Claims:WE CLAIM:

1. A system for enabling access of a wi-fi network coupled with a trash can, the system comprising:
a first IR sensor 203 and a second IR sensor 204;
a wi-fi circuitry electronically coupled with the first IR sensor 203; and
a display device 202 coupled with the wi-fi circuitry;
wherein the first IR sensor 203 and the second IR sensor 204 are located at an upper inner surface of the trash can, wherein the first IR sensor 203 is configured to detect a trash in the trash can, wherein the detection of the rash further enables the first IR sensor 203 to transmit an activation signal to the wi-fi circuitry, wherein the wi-fi circuitry is further configured to generate a password based upon the receipt of the activation signal, wherein the password generated is valid for a predetermined time period, wherein the password is further rendered on the display device 202 to be accessible for the user, wherein the password enables the user to access the wi-fi network for a predefined time interval, and wherein the second IR sensor 204 is configured to monitor filling of the trash can and transmit a notification signal to an authorized personal, wherein the notification signal is indicative of the trash can being full.

2. The system of the claim 1, wherein the system further comprises a solar panel adapted to supply power to the system.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein the wi-fi circuitry further comprises a Wi-fi module 307, a control circuitry 308 and a power supply interface 301.

4. The system of claim 3, wherein the control circuitry 308 generates the password valid for the predetermined time period.

5. The system of claim 4, wherein the password is alphanumeric, hexadecimal or any other format.

6. A method for enabling access of a wi-fi network coupled with a trash can, the method comprising:
detecting, via first IR sensor 203, a trash in a trash can;
transmitting, via the first IR sensor 203, an activation signal to a wi-fi circuitry in response to the detection of the trash in the trash can;
generating, via the wi-fi circuitry, a password based upon the receipt of the activation signal, wherein the password generated is valid for a predetermined time period; and
rendering, via a display device, the password to be accessible for the user, wherein the password enables the user to access the wi-fi network for a predefined time interval.

7. The method of claim 6, wherein the password is alphanumeric, hexadecimal or any other format.

8. The method of claim 6 further comprising monitoring, via a second IR sensor 204, filling of the trash can and transmit a notification signal to an authorized personal, wherein the notification signal is indicative of the trash can being full.
, Description:FORM 2

THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 of 1970)
&
THE PATENT RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See Section 10 and Rule 13)

Title of invention:
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENABLING ACCESS OF A WI-FI NETWORK COUPLED WITH A TRASH CAN

APPLICANT
ThinkScream Infomedia Pvt. Ltd
An Indian entity
having address,
A-102 ,Shubham Center, Cardinal Gracious Road. Chakala. Andheri (E). Mumbai -400099 India

The following specification describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present subject matter described herein, in general, relates to a system and method for enabling access of a wi-fi network coupled with a trash can.
BACKGROUND
Rapid urbanization, industrialisation and increasing population of the India has resulted into the high waste production. The government has launched ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ to tackle with issues related to the waste management. But still, people don’t bother to use dustbins or trash cans because of the nobody else doing then why should I do it? mentality. Therefore, it is important to respond actions of the user, by giving rewards for developing disposal behaviour and to encourage them to use trash cans. Therefore, there is a long-felt need for providing trash cans that are smart, accessible, user friendly and convenient for a user.
SUMMARY
This summary is provided to introduce concepts related to a system and method for enabling access of a wi-fi network coupled with a trash can and the concepts are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify essential features of the claimed subject matter nor is it intended for use in determining or limiting the scope of the claimed subject matter.
In an implementation, a system for enabling access of a wi-fi network coupled with a trash can is disclosed. The system may comprise a first IR sensor, a second IR sensor, a wi-fi circuitry electronically coupled with the first IR sensor and a display device coupled with the wi-fi circuitry. The first IR sensor and the second IR sensor may be located at an upper inner surface of the trash can. The first IR sensor may be configured to detect a trash in the trash can. The detection of the thrash may further enable the first IR sensor to transmit an activation signal to the wi-fi circuitry. The wi-fi circuitry may be configured to generate a password based upon the receipt of the activation signal, wherein the password generated is valid for a predetermined time period. The password may be further rendered on the display device to be accessible for the user. In an aspect, the password may enable the user to access the wi-fi network for a predefined time interval. The second IR sensor may be configured to monitor filling of the trash can and transmit a notification signal to an authorized personal, wherein the notification signal is indicative of the trash can being full.
In another implementation, a method for enabling access of a wi-fi network coupled with a trash can is disclosed. The method may comprise detecting, via first IR sensor, a trash in the trash can. The method may further comprise transmitting, via the first IR sensor, an activation signal to a wi-fi circuitry, electronically coupled with the first IR sensor, in response to the detection of the trash in the trash can. Further, the method may comprise generating, via the wi-fi circuitry, a password based upon the receipt of the activation signal, wherein the password generated is valid for a predetermined time period. The method may further comprise rendering, via a display device, the password to be accessible for the user, wherein the password enables the user to access the wi-fi network for a predefined time interval.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying Figures. In the Figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number identifies the Figure in which the reference number first appears. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer like features and components.
Figure 1 illustrates an implementation of a system 100 for enabling access of a wi-fi network coupled with a trash can, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
Figure 2, illustrates components of the system 101, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.

