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Home Automation Using Image Processing

HISHAM H Aswin Haridas
Electronic and CommunicationEngineering Department Electronic and Communication Engineering Department
Ahalia School of Engineering and Technology Palakkad, Ahalia School of Engineering and Technology Palakkad,
India India

Sreerenj PR Vijayakrishnan M
Electronic and Communication Engineering Department Electronic and Communication Engineering Department
Ahalia School of Engineering and Technology Palakkad, Ahalia School of Engineering and Technology Palakkad,
India India

Dr. V Balamurugan
Electronic and Communication Engineering Department
Ahalia School of Engineering and Technology Palakkad, India

Abstract:- Today, many of the automation systems B. Objectives and Goals

deployed are mostly controlled by humans. This control We have developed this project, which senses and
by humans restricts the automation of home appliances to detects only human motion in images, to address these
an extent. Also, most of the deployed home automation problems. This technique lessens the delay of longer device
systems use the Internet of Things technology to control ON and OFF times. Moreover, other objects' motion is not
the appliances. In this we propose a system developed detected by this method. To solve these issues, we created
using action recognition to fully automate the home this project that exclusively recognizes and interprets human
appliances. We recognize the three actions of a person motion in pictures. By using this method, the ON and OFF
(sitting, standing and lying) along with the recognition of periods of the gadget are not delayed. Furtherm ore, this
an empty room. With this system, we remove the human approach does not detect the motionof other objects
intervention in home automation systems for controlling
the home appliances and at the same time we ensure the This system has 3 operating modes (M1, M2, M3).
data privacy and reduce the energy consumption by mode1 is fully automated mode which detects any human
efficiently and optimally using home appliances and being it starts working according to the human being’s
also it has a security mode. In the security mode if any position or the location he is standing inside the room. Mode
human is detected it captures the image of the person 2 is a manually controlled mode in which we can ON&OFF
detected and shares the picture to responsible person, the the appliances according to the operators wish using chat bot
picture shared will be refreshes with every one minute installed in his mobile. Mode 3 acts as security mode and
and also it uploads the captured image in local IP address also as manual mode This mode captures the unauthorized
provided to it. through the local IP no. of persons can see persons detection and sends the image in the chat bot
the image captured. installed and also in the local IP address provided.

I. INTRODUCTION II. RELATED WORKS

A. Overview HAUAR: HOME AUTOMATION USING ACTION

The conventional system that we currently employ does RECOGNITION (Shashank Kotyan, Nishant Kumar, Pankaj
not make use of any pi cameras and is entirely based on OS KumarSahu, and Venkanna U.,2018) Existing home
control. Voice assistants, like the ones we have now, such automation systems rely heavily on human control and the
Alexa and Google assistants, simply use voice commands Internet of Things, which limits their potential and raises
from mobile phones to turn on and off electronics. These privacy concerns. This paper proposes a new system that uses
systems now use PIR sensors to turn on lights and related action recognition to automate appliances completely,
equipment’s. It only detects motion not only that of a human, eliminating the need for human intervention and protecting
but of any living thing which increases the power data privacy. The system can recognize three actions (sitting,
consumption of the devices. standing, and lying) and detect empty rooms with 90%
accuracy in real-life tests. Its goals include increased
automation, improved privacy, and reduced energy
consumption through optimal appliance usage.

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III. BLOCK DIAGRAM AND WORKING The Pi Camera is a powerful and affordable tool that
can be used for various creative and practical applications. It
is relatively easy to set up and use, making it a great choice
for beginners and experienced makers alike.

 Cloud
The cloud is a remote server that can be used to store
data or run applications. The Raspberry Pi can be used to
connect to the cloud, which can be used to store data, such as
images or videos captured by the camera, or to run
applications, such as a web server or a database.

