001]The present disclosure relates to the field of dehumidification and sterilization
systems. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a disinfecting system and method for detecting humidity and controlling dehumidification of air in cabinets automatically and in real-time.
BACKGROUND
[002]Background description includes information that may be useful in
understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[003] Typically, some percent of humidity is present in air. The humidity level of 40
to 60 percent is sufficient for maintaining health and comfort to occupants. A high level of humidity present in the air of any particular area may lead to growth of microorganisms such as fungi etc. on objects that are placed in the particular area. The growth of mold, dust mites, fungi and/or any other microorganisms may lead to many health problems and diseases to human beings. The high level of humidity may also cause allergies/irritations, respiratory ailments such as asthma etc. to the occupants.
[004] The growth of fungi and/or any microorganisms may be higher in cabinets
such as wooden cupboards (such as almirahs), bed cabinets, boxes, wardrobes etc. The microbes generally grow on non-living objects such as clothes etc. placed in the cabinets. The microbes may grow in environment when the humidity of 80 percent is present in the air. Therefore, the control of humidity present in the air is essential in order to prevent fungi from growing in cabinets, rooms etc. The control of humidity may be difficult without knowing the exact amount of humidity present in the air. The threshold and safe range of humidity levels may also be required in order to prevent microbes from growing. This may help in maintaining humidity in the threshold and safe range.
[005] Efforts have been made in the related art to provide systems, methods or
techniques for maintaining and controlling dehumidification in order to prevent growth of microbes such as bacteria fungi etc., molds, dust mites etc. However, the related art techniques are not able to provide dehumidification properly with reduced costs and time, and

are not able to prevent growth of microbes, molds, dust mites etc. completely and accurately. Most of the related art techniques implement chemical-based solutions such as silica gel etc. harmful desiccant based humidifiers in order to remove moisture and humidity from the air. These related art techniques may be not suitable as they are harmful and toxic to the occupants, and they may damage the environment as well by discharging harmful and toxic chemicals into the atmosphere. Further, the related art techniques are not able to achieve automatic, simple, secure and low-cost systems and/or methods to provide dehumidification in cabinets accurately and to prevent growth of microbes, molds etc. by providing the dehumidification.
[006] Whereas there is certainly nothing wrong with traditional systems or methods,
nonetheless, there is a need in the art to provide an efficient, cost-effective, simple, secure
and accurate disinfecting system and method for controlling dehumidification of air in
cabinets automatically. Further, there is a need in the art to provide disinfecting system and
method without using any desiccant based chemical dehumidifiers as well.
[007] All publications herein are incorporated by reference to the same extent as if
each individual publication or patent application were specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. Where a definition or use of a term in an incorporated reference is inconsistent or contrary to the definition of that term provided herein, the definition of that term provided herein applies and the definition of that term in the reference does not apply.
[008] In some embodiments, the numbers expressing quantities or dimensions of
items, and so forth, used to describe and claim certain embodiments of the invention are to be understood as being modified in some instances by the term "about." Accordingly, in some embodiments, the numerical parameters set forth in the written description and attached claims are approximations that can vary depending upon the desired properties sought to be obtained by a particular embodiment. In some embodiments, the numerical parameters should be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth the broad scope of some embodiments of the invention are approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as practicable. The numerical values presented in some embodiments of the invention may contain certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective testing measurements.

[009] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the
meaning of "a," "an," and "the" includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of "in" includes "in" and "on" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0010] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a
shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. "such as") provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[0011] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed
herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all groups used in the appended claims.
OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0012] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment
herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[0013] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system and method for
detecting humidity and for controlling dehumidification of air.
[0014] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a disinfection system
and method to control dehumidification of air present in a cabinet and to prevent growth of
microorganisms.
[0015] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a disinfection system
and method to control dehumidification of air present in a cabinet and to prevent growth of
microorganisms automatically.

[0016] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a simple and cost-
effective disinfection system and device to control dehumidification of air present in a cabinet and to prevent growth of microorganisms in real-time.
[0017] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a precise and time-
efficient disinfection system and method to control dehumidification of air present in a cabinet and to prevent growth of microorganisms.
[0018] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a safe disinfection
system and device to control dehumidification of air present in a cabinet and to prevent growth of microorganisms with enhanced accuracy.
[0019] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a disinfection system
and device to control dehumidification of air present in a cabinet and to prevent growth of microorganisms without using any desiccant based chemical humidifiers.
SUMMARY
[0020] The present disclosure relates to the field of dehumidification and sterilization
systems. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a disinfecting system and method for detecting humidity and controlling dehumidification of air in cabinets automatically and in real-time.
[0021] This summary is provided to introduce simplified concepts of a system for
time bound availability check of an entity, which are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended for use in determining/limiting the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0022] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a disinfection system for
controlling and/or maintaining dehumidification of air automatically. The system can include:
a dehumidifying unit; and at least one humidity sensing unit that can be operatively coupled
to the dehumidifying unit. The at least one humidity sensing unit can be configured to sense
humidity level present in air of a cabinet, and generate first data based on the sensed humidity
level. The system can also include a control unit that can include one or more processors.
