MUMBAI, India, Jan. 2 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541122923 A) filed by Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute Of Science And Technology; Vel Tech TBI; and Smartedgeteq Private Limited, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Dec. 5, 2025, for 'smart controller and adaptive power-assist drive system for electrification of bicycles and light electric vehicles.'
Inventor(s) include Joyal Francis; Dinesh Mani; and Jenil Francis.
The application for the patent was published on Jan. 2, under issue no. 01/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The invention provides an integrated smart controller and adaptive power-assist drive system for electrifying bicycles and light electric vehicles. The system comprises a compact controller unit incorporating motor-drive electronics, sensor fusion capability, battery communication, and wireless connectivity. By processing torque, cadence, wheel-speed, and inertial measurements in real time, the controller delivers optimized electric assistance that adapts to rider intent, terrain conditions, and load variations. The power-assist drive system interfaces with modular battery packs and includes multi-layer safety mechanisms for current, thermal, and voltage protection. IoT-enabled features support remote diagnostics, predictive maintenance, geolocation tracking, and secure over-the-air updates. Designed as a universal retrofit solution, the system is compatible with hub and mid-drive motors and diverse vehicle geometries, enabling seamless conversion of conventional pedal-driven vehicles into efficient, intelligent electric-assist platforms."
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