Design and Production of a Unit that Enables the User to Control a Vehicle through the Use of a Smartphone

Abstract

There has been a world-wide interest in the area of controlling different systems via smartphones. This paper deals with problems in the area of devices controlled by smartphone. The main objective was to produce a control unit CRC which controls some functions of the vehicle remotely by phone (either by Android application or DTMF). Following operations are supported: starting engine, opening windows, turning on heating or AC, windows defrosting, seat heating. If case of theft, telephone call is made to the owner. He can then block the engine via phone.