[0023] In an aspect, the one or more processors can be coupled with a memory, and
the memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors to compare the generated first data with a predefined first data corresponding to a predefined humidity level of the cabinet, and the predefined first data is stored in a database that can be operatively coupled to the control unit. The control unit can be configured to dehumidify, by using the

dehumidifying unit that can be operatively coupled to the control unit, the air of the cabinet when the sensed humidity level is greater than the predefined humidity level, and allow collection of water from the dehumidifying unit into a first container based on the dehumidification. Further, the control unit can be configured to spray, by using a spraying unit operatively coupled to the control unit, a liquid into the air of the cabinet when the sensed humidity level is greater than the predefined humidity level. The liquid can be stored in a second container of the spraying unit.
[0024] In another aspect, the liquid can be any or a combination of water, alcohol,
neem extracts etc.
[0025] In another aspect, at least one water level sensing unit can be attached to the
first container. The at least one water level sensing unit can be operatively coupled to the control unit, and the at least one water level sensing unit can be configured to sense level of the water collected in the first container, and generate second data based on the sensing of the collected water level. The control unit can be configured to compare the generated second data with a predefined second data corresponding to a predefined water level. The predefined second data is stored in the database.
[0026] In another aspect, the control unit can be configured to: stop, using the
dehumidifying unit, the dehumidification when the sensed level of water collected in the first container is greater than the predefined water level; and send, using a communication unit that can be operatively coupled to the control unit, at least one message to at least one computing device associated with at least one user when the sensed water level is greater than the predefined water level. This can enable the user to remove or drain the water from the first container. The first container can be bucket etc.
[0027] In another aspect, the cabinet can be selected from any of a cupboard, a
luggage bag, wardrobe etc.
[0028] In another aspect, the dehumidifying unit can include a fan, a condensing unit
coupled to the fan, an air inlet and a water outlet. The water outlet can be coupled to the first
container in order to store the water obtained from dehumidification into the first container.
[0029] Another aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a disinfection device for
controlling dehumidification of air. The device can include: a dehumidifying unit; at least one humidity sensing unit that can be operatively coupled to the dehumidifying unit, and the at least one humidity sensing unit can be configured to sense humidity level present in air of a cabinet, and generate first data based on the sensed humidity level; and a control unit.
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[0030] In an aspect, the control unit can include one or more processors, the one or
more processors coupled with a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors to: compare the generated first data with a predefined first data corresponding to a predefined humidity level of the cabinet, wherein the predefined first data can be stored in a database operatively coupled to the control unit; dehumidify, by using the dehumidifying unit operatively coupled to the control unit, the air of the cabinet when the sensed humidity level is greater than the predefined humidity level, and allow to collect water from the dehumidifying unit into a first container based on the dehumidification; and spray, by using a spraying unit operatively coupled to the control unit, a liquid into the air of the cabinet when the sensed humidity level is greater than the predefined humidity level, wherein the liquid can be stored in a second container of the spraying unit.
[0031] Another aspect of the present disclosure pertains to disinfection method for
controlling dehumidification of air. The method can include steps of: sensing, by at least one humidity sensing unit, humidity level present in air of a cabinet; generating, by the at least one humidity sensing unit, first data based on the sensed humidity level; and comparing, by a control unit including one or more processors, the generated first data with a predefined first data corresponding to a predefined humidity level of the cabinet. The predefined first data is stored in a database that can be operatively coupled to the control unit.
[0032] In an aspect, the method can include a step of dehumidifying, using a
dehumidifying unit operatively coupled to the control unit, the air of the cabinet when the
sensed humidity level is greater than the predefined humidity level, and allowing to collect
water from the dehumidifying unit into a first container based on the dehumidification.
[0033] In an aspect, the method can further include a step of spraying, using a
spraying unit operatively coupled to the control unit, a liquid into the air of the cabinet when the sensed humidity level is greater than the predefined humidity level. The liquid can be stored in a second container of the spraying unit.
[0034] In another aspect, at the step of spraying, the liquid can be any or a
combination of water, alcohol and neem extracts.
[0035] In another aspect, the method can include steps of: sensing, using at least one
water level sensing unit attached to the first container, level of the water collected in the first
container; and generating second data based on the sensing of the collected water level.
[0036] In another aspect, the method can further include steps of: comparing, by the
control unit, the generated second data with a predefined second data corresponding to a predefined water level that can be stored in the database; stopping, using the dehumidifying
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unit, the humidification when the sensed level of water collected in the first container is
greater than the predefined water level; and sending, using a communication unit operatively
coupled to the control unit, at least one message to at least one computing device associated
with at least one user when the sensed water level is greater than the predefined water level.
