Smart Lock

Overview

Our solution to the problem posed requires us to create a two part solution. The first part is an electronic mechanism that can be installed in doors that will be able to verify the identity of a smartphone users and unlock/open doors for the person. The second part will be an app on a phone that allows the user to securely log in and verify their identity. They will then be granted permission to certain locks which they can then open.

Members

• Graham Webb
• Ahmed Hassan
• Kelvin Xie
• John Gibson (TA)

Goal of Product

Unwieldy and ineffective electronic keychains that use a smartphone to unlock doors. Our product will decrease the hardware required and try to create a universal system that would be viable and cheaper in real life.

Design and Construction

Work Log

• Basic Project Outline
  • Hardware:
    • This part of the project will comprise of the physical locking mechanism as well as the necessary hardware components to communicate with our app
  • AWS Server:
    • The server will serve as the method of communication between the lock and our phone application. It will also be integral in the security of the lock.
  • App:
    • Our app will be the main interface for controlling our lock. Additionally, it will also serve as the “key” for the lock

Challenges

• Ensuring Software Security
• Interfacing Locking Mechanism with Software

Materials Needed

• Computer with eclipse or equivalent
• 3D printer
• Arduino/ raspberry pi circuit board or equivalent
• CAD software
• Some mechanical parts to physically open the door (specific parts to be determined)