Abstract

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Project Name

AutoBox

Description

The challenge of efficiently managing one’s mail within apartments and similar environments presents a significant inconvenience for their residents. These individuals lack visibility and convenient access to their P.O. boxes, which often makes it difficult to ascertain mail’s arrival without physical verification. Thus, people find themselves making multiple trips only to find their efforts wasted on an empty mailbox. Addressing this concern, AutoBox emerges as a straightforward and convenient solution. AutoBox is a compact sensor device created to be placed inside P.O. Boxes. It utilizes motion detection to identify when the mailbox is accessed and employs image processing technology to categorize the inserted mail. Upon detection, AutoBox notifies the user via an alert that mail has been delivered, provides an image of the mail, and analyzes its content. By integrating this technology into their daily routine, users can ensure that they are informed of mail arrival and its specifics from the comfort of their homes. AutoBox not only streamlines the process of mail retrieval, saving time and effort, but it also enhances the user experience, providing peace of mind and increased efficiency in an urban setting.

Members

Chris Alessandri

Michael Banks

Elliott Braverman

Marc DiGeronimo

Jason Li

Xavion McClary-Fagan

Advisor

Professor Shirantha Welikala