Microcontroller-based Vehicle Security System with Tracking Capability using GSM and GPS Technologies

The security of vehicles is extremely essential for vehicle owners especially to those whose hard-earned income was used to avail of one or simply, its loss would mean inconveniences to family and work. With these, it becomes the major problem of every vehicle owner. This thesis, Microcontroller- based Vehicle Security System with Tracking Capability using GSM and GPS Technologies, is a system that can be used to increase vehicle security, as it can track location of missing vehicle, and help authorities have credible evidence that the vehicle is stolen. The project uses the Global System for Mobile (GSM) and the Global Positioning System (GPS) technology, which includes the use of GPS receiver module, GSM module, and microcontroller as its primary components. It also uses a vibration sensor that senses vehicle movement and a buzzer that sends an alarm when sensors are triggered. A confirmation message is sent to the vehicle owner of the vehicle by the device. The system also features capability of tracking the location of the vehicle with the help of the GPS receiver which gives data to the location of the vehicle by way of coordinates. These coordinates provide exact location of the motor vehicle. The SMS message that the vehicle owner will send to the device attached to the vehicle should follow correct format of limitation for successful use and the use of the four character password followed by the command. The command is for power switching or activating automatically the key switch, engine and alarm. If not observed, the device would not work. The project is deemed to provide vehicle owners The security of their vehicle. The system will not only ensure vehicle security but also lessen the threats on vehicles.

Keywords – Global Positioning System(GPS), Global System for Mobile(GSM), Microcontroller.