MUMBAI, India, Jan. 23 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202511124473 A) filed by Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, on Dec. 10, 2025, for 'smart luggage system for tourists.'
Inventor(s) include Aadesh Thakur; and Abhishek Gupta.
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 invention relates to a Smart Luggage System designed to provide secure, automated, and IoT-enabled luggage storage for tourists and travellers. The system comprises smart locker units equipped with electronic locking mechanisms, biometric authentication, RFID readers, QR scanners, tamper sensors, and CCTV surveillance. Users can reserve lockers through a mobile application or website, access them using multiple secure methods, and remotely monitor their belongings. An IoT microcontroller in each locker unit communicates with a cloud server to provide real-time updates on occupancy, status, and alerts. The system supports deployment in hotels, shops, transportation hubs, and public areas, promoting convenience and enhancing smart city infrastructure. By integrating online booking, multi-mode authentication, cloud connectivity, and tamper detection, the invention significantly improves security, accessibility, and the overall travel experience. The system reduces the burden of carrying luggage and ensures technologically advanced, secure storage solutions for modern tourism needs."
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