TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The present invention relates to the field of data monitoring technology. In
particular, the present disclosure provides abridge monitoring device.
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] A bridge is a structure built to span a physical obstacle, such as a body of water,
valley, or road, without closing the way underneath. It is constructed to provide passage over obstacle, usually something that can be detrimental to cross otherwise. Bridges are an essential transportation link that carries road and rail traffic across rivers or other busy roads. Collapsing of bridges such as passing bridges, footbridges, and flyovers in cities are disastrous and tragic, claiming life of many people. Reasons for these severe accidents include an earthquake, heavy rainfall, floods, deteriorating material of bridges, environment conditions, corrosion of material, excess pressure, overload, lack of maintenanceand the like. Sometimes, low-grade or faulty materials are used while construction of the bridge which deteriorates with time.
[004] The bridge monitoring device includesthe process of implementing a damage
detection and characterization methodology for designing engineering structures.Destruction may involve changes to material, geometric properties, and framework to limit conditions of a bridge as well as changes to boundary conditions and system connectivity, which adversely affect bridge strength.
[005] In prior arts, inspection procedure may involveautomatic collection of data from
an array of sensors, extraction of damage-sensitive features from these collections, and factual investigation of these features to determine present condition of the bridge. These data acquisition devices either integrate actuators and sensors inside or connect to them externally. However, these data acquisition devices do not have capabilities to determine the structural changes and damages independently. Moreover, due to heavy data processing, device could take a long time for processing to find results, in critical situations, any critical damage to the bridge may not be detected timely.

[006] Efforts have been made in the past to overcome the problem associated with
manual testing, non-destructive testing, and visual-based inspection. However, existing techniques require automatic collection of data and processors for real-time monitoring condition of bridges.
[007] There is, therefore, a need in the art to provide a bridge monitoring device that
overcomes the above-mentioned and other limitations of the existing solutions and utilize techniques, which are robust, accurate, fast, efficient, cost-effective and simple.
OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[008] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment
herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[009] It is an object of the present disclosure to providea bridge monitoring device.
[0010] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a bridge monitoring device
with live monitoring.
[0011] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a bridge monitoring device
to give real-time data analysis and accurate prediction of damage to a bridge.
[0012] It is yet one more object of the present disclosure to provide a bridge monitoring
device with much less manpower and time-saving to diagnose any damage in a bridge.
SUMMARY
[0013] The present invention relates to the field of electrical engineering. In particular,
the present disclosure provides areceptacle and plug assembly. More specifically, it pertains to an improved receptacleand plug assembly with enhanced safety.
[0014] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a bridge monitoring. The device
can include set of sensors configured with bridge to sense one or more attributes associated with impact load of vehicles moving on the bridge; and a control unit operatively coupled with transceiver and the set of sensors, the control unit to monitor real-time impact load of moving vehicles based on sensed one or more attributes, and compare the monitored real¬time impact load with a pre-defined or a configurable threshold impact load,wherein based on comparison when the monitored impact load is more than or equal to threshold impact load the control unit generates an alert signal.
[0015] In an embodiment, the bridge monitoring device comprises at least one
microwave / infrared sensor operatively coupled with the control unit to detect humidity and moisture condition of the bridge, and generate an alert signal based on detected condition.

