Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system including imaging device to capture images of an area of interest and generate a set of first signals. Sensing devices for sensing first parameters of an area of interest and generate a set of second signals. A processing unit operatively configured with the imaging devices, sensing devices and electrical device in the area of interest. A memory associated with the processing unit storing instructions which when executed causes the processing unit to receive, from the imaging devices and sensing devices, the set of first signals and the set of second signals. Identify, from the set of first signals, a number of people present in the area of interest. Transmitting, a set of actuating signals if value of first parameters corresponding to number of people present in the area of interest is less than a pre-defined threshold value.
[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of smart classroom and more particularly the present disclosure related to a system for controlling ambient conditions of the smart classroom.
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] Nowadays concept of smart classes is widely used in educational institutions for the better understanding of students. The smart classroom has a revolutionary impact on the conventional teaching methods. Now the complex diagrams (e.g. in biotechnology) representation can be more effectively visualized by the students. Also, different views of the mechanical structures of diagrams can be conveniently shown to the students. However, with the smart classroom introduction in the institutions more electrical and electronic devices are being used in the educational institutions.
[0004] These devices are very much power hungry and consumes lot of electrical power. Sometimes the electrical devices are fully operational even if a number of student present are very less than the complete capacity of the classroom. This leads to a waste of electrical resources. In order to take care of such loses one has to manually keep track of every think in the class room. The electrical appliances can be turned off/on manually if the classroom is not completely occupied. This is very tedious and difficult for a person to always keep track of the strength of students/people in the classroom. Sometimes, the person keeping the track of electrical devices usage can compromise the ambient conditions of the classroom in wake of saving electricity. This can lead to a unpleasant and unhealthy ambient conditions inside the classroom.
[0005] There is, therefore, a need of an automatic system for controlling ambient conditions of the smart classroom based on the number of students/people present inside the classroom without compromising the healthy ambient conditions for studying.
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 a system for controlling ambient conditions of smart classroom that can assure the optimum use of power sources.
[0008] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a for controlling ambient conditions of smart classroom that is can assure a pleasant ambient condition of the classroom.
[0009] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a for controlling ambient conditions of smart classroom which is cost effective.
[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a for controlling ambient conditions of smart classroom which requires less maintenance and supervision.
SUMMARY
[0011] The present disclosure relates to the field of smart classroom and more particularly the present disclosure related to a system for controlling ambient conditions of the smart classroom
[0012] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a system including one or more imaging device configured to capture images of an area of interest and correspondingly generate a set of first signals. One or more sensing devices configured for sensing one or more first parameters of an area of interest and correspondingly generate a set of second signals. A processing unit operatively configured with the one or more imaging devices, one or more sensing devices and one more electrical device in the area of interest. A memory associated with the processing unit storing instructions which when executed causes the processing unit to receive, from the one or more imaging devices and one or more sensing devices, the set of first signals and the set of second signals. Identify, from the set of first signals, a number of people present in the area of interest. Transmitting, a set of actuating signals if value of one or more first parameters corresponding to the identified number of people present in the area of interest is less than a pre-defined threshold value. The set of actuating signals are configured to control one or more electrical parameters of the one or more electrical devices.
[0013] In an aspect, the one or more imaging device may comprise a camera.
[0014] In an aspect, the one or more sensing devices may comprise any or combination of an infrared sensor, a humidity sensor, temperature sensor, motion sensor, ultrasonic sensor, and photosensor.
[0015] In an aspect, the one or more parameters may comprise any or combination of temperature, humidity, and lighting.
[0016] In an aspect, the identification of number of peoples from the set of first signals may comprise comparing a second data corresponding to the set of first signals with a previously stored first data in a database associated with the system. The first data comprises an information regarding different objects present in the area of interest.
[0017] In an aspect, the comparing may be performed by using any or combination of semantic segmentation technique, yolo technique, and Faster-R technique.
[0018] In an aspect, one or more electrical devices may comprise any or combination of fan, air condition, lights, sound system, and dehumidifier.
[0019] In an aspect, the one or more electrical may parameters comprise any of combination of speed, light intensity, and volume.
[0020] In an aspect, the area of interest may comprise a room.
[0021] In yet another aspect, the present disclosure pertains to a method including receiving, by a processing unit, a set of first signals from one or more imaging devices and a set of second signals from one or more sensing devices. Identifying, by the processing unit associated with one or more electrical devices in the area of interest, from the set of first signals a number of people present in the area of interest. Transmitting, by the processing unit, a set of actuating signals if value of one or more first parameters corresponding to the identified number of people present in the area of interest is less than a pre-defined threshold value. The set of actuating signals are configured to control one or more electrical parameters of the one or more electrical devices.
[0022] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0023] 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.
[0024] 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.
[0025] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary representation of proposed system for controlling ambient conditions of smart classroom, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0026] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary method for controlling ambient conditions of smart classroom, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027] 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.
