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Description

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Knight Watch Security is a security camera and surveillance system that can be mounted on a pole and can be placed anywhere outside the user's home. The camera has have a wide viewing angle and Wi-Fi connectivity with a specific range, so the location of the camera is up to the user's discretion. The system is powered using solar panels and is completely off the grid. Furthermore, the video being captured from the camera is transmitted via Wi-Fi to a specified computer. From the computer, which serves as the base station, video footage can be stored as well as viewed live. The camera will always be on and continuously recording video in intervals of three hours. This means that the camera will always be recording, but stops at three hours and then immediately start a new recording. Additionally, the system has remote monitoring capabilities. Video feed can be viewed live from any web browser at any time. Similarly, the video feed can be viewed from a smartphone using an application that can stream the video feed straight into the user's hand.



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A reliable, home security system has been desired by humankind since the dawn of time. While many homes throughout the world have implemented various designs for home security, very few homes use an energy efficient system. If homes were to use an energy efficient home security system, it will ease their daily struggles with safety, security, and finances. In addition, previous security systems have limited connectivity. With today's technology and society's "Go Green" outlook, many homes and families should have a desire to implement a home security system that is dependable, energy efficient, and easy to use. With a system like this, homeowners will be able to live their daily lives reassured that their personal assets are kept safe in a resourceful manner. They would also be satisfied knowing this system was simple to implement as well as user friendly.
In order to provide homes with a better sense of protection and a more versatile and dynamic structure, the idea of the Knight Watch Security (KWS) came about. KWS will satisfy all the surveillance needs of any homeowner, or similar, by being an autonomous, solar powered security system camera with network capabilities.  



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KWS is designed to optimize the power output of its solar camera with maximum power point tracking and sealed lead acid battery. Taking the camera system off the grid allows for a more versatile and sustainable system. The system provides a crucial video link where grid power may not be available. This security camera is investing in a high output, low power consumption processor and WI-FI radio. The project is completely scalable and can be customized to fit many different applications.
Homes that desire a safe household or asset protection will want to use KWS. The amount of break-ins and robberies would decrease substantially. Users will be able to go on vacation and monitor their house from across the globe. They will even be able to have a good night's sleep knowing that KWS is like sleeping with one eye open. Similarly, users will take solace in the idea of being protected while also conserving energy. KWS is the future of energy-saving security systems.

Meet the Group

Electrical Engineers

michael

Michael G. Panich- mpanich@knights.ucf.edu

Computer Engineers

sarah

Sarah Marie V. Posadas- sposadas@knights.ucf.edu