The following specification describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS AND PRIORITY
The present application does not claim priority from any other patent application.
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention in general relates to a field of waste collection systems. More particularly, the invention relates to a system and method of waste collection, wherein waste chambers of the system are monitored in order to classify and calculate quantity of waste collected.

BACKGROUND
Trash/waste is what is common to people all around the world. Many people throw the trash anywhere after using a product. When people visit a tourist spot or a market place, people are likely to have a bottle of water/soft drink or wrappers which they will need to dispose. In most of the cases, people throw the trash in a normal dustbin or some people throw the trash anywhere on the ground.
Human activity creates waste, wherein such waste needs to be removed from urban environments in order to avoid a disruption of orderly functioning of such urban environments. As human population grows, existing resources may become divided amongst people. The growing population may increase in operating efficiency of human society if a standard of living enjoyed by people is to be maintained in future. There is a need of an alternative so that the people should throw the trash at a dedicated place in order to gain some benefits.
SUMMARY
Before the present apparatuses, methods and systems along with components related thereto are described, it is to be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the particular methods, apparatuses, systems and their arrangement as described, as there can be multiple possible embodiments which are not expressly illustrated in the present disclosure but may still be practicable within the scope of the invention. It is also to be understood that the terminology used in the description is for the purpose of describing the particular versions or embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present application. This summary is not intended to identify essential features of the subject matter nor it is intended for use in detecting or limiting the scope of the subject matter.

In one embodiment, a system for waste collection is described. The system may comprise a display, one or more holes, a processor and a memory. The one or more holes may be connected to one or more chambers for facilitating entry of the waste. The memory may store programmed instructions capable of being executed by the processor. The system may be configured to detect, via one or more sensors, an entry, material and dimensions of the waste submitted by a user into the one or more chambers. The system may be configured to measure the quantity of the waste submitted by the user into the one or more chambers. The system may be further configured to calculate an amount value based on the quantity, material and dimensions of the waste submitted by the user. The system may be configured to transfer the amount value into an account of the user.

In another embodiment, a method for waste collection is described. The method may comprise detecting, via one or more sensors, an entry, material and dimensions of the waste submitted by a user into the one or more chambers. The method may comprise measuring, by a processor, the quantity of the waste submitted by the user into the one or more chambers. The method may comprise calculating, by the processor, an amount value based on the quantity, material and dimensions of the waste submitted by the user. The method may comprise transferring, by the processor, the amount into an account value of the user.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE 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 a system 100 for waste collection, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 2 illustrates a method 200 for waste collection, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Some embodiments of this disclosure, illustrating all its features, will now be discussed in detail. The words "comprising," "having," "containing," and "including," and other forms thereof, are intended to be equivalent in meaning and be open ended in that an item or items following any one of these words is not meant to be an exhaustive listing of such item or items, or meant to be limited to only the listed item or items.

It must also be noted that, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Although any methods similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of embodiments of the present disclosure, the exemplary methods are now described. The disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the disclosure, which may be embodied in various forms.

Various modifications to the embodiment will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art and the generic principles herein may be applied to other embodiments. However, one of ordinary skill in the art will readily recognize that the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the embodiments illustrated, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and features described herein.

The present disclosure describes a system and method for waste collection. The system may provide an option in field of solid waste management and contributes greatly to the environment. The system may collect plastic and glass bottles, general waste and e-waste. The waste collected by the system may be channeled to the waste recycling companies.

The present disclosure may make an effort to provide awareness among the people in order to use the system more resourcefully, especially in areas where level of environment conscious is lower.

Figure 1 illustrates a system 100 for waste collection, in accordance to an embodiment with the present disclosure. The system 100 may be a kiosk system. The system 100 may comprise a display 101, a biometric reader 102, a code reader 103, a processor, a memory, one or more speakers 105, a printer 108, one or more waste entry holes (106-1, 106-2…106-n), one or more chambers, a card reader 104 and a wireless hotspot 107. Hereinafter one or more waste entry holes (106-1, 106-2…106-n) may also be collectively referred as waste entry hole 106. The display 101 may be touch screen display. The memory may store programmed instructions capable of being executed by the processor.

The code reader 103 may read bar code or a QR code. The biometric reader 104 may read one or more fingerprints of a user. The code reader 103 or the biometric reader 104 may facilitate identification the user. The identification of the user may further allow the user to access user account, linked with the system 100. The waste entry hole 106 may be directly connected to one or more chambers (not shown). The one or more chambers may collect the waste submitted by a user. The waste type may be general waste, e-waste, collection of bottles (all materials), etc. The system 100 may be configured to collect the waste in segregated form i.e. each chamber is assigned to collect a particular type of waste. Separate chambers may be used for plastic and glass bottle waste, biodegradable waste and nonbiodegradable waste. Each chamber may comprise one or more sensors 109. Hereinafter one or more sensors 109 may also be referred as sensor 109. The sensor 109 may detect an entry of the waste into the respective chamber. The sensor 109 may further identify material of the waste. The sensor 109 may further measure the dimensions of the waste. For example, a bottle waste collecting chamber may be equipped with sensor 109 will detect the waste, material of the bottle (such as glass/plastic/metal) and the dimensions of the bottle (such as diameter, height, etc.). The entire chamber may comprise one or more sensors 109 to detect the entry of the waste and further initiate the award transferring process.

