Patents by Inventor Thomas Chittakattu Ninan

Thomas Chittakattu Ninan has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20190086275
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a wearable device to indicate hazardous condition. The said device comprises one or more thermochromic paint coating layers, each indicative of a colour based on variations in temperature, one or more thermoelectric couples to regulate the temperature of corresponding one or more thermochromic paint coating layers and a control module. The control module is configured to receive one or more parameters from one or more sensors associated with the wearable device, determine one of presence and absence of at least one hazardous condition by comparing the one or more parameters with corresponding threshold parameters and configure the one or more thermoelectric couples to regulate temperature of the corresponding one or more thermochromic paint coating layers and to dynamically control indication of the colour, based on one of the presence arid absence of the at least one hazardous condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Vijay Kumar, Thomas Chittakattu Ninan, Shagun Rai
  • Publication number: 20180365982
    Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to electronic devices, and more particularly to headphone and headphone safety device for alerting user from impending hazard, and method thereof. In one embodiment, a method is provided for alerting a user wearing a headphone from an impending hazard. The method includes detecting a movement of the user while wearing the headphone, and upon detection, sensing a plurality of ambient parameters with respect to an external surrounding of the user. The method further includes analyzing the plurality of ambient parameters to determine the impending hazard, and upon determination, alerting the user of the impending hazard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Vijay Kumar, Thomas Chittakattu Ninan, Shagun Rai
  • Publication number: 20180275940
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to field of image processing. Accordingly, disclosed herein is a personalized display system for dynamically displaying user information. An electronic display unit associated with the personalized display system captures visual images of the user and the belongings of the user. The personalized display system receives the captured visual images, extracts user characteristics, and determines the identity of the user. Later, the information related to the identified user are displayed on the electronic display unit. Further, the electronic display unit may continuously monitor an availability status of the user to efficiently manage allocation or deallocation of a workplace and other resources to the users. In an embodiment, the personalized display system also performs customization of environment based on environmental preferences of the user, thereby enhancing overall efficiency and comfort level of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Vijay Kumar, Thomas Chittakattu Ninan, Shagun Rai
  • Publication number: 20180276359
    Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to electronic devices, and more particularly to system and method for powering ON electronic devices. In one embodiment, the method comprises receiving a movement pattern provided by a user using the electronic device during a switched OFF state of the electronic device, recording a mechanical movement of a spring-loaded pendulum in response to the movement pattern, validating the mechanical movement against one or more pre-stored patterns, and powering ON the electronic device from the switched OFF state based on a validation. The spring-loaded pendulum is housed within the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Vijay KUMAR, THOMAS CHITTAKATTU NINAN, SHAGUN RAI
  • Patent number: 10057548
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a smart closure unit for a writing apparatus. The closure unit comprises a diaphragm film, a camera and a control unit. The diaphragm film comes in contact with writing nib of the writing apparatus when the writing apparatus is closed by the closure unit. The camera captures an image of the diaphragm film when the writing nib of the writing apparatus is in contact with the diaphragm film. The control unit compares the captured image received from the camera with one or more predefined images, wherein each of the predefined images is associated with an ink intensity value. The ink intensity value indicates percentage of ink present in the writing apparatus. The control unit further detects the ink intensity value corresponding to the matched predefined image. Furthermore, a user interface in the closure unit displays one or more information related to the writing apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: WIPRO LIMITED
    Inventors: Vijay Kumar, Thomas Chittakattu Ninan
  • Publication number: 20180220105
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a portable orientation device for a fastener. The portable orientation device comprises a base member having at least one cut-out, to receive the fastener. An indicator having a pointer is provisioned, on the base member such that, the pointer displaces within the indicator based on orientation of the fastener. The portable orientation device also includes one or more image capturing units, configured on the base member to capture data based on movement of the pointer. The one or more image capturing units are interfaced with control unit. The control unit receives the data from the one or more image capturing units, and determines position of the pointer, to enable an operator for orienting the fastener. The portable orientation device enables the user to orient the fastener and connect two or more components for a stress-failure free securement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Vijay KUMAR, Thomas Chittakattu NINAN
