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ACCIDENTAL MONITORING OF VEHICLES USING MEMS ACCELEROMETER AND GPS TRACKING

Abstract

In this project method we are using MEMS accelerometer and GPS tracking system is developed for accidental monitoring. The system consists of an accelerometer, microcontroller unit, GPS device and GSM module. In the event of accident, this wireless device will send mobile phone short message indicating the position of vehicle by GPS system to a family member, emergency medical service (EMS) and nearest hospital. The threshold algorithm and speed of motorcycle are used to determine fall or accident in real time.

The system is compact and easy to install under rider seat. The system has been tested in real world applications using bicycles. The test results show that it can detect linear fall, non-linear fall and normal ride with high accuracy.

Introduction The motorcycle accident is a major public problem in many countries, particularly Thailand. Despite awareness campaign, this problem is still increasing due to rider's poor behaviors such as speed driving, drunk driving, riding with no helmet protection, riding without sufficient sleep, etc. The numbers of death and disability are very high because of late assistance to people who got the accident. These cause huge social and economic burdens to people involved. Therefore, several research group and major motorcycle manufacturers including Honda have developed safety devices to protect riders from accidental injuries. However, good safety device for motorcycle is difficult to implement and very expensive. Alternatively, intelligence schemes such as fall or incident detection with tracking system have also recently been devised to notify the accident to related people so that quickest assistance can reach people who got the accident presently, tracking system is only installed in some high-end motorcycles because these systems are still too expensive for most motorcycle's riders .Thus, fall detection and accident alarm system for motorcycle has recently gained attention because these systems are expected to save life by helping riders to get medical treatment on time. In this work, we are

using MEMS accelerometer and GPS tracking system is developed for accidental monitoring. In the event of accident, this wireless device will send mobile phone short massage indicating the position of vehicle by GPS system to family member, emergency medical service (EMS) and nearest hospital so that they can provide ambulance and prepare treatment for the patients.

Block Diagram

LCD Display

MEMS Sensor ADC

Micro controller
MAX 232

GSM MODULE GPS MODULE

POWER SUPPLY

TECHNOLOGY:

GPS (Global Positioning System) technology is used to find the location of any object or vehicle to monitor a child continuously using satellite signals. Three satellite signals are necessary to locate the receiver in 3D space and fourth satellite is used for time accuracy.GPS will give the information of parameters like longitude, latitude and attitude. With the help of these parameters one can easily locate the position of any object. In this GPS technology, the communication takes place between GPS transceiver and GPS satellite. GSM (Global System for Mobile communications) is the technology that underpins most of the world's mobile phone networks. The GSM platform is a hugely successful wireless technology and an unprecedented story of global achievement and cooperation. GSM has become the world's fastest growing communications technology of all time and the leading global mobile standard, spanning 218 countries. GSM is an open, digital cellular technology used for transmitting mobile voice and data services. GSM operates in the 900MHz and 1.8GHz bands GSM supports data transfer speeds of up to 9.6 kbps, allowing the transmission of basic data services such as SMS.
SOFTWARES:

1. Embedded C 2. Keil IDE HARDWARES: 1. Micro Controller 2. MEMS 3. Power Supply 4. GSM Modem 5. GPS modem 6. LCD

ADVANTAGES:

It reduces the death percentages in accidents It gives immediate information to the belonging one Simple and reliable Low cost Easily applicables

APPLICATIONS:
It is used for vehicle tracking Whenever any authorized people gives message to GSM at accident location then it sends back the message of the accident location long and lat values.

Conclusion In conclusion, an innovative project using MEMS accelerometer and GPS tracking system has been developed for motorcycle accidental monitoring. The system can detect type of accident (linear and nonlinear fall) from accelerometer signal using threshold algorithm, posture after crashing of motorcycle and GPS ground speed. After accident is detected, short alarm massage data (alarm massage and position of accident) will be sent via GSM network. The system has been tested in real world applications using bicycles. The test results show that it can detect linear fall, non-linear fall and normal ride with no false alarm.

RESULT: With this project we can implement a system for vehicles intimates the crash notification by continuously tracking the exact position of the vehicle.

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