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FINGERPRINT BASED CAR IGNITION SYSTEM USING

ARDUINO AND RFID
Nutan Sawant1, Suvarna Sutar2, Gayatri Ghumare3
UG students of Electronics and Telecommunication Department of AISSMS’s Institute of Information Technology (affiliated by
Savitribai Phule Pune University) Pune, India
Mr. Devendra Itole
Assistant Professor of Electronics and Telecommunication, Department of AISSMS’s Institute of Information
Technology (affiliated by Savitribai Phule Pune University) Pune, India
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Abstract: - This effort focuses on keeping autos safe from unwanted usage and preventing theft. Only approved individuals can start the
vehicle using a biometric fingerprint security system. This protects the car. The use of security systems is expanding and is becoming
increasingly required around the world. Biometrics such as fingerprints are commonly employed in factories, buildings, and schools. This
project is concerned with vehicle security, which leads to the development of an anti-theft system in a car using the ATmega328. To detect
the fingerprint, an inside-the-vehicle fingerprint sensor is used. The fingerprint sensor data reading obtained in the ATmega328 is analyzed
using the pre-assigned data. The engine ignition system starts after recognizing the person as the car owner or an authorized fingerprint
user who can take control of the car. If an intruder is present, the engine will not start. Other security systems can be hacked, whereas in
this case, a fingerprint is used as the key, which is unique to each individual and thus provides improved security. We also used an RFID
sensor for the car's ignition. If the fingerprint sensor fails, the RFID tag can be used to start the car by simply scanning it. In the event that
the fingerprint sensor fails, this code will be stored in the RFID tag he/she is carrying.
Keywords: - Ignition system, Fingerprint, RFID, Vehicle.

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I INTRODUCTION allowing the engine to crank. The fingerprint sensor is used to

create fingerprint-based security on vehicle engine start-up and
The use of biometric-based systems has grown at an exponential
shutdown, particularly for motorcycles. The distance and speed
rate in the twenty-first century. This is due to tremendous
of the vehicle are calculated based on the flash obtained and how
progress in this field, which has allowed them to lower their
long the flash lasts. In real-time functions, this is not used. The
prices. Biometrics is quickly becoming a cutting-edge method
ARM processor is used to control the engine starting system. The
for security systems. Biometrics are used to provide secure
purpose of this paper is to design a fingerprint-based engine
access to major operating systems such as ATMs, cellular
starter to improve and develop higher security in a vehicle,
phones, automobiles, laptop computers, offices, and other items
particularly in cars. The vehicle ignition system is controlled by
that require authorized access. Biometrics have made significant
an Arduino UNO with a fingerprint sensor, which identifies the
changes in security systems, making them more secure, efficient,
person's fingerprint and determines whether or not the person is
and cost-effective than before. The fingerprint biometric security
authorized.
system is widely used. Because each person's finger is unique,
this method is more secure. Vehicle security is becoming II LITERATURE REVIEW
increasingly important these days. More vehicles are stolen and 1.Design and development of a fingerprint-based car starting
cannot be recovered. A security system, such as a fingerprint system by C. O Folorunso, L.A. Akinyemi, A.A. Ajasa and
system, can help to reduce theft, particularly in automobiles. Oladipupo Kazeem.
Fingerprint sensor and Arduino are combined. The vehicle's The goal of this project is to design and develop a finger print-
starting system has been modified. The basic connection is from based car ignition system in order to reduce car theft and deter
the ignition switch to the voltage regulator, then to the Arduino unauthorized users. Modern security solutions are required to
to turn it on and off, and when input is given to the fingerprint protect vehicles from theft and unauthorized use.
sensor, it scans the finger. Matching fingerprints will activate the
2.Vehicle starting system using fingerprint by Dr.V.
relay that controls the starter relay. This will start the engine. The
Nandagopal, Dr.V. Maheswari, C. Kannan.
fingerprint sensor will then turn off. If no finger was scanned or
the image did not match, it will display finger not found. Please This paper discusses how the problem of car hijacking caused
try again. The fingerprint sensor will not start the vehicle engine. by easy access to the vehicle's functional system can be
It will only activate or deactivate the starter relay, preventing or mitigated by employing a biometric system. In the future, the

