MUMBAI, India, Nov. 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641128984 A) filed by Dr. N. M. Kavitha; Dr. T. Hemalatha; Dr. M. Ayyammal; Mrs. B. Maheshwari; Ms. D. Muthuramya; and Ms. I. Divya on October 29, 2026, for Adaptive Irrigation Control Apparatus Using Locally Validated Ecological Indicators And Integrated Environmental Sensing Modules.
Inventors include Dr. N. M. Kavitha; Dr. T. Hemalatha; Dr. M. Ayyammal; Mrs. B. Maheshwari; Ms. D. Muthuramya; and Ms. I. Divya.
The application for the patent was published on November 13, 2026, under issue no. 46/2026.
Abstract: ABSTRACT The present invention relates to an adaptive irrigation control apparatus configured to regulate agricultural water delivery using locally validated ecological indicators. The apparatus comprises a weather-resistant enclosure housing an electronic controller, memory unit, sensor interface, communication module, power-management assembly, and irrigation switching interface. A plurality of environmental sensing modules, including soil-moisture sensors, soil-temperature sensors, ambient temperature and humidity sensors, rainfall sensors, light sensors, and water-level sensors, is connected to the apparatus for monitoring agricultural field conditions. The memory unit stores locally validated ecological reference parameters associated with the particular cultivation area. The electronic controller receives measurements from the sensing modules and evaluates combinations of ecological indicators against the stored reference parameters to determine irrigation requirements. Based on the evaluated conditions, the controller generates electrical control signals for operating irrigation valves, pump relays, or irrigation-zone actuators. The apparatus continuously reassesses environmental conditions during irrigation and terminates water delivery upon satisfaction of predetermined field- specific criteria. A solar power arrangement, rechargeable battery, display, manual controls, and wireless communication module may additionally be incorporated. The apparatus also records environmental measurements and irrigation activities for subsequent review and adjustment of operating parameters, thereby facilitating adaptive, field-specific agricultural irrigation management.
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