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| 5. CLAIMS I/We Claim 1. A cooking processing unit (100) to command various cooking devices, comprises a memory for storing various recipes information available regarding food cooking; a micro controller for reading information from the said memory and to give instructions to a user and the cooking device; a display unit to display menu information to the user; a voice guided interface to generate cooking instructions to the user; a communication module to transmit commands to the cooking device for acting according to the cooking instructions; a QR code scanning interface (200e) to scan the recipe ID’s to prepare new dishes other than the stored recipes; at least one communication device which connects the cooking device to a communication network and to other cooking devices in range and over network; and at least one electronic controlling device, capable of reading a preference from the user(s) from a pre-set listing, quantities, cooking times and conditions, determining a quantity in the storage using the level and/or weight sensors, comparing the quantity with a prescribed contentment quantity, and display them based on the comparisons on the output device and on the preferred communication device over a communication network. 2. The cooking processing unit (100) according to claim 1, wherein the user can access settings of a cooking device from his/her communication device to enter preferences such as required ingredients, their quantities, wash option of the ingredients,, quantity of food to be cooked based on number of persons or equivalent calories the person(s) wish to take (108). 3. The cooking processing unit (100) according to claim 1, wherein a menu information tab with a plurality of recipes (200c) is provided to the user to select the type of dish need to be prepared. 4. The cooking processing unit (100) according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of cooking devices are registered in the processing unit (108), based on the preferences, users can flip the settings (108.8). 5. The cooking processing unit (100) according to claim 1, wherein an application is installed in the user’s communication device and by creating an account (102.2), users can access the cooking devices and send commands to for cooking. 6. The cooking processing unit (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the communications over a network is through home wireless internet or by a GSM based internet connectivity. 7. The cooking processing unit (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the processing unit transmits commands to various cooking devices for making rice, flat breads, curries, snacks, biryanis and the like. 8. A method of using a cooking processing unit (100) to command various cooking devices, wherein the method comprises steps of: registering (108), plurality of cooking devices for making rice, curries, snacks, biryani and the like; installing (102), a client application in a communication device to access plurality of cooking devices (108.8) embedded with the said cooking processing unit; allowing, a user to connect remotely to the cooking device with use of the user’s communication device connected to an electronic controller of the device; initiating, a cooking device embedded with the said cooking processing unit for the user to access the recipes saved or available in the cooking device (200c); running, cooking commands to the cooking device to perform various cooking operations; inputting, preferences to make desired quantity of rice, curries, snacks, biryani and the like based on number of persons or based on equivalent calories they wish to take (200a); and the electronic controlling device, capable of reading the preference from the user from a pre-set listing, quantities, cooking times and conditions (200b), also determines a quantity in the storage using a plurality of level and/or weight sensors. 9. The method according to claim 8, wherein a plurality of recipes information (200c) is stored in the memory of the processing unit, by inputting the required ingredients and cooking information (200d) the cooking device prepares the desired food. 10. The method according to claim 8, wherein a QR code scans the recipe ID’s (200e) to prepare new dishes other than the stored recipes through the installed application of the users communication device. |
“COOKING PROCESSING UNIT TO COMMAND VARIOUS COOKING DEVICES
AND THE LIKE”
2. APPLICANT(S) :
M/s. GENDROI TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED
H. NO. 2-348, PRASHANTH NAGAR,
BANDLAGUDA, HYDERABAD - 500086,
TELANGANA, INDIA.
3. PREAMBLE TO THE DESCRIPTION
The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed. 4. DESCRIPTION
Technical Field of the Invention
The invention relates to a cooking processing unit for commanding various cooking process to perform end-to-end operations and management of devices.
Background of the Invention
Present modern life style has forced many people to resort to unhealthy food habits. In earlier days people had enough time on their hands to cook and eat healthy foods but now-a-days we tend to prefer a quick meal such as junk food and fast food. Only when we land into trouble we realize the bad state of affairs which are being the side effects of the modern life style.
Now-a-days many working professionals and busy people are not having enough time to spare in the kitchen due to their busy schedules. To solve this problem, many devices such as microwaves, rice-cookers, pressure-cookers are developed which are convenient to use. Further, these devices need to be controlled through processing unit to command the instruction to perform well.
Therefore, it will be advantageous to develop a solution which operates various cooking process by commanding an instruction to the device.
Brief Summary of the Invention
According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a cooking processing unit for operating various cooking devices to perform end-to-end cooking operations.
In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, cooking processing unit can be operated through special operating system software unlike other firmware driven devices.
In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, the proposed cooking processing unit updates its operating system when connected to Wi-Fi. In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, cooking processing unit supplies commands to various automatic cooking devices such as rice cooker, roti maker etc.
In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, cooking processing unit (CPU) supplies command to processes many types of cooking process such as rice, roti, curries, idlys, dosas, omelets, pancakes, and other snacks.
Accordingly, the present invention relates in providing real-time information regarding power failures and cooking status, etc.
From a reading of the description above of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, modifications and variations thereto may occur to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the scope of the present invention is to be limited only by the claims of this invention.