[0037] In an embodiment, the system within the scope of this application it is
expressly envisaged that the various aspects, embodiments, examples and alternatives set out in the preceding paragraphs, in the claims and/or in the following description and drawings, and in particular the individual features thereof, may be taken independently or in any combination. Features described in connection with one embodiment are applicable to all embodiments, unless such features are incompatible.
[0038] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject
matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0039] The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the
present disclosure, and wherein:
[0040] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary module representation of disinfection system
for controlling dehumidification of air in accordance with an embodiment of the present
disclosure.
[0041] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary flow diagram representation of disinfection
method for controlling dehumidification of air in accordance with an embodiment of the
present disclosure.
[0042] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary module diagram representation of disinfection
device for controlling dehumidification of air in accordance with an embodiment of the
present disclosure.
[0043] FIG. 4 illustrates a computer system in which or with which embodiments of
the present invention can be utilized in accordance with embodiments of the present
disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0044] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure
depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly
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communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered 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 spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0045] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to
provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details.
[0046] Embodiments of the present invention include various steps, which will be
described below. The steps may be performed by hardware components or may be embodied in machine-executable instructions, which may be used to cause a general-purpose or special-purpose processor programmed with the instructions to perform the steps. Alternatively, steps may be performed by a combination of hardware, software, and firmware and/or by human operators.
[0047] Various methods described herein may be practiced by combining one or more
machine-readable storage media containing the code according to the present invention with
appropriate standard computer hardware to execute the code contained therein. An apparatus
for practicing various embodiments of the present invention may involve one or more
computers (or one or more processors within a single computer) and storage systems
containing or having network access to computer program(s) coded in accordance with
various methods described herein, and the method steps of the invention could be
accomplished by modules, routines, subroutines, or subparts of a computer program product.
[0048] If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or
“might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[0049] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the
meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0050] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with
reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. These exemplary embodiments are provided only for illustrative purposes and so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those of ordinary skill in the art. The invention disclosed may, however, be embodied in many
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different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Various modifications will be readily apparent to persons skilled in the art. The general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments and applications without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the invention, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure). Also, the terminology and phraseology used is for the purpose of describing exemplary embodiments and should not be considered limiting. Thus, the present invention is to be accorded the widest scope encompassing numerous alternatives, modifications and equivalents consistent with the principles and features disclosed. For purpose of clarity, details relating to technical material that is known in the technical fields related to the invention have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure the present invention.
[0051] Thus, for example, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art
that the diagrams, schematics, illustrations, and the like represent conceptual views or processes illustrating systems and methods embodying this invention. The functions of the various elements shown in the figures may be provided through the use of dedicated hardware as well as hardware capable of executing associated software. Similarly, any switches shown in the figures are conceptual only. Their function may be carried out through the operation of program logic, through dedicated logic, through the interaction of program control and dedicated logic, or even manually, the particular technique being selectable by the entity implementing this invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art further understand that the exemplary hardware, software, processes, methods, and/or operating systems described herein are for illustrative purposes and, thus, are not intended to be limited to any particular named element.
[0052] Embodiments of the present invention may be provided as a computer program
product, which may include a machine-readable storage medium tangibly embodying thereon instructions, which may be used to program a computer (or other electronic devices) to perform a process. The term “machine-readable storage medium” or “computer-readable storage medium” includes, but is not limited to, fixed (hard) drives, magnetic tape, floppy diskettes, optical disks, compact disc read-only memories (CD-ROMs), and magneto-optical disks, semiconductor memories, such as ROMs, PROMs, random access memories (RAMs),
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programmable read-only memories (PROMs), erasable PROMs (EPROMs), electrically erasable PROMs (EEPROMs), flash memory, magnetic or optical cards, or other type of media/machine-readable medium suitable for storing electronic instructions (e.g., computer programming code, such as software or firmware).A machine-readable medium may include a non-transitory medium in which data may be stored and that does not include carrier waves and/or transitory electronic signals propagating wirelessly or over wired connections. Examples of a non-transitory medium may include, but are not limited to, a magnetic disk or tape, optical storage media such as compact disk (CD) or digital versatile disk (DVD), flash memory, memory or memory devices. A computer-program product may include code and/or machine-executable instructions that may represent a procedure, a function, a subprogram, a program, a routine, a subroutine, a module, a software package, a class, or any combination of instructions, data structures, or program statements. A code segment may be coupled to another code segment or a hardware circuit by passing and/or receiving information, data, arguments, parameters, or memory contents. Information, arguments, parameters, data, etc. may be passed, forwarded, or transmitted via any suitable means including memory sharing, message passing, token passing, network transmission, etc.
[0053] Furthermore, embodiments may be implemented by hardware, software,
firmware, middleware, microcode, hardware description languages, or any combination thereof. When implemented in software, firmware, middleware or microcode, the program code or code segments to perform the necessary tasks (e.g., a computer-program product) may be stored in a machine-readable medium. A processor(s) may perform the necessary tasks.
[0054] Systems depicted in some of the figures may be provided in various
configurations. In some embodiments, the systems may be configured as a distributed system where one or more components of the system are distributed across one or more networks in a cloud computing system.
