MUMBAI, India, July 24 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621026477 A) filed by Dr. Sharon Gonsalves Durham; and Ajinkya Kumawat on March 06, 2026, for System And Method For Enhancing Marginalized Employee Voice In Human Resource Management Using Photo-Elicitation Techniques.
Inventors include Dr. Sharon Gonsalves Durham; and Ajinkya Kumawat.
The application for the patent was published on July 17, 2026, under issue no. 29/2026.
Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and method for enhancing marginalized employee voice within human resource management using photo-elicitation techniques. The system enables employees to capture workplace experiences through photographs accompanied by contextual narratives including text or voice descriptions. Submitted data are transmitted to a centralized platform where machine learning and natural language processing techniques analyze visual and narrative inputs to identify patterns, workplace concerns, and organizational improvement opportunities. The processed insights are presented through an HR dashboard that supports evidence-based decision-making by management. The invention facilitates inclusive employee participation, improves workplace transparency, and enables organizations to better understand employee experiences across diverse workforce groups.
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