a mobile operator, just like a mobile phone. From the mobile
operator perspective, a GSM modem looks just like a mobile phone. [2]
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A microcontroller is a computer-on-a-chip built for dealing with specific tasks, such
as displaying or receiving information through LEDs or remote controlled devices.
The most commonly used set of microcontrollers belong to 8051 Family. [3]
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A relay is an electrically operated switch. Current flowing through the coil of the
relay creates a magnetic field which attracts a lever and changes the switch contacts.
The coil current can be on or off so relays have two switch positions. [4]
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7805 is a voltage regulator integrated circuit. It is a member of 78xx series of fixed
linear voltage regulator ICs. The voltage source in a circuit may have fluctuations
and would not give the fixed voltage output. [5]
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Figure (1 ). Connecting GSM with the web page and mobile using SMS.
Figure (2). Block Diagram.
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3. Literature Review
Delgado, Picking, and Grout (2006) consider the problems with the implementation of
home automation systems. Furthermore the possible solutions are devised through
various network technologies. Several issues affecting home automation systems such as
lack of robustness, compatibility issue and acceptability among the old and disabled
people are discussed. [6]
In their paper, Conte and Scaradozzi (2003) view home automation systems as multiple
agent systems (MAS). In the paper home automation system has been proposed that
includes home appliances and devices that are controlled and maintained for home
management. The major task is to improve performance. [7]
In their paper, Alkar and Buhur (2005) propose an Internet Based Wireless Home
Automation System for Multifunctional Devices. This paper proposes a low cost and
flexible web-based solution but this system has some limitations such as the range and
power failure. The system involves the use of SMS and cell phone technology for
information management, transactional exchange and personal communication. [8]
Potamitis, Georgila, Fakotakis, and Kokkinakis, G. (2003) suggest the use of speech to
interact remotely with the home appliances to perform a particular action on behalf of the
user. The approach is inclined for people with disability to perform real-life operations at
home by directing appliances through speech. [9]
Jawarkar, Ahmed, Ladhake, and Thakare (2008) propose remote monitoring through
mobile phone involving the use of spoken commands. The spoken commands are
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generated and sent in the form of text SMS to the control system and then the
microcontroller on the basis of SMS takes a decision of a particular task.
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4. References:
[1] http://www.docstoc.com/docs/10509218/HOME-APPLIANCE-CONTROL-SYSTEM(HACS)
[2] What is a GSM Modem? | NowSMS. (n.d.). NowSMS | SMS Gateway, SMS Server
Software, MMS Gateway & MMSC.
http://www.nowsms.com/faq/what-is-a-gsm-modem
[3] Kathrotiya, -. H. (n.d.). 8051 Microcontroller Tutorial | Atmel 8051 Architecture EngineersGarage. EngineersGarage | Inspiring Creations.
http://www.engineersgarage.com/8051-microcontroller
[4] Relays. (n.d.). Welcome to the Electronics Club.
http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/components/relay.htm
[5] 7805 Voltage Regulator IC | 7805 Datasheet | Pin Diagram & Description EngineersGarage. (n.d.). EngineersGarage | Inspiring Creations
http://www.engineersgarage.com/electronic-components/7805-voltage-regulator-ic
[6] Delgado, A. R., Picking, R., & Grout, V. (2006) Remote-controlled home automation
systems with different
network technologies. Proceedings of the 6th International Network Conference (INC
2006), University
of Plymouth, 11-14 July 2006, pp. 357-366. Retrieved from
http://www.newi.ac.uk
[7] Conte, G., & Scaradozzi, D. (2003). Viewing home automat ion systems as multiple
agents systems. RoboCUP2003,
Padova, Italy. Retrieved from
http://www.robosiri.it/ROBOCUP_2003/ROBOCUPSITOSIRI/Articles
[8] Alkar, A. Z., & Buhur, U. (2005). An Internet Based Wireless Home Automation
System for Multifunctional
Devices. IEEE Consumer Electronics, 51(4), 1169-1174. Retrieved from
http://www.thaieei.com/embedded/pdf/Automation
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[9] Potamitis, I., Georgila, K., Fakotakis, N., & Kokkinakis, G. (2003). An integrated
system for smart-home
control of appliances based on remote speech interaction. EUROSPEECH 2003, 8th
European Conference
on Speech Communication and Technology, pp. 2197-2200, Geneva, Switzerland, Sept.
1-4,
2003. Retrieved from http://www.wcl.ee.upatras.gr/ai/papers/
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