[0055] Each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for
infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the "invention" may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases, it will be recognized that references to the "invention" will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.
[0056] All methods described herein may be performed in any suitable order unless
otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and
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all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[0057] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a
claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.
[0058] The present disclosure relates to the field of dehumidification and sterilization
systems. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a disinfecting system and method for detecting humidity and controlling dehumidification of air in cabinets automatically and in real-time.
[0059] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a disinfection system for
controlling and/or maintaining dehumidification of air automatically. The system can include:
a dehumidifying unit; and at least one humidity sensing unit that can be operatively coupled
to the dehumidifying unit. The at least one humidity sensing unit can be configured to sense
humidity level present in air of a cabinet, and generate first data based on the sensed humidity
level. The system can also include a control unit that can include one or more processors.
[0060] In an aspect, the one or more processors can be coupled with a memory, and
the memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors to compare the generated first data with a predefined first data corresponding to a predefined humidity level of the cabinet, and the predefined first data is stored in a database that can be operatively coupled to the control unit. The control unit can be configured to dehumidify, by using the dehumidifying unit that can be operatively coupled to the control unit, the air of the cabinet when the sensed humidity level is greater than the predefined humidity level, and allow to collect water from the dehumidifying unit into a first container based on the dehumidification. Further, the control unit can be configured to spray, by using a spraying unit operatively coupled to the control unit, a liquid into the air of the cabinet when the sensed humidity level is greater than the predefined humidity level. The liquid can be stored in a second container of the spraying unit.
[0061] In another aspect, the liquid can be any or a combination of water, alcohol,
neem extracts etc.
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[0062] Another aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a disinfection device for
controlling dehumidification of air. The device can include: a dehumidifying unit; at least one
humidity sensing unit that can be operatively coupled to the dehumidifying unit, and the at
least one humidity sensing unit can be configured to sense humidity level present in air of a
cabinet, and generate first data based on the sensed humidity level; and a control unit.
[0063] In an aspect, the control unit can include one or more processors, the one or
more processors coupled with a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors to: compare the generated first data with a predefined first data corresponding to a predefined humidity level of the cabinet, wherein the predefined first data can be stored in a database operatively coupled to the control unit; dehumidify, by using the dehumidifying unit operatively coupled to the control unit, the air of the cabinet when the sensed humidity level is greater than the predefined humidity level, and allow to collect water from the dehumidifying unit into a first container based on the dehumidification; and spray, by using a spraying unit operatively coupled to the control unit, a liquid into the air of the cabinet when the sensed humidity level is greater than the predefined humidity level, wherein the liquid can be stored in a second container of the spraying unit.
[0064] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary module representation of disinfection system
for controlling dehumidification of air in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0065] According to an embodiment, the disinfection system 100 can include one or
more processor(s) 102. The one or more processor(s) 102 can be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that manipulate data based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, the one or more processor(s) 102 are configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory 104 of the disinfection system 100. The memory 104 can store one or more computer-readable instructions or routines, which can be fetched and executed to create or share the data units over a network service. The memory 104 can include any non-transitory storage device including, for example, volatile memory such as RAM, or non-volatile memory such as EPROM, flash memory, and the like.
[0066] Various components /units of the proposed disinfection system 100 can be
implemented as a combination of hardware and programming (for example, programmable instructions) to implement their one or more functionalities as elaborated further themselves or using processors 102. In examples described herein, such combinations of hardware and
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programming may be implemented in several different ways. For example, the programming for the units may be processor executable instructions stored on a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium and the hardware for units may include a processing resource (for example, one or more processors), to execute such instructions. In the present examples, the machine-readable storage medium may store instructions that, when executed by the processing resource, implements the various units. In such examples, the disinfection system 100 may include the machine-readable storage medium storing the instructions and the processing resource to execute the instructions, or the machine-readable storage medium may be separate but accessible to disinfection system 100 and the processing resource. In other examples, the units may be implemented by electronic circuitry. A database 118 may include data that is either stored or generated as a result of functionalities implemented by any of the other components /units of the proposed disinfection system 100.
[0067] In an embodiment, the disinfection system 100 for controlling and/or
maintaining dehumidification of air automatically is provided. The system 100 can include: a
dehumidifying unit 108; at least one humidity sensing unit 110 that can be operatively
coupled to the dehumidifying unit 108; and a control unit 106 that can be operatively coupled
to the dehumidifying unit 108 and the at least one humidity sensing unit 110 respectively.
[0068] In an embodiment, the at least one humidity sensing unit 110 can be
configured to sense humidity level present in air of a cabinet, and generate first data based on the sensed humidity level.
[0069] In an exemplary embodiment, the cabinet can be selected from any of a
cupboard, a luggage bag, wardrobe etc.
[0070] In an exemplary embodiment, the at least one humidity sensing unit 110 can
be configured to sense humidity level present in air of any other region of interest as well other than the cabinet. The region of interest can be room, home, office etc.
