0001] The present disclosure relates to sterilization, and disinfection system. More
specifically, the present disclosure relates to a sterilizing, and sanitizing system for objects for
protection from viruses, bacteria, and germs.
BACKGROUND
[0002] The 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] Presence of infectious micro organisms in surroundings causes multiple air borne
diseases leading to health related risk. They are harmful not only for humans but also for
animals, and other living creatures. These infectious micro-organisms sometimes get inside
human body directly via nose or mouth only. However, rest of times they stick to human body,
and luggage, while being in public places. Even after cleaning hands, and covering mouth, still
humans are prone to microorganisms as they can get inside human body on touching
contaminated luggage, thereby increasing risk of infection. Pandemic caused due to outbreak of
corona virus also has similar characteristics.
[0004] The microorganism including virus, bacteria, and other germs can accompany
humans while travelling from one place to another through luggage or carry bags. There is high
risk of getting infected by them if proper precautions are not taken. The only means to avoid the
risk of infection, and spreading of such micro organisms is by breaking the chain of
transmission of these micro organisms.
[0005] Sanitization is considered one of the effective way of killing microorganisms,
which can help in breaking chain of micro organisms as it prevents the micro organisms from
spreading, and makes them inactive after a time period. Sanitization of the luggage, and carry
bags associated with humans is equally important. Many conventional methods are used to
sanitize the luggage but single layer of protection do not completely reduce the risk of micro
organism transmission, and elimination. Also such sanitization facilities should be available at
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the places, where the humans or passengers travel from one place to an other. However,
availability of such multifunctional system with sterilizing, sanitization, and scanning for
luggage is absent.
[0006] There is a need in prior art to overcome above discussed problem, and bring a
solution, which provides effective sterilization, and sanitization for objects like luggage at
junctions such as airport, railway stations, metro stations, and bus stations, to prevent
transmission of the harmful virus, bacteria, and germs, along with double protection for
sterilization, sanitization, as well as scanning of the luggage.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0007] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment
herein satisfies are as listed herein below
[0008] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide system with double protection
through sanitization, and sterilization along with the scanning of the luggage.
[0009] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide system for protection from the
viral, and bacterial infection, which can be caused by the germs, and viruses being present on the
luggage bag, carry bag, and hand bag.
[00010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide system with double protection
for the objects from the various bacteria, and viruses through an effective sterilizing, and
sanitizing method.
[00011] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide system, which helps in staying
safe, healthy, and disease free while travelling.
[00012] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide system, which is easily installed
at the public places like malls, shopping complex, theatres, metro stations, airports, bus stations,
and other similar places.
[00013] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide system, which reduces the
manual efforts of sterilization, and sanitization, and provide an automatic system for sterilizing,
and sanitizing objects.
[00014] It is an object of the invention to provide an efficient, innovative, cost effective,
and easily installable system for sterilizing, and sanitizing objects.
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SUMMARY
[00015] The present disclosure relates to sterilization, and disinfection system. More
specifically, the present disclosure relates to a sterilizing, and sanitizing system for objects for
protection from viruses, bacteria, and germs.
[00016] An aspect of the present disclosure relates to a sterilizing, and sanitizing system
for objects , the system may include a first set of sensors to detect one or more objects, and
correspondingly generate a first set of signals, one or more sections may include a screening,
and disinfecting unit configured to scan one or more luggage parameters associated with the one
or more objects, and correspondingly generate a second set of signals, a sterilizing unit
configured to perform sterilization of the one or more objects, a sanitizing unit comprises of
inner walls with one or more holes, and configured to perform sanitization of the one or more
objects, a processing unit operatively coupled to the first set of sensors, the screening, and
disinfecting unit, the sterilizing unit, and the sanitizing unit, where the processing unit may
include one or more processors coupled with a memory, the memory storing instructions
executable by the one or more processors, and configured to extract a third set of signals from
the first set of signals, where the third set of signals pertain to presence of the one or more
objects, extract a fourth set of signals from the second set of signals, where the fourth set of
signals pertain to one or more luggage parameters of the one or more objects, generate, and
transmit a set of control signals based on the extracted third set of signals, and fourth set of
signals, to any or a combination of the screening and disinfecting unit, the sterilizing unit, and
the sanitizing unit, to perform scanning, sterilization, and sanitization of the one or more objects.
[00017] In an aspect, the system may include a platform configured with the one or more
sections, and adapted to move the one or more objects from a first position to a second position,
and where the first position corresponds to an inlet of the one or more sections, and the second
position corresponds to an outlet of the one or more sections.
