Context. Internet of Things (IoT) is an extension of the Internet, which now includes physical objects of the real world. The main purpose of Internet of Things is to increase a quality of people’s daily life. A smart home is one of the promising areas in the Internet of Things which increases rapidly. It allows users to control their home devices anytime from any location in the world using Internet connectivity and automate their work based on the physical environment conditions and user preferences. The main issues in deploying the architecture of IoT are the security of the communication between constrained low-power devices in the home network and device performance. Battery lifetime is a key QoS parameter of a battery-powered IoT device which limits the level of security and affects the performance of the communication. These issues have been deepened with the spread of cheap and easy to use microcontrollers which are used by electronic enthusiasts to build their own home automation projects. Objectives. In this study, we investigated wireless communication technologies used in low-power and low-bandwidth home area networks to determine which of them are most suitable for smart home applications. We also investigated the correlation between security, power consumption of constrained IoT device, and performance of wireless communication based on a model of a home automation system with a sensor node. Sensor node was implemented using Arduino Nano microcontroller and RF 433 MHz wireless communication module. Methods. To achieve the stated objectives of this research following methods were chosen: literature review to define common applications and communication technologies used in a smart home scenario and their requirements, comparison of wireless communication technologies in smart home, study of Arduino microcontroller technology, design and simulation of a part of  home automation project based on Arduino, experimental measurements  of execution time and power consumption of Arduino microcontroller with RF 433 MHz wireless module when transmitting data with different levels of security, and analysis of experimental results. Results. In this research, we presented a detailed comparison of ZigBee, WiFi, Bluetooth, Z-Wave, and ANT communication technologies used in a smart home in terms of the main characteristics. Furthermore, we considered performance, power consumption, and security. A model of a home automation system with a sensor node based on Arduino Nano was described with sleep management and performance evaluation. The results show that the battery lifetime of Arduino in a battery-powered sensor node scenario is determined by the communication speed, sleep management, and affected by encryption. Conclusions. The advanced communication strategy can be used to minimize the power consumption of the device and increase the efficiency of the communication. In that case, our security measures will reduce the productivity and lifetime of the sensor node not significantly. It’s also possible to use symmetric encryption with smaller block size.

The aim of this diploma thesis is to design and create a prototype of automatic pipetting head that will be useful for pipetting in laboratories after attaching it to a robotic manipulator. In the beginning, a research about various types of automatic pipetting heads was made followed by a device design and component analysis. The prototype was made using 3D printing method and it utilises a peristaltic pump, Arduino microcontroller and Bluetooth interface. A measurement of repeatability and dispensing accuracy was made on the finished device. The results are evaluated in the conclusion.

Darbe buvo susipažinta su apsaugos sistemomis, Arduino platforma ir Android sistema. Projektuojant standartinę apsaugos sistemą su Arduino mikrokontroleriu, buvo pasirinktos tinkamiausios dalys. Rasti ir išanalizuoti galimi komunikavimo būdai tarp Arduino platformos ir Android operacinės sistemos. Pasirinktu geriausiu komunikavimo būdu, buvo realizuota standartinė apsaugos sistema, kurią galima valdyti nuotoliniu būdu internetiniu puslapiu arba Android programėle. / In this Project were been familiarized with security systems, Arduino platform and Android system. Designing a standart security system with Arduino microcontroller was choosen the most suitable components. Was choosed and analized possible ways to communicate between the Arduino platform and the Android operating system. Choosen best way of comunication, has been realized in standart security system that can be operated by remote with web page or Android application.

