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A Surveillance System And Device For Testing Milk Quality

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a surveillance system for milk quality testing. The system includes a device including a set of sensors configured to detect one or more milk parameters and a controller in communication with the device and configured to extract potential of hydrogen (pH), temperature, humidity, alcohol content, air quality, conductivity of one or more contents of the milk sample and compare the extracted potential of hydrogen (pH), temperature, humidity, alcohol content, air quality, conductivity of one or more contents of the milk sample with a database. The controller is configured to generate a set of alert signals when the compared milk quality testing parameters are beyond the threshold values, and transmit the set of alert signals to one or more mobile computing devices. The set of alert signals enables in determining quality of the milk sample along with generating review for the milk sample based on quality of the milk sample.

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
22 July 2021
Publication Number
09/2023
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
FOOD
Status
Email
info@khuranaandkhurana.com
Parent Application

Applicants

Chitkara Innovation Incubator Foundation
SCO: 160-161, Sector - 9c, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh- 160009, India.

Inventors

1. DUTTA, Rubina
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chitkara University, Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway, Village Jansla, Rajpura, Punjab - 140401, India.
2. MALHOTRA, Shivani
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chitkara University, Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway, Village Jansla, Rajpura, Punjab - 140401, India.
3. KUMAR, Amit
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chitkara University, Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway, Village Jansla, Rajpura, Punjab - 140401, India.
4. KAUR, Harsimran Jit
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chitkara University, Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway, Village Jansla, Rajpura, Punjab - 140401, India.
5. KAUR, Deepti Prit
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chitkara University, Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway, Village Jansla, Rajpura, Punjab - 140401, India.
6. JOSHI, Aarti
Dy. Dean, Chitkara University Language Centre, Chitkara University, Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway, Village Jansla, Rajpura, Punjab - 140401, India.

Specification

The present disclosure relates generally to field of quality testing for liquid food. More particularly, the present disclosure provides a surveillance system and device for testing milk quality.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art. [0003] Milk is most commercially offered commodity by both local vendors and supermarkets. However, in some locations, adulterants are used to improve yield, which can have an impact on the nutritional content of milk. Milk adulteration is a social problem and can be found in both developing and developed countries. Adulterated milk creates substantial health problems and is a major source of concern for the food industry. Country milk producers and consumers facing problem to find quality of the milk, accept fair of price and consumption. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure quality of milk by measuring type and amount of adulterants that are added to the milk
[0004] Existing solutions can include milk quality testing device having four sensors without internet of things and other solution includes three possible tests with IoT connectivity. Another solution includes combined electronic sensory instrumental system such as a temperature sensor, density measurement sensor and two conductivity electrodes, one measures pH and the other measures water content in milk. All the sensors can be combined to form compact and flexible system which analyses and classify the quality of milk into different grades and finally output displayed through mobile app. Problem faced in small diaries and by the individuals can be prevented by detecting the quality of milk. By using this IoT Based Intelligent Sensing Mechanism to Detect Quality of Milk parameters like FAT, SNF can be measured. Another solution can include application of Internet of Things for Implementation of Smart Milk Vehicle. Main features of

the tracking device can include tracking of level of PH, moisture, humidity, C02 and to make the device self-power reliant it is equipped with solar cell that will power the Raspberry Pi controller._To capture image of milk inside the tanker an infrared camera is fitted with a PIR sensor to ensure the closure of lid of the tanker. Some of the sensors are Milk Density Sensor, Temperature Sensor, Gas Sensor, Viscosity Sensor, Humidity Sensor, Moisture Sensor, UV sensor, PH Sensor and a PIR sensor. These determine important parameters and any minor alteration in their properties can cause degradation in the quality of the milk. However, the existing solutions does not discloses about sending alert to user and concerned milk quality testing authorities with user reviews for poor milk quality after testing.
[0005] There is a need to overcome above mentioned problems of prior art by bringing a solution that facilitates in testing milk quality automatically with help of internet of things and set of sensors. The solution also facilitates in filing a complaint by user for poor quality of milk and helps in sharing the complaint with the concerned milk quality testing authorities, where the authority can take actions to improve milk quality and avoid any food adulteration.
OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0006] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one
embodiment herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[0007] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system and device
that facilitates in testing quality of milk automatically with help of internet of
things.
[0008] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system and device
where a user report problem at any point of time through IoT based system for
poor quality of tested milk.
[0009] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system and device
that has multiple features in a single device for testing quality of milk at
reasonable cost and is economical.

