Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to artificial intelligence based smart chemical inventory management system.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Nowadays Effective chemical inventory management is essential for cost-effectiveness, safety, and regulatory compliance in small businesses and educational institutes. On the contrary hand, manual inspections are frequently used in traditional inventory procedures, which can result in mistakes, inefficiencies, and even safety risks. To improve safety and expedite inventory management procedures, an intelligent, automated system that can precisely track chemical levels with the help of load cell sensors, and able to deliver real-time updates, and notify users of low chemical or any disturbance in the weight of chemical which are necessary to know.
US10614415B1 Interposer assemblies may be inserted between a traditional shelf and traditional supports for the shelf. Each of the interposer assemblies may be configured to generate signals corresponding to changes in loading on the traditional shelf, and information regarding the changes may be determined to identify items placed onto or removed from the traditional shelf, and locations at which the items were placed or from which the items were removed. The interposer assemblies may include one or more load cells, such as strain-gage load cells, and analog signals generated by the load cells may be processed to determine a mass of an item placed on the shelf or removed therefrom. The item, and a location corresponding to the item, may be determined based on the mass and according to standard equilibrium procedures.
RESEARCH GAP:
• A system consisting of weight sensor is integrated onto the shelves to measure the weight of chemical containers to determine the level of chemical remained in container.
• All the data gathered by the system is sent to cloud server.
• A customized web application for representing the data.
• It tracks any disturbance in the weight of chemicals, which could indicate spilling, leaks, or other safety hazards.
US11346706B1 Items may be stored on a fixture of a facility using one or more accessories, such as trays or bins. Weighing modules that include one or more load cells may be mounted to a crossbar of the fixture. The accessories of the fixture may then be mounted to the crossbar via the weighing modules. The load cells within each weighing module can collect weight data associated with items stowed in the accessories that are coupled to the weighing module. When a weight change is detected at the fixture, a particular load cell is identified as the source of the weight change. Once a load cell is identified, the accessory coupled to the load cell is identified, as well as the types of items stowed therein. Interaction data can then be determined to indicate a type of item that was added to or removed from the accessory of the fixture.
RESEARCH GAP:
• It uses the load cell sensors to precisely track chemical levels and detect any disturbances in the weight of chemicals stored in the inventory.
• It tracks any disturbance in the weight of chemicals, which could indicate spilling, leaks, or other safety hazards.
• The system transmits all of the data it collects to a cloud server.
• A unique web application to display the information.
US10466095B1 A fixture includes a shelf upon which items may be placed. In one implementation, the shelf is supported by four load cells that provide load cell data that may be used to calculate weight data for the load on the shelf. The load cells are mounted underneath a frame, with an upper portion of a load mount extending upward through the frame and engaged to the shelf. The shelf and the frame include stiffeners to increase rigidity, improving the quality of the load cell data. Electronics and a wiring harness are located underneath the frame. In this configuration, assembly of the fixture may be accomplished completely from the underside, simplifying assembly.
RESEARCH GAP
• Load cell will be installed beneath chemical containers, which can be kept anywhere within the range of Wi-Fi to provide with the updates in the change of chemical weight to the cloud as soon as possible.
• It tracks any disturbance in the weight of chemicals, which could indicate spilling, leaks, or other safety hazards.
• The system sends all of the collected data to a cloud server.
A specially made web application to display the data.
None of the prior art indicate above either alone or in combination with one another disclose what the present invention has disclosed. This invention relates to artificial intelligence based smart chemical inventory management system.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts, in a simplified format, that are further described in the detailed description of the invention.
This summary is neither intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the invention and nor is it intended for determining the scope of the invention.
The Artificial Intelligence-Based Smart Chemical Inventory Management System comprises a load cell sensor (101) designed to detect changes in the chemical weight inside a container. A cloud server (102) is utilized for real-time storage and analysis of weight data, with a Wi-Fi module (103) enabling wireless communication between the system and the cloud server (102). The system is powered by a power source (104), which supplies energy to its components. The Node MCU (105) serves as the system’s primary computing unit, managing data processing and communication with the cloud application. A load cell driver (106) is connected to the load cell sensor (101) and the Node MCU (105) to process weight data and relay it for further analysis. The cloud (102) application receives real-time weight data, provides notifications to users regarding chemical levels, and identifies any unusual weight fluctuations.

To ensure accurate weight measurement, the container is positioned on a base funnel, directing its weight to an expected center of mass. The Node MCU (105) maintains a continuous wireless connection with the cloud (102) application, ensuring real-time updates and responsiveness to user commands. The power source (104) is linked in parallel to the Node MCU (105) and the load cell sensor (101) to optimize energy consumption and prevent interference.

