Claims:We Claim:
1. A system for providing security to the children in educational institutions comprising:
a. a mobile phone installed with an IoT based mobile application;
b. security cameras for monitoring the area;
c. GPS trackers to track the transportation services provided by the educational institutions;
d. smart locks installed at all the doors of the educational institution;
e. internet connectivity through a Wi-Fi network; and
f. a database where all the emergency contact information are stored;
wherein, the mobile phone or a smart phone is installed with an IoT based mobile application which is connected with the security cameras, GPS trackers, smart locks and the database through the Wi-Fi network, which enables data transfer among the system.
2. A system as claimed in claim 1 wherein, the IoT based mobile application requires the security and the staff of the educational institution to provide their biometric access such as fingerprint scan, Iris scan etc., to the mobile phones for successful activation of the mobile application.
3. A system as claimed in claim 1 wherein, the security cameras are installed in different locations at the educational institutions covering all the locations , which can be monitored in real time by the security personnel of the educational institutions.
4. A system as claimed in claim 4 wherein, the IoT based mobile application can monitor the premises of the educational institution using a security camera, and in case of any issue, the security personnel or the staff can reach the exact location of the crime or accident and can also alert the security personnel or the staff who are near to the location to reach the location.
5. A system as claimed in claim 1 wherein, the GPS trackers are installed in the transportation system of the educational system, and the IoT based mobile application can be used by the staff of the educational institution and the parents to track the buses in real time.
6. A system as claimed in claim 5 wherein, the parents of the children studying in the educational institution can use the IoT based mobile application to monitor the route and the timings of the arrival and departure of the buses.
7. A system as claimed in claim 1 wherein, the smart locks installed on all the doors including the entrance and classroom doors can be remotely locked by the security personnel in case of emergencies so that the students and staff inside the building are safe.
8. A system as claimed in claim 1 wherein, an alert message can be created using the IoT based mobile application by the security personnel or the staff, which is automatically sent to other security personnel and staff members so that they can take necessary measures to safeguard the group of students who are present with them.
9. A system as claimed in claim 1 wherein, the students, staff and visitors of the educational institution can be tracked using the IoT based mobile application with the help of the ID cards and/or badges with the tracking chips, which are provided to them.
, Description:Technical field of the Invention
The present invention relates to Internet of Things (IoT). More particularly, the present invention relates to the security systems for the school children using internet of things.
Background and prior art
Security provided to the children in schools and colleges is mainly aimed at taking special measure to combat the threats to the children, staff and school property in education environments. The safety in the schools and colleges involves providing shelter to the students from violence and bullying, and also from the treats from outside such as blasts and firing, and also the exposure to harmful elements such as drugs etc. The schools are mainly targeted by the assailants as they are easy to enter and has high availability of the victims.
In recent days the schools are targeted by the assailants as they feel it is easier to achieve their goal by threatening, keeping hostage and even killing the students and staff, for their personal or religious reasons. The schools in the US, as of January 2018, since 1990, at least 240 school shootings have occurred. There are also some cases where the schools are vandalized due to various reasons. Due to such shootings, lock or monitor doors, gates, metal detectors etc., are used by the schools to check the people who enter the school, if they have any live weapons.
Another issue related to the safety of the children in schools is that the cases of ragging and bullying which are in rise. Student experience bullying and ragging by other fellow students or seniors, which can force the victims to experience fearenter into depression, and even take extreme steps like suicide or killing. The bullying and ragging must be monitored and strictly condemned by the schools and colleges, by awarding serious punishments to the accused. Prevention for bullying by parents, teachers, and other adults includes talking to students about bullying, modeling good examples of treating others with kindness, and helping students get involved in something they're passionate about. Providing and ensuring safety and security of the children and staff in schools is the primary responsibility of every school.