[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system and device that is linked with local legal authorities associated with milk quality testing. [0011] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system and device where the user verifies quality of milk at any time and register an online complaint in case the tested milk is found to be of bad quality. [0012] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system and device that facilitates in adding reviews by individual and helps in creating awareness amongst local people.
SUMMARY
[0013] The present disclosure relates generally to field of quality testing for liquid food. More particularly, the present disclosure provides a surveillance system and device for testing milk quality.
[0014] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains a surveillance system for milk quality testing. The system may include a device and a controller in communication with the device. The device may include a housing adapted to accommodate and receive a milk sample. The housing may include a set of sensors configured to detect one or more milk parameters. The controller may be in communication with the device, where the controller may be operatively coupled to a memory storing set of instructions executable by the controller and configured to extract potential of hydrogen (pH), temperature, humidity, alcohol content, air quality, conductivity of one or more contents of the milk sample. The controller may be configured to compare the extracted potential of hydrogen (pH), temperature, humidity, alcohol content, air quality, conductivity of one or more contents of the milk sample with a database, where the database may includes threshold values pertaining to the potential of hydrogen (pH), temperature, humidity, alcohol content, air quality, conductivity of one or more contents of the milk sample related to milk quality. The controller may be configured to generate a set of alert signals when the compared extracted potential of hydrogen (pH), temperature, humidity, alcohol content, air quality, conductivity of one or more contents of the milk sample are beyond the threshold values, and where the set of

alert signals may be transmitted to one or more mobile computing devices. The
one or more mobile computing devices may be in communication with the
controller, and where the set of alert signals may enable in determining quality of
the milk sample along with generating review for the milk sample based on
quality of the milk sample.
[0015] In an aspect, the set of sensors may include pH sensor, moisture
sensor, temperature sensor, humidity sensor, pH sensor, alcohol sensor, air quality
sensor, light intensity sensor, and testing sensor.
[0016] In an aspect, the alcohol may be detected by adding a pre-determined
quantity of ethanol to a pre-determined quantity of the milk sample, where
coagulation of the milk sample upon addition of the pre-determined quantity of
the ethanol pertains to poor quality of the milk sample.
[0017] In an aspect, the compared potential of hydrogen (pH), temperature,
humidity, alcohol content, air quality, conductivity of one or more contents of the
milk sample may be transmitted to the one or more mobile computing devices,
and facilitates in determining quality of milk sample for review.
[0018] In an aspect, the set of alert signals may be transmitted to the one or
more mobile computing devices through a communication unit, where the
communication unit may be communicatively coupled to the controller.
[0019] In an aspect, the set of alert signals may facilitate in creating online
complaint through the device, and where the complaint may be transmitted to
associated milk quality testing authorities for review.
[0020] Another aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a surveillance
device for milk quality testing. The housing may include a housing adapted to
accommodate and receive a milk sample, where the housing may include a set of
sensors, and a controller in communication with the set of sensors. The controller
may be operatively coupled to a memory storing set of instructions executable by
the controller and configured to extract potential of hydrogen (pH), temperature,
humidity, alcohol content, air quality, conductivity of one or more contents of the
milk sample related to quality of milk. The controller may be configured to
compare the extracted potential of hydrogen (pH), temperature, humidity, alcohol

content, air quality, conductivity of one or more contents of the milk sample with a database, where the database may include threshold values pertaining to the potential of hydrogen (pH), temperature, humidity, alcohol content, air quality, conductivity of one or more contents of the milk sample. The controller may be configured to generate a set of alert signals when the compared extracted potential of hydrogen (pH), temperature, humidity, alcohol content, air quality, conductivity of one or more contents of the milk sample are beyond the threshold values. The set of alert signals may be transmitted to one or more mobile computing devices, where the one or more mobile computing devices may be in communication with the controller, and where the set of alert signals may enable in determining quality of the milk sample along with generating review for the milk sample based on quality of the milk sample.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further
understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a
part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the
present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the
principles of the present disclosure.
[0022] The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of
the present disclosure, and wherein:
[0023] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of proposed surveillance system for
testing milk quality, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0024] FIG. 2 illustrates exemplary functional components of controller of the
proposed surveillance system for testing milk quality, in accordance with an
embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0025] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary view of the proposed surveillance
system for testing milk quality, in accordance with an embodiment of the present
disclosure.

