MUMBAI, India, July 24 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611062563 A) filed by Geeta University on May 18, 2026, for “-Powai Ered Smart Pricing Mat For Informal Retail Settings”.
Inventors include Poonam Rani; Dr. Neha Arora; Mr. Ronak Duggar; Dr. Sonal; Dr. Vivek Rastogi; Mr. Anurag Vashist; and Dr. Shiv Kumar Shivandu.
The application for the patent was published on July 17, 2026, under issue no. 29/2026.
Abstract: AI-POWERED SMART PRICING MAT FOR INFORMAL RETAIL SETTINGS Abstract of the Invention The present invention relates to an AI-powered smart pricing mat for informal retail environments, comprising a flexible or semi-rigid mat embedded with distributed load sensors that detect the weight of items placed on its surface. The sensed weight data is processed by an embedded microprocessor-based unit linked to a pricing module having a stored database and/or AI-based model for product identification and price computation. The system provides real-time output through a digital display and a multilingual audio module for enhanced usability. A QR code generation module enables digital payment integration. The system is designed for offline operation with optional rechargeable battery and solar power support. The invention enables automatic weighing, product recognition, pricing, and billing in a single integrated device, improving accuracy, transparency, and efficiency in informal retail settings.
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