Enhancing Vehicle Tracking through SMS: A Cost-Effective Approach Integrating GPS and GSM

Abstract

The rising challenge of vehicle theft impacts various stakeholders, including vehicle owners, insurers, security companies, and the community. To tackle this issue, tracking devices provide a viable and budget-friendly solution. Tracking mechanisms arise as a practical response to this problem, offering a reliable and cost-effective means to address the intricate issue of vehicle theft. This paper introduces an innovative tracking system that seamlessly integrates GSM communication, GPS technology, and web-based visualization to enable real-time monitoring of vehicles or objects. The system’s operational sequence commences with a registration process, accomplished by sending an SMS code to the GSM module, ensuring secure access and authorized interaction. Successful registration prompts a confirmation message, solidifying the system’s foundation of trust. The system uses GPS technology to retrieve real-time longitude and latitude coordinates, providing users with accurate location data. This data is efficiently transmitted to platforms like Google Maps through a link generated by the PHP application, enhancing user experience and facilitating informed decision-making. The system’s potential is evident in its diverse applications, spanning personal asset management to fleet tracking.