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SmartSeal: IoT-Based Smart Anti-Tampering Solution

📦 Ensuring Package Integrity and Transparency from Warehouse to Doorstep

SmartSeal is an innovative IoT-powered solution designed to enhance the security of e-commerce deliveries by detecting tampering attempts in real-time. It continuously monitors package integrity and sends instant alerts to recipients or logistics providers upon detecting unauthorized access or unusual motion.


🚀 Features

  • Tamper Detection: Uses sensors to detect unauthorized openings.
  • Real-Time Alerts: Notifies users via cloud or mobile app.
  • Wi-Fi Connectivity: Enables remote monitoring.
  • Secure Delivery Verification: Ensures only authorized individuals can open the package.
  • Customizable: Can be extended with GPS tracking or additional security features.

🔧 Hardware Components

  • Node MCU - ESP WROOM 32: The brain of the system, handling sensor inputs and cloud communication.
  • Magnetic Hall Sensor: Detects package openings by sensing changes in the magnetic field.
  • Motion Sensor: Identifies sudden impacts or unauthorized movements.
  • Buzzer Module& LED Indicators: Provides local alerts when tampering is detected.
  • Power Supply: Battery-powered for portability.

📜 How It Works

1️⃣ Tamper Detection

  • The magnetic sensor is placed at the package's opening edge.
  • If the package is opened, the sensor detects the change.
  • The motion sensor monitors for unusual movements or impacts.

2️⃣ Real-Time Alerts

  • Upon tampering, the microcontroller triggers the Wi-Fi module.
  • Sends real-time alerts to a cloud-based dashboard or mobile app.
  • Optionally integrates with GPS tracking for location monitoring.

3️⃣ Secure Delivery Confirmation

  • The recipient verifies their identity via an app-based QR code or OTP system before opening.
  • If tampering is detected, the system logs it and alerts the concerned parties.
  • If no issues are found, the recipient proceeds to open the package securely.

🖥️ Installation & Usage

🔌 Flashing Firmware to ESP32

  1. Install Dependencies:
    • Arduino IDE
    • ESP32 Board Manager
    • Required Libraries (WiFi, PubSubClient, Adafruit_Sensor)
  2. Connect ESP32 to Your System via USB.
  3. Upload the Firmware from the firmware/ directory.
  4. Configure Wi-Fi Credentials in the code.
  5. Deploy the Code and monitor real-time logs.

📡 Setting Up Cloud Integration (Optional)

  • Configure an MQTT Broker (e.g., Mosquitto, AWS IoT, Google Firebase).
  • Deploy a mobile app or dashboard for notifications.
  • Enable logging & analytics to track package security events.

📊 Practical Applications

Application Benefit
Package Security Ensures packages remain tamper-proof until delivery.
E-Commerce Enhances trust in online shopping with secure deliveries.
Logistics Monitoring Provides real-time package tracking & security alerts.
High-Value Shipments Ensures secure transport of expensive or sensitive goods.

📅 Future Scope

  • 📡 GPS Tracking: Integration for precise location monitoring.
  • 🛡️ Blockchain Security: Immutable logging for tamper-proof records.
  • 📊 AI-Powered Analytics: Predict tampering attempts based on data trends.
  • 📦 Smart Locker Integration: Secure package storage until recipient verification.

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! 🎉

  • Fork the repository.
  • Create a new feature branch.
  • Submit a pull request (PR).
  • Report bugs and suggest improvements via Issues.

Check out CONTRIBUTING.md for more details.


🛡️ License

This project is licensed under the MIT License – see the LICENSE file for details.


🌍 Community & Support

  • Discussions & Questions: Open a GitHub Discussion.
  • Issues & Feature Requests: Submit an Issue.
  • Social Media: Share your experience with the hashtag #SmartSealIoT.

⭐ Star, Fork & Contribute!

If you found this project useful, consider starring ⭐ this repository and forking 🍴 to contribute! Let's build a more secure future for e-commerce deliveries. 🚀


Made with ❤️ by Achyuth Mukund & Haneef Ahmad

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