  • Publication number: 20180211646
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a system for attenuating sound produced by a vehicle. The system comprises a navigation device associated with the vehicle for determining location details of the vehicle, a sound reduction unit provisioned in an exhaust assembly of the vehicle. The system further includes an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) of the vehicle communicatively coupled to the navigation device and the sound reduction unit. The ECU is configured to detect sound reduction location, by comparing the location details with a pre-defined location data and operate the sound reduction unit to attenuate sound produced by the vehicle when the sound reduction location is detected. The system of the present disclosure, attenuates sound intensity of the vehicle to a desired level by considering surrounding conditions of the vehicle, thus the vehicle noise may be automatically attenuated in the sound sensitive areas or locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Vijay KUMAR, Thomas Chittakattu NINAN
  • Patent number: 10031012
    Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to a conduit 112 and more particularly to a system and method for monitoring fluid flow in the conduit 112. In one embodiment, a fluid monitoring device 100 for monitoring fluid flow in a conduit 112 is disclosed. The fluid monitoring device 100 comprises a depth camera 102 placed inside the conduit 112; a conveyor belt 104 placed in contact with a surface of a fluid 114 in the conduit 112; an indicator ball 106 placed in contact with the conveyor belt 104; and two image capturing devices 108 placed inside the conduit 112, wherein each of the two image capturing devices 108 are placed at an equal distance from the depth camera 102.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: WIPRO LIMITED
    Inventors: Vijay Kumar, Thomas Chittakattu Ninan, Ankita Kalra
  • Publication number: 20180202480
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a fastener assembly. The assembly comprises a stud having a head portion connectable to an actuator, and a shank extending from the head portion. At least a portion of the shank comprises threads, and an insulating material extends on the threads. A resistor module comprising one or more resistors is configured on the insulating material. One end of the one or more resistors is connectable to a power source, and other end of the one or more resistors is connectable to the power source through a nut engageable with the threads. A movement of the stud relative to the nut varies net resistance across the resistor module. The variation of net resistance across the resistor module may be used to determine position of the nut relative to the stud.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Vijay Kumar, Thomas Chittakattu Ninan, Balaji Sunil Kumar
  • Patent number: 10002243
    Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to electronic devices, and more particularly to system and method for powering ON electronic devices. In one embodiment, the method comprises receiving a movement pattern provided by a user using the electronic device during a switched OFF state of the electronic device, recording a mechanical movement of a spring-loaded pendulum in response to the movement pattern, validating the mechanical movement against one or more pre-stored patterns, and powering ON the electronic device from the switched OFF state based on a validation. The spring-loaded pendulum is housed within the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: WIPRO LIMITED
    Inventors: Vijay Kumar, Thomas Chittakattu Ninan, Shagun Rai
  • Publication number: 20180161965
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a drive tool. The drive tool comprising a handle, a bit movably coupled to the handle through a mechanism. The drive tool further comprises a plurality imaging units provisioned on the handle to face a fastener and a fastening surface. The drive tool also comprises a control unit operatively coupled to the mechanism and the plurality of imaging units. The control unit is configured to receive data from each of the plurality of imaging units and operate the mechanism selectively to move the bit for adjusting axis of the fastener perpendicular to the fastening surface. The adjustment is done based on the data received from at least one of the plurality of imaging units. The automatic alignment of axis of the fastener with respect to the fastening surface improves the accuracy of operation and reduces the efforts of the operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Vijay KUMAR, Thomas Chittakattu Ninan
  • Publication number: 20180094958
    Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to a conduit 112 and more particularly to a system and method for monitoring fluid flow in the conduit 112. In one embodiment, a fluid monitoring device 100 for monitoring fluid flow in a conduit 112 is disclosed. The fluid monitoring device 100 comprises a depth camera 102 placed inside the conduit 112; a conveyor belt 104 placed in contact with a surface of a fluid 114 in the conduit 112; an indicator ball 106 placed in contact with the conveyor belt 104; and two image capturing devices 108 placed inside the conduit 112, wherein each of the two image capturing devices 108 are placed at an equal distance from the depth camera 102.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Vijay KUMAR, Thomas Chittakattu Ninan, Ankita Kalra
  • Publication number: 20180050446
