An intelligent cooking assistance system with safety monitoring and warning.

Abstract

An intelligent cooking assistance system (100) with safety monitoring and alarm, which includes the following: a gearbox containing bevel gears (11) to reverse the axis of rotation by 90 degrees, which facilitates the automatic operation of the knob (3); a rotary knob (3) which allows both manual and automatic adjustment of the gas stove's properties; a main body (4) in which all components are housed in a compact form; an IR receiver (5) for detecting infrared signals to enable remote control of the cooker; a toggle switch (6) for selecting and controlling various functions of the system (100); an OLED display (7) that provides real-time visual data on the status of the system (100); a first push button (8) for setting the number of whistles to be counted by the system (100); a second push button (9) to increase the number of whistles; a C-type connector (10) for charging the batteries of the device; a bevel gear (11) for converting the axis of rotation to enable the control of the knob (3); a spring (12) to securely hold the position of the throttle knob (3); a mechanism for attaching the gas cooker (13) for easy installation of the system (100); a holder for the gas hob knob (3) to facilitate automatic control of the gas hob knob (3); a microphone module configured to detect changes in sound frequency during cooking; a microcontroller configured to process signals from the microphone module and other sensors; a microcontroller-controlled actuator configured to turn the gas cooking knob (3) and turn off the flame; an MQ2 gas sensor configured to detect gas leaks and alert the user through calls and notifications; an IR sensor for remote control; a piezoelectric buzzer (1) configured to produce audible alarms or notifications in response to triggers of the system (100).

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to an intelligent cooking system and, more particularly, to an intelligent cooking assistance system with security monitoring and alarming.

[0002] With the advent of modern technology, kitchens have evolved from purely manual cooking areas to semi-automated environments, increasing convenience and efficiency. However, despite advances in kitchen appliances and systems, traditional cooking methods still pose risks and limitations. Gas stoves, a widely used cooking appliance worldwide, present a number of challenges, particularly in terms of safety and operational efficiency. One of the main concerns with conventional gas stoves is the risk of unattended cooking. In busy households, it is common for users to start cooking and then become distracted by other tasks. This often leads to boil-overs, burning food, or, in extreme cases, kitchen fires.Existing systems lack mechanisms that automatically monitor and respond to the cooking process, causing the stove to remain on even after the food is cooked to the desired degree. Gas stoves are prone to hazards such as gas leaks and flame extinguishment. Conventional systems lack an automatic mechanism to detect gas leaks or shut down the stove in the event of a leak or extinguishment. This poses a significant safety risk, as undetected gas leaks can lead to explosions, fires, or suffocation. The lack of real-time monitoring and automatic response systems further exacerbates these hazards, particularly in households with elderly people or young children. Many conventional cooking systems lack the ability to remotely monitor or control the stove.Users must be present in the kitchen to start, stop, or adjust the stove, which can be inconvenient and potentially dangerous in certain situations. For example, if a user forgets to turn off the stove and leaves the house, the risk of accidents increases significantly.

[0003] While some modern cookers offer simple timers or alarms, these systems often fall short when it comes to comprehensive warnings and notifications. There's generally no integration with mobile devices, meaning users aren't informed in real time about the status of their cooking or potential hazards. This lack of connectivity and alert mechanisms can lead to a delay in responding to critical situations. The manual nature of traditional cooking systems leaves room for human error, such as forgetting to turn off the cooker, misjudging cooking time, or missing signs of gas leaks. Such errors can lead to unsafe conditions, wasted energy, and spoiled food. The lack of automation in traditional systems makes it difficult to achieve consistent cooking results and ensure safety without constant user supervision.

[0004] Conventional stoves lack automatic safety devices to prevent accidents caused by gas leaks, unattended cooking, or flame extinguishing. The need for constant manual monitoring of the cooking process increases the likelihood of human error, leading to overcooked or burnt food, energy waste, and potential safety hazards. Conventional systems lack automatic control of the cooking process, such as automatic shutdown of the cooker based on the cooking status, leading to inefficiency and potential hazards. Users cannot remotely monitor or control conventional gas stoves, nor do they receive real-time alerts about the cooking process or safety concerns, making it difficult to respond to emergencies or cooking milestones in a timely manner.Traditional systems do not integrate well with modern smart home technologies, missing opportunities for increased comfort, energy efficiency and security through the use of sensors, mobile applications and automated responses.