DETAIL DESCRIPTION
[0026] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details. [0027] If the specification states a component or feature "may", "can", "could", or "might" be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic. [0028] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of "a," "an," and "the" includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of "in" includes "in" and "on" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0029] While embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it will be clear that the invention is not limited to these embodiments only. Numerous modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents will be apparent to those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, as described in the claim.
[0030] The present disclosure relates generally to field of quality testing for liquid food. More particularly, the present disclosure provides a surveillance system and device for milk quality testing.
[0031] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of proposed surveillance system for testing milk quality , in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. [0032] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the proposed surveillance system for milk quality testing (100) (also referred to as system (100), herein) can include a device and a controller (106). The device can include a housing (102), where the housing (102) can include a set of sensors (104) in communication with the controller (106), an alert unit (108) and communication unit (110). The system (100) can facilitate in determining quality of milk sample and can enable in generating reviews based on the quality of milk detected and tested through the system (100).

The system (100) can enable in transmitting information pertaining to milk quality to concerned authorities of milk quality testing.
[0033] In an embodiment, the system (100) can facilitate in testing quality of milk by using pH value, temperature and humidity test, alcohol presence, air quality sensor, checking light intensity, taste measurement (conductivity). To make whole process automatic, the device can be connected to internet of things. Information received from the set of sensors (104) can be wirelessly received by the controller (106). By clicking on sharing button, an individual can file a complaint against concerned person/industry.
[0034] In an embodiment, the device can include the housing (102) adapted to accommodate and receive a milk sample. The device can be a pen shaped device, where the set of sensors (104) can be embedded inside the housing (102). The set of sensors (104) can be configured to detect one or more milk parameters. In an illustrative embodiment, the set of sensors (104) can include potential of hydrogen (pH) sensor, moisture sensor, temperature sensor, humidity sensor, pH sensor, alcohol sensor, air quality sensor, light intensity sensor, testing sensor, and the like.
[0035] In an embodiment, the pH sensor can be configured to sense pH of the milk sample taken inside the housing. The pH sensor can generate a set of electrical signals pertaining to the sensed pH value and can transmit the sensed pH value to the controller through the communication unit (110). In another embodiment, the temperature sensor can be configured to determine temperature of the milk sample accommodated inside the housing and can transmit information pertaining to detected temperature to the controller (106). In yet another embodiment, the
[0036] In an embodiment, an optical sensor can be configured to measure air quality of milk sample, as toxic milk can emit foul smell and gases, and the optical sensor can measure the air quality and can transmit information pertaining to the sensed air quality to the controller (106), but not limited to the optical sensor. In another embodiment, a humidity sensor can be configured to sense humidity inside the milk sample and can transmit information pertaining to sensed

humidity to the controller (106). In yet another embodiment, a taste sensor can be configured to sense conductivity of substance added to milk sample, where the taste can depend on the conductivity of the substance and pH value. The taste sensor can be configured to detect conductivity of the substance in the milk sample and accordingly can transmit information pertaining to conductivity to the controller (106).
[0037] In an embodiment, the alcohol sensor can be configured to sense ethanol content inside the milk sample and can accordingly transmit information pertaining to the sensed ethanol to the controller (106). In another embodiment, the ethanol of pre-determined quantity like 5 ml can be added to the sample milk of pre-determined quantity of 5 ml to check for the quality of the milk content. Coagulation, precipitation, or clotting can be seen in the mixture indicating poor quality of the milk sample. Information pertaining to the clotting, precipitation or coagulation can be transmitted to the controller (106).
[0038] In an embodiment, the controller (106) can be in communication with the device, where the controller (106) can be operatively coupled to a memory storing set of instructions executable by the controller (106). The controller (106) can be configured to determine quality of milk by analyzing one or more milk parameters received from the set of sensors (104) and can accordingly transmit a set of alert signals to one or more mobile computing devices communicatively coupled to the controller (106). The set of alert signals can pertain to poor quality of the milk sample and nutrient deficient. The controller (106) can be connected to a cloud for storing analyzed results for quality of milk sample, where the controller (106) can facilitate in transmitting the set of alert signals and analyzed results pertaining to the milk sample to display of the one or more mobile computing devices, where the one or more mobile computing devices can include any or a combination of cell phone, laptop, tablet, mobile handheld device, and the like.
[0039] In an embodiment, the set of alert signals can be in form of message, email, text, and the like and the analyzed results or the message, text or email can be reported to authorities of milk quality testing for reviews. In another

