THERMOSMART INTELLIGENT THERMOSTAT SYSTEM
Intelligent Thermostat Systems
ABOUT THERMOSMART
The ThermoSmart Thermostat concept for our project is to create an inexpensive, ultra-low power sensor network that can detect not only the temperature but also the occupancy of a room; automatically adjusting the temperature to improve the users comfort, while lowering system operation costs
We will accomplish this via a “smart” thermostat that will contain a microcontroller programmed with a “smart” algorithm, enabling sensor network data evaluation which it will utilize to assign a weighted value to each sensor location
This weighted value will then determine if the HVAC system needs to be activated
The network of sensors will be powered by solar panels, the PIR sensor will be powered by a 9 volt battery, and all will be integrated into a household item (e.g. picture frame) to better blend into the room in which they are installed
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MEET THE THERMOSMART THERMOSTAT DESIGN TEAM
JUSTIN MULLINS
Electrical Engineering Undergraduate
University of South Florida
GREG KEENER
Electrical Engineering Undergraduate
University of South Florida
JUSTIN HOOD
Electrical Engineering Undergraduate
University of South Florida
ARMAN CHOWDHURY
Electrical Engineering Undergraduate
University of South Florida
OUR FACULTY ADVISOR
DR. ARASH TAKSHI
Assistant Professor at
University of South Florida
Electrical Engineering Department