Vehicle Alarm Notification System ( VANS)
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John Hendrix Arjun Rallapalli Andrea Huber Ajay Rao Satya Gunnam Georgia Institute of Technology Electrical and Computer Engineering
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John HendrixArjun RallapalliAndrea Huber
Ajay RaoSatya Gunnam
Georgia Institute of TechnologyElectrical and Computer Engineering
Project Overview
Vehicle alarm notification system to deter thefts and vandalism
Existing systems do not provide notification and video evidence
Priced at $749, VANS can be marketed to all owners
Design Objectives
Instant notification of alarm trigger to cellular phone via SMS
Video evidence of alarm cause through camera network
Local storage on compact flash; remote storage on Internet
Miniature night vision cameras with IR LEDs for maximum discreetness
Technical Approach
Alarm EBox CamerasActivationActivation
Send Data
Memory GSM/GPRS
Internet
Store DataActivation/Send Data
Video
Mobile Phone
SMS
System Block Diagram
EBOX 4310USB EDGE
Modem
Night Vision Cameras
USB Hub
8GB Compact Flash
(USB)
(USB)
(USB)
(USB)
(Internal)
(USB)
Rechargeable Battery
(1.7mm via Terminal Block to
DC-002)
TetheredCell phone
Tethering
Provider: AT&T
Network: 3G/EDGE
Cost: $60 per month
Prototype use only
EDGE/GPRS Coverage
National Data Coverage
No Service Available
Technical Specifications
Specifications Expected ActualBattery Life 30 min 58 minOperating System
Windows XP Windows XP
USB Ports 4 6Network EDGE 3G/EDGE
Size3cm x 3cm x
3cm4cm x 4cm x
4cmNight Vision IR LEDs 2 IRs
Viewing Angle 60 ۫ 56 ۫
Camera PositioningPrimary Camera
Secondary Cameras
Software EyeLine
Control camerasRetrieve video data from cameras and store
EDGE Card Manager Communicate with EDGE modemSend SMS
AT&T Communication ManagerCommunicate with tethered phoneSend video data
JitBit Macro RecorderMacro script runs all programs
Hibernate TriggerRun macro once out of hibernation
Stop.exeConnect.exe
Record.exe SendSMS.exe
Rename.exe Transfer.exe
Shutdown
Macro Execution ProcessVANS.exe
Customizability
SMS sent to registered phone
Custom alert message
Password protected remote server
Different camera availability
Duration of video
Prototype Cost Analysis
Unit Price
EBox $300.00
Camera (3) $44.97
EDGE Modem $69.00
Compact Flash $22.49
5V 3A Battery $12.00
Data Plan (one month) $60.00
Total $508.37
Profit Analysis
CompetitionOBS Mobile Watchman ($1500)Viper 5900 ($659.99)
Profit 13.6 million new passenger vehicles sold Estimate 1% with VANS installed at $749
unit price$98.5 million in total profit over four years
Issues - Solutions
CameraOld camera is not night vision capablePurchased new cameras with IR LEDs
Communication EDGE Modem cannot access internetCell phone tethering for internet access
BatteryIncompatible connectors with EboxTerminal block between the two connectors
Current Status
30 sec lead time to come out of hibernation
EDGE Manager sends instant alarm notification
All sub-macros written and tested
Major macro VANS.exe still being developed
Awaiting shipment of two cameras
Further Development
ImprovementsRobust software & hardware
Stand alone communication module
ExpandabilitySensor Network
Larger Camera Network
Video data to multiple servers
Integrated data collection
