Journal of Mobile Computing, Communications & Mobile Networks

ISSN: 2349-901X (Online)

Volume 5, Issue 3
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Digital Book Wield Smart App

Prachi Shah*, Shivani Acharya, Ritu Kariya, Hemangee Ravalji, Apexa Rathod
Department of Information Technology, BVM Engineering College, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat,
India

Abstract
Digital Book means Computer/Laptop. The system is developed to control Digital Book’s
keyboard by Android device using Arduino. As all are familiar with both Android device and
Digital Book like PC, Laptop etc., there are various limited options available to use when
Android device is not connected to the Digital Book in order to access it at their workstations.
Connecting Android device to Digital Book by Arduino which is connected to Bluetooth HC-05
so Android device works as remote interface. This involves designing a new application that
enables the user to connect their workstation remotely by using the Arduino and Bluetooth
Technology. Once the application is installed, Digital Book users will likely be successfully able
to connect with their workstation and control it via Android device’s application.

Keywords: Remotely Accessible, Computer, Laptop, Arduino Uno, Bluetooth HC-05, ASCII
value Comparison, Virtual Key Event Generation

*Author for Correspondence E-mail : prachi.shah@bvmengineering.ac.in

INTRODUCTION keyboard. Many other remote input

At earlier stages, mobile phones were
developed only for communication of voice.
But today, the scenario has changed. There are
several aspects, other than voice
communication, which may be the major focus
of interest of the users. Also, other than mobile
phones, various gadgets are available that can
use an operating system like Android, in order
to operate a Digital Book (Computer/Laptop)
[1]. This paper describes an Android
application that is implemented to remotely
access the Digital Book using an Android
device. Technological developments have
enabled the creation of devices with the
technical features which were previously
conceived only in Digital Book architecture. In
this application, there is no need to install any
software specific drivers. Just the Arduino
board is to be carried and Arduino board’s
USB is to be connected with the Digital Book.
Then by using the android application, Digital
Book’s keyboard can be easily controlled by
the Android device within the range of 10–12
feet, as shown in Figure 1.
applications for mobile phones have been
studied. Intel has designed an application, in
which a user giving presentation on laptop has
to be near laptop area to change the
presentation slides. It has a drawback that it
works only with the Windows 7 operating
system and also in that application there is a
need to install the companion desktop software
specific drivers.
Also, in many existing applications, it was
required to install the software specific driver
for particular Digital Book’s operating system.
And for voice command, it was required to
match the words and then operation can be
performed accordingly [2].

BRIEF LITERATURE REVIEW

In different software of Microsoft office, to
enter the data and access the operations like
presentation view, closing window etc., the
user has to go near to the desktop/laptop Fig. 1: Flow of the System.

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PURPOSE
The purpose of developing this Android
application was to provide access of keypad
and shortcut keys of the Digital Book and to
interpret the voice commands. Users can easily
operate their Digital Book while doing other
tasks. One can control their Digital Book by
Android device’s application using Arduino,
without even messing with the keyboard and
also could control the features, see video, surf
web browser or control music wirelessly [3].
SCOPE
This application supports any operating
system. When this application is in your
android device, the user does not need to
install any driver for supporting the
application. Just the user has to connect
Arduino with Digital Book. Most of the task
will be performed via Arduino [4].
PROBLEM SPECIFICATION
This project involves developing an android
application to help operating the Digital Book
containing Arduino and Bluetooth. To
establish connection between Digital Book
with Android device’s application, Arduino as
well as Bluetooth HC-05 is used, in which
information and commands are transferred, the
flow of information is exchanged between
both the devices, in which actions and
commands are translated on both the sides and
information is transferred in the form of data.
Any person does not need to install any
specific driver on computer for supporting this
android application. Just the user has to
connect Arduino with Digital Book via USB
cable and also connect Bluetooth HC-05 to the
Arduino. Client application is required to be
installed on Android Device [5]. It supports
most operations while making a PowerPoint
presentation or playing media, such as play,
pause, rewind, volume controls and controlling
the keyboard activity of Digital Book, etc.
MATERIALS/TOOLS REQUIRED
The user has to deal with hardware, cell. The
interface between both hardware and the
medium, used to exchange data, is Bluetooth.
The data will be received and sent by creating
ports on Digital Book side. Once the ports are
created the hardware (Android device and
Digital Book) can share and exchange data [6].
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On an Android Device side, built-in Bluetooth
features will be used to establish connection
and exchange data.
Hardware Interface
1. Arduino Board (we are using an Arduino
UNO)
2. Android Device
3. Bluetooth HC05
4. Digital Book (Computer/Laptop)
5. USB cable
Software Interface
1. Arduino IDE (to program your Arduino
Board)
2. Android Studio IDE (to write the Android
app)
3. Android SDK/ADT (Plug-in for Android
Studio)
4. Processing IDE (to control your Digital
Book’s Keyboard at runtime)
Tools Required
1. Android Studio: Android is an open source
and Linux-based operating system for
Android devices such as smart phones,
tablets, computers, etc. Android was
developed by Open handset Alliance and
led by Google. To complete the IOT
project with Arduino and android scenario,
it is necessary to implement the android
application. When user presses the button,
the application sends HTTP request to
Arduino that runs the web server.
2. Arduino Board Hardware: Arduino is an
open-source electronic platform based on
easy to use hardware. It’s specially
intended for interactive project. Arduino
senses the environment by receiving
inputs from many sensors and affects its
surrounding by controlling Digital Book.
3. Arduino Software: Arduino integrated
development environment (IDE), is a cross
platform application written in the
programming language JAVA. It is
originated from the IDE for the language
processing and wiring.
4. Bluetooth HC-05: Bluetooth HC-05 is
used for sending data between Arduino
board and Bluetooth equipped device (an
android device). Bluetooth HC-05 receives
the character from android application and
sends it to the Arduino.
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GENERAL CONSTRAINTS Bluetooth Connection and Pairing of Devices

