MUMBAI, India, May 29 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202631031075 A) filed by Asansol Engineering College, Asansol, West Bengal, on March 15, for 'calorie and cost estimation with balanced diet using machine learning.'
Inventor(s) include Mr. Santosh Prabhakar; Mr. Biplab Kumar Mondal; Mr. Amit Kumar Jha; Sayani Brahmachary; Sumana Panda; Shreya Bhattacharjee; and Sanchayita Dutta.
The application for the patent was published on May 29, under issue no. 22/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention provides a modular machine learning system and method for the automated identification, caloric quantification, and cost estimation of food items. Utilizing an optimized Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), the system processes image data to classify food components with high precision. An integrated analytical engine calculates nutritional values and correlates them with real-time market pricing data to provide a comprehensive dietary and financial report. The system further incorporates a personalized recommendation module that suggests dietary adjustments based on user-specific health goals. By automating the data entry process and integrating economic analysis with nutritional tracking, the invention facilitates more accurate and holistic health management."
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