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Embedded Location Logging Device

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Former Member over 12 years ago

Hello, I am interest in making an embeded device with which I can make my job, security guard, a little bit more effiecent. Basicly I would like to have a device that can help me create better and more complete logs. Below I have a list of features I would like to implement into the device.

 

 

1. Door logging (Basic Logging of the Doors Being locked through user input as well as door logging and auto detection through GPS)

2. Path Logging (Basic Logging of the path patroled polling rate of ~10-15sec and the ability to pull up path at a later date through and API such as google maps, logging through use of GPS)

3. Incident Reporting (Automatic logging of incident through location data, may it be an unlocked door or an incident in the parking lot)

4. Path Assistance (Generation of path or randomized path with the ability to check the route on my laptop.)

5. Auto Retreival of information (Ability to automaticly store information onto my laptop when connected)

6. Battery Life ~10hr (Not manditory but it would be nice as my shift lasts for 8hrs and I would like to not have to charge it during my shift)

7. The ability to have the Data encrypted would be nice but not manditory.

 

 

Basic prereqs for the device from what I gather, correct me if I am wrong.

 

 

1. Microcontroller as brains of the device

2. GPS for location data and RTC functionality.

3. Battery for remote opperation.

4. Some sort of interface through pushbuttons or something similar.

5. SD Card for storing log data.

 

 

Thanks in advance for any help,

 

 

Joe

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    0 Former Member over 12 years ago

    Hi Joe,

     

    I'd suggest usage of smart phone, too. Your requirements are so "generic" that an average smart phone fulfills them perfectly.

    If there are some environment concerns, for example, you can pick a device more resilient to dust/humidity/vibrations/etc.

     

    In your particular case, I can quickly see additional nice to have feature assisted by the acceleration sensor. As a security guard, I guess a contact with intruder might also occur and in case of physical contact, the phone can autonomously detect this and immediately alert your colleagues...

     

    A couple of weeks ago I made a demo system (more like a proof of concept) containing smart phones and a server. It was presented for exchanging few encrypted data, including location, between some ground crews and helicopter pilots. I was surprised how painless and smooth everything have fit together thanks to smart phones...

     

     

    Good luck and take care,  Ivan.

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    0 Former Member over 12 years ago in reply to Former Member

    New Information

     

    Newark Part Number: 85W1161
    ADAFRUIT INDUSTRIES - 1272 - ULTIMATE GPS LOGGER SHIELD INCLUDES GPS MODULE New
    http://www.newark.com/adafruit-industries/1272/ultimate-gps-logger-shield-includes/dp/85W1161?Ntt=Logger+Shield

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    http://www.adafruit.com/product/1272

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    0 Former Member over 12 years ago in reply to Former Member

    New Information

     

    Newark Part Number: 85W1161
    ADAFRUIT INDUSTRIES - 1272 - ULTIMATE GPS LOGGER SHIELD INCLUDES GPS MODULE New
    http://www.newark.com/adafruit-industries/1272/ultimate-gps-logger-shield-includes/dp/85W1161?Ntt=Logger+Shield

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    http://www.adafruit.com/product/1272

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