ELECTRICAL TONGUE &

ELECTRICAL NOSE

TEA
M
B SAMPRITH GOWDA
GOWTHAM S P
ARUNKUMAR
BASAVARAJ G K
AKSHAY KUMARA
CHINMAYIE SUHAS
AGENDA
• Introduction to Electronic sensing
• Electrical Tongue
• Electrical Nose
• Benefits and Challenges
• Applications
• Conclusion
INTRODUCTION
Overview on Electrical Sensing
• Electrical sensing refers to the technology used to detect and measure
various physical, chemical, or biological properties using electronic
devices.
• The development of sophisticated sensors and advanced data processing
algorithms has significantly enhanced the accuracy and reliability of these
devices.
• As a result, electrical sensing is critical in industries like food and
beverage, healthcare, and safety monitoring, driving innovation and
improving quality control.
INTRODUCTION
Need for Electrical sensing
• In sectors like food production, pharmaceutical etc ., electronic sensors
enhance safety by detecting contaminants, pathogens, or hazardous
substances quickly and reliably.

• Electrical sensing technologies allow for real-time monitoring of critical

parameters such as air quality, water purity, and health biomarkers,
facilitating timely intervention and decision-making.
Key Components
SENSORS
Measure changes in electrical properties
(e.g., voltage, current) when interacting
with specific taste molecules.Common
sensor types include electrochemical,
piezoelectric, and optical sensors.
DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS
Collects raw data from the sensors, often
involving amplification and filtering to
enhance signal quality.Converts the
analog sensor signals into digital data
that can be processed by computers.
PATTERN RECOGNITION
SYSTEM
Analyze complex data patterns to
identify specific taste profiles. Use
statistical techniques to correlate sensor
responses with known taste standards.
Provide user-friendly platforms for
visualizing and interpreting the data
What is Electrical Tongue

The electrical tongue, or It employs an array of These devices can

electronic tongue, is a sensors that interact with identify and quantify
device designed to mimic taste molecules, generating different taste profiles,
human taste perception data patterns that are such as sweet, salty,
by detecting and processed using pattern bitter, sour, and umami.
analyzing dissolved recognition algorithms.
compounds in liquids.
Applications

Food and Beverages: Pharmaceuticals:

Assists in developing new flavors and Monitors the taste consistency of
formulations by providing precise different pharmaceutical products
taste measurements. to ensure patient compliance.

Medical Diagnosis: Herbal Medicine:

Monitors the taste of dietary Ensures the consistency and
supplements and nutritional products potency of herbal extracts and
to ensure they meet prescribed dietary formulations by analyzing their
requirements for patients. taste profiles.
What is Electrical Nose

The electrical nose, or It employs an array of With the ability to

electronic nose, is a chemical sensors that react operate continuously
device designed to mimic with different odor electronic noses can
the human sense of smell molecules, generating data perform real-time
by detecting and patterns that are processed monitoring in various
identifying volatile using advanced algorithms settings. Their
organic compounds and pattern recognition integration into
(VOCs) in the air. systems. automated systems
ensures timely detection
of odors and gases.
Working Principle
Applications
Food and Beverages:
Monitors the freshness and spoilage of
food products by detecting specific
odors associated with decomposition.
Cosmetics and Perfume Industry:
Assists in the formulation and evaluation
of perfumes and cosmetics by analyzing
their fragrance profiles.
Detection of explosives
They can detect minute traces of
explosives in the air, aiding in the
identification of potential threats in
public spaces, airports, and high-
security areas.
Environmental Monitoring:
Detects pollutants and hazardous
gases in the atmosphere,
contributing to environmental safety
and regulatory compliance.
Challenges
Sensor Diversity and
Selectivity
Developing sensors that can
accurately differentiate between
various taste compounds with
high selectivity remains a
challenge.
Complex Data Analysis
Interpreting complex data patterns
from multiple sensors requires
sophisticated algorithms and
chemometric methods, which can
be computationally intensive.
Real-world Application
Adaptation
Adapting E-tongue technology to real-
world conditions, such as varying
sample matrices and environmental
factors, poses challenges for consistent
performance.
Conclusion

• Overall, electronic tongue (E-tongue) and electronic nose (E-nose)

technologies offer significant benefits in enhancing product quality, ensuring
safety, and advancing research across various industries.
• They provide rapid and objective measurements, improve process efficiency,
and enable real-time monitoring of critical parameters.
• Despite challenges, ongoing advancements in sensor technology and data
analysis continue to expand their applications, promising continued
innovation and broader adoption in the future.