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SMART KNOCK DETECTING DOOR LOCK USING ARDUINO

Shaik Ateeq Ur Rahman*1, Jinesh Thakker*2, M.Sai Keerthana*3
*1,2Student, Department Of Computer Science And Engineering, Vellore Institute Of Technology,
Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India-632014.
*3Student, Department Of Electronics And Communications Engineering, Vellore Institute Of
Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India-632014
ABSTRACT
Security has consistently been a significant worry in our everyday life. Locks are a piece of it whether it is the
fundamental entryway lock, interconnecting door lock, restroom door lock, furniture lock, baggage lock,
shutter, and grill door lock, and so forth. Here, we have proposed making a Secret Knock Detecting Door Lock
using Arduino which can detect the pattern of your knocks at the door and will only open the lock if the
knocking pattern matches with the correct pattern.
This paper is based on custom-made Arduino whose sole design is cost cutting of the finished result and the
algorithm for knock pattern detection is composed using the Arduino programming condition. We have
incorporated a reset button alongside two statuses LEDs that are valuable for the testing of the task and
enlisting or registering new knock patterns. At the point when the user knocks, custom Arduino board
coordinates the knock design with the knocking algorithm and opens the door if the knock pattern matches
with the example registered.
Keywords: Home Security, Smart Knock, Arduino.
I. INTRODUCTION
The simplest and commonly used lock system includes lock and key. There is one key for one door so if many
people have access to the key this may create issues and may lead to reduced privacy. It creates security issues
if the key is duplicated. If the key is lost door can't be opened unless the key is found/ lock is broken. But at the
same time door opening shouldn't be time consuming. So, face recognition, eye detecting door might cause
delay. Passcode door locks can cause problems if the passcode is cracked by someone.
Modern locks and the locking system are far more complex and often use a dotted mechanism on the key which
provide a greater security. But the major disadvantage now days is that it’s the same ’lock and key’ mechanism,
meaning, the key can always be replicated with some effort. One of the solutions is to completely discard the
‘lock and key’ mechanism itself. This paper aims to do the same by establishing strong security basing on a
‘Secret knocking pattern’, thus the name, “Knock Based Security System”. This system completely removes the
fear of replication as there is no key involved to be replicated.
There are many security systems that have been designed for door locking but the scope of this paper is on a
new concept knock using knock the locking and unlocking of the door can be done by eliminating the
disadvantages of existing traditional available door security system.
II. METHODOLOGY
Considering the above problems, we propose a smart knock detecting door using Arduino which suits optimum
with regards to cost, efficiency and security as per our knowledge and observation. This device will be installed
on the door and will detect any discrepancy or unknown pattern if recorded. Door opens only when the
knocked pattern matches with the one updated in the system by the rightful person. This pattern along with the
buffer period can be updated by the owner as and when required. The device isn’t connected to loud alarm
when wrong pattern is knocked keeping in mind the noise and disturbance it could cause to neighbours and
also because it might happen the user himself knocks incorrectly by mistake.
Components Used:
Software Used – Arduino IDE.

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1- Arduino UNO - The Arduino Uno is an open-source microcontroller board based on the Microchip
ATmega328P microcontroller and developed by Arduino.cc. The board is equipped with sets of digital and
analog input/output pins that may be interfaced to various expansion boards and other circuits.
2- Piezo Sensor - A piezoelectric sensor is a device that uses the piezoelectric effect to measure changes in
pressure, acceleration, temperature, strain or force.
3- Breadboard
4- Push Button
5- Buzzer
6- 1M Resistor
7- Power
8- Connecting Wires
9- Box
10- Servo Motor
Connections:
ARDUINO UNO WITH USB CABLE SERVO MOTOR:
ORANGE WIRE= DIGITAL 3
BROWN WIRE=GND
RED WIRE= 5V
PUSH BUTTON: GND & 8
PEIZO SENSOR: GND & A0
III. MODELING AND ANALYSIS
Working Explanation:
We have used PIEZO SENSOR to detect the duration of knocks between each knock. The piezo senor has electric
plates which measure changes in pressure, acceleration, strain or force by converting them to electric charge.
One can measure smallest electric charge deviation caused by rubbing, static charge or any other charge source.
We have used this concept to detect Knocks. Also, we have increased the threshold value to 100 so that it
doesn’t record unnecessary noise signals.
Basic Steps:
1- Defining the unlock areas.
2- Collecting knocking information – Piezo sensor collects vibration(analog) signals.
3- Transferring signal to ARDUINO - The analog signals from the sensors are received by the ARDUINO which
consists of analog to digital convertor (ADC) to power the actuator (responds by converting the signal’s energy
into mechanical motion) to open the door.
The effects are known from the glow of LED’s connected to the board.

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IV. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Circuit Diagram

Block Diagram:

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Flow Chart Diagram:
The below flow chart explains the basic working of the smart knock detecting door lock. Working values may
differ.

It is an overview of the actions that will take when a knock will be done on the piezo sensor via door then using
ADC how the analog signals are converted to digital to provide the necessary threshold to push the door so that
it can be opened.

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System Architecture:

V. CONCLUSION
1. Technological approach for implementation of door unlocking system through partial technical and manual
handling.
2. This design has many benefits like reasonable cost, enhanced security, small size.
3. This system uses the microcontroller in conjunction with sensor, buzzer and servo motor.
4. It also has an interface which grants the user with flexible time to be set for buffer period and knocking
pattern to increase accuracy and security.
5. As a result, the efficiency for detecting the knock has been increased. main points of the research work are
written in this section. Ensure that abstract and conclusion should not same. Graph and tables should not use in
conclusion.
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