Description:BACKGROUND
Field of Invention
[001] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a system for smart gas management and particularly to a system for smart gas management with safety alerts and remote control.
Description of Related Art
[002] Gas cylinders are widely used in households, commercial kitchens, and industrial applications as a primary source of fuel. Proper management of these cylinders is crucial to ensure safety, efficiency, and uninterrupted supply. Traditional methods of handling gas cylinders rely heavily on manual monitoring, where users estimate the remaining gas based on weight, flame intensity, or by tapping the cylinder to gauge the sound difference. These approaches are highly inaccurate and often lead to unexpected depletion, causing inconvenience and disruption in daily activities.
[003] To improve gas management, various technologies have been introduced, including gas level indicators, weight-based monitors, and leak detectors. Smart gas monitors such as Mopeka, TankCheck, and GasWatch have enabled users to receive notifications when gas levels are low. Similarly, leak detection systems like Nest Protect and Honeywell Gas Leak Detectors help identify gas leaks and send alerts through mobile applications. While these products offer significant advancements over manual monitoring, they function independently, requiring users to manage multiple devices separately.
[004] One of the critical challenges in gas management is predicting consumption patterns and automating the replenishment process. Existing solutions primarily focus on real-time gas level detection or leak alerts but do not provide predictive analytics to forecast depletion trends. Additionally, the lack of an integrated system that combines gas monitoring, safety alerts, and automated booking forces users to take manual action, which leads to delays in refilling and potential safety hazards.
[005] Moreover, gas safety remains a major concern, as undetected leaks can lead to hazardous situations, including fire hazards and health risks due to prolonged exposure to gas. While some advanced leak detectors can shut off gas supply upon detecting leaks, they do not offer remote accessibility or user control over cylinder operations. This gap in automation and integration leaves room for improvement in gas cylinder management.
[006] There is thus a need for an improved and advanced system for smart gas management with safety alerts and remote control that can administer the aforementioned limitations in a more efficient manner.
SUMMARY
[007] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention may provide a system for smart gas management with safety alert and remote control. The system comprises: a platform adapted to accommodate and weigh a gas cylinder. The system further comprises: a mountable assembly adapted to be installed on a nozzle of the gas cylinder. The mountable assembly comprises a detection unit adapted to detect a leakage of gas from the gas cylinder. The mountable assembly further comprises a servo motor adapted to actuate a valve for establishing a flow of the gas from the gas cylinder. The servo motor is activated upon an intervention through push buttons. The mountable assembly further comprises: an outlet port adapted to receive the gas from the nozzle and supply the received gas to a gas stove. The mountable assembly further comprises a microcontroller communicatively connected to the platform, the detection unit, and the servo motor. The microcontroller is configured to: receive a gas leakage signal from the detection unit; activate a timer for timekeeping a receipt of the gas leakage signal; and activate the servo motor to actuate the valve for disconnecting the flow of the gas from the gas cylinder, when a time elapsed for the receipt of the gas leakage signal is greater than a threshold time duration.
[008] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention may further provide a method for smart gas management. The method comprising steps of: receiving a gas leakage signal from a detection unit; activating a timer for timekeeping a receipt of the gas leakage signal; activating a servo motor to actuate a valve for disconnecting a flow of gas from a gas cylinder, when a time elapsed for the receipt of the gas leakage signal is greater than a threshold time duration.
[009] Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages depending on their particular configuration. First, embodiments of the present application may provide a system for smart gas management with safety alert and remote control.
[0010] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a system for smart gas management that features integrated system for gas management.
[0011] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a system for smart gas management that features predictive consumption tracking.
[0012] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a system for smart gas management that enables automated gas booking.
[0013] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a system for smart gas management that showcases remote control functionality.
[0014] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a system for smart gas management that enhances safety with automatic shut-off.
[0015] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a system for smart gas management that transmits real-time alerts and notifications.
[0016] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a system for smart gas management that features visual status indicator.
[0017] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a system for smart gas management that is user-friendly and enables automated process.
[0018] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a system for smart gas management that saves time & is cost effective.
[0019] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a system for smart gas management that is suitable for household & commercial use.
[0020] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[0021] The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
[0023] FIG. 1A illustrates a system for smart gas management, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0024] FIG. 1B illustrates a mountable assembly of the system for smart gas management, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0025] FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram of a microcontroller of the system for smart gas management, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0026] FIG. 3 depicts a flowchart of a method for smart gas management with safety alert, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0027] FIG. 4 depicts a flowchart of a method for smart gas management with remote control, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0028] The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. Optional portions of the figures may be illustrated using dashed or dotted lines, unless the context of usage indicates otherwise.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0029] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
[0030] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising", "comprises”, and the like (which are synonymous with "including", "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of", “consists essentially of", and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of", "consists of”, the like.