One such safety and security measure taken by the schools and colleges is by the installation of CCTV cameras which provides digital surveillance. The digital surveillance technology enables to monitor the students, staff and visitors is currently being employed in schools and colleges. The Closed-circuit television (CCTV), is the most common type of video monitoring system, which can monitor the premises of schools and colleges to monitor the activities carried out, and to point out if any illegal activity or threat to security is carried out. The cameras are also installed on buses to prevent violence, theft, and illegal activity by students or drivers etc.
There is a need for an improved system which can use the Internet of things (IoT) for providing and increasing the security at the educational institutions like schools and colleges.

Summary of the Invention
The present invention discloses a system for providing safety and security to the children in educational institutions using the Internet of Things (IoT). The components of the present invention includes the security cameras, GPS trackers, smart locks, electronic devices such as mobile phones having an IoT based application to ensure security of the children, internet connectivity through a Wi-Fi network, and a database where all the emergency numbers are stored, which can be reached by anyone during emergencies.
According to the present invention, all the components are interconnected with each and to the internet connection which enables data transfer among the system. The IoT based mobile application connects all the components together, as they can be activated by any of the staff members in case of emergencies. The security cameras are installed in different locations at the educational institutions, the GPS trackers are mainly installed in the transportation system of the educational institution, mobile phone with IoT based mobile application, an active Wi-Fi network, smart locks installed on the doors of the educational institutions and a database with all the emergency numbers.
According to the present invention, the smart devices such as the mobile phones, security cameras, smart locks, which are used in a campus utilize Wi-Fi network for receiving instructions and sending data. The staff members of the educational institution would have to provide the biometric details to the IoT mobile application for gaining access for sharing information. The security cameras can monitor the students 24/7 and any case of assault or fights or bullying, ragging etc., and during the time of emergencies, the security personnel in the educational institute, or the staff can immediately call the emergency services using the IoT based mobile application to get help and enable the victim to receive necessary treatment on time.
The present invention can also be used to track the buses of the educational institutions using the GPS tracker linked to the IoT based mobile application. Additionally, the students and staff can be provided with the ID cards and/or badges with the tracking chips, to track the students and staff and also the visitors, which can also be tracked through the IoT based mobile application using the identification number with the help of the tracking chips. .

Brief Description of the Drawings
FIG 1 illustrates the system for providing security to the children in educational institutions using IoT.

Detailed Description of the Invention
The present invention discloses a system for providing safety and security to the children in educational institutions using the Internet of Things (IoT). The Internet of Things is basically a network of several devices which are attached with miscellaneous software, electronics, and network connectivity for exchanging and compiling of any kind of information. The implementation of IoT in the education institutions, can help enhance the security provided.
As there will be many students present in a class of any educational institution, monitoring the whereabouts and activities of each and every student is not an easy task. Moreover, the students in an educational institution are more exposed to risks and require smart security to ensure the safety of everyone present in the educational institutions. The use of IoT can add an immense value in terms of enhancing the security of schools, colleges, and other educational institutions.
FIG 1 illustrates the system for providing security to the children in educational institutions using IoT. The components of the present invention includes the security cameras, GPS trackers, smart locks, electronic devices such as mobile phones having an IoT based application to ensure security of the children, internet connectivity through a Wi-Fi network, and a database where all the emergency numbers are stored, which can be reached by anyone during emergencies. According to the present invention, all the components are interconnected with each and to the internet connection (Wi-Fi) which enables data transfer among the system. The IoT based mobile application connects all the components together, as they can be activated by any of the staff members in case of emergencies.
The security cameras are installed in different locations at the educational institutions which can cover most of the areas and can monitor each and every location in the premises of the educational institution. The GPS trackers are mainly installed in the transportation system of the educational system which carries the children to and from the school to their residences. The electronic devices such as mobile phones with IoT based mobile application is provided to all the staff and security personnel in the educational institutions which are connected with each other through an active Wi-Fi network, enables them to alter the emergency services such as ambulance, police etc., on time. The smart locks are installed in the classrooms and in the entrance of the educational institutions which can lock the doors during the case of emergencies, and a database where all the emergency numbers are stored, which can be reached by anyone during emergencies. According to the present invention, the smart devices such as the mobile phones, security cameras, smart locks, which are used in a campus utilize Wi-Fi network for receiving instructions and sending data.
