SmartMirror

As a topic for our project work in the module Usability/ User Experience, we have decided,
to develop a Smart Mirror.

A mirror is part of the basic equipment of every average household. The Smart Mirror is an innovative product that is not (yet) part of a common household. It represents a part of a smart home system. The mirror should be functional and offer the user the possibility to interact with it without touching it. Thus, it not only reflects the room but also offers further visual information.

An example scenario in which the Smart Mirror could be used would be the morning routine in the bathroom. The user stands in front of the mirror and brushes his teeth. Along the way, he can perceive the information provided by the mirror. With useful information, the Smart Mirror should create real added value. The information can be personalized so that the user only receives the content that he actually wants to see. He can easily change and adjust the content without further touches. However, so that the mirror does not lose its actual function, the simple mirroring, the information only appears on about 1/3 of the mirror and does not take up the entire space.

We built the hardware ourselves, using Magic Mirror 2 as the basis for our software. The software runs on a Raspberry Pi, to which the microphone and the screen are connected. Since the mirror is translucent, the bright displays of the screen shine through.

Smart Mirror Steuerung