Figure 3, illustrates a block diagram of the system 101, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.

Figure 4, illustrates a method for for enabling access of a wi-fi network coupled with a trash can in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Reference throughout the specification to “various embodiments,” “some embodiments,” “one embodiment,” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, appearances of the phrases “in various embodiments,” “in some embodiments,” “in one embodiment,” or “in an embodiment” in places throughout the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.
Referring now to Figure 1 is a network implementation 100 of a system 101 for enabling access of a wi-fi network coupled with a trash can, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
In one implementation, the system 101 may be connected to the user device 103 through the network 102. It will be understood that the system 101 may be implemented in the trash can.
In an embodiment, as illustrated in figure 1, the system 101 may detect trash thrown by the user and generate a time-bound password for providing access of the wi-fi network to a trash can user.
In one embodiment, the user may access the wi-fi network for predefined time interval by providing the password via the user device 103. In one embodiment, the password may be rendered on a display device to be accessible for the user.
In an embodiment, though the present subject matter is explained considering that the system 101 can communicate with the user device 103 through server, it may be understood that the system 101 may also be enabled to communicate with the user device 103 through in a variety of computing devices, such as a but are not limited to, a portable computer, a personal digital assistant, a handheld device, a mobile, a laptop computer, a desktop computer, a notebook, a workstation, a mainframe computer, and the like.
In one implementation, the network 102 may be a wireless network, a wired network or a combination thereof. The network 102 can be accessed by the user device using wired or wireless network connectivity means including updated communications technology.
Now referring to figure 2, components of the system 101 are illustrated. In one embodiment, the system 101 may comprise a first IR sensor 203, a second IR sensor 204, a wi-fi circuitry 205 electronically coupled with the first IR sensor 203 and a display device 202 coupled with the wi-fi circuitry 205. In one embodiment, system 101 may further comprise a solar panel 201 adapted to supply power to the system 101. In one embodiment, the first IR sensor 203 and the second IR sensor 204 may be located at an upper inner surface of the trash can. In one embodiment, the first IR sensor 203 may be configured to detect trash thrown by the user into the trash can. In one exemplary embodiment, the first IR sensor 203 may comprise an IR LED (not shown in figure) and a detector (not shown in figure), wherein the detector may detect same wavelength emitted by the IR LED. The first IR sensor 203 may be further configured to transmit an activation signal to the wi-fi circuitry 205. In one exemplary embodiment, when the IR light emitted by the IR LED is cut by the trash thrown by the user, the detector may detect the thrash in the trash can and thereby transmit the activation signal to the wi-fi circuitry 205 in order to trigger the function of the wi-fi circuitry 205. In one embodiment, the wi-fi circuitry 205 may further comprise a Wi-fi module 307, a control circuitry 308, and a power supply interface 301. In one embodiment, the wi-fi circuitry 205 may be activated after the receiving of the activation signal from the first IR sensor 203.
In one embodiment, the control circuitry 308 may further comprise a central processing unit (CPU) or a Graphical Processing unit (GPU) 303, a Radom Access Memory (RAM) 304, micro-SD card 305, an USB 306, and Input/output (I/O) Pins 302. In one embodiment, the control circuitry 308 may generate a password based upon the receipt of the activation signal which is valid for predetermined time period. In one embodiment, the CPU/ GPU 303 perform processing of the program instruction stored in RAM 304, for the execution of the system 101. In one embodiment, the control circuitry 308 may receive input data from the first IR sensor 203 through I/O pins 302. In one embodiment, the CPU/GPU 303 may perform processing of the information received from first IR sensor 203 and generate password which is valid for predetermined time period. In one exemplary embodiment, the first IR sensor 203 may be configured to detect trash thrown by the user into the trash can and thereby transmit an activation signal to the CPU/GPU 303 through the I/O pins 302. In one embodiment, the CPU/GPU 303 may generate password which is valid for predetermined time period. Further, the CPU/GPU 303 may relay the password to the wi-fi module 307. In one embodiment, the wi-fi module 307 may verify password entered by the user with password received from the control circuitry 308. In one embodiment, the control circuitry 308 may further comprise a micro SD card 305 enabling storage of the passwords and other real time data. In one embodiment, the control circuitry 308 may further comprise an USB 306 enabling attachment of peripherals to provide additional functionality. In one embodiment, the CPU/GPU 303 may be electronically coupled with the display device 202. In one exemplary embodiment, the display device 202 is an LED display. The display device 202 may be configured to display password to the trash can user. In one embodiment, the wi-fi module 307 may be electronically coupled with the CPU/GPU 303. In one exemplary embodiment, the user may access the wi-fi network for predetermined time. The user may be enabled to access the wi-fi network after entering a password via the user device. In one exemplary embodiment, the password is no longer valid after expiry of the predetermined time. In one exemplary embodiment, the password may be in alphanumeric, hexadecimal or any other format. In one embodiment, the password is further rendered on the display device 202 to be accessible for the user device 103 (not shown in the figure). In one embodiment, the display device 202 is electronically coupled with the wi-fi circuitry 205.
