REMOTE-CONTROLLED MULTIPURPOSE EMERGENCY LIGHT

A Science Investigatory Project

By

Ejay D. Villaver
Jade Frances B. Asparin
Kim E. Villarubia
Rosmalinda O. Lobitaña

FEBRUARY 2018

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 ABSTRACT

The study aims to enhance the function of accessible emergency lights into a smart
lighting system that can be remotely controlled or can be activated with the help of handheld
devices such as smartphones via SMS and phone call. The summation of energy delivered by
each emergency lights being used in the study at a specific time interval was first determined to
know if there exist a difference between the weighted mean of the energy delivered by the
Remote-Controlled Multipurpose Emergency Light, Yidi Emergency Light and Quingli
Emergency Light. After which, the researchers then computed for the T-test to verify if there is
significant difference between the invented emergency light to the other two commercial
emergency lights. The probability value of 0.304 tests the significant difference of the energy
content between the Remote-Controlled Multipurpose Emergency Light and the Yidi Emergency
Light, since the p-value is greater than zero, same with the results of the Remote-Controlled
Multipurpose Emergency Light and the Quingli Emergency Light having a p-value of 0.082.
Therefore, it can be inferred that the said invention is more advantageous to use during electricity
interruptions because of its longer operating time plus it has special features that can satisfy the
user’s need for light and security making the Remote-Controlled Multipurpose Emergency Light
unique than others.

Keywords: Remote-Controlled Multipurpose Emergency Light, lighting system, commercial

emergency lights

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researchers would like to express their profound gratitude to everyone, who provided

insight and expertise that greatly assisted the research and helped in making this study possible;

To Mrs. Beverley G. Alviola, Mrs. Marjorie B Yosores and Mrs. Melissa E. Angus for

sharing their pearls of wisdom and sincere patience and guidance that helped them throughout

the course of study. Without their guidance and persistence, this research project would not have

been possible;

To the teachers, who exerted time in giving suggestions and comments for the

improvement of the research and for being there to show support and concern;

To their friends, classmates, relatives and parents, who in one way or another shared their

support, either morally, spiritually, financially and physically during the period of study and their

life in general;

And above all, to God Almighty, the author of knowledge and wisdom, for giving them

strength, wisdom, knowledge, and countless love that helped them overcome all the challenges

and difficulties all along the way.

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 DEDICATION

We dedicate this work to our dearly loved parents,

friends, teachers, relatives and God.

Thank you for your never-ending

patience, support and

love.

Kim

Jade

Ros

Ejay

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENT PAGE

TITLE PAGE …………………………………………………………...…………….. i

ABSTRACT …………………………………………………………...……………… ii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ……………………………………………………….…… iii

DEDICATION ……………………………………………………………………….. iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS …………………………………………………………...... v

CHAPTER

I. THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE …………………………….......... 1

Introduction…………………………………………………..… 1

Statement of the Problem…………………………………....…. 6

Hypothesis..…….…………………………………………….…. 6

Engineering goals……………………………………………..... 6

Significance of the Study ………………………………………. 7

II. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ……………………………...……..... 8

Research Design………………………………………………… 8

Research Locale……………………………………………........ 8

List of Materials………………………………………………... 9

Power supply procedure……..…………………………………. 10

5V regulator procedure……………………………………….... 12

Measuring the energy content………………………………….. 17

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 Statistical Treatment of Data………………………………….. 18

Testing for the functionality of the remote control at varied

distances………………………………….…………………… 18

III. RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS ……………….……………....…... 19

IV. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND

RECOMMENDATIONS ………………………………………….... 25

Summary of Findings…………………………..………….... 25

Conclusions ……………………………………………….... 26

Recommendations…………………………………………... 27

V. REFERENCES …………………………………………………....... 28

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 List of Figures

Figure Title Page

1 Schematic Diagram of the Remote-Controlled Multipurpose 16

Emergency Light

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 List of Tables

Table Title Page

1 List of Materials 9

1.1 Voltage, Current, Power and Energy of the Remote-Controlled 19

Multipurpose Emergency Light

1.2 Voltage, Current, Power and Energy of Yidi Emergency Light 20

1.3 Voltage, Current, Power and Energy of Quingli Emergency Light 20

2 Test of Significant Difference on the energy content of the three 21

emergency lights

3.1 Responsiveness of the remote control when it is in line of sight 22

3.2 Responsiveness of the remote control when it is not in line of sight 23

4 Description of the properties 24

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Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION

