Smart Vehicle Tracking System using GPS

and GSM Technologies

Shraddha Shree Tummanapally Saideep Sunkari
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
Kakatiya Institute of Technology and Science Kakatiya Institute of Technology and Science
Warangal, India Warangal, India
shraddhashreet@gmail.com sunkarisaideep357@gmail.com

Abstract- It remains important to have security frameworks these days to shield from losing it or from harm. The
significant goal is to make a security framework for every one of the vehicles. Brilliant vehicle global positioning
framework is intended for following the development of the vehicle outfitted with planned framework for any area
whenever. Henceforth, guaranteeing the security on the off chance that it is lost or harmed. In this Mini Project, the
global positioning framework involves basic module like Microcontroller board-Arduino UNO, GPS receiver-neo 6m
component and GSM 900A component [6]. The world-wide locating scheme-GPS and world-wide scheme for cellular
transmission-GSM advancements are the most widely recognized strategies utilized for following the vehicles. The GPS
module is utilized to get the area data i.e., geographical directions where the vehicle is arranged at that specific time.
The capacity of the GSM module is moving the information and overhauling the data. The vehicle area is gained
through SMS by means of GSM module. The microcontroller board-Arduino UNO gets the area arranges from the
GSM module and communicates the data to the client. The client can get to the area utilizing google maps in the
versatile. The client can arrive at their vehicle inside less time and this framework can likewise be utilized for crises.
The framework gives the continuous vehicle area and continuous observing of the vehicle and development cost is less.

Keywords: Arduino UNO board, GSM 900A module, GPS NEO-6M receiver, 16*2 LCD

I. INTRODUCTION

In this current condition, singular vehicle is
unremovable piece of our day-by-day life. We run
over numerous circumstances when following the
specific area of the individual vehicle/taxi/civil
transportation or other kind of automobile is needed.
For an instance, on the off chance that anybody
needs to follow his vehicle when it is being driven
by another person, or following a traveller transport
by the visit working organization during event of
any mishap, or following the school transport of
your youngsters so you can be available at the drop
off area and so forth Besides, occurrences of
burglary of vehicles are likewise turning out to be
mainstream these days. To manage every one of
these circumstances, particularly shielding the
expensive vehicle from burglary, prerequisites for
smart self-worked vehicle global positioning
frameworks are acquiring notoriety. As individuals
attempt to manage the cost of safety of their vehicle
at any expense, planning brilliant vehicle global
positioning frameworks while limiting the expense
is the more vital test in current monetary
circumstance [7].
proprietor including the assistance of the cops.
Utilizing the development ready element, a similar
framework can be additionally stretched out as a
mishap ready framework. Endless supply of any
unnatural condition like mishap, the area can be
consequently shipped off the closest salvage
focuses. Also, fire locator networks would be
introduced for recognizing flames in the automobile.
Assuming that the heat condition in the internal part
of the automobile raises over the specific cut-off, an
admonition will be consequently shipped off the
planned recipient. Furthermore, infrared sensor can
be associated to MCU which is used for
distinguishing snags & troubles. In hundred-to-one
shot, assuming some disaster takes place, the
admonition would be forthrightly shipped off to
expected beneficiary. Nonetheless, every one of
these applications can be considered bi-results of the
framework whose fundamental capacity is giving
safety out of burglary. The project hand overs the
brilliant global positioning framework that includes
insignificant expense however gives proficient
security from burglary of an automobile [12].