[00018] In an aspect, the system may include a driving mechanism operatively coupled
with the processing unit, and the platform, and where the driving mechanism maybe configured
to facilitate the movement of the one or more objects between the first position, and the second
position.
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[00019] In an aspect, the first set of sensors may include any or a combination of
proximity sensors, camera, passive infrared sensor, ultrasonic sensor, motion sensor, and position
sensor.
[00020] In an aspect, the screening, and disinfecting unit may include any or a
combination of scanning unit, x ray based scanners, multilevel x ray scanning device, and x ray
based detection unit.
[00021] In an aspect, the sterilizing unit may include one or more sterilizing elements,
and configured to sterilize the one or more objects, and where the sterilizing elements may
include any or a combination of Ultra Violet (UV) lamps, and UV germicidal lamps.
[00022] In an aspect, the sanitizing unit may include one or more containers configured to
hold one or more fluids, and one or more nozzles configured at one or more holes, and fluidically
coupled with containers, where the one or more nozzles is configured to spray the one or more
fluids to objects, and where the one or more fluids may include any or a combination of sanitizer,
herbal gels, aerosols, disinfectant, and alcohol based volatile liquid, and gels.
[00023] In an aspect, the first set of signals may include any or a combination of
movement, motion, change in position, and entry associated with the one or more objects, and
the one or more luggage parameters may include any or a combination of size, weight, quantity,
physical appearance, and height of the one or more objects.
[00024] In an aspect, the system may include a power source, where the power source may
include any or a combination of a battery, power lines, inverter, and generator.
[00025] In an aspect, the one or more objects may include any or a combination of
luggage, carry bag, hand bag, travel bag, briefcase, and suitcase.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[00026] 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.
[00027] The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the present
disclosure, and wherein:
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[00028] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary block diagram of the proposed sterilizing system
for objects to illustrate its overall working in accordance with an embodiment of the present
disclosure.
[00029] FIG. 2 illustrates exemplary functional components of a processing unit, in
accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00030] FIG. 3 illustrates a detail diagram of the proposed sterilizing system with all its
essential components to disclose its overall working.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[00031] 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.
[00032] 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.
[00033] 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 specialpurpose 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.
[00034] 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
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herein, and the method steps of the invention could be accomplished by modules, routines,
subroutines, or subparts of a computer program product.
[00035] 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.
[00036] 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.
[00037] 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.
[00038] 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
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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.
[00039] The present disclosure relates to sterilization, and disinfection system. More
specifically, the present disclosure relates to a sterilizing, and sanitizing system for objects for
protection from viruses, bacteria, and germs.
[00040] According to an aspect of the present disclosure relates to a sterilizing, and
sanitizing system for objects , the system can include a first set of sensors to detect one or more
objects, and correspondingly generate a first set of signals, one or more sections can include a
screening, and disinfecting unit configured to scan one or more luggage parameters associated
with the one or more objects, and correspondingly generate a second set of signals, a sterilizing
unit configured to perform sterilization of the one or more objects, a sanitizing unit comprises of
inner walls with one or more holes, and configured to perform sanitization of the one or more
objects, a processing unit operatively coupled to the first set of sensors, the screening, and
disinfecting unit, the sterilizing unit, and the sanitizing unit, where the processing unit can
include one or more processors coupled with a memory, the memory storing instructions
executable by the one or more processors, and configured to extract a third set of signals from
the first set of signals, where the third set of signals pertain to presence of the one or more
objects, extract a fourth set of signals from the second set of signals, where the fourth set of
signals pertain to one or more luggage parameters of the one or more objects, generate, and
transmit a set of control signals based on the extracted third, and fourth set of signals, to any or a
combination of the screening, and disinfecting unit, the sterilizing unit, and the sanitizing unit, to
perform scanning, sterilization, and sanitization of the one or more objects.
[00041] In an embodiment, the system can include a platform configured with the one or
more sections, and adapted to move the one or more objects from a first position to a second
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position, and where the first position corresponds to an inlet of the one or more sections, and
the second position corresponds to an outlet of the one or more sections.
[00042] In an embodiment, the system can include a driving mechanism operatively
coupled with the processing unit, and the platform, and where the driving mechanism canbe
configured to facilitate the movement of the one or more objects between the first position, and
the second position.
[00043] In an embodiment, the first set of sensors can include any or a combination of
proximity sensors, camera, passive infrared sensor, ultrasonic sensor, motion sensor, and position
sensor.
[00044] In an embodiment, the screening, and disinfecting unit can include any or a
combination of scanning unit, x ray based scanners, multilevel x ray scanning device, and x ray
based detection unit.
