Accident Detection Device for Cars With GPS Location & Impact Severity SMS Alerts

The discussion centers on a project proposal for a car-mounted device that detects accidents and sends SMS alerts with GPS location to registered contacts, indicating accident severity (minor or major). The feasibility of categorizing accident severity is addressed by defining tolerance levels based on impact force. Measuring impact or pressure during accidents is a key challenge. Suggested sensing solutions include piezoelectric transducers, which generate electrical signals under pressure or force, and accelerometers, which measure acceleration or deceleration to estimate crash severity. Accelerometers are preferred for their ability to capture vehicle-wide acceleration uniformly, simplifying sensor placement and data interpretation. The project requires appropriate sensor selection, circuitry design, and calibration to differentiate accident impact levels and enable reliable alert transmission.
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