WO2018055644A1 - A system and method for monitoring and automatic booking of liquefied petroleum gas (lpg) cylinders - Google Patents

A system and method for monitoring and automatic booking of liquefied petroleum gas (lpg) cylinders Download PDF

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WO2018055644A1
WO2018055644A1 PCT/IN2017/050422 IN2017050422W WO2018055644A1 WO 2018055644 A1 WO2018055644 A1 WO 2018055644A1 IN 2017050422 W IN2017050422 W IN 2017050422W WO 2018055644 A1 WO2018055644 A1 WO 2018055644A1
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  • Yet another object of the embodiments herein is to provide a system and method device to continuously monitor domestic LPG cylinders to notify a user, when the residual amount of LPG reaches a predetermined threshold level.
  • the step of continuously monitoring LPG cylinder further comprises measuring the internal pressure of residual LPG gas in the storage using a internal pressure sensing module at a preset time intervals, and wherein the preset time interval is set by the user.

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Abstract

The embodiments herein provide a system and method for continuously monitoring LPG cylinders for identifying a residual amount of LPG in the cylinder through weight and pressure measurements. The weight of LPG cylinder, pressure inside the LPG cylinder and the pressure at the regulator of the cylinder are measured to identify the residual gas level. When the residual gas level falls below the threshold, the system automatically notifies the user and the LPG supplier for booking a new LPG cylinder. The system is provided with a predictive analysis system to determine LPG consumption levels for booking a new LPG cylinder.

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A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND AUTOMATIC BOOKING OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) CYLINDERS
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This patent application claims the priority of the Indian Provisional Patent Application filed on March 24, 2016 and subsequently Post-dated by 6 months to September 24, 2016 with the number 201641010310 and titled, "SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND AUTOMATIC BOOKING OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS
(LPG) CYLINDERS", and the contents of which are incorporated herein by the way of reference.
BACKGROUND
Technical field
[0002] The embodiments herein are generally related to an automatic monitoring mechanism for domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders. The embodiments herein are particularly related to a device that continuously monitors a weight of the LPG cylinder and automatically sends an SMS to the LPG service provider when the quantity of gas falls below a certain threshold. The embodiments herein are more particularly related to a continuous monitoring of LPG cylinders for gas leaks.
Description of the Related Art
[0003] Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is the widely used domestic fuel in India. LPG is stored in predesigned cylinders that are issued by pre-approved distribution centers and placed in household kitchens. Although LPG cylinders are checked for safety aspects during filling, there is currently a lack of a system to determine the weight of LPG cylinders. The users are unaware of the amount of LPG left in the cylinder and only when the LPG is completely used, users realize the empty condition and then order for a replacement LPG cylinder. [0004] Apart from the weight of the LPG cylinder, the pressure inside body of the LPG cylinder and the pressure of the regulator present in the LPG cylinder also act as indicator for the amount of LPG present in the cylinder. There is no current system and method to detect the pressure levels of the cylinder to identify a residual amount of gas in the cylinder.
[0005] Hence, there is a need for developing a device to continuously monitor the LPG cylinders and identify the residual amount of LPG in the cylinder through weight and pressure measurements. There is also a need for a system and method for notifying a LPG service provider and book a new LPG cylinder when the quantity of gas in the present cylinder falls below a certain threshold.
[0006] The above mentioned shortcomings, disadvantages and problems are addressed herein and which will be understood by reading and studying the following specification.
OBJECTS OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0007] The primary object of the embodiments herein is to provide a system and method for a continuous monitoring of domestic LPG cylinders.
[0008] Another object of the embodiments herein is to provide a system and method for a continuous monitoring of a domestic LPG cylinder to estimate the residual amount of LPG fuel in the cylinder.
[0009] Yet another object of the embodiments herein is to provide a system and method for measuring the weight of LPG cylinders to estimate the residual amount of LPG present in the cylinder.
[0010] Yet another object of the embodiments herein is to provide a system and method for measuring the pressure inside the body of LPG cylinders to estimate the residual amount of LPG present in the cylinder. [0011] Yet another object of the embodiments herein is to provide a system and method for measuring the pressure at the regulator of LPG cylinders to estimate a residual amount of LPG present in the cylinder.
[0012] Yet another object of the embodiments herein is to provide a system and method device to continuously monitor domestic LPG cylinders to notify a user, when the residual amount of LPG reaches a predetermined threshold level.
