MUMBAI, India, May 29 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641042771 A) filed by Darshan K; Akash Kumar V; and Aswin O, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on April 2, for 'iot based smart waste monitoring and alert system for efficient urban management.'
Inventor(s) include Darshan K; Akash Kumar V; and Aswin O.
The application for the patent was published on May 29, under issue no. 22/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to an Internet of Things (IoT)-based smart waste monitoring and alert system designed to improve the efficiency and reliability of urban waste management. The system comprises a sensor-integrated waste bin equipped with an ultrasonic sensor for detecting the fill level of waste, a force sensor for measuring the weight of the accumulated garbage, and gas sensors for identifying harmful gases generated from waste decomposition. All sensor data is processed using a microcontroller unit, preferably an ESP32, which performs real-time data acquisition and analysis. The system further includes a communication module configured to transmit the processed data to a cloud-based platform or remote monitoring system through wireless communication technologies such as Wi-Fi or GSM. Upon detection of predefined threshold conditions, including bin overflow, excessive weight, or hazardous gas presence, the system automatically generates alert notifications to municipal authorities or responsible personnel. The invention also incorporates visual and audible indicators for local alerts and supports waste segregation through multiple compartments. The proposed system enables real-time monitoring, reduces manual intervention, prevents garbage overflow, minimizes environmental pollution, and enhances operational efficiency, thereby contributing to the development of smart and sustainable urban environments."
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