Back to All
Project

Home Automation

Qualcomm logo
Created by
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Apr 25, 2016

 

Skill Level Area of Focus Operating System
Beginner Computer Vision,IoT,Security Linux

Beginner workshop designed to familiarize students with the Python scripting language, the OpenCV (Open Source Computer Vision) library, the Linux operating system, and the DragonBoard™ 410c development kit. This project uses Python code to explore image and video processing and design a home automation solution.

Objective

The aim of this workshop, created for an event at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, is to familiarize students with the Python scripting language, the OpenCV library, the Linux operating system, and the DragonBoard 410c.

You create a small Python program which utilizes a USB webcam for a variety of applications. These include: taking a picture, saving a picture, displaying a live video feed from the webcam, and performing facial recognition. You will be recreating the basic functions of a “smart security/surveillance camera”.

No experience is needed, as the handout walks you through the project step by step.

Build / Assembly Instructions

The Home Automation project covers the following topics:

  • Overview of DragonBoard 410c
  • Setting up the hardware and wireless network, and installing software
  • Playing with OpenCV (take a snapshot, play live video, identify faces, etc.)
  • Emails and Text Alerts
  • Putting It All Together

Download the “Home Automation with DragonBoard 410c” lab workbook for the step-by-step instructions.

Materials Required / Parts List / Tools

Source Code / Source Examples / Application Executable

students
woman

Opinions expressed in the content posted here are the personal opinions of the original authors, and do not necessarily reflect those of Qualcomm Incorporated or its subsidiaries ("Qualcomm"). The content is provided for informational purposes only and is not meant to be an endorsement or representation by Qualcomm or any other party. This site may also provide links or references to non-Qualcomm sites and resources. Qualcomm makes no representations, warranties, or other commitments whatsoever about any non-Qualcomm sites or third-party resources that may be referenced, accessible from, or linked to this site.

Project Authors
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Related Projects

Sign up for the Developer Newsletter.

Get software and hardware tool resources to help optimize your development delivered to your inbox weekly.

Qualcomm relentlessly innovates to deliver intelligent computing everywhere, helping the world tackle some of its most important challenges. Our leading-edge AI, high performance, low-power computing, and unrivaled connectivity deliver proven solutions that transform major industries. At Qualcomm, we are engineering human progress.

Stay connected

Get the latest Qualcomm and industry information delivered to your inbox.

Subscribe
Manage your subscription
Also of Interest

© Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies.

Snapdragon and Qualcomm branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Qualcomm patents are licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated.

Note: Certain services and materials may require you to accept additional terms and conditions before accessing or using those items.

References to "Qualcomm" may mean Qualcomm Incorporated, or subsidiaries or business units within the Qualcomm corporate structure, as applicable.

Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of our patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of our engineering, research and development functions, and substantially all of our products and services businesses, including our QCT semiconductor business.

Materials that are as of a specific date, including but not limited to press releases, presentations, blog posts and webcasts, may have been superseded by subsequent events or disclosures.

Nothing in these materials is an offer to sell or license any of the services or materials referenced herein.