embodiment, a user can generate an online complaint for the poor quality of the milk sample and the online complaint can be transmitted to the authorities for taking actions and improving quality of milk to avoid from disease and helps in monitoring quality of milk to avoid food adulteration.
[0040] In an embodiment, the system (100) can facilitate in milk testing and helps in analyzing quality of milk and notifying associated user. The set of sensors (104) can be configured to sense one or more parameters of the milk. The set of sensors (104) can include temperature sensor, humidity sensor, pH sensor, alcohol sensor, air quality sensor, light intensity sensor, testing sensor, and the likes. The controller (106) can be configured to receive one or more parameters value from the set of sensors (104), compare the values with a pre-defined set of values stored in a database of the controller (106), and accordingly generate the set of signals. The one or more parameters can include any or a combination of hydrogen ion concentration, temperature, humidity, alcohol, air quality, conductivity of one or more substances, and the likes. The generated set of alert signals can be transmitted to the one or more mobile computing devices, cloud server, and the likes through the communication unit (110) such as Bluetooth, wi-fi and the likes, where the set of alert signals can be transmitted in the form of text message, email, and the likes. Also, the user can create an online complaint through the device, which can be transmitted to associated authorities, and reviews can be provided for the milk quality.
[0041] FIG. 2 illustrates exemplary functional components of controller of the proposed surveillance system for testing milk quality, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0042] As illustrated in an embodiment, the controller (106) can include one or more processor(s) (202). The one or more processor(s) (202) can be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that manipulate data based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, the one or more processor(s) (202) are configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory (204) of the controller

(106). The memory (204) can store one or more computer-readable instructions or routines, which may be fetched and executed to create or share the data units over a network service. The memory (204) can include any non-transitory storage device including, for example, volatile memory such as RAM, or non-volatile memory such as EPROM, flash memory, and the like.
[0043] In an embodiment, the controller (106) can also include an interface(s) (206). The interface(s) 206 may include a variety of interfaces, for example, interfaces for data input and output devices, referred to as I/O devices, storage devices, and the like. The interface(s) (206) may facilitate communication of the controller (106) with various devices coupled to the controller (106). The interface(s) (206) may also provide a communication pathway for one or more components of controller (106). Examples of such components include, but are not limited to, processing engine(s) (208) and database (210). [0044] In an embodiment, the processing engine(s) (208) can be implemented as a combination of hardware and programming (for example, programmable instructions) to implement one or more functionalities of the processing engine(s) (208). In examples described herein, such combinations of hardware and programming may be implemented in several different ways. For example, the programming for the processing engine(s) (208) may be processor executable instructions stored on a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium and the hardware for the processing engine(s) (208) may include a processing resource (for example, one or more processors), to execute such instructions. In the present examples, the machine-readable storage medium may store instructions that, when executed by the processing resource, implement the processing engine(s) (208). In such examples, the controller (106) can include the machine-readable storage medium storing the instructions and the processing resource to execute the instructions, or the machine-readable storage medium may be separate but accessible to controller (106) and the processing resource. In other examples, the processing engine(s) (208) may be implemented by electronic circuitry. A database (210) can include data that is either stored or generated as a result of