[00045] In an embodiment, the sterilizing unit can include one or more sterilizing
elements, and configured to sterilize the one or more objects, and where the sterilizing elements
can include any or a combination of Ultra Violet (UV) lamps, and UV germicidal lamps.
[00046] In an embodiment, the sanitizing unit can include one or more containers
configured to hold one or more fluids; and one or more nozzles configured at one or more holes,
and fluidically coupled with containers, where the one or more nozzles is configured to spray the
one or more fluids to objects, and where the one or more fluids can include any or a combination
of sanitizer, herbal gels, aerosols, disinfectant, and alcohol based volatile liquid, and gels.
[00047] In an embodiment, the first set of signals can include any or a combination of
movement, motion, change in position, and entry associated with the one or more objects, and
the one or more luggage parameters can include any or a combination of size, weight, quantity,
physical appearance, and height of the one or more objects.
[00048] In an embodiment, the system can include a power source, where the power
source can include any or a combination of a battery, power lines, inverter, and generator.
[00049] In an embodiment, the one or more objects can include any or a combination of
luggage, carry bag, hand bag, travel bag, briefcase, and suitcase.
[00050] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary block diagram of the proposed sterilizing system
for objects to illustrate its overall working in accordance with an embodiment of the present
disclosure.
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[00051] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the proposed sterilizing system 100 (also referred to as
system 100, hereinafter) can include a first set of sensors 102, (also referred collectively as
sensors102,and individually as sensor 102), a screening, and disinfecting unit 108, a sterilizing
unit 104,a sanitizing unit 110, and a processing unit 106. The first set of sensors 102, the
screening, and disinfecting unit 108, the sterilizing unit 104, and the sanitizing unit 110, can be
operatively coupled with the processing unit 106. The first set of sensors 102 (also referred to as
sensors 102, herein)can be configured to detect one or more objects (also individually referred to
as object, and collectively referred to as objects, hereinafter), and can correspondingly generate a
first set of signals. The screening, and disinfection unit 108 can be configured to scan the objects,
and determine one or more luggage parameters associated with the objects. The sterilizing unit
104 can be configured to perform sterilization of the objects. The sanitizing unit 110 can include
inner walls with one or more holes, and can be configured to sanitize the objects. In an
illustrative embodiment, the objects can include any or a combination of luggage, carry bag,
hand bag, travel bag, briefcase, and suitcase, and not limited to such objects. The luggage
parameters of the object can include any or a combination of size, weight, quantity, and height of
the object.
[00052] In an illustrative embodiment, the first set of sensors 102 can include any or a
combination of proximity sensors, camera, passive infrared sensor, ultrasonic sensor, motion
detector, and position sensors. The first set of sensors 102 can transmit the first set of signals to
the processing unit 106 upon detection of the object. In another illustrative embodiment, the
sensors102 can be infrared sensor, ultrasonic sensor, and the likes, which can detect the object as
the object comes into vicinity of the sensors102. The sensors 102 can sense stimuli like motion,
and movement associated with the objects, and can convert them into a set of electrical signals.
The set of electrical signals can be transmitted to the processing unit 106. The processing unit
106 can convert the set of electrical signals into machine readable form, and process them.
[00053] In an embodiment, the screening, and disinfecting unit 108 can be configured to
scan the objects, and determine the one or more luggage parameters of the object. In an
illustrative embodiment, the screening, and disinfecting unit 108 can include any or a
combination of scanning unit, x ray based scanners, multilevel x ray scanning device, and x ray
based detection unit. In an illustrative embodiment, the screening, and disinfection unit 108 can
detect suspected objects through x ray scanning. The suspected objects can include any or a
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combination of metal piece, explosive items, drugs, and not limited to such objects. In yet
another illustrative embodiment, the processing unit 106 can be configured to generate a set of
warning signals when the suspected objects are detected by the screening, and disinfecting unit
108. The screening, and disinfecting unit 108 can be configured to scan one or more luggage
parameters associated with the one or more objects, and can correspondingly generate a second
set of signals.
[00054] In an embodiment, the sterilizing unit104 can include one or more sterilizing
elements (also referred to as sterilizing elements, hereinafter), and can be configured to sterilize
the objects. In an illustrative embodiment, the sterilizing elements can include Ultra Violet (UV)
source like ultraviolet germicidal lamps, and ultraviolet lamps, and the likes, to sterilize the
objects, and kill viruses or bacteria present on the objects. The sterilizing unit 104 can be
configured to operate for a predetermined time for efficient sterilization of the object. The
sterilizing unit 104 can be configured to perform sterilization of the objects upon detection of the
object by the sensors 102. Upon detection of the object, the sensors 102can correspondingly
generate, and transmit the first set of signals to the processing unit 106. In another illustrative
embodiment, the sterilizing element like ultra violet lamps can be operated according to a set of
control signals being received from the processing unit 106.
