Development of Embedded Firmware and Remote Monitoring Mobile Application for Indoor Air Decontamination Systems

The client requires the development of robust firmware for their air decontamination and filtration devices based on single-board computers, along with a mobile application for remote control and monitoring. They face challenges in ensuring system stability, ease of maintenance, and improved user experience for remote operation, as well as establishing reliable wireless connectivity protocols.

A medium-sized manufacturer specializing in air decontamination and filtration devices for indoor environments, aiming to enhance device control and maintenance through integrated firmware and remote management solutions.

• Create a stable and efficient firmware from scratch to ensure the reliable operation of air decontamination devices.
• Upgrade the device’s controlling hardware platform to improve maintainability and future scalability.
• Design and develop a cross-platform mobile application for remote device management, including functionalities such as scheduling, status monitoring, and interactive control.
• Establish wireless communication protocols (e.g., MQTT) between hardware and mobile application for seamless connectivity.
• Enhance overall system usability and user experience to facilitate remote operation and monitoring at various customer sites.

• Firmware developed from scratch using a versatile operating system (e.g., Linux) on a microcomputer platform to support device operations and remote connectivity.
• Upgraded hardware control PCB to a more powerful and maintainable version of the device controller.
• Wireless connectivity setup using MQTT protocol to enable communication between the device and mobile app.
• Mobile application built on a cross-platform framework (e.g., Flutter) to provide remote control, scheduling, and real-time monitoring functionalities.
• Interactive graphical interface for scheduling device operations and viewing activity logs or status dashboards.

• Wireless network infrastructure supporting MQTT protocol
• Mobile platforms for Android and iOS
• Device activity scheduling and monitoring tools

• System stability with 99.9% uptime reliability
• Efficient firmware performance supporting real-time operations
• Secure wireless communication channels to prevent unauthorized access
• Scalable architecture to accommodate future device additions and feature expansions

The successful implementation of embedded firmware and remote management application will ensure stable device operation, improve system reliability through hardware upgrades, and enhance user experience with remote control capabilities. These improvements are projected to reduce device maintenance costs, increase operational efficiency, and enable scalable deployment in diverse indoor environments.