Electricity is one of the most important blessings that science has given to mankind. It

has also become a part of modern life and one cannot think of a world without it. Electricity has

many uses in our day to day life. It is used for lighting rooms, working fans and domestic

appliances like using electric stoves, air condition and more. All these provide comfort to people

(Lekshmi, 2010). However, brownouts or blackouts are inevitable from happening. When power

failures occur, majority of the citizens in the community depend only in lighting candles in their

homes. Although this shouldn’t be practiced because according to the Bureau of Fire Protection

(n.d.), open flames such as unattended burning candles are some of the most common causes of

fire in the Philippines. That’s why sometimes, instead of using candles, most people depend on

flashlights and emergency lights.

A flashlight is defined as a portable, battery-operated device used for illumination. A

typical unit consists of one or more dry cell batteries arranged in a line inside a battery

compartment that forms the handle of the light. The flow of electricity from the batteries to the

bulb at the front end of the light is controlled through a switch mechanism placed between the

batteries and the lamp (Madehow.com, n.d.). According to Overstock.com (n.d.), there are many

types of flashlights; these include incandescent bulbs, LED lights, HID, Xenon, Halogen, and

Krypton bulbs, shake flashlights, headlamps and lanterns.

For decades flashlights have been among the indispensable tools for illuminating unlit

paths, spaces, including small cavities or sign boards. Conventional flashlights are usually
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equipped with so-called incandescent bulbs that are screwed into a socket that in turn was one

component of an electrical circuit actuatable by a switch. In addition to longer service lives and

lower power consumption, it has also been possible to miniaturize the flashlights, thereby

enabling them to be easily carried as a key-chain pendant (Opolka, 2015).

Although flashlights are very beneficial, it also has a few disadvantages. According to

Uke (2017), flashlights in general direct light in one direction only. This is a disadvantage in the

sense that while one directional illumination is normally acceptable, there are some situations in

which more than one direction illumination is desired. Moreover, in a push-focus flashlight, a

user holds the flashlight by the handle with one hand and focuses it by pushing the head forward

and backward to achieve focus. This can be an efficient way to focus a light, but has a number of

drawbacks, some of which include: since the focusing system is metal to metal and situated

outside of the light, within a short period of time, dirt, grime, dust and other particulate matter

gets between the head and body of the light causing it to become more and more difficult to

move the head forwards or backwards, and the general metal to metal activity over time creates

small imperfections in the metals causing this issue to become worse and worse; the focusing

system does not allow for the flashlights to be highly water resistant or waterproof; and the head

must be twisted to lock the flashlight (Popper & Jorgensen, 2014).

On the other hand, a conventional lantern usually comprises a housing and an

illumination device mounted in the housing for providing illumination in a predetermined area.

Very often, such conventional lantern utilizes fluorescent light as a light source for providing a

line source of light. Such light source sacrifices light intensity for spatial reaching of the

illumination. In other words, conventional lantern usually produces illumination that can have a

wider area of illumination than that of spot light. However, the intensity of the illumination of
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lanterns is usually substantially smaller than traditional spot lights. Thus, it is not suitable for a

person to use a lantern to illuminate a particular spot. Rather, the person has to use a spot light

for such purpose. On the other hand, it is also not suitable for a person to use a spot light to

provide illumination for a relatively larger area of space, because conventional spot lights are

designed to provide illumination of high intensity at a desirable spot. Because of these

limitations, people have to purchase one lantern and one spot light for different purposes.

Moreover, there exist a hybrid type of lamp in which it comprises both a point source of light

and a fluorescent lamp. As such, this type of lamp may provide both types of illuminations.

However, one major disadvantage of this type of lamp is that it is very bulky in size, because it

typically comprises a fluorescent lamp and a high-intensity LED or light bulk mounted at

different positions of a housing. Since the housing must accommodate two different kinds of

light source, the size of the housing is very bulky. This disadvantage substantially impairs

widespread application of this type of lamp (Lau, 2014).

