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040			_aTUPM _bEnglish _cTUPM _dTUPM _erda
050			_aBTH TK 1191 _bG55 2023
100			_aGILHANG, MARGARETTE KIM R. _eAUTHOR
245			_aDevelopment of a solar powered footstep actuated alarm with SMS feature/ _cMargarette Kim R. Gilhang, Henrick R. Honrado, Jerkey G. Montepio, and Mannix Vincent C. Penasbo.--
260			_aMANILA _bTECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES _c2023
300			_axii, 62 page: _c29 cm
336			_2rdacontent
337			_2rdamedia
338			_2rdacarrier
500			_aBachelor's thesis
502			_aCollege of Industrial Technology.-- _bBachelor of Engineering Technology major in Mechanical Engineering Technology with an option in Power Plant Engineering Technology: _cTechnological University of the Philippines, _d2023
504			_aIncludes bibliographic references and index.
520			_aThis research paper presents the development and implementation of a solar-powered footstep-actuated alarm system integrated with a Short Message Service (SMS) feature. The objective of this study is to design an innovative and sustainable security system that can detect unauthorized footsteps and promptly alert the user via SMS notifications. By utilizing renewable energy from solar panels, the proposed system ensures self-sufficiency and environmental friendliness. The developed system comprises three main components: a footstep sensor, a microcontroller unit, and a GSM module for SMS communication. The footstep sensor is responsible for detecting vibrations caused by footsteps and triggering the alarm system. The microcontroller unit processes the sensor data and activates the GSM module to send SMS alerts to a predefined recipient. To ensure the system's energy autonomy, a solar panel is integrated to harvest solar energy, which charges a rechargeable battery. This battery serves as a power source for the entire system, ensuring continuous operation even during extended power outages. Furthermore, the system incorporates power management techniques to optimize energy utilization and increase overall efficiency. Extensive testing and evaluation of the developed system were conducted to assess its performance and reliability. The results demonstrate the system's ability to accurately detect footsteps and promptly send SMS alerts to the designated recipient. The solar-powered design allows for prolonged operation without the need for frequent battery replacements, making the system cost-effective and sustainable. The solar-powered footstep-actuated alarm system with SMS feature was evaluated by 25 individuals, including Professionals from the Technological University of the Philippines. It was rated with an overall mean of 4.65 and a descriptive rating of "Very Good." The high rating received from respondents confirms the exceptional quality of this research paper. Its innovative methodology, reliable findings, and valuable contributions have been recognized by experts in the field. KEYWORD: solar energy, anti theft, gsm module, microcontroller, sensor
650			_aPower Plant Engineering
650			_aSMS
650			_aSolar energy
650			_aanti theft
700			_aHonrado, Henrick R. _eAuthor
700			_aMontepio, Jerkey G. _eAuthor
700			_aPenasbo, Mannix Vincent C. _eAuthor
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