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Title:
TIME AND TEMPERATURE MONITORING FOR PERISHABLE ITEMS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2018/142190
Kind Code:
A1
Abstract:
The invention is used to measure advisable »best before« time after opening and it includes: Best before/use by countdown system that indicates advisable use by date in days and limited range of days after the given/set time that is still advisable Indicator of temperature the item should be stored at and advisable deviations Warning indicators when either is exceeded or off. Best before after opening date is hard to observe. It is even harder to track, whether the item is tored at an appropriate temperature. Because we usually do not write down the date of the item being opened, item is then used until it seems inedible, rotten or it has gone bad, which may cause problems/health issues. Fresco is designed to control the after opening expiration date and the temperature at which the item should be stored at. Once it is put on the item and turned on, it measures the after opening expiration time and correct storage temperature. If the item has expired or the temperature range is off, warning signs are lit and the alarm sets of. It is small and convenient and it can be placed on any item. When not in used it is placed to holder, mounted on the fridge door or elsewhere. Items for which Fresco is used are pre-set and have a pre-set after opening expiration time and required temperature (with acceptable derogations/tolerances). These parameters can also be set or modified manually, depending on the model. After the item has expired, signal light and sound alarm warn the user that the item has expired. Warning mode depends on the model of Fresco.

Inventors:
SUPAN CARLOTA (SI)
Application Number:
PCT/IB2017/050627
Publication Date:
August 09, 2018
Filing Date:
February 06, 2017
Export Citation:
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Assignee:
SUPAN CARLOTA (SI)
International Classes:
G01D9/00; G01K3/00; G01K3/04; G04F1/00; G06K19/07; G07C1/00; G09F3/00
Domestic Patent References:
WO2006016343A12006-02-16
Foreign References:
DE4316688A11994-11-10
JP2006329597A2006-12-07
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Claims:
CLAIMS:

1) System of measuring expiration after opening for items with »best before time after opening«, comprising of:

System for measuring »best before after opening« days: by deduction until expiration; by addition after opening; by addition after expiration

System measuring the correct temperture for storing

System of alarms and warnings for either of the set measurements.

2) An apparatus for measuring »best before after opening time« using a system of claim 1, comprising of:

A display, showing the number of days until expiration after opening by deduction of 1 day for each 24 hours or 0,5 day for each 12 hours after the apparatus is turned on; after expiration the days are added until maximum deviation/tolerance is reached

A display showing if temperature for storing is appropriate

Temperature sensor

Auto-off function when set deviations of temperature or »best before after opening« days are exceeded

Light and sound warnings and signs in case of deviations from settings and in case of expiration.

3) An apparatus of claim 2, including:

Pre-set data on expiration after opening for various items with suitable deviations Pre-set data on appropriate storage temperature with suitable deviations

4) An apparatus of claim 3, enabling the user:

To edit pre-set data regarding the number of best before after opening days and/or suitable deviations manually or via application

To edit pre-set data regarding the appropriate temperature and suitable deviations manually or via application

5) An apparatus of claim 4, with inbuilt:

Wireless technology for data transfer to and from the application

Light sensor.

6) An apparatus of claim 5, comprising:

A weigh to measure stock of items. The data is transferred to the apparatus and then the application or it is shown on the apparatus itself

Wireless technology to transfer data from the weigh

Description:
TIME AND TEMPERATURE MONITORING FOR PERISHABLE ITEMS

Description of the invention

Mode of use:

The invention is used to measure advisable »best before« time after opening and it includes:

Best before/use by countdown system that indicates advisable use by date in days and limited range of days after the given/set time that is still advisable

Indicator of temperature the item should be stored at and advisable deviations

Warning indicators when either is exceeded or off.

Short description:

»Fresco«

The problem the invention is solving:

Most items have a best before/expiration date that is usually printed on the packaging. However, there are two main dates that must be observed:

Best before date that is printed on the packaging and is an expiration date which indicates by when the item should be used and is rather easy to be observed and considered

»After opening expiration time«/«use in«/"best before after opening" is usually printed in the »small print« on the packaging and is usually given in days after opening at required temperature and is harder to observe.

Why?

