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AUTOMATED VENETIAN BLINDS WITH LIGHT SWITCHING SYSTEM

FOR RAMON MAGSAYSAY TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

A Thesis
Presented to the Faculty of the
College of Communication and Information Technology
Ramon Magsaysay Technological University
Main Campus, Iba Zambales

by

Jay ar Pajares
Marjorie Quilas
Jonel Masangkay

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researcher would like to express their gratitude to all those who gave

them the opportunity to complete this study, their family whose unconditional love

and understanding have inspired them, their friends who supported and

encouraged them through their advises, their Panelists and Chairman, Mrs.

Nerissa Liban Javier, Mr. Daniel Bachillar, Mr. Hansel Ada and Dr. Geoffrey

Sales Sepillo who have shared their expertise time and guidance to improve the

manuscript, their Adviser Mr. Israel M. Cabasug, who has given them

professional advices for the success of this study.

Most especially, the Researcher would like to express their sincere

thanks to the Lord Almighty, who has given them the strength to carry on.

J. A. P.

M. Q.

J. D. M.

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 ABSTRACT
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The development of computers have a great part in this modern world of

high technology. This development brought people to live more comfortably.

Different gadgets, instruments, and machineries which have programmed

through computers, job or work is done in lesser time.

The main idea of the design is to automate the window blinds which can

be controlled automatically or manually. The design can be controlled by using a

buttons. It is also linked with a light switching system to eliminate energy waste

while providing a productive visual environment. The design will use a LDR

(Light Dependent Resistor) to detect light coming from the sunlight. When

excessive sunlight was detected by the LDR, it will automatically change the

angle of the blind. This will also be synchronized with the lights. When blinds

are close, more lighting is needed and vice versa. In this way the energy

consumption will vary, unlike a constant amount of light would be produced all

throughout the day.

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Results and Findings
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The significant findings of this study revealed the following: Dominant

respondents were office workers.

The Respondents’ Interpretation on the hardware characteristics of the

Automated Venetian Blinds with Light Switching System in terms of: Ergonomics.

Ease of Operation rated as excellent (E). Provision of comfort and Convenience

rated as excellent (E). User- Friendliness rated as excellent (E). Aesthetic. Color

appeal of the design rated as very good (VG). Attractiveness of the design rated

as very good (VG). Appropriateness of the size rated as very good (VG). Safety.

Provision of protection device rated as very good (VG). Absence of sharp edges

rated as very good (VG). Absence of the hazardous materials possible for

electric shock rated as very good (VG). Workability. Availability of material rated

as excellent (E). Availability of technical experts rated as excellent (E).

Availability of tools and machines rated as excellent (E). Durability. Quality of

materials used rated as excellent (E). Quality of workmanship rated as very good

(VG). Quality of design rated as excellent (E).

The Respondents’ Interpretation on the Level of Acceptance of the

Automated Venetian Blinds with Light Switching System in terms of: Economy.

Economy in terms of materials needed rated as very highly accepted (VHA).

Economy in terms of machine required rated as highly accepted (HA). Economy

in terms of time and labour spent rated as highly accepted (HA). Practical

Function. Operation/ Manipulative process of the blinds rated as highly accepted

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(HA). Energy source of the blinds rated as less accepted (LA). Movement of the
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blinds rated as accepted (A). Maintainability. Modification, fault removal or for

environmental change rated as highly accepted (HA). The stability or risk of

unexpected effect of modifications rated as highly accepted (HA). Resources is

available in the market rated as highly accepted (HA). Properties of Materials.

Structural feature of the blinds rated as very highly accepted (VHA). Strength of

the materials used rated as highly accepted (HA). Portability of the materials

used rated as highly accepted (HA).

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Recommendations
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The researchers hereby recommend the following:

1. Try to use Vertical venetian blinds.

2. Used an accurate power supply for the improvement of the prototype.

3. Used an alternative power supply/ power source standalone with the design.

4. Improve the capability to adapt the changes of environment.

5. Add a timer module to set the time for automatic lifting and lowering of the

blinds.

6. Continues research and development to improve the capabilities of the

prototype.

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 CERTIFICATION
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This thesis entitled “Automated Venetian Blinds with Light Switching
System” prepared and submitted by Jay Ar A Pajares, Jonel Masangkay and
Marjorie Quilas in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor
of Science in Computer Science, has been examined and recommended for
Oral Examination.
Thesis Committee

Israel M. Cabasug
Adviser

APPROVAL

Approved by the PANEL OF EXAMINERS on oral examination on March

20, 2018 with the grade of________.

NERISSA LIBAN JAVIER

Chairman

MR. HANSEL ADA NERISSA L JAVIER

Member Member

MR. DANIEL BACHILLAR

Member

Accept in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Science in

Computer Science.

MENCHIE A. DELA CRUZ, Ph D.

