T&T Alert (Towing and Theft alert)

Team Members

Kedric Rice Liza Gebre

Robert McCarther II

Robel Worede

Introduction

An Alert notification system via text message Theft detection system

Towing notification system

Distinguishes between theft and towing

Problem Statement and Analysis

• Only 10% of auto theft results in arrest

• Not knowing as it happens!!!• Expensive tow charges

•1 /400 Americans are victims of car theft

• 1/20 Americans experience towing of car

Problem Solution

Block Diagram Design

Components

Motion Sensor

Micro Controller

Tilt Sensors (x2)

GSMSim Card

Power Analysis

Components Current @ Volts

Power Avg Power

Motion Sensor .023A @ 5V .115W .057 W

GSM Module 0.5A @ 5V 2.5W 1.25W

Arduino Uno .05A @ 3.3V .165 W .083 W

Total Power = 2.78 W

Life Capacity ≈ 5 Hours

Gantt Chart

Budget

Components Costs

Arduino Kit $75

Motion Sensor $10

Mercury Sensor(x2) $10x2=20

GSM (including SIM Card) $100

Estimated Cost=200 Real Cost = $205

T & T ALERT

Conclusion & Future Work

The product provides an array of alarm and alert systems in one device through a text message.

Why buy it? It provides affordable vehicle protection It will notify owners as the towing or robbery occurs in real time Saves users from extra tow fees and reduce property loss

More GSM functions GPS Camera Transmitter

Reference/ Acknowledgement

Arduino DatabaseMicrosoft ExcelThe Mechatronic Handbook, 2nd EditionSheff, David (2014, August 26) If you want to

See Inequality in the U.S. at Its Worst, Visit an Impound Lot

Dr. Gordon Skelton!!!

Team Members & Question

Robel Worede Robert McCarther II

Liza Gebre Kedric Rice