REMOTE CONTROLLED SOCKET 1.

Expanded Definition The remote controlled socket is an electronic device wherein the outlet is controlled by an infrared remote. It is simply an extension cord with relays, switches, and logical devices. The logical components are programmed to perform a certain instruction which is triggering the relays and switches that control the flow of electricity through the outlet. 2. Analysis through Classification I. Remote Controlled Socket A. Power supply B. Extension cord 1. Relays and switches C. Logical Circuit and Electronics 1. Peripheral Interface Circuit 2. Infrared D. Limitations 1. Standard appliances 2. Heavy duty appliances a. Larger relays and switches b. Thicker cords c. High-end Printed Circuit Board 3. Analysis through Partition Power supply Relays Switches Infrared remote control Peripheral Interface Circuit Infrared receiver Voltage regulator Outlet

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How to operate the device? 1. 2. 3. 4. Plug in the cord to a 220 V AC outlet. Connect any standard home appliances to the outlets of the device. Ensure that you are within 5 meters distance from the device. Turn on the outlet by pressing a button on the infrared remote. (Light emitting diodes indicate whether a particular outlet is either on or off). 5. Never plug in any heavy duty appliances such as air conditioners, irons, etc. 5. Description of Mechanism The device diverts power through a relay or switch which is triggered by the Peripheral Interface Circuit. It is simply an extension cord with logical circuits that controls the flow of electricity through an outlet by an infrared remote. The only particular function of the device is to remotely turn on or off an electrical appliance. The outlet is connected to a relay wherein triggering it would allow the flow of electricity. The physical appearance is just like any extension cord but appears to be bulkier due to the enhancements. It relies heavily on logical circuits and basic electronic devices to achieve its operation as a remote controlled socket. A Peripheral Interface Circuit is a programmable integrated circuit which servers as the brain of the entire device. It processes the input data from the infrared circuit and executes the corresponding instruction based on assembly language a form of machine language. In short, the signals from the infrared receiver are sent to the PIC to be processed and an expected output is to trigger the relay which in turn allows electricity to flow. Basically, designing the correct program is all that matters because it serves as a basis to select which outlet is to be activated and deactivated.

There are only 5 parts that are important to the device. 1. Power supply an electronic device that converts alternating current to direct current; it supplies a manageable and yet stable voltage for standard appliances. 2. Peripheral Integrated Circuit a programmable integrated circuit which serves as the central processing unit of any device; it can execute any instruction depending on how it was programmed. 3. Voltage regulator it produces a fixed voltage of 5 Volts which is the limit for the PIC and other logical circuits. 4. Infrared receiver this device intercepts and interprets infrared signals; it has a separate integrated circuit which is preprogrammed to process the infrared signals. 5. Relays/Switches these are basically triggered by a small voltage which is strong enough to make the two metals in the relay to contact.