[0001] The present disclosure relates to monitoring and alerting systems. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to an apparatus adapted to accommodate and monitor presence of one or more objects.

BACKGROUND
[0002] 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.
[0003] Generally, children forget to put stationery items, such as, pencil, rubber, sharpener, scale, and the like, back in bag or box after using them. Hence, they may lend or misplace such stationery items, and later when needed they may not find one. Searching for such small stationery items may result in wastage of a lot of time. They may also get punished or may not be able to complete their work, such as class notes, exam paper, and homework, in time. Moreover, even if they borrow such items from others, they keep wondering about when and where they happened to lose their stationery items. This may result in deviation in concentration of children and hence, they may not be able to get a proper understanding of what all has been taught in the class, or they may make silly mistakes in exam paper.
[0004] Even if a child happens to find his/ her misplaced stationery item after some duration, there may be a chance that he/ she can pick it up by his/ her hands from floor or any other such surface containing bacteria or virus, and then after some time he/ she may touch his/ her eyes or nose through contaminated hands, or might eat something from same hands. This may lead to transmission of said microbes to the child.
[0005] There is therefore need in the art to provide a cost-effective, efficient and simple means to overcome the above-mentioned and other limitations, and to aid in maintaining of hygiene.

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0006] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[0007] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an apparatus to accommodate objects, such as pencil, pen, eraser, and sharpener.
[0008] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide an apparatus to detect presence and absence of said objects.
[0009] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide an apparatus to alert user if an object is found to be absent.
[00010] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide an apparatus to facilitate sanitization of said objects.
[00011] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a smart, efficient, cost effective, and simple apparatus.

SUMMARY
[00012] The present disclosure relates to monitoring and alerting systems. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to an apparatus adapted to accommodate and monitor presence of one or more objects.
[00013] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to an apparatusconfigured to accommodate one or more objects and monitor presence of said objects inside the apparatus.
[00014] In another aspect, the apparatus may be configured to sanitize at least one of the objects.
[00015] In another aspect, the apparatus may be configured to alert user in case of absence of at least one of the objects from the apparatus.
[00016] In an aspect, the apparatus may comprise at least two casings, where each of the casing may have one or more sections configured to accommodate at least one of the objects.
[00017] In an aspect, the apparatus may comprise sensors operatively coupled to the sections of the apparatus, and configured to sense presence and absence of said objects from said sections.
[00018] In an aspect, one or more ends of at least one of the sections may be configured to move between a first position and a second position, wherein movement of the one or more ends enable change in shape and size of said sections.
[00019] In an aspect, the apparatus may be configured in form of a box.
[00020] In an aspect, the apparatus may be smart, efficient, cost effective, and simple.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[00021] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the present disclosure.
[00022] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram pertaining to the proposed apparatus to illustrate its overall working in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00023] FIGs. 2A-2D illustrate exemplary views of the proposed apparatus, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00024] 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 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.
[00025] 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.
[00026] 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.
[00027] 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.
[00028] 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 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.
[00029] 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.
[00030] 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.
[00031] 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.
[00032] The present disclosure relates to monitoring and alerting systems. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to an apparatus adapted to accommodate and monitor presence of one or more objects.
[00033] According to an aspect of the present disclosure an apparatus adapted to accommodate and monitor presence of one or more objects, the apparatus includes: at least two casings, wherein each of the at least two casings can include one or more sections configured to accommodate at least one of the one or more objects; one or more sensors, wherein at least one of the one or more sensors can be operatively coupled to each of the one or more sections of the at least two casings, the one or more sensors are configured to sense presence of at least one of the one or more objects in each of the one or more sections, and correspondingly generate a first set of signals; and a processing unit operatively coupled with the one or more sensors, the processing unit can include one or more processors coupled with a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors configured to: receive the first set of signals from at least one of the one or more sensors; and determine the presence of at least one of the one or more objects in at least one of the one or more sections associated with said sensor based on the first set of signals.
[00034] In an embodiment, at least one of the one or more sensors can generate a second set of signals when at least one of the one or more objects is sensed to be absent from at least one of the one or more sections associated with said sensor.
[00035] In another embodiment, the apparatus can include a set of LEDs and an alert module operatively coupled to the processing unit, and wherein the processing unit, in case of the receipt of the second set of signals, can be configured to illuminate the set of LEDs and actuate the alert module after a pre-defined time duration.
