AI-Enhanced Stevia Sweetener Production Technology
Legal Citation
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a process for preparing highly soluble individual or combined sweet glycosides from Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni plant extract. However, it lacked the integration of advanced technologies to optimize solubility, ensure product authenticity, and streamline the production process. This invention addresses these limitations by introducing synergistic combinations of Stevia sweeteners with AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce the integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials with highly soluble Stevia sweeteners, which is not disclosed in the original patent. The inventive step lies in the synergistic combination of these technologies to create more powerful and efficient systems for sweetener production, quality control, and supply chain management.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Other embodiments could include integrating computer vision with AI-powered predictive modeling, using different types of novel materials, or incorporating additional blockchain-based security features. Variations could also include adapting the invention for use with other types of sweeteners or in different industries.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
This invention has significant commercial potential in the food and beverage industry, particularly in the development of low-calorie sweeteners and functional foods. The integration of advanced technologies could also expand the market to include industries like pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A23 | A23L27/33 |
| A | A23 | A23G3/36 |
| A | A23 | A23G9/32 |
| A | A23 | A23L2/60 |
| A | A23 | A23L27/00 |
| A | A23 | A23L27/10 |
| A | A23 | A23L27/11 |
| A | A23 | A23L27/12 |
| A | A23 | A23L27/30 |
| A | A23 | A23L27/31 |
| A | A23 | A23L27/34 |
| A | A23 | A23L27/35 |
| A | A23 | A23L27/36 |
| A | A23 | A23L27/37 |
| A | A23 | A23L33/21 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/602 |
| A | A61 | A61K8/9789 |
| A | A61 | A61K36/28 |
| A | A61 | A61Q19/00 |
| A | A23 | A23L27/21 |
| A | A23 | A23V2002/00 |
| A | A61 | A61K2800/10 |
| A | A61 | A61K2800/92 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Food Science and Technology, specifically focused on sweetener extraction, processing, and advanced manufacturing techniques involving biotechnology, nanotechnology, and digital systems
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced degrees in food engineering, chemical engineering, or biotechnology, having expertise in sweetener extraction, processing technologies, and familiarity with emerging digital manufacturing techniques
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the integration of AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies with existing stevia sweetener production processes represents a predictable application of known digital transformation strategies to established food processing methods. The disclosed variations leverage standard technological convergence principles by applying emerging digital technologies to optimize existing manufacturing processes for Rebaudioside A production. These combinations represent incremental improvements that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner familiar with both food processing and digital transformation trends.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,856,974 |
|---|---|
| Title | Highly soluble stevia sweetener |
| Assignee(s) | PURECIRCLE SDN BHD |