Description
ABSTRACT
This work is human presence activated doorbell system. When someone comes to our house and he searches for the doorbell switch and then rings it to let us know his presence. If the who came to our house cannot find the doorbell or else if the person is so short that he cannot reach the doorbell, what can be done? How will it be if we use an automatic doorbell which rings as soon as a person arrives at our place? There are no more hassles. The person who comes to our house need not search for the doorbell and press it any more. If we install this automatic doorbell using object detection circuit, the circuit will automatically sense the presence of the person and it rings the doorbell.
This circuit operates using a pair of ultrasonic transmitter and receiver modules which are used to detect the person and then if the person is detected, the door bell is automatically turned ON when the person is in-front of the door.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE
APPROVAL PAGE
DEDICATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ABSTRACT
TABLE OF CONTENT
CHAPTER ONE
- INTRODUCTION
- BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT
- PROBLEM STATEMENT
- AIM/OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT
- PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT
- SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PROJECT
- LIMITATION OF THE PROJECT
- BENEFIT OF THE PROJECT
- APPLICATION OF THE PROJECT
- PROJECT ORGANISATION
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 OVERVIEW OF THE STUDY
2.2 REVIEW OF DOORBELL
2.3 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT
2.4 REVIEW OF DIFFERENT TYPES OFDOOR BELL
2.5 REVIEW OF MAJOR COMPONENTS USED
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 METHODOLOGY
3.1 SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM
3.2 SYSTEM CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
3.3 CIRCUIT OPERATION
3.4PROGRAM CODE
3.5 SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION
3.6 SOFTWARE SIMULATION
CHAPTER FOUR
RESULT ANALYSIS
4.0 CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE AND TESTING
4.1 CASING AND PACKAGING
4.2 ASSEMBLING OF SECTIONS
4.3 TESTING OF SYSTEM OPERATION
4.4 COST ANALYSIS
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 SUMMARY
5.2 CONCLUSION
5.3 RECOMMENDATION
CHAPTER ONE
1.1 INTRODUCTION
1.2 BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT
The necessity for some means by which someone on the outside of a door could notify someone on the inside of his presence has been recognized for centuries. The earliest solution to this problem consisted of the simple expedient of knocking on the door with one’s fist. As the human race grew in wisdom and technical sophistication, new and subtler methods were invented. The first of these was the mechanical door knocker, which saved man untold pain from bruised knuckles. Then with the advent of electronics came the electrical door bell, the evolution of which over the past two decades has seen the invention of a number of methods capable of detecting the approach of a person to a door at a distance and triggering the production of an appropriate sound on the inside of the door. Unfortunately, all such methods devised so far suffer from disadvantages which have prevented their widespread application to residential doors.
These methods can be divided into three categories on the basis of the principle used to detect the approaching person. The first category involves the use of a mechanical switch which is activated when the person steps on it. The second involves the use of a photoelectric sensor and a light source arranged so that the person casts a shadow on the sensor as he approaches the door. The third involves some type of capacitance proximity sensor which detects the change in capacitive coupling between a metal sensor plate and ground, or between two plates mounted on or near the door, that results when a person approaches them.
None of the three categories has achieved wide acceptance in residential applications, principally because they are all difficult to install, limiting their usefulness primarily to those instances when they can be built in during the construction of the building.
The mechanical switch method requires that a mat containing many such switches be placed in front of the door in such a way that anyone approaching the door must step on it. Not only are such mats highly unaesthetic, but it must be connected to the sound producing unit inside the house, requiring that a hole be drilled through a wall. This sort of installation is beyond what most homeowners have the time or skill to attempt, and is therefore usually done by professionals, greatly increasing total cost.
The photoelectric method requires that a light source and photodetector be mounted on either side of the path leading to the door. Here again, installation is usually done by professionals, and unless it is possible to hide the units in shrubbery, the light source and detector can be even more unaesthetic than a mat.
Installation of a doorbell based on a capacitance proximity sensor is somewhat simpler than that of a mechanical switch or photoelectric unit in that the entire device can be mounted on the inside of the door. However, in order to obtain even the minimal detection range of two feet, metal sensor plates of several square feet must be used, and while these cannot be seen from the outside they are painfully obvious from the inside.
