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Pilltank, Lucas Chang, Hayden Tam, Aaron Teh, Krista Round
Pilltank, Lucas Chang, Hayden Tam, Aaron Teh, Krista Round
Electrical Engineering
Imagine an elderly family member, going through their daily routine of taking their pills. They find their pill box; however, they are having trouble identifying all the pills in there. Is there a name on the tablet? Can they read what it says? Do they just trust that the medication in their box is correct? How can they properly take care of themselves if they can not even confirm that what they are taking is the right medication? To combat this issue that many face, we present PillTank.
To decrease the risk of consuming the wrong medication, PillTank identifies the …
Android Application Controlled Surge Protector, Lok An
Android Application Controlled Surge Protector, Lok An
Electrical Engineering
A significant amount of consumer electronics cannot be switched off completely without being unplugged. Standby power, also known as phantom power, refers to the electric power consumed by electronic appliances when they are switched off. There are some devices that need constant power; items like alarm clocks and security systems need constant power to function correctly. Some devices, such as video game consoles and televisions, consume power without offering any features. Electricity lost from standby power has been increasing with the amount of consumer electronics increasing in households.
This project’s goal is to create a low power remote that can …