Merge pull request #3 from MorteSense/revision-2

fix: 8 pages lol

Author: shohinx

lib/Abstract.tex

@@ -1,17 +1,18 @@
 \begin{abstract}
 
-    In recent years, DIY security system technologies have been simplified and became more
-    affordable for the general public. This coincided with the emergence of brands like Ring,
+    In recent years, DIY security system technologies have become more
+    accessible for the general public. This coincided with the emergence of brands like Ring,
     Blink, Wyze, SimpliSafe, and Vivint, which specialized in smart home security. These
     brands offer a range of products, including front-door cameras, infrared motion sensors/
     detectors, and in-home cameras providing various views of the house. One notable drawback
-    of these product ecosystems is their reliance on a mobile application and a smartphone
-    capable of running it. If the application ceased to receive support or the company went
-    out of business, the associated hardware might no longer function as intended, resulting
-    in unnecessary e-waste and unsustainable security practices. The project addressed the
-    dependency on a smartphone application by utilizing SMS text messaging within a modular
-    motion detection security system. The system is part of an ecosystem that could be
-    customized to meet the user's specific requirements and specifications. It was designed
-    with sustainability in mind, capable of being thoroughly customized to different tools and services.
+    of these product ecosystems is their reliance on a proprietary mobile application and a
+    smartphone capable of running it. If the application ceased to receive support or the
+    company went out of business, the associated hardware might no longer function as intended,
+    resulting in unnecessary e-waste and unsustainable security practices. The proposed system
+    design addressed the dependency on proprietary software by utilizing flexible software
+    design within a modular motion detection security system. The proposed design entails an
+    ecosystem that could be customized to meet specific user requirements and specifications. It
+    was designed with sustainability in mind, capable of being thoroughly customized to
+    different tools and services.
 
 \end{abstract}

lib/Authors.tex

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
     \IEEEauthorblockA{\textit{Dept. of Computer Science} \\
         \textit{San Jose State University}\\
         San Jose, United States \\
-        shohin.abdulkhamidov@sjsu.edu}
+        shohin@ieee.org}
     %
     \and
     %

lib/extras/Appendices.tex

@@ -62,10 +62,10 @@
     %\img{A5}{A 4-layer application framework of a blockchain-based smart home empowered with DELM}
 
 %    \section{User Manual}\label{sec:user-manual}
-%    Attached a comprehensive user manual for the \brand{} \project{} outlining the installation process, troubleshooting guidelines, and frequently asked questions for users' reference.
+%    Attached a comprehensive user manual for the \brand{} \platform{} outlining the installation process, troubleshooting guidelines, and frequently asked questions for users' reference.
 %
 %    \section{Code Repository}\label{sec:code-repository}
-%    A link (https://github.com/diego-ruben-cruz/MorteSense) to the code repository of the \brand{} \project{} for users to access the source code and contribute to the project.
+%    A link (https://github.com/diego-ruben-cruz/MorteSense) to the code repository of the \brand{} \platform{} for users to access the source code and contribute to the project.
 
 
 \end{appendices}

lib/extras/Biography.tex

@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ \section*{Biography}
     Eager to contribute to the tech industry, Shohin is actively seeking job opportunities that allow him to
     apply his expertise in Fullstack development and make a meaningful impact.
 }
+
 \bio{Diego Cruz}{
     Diego R Cruz is a software engineering undergraduate at San Jose State University,
     who is actively pursuing opportunities in Human-Computer Interaction. Throughout this project,

macros/Shortcuts.tex

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 \newcommand{\brand}{MorteSense}
-\newcommand{\project}{DIY Home Security}
+\newcommand{\platform}{DIY Home Security}
 \newcommand{\thesis}{DIY, Home Security, Microcontroller, Open-Source, \LaTeX}
 
