Mum's the Word

Description

Project Overview

Using a simple voice recognition code, this device encodes a vocal password and listens for a match to unlock a door. Using a microphone module of an Arduino, the code records the voice pattern, reduces noise, saves the file, then reads user voice input and compares for a certain percentage match. It is similar to "Knock Knock, Who's There?" except we will be reading an analog signal rather than a digital signal.

Objectives

During the project, we will try to achieve the following:

• Research and understand current models for simple voice recognition
• Amplification and noise reduction of microphone signal
• Circuitry (microphone, arduino, battery)
• Pattern matching of microphone signals
• LED feedback for successful password match
• If we have time, include a button to allow for resetting the password

Challenges

We may expect to see the following challenges over the course of this project:

• Successful power supply from battery
• Noise reduction of voice signal
• Obtaining valuable patterns from voice signal
• Comparing patterns in a probabilistic way that allows for error in the password

Budget

• Microphone module ($10)
• Amplifier circuit ($10)
• Arduino ($20)
• Battery (+holder) and voltage regulator ($10)
• LEDs ($3)
• Switch (for button) ($2)
• Misc ($15)

Total: $70

Gantt Chart

• The Gantt chart provides a breakdown of resources as they are used throughout the course of the project. These include equipment as well as human capital.

Timeline