MUMBAI, India, Feb. 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641009540 A) filed by Vellore Institute Of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, on Jan. 30, for '"a portable handheld device and a system for real-time assessment of raw meat freshness".'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Mohankumar B; Dr. Ezhil Arasi V; Dr. Bhawana Tyagi; Dr. Priyadharsini M; and Dr. Naga Priyadarsini R.
The application for the patent was published on Feb. 13, under issue no. 07/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to a portable handheld device and method for real-time assessment of raw meat freshness is disclosed. the device comprises a multi-sensor sensing module including a spectrometer for capturing wavelength-based chemical signatures, gas sensors for detecting spoilage-associated volatile compounds, a pH sensor, a moisture sensor, and an imaging module for assessing surface color and texture. a processing unit collects and synchronizes sensor data and executes a machine learning model trained on multi-sensor spoilage patterns to generate a freshness score and classify meat into predefined freshness levels. the device operates as a self-contained, offline system, performing onboard sensor fusion and machine learning analysis to deliver instant freshness evaluations. the device further includes a rechargeable power module and a user interface displaying both numerical and categorical freshness results. the system is enclosed in a food-safe, washable, and splash-resistant housing, suitable for kitchen and retail environments. to 2."
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