Meanwhile Opolka (2015) stated that the disadvantage of incandescent bulbs is their

relatively short service life as well as their relatively high power consumption. Thus due to the

short life span of flashlights, production of solar powered flashlights took place but then again,

another drawback seen with solar powered flashlight recharging systems is that these units can

may only be recharged during the day, and can experience a significant degradation in

performance if the solar cells get dirty, or over prolonged use having the solar cells scratched or

broken. An additional customary drawback of the flashlights of prior art is that they fail to

provide means of assessing the charge level when in actual use, as prevalent models contain LED

battery gauges only at their static recharge stations (Purkiss, 2017).

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Furthermore, solar-powered lanterns have also been developed that can be used in

outdoor settings, such as campgrounds. However, such devices are typically manufactured to be

aesthetically pleasing, but may not be designed to survive rugged outdoor use (Ashmore, J. T., &

Ashmore, N. J., 2017).

Portable emergency lights, on the other hand, are designed to provide light in a form

generally suited to a particular use or application. Examples include a narrow or spot beam of

light for illuminating a relatively small defined spot and a flood or broader beam of light for

illuminating an area with a relatively uniform light intensity, and beams of light falling between

those characterizations. Even a flood beam which may have a beam width of 45-90° seeks to

provide a relatively uniform illumination over a somewhat limited area, albeit a much broader

area than that illuminated by a spot beam. In certain applications, e.g., those for military, rescue,

police, fire and other first responder and/or dangerous and/or emergency situations, a beam of

light having a particular beam characteristic may be desired. Such beams of light may require a

very broad beam width, e.g., up to about 180°, and may also require a non-uniform distribution

of light within the beam (Worman & Thomas, 2015).

Some portable lights must also be held or placed on a surface, while others may be

attached to an object, e.g, by a clip or strap. Some portable lights have light sources that are

movable relative to the body of the light so that the beam of light produced may be directed in a

desired direction, however, many if not most of these tend to be larger at least in part due to the

hinged joints necessary to provide the movable light source (Sharrah, Ziegenfuss & Orme, 2015).

Moreover, road construction is preferably done at night when traffic is low so that the

effect on drivers and traffic is minimized. Other construction is performed during the night as
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well. However, at night, large lights or at least powerful lights are used to illuminate the work

area so that the workers are able to see. These large lights are high wattage lights which run

using a diesel powered generator. With the volatility of oil prices, diesel is, at times, very

expensive, causing the cost of using the lights to increase substantially (Sharpley & Waldorf,

2014).

In particular, certain users may prefer a light that can be attached or mounted to various

objects while other users may prefer a light where the light produced thereby may be directed in

a desired direction. Other users may desire hands-free operation and/or a light that can be

mounted to a body part, e.g., the head or a hat or helmet. Yet others may desire a light that can

stand on a horizontal surface. In addition, lights intended for many of such areas of use should be

robust and durable so as to better withstand the rigors and usual hazards of certain use

environments (Sharrah, Keeley & Dalton, 2014).

Emergency lights and flashlights are really beneficial for individuals in their day to day

use. Especially that there is insufficiency of electric power supply in the locality of Lanao del

Norte. Which is why most summers; the residents usually experience a rotating brownout. Due to

this, the work of night shift employees, students, household owners and other individuals will be

interrupted. Moreover, this will also cause more concern to their security and safety since there

are times when brownouts occur at night. To address these drawbacks, the researchers decided to

invent a multipurpose emergency light to help the society in various conditions.

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Statement of the Problem

This study sought to answer the following questions:

1. Is there a significant difference between the Remote-controlled Multipurpose

Emergency Light and the existing emergency lights in terms of energy content?

2. What is the maximum distance that the remote control can be used to turn on

and off the light?

3. To produce an enhanced multipurpose emergency light.

Hypothesis

1. There is a significant difference between the energy content and discharged

time of the Remote-Controlled Multipurpose Emergency Light and the two

commercial emergency lights.

2. The minimum distance in which the remote control can be used is 70m

meanwhile the maximum distance in which the remote can be used is 120m.

Engineering Goals

The goal of this project is to address the drawbacks to assist the needs of the people. The

researchers believe that developing these flashlights and portable emergency lights into a new,

more dependable and advantageous one will help the society in their difficulties regarding

brownouts or blackouts, camping, survival situations and other scenarios.

