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Smart Tracking Device
Puja A. Chavan (Cholke), Mayur N. Tidake, Shivam S. Tiwadi, Roshani G. 3617
Tighare, Tejas V. Tilekar, Rushang R. Tidke.
Department of Engineering, Sciences, and Humanities (DESH)
Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune, 411037, Maharashtra, India.
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module and return by to client. MATLAB software is used to
working of system implementation.
Abstract— Sometimes we forget our things where we put it and sometimes,
we lose our important things like house keys, car keys, vehicles, and some
precious things. If we lost our mobile phone so by using a Google account, A review of paper Real Time Tracking System: An IoT Based
we can track it, but in a similar way, we can’t find any other object. This is Application [2] which is done in the year 2020 by Dheer D.,
a very common problem when we lose something, and we often face
difficulties in finding it. Sometimes we simply replace our lost things with
Kushwant S., etal. which uses the cloud platform and Android app.
new ones instead of finding them. So, this project will help to find or track The Arduino UNO is used as microcontroller, other components
such lost things which are done by implementing IoT. This project can be are GPS module and GSM module for tracking location and
done by using Bluetooth also, but it has some limitations which can be communication with cloud services respectively, a battery for
solved by using IoT. The components which we have used in this project power supply. The web portal is created using HTML, CSS, Java
are ESP32+SIM800L Module, Neo-6M GPS module, GSM, etc. We can script and PHP/Python for use of system from anywhere anytime
get the location of the object which we are going to track by using GPS. with any device.
Our communication device can’t receive the signals directly which is
transmitted from GPS so, for transferring these signals to the
communication devices GSM is used. The main aim of this prototype is to A review of paper written by Vivian L., Jesse D., etal. [3] which
trace the object by giving its location. This will help in finding both stables is done in the year 2020 eradicate the problem of power problem
as well as moving objects like keys, vehicles, etc. This prototype will in IoT devices using solar power. The system talks about traditional
provide the location co-ordinates to the responsible person. This proposed
network infrastructures such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and their
prototype can be used by transport sector as well as for security purpose..
limitations in rural areas. The system consists of solar cells to
charge the lithium-ion battery for never ending power supply to
Keywords— Blynk mobile App, ESP32+SIM800 Module, GPS GSM device, MSP430 microcontroller, GPS tracker, LoRa transmitter,
Module, Internet of Things (IoT), Tracker. etc. LoRa (i.e., long range radio) is used to communicate between
roaming node and central hub.
I. INTRODUCTION
A review of paper IoT Asset Tracking System [4] which is done
According to a study of economics in 2011, 3.3 million U.S. jobs in the year 2019 by Indira R., Bhavya G., etal. which focuses on
and an astonishing $96 billion in annual direct economic benefit safety of women, children, people with mental disorder. The Radio
are based on GPS only. GPS has truly become an integral part of Frequency (RF) technology comprises of transmitter which is
civilization. This technology can also help in tracking your placed on the asset and receiver which is placed with the guardian
belongings using Smart Tracking Device. With the advantage of of the asset. The main idea is that as soon as the asset goes away
IoT the Smart Tracking Device which is a small device prototype from the guardian the GSM module alert the guardian and track the
is made. The proposed prototype can track the live location co- asset using GPS. Various sensors like sound sensor, vibration
ordinates of target and show it in Blynk App in the form of google sensor to alert the guardian if the asset is in any danger. The
maps which uses the GPS system. It also has the security features microcontroller used in the system is Nano (MEGA 328P).
like emergency message sending and calling to responsible person
for safety of Woman/ Child.
