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A separate, wired toggle switch that you flip to "I'm in here" when you are. Program has to see no light and no "I'm in here" to close door.
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PIR sensor that motion detects you puttering about. Program has to see no motion and no light to close door.
Big, blinky inquiring red warning light indicates imminent closure and prompts periodic movement. -
Microphone to detect sound of work happening. Program has to have no sound and no light to close door.
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RTC module with bluetooth module sends message to your Android phone at 10:00pm and says "You left me up again, dammit!"
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Photo cell is positioned next to garage work bench lamp. If lamp is on and work is occuring, photo cell is never dark.
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Bluetooth signaler worn on belt. If you get out of range and Arduino reciever loses Bluetooth connection it closes door.
I dunno.