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Significance of the Study

This invention can create a big difference because of its specs or features designed to

respond in urgent situations requiring instant response. Specifically, this invention will benefit

the following groups and individuals:

Student. The Remote-Controlled Multipurpose Emergency Light can help the students

do their school works even with a local power interruption. Thus, they can be more productive

with the help of this invention because of its longer operating time.

Workers. With the help of this invention, those who work at night can respond just by

dialing the Remote-Controlled Multipurpose Emergency Light and then the device will

automatically be activated giving light to their homes adding security to their family.

Environment. The materials used as main components of this product are

basically scrap materials so it comes with affordability compared to commercial emergency

lights, not only this but it also helps the environment by recycling and reusing plastic and scrap

materials that help save the environment.

Future Researchers. This invention can be used as a guide for future researchers who

desire in innovating this Remote-Controlled Multipurpose Emergency Light

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CHAPTER II

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

In this chapter, this will include the research design, research locale, materials used,

procedure on how to construct the circuit of the Remote-Controlled Multipurpose Emergency

Light, statistical treatment of data and description on how to test the responsiveness of the

remote control.

Research Design

This study will employ a quantitative experimental research design. Experimental studies

are also known as longitudinal or repeated-measures studies. They are also referred to as

interventions, because you do more than just observe objects.

Research Setting/Locale

The study was conducted at Kapatagan National High School (KNHS), Poblacion,

Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte. The school is located in the south of the congressional district of

the Province of Lanao del Norte and the school covers 6.30 hectares. Kapatagan National High

School is the 3rd biggest school in the Division of Lanao del Norte. Moreover, the school is

comprised of 3,137 studets.

Gathering of Materials

The researchers gathered materials from junkshops of Poblacion, Kapatagan, Lanao del

Norte for the needed components of the circuit. Below are list of materials the researchers were

using during the construction of the circuit.

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Table 1. List of materials

Materials Unit Quantity Cost

3.7 V 6 pcs. -
9V Power Supply - - -
12V Relay - 1 pc. Php 45.00
Cellphone - - -
Diode IN400716A 4 pcs. Php 16.00
IN400111A 2 pcs. Php 6.00
Hook-up wire - 30 m Php 90.00
IC 7805 1 pc. Php 40.00
Resistor 1k 11/2W 1 pc. Php 1.00
1.5k 1 pc. Php 1.00
5.1 Ω 1 pc. Php 1.00
5.6k 1 pc. Php 1.00
4.7k 1 pc. Php 1.00
Switch SPDT 2 pcs. Php 50.00
SPST 2 pcs. Php 40.00
DPDT 1 pc. Php 60.00
Timer - 1 pc. Php 200.00
Transformer 12V/6A 1 pc. Php 650.00
Transistor MJ 2955 1 pc. Php 75.00
TOTAL

As what we observed in the table above, the total cost of the Remote-Controlled

Multipurpose Emergency Light is 1,800.5 pesos only. Some of the materials used are gathered

for free. This implies that many of the scrap materials we see outside can still be recycled and

reused.

After gathering the materials, the researchers checked to see if the components were still

functioning well using a multi-tester. The construction of the circuit was done in the laboratory

of Sangat National High School, Sangat, San Fernando, Cebu.

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Procedures:

1. Prepare the necessary materials in the parts list and follow the guide as described below.

Power Supply Procedure

For the charger of the entire circuit, follow the diagram below.

In the input supply of the transformer, connect the two wires to the 220V and 0.
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And then for the output voltage, connect the positive polarity of the diode to the 12V-12V

and the negative polarity of the diode so that it will have a positive output.
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Lastly, in the center of the transformer, place a wire for the negative output.

5V Regulator Procedure

1. Make a foil pattern for 5V regulator circuit and then create another foil pattern for the

parts placement guide.

2. After making the foil pattern layout, cut a PCB board into 4x2 long.
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3. Place the foil pattern layout in the PCB board. Using a cutter, trim the lines that are

drawn on the board. Remember to be careful when using the cutter to avoid accidents.

4. Soak the PCB board with ferric chloride until the copper melts.

5. Rinse the PCB board with water and use cloth to dry the PCB before polishing it using a

sand paper.
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6. Make a hole on the board corresponding to the parts placement guide shown in the

picture below. Put the parts right after and solder it.
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7. Connect the 5V regulator to the created power supply as shown in the diagram below.
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8. After that, make sure to check that the 12V DC was already stepped down to 5V DC.

