MUMBAI, India, May 1 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641048552 A) filed by Mr. Sajan N Thomas; Prof. Dr. Thomas K. V; Dr. M. Julias Ceasar; Dr. Jeena Joseph; and Dr. Jacob Bose, Idukki, Kerala, on April 16, for 'ai-driven system for multisource feedback-based entrepreneurial competency assessment and benchmarking of homestay operators.'
Inventor(s) include Mr. Sajanthomas; Prof. Dr. Thomas K. V; Dr. M. Julias Ceasar; Dr. Jeena Joseph; and Dr. Jacob Bose.
The application for the patent was published on May 1, under issue no. 18/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "AI-Driven System for Multisource Feedback-Based Entrepreneurial Competency Assessment and Benchmarking of Homestay Operators This invention describes an artificial intelligence-based system and method for assessing and benchmarking entrepreneurial competencies of homestay operators using multisource guest feedback. The system collects data from online travel agencies, direct communication channels, and uploaded content through consent-based mechanisms. Multilingual unstructured feedback is processed and normalized into a unified semantic space. A competency mapping engine translates feedback into standardized entrepreneurial competencies, while a credibility module assigns weighted scores based on review authenticity. The system performs context-aware benchmarking by clustering homestays based on geographic, typological, and economic parameters. It generates competency scores, identifies performance gaps, and provides targeted training recommendations. Additionally, predictive analytics simulate performance improvements. The invention enables both individual operators and tourism authorities to derive actionable insights, facilitating skill development, service enhancement, and policy formulation, thereby contributing to sustainable tourism and data-driven entrepreneurship development."
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