[0016] In an embodiment, the bridge monitoring device comprises at least one vibration
sensor operatively coupled with the control unit to detect vibrations of the bridge, and
generate an alert signal based on detected condition.
[0017] In an embodiment, the bridge monitoring device comprises at least one force
sensitive resistor sensor operatively coupled with the control unit to detect force, pressure,
and mechanical stress of the bridge, and generate an alert signal based on detected condition.
[0018] In an embodiment, the bridge monitoring device comprises at least one resistance
temperature detector operatively coupled with the control unit to detect temperature of the
bridge and generate an alert signal based on detected condition.
[0019] In an embodiment, the bridge monitoring device comprises at least one optical
fiber sensor operatively coupled with the control unit to detect steel corrosion of the bridge,
and generate an alert signal based on detected condition.
[0020] In an embodiment, the bridge monitoring device comprises at least one light
emitting diode panel to provide at least one warning notification associated with monitoring
of the bridge.
[0021] In an embodiment, the bridge monitoring device comprises at least one
transceiver operatively coupled with a control unit to receive or transmit signals to a cloud
server.
[0022] In an embodiment, the cloud server configured to a computing device for sending
one or more alert signals to administration.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0023] In the figures, similar components and/or features may have the same reference
label. Further, various components of the same type may be distinguished by following the
reference label with a second label that distinguishes among the similar components. If only
the first reference label is used in the specification, the description is applicable to any one of
the similar components having the same first reference label irrespective of the second
reference label.
[0024] FIG. 1A illustrates an exemplary block diagram of a bridge monitoring device in
accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0025] FIG. IB illustrates an exemplary implmentation of a bridge monitoring device
inaccordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0026] 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.
[0027] 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 practised without some of these specific details.
[0028] 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.
[0029] Various methods described herein may be practised 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 practising 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.
[0030] 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.
[0031] 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.
[0032] 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.
[0033] 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.
[0034] 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.

[0035] 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.
[0036] 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.
[0037] The present invention relates to the field of data monitoring technology. In
particular, the present disclosure provides abridge monitoring device.
[0038] The present invention relates to the field of electrical engineering. In particular,
the present disclosure provides areceptacle and plug assembly. More specifically, it pertains to an improved receptacleand plug assembly with enhanced safety.
[0039] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a bridge monitoring. The device can include set of sensors configured with bridge to sense one or more attributes associated with impact load of vehicles moving on the bridge; and a control unit operatively coupled with transceiver and the set of sensors, the control unit to monitor real-time impact load of moving vehicles based on sensed one or more attributes, and compare the monitored real¬time impact load with a pre-defined or a configurable threshold impact load,wherein based on comparison when the monitored impact load is more than or equal to threshold impact load the control unit generates an alert signal.
[0040] In an embodiment, the bridge monitoring device comprises at least one
microwave / infrared sensor operatively coupled with the control unit to detect humidity and
moisture condition of the bridge and generate an alert signal based on detected condition.
[0041] In an embodiment, the bridge monitoring device comprises at least one vibration
sensor operatively coupled with the control unit to detect vibrations of the bridge, and generate an alert signal based on detected condition.
[0042] In an embodiment, the bridge monitoring device comprises at least one force
sensitive resistor sensor operatively coupled with the control unit to detect force, pressure, and mechanical stress of the bridge, and generate an alert signal based on detected condition.

[0043] In an embodiment, the bridge monitoring device comprises at least one resistance
temperature detector operatively coupled with the control unit to detect the temperature of the bridge and generate an alert signal based on detected condition.
[0044] In an embodiment, the bridge monitoring device comprises at least one optical
fibre sensor operatively coupled with the control unit to detect steel corrosion of the bridge, and generate an alert signal based on detected condition.
[0045] In an embodiment, the bridge monitoring device comprises at least one light-
emitting diode panel to provide at least one warning notification associated with monitoring of the bridge.
[0046] In an embodiment, the bridge monitoring device comprises at least one
transceiver operatively coupled with a control unit to receive or transmit signals to a cloud server.
[0047] In an embodiment, the cloud server configured to a computing device for sending
one or more alert signals to administration.
[0048] FIGs. 1A and IB illustrates a block diagram and an exemplary implementation of
a bridge monitoring device respectively in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0049] In an embodiment,bridge monitoring device 100 can include a set of sensors. Set
of sensors are located at predetermined positioned of bridge 122for sensing one or more attributes associated with health of bridgel22. Set of sensors are operatively coupled with control unit 112, wherein the control unit 112calculates structural changes based on a pre-established structure model. When the change exceeds a predefined threshold, the control unit 112 determines that a change or damage in the bridgel22has occurred and may cause an alarm to sound and send an alert message to administration 124.Transceivers 114 are operatively coupled with a control unit 112 to receive and transmit signals to cloud server 120, wherein cloud server 120 is configured with a computing devicefor sending alert signals toadministration 124.
[0050] In an embodiment, the set of sensors include load sensor 106 to detect moving
load of vehicles on the bridge 122. The load sensor 106 coupled with a control unit 112 to monitor real-time load of moving vehicles based on a signal received and compare the real time load of moving vehicles with a predefined or specified load of moving vehicles. If on comparison, monitored real-time load of moving vehicles is more or equal to the predefined time load of moving vehicles, the signal will be sent to control unit 112 for raising alert to computing device through transceiver 114. For example, full-span bridge, we set predefined

