Cabadbaran City National High School

T.Curato St. Brgy.12, Cabadbaran City

Automated Alcohol Dispenser (AAD) with

built in IR based Thermometer

Researchers:
Angelica B. Zarsuelo
Kristine D. Tagalo
Mariedel S. Duarte
 Abstract

This study presents the design and development of a non-contact infrared

temperature and an automated alcohol dispenser (AAD) system. The system is intended

to aid in the prevention of the spread of the COVID-19 infection, as well as in the

maintenance and/or improvement of community health and the reduction of the

infection's negative impact on the economy and society. The AAD with IR Thermometer

is comprised of two subsystems: the temperature reader (IR Thermometer) and the

alcohol dispenser (AAD), by design, cannot operate simultaneously. The TR is designed

and developed to be as accurate as existing and commercially available handheld infrared

thermometers, to display the temperature read to the user, and to provide visual and alerts

when the temperature read exceeds the critical body temperature of 38 degrees Celsius.

Overall, both the devices were developed successfully with accurate results presented in

the paper.
 Acknowledgement

This research focuses on making an all-in-one sensor-based sanitizer with a body

temperature monitor. This aims to help people in preventing viruses and mitigate the

rising cases of COVID-19 in the world today.

The research behind it would not have been possible without the exceptional

support, care, love, time and assistance from the parents and families of the researchers

who help and encourage the researchers to make this piece successful.

Furthermore, the researchers are very thankful to Mr. Erwin K. Tagalo, for his

enthusiasm, knowledge and exacting attention to every detail of the project who have

been an inspiration and kept the work on track from the first encounter with the study.

In addition, the researchers are thankful and acknowledge Mrs. Grace R.

Suaybaguio who suggested this topic and for her guidance and time throughout

accomplishing this study. Lastly, to our Most High God, the one who gives wisdom,

knowledge, understanding and strength. Without Him, the researchers can’t do anything

and this study would not be made and realized.

The generosity and expertise of one and all have improved this study in

innumerable ways and saved us from many errors, those that inevitably remain are

entirely our own responsibilities.

 Chapter 1

Introduction

1.1 Background of the Study

Invisible enemy, who? In this time of pandemic, our invisible enemy is this so-

called coronavirus 19 also known as COVID-19. [1]

According to the World Health

Organization (WHO), Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused

by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This virus brings mild to moderate respiratory illness and

recover without requiring special treatment. However, some will become seriously ill and

require medical attention. This has been a great threat not just in our economy but also in

everyone’s life.

[2]
The virus can be transmitted through direct contact with infected people,

indirect contact with surfaces in the immediate environment or with objects used on the

infected person and Airborne transmission (WHO,2020). [3] As of October 20, 2021, there

have been 241,411,380 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 4,912,112 deaths

(WHO). [4]
In our country, a total of 2.74 million cases was gathered as of October

20,2021 (Department of health (DOH)). With this accumulated data’s, it shows how

COVID-19 cases in our country and in the whole world are rapidly increasing and if this

continues to increase, then our economy and each one’s life will be more at risk.

The health agencies, organizations and institutions are now making the move to

spread awareness and prevention against this COVID-19 virus and from other variants.
One of the ways to prevent the transmission and to decrease the cases of COVID-19 is to

maintain proper hand hygiene. [5] According to WHO, Hand hygiene is the most effective

single measure to reduce the spread of infections through multimodal strategies,

including access to the appropriate supplies. By washing your hands with soap and

running water from time to time especially when you get to touch things that is not yours

or when you are using public facilities is one of the hand hygiene that is a must to do. [6]

In fact, evidence from the literature shows that frequent hand washing reduces the

transmission risk of the virus by 55% and has the advantage of simple operation, strong

sustainability, and high health benefit. By sanitizing our hands using the alcohol-based

sanitizers and other disinfecting products can also help prevent the COVID-19

transmission. [7] According to Mohit Gupta, BBA; Shari Lipner, MD, PhD, alcohol-based

sanitizers are as or even more effective as handwashing with soap and water for

preventing disease transmission of enveloped viruses such as severe acute respiratory

syndrome coronavirus.