 DHT11
A DHT11 sensor is a temperature and humidity sensor.
Fig 1 Block Diagram The DHT11 sensor is connected to the Raspberry Pi GPIO
pins The DHT11 sensor is a low-cost, digital humidity and
 PIR Sensor temperature sensor commonly used in home automation
A PIR sensor is a passive infrared sensor that detects systems, weather stations, and other applications that require
the presence of people or animals by detecting changes in accurate and reliable humidity and temperature readings. It
their infrared (IR) radiation. The PIR sensor is connected to utilizes a capacitive humidity sensor and a thermistor to
the Raspberry Pi GPIO pins. measure the surrounding air and outputs both temperature
and humidity values in a digital format.
 Webpage
A web page is a document that is displayed on a web  Raspberry PI
browser. The Raspberry Pi can be used to host a web page, The Raspberry Pi is a small, open-source computer that
which can be accessed by any device connected to the same is designed to work with a variety of software packages. The
network. A web page is a document that is stored on a web Raspberry Pi is the central component of the system and is
server and can be accessed by a web browser. Web pages are responsible for controlling all of the other components. The
written in Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), which is a Raspberry Pi 4 is powered by a Broadcom BCM2711 quad-
code language that tells the web browser how to display the core Cortex-A72 processor, which is clocked at 1.5GHz. It
page. Web-pages can contain text, images, videos, and other comes with 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB of RAM, and it has a
multimedia content. microSD card slot for storage. The Raspberry Pi 4 also has
two micro-HDMI ports, two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0
 PI Camera ports, a Gigabit Ethernet port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
A camera is used to capture images or videos. The
Raspberry Pi can be used to connect a camera, which can be  Telegram
used for surveillance, photography, or videography. A Pi Telegram is a messaging app that can be used to send
Camera is a small, versatile camera module specifically and receive messages, as well as make and receive voice
designed for the Raspberry Pi single-board computer. It calls. The Raspberry Pi can be used to connect to Telegram,
connects to the Raspberry Pi via a dedicated ribbon cable and which can be used to send and receive messages about the
can be used for various applications, including; status of the system or to control the system remotely.
 Still photography: Capture photos with resolutions up to
8 megapixels (depending onthe model).  DC 5V
 Video recording: Record videos in full HD resolution The DC 5V power supply provides power to the
(1080p) at 30 frames per second (fps) or lower Raspberry Pi and the other components
resolutions at higher frame rates.
 Time lapse photography: Capture a series of photos at set  Relay
intervals to create a sped-upvideo. A relay is an electrically operated switch that can be
 Security cameras: Monitor your home or office remotely used to control high-voltage or high-current devices. The
using the Pi Camera and asoftware application Raspberry Pi can be used to control the relay, which can be
 Live streaming: Broadcast live video footage online. used to turn on and off lights, fans, or other devices.
 Machine vision projects: Use the Pi Camera and
computer vision libraries to analyzeimages and videos for  LCD Display
tasks like object detection and facial recognition. An LCD display is a liquid crystal display that is used
to display text and images. The Raspberry Pi can be used to
 Educational projects: Learn about photography, video connect an LCD display, which can be used to display
recording, and computer vision through hands-on projects information about the system or to control the system. Liquid
with the Pi Camera. crystal displays (LCDs) are a ubiquitous technology found in
 High Quality Camera: This is a high-end model with various electronic devices, including smart phones,
a 16-megapixel sensor and interchangeable lenses. It is computers, televisions, and monitors. They are known for
ideal for professional applications. their thin, lightweight, and energy-efficient design, making

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them a popular choice for portable devices. Unlike cathode- GPIO pins on the Raspberry Pi, including GPIO pins 18, 23,
ray tube (CRT) displays, which use electron beams to excite 24, 25, and 4.The relays are connected to GPIO pins 16, 19,
phosphors, LCDs rely on liquid crystals to modulate light. 20, and 26 on the Raspberry Pi.
Liquid crystals are fluid substances that exhibit properties of
both solids and liquids. They can align their molecules in a V. APPLICATIONS
specific direction, influencing the passage of light.
 Home Automation
 Lights Fans The system can be used to control lights, fans, and
Lights and fans are devices that can be controlled by the otherdevices in a home.
Raspberry Pi. The Raspberry Pi can be used to turn on and
off lights, fans, or other devices.  Environmental Monitoring
The system can be used to monitor the temperature and
The Raspberry Pi is connected to the other components humidity in a room or greenhouse.
using a variety of cables, including GPIO cables, USB
cables, and HDMI cables. The block diagram shows how the  Wildlife Observation
different components of the system work together. The PIR The system can be used to observe wildlife in their
sensor detects the presence of people or animals and sends a natural habitat.
signal to the Raspberry Pi. The Raspberry Pi then turns on
the camera and starts recording video. The video is then VI. CONCLUSION
uploaded to the cloud, where it can be accessed by any
device connected to the same network. The Raspberry Pi can Home automation using image recognition holds
also be used to send a Telegram message or to turn on a light immense potential to revolutionize the way we interact with
or fan. The system can be used for a variety of purposes, such our living spaces. While the technology is still in its early
as: Surveillance: The system can be used to monitor a home stages of development, significant advancements are being
or office for intruders. made in image recognition accuracy and speed. Several
research projects and commercial applications demonstrate
IV. CIRCUIT DIGRAM its potential for diverse home automation applications.
Overall, home automation using image recognition presents a
transformative approach to creating intelligent and
personalized living spaces. By addressing the existing
challenges and ensuring responsible development, this
technology holds the potential to significantly enhance our
comfort, convenience, security, and energy efficiency.

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