[00055] In an embodiment, the sanitizing unit 110 can be configured to sanitize the
objects. In an illustrative embodiment, the sanitizing unit can include one or more containers
configured to store one or more fluids. The sanitizing unit 110 can also include one or more
nozzles configured at one or more holes, and being fluidically coupled with containers, where the
one or more nozzles can be configured to spray the one or more fluids on the objects. The one or
more fluids can include any or a combination of sanitizer, herbal gels, aerosols, disinfectant, and
alcohol based volatile liquid, and gels. The sanitizing unit 110 can be configured to sanitize the
objects based on the set of control signals being received from the processing unit 106.
[00056] In an illustrative embodiment, the processing unit 106 can be operatively coupled
with the sensors 102, the sterilizing unit 104, the screening, and disinfecting unit 108, and the
sanitizing unit 110. The processing unit 106 can be configured to receive the first set of signals
from the sensors 102, and the second set of signals from the screening, and disinfecting unit 108.
The processing unit 106 can be configured to extract a third set of signals from the first set of
signals, and a fourth set of signals from the second set of signals. The third set of signals can
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pertain to presence of the objects at an inlet of the one or more sections. The fourth set of signals
can pertain to one or more luggage parameters (also referred to as luggage parameters, herein)of
the one or more objects. The processing unit 106 can be configured to generate a set of
completion signals to a set of inter faces upon sanitization of the objects. The set of completion
signals can be generated when the object is fully sanitized by the sanitizing unit110. In another
illustrative embodiment, the processing unit 106 can be configured to generate a set of warning
signals to the set of inter faces upon the detection of suspected object by the screening, and
disinfecting unit 108. The set of interfaces can be operatively coupled with the processing unit
106, and with the one or more section, and can be configured to receive the set of warning
signals, and set of completion signals from a signal generation unit. The set of interfaces can
include any or a combination of siren, display, light emitting diode, and speaker.
[00057] FIG. 2 illustrates exemplary functional components of a processing unit, in
accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00058] As illustrated in an embodiment, the processing unit 106 can include one or more
processor(s) 202. The one or more processor(s) 202 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) 202 are configured to fetch and execute
computer-readable instructions stored in a memory 204 of the system 100. The memory 204 can
store one or more computer-readable instructions or routines, which may be fetched and
executed to create or share the data units over a network service. The memory 204 can include
any non-transitory storage device including, for example, volatile memory such as RAM, or nonvolatile memory such as EPROM, flash memory, and the like.
[00059] In an embodiment, the processing unit 106 can also include an interface(s) 206.
The interface(s) 206 may include a variety of interfaces, for example, interfaces for data input
and output devices, referred to as I/O devices, storage devices, and the like. The interface(s) 206
may facilitate communication of the system 100 with various devices coupled to the system 100.
The interface(s) 206 may also provide a communication pathway for one or more components of
system 100. Examples of such components include, but are not limited to, processing engine(s)
208 and data 210.
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[00060] In an embodiment, the processing engine(s) 208 can be implemented as a
combination of hardware and programming (for example, programmable instructions) to
implement one or more functionalities of the processing engine(s) 208. In examples described
herein, such combinations of hardware and programming may be implemented in several
different ways. For example, the programming for the processing engine(s) 208 may be
processor executable instructions stored on a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium
and the hardware for the processing engine(s) 208 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, implement the processing engine(s) 208. In such examples, the system 100 can 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 system 100 and the processing resource. In other examples, the processing engine(s) 208 may
be implemented by electronic circuitry. A database 210 can include data that is either stored or
generated as a result of functionalities implemented by any of the components of the processing
engine(s) 208.
[00061] In an embodiment, the processing engine(s) 208 can include an extraction unit
212, a signal generation unit 216, and other unit (s) 218. The other unit (s) 218 can implement
functionalities that supplement applications or functions performed by the system 100 or the
processing engine(s) 208.
[00062] The database 210 can include data that is either stored or generated as a result of
functionalities implemented by any of the components of the processing engine(s) 208.
[00063] It would be appreciated that units being described are only exemplary units and
any other unit or sub-unit may be included as part of the system 100. These units too may be
merged or divided into super- units or sub-units as may be configured.
