International Journal of Engineering and Technical Research (IJETR)

ISSN: 2321-0869 (O) 2454-4698 (P), Volume-5, Issue-1, May 2016

Automated Bus Stop Alert for Passengers Using GPS

Vijetha Tummala, S.Akshay Kumar, P.Srinivas,G.Sravan
There are two routes of a bus. The one is from starting stop to
Abstract Our project is about GPS based displaying and ending stop, while the other is from ending stop to starting
announcing system is based on global satellite positioning stop. If the route judgment is wrong, stop report will be
system, to achieve automatically display and announce of bus disturbed. Azimuth angle is related to the satellite receiving
stop name without the need for manual operation. It is part
antenna. When satellite receiving antenna is being adjusted,
of intelligent transportation, at the same time the use of
automatic station display, reduce the workload of the bus
parabolic antennas will do side-to-side movement at the same
drivers, bus drivers to safe driving, this ensures that bus time. How to make correct judgment of pull-in or pull-out
driving safely. Here we use GPS module to receive is the key technology for bus-stop auto-announcement.
latitude and longitude value and we send this value to the micro
controller and then the microcontroller checks the current III. CONCEPT:GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM
location and displays and announce the busstop accordingly on
A GPS tracking unit is a device that uses the
LCD and voice Module.
GlobalPositioning System to determine theprecise
location of a vehicle, person, or other asset to which it is
Index Terms Automated Bus-stop auto- announcement; attached and to record the position of the asset at regular
Global positioning system intervals. The recorded location data can be stored within
the tracking unit, or it may be transmitted to a central
I. INTRODUCTION location data base, or internet- connected computer,
Recently, ITS (Intelligent Transport System) has drawn using a cellular (GPRS), radio, or satellite modem
great attention in many countries, in which GPS is playing embedded in the unit. This allows the asset's location to be
an indispensable role. In Buses Management System, ITS displayed against a map backdrop either in real- time or
could improve service quality and attract more citizens to use when analysing the track later Using customized software.
bus instead of private vehicles. Hence, traffic pressure could
be released, and distinct social benefit could be gained also. A PASSIVE GPS TRACKING SYSTEM: This will monitor
Bus-stop auto-announcement system will greatly reduce location and will store its data on journeys
the bus drivers labor intensity, and improve ticket sellers based on certain types of events. So, for example, this kind of
efficiency. At present, stop announcement systems for bus GPS system may log data such as turning the ignition on or
in our country have not been fully automatized. off or opening and closing doors. The data stored on this kind
GPS bus-stop auto-announcement system utilizes GPS of GPS tracking system is usually stored in internal memory
information to compute the real-time location of bus, and the or on a memory card which can then be downloaded to a
location would be compared with the stop location at the computer at a later date for analysis . In some cases the data
same time. All the procedure is accomplished automatically can be sent automatically for wireless download at
without manpower operation.. However, the system is predetermined points/times or can be requested at specific
expensive, and the accuracy of it has not been verified yet. points during the journey.
SMC-based stop announcement system use wireless signal
for stop announcement. Every stop is equipped with a A ACTIVE GPS TRACKING SYSTEM: IS also known as a
signaler which transmits signals continuously, and those real-time system as this method automatically sends the
signals could be captured by receivers on the bus. Once those information on the GPS system to a central computer or
signals are received, the report system will be triggered. system in real-time as it happens. This kind of system is
Though this system is simple, it is prone to be affected. usually a better option for commercial purposes such as
Therefore, GPS is the best and prospective solution for fleet tracking and individual vehicle tracking as it allows the
bus-stop auto-announcement so far. company to know exactly where their vehicles are, whether
they are on time and whether they are where they are
II. KEY ISSUES FOR AUTO- ANNOUNCEMENT supposed to be during a journey. This is also a useful way
SYSTEM of monitoring the behavior of employees as they carry out
their work and of streamlining internal processes
Automatic report system is part of the on-vehicle terminal. andprocedures for delivery fleets.
This terminal consists of controller, memory, GPS module,
audio output module and LCD. Location information is
received by GPS module, and compared as well as computed DESCRIPTION: GPS Tracking System works on the
by controller. Audio output module mainly in charge of stop principle of satellite communication. In On board block
announcement. LCD is used for display stop name and diagram, there is GPS module. Intially, it takes the signal
other information. The on-vehicle terminal is as follows. from the satellite then it
sends the command to ATMEGA 8 microcontroller. Then this
Vijetha Tummala, Asst.Professor, MLR Institute Of Technology microcontroller, sends a signal to GPS transmitter that signal
S.Akshay Kumar, P.Srinivas, G.Sravan, Asst.Professor, MLR Institute will also be displayed on LCD screen, connected in on
Of Technology board diagram.Transmitted signal by GPS transmitter will be

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received by GPS receiver connected in Off board block VIII. CONCLUSION:

diagram. Then ATMEGA 8 microcontroller, sends the signal The combination of a voice synthesizer and the speaker
to LCD,which will display the position of the receiver. system will help the blind at the busstop, to find his/her bus
LCDs are used in our project for matching purpose, that passesthrough a required/desired route.The aim of the
accuracy if the position of receiver is changed, then the proposed system is to provide a helping
new position can also be find. hand to the visually impaired for convenient navigation is
fulfilled. The technology of the Global Positioning System is
allowing for huge changes in societywhile at the same time
IV. DESIGN: the accuracy of the system is improving. This affects
everyone with things such as faster Internet speed and safer
plane landings.

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WORKING: Since ATMEGA 8 microcontroller needs 5V

regulated supply hence we use a IC 7805 voltage regulator
which converts 12V unregulated supply into 5V regulated
supply. LEDs are used for indicate on purposes Intially, in
On board diagram antenna connected to the GPS module
receiver takes signal from the satellites and then GPS module
sends a command signal to the microcontroller.

The GPS transmitter connected to the microcontroller

senses these signal and then transmits a signal which
is received by the antenna of GPS receiver connected in the
Off board diagram then the GPS receiver sends a
signal to microcontroller sends these signal to the LCD for
display purpose and then we can see the exact
location/position of receiver/object on the LCD in the terms
of altitude, latitude, longitude and time.

V. ADVANTAGES:

The entire system is very cost effective. All the modules are
very easy to handle. Convenient to the users.
Low Power platform.

VI. APPLICATIONS:
Easy navigation of blind. Independent navigation of senior
citizen/illiterate people. Bus Rapid Transit System (BRT).
Public transport system.

VII. RESULT:
Developed Passenger bus alert system for easy navigation of
blind people.

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