An intelligent system for eco-burial and method thereof

The multi-layered burial box system with AI monitoring addresses environmental concerns by facilitating natural decomposition and ecological regeneration, offering sustainable and efficient burial practices.

WO2025177039A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2025-08-28JOSEPH GEORGE VAYALIL
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Application Number
PCT/IB2024/055750
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-02-23
Filing Date
2024-06-12
Publication Date
2025-08-28

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Technical Problem

Traditional burial methods often use non-biodegradable materials and chemicals, leading to environmental concerns and resource depletion, and there is a need for sustainable and eco-friendly burial practices that promote ecological balance and regenerative processes.

Method used

A multi-layered, compressible burial box system with biodegradable materials, nutrient-rich soil, and indigenous seeds, integrated with AI monitoring and actuation for controlled decomposition and vegetation growth, ensuring ecological harmony.

Benefits of technology

The system facilitates natural decomposition, accelerates ecological regeneration, and provides real-time monitoring for efficient burial processes, reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainable memorialization.

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Abstract

The burial box system (100) disclosed herein provides an innovative and eco-conscious approach to the interment of deceased individuals. The multi-layered compressible box is designed to facilitate a sustainable and regenerative burial process. It consists of layers accommodating the deceased body (108), nutrient-rich soil (104), and seeds that, when combined with the natural decomposition of the body, foster the growth of vegetation. The system employs one or more springs to control the compression of the burial layers, optimizing the decomposition timeline. An AI-enabled button (106) monitors the decomposition process and sends alerts at the final compressible stage. An actuator (110), responsive to the compression of the burial layers, establishes a connection between a battery and a sensor for alert activation. This burial box system (100) promotes ecological balance, while also providing a means of tracking and signaling the completion of the decomposition process, contributing to sustainable and eco-friendly memorialization practices.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] . The invention relates to the field of environmentally responsible and sustainable burial practices and specifically to an intelligent eco-burial system and method thereof.BACKGROUND

[0002] . Traditional burial methods often involve the use of non-biodegradable materials and chemicals, leading to environmental concerns and resource depletion. In response to these challenges, there has been an increasing interest in more sustainable and eco-friendly burial practices. The disclosed burial box system represents a novel approach to addressing these concerns by introducing a multi-layered, compressible box designed to support the natural decomposition of the deceased body while promoting regenerative processes.

[0003] . This innovative burial system incorporates layers that serve specific purposes: a layer for the deceased body, a layer containing nutrient-rich soil, and a layer with seeds to encourage the growth of vegetation. The controlled compression facilitated by the system's springs regulates the decomposition rate, optimizing the process for ecological balance and vegetation growth.

[0004] . Moreover, the integration of an Al-enabled button within the burial box provides real-time monitoring of the decomposition process and signals the final compressible stage. An actuator, responsive to the compression within thelayers, connects a sensor to a battery, enabling alerts upon reaching the desired compression level. This technological integration contributes to a more informed and efficient burial process.

[0005] . The burial box system is not only aimed at mitigating the environmental impact of traditional burial methods but also at establishing a sustainable and regenerative approach to the memorialization of the deceased. This innovative system is envisioned to offer a harmonious coexistence between human remains and the environment, fostering ecological balance and serving as a beacon for eco-conscious burial practices.SUMMARY

[0006] . In one aspect of the present disclosure, a burial box system (100) comprising of a multi-layered compressible box configured to accommodate a deceased body, said box comprising of a first layer adapted to receive a deceased body. A second layer comprising nutrient-rich soil and water. The third layer designed to contain seed that is pricked into the first layer upon decomposition of deceased body and One or more springs positioned between the first layer and the second layer and adapted to compress the first layer and Al enabled button within the box to monitor the decomposition of the body and send an alert when the box reaches a final compressible stage and an actuator, that is positioned in lower side of the box and adapted to received pressure fromsides of the second layer and further be adapted to establish a connect between a battery and a sensor when the second layer is compressed.

[0007] . In some aspects of the present disclosure, the first layer comprises a biodegradable material to facilitate natural decomposition of the deceased body.

[0008] . In some aspects of the present disclosure, the nutrient-rich soil in the second layer comprises a composition that accelerates the decomposition process of the deceased body.

[0009] . In some aspects of the present disclosure, the seeds in the third layer consist of indigenous plant species conducive to the local ecosystem.

[0010] . In some aspects of the present disclosure, the one or more springs between the first layer and the second layer are adjustable to regulate the compression of the first layer based on environmental conditions.

[0011] . In some aspects of the present disclosure, the Al-enabled button utilizes sensors to monitor temperature, humidity, and organic decomposition within the box.

[0012] . In some aspects of the present disclosure, the alert sent when the box reaches a final compressible stage includes notifying designated individuals or authorities regarding the decomposition progress.