[0031] As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.
[0032] FIG. 1A illustrates a system 100 for smart gas management, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The system 100 may be adapted to enforce safety in a premise by automatedly turning off an unmonitored and uncontrolled supply of gas. The system 100 may further be adapted to measure factors such as, but not limited to, a weight of the gas, a consumption of gas, a running period of the gas, an expected period for consumption of the remaining gas, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any factor, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies, that may be measured by the system 100. The system 100 may further be adapted to communicate to a user and/or an agency for initiating an order of a gas cylinder 104 based on the measured factor.
[0033] The system 100 may be installed in locations such as, but not limited to, a home, a restaurant, a hotel, a café, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any location, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies, for installation of the system 100.
[0034] The system 100 may comprise a gas stove 102, the gas cylinder 104, a platform 106, and a mountable assembly 108.
[0035] In an embodiment of the present invention, the gas stove 102 may be adapted to receive a supply of the gas from the gas cylinder 104. The gas stove 102 may comprise burners (not shown) that may channelize the supplied gas for achieving a controlled combustion of the gas.
[0036] In an embodiment of the present invention, the gas cylinder 104 may be adapted to store the gas. The gas stored in the gas cylinder 104 may be combustible in nature. The combustible gas may be, but not limited to, a hydrogen gas, a methane gas, a propane gas, a butane gas, an ethylene gas, an acetylene gas, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the combustible gas, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies, that may be contained in the gas cylinder 104 and may further be supplied to the gas stove 102.
[0037] In an embodiment of the present invention, the platform 106 may be adapted to accommodate the gas cylinder 104. The platform 106 may further be adapted to weigh and measure a weight of the gas cylinder 104. The weight of the gas cylinder 104 may be measured using sensors embedded in the platform 106. The sensors may be, but not limited to, a weight sensor, a load cell, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the sensors, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies, embedded in the platform 106 for weighing and measuring the weight of the gas cylinder 104.
[0038] In an embodiment of the present invention, the mountable assembly 108 may be installed on a nozzle 110 (shown in FIG. 1B) of the gas cylinder 104. In an embodiment of the present invention, the mountable assembly 108 may be attached to the platform 106 through side walls (not shown) and may be a unified assembly such that the gas cylinder 104 may be placed over the platform 106, and the nozzle 110 of the platform 106 may be mounted with the mountable assembly 108. In another embodiment of the present invention, the mountable assembly 108 may be detachable from the platform 106. In such an embodiment of the present invention, the mountable assembly 108 may be detached from the nozzle 110 and/or the platform 106 for cleaning, and/or maintenance purpose. Further, the mountable assembly 108 may be detached for enabling a refill of the gas in the gas cylinder 104, and/or replacement of the gas cylinder 104.
[0039] The mountable assembly 108 may be adapted to control and modulate a supply and flow of the gas from the gas cylinder 104. In an embodiment of the present invention, the mountable assembly 108 may further be explained in conjunction with FIG. 1B.
[0040] FIG. 1B illustrates the mountable assembly 108 of the system 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The mountable assembly 108 may comprise a detection unit 112, a servo motor 114, a valve 116, push buttons 118a-118b, an outlet port 120, Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) 122a-122b, a microcontroller 124, a timer 126, and a power supply unit 128. The mountable assembly 108 may further be communicatively and digitally connected to a cloud computer 130.
[0041] In an embodiment of the present invention, the detection unit 112 may be adapted to detect a leakage of gas from the gas cylinder 104. The detection unit 112 may comprise a plurality of gas sensors to detect leakage of several different type of gases. The gas sensors may be, but not limited to, a Metal Oxide 2 (MQ2) sensor, a Metal Oxide 3 (MQ3) sensor, a Metal Oxide 4 (MQ4) sensor, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the detection unit 112 may be a propane detector. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the gas sensors, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies, in the detection unit 112.
[0042] In an embodiment of the present invention, the servo motor 114 may be paired with the valve 116. The servo motor 114 may be adapted to actuate and/or rotate the valve 116. The valve 116 may be adapted to control the flow of the gas from the gas cylinder 104. Further, the rotation of the valve 116 may either establish a flow of the gas from the gas cylinder 104 to the gas stove 102, or may disconnect the flow of the gas from the gas cylinder 104.