The intention behind any automobile GPS
beacon is acquiring the current situation of that
objective automobile. In the event that an
automobile installed with such a global positioning
framework is taken, its area organizes transmit from
the framework will be utilized in automobile by its
Global scheme for cellular transmissions like
GSM & planetary locating scheme like GPS found
on automobile region & global positioning
framework gives powerful, constant automobile
location, arranging & announcing the information
avail & add through developing the level of

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management. The global positioning scheme (GPS)
included automobile locating framework is
predetermined to spot the particular region of an
automobile & cosy the circumstances to the
respected holders with a message. This framework
integrates a GPS neo 6m receiver which recuperates
the region of the automobile regarding the
geographical details. This framework makes use of
topographic location & time information from
receiver.
This framework will be installed as a module that
resides in the automobile and central depot which
monitors data from the various automobiles. This
locally available module comprises of GPS
recipient, a worldwide framework for versatile
correspondence (GSM) modem. [3] The scheme is
fixed in the automobile in kind that the system will
not be apparent to anybody. The scheme transmits
the area data to the monitoring section consistently
thusly it can be utilized as an undercover unit. The
area information from global positioning framework
uses to discover the area and to give the data to
police when the automobile is taken.
This scrapes over various bytes of
advancements for the same cause. The scheme
primitively transmits a return solution to the specific
mobile showing the location of the automobile. A
code is constructed that can be used to locate the
particular location of the automobile and also to
traverse the trace of the in-motion automobile in
Google Map application. This framework allows to
follow the objective anytime and anywhere in all the
weather situations.
II. METHODOLOGY
The undertaking scheme is finished by two
principal parts. The checking section is that section
where the client needs to screen and trace the
automobile & the managing section really transmits
reactions to inquiries of clients [4]. This hidden
methodology can be carried out depending on the
solicitation/answer calculation. A question from
client comprises a solicitation, requesting current
area of the automobile inside of which the system
has been introduced.
These solicitations are demonstrated as the
Request SMS. This overall framework for versatile
correspondence of GSM 900A device inserted with
Microcontroller board-Arduino receives a Request
SMS and delivers it to Microcontroller board-
Arduino for the additional preparing.
Microcontroller board-Arduino peruses the received
Request SMS, removes principal text from the entire
note & contrasts the received solicitation group of
characters and few pre-set groups of characters
previously joined in Microcontroller board-Arduino.
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At the point when the Microcontroller board-
Arduino comprehends the sent solicitation, this
utilizes a worldwide situating framework (GPS)
receiver to get specific area directions of automobile
structure and readies the reaction combining that
facilitates. The constructive answer comprises of
scope and geographical coordinates of current area
of the automobile and then transmitted to the
checking section/client with the utilization of the
GSM 900A device as other message, it is shown as
Reply SMS. In the managing section, a 16*2
alphanumeric liquid crystal display is likewise
utilized for displaying the level of the notes or
facilitates. [1]
III. TECHNOLOGY INTERVENTION
A. ARDUINO UNO
The Microcontroller board-Arduino uno is a
publicly available MNC board depending on the
µchip AT mega 328P µc & evolved by Arduino.cc.
This board is equipped which consists group of
computerized & simple info (input) terminals that
can be confederated with various development
lamina & different networks [14]. This has fourteen
computerized input terminals, of which six are
simple o/p terminals, and is configurable with the
IDE-integrated development environment, using a B
link USB cable. This tends to be powered using the
B-type universal serial bus link or using any outside
nine volts battery, through this it acknowledges
potential differences somewhere in some range of
seven & twenty volts.
B. GPS RECEIVER-NEO-6M
The primary task of unit module is identifying
the area at where it was installed. These units are
otherwise called global locating schemes-GPS
beneficiaries. Yield of this unit provides the blend of
the scope and geographical coordinates of current
situation, including the specific coordinated
universal time -UTC. Consistently, the GPS space
capsule transmits the organize subtleties to the
receiver unit that utilizes for the additional
topographical area ID.
The world-wide locating scheme-GPS is the trail
scheme employing space capsules, collector &
computations to contemporize region, location &
UTC data.
C. GSM 900A MODULE
GSM module is one of the specific kinds of
module which admits a subscriber identity module
card & operates through the enrolment to a phone
operator, likewise a cell phone. [2] This device is
utilized in accepting client’s inquiry and
transmitting answer reverse to user in the type of
short message service-SMS.
 GSM SIM900A is the promptly accessible
general packet radio service unit, utilized for
numerous mobiles & personal digital assistant. This
unit could be likewise utilized in developing internet
of things (IOT) & encapsulated implementations.
GSM SIM900A is the dual band general packet
radio service motor which chips away at
frequentness extended GSM nine hundred
megahertz and distributed control system one
thousand eight hundred megahertz.

