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 International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology (IJCTT) – Volume 60 Issue 2 - June 2018

Security System using Arduino

Geethanjali T M #1,RaushaniKumari#2,Srividya M S#3,Shreeraksha M R#4
#1
(Assistant Professor, Information Science and Engineering Mandya, Karnataka, India)
#2,3,3,4
(Student, Information Science and Engineering Mandya, Karnataka, India)

Abstract
Nowadays there is a need to build an TVs, tablets, and some smart cars. New devices can
affordable and effective intrusion detection system. run any programs, in a more effective manner way
We are approaching towards making our house a for doing different tasks such as turning on or
smart house in this digital era. Internet of Things turning off the device, making alerts using the built-
(IoT) conceptualizes the idea of remotely connecting in or external sensors etc. The Security system can
and monitoring real world objects (things) through be placed at any place and the
the Internet. IoT is the development production of the installation is pretty simple. In this paper, we have
computer science and communication technology. In designed an Arduino based Security System using
IoT, each device behaves as a small part of an simple hardware. Surveillance plays a vital role in
internet node and each node communicates and enablingour safety. The sensors play a very
interacts[1]. When it comes to our house, this concept important role in this security system. The most
can be aptly incorporated to make it smarter, safer common types of sensors are Passive Infrared
and automated. Nowadays the possibilities of Sensor (PIR), Ultrasonic sensor, Infrared Proximity
intrusion are increasing day by day. Lot of security sensor and noise detector[1]. The wireless system
companies are available towards protecting house gives a proficient, elegant and robust solution for the
from getting vandalized or so. But still there is no issue of remote home access, security, and
much guarantee that the housewill be safe. This surveillance with human detection.
paperpresents a design and prototype implementation
of new security system using arduino. It utilizes an A. Ultrasonic sensor
ultrasonic sensor to detect any intrusion. In case of The ultrasonic sensor sends out a high-
detection it alerts the people by lighting up the LEDs frequency sound pulse and then calculates that how
and it starts to make sound via buzzer.Whenever any long it takes for the echo of the sound to reflect
intrusion occurs, we can fetch the distance between back. The sensor has two opening one transmits
sensor and object using ultrasonic sensor. ultrasonic waves (like a tiny speaker) which is also
called as trig pin, the other receives reflected
Keywords - Internet of things, Arduino, Intrusion ultrasonic waves (like a tiny microphone) which is
detection, Ultrasonic sensor, LED’s, Buzzer. also called as echo pin. The speed of sound is
approximately 341 meters (1100 feet) per second in
I. INTRODUCTION air. The ultrasonic sensor uses this information
along with the time difference between sending and
IoT (Internet of Things) is an advanced receiving the sound pulse to determine the distance
automation and analytics system which exploits to an object. It uses the following equation:
networking, sensing, big data, and artificial
intelligence technology to deliver complete systems Distance = (Time x speed of sound) / 2
for a product or service. These systems allow greater
transparency, control, and performance when Time  The time taken between an ultrasonic wave
applied to any industry or system. IoT systems have when it is transmitted and received. We divide this
applications across industries because of their number by 2 because the sound sensor wave has to
unique flexibility and ability to be suitable in any travel to the object and back to the sensor.
environment. They enhance data collection, Ultrasonic sensors are great fit for many
automation, operations, and much more through applications, but it is always good to understand that
smart devices and powerful technologies. Security every product has advantages and limitations on
system has become an integral part in our life now. what it can do [4][5].
With security system we feel more secure and
comfortable.IoT can be applied in smart cities in B. Advantages of Ultrasonic sensor
order to enable various applications that can assist
The Ultrasonic sensor will not get affected
the citizens[2-3]. People now live in the era of
by colour or transparency of objects.
information technology. There are numerous ways
Ultrasonicsensor reflects thesound of
in our dailylivesto get to the Internet and make
objects,hencethe colour or transparency has no
ourlives easier and more agreeable by using
effect on the sensor’sreading. Ultrasonic sensors can
technologies such ascomputers, Smartphones, smart