[0013] Yet another object of the embodiments herein is to provide a system and method device to continuously monitor domestic LPG cylinders to automatically notify a LPG service provider to book a new LPG cylinder through SMS.
[0014] Yet another object of the embodiments herein is to provide a system and method for detecting leakage in the LPG storage/cylinder.
[0015] These and other objects and advantages of the embodiments herein will become readily apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
SUMMARY
[0016] These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating preferred embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.
[0017] The various embodiments herein provide a system for monitoring and automatic booking of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). The system comprises a liquefied petroleum gas storage/cylinder configured for storing LPG gas. The system also comprises a weight sensing module attached to the liquefied petroleum gas storage. The weight sensing module is configured for continuously measuring the weight of residual LPG gas in the storage. The system further comprises an internal pressure sensing module attached to the liquefied petroleum gas storage. The internal pressure sensing module is configured for continuously measuring the internal pressure of the LPG gas in the storage. The system still further comprises a regulator pressure sensing module attached to the liquefied petroleum gas storage. The regulator pressure sensing module is configured for continuously measuring the pressure at the regulator of the storage. The system still further comprises a computing device comprising a communication module. The communication module is configured for wirelessly communicating with the weight sensing module, internal pressure sensing module and the regulator pressure sensing module attached to the LPG cylinder. The computing device is further configured for comparing the measured values of weight, internal pressure and regulator pressure with a predefined threshold value respectively to determine residual amount of LPG gas in the storage.
[0018] According to an embodiment herein, the computing device is further configured for automatically notifying a LPG service provider to book a new LPG cylinder when the measured residual amount of LPG in the storage is equal to or less than a user- defined preset value.
[0019] According to an embodiment herein, the system is further configured for notifying the user about the LPG cylinder booking using the communication module.
[0020] According to an embodiment herein, the pressure sensing module comprises a plurality of sensors placed inside the body of the LPG storage, and wherein the plurality of sensors are configured for continuously measuring the pressure of the LPG gas available in the storage. [0021] According to an embodiment herein, the regulator pressure sensing module comprises a plurality of pressure sensors placed in the regulator of the LPG storage. The plurality of pressure sensors are configured for continuously measuring the regulator pressure of the storage.
[0022] According to an embodiment herein, a method for monitoring and automatic booking of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is provided. The method comprises the steps of setting a minimum threshold value for the amount of LPG in cylinder and continuously monitoring LPG cylinder to check if the measured value of the amount of LPG is less than the threshold value. The method also comprises notifying the user by sending a notification to the user's computing device when the measured value of LPG is less than or equal to preset threshold value. The method further comprises notifying the LPG service provider to book a new LPG cylinder when the measured value of LPG is less than or equal to preset threshold value.
[0023] According to an embodiment herein, the step of continuously monitoring LPG cylinder further comprises measuring the weight of residual LPG gas in the storage using a weight sensing module at a preset time intervals, and wherein the preset time interval is set by the user.
[0024] According to an embodiment herein, the step of continuously monitoring LPG cylinder further comprises measuring the internal pressure of residual LPG gas in the storage using a internal pressure sensing module at a preset time intervals, and wherein the preset time interval is set by the user.
[0025] According to an embodiment herein, the step of continuously monitoring LPG cylinder further comprises measuring the regulator pressure of the LPG storage using a regulator pressure sensing module at a preset time intervals, and wherein the preset time interval is set by the user. [0026] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
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[0027] The other objects, features and advantages will occur to those skilled in the art from the following description of the preferred embodiment and the accompanying drawings in which:
[0028] FIG. 1 illustrates a functional block diagram of a system for estimating the residual mount to notify the user and a gas supply agency for booking and delivering a refill cylinder, according to an embodiment herein.
[0029] FIG. 2 illustrates a flowchart explaining a method for estimating the residual mount to notify the user and a gas supply agency for booking and delivering a refill cylinder, according to an embodiment herein.
[0030] Although the specific features of the embodiments herein are shown in some drawings and not in others. This is done for convenience only as each feature may be combined with any or all of the other features in accordance with the embodiments herein. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0031] In the following detailed description, a reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which the specific embodiments that may be practiced is shown by way of illustration. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the embodiments and it is to be understood that the logical, mechanical and other changes may be made without departing from the scope of the embodiments. The following detailed description is therefore not to be taken in a limiting sense.
