MUMBAI, India, Oct. 26 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611028568 A) filed by Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University on March 10, 2026, for An Iot-Based Solar-Powered Smart Dustbin.
Inventors include Dr. Rahul Kumar; Mr. Shaswat Vishen; Mr. Prajjwal Pandey; Mr. Anand Gupta; Ms. Akanksha Verma; and Dr. Abha Gupta.
The application for the patent was published on October 23, 2026, under issue no. 43/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to an IoT-based solar-powered smart dustbin capable of automatic waste segregation and disposal. The system utilizes ultrasonic and moisture sensors to detect and classify waste as wet or dry, which is then directed by a servo-controlled lid into respective compartments. An ESP32 microcontroller processes sensor data and communicates with a cloud-based IoT dashboard for real-time monitoring and remote control. The bins are equipped with motorized sliding lids for automated emptying. Power is supplied by a solar-battery hybrid system ensuring self-sustained operation. The invention enables contactless waste handling, enhances hygiene, and promotes renewable energy-based environmental management.
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