MUMBAI, India, Sept. 28 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641111541 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences on September 17, 2026, for Interactive Touch Sensitive Educational Globe.
Inventors include C. Ravi Kumar; Dr. Tanmay Bharadwaj; and Dr Ramya Mohan.
The application for the patent was published on September 25, 2026, under issue no. 39/2026.
Abstract: An advanced interactive touch-sensitive educational globe system is disclosed, designed to transform traditional geographical learning into an engaging, technology- driven experience. The invention integrates a spherical globe structure embedded with a network of highly sensitive touch sensors, each mapped to specific countries and regions across the globe. These sensors are interfaced with a programmable microcontroller unit, such as an Arduino-based system, which acts as the central processing unit for detecting and interpreting user interactions. When a user touches any region on the globe, the corresponding sensor generates an input signal that is transmitted to the microcontroller. The system then processes the input and retrieves relevant pre-stored or dynamically updated information about the selected location. This information may include the country name, capital city, official language, currency, population statistics, historical facts, and cultural highlights. The output is delivered through an integrated audio module and speaker system, providing clear and interactive voice feedback. Additionally, an optional display unit can present textual or graphical information for enhanced understanding. To further improve user interaction, the system incorporates LED indicators positioned beneath or around the globe surface, which illuminate the selected region, providing visual feedback and aiding in location identification. The device is designed to support scalability, allowing the integration of data for all recognized countries (up to 195), and includes provisions for updating content via cloud connectivity or external storage devices. The modular architecture ensures flexibility, enabling future upgrades such as multilingual support, quiz modes, real-time data integration, and compatibility with mobile or web-based applications.
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