[00064] As illustrated in FIG 2, the processing unit 106 can include an extraction unit 212,
a signal generation unit 216, and other unit (s) 218. The extraction unit 212can receive a first set
of signals from the sensors 102, and a second set of signals from a screening, and disinfecting
unit 108. The extraction unit 212can extract a third set of signals from the first set of signals,
where the third set of signals can pertain to presence of the one or more objects. The extraction
unit 212 can also extract a fourth set of signals from the second set of signals, where the fourth
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set of signals pertain to one or more luggage parameters of the one or more objects. The third set
of signals can pertain to presence of the object at an inlet of the one or more sections. The fourth
set of signals can pertain to luggage parameters associated with the objects. The luggage
parameters can include any or a combination of size, weight, quantity, and height of the object.
The luggage parameters can be extracted from the second set of signals, where the second set of
signals can pertain to any or a combination of scanned or screened objects.
[00065] In an illustrative embodiment, the processing unit 106 can be microprocessor,
microcontroller, Arduino Uno, Atmega 328, and other similar processing unit 106. The
processing unit 106 can process the received first set of signals from the sensors 102, and the
second set of signals from the screening and disinfecting unit 108 with the help of extraction unit
212. Further, the processing unit 106be configured to extract a third second set of signals from
the received first set of signals, and a fourth set of signals from the received second set of signals
The fourth set of signals can pertain to luggage parameters associated with the object. The fourth
set of signals can also pertain to suspected object detection. The extracted luggage parameters
can be received by the signal generation unit 216 according to the second set of signals generated
by the screening and disinfecting unit 108 such as scanning unit, x ray based scanners, multilevel
x ray scanning device, and x ray based detection unit. The signal generation unit 216 can receive
the extracted luggage parameters, and can generate, and transmit set of control signals to
facilitate in performing scanning of the object, and detection of the suspected object.
[00066] In an illustrative embodiment, the sensors 102 can detect the objects, and can
generate a first set of signals. The extraction unit 212, according to the received first set of
signals from the sensors 102,can facilitate in extracting the third set of signals, which pertain to
presence of the object .In another illustrative embodiment, the screening, and disinfecting unit
108 such as x ray scanning unit can scan the objects, and can generate a second set of signals.
The extraction unit 212, according to the received second set of signals from the screening, and
disinfecting unit 108 can facilitate in extracting the fourth set of signals, which pertain to luggage
parameters associated with the object. The extraction unit 212 after extracting the third set of
signals, and the fourth set of signals, can facilitate in processing the extracted third set of signals,
and fourth set of signals to the signal generation unit 216.
[00067] In an illustrative embodiment, the extraction unit 212 can receive first set of
signals from the sensors 102 in the form of a set of electrical signals, where the set of electrical
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signals can pertain to stimuli or physical parameters associated with the objects like movement
or motion of the objects. The extraction unit 212 can extract the third set of signals in machine
readable form, where the third set of signals can pertain to presence of the objects at an inlet of
the one or more sections. The extracted third set of signals in the machine readable form can be
transmitted to the signal generation unit 216. In another illustrative embodiment, the extraction
unit 212 can extract the fourth set of signals from the received second set of signals after the
scanning of the objects. In yet another illustrative embodiment, the extraction unit 212 can
extract a fourth set of signals from the second set of signals, and can facilitate in detecting of
suspected objects by the screening, and disinfection unit108. The fourth set of signals can also
pertain to detected suspected object. The suspected objects can include any or a combination of
drugs, explosives, metal piece, and other similar objects.
[00068] In an embodiment, the processing unit 106 can include the signal generation unit
216. The signal generation unit 216 can generate, and transmit a set of control signals based on
the extracted third set of signals, and fourth set of signals. The set of control signals can be
generated, and transmitted to any or a combination of the screening, and disinfecting unit 108,
the sterilizing unit 104, and the sanitizing unit 110. In an illustrative embodiment, the extracted
third set of signals, and fourth set of signals can enable signal generation unit 216 to generate,
and transmit the set of control signals. The signal generation unit 216 can correspondingly
facilitate in operating the sterilizing unit104, the screening, and disinfecting unit 108, and the
sanitizing unit 110 to perform sterilization, scanning, and sanitization of the object on the basis
of generated, and transmitted set of control signals. The screening, and disinfecting unit 108, the
sterilizing unit 104, and the sanitizing unit 110 can be operatively coupled with the processing
unit 106, such that after the set of control signals are generated, and transmitted, the screening,
and disinfecting unit 108, the sterilizing unit 104, and the sanitizing unit 110 can perform
scanning, sterilization, and sanitization of the object.
