Locker Security System using Internet of Things

As a priority in today's society, security is of highest importance, and safeguarding our properties from intruders is no small task. The main objective of the offenders is to obtain valuable items kept in the locker. To address this issue, an Android application called Locker Security System uses Internet of Things (IoT) technology to monitor the locker's condition and enhance security. The project is based on ESP32 micro controller installed along with PIR sensor is implemented in the locker to detect the movement and magnetic switches to know whether the door is locked or unlocked, When the intruder opens the locker by force it detects the status of locker door using magnetic switch sensor and the motion of his hand inside the locker using PIR sensor, the data is uploaded to the firebase linked with the mobile app. If a burglary is detected it sends an alert notification message to the mobile immediately using twilio cloud and the buzzer is also rung in the mobile application. The PIR sensor can detect the motion accurately up to 6 metres .The further advancements would include equipping the locker with a camera. The locker would be equipped with a camera so that, in the event of an intrusion, it would record the intruder's image and send it to the user via the mobile application. The police can be informed about the burglary using the mobile application along with an image sent of the burglary

Prevalence and risk factors of text neck syndrome among medical students

Background: Mobile phone and other similar gadget use are now part of our life and it has acquired as an essential position in our life. It cannot be avoided. But judicious use is possible only after the severity of the problem is understood and risk factors are identified. Objective: To study the prevalence and risk factors of text neck syndrome among medical students of MRIMS Methods: This was a cross sectional study carried out among 306 medical students of one medical college. Data was collected in the pre designed, pre tested, and semi-structured study questionnaire developed based on the extensive review of literature. The questionnaire was given to the medical students and they were asked to submit after half an hour. Attempt was made to ensure that all questions were answered. Chi square test and Students t test was used for statistical analysis. Results: Almost 85% of students agreed that their virtual life orientation was affected. About 1/3rd complained of stiffness sometimes, 57% of users suffered from headaches sometimes. 1/4th suffered from numbness and weakness sometimes. The prevalence of pain in males was more i.e. 76.4% compared to 37.3% among females. The pain was significantly more in standing position (60%). The pain was found to be significantly more (68.9%) when the gadget was held at abdomen level. Conclusion: Almost all students used some or the other gadgets. But the use was actually misuse as it has affected majority. Disorientation of virtual life, stiffness, headache, pain was very common. Pain was associated with position and level at which the gadget was held