AI-Powered Coffee Flavor Enhancement System
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Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a method of enhancing flavor qualities of coffee by adding flavor enhancing compounds. However, it had limitations in terms of flavor profiling, compound identification, and real-time addition. This new invention addresses these limitations by providing a system that integrates flavor profiling, compound identification, and real-time addition to achieve a desired flavor profile.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a system-level approach to coffee flavor enhancement, which is novel and non-obvious compared to the original patent's method-level approach. The integration of flavor profiling, compound identification, and real-time addition provides a significant improvement in coffee flavor quality.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the invention include using different machine learning algorithms for flavor profiling, varying the solvent-free extraction process, and implementing the system in different coffee brewing systems. Variations of the invention include using the system for other beverages, such as tea or chocolate.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Enhanced Coffee Flavor Quality System has significant commercial potential in the coffee industry, particularly in the specialty coffee segment. The system can be marketed as a premium offering for coffee shops, restaurants, and coffee manufacturers, providing a competitive advantage in terms of flavor quality.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A23 | A23L27/88 |
| A | A23 | A23F5/02 |
| A | A23 | A23F5/50 |
| A | A23 | A23L27/28 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,856,975 |
|---|---|
| Title | Method of enhancing flavor qualities of coffee |
| Assignee(s) | Ohio State Innovation Foundation |