[0028] 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.
[0029] The present disclosure relates to the field of smart classroom and more particularly the present disclosure related to a system for controlling ambient conditions of the smart classroom.
[0030] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary representation of proposed system for controlling ambient conditions of smart classroom, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0031] As illustrated proposed system for controlling ambient conditions of a smart classroom 104 (also referred as area of interest 104, herein) on the basis of number of people present in the area smart classroom can include one or more one or more imaging device (108-1. 108-2..108-N) collectively referred as imaging devices (108), can be but not limited to camera, and the imaging devices can be configured to capture images of an area of interest and correspondingly generate a set of first signals. One or more sensing devices 102 can be configured for sensing one or more first parameters of an area of interest and correspondingly generate a set of second signals. The sensing devices 102 can be but without limiting to an infrared sensor, a humidity sensor, temperature sensor, motion sensor, ultrasonic sensor, and photosensor. The sensing devices 102 can be user to sense parameters such as but not limited to temperature, humidity, and lighting of the area of interest 104.
[0032] In an embodiment, a processing unit can be operatively configured with the imaging devices 108, sensing devices 102 and one or more electrical device in the area of interest. The processing unit can include but not limited to a microcontroller, and processor. The one or more electrical devices can include but not limited to a fan, air condition, de-humidifier, sound system, room heater. The system can be associated with a database containing a dataset (also referred as a first data, herein) that can be related to an information relate to objects already present inside the area of interest. The databased can include but not limited to a local database, or a remote server. The objects can include but not limited to tables, chairs etc. A memory can be associated with the processing unit storing instructions which when executed causes the processing unit to receive, the set of first signals from the imaging devices 108 and the set of second signals from the sensing devices 102.
[0033] In an embodiment, the processing unit can be configured to identify a number of people present in the area of interest. The processing unit can compare a data (also referred as a second data, herein) related to the first set of signals with the first data saved in the database. Machine learning techniques can be used to compare the first data with the second data for identifying a number of people present in the area of interest. the machine learning techniques that can be used can include but not limited to semantic segmentation technique, yolo technique, and Faster-R technique. Once the number of people in the area of interest are identified, the one or more first parameters corresponding to the identified number of peopled is compared with another third data stored in the database. The third data can include minimum required values (also referred as pre-defined threshold value, herein) for the one or more one or more parameters corresponding to a different number of peopled inside the area of interest 104.
[0034] In an embodiment, if a value of the one more first parameter corresponding to the identified number of people is less than a pre-defined threshold value, the processing unit can transmit a set of actuating signals. The set of actuating signals can be configured to control one or more electrical parameters of the electrical devices inside the area of interest 104. The one or more electrical parameters can include but not limited to light intensity, speed of fan or air-condition, brightness of screen, and volume of sound system. The set of actuating signals can be received by an electrical devices control unit 124. The electrical devices control unit 124 can perform necessary action as indicated by the set of actuating signals. The necessary action can include but not limited to turn on/off a particular device, increase/decrease speed of fan, increase/decrease volume of sound system etc. For example, if sound system volume requirement for 20 people inside the area of interest is 10db, and if the detected volume corresponding to 20 people inside the area of interest is less than 20db, the processing unit can send actuating signals to increase the volume of the sound system inside the area of interest till 20db. Similarly, other first parameters such as volume of sound system, humidity, cooling, brightness of screen, and lighting inside area of interest can be controlled on the basis of number of people detected or identified inside the are of interest. The corresponding values of the first parameters corresponding to the number of people can be with the pre-defined threshold value for the corresponding number of people inside the area of interest 104.
[0035] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary method for controlling ambient conditions of smart classroom, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0036] As illustrated, at step 202, proposed method can include receiving, by a processing unit, a set of first signals from one or more imaging devices and a set of second signals from one or more sensing devices. The imaging devices 108 can be configured inside the area of interest 104 and can be configured to capture images or videos of the area of interest and can correspondingly generate the set of first signals. The one or more sensing devices 102 can be configured to sense one or more first parameters of the area of interest, and can correspondingly generate the set of second signals.
[0037] At step 204, the processing unit associated with one or more electrical devices in the area of interest 104 can identify from the set of first signals a number of people present in the area of interest 104. The proposed method can use machine learning techniques for identifying or differentiating people from the captured images or videos of the area of interest 104. A first data associated with the set of first signals can be compared with a pre-stored, in a database, first data containing information associated with non-living objects present in the area of interest in order to identify living objects (can be people) inside the area of interest 104.
[0038] At step 206, the processing unit can transmit a set of actuating signals if value of one or more first parameters corresponding to the identified number of people present in the area of interest is less than a pre-defined threshold value. The value can be identified to be less than a pre-defined threshold value by comparing it to a third data previously stored in the data set. The set of actuating signals can be configured to control one or more electrical parameters of the one or more electrical devices.