[00069] In an illustrative embodiment, the object when detected by the sensors 102 can
be sterilized, and sanitized by the sterilizing unit 104, and the sanitizing unit 110 respectively
based on the set of control signals generated, and transmitted by the signal generation unit 216.
In another illustrative embodiment, the sensors 102 can detect the object, and after the generation
of the first set of signals, the extracted third set of signals, and fourth set of signals from the first,
and second set of signals respectively can enable the signal generation unit 216 to facilitate in
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scanning, sterilizing, and sanitizing of the object. In yet another illustrative embodiment, the
scanning, the sterilization, and the sanitization of the object by the screening, and disinfecting
unit 108, the sterilizing unit 104, and the sanitizing unit 110 can be configured for a
predetermined time. The predetermined time can be controlled, and monitored by the processing
unit 106. After sanitization of the object, the processing unit 106 can be configured to generate a
set of completion signal to a set of interfaces to indicate complete sanitization of the object.
[00070] In an illustrative embodiment, the signal generation unit 216 can receive the
extracted third set of signals, and fourth set of signals in the machine readable form, and can
generate a set of control signals based on the extracted third set of signals, and fourth set of
signals. The set of control signals in the machine readable form can be received by the screening,
and disinfecting unit 108, the sterilizing unit 104, and the sanitizing unit 110.The sterilizing unit
104 can facilitate in sterilizing the objects with the help of the received set of control signals. The
sanitizing unit 110 can facilitate in sanitizing the objects with the help of the received set of
control signals.
[00071] In an illustrative embodiment, a set of warning signals can be generated and
transmitted by the signal generation unit 216 to the set of interfaces when the suspected object is
detected by the screening and disinfecting unit 108. The set of warning signals can be in form
any or a combination of audio, siren, light illumination, and video. In another illustrative
embodiment, the processing unit 106 can be configured to extract fourth set of signals from the
received second set of signals after the detection of the suspected objects by the screening, and
disinfecting unit 108. The fourth set of signals can also pertain to suspected object associated
with the object. The set of warning signals can be generated, and transmitted to the set of
interfaces on the basis of the extracted fourth set of signals, where the fourth set of signals can
pertain to detected suspected object . The extracted fourth set of signals obtained from the
extraction unit 212 can be in machine readable form, and can be transmitted to the signal
generation unit 216 to facilitate in generating the set of warning signals. In yet another
illustrative embodiment, the proposed system 100 can include a set of interfaces operatively
coupled with the processing unit 106. The set of interfaces can be configured to receive the set of
warning signals in the machine readable form, and can convert the set of warning signals into the
set of electrical signals. The set of interfaces can further convert the set of electrical signals into
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sound, audio, video, and light form. The set of interfaces can include any or a combination of
siren, display, light emitting diode, and speaker.
[00072] FIG 3 illustrates a detail diagram of the proposed sterilizing system with all its
essential components to disclose its overall working.
[00073] As illustrated in FIG 3, the proposed system 100 can one or more sections having
an inlet 302 to facilitate entry of an object into the one or more sections, and an outlet 304to
facilitate exit of the object from the one or more sections. In an illustrative embodiment, the
system 100 100 can include a platform 306 to facilitate movement of the objects from a first
position to a second position. The first position can correspond to the inlet 302, and the second
positon can correspond to the outlet 304 of the one or more sections. The platform 306 can be a
conveyor belt. In another illustrative embodiment, the system can include a driving unit
operatively coupled with the processing unit 106, and the platform 306. The driving unit can be
configured to facilitate the movement of the objects between the first position, and the second
position. The driving unit can enable movement of the objects from the inlet 302 to the outlet
304 based on first set of signals.
[00074] In an illustrative embodiment, the one or more sections of the system 100 can
include a first section 104, a second section 108, and a third section 110. The first section 104
can be a sterilizing unit 104, the second section 108 can be a screening, and disinfection unit108,
and the third section 110 can be a sanitizing unit 110. In another illustrative embodiment, the
system 100 can include sensors 102 like ultrasonic sensor or infrared sensor to detect presence of
the object when the object enters the system 100 through the inlet 302. The ultrasonic sensor or
infrared sensor can detect the object, and correspondingly generate the first set of signals. The
first set of signals can be received by a processing unit 106. The processing unit 106 can be
operatively coupled with the screening, and disinfecting unit 108, the sterilizing unit104, and the
sanitizing unit 110.
