MUMBAI, India, Oct. 24 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202441032077 A) filed by S. S. Ramya; D. Kathirvel; R. Rakul; S. Sanjay Krishna; and V. Vidyakar, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on April 23, 2024, for 'automatic railway gate opening and alerting system.'
Inventor(s) include S. S. Ramya; D. Kathirvel; R. Rakul; S. Sanjay Krishna; and V. Vidyakar.
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 Automatic Railway Gate Opening and Alerting System is a sophisticated solution designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of railway crossings. This system employs a combination of advanced technologies, including sensors, microcontrollers, and communication modules, to automate the operation of railway gates and provide timely alerts to ensure the safety of both pedestrians and vehicles The system utilizes infrared sensors to detect the presence of approaching trains from a considerable distance. These sensors continuously monitor the railway tracks and, upon detection of an approaching train. send signals to the. microcontroller unit. The microcontroller processes the incoming signals and triggers the automatic opening or closing of the railway gates based on the l'rain's proximity. This ensures that the gates are in the appropriate position to prevent accidents and collisions. Additionally: the Automatic Railway Gate Opening and Alerting System incorporates a real-time communication module to disseminate timely alens to nearby road users and pedestrians. The system sends alerts via SMS (Short Message Service) or other communication channels, informing individuals in the vicinity about the approaching train and the status of the railway gales' This proactive alen mechanism enhances public safety by providing ample time for road users to clear thg railway crossing area, preventing any potential accidents. The proposed system aims 10 overcome the limitations of traditional manual railway gate operation, which is prone to human errors, delays, and lacks an effective alerting mechanism. By automating the gate operation and integrating real-time communication, the Automatic Railway Gate Opening and Alerting System contributes to a safer and more efficient railway crossing environment. This system is designed to be scalable, adaptable, and compatible with existing railway infrastructure, making it a viable solution for improving railway safety and mitigating the risks associated with level crossings."
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