MUMBAI, India, Aug. 31 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641101860 A) filed by Mlr Institute Of Technology; and Marri Laxman Reddy Institute Of Technology And on August 24, 2026, for Qr Based College Canteen System With Smart Recommendations.
Inventors include Mrs. B. Manjusha; Ms. M. Satwika; Ms. M. Bhavani; and Mr. M. Venkatesh.
The application for the patent was published on August 28, 2026, under issue no. 35/2026.
Abstract: In this invention, a QR Based College Canteen System with Smart Recommendations is disclosed for providing an efficient, contactless, and intelligent food ordering and management platform within educational institutions. The invention utilizes Quick Response (QR) code technology to enable students, faculty members, and staff to access digital menus, place food orders, perform secure cashless transactions, and track order status through their mobile devices. Upon scanning a QR code, users are redirected to a digital interface displaying available food items, prices, nutritional information, and customization options. The system incorporates a smart recommendation engine that analyzes user preferences, purchase history, dietary habits, ordering patterns, and food popularity trends to generate personalized food suggestions. A unified backend platform manages order processing, payment verification, menu updates, inventory monitoring, and real-time communication between users and canteen administrators. The invention further includes an intelligent order batching mechanism that groups similar orders to optimize food preparation efficiency and reduce service delays during peak operational periods. Real-time order tracking allows users to monitor the status of their orders from placement to delivery or pickup. The administrative dashboard provides tools for menu management, inventory control, sales analytics, transaction monitoring, and report generation, enabling efficient canteen operations and data-driven decision-making. The system supports multiple digital payment methods and integrates notification services for order confirmations and status updates. By combining QR- based access, automated order management, intelligent recommendations, secure transactions, and operational analytics within a unified framework, the invention significantly reduces waiting times, minimizes manual errors, enhances customer satisfaction, optimizes resource utilization, and modernizes food service management in college campuses and similar institutional environments.
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