MUMBAI, India, May 1 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611024504 A) filed by Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, on March 2, for 'smart grocery cart with personalised health-based product purchase.'
Inventor(s) include Simran Kaur.
The application for the patent was published on May 1, under issue no. 18/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention discloses an IoT-enabled smart grocery cart system designed to enhance in-store shopping safety for consumers with dietary restrictions, allergies, or health conditions. The system integrates real-time product scanning using barcode, NFC, or RFID technologies with a personalized health profile associated with each shopper. An embedded processing unit retrieves ingredient, nutritional, and allergen data for scanned products and compares the data with stored health restrictions. Upon detecting incompatibilities, the system generates immediate audio-visual alerts and restricts checkout of unsafe or prohibited items. The smart cart further integrates with cloud-based product databases and retail point-of-sale systems to ensure real-time updates and automated billing control. Accessibility features and intelligent alternative product recommendations enhance usability for diverse consumer groups. The present invention provides a preventive, personalized, and intelligent health-aware retail shopping solution."
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