In one embodiment, the second IR sensor 204, may be configured to monitor filling of the trash can and transmit a notification signal to an authorized personal wherein the notification signal is indicative of the trash can being full. In one embodiment, the solar panel 201 may adapted to supply power to the system 101 through the power supply interface 301.In one exemplary embodiment, the solar panel 201 may also provide power to the first IR sensor 203 and the second IR sensor 204 (Not shown in the figure). In another exemplary embodiment, the solar panel 201 may provide power supply to the wi-fi circuitry through the power supply interface 301.
In one embodiment, the second IR sensor 204 is configured to monitor filling of the trash can and transmit a notification signal to an authorized personal wherein the notification signal is indicative of the trash can being full. In one exemplary embodiment, the second IR sensor 204 may comprise IR LED and detector. The detector detects the same wavelength emitted by IR LED. When the trash level in the trash can is reached in the detection range of the second IR sensor 204, then the second IR sensor 204 transmits signal to the wi-fi circuitry. In one embodiment, the wi-fi circuitry 205 transmits notification message to the authorized personal using wi-fi module 307. In one embodiment, the notification signal is indicative of the trash can being full. In one embodiment, the contact details of the authorized personal are stored in the micro SD card 305.
Now referring to figure 4, a method for enabling access of a wi-fi network coupled with a trash can is illustrated.
At step 401, a trash thrown by the user in to the trash can may be detected by the first IR sensor 203. In one embodiment, the first IR sensor 203 is configured to detect trash thrown by the user into the trash can. In one exemplary embodiment, the first IR sensor 203 may further comprise an IR LED and a detector, wherein the detector can detect same wavelength emitted by IR LED.
At step 402, the first IR sensor 203 may transmit an activation signal to the wi-fi circuitry. In one embodiment, the first IR sensor 203 may be electrically coupled with the wi-fi circuitry. In one exemplary embodiment, when the IR light emitted by the IR LED is cut by the trash thrown by the user, the detector may send the activation signal to the wi-fi circuitry 205 in order to trigger the function of the wi-fi circuitry 205.
At step 403, the wi-fi circuitry 205 may be activated after the receiving of the activation signal from the first IR sensor 203. In one embodiment, the wi-fi circuitry generates password which is valid for predetermined time period. In one embodiment, the wi-fi circuitry may comprises the wi-fi module, the control circuitry 308 and the power supply interface. In one embodiment, the control circuitry 308 comprises I/O pins 302, CPU/GPU 303, RAM 304, USB 306, micro SD card 305. In one exemplary embodiment, the CPU/GPU 303 may generate password which is valid for predetermined time period. In one exemplary embodiment, the password may be in alphanumeric, hexadecimal or any other format. In one embodiment, the CPU/GPU 303 may generate password which is valid for predetermined time period and further relays the password to the wi-fi module 307. In one embodiment, the wi-fi module 307, may verify password entered by the user with password transferred by the control circuitry 308.In one embodiment, the control circuitry 308 further comprises micro SD card 305 which enables storage of the passwords and other real time data.
At step 404, the password is rendered on the display device 202 to be accessible for the user. In one embodiment, the display device 202 is electronically coupled with CPU/GPU 303. The display device 202 is configured to display password to the trash can user. In one exemplary embodiment, the user may access wi-fi network for predetermined time wherein user may be enabled to access the wi-fi network after entering password into the user device. In one exemplary embodiment, the password is no longer valid after expiry of the predetermined time.
In one embodiment, the wi-fi circuitry is further configured to transmit notification signal to the authorized personal, wherein the notification signal is indicative of the trash can being full. In one embodiment, the second IR sensor 204 is configured to monitor filing of the trash can. In one exemplary embodiment, the second IR sensor 204 may comprise IR LED and detector, wherein detector can detect same wavelength emitted by IR LED. When the trash level in the trash can is reached in the detection range of the second IR sensor 204, then the second IR sensor 204 may transmit a signal to the wi-fi circuitry 205. In one embodiment, the wi-fi circuitry 205 may transmit notification signal to the authorized personal using wi-fi module 307. In one embodiment, the contact details of the authorized personal may store in the micro SD card 305.