Development of roving security monitoring system using location-based technology/

Balana, Jasper Bryll N.

Development of roving security monitoring system using location-based technology/ Jasper Bryll N. Balana, Anna Marie L. Daracan, John Michael Franche, Clonjeck T. Nava, and Mark Angelo G. Quitiquit.-- - Manila: Technological University of the Philippines, 2024. - xiii, 113pages: 29cm.

Bachelor's thesis

College of Industrial Technology.--

Includes bibliographic references and index.

This study focused on developing a Roving Security Monitoring System using location-
based technology for real-time tracking and management of security personnel. By

integrating GPS tracking and geofencing, the system ensures efficient emergency response.
If security personnel are outside the designated geofence, an automated SMS alert notifies
barangay security for prompt action. The system's hardware includes an ESP32
microcontroller utilizing IoT technology, a SIM800L V1 GSM module for SMS
notifications, and a NEO M8N GPS module for precise location tracking. Arduino IDE is
used for programming, while the front end is developed using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Firebase is the backend for user authentication, database management, and real-time
updates, with OpenStreetMap (OSM) for digital mapping. The system was tested under
different conditions. The GSM module’s response time at 1m, 2m, and 3m was 10.33,
14.33, and 10.66 seconds, respectively, suggesting that factors like signal interference
affect performance more than distance. The GPS module maintained a stable 3-second
response time at 10m and 15m, proving reliability over greater distances. However, in rainy
weather, the GPS response time increased to 8.33 seconds, indicating that rain negatively
affects performance. SMS alerts are only triggered when the vehicle exits the geofenced
area, ensuring accurate perimeter detection. The GPS tracking system demonstrated
realtime accuracy, effectively reflecting actual movement and validating its reliability.
However, battery performance declined over time, supporting initial operation for 5 hours
but requiring daily recharging to maintain functionality. The system was evaluated by fifty
(50) evaluators composed of barangay security personnel, officials, electronics-related
professionals, and experts. It was rated with an overall mean of 4.36 with a descriptive
rating of "Very Good." This indicates that the prototype benefits the community by
improving security efficiency, accountability, and response times, minimizing potential
threats, and enhancing community safety.


Roving security
Location-based technology
Real-time tracking

BTH TK 5105.59 / B35 2024



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