Students in the modern day have access to a large variety of distractions at home tempting them away from studying and homework.
Our device is a 3-compartment locker that can contain items such as smartphones, laptops, and game controllers, and that can be locked with a timer or multiple configurable unlocking methods such as a keypad, fingerprint scanner, and RFID reader. This device is intended for parents of younger children for parental control, or for high school/college students with good self-discipline that just need a barrier between them and distractions to increase productivity.
The device uses a microcontroller to connect and manage multiple input devices and monitor reed switches to determine when to turn motors that lock the compartment doors. Other similar available products are insecure plastic cases that can hold one cell phone, or standard heavy-duty safes that are unnecessarily heavy with fewer input options.
Our overall input and locking system could be re-used for standard security purposes, such as locking a regular door in one's home. Other features are a vibration sensor for phone call/text message detection, support for interior USB chargers, and a remote that can monitor timers and override the locking system.
Idris Al-Shidhani A senior student at University of Central Florida, and he plans to graduate in May of 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He plans to continue studying power electronics to develop reliable power control designs for future power storage technologies and power harvesting. |
Denzel Stockhausen A senior student at the University of Central Florida and plans to graduate in May of 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. He plans to pursue a career somewhere in the state of Florida. |
Cliff Porter A senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering at the University of Central Florida expecting to graduate in Spring 2023. He intends to pursue a career in robots or consumer electronics near Orlando after graduating. |
Kaiden Duvall A senior studying Computer Engineering at the University of Central Florida, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Spring 2023. He intends to pursue a career focusing on software in the Orlando area after graduation. |
We would like to thank:
- Professors Lei Wei and Samuel Richie for their oversight and assistance during the course of our project
- The many professors and staff of UCF and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering that have guided us during our education.
- And Steve Porter for assisting us with the construction of our locker.