Electric Bike Security: Biometric & GPS Integration for Intrusion Detection

The proliferation of the e-bike industry has highlighted the need for a robust and secure tracking system. The traditional mechanical key-based vehicle security systems have limitations that include vulnerability to theft, limited access control, lack of personalization, and real-time tracking. This research paper outlines the creation and deployment of a sophisticated GPS/GSM-based vehicle tracking system that incorporates biometric authentication for access control, addressing the aforementioned challenges. The system leverages the Global Positioning System (GPS) to unceasingly monitor the real-time location of vehicles and facilitates the integration of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology, in the form of a NEO-6M module, with a Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) network, expedited by a SIM900A module integrated with TCP/IP stack. The core of the system is the ATMEGA16 Microcontroller, which serves as the central processing unit, managing the incoming data from the GPS (latitude, longitude and time) and GSM (phone number, signal strength and mobile network provider) modules and governing the system’s overall functionality. The biometric module is powered by an ATMega328p chip incorporating fingerprint recognition technology, which adds an additional layer of security by permitting only authorized access. The proposed solution provides a cost-effective and secure means of monitoring that can be integrated into existing fleet management systems and used in various applications. Presently, the system is being utilized as a part of an electric bicycle kit and has been tested in controlled environments, demonstrating its reliability and efficiency.