MUMBAI, India, April 17 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641043384 A) filed by Mangalam College Of Engineering, Ettumanoor, Kerala, on April 5, for 'triboelectric based wild fire detection.'
Inventor(s) include Mr. Banjo C Babu; Ms. Aleena Anthony; Mr. Jyothisree K R; Vaishnavi Sanjeev; Nikhil Krishna G; Praveen V Nair; Abhijith Reji; Athul Rajesh; Adarsh P Babu; and Adithyan M. M.
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 relates to a triboelectric based wildfire detection system designed to provide early warning in remote and forest areas through continuous environmental monitoring and self-sustained energy generation. The system integrates a triboelectric generator that converts mechanical energy from natural movements into electrical energy, enabling independent operation without reliance on conventional power sources. Environmental sensors including temperature, smoke, humidity, gas, and infrared-based fire detection sensors continuously monitor key parameters associated with wildfire occurrence. A central controller processes the collected data and compares it with predefined threshold values, triggering alerts when abnormal conditions are detected. Communication modules transmit distress signals along with location information to nearby fire response units. The system also incorporates power modulation and energy storage to ensure uninterrupted operation. By combining renewable energy harvesting with real-time sensing and wireless communication, the invention enhances early wildfire detection, improves response time, and supports environmental protection in vulnerable regions."
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