FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present disclosure is generally related to a UV sanitization and more particularly to an ultra-violet sanitization box for automatically determining a plurality of parameters of a plurality of items and turning on a selected number of UV sources for a determined time window in order to irradiate UV light on a surface of the plurality of items, thereby sterilizing the plurality of items. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The health sector faces many kinds of challenges while dealing with contagious diseases. In the recent past, the world has witnessed a pandemic which was due to a highly contagious virus Covid'19. The virus rapidly spread in masses even through daily need items like groceries, vegetables, etc . also through the exchange of physical currency like notes and coins.
[0003] The world suffered a lot because of the virus outbreak because the spread of the virus was not under control as the existing systems were not competent enough to keep each and every object sanitized. Traditionally people are using hot water, bleach, and harmful disinfectants to inactive the harmful germs and bacteria. But these may harm the health of the people if they are applied on the surfaces of the edible items. To mitigate these problems, ultra-violet disinfectant systems have been used for sanitizing the objects. The UV lights are non-toxic in nature, so it is safe for edible products, and it inactivates a wide array of harmful organisms.
[0004] The Ultra-violet light has germicidal properties. The UV lights are used for destroying harmful pathogens from the object. Many types of UV disinfection systems

are present in the market such as air disinfection systems, water disinfection systems, surface disinfectant systems, equipment disinfectant systems, and food and beverages disinfectant systems. This system needs to disinfect air spaces, water, the surface of the items, equipment, foods, and beverages by applying the UV lights of different wavelengths on them.
[0005] On the other hand, ozone is also used for sterilization in various domains, for example for air purification, water processing, food processing, or sterilization of medical devices.
[0006] For example, US10874754B2 discloses a method and arrangement for sterilization and storage of medical devices. Method of sterilization of a medical device, in particular surgical instrument, placed in a closable airtight container, including placing such medical device inside a closable airtight container; closing the container; placing a Vacuum Ultraviolet Light source against a window of said container, wherein such window is transparent to Vacuum Ultraviolet light and to UVC and/or Middle Ultraviolet light; irradiating a volume inside such closed container with Vacuum Ultraviolet Light through such window in order to generate ozone and/or ozonates within such volume; removing the Vacuum Ultraviolet Light source; and waiting for an incubation time.
[0007] The above prior art is not convenient for disinfecting objects of different sizes. The conventional methods and systems are not able to provide UV light according to the determination of the size of the object in order to remove pathogens/viruses from the surface of the objects.

[0008] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there is a need to provide
a device that is an enhancement to the conventional systems and devices. This device
is capable of removing viruses from a surface of a plurality of items by radiating UV
lights on them. This device automatically determines a plurality of parameters of the
plurality of items and turns on a determined number of the plurality of UV sources for
a determined time window, thereby sterilizing the plurality of items.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0009] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantage
of the prior art.
[0010] Another object of the present invention is to provide an ultra-violet sanitization
box for removing pathogens or viruses from a surface of a plurality of items by
radiating a plurality of UV lights on them.
[0011] Another object of the present invention is to provide the ultra-violet
sanitization box that helps in securely locking the box when a plurality of UV sources
needs to be switched on.
[0012] Another object of the present invention is to provide the ultra-violet
sanitization box automatically determining a plurality of parameters of the plurality of
items and radiate UV lights for a determined time window.
[0013] Another object of the present invention is to provide the ultra-violet
sanitization box that automatically opens a door of the box by using a gesture sensor.
[0014] Another object of the present invention is to provide the ultra-violet
sanitization box that is quick and responsive.

[0015] Another object of the present invention is to provide the ultra-violet
sanitization box that is portable, cost-effective, and assures a high safety standard for
disinfection without the usage of any harmful chemical.
[0016] Another object of the present invention is to provide the ultra-violet
sanitization box that helps automatically turn off a timer when the disinfection of the
plurality of items is over.
[0017] Another object of the present invention is to provide the ultra-violet
sanitization box that is used in various applications such as homes, hospitals, salons,
supermarkets, factories, offices, and restaurants.
[0018] Another object of the present invention is to provide the ultra-violet
sanitization box that may add multiple features/accessories with minimal changes in
the device.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0019] The present invention relates to a multipurpose device used for sanitizing a
plurality of objects from pathogens/viruses by radiating a plurality of UV sources
inside a housing of the box. The radiation depends on a plurality of parameters of the
plurality of items and it also helps in automatically turning off a timer when the
disinfection is over.
[0020] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an ultra-violet
sanitization box, comprising, a body frame configured to support a housing that is
made up of an SSL316 material, a rack frame configured to be placed within the
housing, wherein the rack frame is used for storing a plurality of items, wherein the

