MUMBAI, India, Jan. 9 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541134561 A) filed by Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute Of Engineering And Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, on Dec. 31, 2025, for 'a smart refrigerator inventory management system using iot sensing, ai vision, and real-time alerting.'
Inventor(s) include E. Lalitha; R. Snehanjali; R. Snehitha; S. Karthika; and U. Mani Deepika.
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 introduces an IoT-based smart refrigerator management system that autonomously supervises, analyzes, and optimizes food storage conditions. The system employs an array of environmental sensors, including gas, temperature, and moisture sensors, to evaluate food freshness and identify early signs of spoilage. Data from these sensors is processed through an ESP32 microcontroller and communicated to a Raspberry Pi server, which operates a Flask web application integrated with a MySQL database for dynamic inventory tracking and data visualization. Additionally, the system incorporates a communication interface that sends real-time notifications and alerts to users via the Telegram platform, ensuring prompt action against food deterioration or approaching expiry. By combining sensor-driven intelligence, IoT connectivity, and automated alert mechanisms, this invention delivers a comprehensive and energy-efficient solution for minimizing food waste, preserving quality, and extending the capabilities of conventional refrigeration systems."
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