Brief Description of the Drawings
Various objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals have been used to designate like elements, and wherein:
FIG. 1 illustrates a flowchart depicting the step-by-step process of installing the application in user’s communication device to use the cooking processing unit to command various cooking devices according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 illustrates a screen shots depicting the process of supplying instructions to the cooking device through the mobile application installed in the communication device according to the present invention.
Detailed Description of the Invention
The present invention is related to a cooking processing unit for commanding the various cooking process to perform end-to-end operations and management of devices. The cooking processing unit is the brain of the cooking device and comprises plurality of electronic components, processors, Wi-Fi module, ICs and a memory to operate the system. Cooking processing unit is run by a special operating system unlike other firmware driven devices. It updates the operating system when connected to Wi-Fi.
Referring to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a flowchart (100) depicting the step-by-step process of installing the application in user’s communication device to use the cooking processing unit to command various cooking devices according to the present invention. A cooking processing unit is developed to command various cooking devices. To operate the cooking devices a mobile application is developed and installed in the user’s communication device and by creating an account (102.2), user can access the cooking device and send commands for cooking.
After installing the mobile application, a sign in page (102) is displayed from where user can create an account (102.2). If user already created an account (102.2) he/she can directly sign in (102.1) to the account and can operate the cooking devices. If user is not a registered account holder then user need to create an account (104.3) by providing name (104.4), E-mail (104.5), mobile number (104.6) and password (104.7). Password (104.7) is sent to the registered mobile number (104.6) for authorization check. After creating the account (104.2) successfully, the user can sign in (106.1) into his/her account (106.2) by inputting registered mobile number (106.6) and password (106.7).
While logging into the account (106.2), if user forgets his password then by clicking on forgot password tab (106.12). After clicking, a page is opened (112) where user need to enter registered mobile number or email address (112.6). A 4-digit code (OTP) (110.11) is then sent to the user mobile number (112.6), after entering the OTP (110.11) user is displayed with a page (108) where user can operate the cooking devices by supplying commands. In the mobile application a plurality of cooking devices (108.8) are registered in the processing unit, based on the preferences, users can flip the settings (108.8). By flipping the settings (108.8) user can select a particular cooking device and can make rice, flat breads, curries, snacks, biryanis and the like.
In one embodiment, if user selects the rice hot cooking device (108.8) then on the same page (108) a cooking settings tab (108.9) is provided where user can input the required preferences that are required for cooking rice. For example, for cooking rice user can input the preferences such as wash, soak, required quantity of rice and water and based on number of persons or based on equivalent calories they wish to take. After inputting the preferences user need to click on the proceed button (108.10) then the device starts to prepare the food.
FIG. 2a to 2e illustrates a screen shots (200) depicting the process of supplying instructions to the cooking device through the mobile application installed in the communication device according to the present invention. As shown in Fig. 1, after successful installation and creating an account user can command several cooking instructions to various cooking devices through his/her communication device. To supply commands through the cooking processing unit initially a plurality of cooking devices are registered in the processor for making rice, curries, snacks, biryani and the like (200a).
To send commands user need to install a client application in his/her communication device to access plurality of cooking devices embedded with the said cooking processing unit. After installing user need to create an account that can be accessed only through the secure login ID and password as shown in Fig. 1. After creating login credentials user can connect remotely to the cooking device with use of the user’s communication device connected to an electronic controller of the device.
After logging in to the application user can select the type of cooking device based on the requirement as shown in Fig. 1. Then initiate the cooking device embedded with the cooking processing unit from which user can access the recipes saved or available in the cooking device (200c). After selecting the recipe user need to supply cooking commands such as selecting the list of ingredients and the quantity of ingredients to the cooking device to prepare required curry, snacks, rice and the like.
In one embodiment, user can input preferences to make desired quantity of rice, curries, snacks, biryanis and the like based on number of persons or based on equivalent calories they wish to take and the electronic controlling device of the cooking device is capable of reading the preference from the user from a pre-set listing, quantities, cooking times and conditions (200d), also determines a quantity in the storage using a plurality of level and/or weight sensors. In other embodiment, the processing unit comprises a memory where user can store a plurality of recipes information (200c), by inputting the required ingredients and cooking information (200d) the cooking device prepares the desired food. If user prefers to prepare a new dish other than the stored recipes a QR code scanner is available where user can scan the recipe ID’s (200e) to prepare new dishes through the installed application of the users communication device.
In other embodiment, the cooking processing unit can supply various commands to process many types of cooking process such as rice, roti, curries, idlys, dosas, omelets, pancakes, and other snacks, etc.
In another embodiment, the cooking processing unit is a brain of the cooking device and inputs various commands to the cooking devices and these cooking devices acts as slaves under this cooking processing unit.
In other embodiment, it provides real-time information regarding power failures and cooking status, etc to the users in remote location.
A detailed description of the above embodiment of the present invention is only for ease of understanding and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention. Any person skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications, additions and substitutions are possible, without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention.
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