Dean

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TITLE PAGES

TITLE PAGE…………………………………………………………………….……...i

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT………………………………………………….…..….…..ii

ABSTRACT…………………………………………………………………...….…...iii

APPROVAL SHEET…………………………………………………………………vii

TABLE OF CONTENTS………………………………………………..….………viii

LIST OF FIGURES……………………………………………………….…..….….xii

LIST OF TABLES………………………………………………………..….….…..xiii

CHAPTER 1: THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction…………………………………….……………………...1

Background of the Study…………………….……………………….2

Statement of the problem……………………………………….……3

Significance of the study………………………….……….…………4

Theoretical Framework……………………………………………….4

Conceptual Framework of the Study………………….….…………5

Scope and limitation………………………………………….……….6

Definition of Terms...………………………………………………….6

CHAPTER 2: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Foreign Literature………………………………………….………....10

Local Literature…………………………………………………...…..13

Foreign Studies…………………………………………...……….….18

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 Local Studies………………………………………………………....22
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CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Method………………………………………………..…...30

Research locale………………………………………………….…...31

Sampling Technique……………………………….…...……………31

Description of the Respondents……………………………….…....32

Research Instrument….................................................................32

Data Gathering Procedure………………………………………......32

Statistical Treatment of Data…………………………………..........33

CHAPTER 4: PRESENTATION OF DATA, ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION

Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Respondents’ Profile

In terms of respondents’ type………………………………………...35

Respondents’ Perception on the hardware characteristics of

The Automated Venetian Blinds with Light Switching System

In terms of Ergonomics……………………………………………….35

Respondents’ Perception on the hardware characteristics of

The Automated Venetian Blinds with Light Switching System

In terms of Aesthetics…………………………………………………36

Respondents’ Perception on the hardware characteristics of

The Automated Venetian Blinds with Light Switching System

In terms of Safety………………………………………………….…..37

Respondents’ Perception on the hardware characteristics of

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In terms of Workability………………………………………………...37

Respondents’ Perception on the hardware characteristics of

The Automated Venetian Blinds with Light Switching System

In terms of Durability……………………………………………….….38

Respondents’ Perception on the Level of Acceptance of the

Automated Venetian Blinds with Light Switching System In

Terms of Economy…………………………………………….……...39

Respondents’ Perception on the Level of Acceptance of the

Automated Venetian Blinds with Light Switching System In

Terms of Practical Function…………………………………….…....40

Respondents’ Perception on the Level of Acceptance of the

Automated Venetian Blinds with Light Switching System In

Terms of Maintainability………………………………………….…..41

Respondents’ Perception on the Level of Acceptance of the

Automated Venetian Blinds with Light Switching System In

Terms of Properties of the Materials …………………………….…42

CHAPTER 5: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary and Findings…………………………………………….…43

Conclusion……………………………………………………………..45

Recommendations..…………………………………………………..46

BIBLIOGRAPHY…………………………………………………………………...…47

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APPENDICES
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Appendix A…………………………………………………………….55

Appendix B…………………………………………………………….58

Appendix C…………………………………………………………….60

Appendix D…………………………………………………………….62

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 LIST OF FIGURES
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Figure Title Page

1 Conceptual Paradigm of the Study 5

2 SDLC Model 30

3 RMTU Map 31

4 Arduino Cable 61

5 Structural Body Design of the Blinds 61

6 Major Functions of the Buttons 63

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 LIST OF TABLES
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Table Title Page

1 Distribution of Respondents……………………………………….…32

2 Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Respondents’

Profile In terms of Respondents’ Type………………………………35

3 Respondents’ Perception on the hardware characteristics

Of the Automated Venetian Blinds with Light Switching

System In terms Of Ergonomics……………………………………..35

4 Respondents’ Perception on the hardware characteristics

Of the Automated Venetian Blinds with Light Switching

System In terms Of Aesthetics…………………………………...…..36

5 Respondents’ Perception on the hardware characteristics

Of the Automated Venetian Blinds with Light Switching

System In terms Of Safety………………………………………...….37

6 Respondents’ Perception on the hardware characteristics

Of the Automated Venetian Blinds with Light Switching

System In terms of Workability……………………………………....37

7 Respondents’ Perception on the hardware characteristics

Of the Automated Venetian Blinds with Light Switching

System In terms of Durability………………………………………...38

8 Respondents’ Perception on the Level of Acceptance

Of the Automated Venetian Blinds with Light Switching

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 System In Terms of Economy………………………………………..39
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9 Respondents’ Perception on the Level of Acceptance

Of the Automated Venetian Blinds with Light Switching

System In Terms of Practical Function…………………………..….40

10 Respondents’ Perception on the Level of Acceptance

Of the Automated Venetian Blinds with Light Switching

System In Terms of Maintainability…………………………….…....41

11 Respondents’ Perception on the Level of Acceptance

Of the Automated Venetian Blinds with Light Switching

System In Terms of Properties of the Materials………………..…..42

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