Android application for the physical security of the Uleam El Carmen Extension computer lab 2 Aplicación Android para la seguridad física del laboratorio de cómputo 2 de la Uleam Extensión El Carmen

Abstract

Physical security and efficient access control are critical aspects in educational environments, such as the ULEAM El Carmen Extension computer lab. Currently, the wait time for manual door opening creates operational issues and vulnerabilities. This article addresses the development of an Android mobile application that automates access control to the lab, integrating technologies such as the ESP32 microcontroller and an electric lock to optimize security and reduce wait times. Through descriptive and field research, the events leading to the problem are analyzed. The participants selected for surveys and interviews provide their opinions in their responses. This provides the results for the development of the mobile app. These opinions are based on descriptive and field research, used to analyze the causes of the problem through surveys and interviews with teachers. As a result, a technological solution was implemented that includes an app with secure authentication, an embedded system (ESP32) connected to an electric lock, which digitally records each entry, reducing the risk of unauthorized access