[8]
The World Health Organization recommends the member states to improve

hand hygiene practices widely to help prevent the transmission of the COVID-19 virus by

providing universal access to public hand hygiene stations and making their use

obligatory on entering and leaving any public or private commercial building and any

public transport facility to prevent rapid transmission but how could this be an effective

way to prevent the rapid transmission if there are still establishments and buildings even

households are using a hand sanitizer that has a pump handle and people need to press it

down to get an amount of the disinfectant?

 [9]
Hand sanitizers and alcohols are stored in a container. It is usually applied by

squirting the sanitizer liquid when one presses a pump with one’s hand (Juhui Lee, Jin-

Young Lee, Sung-Min Cho, et.al 2020). It is inevitable that people will also use the hand

sanitizer especially those who are used and provided in public and private establishments

or commercial buildings and even in your households. This will cause rapid

transmissions because of the people that used and come into contact with the pump

handle. [10]
Pressing the pump handle is bothersome, and many pass by without

disinfecting their hands (Juhui Lee, Jin-Young Lee, Sung-Min Cho, et.al 2020).

Tracking and monitoring of our body temperature with the use of thermal

temperature or other types of technology that can detect your body’s temperature is also

evident in public and private commercial buildings. This can also help to prevent rapid

transmissions because having high body temperature and fever are one of the symptoms

of COVID-19. Fever is one of your body's first reactions to infection and is common in

illnesses like influenza and COVID-19. [11] Monitoring your body temperature, even when

you're healthy, can help detect diseases early and help you know if it's okay to go to work

or school (Jennifer Torrance, Jax.org).

As what the Dutch Philosopher Desiderius Erasmus said, Prevention is better than

cure. So, to prevent the increase of the transmission of the said virus, this study aims to

produce a cheaper, effective, eco-friendly, innovative and an all-in-one sensor-based

sanitizer with a body temperature monitor.

 This Automated Alcohol Dispenser (AAD) with built in IR based Thermometer is

all sensor-based, where it can detect hands and monitor body temperature. This

Automated Alcohol Dispenser (AAD) is made up of a recycle container where you can

put the alcohol-based sanitizer and other disinfectants, Tip 32 transistor, Dc mini pump

w/ hose, ohm resistor, Charger connector/cord/cable w/ adaptor or power bank, Pen

house tip or Glue cover tip. The IR based Thermometer will be placed beside the hose

where the alcohol flows. The thermometer is made up of an IR Temperature Sensor,

Proximity Sensor, OLED Display, Arduino Nano, Piezo buzzer, Battery Charging

Module and a battery rechargeable cell.

1.2 Statement of the Problem:

This study will determine the capability of the Automated Alcohol

Dispenser (AAD) with Built in IR based Thermometer. Specifically, it seeks answers to

the following questions:

1. How far can the AAD with built in IR based thermometer can detect in terms

of the range of distance of the hands?

2. How long will it take for the AAD with built in IR based thermometer to

function?

3. In what way is the AAD with built in IR based thermometer effective enough

in terms of the time interval between a series of detections?

1.3 Hypotheses of the Study

 Ho1. The AAD with built in IR based thermometer cannot detect in terms of the

range of distance of the hands.

Ho2. The AAD with built in IR based thermometer cannot function properly.

Ho3. The AAD with built in IR based thermometer is not effective enough in terms

of the time interval of a series of detections.

1.4 Objectives of the Study

The main objective of this research study is to test the capability of the Automated

Alcohol Dispenser (AAD) with Built in IR based Thermometer. Specifically, this study

aims to:

1. Determine how far does the AAD with built in IR based thermometer can

detect in terms of the range of distance of the hands.

2. Determine how long will it take for the AAD with built in IR based

thermometer to function.

3. Determine the effectiveness of the AAD with built in IR based thermometer in

terms of the time interval between a series of detections.

