Blind Zone Alert System Based On Intra Vehicular WSN

Abstract

Due to the increasing number of sensors deployed in modern vehicles, intra-vehicular wireless sensor networks (IVWSNs) have recently received a lot of attention in the automotive industry, as they can reduce the amount of wiring harness inside a vehicle. By removing the wires, car manufacturers can reduce the weight of a vehicle and improve engine performance, fuel economy, and reliability. In addition to these direct benefits, an IVWSN is a versatile platform that can support other vehicular applications as well. In this project, blind zone alert system based on IVWSNs is proposed. Side blind zone alert (SBZA) system is used to monitors the blind zone of the vehicle and alerts the driver in a timely manner to prevent collisions. IVWSN is designed for communications within a vehicle, some of the sensor packets could reach other vehicles at a close distance, e.g., less than 10 m, depending on the transmission power used. Therefore, the underlying concepts and the IVWSN platform could be utilized for inter-vehicular communications within a small range. Zigbee technology is used for communication between two vehicles. Ultrasonic sensors are used to find the distance between two vehicles. LCD display is used to display the distance.

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