[00075] In an illustrative embodiment, after the detection, and the scanning of the object
by the sensors 102, and the screening, and disinfecting unit 110 respectively, the sensors 102 can
generate a first set of signals, and the screening, and disinfecting unit 108 can generate a second
set of signals. The extraction unit 212 can extract third set of signals, and fourth set of signals
from the first set of signals, and the second set of signals respectively, and can transmit the
extracted third set of signals, and fourth set of signals to a signal generation unit 216. The signal
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generation unit 216 can generate a set of control signals based on the extracted third set of
signals, and fourth set of signals, and can facilitate the screening, and disinfecting unit 108, the
sterilizing unit 104, and the sanitizing unit 110 to scan, sterilize, and sanitize the objects. The
object can enter into the system 100 through the inlet 302, and after detection of the object by the
sensors102, and the processing unit (or the system), the object can be sterilized by the sterilizing
unit 104, which can include sterilizing elements like ultra violet lamps, and ultra violet
germicidal lamps on the basis of extracted third set of signals. The third set of signals can pertain
to presence of the object in the inlet 302 of the one or more sections. The fourth set of signals
can pertain to luggage parameters associated with the objects. Also the fourth set of signals can
pertain to suspected object detected by the screening, and disinfecting unit 108.In another
illustrative embodiment, the object can enter the first section 104, and the sterilization can be
performed by the sterilizing elements like the ultra violet source such as ultraviolet lamp,
ultraviolet germicidal lamps. The light of the ultraviolet source can enable killing of bacteria,
viruses, and other germs by preventing them from reproducing. The ultraviolet germicidal lamps
can use short wavelength ultraviolet light to make the bacteria, viruses, and other germs inactive,
and prevent them from spreading.
[00076] In an illustrative embodiment, the object can enter the second section 108, the
screening, and disinfecting unit 108.The screening, and disinfecting unit 108 can include any or a
combination of a screening unit (also referred to as a X ray based scanner or a multilevel X ray
screening device, herein)to perform scanning of the object. The sterilized object can enter into
the screening unit from the first section 104. The screening unit can include multilevel X ray
screening device, where the screening device can scan the object, and detect suspected object,
which can be found in the object such as luggage. The multilevel X ray screening device can be
operatively coupled with the processing unit 106. At multi level X ray screening, the object can
be scanned with help of high speed multi view computer sliced X ray machine, where the
suspected object can be detected, and accordingly the luggage can be separated. When the
suspected object is detected, a set of warning signals can be generated, and transmitted to the set
of interfaces by the signal generation unit 216 (or the processing unit 106), which can enable
checker or invigilatorin identifying danger or risk associated with the suspected object. The
processing unit 106 can be configured to extract the fourth set of signals from the received
second set of signals after the scanning of the object by the screening, and disinfecting unit 108. .
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The set of warning signals can be generated by the processing unit 106 on the basis of the
extracted fourth set of signals, where the fourth set of signals can pertain to detected suspected
object. The suspected object can include any or a combination of drugs, explosives, metal piece,
and other similar objects. The set of warning signals can be in form any or a combination of
audio, siren, light illumination, and video. . The luggage with the suspected object can be
separated by the invigilator or checker, and the owner can be informed through the warning
signal generation.
[00077] In an illustrative embodiment, the third section 110 can be configured to receive
only the luggage with no suspected object or the unsuspected luggage. The sanitizing unit 110
can be operatively coupled with the processing unit 106. In another illustrative embodiment,
when the object enters the third section 110, the set of control signals can be generated, and
transmitted by the signal generation unit 216 to the sanitizing unit 110 on the basis of the
extracted third set of signals, and based on the generated, and transmitted set of control signals,
the sanitizing unit 110 can facilitate sanitization of the objects with one or more fluids. In yet
another illustrative embodiment, the sanitizing unit 110 can include one or more containers
configured to store the one or more fluids. The sanitizing unit 110 can further include one or
more nozzles configured at one or more holes, and fluidically coupled with containers. The one
or more nozzles can be configured to spray the one or more fluids on objects to sanitize the
objects, and facilitate in making the objects free from bacteria, viruses, and other germs. The one
or more fluids can include any or a combination of sanitizer, herbal gels, aerosols, disinfectant,
and alcohol based volatile liquid, and gels. The alcohol content in the liquid prevents the various
bacteria, viruses, and other germs from spreading, and help in making them inactive on the
object. The processing unit 106 can be configured to generate, and transmit a set of completion
signals to the set of interfaces, upon sanitization of the objects. The completion signal can be an
indication pertaining to completion of sanitization of the objects, so that the owner of the object
can know about the completion of the sterilization of the object.
