MUMBAI, India, June 16 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611054325 A) filed by Greater Noida Institute Of Technology, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, on April 29, for 'smart blind cane using iot.'

Inventor(s) include Dr. Shipra Srivastava; Dr. Gambhir Singh; Siddak Chadha; Navdeep Kumar; Keshav Kumar Poddar; Kunwar Dushyant Singh; Nishant Yadav; Johnson Yadav; Kavay Kumar; Ayushi Saini; and Shubham Kumar Singh.

The application for the patent was published on June 5, under issue no. 23/2026.

According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to an IoT-enabled smart assistive cane designed to enhance mobility and safety for visually impaired individuals. The system utilizes multiple sensors to detect obstacles and environmental conditions and processes the data using a microcontroller to generate real-time alerts through vibration or audio feedback. The system further enables wireless communication for remote monitoring and emergency response. Adaptive calibration and fail-safe mechanisms ensure reliable operation under varying conditions. The invention provides a scalable, energy-efficient, and user-friendly solution for navigation assistance, improving independence and safety for users."

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