MUMBAI, India, April 17 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641019697 A) filed by Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College, Puducherry, India, on Feb. 20, for 'garbage collection monitoring system using iot with optimized collection efficiency.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. P. Arunagiri; Mrs. T. Sudha; Mr. J. Jeevanantham; Dr. M. Rekha; Dr. D. Sivanandakumar; Dr. K. Naveenkumar; Mr. W. Godfrey Daniel; Mr. N. Muthukumaran; and Mrs. R. Revathi.
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 titled invention discloses an loT-based Garbage Collection Monitoring System to enhance the efficiency of municipal solid waste management through real-time monitoring and optimized collection routing. Traditional waste collection methods are I 0 often inefficient, resulting in overflowing bins, increased fuel consumption, and unhygienic urban environments. This system integrates ultrasonic sensors (1), a microcontroller (Arduino/AVR) (2), and wireless communication modules (Wi-Fi/GSM) (3) to detect the t111 level ot garbage bins and transmit the data to a centralized weiJ server. The data is visualized and analyzed using platforms such as ThingSpeak (7), 15 enabling real-time alerts, data storage, and route optimization for garbage trucks. The system also utilizes solar panels (4) to ensure energy-efficient operation in outdoor settings. By directing collection vehicles only to bins that are nearly full, the system significantly reduces operational costs, labor, and fuel usage, while improving environmental hygiene. The innovation supports smart city infrastructure and aligns 20 with national cleanliness initiatives like the Swachh Bharat Mission, offering a scalable and intelligent solution for modern waste management."
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