MUMBAI, India, Jan. 9 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202511114270 A) filed by IMS Engineering College, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Nov. 18, 2025, for 'ecolearn: an autonomous smart waste segregation and environmental awareness system.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Balwant Singh; Shikhar Gupta; and Sankalp.
The application for the patent was published on Jan. 9, under issue no. 02/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention, titled "EcoLearn: An Autonomous Smart Waste Segregation and Environmental Awareness System," provides an intelligent, self-operating waste management solution that integrates artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, and user-interactive educational modules. The system autonomously identifies and classifies waste into categories such as biodegradable, recyclable, metallic, and hazardous using a combination of visual, infrared, inductive, and gas sensors. It incorporates an AI-based decision engine for real-time sorting and a cloud-connected analytics platform for data aggregation and monitoring. Additionally, the invention features an awareness and feedback interface that educates users through interactive displays, gamified challenges, and real-time feedback to promote sustainable waste disposal behavior. Powered by renewable energy and equipped with IoT connectivity, the system ensures efficient segregation, enhanced user engagement, and long-term environmental sustainability."
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