[0032] The various embodiments herein provide a system for monitoring and automatic booking of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). The system comprises a liquefied petroleum gas storage/cylinder configured for storing LPG gas. The system also comprises a weight sensing module attached to the liquefied petroleum gas storage. The weight sensing module is configured for continuously measuring the weight of residual LPG gas in the storage. The system further comprises an internal pressure sensing module attached to the liquefied petroleum gas storage. The internal pressure sensing module is configured for continuously measuring the internal pressure of the LPG gas in the storage. The system still further comprises a regulator pressure sensing module attached to the liquefied petroleum gas storage. The regulator pressure sensing module is configured for continuously measuring the pressure at the regulator of the storage. The system still further comprises a computing device comprising a communication module. The communication module is configured for wirelessly communicating with the weight sensing module, internal pressure sensing module and the regulator pressure sensing module attached to the LPG cylinder. The computing device is further configured for comparing the measured values of weight, internal pressure and regulator pressure with a predefined threshold value respectively to determine residual amount of LPG gas in the storage. [0033] According to an embodiment herein, the computing device is further configured for automatically notifying a LPG service provider to book a new LPG cylinder when the measured residual amount of LPG in the storage is equal to or less than a user- defined preset value.
[0034] According to an embodiment herein, the system is further configured for notifying the user about the LPG cylinder booking using the communication module.
[0035] According to an embodiment herein, the pressure sensing module comprises a plurality of sensors placed inside the body of the LPG storage, and wherein the plurality of sensors are configured for continuously measuring the pressure of the LPG gas available in the storage.
[0036] According to an embodiment herein, the regulator pressure sensing module comprises a plurality of pressure sensors placed in the regulator of the LPG storage. The plurality of pressure sensors are configured for continuously measuring the regulator pressure of the storage.
[0037] According to an embodiment herein, a method for monitoring and automatic booking of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is provided. The method comprises the steps of setting a minimum threshold value for the amount of LPG in cylinder and continuously monitoring LPG cylinder to check if the measured value of the amount of LPG is less than the threshold value. The method also comprises notifying the user by sending a notification to the user's computing device when the measured value of LPG is less than or equal to preset threshold value. The method further comprises notifying the LPG service provider to book a new LPG cylinder when the measured value of LPG is less than or equal to preset threshold value. [0038] According to an embodiment herein, the step of continuously monitoring LPG cylinder further comprises measuring the weight of residual LPG gas in the storage using a weight sensing module at a preset time intervals, and wherein the preset time interval is set by the user.
[0039] According to an embodiment herein, the step of continuously monitoring LPG cylinder further comprises measuring the internal pressure of residual LPG gas in the storage using a internal pressure sensing module at a preset time intervals, and wherein the preset time interval is set by the user.
[0040] According to an embodiment herein, the step of continuously monitoring LPG cylinder further comprises measuring the regulator pressure of the LPG storage using a regulator pressure sensing module at a preset time intervals, and wherein the preset time interval is set by the user.
[0041] FIG. 1 illustrates a functional block diagram of a system for estimating the residual mount to notify the user and a gas supply agency for booking and delivering a refill cylinder, according to an embodiment herein. The system comprises one Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage 101, Weight Sensing module 102, Internal Pressure Sensing module 103, Regulator Pressure Sensing module 104 and Computing device with communication modules 105. The Weight Sensing module 102, Internal Pressure Sensing module 103 and Regulator Pressure Sensing module 104 are configured to continuously monitor Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage 101. When the measured residual amount of LPG in the storage is equal to or less than a user-defined preset value, the system automatically notifies a LPG service provider to book a new LPG cylinder through SMS and notifies the user about the booking through Computing device with communication modules 105. [0042] FIG. 2 illustrates a flowchart explaining a method for estimating the residual mount to notify the user and a gas supply agency for booking and delivering a refill cylinder, according to an embodiment herein. The method comprises the following step. A user sets a minimum threshold value for the residual amount of LPG in cylinder through the computing device (201). The LPG cylinder is continuously monitored to check whether the measured value of the amount of LPG is less than the threshold value by comparing the estimated residual value with the stored user set threshold value (202). When the measured value of LPG is less than or equal to preset threshold value, the user is notified by sending a notification to the user's computing device (203). When the measured value of LPG is less than or equal to preset threshold value, the LPG supply agency is notified and requested to book a refill LPG cylinder by sending a notification through SMS (204).
