MUMBAI, India, Sept. 22 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621093655 A) filed by Prashant Sheshrao Titare; and Vaibhav Sudhakar Bokil on August 03, 2026, for Enhanced Electronic Fuel Monitoring System With Calibration-Based Fuel Quantity Estimation And Tilt Compensation.
Inventors include Prashant Sheshrao Titare; and Vaibhav Sudhakar Bokil.
The application for the patent was published on September 18, 2026, under issue no. 38/2026.
Abstract: Fuel is a critical resource in automobiles, industrial machinery, generator systems, and other fuel-powered equipment. Accurate fuel level monitoring is essential for efficient fuel management and operational reliability. Conventional fuel gauges often provide inaccurate readings due to vehicle inclination, fuel movement, sensor nonlinearities, and environmental conditions, leading to unreliable fuel estimation. Therefore, there is a need for a reliable fuel monitoring system capable of providing accurate measurements under varying operating conditions. The proposed “Enhanced Electronic Fuel Monitoring System with Calibration-Based Fuel Quantity Estimation and Tilt Compensation” is an embedded fuel measurement and monitoring solution designed to determine and display fuel levels accurately in real time. The system utilizes a frequency-based fuel sensing mechanism to determine the estimated fuel quantity in volumetric units such as liters present within a storage tank. Unlike conventional fuel gauges that provide only approximate indications such as Empty, Half, or Full, the proposed system calculates and displays the exact amount of fuel available in the tank in liters. To compensate for measurement errors caused by vehicle tilt, inclination, or uneven operating surfaces, the system incorporates an orientation sensing module configured to continuously monitor the angular position of the tank. The measured sensor data is processed together with orientation information to generate corrected fuel level readings, thereby improving measurement accuracy under varying operating conditions. The system architecture comprises a processing and control unit configured to perform sensor data acquisition, signal conditioning, calibration management, and fuel level computation. A calibration methodology is incorporated to establish an accurate relationship between sensed parameters and actual fuel volume for a particular tank geometry. Calibration data and system parameters are stored in non-volatile memory, enabling retention of configuration settings even after power interruption. The calculated fuel quantity is presented through a user interface module capable of displaying real-time fuel information in liters. Communication among the sensing, processing, and display modules is achieved through a digital communication interface, ensuring reliable and efficient data transfer. Experimental evaluation demonstrates improved fuel level estimation by reducing errors caused by tank inclination, fuel movement, and sensor variations. The system provides real-time fuel information in exact liters for precise fuel management and planning. The proposed EFMS offers a cost-effective, reliable, and scalable solution for automotive, industrial, transportation, agricultural, and fuel management applications.
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