I.
Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Home security system is the best burglar deterrent you can have. Many people
don't think about security at home until it is too late and they have become victims.
The prime concern of this project is to provide total security. This microcontroller
based home security with password door lock system feature can also perform day
and night detection, laser beam monitoring system for windows, and magnetic
monitoring for doors. Aside of providing total security, this project aims to utilize the
homemade circuitry and build a low cost integrated home security system.
The system includes alarm system. Hence the security system will sound an alert
when there is an attempt of break-in. The system is digital. It also incorporated a 7
segment display with a 4x3 keypad.
1.2 Statement of the Problem
Commercial available security system is too expensive. Thus, this project aims to
develop the same functionality with affordability and accuracy in terms of security
monitoring.
1.3 Objectives of The Study
1.2.1 General Objective
The proponents aim to implement the following:
To provide total security in home environment as well as business
environment
To reduce burglary rate.
To develop homemade and low cost security system
1.3 Scope, Limitations and recommendations
This project incorporates the use of 8051 microcontroller as central processing
unit. Specifically the prototype make used of the 20pin At89c2051 microcontroller. This
home security system burnt a program inside the microcontroller to perform these
following capabilities.
The user is required to enter 5 digit pin to activate or deactivate the door lock
security. The “ # ” serves as an enter key and The backspace by pressing “ * ” is
implemented so that when the user enters a wrong password, this keys can be used to
delete the previous entered pin. Windows and doors are monitored by laser beam and
magnetic door sensor. If the beam and the magnetic door sensor get interrupted for a
possible break-in, hence an alarm will sound and an array of light will blink.
This project is capable of light sensing using Light dependent resistor (LDR) and
uses digital input output logic and analog information process. The LDR is attached to a
voltage divider circuitry. By using Kirchhoff’s law the voltage obtained and which we
can use to measure the level of light. As result the system will automatically trigger the
lights on during night and off during day time.
Some modifications, enhancements and additions must be made to the prototype
home security system in order to develop it into a general security system that would
enhance its ultimate impact. The 7segment display must be replaced with any LCD to
have a custom display and some additional sensors must be added like fire/smoke
detector and biometric scanner.
The password system of this project is fixed and the user cannot create a custom
password. A little modification to this system will do. These include such necessary
modifications as providing a backup power to the system and auto reset function in case
of power failure.
2 Research and Methodology
The researchers gathered information from different sources which give
appropriate ideas or what parts to be used in every circuitry involved in this project.
Keypad interfacing to microcontroller using embedded C was the hardest part ever
encountered during the development stage. From a step by step process, researchers
started from writing simple code to more complex. After everything is fixed and tested in
virtual simulation, the researchers soldered everything for implementation stage.
Researchers faced many problems on hardware such as fine tuning every sensor to work
simultaneously with the burnt program inside the microcontroller. By eliminating those
problems gives good and accurate anticipated result.
3 Results and Discussion
With regards to the main purpose of this project which is home security system,
the researchers’ goal has been achieved.
The prototype home security system developed in this project did well in
achieving its original goals. In the beginning the system will boot up indicating a green
LED status when security system is enabled.
The password door lock system has a default password of “12345” and the user is
given only 3 attempts to enter the correct password. If not, the keypad will be disabled.
If any of the sensors interrupted an alarm will sound and the lights will be flashing at 4
KHz. And lastly the day and night detector will function as it will intended to be.
It can monitor the surroundings to not only protect our properties but also lives.
Besides, it can be highly customized to suit each one's need and preference.
The development of this technology for the field of security system is not only
possible, but that it could even prove to be very useful.
