LapLock Security System
Engineering Proffesion and Practice
Engineering Proffesion and Practice
Part of the course "Engineering Profession and Practice" (1P03) at McMaster University, Different student groups had different problem statements. Our problem statement, was to develop a system that eliminates if not reduces laptop theft at McMaster Libraries. Our final design works on the basis that a small device, contains four USB heads which each can connect to a laptop. The device is attached to specific tables at the library, and is constructed in a way to minimize damage to its inner components if an attempt to disable the device is carried out. Once connected, the user sets up a password and user name that he or she will be required to re-enter once they choose to disconnect. If any disconnection occurs before the password is entered, the speakers of the laptop will alarm, alerting nearby individuals. The alarm can only be stopped once the original user enters the password.
This project was mentioned by the Mac Engineering Magazine; Frequency.
http://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/documents/FrequencyJanuary2012.pdf
The device which would be available at the University Library desks. It consists of two parts; the USB port area and the electronics compartment.
The USB port area contains retractable circles to which the wires are wrapped around, when the user disconnects the wire, it automatically gets pulled back to the device, similar to a measuring tape.
The electronics compartment is the small part that contains the ribs. the ribs act as a shield to protect the electronic parts if an individual attempts to strike or damage it. The ribs are constructed of a dense metal and shaped in a way to redirect the energy place on it towwards the table, rather than to the electronics.
The USB port area contains retractable circles to which the wires are wrapped around, when the user disconnects the wire, it automatically gets pulled back to the device, similar to a measuring tape.
The electronics compartment is the small part that contains the ribs. the ribs act as a shield to protect the electronic parts if an individual attempts to strike or damage it. The ribs are constructed of a dense metal and shaped in a way to redirect the energy place on it towwards the table, rather than to the electronics.
The window that appears once connected to the system.
