MUMBAI, India, May 1 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641049903 A) filed by Easwari Engineering College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on April 20, for 'ai-enabled smart pole system for localized air pollution monitoring and directional electrostatic purification with adaptive multi-layer mesh architecture.'
Inventor(s) include B. Shakthibala; and S. M. Vedhashree.
The application for the patent was published on May 1, under issue no. 18/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to a smart pole-based system for real-time monitoring and localized mitigation of street-level air pollution in urban environments. The system comprises multi-height air quality sensors, an embedded control unit, and an electrostatic purification module configured to detect and reduce particulate matter concentrations within the human breathing zone. The purification module operates using a high-voltage, low-current electrostatic field in combination with multi-layer conductive mesh structures to capture airborne particles, including PM2.5 and PM10. An airflow management mechanism is provided to enhance particle capture efficiency under outdoor conditions. The system is designed with a modular architecture enabling integration with existing street infrastructure, allowing scalable deployment across high-density urban areas. By combining continuous sensing with adaptive purification, the invention provides an energy-efficient and practical solution for reducing human exposure to air pollution and improving overall urban air quality management."
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