Hi, I'm BIKORIMANA Saveur! 👋

I am highly self-motivated, dependent and trustworthy who is passionate about developing high efficiency software. I tend to make fast and reliable software, with little or no supervision. I have strong analytical and problem-solving skills which allow me to be creative and fastest learner.

🛠 Skills

• Web Development: Javascript, HTML, CSS, PHP, ReactJs, NodeJs
• Software Engineering: Software Design, System Architecture and Agile Methodologies

Education

• 2019 Completed Secondary School
• 2021 Started Studying in University of Rwanda
• 2023 kLab Techup Skills
• NOW Talent4Startup
• Graduation Year 2025

Project: A Smart Car Accident Alert System for Real-Time Help

Problem:

Road accidents are a leading cause of injury and death globally. Even with advancements in car safety features, a critical factor in improving outcomes is the time it takes for emergency responders to reach the scene. Delays can lead to serious complications and loss of life.

Challenge:

Currently, there's no universally adopted system for automatic accident notification with real-time location data. This often relies on bystanders or injured occupants to call for help, which can be time-consuming or impossible in critical situations.

Proposed Solution:

This project proposes a car accident alert system that can automatically detect a collision and transmit an SMS notification with the car's location to pre-designated emergency contacts.

Benefits:

• Faster Emergency Response: Automatic notification can significantly reduce the time it takes for help to arrive, potentially saving lives and reducing injuries.
• Improved Coordination: Emergency responders can receive vital information about the accident location before reaching the scene, allowing for better response planning.
• Peace of Mind: The system can provide a sense of security for drivers and passengers, knowing that help will be on the way in case of an accident.

Components Required:

Hardware:

• Arduino Uno(nano)
• Accelerometer
• Wifi module(ESP8266)
• LCD screen
• Breadboard and jumper wires
• DC power supply
• Ultrasonic motion sensor
• GPS module

Software:

• Tinkercad simulation platform
• Kicad or EasyEda for PCB design
• Twilio account (for SMS notification)
• Google Maps API

Project Functionality:

• The accelerometer continuously measures acceleration (g-forces) along the X, Y, and Z axes.
• Pre-defined thresholds are set for each axis to represent a potential collision based on estimated g-forces during an impact.
• A threshold distance (e.g., 30 cm) is set for the ultrasonic sensor to indicate an imminent collision.
• If either the accelerometer readings exceed their thresholds (sudden acceleration) or the ultrasonic sensor detects a distance less than the threshold (close proximity), a potential collision is detected.
• Upon collision detection:
  • (An LCD displays a message like "Collision Detected!" and the measured distance.
  • A buzzer sounds as an alarm.
  • The ESP8266 module connects to a Wi-Fi network.
  • An SMS notification is sent via Twilio, including:
    • A message like "Car Accident! Help Needed!"
    • A Google Maps link to the accident location (using latitude and longitude data retrieved from a GPS module or smartphone; not simulated in Tinkercad).
• The system is configured to transmit data continuously to a cloud platform like Thingspeak for data logging and visualization.

Contributing

• Munyaneza armel