[00036] In an embodiment, one or more ends of at least one of the one or more sections can be configured to move between a first position and a second position, wherein movement of the one or more ends enable change in shape and size of said sections.
[00037] In an embodiment, the apparatus includes a sanitizing module operatively coupled to at least one of the one or more sections, and configured to facilitate sanitization of the one or more objects accommodated in said sections.
[00038] In another embodiment, the processing unit, in case of the receipt of the first set of signals, can be configured to actuate the sanitizing module at pre-defined time intervals.
[00039] In yet another embodiment, the sanitizing module can include a container containing one or more fluids and configured with one or more nozzles, such that the one or more nozzles can be coupled to at least one of the one or more sections to facilitate dispensing of the one or more fluids in said sections.
[00040] In yet another embodiment, the one or more fluids can include any or a combination of water, disinfectant, and alcohol-based liquid.
[00041] In an embodiment, the one or more sensors can include any or a combination of pressure sensor, weigh sensor, and length sensor.
[00042] In an embodiment, the one or more objects can be selected from a group of pen, pencil, scale, eraser, sharpener, protractor, compass, mask, and sanitizer.
[00043] In an embodiment, the apparatus can be configured in form of a box.
[00044] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram pertaining to the proposed apparatus to illustrate its overall working in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00045] In an embodiment, the proposed apparatus 100 (interchangeably referred to as apparatus 100, hereinafter) can be configured to accommodate one or more objects (collectively referred to as objects, and individually referred to as object, hereinafter) and monitor presence of said objects inside the apparatus 100. In another embodiment, the apparatus 100 can be configured to sanitize at least one of the objects. In yet another embodiment, the apparatus 100 can be configured to alert user in case of absence of at least one of the objects from the apparatus 100.
[00046] In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 can include at least two casings (collectively referred to as casings, and individually referred to as casing, hereinafter), where each of the casing can include one or more sections that can be configured to accommodate at least one of the objects. In an exemplary embodiment, the casings can be configured from a material selected from any or a combination of plastic, rubber, and metal. In another exemplary embodiment, the objects can be selected from a group including, but not limited to, pen, pencil, scale, eraser, sharpener, protractor, compass, mask, and sanitizer.
[00047] In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 can include one or more sensors 102-1, 102-2… 102-N (collectively referred to as sensors 102, and individually referred to as sensor 102, hereinafter) that can be operatively coupled to the casings. In an exemplary embodiment, at least one of the sensors 102 can be operatively coupled to each of the sections of the casings. In an embodiment, the sensors 102 can be configured to sense presence of at least one of the objects in each of the one or more sections, and correspondingly generate a first set of signals. In an exemplary embodiment, the sensors 102 can include, but not limited to, pressure sensor, weigh sensor, and length sensor.
[00048] In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 can include a processing unit 104 that can be operatively coupled with the sensors 102, where the processing unit 104 can be configured to receive the first set of signals from at least one of the sensors 102. In another embodiment, the processing unit 104 can be configured to determine the presence of at least one of the objects in at least one of the sections that is associated with said sensor based on the first set of signals. In an exemplary embodiment, the processing unit 104 can include one or more processors coupled with a memory, where the memory can store instructions executable by the one or more processors.
[00049] In an embodiment, at least one of the sensors 102 can generate a second set of signals when at least one of the objects is sensed to be absent from at least one of the one or more sections associated with said sensor 102.
[00050] In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 can include a sanitizing module 106 that can be operatively coupled to at least one of the sections, and thereby, can facilitate sanitization of the objects accommodated in said sections. In an embodiment, the processing unit 104, in case of the receipt of the first set of signals, can be configured to actuate the sanitizing module 106 at pre-defined time intervals to facilitate sanitization of said objects.
[00051] In an exemplary embodiment, the sanitizing module 106 can include a container that can include one or more fluids, and can be configured with one or more nozzles. In another exemplary embodiment, the one or more nozzles can be coupled to at least one of the sections to facilitate dispensing of the one or more fluids in the said sections. The one or more nozzles can be configured with multiple holes to facilitate spraying of the one or more fluids at said objects. In yet another exemplary embodiment, the one or more fluids can include, but not limited to, water, disinfectant, and alcohol-based liquid.
