MUMBAI, India, Nov. 28 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202531107844 A) filed by Jis College Of Engineering, Kalyani, West Bengal, on Nov. 6, for 'zero waste pantry: ai-based food expiry tracker and smart kitchen companion.'
Inventor(s) include Mr. Chirag Nahata; Ms. Snigdha Ghosh; Ms. Srijita Saha; Mrs. Saswati Rakshit; Dr. Sayan Chakraborty; Mr. Subhadip Goswami; and Dr. Sitanath Biswas.
The application for the patent was published on Nov. 28, under issue no. 48/2025.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to an AI-Based Food Expiry Prediction Application designed to optimize household food management and reduce food waste. The app leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to provide real-time, dynamic predictions of food spoilage by analyzing multiple data inputs, including product type, packaging details, initial shelf life, storage conditions, and historical usage patterns. The system integrates with smart home devices and inventory management systems to monitor environmental factors such as temperature and humidity and track consumption trends. Users receive timely notifications of approaching expiry dates, personalized recommendations for using food items, recipe suggestions, and guidance on optimal storage practices. By continuously refining its predictions based on changing conditions and user behavior, the app enhances food safety, promotes efficient use of resources, and significantly reduces household food waste, representing a comprehensive and proactive approach to intelligent food management."
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