Insight Smart Power Outlet-SDP Team 15
Problem Statement
In the United States, about 30-40% of the energy consumed by the average household is wasted by inefficient usage of everything from electronic devices to heating systems. This leads not only to higher power bills, but also to an unnecessary draw on the power grid. Collectively, these homes contributes to a large portion of the pollution that is generated in producing energy. Consequently, a great deal of people are trying make their homes "smart" as to cut back on this wasted energy. Our product seeks to do just that; to provide a user-friendly system capable of providing extremely detailed information of your homes power usage while also giving you the power to quickly and easily see which outlets are using power. While some similar products do exist, none offer the level of detailed information that ours will, and the user interfaces are more often than not tedious and difficult to manage. Our device seeks to provide users with a smart, innovative way to monitor their energy usage to the benefit of both their wallets and the environment.
System Specifications
| Specification | Value | Device Weight | <1lb | Device Dimensions | ~12 x 3 x 3 cm (L-W-H) | Cost of Manufacture (1000) | ~19$ | Frequency of Power Sampling | 1 second or less | Outlet/Campanion App Response Time | 1 second or less | Power Measurement Error | <5% | Classification | <5 seconds with 80% accuracy |
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PDR Slides
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MDR Report
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FPR Report
Meet the Team
Kriss Strikis
kstrikis@umass.edu
Garrett Olson
garrettolson@umass.edu
Brendon Burke
brendonburke@umass.edu
Mark Chisholm
mechisolm@umass.edu