MUMBAI, India, July 25 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202431004110 A) filed by Institute Of Engineering & Management, Kolkata, West Bengal, on Jan. 20, 2024, for 'smart waste disposable bin.'
Inventor(s) include Chandan Adhikari; Prabir Kumar Das; Debangshu Chatterjee; Swastika Pradhan; Udita Sarkar; Diptangsu Panja; Prince Dey; and Soumya Banerjee.
The application for the patent was published on July 25, under issue no. 30/2025.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present patent application pertains to a groundbreaking innovation in the field of waste management technology - the Smart Waste Disposable Bin. This invention addresses the growing global concern for efficient waste disposal and environmental sustainability by introducing a highly intelligent, automated, and eco-friendly solution for waste collection and management. Traditional waste disposal methods are often fraught with inefficiencies, contributing to pollution, waste overflow, and resource wastage. The Smart Waste Disposable Bin revolutionizes this paradigm by integrating cutting-edge technology to create a waste management system that is not only environmentally responsible but also convenient, cost-effective, and adaptable to diverse urban and rural environments. The core of this invention lies in the development of a state-of-the-art Smart Bin unit. Each Smart Bin is equipped with a variety of sensors, including but not limited to, ultrasonic sensors, infrared sensors, weight sensors, and environmental sensors. These sensors collectively monitor the waste levels, temperature, humidity, and other relevant parameters within the bin, allowing for real-time data collection and analysis. Furthermore, the Smart Bin is designed to be completely autonomous, capable of self-compacting waste to maximize its capacity while minimizing the frequency of pickups. This self-compacting feature is achieved through the use of a compacting mechanism driven by a smart algorithm that optimizes the compaction process based on the waste volume and weight. To enhance its environmental sustainability, the Smart Waste Disposable Bin incorporates a dual-chamber design. One chamber is dedicated to collecting non-recyclable waste, while the other is reserved for recyclable materials. This segregation at source facilitates the sorting and recycling process, reducing the burden on waste treatment facilities and decreasing the environmental impact of waste disposal. The Smart Waste Disposable Bin is designed to communicate seamlessly with a central waste management system through wireless connectivity, allowing waste collection services to monitor the status of each bin in real-time. This data-driven approach enables efficient route optimization, ensuring that collection vehicles are dispatched only when bins reach their optimal capacity, thus reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions. Its innovative features, including real-time monitoring, autonomous compaction, waste segregation, and community engagement, make it a comprehensive and sustainable solution to the ever-growing challenges of waste disposal. This patent application seeks to protect the intellectual property behind this pioneering technology, which has the potential to transform the way we manage waste and contribute significantly to a cleaner, greener future for our planet."
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