Implementation of Embedded based Bank Security System using

Knock-Out Gas

J.S.Prasath1 and R.Natesan2

1-2
Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering,
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai, India.
Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Abstract: Nowadays, the number of banks and the number of theft is increases
rapidly. Most of the customers are using bank operations for savings account,
keeping valuable jewels in the bank locker and availing loan for purchase of
home. Most of the time, theft happens in the bank which results in major losses to
bank owners and customers are also affected. The conventional bank security
system is not effective and theft of money, jewels etc. happen easily. The police
cannot find the robbers easily. The proposed bank security system is novel,
highly secure and cost effective embedded system which ensures bank security
by releasing knock-out gas. It is used only after the closing hours of banks. When
any robber tries to enter the bank, the sensor kept near the locker senses and
sends the signal to microcontroller. The microcontroller which inturn sends the
signal to the relay circuit which activates the gas releasing equipment to release
the knock-out gas for specified period of time. The signal from the
microcontroller also sends to the Bank’s higher officials mobile through the GSM
(Global System for Mobile Communications). The novelty of this proposed
security system is it releases knock-out gas towards robber which makes him
unconscious and falls down for certain hours. This system allows bank manager
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and police to easily catch the robber. The proposed bank security system is fully
automated bank security system which ensures safety to highly valuable
customer’s documents, money and expensive ornaments kept in bank locker.
Keywords: Security, Arduino, GSM, Relay, Knock-out gas.

Introduction
Security has become an essential issue in banking operations. Security is the
protection of something valuable to ensure that it is not stolen, lost, or altered.
Every person having cash and jewels need to keep in safe place. The bank lockers
are considered as the safest place to protect them. In the current situation, Bank
robberies are rapidly increasing day by day due to the lack of security
mechanisms in protecting the valuable assets. The manual security system is not
effective and theft may happen easily because of security is not alert especially
during night time. The conventional bank locker security system is not powerful
and it can be easily breakable by robbers. The CCTV (Closed Circuit Television)
camera may be broken by the robbers and theft of valuable jewels and money is
possible. The CCTV cameras are inefficient due to significant amount of memory
utilization and it is expensive. The alarm based security system may alerts the
robbers and it allows escaping the robbers easily.
The frequent theft is happening in the banks. The conventional bank security
system is not enough to secure the customer’s assets and bank properties. Bank is
a place where lot of money transactions takes place and storage of highly
valuable ornaments by the customers. The security system for banking sector
should not only protectthe assets but also ensures customer’s privacy. The
personal information such as account number, ATM number, jewel locker
number etc. should not be accessed by the unauthorized parties. In addition,
security is most important in internet banking operations because majority of
customers availing the internet banking facilities for money transactions.
The bank locker security system proposed [1] which adopted MEMS (Micro-
Electro Mechanical System technology along with RFID and microcontroller
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devices. MEMS accelerometer is used to sense the motion in three dimensional

