What is UseBy?
UseBy is an innovative application designed to minimize food waste through intelligent expiration date tracking. The app utilizes artificial intelligence to scan receipts, automatically identify products, and estimate their expiration dates based on average data. Users receive timely notifications before items expire, ensuring they can consume food while it's still fresh.
By automating the process of monitoring perishable goods, UseBy helps households save money and reduce environmental impact. The app supports both receipt scanning and manual entry for flexibility, making it a practical solution for managing kitchen inventory efficiently.
Features
- Receipt Scanning: AI scans receipts to automatically identify products and estimate expiration dates
- Expiration Date Tracking: Tracks expiration dates and sends notifications before food expires
- Manual Product Entry: Allows manual addition of products with name, category, quantity, and expiration date
- Notification System: Alerts users before food items expire to prevent waste
- Product Management: Organizes items into a clear list with options to edit, consume, or remove products
Use Cases
- Reducing household food waste by tracking expiration dates
- Managing fridge inventory efficiently with automated reminders
- Saving money by preventing food from expiring unused
- Organizing grocery purchases and consumption schedules
- Helping environmentally conscious consumers minimize waste
FAQs
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How does UseBy handle receipts with many items?
Users can upload up to 20 photos of the same receipt, allowing it to be divided into sections for better readability and analysis. -
What should users do if an item is not recognized correctly from a receipt?
Items can always be edited or added manually in the app if they are not recognized correctly due to issues like long, folded, or poorly printed receipts. -
How can users remove an item after it has been consumed?
In the product list, a left swipe on the item reveals the 'Consume' option to remove it.