[0013] . In some aspects of the present disclosure, the actuator in the lower side of the box is equipped with a pressure-sensitive switch that triggers theconnection between the battery and the sensor upon compression of the second layer.

[0014] . In some aspects of the present disclosure, the connection between the battery and the sensor powers a transmitter to send wireless signals indicating the compression state of the burial box.

[0015] . In some aspects of the present disclosure, an interface linked to the AI- enabled button, facilitating remote monitoring and data collection of the decomposition process.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] . The above and still further features and advantages of aspects of the present disclosure become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of aspects thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:

[0017] . Figure 1 illustrates a burial box system (100), in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.

[0018] . To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] . The following description provides specific details of certain aspects of the disclosure illustrated in the drawings to provide a thorough understandingof those aspects. It should be recognized, however, that the present disclosure can be reflected in additional aspects and the disclosure may be practiced without some of the details in the following description.

[0020] . The various aspects including the example aspects are now described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which the various aspects of the disclosure are shown. The disclosure may, however, be embodied in different forms and should not be construed as limited to the aspects set forth herein. Rather, these aspects are provided so that this disclosure is thorough and complete, and fully conveys the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art. In the drawings, the sizes of components may be exaggerated for clarity.

[0021] . It is understood that when an element or layer is referred to as being “on,” “connected to,” or “coupled to” another element or layer, it can be directly on, connected to, or coupled to the other element or layer or intervening elements or layers that may be present. As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0022] . The subject matter of example aspects, as disclosed herein, is described with specificity to meet statutory requirements. However, the description itself is not intended to limit the scope of this patent. Rather, the inventor / inventors have contemplated that the claimed subject matter might also be embodied in other ways, to include different features or combinations of features similar to the ones described in this document, in conjunction with other technologies.

[0023] . Figure 1 illustrates a burial box system (100), in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure; and

[0024] . The burial box system (100) may include a multi-layered compressible box (101), a biodegradable material (102), a first layer (103), a third layer (104), a second layer (105), an Al enabled button (106) One or more springs (107), a deceased body (108), and an actuator (110).

[0025] . The multi-layered compressible box (101) may be adapted to accommodate a deceased body (108).

[0026] . The first layer (103) may be adapted to receive a deceased body (108).

[0027] . The second layer (105) comprising nutrient-rich soil and water. The

[0028] . One or more springs (107) may be positioned between the first layer and the second layer and adapted to compress the first layer.

[0029] . The third layer (104) designed to contain seed that is pricked into the first layer upon decomposition of deceased body (108).

[0030] . The Al enabled button (106) that is positioned within the box to monitor the decomposition of the body and send an alert when the box reaches a final compressible stage.

[0031] . The actuator (110) may be positioned in lower side of the box (101) and adapted to received pressure from sides of the second layer and further be adapted to establish a connect between a battery and a sensor when the second layer is compressed such that Al enables button (106) send the alert when the box (101) reaches a final compressible stage.

[0032] . In some aspects of the present disclosure, the first layer comprises a biodegradable material (102) to facilitate natural decomposition of the deceased body (108).

[0033] . In some aspects of the present disclosure, the nutrient-rich soil (104) in the second layer comprises a composition that accelerates the decomposition process of the deceased body (108).

[0034] . In some aspects of the present disclosure, the seeds in the third layer (104) consist of indigenous plant species conducive to the local ecosystem.

[0035] . In some aspects of the present disclosure, the one or more springs (107) between the first layer (103) and the second layer (105) are adjustable to regulate the compression of the first layer based on environmental conditions.

[0036] . In some aspects of the present disclosure, the Al-enabled button (106) utilizes sensors to monitor temperature, humidity, and organic decomposition within the box.

[0037] . In some aspects of the present disclosure, the alert sent when the box (101) reaches a final compressible stage includes notifying designated individuals or authorities regarding the decomposition progress.

[0038] . In some aspects of the present disclosure, the actuator (110) in the lower side of the box is equipped with a pressure-sensitive switch that triggers the connection between the battery and the sensor upon compression of the second layer.

[0039] . In some aspects of the present disclosure, the connection between the battery and the sensor powers a transmitter to send wireless signals indicating the compression state of the burial box (101).

[0040] . In some aspects of the present disclosure, an interface linked to the AI- enabled button, facilitating remote monitoring and data collection of the decomposition process.

[0041] . In another aspect of the present disclosure, a method for managing the decomposition of a deceased body within a burial box system (100), the burial box system (100) comprising a multi-layered compressible box (101) configured to accommodate the deceased body (108), the box (101) including a first layer (103) adapted to receive the deceased body (108), a second layer (105) comprising nutrient-rich soil and water, one or more springs (107) positioned between the first layer (103) and the second layer (105) adapted to compress the first layer (103), a third layer (105) designed to contain seed that is pricked into the first layer (103) upon decomposition of the deceased body (108), an Al-enabled button (106) positioned within the box (101) to monitor the decomposition of the body (108) and send an alert when the box (101) reaches a final compressible stage, and an actuator (110) positioned in the lower side of the box, the actuator (110) adapted to receive pressure from sides of the second layer and further adapted to establish a connection between a battery and a sensor when the second layer is compressed, such that the Al-enabledbutton (110) sends the alert when the box reaches a final compressible stage is provided.

