CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Introduction:
The main aim of this project is to detect the fire based on the image processing. This system provides an automatic detecting system for fire through PC with MATLAB. This project consists of an onboard computer, which consists of number of input and output ports. These onboard computers are commonly termed as micro controllers. The input and output port of the controller are interfaced with different input and output modules depending on the requirements. In other words micro controller acts as a communication medium for all the modules involved in the project. Here we are transmiting the video from the camera to PC with MATLAB. The detecting system of fire has many advantages such as advance performance, high reliability, etc. The detection unit reaches the maximum threshold level, at the same time if it detects any toxic gas it alerts through buzzer and GSM Modem.

Features:
1. PC with MATLAB 2. SMS Alerts. 3. Interfacing Microcontroller with RS-232

1.2 Project Overview:

An embedded system is a combination of software and hardware to perform a dedicated task. Some of the main devices used in embedded products are Microprocessors and Microcontrollers. Microprocessors are commonly referred to as general purpose processors as they simply accept the inputs, process it and give the output. In contrast, a microcontroller not only accepts the data as inputs but also manipulates it, interfaces the data with various devices, controls the data and thus finally gives the result.

The project Fire Detection Based on Image processing is a very low cost survey line system used to monitor a larger area. We are using GSM technology through PC with MAT LAB, so we can increase the range of communication between receiver and transmitter.

1.3 Thesis Overview:

The thesis explains the implementation of Fire Detection Based on Image Processing and GSM using 16F73 Microcontroller. The organization of the thesis is explained here with:

Chapter 1 Presents introduction to the overall thesis and the overview of the project. In the project overview a brief introduction of Fire Detection Based on Image Processing and its applications are discussed. Chapter 2 Presents the topic embedded systems. It explains the about what is

embedded systems, need for embedded systems, explanation of it along with its applications. Chapter 3 Presents the hardware description. It deals with the block diagram of the project and explains the purpose of each block. In the same chapter the explanation of microcontrollers, power supplies, RS232, GSM are considered. Chapter 4 Presents the software description. It explains the implementation of the

project using MATLAB software. Chapter 5 presents the project description along with GSM interfacing to microcontroller. Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Presents the advantages, disadvantages and applications of the project. Presents the results, conclusion and future scope of the project.