functionalities implemented by any of the components of the processing engine(s)
(208).
[0045] In an embodiment, the processing engine(s) (208) can include an
extraction unit (212), a comparison unit (214), a signal generation unit (216), and
other unit (s) (218). The other unit(s) (218) can implement functionalities that
supplement applications or functions performed by the system (100) or the
processing engine(s) (208).
[0046] The database (210) can include data that is either stored or generated
as a result of functionalities implemented by any of the components of the
processing engine(s) (208).
[0047] It would be appreciated that units being described are only exemplary
units and any other unit or sub-unit may be included as part of the system (100).
These units too may be merged or divided into super- units or sub-units as may be
configured.
[0048] As illustrated in FIG. 2, the controller (106) can be configured to
receive sensed one or more milk parameters from a set of sensors (104) in
electrical form. The controller (106) can be configured to convert the electrical
form of signals received from the set of sensors (104) into machine readable form.
The one or more parameters can include potential of hydrogen (pH), temperature,
humidity, air quality, conductivity, alcohol content of one or more contents of
milk sample.
[0049] In an embodiment, the extraction unit (212) can be configured to
extract potential of hydrogen (pH), temperature, humidity, alcohol content, air
quality, conductivity of one or more contents of the milk sample in machine
readable form. The extracted potential of hydrogen (pH), temperature, humidity,
alcohol content, air quality, conductivity of one or more contents of the milk
sample can be transmitted to the comparison unit (214). The extraction unit (212)
can be configured to determine the one or more milk parameters values from the
one or more milk parameters in machine readable form.
[0050] In an embodiment, the comparison unit (214) can be configured to
compare the extracted potential of hydrogen (pH), temperature, humidity, alcohol

content, air quality, conductivity of one or more contents of the milk sample with the database (210), where the database (210) can include threshold values pertaining to the potential of hydrogen (pH), temperature, humidity, alcohol content, air quality, conductivity of one or more contents of the milk sample related to milk sample quality. The threshold values for the one or more milk parameters for good quality can be stored in the database (210). One or more milk parameter values beyond the threshold values can indicate poor quality of the milk sample.
[0051] In an embodiment, the comparison unit (214) can be configured to compare and analyze the one or more milk parameter values and can transmit the compared one or more milk parameter values to the signal generation unit (216). The signal generation unit (214) can be configured to generate a set of alert signals when the compared extracted potential of hydrogen (pH), temperature, humidity, alcohol content, air quality, conductivity of one or more contents of the milk sample are beyond the threshold values. The set of alert signals can be transmitted to one or more mobile computing devices, where the one or more mobile computing devices can be in communication with the controller (106) or the signal generation unit (216). The set of alert signals can enable in determining quality of the milk sample along with generating review for the milk sample based on quality of the milk sample.
[0052] In an embodiment, the signal generation unit (216) can be configured to transmit the compared potential of hydrogen (pH), temperature, humidity, alcohol content, air quality, conductivity of one or more contents of the milk sample to the one or more mobile computing devices, and facilitates in determining quality of milk sample for review. The set of alert signals can be transmitted to the one or more mobile computing devices through a communication unit (110), where the communication unit (110) can be communicatively coupled to the controller (106). The set of alert signals can facilitate in creating online complaint through a device, and where the complaint can be transmitted to associated milk quality testing authorities for review. In an

illustrative embodiment, the set of alert signals can be in form of text, message, email, and the like.
[0053] In an embodiment, the set of alert signals can be transmitted and the other unit(s) (218) can facilitate in displaying the message, text, email, and the like on display of the one or more mobile computing devices. In another embodiment, the database (210) can be a cloud storage, where the cloud storage can be configured to store the analyzed and compared one or more milk parameter values, where the compared values and the analyzed values can be transmitted to concerned authorities of milk quality testing.
[0054] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary view of the proposed surveillance system for testing milk quality, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0055] As illustrated in FIG. 3, the proposed system (100) can include a device, and a controller (106). The device can include a housing adapted to accommodate and receive a milk sample along with a set of sensors (104). The controller (106) can be communicatively coupled to the device. In an embodiment, the device can be a pen-shaped device, where the pen-shaped device can be connected to Internet of Things (IoT) and an user can take appropriate action as per value received by the set of sensors (104) or by message displayed on screen of one or more mobile computing devices, where the one or more mobile computing devices can be in communication with the controller (106). [0056] In an embodiment, the set of sensors (104) can include pH sensor (104-1), moisture sensor, temperature sensor (104-5), humidity sensor, alcohol sensor (104-3), air quality sensor (104-2), light intensity sensor, testing sensor (104-4), and the like. In an illustrative embodiment, pH (potential of hydrogen) is a measure of the hydrogen ion concentration in water. The milk has pH of range 6.5-6.7, above and below this range is totally considered as abnormalities in quality of the milk. In an illustrative embodiment, the pH sensor (104-1) can be configured to sense pH value of the milk sample.
[0057] Milk has specific temperature and humidity standards that can be followed during storage. If the milk is mixed with water or any harmful elements,

