Smart Walkway

Project Proposal
TA: Drew Handler
ECE 445
February 8th, 2015

Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Statement of Purpose
1.2 Objectives
1.2.1 Goals and Benefits
1.2.2 Functions and Features
2.0 Design
2.1 Block Diagram
2.2 Block Descriptions
2.2.1 Microcontroller2
2.2.2 Power Source
2.2.3 LED Lighting
2.2.4 Cameras
2.2.5 Infrared Sensors
2.2.6 Ambient Light Sensors
2.2.7 Pressure/Switch Sensors
2.2.8 Relays
2.2.9 Cameras
3.0 Requirements and Verification
4.0 Costs and Labor
4.1 Cost Analysis
4.1.1 Labor
4.1.2 Parts
4.1.3 Grand Total
4.2 Schedule

1.0 Introduction
1.1 Statement of Purpose
With safety being a primary concern for citizens after dark, the need for sidewalk lighting
has been essential along frequently traveled paths. The problem is that the lights are on all night
which presents a very serious power conservation concern. Our product aims to solve the
power conservation problem by collecting data pertaining to human motion through a walkway
and using that information to control lighting.
1.2 Objectives
1.2.1 Goals and Benefits
Limits power use for outdoor lighting
Increases pedestrian safety through tracking
Data collection of human movement patterns
1.2.2 Functions and Features
Sense environmental conditions.
Track human motion and speed
Pressure sensors detect human presence and infrared sensors detect speed through the
walkway.
Enable and disable security cameras as people move through the walkway
Change lighting color and power based on environmental conditions
2.0 Design
2.1 Block Diagram

2.2 Block Descriptions

2.2.1 Microcontroller
Collects data from the various sensors and uses it to control the LED lighting next to the
walkway.
2.2.2 Power Source
The power source will provide power to all necessary components.
2.2.3 LED Lighting
The LED lighting that is attached to the walkway.
2.2.4 Cameras
Cameras used to record human motion. When a presence is detected the camera turns
on to record and turns off when people leave the area.
2.2.5 Infrared Sensor
Sensor used to track human motions. Attached to the light fixtures that are set apart by a
fixed distance. Calculates the speed by measuring time it takes for a person to successfully
cross sequential sensors.
2.2.6 Ambient Light Sensor
Sensor to detect the ambient lighting so that we know when it is dark enough outside to
turn the system on.
2.2.7 Pressure/Switch Sensor
Uses a pressure sensor to detect when someone is standing on the walkway. Used for
when someone is standing on the walkway but they are not moving.
2.2.8 Relays
The relays function to control the flow of power from the power source to the lights and
the camera. Receives a signal from the microcontroller for when it should turn on/off.
3.0 Requirements and Verification
Requirement

Verification

1. Ambient Light Sensor

- Able to determine night conditions

Simulate outdoor lighting conditions within an

indoor lightning source. Measure the
luminosity at dusk and replicate inside the lab

2. Microcontroller
- Accurate speed calculation within +/5%

Infrared sensors tell the microcontroller when

motion has been detected. The
microcontroller calculates the speed based on
the time to trip successive sensors

3. Infrared Sensor
- Detects motion within +/- 100cm

Detect how far from the infrared beam it is

able to detect motion

4. Pressure Sensor
- Produce at least a 1V signal when
triggered

Test sensor with various weight sizes

5. Relays
- Able to turn/on deliver power within
100 ms of power being requested

Take signal from the microcontroller and

measure the time it takes for the lighting to
turn and off.

4.0 Costs and Schedule

4.1 Cost Analysis
4.1.1 Labor
Name

Hourly Rate

Total Hours

Total Hourly Rate

Brandon

$30

200

$15,000

Jesse

$30

200

$15,000

Demetrius

$30

200

$15,000

600

$45,000

Total
4.1.2 Parts
Item

Quantity

Cost

IR Break Beam Sensor 5mm LEDs

10

$6

Extra-long force-sensitive
resistor (FSR) - Interlink 408

$18

Arduino

$30

Adafruit TSL2591 High

Dynamic Range Digital Light
Sensor

$7

Resistors and Capacitors

10

N/A

Battery

$15

Relay

$15

TTL Serial JPEG Camera

$40

with NTSC Video

Total

30

$218

4.1.3 Grand Total

Section

Total

Labor

$45,000

Parts

$218

Grand Total

$45,218

4.2 Schedule
Week

Task

Responsibility

2/9

-Finalize Schedule
-Research Champaign
lighting ordinance

Brandon

-Research Pressure/Infrared
Sensors
-Finalize Project Proposal

Jesse

-Research Environmental
Conditions Sensors
-Finalize Cost Analysis

Demetrius

-Research LEDs/Cameras

Brandon

-Order Pressure/Infrared
Sensors

Jesse

-Order Environmental
Conditions Sensors
-Research Microcontrollers

Demetrius

-Research Power Supplies

and Power Requirements

Brandon

-Test Pressure/Infrared
Sensors

Jesse

-Research Microcontroller
Specifications

Demetrius

-Order Power Supply

-Order LEDs/Cameras

Brandon

2/16

2/23

3/1

3/8

-Test Pressure/Infrared
Sensors

Jesse

-Order Microcontroller

Demetrius

-Test LEDs/Cameras/Power
Supplies

Brandon

-Interface Pressure/Infrared
Sensors with Microcontroller

Jesse

-Write Speed/Motion Program Demetrius

3/15

3/22

3/29

4/5

4/12

-Interface LEDs/Cameras/
Power Supply

Brandon

-Interface Pressure/Infrared
Sensors with Microcontroller

Jesse

-Test Speed/Motion Program

Demetrius

Build Model

Brandon

Spring Break

Jesse

Spring Break

Demetrius

-Interface LEDs/Cameras/
Power Supply

Brandon

-Interface Pressure/Infrared
Sensors with Microcontroller

Jesse

-Interface Speed/Motion
Program into Sensors

Demetrius

-Test LEDs/Cameras/Power
Supply on Model

Brandon

-Test Pressure/Infrared
Sensors on Model

Jesse

-Test Speed/Motion Program

on Model

Demetrius

-Troubleshoot
Brandon
LEDs/Cameras/Power Supply
-TroubleShoot
Pressure/Infrared Sensors

Jesse

-Troubleshoot Speed/Motion

Demetrius

Program
4/19

4/26

5/3

-Troubleshoot
Brandon
LEDs/Cameras/Power Supply
-TroubleShoot
Pressure/Infrared Sensors

Jesse

-Troubleshoot Speed/Motion
Program

Demetrius

-Write Report

Brandon

-Write Report

Jesse

-Write Report

Demetrius

-Write Report

Brandon

-Write Report

Jesse

-Write Report

Demetrius