Technical and Hardware Implementation of a Modular TMS Prototype System by Using Data Modeling, Sensor Computing and Warning Systems

The great necessity of realizing appropriate monitoring of cooling and heating systems seems to be essential in the current context, as we approach the reality of interconnected smart cities and vehicles, which can regulate their energy consumption and, at the same time, maintain high standards on the equilibrium that they provide. This work outlines the essential technical considerations when modeling a working device prototype designed for monitoring of temperature inside vehicles and other areas. The main focus of this paper is to present and explain the algorithm that has been developed throughout three months of intensive prototyping of such a system. The scope of our final prototype includes an automatic alarm function for extreme cases, along with visual feedback in the form of messages on an LCD screen and color-coded LED signals. There is a specific focus regarding the collection and processing of accurate data for vehicles, with the consequence of releasing appropriate warnings to drivers or system owners. The main research focus is on explainability and reproducibility of our decisions behind the programming approach. Finally, we have demonstrated the means through which the mentioned solution is adaptable and cost-efficient, together with short considerations that would take the prototype into mass production.