Kolkata: The Centre has granted patent to a real-time electrical leakage monitoring device, invented by six Kolkata researchers to prevent electrocution in urban waterlogged areas.
This device, when attached to lampposts on streets, detects electrical leakage in areas with accumulated water and sends alerts, besides facilitating automated power isolation. This technology promises crucial protection during monsoon waterlogging, reducing chances of electrocution. This device can save lives with timely warnings through SMS, sound, or light alerts. The researchers, include Sayan Tripathi and Jhilam Jana, assistant professors at IEM, Arijit Dhali, an MTech student at Jadavpur University (JU), Prabuddha Bikas Chatterjee, a private engineering college alumnus, JU professors Jaydeb Bhaumik and Chinmoy Ghorai. The device, ‘Electrocution Detection and Alert System (EDAS),’ has been granted the patent this month.