Justin Jon L. Jereza, Jose Marie G. Sumbing, Jonathan Noel I. Yang (March 2001)
Philippine Science High School Western Visayas Campus – Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PSHS WVC), Brgy. Bito-on, Jaro, Iloilo City 5000, Philippines
ABSTRACT
This One Spot Case Study aimed to determine the feasibility of a computer-controlled house that can be operated by a computer program developed using C++. This program determined if the prototype could operate electrical loads such as light emitting diodes and dynamos in the model house. It also determined the capability of the program in terms of automation and password protection. The whole process of constructing the prototype of a computer-controlled house involved program development, design and assembly of computer interface and power supply, construction of the computer-controlled house, and capabilities testing.
This study proved that a computer-controlled house is feasible using a specially developed C++ program. The prototype was able to operate electrical loads such as light emitting diodes and dynamos inside the house all at the same time, one at a time, and in any combination of these loads. The computer program, furthermore, was able to operate the automation of the above mentioned electrical loads given a set time. The program can also be secured through password protection.