[00052] In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 can include an alert module 108 that can be operatively coupled to the processing unit 104, where the processing unit 104, in case of the receipt of the second set of signals, can be configured to actuate the alert module 108 after a pre-defined time duration. In an exemplary embodiment, the alert module 108 can generate an alert signal to alert the user about missing of at least one of the objects.
[00053] FIGs. 2A-2D illustrate exemplary views of the proposed apparatus, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00054] In an embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 2A, the apparatus 100 can be configured in form of a box that includes a casing 202-1 that can include one or more sections 204-1, 204-2… 204-N (collectively referred to as sections 204, and individually referred to as section 204, hereinafter) configured to accommodate objects 210, such as pen, eraser, pencil, scale, and sharpener. In an embodiment, each section 204 of the casing 202-1 can include a sensor 102, where the sensor 102 can be configured in form of a sensor strip. In an embodiment, each section 204 can be configured in a pre-defined shape and size to accommodate at least one of the objects 210.
[00055] In an exemplary embodiment, section 204-1 can be configured in a first pre-defined shape and size to accommodate pen, section 204-2 can be configured in a second pre-defined shape and size to accommodate eraser, section 204-3 can be configured in a third pre-defined shape and size to accommodate sharpener. Similarly, section 204-(N-1) can be configured to accommodate pencil, and section 204-N can be configured to accommodate scale. In another exemplary embodiment, a section can be configured to hold trash such as remains of pencil after sharpening from sharpener, broken nib of pen, and the like. In an embodiment, said section 204 does not include any sensor strip.
[00056] In an embodiment, FIG. 2B illustrates exemplary structure of a top cover of the apparatus 100. In an exemplary embodiment, section 204-1 can be configured to accommodate pen 210-1, section 204-2 can be configured to accommodate pencil 210-2, section 204-3 can be configured to accommodate eraser 210-3, section 204-4 can be configured to accommodate sharpener 210-4, section 204-5 can be configured to accommodate scale 210-5, section 204-6 can be configured to accommodate sanitizer 210-6, section 204-7 can be configured to accommodate mask 210-7, and section 204-8 can be configured to accommodate an auto spray module 210-8.
[00057] In an embodiment, as illustrated, the apparatus 100 include a top cover or lid that can include a flap corresponding to each of the sections 204. In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 can include Light Emitting Diodes 212-1, 212-2, 212-3… 212-N (collectively referred to as LEDs 212, and individually referred to as LED 212, hereinafter), such that an LED 212 can be positioned in front of each of the flap. In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 can include alert signal generation units 108-1, 108-2, 108-3… 108-N (collectively referred to as alert signal generation units 108, and individually referred to as alert signal generation unit 108, hereinafter), such that alert signal generation unit 108 can be positioned at the top cover corresponding to each of the flap.
[00058] In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 include a control unit 104 that can be positioned at the top cover. In another embodiment, the control unit 104 can be operatively coupled with the sensors 102 of each of the sections 204, the LEDs 212, and the alert signal generation units 108.
[00059] In an embodiment, if any of the objects 210 is sensed to be absent from corresponding section, then, the control unit 104 can facilitate any or a combination of illumination of LED 212 and actuation of alert signal generation unit 108 that are positioned in front of a flap corresponding said object. In another embodiment, when a sensor 102 senses absence of an object 210 from a section 204, the control unit 104 can facilitate illumination of LED 212 and actuation of alert signal generation unit 108 corresponding to said section 204 after a pre-defined time-duration, say after 15 minutes.
[00060] In an exemplary embodiment, suppose the pen 210-1 is sensed to be absent from the section 204-1 by the sensor strip 102-1, then, the sensor strip 102-1 can generate a second set of signals that can be transmitted to the processing unit 104. In an embodiment, when the processing unit 104 receives the second set of signals, it can generate a first set of actuation signals that can be transmitted to the set of LEDs 212 and the alert signal generation units 108, thereby facilitating illumination of the LED 212-1 and actuation of the alert signal generation unit 108-1, hence, alerting the user. In another exemplary embodiment, the user can manually turn off the alert signal generation unit 108.
[00061] In yet another exemplary embodiment, suppose the mask 210-7 is sensed to be present in the section 204-7 by the sensor strip 102-7, then, the sensor strip 102-7 can generate a first set of signals that can be transmitted to the processing unit 104. In an embodiment, when the processing unit 104 receives the first set of signals, it can generate a second set of actuation signals that can be transmitted to sanitizing module 106, thereby facilitating actuation of the sanitizing module 106, hence, enabling sanitization of the mask 210-7 at pre-defined time intervals.
