GPS GSM based School Bus Boarding Deboarding and Location Notifying System

Ensuring the safety and security of students during school transportation is of paramount importance. This project introduces a GPS GSM-based School Bus Boarding, Deboarding, and Location Notifying System designed to enhance the security of students during their school bus journeys. The system incorporates essential components, including a Raspberry Pi microcomputer, GPS for location tracking, RFID for boarding and deboarding detection, a camera for capturing entry and exit images, an LCD display for data visualization, and a GSM module for sending SMS notifications to parents, including the location as a link.

The system operates by continuously monitoring students' school bus journeys. RFID technology is used to detect when a student boards and deboards the bus. Upon boarding, a student's entry is recorded along with an image captured by the camera. When a student deboards, the system records the event and captures an exit image. Simultaneously, GPS technology is employed to track the bus's location throughout the journey. The system then uses a GSM module to send SMS notifications to parents, indicating when their child has boarded and deboarded the bus and including a location link for added assurance. Including boarding and deboarding events, images, and location information, is displayed on the LCD.

This innovative system offers a comprehensive solution for ensuring the safety of students during school bus transportation. It not only provides monitoring but also enhances the communication and transparency between schools and parents. The combination of RFID, GPS, and GSM technologies ensures that parents are well-informed about their child's whereabouts throughout the journey, contributing to their peace of mind and the overall safety of students. Further research and testing will be essential to validate its performance in scenarios and refine its features for  implementation.

Keywords: Raspberry PI, Child safety, RFID, GSM, LCD