1.5 Significance of the Study

By providing an innovative Automatic Alcohol Dispenser with Infrared based

Temperature detection device, which can sanitize while also detecting temperature,

simultaneously whenever you choose, without any contact with the machine, thus

eradicating the risk of infection as a result of manual use of alcohol dispensers and aid in

the maintenance and improvement of sterile community health, as well as the reduction
of the infection's negative impact on the economy and society. The IR (Infrared) based

thermometer is designed to perform similarly to existing and commercially available

handheld infrared thermometers in terms of accuracy, display the temperature read to the

user, and provide visual and audible alerts when the temperature read exceeds the critical

body temperature of 38 degrees C°. When engaged, the AAD (Automated Alcohol

Dispenser) is built and created to distribute sanitizer efficiently by dispensing only once

and at the exact required quantity. The main advantage of this study is that we could

create an automated dispenser in a short period of time using basic components on a very

limited budget. Moreover, this dispenser is environmentally friendly because waste from

it is almost non-existent, and it also uses and repurposes materials that are commonly

found within home. To sum up, by utilizing the automated hand sanitizer dispenser

technique in our daily lives at common places to make the sanitization technique easily

accessible to common people, we can implement such a low cost and economical system

to keep people disease free and prevent the spread of infection especially amidst the

Covid-19 pandemic.

1.6 Scope and Limitations of the Study

This study is limited only in analyzing the capability of the Automated Alcohol

Dispenser with built in IR based Thermometer in terms of measuring how far can the

AAD with built in IR based thermometer can detect in terms of the range of distance

from the machine to the hands, how long will it take for the AAD with built in IR based

thermometer to function and the effectiveness of the AAD with built in IR based

thermometer in terms of the time interval between a series of detections. This study will

be conducted for only a span of 3 months, in Cabadbaran City National High School.
1.7 Definition of terms

For better understanding of the study, the following terms will be defined

operationally and/or conceptually:

Arduino Nano - is a small, complete, and breadboard-friendly board based on the

ATmega328 (Arduino Nano 3.x). It has more or less the same functionality of the

Arduino Duemilanove, but in a different package. It lacks only a DC power jack, and

works with a Mini-B USB cable instead of a standard one. This will be the main system

where all components are connected that are used in the study especially in making the

IR based thermometer.

Automated Alcohol Dispenser (AAD) - is an infrared motion sensor-based dispenser. It

is used to dispense any alcohol-based or sanitizer. This will be used in our study.

Automated Alcohol Dispenser (AAD) with Built in IR based Thermometer – is an

all-in-one innovative sensor-based technology where it can detect physical property like

the hands and monitor your body temperature. This Automated Alcohol Dispenser

(AAD) with Built in IR based Thermometer will be used in this study.

COVID-19 - Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the

SARS-CoV-2 virus.

IR based Thermometer or Infrared (IR) based thermometer - measuring temperature

across a range of industrial and clinical environments. These non-contact temperature

measurement devices function well in circumstances where the object is fragile and
dangerous to get near to, or when other kinds of thermometers are not practical. This type

of thermometer will be used in the study to monitor body temperature.

OLED Display - OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diodes) is a flat light emitting

technology, made by placing a series of organic thin films between two conductors.

When electrical current is applied, a bright light is emitted. It is a display used in the IR

based thermometer in the study to display the monitored body temperature.

Piezo buzzer - simple devices that can generate basic beeps and tones. This device will

be used in the study where this generate a beep or tones if the detected body temperature

is higher than the normal body temperature.

Proximity sensor - a non-contact sensor that detects the presence of an object (often

referred to as the “target”) when the target enters the sensor’s field. This sensor will be

used in making the IR based Thermometer. This will detect if someone wants to check

his/her body temperature.

Tip 32 Transistor - is a PNP Power transistor. Since it has high collector current of

about 2A it can be used for Power switching or large signal amplification. The transistor

is mainly known for its high amplification capacity since 2A is not much of a higher

capacity. This will be used as one of the components to make a hand sanitizer dispenser.
 Chapter II

Review of Related Literature

The coronavirus disease outbreak of 2019 (COVID-19) has triggered a

global health crisis that has had a big impact on how we view the world and live our daily

lives. According to the World Health Organization, with just under 4.4 million new cases

reported this week (23-29 August), the number of new cases reported globally remains

similar to the previous week after increasing for nearly two months (since mid-June). Not

only does the rate of infection and transmission patterns endanger our senses, but the

safety measures put in place to stop the virus from spreading also require social

distancing. [12]
The consistent practice of hand hygiene, especially by proper use of

alcohol-based hand sanitizers in health facilities and community is a cardinal step in

combating it (Assefa and Melaku, Aug 2020). According to the World Health

Organization the recommended alcohol based hand sanitizers for frequent hand hygiene,

which are mainly made up from ethanol, isopropyl alcohols, hydrogen peroxides in

different combinations. [13]