In order to overcome the disadvantages of the methods discussed, it is clear that the ideal automatic doorbell would consist of a single small battery-operated unit, requiring no electrical connections at all. Installation would consist of driving a nail into the door and hanging the unit from it. The automatic doorbell herein described seeks to meet these criteria.
1.2 PROBLEM STATEMENT
Conventionally, door bell is activated once the visitor approaches the door of the host by making contact / pressing the switch at the door, and this gives the visitor stress when locating the switch most especially at night when everywhere is covered with darkness. However, this device came into existence to overcome the problem of searching for the switch before a door alarm is rung. This device rings an alarm once the visitor approaches the door from a set distance.
1.3 OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT
The objective of this work is to design a device will automatically sense the presence of the person and it rings the doorbell. This circuit is used to detect the person and then if the person is detected, the door bell is automatically turned ON when the person is in-front of the door
1.3 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PROJECT
This circuit is used to detect the person and then if the person is detected, the door bell is automatically turned ON when the person is in-front of the door. They are used for practical visitor-announcement needs, along with security and safety.
1.4 PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT
The purpose of this invention is to save the visitor’s time and labour of searching for the door bell before the occupant of the house is informed of his or her visitor’s presence.
1.5 BENEFIT OF THE PROJECT
The benefits of choosing this choosing this topic are:
- Saves time for searching door bell
- Save electricity
- Enhance security
- Save manpower
1.6 APPLICATIONS OF THE PROJECT
They are used for practical visitor-announcement needs, along with security and safety
1.7 LIMITATION OF THE PROJECT
The ultrasonic sensor is mounted where it cannot be easily access by the visitor or an intruder.
1.8 PROJECT WORK ORGANISATION
The various stages involved in the development of this project have been properly put into five chapters to enhance comprehensive and concise reading. In this project thesis, the project is organized sequentially as follows:
Chapter one of this work is on the introduction to the study. In this chapter, the background, significance, objective limitation and problem of the study were discussed.
Chapter two is on literature review the related literature. In this chapter, all the literature pertaining to this work was reviewed.
Chapter three is on design methodology. In this chapter all the method involved during the design and construction were discussed.
Chapter four is on testing analysis. All testing that result accurate functionality was analyzed.
Chapter five is on conclusion, recommendation and references.
CHAPTER FIVE
5.1 SUMMARY
The invention relates to a method for detecting the approach of a person on the outside of a closed door and producing a pleasing tone on the inside of the door when such an approach is detected, adaptable to function as an automatic doorbell.
The method involves the use of a microwave proximity sensor capable of detecting the approach of a person within approximately six feet, and able to differentiate between a person on one side and a person on the other side of the sensor, and a tone generator connected to the sensor such that an audible tone is generated when the approach of a person on one side of the sensor is detected, but not when the approach is made from the other side.
The primary object of the invention is to provide a means for detecting the approach of a person on the outside of a door and for generating a pleasing tone when such an approach is detected.
A further object is to allow said means to be housed in a single small container, self contained and battery operated, eliminating the need for the installation of any components outside of the door, and enabling said means to be installed without any wiring whatsoever.
A further object is to enable said means to distinguish between the approach of a person on the inside of the door and an approach made on the outside, such that a tone is generated only when the door is approached from the outside, but not when the door is approached or opened from the inside.
A further object is to allow said means to operate off batteries by reducing the power drain to a very low level.
A further object is to enable said means to produce a pleasing tone resembling the “bong” produced by some mechanical doorbells.
5.2 CONCLUSION
This project has based on designing and implementation of doorbell with sound controlled by switch. Doorbells are a common convenience in homes; giving visitors a way of announcing their presence Doorbells are a common convenience in homes, giving visitors a way of announcing their presence and preventing residents from missing deliveries or guests. Doorbells are simple pieces of home equipment that let you know a visitor has arrived. They’re useful if you are too far from the front door to hear someone knocking and preventing residents from missing deliveries or guests. Doorbells are simple pieces of home equipment that let you know a visitor has arrived. They’re useful if you are too far from the front door to hear someone knocking.
5.3 RECOMMENDATION
This project is designed to be used in home, offices and industries to indicate the presence of a visitor at the door of occupants. And should be used and maintain by a qualified personnel.
Working on this topic as my project is a good idea and it comes at the right time. I am suggesting that this particular topic should also be given to other students both in higher and lower class.
