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"Good morning everyone.

I'm Nurin, and on behalf of my team,

we are presenting:

SMARTWINDOW

IoT-Based Automated Window and

Environment Control System

Supervisor: Ms. Siti Hawa"

PROBLEM TODAY:

• Many homes still use manual windows

• People forget to close when raining

• Windows left open at night = security risk

• Poor ventilation = uncomfortable home

OUR SOLUTION:

SmartWindow - automatic window that

thinks for itself using sensors

PROBLEM 1: RAIN DAMAGE

• Homeowners forget to close windows

• Rain enters house

• Damages floor, furniture, electronics

• Costly repairs

MANUAL WINDOWS CAN'T PREVENT THIS

PROBLEM 2: SECURITY RISK

• Windows left open at night

• Easy entry for thieves

• Families unaware until morning

• Safety of family and belongings at risk

PROBLEM 3: POOR AIR QUALITY

• No proper ventilation control

• Indoor temperature too hot

• Cooking smoke stays inside

• Bad for health and comfort

Existing smart homes IGNORE windows

OBJECTIVE 1:

Design and develop an IoT-based

automated window control system

Integrate:

• Sensors

• Microcontroller

• User interface

OBJECTIVE 2:

Automate window based on:

• Rain detection

• Time (morning/night)

• Temperature

• Smoke/Air quality

Real-time environmental response

OBJECTIVE 3:

Provide user-friendly interface for:

• Monitoring window status

• Receiving notifications

• Manual control when needed

Mobile or web-based app

AUTOMATION FEATURES:

✓ Rain detected → Window CLOSES

✓ Morning time → Window OPENS

✓ Night time → Window CLOSES

✓ Temperature high → Window OPENS

✓ Smoke detected → Window OPENS + ALERT

USER FEATURES:

✓ Manual control via phone

✓ Real-time dashboard

✓ Notification alerts

✓ Security mode at night

SYSTEM FLOW:

START

↓

READ SENSORS

(Rain, Temp, Smoke, Time)

↓

IF RAIN → CLOSE + ALERT

↓

IF MORNING → OPEN

IF NIGHT → CLOSE

↓

IF SMOKE → OPEN + EMERGENCY ALERT

↓

IF TEMP HIGH → OPEN

↓

UPDATE DASHBOARD

↓

REPEAT

HARDWARE (Sensors & Brain):

• Rain sensor

• Temperature sensor

• Smoke/Gas sensor

• Microcontroller (ESP32/Arduino)

• Motor to move window

SOFTWARE (My role as SE):

• Programming logic

• Mobile/Web app

• Database

• Notification system

• Dashboard design

TYPE OF SYSTEM:

IoT smart home prototype

TARGET USERS:

• Homeowners

• Family members

• Admin (configure settings)

TESTING WE'LL DO:

• Functional testing

• Usability testing

• Hardware testing

• Integration testing

• User acceptance testing

THIS IS SOFTWARE ENGINEERING BECAUSE:

• I write the PROGRAMMING LOGIC

• I build the USER INTERFACE

• I create the DATABASE

• I develop NOTIFICATION system

• I design the CONTROL ALGORITHM

Hardware is just the tool -

The BRAIN is software!

SMARTWINDOW PROVIDES:

✓ Convenience - no need to manually open/close

✓ Safety - windows close at night and during rain

✓ Comfort - good ventilation and temperature control

✓ Peace of mind - alerts and remote control

Practical IoT solution for modern homes

"We are SOFTWARE students.

Our focus is on the programming,

logic, and user interface.

For hardware, we will:

• Use available components

• Get guidance from supervisor

• Focus on working prototype

• Demonstrate SOFTWARE capabilities"

"If internet goes down:

• System still works automatically

because sensors connect directly

to microcontroller

• Only REMOTE CONTROL via app

will be affected until connection

is back"

"Our project is UNIQUE because:

• Most smart homes ignore windows

• We combine MULTIPLE sensors

(rain, temp, smoke, time)

• Multi-factor decision making

• Specifically for MALAYSIAN homes

(heavy rain, hot weather)"

"Yes, it's FEASIBLE because:

• Components are available and affordable

• We focus on WORKING PROTOTYPE

• Scope is clear and focused

• We have 1 semester to complete

• Supervisor will guide us"

"That's a good question.

Based on our current understanding,

[say what you think].

We will research this further

during our project development.

Thank you for the question."