COMSATS University Islamabad,

Park Road, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad Pakistan

Project Proposal
(SCOPE DOCUMENT)

for

Smart and Secure Home

Version 2.0

By
Muhammad Adil CIIT/FA15-BCS-056/ISB
Muhammad Hamza CIIT/FA15-BCS-071/ISB

Supervisor
Dr. Muhammad Imran
Co Supervisor
Dr. Hasan Ali Khattak

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (2015-2019)

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SCOPE DOCUMENT REVSION HISTORY

No. Comment Action

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 4
2. Problem Statement .................................................................................................................. 4
3. Problem Solution for Proposed System ................................................................................. 4
4. Related System Analysis/Literature Review ......................................................................... 4
5. Advantages/Benefits of Proposed System ............................................................................. 5
6. Scope ......................................................................................................................................... 5
7. Modules .................................................................................................................................... 5
7.1 Module 1: Profile Management...................................................................................................5
7.2 Module 2: Manual Control ..........................................................................................................5
7.3 Module 3: Scheduled Automation...............................................................................................6
7.4 Module 4: Survillance and Monitoring .......................................................................................6
7.5 Module 6: Notification and Alerts ..............................................................................................6
8. System Limitations/Constraints ............................................................................................. 6
9. Software Process Methodology .............................................................................................. 7
10. Tools and Technologies ........................................................................................................... 7
11. Project Stakeholders and Roles ............................................................................................. 7
12. Team Members Individual Tasks/Work Division ................................................................ 8
13. Data Gathering Approach ...................................................................................................... 8
14. Concepts ................................................................................................................................... 8
15. Gantt chart ............................................................................................................................... 9
16. Mockups ................................................................................................................................... 9
17. Conclusion ................................................................................................................................ 9
18. References .............................................................................................................................. 11
19. Plaragism Report................................................................................................................... 11
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Project Category: (Select all the major domains of proposed project)

A-Desktop Application/Information System B-Web Application/Web Application based Information System
C- Problem Solving and Artificial Intelligence D-Simulation and Modeling E- Smartphone Application
F- Smartphone Game G- Networks H- Image Processing Other (specify category) ______________________

Abstract
Home automation is the process of converting manual tasks into automated tasks. It includes wide
range of activities ranging from some basic activities like controlling electrical appliances to
performing complex tasks like providing security and taking decisions based on Artificial
Intelligence.

The main purpose of developing this system is to provide ease and comfort to the user. It will provide
users peace of mind that their home is secure and they will be notified in case of any suspicious
activity.

We will develop a system that will be able to control electrical appliances and provide real time
monitoring of home. There will be a smart lock at the main entrance of the home which will be opened
though mobile phone. The system will send notification alerts to the user in case of any suspicious
activity like someone tried to broke into the house.
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1. Introduction
This document is about the home automation system. By home automation we mean converting
manual tasks into automated and less tiring tasks. In the modern world of technology, it seems
inappropriate to control all devices by manual switch. The main purpose of this project is to bring
ease and comfort and to minimize time and effort.

In home automation different devices are controlled by a controller device and several tasks are
automated. We can control home appliances with our smart phone. Home automation is a very broad
term and can include a variety of tasks ranging from simpler tasks like switching on appliances to
difficult tasks like providing security.

2. Problem Statement
To control home appliances with different switches is hectic and not a desirable task. We naturally as
human beings try to find ease in every task. Every appliance has separate switch and you need to get
up and go to the switch to turn it on or off. This problem become worse for older and disabled persons.
More over security of the home is also a big issue. You cannot detect that someone broke into your
house especially when you are not in home.

There are systems already developed for home automation, but every system has some limitations.
We will develop a system which will overcome these limitations. Modern and secure technologies
will be used in development of this system. During the development of this system we will learn
different skills like programming of micro controllers, communication between devices, android and
web development.

3. Problem Solution for Proposed System

We will develop a system to control the home appliances through smart phone. Now a days everyone
has smart phone in his pocket. Instead of controlling the device through manual switches you can turn
it on or off through smart phone. Further these tasks can also be automated like the appliances will
automatically turn on based on data collected from sensors (temperature sensor, light sensor etc.).
The system will also provide the facility to set timers for different appliances.

For security purpose we will provide real time monitoring and smart lock. You can view your home
from anywhere in the world and unlock your door through your smart phone. Further the system will
also send notifications when door is unlocked and in case of any suspicious activity.
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4. Related System Analysis/Literature Review

Table 1Related System Analysis with proposed project solution

Application Name Weakness Proposed Project Solution
Wink hub Limited number of devices Connectivity to all devices in
you can connect due to lack the smart home
of USB ports

Google home It doesn’t connect with as All devices are connected

many devices as other home easily and simply and control
automation hub. by mobile phone or a tablet.

