Mobile control system for location based alarm activation

Abstract

This report describes the design and implementation of a system that can automatically control various services based on the location of one or more mobile devices. These services can also be controlled manually through a user interface on the mobile devices. A burglar alarm service that can automatically be activated and deactivated is used as a case study for this system. The implementation is entirely Java based, using the Android operating system to run the mobile device software. Challenges related to accurately locating the mobile devices and communicating between the mobile devices and a home server is examined. A set of policies for activation and deactivation of the alarm system and other services is also defined. The report also looks at examples of other services like automated temperature, lighting control and adaptive fire sensors that can be integrated into the same system.