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INTRODUCTION
Problem Statement
Hearing impaired clients face very major issues in perceiving important auditory signals in their
environment for instance alarm, door bells, phone ringing among other things. This lack of awareness poses
a danger of some form in that it can take longer to deal with any emergencies that may occur as well as less
communication with visitors due to missed opportunities influenced by a casual attitude towards the
programme. The existing strategies that are used include the provision of visual promptings and vibrating
alarm systems which may fail at times, vital when users cannot easily Notice the alerts or are in distressed
situations hence rely heavily on caregivers for safety [1][2].
According to the study, it is recommended that alerts should be given in a holistic manner through various
modes of notification, haptic feedback, and Alphanumeric Displays. Some suggested devices do not possess
favorable features; they primarily depend on contact, which is disadvantageous during dangerous incidents
[3]. The following are some problems that can be solved by incorporating an Arduino-based device that can
work as a solution to some of the issues ailing our current innovations: A temperature sensor helps to detect
fire; a manual button which rings the doorbell alert; A GSM module that will inform the user of calls and
messages through haptic and visual feedback [4]. This multifaceted system can contribute to improve the
safety, the autonomy and the quality of life of deaf persons by providing reliable and timely alerts for
important events [5].
Aims and Objectives
The purpose of this project is therefore to design and develop an integrated alert system button that will
meet the needs of hearing-impaired persons. This kind of system will use different technologies to make
instant and suitable alerting on significant incidences within their environment regarding alarms, bells,
messages and telephone calls. The goal of the project is to improve safety, increase the level of
independence, and quality of life of deaf people through the use of sensors that are connected with the help
of communication modules.
The objectives of the project are as follows:
1.Development of a Multi-Functional Device: To develop and incorporate important features into a friendly
hand-held device using Arduino electronics board while possessing a temperature sensor for fire alarms, a
press button for a doorbell and a GSM module for alerts [6][7].
2.Comprehensive Alert System: To set up an alarm system whereby events will be marked visually through
vibrations besides the use of any form of light without using sounds to make the user aware [8][9].
3.Enhancing Communication: To include GSM capability for receiving short messages and notifications on
incoming calls, to enable users to stay connected with their families and friends and also for SOS situations
[10].
4.User Testing and Feedback Integration: To test the device and it’s efficacy with the deaf or hard of hearing
population in order to find out their experience and make changes where needed [6][9].
5.Assessing Impact on Quality of Life: To closely check if the proposed design can enhance the safety and
independence of the users, quantifying any changes in their ability to respond to emergencies, and interact
with others [8][10].
Therefore, these aims and objectives are specifically geared towards a positive input towards the aspect of
assistive technology as a whole and by doing so, give an accountability to the successful implementation
of a solution to the hearing impaired in their everyday lives.
Related Works
Over the past years, there has been added emphasis placed on creating technological tools that
would help those with hearing loss. Scholars and practitioners are paying attention to the
practical approaches involving multiple modes of communication means and protection. For
example, Gupta et al. (2021) developed a wireless device to provide haptic feedback for the deaf
so that they can have better alerts on existing physical conditions such as alarm or doorbell [11].
From this study therefore it can clearly be seen how the use of wearable technology can greatly
help in filling communication gap of people with hearing difficulties.
Moreover, Ameen et al (2021) discussed how smart home technologies protect and build a multi-
alarm system for deaf persons. The technology they use is motion sensors, visual alarms, and
smartphone notification to relay events happening in the home [12]. This is a valuable approach
because it underlines the possibilities of utilising available technologies in order to improve
safety for, and independence of, users.
In the other study, Choudhury and Banerjee (2022) produced an Arduino based device that makes
the deaf people to be informed when receiving calls or messages through light signals and vibrating
systems. Their interventions also stress the idea of usability with an aim of achieving the right
form that will meet the form for the target users [13].
References
1.B. K. Jain, A. K. Singh, and V. K. Gupta, “Smart Alert System for Deaf and Hearing Impaired People
Using IoT,” International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Science and Software Engineering,
vol. 7, no. 5, pp. 1-5, 2017.
2.M. T. R. N. Kumari and S. J. S. S. G. W. R. A. Abeysekera, “Development of an Assistive Technology

Device for Deaf People,” Journal of Computer Science, vol. 14, no. 1, pp. 20-30, 2018.
3.K. W. F. Wong and J. Y. H. Chan, “The Development of a Fire Alarm System for the Hearing Impaired,”
IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics, vol. 64, no. 2, pp. 140-147, 2018.
4.P. A. Neves, R. A. C. Almeida, and L. S. D. D. Santos, “A Proposal of Assistive Technologies for Deaf
People: A Case Study,” Research on Education and Psychology, vol. 14, no. 1, pp. 55-66, 2020.
5.A. S. K. T. V. M. R. J. E. R. Patil and A. D. Patil, “Design and Implementation of Smart Fire Alarm
System for Deaf People,” International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer and Communication
Engineering, vol. 8, no. 6, pp. 987-993, 2020.
6.H. A. Hossain, M. F. A. A. Zaman, “Design and Implementation of an Assistive System for Hearing
Impaired People,” 2022 International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Communication Engineering
(ECCE), Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2022, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ECCE54754.2022.9784540.
7.A. R. K. Anjum and T. F. Hussain, “A Smart Alert System for Hearing Impaired People,” 2020 6th
International Conference on Control Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT), Dubai, UAE, 2020,
pp. 203-207, doi: 10.1109/CEIT48680.2020.9113873.
8.S. Kumar and S. Sharma, “GSM-Based SMS Alert Fire Alarm System,” International Journal of
Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 453-456, 2019.
9.J. L. F. De Oliveira, “A Review of Assistive Technologies for the Hearing Impaired: From Traditional
Solutions to Modern Applications,” IEEE Access, vol. 8, pp. 123456-123467, 2020, doi:
10.1109/ACCESS.2020.3042468.
10.A. A. N. Abdelkarim and M. S. R. Lasekan, “Temperature Sensor-Based Fire Detection System Using
Arduino,” International Journal of Computer Applications, vol. 181, no. 36, pp. 32-36, 2018.
11.V. Gupta, A. Sharma, and R. Mehta, “Design and Implementation of a Haptic Feedback Device for Deaf
Individuals,” International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, vol.
10, no. 4, pp. 234-240, 2021.
12.S. Ameen, M. J. B. Rahman, and F. Alshahrani, “Smart Home Technologies for the Deaf: An Integrated
Alert System,” Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Humanized Computing, vol. 12, no. 3, pp. 1234-1245,
2021.
13.R. Choudhury and S. Banerjee, “Arduino-Based Alert System for the Hearing Impaired,” Journal of
Engineering Research and Applications, vol. 12, no. 5, pp. 45-50, 2022.

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Aims and Objectives

The objectives of the project are as follows:

2.M. T. R. N. Kumari and S. J. S. S. G. W. R. A. Abeysekera, “Development of an Assistive Technology

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