MUMBAI, India, Feb. 27 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541132022 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Dec. 26, 2025, for 'energy efficient smart plug with power control.'

Inventor(s) include Shaik Shabbir Ali; Dr Senthilnathan; and Dr Ramya Mohan.

The application for the patent was published on Feb. 27, under issue no. 09/2026.

According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to an energy-efficient smart plug integrated with power monitoring and control mechanisms. This device is designed to manage and optimize energy consumption for connected appliances through a microcontroller-based automation system. It includes features such as real-time power usage tracking, remote ON/OFF control, and programmable schedules. The system helps reduce power wastage, provides user convenience, and contributes to smart home automation. It is compact, cost-effective, and suitable for residential and commercial use."

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