MUMBAI, India, July 7 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641075341 A) filed by Hindusthan Institute Of Technology on June 18, 2026, for Hertech Aegis:solar Powered Iot Based Smart Care Station.
Inventors include Dr. C. Natarajan; Dr. S. Kavitha; Dr. B. Paulchamy; Dr. J. Manikandan; L. Durgashree; K. R. Kannan; Dr. S. Jeyabharathi; and Dr. P. Jayachitra.
The application for the patent was published on July 03, 2026, under issue no. 27/2026.
Abstract: The increasing focus on hygienic and renewable energy has driven the development of smart and sustainable automation systems for public and institutional environments. Traditional sanitary napkin dispensers are mostly manual or coin-operated, requiring regular supervision and lacking mechanisms to indicate when stock is depleted. They also rely on continuous electrical power, involve frequent human contact, and often fail to maintain proper hygiene.To overcome these limitations, this project proposes a Solar- Powered loT-Based Smart Napkin Dispenser that integrates an Arduino microcontroller, RFlD authentication, GSM communication, and ThingSpeak cloud monitoring. The system operates autonomously and enables contactless dispensing using solar energy, with a rechargeable battery ensuring uninterrupted operation during low-light conditions.When a user scans a registered RFlD card, the system verifies the lD and activates a motor via an L293D driver to dispense a single napkin. It continuously monitors stock levels and sends an SMS alert through a GSM module (SIM800L) to maintenance personnel when supplies fall below a predefined limit. At the same time, key data such as battery status, energy generation, and usage statistics. are uploaded to the ThingSpeak platform for real- time monitoring.By combining solar energy with loT technology, the system provides a self-sustaining, hygienic, and efficient solution suitable for deployment in schools, hospitals, offices, and other public spaces. The prototype achieved 99% reliability over 500 test cycles, demonstrating its effectiveness as a scalable, cost-efficient, and sustainable hygiene solution.
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