This system has a lot of With the help of an app you

protocols and devices if you can control monitor all your
Samsung Smart Things have not a programming smart home and it is not too
Hub background you have an much costly
issue in integration. And
using Samsung devices it is
too costly.

5. Advantages/Benefits of Proposed System

i. Enhance comfort. You can control your appliances through smart phone.
ii. Will enhance the security. You can monitor your house from anywhere at any time.
iii. Peace of mind. You will get notification alerts for any suspicious activity.
iv. Save Energy. The appliances will automatically turn off.
v. Secure lock. The lock will operate through smart phone.

6. Scope
Our system’s user will be able to access all the home appliances on his/her smart phone. There will
be an administrator of the system who will add other members of home. The members will login to
their account. Upon successful login the user can perform all the functionalities available in the
system. If user want to on/off the home appliance user can do it with smartphone. A user can also set
the automated tasks like switching on light based on light intensity or at certain time. The user will
unlock the door through his/her smartphone. The user can view the real time monitoring of the home
from anywhere any time and get the notification alerts in case of any suspicious activity like if
someone broke into the home, fire and gas leakage.
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7. Modules
7.1 Module 1: Profile Management
This module will cover the functions related to adding new users into the system and authenticating
them upon login. There will be an admin of the system and only he/she can add new users. The new
user will be provided with unique user name and password which will be used to authenticate him.

7.2 Module 2: Manual Control

The user can control the devices connected to the system through his smart phone. User can switch
on or off a device by using the application. He/she can set timers to switch on a device for a particular
time.

7.3 Module 3: Schedule Automation

The user can also automate several tasks like turning on a cooling device based on temperature.
Switching on lights based on light intensity or at particular timing. Switching off the lights when no
one is present in the room.

7.4 Module 4: Surveillance and Security

The user can view the real time video of his house at anytime from anywhere. The video will be saved
for a period of 30 days. There will also be an option of smart recording. In smart recording cameras
will only record when they sense any motion.

7.5 Module 6: Notifications and Alerts

The user will get notification alerts like when the door is unlocked and other alarming activities like
fire and gas leakage. The user will also get notification alert whenever a new user is added into the
system. The user will have the option to disable certain alerts.

8. System Limitations/Constraints
 User must be connected to the internet to use the system.
 Only admin can add new members.
 Backing mechanism needs to be in place.

9. Software Process Methodology

We will follow Incremental model because it works in iterative way and during each iteration it is
easy to debug and test. By using this methodology, the failure risk factor of final product decreases
because testing is performed in each iteration. It works in increments which is easy way to develop a
software Changes can be easily done during the software development process.
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10. Tools and Technologies

Table 2Tools and Technologies for Proposed Project
Tools Version Rationale
Visual Studio Code 1.29.1 IDE
Mongo DB Compass 2015 DBMS
Adobe Photoshop CSC 6 Design Work
MS Word 2015 Documentation
Tools MS Power Point 2015 Presentation
And Pencil 2.0.5 Mockups Creation
Technologies Technology Version Rationale
Python 6.0 Programming language
Java Script 2013 Scripting Language
Node js 5 Server
Express js 1.8 Back end Frame work
React js 2.3 Front end Framework
React Native 0.57 Frame work for Mobile
development

11. Project Stakeholders and Roles

Table 3Project Stakeholders for Proposed Project

Project COMSATS University, Islamabad

Sponsor
Stakeholder  Muhammad Adil
 Muhammad Hamza
 Dr. Muhammad Imran
 Dr. Hassan Ali Khattak

12. Team Members Individual Tasks/Work Division

Table 4Team Member Work Division for Proposed Project
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Student Name Student Registration Number Responsibility/ Modules

Muhammad Adil FA15-BCS-056 Module 3,4 and 6
Web application

Muhammad Hamza FA15-BCS-071 Module 1,2 and 5

Android Application

13. Data Gathering Approach

The information and requirements gathering approach we used for our project is interview. We
interviewed different people about the home automation. We asked users about the features they want
in their home. We also interviewed some experts and asked question about the proposed system its
working and tools and technologies used in development of this system. Help from internet has also
been taken to further enhance our concept and idea.

14. Concepts
 Hardware integration and coding
 Data management
 Mern stack development
 Resp Api

15. Gantt chart

Figure 1Sample Gantt chart

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16. Mockups
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17. Conclusion
This project is aimed to provide easy and reliable way to control home appliances. It will be of great
benefit especially for the elder and disabled persons who cannot move freely. Further it will provide
you with peace of mind that your home is safe and secure.

18. References
https://medium.com/@paliwalmanu99/internet-of-things-raspberry-pi-home-automation-system-
based-on-iot-a5862fdb4d58
https://www.otelco.com/resources/smart-home-guide/

19. Plagiarism Report