Smart IoT Device for Vehicle Theft

SMART IOT
DEVICE FOR
TWO WHEELERS
THEFT
Mithileysh Sathiyanarayanan
Srishti i2i Biz Solutions
Bangalore

CONTENT
1) Abstract
2) Existing system
3) Problem statement
4) Proposed system
5) Literature Survey
6) Components of System
7) Data flow of Bluetooth Module,
vibration sensor, GSM, GPS
8) Software requirements
9) Hardware requirements

ABSTRACT
The prime concern now-a-days are the security of
parked vehicles. A smart IOT device for two
wheelers system is developed which can now not
only track the vehicle also alerts the user even the
slightest displacement in the vehicle. The device
makes use of Global Positioning System (GPS) for
the tracking the vehicle and electronic mail (EMAIL)
for alerting or notifying the user. The system can
exhibit 2 modes i.e., Active mode and Parking
mode. In Active mode, the system is off which
means the system is not connected to user’s
smartphone. In parking mode, the system is
connected to a cloud server through Low Power
Wide Area (LPA) where the system detects the
movement in the vehicle from vibration sensor and
alerts the user by sending the location coordinates
using GPS. The user also gets a mail that the vehicle
is on move and to check the application for location
by making use of GSM (Global System for Mobile
communication). In future, it becomes a small-size
low price device by converting it all into a single
chip.

Existing system
Various vehicle anti-theft devices have been developed lately, however the
result is still disappointing since all kinds of devices have its drawbacks.
Domestic and overseas vehicle anti-theft products are technologically
classified into two categories:
1. Vehicle alarm system:
It consists of an array of sensors which includes switches, pressure sensors, and
motion detectors. Often a siren creates a variety of distinct sound that helps
user to identify the vehicle. The advanced touch mechanism detects the touch
and generates the alarm thereby helping the user to protect the vehicle.
fig 1.1 Vehicle alaram system

Existing system(contd...)
2. GPS Vehicle Tracking System:
This device with the help of GPS and GSM technology tracks and locates
vehicles that are stolen. The vehicle is fitted with a device that consists of both
GPS and GSM module. Whenever the user asks the vehicle for its location the
GPS sends its coordinates through the GSM module. The vehicle also notifies
the user when the key position is turned to ignition and the vehicle starts to
move. The location of the vehicle is continuously updated to a database even
when the user doesn’t ask for the coordinates. Whenever the user requests
the coordinates are retrieved from the database and sent to the user.
fig 1.2 GPS Vehicle
Tracking System

Existing
system(contd...)
Advantages :
• Anti theft alarm and vehicle tracking
system.
• Tracking the device using GPS
tracker.
• Saves time in finding the vehicle.

Existing
system(contd...)
Disadvantages :
• Consumes more energy
• GPS tracker is ON 24/7
• Doesn't notify the user
• In Alarm system, the sound is
annoying and its loud too.

Problem Statement
In India, 1lakh cases of vehicle theft on average are reported each year,
and the number is still increasing. If the vehicles that are being stolen are
not recovered early, they are mostly sold or some cases it is burned if the
resale value is considered to be too low. In one case a vehicle is stolen, it
becomes hard to situate it and cut through it, which considerably lessens
the chances of recouping it. In this project, we propose the design and
implementation of a vehicle tracking anti-theft system that will protect,
secure vehicles.
The main problem in the existing system is that the GPS tracker tracks and
monitors the vehicle 24/7 as a result of which it consumes a lot of energy.
Due to the absence of vibration (movement) sensor the theft of the
vehicle cannot be detected immediately.

Proposed Sytem
The proposed system uses a switch to turn ON and OFF the device
which is controlled by the user/owner. When the user turn OFF the
switch, the device goes to active mode. When the user disconnects to
the device goes to parking mode and device is connected to cloud
server through LPWA (low- power wide range network). When the
device is in parking mode, movement of the vehicle is sensed using
vibration sensor and the owner is notified along with the GPS
coordinates of the vehicle.

