Welcome

Welcome to our project page. On this homepage, you will find information about the HomeWatch project.

Short description

With HomeWatch, we aim to maximize security in the home environment for all citizens. This is made possible through the V-Guard, H-Guard, and J-Guard. With a user-friendly security system that is affordable for everyone, we want to set a new standard that security is a basic right and not a luxury. Our initiative combines intelligent technology with easy usability, creating a safe environment for everyone. We achieve these goals through carefully coordinated components that can be accessed and controlled anytime through our website and app. Never again will you have to worry when you are on vacation and your home is unattended. Doesn't that sound great? Hence our motto: "For a better peace of mind!"

Our project is being developed and created at HTL Mössingerstraße.

Details


Hardware

V-Guard / Quality Meter (Prototype)

The following components are used to build a high-quality quality meter:

- ESP32 Microcontroller
- MQ2 Sensor (Smoke/Gas/Air quality measurement)
- DHT11 Sensor (Humidity & Temperature)
- Vibration sensor (Earthquake detection)
- Active Buzzer (acoustic signal)


V-Guard / Quality Meter (Final form)

The following components are used to build a high-quality quality meter:

- ESP32 Microcontroller
- MQ2 Sensor (Smoke/Gas/Air quality measurement)
- DHT11 Sensor (Humidity & Temperature)
- Vibration sensor (Earthquake detection)
- Active Buzzer (acoustic signal)
- 3D - printed Case (created with Fusion360)

H-Guard / Door monitoring system (Prototype)

The following components are used to build a high-quality door monitoring system:

- Freenove ESP32 Wrover Cam Board
- Cam OV2640
- Display OLED SSD1306 (Displays selected mode and detected movements)
- IR-Sensor Sharp GP2Y0A21YK0F (Detects movements from 40cm - 150cm)
- Button (To switch between Alarm Mode & Home Mode)

J-Guard / Interior surveillance (partial prototype)

The following components are used to build a high-quality interior surveillance system:

- Raspberry Pi 4 Model 4GB
- Raspberry Pi Camera Noir V2
- Hardware for the wristband will be coming soon…

trending_up Apps

Web application - Keep an eye on your home

With the homepage, it is possible to create new rooms and query existing rooms based on their sensor values. Additionally, archived photos of all activities inside and outside the living space can be accessed.
To be able to create rooms, an account creation with a username and password is required.

Mobile application - Stay up to date all times

Maintain seamless control of your home from anywhere! Our app empowers you to effortlessly add rooms, monitor temperature, and receive prompt notifications for any anomalies. Whether adjusting your preferred temperature, viewing live camera feeds, reviewing past recordings, or conveniently checking your door peephole from the sofa, enjoy maximum control at your fingertips—anywhere, anytime.

The creative minds behind the project

A highly synergistic team that possesses strengths such as creativity, determination, willpower, and a thirst for knowledge.

Simon 'ItsGrootBaby' Rethy

Creator of V-Guard & Homepage

Very curious and ambitious, but some
(critics might say 'very') stubborn and independent-minded in certain matters…

Christian Wucherer

Creator of H-Guard & Database management

Quiet person, open to new experiences, and very curious. Also works during leisure time…

Jennifer Kreiner

Creator of J-Guard & Mobile-App

Curiosity and perseverance are just two of many strengths. A cheerful personality with a slight inclination towards passive-aggressiveness.

Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Daniel Wischounig-Strucl

Project coordinator

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