Because we usually do not write down the date of the item being opened. The item is then used until it seems inedible, rotten or has gone bad.

As well as this, it is hard to control the temperature at which the item should be stored at after opening, as:

- Temperature range in the fridge varies for over 10°C, therefore it is rather essential where the item is stored. The temperature also varies depending on how full the fridge is and how frequently the door opens. If the temperature is not as required, especially when it is too high, it causes the items to expire earlier

- When the items are used they are submitted to higher temperatures and it is essential that they are not exposed to them for too long.

Frequently we realize that the item has gone bad only after we tried/used it, which can cause sickness, vomiting or even poisoning.

Fresco is designed to control the after opening expiration date and the temperature at which the item should be stored at.

Once it is put on the item and turned on, it measures the after opening expiration time and correct storage temperature. If the item has expired or the temperature range is off, warning signs are lit and the alarm sets of. It is small and convenient and it can be placed on any item.

Items for which Fresco is used are pre-set and have a pre-set after opening expiration time and required temperature (with acceptable derogations). These parameters can also be set or modified manually, depending on the model.

Description of the invention:

Fresco comprises of:

- The housing

- Display(s) that are showing the remaining days of usability after opening and show appropriate temperature

- Set buttons (number depends on the model)

- Temperature sensor - Light sensor

- signal lights

- Sound alarm

- Warning lights

- Fresco attaching clamps

- Wireless technology (depending on the model)

- Fresco application (depending on the model )

- Fresco carrier (when Fresco is not in use)

- weigh (optional).

A) FRESCO

Sketch 1

Fresco is used solely for the item printed in the front and back side (3, 12). It has an ON/off button that is also a reset button (l-ON(start)-OFF(stop-reset)) and the button to turn on the display (2). It is written on the housing for which item it shall be used (3). When turned on, green signal light lit (4), indicating that Fresco is in use. Red signal light is on (5), when Fresco is turned off and reset to its basic parameters.

The display shows (6) remaining days, in which the item shall be used (up to +99 days), and - depending on the tolerance that is set for each item. Every 24 hours, usability of the item decreases by 1 day. In case the pre-set tolerance is reached, 1 day is added for every 24 hours. When the item has expired or the maximum after opening expiration date has been exceeded, the (6) is flashing and Fresco then turns off. The red sign flashes periodically (13). When turned on again (1), last saved data is shown.

The display (7) also provides information on proper temperature, at which the item should be stored.

(OK (temperature is fine), H I (temperature is too high), LO (temperature is too low)). Once temperature is out of the ranges that are set, H I and LO are flashing on the display.

When temperature exceeds the maximum limit of temperature for the item Fresco is used, it turns off automatically and the alarm (8) sign is flashing and the red signal light (13) is on.

Sound and light alarms (8) are inbuilt and they set off when either of the parameters

(temperature/days of use) are exceeded and is shown when display is turned on.

Temperature sensor (9) is on the back side of Fresco and measures the exact temperature of the item on which it is used.

Tiny switch (9-1) is used to set unit of measurement from °C to °F and vice versa by a tip of a pen or needle.

Fresco has "clams" (10) for easiness of handling and system of installment of Fresco on the item. Rubber (11) is preventing Fresco from sliding up and down the packaging of the item when in use.

(12) Is a sign that shows: for which item Fresco is to be used, best before after opening in days and temperature range, at which an item should be stored.

(13) Marks expiration of the item whether due to expiration of days after opening or storage at an inappropriate temperature. Either causes Fresco to turn off automatically.

Fresco is powered by button battery that is irreplaceable.

Sketch 4 displays a system of placing Fresco on the item and on the holder, when not in use. It is the same for all described models/types:

(4-1) elastic band with clamps:

- (4-1; 1) clamps by which elastic band is attached to Fresco and removed from Fresco (1-10-1)

- (4-l;2) elastic band for packaging's up to 1 1 (kg), ca. 300 mm long, attached to Fresco. Additional band is available for larger packagings up to 31 (kg), ca. 500 mm long. Both are included.

- (4-1; 3) clamp, used for easier mounting of Fresco on the item and can be moved all along the elastic band. (4-1-2)

(4-2; 1) holder to store FRESCO when it is not in use. By removing protection foil (4-2; 2), the holder can be placed inside or outside the fridge/cupboard...