load to45 tonnes for vehicles moving on the bridge 122, control unit 112 at every moving load of vehicles will do a comparison of real-time moving load of vehicles and a predefined moving load of vehicles. When moving load of vehicles 45 tonne will be attained on the bridge 122, the load sensor 106 will give a signal to control unit 112 (in this case, real-time moving load will be equal to predefined moving load), control unit 112 will send a signal to transceiver 114 for raising alert to computing device.
[0051] In an embodiment, the set of sensors include microwave / infrared sensor 110 to
detect humidity and moisture condition of bridge 122.The microwave / infrared sensor 110 coupled with control unit 112 to monitor real-time humidity and moisture conditions value of bridge based on a signal received and compare the real-time humidity and moisture conditions value with predefined or specified humidity and moisture condition value. If on comparison, monitored real-time humidity and moisture condition value is more or equal to the predefined humidity and moisture condition value, a signal will be sent to control unit 112 for raising an alert to transceiverl 14 coupled with a computing device.
[0052] In an embodiment, the set of sensors include vibration sensor 116 to detect
vibrations of bridge 122. Sensitivity of a vibration sensor 116 is 100mV/g, while in low vibration the sensitivity is 500mV/G.In an embodiment, the vibration sensor 116 coupled with a control unit 112 to monitor real-time vibrations of bridge 122 based on signal received and compare the real-time vibration value of bridge 122 with predefined or specified vibrationvalue of bridge 122. If on comparison, monitored real-time vibration value is more or equal to the predefined vibration value, a signal will be sent to control unit 112 for raising an alert to transceiver 114 coupled with a computing device.
[0053] In an embodiment, the set of sensors include resistance temperature detector
sensor 102 to detect the temperature of the bridge 122. The resistance temperature detector sensor 102 coupled with a control unit 112 to monitor real-time temperature of the bridge 122 based on a signal received and compare the real-time temperature of the bridge with the predefined or specified temperature of the bridge 122. If on comparison, monitored real-time temperature of the bridgel22 is more or equal to the predefined temperature of the bridge 122, a signal will be sent to control unit 112 for raising alert to computing device through transceiver 114. For example, full-span bridge 122, we set predefined temperature of the bridgel22 to 300°C, the control unit 112 at every temperature will do a comparison of real-time temperature of the bridge 122 and predefined temperature of the bridge 122. When temperature of the bridge 300°C will be attained, resistance temperature detector sensor 102 will give signal to control unit 112 (in this case, real-time temperature of bridge 122 will be