After accomplishing the power supply module, just follow the planned schematic

diagram of the entire circuit. Make sure that all wires are connected to appropriate polarity to

avoid short circuit from happening. One should also consider the organization of the wirings

inside the emergency light to avoid distortion of the said wires.

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Measuring the energy content

Figure 1. Schematic Diagram of the Remote-Controlled Multipurpose Emergency Light

To measure the energy content of the Remote-Controlled Multipurpose Emergency Light

and the two commercial emergency lights, the researchers first measured the initial voltage and

current of the emergency lights every hour (3600s) to gather raw data for each hour of its

expenditure using a tester. This was done for a couple of hours until the voltage and current of

the emergency lights already equated to zero.

After gathering the voltage and current of the 3 emergency lights, the researchers then

computed for the initial power (watt) given in the formula:

Pi=Voltage ( V ) × Current ( I )

Since the power of the emergency lights was already computed, then we can already

solve for the energy content of the 3 emergency lights using the formula:

E=Pave ×time (s)

After computing for the energy of the 3 emergency lights, the total energy delivered can

be calculated by the formula:

Etotal =E1+ E 2+ E 3+ …+ En

Finally, to measure its energy content then we can solve for its average electrical energy

content by using the formula:

Energy total
Average energy=
Timetotal
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Statistical treatment of data

The data gathered from the three emergency lights were presented through tables as

basis for analysis, presentation and interpretation. The different statistical measures are as

follows:

1. Weighted Mean. This was obtained by getting the summation of the energy content of

each emergency lights divided by the number of time intervals per hour. The formula is given:

X́ =
∑E
n

Where:

X́ = Weighted Mean

Σ = Summation Sign

E = energy

N = number of intervals per hour

2. T-test. This was used to determine whether there is a significant difference between the

Remote-controlled Multipurpose emergency lights and the two brands of commercial emergency

lights. The researchers used the Minitab software to get the data.

Testing for functionality of the remote control at varied distances

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To test the responsiveness of the remote control, the researchers recorded the distance at

which the emergency light can be controlled using the remote. They measured the distance given

various circumstances: with or without a barrier.

CHAPTER III

RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

This chapter presents the results of the study as well as the discussions of the said results.

The study aimed to assess the performance of the invention.

Comparing the energy delivered by the Remote-Controlled Multipurpose Emergency Light

and 2 brands of commercial emergency lights.

Table 1.1 Voltage, Current, Power, Energy of Remote-Controlled Multipurpose Emergency

Light

Time Voltage Current Power Energy

(s) (V) (A) (watt) (Joule)
0 7.4 0.8 5.92 0
3600 7.14 0.772 5.51208 19843.488
7200 6.88 0.744 5.11872 36854.784
10800 6.62 0.716 4.73992 51191.136
14400 6.36 0.688 4.37568 63009.792
18000 6.1 0.66 4.026 72468
21600 5.84 0.632 3.69088 79723.008
25200 5.58 0.604 3.37032 84932.064
28800 5.32 0.576 3.06432 88252.416
32400 5.06 0.548 2.77288 89841.312
36000 4.8 0.52 2.496 89856
39600 4.54 0.492 2.23368 88453.728
43200 4.28 0.464 1.98592 85791.744
46800 4.02 0.436 1.75272 82027.296
50400 3.76 0.408 1.53408 77317.632
54000 3.5 0.38 1.33 71820
57600 3.24 0.352 1.14048 65691.648
61200 2.98 0.324 0.96552 59089.824
64800 2.72 0.296 0.80512 52171.776
68400 2.46 0.268 0.65928 45094.752
72000 2.2 0.24 0.528 38016
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75600 1.94 0.212 0.41128 31092.768

79200 1.68 0.184 0.30912 24482.304
82800 1.42 0.156 0.22152 18341.856
86400 1.16 0.128 0.14848 12828.672
90000 0.9 0.1 0.09 8100
93600 0.64 0.072 0.04608 4313.088
97200 0.38 0.044 0.01672 1625.184
100800 0.12 0.016 0.00192 193.536
Weighted Mean 49738.752
Table 1.1 shows the weighted mean of the energy delivered by the Remote-controlled

Multipurpose Emergency Light.

