MUMBAI, India, Jan. 23 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202511122607 A) filed by Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, on Dec. 5, 2025, for 'smart umbrella system for optimal rain protection using real-time orientation feedback.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Neha Kondal; and Aadi 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 present invention relates to a smart umbrella system designed to provide optimal protection against angled and wind-driven rainfall through real-time orientation guidance. The system integrates an inertial measurement unit comprising an accelerometer and gyroscope to continuously measure the umbrella's orientation, along with an environmental input module configured to determine the direction of incoming rain using rain sensors, weather data, or optical trajectory analysis. A microcontroller processes these inputs using a rain-tilt coupling algorithm to calculate an optimal tilt angle required for effective shielding. When the user's actual holding angle deviates from this computed value, a feedback module comprising visual indicators, haptic alerts, or audio cues guides the user to adjust the umbrella accordingly. The system operates in multiple modes, including manual guidance, low-power eco mode, and optional semi-automatic tilt assistance. The invention enhances rain protection in windy and monsoon conditions while maintaining portability, user control, and intuitive operation."
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