18499059. MONITORING PRODUCE QUALITY IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN AT THE PALLET LEVEL WITH WIRELESS SIGNALS (Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC)

MONITORING PRODUCE QUALITY IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN AT THE PALLET LEVEL WITH WIRELESS SIGNALS

Organization Name

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Inventor(s)

Vaishnavi Nattar Ranganathan of Seattle WA US

Ranveer Chandra of Kirkland WA US

Nakul Garg of College Park MD US

MONITORING PRODUCE QUALITY IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN AT THE PALLET LEVEL WITH WIRELESS SIGNALS

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18499059 titled 'MONITORING PRODUCE QUALITY IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN AT THE PALLET LEVEL WITH WIRELESS SIGNALS

Original Abstract Submitted

A data processing system implements transmitting an RF signal using a transmitter disposed at a first side of a produce container containing produce to be monitored for quality. The signal is transmitted on multiple frequencies. The system further implements receiving the signal using a receiver disposed at a second side of the produce container opposite the first side of the produce container so the signal passes through the produce; obtaining a sample signal output by the receiver responsive to receiving the signal that passed through the produce contained in the produce container; analyzing the sample signal to identify differences between the RF signal and the sample signal representative of the dielectric properties of the produce; determining an estimated quality level of the produce based on the differences between the RF signal and the sample signal; and outputting an indication of the estimated quality level of the produce.