[0071] In an embodiment, the control unit 106 can include the one or more processors
102 that can be coupled with the memory 104. The memory 104 storing instructions which when executed by the one or more processors 102 to compare the generated first data with a predefined first data corresponding to a predefined humidity level of the cabinet. The predefined first data is stored in the database 118that can be operatively coupled to the control unit 106.
[0072] In an embodiment, the control unit 106 can be configured to dehumidify, by
using the dehumidifying unit 108, the air of the cabinet when the sensed humidity level is
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greater than the predefined humidity level, and allow collection of water from the dehumidifying unit 108 into a first container based on the dehumidification.
[0073] In an exemplary embodiment, the first container can be bucket or any water
storage container.
[0074] In an embodiment, the control unit 106 can be operatively coupled to a
spraying unit 112. The control unit 106 can be configured to spray, by using the spraying unit 112, a liquid into the air of the cabinet when the sensed humidity level is greater than the predefined humidity level. The liquid can be stored in a second container of the spraying unit 112.
[0075] In an exemplary embodiment, the control unit 106 can be configured to
automatically stop dehumidification of the air in the cabinet by using the dehumidifying unit 108 when the sensed humidity level falls below the predefined humidity level.
[0076] In an exemplary embodiment, the control unit 106 can be configured to stop
spraying of the liquid into the air of the cabinet by using the spraying unit 112 when the sensed humidity level falls below the predefined humidity level.
[0077] In an exemplary embodiment, the system 100 is safe and the system 100 can
prevent the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi etc., mold, dust mites etc. completely by controlling the humidification of air in cabinets automatically with enhanced accuracy. This can improve health of occupants as well. The system 100 is simple, cost-effective and saves time in dehumidification of air. The liquid with neem extracts, water and alcohols is natural. The liquid does not have any harmful and/or toxic effects on occupants and on environment.
[0078] In an embodiment, the liquid can be any or a combination of water, alcohol,
neem extracts etc.
[0079] In an embodiment, at least one water level sensing unit 114 can be attached to
the first container. The at least one water level sensing unit 114 can be operatively coupled to the control unit 106.The at least one water level sensing unit 114 can be configured to sense level of the water collected in the first container, and generate second data based on the sensing of the collected water level. The control unit 106 can be configured to compare the generated second data with a predefined second data corresponding to a predefined water level. The predefined second data can be stored in the database 118.
[0080] In an embodiment, the control unit 106 can be configured to stop, using the
dehumidifying unit 108, dehumidification when the sensed level of water collected in the first
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container is greater than the predefined water level. The control unit 106 can be operatively coupled to a communication unit 116.
[0081] In an exemplary embodiment, the communication unit 116 can be any or a
combination of wired and/or wireless communication units by implementing respective wired and/or wireless communication technologies.
[0082] In an embodiment, the control unit 106 can be further configured to send,
using the communication unit 116, at least one message to at least one computing device
associated with at least one user when the sensed water level is greater than the predefined
water level. This can enable the user to remove or drain the water from the first container.
[0083] In an exemplary embodiment, the dehumidifying unit 108 can include a fan, a
condensing unit coupled to the fan, an air inlet and a water outlet. The water outlet can be coupled to the first container in order to store the water obtained from the dehumidification into the first container.
[0084] It would be appreciated that although the proposed disinfection system 100 has
been elaborated as above to include all the main units, it is conceivable that actual implementations are well within the scope of the present disclosure, which can include without any limitation, only a part of the proposed units or a combination of those or a division of those into sub-units in various combinations across multiple devices that can be operatively coupled with each other, including in the cloud. Further, the units can be configured in any sequence to achieve objectives elaborated. Also, it can be appreciated that proposed disinfection system 100 can be configured in a computing device or across a plurality of computing devices operatively connected with each other, wherein the computing devices can be any of a computer, a laptop, a smart phone, an Internet enabled mobile device and the like. Therefore, all possible modifications, implementations and embodiments of where and how the proposed disinfection system 100 is configured are well within the scope of the present invention.
[0085] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary flow diagram representation of disinfection
method for controlling dehumidification of air in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0086] In an aspect, the method 200 as elaborated hereunder can be described in
general context of computer executable instructions. Generally, computer executable instructions can include routines, programs, objects, components, data structures, procedures, modules, functions, etc., that perform particular functions or implement particular abstract data types. The method 200 can also be practiced in a distributed computing environment
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where functions are performed by remote processing devices that are linked through a
communications network. In a distributed computing environment, computer executable
instructions may be located in both local and remote computer storage media, including
memory storage devices.
[0087] According to an embodiment, the method 200 can include steps of: at a step
202, sensing, by at least one humidity sensing unit, humidity level present in air of a cabinet;
at a step 204, generating, by the at least one humidity sensing unit, first data based on the
sensed humidity level; and at a step 206, comparing, by a control unit having one or more
processors, the generated first data with a predefined first data corresponding to a predefined
humidity level of the cabinet. The predefined first data is stored in a database that can be
operatively coupled to the control unit.