Table 1.2 Voltage, Current, Power, Energy of Yidi Emergency Light

Time Voltage Current Power Energy
(s) (V) (A) (watt) (Joule)
0 4.5 1.5 6.75 0
3600 3.95 1.31 5.1745 18628.2
7200 3.4 1.13 3.842 27662.4
10800 2.85 0.94 2.679 28933.2
14400 2.3 0.75 1.725 24840
18000 1.75 0.56 0.98 17640
21600 1.2 0.38 0.456 9849.6
25200 0.65 0.19 0.1235 3112.2
28800 0.1 0.08 0.008 230.4
32400 0 0 0 0
Weighted
13089.6
Mean

Table 1.2 shows the weighted mean of the energy delivered by the Yidi Emergency

Light.

Table 1.3 Voltage, Current, Power, Energy of Quingli Emergency Light

Time Voltage Current Power Enery

(s) (V) (A) (watt) (Joule)
0 4 1.5 6 0
3600 3.2 1.125 3.6 12960
7200 2.8 0.825 2.31 16632
10800 1.2 0.455 0.546 5896.8
14400 0.4 0.08 0.032 460.8
18000 0 0 0 0
Weighted
Mean 5991.6
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Table 1.3 shows the weighted mean of the energy delivered by the Quingli Emergency

Light.

Based on the tables, it appeared that the Remote-Controlled Multipurpose Emergency

Light has the largest weighted mean of 49738.752 compared to the Yidi Emergency Light having

a mean of 13089.6 and Quingli Emergency light with a mean of 5991.6.

After computing all the means of each emergency lights, the researchers then computed

for the T-test to determine if there is a significant difference between the energy content and

discharged time of the Remote-Controlled Multipurpose Emergency light and the two

commercial emergency lights. Using Minitab software, the following are the result of the T-test

Analysis.

Table 2. Test of Significant Difference on the energy content of the three (3) emergency lights

Variables N Mean SD t-value DF p-value Remarks

Remote-Controlled 34180 25007
Multipurpose Emergency
Light 1.14 5 0.304 Significant
vs 5
Yidi Emergency Light 20013 11872

Remote-Controlled 34180 25007

Multipurpose Emergency
Light 5 2.31 5 0.082 Significant
vs
Quingli Emergency 7190 7435
Light

Table 2 shows the results in determining the significant difference on the energy content

of the three (3) emergency lights using two-sample t-test. The probability value of 0.304 tests the
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significant difference of the energy content between the Remote-Controlled Multipurpose

Emergency Light and the Yidi Emergency Light, since the p-value is greater than zero therefore

there is a significant difference between the two emergency lights.

The same with the results of the Remote-Controlled Multipurpose Emergency Light and

the Quingli Emergency Light, since the p-value (0.082) is greater than zero therefore there is a

significant difference between the two emergency lights.

Testing the Responsiveness of the Remote Control

To test the responsiveness of the Remote-Controlled Multipurpose Emergency Light

using the remote control placed at different distances, the researchers recorded first the

maximum distance at which the remote control is line of sight with the emergency light and then

at varied positions. The results were shown in the table below.

Table 3.1 Responsiveness of remote control when it is line of sight

Distance of remote
control from the Response of Emergency
Remarks
emergency light Light

Turned on/off;
< 90m gearbox rotated 3600 Strong

Turned on/off; gearbox rotated

90m - 100 m at an angle less than 900 Moderate

Light turned on/off a few

times of ticking the remote
105m - 115 m control; motor with gearbox Weak
won’t rotate.
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Cannot be detected by the

>115 m None
emergency light.

Table 3.1 shows the responsiveness of the remote control when it is line of sight. It can

be inferred that the responsiveness is strongest when the distance of the remote control from the

emergency light is less than 90m and moderate when it is at a distance of 90-100m. However, the

responsiveness is weak when the remote is at a distance of 105-115m while it doesn’t work when

the distance is greater than 115m.

Table 3.2 Responsiveness of remote control when it is not line of sight

Distance of remote Response of Emergency Remarks

control from the Light
emergency light
< 20m Turned on/off; Strong
gearbox rotated 3600
20m - 30 m Turned on/off; gearbox rotated Moderate
at an angle less than 900

> 30 Light turned on/off a few times Weak

of ticking the remote control;
gearbox do not rotate.

