MUMBAI, India, Jan. 2 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541122407 A) filed by New Horizon College Of Engineering; and Ramyashree P M, Bangalore, Karnataka, on Dec. 5, 2025, for 'an effective and cost-efficient smart reading assistance system for real-time word information retrieval from printed materials.'
Inventor(s) include Ramyashree P M; Vaibhav Vemani; Satya Pandian; and Sudhindra Devulapalli.
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 relates to an advanced system that enhances the reading experience by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Optical Recognition Technology to enable real-time word definition retrieval in physical texts. By using a simple object, such as a pen, users can effortlessly point to unfamiliar words, and the system will instantly provide definitions, contextual meanings, and pronunciations. The system comprises a Camera Module, Object Detection Model, Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Module, Online Dictionary Integration, and a Text-to-Speech Unit. This seamless interaction improves reading flow, reduces interruptions, and fosters a more engaging, efficient, and educational experience, bridging the gap between traditional and digital learning."
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