[0088] In an embodiment, the method 200 can include at a step 208, dehumidifying,
using a dehumidifying unit operatively coupled to the control unit, the air of the cabinet when
the sensed humidity level is greater than the predefined humidity level, and allowing
collection of water from the dehumidifying unit into a first container based on the
dehumidification.
[0089] In an embodiment, the method 200 can include at a step 210, spraying, using a
spraying unit operatively coupled to the control unit, a liquid into the air of the cabinet when
the sensed humidity level is greater than the predefined humidity level. The liquid can be
stored in a second container of the spraying unit.
[0090] In an embodiment, at the step of spraying, the liquid can be any or a
combination of water, alcohol and neem extracts.
[0091] In an exemplary embodiment, the method 200 can include steps of: stopping,
using the dehumidifying unit, dehumidification of the air in the cabinet when the sensed
humidity level falls below the predefined humidity level; and stopping, using the spraying
unit, spraying of the liquid into the air of the cabinet when the sensed humidity level falls
below the predefined humidity level.
[0092] In an embodiment, the method 200 can further include steps of: sensing, using
at least one water level sensing unit attached to the first container, level of the water collected
in the first container; and generating second data based on the sensing of the collected water
level.
[0093] In an embodiment, the method 200 can include steps of: comparing, by the
control unit, the generated second data with a predefined second data corresponding to a
predefined water level that can be stored in the database; stopping, using the dehumidifying
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unit, the humidification when the sensed level of water collected in the first container is
greater than the predefined water level; and sending, using a communication unit operatively
coupled to the control unit, at least one message to at least one computing device associated
with at least one user when the sensed water level is greater than the predefined water level.
[0094] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary module diagram representation of disinfection
device for controlling dehumidification of air in accordance with an embodiment of the
present disclosure.
[0095] In an embodiment, the device 300 can include: a dehumidifying unit; and at
least one humidity sensor 302 that can be operatively coupled to the dehumidifying unit. The
dehumidifying unit can include a fan 304 and a condenser 306 coupled to the fan 304. The at
least one humidity sensor 302 can be configured to sense humidity level present in air of a
cabinet, and generate first data based on the sensed humidity level.
[0096] In an exemplary embodiment, the device 300 can include a control unit. In an
exemplary embodiment, the device 300 can be operatively coupled to the control unit.
[0097] In an embodiment, the control unit can include one or more processors, the one
or more processors coupled with a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by
the one or more processors to compare the generated first data with a predefined first data
corresponding to a predefined humidity level of the cabinet, wherein the predefined first data
can be stored in a database operatively coupled to the control unit.
[0098] In an embodiment, the control unit can be configured to dehumidify, by using
the dehumidifying unit operatively coupled to the control unit, the air of the cabinet when the
sensed humidity level is greater than the predefined humidity level, and allow to collect water
from the dehumidifying unit into a first container 308 based on the dehumidification.
[0099] In an embodiment, the control unit can be configured to spray, by using a
spraying unit operatively coupled to the control unit, a liquid into the air of the cabinet when
the sensed humidity level is greater than the predefined humidity level, wherein the liquid can
be stored in a second container of the spraying unit.
[00100] In an embodiment, the liquid can be any or a combination of water, alcohol,
neem extracts etc.
[00101] In an exemplary embodiment, the cabinet can be selected from any of a
cupboard, a luggage bag, wardrobe etc.
[00102] In an exemplary embodiment, the at least one humidity sensor 302 can be
configured to sense humidity level present in air of any other region of interest as well other
than the cabinet. The region of interest can be room, home, office etc.
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[00103] In an exemplary embodiment, the first container 308 can be bucket, box or any
water storage container to collect and/or store water.
[00104] In an exemplary embodiment, the device 300 is safe and the device 300 can
prevent the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi etc., mold, dust mites etc. completely by controlling the humidification of air in cabinets automatically with enhanced accuracy. This can improve health of occupants as well. The device 300 is simple, cost-effective and saves time in dehumidification of air. The liquid with neem extracts, water and alcohols is natural. The liquid does not have any harmful and/or toxic effects on occupants and on environment.
[00105] In an embodiment, the device 300 can include at least one water level sensor
310 that can be attached to the first container 308. The at least one water level sensor 310 can
be operatively coupled to the control unit. The at least one water level sensor 310 can be
configured to sense level of the water collected in the first container 308, and generate second
data based on the sensing of the collected water level. The control unit can be configured to
compare the generated second data with a predefined second data corresponding to a
predefined water level. The predefined second data can be stored in the database.
[00106] In an embodiment, the control unit can be configured to stop, using the
dehumidifying unit, the dehumidification when the sensed level of water collected in the first container is greater than the predefined water level. The control unit can be operatively coupled to a communication unit.
[00107] In an embodiment, the control unit can be further configured to send, using the
communication unit, at least one message to at least one computing device associated with at least one user when the sensed water level is greater than the predefined water level. This can enable the user to remove or drain the water from the first container 308.
