Code Meets Copyright: Bharath Institute Files Patent for Google Books API Integration Using Java

In a notable stride toward academic innovation, the Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research (BIHER) has filed a patent application for a project that integrates the Google Books API using Java, aimed at enhancing digital library systems and research accessibility. The application is part of a broader institutional push that saw 558 intellectual property filings in a single day, setting a national record under the leadership of Dr. Suresh Kumar, Pro Vice Chancellor of BIHER.

 

The Java-based solution leverages the Google Books API to fetch, filter, and organize bibliographic data, enabling seamless access to millions of titles for students and researchers. The tool is designed to support automated citation generation, real-time book previews, and metadata extraction, making it a valuable asset for academic repositories and e-learning platforms.

 

This patent is one of many filed during BIHER’s IP Marathon Day on October 16, 2023, showcasing the university’s commitment to fostering a research-driven, tech-enabled academic ecosystem.

 

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