[0043] In an embodiment of the present invention, the servo motor 114 may be automatedly operated by digital generation and transmission of data signals from the microcontroller 124. Further, the digital operation of the servo motor 114 may enable a remote control of the valve 116 for establishing or disconnecting the flow of the gas from the gas cylinder 104.
[0044] In another embodiment of the present invention, the servo motor 114 may be manually operated by intervention of the push buttons 118a-118b. Further, the manual intervention of the push buttons 118a-118b may mechanically operate the servo motor 114 and may enable a control of the valve 116 for establishing or disconnecting the flow of the gas from the gas cylinder 104. In an embodiment of the present invention, the push buttons 118a-118b may be color-coded to differentiate between the establishing and/or disconnecting the flow of the gas from the gas cylinder 104. In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a push button 118a may be colored in red. The red color of the push button 118a may indicate that the push button 118a is configured for disconnecting the flow of the gas from the gas cylinder 104. Similarly, a push button 118b may be colored in green. The green color of the push button 118b may indicate that the push button 118b is configured for establishing the flow of the gas from the gas cylinder 104.
[0045] In an embodiment of the present invention, the outlet port 120 may be adapted to receive the gas from the nozzle 110. The outlet port 120 may receive the gas from the nozzle 110 in case such as, the push button 118b may be pushed for actuation of the servo motor 114 leading to activation of the valve 116, or the generation and transmission of the data signals may actuate the servo motor 114 for activation of the valve 116. The outlet port 120 may further be adapted to supply the received gas to the gas stove 102. The received gas may further be carried to the gas stove 102 using tubes (not shown).
[0046] In an embodiment of the present invention, the Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) 122a-122b may be adapted to indicate the flow of the gas from the gas cylinder 104. In an embodiment of the present invention, the Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) 122a-122b may be color-coded to understand the flow of the gas from the gas cylinder 104. In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a Light Emitting Diode (LED) 122a may be colored in red. The red color of the Light Emitting Diode (LED) 122a may indicate an inactive flow of the gas from the gas cylinder 104. Similarly, a Light Emitting Diode (LED) 122b may be colored in green. The green color of the Light Emitting Diode (LED) 122b may indicate an active flow of the gas from the gas cylinder 104.
[0047] In an embodiment of the present invention, the microcontroller 124 may be connected to the platform 106, the detection unit 112, and the servo motor 114. The microcontroller 124 may further be configured to execute computer-executable instructions to generate an output relating to the system 100. The microcontroller 124 may be, but not limited to, a Programmable Logic Control (PLC) unit, a microprocessor, a development board, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the microcontroller 124 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. In an embodiment of the present invention, the microcontroller 124 may further be explained in conjunction with FIG. 2.
[0048] In an embodiment of the present invention, the power supply unit 128 may be connected to the microcontroller 124. The power supply unit 128 may further supply operational power to the microcontroller 124, in an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the power supplied from the power supply unit 128 may be regulated using a regulator (not shown).
[0049] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the power supply unit 128 may provide power from a battery. In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the power supply unit 128 may provide power from a wall-outlet power supply. In yet another exemplary embodiment of the power supply unit 128 may supply power from any source.
[0050] In an embodiment of the present invention, the battery power supply may be from a rechargeable battery. In another embodiment of the present invention, the battery power supply may be from a non-rechargeable battery. The battery for power supply may be of any composition such as, but not limited to, a Nickel-Cadmium battery, a Nickel-Metal Hydride battery, a Zinc-Carbon battery, a Lithium-Ion battery, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any composition of the battery, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0051] In an embodiment of the present invention, the wall-outlet power supply may be from a grid power line supply. In another embodiment of the present invention, the wall-outlet power supply may be from a generator line power supply. The wall-outlet power supply may be of any rating such as, but not limited to, a 110-volt supply, a 220-volt supply, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any rating of the wall-outlet power supply, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0052] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the power supply unit 128 may supply an Alternating Current (AC) power supply. According to another embodiment of the present invention, the power supply unit 128 may supply a Direct Current (DC) power supply. According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, the power supply unit 128 may supply any type of power supply.
[0053] In an embodiment of the present invention, the timer 126 may be a timekeeping circuit that may be a part of the microcontroller 124. The timer 126 may be adapted to measure an active supply duration of the gas from the gas cylinder 104. The measurement of the active supply duration, along with factoring in the weight of the gas cylinder 104 received from the platform 106, may enable the microcontroller 124 to calculate metrics relating to the gas cylinder 104. The metrics may be, but not limited to, a real-time gas consumption tracking, a predictive usage analysis, an average gas consumption for a certain period, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any metrics relating to the gas cylinder 104, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies, that may be calculated by the microcontroller 124.
