MUMBAI, India, Feb. 27 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541131152 A) filed by Dr Sampath R; Ragul J; Thanigaivel S; and Karthik SS, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Dec. 24, 2025, for 'smart safety helmet for mine workers.'
Inventor(s) include Dr Sampath R; Ragul J; Thanigaivel S; and Karthik SS.
The application for the patent was published on Feb. 27, under issue no. 09/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "Smart Safety Helmet for Mine Workers The primary objective of this invention is to enhance occupational safety by developing an . loT-based Smart Safety Helmet capable of real-time monitoring, alerting, and data communication in hazardous working environments, particularly underground mines. The system is designed to detect and respond to environmental threats such as dangerous gas levels, elevated temperature or humidity, and sudden physical impacts or falls. It also monitors biometric parameters like heart rate and SpOz to detect worker distress or medical emergencies. An additional goal is to enable real-time GPS tracking for individual workers, improving their traceability during emergencies. The helmet also includes a manual.panic ----button-that-sends-instant-alerts-tG4he-Gontrol-room.-Communication_is-facilitated_via_LoRa,_ Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth, depending on the deployment infrastructure. The objective extends to improving response time, data collection for compliance and analysis, worker confidence, and reducing workplace injuries or fatalities. It is engineered to be cost-effective, scalable, and durable, making it suitable for widespread deployment in mining, construction, and disaster-prone industrial sectors."
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