Computer technology is changing rapidly as is the scope and use of the Internet. These tools are being applied to a broad range of quality control activities, including sensory evaluation.
There are three technical issues that inhibit remote sensory analysis data collection. Confirmation of the respondent, security of the data and enforcement of good sensory analysis practice. In April of 2001, Compusense introduced Compusense commuter, a technology designed to deliver Compusense® five sensory questionnaires anywhere and in any language.