According the present invention, the security cameras with 3D positioning and computer vision technologies enable to monitor the students 24/7 and any case of assault or fights or bullying, ragging etc., can be reported at any given point of time by the security personnel who are monitoring the captured footage. During the time of emergencies, such as any accidents at the educational institutions causing grievous injuries to the victim, the security personnel or the staff members or even the students with the help of staff members can immediately call the emergency services using the mobile application without wasting time, so that the victim receives treatment on time. Also, the operators who are monitoring the schools can check if nay unwanted person causing suspicion, is entering the premises, and can activate the smart lock remotely and alter the people inside the building about the danger and can also use the IoT base mobile application to call the police to rectify the issue.
In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, the creation of alert by the security personnel, automatically sends alerts to all the staff members of the educational institution with the mobile phone who can take necessary measures to safeguard the group of students who are present with them. Also the staff members, in case of any emergencies in the classrooms, can use the IoT based mobile application to contact the emergency services to receive help as soon as possible.
Additionally, the IoT based mobile application in combination with the security cameras can be used to monitor the premises of the educational institution, and in case of any accident, crime or any other issue, the security personnel or the staff can reach the exact location of the crime or accident, in order to prevent further damage, and can also the security personnel or the staff can alert other staff who are near to the location, so that the problem is not alleviated further. In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, the IoT based mobile application also enables to IoT based mobile application can be provided with biometric access, so that the mobile phones are not misused by any assailants to damage the security at the educational institutions. The IoT based mobile application has to be initiated, and the biometric data of the staff and security personnel at the educational institute such as fingerprint scan, Iris scan etc., has to be provided by the staff in order to activate the application.
In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, the IoT based mobile application can also be developed with the monitoring of GPS tracking facility where the GPS trackers are fit on to the transportation system of the educational institutions such as buses, the security personnel of the educational institutions and also the parents of the children can use the IoT based application, to monitor the buses on real time basis. The IoT based application can be used to track the school or college bus by getting the real time location of the buses from the time it leaves the educational institute till it reaches the destination. The security personnel and the parents are provided with the route planning and if there is any deviation in the planned route, alerts are directly sent to their mobile device in the form of an SMS by the IoT based mobile application, who can take a call on what measures have to be taken further. The parents are also provided the notifications through the IoT based mobile application about the estimated time of arrival for pick up and drop offs of their children.
In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, all the students and the staff of the educational institution can be provided with the ID cards and/or badges with the tracking chips, which can be tracked using the IoT based mobile application using the identification number, if any child or staff member goes missing in the premises of the educational institute. Separate identification badges have to be provided for visitors who visit the educational institutes like schools and colleges, so that they can be tracked down easily using the IoT based mobile application. A clearance should be given to any visitor before entering the premises of the educational institution to ensure safety of the people inside.
There are several advantages of the present invention.
The primary advantage of the present invention is that the IoT based mobile application can be used to immediately contact the emergency services in case of any accidents, crime etc.,
Another advantage of the present invention is that, as the IoT based mobile application is used, the data sharing becomes easier.
Another advantage of the present invention is that the security in the educational institutions are drastically increased using the IoT based mobile application.
Another advantage of the present invention is that the increased security with the help of the IoT based mobile application helps in reduction of bombings, shootings and other activities in schools and colleges as they are monitored continuously on real time.
Another advantage of the present invention is that, as the students are monitored using the security cameras, the security personnel or the staff can reach the exact location of the crime or accident, in order to prevent further damage, and can also alert other staff who are near to the location, so that the problem is not alleviated.