Vehicle monitoring based on GSM technology for safety and security

Abstract

Information and communication technologies (ICT) have contributed greatly to society by solving many emergent problems to allow people to lead easier lives. One such problem is vehicle monitoring during parking or driving to ensure that the vehicle and the persons inside are in safe conditions. This research proposes a vehicle monitoring system using wireless technology and employing mobile phones and Arduino microcontrollers. The functions of the proposed system include sending alarm messages to the vehicle driver in case the vehicle is broken into or stolen. Further, in case of accident or exposure to the crime of theft or abduction during driving, the driver can send appeal messages, including the vehicle position, to family, friends, police, and ambulance services using only a single click. The system achieves these functions automatically in cases where the vehicle is erratic or in significant collisions. The communication distance between the vehicle and the receivers of the messages allows coverage in all regions served by mobile networks, thus covering a wide range. The system has been tested for several different cases and has succeeded in tests.