toshiba has developed a new scanner technology for fruits & vegetables. the object recognition scanner works by utilizing pattern and color recognition technology. scanner is capable of recognizing any type of food. it also can identify packaged items like bread and canned goods. similar to how facial recognition technology puts parameters like the width of the nose and the distance between eyes as ways to identify people. not just what sort of fruit it is being shown, but even the variety of a fruit it is being shown,to avoids mistakes on shop assistance. source www.packahingnewsuk.co.in
