Food recipe generation system

Abstract

To provide a food recipe generation system for generating food recipes suitable for when humans and specific non-human animals eat the same food.SOLUTION: A food service system 1 is the food recipe generation system for generating food recipes and providing them to users, where the food can be eaten by both humans and specific non-human animals, the recipes starting from selection of supplements, are so generated that food produced by the recipe contains all nutrients necessary for the specific animals. The food recipe generation system 1 provides the supplements to users.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a food recipe generation system that generates recipes for foods that can be eaten by both humans and specific non-human animals. [Background technology]

[0002] Generally, commercially available pet foods can be classified into several types based on their water content: dry types with a water content of approximately 10% or less, soft dry and semi-moist types with a water content of approximately 20-40%, and wet types (e.g., canned foods) with a water content of approximately 70% or more. Among these, dry, soft dry, and semi-moist types of pet food are the mainstream because their nutritional balance is easy to adjust, they can be mass-produced, and production and distribution costs are low.

[0003] As an example of such pet food, Patent Document 1 describes a plant-based dog food that uses deer bone soup. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2016-42864 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In recent years, the number of households where people and pets live together indoors has increased, leading to a growing demand for food that allows both humans and pets to eat the same food. However, many conventional pet foods do not meet human food hygiene standards, and some human foods have nutritional balance or ingredients that are not suitable for pets (for example, high salt concentration or onions that are toxic to dogs and cats), resulting in many problems.

[0006] On the other hand, the amount of nutrients humans need to survive is not much different from the amount of nutrients dogs need to survive, and if dog food meets the AAFCO standards for nutrients, it will almost always meet the individual nutrient amounts required for functional foods.

[0007] Nutritionally functional foods are a type of health food and can be considered in the same category as "special health foods" and "functional foods."

[0008] With over 80% of pet dogs now kept indoors, there is an increasing need for owners to feed their pets food that they can safely and confidently eat. The aim of this invention is to completely eliminate ingredients that are safe for humans but harmful to dogs, thereby satisfying this need 100%, and allowing both humans and dogs to have a diet that provides adequate nutrition.

[0009] In addition, in recent years, the pet food market has been dominated by products based on general nutritional needs, which do not necessarily meet high quality standards or individual health requirements, and there are only a limited number of products that meet the specific health conditions and nutritional needs of individual pets.

[0010] Pet food demands include the need for care foods and complete nutritional foods depending on age and health condition, making it even more difficult to select the right food for pets with specific health issues or special dietary requirements.

[0011] The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) provides comprehensive guidelines for the nutritional composition of pet food, which has become the industry standard for ensuring the nutritional balance and safety of pet food. However, until now, pre-made pet foods on the market have often not fully addressed the diverse health conditions and individual nutritional requirements of pets.

[0012] AAFCO's nutritional standards are merely nutritional standards and do not stipulate hygiene standards for raw materials. Furthermore, dog food production in Japan is based on the "Act on Ensuring the Safety of Companion Animal Feed (Pet Food Safety Act)," which emphasizes maintaining and promoting the health of pets and requires a notification system for production. Meanwhile, food production is governed by the "Food Sanitation Act," which focuses on "preventing health damage" (i.e., preventing health damage caused by food poisoning, toxins, etc.), and therefore requires a permit for food production. The Pet Food Safety Act also has fairly lenient regulations regarding residual toxins, and there are significant differences between what humans and dogs eat, both in terms of hygiene and preventing harm.

[0013] In view of these problems, the present invention aims to provide a food recipe generation system that generates recipes for foods suitable for when humans and specific non-human animals eat the same foods. [Means for solving the problem]

[0014] A food recipe generation system in a first aspect of the present invention is a food recipe generation system that generates food recipes and provides them to a user, wherein the food is edible by both humans and specific non-human animals, the recipe starts with the selection of supplements, and the food produced by the recipe is generated so as to contain all of the nutrients necessary for the specific animal, and the food recipe generation system provides the supplements to the user.

[0015] A food recipe generation system in a second aspect of the present invention is a food recipe generation system that generates a recipe for a food, wherein the food is edible by both humans and a specific non-human animal, and the recipe is generated so that the food produced by the recipe contains all of the nutrients necessary for the specific animal.

[0016] Preferably, the recipe is generated with reference to information about the particular animal from the user.

