AI-Powered, IoT-Enabled, and Blockchain-Secured Hand-Held Electric Barbecue Device
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A next-generation hand-held electric barbecue device integrating AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies to optimize cooking parameters, ensure food safety, and provide personalized cooking experiences.
Background and Problem Solved
The original hand-held electric barbecue device, although convenient, lacks advanced features to ensure optimal cooking results and food safety. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating AI-powered cooking assistants, IoT-enabled sensors, and blockchain-based food safety tracking, providing a more efficient, safe, and personalized cooking experience.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new hand-held electric barbecue device comprises an AI-powered cooking assistant integrated with the driving system, which optimizes cooking parameters based on real-time temperature and humidity data. The device also includes an IoT-enabled sensor that transmits environmental data to the AI-powered cooking assistant, allowing for automatic adjustment of cooking settings. Furthermore, a blockchain-based food safety tracking system records and verifies cooking temperatures and times to ensure food safety compliance. Additionally, the device features a new material-coated barbecue fork, reducing food residue and improving cleaning efficiency. The entire system is integrated with a mobile application, providing users with personalized cooking recommendations based on their preferences and cooking history.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a synergistic combination of AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies, which, when integrated with the original hand-held electric barbecue device, provide a novel and non-obvious solution for optimal cooking results and food safety. The inventive step lies in the integration of these distinct technologies to create a more powerful and efficient system.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include variations of the AI-powered cooking assistant, such as using machine learning algorithms or natural language processing. The IoT-enabled sensor could be replaced with other environmental data sources, such as satellite imaging or weather APIs. The blockchain-based food safety tracking system could be adapted for use in other food preparation devices or industries. The new material-coated barbecue fork could be replaced with other heat-resistant, non-stick coatings.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The AI-powered, IoT-enabled, and blockchain-secured hand-held electric barbecue device has significant commercial potential in the outdoor cooking and food preparation industries. Target markets include camping enthusiasts, outdoor event organizers, and commercial food vendors. The device's advanced features and personalized cooking experiences could also appeal to tech-savvy consumers and health-conscious individuals.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A47 | A47J43/283 |
| A | A47 | A47J43/18 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Culinary technology and portable cooking devices, specifically electric barbecue and grilling equipment with mechanical and electronic control systems
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
An engineer with expertise in electrical and mechanical design, familiar with consumer electronics, IoT technologies, and food preparation device innovations, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that integrating modern digital technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain into existing mechanical cooking devices represents a predictable evolution of consumer electronics. The source patent's electric barbecue device provides a clear technological foundation that naturally invites enhancement through contemporary digital systems. The proposed variations represent incremental improvements using well-established technological integration techniques commonly applied across consumer device domains.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,114 |
|---|---|
| Title | Hand-held electric barbecue device |
| Assignee(s) | FOSHAN DEYE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. |