[0039] The proposed system for controlling ambient condition of an area of interest 104 can automatically optimize ambient conditions of the area of the interest based on number of people present in the area of interest 104. Also, the system can keep track of the number of people entering or leaving the area of interest 104 and can update the electrical parameters of the electric devices inside the area of interest accordingly. The system is very much energy efficient can at the same time does not compromise the healthy ambient conditions of the area of interest for saving energy only. The system also can keep a record of number of people attended the session.
[0040] Moreover, in interpreting the specification, 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 refer 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.
[0041] 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
[0042] The proposed invention provides a system for controlling ambient conditions of smart classroom that can assure the optimum use of power sources.
[0043] The proposed invention provides a system for controlling ambient conditions of smart classroom that is can assure a pleasant ambient condition of the classroom.
[0044] The proposed invention provides a system for controlling ambient conditions of smart classroom which is cost effective.
[0045] The proposed invention provides a system for controlling ambient conditions of smart classroom which requires less maintenance and supervision.
Claims:1. A system comprising:
one or more imaging device (108) configured to capture images of an area of interest (104) and correspondingly generate a set of first signals;
one or more sensing devices (102) configured for sensing one or more first parameters of an area of interest (104) and correspondingly generate a set of second signals;
a processing unit operatively configured with the one or more imaging devices (104), one or more sensing devices (102) and one more electrical device in the area of interest (104);
a memory associated with the processing unit storing instructions which when executed causes the processing unit to:
receive, from the one or more imaging devices (108), the set of first signals and from the one or more sensing devices (102), the set of second signals;
identify, from the set of first signals, a number of people present in the area of interest (104);
transmitting, a set of actuating signals if value of one or more first parameters corresponding to the identified number of people present in the area of interest (104) is less than a pre-defined threshold value, wherein the set of actuating signals are configured to control one or more electrical parameters of the one or more electrical devices.
2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more imaging device (108) comprise a camera.
3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more sensing devices (102) comprises any or combination of an infrared sensor, a humidity sensor, temperature sensor, motion sensor, ultrasonic sensor, and photosensor.
4. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more parameters comprise any or combination of temperature, humidity, and lighting.
5. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the identification of number of peoples from the set of first signals comprises comparing a second data corresponding to the set of first signals with a previously stored first data in a database associated with the system, wherein the first data comprises an information regarding different objects present in the area of interest (104).
6. The system as claimed in claim 5, wherein the comparing is performed by using any or combination of semantic segmentation technique, yolo technique, and Faster-R technique.
7. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein one or more electrical devices comprise any or combination of fan, air condition, lights, sound system, and dehumidifier.
8. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more electrical parameters comprise any of combination of speed, light intensity, and volume.
9. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the area of interest comprises a room.
10. A method comprising:
receiving, by a processing unit, a set of first signals from one or more imaging devices (108) and a set of second signals from one or more sensing devices (102);
identifying, by the processing unit associated with one or more electrical devices in the area of interest (104), from the set of first signals a number of people present in the area of interest (104); and
transmitting, by the processing unit, a set of actuating signals if value of one or more first parameters corresponding to the identified number of people present in the area of interest is less than a pre-defined threshold value, wherein the set of actuating signals are configured to control one or more electrical parameters of the one or more electrical devices.
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| 2 | 202011041893-FORM FOR STARTUP [26-09-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-09-26 |
| 3 | 202011041893-FORM FOR SMALL ENTITY(FORM-28) [26-09-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-09-26 |
| 4 | 202011041893-FORM 1 [26-09-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-09-26 |
| 5 | 202011041893-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI(FORM-28) [26-09-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-09-26 |
| 6 | 202011041893-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI [26-09-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-09-26 |
| 7 | 202011041893-DRAWINGS [26-09-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-09-26 |
| 8 | 202011041893-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [26-09-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-09-26 |
| 9 | 202011041893-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [26-09-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-09-26 |
| 10 | 202011041893-Proof of Right [08-10-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-10-08 |
| 11 | 202011041893-FORM-26 [08-10-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-10-08 |
| 12 | 202011041893-FORM 18 [21-07-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-07-21 |
| 13 | 202011041893-FER.pdf | 2022-11-18 |
| 14 | 202011041893-FORM-26 [25-03-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-03-25 |
| 15 | 202011041893-FER_SER_REPLY [25-03-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-03-25 |
| 16 | 202011041893-CORRESPONDENCE [25-03-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-03-25 |
| 17 | 202011041893-CLAIMS [25-03-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-03-25 |
| 18 | 202011041893-US(14)-HearingNotice-(HearingDate-16-10-2025).pdf | 2025-09-19 |
| 19 | 202011041893-FORM-26 [10-10-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-10-10 |
| 20 | 202011041893-Correspondence to notify the Controller [10-10-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-10-10 |
| 21 | 202011041893-Written submissions and relevant documents [30-10-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-10-30 |
| 22 | 202011041893-Annexure [30-10-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-10-30 |
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