Motorcycle Theft Alert System

IET 120 Group Activity 1Group 13

Abdullah AldossaryAbdulaziz Aldossary

Background of the Problem and Problem Statement

Background of the problemMotorcycle thefts is very severe on the country with

an estimated loss of $370 million

Problem Statement To prevent an attempt of stealing a

motorcycle by placing a motorcycle theft alert device on the vehicle. The device will call the owner or text multiple times if the phone is busy if the motorcycle is moved, attempt to start, or being dragged.

Alternative Solutions Chain the motorcycle when parking Use the LoJack tracking system Use a GSM based device that is

activated by an accelerometer sensor

Best Solution A motorcycle theft alert system using a

GSM based modem which is activated by an accelerometer sensor• Chaining the motorcycle is time consuming and

ugly to look at• LoJack tracking system needs to be activated

after you found out that your motorcycle is stolen. The problem is that if you discovered it was gone hours after it was stolen.

• Most convenient, reliable, can be embedded and stable.