Implementation of a Microcontroller Based GSM Alert Distress System

Abstract

GSM Based Distress System implements the applications of the GSM service. Using microcontrollers, an automated control and emergency alert system is set up such that it acts as a safety system in times of distress. The main concept of this project is to create a distress system that alerts locally and remotely through SMS the security officials as well as emergency contacts of the person in danger about the current situation of things as a means of ensuring or providing security to the person in danger. The design of a distress system is essential because security cannot be over emphasized. An average person should feel safe walking down the street at whatever hour and not have to worry about being jumped at in an attack. This paper is aimed at implementing a GSM based distress system ensuring the safety of people in general. The GSM based distress system will promptly alert security personnel when a person is in danger, accurately determining the location of the attack before it happens. The system consists of an Arduino Microcontroller, the GSM, and GPS Modules. The Arduino will be programmed to store the emergency contacts of each of the people as well as the number of the security personnel closest to the scene of the attack. The GPS will provide the location of the victim. At the complete integration of the components, the result is a fully functional distress system.