Furthermore, they stated that frequent usage of said hand

sanitizers has reported increased chance of antimicrobial resistance and chance of other

viral diseases (Mahmood A., 2020). Nowadays, the use of light sensors in alcohol

dispensers tend improve health care and hand hygiene compliance. [14]
Improving the

people's healthcare connects to hand hygiene is a challenge for health institutions, and the

use of technologies has been considered as an essential strategy in this process (Menezes,

F. et al., Nov 2020). The use of light sensors in alcohol dispensers could be a useful

technology for improving hand hygiene especially amidst the pandemic. The automatic

hand sanitizer dispensing machine is an instrument that is controlled by a machine. It is a

non-contact hand sanitizer with alcohol as the primary solvent. This instrument is used in

hospitals, workplaces, offices, intuitions and etc. When compared to any other solvent,

alcohol is the most often utilized. Alcohol disinfects better than soap or any other solid

soap since its concentration is greater than 70%, and it does not require water to clean

because it is a volatile substance that evaporates quickly when applied to our hands. [15]

According to reports, alcohol has a high rate of killing the corona virus in our hands

(Varma, S. et;al., Jul 2021). Recently, there have been various videos on do-it-yourself

automatic hand dispensers on the circulating on the internet. [16]

According to researcher

Opthalmol, J. of 2021 who conducted a research project of an automatic liquid dispenser

utilizing an old tarsons autoclavable wash bottle which was used as a reservoir to store

the liquid. An intravenous tube (IV Tube) was used to link the outlet nozzle of the bottle

top to the tiny submersible pump outlet, and the wire from the pump was drawn out via

the 2-mm hole formed on the bottle top. After that, the setup was fitted into the bottle and

sealed. An IR proximity sensor and a TIP32C transistor were then fixed on top of the

bottle and stuck using a liquid adhesive and the circuit was completed and connected to a

USB cable using a soldering gun. By introducing an innovative automatic hand sanitizer

and temperature sensing system that can perform sanitization and detect temperature

simultaneously whenever desired, without any contact with the machine, thereby

eliminating the possibility of infection from manual sanitizer dispenser use.

However, due to the lack of automated systems that can monitor hand

hygiene compliance and analyze the received data, some hospitals rely on direct

observations, reports, questionnaires, sanitizer dispenser usage, and other similar methods

to keep track of healthcare providers' regulatory affairs. [17]

Non- contact sensors like the
MLX can be used to remotely measure the core body temperature within a few seconds,

and within a distance of few inches away from the body (Rawat, A. et;al., 2021).

However, in today's world of rapid and safe living, the classic mercury thermometer

needs to be read by human eyes after measuring for around 5 minutes beneath the

armpits. In some studies, according to the School of Energy Engineering, Yulin

University, China, infrared thermometers have gained popularity as a result of the

advancement of infrared technology, owing to its safety and speed. Infrared

thermometers are mainly based on the principles of black body radiation to measure the

human body's infrared radiation wavelength, followed by the measurement of body

temperature, infrared sensors are only used to absorb the infrared radiation of the human

body without any emission, which uses a passive non-contact measurement method and

can effectively prevent cross-infection of the human body, it is safe and also very

convenient. [18]
A similar study which addresses the same issue, “Design and Fabrication

of an Automated Low-Cost Non-Contact Temperature Scanner and Sanitizer for Covid-

19 Prevention” regarding the development of an automated low-cost non-contact

temperature scanner and sanitizer. The system automatically detects a human being,

scans for temperature, and sanitizes the person with no intervention required. It comprises

an Arduino microcontroller, LCD display, relays, ultrasonic sensors, temperature sensor,

12v DC pump motion sensor and a high pressure 12v DC pump which makes up the

circuit for the system. The temperature sensor (MLX90614) senses the temperature,

certifies that the value is within the specified range as controlled by its ultrasonic sensor

and displays the temperature on the LCD. Thereafter, a 12V DC pump is activated by an

ultrasonic sensor to dispense the sanitizer. When the motion sensor detects movement in
the disinfecting chamber, it activates the high-pressured DC pump, which administers the

body sanitizer through the nozzles (FUOYE Journal of Engineering and Technology,

2021). The system is designed to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 infection, as well

as maintain and improve community health and reduce the epidemic's negative economic

and social effects. [19]