1. Speed: Bluetooth is not designed for high-
speed data transfer.
2. Compatibility: Some device does not have
profiles compatible with the devices that
want to connect with.
3. Coverage: Bluetooth only has an amount
of range about 30 ft.
4. Scalability: Bluetooth based network is
not so scalable. It can only support one
device at a time.
IMPLEMENTATION
Hardware Connection
To establish connection between Digital book
with Android application, Arduino as well as
Bluetooth HC-05 is used, in which information
and commands are transferred, the flow of
information is exchanged between both the
devices, actions and commands are translated
on both the sides and information is
transferred in the form of data [7, 8]. User has
to connect Arduino with Digital Book via USB
cable and also connect Bluetooth HC-05 to the
Arduino, as shown in Figure 2.
Bluetooth service is of the Android device is
to be turned on. After scanning for nearby
devices, the client sees for the list of available
devices for pairing. Select the device name
HC-05 and connection will become active.
Pass the Char to Arduino for Processing
and Display on Digital Book
Client on Android device presses the different
keys as input. Application on the Android
device sends a character to the Bluetooth
HC05. Bluetooth HC05 receives the character
and passes to the Arduino. Processing program
running on Digital Book detects the input
character across the serial port (USB) and
controls the keyboard accordingly. Finally,
Figure 4 representing the output on the Digital
Book [9, 10].

Keyboard Layout
Android device client application is required to
install on Android phone. After installing the
application and opening it, the client can see the
Keyboard Layout, as shown in Figure 3. Fig. 2: Connecting Hardware.

Fig. 3: Keyboard Layout Designed for Android Application.

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Fig. 4: Pass the Char to Arduino for Processing.

Fig. 5: Open Menu for Shortcut Key.

Fig. 6: Voice Command.

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Shortcut Key
Specialized shortcut keys have been generated,
except the default shortcut keys like Ctrl+A,
Ctrl+C, etc., which will be used to open the
common software like Microsoft Word,
Chrome, etc., as shown in Figure 5
Voice Command
In this module of voice command, based on
two commands the task will be done. That two
commands are 1) OPEN and 2) SEND. When
the user will give voice input which includes
“open” and “software name”, then accordingly
the software will be opened as showing in
Figure 6. And when the user will give voice
input which includes “send” and some
“strings”, then accordingly the text will be
printed on the editor [11, 12].
CONCLUSIONS
1. Users can easily operate their Digital Book
(laptop/Computer) remotely.
2. Application is user friendly.
3. Application is easy to maintain and
reliable.
4. It supports any operating system and is
easily accessible.
5. There is no need to install any driver.
FUTURE ENHANCEMENT
Instead of the Bluetooth module, WIFI can be
used because the range of WIFI device is
higher than the Bluetooth device. Wireless
mouse facilities can be added for the users, so
that the application can become more user
friendly. The project can also be implemented
in IOS instead of Android.
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Cite this Article
Prachi Shah, Shivani Acharya, Ritu Kariya
et al. Digital Book Wield Smart App.
Journal of Mobile Computing,
Communications & Mobile Networks.
2018; 5(3): 6–10p.
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