MUMBAI, India, March 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621003712 A) filed by Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology, Pune, Maharashtra, on Jan. 14, for 'an earthquake precursor alert system using vibration and pressure sensors.'
Inventor(s) include Chavhan, Pranali G; Shewale, Chaitali R.; Wankhede, Disha Sushant; Rathi, Snehal R.; Gaikwad, Vidya S.; Karnik, Madhuri P.; and Chavhan, Gajanan Himantrao.
The application for the patent was published on March 13, under issue no. 11/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to an earthquake precursor alert system using vibration and pressure sensors. Sensor nodes continuously monitor microtremors, subsonic pressure waves, and subtle geophysical anomalies, transmitting data to edge devices for preprocessing, noise filtering, and preliminary anomaly detection. Edge-level processing enables rapid, localized decision-making, minimizing dependency on centralized servers and reducing response latency. Pre-processed data is sent to a cloud-based platform where machine learning and AI models analyze multi-parameter inputs to identify potential seismic precursor signals. Upon detection of abnormal patterns, predictive alerts are disseminated via multiple channels including mobile notifications, sirens, and IoT-connected display panels, targeting emergency services, authorities, and residents. The system is low-cost, energy-efficient, modular, and scalable, suitable for deployment in urban, rural, and remote regions. By enabling timely detection of earthquake precursors, the invention enhances disaster preparedness, reduces casualties, and mitigates property loss in seismically active areas."
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