MUMBAI, India, Jan. 2 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541122763 A) filed by Ravindra College Of Engineering For Women, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, on Dec. 5, 2025, for 'a system and method for iot-based home automation using voice assistants.'

Inventor(s) include Dr K E Sreenivasa Murthy; Dr N Sreekanth; P. Vishnu Kumar; and Dr R. Sudheer Babu.

The application for the patent was published on Jan. 2, under issue no. 01/2026.

According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention discloses a system and method for IoT-based home automation utilizing voice assistants to enable seamless, hands-free control of household appliances, lighting, security systems, and environmental monitoring. The invention comprises a plurality of IoT-enabled sensors and actuators connected to a central microcontroller or gateway device, which coordinates device operations and communicates with cloud platforms and mobile applications. A voice assistant interface is integrated to process natural language commands and translate them into actionable instructions for the connected devices. Intelligent algorithms embedded within the system analyze user behavior, environmental conditions, and device usage patterns to optimize energy consumption and enhance convenience. Secure communication protocols are incorporated to ensure encrypted transmission and authenticated access of household data, thereby addressing privacy and cybersecurity concerns. The invention provides real-time monitoring, adaptive automation, and interoperability with smart city infrastructures, delivering an accessible, efficient, and sustainable solution for modern smart homes."

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