axes. A predetermined password can be set by the user for a fixed set of motions.
The microcontroller senses the motion and asking for a password if motion is
detected. The system will be blocked if the wrong password is entered. The
drawback of using MEMS is that the sensors used are not cost effective and it is
complex to use in real-time applications. The bank security system is
implemented with the help of RFID and GSM technology [2]. RFID technology
is used for identifying the objects and GSM is for sending the message to the
authorities. It allows access only to the authorized users of the bank lockers. The
drawback is that the user needs to remember the password to open the locker. The
proposed bank security system [3] is based on Internet of Things (IoT) for secure
accessing of bank lockers only by authorized person. When any person tries to
access the bank locker, Raspberry Pi captures the image, processes it and sends it
to the user’s whatsapp account as picture message. The authorization should be
provided by the user to the Raspberry Pi from his whatsapp account number to
open or shut the locker.
The proposed bank locker security system [4] which is raspberry Pi based face
recognition technique in order to identify the authorized person entering the
locker room. RFID and GSM technology together used for secure access of the
locker. When the person tries to access the locker, the access code is sent to the
user mobile. The access code is sent only to the authorized person and the
unauthorized person cannot access the locker. The sensor detects the entry of
unauthorized person and sends the control signal to raspberry Pi which generates
audio alarm. The drawback is alarm signal alerts the robber and he escape easily.
Automatic locker system can overcome the drawbacks of manual security system.
RFID tags can be used which holds the customer’s details such as username,
locker number etc. The Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) method is used to
identify the person using radio frequency transmission for securing bank lockers
[5]. It is an automatic identification technology where digital data encoded in an
RFID tag is read by the RFID reader.
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The bank locker security system is proposed which uses web camera to capture
the image of the robber [6]. The raspberry Pi will generate the One Time
Password (OTP) and send it to the authorized mobile number. The user needs to
enter the OTP in order to open the locker. The locker cannot be open if the OTP
entered is incorrect. The drawback is the CCTV camera is expensive because it
requires computer to monitor the image. The security attacks and vulnerabilities
in online banking systemis addressed [7]. The major online banking attacks are
obtaining authentication and identification information. The end users of online
banking require secure entry of login and password as well as secure money
transactions. It is most important to secure the data during transmission over a
network. The bank locker security system is proposed which is based on face
recognition and GSM technology [8]. Face Recognition is done by using active
appearance model algorithm with Bayesian classifier, which is used to identify
the persons and verify their identity with the Raspberry Pi processor.
The bank security system proposed [9] in which the user will get the four digit
random number as a password during the access of locker. When the user enters
the password, the locker can be open. If the password entered is wrong, the locker
cannot open. The unauthorized person cannot access the locker. The problems in
online banking and its need for security testingis addressed [10]. The system
allows the user to perform secure transactions from anywhere and anytime. The
SMS messages are encrypted using symmetric key IDEA algorithm. The
customer can perform secure transaction in the online banking.
The security is a major issue in current situation. The bank should take the
responsibilities of customer’s savings account, documents and jewels kept in the
locker. The unauthorized access increased in the banking operations. The robber
targets the highly valuable customer’s money and ornaments kept in the locker.
The customer’s information should be kept confidential. A bank locker security
system is proposed [11] which are based on fingerprint and GSM technology. It
allows only the authentic person to recover money or accessories from bank
locker. The user name, fingerprint and mobile number are enrolled in this
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system. If the fingerprint matches, then four digit code will be sent to authorized
customer’s mobile through GSM Modem and the locker door will be opened.
This system can be applied mainly in banks and automatic door opening and
locking systems.
Zarka Zahoor et.al [12] addressed the challenges in privacy and security as well
as countermeasures against security attacks in banking sector. The web browser
is the target of the most of the attackers. The security mechanism is required to
protect the web browser against reverse engineering. The banks should tighten
the security mechanisms and take appropriate countermeasures to ensure safety
and privacy to customer’s valuable assets.

Block Diagram and Description of the Proposed Bank Security System

The proposed bank security system releases the knock-out gas towards robber
with the help of PIR (Passive Infra-red) Sensor, Arduino, Relay and Gas
releasing equipment. The fig. 1 shows the block diagram of bank security system
by releasing knock-out gas and it sends the information about unauthorized
person entry to the bank manager’s mobile through GSM.

PIR Arduino Uno Relay Gas Releasing

Sensor Board Equipment

GSM Mobile

Fig. 1 Block diagram of Bank Security System by releasing Knock-out Gas

Any robber tries to enter the bank, PIR sensor detects the robber and sends this
detected signal to the Arduino board. The signal from the arduino is also sent to
bank manager through GSM. The gas releasing equipment is AC powered in which knock-
out gassuch as methyl propyl ether or methoxyflurane is filled. This gas releasing
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equipment is kept near the locker. The arduino is programmed to activate the
relay circuit which inturn connected to the gas releasing equipment to release the
knock-out gas. When the robber tries to enter the locker room, the knock-out gas
starts releasing towards robber. The released knock-out gas reduces the conscious
level of the robber and makes him fall down for few hours.
When the bank manager hearing the continuous ringing from his mobile and alert
message, he informs to police. The police will come immediately to the bank
location and catch the robber easily. The proposed bank security system allows to
safe the valuable ornaments, money and documents.

Flowchart
The flowchart of the proposed Bank Security System is shown in figure 2. The
PIR sensor plays a major role in identifying the robber especially during Bank
closing hours.

Implementation of proposed Bank Security System

The figure 3 shows the implementation of proposed bank security system by
releasing knock-out gas.

