A prototype of child monitoring system using motion and authentication with Raspberry Pi

A survey conducted by The United States Department of Health and Human Services (2014), reported that 3.6 million children are victims of child abuse that occurred in the country. In fact, not only in U.S, but child abuse also occurred in around the world, especially in areas with high children population. Monitoring systems became an important and popular in the era of technological development. It serves as a deterrent to violent crime and prevent burglary. In this research project, we focus on child monitoring system using motion and authentication with Raspberry Pi. We use Raspberry Pi microcomputer with evolutionary prototype method in order to monitor the children with video streaming media and motion detection. Moreover, this prototype can help parents to monitor children which can be accessed easily by online through the Web site with authentication feature. The results of this research project showed that the prototype system using Raspberry Pi microcomputer can provide a sense of security and assist parents in monitoring a child. Parents able to monitor their children with real-time video streaming media and motion detection. Once the motion is detected, this system will identify with red-box. To make it easier to use, the system can be accessed online through the Web that have authentication feature.