AI-Powered Personalized Soup Stock Seasoning Innovation
Legal Citation
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a method for manufacturing instant soup stock solid seasoning using microwave drying. However, the production process lacked real-time quality control, and the seasonings were not tailored to individual preferences. The present invention addresses these limitations by incorporating advanced technologies to create a more efficient, customizable, and user-friendly system.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The invention's novelty lies in the synergistic integration of advanced technologies with instant soup stock solid seasoning technology, enabling real-time quality control, customization, and personalized recipe generation. The inventive step is the combination of these technologies to create a more efficient, customizable, and user-friendly system.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the invention may include variations in the blockchain-based ingredient tracking module, such as using different blockchain platforms or integrating with existing supply chain management systems. The machine learning-based flavor profiling module may be trained on different datasets or use different algorithms to predict flavor profiles. The IoT-enabled seasoning dispenser may be replaced with a different type of dispenser or integrated with other kitchen appliances.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The invention has significant commercial potential in the food and beverage industry, particularly in the areas of personalized nutrition, smart kitchens, and meal kit delivery services. The target market includes health-conscious consumers, professional chefs, and meal kit providers seeking to offer customized and high-quality soup stock solid seasonings.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A23 | A23L23/10 |
| A | A23 | A23L5/34 |
| A | A23 | A23L5/51 |
| A | A23 | A23L5/55 |
| A | A23 | A23L13/10 |
| A | A23 | A23L13/52 |
| A | A23 | A23L27/10 |
| A | A23 | A23L27/88 |
| A | A23 | A23P30/10 |
| A | A23 | A23V2002/00 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Food Processing and Seasoning Technology, specifically focused on soup stock solid seasoning production, involving advanced manufacturing techniques, ingredient processing, and quality control systems
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A food technologist with expertise in seasoning production, familiar with microwave drying techniques, ingredient concentration methods, and emerging food processing technologies, typically holding a degree in food science or chemical engineering with 3-5 years of industrial experience
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's technological extensions represent predictable applications of existing food processing and digital technologies to the source patent's core invention of soup stock solid seasoning production. The integration of blockchain, machine learning, and IoT technologies represents a natural progression of digitalization in food manufacturing, applying well-known technological solutions to enhance existing production methods. The variations demonstrate incremental improvements that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize and modernize seasoning production processes.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,856,973 |
|---|---|
| Title | Instant soup stock solid seasoning and method for manufacturing same |
| Assignee(s) | Ariake Japan Co., Ltd. |