MUMBAI, India, April 17 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641042310 A) filed by Mangalam College Of Engineering, Ettumanoor, Kerala, on April 2, for 'ecolock-iot puf driven smart security systems for a sustainable future.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Abraham C G; Ms. Mariya Stephen; Mr. Jaleel P K; Adithya Surendran; Jasmin Anna John; Nadasha Biju; Parvathy Addival Kiran; Adheena S; Diyagrace Thomas; and Rithu D.
The application for the patent was published on April 17, under issue no. 16/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to EcoLock-IoT, a PUF-driven smart security system designed to enhance hardware-level authentication in Internet of Things environments. The system integrates Physical Unclonable Function technology within embedded hardware to generate unique device-specific identities based on inherent silicon variations, eliminating the need for stored secret keys. By employing a challenge-response authentication mechanism, the system ensures secure and reliable access control resistant to cloning, spoofing, and side-channel attacks. The architecture includes a key fob unit and a hardware lock module, both utilizing microcontrollers for processing and wireless communication. The system further incorporates helper data techniques to stabilize responses and ensure consistent key regeneration under varying environmental conditions. Secure storage, encrypted communication, and real-time verification enhance system integrity. The design supports low-power operation and scalability, making it suitable for smart locking and automotive applications while ensuring sustainable, tamper-resistant, and efficient security in connected systems."
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