Integrating visual and audio remote tracking on mobile car security system
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2013Author
Cheruiyot, Bett Robert
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Currently there are various types of car security systems from simple to complex and intelligent
technologies and are still evolving. However in spite of all the available technologies cars are
being stolen stripped and sold. Thieves are getting smarter and more innovative hence they
overcome the security apparatus put in place. In this project we study how the current
technologies work and put into focus their respective weaknesses. We also study how GPS and
mobile communication has been utilized in providing security. Through our studies and user
responses about the existing systems and what they feel need to be improved; we developed a
prototype named, RobMonitor. This prototype seeks to enhance the effectiveness and success of
the existing car tracking systems by including sound and remote visual capability on car tracking
systems. Our prototype, an Android based application, is an autonomous system that utilizes
mobile phones SMS service to track and receive alerts in case of theft. It enhances chances of
capturing a thief by enabling the owner or authorities listen to voices or sound from a remote
location and can capture photos upon instruction via SMS. This system also utilizes cloud
computing by enabling the owner view taken photos via Google+ application.
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Master of Science in Computer Science,Univrsity of Nairobi, 2013Publisher
Universty of Nairobi