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Give a brain to your house with The SmartHome System. This device automatically controls your home's lighting, temperature, and motion sensing security systems. All in your smartphone.
A year ago, I began searching for ways to employ a microprocessor to solve a problem not yet addressed by technology. My efforts led me to construct a computer-controlled LED grow light, with a multiplicity of appropriate LED devices to create a suitable growing environment for any plant. But things got better.
The purpose of the LED lighting and environmental control system is to incorporate all aspects of a building's environment together with a central, non-proprietary operational system that communicates with a multiplicity of remote computers to direct lights, automatic HVAC ducts, electric window blinds, ceiling fans, wall receptacles, motion sensors, security, safety and entertainment systems. Control means are a color touch-screen which fits in a standard 2-gang electrical box. Future embodiments will incorporate encrypted apps for control by a smartphone or portable device, and will communicate with smart appliances to control and monitor power use and consumption.
My initial efforts were focused around a control unit that didn't look like it had a computer - just knobs and indicators. As I realized the potential of the computer, I began to incorporate more functions into the demonstration device. By this time, my device had morphed from a grow light to an environmental controller, but I had too many knobs. After some research, I chose a color touch screen device and had a 2-gang blank electrical cover plate laser-cut and etched to allow me to mount my device inside. I am learning the software and writing the code that will allow this device to "demo" itself. While I cannot move a window blind louver with my prototype, I CAN demonstrate it with a servomotor and a photocell. The final embodiment will be a multiplicity of interconnected "PowerDucts" containing LED drivers, digital power switches and sensors that are distributed as needed.
I hope to use the funds to obtain patent protection in India, China, and Japan, primarily. Additional funds would allow me to continue to work upon the software systems while seeking a sponsor or buyer, without having to interrupt my focus by doing other work to support myself. I most recently mowed a 2 acre field of tall weeds for rent money. I will do what I have to do to keep my dream alive but I would much rather be propelled by my dream, at this point in time.
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