Smart IoT-enabled system for autonomous vehicle accident detection and emergency response system

Abstract

It provides a smart IoT-enabled vehicle accident detection and emergency response system that enables real-time detection of vehicle accidents and automatic transmission of location and alert data to emergency services, significantly reducing response times, improving rescue efficiency, minimizing human intervention, and enhancing overall road safety. A smart IoT-enabled vehicle accident detection and emergency response system 100 includes an accelerometer 102, a microcontroller 104, a GSM module 106, a GPS module 108, a Wi-Fi module 110, an alarm unit 112, a rectifier 114, and a voltage regulator 116. Upon detecting a collision, the system 100 automatically sends an emergency alert and precise location data to relevant parties or services, enabling a rapid response and improving road safety.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of automotive safety systems, and more particularly to a smart IoT-enabled system for automated vehicle accident detection and emergency response using sensors, microcontrollers, and wireless communication modules. [Background technology]

[0002] In traditional vehicle safety systems, accident detection and emergency response often rely on manual reporting or basic sensor alerts that do not provide accurate and timely data. These systems suffer from issues such as delayed response times, inaccurate location tracking, and limited communication with emergency services. As a result, traffic accident victims may not receive timely assistance, which can lead to increased injury severity and fatalities. While some advanced vehicles employ telematics, these solutions are not universally available and often lack integration with real-time, sensor-based severity detection and automated alert mechanisms.

[0003] Therefore, there is a need for an integrated, automated system that can detect vehicle accidents in real time, pinpoint their location, and immediately communicate relevant data to emergency responders to enable faster intervention. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention provides a smart IoT-based system 100 comprising an accelerometer 102, a microcontroller 104, a GSM module 106, a GPS module 108, a Wi-Fi module 110, and an alarm unit (alert unit) 112, and powered by a rectifier 114 and a regulator 116. Upon detecting a vehicle accident, the system 100 automatically transmits location information and alert data to emergency services for rapid response. [Effects of the Invention]

[0005] The system 100 enables real-time detection of vehicle accidents and automatic transmission of location and alert data to emergency services, significantly reducing response times.

[0006] The system 100 enables faster, data-driven emergency response, improving rescue efficiency, minimizing human intervention, and enhancing overall road safety. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of a smart IoT-enabled vehicle accident detection and emergency response system 100. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The smart IoT-enabled vehicle accident detection and emergency response system 100 comprises an accelerometer 102 configured to detect sudden movements or collisions. The sensor output is processed by a microcontroller 104, which acts as the control unit of the system. Once the microcontroller 104 identifies an impact threshold, it activates a GSM module 106 to send an SMS alert and a GPS module 108 to send the vehicle's precise location coordinates.

[0009] The Wi-Fi module 110 provides IoT-based data transmission to a central monitoring server or application. The alarm unit 112 notifies pre-designated contacts or an emergency response center. The system is powered through a rectifier 114 that converts AC to DC, and a voltage regulator 116 ensures a stable voltage supply to the components. All modules are interconnected and programmed to automatically activate upon detecting a vehicle collision, ensuring fast and accurate emergency communications. [Industrial Applicability]

[0010] This invention is beneficial to everyone.

Claims

[Claim 1] A smart IoT-enabled vehicle accident detection and emergency response system 100, comprising: an accelerometer 102 configured to detect sudden movements or shocks; a microcontroller 104 configured to process data from the accelerometer 102; a GSM module 106 configured to transmit emergency alerts; a GPS module 108 configured to transmit location data; a Wi-Fi module 110 configured to connect to an IoT platform; an alarm unit 112 for notifying relevant personnel; a rectifier 114 and voltage regulator 116 for the power supply; and wherein, upon detecting a collision, the microcontroller 104 activates the GSM module 106 and the GPS module 108 to automatically send an accident alert including location information.

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