 % Usage: \cmd{}

run.tex

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 \input{lib/Debugger}
 \input{macros/__init__}
 \begin{document}
-    \title{\brand{}\\\project{}}
+    \title{\brand{}\\\platform{}}
     \input{lib/Authors}
     \maketitle
     \input{lib/Abstract}

section/BackgroundAndRelatedWork.tex

@@ -36,12 +36,11 @@ \subsection{Research and Technologies}\label{subsec:research-and-technologies}
 software security and attacks involving invasions. This study uncovered that smart grids have
 the threat of message modifications, replay attacks, metric impersonation, and
 denial-of-service, while smart homes have similar threats, with unique ones including
-false synchronization and eavesdropping~\cite{komninosEtAl2014}.
-
-The main concerns for current smart homes now include false synchronization and
-denial-of-service, being the most convenient methods for burglars to effectively invade and
-loot a home. The two aforementioned attacks were taken into account when developing the DIY
-security system, learning from the limitations of this particular study.
+false synchronization and eavesdropping~\cite{komninosEtAl2014}. The main concerns for current
+smart homes now include false synchronization and denial-of-service, being the most convenient
+methods for burglars to effectively invade and loot a home. The two aforementioned attacks
+were taken into account when developing the DIY security system, learning from the limitations
+of this particular study.
 
 A 2017 study conducted by two IEEE researchers explored the vulnerabilities that existed
 in DIY home security systems that used sensors, microcontrollers, Raspberry Pi, and ZigBee
@@ -55,7 +54,10 @@ \subsection{Research and Technologies}\label{subsec:research-and-technologies}
 
 Past 2020, research focused on using platforms and technologies most closely associated with
 IoT such as certain Bluetooth specifications, alternative microcontroller platforms, and Deep
-Learning as well as public web messaging protocols. It was also a time when collective reflection was occurring and literature reviews compiling research of previous years were being published for future research and projects to reference when the COVID-19 Pandemic no longer affected current research efforts.
+Learning as well as public web messaging protocols. It was also a time when collective
+reflection was occurring and literature reviews compiling research of previous years were
+being published for future research and projects to reference when the COVID-19 Pandemic no
+longer affected current research efforts.
 
 Arif et al. examined the development of blockchain technology and its ability to
 handle great demand in its use cases in 2020. They evaluated the possibility of using
@@ -97,8 +99,8 @@ \subsection{Research and Technologies}\label{subsec:research-and-technologies}
 solar-powered modules as opposed to energy-efficient, battery-dependent modules.
 
 Researchers have also explored using different tools and frameworks such as web-based
-messaging as opposed to proprietary mobile notifications or SMS notifications, as shown in a
-study conducted by a small group of researchers that developed a system based on Passive
+messaging as opposed to proprietary mobile app notifications or SMS notifications, as shown in
+a study conducted by a small group of researchers that developed a system based on Passive
 Infrared (PIR) sensing along with a local and Telegram-based notification methods. The local
 notification system entailed the use of a buzzer that would audibly signal any individual in
 the immediate vicinity of movement detected by the PIR sensor managed by the WEMOS D1
@@ -143,7 +145,9 @@ \subsection{State of the Art}\label{subsec:state-of-the-art}
 are not directly observable by the end user. Rather, the underlying technology may change
 while the enclosure receives minor modifications at most. \cite{sarhan2020} The most common
 implementation for state-of-the-art home security systems involves the use of modules that
-connect wirelessly to a central unit through some wireless protocol. \cite{joseMalekian2017} \cite{chowdhuryAhmed2021} \cite{WahyuniEtAl2021} \cite{rhizmaSuhendar2022} \cite{HameedEtAl2022}
+connect wirelessly to a central unit through some wireless protocol. \cite{joseMalekian2017}
+\cite{chowdhuryAhmed2021} \cite{WahyuniEtAl2021} \cite{rhizmaSuhendar2022}
+\cite{HameedEtAl2022}
 
