MUMBAI, India, Jan. 2 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541122523 A) filed by Maria Sushma S; and Atme College Of Engineering, Mysore, Karnataka, on Dec. 5, 2025, for 'automated book digitization apparatus with page-turning mechanism.'
Inventor(s) include Maria Sushma S; Dr. Parthasarathy L; Syed Danish; Kavyashree S; Swathi C A; Swapna H; Shreeshayana R; Dr. Sathish K R; Dr. Praveen Kumar M; and Misbah Afsheen.
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 invention relates to an Automated Book Digitization Apparatus with an integrated Page-Turning Mechanism designed to provide non-destructive, high-efficiency scanning of bound books. The apparatus consists of a stable book-holding assembly, an automated servo-based page-turning mechanism, an image acquisition module with high-resolution cameras, an illumination system for consistent lighting, and a processing unit for coordinated control. The system automatically lifts, separates, and flips pages, captures clear images of each page, and stores the digital output with minimal human involvement. By synchronizing page turning and scanning, the invention significantly increases digitization speed, reduces manual workload, minimizes the risk of page damage, and improves image clarity, making it ideal for libraries, educational institutions, and archival preservation applications. Keywords-Automated Scanning, Book Digitization, Image Acquisition, Microcontroller Control, Page-Turning Mechanism, Servo Motor, Wireless Command Interface."
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