MUMBAI, India, Jan. 9 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202511120541 A) filed by Manipal University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, on Dec. 2, 2025, for 'a seamless retail experience through smart cart with qr code integration and automated checkout.'
Inventor(s) include Ms. Aastha Ajbani; Ms. Yashvi Garg; Dr. Gaurav Kumawat; and Dr. Chirag Joshi.
The application for the patent was published on Jan. 9, under issue no. 02/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to a smart shopping cart system designed to reduce customer waiting times at billing counters by integrating digital technology with traditional shopping. The system comprises a QR code at the shopping mall entrance to allow customers to log in via a website and optionally choose between online shopping or in-store shopping. For in-store purchases, the cart is equipped with a barcode scanner, an RFID reader, and an LCD screen that displays product details, price, and the running total of the bill. The billing data is transmitted to the backend system for automatic inventory management and real-time analytics. Integrated smart payment options allow customers to complete checkout directly from the cart. This invention aims to provide faster checkout, reduce manual billing errors, and enhance the customer shopping experience."
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