The NTRSD includes two subsystems: a temperature reader (TR)

and a sanitizer dispenser (SD), both of which are controlled by a single microprocessor

and cannot operate at the same time by design (Gan, M., Sy. J et;al., Sep 2021). The

system is intended for strategic deployment in public and private places such as public

markets, banks, hospitals, schools, offices, and households.

 Chapter III

Methodology

This study aims the capability of the Automated Alcohol Dispenser with built in

IR based Thermometer

3.1 Collecting Hand Sanitizer Dispenser & Thermometer Parts

[20]
A hand sanitizer dispenser is a device used in controlling the amount of sanitizer gel

[21]
for use immediately (Adesina Afunlehin, Samuel Omolola, 2020). An infrared thermometer

consists of a lens to focus the infrared (IR) energy on to a detector, which converts the energy to

an electrical signal that can be displayed in units of temperature after being compensated for

ambient temperature variation (Omega.com, 2018). Their parts are:

Hand Sanitizer Dispenser

1pc. Tip 32 transistor

IR sensor

1pc. Dc mini pump w/ hose

1pc. 1k ohm resistor

Charger connector/cord/cable w/ adapor or powerbank

Garapon/Tupperware/Glass/Plastic Bottles

Flexible wire/rod

Glue cover

Infrared Thermometer

IR Temperature Sensor
 Proximity Sensor

OLED Display

Arduino Nano

Piezo Buzzer

Battery Charging Module

Rechargeable Cell

Solderless Breadboard 170 tie points

Switch (on/off)

Jumper wires

[22]
Hand sanitizers are essential in adding the liquid for disinfecting our hands regularly.

Hand sanitizer dispensers are wall-mounted or table-mounted, where it can be easily accessible to

users. (Adesina Afunlehin, Samuel Omolola, 2020).

[23]
This configuration facilitates temperature measurement from a distance without

contact with the object to be measured. As such, the infrared thermometer is useful for measuring

temperature under circumstances where thermocouples or other probe type sensors cannot be

used or do not produce accurate data for a variety of reasons (Omega.com, 2018).
[24]
Some typical circumstances are where the object to be measured is moving; where the

object is surrounded by an EM field, as in induction heating; where the object is contained in a

vacuum or other controlled atmosphere; or in applications where a fast response is required.

(Omega.com, 2018).

3.2 Assembly of Dispenser

A. Container Design
 Remove the lid from the container, attach the IR Sensor to the desired

place under the lid. This is where you place your hand, to let the sensor detect your hand

motion.

B. Installation

Prepare the IR Sensor, attach the 1k ohm resistor to the out base part of the

sensor. Get the tip 32 c transistor and attach the other end of the resistor to the base of the

transistor. Next, connect the BCC pin to the emitter pin. After installation, position the

connected components back to the lid. Prepare the charger cord, strip the ends of the

cords in order to get the positive and negative circuit. The positive circuit is colored red

while the negative circuit is colored black. Connect the positive circuit to the BCC pin

and emitter of the transistor and also connect the negative circuit to the ground pin of the

IR sensor. Lastly, connect the negative circuit of the DC mini pump to the ground pin and

the positive circuit will be connected to the collector pin of the transistor.

C. Finalization of the Output

Paste the position components to the container. Place the pump inside the

container and position the placement of the hose and the wire. Insert the flexible rod

inside the hose to make a sturdy curve for the solvent to be dispense. Store the alcohol in

the container and test the efficacy.

