Remote engine shutdown system with theft alert via sms for vehicle owners

¹ Department of Mechanical Engineering, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, 641021, India
² Department of Mechanical Engineering, Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore, 641032, India
³ Department of Structurals Techniques Engineering, College of Technical Engineering, The Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq; Department of Structurals Techniques Engineering, College of Technical Engineering, The Islamic University of Al Diwaniyah, Al Diwaniyah, Iraq; Department of Structurals Techniques Engineering, College of Technical Engineering, The Islamic University of Babylon, Babylon, Iraq
⁴ Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, CMR College of Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
⁵ Department of AIMLE, GRIET, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

^* Corresponding author: miniappan.pk@kahedu.edu.in

Abstract

The global auto theft rate is on the rise, which highlights the critical need for effective anti-theft policies. In order to solve this urgent problem, this article suggests a novel solution: the introduction of a theft intimation system that uses SMS technology to notify car owners in real- time and provide them the ability to remotely stop the engine, preventing theft attempts. The suggested solution combines cutting-edge hardware elements and software algorithms to identify illegal vehicle entry and send the owner an SMS notice right away. The system uses microcontrollers and cutting-edge sensor technology to continuously monitor important characteristics including door openings, ignition status, and vehicle movement. The system sends an SMS message to the registered owner’s mobile device as soon as it detects suspicious activity that could be indicative of theft. This triggers a theft alarm sequence. The ability of the suggested system to enable remote engine shutdown via SMS commands is essential to its efficacy. The system’s integration of GSM modules and remote control methods facilitates prompt action by the owner in response to theft alerts. The owner can give directions to deactivate the car’s engine through a secure SMS-based interface, rendering it immobile and foiling any attempted theft in real time. This study offers comprehensive insights into the implementation and operational aspects of the proposed theft intimation system in addition to presenting its conceptual foundation. It describes the hardware configuration, sensor placement, and software features, clarifying the system architecture. The study also explores the development and optimisation of the theft detection algorithm, clarifying the standards and thresholds that are utilised to accurately set off theft alarms. In order to verify the effectiveness and dependability of the suggested system, comprehensive experimental assessments were carried out in a range of real-world circumstances. The outcomes show how well the system detects theft attempts and how quickly it can notify the owner and start a remote engine shutdown. The study also addresses the usefulness of the suggested system, emphasising how it may drastically lower car theft rates and improve general security in suburban and metropolitan areas. To sum up, the suggested theft alert system is a noteworthy development in car security technology that provides an early warning system for potential thefts. The solution gives car owners immediate control over their assets by utilising SMS-based communication and remote engine shutdown capabilities. This effectively discourages thefts and protects priceless resources.