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Integration of Ultrasonic Range Finder Technology With IoT For Smart Automated Door Control Systems
Integration of Ultrasonic Range Finder Technology With IoT For Smart Automated Door Control Systems
ISSN No:-2456-2165
Abstract:- Integration of Ultrasonic Range Finder rely on sensors are common and include techniques such as
Technology with Internet of Things (IOT) for Smart infrared, ultrasonic/radio, or other wireless sensing methods.
Automated Door Control Systems is an innovative strategy The initial category can be subdivided into active and passive
that integrates two potent technologies to create intelligent methodologies [1]. In active wireless sensing, the sensor or
and effective door control systems. The integration enables transmitter actively emits signals or energy into the
the automation and real-time monitoring of door environment to sense and gather information. The sensor
operations, thereby augmenting security, convenience, and actively generates and transmits a signal, and then analyzes
energy efficiency. By integrating ultrasonic range finder the received signal to extract the desired information. Some
technology, which utilizes sound waves to measure common active sensing techniques include radar, sonar,
distances, with IoT, automated door control systems can Active RFID and Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) [2]. In
be enhanced with advanced capabilities. This paper passive wireless sensing, the sensor does not actively emit any
presents the integration of ultrasonic range finder signals or energy. Instead, it relies on capturing and analyzing
technology with smart automated door control systems. existing signals or energy in the environment to extract
The work is grounded on the principles of sound wave information. Some common passive sensing techniques
propagation and the measurement of the time it takes for include Passive RFID, Wireless Energy Harvesting and
sound waves to travel and reflect back from objects. The Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) [2]. Passive sensing
work leveraging on the benefits of enhanced security, techniques often require reduced power consumption and may
efficiency, data-driven insights, and integration be more appropriate for extended monitoring or scenarios
possibilities with other IoT devices using Arduino Uno where the sensors must be inconspicuous or have minimal
microcontroller, Ultrasonic Range Finder, Ultrasonic upkeep demands. The passive method is also a commonly
sensors, motor driver and integrated circuits. Ultrasonic employed technique due to its ease of use, efficiency, and
sensors are deployed as the main medium for sensing users affordability, as it involves the detection of infrared signals
of the system. The methodology adopted include a user emitted by individuals. Both active and passive methodologies
interface prototype that can be simulated to allow offer distinct advantages and are employed in various
monitoring and control of the automated door system. The scenarios depending on the specific sensing requirements,
study contributes towards the potential for developing power limitations, and environmental conditions [3]. The
intelligent and responsive door control systems, thereby selection of active or passive sensing is contingent upon
augmenting the overall smart building ecosystem. The various factors, including power consumption, range, data
contributions of this work demonstrate the versatility and accuracy, and cost considerations specific to the given
wide-ranging impact of Ultrasonic Range Finder application.
Technology across various domains, enhancing efficiency,
safety, and functionality in numerous applications. A similar technique is the ultrasonic/radio approach,
which on the other hand, emits ultrasonic or radio waves to
Keywords:- Sensing and Measurements, Real-Time Data scan the environment and analyzes the returned signals for
Acquisition, Data Processing and Analytics, User Interaction, door access control. Although these techniques are effective at
Security and Access Control. detecting objects, they are incapable of comprehending the
nature and intent of the detected objects. An inadvertent
I. INTRODUCTION opening event may occur when a door is inadvertently
activated by a puppy or a pedestrian passing by. Repetitive
The implementation of automatic entrance/exit door incorrect operation can shorten the equipment's lifespan in
control is prevalent in various public settings, including addition to being inconvenient and causing wasteful energy
hospitals, commercial establishments, transportation hubs, utilization. Consequently, a technique for controlling
airports, and wholesale retailers, with the primary objective of automated doors that relies on tracking and analyzing
eliminating the requirement for manual opening and closing movements and intents is necessary.
operations. Presently, automatic door control technologies that
Design Implementation
Ultrasonic sensors are employed to perform a constant
scan of the vicinity in front of the automated door, with the
purpose of detecting the presence or absence of any
obstructions. Upon reception of data from the ultrasonic
rangefinder indicating a distance of 300 centimeters, the Fig 2. Schematic cutout showing DC Motor section with 24V
Arduino microcontroller commences the procedure for battery power source
opening the door. Upon activation of the door-opening
mechanism, the door will proceed to smoothly slide open at a It can utilize power sources up to 36 volts and can
velocity determined by the setting on the rotary switch. The deliver a maximum current of 600 milliamperes per channel
sliding motion of the door will persist until it makes contact (Figure 2). The L293D's power supply is located at pin 8 and
with one of the limit switches positioned at the remote end of is directly connected to a 24V battery. Therefore, the circuit
the controller rack. Upon contact between the door frame and will be able to supply the high starting voltage required for the
the limit switch, a signal is transmitted to the Arduino DC motor.
microcontroller to initiate a cessation of movement. The door
will remain partially open if there is an obstruction within a Ultrasonic range finder section Analysis
range of 300 centimeters in front of it. When an obstruction is The ultrasonic range finder component exposes the two
not detected within a range of 300 centimeters by the sensor, ultrasonic range finders required to initiate the opening
the Arduino microcontroller commences the door-closing mechanism of the sliding door. The Devantech SRF05
procedure. In the event that the ultrasonic range finder rangefinder modules serve as the system's base [8]. If one of
identifies an obstruction within a 300 cm range during the these two range finders identifies an obstacle within 300 cm,
door's closing operation, the process of closing is terminated the door opening operation is initiated (Figure 3).
and the door's opening process is resumed to allow the door to
return to its open position. The sliding door controller has
been designed to be compatible with both single- and double-
pane doors. The positioning of the limit switch is modified to
enable the Arduino controller to detect the conclusion of a
predetermined door extent.
Level 3 75 75 24.5
Level 4 100 100 32.7 Fig 6. Speed 3 selection, with motor rotating at 75% speed
based on PWM signal of 75% duty cycle.
The parameters of the mathematical model in the
simulation environment are fine-tuned by varying the motor
rotating at 50%, 75% and 100% speeds based on PWM signal
of 50%, 75% and 100% duty cycles (Figure 5,6,7) to match
the characteristics and performance of the real-world
ultrasonic range finder. This may involve adjusting factors
such as the speed of sound, environmental conditions, or the
sensor's specifications. By following this method, the distance
measurements of ultrasonic range finders in a controlled
VI. CONCLUSION