The cloud (102) application enables users to monitor chemical consumption patterns, helping them determine when refilling is necessary. Furthermore, the system is designed to send instant notifications upon detecting abnormal weight changes, which may result from leakage or other external factors. The load cell sensor (101) continuously monitors weight fluctuations and transmits data to the load cell driver (106) for processing. The system can be reconfigured to measure different chemicals by adjusting for the container’s weight and the chemical properties.
Additionally, the cloud (102) server retains stored data for future analysis, allowing users to evaluate trends in chemical usage. The cloud (102) application also alerts users when chemical levels drop below a predefined threshold, facilitating timely refilling and inventory management. This system provides a smart, automated, and real-time solution for efficient chemical inventory tracking and management in laboratories.
To further clarify advantages and features of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.
In this invention we have proposed a system of real time monitoring of chemical levels in containers by integrating our product on the shelves in chemistry laboratories with a system of load cell sensor (101) connected with a cloud (102) server (102) using Wi-Fi module (103).
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The illustrated embodiments of the subject matter will be understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout. The following description is intended only by way of example, and simply illustrates certain selected embodiments of devices, systems, and methods that are consistent with the subject matter as claimed herein, wherein:
FIGURE 1: SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
FIGURE 2: CONTAINER POSITIONED ON THE BASE FUNNEL
The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The detailed description of various exemplary embodiments of the disclosure is described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments are described herein in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of details provided herein is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
It is also to be understood that various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present disclosure. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as specific examples, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a",” “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes” and/or “including,” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.
It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions/acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two figures shown in succession may, in fact, be executed concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved.
In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", “third”, and the like in the present invention are used for the purpose of description only, and are not to be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defining "first" and "second" may include at least one of the features, either explicitly or implicitly.
Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
In this invention we have proposed a system of real time monitoring of chemical levels in containers by integrating our product on the shelves in chemistry laboratories with a system of load cell sensor (101) connected with a cloud (102) server (102) using Wi-Fi module (103).
The product's control unit is seen in Fig. 1, which aids in the real-time detection of changes in the chemical weight inside the container. It consists of up of a power source (104), cloud (102) application, load cell sensor (101), load cell driver (106), and Node MCU (105). The load sensor is a key component in our suggested system that enables it to detect changes in the chemical weight. The Node MCU (105) which is system’s computing unit acts as system's primary controller, which is connected to the system of load cell consisting of a Load cell driver (106) and a load cell sensor (101). For more effective power usage, the load cell sensor (101) and Node MCU (105) will be powered by a power source (104) that is linked in parallel to both the load cell driver (106) and the Node MCU (105). Node MCU (105) can interact with the cloud (102) application via wi-fi to get upgrades that the user requests from the product and to receive any required notifications that are recognized by the device.
To detect any change in the chemical's weight as quickly as possible and to transmit notifications to the cloud (102) application, container will be kept above our product which will hold the container firmly to measure the quantity of the chemical inside the container.
The container will be positioned on the base funnel as indicated in Figure 3, which will assist in holding the container and transmitting the entire weight of the beaker to an expected center of mass at the bottom of the funnel. The load cell sensor (101) (weight sensor) will detect the weight gathered at the bottom of the funnel and send the data to the load cell driver (106). The Node MCU (105) (Node Micro Controller Unit), will serve as our system's microcontroller, thus the driver will continue to connect to exchange any relevant data regarding the weight change that the load cell sensor (101) noticed. The microcontroller will maintain a continuous wireless network connection with the cloud (102) application to provide updates on any changes in the chemical's weight and to be prepared for any additional commands from the cloud (102) application. In order to optimize power efficiency for both the microcontroller and the weight sensor, the power source (104) will be connected in parallel to both devices to prevent power interference between them.
The cloud (102) application that will serve as the system's controller will enable the user to monitor the amount of chemical used from the container over time and identify any low chemical levels, which will enable them to more precisely gauge when the beaker needs to be refilled. The device may be reused for future chemical quantity detection by providing the device, that which type of chemical it will measure and the weight of the container it will going to kept. The system also detects and sends notification, if there is any unusual change in the containers weight which can be caused due to leakage or other factors.
ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
1. With the use of a web application, this device will significantly improve the lab assistant's ability to figure out every chemical in the whole lab.
2. In addition, the system monitors and notifies users if the weight of the container changes abnormally, potentially as a result of leaks or any other problems.
3. It will let the user know how much the chemical's weight has changed over a certain length of time and can also aid remind the user to refill once the chemical has been reduced to a certain level.
4. The data is sent to cloud server for future analyzation.
, Claims:We Claim:
1. A smart chemical inventory management system comprising:
a load cell sensor (101) configured to detect changes in the chemical weight inside a container;
a cloud server (102) for storing and analyzing real-time weight data;
a Wi-Fi module (103) for wireless communication between the system and the cloud server (102);
a power source (104) providing energy to the system components;
a Node MCU (105) acting as the primary computing unit of the system;
a load cell driver (106) connected to the load cell sensor (101) and the Node MCU (105), wherein the load cell driver (106) processes weight data detected by the load cell sensor (101) and transmits the data to the Node MCU (105);
a cloud (102) application configured to receive real-time weight data, provide user notifications regarding chemical levels, and detect any unusual weight changes.
2. The smart chemical inventory management system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the container is placed on a base funnel that directs its weight to an expected center of mass for precise measurement.
3. The smart chemical inventory management system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the Node MCU (105) maintains a continuous wireless network connection with the cloud (102) application to update chemical weight changes and receive user commands.
4. The smart chemical inventory management system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the power source (104) is connected in parallel to both the Node MCU (105) and the load cell sensor (101) to optimize power efficiency and prevent interference.

5. The smart chemical inventory management system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cloud (102) application allows users to monitor chemical consumption over time and determine when refilling is required.
6. The smart chemical inventory management system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is configured to send notifications to the cloud (102) application upon detecting abnormal weight changes caused by leakage or other unexpected factors.
7. The smart chemical inventory management system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the load cell sensor (101) continuously detects weight changes and transmits data to the load cell driver (106) for processing.
8. The smart chemical inventory management system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system allows reconfiguration to measure different types of chemicals by adjusting for the container’s weight and chemical properties.
9. The smart chemical inventory management system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cloud (102) server stores data for future analysis, enabling trend evaluation of chemical usage.
10. The smart chemical inventory management system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cloud (102) application provides notifications to users regarding low chemical levels to facilitate timely refilling.