[0043] Therefore, the system and a method provides for a continuous monitoring of the LPG cylinders for identifying the residual amount of LPG in the cylinder through weight and pressure measurements. The system and method also notifies a LPG service provider for booking a new LPG cylinder when the residual quantity of gas in the present cylinder falls below a certain threshold. The system and method continuously measures the weight of LPG cylinder, the pressure inside the LPG cylinder and the pressure at the regulator connected to the cylinder. The system and method provides an automated process for monitoring the LPG cylinder complete. The weight of the cylinder is estimated and users are notified about LPG consumption levels and residual amount of LPG in the cylinder. The system also automatically sends a SMS message to LPG distribution center for booking a new/refill cylinder of LPG. The system and method provides users with a predictive system to determine LPG consumption levels and reduces hassles for the user by automatically placing an order for a new LPG cylinder. [0044] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
[0045] Although the embodiments herein are described with various specific embodiments, it will be obvious for a person skilled in the art to practice the invention with modifications. However, all such modifications are deemed to be within the scope of the claims.
[0046] It is also to be understood that the following claims are intended to cover all of the generic and specific features of the embodiments described herein and all the statements of the scope of the embodiments which as a matter of language might be the to fall there between.

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CLAIMS What is claimed is:
1. A system for monitoring and automatic booking of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), the system comprising:
a liquefied petroleum gas storage/cylinder configured for storing LPG gas; a weight sensing module attached to the liquefied petroleum gas storage, and wherein the weight sensing module is configured for continuously measuring the weight of residual LPG gas in the storage at a preset time intervals, and wherein the preset time interval is set by a user;
an internal pressure sensing module attached to the liquefied petroleum gas storage, and wherein the internal pressure sensing module is configured for continuously measuring the internal pressure of the LPG gas in the storage at a preset time intervals, and wherein the preset time interval is set by the user;
a regulator pressure sensing module attached to the liquefied petroleum gas storage, and wherein the regulator pressure sensing module is configured for continuously measuring the pressure at the regulator of the storage at a preset time intervals, and wherein the preset time interval is set by the user; and
a computing device comprising of a communication module, and wherein the communication module is configured for wirelessly communicating with the weight sensing module, internal pressure sensing module and the regulator pressure sensing module attached to the LPG cylinder, and wherein the computing device is further configured for comparing the measured values of weight, internal pressure and regulator pressure with a predefined threshold value respectively to determine residual amount of LPG gas in the storage.
2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the computing device is further configured for automatically notifying a LPG service provider to book a new LPG cylinder when the measured residual amount of LPG in the storage is equal to or less than a user- defined preset value, and wherein the notification is sent through SMS, or e-mail or WhatsApp.
3. The system according to claim 1, wherein the system is further configured for notifying the user about the LPG cylinder booking using the communication module, and wherein the notification is sent through SMS, or e-mail or WhatsApp message.
4. The system according to claim 1, wherein the pressure sensing module comprises a plurality of sensors placed inside the body of the LPG storage, and wherein the plurality of sensors are configured for continuously measuring the pressure of the LPG gas available in the storage.
5. The system according to claim 1, wherein the regulator pressure sensing module comprises a plurality of pressure sensors placed in the regulator of the LPG storage, and wherein the plurality of pressure sensors are configured for continuously measuring the regulator pressure of the storage.
6. A computer implemented method comprising instructions stored on a non-transitory computer readable storage medium and run on a computing device provided with a hardware processor and memory for monitoring and automatic booking of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), the method comprising the steps of:
setting a minimum threshold value for the amount of LPG in cylinder;
continuously monitoring LPG cylinder to check if the measured value of the amount of LPG is less than the threshold value; notifying the user by sending a notification to the user's computing device when the measured value of LPG is less than or equal to preset threshold value, and wherein the notification is sent through SMS, or e-mail or WhatsApp; and
notifying the LPG service provider to book a new LPG cylinder when the measured value of LPG is less than or equal to preset threshold value, and wherein the notification is sent through SMS, or e-mail or WhatsApp.
7. The method according to claim 6, wherein the step of continuously monitoring LPG cylinder further comprises measuring the weight of residual LPG gas in the storage using a weight sensing module at a preset time intervals, and wherein the preset time interval is set by a user.
8. The method according to claim 6, wherein the step of continuously monitoring LPG cylinder further comprises measuring the internal pressure of residual LPG gas in the storage using a internal pressure sensing module at a preset time intervals, and wherein the preset time interval is set by the user.
9. The method according to claim 6, wherein the step of continuously monitoring LPG cylinder further comprises measuring the regulator pressure of the LPG storage using a regulator pressure sensing module at a preset time intervals, and wherein the preset time interval is set by the user.
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