Proposed Sytem(contd..)
Advantages :
Small size and light weight
Sophisticated security system
Consumes less energy
Notifies the user immediately

Literature Survey
[1] RFID Tracking System for Vehicles
RFID tag is used to track a vehicle. The RFID tag is stuck on the windshield
whenever it passes through a signal or a toll the information of the tag is
stored in a database. The RFID tag can also be used for payments at toll
plazas. If the vehicle is stolen, whenever it passes through a signal or a toll
its location can be captured.
[2] Design and implementation of vehicle tracking system using
GPS/GSM/GPRS technology and smartphone application
This device with the help of GPS and GSM technology tracks and locates
vehicles that are stolen. The vehicle is fitted with a device that consists of
both GPS and GSM module. Whenever the user asks the vehicle for its
location the GPS sends its coordinates through the GSM module. The
vehicle also notifies the user when the key position is turned to ignition and
the vehicle starts to move. The location of the vehicle is continuously
updated to a database even when the user doesn’t ask for the coordinates.
Whenever the user requests the coordinates are retrieved from the
database and sent to the user.

Literature Survey(contd...)
[3] Alarm System for Vehicles
Alarm systems in vehicle are one of the first safety devices invented
to prevent theft. These devices detect motion all over the body of
the vehicle. Even a small motion on the surface of the vehicle will
tip of the alarm system. The alarm system makes loud noise to warn
the owners of the theft taking place.

DATA FLOW DIAGRAM
PARKING
ACTIVE
SMARTPHONE
BLUETOOTH SYSTEM
LEVEL 0 : Active mode

DATA FLOW DIAGRAM
PARKING
ACTIVE
SMARTPHONE SYSTEM
LEVEL 1 : Parking mode

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
• Programming Languages:
1. Java and XML for Android application
Development.
2. C/C++ programming language for NODEMCU
Programming.
• BLYNK
• NODEMCU Software

GSM Module
Vibration Sensor
NODEMCU
GPS tracker
Battery
Hardware Requirements

Brief Explanation of Functionality of Each
Module
• GSM MODULE(SIM 800L):
A GSM module is a chip or circuit that will be used to establish
communication between a mobile device or a computing machine and a
GSM.
• VIBRATION SENSOR(SW - 420):
These sensors can be used to detect continuous vibration or sudden
impact or displacement and proximity, or acceleration. In applications
such as washing machine load imbalance, vehicle motion sensor, anti-
theft devices, vital signs monitoring, and tamper detection.

Contd...
• NODEMCU:
NodeMCU consists of Wi-Fi Module – ESP-12E
module that is similar to ESP-12 module which has 6 extra
GPIOs (General-purpose input/output pins). NodeMCU is
an open source IoT platform that includes firmware which
runs on the ESP8266 Wi-Fi SoC (system on a chip) from
Espressif Systems. NodeMCU has a micro USB port that is
used for power, debugging and programming.

Contd...
GPS TRACKER:
GPS tracker helps in the surveillance of location through use of the
Global Positioning System (GPS ) to track the location of an entity or
object remotely. It also helps in sending the co-ordinates(latitude,
longitude) upon request made by the user.
BATTERY:
Rechargeable battery is used to power the all the components in
the device.

CONCLUSION
After the implementation of the all the modules successfully the final device will be
in a posture to make all of our objectives with which we started our project. This
project has implemented our intentions that are: detecting if any displacement
occurring in the vehicle, alerting user by sending a SMS, tracking the vehicle based
upon the request made by the user through means of android application. To power
up all the components in our project vehicle battery is used.
This project consists of anti-theft system that is useful in detecting the theft of the
vehicle which is implemented based on GSM and GPS technology. With the
dedicated smartphone-android application one can check for the location of the
vehicle. Vibration sensor is fixed with the NODEMCU this helps in detecting any
sudden impact or displacement in the vehicle. GSM, GPS and vibration sensor are
interfaced on the NODEMCU board and GPS sends the data to the NODEMCU that is
the location of the vehicle through GPS coordinates. GPS sends the latitude and
longitude coordinates to the NODEMCU board. NODEMCU receives the data from
the GPS. Then the GSM get the GPS value and sends the location of the two
wheelers to the user via SMS. By such method, theft is prevented by the user itself.
As vehicle tracking brings us safety and security this plays an important role in our
day-to-day life. Main motto of this task is to comprise different types of sensing
elements and devices so that they assist in decreasing the chances of vehicle theft.

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