MUMBAI, India, Sept. 7 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611084249 A) filed by Pranveer Singh Institute Of Technology on July 09, 2026, for Smart Sos Stick For The Visually Impaired.
Inventors include Prof. Dr. Man Mohan Shukla; Dr. Ashish Kumar Srivastava; Dr. Manish Tiwari; Dr. Asif Ahmad; Aashika Pal; Aditya Pratap Singh; Aishwarya Dwivedi; Arushi Shrivastava; and Aaradhya Tripathi.
The application for the patent was published on September 04, 2026, under issue no. 36/2026.
Abstract: This invention introduces the Smart SOS Stick, a thoughtful assistive device designed to empower visually impaired individuals with greater safety and independence. Imagine a walking stick that does more than just navigate curbs. It acts as a vigilant companion. By seamlessly integrating real time GPS location tracking, reliable ultrasonic sensors for obstacle detection, and innovative LoRa radio technology, this compact and user friendly device provides critical support even in areas with no internet or mobile network coverage. As the user walks, the stick quietly scans the path ahead, offering gentle alerts to avoid obstacles. In those frightening moments of emergency, a fall, an injury, or simply being lost, help is just one button press away. A single push sends a distress message with precise GPS coordinates directly to caregivers or rescue teams, all without needing a SIM card or Wi Fi. This design directly addresses the shortcomings of traditional smart canes and internet dependent emergency systems. It is built to be affordable, energy efficient, and easy to use, offering a practical and scalable solution that works anywhere, from busy urban streets to the most remote rural or disaster affected areas, giving users and their families true peace of mind.
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