Abstract:

The proposed system can heighten supervision as well as proficiency of an Authentication and Access Control System. In today’s world, all individuals utilize diverse forms of security goods in their factories, workplaces and households. For instance, video recorders, cameras, sensors, GSM, and alarm centered security networks. This project can be used at entrance of any secure area where ever we need high security to control the access of confidential vehicles only. The various modules of the project will be webcam installed with PC, Microcontroller unit, Line driver (MAX232), Display unit (LCD) which can be monitored by some authenticated person, isolation & amplifier circuit and stepper motor to open or close the entry gate and to turn street light.

Index terms-Optical Characters Recognition (OCR), Image Processing, Security System, Access Control System, Power Saving, Energy   Efficiency, ZigBee.