MUMBAI, India, Sept. 28 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641111088 A) filed by Dayananda Sagar College Of Engineering on September 16, 2026, for An Iot-Based Smart Vending Machine For Automated Product Dispensing, Fault Recovery, And Remote Monitoring.
Inventors include Aathira Anil; Mohaneesh Purbia; Sarthak Bibhuti; Sanjay N; and Sunil V.
The application for the patent was published on September 25, 2026, under issue no. 39/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to an IoT-based smart vending machine configured to provide automated product dispensing, dispensing verification, fault detection, inventory management, payment verification, and remote monitoring. The system comprises an ESP32 microcontroller (100), a motor driver module (101), a DC geared motor (102), a spiral dispensing mechanism (103), an infrared (IR) sensor (104), a current sensing module (105), an IoT communication module (106), and a power supply unit (107). Upon successful payment verification, the selected product is dispensed and verified using the IR sensor. The current sensing module monitors motor operation to detect dispensing faults, including product jams and motor abnormalities, and enables automatic recovery through a reverse-retry mechanism. The system further performs fault classification, inventory monitoring and real-time communication of operational data and alerts to an authorized operator through an IoT platform. Accordingly, the invention provides an intelligent vending machine system that enhances dispensing reliability, operational efficiency, and remote management capabilities.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