[0054] In an embodiment of the present invention, the mountable assembly 108 may further be communicatively and digitally connected to the cloud computer 130. In an embodiment of the present invention, the cloud computer 130 may be an electronic device that may be used by the user. The cloud computer 130 may enable the user to remotely activate the servo motor 114 to actuate the valve 116 for establishing and/or disconnecting the flow of the gas from the gas cylinder 104. Further, the cloud computer 130 may display the weight of the gas cylinder 104. Moreover, the cloud computer 130 may display a gas rebooking guide, when the weight of the gas cylinder 104 falls below a threshold level. The gas rebooking guide may comprise a YES/NO prompt for rebooking of the gas cylinder 104. If the user selects “YES,” the system 100 automatically sends a ‘BOOK GAS’ signal to the agency conducting business of the gas cylinder 104. Further, if “NO” is selected, the system 100 may further prompts with “Remind me later” or “Completely not required.” Selecting “Remind me later” may remind the user following day, while “Completely not required” cancels any further alerts.
[0055] In another embodiment of the present invention, the cloud computer 130 may be an electronic device that may be used by the agency conducting business of the gas cylinder 104. The cloud computer 130 may be adapted to receive the ‘BOOK GAS’ signal. Upon receipt of the ‘BOOK GAS’ signal, the cloud computer 130 may register a request for fulfillment of the gas cylinder 104 for the corresponding user. The cloud computer 130 may be, but not limited to, a laptop, a smart phone, a wearable device, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the cloud computer 130, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0056] FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram of the microcontroller 124 of the system 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The microcontroller 124 may comprise the computer-executable instructions in form of programming modules such as a data receiving module 200, a data calculation module 202, a data comparison module 204, an actuation module 206, and a data transmission module 208.
[0057] In an embodiment of the present invention, the data receiving module 200 may be configured to receive a gas leakage signal from the detection unit 112. The data receiving module 200 may further be configured to receive the weight of the gas cylinder 104 from the platform 106. The data receiving module 200 may be configured to transmit the gas leakage signal and the weight of the gas cylinder 104 to the data calculation module 202.
[0058] The data calculation module 202 may be activated upon receipt of the gas leakage signal and/or the weight of the gas cylinder 104. Upon activation via the gas leakage signal, the data calculation module 202 may be configured to activate the timer 126 for timekeeping a receipt of the gas leakage signal. The data calculation module 202 may further be configured to transmit the time elapsed for the receipt of the gas leakage signal to the data comparison module 204.
[0059] Further, upon activation via the weight of the gas cylinder 104, the data calculation module 202 may be configured to calculate the metrics. Along with the metrics, the data calculation module 202 may be configured to calculate a daily gas consumption. The daily gas consumption may be regularly calculated for ten days, to calculate an average ten-day gas consumption. Further, the average ten-day gas consumption may be calculated every tenth day by factoring in the gas consumption in the last ten days. The data calculation module 202 may further be configured to transmit the weight of the gas cylinder 104 to the data comparison module 204.
[0060] In an embodiment of the present invention, the data comparison module 204 may be activated upon receipt of the time elapsed for the gas leakage signal and/or the weight of the gas cylinder 104. Upon activation via the time elapsed for the receipt of the gas leakage signal, the data comparison module 204 may be configured to compare the time elapsed for the receipt of the gas leakage signal with a threshold time duration. After comparison, if the time elapsed for the receipt of the gas leakage signal is greater than the threshold time duration, then the data comparison module 204 may be configured to transmit an activation signal to the actuation module 206. The threshold time duration may be in a range from 5 seconds to 10 seconds. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any threshold time duration. Else, the data comparison module 204 may reactivate the data receiving module 200 to continue receiving the gas leakage signal from the detection unit 112.
[0061] Further, upon activation via receipt of the weight of the gas cylinder 104, the data comparison module 204 may be configured to compare the weight of the gas cylinder 104 with the threshold level. Upon comparison, if the weight of the gas cylinder 104 falls below the threshold level, then the data comparison module 204 may be configured to transmit an activation signal to the data transmission module 208. Else, the data comparison module 204 may reactivate the data receiving module 200 to continue receiving the weight of the gas cylinder 104 from the platform 106.
[0062] The actuation module 206 may be activated upon receipt of the activation signal from the data comparison module 204. The actuation module 206 may be configured to activate the servo motor 114 to actuate the valve 116 for disconnecting the flow of the gas from the gas cylinder 104.