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a stapling device, comprising an activation unit configured to sense at least one of a movement of the stapling device, a position of a switch or a signal from a timer. There is a detection unit that is activated based on a signal from the activation unit to generate an input data. The stapling device further comprises a processing unit to determine number of pins in the stapling device, by comparing the input data with a pre-configured data and a display unit interfaced with the processing unit, to indicate status of the pins in the stapling device, wherein the status is based on the determined number of pins in the stapling device. Thus the stapling device of the present disclosure identifies the exhaustion of pins and accordingly enables timely replenishment of the stapling device with pins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Vijay KUMAR, Thomas Chittakattu NINAN, Shagun RAI
  • Publication number: 20180030646
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for cleaning of fabric. Image capturing units in the apparatus captures images of the fabric. A control unit in the apparatus identifies region of stain in the fabric based on the images and activates an ejecting unit for cleaning the fabric. The ejecting unit applies a selected cleaning agent on the region of stain. A motorized wiper and a sucking mechanism are operated on the region of stain to remove stain from the fabric. In an embodiment, the apparatus may also be used for ironing the fabric. However, the fabric is ironed within an optimal temperature range suitable for the type of fabric being ironed, thereby preventing over-heating and/or burning of the fabric. Thus, the apparatus disclosed herein facilitates both cleaning and ironing of the fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Vijay Kumar, Thomas Chittakattu Ninan
  • Patent number: 9737263
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to footwear for monitoring health condition of foot of a user. The footwear comprises one or more image capturing devices and a control unit. The image capturing devices are placed at predefined locations in the footwear to capture one or more images of the foot, when the user is wearing the footwear. The control unit is configured to receive the captured images from the image capturing devices. The captured images are compared with one or more pre-stored images of a healthy foot to identify differences between the captured images and the pre-stored images. The control unit detects health condition of the foot of the user based on the differences. Further, the control unit provides a notification about the health condition of the foot to a computing device associated with the user or one or more care providers of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: WIPRO LIMITED
    Inventors: Vijay Kumar, Santhosh Kumar Madathil, Thomas Chittakattu Ninan
  • Publication number: 20170231569
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to footwear for monitoring health condition of foot of a user. The footwear comprises one or more image capturing devices and a control unit. The image capturing devices are placed at predefined locations in the footwear to capture one or more images of the foot, when the user is wearing the footwear. The control unit is configured to receive the captured images from the image capturing devices. The captured images are compared with one or more pre-stored images of a healthy foot to identify differences between the captured images and the pre-stored images. The control unit detects health condition of the foot of the user based on the differences. Further, the control unit provides a notification about the health condition of the foot to a computing device associated with the user or one or more care providers of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Vijay KUMAR, Santhosh Kumar MADATHIL, Thomas Chittakattu NINAN
  • Publication number: 20170155876
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a smart closure unit for a writing apparatus. The closure unit comprises a diaphragm film, a camera and a control unit. The diaphragm film comes in contact with writing nib of the writing apparatus when the writing apparatus is closed by the closure unit. The camera captures an image of the diaphragm film when the writing nib of the writing apparatus is in contact with the diaphragm film. The control unit compares the captured image received from the camera with one or more predefined images, wherein each of the predefined images is associated with an ink intensity value. The ink intensity value indicates percentage of ink present in the writing apparatus. The control unit further detects the ink intensity value corresponding to the matched predefined image. Furthermore, a user interface in the closure unit displays one or more information related to the writing apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Vijay KUMAR, Thomas Chittakattu NINAN
  • Patent number: 9468075
    Abstract: A method to provide emergency lighting, the method comprising: detecting absence of current in the emergency lighting system; determining state of a main power switch connecting the emergency lighting system with a main power supply; and switching to backup power to provide emergency lighting based on the determination of the state of the main power switch. A system, the system comprising: a signal generator to generate a control signal; a switching unit to connect and disconnect a light emitting element; a control signal sensor to detect the control signal in the emergency lighting system; and a switching controller linked to the switching unit to: detect absence of current in the emergency lighting system; determine state of a main power switch not tied to the emergency lighting system; and switch to backup-up power to provide the emergency lighting based on the determination of the state of the main power switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: WIPRO LIMITED
    Inventors: Thomas Chittakattu Ninan, Vijay Kumar