Fig. 3 Arduino based Bank Security System by releasing Knock-Out Gas

The Arduino Uno board is programmed to read the PIR sensor data and it sends
the signal to bank manager’s mobile through GSM. It also sends the signal to the
gas releasing equipment to spray the knock-out gas towards robber. When the
robber comes near the locker, he falls down due to release of knock-out gas. Once
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Start

PIR sensor monitors the entry of robber

Arduino reads the PIR sensor data

The data from Arduino sent to the gas releasing

equipment through relay

The data from Arduino also sent to the Bank

manager’s mobile through GSM

The gas releasing equipment releases the knock-out

gas towards robber

The knock-out gas reduces the conscious level of

robber and makes him fall down

The bank manager will catch the robber easily with

the help of police

The highly valuable ornaments, hard cash and other

documents has protected from the robber

Stop

Fig. 2 Flowchart of the proposed bank security system

the bank manager receives the signal, he informs police immediately and catches
the robber.
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Comparison of Proposed Bank Security System with Existing Bank Security

System
The table 1 shows that bank proposed bank security system allows catching the
robber easily and it is cost effective as compared to conventional CCTV camera
security, Alarm based security, RFID and MEMS technology.

Table 1. Comparison of Proposed Bank Security System with Existing Bank Security System

Method Developed by Approach Benefits Drawback

GSM Based Bank HiloniDetroja, RFID method is RFID tag RFID systems
Locker Security PruthaVasoya, used for provides are expensive
System DishaKotadiya, securing bank location to and less reliable
usingRFID, Bambhroliya [5] lockers the reader
Password and along with its
Fingerprint ID
Technology
Camera Based Jhansi Rani, Ramya Web camera is Monitor the CCTV camera
Monitoring and [6] used to capture image of the may be broke by
Security System and uploads the robber in the the robber and it
image of the system is expensive
robber
Banking Security Abhijeet Kale, MEMS The system MEMS sensors
System Using AniketDeshmukh, accelerometer is will be are expensive
MEMS and RFID MangeshBenodkar, used to sense blocked if the and it is complex
Technology Prasad Nage, Suyog and detect the wrong to use in real-
Fukate [8] motion password is time applications
entered
Raspberry Pi Elaveni, Balasundari Raspberry Pi Correct Alarm signal
based Face [9] generates audio access code alerts the robber
recognition alarm is required to and it allows
technique open the robber to escape
locker easily
Proposed method: Prasath, Natesan Arduino is It is cost NIL
Bank Security programmed to effective, to
System using read the entry catch the
Knock-out gas of robber and to robber easily,
spray the it secures the
knock-out gas highly
towards robber valuable
assets

This proposed bank security system not only secures the highly valuable
customer’s assets but also catch the robber easily and quickly. The bank security
system proposed which is novel and it is not yet implemented in real-time. The
proposed security system is also applicable to the jewel shop, accounts
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department in the institutions, public and private sector, home security etc. to
secure the highly valuable money.

Conclusion
The security is top most priority in the bank operations. It is essential to secure
the ornaments, cash and documents from the robber. When any robber tries to
enter the bank, the security system allows catching the robber easily by releasing
knock-out gas. This knock-out gas reduces the conscious level of the robber and
makes him fall down. The information about entry of robber also sent to the bank
manager’s mobile through GSM. The bank manager will catch the robber and
handover to the police. The proposed bank security system not only catches the
robber but also protects the highly valuable customer’s ornaments, hard cash and
other important bank documents from the robber. The future work is to
implement this proposed bank security system in all banks.

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Author Profile
Mr. J S Prasath received M.E degree in Process Control and Instrumentation
Engineering from Annamalai University, Chidambaram and pursuing Ph.D. in
Wireless Sensor Networks for Industrial Security at Hindustan Institute of
Technology and Science, Chennai, India. Currently he is working as Assistant
Professor in the Dept. of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering at Hindustan Institute of
Technology and Science, Chennai, India. His research interests are Embedded Systems, Wireless
Sensor Networks, Process Control and Industrial Automation.
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R.Natesan received M.Tech degree in Control and Instrumentation Engineering

from Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai and pursuing Ph.D. in the area
of Process Control at Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai,
India. Currently he is working as Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Electronics
and Instrumentation Engineering at Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai,
India. His research interests are Power Electronics, Control Systems, Process Control and
Industrial Automation.