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(1) PROJECT PROFILE

Project Title: Computer Based Monitoring Vehicle and Accident Alert

System using sensor and Bluetooth Module as Communication devices

Names of the Project Proponents/s: Jessa Mae F. Siares

Region: V Division:

School: Pili National High School Grade Level: Grade 12 STEM

Project Duration (number of months):

Email: jessamaefactorsiares@gmail.com Contact Number: 09092040418

(2) Category of Research (4) Theme

___________Physical Science __________Food Safety

___________Life Science __________Water Conservation

___________Robotics and __________Renewable Energy

Intelligent Machines __________Cyber Security

___________Mathematics and __________Traffic/Road Congestion

Computational Sciences __________Health

__________Disaster Mitigation

(3) ___________Individual __________Agriculture and

___________Team Environment

__________Others (please specify)

(5) Executive Summary (not more than 200 words)

A road accidents due to traffic and control issue is a problem worldwide. The

number of people caused injuries or due to road accidents are larger in

number. According to statistical projection of traffic fatalities, two accidents

are quite common on roads. Poor roads, rash driving, alcoholic driving,

distractive driving, and a lack of enforcement of traffic laws are the main

causes of these incidents. Vehicle accidents are one of the most leading

causes of death. Road accident is the most unwanted thing to happen to a

road user, though they happen quite often. The main cause of accidents and

crashes are due to human errors, such as over speeding, red light jumping

and avoiding safety gears like seat belts and helmets. It’s possible that the

accident occur at an isolated location where no one is there to report it. Road

accidents are rising suddenly today and are one of the key causes of human

deaths. Human life is more important than anything else, and timely

assistance is more important than helping hand. In order to avoid such

collisions, we have designed the system called accelerometer based alert

system using sensor and Bluetooth Module. Accelerometer can be used in a

car alarm application so that dangerous driving can be detected. Bluetooth

technologies are employed to address these drawbacks. The Bluetooth Module

based vehicle accident identification module contains a vibrating sensor and a

Bluetooth Module connected to the computer. When an accident occurs, the

through Bluetooth network to the mobile. Every five minutes, the vehicle is

monitored using Bluetooth Module, its location and the position of the vehicle

is sent to the mobile phone in terms of latitude and longitude, which is

processed by the computer. Bluetooth Module is used to detect the Latitude

and Longitude. In our research, it is used to track the location of accident.

Bluetooth is a digital cellular system used for mobile devices. Vibration

sensors are sensors for measuring and analyzing linear velocity, displacement,

proximity and variety shocks triggering. Bluetooth Module is used for sending

the alert SMS with the coordinates and the link of Google Map. As there is a

scope for improvement and as future implementations we can add a wireless

webcam for capturing the images which will help in providing driver’s

assistance including the location of the accident site to registered mobile

numbers. We are built embedded systems using Bluetooth and vibration

sensors. This vibration sensor is used to detect accident, when accident

happens, this sensor will be active. At the same time Bluetooth Module will

also active. The exact location of the accident is obtained and through

Bluetooth Module send alert message to the register mobile number and police

station.

This study proposed to used the capability of the Bluetooth receiver to monitor

the vehicle’s speed and detect accidents based on the monitored speed. This

device helps the owner to observe and tracking vehicle activity as well as

previous vehicle movements, the latest such as Bluetooth Module are quite
important nowadays. The device solves above the problem by sending data to

the emergency team after an accident. When a car is involved in an accident, a

vibration sensor detects the signal right away and sends it to the computer,

according to this project. The aim of this research was to design a computer

based Bluetooth Module accident detection system.

(6.1) Rationale/Significance (not to exceed 300 words)

(6.2) Scientific Basis/Theoretical Framework/Mathematical Theory

Involved

(6.3) Objectives

General

Specific

(7) Review of Literature

(8) Methodology

(A) Research Design

The study was in a quantitative research design in the nature under the

experimental design. The design that was employed evaluates the entire

efficiency of the created device. Quantitative research method that was

employed enables the researchers to give emphasis to the significance of the

study on residential areas as well as for the industry. It was developed for the
application of technology and invention towards certain issues prevailing with

regards to unexpected accidents. Likewise, it was also designed to discern the

effectiveness of the integration of Arduino, Sensors, Bluetooth module and

Robotics Technology.

(B) Data Collection and Analysis

The researchers conducted pre-research to gather ideas to improve their

understanding of the project and produce better results. Reading PDFs for

related studies and watching videos on YouTube that are related to the

researchers’ study were used to collect and analyze data.

(C) Procedures

(C.1) Making the device

First, the researchers created a diagram before installing the components of

the device directly, researchers have created a circuit design that embodies

the design in a measured metal casing for easy installation. But first the

researchers needed to make a control system that will control a dummy car

where the device will be installed. There is a Bluetooth module that has been

assigned to the control system, the Bluetooth module is connected to the

Arduino board. The Bluetooth modules TX, RX, VCC and GND pins are

connected directly to the digital pins of the Arduino, pin slot 10,11, 5v, and

GND. The Arduino is also connected into a control relay that serves as the

motor driver, the control relays IN1,IN2,IN3,IN6,IN7,IN8,VCC, and GND pins

are connected to the Arduino's digital pins number 6,5,8,7,4,3,5v and GND.

