MUMBAI, India, Aug. 17 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641095562 A) filed by The Principal on August 07, 2026, for Smart Food Inventory & Waste Reduction Platform.
Inventors include Prof. Akshatha V Kulkarni; Prof. Shashank S B; Prof. Shwetha H C; Dr. Nagashree N; Dr. G Dhivyasri; Monika G; Nayana S P; Akash K; Akshaj; and Mohan M.
The application for the patent was published on August 14, 2026, under issue no. 33/2026.
Abstract: The Smart Food Inventory & Waste Reduction Platform is a technology-enabled platform developed to address the challenge of food wastage by facilitating the efficient management and redistribution of surplus edible food. The invention allows food providers, including restaurants, hotels, educational institutions, supermarkets, catering services, event organizers, and households, to register excess food through a digital interface. Information such as the food category, available quantity, preparation time, expiry period, and pickup location is securely recorded within a centralized database. Based on the submitted information, the system identifies suitable recipient organizations, including registered NGOs, food banks, and charitable institutions, and automatically sends real-time notifications to eligible recipients located nearby. This enables prompt acceptance, collection, and redistribution of surplus food while maintaining its quality and suitability for consumption. The platform further incorporates digital record management to maintain complete details of donations, collections, and distributions, allowing users and administrators to monitor food donation activities and evaluate system performance. By integrating intelligent food management, automated communication, and location-based coordination, the Smart Food Inventory & Waste Reduction Platform reduces unnecessary food wastage, enhances the efficiency of food donation networks, supports community welfare, and contributes to sustainable environmental practices through the optimal utilization of available food resources.
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