 Figure 1. AAD diagram

3.3 Assembly of IR based Thermometer

A. Solder Process of A Section

Solder the wire in every individual component. Later on, solder them all

together connect the OLED Display I2C wires, SCL-SDA to the IR sensor and the

proximity sensor. To specify, connect the SDA wire of the OLED Display to the SDA pin

of the proximity sensor and the IR sensor, the same process goes for the SCL wire

connections. After that connect all SDA wires to a jumper wire and locate the A4 pin of

the Arduino nano that is placed on the breadboard. Also, connect the SCL wires from the

previous instruments from the A5 pin of the Arduino Nano. Connect the 3.3 volt wire of
the OLED Display to the 3Vo pin of the proximity sensor, connect both wires to the 3V3

pin in the Arduino Nano. Connect the GND wires of the OLED Display, Proximity

Sensor, and IR Sensor to the GND pin to the Arduino Nano. Connect the VIN wire and

intersect it to the wire from the switch and connect it to the 5V pin of the Arduino Nano.

Lastly, connect the Int wire from the proximity sensor to the D2 pin of the Arduino Nano.

Figure 2. Section A

B. Solder Process of B Section

Start by connecting the wire from the first pin of the switch to the BAT +

pin of the battery charging module. Next, connect the positive wire of the battery to the

positive IN pin of the charging module and the negative wire will be connected to the

negative IN pin of the battery charging module. Also connect the negative wire of the

BAT pin to the negative wire of the Piezo buzzer then connect both of the wire to the

GND pin of the Arduino Nano that is pinned to the breadboard. Finally, connect the

positive wire of the Piezo buzzer to the D8 pin of the Arduino Nano.
Figure 3. Section B
 Figure 4. IR Thermometer diagram

C. Programming of System

Program the Arduino Nano using the Arduino Software. It comprises all

the required libraries of our main sensors and components. The main program of the

Arduino Nano simply checks for the proximity value first before executing command that

shows the temperature.

D. Construction of the Finish Product

 Place all the connected components in its designated place in the lid

container of the Alcohol dispenser by sticking it using a hot glue gun. After positioning

all the connected components, prepare your self-made box to place the product. You can

now test its efficacy in term of detecting the body temperature.

Chapter IV

Results and Discussion

Approximately three people are involved at the end of the experiment, taking

turns to test the IR temperature sensor and Automated alcohol dispenser by hand

detection for the temperature and alcohol dispense results to be noted.

Table 1. Hand Distance Experimental Result of AAD IR Sensor

Distance (cm) Sensor Information Time consumed every

detection

1 Detected 1.26s

2 Detected 1.38s

3 Not Detected None

4 Not Detected None

5 Not Detected None

6 Not Detected None

7 Not Detected None

8 Not Detected None

9 Not Detected None

10 Not Detected None

Based on the information presented in Table 1, it shows that the distance covered

by the AAD IR sensor is 1 cm < n < 2 cm where n = distance. At 1 cm, the time

consumed by the AAD for the detection of the hands is 1.26s while for 2 cm, the time

consumed is 1.38s. The placement of the hands from the remaining centimeters that are

listed cannot be detected by the sensor.

Table 2. Time intervals of each detection from AAD IR sensor

Time range No. of Time intervals

Detections

2.01s – 0.0s = 2.01s

2.87s – 2.01 = 0.86s

5 seconds 3

4.15s – 2.87s = 1.27s

Average time interval = 1.38s

1.53s – 0.0s = 1.53s

2.43s – 1.53s = 0.9s

4.29s – 2.43s = 1.86s

10 seconds 7
5.26s – 4.29s = 0.97s

6.46s – 5.26s = 1.2s

8.14s – 6.46s = 1.68s

9.68s – 8.14s = 1.54s

Average time interval = 1.38s

1.29s – 0.0s = 1.29s

2.74s – 1.29s = 1.45s

4.21s – 2.74s = 1.47s

5.55s – 4.2s = 1.34s

15 seconds 10
7.18s – 5.55s = 1.63s

8.72s – 7.18s = 1.54s

10.49s – 8.72s = 1.77s

11.89s – 10.49s = 1.4s

13.68s – 11.89s = 1.79s

14.71s – 13.68s = 1.03s

Average time interval = 1.47s

1.42s – 0.00s = 1.42s

 3.13s - 1.42s = 1.71s

5.17s – 3.13s = 2.04s

7.40 – 5.17s = 2.23s

9.21s – 7.40s = 1.81s

20 seconds 10
11.89 – 9.21s = 2.68

13.84s – 11.89s = 1.95s

15.94s – 13.84s = 2.1s

17.22s – 15.94s = 1.28s

19.42s – 17.22s = 2.2s

Average time interval = 1.94s

Total Average Time Interval = 1.54 secs

This table shows the number of detections in each time range with its time

intervals presented. The average time interval within a 5 secs time range is 1.38 as well as

in 10 secs. On the other hand, 1.47 secs is the average time interval within a time range of

15 secs and 1.94 secs in a 20 secs time. To sum up, the average time interval of each

detection from AAD IR sensor is 1.54 secs. Which means that every time you place your

hand on the sensor, it will take 1.54 secs to detect and give off alcohol to your hands.

