Remote Theft Alert With Car Engine Shutdown

Abstract

The Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) and the Global Positioning System (GPS) are two innovative approaches to vehicle intrusion and theft control system design and development that are presented in this article. One of the unique components of the suggested system is its use of GSM technology. The vehicle's position is tracked using a GPS module called the Holux GR89, and analogue data is continually collected using Mercury switches. If there is an incursion, changes in the sensor readings will be noticed. The microcontroller continuously gathers sensor readings, and based on those readings, a decision is made regarding whether or not an intrusion has occurred. If an intrusion occurs, a message from a predefined set of messages is generated to the vehicle's owner, who then has the option to respond via SMS to lock the vehicle's gears or seize the engine from a distance. The vehicle's engine and gearbox are managed by a relay that interfaces with the microprocessor. A system prototype was constructed and evaluated. The outcomes were really promising and favourable.