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proposed r will detect the presence of a fingerprint and scan it module that captures finger’s image and then converts it into the
automatically with an RFID scanner. equivalent template and saves them into its memory on selected
3. Arduino and RFID-based fingerprint-based car ignition ID (location) by Arduino. Here all the process is commanded by
system Arduino like taking an image of a fingerprint, convert it into
templates, and storing location, etc. And then it will display
This paper describes how an RFID sensor and RFID reader are
image taken and then remove the finger and place the finger
used to restrict access to only authorised individuals in a
again. After that, the LCD will display STORED! So, again it
vehicle.
will display press UP/DOWN button and then place the finger.
III PROPOSED SYSTEM After placing the finger, it is showing Gate opened that means,
the car is ignited. And the ignition is done by the servomotor. For
RFID LCD (16*2) Display the ignition, we have used the servomotor. As we know,
CARD Servomotor is a rotary actuator or linear actuator that allows for
precise control of angular or linear position, velocity and
RFID LED
acceleration.
READER
cfffffff3,.
Arduino Another method is the RFID. In this the RFID tag is put close to
Relay RFID reader and the RFID sensor will sense the RFID tag. There
RFID are two cards one is valid and another is invalid. If RFID reader
SENSOR finds a valid RFID tag, then the car will get ignited.
Servo
V1 RESULTS
Motor
Our project's expected outcome is that the car will only start
The Components included in our proposed system are: when the approved person scans his or her finger on the
1. Arduino Uno fingerprint module. The biometric ignition system is designed to
give the vehicle a high level of security and protection. Only an
2. R305 Fingerprint sensor approved user's fingerprint and an RFID card that is programmed
3. EM18 RFID reader to ignite the car will control the ignition circuit. The system
4. 16*2 LCD verifies and unlocks the ignition circuit in 0.3 seconds which
makes the system robust.
5. Relay
VII CONCLUSION
6. Servo motor
This paper primarily focuses on vehicle ignition using sensors,
7. Power Supply
which will benefit users in a variety of situations. The use of
IV METHODOLOGY fingerprint sensors allows legitimate and registered users to be
Firstly, 230V AC supply is being given to the 0-12V transformer authenticated. We also used an RFID sensor for the car's ignition.
which is the step-up transformer. As we know, A transformer in If the fingerprint sensor fails, the RFID tag can be used to start
which the output (secondary) voltage is greater than its input the car by simply scanning it. In the event that the fingerprint
(primary) voltage is called a step-up transformer. The step-up sensor fails, this code will be stored in the RFID tag he/she is
transformer decreases the output current for keeping the input carrying. Fingerprint Sensor for Vehicle Ignition There are
and output power of the system equal. Then the LCD display, several enhancements or functionalities that could be applied to
displays car ignition system. A 16x2 LCD means it can display the current version of this framework to boost its protection and
16 characters per line and there are 2 such lines. In this LCD each portability. If the registered user finger is defaced, defective, or
character is displayed in 5x7 pixel matrix. The 16 x 2 intelligent colored, the device will not allow the user to start the vehicle.
alphanumeric dot matrix display is capable of displaying 224 Our proposal divides the project into two modules: one with an
different characters and symbols. This LCD has two registers, LCD crystal display that shows and displays the value, and the
namely, Command and Data. We have used three 4 buttons: other with a fingerprint sensor that accepts input from the user
UP/DOWN, ENROLL, D/T, OK. By the use of these 4 buttons, side.
we can store and delete the fingerprints. So, for that Press V ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
UP/DOWN button, then press OK to set the location of the
Electronics and telecommunication engineering department
fingerprint for e.g., 1,2,3, ... Once we have set the location press
where knowledge is considered as wealth and it is proved that
D/T button, then it will display Please wait and after that it will
mind is likely the ray of sun, when concentrated that illumine.
show place the finger on the fingerprint sensor that is R305
sensor. Finger Print Sensor Module or Finger Print Scanner is a First and foremost, we express our gratitude to Prof. D. A.
ITOLE, who graciously agreed to serve as our guide. We thank

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him for his patience, energy, and almost infectious positive
attitude, as well as making critical remarks. We will benefit from
his enlightening advice in the long run, particularly his pursuit of
perfect work.
Prof. M.P. Sardey (Head of the Department of E&TC
Engineering) has been a tremendous help to us.
We'd also like to express our gratitude to the entire AISSMS
IOIT, Pune team. This job will be challenging without the
support of my friends and parents.
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