[00062] In an embodiment, FIG. 2C illustrates exemplary structure of a casing 202-N of the apparatus 100. In an embodiment, one or more ends of at least one of the sections 204 of the casing 202-N can be configured to move between a first position and a second position, where movement of the one or more ends can enable change in shape and size of said sections 202.
[00063] In an exemplary embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 2D, the sanitizing module 106 can include two containers 206-1 and 206-2 that can include one or more fluids, such as, but not limited to, water, disinfectant, and alcohol-based liquid. In an embodiment, container 206-1 can be configured with a nozzle 208-1, and container 206-2 can be configured with a nozzle 208-2. In another exemplary embodiment, nozzles 206-1 and 206-2 can be coupled to at least one of the sections 204 to facilitate dispensing of the one or more fluids in said sections. In another exemplary embodiment, the containers 206-1 and 206-2 can be configured in shape of a pipe.
[00064] In an exemplary embodiment, a weight sensor can be attached to a section 204 including sanitizing module 106 so that the sensor can sense when the containers 206-1 and 206-2 are needed to be refilled, and the processing unit 104 can facilitate illumination of corresponding LED 212 and actuation of alert signal generation unit 108 to alert the use, so that he/ she can refill any or a combination of the containers 206-1 and 206-2in time.
[00065] 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. 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.
[00066] 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.
[00067] 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.
[00068] 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 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 ….N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc.
[00069] 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 skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[00070] The present disclosure provides an apparatus to accommodate objects, such as pencil, pen, eraser, and sharpener.
[00071] The present disclosure provides an apparatus to detect presence and absence of said objects.
[00072] The present disclosure provides an apparatus to alert user if an object is found to be absent.
[00073] The present disclosure provides an apparatus to facilitate sanitization of said objects.
[00074] The present disclosure provides a smart, efficient, cost effective, and simple apparatus.

Claims:1. An apparatus adapted to accommodate and monitor presence of one or more objects, the apparatus comprises:
at least two casings, wherein each of the at least two casings comprises one or more sections configured to accommodate at least one of the one or more objects;
one or more sensors, wherein at least one of the one or more sensors is operatively coupled to each of the one or more sections of the at least two casings, the one or more sensors are configured to sense presence of at least one of the one or more objects in each of the one or more sections, and correspondingly generate a first set of signals; and
a processing unit operatively coupled with the one or more sensors, the processing unit comprising one or more processors coupled with a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors configured to:
receive the first set of signals from at least one of the one or more sensors; and
determine the presence of at least one of the one or more objects in at least one of the one or more sections associated with said sensor based on the first set of signals.
2. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of the one or more sensors generates a second set of signals when at least one of the one or more objects is sensed to be absent from at least one of the one or more sections associated with said sensor.
3. The apparatus as claimed in claim 2, wherein the apparatus comprises a set of LEDs and an alert module operatively coupled to the processing unit, and wherein the processing unit, in case of the receipt of the second set of signals, is configured to illuminate the set of LEDs and actuate the alert module after a pre-defined time duration.
4. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein one or more ends of at least one of the one or more sections are configured to move between a first position and a second position, wherein movement of the one or more ends enable change in shape and size of said sections.
5. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the apparatus comprises a sanitizing module operatively coupled to at least one of the one or more sections, and configured to facilitate sanitization of the one or more objects accommodated in said sections.
6. The apparatus as claimed in claim 5, wherein the processing unit, in case of the receipt of the first set of signals, is configured to actuate the sanitizing module at pre-defined time intervals.
7. The apparatus as claimed in claim 5, wherein the sanitizing module comprises a container comprising one or more fluids and configured with one or more nozzles, such that the one or more nozzles are coupled to at least one of the one or more sections to facilitate dispensing of the one or more fluids in said sections, and
wherein the one or more fluids comprise any or a combination of water, disinfectant, and alcohol-based liquid.
8. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more sensors comprise any or a combination of pressure sensor, weigh sensor, and length sensor.
9. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more objects are selected from a group of pen, pencil, scale, eraser, sharpener, protractor, compass, mask, and sanitizer.
10. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the apparatus is configured in form of a box.