Wireless Door Opener

Jon KayGaret Scranton

Jason Hall

Colorado State UniversitySenior Design

2007-2008

Faculty Advisor: Olivera Notaros

Group Members

• Jon Kay

• Garet Scranton

• Jason Hall

Analysis of Prior Research

• Justin Project– Design-Radio Waves– Research– Problems/Future Work

• System on campus– Garage door openers– Long range– Batteries

Goals

• Automated System to Open Door– Mobile System for Multiple Doors– Eliminating Current System Problems

• Incorporate into Lory Student Center– Distribute

Prototype Units for Feedback

• Create Business Plan and Market Device

Individual Assignments

• Jon Kay– Project Manager– Receiving Donations– Research

• Jason Hall– Website– Slot Antenna– Accelerometer

• Garet Scranton– Design of External Circuitry– Automation Oscillator– Additional Transmitter and Receiver Work

Current Work• Working with Pat Johnson

– Learning Current System– Acquiring the Donated Receivers and Transmitters

300MHz 433MHzDoor Opening Mechanism

Current Work• Automation

– Pulsing Signal

Current Work• Range Testing and lowering

– Slot antenna– Skin depth– Antenna techniques

Current Work• Research, Planning for Advanced Functionality

– Accelerometer– Directivity– Motion Sensing

Application/Impact

• Phase System into Colorado State University• Work with Business Student for Business Plan

Budget/Donations

• Spent 1st Semester (about $40)• Plans for 2nd Semester

(remaining 360$)

• Donations Received– 11 Receivers– 6 Transmitters– Door Opening Unit

Plans for Next Semester

• Complete Testing– Range– Directivity

• Prototype Design• Integration into Student Center• Receiving Feedback and Update of Design• Maintain project and leave plans for future

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Questions

• http://www.engr.colostate.edu/ece-sr-design/AY07/door/index.html

• Any Questions?