A review of paper written by A. Mounika, Anitha C., etal. [5]
which is done in the year 2019 Introduces a tracker designed
A review of paper Object Tracking System using Iot [1] which especially for vehicles. The tracking is done using a GPS-GSM
is done in the year 2020 by Yellamma P., Kaza L., etal. introduces module and for communication, the Thing speaks channel is used
the use of GPS-GSM module for effective tracking and also, the security of the vehicle is ensured by Radio Frequency
communication. The structure comprises of three frameworks: a. Identification technology. They have the Arduino UNO as their
essential plan in which GSM module, MCU, Relay and an LCD are Microcontroller, a GPS module for tracking location on, a GSM
the parts. b. middle of the road plan in which SMS is sent by client. module that consists of a sim holder, RFID tag so that only
c. development design which consists of a framework direction in authorized users can use the tracking system.
phones using google maps. In their work they have used Raspberry
Pi as an MCU which will get area information from GPS-GSM
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II. Methodology NodeMCU. Humidity is measured using capacitive sensing
A Components: element and temperature using a thermistor. The capacitor has two
electrodes and therefore the moisture maintaining substrate is
1. ESP32+SIM800L Module: employed as a dielectric between them. As humidity changes the
capacitance and subsequently the resistance change and are
transformed into a digital signal. The NTC thermistor sensor does 3618
the calculations of temperature. Resistance has an inverse
relationship with temperature i.e., resistance decreases as the
temperature increases.
3. Push Button:
Fig. No. 1 ESP32+SIM800L Module
ESP32 + SIM800L Module is the latest IoT device that consists
of a microcontroller, sim card holder for network connectivity, an
inbuilt Bluetooth module, and an inbuilt Wi-Fi module for Fig. No. 3 Push Buttons
communication with IoT devices. It has single/dual 32-bit LX6
microprocessor with QSPI flash 4MB or PSRAM 8MB, SRAM The Push buttons are nothing but switches for controlling the
520 kB. It has an onboard clock of 40MHz crystal oscillator with power of machine and appliances. They are generally made up of
a working voltage of 2.7V-3.6V and 70mA of working current. metal or thermoplastic switches. They help the user to easy access
Only supports Nano SIM card and 2G network. Size and weight of the devices.
are 78.83mm, 28.92mm, 8.06mm and 11.77g. It has a C-Type
connector and IP5306 Battery Management System (BMS) so we 4. 3.7V Lithium-ion Battery:
can plug the battery to module for better project working.
2. Neo-6M GPS Module:
Fig. No. 4 3.7V Lithium-ion Battery
Fig. No. 2 Neo-6M GPS Module The project also comprises of a 3.7V Lithium-ion battery for
Relative Humidity and Temperature are measured using the providing power supply to the device. It has a 1000mAh capacity.
DHT11 sensor. The device is out there at a really low price. It is
easy to interface with microcontrollers like Arduino and
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5. Blynk: As we can see in the block diagram when the system is provided with
the power supply through the 3.7V Lithium-ion Battery two modules
namely ESP32+SIM800L for controlling and Neo-6M GPS tracking
location co-ordinates are activated. The synchronization between 3619
Neo-6M GPS Module and ESP32+SIM800 is done by using a single
bus data format. There is the transmission of data. This data consists
of the location coordinates of the device that is to be tracked down.
For proper working and long life, the 3.7V Lithium-ion Battery is
used. Also, push-button 1 is used for calling on the registered mobile
number and push-button 2 is used for sending location coordinates
on mobile through SMS.
Fig. No. 5 Blynk IoT App
Power
Blynk app is a platform through which the Arduino, NodeMCU supply
is internet controlled. Blynk app is mainly used for IoT-based
systems. Having its own cloud server, it can connect to a
microcontroller and our android devices for receiving and
transmitting the data. It can be connected through r Wi-Fi,
Ethernet, and Bluetooth. It enables the connection with the server
with its own libraries and process all input and output information. ESP32
Neo-6M +
6. Arduino IDE: -
GPS SIM800 Mobile
Module L
Module
Blynk
Fig. No. 8 Arduino IDE
The Arduino Integrated Development Environment or Arduino
[Link].8 Block Diagram
Software (IDE).
B. Algorithm
The system of the Smart Tracker Device works on the following
algorithm:
1. Start.
2. Initialize all the devices, ESP32+SIM800L Module, Neo-6M
GPS Module, Push Buttons, Battery and Mobile application.