rack frame includes a plurality of dents in order to space apart each of the plurality of items from one another, a plurality of UV sources installed within the housing for radiating ultra-violet light on a surface of the plurality of items, a plurality of identification module that is any one or a combination of a camera module, an infrared module, a RADAR (Radio Detection and Ranging), and a Light Detection and ranging (LiDAR) module placed within the housing for determining a plurality of parameters of the plurality of items simultaneously, wherein the plurality of parameters are any one or a combination of a size, a height, a length, a width, a surface configuration, smoothness, or roughness.
[0021] According to an another embodiment of the present invention, the ultra-violet sanitization box, further comprising, a processor that communicably connected to the plurality of identification modules and perform the steps of- receiving the plurality of parameters as determined by the plurality of identification modules, determining a time window of the UV light exposure required for each of the plurality of items based on the plurality of parameters, determining the number of UV sources from the plurality of UV sources required for the plurality of items, and turning on the selected number of UV sources from the plurality of UV sources based on the plurality of parameters for the determined time window, wherein the turn-on time and the selected numbers of UV sources are based on the highest value of the plurality of items determined and the selected number of UV sources are either equal or less than the plurality of UV sources, wherein the processor further locks the UV sanitization box when the plurality of UV sources needs to be switched on, wherein the box further

includes a communication module that connects the UV sanitization box to a remote
server, wherein the box further includes a gesture sensor on an outer surface of the
housing that is configured to analyze gestures and perform a plurality of actions that
includes opening a door of the UV sanitization box based on the analyzed gesture,
wherein the box further includes a display unit for displaying the determined time
window.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] The accompanying drawings illustrate various embodiments of mechanisms,
methods, and embodiments of various other aspects of the disclosure. Any person with
ordinary skills in the art will appreciate that the illustrated element boundaries (e.g.
boxes, groups of boxes, or other shapes) in the figures represent one example of the
boundaries. It may be that in some examples one element may be designed as multiple
elements or that multiple elements may be designed as one element. In some examples,
an element shown as an internal component of one element may be implemented as an
external component in another, and vice versa. Furthermore, elements may not be
drawn to scale. Non-limiting and non-exhaustive descriptions /are described with
reference to the following drawings. The components in the figures are not necessarily
to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating principles.
[0023] Fig.l is a simplified diagram of an ultra-violet sanitization box 100, according
to an embodiment of a present invention; and
[0024] Fig.2 is a front perspective view of the ultra-violet sanitization box 100,
according to an embodiment of a present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings in which, like numerals represent like elements throughout the several figures, and in which example embodiments are shown. Embodiments of the claims may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. The examples set forth herein are non-limiting examples and are merely examples among other possible examples.
[0026] Some embodiments of this invention, illustrating all its features, will now be discussed in detail. The words "comprising," "having," "containing," and "including," and other forms thereof, are intended to be equivalent in meaning and be open ended in that an item or items following any one of these words is not meant to be an exhaustive listing of such item or items or meant to be limited to only the listed item or items.
[0027] It must also be noted that as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Although any apparatus and methods similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of embodiments of the present invention, the preferred apparatus and methods are now described. [0028] The present invention relates to an ultra-violet sanitization box. The box is utilized for sterilizing a plurality of items placed in a body frame of the box. This box

helps in automatically opening a door of the box by a hand gesture and placing the plurality of items into it.
[0029] UV sanitization is a chemical-free process to sanitize a plurality of items. This box may be used in various places such as homes, hospitals, salons, factories, offices, and restaurants. This box also helps in sanitizing edible and non-edible items without losing their quality and changing the cell body of the edible items. [0030] Fig.l is a simplified diagram of an ultra-violet sanitization box 100, according to an embodiment of a present invention The UV sanitization box 100 may be a portable box or maybe a fixed one. The UV sanitization box 100 includes a housing 104, a body frame 102, configured to support the housing 104. A rack frame 106 is placed within the housing 104 to store a plurality of items. The rack frame 106 further includes a plurality of dents 116 in order to space apart each of the plurality of items from one another. The UV sanitization box 100 may further include a plurality of UV sources 108, capable of emitting UV light, within the housing 104 and configured to irradiate the inner surface of the housing 104 with UV light. The UV sanitization box further, includes a plurality of identification modules 110 placed within the housing 104 that is configured to determine a plurality of parameters of the plurality of items placed within the rack frame 106 simultaneously.
[0031] According to an embodiment of the invention, the plurality of identification modules 110 may be any one of a camera, an IR sensor, a RADAR, and a Light Detection and ranging (LiDAR) module etc.