[0005] To solve the above problem, the invention aims to provide an intelligent cooking assistance system with security monitoring and alarming.

[0006] The intelligent cooking assistance system with safety monitoring and warning can improve the safety of using gas stoves by integrating automatic safety functions such as gas leak detection, automatic shutdown and real-time warnings to prevent accidents, fires and dangerous situations.

[0007] The intelligent cooking assistance system with safety monitoring and alerts can automate various cooking tasks, including the ability to set and count pressure cooking whistles, adjust heat levels, and turn the cooker off when cooking is complete, reducing the need for constant monitoring and minimizing human error.

[0008] The smart cooking assistance system with safety monitoring and alerts can provide the user with the ability to remotely monitor and control the gas stove via a smartphone app or other connected devices, enabling real-time updates, alerts, and the ability to turn off the stove from anywhere, thus increasing convenience and peace of mind.

[0009] The smart cooking assistance system with security monitoring and alerts can create a system that integrates seamlessly into existing smart home ecosystems, enabling synchronization with other smart devices, voice control, and the ability to set automatic cooking schedules based on user preferences.

[0010] The intelligent cooking assistance system with safety monitoring and alerts can optimize energy consumption by automatically adjusting the stove's operation based on real-time data and user-defined settings, reducing gas consumption and minimizing the environmental impact of cooking.

[0011] The intelligent cooking assistance system with safety monitoring and warning can allow the user to precisely adjust certain cooking parameters such as time and temperature, thus improving the consistency and quality of the prepared dishes while accommodating a variety of cooking styles and preferences.

[0012] The intelligent cooking assistance system with safety monitoring and warning can detect potential problems, such as a faulty stove or a gas leak, early and warn the user immediately, enabling timely intervention and preventing accidents.

[0013] In one embodiment, a smart cooking assistance system with safety monitoring and alarms is provided. The system increases safety and convenience in the kitchen by integrating multiple sensors, a microcontroller, and an actuator to automate the cooking process and monitor safety. Key features include a microphone module for detecting and counting whistle sounds during pressure cooking, a microcontroller for controlling an actuator to automatically turn off the gas knob, and an MQ2 gas sensor for detecting leaks and alerting users with notifications. The system also offers remote control via an IR sensor, audible warnings via a buzzer, an OLED display for real-time information, and user-friendly controls.It is designed for easy connection to a wide range of gas stoves and offers a modern, intelligent solution for safe and efficient cooking.

[0014] The invention is explained again below with reference to the figure. It shows: Fig. : an intelligent cooking assistance system with safety monitoring and alerts.