>34.6m Cannot be detected by the None

emergency light.

Table 3.2 shows the responsiveness of the remote control when it is not line of sight and

placed behind a cement wall. It can be implied that the responsiveness is strongest when the

distance of the remote control from the emergency light is less than 20m and moderate when it is
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at a distance of 20-30m. However, the responsiveness is weak when the remote is at a distance of

greater than 30m while it doesn’t work when the distance is greater than 34.6m.

Salient Features of the Remote-Controlled Multipurpose Emergency Light

Table 4. Description of the properties

Properties Description
Charging Time Using solar energy: 5-6 hours
Using back-up power bank: 6 hours
AC Input charge: 6 hours
Charging Options Solar-power
Back-up power bank
AC input charge
Runtime Can last for a maximum of 28 hours including the back-up power
bank.
Charging 220-240V AC
Power Source 12V DC
Special features Its motor with gearbox can rotate 360 degrees.
Can be operated using a remote control.
Can be operated via SMS or phone call
Has a battery indicator to know the battery percentage.
Has one USB port to charge a maximum of 3 gadgets.
Has a solar panel for charging

The table above shows the description of the properties of the Remote-Controlled

Multipurpose Emergency Light. Furthermore, also written in the table are the special features.
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CHAPTER IV

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

This chapter presents the summary of findings, conclusions and recommendations drawn

in this project to give the readers a brief understanding and apprehension of the present

invention.

Findings

Based on the analysis and interpretations of date presented in Chapter III, the salient

findings emerging from the present invention are summarized as follows.

1. Is there a significant difference between the Remote-controlled Multipurpose Emergency

Light and the existing emergency lights in terms of energy content?

Based on the results in the previous chapter in determining the significant difference

between the Remote-Controlled Multipurpose Emergency Lights and the existing emergency

lights in terms of energy content as revealed in the Two-sample T-test, the p-value of 0.304

shows that there is a significant difference between the Remote-Controlled Multipurpose

Emergency and Yidi Emergency Light has a significant difference.

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Moreover, similar to the results of the Remote-Controlled Multipurpose Emergency

Light and the Quingli Emergency Light, there is also a significant difference since the p-

value (0.082) is greater than zero.

The findings imply that there is a difference in the energy content of the emergency

lights used in this project. Therefore the stored energy in the Remote-Controlled

Multipurpose Emergency is greater compared to the other two emergency lights making its

operating time longer. It could be inferred that invented emergency light is more

advantageous than the other accessible emergency lights.

2. What is the maximum distance that the remote control can be used to turn on and off the

light?

The maximum distance of the remote control from the emergency light when it is in

line of sight is 105-115m however the responsiveness is weakest at this distance since the

light constantly flickers. In addition to that, the motor with gearbox won’t rotate anymore.

3. To produce an enhanced multipurpose emergency light.

The researchers were able to enhance the multipurpose emergency light since it

acquired special features that other accessible emergency lights don’t have. Specifically, its

motor with gearbox can rotate 360 degrees, it can be operated using a remote control and via

SMS or phone call, has a battery indicator to know the battery percentage, has one USB port

to charge a maximum of 3 gadgets and has backup power bank and a solar panel for

alternative charging.
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Conclusions

After the invention of the Remote-Controlled Multipurpose Emergency Light, the researchers

have drawn the following conclusions:

1. The enhancement of the portable emergency light is highly successful because the

researchers were able to add some special features that make the Remote-Controlled

Multipurpose Emergency Light more advantageous compared to the other

commercial emergency lights.

2. It can be concluded that the invention will be able to make a difference and improve

the situation because unlike other available commercial emergency lights in the

locality of Lanao del Norte, no emergency light has ever existed similar to this

invention.

Recommendations

Based on the findings of this study, the researchers would like to pose the following

recommendations:

1. The researchers recommend to include more commercial emergency lights when doing

the same project to discover what other significant differences does the Remote-

Controlled Multipurpose Emergency Light have compared to other emergency lights and

to add up the functions and features of the said invention.

2. Work on increasing the maximum distance that the remote can be used to turn on and off

the light to increase the work of the remote control on the said invention with or without

barriers.
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