MUMBAI, India, April 17 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641043383 A) filed by Mangalam College Of Engineering, Ettumanoor, Kerala, on April 5, for 'neural operated voice and vision assistive guide (nova-guide) with iot and edge ai.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Devika Sarath; Mr. Ajeesh S; Mr. Jyothisree K R; Sarang Santhosh; Devakrishnan P H; Joel K Shaji; Nandana S Babu; Eswar Aravind; Govind S; and Ajmal Al Hameed.
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 introduces the Neural Operated Voice and Vision Assistive Guide (NOVA-GUIDE), a smart navigation system designed to support visually impaired individuals in achieving independent mobility. The system integrates edge artificial intelligence and Internet of Things technologies to deliver real-time object detection, environmental awareness, and navigation assistance without dependence on cloud infrastructure. It utilizes a Raspberry Pi platform connected with a camera module, ultrasonic sensors, GPS receiver, and other supporting components to perceive surroundings effectively. Advanced machine learning techniques, including YOLO-based object detection and sensor fusion mapping, enable accurate identification of obstacles and navigation paths. A voice-driven interface allows users to issue commands and receive contextual audio feedback, ensuring hands-free interaction. The system is modular, scalable, and fault-tolerant in design. By combining intelligent sensing and real-time processing, NOVA-GUIDE enhances safety, autonomy, and user confidence while offering an affordable and efficient assistive mobility solution."
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