[0015] Fig.shows an intelligent cooking assistance system with security monitoring and alarm. The intelligent cooking assistance system (100) with security monitoring and alarm includes a gearbox with bevel gears (11), a knob (3), a housing (4), an IR receiver (5), a toggle switch (6), an OLED display (7), a first push button (8), a second push button (9), a C-connector (10), a bevel gear (11), a spring (12), a gas stove, a knob holder (3), a microphone module, a microcontroller, an actuator, an MQ2 gas sensor, an IR sensor, and a piezoelectric buzzer (1). The gearbox contains bevel gears (11) to rotate the rotation axis 90 degrees, which facilitates the automatic operation of the knob (3). The rotary knob (3), which allows both manual and automatic adjustment of the gas stove's properties, and the main housing (4), which houses all components in a compact form.The IR receiver (5) for detecting infrared signals, allowing remote control of the stove. The IR receiver (5) is configured to recognize signals from a specific remote control to ensure accurate and safe operation. The toggle switch (6) for selecting and controlling various functions of the system (100). The toggle switch (6) allows the user to switch between automatic and manual stove control. The OLED display (7) provides real-time visual data on the status of the system (100). The OLED display (7) shows the number of whistles counted, gas leak warnings, and the stove's operating status. The first push button (8) is for setting the number of whistles the system (100) will count. The second push button (9) is for increasing the whistle count. The C-type connector (10) is for charging the device's batteries. The bevel gear (11) is for converting the rotation axis to enable control of the knob (3).The bevel gears (11) rotate the rotation axis 90 degrees to facilitate turning the gas stove knob (3). The spring (12) is configured to securely hold the position of the gas knob (3). The spring (12) serves to hold the gas knob (3) firmly in place for precise operation during cooking. The gas stove is a mounting mechanism for easy installation of the system (100). The gas stove mounting mechanism (13) uses adhesive or magnets for secure and easy installation. The knob (3) bracket facilitates automatic control of the gas stove knob (3). The knob (3) bracket is designed to fit over the gas stove knob (3) and allows the system (100) to automatically turn the stove on or off as needed. The microphone module is configured to detect audio frequency changes during cooking.The microcontroller is configured to process signals from the microphone module and other sensors. The actuator is controlled by the microcontroller and is configured to turn the gas knob (3) and turn off the flame. The MQ2 gas sensor is configured to detect gas leaks and alert the user via calls and notifications. The IR sensor is configured for remote control operation. The piezoelectric buzzer (1) is configured to generate audible alarms or notifications in response to system (100) triggers. The buzzer (1) is a piezoelectric buzzer that generates audible alerts for whistling and gas leak detection. The microphone module is configured to detect the sound of whistles during pressure cooking, and the microcontroller counts these whistles to automate the cooking process.The MQ2 gas sensor is configured to continuously monitor the environment for gas leaks and trigger alerts via internet-connected devices. The IR sensor enables remote operation of the system (100), allowing the user to remotely control the cooking process. List of reference symbols 100 systems 1 buzzer 2 gearboxes 3 button 4 main housing 5 IR receivers 6 toggle switches 7 OLED display 8 push button 9 Second push button 10 C-type connector 11 Bevel gears 12 springs 13 Gas stove attachment 14 Button holder

Claims

[1] An intelligent cooking assistance system (100) with security monitoring and alarm, comprising: a gear box containing bevel gears (11) to reverse the axis of rotation by 90 degrees, which facilitates the automatic operation of the button (3); a rotary knob (3) allowing both manual and automatic adjustment of the gas stove's characteristics; a main body (4) in which all components are housed in a compact form; an IR receiver (5) for detecting infrared signals to enable remote control of the cooker; a toggle switch (6) for selecting and controlling various functions of the system (100); an OLED display (7) providing real-time visual data on the status of the system (100); a first push button (8) for setting the number of whistles to be counted by the system (100); a second push button (9) for increasing the number of whistles; a C-type connector (10) for charging the batteries of the device; a bevel gear (11) for converting the axis of rotation to enable the control of the knob (3); a spring (12) to securely hold the position of the gas button (3); a mechanism for fixing the gas cooker (13) for easy installation of the system (100); a holder for the gas stove knob (3) to facilitate the automatic control of the gas stove knob (3); a microphone module configured to detect audio frequency changes during cooking; a microcontroller configured to process signals from the microphone module and other sensors; a microcontroller-controlled actuator configured to rotate the gas cooking knob (3) and turn off the flame; an MQ2 gas sensor configured to detect gas leaks and alert the user through calls and notifications; an IR sensor for remote control; a piezoelectric buzzer (1) configured to generate audible alarms or notifications in response to triggers of the system (100). [2] The intelligent cooking assistance system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the buzzer (1) is a piezoelectric device that generates audible warnings for detecting whistling and gas leaks. [3] The intelligent cooking assistance system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the IR receiver (5) is configured to detect signals from a specific remote control to ensure accurate and safe operation. [4] The intelligent cooking assistance system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the toggle switch (6) allows the user to switch between automatic and manual stove control functions. [5] The intelligent cooking assistance system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the OLED display (7) displays the number of counted whistle sounds, gas leak warnings and the operating status of the stove. [6] The intelligent cooking assistance system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the bevel gear (11) rotates the rotation axis by 90 degrees to facilitate turning of the gas stove knob (3). [7] The intelligent cooking assistance system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the spring (12) serves to hold the gas cooking knob (3) firmly in its position to ensure precise operation during cooking. [8] The intelligent cooking assistance system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the mechanism for fixing the gas cooker (13) uses adhesive or magnets for secure and easy installation. [9] The intelligent cooking assistance system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the knob holder (3) is designed to fit over the gas stove knob (3) so that the system (100) can automatically turn the stove on or off as needed.

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