Design of a Microprocessor Based Automatic Gate

ABSTRACT

The work presented here outlines the development of a microprocessor based automatic gate. The inconveniences encountered in gate operations has called for an immense search for solutions. The microprocessor based automatic gate offers everything necessary to put an end to these inconveniences as it incorporates an intelligent device (microprocessor).
Specifically, the system described in this paper monitors two gates, the entrance and exit. The automatic gate senses any vehicle approaching it. It automatically opens, waits for a specified time, and closes after the time has elapsed. As soon as the gate closes, the system counts, registers, and displays the number of vehicles.
The system also serves as an automobile parking control unity by periodically checking the number of vehicles that have entered the area and computing the available space limit in the parking area. Once the available space limit is reached, the system triggers an alarm for a specified time and the entrance gate remains inaccessible until another vehicle comes out through the exit gate.
The automatic gate developed in this project is unique in that it is controlled by software, which can be modified any time the system demands a change.

INTRODUCTION

The need for automatic gates has been on the increase in recent times. The system described here incorporates the use of a microprocessor as a controller in achieving the aims of this project. It is no exaggeration to say that the microprocessor has revolutionized the electronics industry and has had a remarkable impact on many aspects of our lives (1999).
Almost all areas of technology have started taking advantage of the inexpensive computer control that microprocessors can provide. Some typical applications include: electronic games, CD players, automatic braking systems, industrial process controls, electronic measuring instruments, automobile emission controls, microwave ovens, traffic controllers, and a rapidly growing number of new products.
The automatic gate described here automates the entrances to parking lots of residential homes, organizations, automobile terminus, and public car parks. It uses a remote control convenience to avoid the stress of manually opening and closing the gate. The technology used eliminates gate monitoring and manning by human beings. The gate uses a state-of-the-art entry system. The gates have to perform gyrations – open, auto-reverse, stop, fully close and fully stop.
The automatic gate is not a security device and should not be construed as one. It provides convenient access and intelligent features that makes it distinct from all other gates which brings it so close to a security device.

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