equal to predefined temperature of bridge 122), control unit will send signal to transceiverl 14 for raising alert to computing device.
[0054] In an embodiment, the set of sensors include optical fiber sensor 104 to detect
steel corrosion of the bridge 122. The optical fiber sensorl04 coupled with a control unit 112
to monitor real-time corrosion value of the bridge 122 based on a signal received and
compare the real-time corrosion value of the bridge 122 with predefined or specified
corrosion of the bridge 122. If on comparison, monitored real-time corrosion value of the
bridgel22 is more or equal to the predefined corrosion value of the bridge 122, a signal will
be sent to control unit 112 for raising alert to the computing device through transceiver 114.
[0055] In an embodiment, the set of sensors include force-sensitive resistor sensor 108 to
detect force, pressure and mechanical stress of the bridge 122. The force-sensitive resistor
sensor 108coupled with a control unit 112 to monitor real-time force of the bridgel22 based
on a signal received and compare the real-time force of the bridgel22 with a predefined or
specified force of the bridge 122. If on the comparison, monitored real-time force of the
bridgel22 is more or equal to the predefined force of the bridge 122, a signal will be sent to
control unit 112 for raising alert to the computing device through transceiver 114.
[0056] In an embodiment, the bridge monitoring device 100 includes transceiver 114
operatively coupled with control unit 112 for receiving and transmitting signals. Transceiver
114 can be operatively coupled with cloud server 120, wherein cloud server 120 is configured
to a computing device for sending one or more alert notifications to administration 124.
[0057] In an embodiment, the bridge monitoring device 100 includes light emitting diode
panel, a keypad, and/or an alarm. A user can use the keypad to configure the bridge
monitoring device 100, including the light emitting diode panel, and/or alarm, during
installation. During operation, the light emitting diode panel, and/or alarm can indicate the
status and send alarm notifications when a critical condition is detected.
[0058] Although the proposed system has been elaborated as above to include all the
main parts, it is completely possible that actual implementations may include only a part of the proposed modules/engines or a combination of those or a division of those in various combinations across multiple devices that can be operatively coupled with each other, including in the cloud. Further, the modules/engines can be configured in any sequence to achieve objectives elaborated. Also, it can be appreciated that proposed system 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. All such modifications
and embodiments are completely within the scope of the present disclosure.
[0059] Embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented entirely hardware,
entirely software (including firmware, resident software, micro-code, etc.) or combining
software and hardware implementation that may all generally be referred to herein as a
"circuit," "module," "component," or "system." Furthermore, aspects of the present
disclosure may take the form of a computer program product comprising one or more
computer readable media having computer readable program code embodied thereon.
[0060] 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. [0061] 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.
[0062] 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 .... and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc.
[0063] 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 people 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 PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0064] The present disclosure providesa bridge monitoring device.
[0065] The present disclosure providesa bridge monitoring device with live monitoring.
[0066] The present disclosure providesa bridge monitoring device to give real-time data
analysis and accurate prediction of damage to structure.
[0067] The present disclosure provides a bridge monitoring device with much less
manpower and time-saving to diagnose any damage in bridge.

We Claims

1. A bridge monitoring device, said device comprising:
a set of sensors configured with bridge to sense one or more attributes associated with impact load of vehicles moving on the bridge; and
a control unit operatively coupled with transceiver and the set of sensors, the control unit to monitor real-time impact load of moving vehicles based on sensed one or more attributes, and compare the monitored real-time impact load with a pre-defined or a configurable threshold impact load, wherein based on comparison when the monitored impact load is more than or equal to threshold impact load the control unit generates an alert signal.
2. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bridge monitoring device comprises at least one microwave / infrared sensor operatively coupled with the control unit to detect humidity and moisture condition of the bridge, and generate an alert signal based on detected condition.
3. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bridge monitoring device comprises at least one vibration sensor operatively coupled with the control unit to detect vibrations of the bridge, and generate an alert signal based on detected condition.
4. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bridge monitoring device comprises at least one force sensitive resistor sensor operatively coupled with the control unit to detect force, pressure, and mechanical stress of the bridge, and generate an alert signal based on detected condition.
5. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bridge monitoring device comprises at least one resistance temperature detector operatively coupled with the control unit to detect temperature of the bridge, and generate an alert signal based on detected condition.
6. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bridge monitoring device comprises at least one optical fiber sensor operatively coupled with the control unit to detect steel corrosion of the bridge, and generate an alert signal based on detected condition.
7. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bridge monitoring device comprises at least one light emitting diode panel to provide at least one warning notification associated with monitoring of the bridge.

8. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bridge monitoring device comprises at least one transceiver operatively coupled with control unit to receive or transmit signals to cloud server.
9. The device as claimed in claim 8, wherein the cloud server configured to a computing device for sending one or more alert signals to administration.