MUMBAI, India, June 30 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641074266 A) filed by Mohan Kandasamy; Sri Shanmiugha College Of Engineering And Technology; Chandrasekaran G; Agathiya S; Keerthika N; Sabi A; Varsha M; and Pramoth Kumar S on June 15, 2026, for Smart Tomato Grading Machine Using Image Processing.
Inventors include Mohan Kandasamy; Sri Shanmiugha College Of Engineering And Technology; Chandrasekaran G; Agathiya S; Keerthika N; Sabi A; Varsha M; and Pramoth Kumar S.
The application for the patent was published on June 26, 2026, under issue no. 26/2026.
Abstract: The Smart Tomato Grading Machine Using Image Processing is an automated system designed to classify tomatoes based on their quality, size, color, and surface defects. The system uses a digital camera to capture images of tomatoes placed on a conveyor or grading platform. These images are processed using image processing techniques such as color analysis, segmentation, feature extraction, and classification algorithms. Based on the extracted features, the tomatoes are graded into different quality categories such as ripe, unripe, damaged, or premium quality. The proposed invention reduces human effort, minimize grading errors, and increases the speed and consistency of the sorting process. It helps farmers , traders, and food processing industries maintain quality standards while reducing post - harvest losses and improving market value . The machine is cost- effective , reliable and suitable for large - scale agriculture applications, contributing to the modernization of fruit grading through automation and intelligent image analysis.
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