Table 3. Hand Distance Experimental Result of IR temperature sensor

Distance Sensor Information Time consumed Temperature

every detection detected
(cm)

1 Detected 1.14s 37 C°

2 Detected 1.34s 36.71 C°

 3 Detected 1.55s 35.45 C°

4 Detected 1.65s 34.67 C°

5 Detected 2.07s 34.33 C°

6 Detected 1.58s 34.13 C°

7 Detected 1.50s 33.99 C°

8 Not Detected None None

9 Not Detected None None

10 Not Detected None None

In Table 3, it shows that the distance covered by the IR temperature sensor is 1

cm < n < 7 cm where n = distance. Based on the table, the IR temperature sensor is more

accurate when the position of the hands is closer to the sensor itself.

Table 4. Time intervals of each detection from IR Temperature sensor

Time range (sec) No. of Detections Time intervals

1.48s – 0.00s = 1.48s

5 3 3.19s – 1.48s = 1.71s

4.80s – 3.19s = 1.61s

Average Time Interval = 1.6 secs

1.30s – 0.00s = 1.30s

4.71s – 1.30s = 3.41s

10 4 7.00s – 4.71s = 2.29s

9.28s – 7.00s = 2.28s

 Average Time Interval = 2.32 secs

2.37s – 0.00s = 2.37s

4.93s – 2.37s = 2.56s

15 5 8.57s – 4.93s = 3.64s

12.34s – 8.57s = 3.77s

15.16s – 12.34s = 2.82s

Average Time Interval = 3.03 secs

2.59s – 0.00s = 2.59s

4.85s – 2.59s = 2.26s

8.40s – 4.85s = 3.55s

20 7
11.27 – 8.40s = 2.87s

14.49s – 11.27s = 3.22s

17.02s – 14.49s = 2.53s

19.87s – 17.02s = 2.85s

Average Time Interval = 2.84 secs

Average Time intervals of each

detection = 2.45 secs

Table 4 shows the number of detections in each time range with its time intervals

presented. Based on the data from the table 4, it states that the average time interval with

a 5 seconds time range is 1.6 seconds. 10 seconds time range has an average time interval

of 2.32 seconds. 3.03 seconds is the average time interval within 15 seconds and 2.84

seconds within a time range of 20 seconds. With this data, the average time interval of
each detection from the IR temperature sensor is 2.45 seconds. As a result, the sensor will

detect and have its purpose within an average time of 2.45 seconds.

Chapter V

Conclusion

The AAD with detachable IR Temperature Sensor is a low cost Covid-19

prevention product designed to do the necessary needs in the situation right now.

Checking the body temperature of a person and also capable of automatically dispensing

alcohol to avoid close contact. Based on the results being presented above, the

researchers can conclude that the device is accurate in terms of giving out the specific

body temperature of a person and as well as the function of the alcohol dispenser but only
in a specific amount of distance. As shown on the tables on the previous page, the

distance covered by both the sensors are not that wide and in fact the accuracy of both

lies on the distance in which your hand is positioned. Therefore, it is better to position

your hand closer to the sensors in order to get accurate and effective results in both

devices. The results also showed that at certain time ranges and distances, both devices

are capable of running smoothly in terms of their function. Hence, this proves that the

Automated Alcohol Dispenser with detachable IR Sensor is highly efficient.

Chapter VI

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 Appendices

Appendix A. Soldering of wires in AAD

Appendix B. Testing the Functionality of the AAD

Appendix C. Soldering of wires in IR temperature sensor

Appendix D. Testing the Functionality of the IR Temperature Sensor
Appendix E. Non-Contact IR Temperature Sensor Software Code
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