Submitted by Caroline Periotto (carol@ufscar.br) on 2016-09-19T14:02:45Z No. of bitstreams: 1 DissJRRJ.pdf: 9146963 bytes, checksum: d1ca284150548459ecae9a5cf5625c60 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Marina Freitas (marinapf@ufscar.br) on 2016-09-20T17:59:09Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 DissJRRJ.pdf: 9146963 bytes, checksum: d1ca284150548459ecae9a5cf5625c60 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Marina Freitas (marinapf@ufscar.br) on 2016-09-20T17:59:15Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 DissJRRJ.pdf: 9146963 bytes, checksum: d1ca284150548459ecae9a5cf5625c60 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-09-20T17:59:22Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 DissJRRJ.pdf: 9146963 bytes, checksum: d1ca284150548459ecae9a5cf5625c60 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-09-29 / Não recebi financiamento / This paper aims to propose the inclusion of the Arduino microcontroller in Physics classes in a public high school. To this intent, a learning situation on the theme Light and Color was suggested, based on meaningful learning and on the use of an interactive and easy to handle experiment. The daily life of students is packed with technologies that hold plenty of Physics’ concepts and applications. The intention to introduce the Arduino microcontroller in Physics classes was to arouse the curiosity and awaken in them the investigative character necessary to the study of Physics while they deal with technological elements that are part of their contemporary culture. The developed activity enables the investigation and allows students to participate more actively in their learning process. During the activity, groups of students tested some possibilities of light mixtures and the relationship between the incident light with the color of the light reflected by the objects. To record and learning verification purposes, a pretest, a posttest, a summative evaluation, teacher’s records and, lastly, a self-assessment were performed. It is possible to conclude that the activity was successful and has awakened the curiosity of the students, enabled conceptual growth and showed evidence of significant learning. / Este trabalho tem como objetivo propor a inserção do microcontrolador Arduino nas aulas de Física do Ensino Médio em uma Escola Púbica. Para isto, foi proposta uma situação de aprendizagem sobre o tema “Luz e Cor”, baseada na aprendizagem significativa, e na utilização de um experimento interativo e de fácil manipulação. O cotidiano dos estudantes está repleto de tecnologias e nelas há uma infinidade de conceitos e aplicações da Física. A intenção ao introduzir o microcontrolador Arduino nas aulas de Física foi provocar curiosidade nos estudantes e despertar o caráter investigativo necessário ao estudo da Física, ao mesmo tempo em que lidam com elementos tecnológicos que fazem parte de sua cultura contemporânea. A atividade desenvolvida possibilita a investigação e permite ao estudante uma participação mais ativa no seu processo de aprendizagem. Durante a atividade, grupos de estudantes testaram algumas possibilidades de misturas da luz e a relação da luz incidente com a cor da luz refletida pelos objetos. Para registro e verificação da aprendizagem, foram realizados um pré-teste, um pós-teste, uma avaliação somativa, registros do professor e, ao final, uma autoavaliação. Concluiu-se que a atividade foi exitosa, despertou a curiosidade dos estudantes, possibilitou crescimento conceitual e apresentou indícios de uma aprendizagem significativa.

Made available in DSpace on 2015-05-14T13:21:35Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 arquivototal.pdf: 5352516 bytes, checksum: 794641cb921c8b2deee06ca5e6ee12ed (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-04-28 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / A portable and low-cost photometer is proposed in this work. The instrument uses a tri-color light emitting diode (LED) as its radiation source in maximum emission wavelengths of 480 (blue), 534 (green) and 630 nm (red). It employs a phototransistor with spectral sensitivity in the visible region, as well as an Arduino microcontroller. Its analytical performance was evaluated by means of quantitative analysis (analytical curves), whose models were validated by analysis of variance (ANOVA). The instrument was applied to determine sunset yellow dye in energy drinks and sodas, and potassium permanganate pills. For comparison purposes, a commercial spectrophotometer was used to construct the calibration curves for the reference method. Applying the paired t-test at a 95 % confidence level for the concentration results obtained with the two instruments, we observed no statistically significant difference. Furthermore, accurate concentration estimates were obtained for the analytes as confirmed by the low relative standard deviation range of 0.2 and 0.5%, respectively, for both the dye and the permanganate. The proposed photometer might be an economically viable alternative to spectroscopic analysis, especially in teaching laboratories with limited financial resources or lacking in highly qualified personnel. / Um fotômetro portátil e de baixo custo é proposto neste trabalho. Esse instrumento utiliza um diodo emissor de luz (LED-Light Emitting Diode) tricolor como fonte de radiação nos comprimentos de onda do máximo de emissão de 480 (azul), 534 (verde) e 630 nm (vermelho). Além disso, emprega um fototransistor com sensibilidade espectral na região do visível como fototransdutor, bem como um microcontrolador Arduino como unidade de controle. Seu desempenho analítico foi avaliado por meio de análises quantitativas baseadas em curvas analíticas, cujos modelos foram validados por meio da Análise de Variância (ANOVA). O instrumento foi aplicado à determinação do corante amarelo crepúsculo em amostras de refrigerantes e bebidas energéticas e de permanganato de potássio em amostras de medicamentos. Para fins de comparação, um espectrofotômetro comercial foi empregado para construir as curvas analíticas do instrumento de referência. Aplicando o teste t-emparelhado ao nível de 95% de confiança para os resultados de concentração obtidos com os dois instrumentos, observa-se que não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa. Ademais, resultados precisos nas estimativas das concentrações dos analitos foram obtidos sendo atestado pelo baixo desvio padrão relativo conjunto de 0,2 e 0,5%, respetivamente, para o corante e permanganato. O fotômetro proposto pode ser uma alternativa economicamente viável para análises espectrométricas, sobretudo, em laboratórios de ensino com poucos recursos financeiros e carentes de pessoal altamente qualificado.