the temperature cannot remain within normal range. Milk is generally safe at
temperatures between 35 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit, above or below which
bacterium growth occurs and can be unfit for drinking. In an illustrative
embodiment, the temperature sensor (104-5) and the humidity sensor can be
configured to sense temperature and humidity of the milk sample and can send
information pertaining to the temperature and humidity to the controller (106).
Alcohol presence in milk can be tested by adding 5 ml milk with 5 ml of ethanol
solution. If the tested milk is of good quality, there will be no coagulation, clotting
or precipitation. Presence of flakes or clots indicates poor quality milk. In another
illustrative embodiment, the alcohol sensor (104-3) can be configured to sense
ethanol in the milk sample and transmit information to the controller (106).
[0058] Odor concentration can vary from fresh milk to poisonous milk. When
toxicity of milk is high, the milk can emit toxic gases, which manifest as an unpleasant odor in the milk when the milk is stored for an extended period of time or due to external contamination. The air quality sensor (104-2) can be configured to detect gases emitted by the milk sample, which are unpleasant odor in general. [0059] Taste is something which can depend on the pH and conductivity of particular substance as adulterants are added to the milk and can have different conductivity. Conductivity of solution depends on concentration of all ions present. Greater the concentration greater can be the conductivity. As pH is a measure of H+ ions, for an acidic solution pH can be lower [higher H+ ions], and greater can be the conductivity. Similarly higher the pH lower will be the conductivity for basic solution. In an illustrative embodiment, the taste sensor (104-4) can be configured to sense taste according to conductivity and pH of the substance of the milk sample.
[0060] The data received from all the set of sensors (104) units can be received by the controller (106), and the controller (106) can be configured to send the data through the message/ email. If the milk quality is found to be poor then an online complaint can be reported and sent by the user to concerned authority of milk quality testing.

[0061] In an illustrative embodiment, the device for testing milk quality, the device can include the set of sensors (104) such as temperature sensor (104-5), humidity sensor, pH sensor (104-1), alcohol sensor (104-4), air quality sensor (104-2), light intensity sensor, and testing sensor (104-4) to sense one or more parameters of milk, and transmits the one or more parameters to the controller (106). In another illustrative embodiment, the controller (106) can be configured to analyze the received one or more parameters, and accordingly generate the set of alert signals, which are transmitted to the one or more mobile computing devices through the communication unit. The device can enable the user to give reviews and generate complain to associated authority for quality of milk. [0062] While embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it will be clear that the invention is not limited to these embodiments only. Numerous modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents will be apparent to those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, as described in the claim.
[0063] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term "coupled to" is intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each other contact each other) and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are used synonymously. Within the context of this document terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are also used euphemistically to mean "communicatively coupled with" over a network, where two or more devices are able to exchange data with each other over the network, possibly via one or more intermediary device.
[0064] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0065] The present disclosure provides a system and device that facilitates in
testing quality of milk automatically with help of internet of things.
[0066] The present disclosure provides a system and device where a user
report problem at any point of time through IoT based system for poor quality of
tested milk.
[0067] The present disclosure provides a system and device that has multiple
features in a single device for testing quality of milk at reasonable cost and is
economical.
[0068] The present disclosure provides a system and device that is linked with
local legal authorities associated with milk quality testing.
[0069] The present disclosure provides a system and device where the user
verifies quality of milk at any time and register an online complaint in case the
tested milk is found to be of bad quality.
[0070] The present disclosure provides a system and device that facilitates in
adding reviews by individual and helps in creating awareness amongst local
people.

