MUMBAI, India, Oct. 24 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202441031565 A) filed by M. Kumarasamy College Of Engineering, Karur, Tamil Nadu, on April 20, 2024, for 'a safety system for an assistive blind stick.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. P. Jeyakumar; Dr. S. Jegadeesan; Karthick Prasath M; Jaswant V; Arun Kumar R; and Arunass N.
The application for the patent was published on Oct. 24, under issue no. 43/2025.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention discloses a safety system (10) for an assistive blind stick to prevent the usage of unauthorized persons. The safety system comprises a battery unit, detection unit, rain sensor and a biometric sensor. The battery is attached at the battery holder (5) and it supplies the energy to the entire system. The obstacle identification module, utilizing ultrasonic and sensor technology, effectively identifies and communicates obstacles, empowering users to navigate with greater ease and safety. The ultra sonic sensor (4) is used to detect the obstacle for the user's path. The inclusion of GPS (3) and IoT modules executes the real-time location tracking and also ensures rapid assistance in case of emergencies. The inverted L-shape structure in assistive sticks for the blind provides ergonomic support and stability while ensuring optimal ground contact for enhanced navigation and mobility. The rain sensor (8) is configured to detect the moisture of the path and it sends the data's to the microcontroller as well as to the user by the device. The biometric sensor (2) configured to provide the additional layer of protection, ensuring that only authorized individuals can access and utilize the stick's functionalities, thereby safeguarding sensitive information and enhancing user privacy. The present invention (10) will increase the safety of the blind people by protecting their sticks in an effective manner."
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