Prototype Design of Helmet Activated Motorcycle Ignition System

Arambulo Kristine., Briones Emelito Jr., Pentiño Larry Neil. “Helmet Activated Motorcycle Ignition System”. Unpublished Project Study for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communication Engineering, College of Engineering and Technical Department, Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation, Lucena City, March 2015. Road accidents in the Philippines increases every year especially the motorcycle accidents. The motorcycle accident leads to fatality and sometimes death especially when the drivers do not wear a proper headgear like a helmet. Motorcycle is the preferred vehicle because they are cheap, consume less fuel and easy to use. Fatality of motorcycle accidents can be reduced if motorist will wear a helmet. Due to lack of discipline many motorist do not wear a helmet. The aim and purpose of this prototype is to create an electronic device that will oblige a motorist to wear a helmet. The researchers considered several factors for the proper functioning of the prototype. Theoretical knowledge on different principles and theories in electronics and communication engineering was also considered in the design and construction. Hence, “Helmet Activated Motorcycle Ignition System” is constructed. The main function of this project is to ignite a motorcycle using a helmet. The transmitter and receiver module are placed in the helmet and motorcycle. There are three pressure sensors in the helmet that acts as a sensor, these acts as the input of the system, which is located at the top and side of the helmet. These pressure sensor located inside the helmet will trigger the system to start. If one of the inputs is absent the system will not work. Microcontroller is also used to contain the program that will activate the whole system. If the said parameters are not satisfied the system will not operate. The prototype is put into test and it work as expected. The respondents agreed that the system is functional, effective, efficient and safe to use.