MUMBAI, India, Aug. 22 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202517049120 A) filed by Kohunui, Donald, Sydney, on May 21, for 'a public facility location and operational control system.'

Inventor(s) include Kohunui, Donald.

The application for the patent was published on Aug. 22, under issue no. 34/2025.

According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The described system is a comprehensive public facility management solution designed primarily for restroom facilities but with broader applicability to various public facilities. It comprises a central enclosure controller equipped with processors and memory that manage a wide array of facility subsystems, from door locks to cameras, lighting, and occupancy sensors. Users interact with the system through their electronic devices, typically mobile devices with dedicated applications, offering a user-friendly interface that includes map views, reservation capabilities, and control over facility subsystems. The system enables dynamic management of facility availability, allowing users to reserve facilities and automatically controlling subsystems based on user proximity and scheduling. It ensures user safety by providing real-time camera feeds, sensor data, and emergency buttons. Overall, the system streamlines public facility access and management, prioritising user convenience and safety."

The patent application was internationally filed on Oct. 23, 2023, under International application No.PCT/AU2023/051057.

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