[0032] According to another embodiment of the invention, the plurality of parameters may be any one or a combination of a size, a height, a length, a width, a surface configuration, smoothness, or roughness, and the plurality of items is anyone of a food and household (vegetables, fruits, milk pouch, grocery, etc.), an electronics items (mobile, laptop, chargers, earphone, etc.), a personal belongings (mask, keys, glasses, wallet, handbags, currency, notes, coins, etc.), baby & children items (milk bottle, water, napkins, toys, books, school bags, etc.), medical and dental items (surgical & dental equipment, N-95 masks, face shield, etc.), commercial and professional items (cards, paper, pen, work tools, etc.), and beauty salon items (towel, scissors, nail tools, work equipment, etc.).
[0033] The UV sanitization box 100 further includes a processor 112, that is communicably connected to the plurality of identification modules 110. The processor 112 is further configured to gather the plurality of parameters as collected by the plurality of identification modules 110 and determine a specific time window for which the UV light 108 exposure is required for each of the plurality of items if they are of different configuration or have a different plurality of parameters. Then the processor 112, turns on, a selected number of UV sources 108 from the plurality of UV sources 108, which is based on the plurality of parameters for the determined time window, wherein the turn-on time and the selected number of the plurality of UV light 108 are based on the highest value of the plurality of items obtained. In one embodiment, the selected number of UV sources 108 is either equal or less than the plurality of UV sources 108. For. e.g. if there are 3 packets of 3 different sizes, then

the processor will select the number of the plurality of UV sources 108 required to irradiate the largest packet size and for the time window required to sanitize largest of the identified boxes.
[0034] Fig.2 is a front perspective view of the ultra-violet sanitization box 100, according to an embodiment of a present invention. According to an embodiment of the invention, the processor 108 may lock the UV sterilization box when the plurality of UV sources needs to be switched on. According to another embodiment of the invention, the UV sterilization box 100 further includes a communication module 114 that connects the UV sanitization box 100 to a remote server. The box 100 further includes a display unit 204 for displaying the determined time window. The display unit is a LED (Light Emitting Diode) display.
[0035] According to another embodiment of the invention, the UV sterilization box includes a gesture sensor 202 placed at an outer surface of the box 100 and typically on the main face of the box 100. The box further includes a door 206 with a handle 208. The door 206 of the body frame 102 is opened, and the plurality of items is placed within the rack frame 106 in order to sanitize the plurality of items. The door 206 is opened either manually or automatically. The gesture sensor 202 is communicably connected to the processor and allows a user to perform various functions by analyzing the gestures of the user. For e.g. a wave of the hand may open up the door 206 of the box 100 without using the handle 208 and minimizes contact of the user with the box 100.

[0036] Moreover, although the present invention and its advantages have been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions and alterations can be made herein without departing from the invention as defined by the appended claims. Moreover, the scope of the present application is not intended to be limited to the particular embodiments of the process, machine, manufacture, composition of matter, means, methods and steps described in the specification. As one will readily appreciate from the disclosure, processes, machines, manufacture, compositions of matter, means, methods, or steps, presently existing or later to be developed that perform substantially the same function or achieve substantially the same result as the corresponding embodiments described herein may be utilized. Accordingly, the appended claims are intended to include within their scope such processes, machines, manufacture, compositions of matter, means, methods, or steps.

We Claim:

1. An ultra-violet sanitization box, comprising:
a body frame 102 configured to support a housing 104;
a rack frame 106 configured to be placed within the housing 104, wherein the rack frame 106 is used for storing a plurality of items;
a plurality of UV sources 108 installed within the housing 104 for radiating ultra¬violet light on a surface of the plurality of items;
a plurality of identification module 110 placed within the housing 104 for determining a plurality of parameters of the plurality of items simultaneously; and
a processor 112, communicably connected to the plurality of identification modules 110 and perform the steps of:
receiving the plurality of parameters as determined by the plurality of identification modules 110;
determining a time window of the UV light exposure required for each of the plurality of items based on the plurality of parameters;
determining the number of UV sources 110 from the plurality of UV sources 110 required for the plurality of items; and
turning on the selected number of UV sources 110 from the plurality of UV sources 110 based on the plurality of parameters for the determined time window, wherein the turn-on time and the selected numbers of UV sources 110 are based on the highest value of the plurality of items determined.

2. The UV sanitization box 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the housing 104 is made up of an SSL316 material and the rack frame 106 includes a plurality of dents 116 in order to space apart each of the plurality of items from one another.
3. The UV sanitization box 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of identification modules 110 is any one or a combination of a camera module, an infrared module, a RADAR (Radio Detection and Ranging), and a Light Detection and ranging (LiDAR) module.
4. The UV sanitization box 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of parameters are any one or a combination of a size, a height, a length, a width, a surface configuration, smoothness, or roughness.
5. The UV sanitization box 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the selected number of UV sources 108 are either equal or less than the plurality of UV sources 108.
6. The UV sanitization box 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the processor 112 further locks the UV sterilization box 100 when the plurality of UV sources 108 needs to be switched on.
7. The UV sanitization box 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the box 100 further includes a communication module 114 that connects the UV sanitization box 100 to a remote server.
8. The UV sanitization box 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the box 100 further includes a gesture sensor 202 on an outer surface of the housing 104 that is configured to analyze gestures and perform a plurality of actions based on the analyzed gesture.

9. The UV sanitization box 100 as claimed in claim 9, wherein the plurality of actions includes opening a door 206 of the UV sterilization box 100.
10. The UV sanitization box 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the box 100 further includes a display unit 204 for displaying the determined time window.