The system 100 may further award a user by submitting the waste into the system 100. The award may be a monetary gain against the waste submitted. The award may be calculated based on the quantity, material and the dimensions of the waste submitted. The system 100 may work with an objective of providing the award/incentive, in the form of money, to the people against submitting the waste in the system 100. The money may be e-cash. The award may be credited into the user account, linked with the system 100.

The system 100 may further provide cleaning of the environment and to deal with solid waste at same time. The wireless hotspot 107 may further comprise a wireless network module (such as Wi-Fi) along with an internet connection. The wireless network may be accessed by the users or people around the system 100. The wireless network may be accessed on various user devices, but not limited to, such as smartphone, tablet or a laptop. The system 100 may further facilitate the users, via the money in the user account, to pay utility bills or book tickets for bus, rail, flight, movies, etc. If a person doesn’t have the user device, he/she may access the wireless network on the system 100. The system may further comprise a card reader 104. The card reader 104 may facilitate the payment when the user makes a payment transaction via the system 100 for the various services. The system 100 may optionally comprise geographical positioning system (GPS). The GPS may facilitate location of the user that may help the person/user in booking the tickets for bus, rail, flight, etc. The printer 108 may be configured to print a receipt for the transaction made on the system 100. The system 100 may further comprise one or more solar panels. The one or more solar panels may generate an electricity in order to run the system 100. Overall, the system 100 may convert the waste into the award/money, as a platform, where the user/person can use the award/money to avail various services.

In one embodiment, a sever may be connected, via network, to one or more systems 100. The one or more systems 100 may be placed in plurality of locations (such as parks, malls, railway station, etc.). It may be understood that the server may also be implemented in a variety of computing systems, such as a laptop computer, a desktop computer, a notebook, a workstation, a mainframe computer, a network server, and the like. It will be understood that the server may be accessed through one or more computing systems or applications residing on the computing systems. Examples of the computing systems may include, but are not limited to, a portable computer, a personal digital assistant, a handheld device, and a workstation. The computing systems are communicatively coupled to the server through a network.

Figure 2 illustrates a method 200 for waste collection, in accordance to an embodiment with the present disclosure. The user may visit the system 100. The user may further touch the touch screen display 101 of the system in order to initiate a transaction. First time users may also create user profile on the system 100. At step 201, the user may provide biometrics to the biometric reader 102 or may provide Aadhar card (social security card) to the code reader 103 for identification of the user. The Aadhar card may comprise a bar code or a QR code. The system 100 may further access data of the user profile. The data of the user profile may comprise at least one of user’s address, contact number, account (linked with the system) and a combination thereof.

At step 202, the user may submit the waste to the system 100 by submitting into the waste entry hole 106. The waste entry hole 106 may be connected to the one or more chambers. The sensor 109 in one or more chambers may detect the entry of the waste and material of the waste submitted by a user. The sensor 109 in one or more chambers may further measure the dimensions of the waste. At step 203, the quantity of the waste submitted by the user into the one or more chambers is measured. The measured quantity value may be transmitted to the processor. At step 204, an amount value may be calculated based on the quantity, material and the dimensions of the waste submitted by the user.. At step 205, the calculated amount value may be transferred, by the processor, into an account of the user linked with the system 100.

The present disclosure has many advantages such as solid waste management can be done on a large extent, pollution on ground can be controlled, environmental sensitivity is increased. On the other hand, people will earn money by depositing the waste and the money can be used for various purposes/services. People are encouraged to use waste bins and avoid littering the waste.

In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, the system and method for waste collection described above may have following applications including, but not limited to:
• For payments for utilities, fees of colleges/schools, insurance premiums
• For booking of bus/railway tickets and movie tickets.
• For recharge metro cards, Phone recharges
• Accessing bank account
• Use Wi-fi hotspot
• Buy a SIM card
• For booking place/spot for vehicle parking, etc.

The embodiments, examples and alternatives of the preceding paragraphs or the description and drawings, including any of their various aspects or respective individual features, may be taken independently or in any combination. Features described in connection with one embodiment are applicable to all embodiments, unless such features are incompatible.

Claims:We Claim:
1. A system 100 for waste collection, the system comprising:
a display 101;
one or more holes 106, wherein the one or more holes 106 are connected to one or more chambers for facilitating entry of the waste;
a processor; and
a memory storing programmed instructions capable of being executed by the processor, wherein the programmed instructions comprises instructions for:
detecting, via one or more sensors 109, an entry, material and dimensions of the waste submitted by a user into the one or more chambers;
measuring the quantity of the waste submitted by the user into the one or more chambers;
calculating an amount value based on the quantity, material and dimensions of the waste submitted by the user;
transferring the amount value into an account of the user.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the one or more sensors 109 are placed within the one or more holes 106.

3. The system of claim 1 further comprises a biometric reader 102 or a code reader 103.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein the display 101 is a touch-screen display.

5. The system of claim 1 further comprises a wireless hotspot 107, wherein the wireless network hotspot comprises wireless network module and an internet connection.

6. The system of claim 1 further comprises a card reader 104.

7. The system of the claim 1 further comprises one or more solar panels for generating power supply for the system 100.

8. A method 200 for waste collection, the method comprising:
detecting, via one or more sensors 109, an entry, material and dimensions of the waste submitted by the user into the one or more chambers;
measuring, by a processor, the quantity of the waste submitted by the user into the one or more chambers;
calculating, by the processor, an amount value based on the quantity, material and dimensions of the waste submitted by the user;
transferring, by the processor, the amount value into an account of the user.