B) FRESCO +

Sketch 2

Fresco+ has 3 buttons on the upper side and one button on the display. Button (1) is on/off and reset button: ON (start)-OFF (stop-reset). With button (2) specific parameters are set: with one short click an item is chosen from a base of items. By choosing an item, all other parameters are set automatically (expiration time in days and correct temperature range) with acceptable deviations for both.

By pushing the button for longer (2), further settings can be done: choosing between °C or °F, setting sound alarm on or off, manual settings for additional items (best before in days, temperature range), turning on/off the data transfer.

The new settings are confirmed (3) by longer press. The flashing parameters are confirmed.

Button (4) is used to turn the display on/off. The display remains on for 10 seconds.

The display is shows (5) the following data:

- (5-1) the item,

- (5-2) best before time is shown in (+) 999 days after opening. By (-), the days that exceed the preset best before time in days are shown.

Variations of implementation:

- Every 24 hours is considered as one day (within the set time range the days are deducted; when the best before time is exceeded, the days are added on and have a— sign in front of the number)

- Every 12 hours is considered as ½ - (0,5) of day (within the set time range the days are deducted; when the best before time is exceeded, the days are added on and have a - sign)

- (5-3) shows temperature set from-to in °C/°F. When in use, it is shown whether the item is within the set temperature range by: »OK«, »HI«, »LO« in °C or °F and deviations from the set temperature ranges.

Green signal light (6) is on when Fresco is on and is flashing when the parameters are being set. Red signal light (7) flashes when Fresco is turned off. When turned on again, red light is lit for 3 seconds, indicating that the parameters are reset.

Temperature sensor (8) is on the back side of Fresco.

Fresco has an in-built light sensor (9), that turns the display on when exposed to light (5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 6, 10 oz. 11, 13, 17 oz. 18) for 10 seconds and then it is turned off.

There are also 14 signal green lights (10) on the circumference of Fresco, that are arranged clockwise /form 12 o'clock (indicating day one) to 9 o'clock (indicating fourteenth day). The lights are graphically indicating the remaining days of use and one is turned off for each day (24 hours).

The light showing the highest remaining day is flashing, other remaining days are on.

If a 12 hour mode on the display is used (5-2) only 0,5 day is added or deducted.

Three red lights (11) indicate overdue (maximum 3 days). The light that is flashing indicates the overdue day. The other red lights are on. The maximum advisable overdue range is pre-set for each item or set manually. Once maximum overdue is exceeded, Fresco+ turns off and the red light is on (19). Once turned on again, the "causes" of overdue are flashing, whether it was that the days of use were exceeded (5-2, 11, 12) or the temperature out of the range (5-3 and 12-alarm).

Alarm is set off (12), in case:

- of exceeded days of use as set for an item (12) and every 5 minutes it flashes for 10 seconds (5-2) and the red warning lights are on (11)

- unsuitable temperature: »HI«, »LO«

- Battery life is under 5%... The display is turned on automatically when placed on light or it is turned on manually by pressing button (4) or (1) -ON.

The alarm (12) turns on every 5 minutes for 10 seconds, displaying all parameters ((5-1, 5-2, 5-3 flashing, 10 or 11 after expiration days are exceeded) in case the item is exposed to higher temperature for longer.

(13) Is showing battery life.

System of placing/installing (14) using hooks for easier placement and the carrier to use when Fresco is not in use are the same as with Fresco.

Battery cover (15) for replacing the battery is in the back. The rubber placed on back side (16) prevents Fresco from sliding down the package when in use.

When (17) or (18) are lit, they are showing the wireless technology that is in use.

C) »FRESCO &STOCK«

Sketch 3

Fresco & stock includes a weight that transfers stock information of a specific item to an application or Fresco itself.

Fresco&stock is operated via application, enabling the user to set all the data for desired item. The same data can be set manually on Fresco&stock.

Fresco&stock has touch screen LCD display.

Description of Fresco&stock (Sketch 3)

(1) is an ON-OFF button. When Fresco is on, green signal light is on (2), red light is on (3) when turned off, with auto-off red signal light is lit (4).

