MUMBAI, India, June 26 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621000135 A) filed by Dkte Societys Textile And Engineering Institute; Pramod M. Mathapati; Shahid Faruk Bagwan; Parth Vyasraj Koppal; Pratik Dilip Magdum; Shubham Ganpatrao Kulkarni; Irfan Abdulmajjid Fakir; and Atharv Vasantrao Bhosale on January 01, 2026, for Intelligent Refrigerator Monitoring System With Spoilage-Risk Adaptive Door Alarm Control.
Inventors include Pramod M. Mathapati; Shahid Faruk Bagwan; Parth Vyasraj Koppal; Pratik Dilip Magdum; Shubham Ganpatrao Kulkarni; Irfan Abdulmajjid Fakir; and Atharv Vasantrao Bhosale.
The application for the patent was published on June 19, 2026, under issue no. 25/2026.
Abstract: ABSTRACT: Intelligent Refrigerator Monitoring System with Spoilage-Risk Adaptive Door Alarm Control This invention describes a refrigerator monitoring apparatus that determines door-open alarm conditions based on actual spoilage risk rather than fixed time thresholds. The apparatus integrates multi-zone temperature and humidity sensing with volatile gas detection of ethylene, ammonia, and hydrogen sulfide to evaluate environmental and biochemical indicators of degradation. Stored food-type information, obtained through user input, barcode scanning, or load sensing, is cross-referenced with spoilage-sensitivity profiles by an AI-based modeling engine to dynamically adjust permissible exposure durations. Zone-specific analysis identifies which compartment is open and applies differentiated thresholds based on perishability and thermal inertia. A behavioral learning module recognizes recurrent user patterns to suppress nuisance alarms during predictable events while prioritizing atypical or hazardous scenarios. Microclimate recovery tracking records post-closure cooling performance, enabling predictive maintenance and energy optimization. By issuing proportionate alerts via audible, visual, or IoT-enabled notifications, the apparatus safeguards perishable goods and ensures compliance in critical cold-chain applications.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