[00108] FIG. 4 illustrates a computer system in which or with which embodiments of
the present invention can be utilized in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00109] As shown in FIG. 4, computer system includes an external storage device 410,
a bus 420, a main memory 430, a read only memory 440, a mass storage device 450, communication port 460, and a processor 470. A person skilled in the art will appreciate that computer system may include more than one processor and communication ports. Examples of processor 470 include, but are not limited to, an Intel® Itanium® or Itanium 2 processor(s), or AMD® Opteron® or Athlon MP® processor(s), Motorola® lines of processors, FortiSOC™ system on a chip processors or other future processors. Processor
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470 may include various modules associated with embodiments of the present invention. Communication port 460 can be any of an RS-232 port for use with a modem-based dialup connection, a 10/100 Ethernet port, a Gigabit or 10 Gigabit port using copper or fibre, a serial port, a parallel port, or other existing or future ports. Communication port 460 may be chosen depending on a network, such a Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), or any network to which computer system connects.
[00110] Memory 430 can be Random Access Memory (RAM), or any other dynamic
storage device commonly known in the art. Read only memory 440 can be any static storage device(s) e.g., but not limited to, a Programmable Read Only Memory (PROM) chips for storing static information e.g., start-up or BIOS instructions for processor 470. Mass storage 450 may be any current or future mass storage solution, which can be used to store information and/or instructions. Exemplary mass storage solutions include, but are not limited to, Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment (PATA) or Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drives or solid-state drives (internal or external, e.g., having Universal Serial Bus (USB) and/or Firewire interfaces), e.g. those available from Seagate (e.g., the Seagate Barracuda 7200 family) or Hitachi (e.g., the Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000), one or more optical discs, Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) storage, e.g. an array of disks (e.g., SATA arrays), available from various vendors including Dot Hill Systems Corp., LaCie, Nexsan Technologies, Inc. and Enhance Technology, Inc.
[00111] Bus 420 communicatively couples processor(s) 470 with the other memory,
storage and communication blocks. Bus 420 can be, e.g. a Peripheral Component
Interconnect (PCI) / PCI Extended (PCI-X) bus, Small Computer System Interface (SCSI),
USB or the like, for connecting expansion cards, drives and other subsystems as well as other
buses, such a front side bus (FSB), which connects processor 470 to software system.
[00112] Optionally, operator and administrative interfaces, e.g. a display, keyboard,
and a cursor control device, may also be coupled to bus 420 to support direct operator interaction with computer system. Other operator and administrative interfaces can be provided through network connections connected through communication port 460. External storage device 410 can be any kind of external hard-drives, floppy drives, IOMEGA® Zip Drives, Compact Disc - Read Only Memory (CD-ROM), Compact Disc - Re-Writable (CD-RW), Digital Video Disk - Read Only Memory (DVD-ROM). Components described above are meant only to exemplify various possibilities. In no way should the aforementioned exemplary computer system limit the scope of the present disclosure.
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[00113] Thus, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the
diagrams, schematics, illustrations, and the like represent conceptual views or processes illustrating systems and methods embodying this invention. The functions of the various elements shown in the figures may be provided through the use of dedicated hardware as well as hardware capable of executing associated software. Similarly, any switches shown in the figures are conceptual only. Their function may be carried out through the operation of program logic, through dedicated logic, through the interaction of program control and dedicated logic, or even manually, the particular technique being selectable by the entity implementing this invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art further understand that the exemplary hardware, software, processes, methods, and/or operating systems described herein are for illustrative purposes and, thus, are not intended to be limited to any particular named.
[00114] While embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and
described, it will be clear that the invention is not limited to these embodiments only. Numerous modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents will be apparent to those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, as described in the claim.
[00115] In the foregoing description, numerous details are set forth. It will be apparent,
however, to one of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure, that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form, rather than in detail, to avoid obscuring the present invention.
[00116] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term "coupled
to" is intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each other contact each other) and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are used synonymously. Within the context of this document terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are also used euphemistically to mean “communicatively coupled with” over a network, where two or more devices are able to exchange data with each other over the network, possibly via one or more intermediary device.
[00117] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications
besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all
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terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms “comprises” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refers to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C …. and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc.
[00118] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and
further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skillin the art.
ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[00119] The present disclosure provides a system and method for detecting humidity
and for controlling dehumidification of air.
[00120] The present disclosure provides a disinfection system and method to control
dehumidification of air present in a cabinet and to prevent growth of microorganisms.
[00121] The present disclosure provides a disinfection system and method to control
dehumidification of air present in a cabinet and to prevent growth of microorganisms
automatically.
[00122] The present disclosure provides a simple and cost-effective disinfection system
and device to control dehumidification of air present in a cabinet and to prevent growth of
microorganisms in real-time.
[00123] The present disclosure provides a precise and time-efficient disinfection
system and method to control dehumidification of air present in a cabinet and to prevent
growth of microorganisms.