[0042] . The method may include the following steps:At step a, placing the deceased body (108) within the first layer (103) of the burial box system (100).At step b, introducing nutrient-rich soil and water into the second layer (105) of the burial box system (100).At step c, positioning the one or more springs (107) between the first layer (103) and the second layer (105) to facilitate the compression of the first layer (103). At step d, adding seeds into the third layer (104) of the burial box system (100) to be pricked into the first layer (103) upon decomposition of the deceased body (108).At step e, monitoring the decomposition of the deceased body (108) using the Al-enabled (106) button within the system (100).At step f, detecting, by the actuator (110), pressure exerted from the sides of the second layer.At step g, establishing a connection between a battery and a sensor upon compression of the second layer (105) by the actuator (110);At step h, sending an alert using the Al-enabled button (106) when the box reaches a final compressible stage, based on the established connection between the battery and the sensor.

Claims

Claims:We Claim:

1. A burial box system (100) comprising: a) A multi-layered compressible box (101) configured to accommodate a deceased body (108), said box (101) comprising: i) A first layer (103) adapted to receive a deceased body (108); ii) A second layer (105) comprising nutrient-rich soil and water; iii) One or more springs (107) positioned between the first layer and the second layer and adapted to compress the first layer iii) A third layer (104) designed to contain seed that is pricked into the first layer upon decomposition of deceased body (108); and b) Al enabled button (106) that is positioned within the box to monitor the decomposition of the body and send an alert when the box reaches a final compressible stage; and c) An actuator (110), that is positioned in lower side of the box (101) and adapted to received pressure from sides of the second layer and further be adapted to establish a connect between a battery and a sensor when the second layer is compressed such that Al enables button (106) send the alert when the box (101) reaches a final compressible stage.

2. The burial box system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first layer (103) comprises a biodegradable material (102) to facilitate natural decomposition of the deceased body (108).

3. The burial box system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the nutrient-rich soil (104) in the second layer (105) comprises a composition that accelerates the decomposition process of the deceased body (108).

4. The burial box system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the seeds in the third layer (104) consist of indigenous plant species conducive to the local ecosystem.

5. The burial box system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more springs (107) between the first layer (103) and the second layer (105) are adjustable to regulate the compression of the first layer based on environmental conditions.

6. The burial box system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the Al-enabled button (106) utilizes sensors to monitor temperature, humidity, and organic decomposition within the box.

7. The burial box system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the alert sent when the box (101) reaches a final compressible stage includes notifying designated individuals or authorities regarding the decomposition progress.

8. The burial box system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the actuator (110) in the lower side of the box is equipped with a pressure-sensitive switch thattriggers the connection between the battery and the sensor upon compression of the second layer (105).

9. The burial box system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connection between the battery and the sensor powers a transmitter to send wireless signals indicating the compression state of the burial box.

10. A method for managing the decomposition of a deceased body within a burial box system (100), the burial box system (100) comprising a multi-layered compressible box (101) configured to accommodate the deceased body (108), the box (101) including a first layer (103) adapted to receive the deceased body (108), a second layer (105) comprising nutrient-rich soil and water, one or more springs (107) positioned between the first layer (103) and the second layer (105) adapted to compress the first layer (103), a third layer(105) designed to contain seed that is pricked into the first layer (103) upon decomposition of the deceased body (108), an Al-enabled button(106) positioned within the box (101) to monitor the decomposition of the body (108) and send an alert when the box (101) reaches a final compressible stage, and an actuator (110) positioned in the lower side of the box, the actuator (110) adapted to receive pressure from sides of the second layer and further adapted to establish a connection between a battery and a sensor when the second layer is compressed, such thatthe Al-enabled button (110) sends the alert when the box reaches a final compressible stage, the method comprising: a. Placing the deceased body (108) within the first layer (103) of the burial box system (100); b. Introducing nutrient-rich soil and water into the second layer (105) of the burial box system (100); c. Positioning the one or more springs (107) between the first layer (103) and the second layer (105) to facilitate the compression of the first layer (103); d. Adding seeds into the third layer (104) of the burial box system (100) to be pricked into the first layer (103) upon decomposition of the deceased body (108); e. Monitoring the decomposition of the deceased body (108) using the Al-enabled (106) button within the system (100); f. Detecting, by the actuator (110), pressure exerted from the sides of the second layer; g. Establishing a connection between a battery and a sensor upon compression of the second layer (105) by the actuator (110); h. Sending an alert using the Al-enabled button (106) when the box reaches a final compressible stage, based on the established connection between the battery and the sensor.

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