LCD display is a touch screen display.

With Fresco&stock also the stock of an item can be determined using a weigh (5), therefore weigh option is available.

It has a light sensor (6) and temperature sensor on the back side (7) and the alarm (12).

LCD display shows the following data:

- name of the item (8)

- days until expiration after opening (9)

- suitable temperature with warning of deviations (10)(HI, LO, OK). By (11) Fresco&stock is set to icon menu.

In the mode of weighing an item with Fresco Weight, an item is displayed on Fresco&stock (13) and

(14) is showing the packaging used. (15) Shows that the signal is received from Fresco weight and an arrow (16) indicates data transfer from Fresco weight (15) to Fresco&stock (17). A successful completion of data transfer is indicated by green light (18) that is turned on. After transfer,

Fresco&stock returns to basic mode (3-1).

Description of menu icons (sketch 3-3)

Menu DAY (19) shows the number of days already expired, remaining days until expiration and suitable/advisable deviations in days.

Menu TEMPERATURE (20) shows temperature with acceptable deviations.

Menu STOCK (21) shows the momentary stock of the item and

Menu BATTERY (22) is showing how full the battery is and remaining battery life in %.

Icons (23) and (24) indicate preferred and used data transfer mode/technology. (25) Returns Fresco&stock to basic menu. Weight (3-4)

(1) is turn ON-OFF button; mode is indicated by green light (on) (2) and red light (off) (3). When the green light is flashing (4), data transfer from Fresco weight to Fresco&Stock is in progress. After the transfer, the green light remains on for a few seconds (4), and it turns off then it receives a signal from Fresco&Stock that the transfer is finished.

Top and bottom side of the weight are slippery-proof (5).

System of placing/installing (14) using hooks for easier placement and the carrier to use when Fresco is not in use are the same as with Fresco, as described on page 2, Sketch 4.

Fresco uses "button battery".

How it works:

Type A: FRESCO

Sketch 1

With basic FRESCO, all parameters are pre-set, cannot be modified and are used for a specific item. The name of the item for which it shall used, will be printed on the front (3). (example: milk, yogurt, juice, soft cheese, cheese, cottage cheese, minced meat...)

By pressing the button (1) shortly, Fresco turns on. When the green light is on (4), it indicates, that the countdown of best before days began and that Fresco is on. At the same time, the display (6) shows the data on best before days/in how many days the item should be used.

For every 24 hours after it's been turned on, Fresco deducts one day from the whole amount of best before usability days.

At the same time, (--) marks are shown on the display (7).

The display remains on for 10 seconds after pressing buttons (1) or (2) and then turns off automatically.

Fresco is placed on the item using elastic band (sketch 4-1-2) and using the gripper (sketch 4 (4-1-3)). The item is then placed in the fridge, on the usual spot or where it is predicted that the temperature will be fine for storing a specific item. Recommended temperature for storing is usually written on the packaging. Guideline temperature for storing is also printed on the back side of Fresco.

In 30 minutes, after the item with Fresco is placed in the fridge, temperature of the item can be checked. First 30 minutes serve for the item to cool to preferred temperature.

If the display shows "HI" (7) after 30 of item being placed in the fridge, it is recommended to place the item in a more appropriate compartment in the fridge, as the temperature is too high.

At the same time, alarm sign is on (8).

If the display shows (7) shows "LO", the temperature is lower than recommended and the item should be replaced as well to a milder zone.

If "OK" is on, temperature is optimal /within recommended temperature as pre-set.

Current status can be viewed by pressing button (2) to turn on the display (6, 7), that shows:

Remaining best before days

- Temperature status ("OK", "HI", "LO").

If the item is used before the expiration of best before days, Fresco is removed from the packaging and re-set and turned off by longer press on button (1). If the item has expired, as the best before number of days and the advisable derogation days (maximum usability) have passed, the display shall be showing a flashing number of exceeded days when the display is turned on (2 or 1) and alarm sign on (8).

For every item, advisable maximum use shall be pre-set . As well as this, advisable days of divergence after the set best before after opening time or advisable temperature will be pre-set in the system.