[0063] The data transmission module 208 may be activated upon receipt of the activation signal from the data comparison module 204. The data transmission module 208 may be configured to transmit the received weight of the gas cylinder 104 along with the ‘BOOK GAS’ signal to the cloud computer 130.
[0064] FIG. 3 depicts a flowchart of a method 300 for smart gas management with safety alert, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0065] At step 302, the system 100 may receive the gas leakage signal from the detection unit 112.
[0066] At step 304, the system 100 may activate a timer 126 for timekeeping the receipt of the gas leakage signal.
[0067] At step 306, the system 100 may compare the time elapsed for the receipt of the gas leakage signal with the threshold time duration. If the time elapsed for the receipt of the gas leakage signal is greater than the threshold time duration, then the method 300 may proceed to a step 308. Else, the method 300 may return to the step 302.
[0068] At step 308, the system 100 may activate the servo motor 114 to actuate the valve 116 for disconnecting the flow of the gas from the gas cylinder 104.
[0069] FIG. 4 depicts a flowchart of a method 400 for smart gas management with remote control, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0070] At step 402, the system 100 may receive the weight of the gas cylinder 104.
[0071] At step 404, the system 100 may transmit the weight of the gas cylinder 104 to the cloud computer 130.
[0072] At step 406, the system 100 may display the weight of the gas cylinder 104 on the cloud computer 130.
[0073] At step 408, the system 100 may compare the weight of the gas cylinder 104 with the threshold level. If the weight of the gas cylinder 104 is less than the threshold level, then the method 400 may proceed to a step 410. Else, the method 400 may return to the step 402.
[0074] At step 410, the system 100 may generate and transmit the ‘BOOK GAS’ signal to the cloud computer 130.
[0075] While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims.
[0076] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined in the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements within substantial differences from the literal languages of the claims. , Claims:CLAIMS
We Claim:
1. A system (100) for smart gas management with safety alert and remote control, the system (100) comprising:
a platform (106) adapted to accommodate a gas cylinder (104);
a mountable assembly (108) adapted to be installed on a nozzle (110) of the gas cylinder (104), wherein the mountable assembly (108) comprises:
a detection unit (112) adapted to detect a leakage of gas from the gas cylinder (104);
a servo motor (114) adapted to actuate a valve (116) for establishing a flow of the gas from the gas cylinder (104), wherein the servo motor (114) is activated upon intervention through push buttons (118a-118b); and
an outlet port (120) adapted to receive the gas from the nozzle (110) of the gas cylinder (104) and supply the received gas to a gas stove (102); and
a microcontroller (124) communicatively connected to the platform (106), the detection unit (112), and the servo motor (114), characterized in that the microcontroller (124) is configured to:
receive a gas leakage signal from the detection unit (112);
activate a timer (126) for timekeeping a receipt of the gas leakage signal; and
activate the servo motor (114) to actuate the valve (116) for disconnecting the flow of the gas from the gas cylinder (104), when a time elapsed for the receipt of the gas leakage signal is greater than a threshold time duration.
2. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the microcontroller (124) is configured to receive the weight of the gas cylinder (104) and transmit the received weight of the gas cylinder (104) with a ‘BOOK GAS’ signal to a cloud computer (130) when the received weight of the gas cylinder (104) is below a threshold level.
3. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) (122a-122b) adapted to indicate the flow of the gas from the gas cylinder (104).
4. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the detection unit (112) is a propane detector.
5. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the platform (106) comprises a weight sensor, a load cell, or a combination thereof.
6. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the microcontroller (124) is configured to calculate metrics selected from a real-time gas consumption tracking, a predictive usage analysis, an average gas consumption for a certain period, or a combination thereof.
7. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cloud computer (130) is configured to remotely activate the servo motor (114) to actuate the valve (116) for establishing the flow of the gas from the gas cylinder (104).
8. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a power supply unit (128) adapted to supply operational power to the microcontroller (124).
9. A method (300) for smart gas management, the method (300) is characterized by steps of:
receiving a gas leakage signal from a detection unit (112);
activating a timer (126) for timekeeping a receipt of the gas leakage signal; and
activating a servo motor (114) to actuate a valve (116) for disconnecting a flow of gas from a gas cylinder (104), when a time elapsed for the receipt of the gas leakage signal is greater than a threshold time duration.
10. The method (300) as claimed in claim 9, comprising a step of receiving a weight of the gas cylinder (104) and transmitting a ‘BOOK GAS’ signal to a cloud computer (130), when the received weight of the gas cylinder (104) is below a threshold level.

Date: February 21, 2025
Place: Noida

Nainsi Rastogi
Patent Agent (IN/PA-2372)
Agent for the Applicant