Flexible Printed Switch Integrated with Wireless Module for IoT applications
This paper demonstrates a designed and fabricated flexible, printed electronic touch switch, integrated with a wireless module for both manual and remote access control of the electronic appliances. Flexible switch was screen printed using silver nanoparticle and functional polymer-based conductive ink. The foldable flexible switch was then integrated with the designed and assembled wireless module. Remote wireless control of the assembled integrated system demonstrates the proof of concept of integration of flexible printed capacitive touch switches with IoT based home automation modules. The integrated module described here provides a smart alternative to mechanically controlled conventional switches with flexible printed switches which can be wirelessly controlled and are IoT enabled for smart home automation providing an integrated automated system to remotely access and control electronic appliances. This integrated system provides proof of the concept for minimizing space and optimization of power consumption through wireless appliance control using the flexible electronic switch.