MUMBAI, India, March 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641025673 A) filed by Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, on March 4, for 'iot-based smart irrigation optimization system for efficient water and power utilization.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Shreekant Salotagi; Yashpal Gupta; Santhosh M; Sindhu A; Dr. Naitik S. T; Dr. Prashant Basavaraj Bhagawati; and Dr. B. R. Manjunatha.
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 IoT-Based Smart Irrigation Optimization System for Efficient Water and Power Utilization designed to enhance resource efficiency and agricultural productivity. The system integrates distributed soil moisture and environmental sensors, wireless communication technologies, cloud-based data processing, predictive analytics, and automated irrigation control within a unified framework. Real-time data collected from multiple field zones is analysed using evapotranspiration models, crop coefficients, weather forecasts, and machine learning algorithms to determine precise irrigation requirements. The invention further incorporates an energy management module that monitors pump operation and power consumption, enabling optimized scheduling during energy-efficient periods or renewable energy availability. Automated solenoid valves and motor controllers facilitate zonal irrigation, ensuring uniform water distribution and reduced wastage. The system includes anomaly detection mechanisms and a user-friendly mobile and web interface for monitoring, alerts, and manual override. By combining intelligent decision-making with automated control and energy optimization, the invention significantly reduces water consumption, lowers electricity usage, minimizes operational costs, and promotes sustainable precision agriculture practices."
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