Intelligent Cooking System with Synergistic Combinations
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel intelligent cooking system that integrates a flange assembly with distinct technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to provide a more efficient, safe, and personalized cooking experience.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent addressed the limitation of quick replacement of a wok in cooking machines. However, it lacked the integration of advanced technologies to enhance the overall cooking experience. The new inventive concept solves this problem by combining the flange assembly with AI-powered cooking controllers, IoT sensors, blockchain-based food safety tracking systems, and new material-based non-stick coatings to create a more powerful and intelligent cooking system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The intelligent cooking system comprises a flange assembly, a wok, a heating device, a bracket, a driving device, and an AI-powered cooking controller that integrates the flange assembly with a blockchain-based food safety tracking system. The system utilizes IoT sensors to monitor the wok's condition and alert the user when replacement is needed. Additionally, the system incorporates a new material-based non-stick coating that enhances cooking performance and durability. The AI-powered cooking controller optimizes cooking parameters based on user preferences and food type, providing real-time cooking guidance and recipe suggestions.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce the novel combination of the flange assembly with AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials, which provides a non-obvious improvement over the original patent. The integration of these technologies enables a more efficient, safe, and personalized cooking experience.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the intelligent cooking system could include the use of different AI algorithms, various IoT sensor configurations, or alternative blockchain-based food safety tracking systems. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in commercial kitchens or integrated with other smart kitchen appliances.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The intelligent cooking system has significant commercial potential in the smart kitchen appliance market, particularly in the high-end consumer segment. The system's ability to provide a more efficient, safe, and personalized cooking experience could appeal to health-conscious consumers and professional chefs alike.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A47 | A47J36/34 |
| A | A47 | A47J27/002 |
| A | A47 | A47J27/004 |
| F | F16 | F16L23/08 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Intelligent kitchen appliance design, focusing on cooking device interfaces, mechanical coupling systems, and smart technology integration for culinary equipment
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A mechanical engineer with expertise in kitchen appliance design, familiar with IoT technologies, mechanical coupling mechanisms, and emerging smart home integration techniques
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies with an existing wok flange assembly represents a predictable combination of known techniques in smart kitchen design. The fundamental mechanical coupling principles from the source patent provide a clear foundation for technological enhancement. The proposed variations represent logical extensions of existing cooking system technologies that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to improve kitchen appliance functionality.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,108 |
|---|---|
| Title | Flange assembly for achieving quick replacement of a wok and wok assembly device |
| Assignee(s) | SHANGHAI AICAN ROBOT (GROUP) CO., LTD. |