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26.03.2014

TellSpec, which claims to be the developer of the world's first consumer food scanner, has announced a partnership with Texas Instruments. This cooperation allowed TellSpec to use DLP technology in the scanner of the same name.

The TellSpec scanner is able to determine the caloric content and composition of food, including the content of macronutrients, to detect the presence of allergens and various chemicals in dishes and drinks. The scanner informs the consumer about the relationship between food composition, consumption and health status.

The scanner is based on spectroscopy in the infrared range (900-1700 nm). The device, measuring 8,5 x 5,5 x 1,6 cm and weighing 80 g, is powered by a lithium-ion battery charged from a USB port. Information from the scanner via the Bluetooth 4.0 LE interface is sent to a mobile device, where it is processed by a special application available in versions for iOS and Android.

While the original scanner used a laser, the updated one will use a broad-spectrum light source and a MEMS digital micromirror device.

The device costs $320 (two pieces - $490). This amount includes the analysis of scan results on the company's servers during the year. To use TellSpec after that, you will need to pay $8 monthly or $70 annually.

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