 Alternatively, each individual module can connect to the internet. \cite{sarhan2020} From
 there, the modules are handled by a mobile application that allows the user to configure
@@ -161,20 +165,20 @@ \subsection{State of the Art}\label{subsec:state-of-the-art}
 Another limitation of PIR sensors is that their perception of temperature may be thrown off
 by high ambient temperature or by wind, meaning that if the weather is hot, it may not detect
 motion as a result of a false negative, or if it is windy, it may create a false
-positive. In short, PIR sensors have a reduced effective distance because
-of the environmental factors that can affect their ability to make accurate detections.
-Nonetheless, the latest advancements have resulted in the recent acceptance of microwave
-motion detector sensors that utilize the Doppler effect to detect motion behind objects
-and are not susceptible to the environmental factors that impact PIR sensors.
-\cite{sarhan2020} This means that cutting-edge DIY home security can more reliably detect
-motion behind large furniture and can be installed outside the house without as much concern
-for environmental factors affecting the capacity to detect motion.
+positive.\cite{rhizmaSuhendar2022} \cite{TaiwoEtAl2022} In short, PIR sensors have a reduced
+effective distance because of the environmental factors that can affect their ability to make
+accurate detections. Nonetheless, the latest advancements have resulted in the recent
+acceptance of microwave motion detector sensors that utilize the Doppler effect to detect
+motion behind objects and are not susceptible to the environmental factors that impact PIR
+sensors. \cite{sarhan2020} This means that cutting-edge DIY home security can more reliably
+detect motion behind large furniture and can be installed outside the house without as much
+concern for environmental factors affecting the capacity to detect motion.
 
 The Raspberry Pi and Arduino platforms have been extensively used as research tools by the
 IEEE to explore different wireless communications technologies in the DIY space, as well as
 for a central DIY security platform that is compared to established home/personal security
 products \cite{sarhan2020}. Over the past decade, Arduinos and their respective
 microcontrollers have increasingly used different connectivity types such as XBee, Ethernet,
 Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth \cite{sarhan2020} \cite{HameedEtAl2022}. With the release of the
-802.11n-capable Raspberry Pi Pico W in 2022, the project builds upon the work covered by
-previous research that used both mainline platforms or similar microcontrollers.
+802.11n-capable Raspberry Pi Pico W in 2022, the \brand{} design builds upon the work covered 
+by previous research that used both mainline platforms or similar microcontrollers.

section/ConclusionAndFutureWork.tex

@@ -1,23 +1,27 @@
 \section{Conclusion and Future Work}\label{sec:conclusion-and-future-work}
 
-The \brand{} DIY security system represents a significant step forward in providing
-accessible and reliable security solutions for both residential and commercial properties.
-By integrating microwave motion sensors and mobile notifications using a flexible implemenation,
-the system offers an affordable and user-friendly approach to monitoring and securing properties
-with ease of repair and maintenance in mind.
+The \brand{} DIY security system represents a step forward in providing
+accessible, serviceable, and reliable security solutions for both residential and commercial
+properties. By integrating microwave motion sensors and mobile notifications using a flexible
+implemenation, the system offers an affordable and user-friendly approach to monitoring and
+securing properties with ease of repair and maintenance in mind.
 
 The design approach to leveraging contemporary microcontrollers and Wi-Fi connectivity, along
-with its modular design principles, underscores the system's adaptability and potential for
+with modular design principles, underscores the system's adaptability and potential for
 future expansion. Furthermore, the integration of a user-friendly web interface and the ability
-to incorporate different tools and services such as Twilio and Amazon AWS, without being limited to just those particular ecosystems, contribute to the overall accessibility and sustainability of the design. By considering factors such as user behavior, power outages,and software compatibility, the system was designed to mitigate these risks and ensure a robust security solution for end-users.
+to incorporate different tools and services such as Twilio and Amazon AWS, without being
+limited to just those particular ecosystems, contribute to the overall accessibility and
+sustainability of the design. By considering factors such as user behavior, power outages, and
+software compatibility, the system was designed to mitigate these risks and ensure a robust
+security solution for end-users.
 
