Build a Real-Time Home Security Alarm System Using a Kinect Sensor

Surveillance camera systems have been widely used in homes, businesses and other places of work. These systems with its all capabilities and features provide protection to people who uses them. In this work, a home security alarm system was designed and implemented based on the Microsoft Kinect sensor. The introduced system can detect intrusion and respond to it in real-time. If the intrusion is detected, the system sends SMS as a notification to the authorized user. Moreover, as soon as the intrusion is detected, pictures will be taken using the RGB camera of the Kinect. These pictures will be sent to the authorized user via email, and saved on the local drive. Simultaneously, the proposed system emits a loud sound to frighten away intruders. The proposed system could be used in homes, offices, warehouses, banks, hospitals, etc..