AIIMS raipur doctor and IIT bhilai engineer awarded for innovative techneck solution
Dr. Pugazhenthan Thangaraju of AIIMS Raipur and Dr. Jose Immanuel of IIT Bhilai have been recognized for their innovative Techneck solution in tackling the Techneck problem, both of them have design patent and copyright for Techneck solution.
Techneck problem is becoming a significant concern now a days – which is defined by discomfort and muscular resulting from extended usage of the devices in improper posture.
The Techneck solution comprises of a software mobile application part (copyright) and hardware parts (design patent). The Design patent was granted on 01/03/24, addressing their unique ergonomic solution that improves user comfort and encourages better posture by including supportive and adjustable elements using a smart spectacle. This design tackles the neck-related issues related to Techneck and marks a substantial leap in ergonomic technology.
Drs. Thangaraju and Jose have also obtained a copyright on 16/07/24, for their software base for mobile applications in addition to the design patent. Their continuous efforts to promote healthier device usage patterns are supported by this copyright, which also assures the protection of their intellectual property.
Dr Pugazhenthan Thangaraju is currently working as an Associate Professor of pharmacology with already has credentials of 24 copyrights, 4 patent design, and 8 utility patents. With, excitement, Dr. Pugazhenthan Thangaraju said, “These recognitions represent a major accomplishment for our research team, which not only confirms our efforts but also our dedication to enhancing user health in the digital era”. He acknowledged Dr. Nitin R. Gaikwad, Head of the Department of Pharmacology AIIMS Raipur, for providing all the required support and motivation to him.
The Executive Director and CEO of AIIMS Raipur Lt Gen Ashok Jindal (Retd) has commended the accomplishments of both of the researchers, he said “The inventive work of Dr. Thangaraju and Dr. Jose makes us very proud, their innovative design represents the excellent levels of research and innovation that AIIMS Raipur and IIT Bhilai stand for, which is productive outcome of memoranda of understanding (MOU)s done by the AIIMS Raipur with IIT, NIT, and other technical institutes to promote the doctor’s ideas.
