MUMBAI, India, Feb. 27 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202631019292 A) filed by Jis College Of Engineering, Kalyani, West Bengal, on Feb. 19, for 'smart ai integrated seating system for restaurants.'
Inventor(s) include Kaushik Roy Choudhury; Prof. Bikramjit Sarkar; Sumanta Chatterjee; Sinchita Banerjee; Arnabi Nandy; and Sanish Bhagat.
The application for the patent was published on Feb. 27, under issue no. 09/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention provides a smart, AI-integrated seating system designed for commercial hospitality environments such as restaurants, cafes, and hotels. The system combines a voice-command interface powered by natural language processing with a sensor fusion module comprising load, proximity, and optional vision-based sensors to detect user presence, body dimensions, and environmental constraints. An adaptive motion control system, driven by motorized actuators and a microcontroller-based control unit, automatically adjusts the seat's horizontal position and vertical height based on interpreted voice commands and real-time sensor feedback. Safety features, including obstacle detection, limit switches, and emergency stop functions, ensure secure operation. By enabling hands-free, personalized seating adjustments, the invention enhances ergonomic comfort, accessibility, inclusivity, and operational efficiency in hospitality settings."
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