Then, the control relay, Arduino and Bluetooth module "Assembly" is also
connected into two terminal blocks, and the entire assembly will be installed

on the said metal casing. The image below depict a preview of the developed

device in terms of how it works and its looks.

(C.2) Making the Circuit of the device

This part of the methodology shows the connection of the two Bluetooth

modules, tilt sensor, vibration sensor and accelerometer to the Arduino Board.

The step below was the process in making the circuit of the system device.

(C.2.1) STEP 1: Connecting the Two Bluetooth modules to the Arduino

board.

For the transmitting and receiving of the data, we have two Bluetooth

modules that has been assigned into two different roles. One has the role as

the "master" and one is the "slave". In “master” Connection, the researchers

connected the VCC of Bluetooth module to the 5V of Arduino board. Also, the

GND were connected to GND. Then, the TXD were connected to RXD and the

RXD were connected to TXD. The "master" function as a transmitting and data

gathering device, the master collects the data provided by the accelerometer,

tilt sensor, and vibration sensor.

In “slave” Connection, the researchers connected the VCC of

Bluetooth module to the 5V of Arduino board. Also, the GND were connected

to GND. Then, the TXD were connected to PIN 2 and the RXD were connected

to PIN 3. The "slave" function as the receiver of the data that's been gathered

by the "master" and to identify if data will be considered as normal or

(C.2.2) STEP 2. The Connection of Accelerometer to the Arduino

Board.

The researchers start by placing the accelerometer on the

breadboard. Connect VCC pin to the 5V pin on the Arduino and connect GND

pin to the Ground pin on the Arduino. Also connect X, Y and Z output to the

analog pins A0, A1 and A2 on Arduino. For accurate results, the researchers

need to change the analog reference(AREF) voltage of the Arduino. This can be

done by connecting the 3.3V pin on Arduino to the AREF pin.

(C.2.3) STEP 3. The Connection of Tilt Sensor to the Arduino Board.

The researchers connect the tilt sensor with 2 pins (GND and DO) should use

a 10 ohm, pull up resistor in the circuit. Or can activate the Arduino internal

pull-up resistor for the digital pin to which the sensor is connected to and do

not need to use pull up resistor 10 Ohm in the circuit. The data pin (DO) were

connected to microcontroller digital pin. GND must be connected to GND.

(C.2.4) STEP 4. The Connection of Vibration Sensor to the Arduino

Board.

This is an SW-420 vibration module, which can work from 3.3V to the 5V. The

sensor uses LM393 comparator to detect the vibration over a threshold point

and provide digital data, Logic Low or Logic High, 0 or 1. During normal

operation, the sensor provides Logic Low and when the vibration is detected,

the sensor provides Logic High. There are three peripherals available in the

module, two LEDs, one for the Power state and other for the sensor’s output.
Additionally, a potentiometer is available which can be further used to control

the threshold point of the vibration. In this project, the researchers used 5V to

power the module.

(C.2.5) STEP 5. The Connection of Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) to

Arduino Board.

The module has 16 pins that can be directly connected to the display, or can

test the connection in breadboard, the researchers riding the circuit below

were used a 16×2 LCD display with HD44780 controller connected to the

Arduino Uno.

(C.3) Programming

(C.3.1) Programming the codes in the Software

The researchers created their own program with the Arduino Programming

Software and linked the computer to the Arduino with a USB cable. Next,

launch the Arduino IDE, select the appropriate board from the Tools board,

and connect the Port from the Tools- Serial port. Then, after clicking the

Upload Icon or going to File-Upload, create the code for the project.

After programming when the hardware is ready, the device can install it in the

vehicle and turn it on. Now, whenever an accident occurs, the vehicle will tilt

and the accelerometer will change the axle values. This value is read by the

Arduino and see if the change occurs on all axis. If anything changes, the

Arduino will extract the SGPGGA string from the GPS module data to read the

coordinates (GPS operation is described above) and send an SMS to the

specified number with the coordinates to the police ambulance or family

(D) Assembling

This part of the study states the assembling method of the device.

(E) Testing the Device

The researchers developed the device in order to measure all the data collected

by the server from the different sensor. Using batteries, Arduino Uno, and the

program device, which also includes the other materials used in the device,

such as the relays, Tilt sensor, Vibration sensor, Accelerometer, and Bluetooth

module. After using sensor and Bluetooth as Communication devices to

Monitor Computer Vehicle and Accident Alert System. It is built and

programmed. The device was first put to the test by the researchers to see if it

worked or not. This allowed the researchers to address any problems that

arose.

At this step in the process, the device has been readied and tested for

functionality. The hardware and software components were both put through

their paces to ensure that the required data was collected accurately and

efficiently.

The researchers devised a way of communication to access and modify the

system via Bluetooth module to test the effectiveness of the Bluetooth module

integration. The researchers put the Bluetooth module to the test. To allow the

hardware and software to communicate, the researchers linked the Bluetooth

(9) Expected Outputs and Potential Impacts

(10) Work Plan and Target Deliverables

(11) References