Real Time Tracking using LPWAN Technology (LoRaWAN)

Project Title

Real Time Tracking using LPWAN Technology (LoRaWAN)

Project Area of Specialization Information & Communication TechnologyProject Summary

In this  project, a brief study of all present solution along with their current status and technical comparison considering our use case which is  Real-time tracking  using LPWAN technologies  specifically LoRaWAN will be conducted.

Conventional way of real time tracking required expensive global positioning systems (GPS) or un-interrupted cellular coverage which can be quite a challenge. Also, tracking devices required frequent change of batteries and start malfunctioning due to fast consumption.

Analyzing the LPWAN functionality, Real-time tracking become suitable application for it. Most appreciated aspect provided by LPWAN is cost of infrastructure as compared to GPS and Cellular and device long life.

Project Objectives

The objective of our project is to make the Real Time Tracking technology more power efficienct, precise and cheaper so that it can easily be used in our daily life in transportation, children tracking etc.

Project Implementation Method

1st step: Detailed study about LPWAN technology its available problems and solution with the comparison of different technologies.

2nd step: Selection of required modules in this we are using raspberry pi and loRa shields from which we will make raspberry pi based gateway using LoRa evaluation board.

3rd step: Research and implementation of LoRaWAN gateway in which we will modify the available open source forum for loRa gateway as per our requirements such as considering frequency change and other parameters and than building time tracking application on evaluation board.

4rth step: Validation through real time tracking and result analysis this includes a walk test in which we will set up the project at different places inside campus that involves gateway and computers and will validate the result though a field test and record the results.

5th step: Analyzing  results and concluding the research with future work progress.

Benefits of the Project Children Tracking

• The number of child abduction cases in Pakistan is increasing day by day, this has given concern to parents in leaving their children outside the home. Therefore, a device that can detect the presence of children when outside the home is needed.
• Since GPS devices cannot be used due to availibility of  WIFI everytime  with less distance and more power.
• The children location monitoring and tracking system can be built using LPWAN concept that use LoRa module as data location transmission medium. And the system which is built do not need the internet connection.
• The build system with appropriate equipments use can show the real time location coordinate point with a maximum data transmission limit of 6 KM  for Line Of Sight (LOS) and for N(LOS) is 4km approximately.
• The child can carry the transmitter (end-device)in the form of  KEY CHAIN, or a WATCH.
• The gateway can be located at  different places  like home or playing ground because of having Long range a single Gateway can cover a large area.

Greenline Transport Tracking

• It can also use in public transport tracking e.g. greenline by placing multiple gateways at stops. And the end-device would be installed in the vehicle.

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

• The presented solution will be tested in 1Km range with one gateway and one end device.
• The major focus of this Project is around LPWAN and presenting Real-time tracking using Wireless technology LoRaWAN.

• The main circuit includes Raspberry Pi which is low cost and has  huge processing power . Also using LoRa shield IC880A for building gateway.

• Maximum output power: 0.025 Watt

• Working frequency approx   923MHz

Final Deliverable of the Project HW/SW integrated systemCore Industry SecurityOther Industries Transportation , Telecommunication Core Technology Internet of Things (IoT)Other TechnologiesSustainable Development Goals Good Health and Well-Being for People, Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureRequired Resources

Item Name	Type	No. of Units	Per Unit Cost (in Rs)	Total (in Rs)
			Total in (Rs)	49500
Concentrator Module iC880A	Equipment	1	15000	15000
Raspberry Pi 3B+	Equipment	1	9000	9000
demo board	Equipment	2	2000	4000
module specific adapter board 2x radio module soldered on the	Equipment	2	2000	4000
radio module soldered on the adapter board	Equipment	2	1500	3000
external antenna	Equipment	2	1000	2000
USB cable	Equipment	2	250	500
battery	Equipment	4	500	2000
Stationary, Printing, Wires, PCBs, other components	Miscellaneous	1	10000	10000