We Claim:

1. A surveillance system for testing milk quality, the system comprising: a device including:
a housing adapted to accommodate and receive a milk sample, wherein the housing comprising:
a set of sensors configured to detect one or more milk parameters; a controller in communication with the device, wherein the controller is operatively coupled to a memory storing set of instructions executable by the controller and configured to:
extract potential of hydrogen (pH), temperature, humidity, alcohol content, air quality, conductivity of one or more contents of the milk sample;
compare the extracted potential of hydrogen (pH), temperature, humidity, alcohol content, air quality, conductivity of one or more contents of the milk sample with a database, wherein the database includes threshold values pertaining to the potential of hydrogen (pH), temperature, humidity, alcohol content, air quality, conductivity of one or more contents of the milk sample related to milk quality;
generate a set of alert signals when the compared extracted potential of hydrogen (pH), temperature, humidity, alcohol content, air quality, conductivity of one or more contents of the milk sample are beyond the threshold values, and wherein the set of alert signals are transmitted to one or more mobile computing devices, wherein the one or more mobile computing devices are in communication with the controller, and wherein the set of alert signals enables in determining quality of the milk

sample along with generating review for the milk sample based on quality of the milk sample.
2. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the set of sensors include pH sensor, moisture sensor, temperature sensor, humidity sensor, pH sensor, alcohol sensor, air quality sensor, light intensity sensor, and testing sensor.
3. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the alcohol is detected by adding a pre-determined quantity of ethanol to a pre-determined quantity of the milk sample, wherein coagulation of the milk sample upon addition of the pre-determined quantity of the ethanol pertains to poor quality of the milk sample.
4. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the compared potential of hydrogen (pH), temperature, humidity, alcohol content, air quality, conductivity of one or more contents of the milk sample are transmitted to the one or more mobile computing devices , and facilitates in determining quality of milk sample for review.
5. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the set of alert signals are transmitted to the one or more mobile computing devices through a communication unit, wherein the communication unit is communicatively coupled to the controller.
6. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the set of alert signals facilitate in creating online complaint through the device, and wherein the complaint is transmitted to associated milk quality testing authorities for review.
7. A surveillance device for milk quality testing, the device comprising:
a housing adapted to accommodate and receive a milk sample, wherein the housing comprising:
a set of sensors configured to detect one or more milk parameters;
a controller in communication with the set of sensors , wherein the controller is operatively coupled to a memory storing set of instructions executable by the controller and configured to:

extract potential of hydrogen (pH), temperature, humidity, alcohol content, air quality, conductivity of one or more contents of the milk sample;
compare the extracted potential of hydrogen (pH), temperature, humidity, alcohol content, air quality, conductivity of one or more contents of the milk sample with a database, wherein the database includes threshold values pertaining to the potential of hydrogen (pH), temperature, humidity, alcohol content, air quality, conductivity of one or more contents of the milk sample;
generate a set of alert signals when the compared extracted potential of hydrogen (pH), temperature, humidity, alcohol content, air quality, conductivity of one or more contents of the milk sample are beyond the threshold values, and wherein the set of alert signals are transmitted to one or more mobile computing devices, wherein the one or more mobile computing devices are in communication with the controller, and wherein the set of alert signals enables in determining quality of the milk sample along with generating review for the milk sample based on quality of the milk sample.

Documents

Application Documents

# Name Date
1 202111033004-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [22-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-22
2 202111033004-POWER OF AUTHORITY [22-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-22
3 202111033004-FORM FOR STARTUP [22-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-22
4 202111033004-FORM FOR SMALL ENTITY(FORM-28) [22-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-22
5 202111033004-FORM 1 [22-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-22
6 202111033004-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI(FORM-28) [22-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-22
7 202111033004-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI [22-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-22
8 202111033004-DRAWINGS [22-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-22
9 202111033004-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [22-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-22
10 202111033004-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [22-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-22
11 202111033004-Proof of Right [11-08-2021(online)].pdf 2021-08-11
12 202111033004-FORM 18 [23-05-2023(online)].pdf 2023-05-23