D. 16*2 ALPHANUMERIC
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD: Fig. 1. Block diagram of the Vehicle Tracking System
Liquid crystal display is an electrical
presentation unit and having a vast extent of usages.
16*2 liquid crystal display reveals to be an
exceptionally essential unit & is mostly used in
various appliances and networks [1]. A 16*2 liquid
crystal display implicit that it will display sixteen
characters in each row & there exists two rows. In
the Liquid crystal display unit, every char is
displayed in 5*7 pixels frame.16*2 canny alpha-
numeric spot n/w display is implanted for displaying
two hundred twenty-four different characters and
pictures. The liquid crystal display holds 2 registers,
in particular, control & info. Fig. 2. Circuit diagram of Vehicle Tracking System

E. POWER SUPPLY: V. WORKING PRINCIPLE

The Microcontroller board-Arduino Uno can be
powered through universal serial bus associated or
with an outer power source. The power supply is
chosen conventionally. Outer (non-universal serial
bus) power can be given from an AC-to-Direct
current adaptor/battery. The adaptor can be
connected by using 2.1 milli meter focal point +ve
attachment to the sheet's power socket.
The Arduino will operate on external supply of
six to twenty volts. When the supply provided is
below seven volts, nonetheless, the five volts
terminal may provide below 5V & the sheet may
become flimsy. The stipulated range is seven to
twelve volts.
The information potential difference to the
Microcontroller board-Arduino board when it is
using an external power supply rather than five volts
from universal serial bus connection or another
commanded power supply. SIM900A GSM module
has a working voltage of 3.4V – 4.5V [13]. It draws
high current up to 2A when communicating
information, so we should utilize a decent quality
force supply with limit of 2.5A-3A. Here, the GSM
module is controlled utilizing the 12V-2A
connector.
IV. CIRCUIT DESIGN
The following electrical and electronic
components were used to design and develop the
gadget
The presented automobile tracing scheme
utilizes the straightforward network [11]. The
transmitter (TX) terminal of GPS receiver
component is associated with computerized terminal
numeral 10 of the Microcontroller board-Arduino
straightforwardly. Naturally, terminal 0 & terminal
1 of Microcontroller board-Arduino are utilized for
the sequential correspondence with GSM 900A
component yet with utilizing Software Serial library,
this permits sequential correspondence to another
computerized terminals of the Microcontroller
board-Arduino [15]. Utilizing this library, they can
be allowed with the sequential correspondence on
terminal 10 & let it to get that area information
communicated by the receiver. The receiver (Rx)
terminal of GPS receiver is attached to the digital
terminal 3 of Microcontroller board-Arduino. The
transmitter (Tx) and receiver (Rx) terminal of GSM
900A component are straightforwardly associated
with terminal 0 & terminal 1 of Microcontroller
board-Arduino.
For giving the capacity to GPS receiver, a
twelve volts inventory is utilized. GSM 900A
component is additionally fuelled by twelve volts
inventory. A discretionary liquid crystal display
(LCDs) information data bus 4,5,6 and 7 terminals
are associated with terminal numerals five, four,
three & two of Microcontroller board-Arduino
separately.

