MUMBAI, India, Sept. 28 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641111659 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences on September 17, 2026, for Smart Rainwater Harvesting Control System.
Inventors include R. B. Vidhya Shankar; Dr. T. Sathish; and Dr Ramya Mohan.
The application for the patent was published on September 25, 2026, under issue no. 39/2026.
Abstract: The Smart Rainwater Harvesting Control System is an intelligent water management solution developed to improve rainwater collection, storage efficiency, and automated distribution for residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial applications. The invention integrates rainfall sensing devices, water level monitoring units, automated valve control systems, filtration mechanisms, and Internet of Things (IoT)-based communication technology into a centralized rainwater harvesting platform. The system is designed to optimize water conservation while minimizing overflow, contamination, and manual monitoring requirements. The invention continuously monitors rainfall intensity, storage tank levels, water quality parameters, and distribution conditions using embedded sensors connected to a microcontroller-based processing unit. Automated valves and pumping mechanisms regulate the flow of collected rainwater between storage tanks, filtration chambers, and usage outlets according to predefined operational conditions. The smart control system further includes overflow prevention functions, real-time monitoring capabilities, and automated filtration management for maintaining water quality and efficient storage utilization. Wireless communication modules allow users to remotely access system data, receive notifications regarding tank conditions, and monitor water usage through mobile applications or cloud-based platforms. The invention additionally supports intelligent switching between harvested rainwater and external water supply sources during insufficient storage conditions. The proposed system is suitable for smart homes, farms, institutions, factories, and urban water conservation projects requiring sustainable water management solutions. By combining intelligent sensing, automated flow control, and remote monitoring technologies, the Smart Rainwater Harvesting Control System enhances water conservation efficiency, reduces water wastage, improves storage management, and supports environmentally sustainable infrastructure development.
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