Automated Sanitizer & Temperature Anomaly Detector
Automated Sanitizer & Temperature Anomaly Detector
Volume 6, Issue 5, May – 2021 International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology
ISSN No:-2456-2165
Automated Sanitizer & Temperature
Anomaly Detector
Arun Singh Rawat1, Tanya Sharma2, Dhruv Sharma3, Rohini Sharma4
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department
Abstract:- Hand sanitizers are usually applied by pressing prototype has been made [2].
the sanitizer dispenser cap with hands, causing many
people to come into contact with the dispenser cap II. LITERATURE REVIEW
surface, which increases the probability of getting
infected. As per the recommendation and advisory given The rapid increase of the Corona Virus has alarmed the
by WHO and medical fraternity, vigorous sanitization is global medial community and has caused complications for
needed for protection from this virus. The presented everybody and everywhere. Better hand hygiene is one of the
module provides the solution for this issue by introducing initial crucial steps to prevent this spread. But the lack of
an innovative automatic hand sanitizer-cum- temperature automated systems which can monitor hand hygiene
sensing system, which can perform sanitization and detect compliance and analysis of the collected data, some hospitals
temperature simultaneously whenever desired, without resort to direct observations, reports, surveys, sanitizer
any contact with the machine, thus eradicating the dispenser usage and other such methods to monitor the
possibility of getting infected from the manual usage of regulatory affairs of the healthcare providers[3].
sanitizer dispenser. The paper discusses briefly about the
different sensors being used in the module, namely PIR Recent advances in vaccinations offered the possibility
Sensor, MLX90614(temperature sensor) and HC- that Corona virus might soon be a thing of the past, but the
SR04(ultrasonic distance sensor). current situation indicates something else. In the past several
decades, the global community has slowly come to realize the
Keywords:- Automatic hand sanitizer, Arduino, ultrasonic impact of such viral diseases and the need for an approach to
sensor, PIR sensor, MLX90614, Ultrasonic Distance Sensor combat it. In this paper, we attempt to reduce the impact of
(HC-SR04), covid-19. such diseases by involving healthy hygiene habits to contain
these viruses (Sars-Covid) in the home and community [4].
I. INTRODUCTION
The pandemic crisis can be further tackled by using
Since December 2019 the world has been under non- contact thermometer for early detection of coronavirus
tremendous tension, as the number of infected are increasing by rapidly discovering people suffering from mild to
day by day, and till date no vaccine has proved perfect against moderate fever. Non- contact sensors like the MLX can be
the pandemic agent, Corona Virus. The weaker section of the used to remotely measure the core body temperature within a
society is facing the hardship due to vigorous lockdown few seconds, and within a distance of few inches away from
across the nations. The demand for hand sanitizers has seen a the body [5].
significant rise as the coronavirus spread across the globe.
Alcohol based hand sanitizers are used by pressing the III. OBJECTIVES
sanitizer cap with hands. This causes people to touch the cap
surface, which increases the infection chances. Pressing the The project’s objective is to develop a device that can
pump handle is a manual process, and many pass-by without automate the process of hand sanitizing by making it
disinfecting themselves. Furthermore, each person presses the perfectly contactless, as well as measure the temperature of
cap differently, which makes it difficult for predicting the the subject, and detect anomalies, if any. The design has been
amount of use and manage the timings of replacing or done for easy installation of the hardware in every possible
refilling. Sanitization has been one of the fundamental pillars place across the globe. The design of the prototype aims to
of combat and is the most efficient method along with use of reduce the total surface area which will be covered by the
face masks to prevent the escalation of Covid-19 virus. Most module and give the maximum efficiency possible.
modern methods of sanitization are relying on foot operated
sanitizers and sanitizer dispensers for this purpose. However, Committing to the need of the hour, the project serves
the majority of these are not contactless, which defeats the two essential functions. One of it is to sanitize people and the
purpose of sanitizing multiple people [1]. adjacent atmosphere. Another aim is to detect the temperature
of the people that are entering in the range of the device. This
Due to this, the true use of hand sanitizers is drastically is done with the help of the non-contact MLX sensor.
reduced, which does not aid in preventing the spread of
Covid-19. To counter this problem, in this research work, an The objectives of the project are to make use of the
automatic hand sanitizer with temperature sensing design different sensors to develop a working module using their
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parameters, which include: R3 to synchronize the various sensors used.
(a) Installing temperature sensor,
(b) A LCD for displaying temperature, spray pumps, Various components used are enlisted in table 1:
(c) Ultrasonic sensor and PIR sensor and using Arduino Uno
Table 1: COMPONENTS FOR HARDWARE
S. NO. PARAMETERS Qt.
1 Arduino Uno R3 1
2 Ultrasonic Range Finder 1
3 DC motor/Submersible Spray Pump 2
4 LCD 16x2 1
5 250 kilo Ohm Potentiometer 1
6 220-ohm resistors 1
7 Temperature Sensor 1
8 LED RGB 1
9 Piezo Buzzer 1
10 Bread Board 2
11 PIR Sensor 1
Process flowchart for hardware sanitizer system used is shown in figure 1.
Figure 1 : Process Flowchart
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The device prototype model is shown in figure 2 as follows :
Figure 2 : prototype model
IV. OPERATIONAL WORKING
The temperature sensor senses the body temperature of
As we switch on the device, the sensors attached to the the person as soon as it detects presence(8cm-10cm) and
Arduino gets activated. We have two systems to work displays the temperature in Fahrenheit in the LCD display.
simultaneously to each other. First the automatic sanitizer and The LCD can be programmed to display temperature in
secondly the temperature sensing. The ultrasonic sensor and Celsius as well. If the temperature sensed is above the normal
PIR sensor are attached to the Arduino for detection of body temperature( 98.6 Fahrenheit) the buzzer sounds an
human/object ranging and motion respectively. In this alarm and the RGB led attached turns red, if the sensed value
module, Arduino acts as the main controller to survey the of the sensor is equal or below 98.6 Fahrenheit then the
functioning and overall process. The hand is detected by the buzzer remains off and the RGB led turns green, depicting
IR Sensor, ad a signal response is sent to the microcontroller absence of fever in the person.
and in response, the hand gets sanitized [6].
