Abstract

This paper presents an application of the GSM technology. Using the public GSM networks, a mobile phone based home surveillance system has been designed. The system automatically sends sms messages to specified phone / phones in case any door or window is opened by some intruder. The system also allows the homeowner monitoring and controlling the electrical home appliances via the mobile phone by sending commands in the form of SMS messages and receiving the appliances status. Virtual control panel is realized using VB on windows 98. Electronic circuit to control security and electrical appliances is interfaced to PC using PCL-812 Lab card. This home surveillance system has been tested and found to very effective in security control as well as controlling and monitoring electrical home appliances virtually from any place.

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