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 Order pin register selector (RS) terminal and
enable (EN) terminal of liquid crystal display (LCD)
are associated with terminal numeral two and three
of Microcontroller board-Arduino and read/write
(RW) terminal is straightforwardly associated with
GND. Digital pin 6 is utilized for arranging
difference and brilliance of liquid crystal display
(LCD).
For arranging the functioning rationale in
Microcontroller board-Arduino, the presented
project utilized MS Windows 10 in the role of stage.
This product utilized for processing the rationale in
the Microcontroller board-Arduino will be an
integrated development environment (IDE).
The mentioned project has utilized INTEL core
i5 CPU with 8 Gigabytes random access memory as
a fundamental equipment for every context and
examination [5]. The other equipment components
are associated as demonstrated underneath.
Fig. 3. Vehicle Tracking System
Fig. 3. Vehicle Tracking System
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VI. CONCLUSION
Global positioning framework is the present days
main framework for the independents, they require
the automobile safety in effective modes. Thus, the
vehicle global positioning framework are getting
mainstream step by step in metropolitan zones as
well as in little urban communities.
This framework is totally coordinated and it gets
conceivable to the client to follow their vehicle
effectively whenever and from anyplace. As the
vehicle robbery is expanding step by step however
because of this individual wasn't try not to utilize
vehicles yet they tracked down an effective method
to watch out for their vehicle without being
extremely near them. These frameworks keep a
decent control on the burglaries and help staying
away from such burglaries. Basically, in such
frameworks the GPS receivers (GPS neo-6m) and
GSM modules (GPS 900A) are employed to follow
an automobile [8].
Employing the framework, client decides the
situation of the vehicle, and the distance finished by
it. The client can get to the situation of their vehicle
at any moment of time. This framework is
dependable any protected. Redesigning this
arrangement is simple that unlocks it to forthcoming
essentials with no requirement of reconstructing all
things without any preparation, that additionally
brings about more productive module utilized in this
paper to send and get SMS. GSM module can uphold
2G, 3G and 4G however just 2G can upheld in this
country. Since every nation utilized various
frequencies groups for GSM sim 900A. And
afterward GSM module can likewise interface with
Microcontroller board-Arduino when utilizing AT
order. Adding that, GPS module was not get the sign
from GPS Satellite without any problem [17].
Vehicle global positioning framework gives an
up-degree in present armada the executives. One
can't disregard the usefulness in discovering the
taken/mishap influenced automobiles. Additionally,
huge measure of the use of mentioned framework
can be seen in the transport sector. A mainstream
implementation can be seen in taxi administrators.
It uses area administration in processing
displacement in the middle of the reserved
automobile & take up area and dispatch the data to
client, alongside area of reserved taxi & the
opportunity to outstretch. The framework can
likewise be adapted to civil vehicle frameworks
namely transports & prepares in distinguishing the
course, ends, length in each stop, displacement
between particular pause & schedule to arrive at the
destination and so forth congestion administrators
would likewise utilize the framework. Automobiles
installed with these frameworks could be identified
on a congestion guide & those will be re-steered to
the other route in case of any occurrence of the
barricade can be recognized [10]. The framework
can be utilized in ongoing area information catch as
well as for information stockpiling, investigation
lastly information moves to the observing or
controlling expert for additional exercises.
VII. FUTURE SCOPE
Vehicle following improves wellbeing and
security concerning individual just as business use.
Primary maxim of this project is providing a savvy
automobile global positioning framework. This can
be planned effectively using basic gadgets
accessible now-a-days [5]. This project suggests a
framework in which clients will follow their
automobile through trading straightforward SMS -
Short message service and not intruding on the real
elements of the vehicle. Here, the present framework
could be additionally stretched out with the
highlights recorded underneath:
E2PROM (electrically erasable programmable
read-only memory) could be utilized to stockpile
past explored areas and also expanding its memory
bank which could be reached out, all of M areas.
Dimensions of the gadget can be decreased by
consolidating GPS Neo-6m component and GSM
900A component into a solitary.
Upgrading exactness of device up to 3m by
expanding expense of the receivers (GPS
collectors). Pondering conceivable outcomes of
future exploration, vehicles furnished with global
positioning framework could be adjusted so that
those could kill on, start & latch the lock of actual
automobile, using simply a Short message service
(SMS) driven through the advanced mobiles [9]. The
above up-degree would build a set off in the safety
& subsequently managing unapproved approach of
an automobile just preventing the unapproved
individual into the vehicle with few simple snaps in
the mobiles. It can as well be an extraordinary
assistance in opposition to singly vending of the
taken automobile parts, and thereafter utilized in
creation of the unapproved crossover engine carts
and vans that indeed builds contamination.
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