MUMBAI, India, May 1 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641051577 A) filed by Sr University, Warangal, Telangana, on April 22, for 'iot-enabled smart drainage monitoring system with automated blockage detection and clearance mechanism.'
Inventor(s) include G Ashok.
The application for the patent was published on May 1, under issue no. 18/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "An IoT-enabled smart drainage monitoring system with automated blockage detection and clearance mechanism is disclosed for intelligent drainage infrastructure management. The system integrates distributed sensing modules including water level sensors, flow sensors, gas sensors, and environmental monitoring components configured to continuously acquire drainage condition data in real time. An embedded processing unit utilizing edge computing and intelligent anomaly detection algorithms analyzes sensor inputs to identify flow abnormalities, blockage conditions, overflow risks, and hazardous events. Upon detecting an obstruction, automated electromechanical clearance mechanisms including scraping units, rotary cleaning modules, or hydraulic flushing systems are activated to restore drainage flow without manual intervention. The system further incorporates wireless communication interfaces for transmitting operational data to cloud platforms supporting predictive analytics, remote supervision, alert generation, and maintenance optimization. Sparse-data inference and adaptive estimation techniques enhance reliability under limited sensing conditions, while scalable modular architecture supports deployment across municipal, industrial, and smart city drainage networks. The invention improves flood prevention, sanitation efficiency, operational safety, and infrastructure sustainability by combining monitoring, prediction, and autonomous corrective response within a unified framework. The proposed system provides a robust, energy-efficient, and intelligent solution for proactive drainage management, significantly reducing maintenance burden, improving response efficiency, and advancing automated urban water infrastructure technologies."
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