Abstract

This project is to develop a wireless smart device to monitor various parameters such as speed, force of impact and tilt angle of a motorcycle using MEMS accelerometer and GPS tracking system for accidental monitoring. The system consists of cooperative components of an accelerometer, microcontroller unit, GPS device and GSM module. In case of an accident, this wireless device will send a short message to a mobile phone indicating the location of the incident through GPS system to 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 tilt sensor senses the angle of tilt of the motorcycle and when it exceeds a certain tilt angle, the message is sent. This device can sense all the tilt angles occurring from front or rear wheel, left and right side. In this project we will also be using a flex sensor which is interfaced to the micro controller. With the help of this sensor we can measure force of impact and if the threshold exceeds beyond a specific value, a message is sent. The message is sent only when the motorcycle is switched on and is in motion.