MUMBAI, India, Aug. 17 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641072460 A) filed by Srm Trp Engineering College on June 11, 2026, for Smart Real-Time Train Seat Occupancy Tracking And Display System.

Inventors include Dr. P. Shyamala Anto Mary; Ariharan R; Chachin C; Aathish R; Dhanun Jai R; and Dineshkumar J.

The application for the patent was published on August 14, 2026, under issue no. 33/2026.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a smart system for real-time monitoring of seat occupancy in train compartments, designed to assist passengers in identifying available seats quickly and efficiently. The system utilizes occupancy sensors installed on individual seats to detect the presence or absence of...