Component Description:
The PIR sensor has an immediate range of up to 12 For developing a working prototype, several types of
meters to 15 meters and anything that is detected within the sensors were used. Ultrasonic sensors were used to calculate
specified range by the sensor will activate the sanitizer; and the relative distance between the hands and the device. MLX
the surrounding will get sanitized by Spray pump 1. A fan or sensor was used to measure the temperature of the subject
blower can be used to spray the sanitizer liquid in the without any contact between the device and the subject itself.
surrounding areas. For detection of hands in the immediate
vicinity, an ultrasonic sensor is used. The ultrasonic sensor Arduino Uno served as the primary microcontroller to
detects within a 30 cm range and if anything is discovered process all the required data and activate the spray pumps
within the specified range, Spray pump number 2 will get which further sanitized the adjacent atmosphere. An LCD
activated and the user will be sanitized via an inlet. The screen is also used which displays the temperature measured
sanitization is done simultaneously with the activation of the by the sensor. It gives a visual representation of the collected
sensors, keeping the particular region sanitized and free from data; As shown in table2.
virus, bacteria or any other infectious agent.
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Table 2 : components description used in table 2
S.no Component’s Description Figures
1 Arduino UNO (R3): It is an open-
source microcontroller board and is
used for programming and
synchronizing of different types of
sensors. The different sets of pins
for analog and digital input/output
allows it to be interfaced with
various types of circuits as shown Figure 3 : Arduino UNO (R3)
in figure 3. (Louis, April,2016).
2 Ultrasonic Range Finder (HC-
SR04): Ultrasonic transducers and
sensors are devices that can
generate or sense ultrasonic energy
and can be broadly divided into
transmitters, receivers and trans
receivers. Figure 4 shows an
Ultrasonic Range Finder (HC-
SR04). Figure 4 : Ultrasonic Range Finder (HC-SR04)
3 LCD 16 × 2 : LCD is a flat panel
display which uses light
modulating properties of liquid
crystals . (How 16×2 LCDs work |
Build a basic 16×2 character LCD,
2016)..A potentiometer is also
utilized here which is used to Figure 5 : LCD 16 * 2
continue the contrasting of display
screen. Figure 5 shows an LCD 16
× 2.
4 Temperature Sensor
[MLX90614]: The temperature
sensor is used to record the
temperature of environment and
then process the input into
electrical data. (Figure 6). MLX
sensor was used because of its Figure 6 : Temperature Sensor [MLX90614]
ability to measure the temperature
without any contact.
5 PIR Sensor: Passive Infrared
Sensors are used to sense motion
and it almost detects human
motion. The sensor is built using a
pyroelectric sensor, it detects
infrared signals, as every living
body emits some level of radiation. Figure 7 PIR Sensor
Figure 7 shows a PIR sensor.
6 TINKERCAD Software: The
circuit is designed in TINKERCAD
software, programming is done,
simulated and made to a working
schematic. Relays can be attached
to drive the motors/pumps attached
in circuitry.
Figure 8 TINKERCAD Software
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V. RESULT AND DISCUSSION
Simulating the circuit at different instance we can see
the working of two motors, as there is a change of rpm in the
motors while changing the sensor values. Checking for the
led and buzzer signal while sensing temperature it can be seen
in Figure 8 that led changes its colour and there is a radiating
wave signal/tone through the buzzer.
Figure 11: Shows that spray pump/motor 2 runs with certain
rpm as the Ultrasonic sensor gets activated. Wave
signal/tone as temperature changes to 121.3 F (< 98.6
F).
VI. HARDWARE SIMULATIONS
Figure 8: Shows the led is green and buzzer is off as As shown in figure 12, the LCD will display
temperature is 77.01 F (< 98.6 F). temperature of surrounding areas with LED indicating it.
As shown in subsequent figure, the Led turns red or green
depending upon the temperature measured by the sensors and
the buzzer produces a sound which will alert nearby
authorities if the temperature is high.
Figure12: The LCD displays the ambient temperature and
LED glows blue, indicating normal temperature
As shown in figure 13, the LCD will display
temperature of adjacent item and LED will glow accordingly.
Figure 9: Shows the led turn red and buzzer produces
Figure 13: The LCD displays the temperature of
Figure 10: Shows that spray pump/motor 1 runs with certain object(solder) and LED glows red, indicating higher threshold
rpm as the PIR sensor gets activated. temperature accompanied by buzzer sound.
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VII. CONCLUSION AND FUTURE SCOPE
The device circuit was made using TINKERCAD
software and the simulation were used to develop a prototype
model accordingly. The dispensation of power to individual
modules in the circuit can be affected, but this issue can be
easily sorted by making use of relays which will provide the
necessary power distribution from the microcontroller to the
more sensitive modules like LCD, different sensors. The
device can be developed and assembled easily. The cost of
the module is relatively low, and its installation can be done
in all tye of areas, be it educational institutes, workplaces,
hospitals, shops and houses. The proposed project aims to
eradicate further outbreak by isolating and sanitizing on any
infected surface and /or person. To draw line of conclusion f
project, it can be said that this project is an effective weapon
in the war against this deadly virus.
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