MUMBAI, India, July 30 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641089011 A) filed by Swarnandhra College Of Engineering And Technology Autonomous on July 21, 2026, for Effects Of High Humidity And Salt-Laden Air In Coastal Areas On Human Health And Strategies For Reducing Their Impact.
Inventors include Dr. M. Krishna Kartik; Dr. K. S. Ramakrishna; D. Sravani; E. S. V. Subrahmanyam; Seelam Nagaraju; Routhula Leela; and Madhavi Gogulamanda.
The application for the patent was published on July 24, 2026, under issue no. 30/2026.
Abstract: ABSTRACT Coastal areas are known for their high humidity and air filled with salt, which can negatively impact human health and living conditions. Long-term exposure to such environments can lead to respiratory issues, skin irritation, allergies, eye discomfort, fungal infections, dehydration, and worsening of heart and lung diseases. Current environmental monitoring systems typically offer a limited evaluation of the effects of humidity and airborne salt on human health, and they often do not provide real-time support for assessing and mitigating health risks. The current invention introduces a comprehensive system and method for monitoring environmental health, specifically designed to evaluate the impact of high humidity and salt-laden air in coastal regions, and to implement strategies that effectively mitigate these negative effects. This system includes environmental sensing units that are set up to continuously track various parameters, such as relative humidity, ambient temperature, salt concentration in the air, particulate matter, and overall air quality. The gathered environmental data are sent via wired or wireless communication networks to a processing unit or cloud-based platform, where they are securely stored, analyzed, and monitored in real time. The processing unit utilizes set threshold values, statistical methods, AI, and machine learning algorithms to analyze environmental conditions, evaluate potential health hazards, and categorize exposure levels. From the data analyzed, the system autonomously produces health alerts and suggests mitigation strategies, such as controlling humidity, enhancing ventilation, purifying air, preventing corrosion, managing hydration, and minimizing exposure to harmful environmental conditions. Historical environmental data are preserved for trend analysis, predictive evaluation, and remote monitoring using mobile and web-based applications. The invention offers a solution that is scalable, dependable, and economical for use in residential buildings, healthcare centers, educational facilities, commercial sites, industrial settings, and public health monitoring systems in coastal areas. Through the facilitation of ongoing environmental monitoring, smart health risk evaluations, and prompt preventive advice, this invention boosts public health, elevates the quality of life, and aids sustainable environmental management in coastal regions.
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