When maximum divergence is reached, FRESCO will turn off automatically. Signal light (13) will be on. By pressing button (2) or when Fresco is turned ON (1), the cause of automatic shut-down will remain in the memory (number of exceeded days (6) or exceeded temperature (7) will be flashing on the display and the alarm sign will be on (8).

Reset to initial settings is done by pressing button (1) for longer, e.g. few seconds. Red signal light is lit up (5) and the display turns off (4, 6, 7, and 8 in 13). Red light (5) is turned off with delay.

By reset, FRESCO is ready to be replaced on the specific item, written on front (3) and back side (12).

When Fresco is to be used again, button (1) requires a short press and the green light (4) on the display is turned on (4-4). It is flashing and remains lit if button (1) is pressed again.

Fresco is on, the countdown of best before days begins and it can be placed o the item.

The display turns on by pressing button (2) or (1), it remains on for 10 seconds and turns off automatically after that.

A tiny switch ((9-1) accessible with the tip of pen or needle) enables the user to change the mode of measurement of temperature from °C v °F and vice versa. Preset mode of measurement will depend on the country of the user and the measure that is used.

Type B: FRESCO +

Sketch 2

By pressing button (1) shortly, Fresco is ON (start) - OFF (reset) and green signal light is flashing (6). The last set data is displayed (5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 10, 13, 17 or 18).

With short presses on button (2) the data base of items can be browsed. Each item is shown on display (5-1) and is flashing until confirmed by pressing button (3). On (5-1) the item is shown.

The data displayed (5) and flashing until confirmation are: item (5-1), best before in days (5-2 and 10), temperature range setting (5-3, 13) and selected wireless mode (17 or 18), while green light is on (6).

On the edge of Fresco-on the circumference- (10) green lights are flashing. The number of flashing lights corresponds to number of best before days shown on the display (5-2) as pre-set. They keep flashing for 10 seconds.

When all parameters are chosen and selected by pressing button (3), the confirmation is made for all the data that was flashing on the display (5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 6, 10, 7, 17 or 18). By confirmation (3) the name of the item (5-1) and set temperature (5-3 and 17 or 18 remain on permanently. 5-2, 6 and 10 are still flashing.

To start the countdown, button (1) should be pressed. By this, the data on the display stops flashing (5-2, 6 in 10) and they remain on. The display stays on (1) for another 10 seconds, then it turns off automatically. To turn the display on for 10 seconds at any time, either button (4) or (1) should be pressed.

Individual settings are done by pressing the button (2). The parameters that can be set are:

- measurement of temperature in °C or °F

- 12 hour (0,5 day) or 24 hour mode (1 day)

- sound alarm on-off - desired wireless mode

- input of additional items with best before dates in days and temperature range with acceptable divergences.

Browsing between individual settings is done by pressing button (2); confirmation of the settings is done by pressing button (3).

When all individual settings are put in and the data/parameters are flashing on the display, (5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 6,10,12,18 or 19), they need to be confirmed by button (3). Only 5-2, 6 and 10 remain flashing.

By pressing button (1) we start the operation-the countdown. All the data on the display is on, only the maximum day of use is flashing (10). The display remains on for 10 seconds and is then turned off automatically.

To re-check the settings, button (4) should be pressed, as it turns on the display for 10 seconds. After that, the display turns off automatically.

Placement of Fresco + on the item is the same as with Fresco.

After 30 minutes from placing the item with Fresco in the fridge (5-3) the measured temperature is displayed:

- »OK« indicating that the temperature is within the set temperature range for storage

- »HI«: indicating that the temperature is above the upper set limit, but still within the advisable tolerance/divergence range. How much the upper range is exceeded is shown in + °C/ °F that is flashing and the alarm is on (12). When temperature is above all settings and exceeds the tolerance limits, F ESCO+ turns off in set period of time, specifically set for every item Fresco is used for. Light (19) warns of excess of the parameters.

-»LO«: indicating that the temperature of the item is too low and that the item can be moved to a less cooled zone. How much the lower range is exceeded is shown in— °C/ °F that is flashing and the alarm is on (12).