-The comprehensive documentation, including the PCB diagram and Class Diagram, highlights the
-meticulous planning and execution involved in the hardware and software integration. Future work
-may involve exploring other tools and services such as FastAPI, the Telegram Bot, Google
+The comprehensive documentation, including the PCB diagram and Class Diagram, highlight the
+degree of planning and execution involved in the hardware and software integration. Future
+work may involve exploring other tools and services such as FastAPI, the Telegram Bot, Google
 Firebase Cloud Messaging, PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL, Cloudflare, etc. Additionally, the
-incorporation of advanced technologies such as blockchain and machine learning applications such
-as computer vision, present promising avenues for further research and development in the field
-of smart home security systems.
+incorporation of advanced technologies such as blockchain and machine learning applications
+such as computer vision, present promising avenues for further research and development in the
+field of smart home security systems.
 
 In summary, the \brand{} DIY security system's innovative use of technology, combined with
 its emphasis on accessibility and user-friendliness, makes it a valuable and practical

section/Intro.tex

@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
 \section{Introduction}\label{sec:intro}
 
 The \brand{} DIY security system, more accurately described as a Modular Microwave Motion
-Security System with mobile notifications, was a project intended to provide efficient
+Security System with mobile notifications, is a system design intended to provide efficient
 and reliable security for homes and businesses. The system uses microwave motion
 sensors to detect movement within a certain range and sends a mobile notification to
 the owner's phone in case of any suspicious activity.
 
-There was an emphasis placed on the open documentation with the project group working
-closely with the advisors to allow for prospective end users to take the system design
+There was an emphasis placed on the open documentation with the authors working
+closely with advisors to allow for prospective end users to take the system design
 and modify it to their own needs and specifications, along with allowing some degree of
 freedom to enable end users to add their own modules such as cameras, passive infrared
 (PIR) sensors, and piezoelectric sensors. In addition to allowing physical modularity, end users
@@ -16,19 +16,20 @@ \section{Introduction}\label{sec:intro}
 
 \subsection{Problem and Motivation}\label{subsec:problem-and-motivation}
 
-The \brand{} project aims to address the growing need for accessible, cost-effective,
+The \brand{} ecosystem aims to address the growing need for accessible, cost-effective,
 and reliable security solutions for residential and commercial properties.
 Traditional security systems often come with proprietary modules, firmware, software,
-or communication protocols, making them impracticale for end users that desire system flexibility.
+or communication protocols, making them impracticale for end users that desire system
+flexibility.
 
 The motivation behind \brand{} was to create a DIY security system that leverages
 microwave motion detection technology to provide an affordable, easy-to-install, and
-efficient building block towards monitoring and securing properties. This project is important as
+efficient building block towards monitoring and securing properties. This design is important as
 it can pave the way to make more advanced security systems accessible to a wider
 audience, thus improving safety and security for individuals and businesses.
 
-To ensure real-time alerts, the system incorporates mobile notifications (with the Twilio API
-being used for demo purposes), which enable swift responses to potential security breaches by
+To ensure real-time alerts, the system incorporates mobile notifications, with the Twilio API
+being used for demo purposes, enabling swift responses to potential security breaches by
 allowing for the use of different means of communication. This approach effectively addresses
 the need for a more convenient and user-friendly security solution.
 
@@ -40,13 +41,13 @@ \subsection{Design Application and Impact}\label{subsec:design-application-and-i
 with critical factors such as global, cultural, societal, environmental, and economic
 considerations in mind, ensuring accessibility and effectiveness for a wider range of users.
 
-Public health, safety, and welfare are essential considerations for any security system.
 The microwave motion security system with mobile notifications can detect and notify homeowners
 of potential security risks through different means, which is vital for public safety.
 The mobile notification feature allows prompt action to be taken, reducing the risk of
 harm and property damage. By reducing crime rates in a neighborhood, the security system
 can also positively impact the safety and well-being of the community. In case of a
-security breach, the system can notify emergency services which minimizes damage and protects lives.
+security breach, the system can be configured by the end user to notify emergency services which
+minimizes damage and protects lives.
 
 The repository has been published onto GitHub and has been continuously for clarity and ease of
 use with respect to code and related documentation with the help of the San Jose State