Android Probe

$50 per unit (exclusive of android device/phone, in USD)

Overview

The Android Probe is a portable, plug-and-play temperature sensor designed to deliver accurate core temperature readings using any modern Android device with a USB-C port. Fully integrated with the Didge mobile app, this probe allows users to capture, record, and contextualize food safety data in real time—without requiring any additional gateways, batteries, or external infrastructure.

Smartphone Probe for Didge – Android-Compatible Core Temperature Sensor with Vision AI


Ideal for frontline food handlers, safety inspectors, and food service operations, the Smartphone Probe streamlines core temperature logging and enhances it with AI-powered contextual food insights.


Key Features

  • USB-C Plug & Play: No batteries or configuration required. Powers directly from the Android phone.

  • OTA Serial Communication: Efficient data transmission over the USB-C interface via the Didge app.

  • Accurate Core Temperature Monitoring: Perfect for verifying safe cooking, reheating, or cooling thresholds.

  • AI-Powered Contextual Logging: Capture a photo, and our AI assistant (powered by ChatGPT) extracts:

    • Food type

    • Allergen indicators

    • Serving size/portion estimates

    • Visual count (e.g. number of fillets, patties, etc.)

  • Auto-Logging to Operations: Temperature data and contextual inputs are automatically attached to relevant Didge operations (e.g. cooking, chill chain, compliance checks).


Technical Specifications

  • Probe Type: Food-grade stainless steel

  • Temperature Range: −55 °C to +125 °C

  • Accuracy: ±0.3 °C

  • Cable Length: 1.2 m

  • Compatibility: All Android devices with USB-C and the Didge app installed

  • Power Source: USB-C powered from the smartphone

  • Weight: ~150g (including cable and probe)


AI Vision Integration (Optional)

Using the Didge app, users can:

  1. Capture a photo of the food being probed

  2. Trigger AI analysis in real time

  3. Receive feedback and suggested data fields (editable)

  4. Attach both temp + context data to a log entry or form

This makes compliance faster, smarter, and traceable with media-supported evidence.


Use Cases

  • Cooking core temperature checks

  • Reheat verification

  • Hot hold validation

  • Food prep QA logging

  • Chilled/frozen product temperature audits

  • Education/training for new food safety staff


Pricing & Availability

  • Smartphone Probe Package: SGD $145.00 per unit

    • Includes: USB-C temperature probe, protective case, 12-month warranty

    • Requires: Free Didge Android app

Note: iOS support is currently in development. Only compatible with Android devices as of this release.


Simplify your food safety workflows and gain instant temperature and context data on the go with the Didge Smartphone Probe. Reliable. Portable. Smart.

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