When the item is exposed to light and room temperature, the display turns on for 10 seconds, displaying all parameters (5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 6, 10, 13, 17 or 18) and it remains measuring the temperature of the item. If the temperature rises above critical upper temperature limit, the display is turned on and how much the upper range is exceeded is shown in + °C/ °F that is flashing ("HI" and + 0 C). The excess regards the temperature parameters - highest temperature (° C) or exceeded usability days. (Example: - 2 days: flashing (5-2), flashing red lights (11) and alarm is on (12)).

Light sensor (9) is turning display on every 5 minutes for 10 seconds when the item is in use, out of the fridge. All parameters are displayed for 10 seconds. In case any or more are derogations from the pre-set parameters, the one that derogates is flashing (5-2 11, 5-3), alarm is on (12) and sound alarm turns on.

If any of the parameters exceeds the maximum as set (days of use, high/low temperature) FRESCO+ turns off automatically and warning light is on (19). When Fresco is turn on again, the last data with all parameters and the alarm (12) remain in memory, informing the user of the cause of shut-down.

If the item is used before the advisable best before days expire, FRESCO+ is taken off the item and reset by pressing button (1) for approximately 5 seconds. Fresco + is turned on again by two short presses to button (1).

(13) shows battery life. When capacity reaches 5-10%, (13) is flashing and indicating that it should be replaced. It is displayed every time Fresco is turned on. When 0-5% capacity is reached, (13) remains on and indicates that the battery should be replaced immediately. At the same time, also alarm (12) sign is lit and sound alarm turns on.

Fresco is reset to initial settings by pressing button (1) for a bit longer- OFF (reset) (1). Red signal light turns on (7) and the display turns of, except for the red light (7), which turns off with 3 second delay. FRESCO+ is ready to be used again for the same or different item, depending on the settings.

When FRESCO+ is not in use, it can be placed on the fridge as described in sketch 4.

FRESCO + is using a preferred wireless technology (as chosen by the user) to transfer data to an application on mobile device.

Type C: FRESCO & STOCK

Sketch 3

FRESCO & STOCK is used as described in type B: Fresco+.

However, it possesses additional features:

- additional data (described below)

- has touch screen display

- all initial inputs and parameters are done with Fresco&stock application that transfers data from application to Fresco&stock

- is designed to be used with FrescoWeight (FW)

All settings on Fresco&stock are done by Fresco&stock application.

All additional settings and data that can be put in via Fresco&stock application are:

- selection of a specific item on which Fresco&stock shall be used. The data base includes huge variety of items with pre-set best before after opening time (in days) and appropriate storage temperature

- selection of language (basic language: English)

- input of volume or weight of full package (in I or kg) and weight of the packaging itself: (no packaging, glass/plastic packaging, tetra pack, carton...in brut/net weight)

- special conditions that require shorter best before date in case of exceeded temperature and the amount of days that it shall be shortened for (with desired deviations/derogations/tolerances)

- special conditions that in case of exceeding the given parameters (maximum temperature, best before days) that cause Fresco&stock to turn off automatically and EXP sign to get lit

- input of additional items as desired via Fresco&stock application (cosmetics, medicine, etc.).

- time of the display being on after the light sensor turns it on (6) or when turned on manually by pressing button (1)

- delay of temperature measurement - basically set to 30 minutes

- sound warning on/off: when the display is turned on, the voice/sound tells: the item (13), remaining days of use, temperature (OK, HI, LO). Alarm and voice loundness and the intervals of warnings can be set.

- setting time intervals of sending the data of weight/volume of items in stock to mobile device

- setting time intervals of sending the data of other data to mobile device

- acquiring data by demand

- setting of sending warnings (in case of derogations) to mobile device and its intervals

- setting timer on how fast the data Fresco&stock stays on/changes

- which data is to be displayed when the display is turned on.

After all inputs are done with Fresco&stock application, the data is transferred to the device using a desired wireless transfer. When data is received by Fresco&stock, the display turns on, showing the data alternately and it turns off after the set time. For acquiring data on the stock of specific item, FrescoWeight shall be used.