[00124] The present disclosure provides a safe disinfection system and device to
control dehumidification of air present in a cabinet and to prevent growth of microorganisms
with enhanced accuracy.
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[00125] The present disclosure provides a disinfection system and device to control
dehumidification of air present in a cabinet and to prevent growth of microorganisms without using any desiccant based chemical humidifiers.

We Claim:

A disinfection system 100 for controlling dehumidification of air, the system 100 comprising:
a dehumidifying unit 108;
at least one humidity sensing unit 110 operatively coupled to the dehumidifying unit 108, and configured to sense humidity level present in air of a cabinet, and generate first data based on the sensed humidity level; and
a control unit 106 comprising one or more processors 102, the one or more processors 102 coupled with a memory 104, the memory 104 storing instructions executable by the one or more processors 102 to:
compare the generated first data with a predefined first data corresponding to a predefined humidity level of the cabinet, wherein the predefined first data is stored in a database 118 operatively coupled to the control unit 106;
dehumidify, using the dehumidifying unit 108 operatively coupled to the control unit 106, the air of the cabinet when the sensed humidity level is greater than the predefined humidity level, and allow to collect water from the dehumidifying unitl08 into a first container based on the dehumidification; and spray, using a spraying unit 112 operatively coupled to the control unit 106, a liquid into the air of the cabinet when the sensed humidity level is greater than the predefined humidity level, wherein the liquid is stored in a second container of the spraying unit 112. The system 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the liquid is any or a combination of water, alcohol and neem extracts.
The system 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one water level sensing unit 114 is attached to the first container, and is operatively coupled to the control unit 106, and the at least one water level sensing unit 114 is configured to sense level of the water collected in the first container, and generate second data based on the sensing of the collected water level; and the control unit 106 is configured to:
compare the generated second data with a predefined second data corresponding to a predefined water level, wherein the predefined second data is stored in the database 118;

stop, using the dehumidifying unit 108, the dehumidification when the sensed level of water collected in the first container is greater than the predefined water level; and
send, using a communication unit 116 operatively coupled to the control unit 106, at least one message to at least one computing device associated with at least one user when the sensed water level is greater than the predefined water level. The system 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cabinet is selected from any of a cupboard, a luggage bag, and a wardrobe.
The system 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the dehumidifying unit 108 comprises a fan, a condensing unit coupled to the fan, an air inlet and a water outlet, and wherein the water outlet is coupled to the first container.
A disinfection device 300 for controlling dehumidification of air, the device 300 comprising:
a dehumidifying unit;
at least one humidity sensing unit operatively coupled to the dehumidifying unit, and configured to sense humidity level present in air of a cabinet, and generate first data based on the sensed humidity level; and
a control unit comprising one or more processors, the one or more processors coupled with a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors to:
compare the generated first data with a predefined first data corresponding to a predefined humidity level of the cabinet, wherein the predefined first data is stored in a database operatively coupled to the control unit;
dehumidify, using the dehumidifying unit operatively coupled to the control unit, the air of the cabinet when the sensed humidity level is greater than the predefined humidity level, and allow to collect water from the dehumidifying unit into a first container based on the dehumidification; and
spray, using a spraying unit operatively coupled to the control unit, a liquid into the air of the cabinet when the sensed humidity level is greater than the predefined humidity level, wherein the liquid is stored in a second container of the spraying unit.

The device 300 as claimed in claim 6, wherein the liquid is any or a combination of water, alcohol and neem extracts.
A disinfection method 200 for controlling dehumidification of air, the method 200 comprising steps of:
sensing, by at least one humidity sensing unit, humidity level present in air of a cabinet;
generating, by the at least one humidity sensing unit, first data based on the sensed humidity level;
comparing, by a control unit comprising one or more processors, the generated first data with a predefined first data corresponding to a predefined humidity level of the cabinet, wherein the predefined first data is stored in a database operatively coupled to the control unit;
dehumidifying, using a dehumidifying unit operatively coupled to the control unit, the air of the cabinet when the sensed humidity level is greater than the predefined humidity level, and allowing to collect water from the dehumidifying unit into a first container based on the dehumidification; and
spraying, using a spraying unit operatively coupled to the control unit, a liquid into the air of the cabinet when the sensed humidity level is greater than the predefined humidity level, wherein the liquid is stored in a second container of the spraying unit. The method 200 as claimed in claim 8, wherein at the step of spraying, the liquid is any or a combination of water, alcohol and neem extracts. ). The method 200 as claimed in claim 8, wherein the method 200 comprises steps of:
sensing, using at least one water level sensing unit attached to the first container, level of the water collected in the first container;
generating second data based on the sensing of the collected water level; comparing, by the control unit, the generated second data with a predefined second data corresponding to a predefined water level stored in the database;
stopping, using the dehumidifying unit, the humidification when the sensed level of water collected in the first container is greater than the predefined water level; and sending, using a communication unit operatively coupled to the control unit, at

least one message to at least one computing device associated with at least one user when the sensed water level is greater than the predefined water level.