Technology ID
TT-0133
Description
A consumer-level spectral sensing platform that enables low-cost, portable, and scalable analysis of food quality, safety, and nutrition. By combining spectral reconstruction, compact multispectral hardware, and learning-based inference, the system delivers near-laboratory-grade performance in everyday environments such as households, restaurants, and point-of-care settings.
Content
Low-cost spectral reconstruction using sparse LEDs, multispectral sensors, or smartphone displays, reducing system cost to $10-$60 while preserving analytical accuracy
Algorithm – hardware co-design optimized for limited spectral channels, low signal-to-noise ratios, and device variability in consumer-grade hardware
Unified modeling framework supporting multiple tasks, including macronutrient estimation, sugar content analysis, freshness monitoring, texture grading, and food adulteration detection
End-to-end system integration from spectral sensing and calibration to real-time inference and user-friendly consumer interfaces
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