How to use Fresco&stock with FrescoWeight:

Recognition of the item with Fresco&stock using FrescoWeight:

The item with Fresco&stock needs or be placed on Fresco Weight. When FrescoWeight is ready, the red light is on (sketch 3, 3-4) and the weight is in tare mode. Placing the item on the weight turns on green light (sketch 3, 3-4-2) that starts flashing (sketch 3, 3-4-4) when the data is transferred to Fresco&stock.

When the item is placed on FrescoWeight, the weight turns on automatically and weighs brut mass of the item and transfers data on the mass to Fresco&stock placed on the item.

FrescoWeight can be turned on manually by pressing (sketch 3, 3-4-1).

There are two modes of using FrescoWeight:

1) if used in the dark (e.g. in the fridge): if FresoWeight is in the dark (e.g. fridge), light sensor turns on data transfer from FrescoWeight to Fresco&stock automatically when the item is placed in the dark. The display shows: the item (13), packaging (14), FrescoWeight sign (15). An arrow signs (16) directed to Fresco&stock sign (17) indicates data transfer. Arrows moving from (15) to (17) indicate that data transfer is in progress. When the transfer is finished, the arrows (16) stop moving and a sound signal and green light (18) indicate, that data transfer is finished.

Fresco&stock sends the received data to an application immediately, using a preferred wireless technology. At the same time it sends a signal to FrescoWeight to turn off (red light is on-(sketch 3, 3- 4-3)) and at the same time it turns off the display on Fresco&stock.

2) If used outside the fridge (on countertop), it can be used for limitless number of items that use Fresco&stock. It is advised to weigh the item after consumption/use, before placing it to its storage space.

That can be done using two methods:

2a) Before the item with Fresco&stock is placed on FrescoWeight, the display on Fresco&stock should be covered by hand to for light sensor to turn on wireless transfer from FrescoWeight immediately. On the display the following data is shown: the item (13), packaging (14) and

FrescoWeight sign (15). An arrow signs (16) directed to Fresco&stock sign (17) indicates data transfer. Arrows moving from (15) to (17) indicate that data transfer is in progress. The display shows: the item (13), packaging (14), FrescoWeight sign (15). An arrow signs (16) directed to

Fresco&stock sign (17) indicates data transfer. Arrows moving from (15) to (17) indicate that data transfer is in progress. At the same time green light is flashing (18). The item is placed on

FrescoWeight. When the data on the weighed mass is received, the arrows stop moving (16) and the green light (18) is on, sound indicates that the transfer is finished.

Basic info is shown on the display of Fresco&stock: the item, remaining days of use and suitability of temperature (OK, HI or LO with +/- indication in °C/ °F).

The item can be then place in its storage room (fridge or elsewhere). In the meantime, Fresco&stock is transferring data to the application.

For every item the same process shall be used.

When the item is removed from FrescoWeight, the weight is set to tare (to 0) and is ready for the new item.

2b) Before the item is placed on FrescoWeight, the user touches screen display for a few seconds. On the display, display 3-2 is shown and the data transfer is done in the same manner as in 2a.

When Fresco&stock receives information from FrescoWeight:

- it returns the signal to FrescoWeight, causing FrescoWeight to turn off (green signal light turns off, red one lits up) - sends the data to an application. With input information on the item and the packaging, net mass is calculated in the application (kg or I).

On the basis of that data, whole stock of the item can be tracked. Every new purchase shall be put in the application so that the correct stock of each item can be tracked. The information on the stock can be viewed at any time on demand or periodically. As well as this, all other parameters of each item can be followed within the application.

When the item is removed from FrescoWeight, the weight is set to tare (to 0) and is ready for the new item or same item to be weighed after use and send new data to Fresco&stock.

The application predicts that if the weight of the item exceeds previous mass when last removed from the weight, the whole amount was used. As well as this it considers difference of the new weight of the item regarding the full amount. If more than one unit was used, the user needs to put that in the application to follow the stock accurately.

When two or more FrescoWeights are used, the procedure as described in 2a and 2b shall be followed.

All parameters of each item can be accurately followed via application. The data in the application are refreshed in intervals or manually.

D) Placing Fresco&stock on items (for all models):

System of putting Fresco on items and storage when not in use is the same for all models (same as with Fresco and Fresco+).

E) Fresco&stock application

Fresco&stock application is specifically designed to be used with Fresco&stock.