ECE 477

ETHICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS

Team 5 – myATM

Chuan Yean Tan

OVERVIEW

Automated Teller Machine (ATM)

Emphasizes on security

Facial recognition

4-digit PIN

Read/Write cash card via RFID

Touchpad to navigate user menu

Occupancy sensor to detect user

MANUFACTURE Main component to build myATM is wood

Comparatively more environmental friendly to manufacture than other materials such as plastic and aluminum

Solid, durable and long lasting Excessive use of trees will lead to global warning

Developing electronic components Emissions of heavy metals, radioactive elements

into air Use lead-free solder Minimize the area of PCB

NORMAL USE Electricity Wastage

Typical ATM is operating 24/7 Screen are used for commercial purpose rather

than blank screen

myATM utilizes occupancy sensor Occupancy sensor detects user Remains on standby mode when no user is

detected Start up when detect the presence of user

NORMAL USE

RFID emissions Food and Drug Administration (FDA) claims

that low frequency RF emissions can potentially effect pacemakers and other medical device

myATM’s RFID RFID is placed as far away from the userRead range of RFID is very smallStrength of RF emissions are low compared

to a typical RFID

DISPOSAL/RECYCLING Produces electronic waste

PCB can be melted or desolder and retrieve it’s components

Some components can be reused

No hazardous components in myATMDoes not contain batteries except

small amounts of solder

DISPOSAL/RECYCLING Reuse components

Monitor, microcontroller and ATOM board can be refurbish or reused.

Recycle woodWood from myATM can be reusedWood is biodegradable and easy to

dispose

ETHICAL IMPACT

Require a photo taken from userUser might not feel comfortable having a

photo ID

Security has to be strong Facial recognition algorithm must be able

to detect fraudSecurity to prevent hacking

QUESTIONS?

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