MUMBAI, India, Jan. 23 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202511125189 A) filed by Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, on Dec. 11, 2025, for 'iot-enabled eco bin system.'
Inventor(s) include Rohini Bawa.
The application for the patent was published on Jan. 23, under issue no. 04/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to an intelligent waste management system integrating real-time artificial intelligence (AI)-based waste recognition, automated segregation and a user-oriented gamification module to promote responsible disposal behaviour. The system combines an AI camera module, gas sensors, automated mechanical sorting components and IoT connectivity within a cost-effective and energy-efficient architecture. The present invention enables accurate classification of waste into predefined categories, facilitates data-driven monitoring and encourages community participation through a reward-based incentive system. Its modular and scalable design supports deployment across diverse public and private environments, thereby addressing key logistical challenges in traditional waste handling. The present invention, therefore, offers a comprehensive and sustainable solution for next-generation smart urban infrastructure and environmentally conscious living."
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