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be used in dark environment andit is not expensive. sensors cannot work in dark environments. There
They come fully calibrated and ready to use. We are a lot of limitations of infrared sensors, like the
strive to go to a low cost, high quality product suited inability to use them in sunlight due to interference.
for specific needs. This sensor is not It can make outdoor applications or dark indoor
necessarilyaffected by dust, dirt, or high moisture. applications very difficult. These drawbacks of
This sensor has great accuracy than any other infrared proximity sensors can be overcome by
methods in measuring thickness and distance to a using ultrasonic sensor. Ultrasonic sensors can work
parallel surface. Their high frequency, sensitivity, in dark environments. Since ultrasonic sensors work
and penetrating power makes it easy to detect using sound waves, detecting obstacles is not
external or deep objects. Ultrasonic sensors are easy affected by many factors. Ultrasonic sensors are
to use and not dangerous during operations to more reliable than IR sensors [5]. Some other
nearby objects, people or equipment. This sensor existing systems like security alarm and security
easily interfaces with microcontrollers or any type system use PIR sensor[11][10]. But these systems
of controller [6]. are of high cost compared to our proposed system.
Proposed system consumes less power, is of low
C. Limitations of Ultrasonic sensor cost, easily operable and easy to install in
Ultrasonic sensorscannot work in vacuum, comparison to existing intrusion detection system.
because they operate using sound. They are The proposed system is also easy to handle and we
completely non-functional in vacuum as there is no can place it easily near windows, doors and gates.
air for the sound to travel through. This sensor has III. PROPOSED SYSTEM
not been designed for underwater use and hence
these sensors have not been properly tested in this Our primary objective is to prevent any
environment.The sensing accuracy of this sensor event that may pose a security or safety concern from
isaffected by soft materials. Objects covered in a implementation in the home networks. Security is a
very soft fabric absorbs more sound waves making it main concern in our day-today life. Everyone wants
hard for the sensor to see the target. Sensing to be more secure as possible. Knowing thatour home
accuracy is also affected by changes in temperature is protected provides us a peace of mind both when
of 5-10 degrees or more, although this is true we can we are away and when we are at home. Extra security
overcomethis problem by using variety of systems are important even if you have better public
temperature compensated sensors. This sensor has safety agencies (police, fire etc.) in your area. So we
limited detection range of 3 cm to 3 m [6]. have implemented a system that does almost
everything in order to secure a house , company or
II. EXISTING SYSTEM any other structure.
Nowadays security plays a very important
role in our daily lives. Security systems are used in A. Advantages
residential, commercial and military domains for The security system is more secure, is
protection against theft or property damage, as well reliable, enabling real-time awareness and alerts
as personal protection against intruders. People face from your home, and combating many of the
problems like robbery, attacks and deception. People vulnerabilities you will find on other types of
face these problems due to the absence of security system. The system is easier to install with faster
systems in their houses, office and buildings. As support. It is easy to replace an existing system or
technology is growing day by day many companies add a new functionality. The system is flexible and
have come up with the solution for these problems versatile. It is easy to implement and expand the
to provide security with the help of technology. We system. It is the foundation of a true smart home. It
have some existing security system but these are not is cost effective.
as efficient as our proposed system. Obstacle
detection is one of the challenging problems in the B. Disadvantages
navigation systems. There are obstacles made of
There is limited distance under which
different materials, in which the performance of the
sensor can detect the object. The ultrasonic sensor
distance measurement sensor varies [9]. There are
provides 2cm to 400cm of non-contact measurement
some sensors which can be used to detect the
functionality with a ranging accuracy that can reach
obstacles and find the distance of object from the
up to 3mm only.The thief can also jam the signal
sensor. For instance infrared proximity sensor can
produced by the sensor that can take the sensors
also be used for object detection. These sensors
anywhere from a few minutes to three hours to re-
work on the principle of reflected light waves which
establish communication with the object[8].
are reflected from objects or sent from an infrared
remote or beacon. Infrared sensors are also used to
measure distance or proximity. The reflected light is
detected and then an estimate of distance is
calculated between sensor and object. But infrared

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IV. WORKING movement of people, animals or any object by

sending the sound wave pulse respectively. Once the
Coming to the working of thesystem, the sensor encounters any intrusion or motion it alerts the
system only works with the help of electricity. When people by glowing LEDs and starts to make sound via
the ultrasonic sensor is active, the sensor sends buzzer. Arduino has various good features and low
ultrasonic waves. When any intrusion occurs it will cost embedded hardware platform. The system
reflect the ultrasonic wave back to the echo pin and consumes less power, is of low cost, easily operable
then calculates the distance between the intruder and and easy to install in comparison to existing intrusion
sensor. When the sensor detects any object it starts to detection system. The system is also easy to handle
make sound and the LED lights start to blink. and we can place it easily near windows, doors and
gates. To enhance and automate the security of our
industries, cities, hometown and the earth this
methodology can be used.

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V. FUTURE WORK

In future we can implement this system by

using Arducam MT9D111 camera module [7]. This
camera module is used for capturing images when
any movement is detected. We can enhance and
automate the security of our industries, cities, homes
and towns by using this methodology. We can also
make use of smart phones in this security system so
that the images captured can be sent to the same in
the form of notifications.

VI. CONCLUSION
We have designed embeddedhuman
detection with smart security system. Proposed
system presents the design and implementation of an
intrusion detection system using ultrasonic sensor.
The ultrasonic sensor is used for detecting the

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