Adaptive Ignition System for Vehicle Safety and Security

Abstract

Security and safety of vehicles are of greatest concern nowadays. The automobile industry have imparted many methods to enhance the security of the vehicles but most have been implemented only in high end models. Traditionally available security mechanisms such as using keys, locks for tyres, steering ,hood etc can be compromised easily. The Adaptive Vehicle Ignition system has been proposed considering the limitations of the existing models. In this model the authorization is being provided by verifying the finger prints.  The system uses Arduino UNO as the controlling unit. The R307 fingerprint sensor is interfaced with the Arduino to check the identity of the user and switches the ignition only when the fingerprint matches. The system also consist of a GSM module. The primary owner of the vehicle will get a message each time the vehicle ignites, through the GSM module and the system has been designed in such a way that if any unauthorized user tries to ignite the vehicle, a message will get directed to the primary user. This  enhances the security furthermore.