[00078] In an illustrative embodiment, the system 100 can include a display unit
operatively coupled with the processing unit 106. The display unit can be configured to display
the luggage parameters, and the suspected object parameters. The display unit can enable an
invigilator or checker about the suspected object, and the luggage parameters along with the
completion of the sanitization, and sterilization process of the object. The object can come out of
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the system 100 through outlet 304.In another illustrative embodiment, the one or more sections
of the system 100 can be adapted in form of tunnel, housing or cage, to facilitate in sterilizingthe
object, and killing the virus, bacteria, and other germs present on the objects. In yet another
illustrative embodiment, the system 100 can include a conveyer belt for facilitating the objects to
move from inlet 302 to the outlet 304.
[00079] 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.
[00080] 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.
[00081] 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.
[00082] 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
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or more devices are able to exchange data with each other over the network, possibly via one or
more intermediary device.
[00083] 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.
[00084] 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 PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[00085] The present disclosure provides system with double protection through
sanitization, and sterilization along with the scanning of the luggage.
[00086] The present disclosure provides system for protection from the viral, and bacterial
infection which can be caused by the germs, and viruses on the luggage bag, carry bag, and hand
bag.
[00087] The present disclosure provides system, which helps in staying safe, healthy, and
disease free while travelling.
[00088] The present disclosure provides a system, which can be easily installed at the
public places like malls, shopping complex, theatres, metro stations, airports, bus stations, and
other similar places.
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[00089] The present disclosure provides system to reduce the manual efforts of
sterilization, and sanitization, and provide an automatic system for sterilizing, and sanitizing
objects.
[00090] The present disclosure provides an efficient, innovative, cost effective, and easily
installable system for sterilizing, and sanitizing objects.

We Claim:

1. A sterilizing, and sanitizing system for objects, the system comprises:
a first set of sensors to detect one or more objects, and correspondingly generate a first set of
signals;
one or more sections comprising;
a screening, and disinfecting unit configured to scan one or more luggage parameters associated
with the one or more objects, and correspondingly generate a second set of signals;
a sterilizing unit configured to perform sterilization of the one or more objects;
a sanitizing unit comprises of inner walls with one or more holes, and configured to perform
sanitization of the one or more objects;
a processing unit operatively coupled to the first set of sensors, the screening, and disinfecting
unit, the sterilizing unit, and the sanitizing unit, wherein the processing unit comprising one or
more processors coupled with a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the one
or more processors, and configured to:
extract a third set of signals from the first set of signals, wherein the third set of signals pertain to
presence of the one or more objects;
extract a fourth set of signals from the second set of signals, wherein the fourth set of signals
pertain to one or more luggage parameters of the one or more objects
generate, and transmit a set of control signals based on the extracted third set of signals, and
fourth set of signals, to any or a combination of the screening, and disinfecting unit, the
sterilizing unit, and the sanitizing unit, to perform scanning, sterilization, and sanitization of the
one or more objects.
2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system comprises of a platform configured with
the one or more sections, and adapted to move the one or more objects from a first position to a
second position, and wherein the first position corresponds to an inlet of the one or more
sections, and the second position corresponds to an outlet of the one or more sections.
3. The system as claimed in claim 4, wherein the system comprises of a driving mechanism
operatively coupled with the processing unit, and the platform, and wherein the driving
mechanism is configured to facilitate the movement of the one or more objects between the first
position and the second position.
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4. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first sensor comprises any or a combination of
proximity sensors, camera, passive infrared sensor, ultrasonic sensor, motion sensor, and position
sensor.
5. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the screening, and disinfecting unit comprises any
or a combination of scanning unit, x ray based scanners, multilevel x ray scanning device, and x
ray based detection unit.
6. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sterilizing unit comprises of one or more
sterilizing elements, and configured to sterilize the one or more objects, and wherein the
sterilizing elements comprises any or a combination of Ultra Violet (UV) lamps, and UV
germicidal lamps.
7. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sanitizing unit comprises;
one or more containers configured to store one or more fluids; and
one or more nozzles configured at one or more holes, and fluidically coupled with containers,
wherein the one or more nozzles is configured to spray the one or more fluids to objects,
and,
wherein the one or more fluids comprises any or a combination of sanitizer, herbal gels,
aerosols, disinfectant, and alcohol based volatile liquid, and gels.
8. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first set of signals comprise any or a
combination of movement, motion, change in position, and entry associated with the one or more
objects, and the one or more luggage parameters comprises any or a combination of size, weight,
quantity, physical appearance, and height of the one or more objects.
9. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system comprises a power source, wherein the
power source comprises any or a combination of a battery, power lines, inverter, and generator.
10. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more objects comprise any or a
combination of luggage, carry bag, hand bag, travel bag, briefcase, and suitcase.