MUMBAI, India, Oct. 12 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621101019 A) filed by Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute Of Technology, Pimpri, Pune - on August 21, 2026, for Location-Based Automatic Mobile Sound Mode Management System Using Geofencing Technology.
Inventors include Dr. Vikash K. Agrawal; Dnyaneshwari Kudale; Anshu Sonune; Sauda Waikar; Pournima Karande; and Dr. Swaroop Kumar Mandal.
The application for the patent was published on October 09, 2026, under issue no. 41/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a location-based mobile application system designed to automatically manage smartphone sound profiles using geofencing technology. The system allows users to define silent zones by specifying geographic coordinates and a radius around locations such as libraries, hospitals, classrooms, and meeting rooms. When the smartphone enters a predefined silent zone, the Android application AutoMute automatically switches the device to silent mode, while the iOS application SoundPilot sends a notification prompting the user to switch to silent mode. When the device exits the silent zone, the system restores normal sound mode or sends a corresponding notification. The system operates using continuous background location monitoring and a zone detection algorithm that calculates the distance between the device's current location and stored silent zones. This invention enhances user convenience, reduces disturbances in quiet environments, and provides an efficient automated sound management solution for modern smartphones.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
