Introducing ‘Smart Wireless Physical Switches’ for Custom App Development

The Internet of Things (IoT) represents a transformative paradigm wherein everyday objects are equipped with embedded sensors that facilitate seamless data acquisition. Smart wireless physical switches (pushbuttons) in IOT systems provide tactile and familiar interaction for users, which can enhance the overall user experience of an app. Users can perform tasks using a simple press, eliminating the need for complex touch interactions on the screen. This work presents a solution that can be utilized to foster people’s creativity for the development of innovative interactive applications across various domains (entertainment, education, healthcare, etc.), without requiring technical expertise. The main parts of this solution include affordable wireless switches (pushbuttons), a cloud platform for developing innovative interactive applications using input from these switches, and an additional HDMI device that can project input from the switches to screens without the need for an internet connection.