3. Neo-6M GPS Module take the location co-ordinates of the
device and the user.
4. Display the location of the device on the Mobile app using
google map.
5. If pressed push button 1 then call to registered mobile number.
Fig. No. 9 System Architecture of the proposed system
6. If pressed push button 2 then the location coordinates of the
device will be sent through message.
7. Return to step 3 C. Circuit Diagram of the system
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prototype carried by the child/woman but also can give them the
liberty of sending emergency message and make a direct call to the
responsible person. The mobile number of the responsible person is
inserted in the code. By using these two functions of the prototype 3620
we can make a call and send emergency message through push
buttons as shown in the fig. no. 11 and fig. no. 12 The call and
message take the response time nearly about 5 to 6 seconds to
happen. This delay is caused due to server as the server take the time
to ensure the proper and secure connectivity.
[Link]. 10 Circuit diagrams of system
III. Results and Discussions
The most important part of our project is testing the prototype. At
first, the connection of components with ESP32+SIM800L module
and assembling all the components and fitting it into a compact size
is very crucial. The size of the prototype is meant to be compact as
the things it is going to track can be of different sizes as small as a
key and as large as a vehicle. That’s why we designed an outer case
for our prototype as shown in the fig. no. After that we make the 3D
printed outer case using 3D printing. Assembly of the prototype can
be seen in the fig. no. 10.
Various test is taken for the proper working of prototype after the
assembly of circuit is done. The most important amongst them is
Accuracy Testing. It is done on the prototype especially for Neo-6M
GPS Module. The test results can be seen in the GPS Accuracy
Testing section.
Fig. No. 11 Call made using Push Button 1
Fig No.10 3D Model of Outer Case for the Prototype
The presented prototype can track things and at the same time it can Fig. No. 12 Alert Message Sent using Push Button 2
also provide security to child and women when needed. For this
purpose, it can not only give the location co-ordinates of the
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Actual Latitude Longitude Distance from
Point the actual point
The continuous live-location of the prototype can be seen in the No.
Blynk App at any given time. This is shown in the fig. no. and the 1 18.45573383204576 73.8694732802262 15.6
location can be seen in the google map format. 2 18.453888502093623 73.87069090973421 12.3
3 18.458238909819652 73.87445378206922 17.4 3621
4 18.4644434854898 73.86821841152155 10.7
5 18.45812029967888 73.87447254232822 4.3
6 18.46340111918967 73.86523858206934 0.5
7 18.46595403780116 73.86436874363669 13.8
8 18.462677335679555 73.87367560264578 6.2
9 18.457546528092546 73.86929190888739 10.2
10 18.4553236255502 73.87352671784566 15.1
Average= 105.9/10=10.59
Table No. 1 Result of GPS Accuracy Testing
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In future the size of the prototype can be reduced using other
modified components. The prototype can be made so compact that it
can be fit in your wallet. Also, the cost of the proposed system can
be reduced in future. The security can be increase in future for
woman/ child by adding the feature of calling to nearest police
station as well as the responsible person. The accuracy of the
prototype can be enhanced using NAVIK navigation system of ISRO
instead of the GPS of Google for better accuracy and reliability in
India. ISRO is a government entity unlike the google which is private
so the trust will be more.
IV. CONCLUSIONS
Smart Tracking Device will help for locating lost items using GPS
technology. The device also consists of a Wi-Fi module, which
Fig. No.13 Location Co-ordinates of Device in Blynk App makes wireless communication convenient. We performed the test
by placing the device in many locations and it exactly gives the
latitude and longitude of the object that we are tracking. This device
will work without any problem due to the battery power supply.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
We would like to thank our HOD Dr. Mahajan Sir, our project
guide Puja Cholke Mam and all technical staff in the Department
of Engineering, Sciences and Humanities (DESH), Vishwakarma
Institute of Technology, Pune, 411037, Maharashtra, India for
GPS Accuracy Testing: The significant amount of time and energy
their support and help in completing this project.
is given to this section as the accuracy is the key player in our
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