[0017] The recipe is then sent to the user, converted into a plurality of optional recipes modified based on feedback information from the user, and sent back to the user. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] The food recipe creation system of the present invention makes it possible to provide a food recipe creation system that creates recipes for foods that are suitable for when humans and specific non-human animals eat the same foods. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0019] [Figure 1] 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a food recipe creation system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a first flowchart showing the processing of the food recipe creation system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] 2 is a second flowchart showing the processing of the food recipe creation system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 10 is a first flowchart showing the processing of a food recipe creation system according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 2 is a second flowchart showing the processing of the food recipe creation system according to the second embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] First Embodiment FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a food service system using a food recipe creation system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a second flowchart showing the processing of the food service system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a second flowchart showing the processing of the food service system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] <Outline of food recipe generation system> As shown in Figure 1, the food service system 1 of the first embodiment is composed of the Internet 2, a server 32 installed on the information service business side 31 of the food service company 3 and performing food service information service business such as food recipe creation via the Internet 2, a computer 41 installed in a food factory 4 within the food service company 3 and connected to the server 32 of the food service company 3, and multiple user terminals (e.g., smartphones, desktops, tablets, etc.) 5-1, 5-2...5-n owned by multiple users who own pets.

[0022] The server 32 of the food service company 3 transmits data including a checklist for inputting pet information to each user's user terminal 5-1, 5-2, . . . 5-n using a web page in accordance with the contract with each user.

[0023] In addition, the server 32 of the food service company 3 complies with information from each user and the guidelines of the AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials), fleshes out the contents of these guidelines, and provides each user with recipes for foods that can be consumed by both humans and specific non-human animals (dogs, cats, etc.), and are customized to suit the health conditions and food preferences of specific animals.

[0024] An example of such food is barley porridge with meat, and the amount of salt in this barley porridge with meat is within the allowable range based on the AAFCO 2016 nutritional standards (for example, for small adult dogs).

[0025] Here, since excessive salt intake is harmful to dogs, the food in this case is designed to be lightly seasoned, but when eaten by humans, the flavor can be made stronger according to preference.

[0026] To explain in more detail, the database of the server 32 of the food service company 3 is broadly divided into the following:

[0027] (1) The AAFCO Nutrient Standards Database includes the decision flow A2 described below. (2) The life stage database includes the determination flows A1, A3, and A4 described below. (3) The dog breed category database includes the determination flow A6 described below. (4) The supplement database includes the recipe determination flow B1 described below. (5) The Japanese Standard Tables of Food Composition database includes the recipe determination flow B2 described below. (6) The allergy and case database includes the recipe confirmation flow B3 → B2 described below. (7) The recipe database for individual nutritional composition stores nutritional composition corresponding to each specific individual animal.

[0028] The determination flow will be explained later in step S8 of FIG. The recipe determination flow will be explained later in step S19 of FIG.

[0029] The computer 41 of the food factory 4 receives food recipe data from the server 32 of the food service company 3.

[0030] The food factory 4 produces food based on the food recipe received by the computer 41.

[0031] <Processing of food recipe generation system 1> Next, the interactions between the user side, the information service business side 31 of the food service company 3, and the food factory 4 side will be explained using the flowcharts of FIGS.

[0032] 2 and 3, one of the user terminals 5-1, 5-2, . . . 5-n will be described as a user terminal on the user side.

[0033] As shown in FIG. 2, in step S1, a user who keeps a pet uses a user terminal to access the registration web page of the food service system 1 opened by the server 32 of the information service business side 31 of the food service company 3.

[0034] In response to this, in step S2, the server 32 of the information service business side 31 transmits the data of the registration web page to the user terminal on the user side, and causes the user terminal to display the registration web page.

[0035] Thereafter, in step S3, the user performs registration input processing such as address, name, and email address on the registration web page displayed on the user terminal.

[0036] As a result, the server 32 of the information service business side 31 performs the user registration process in step S4.

[0037] When registration is complete, in step S5, the server 32 of the information service business side 31 transmits data for the pet information input web page, including the checklist, to the user terminal, and causes the registration web page to be displayed on the user terminal.

[0038] After this, in step S6, the user enters pet information (in the case of a dog, breed, age, weight, length, health condition, special dietary requirements (including allergies), medical history, illness history, breeding environment, etc.) into the checklist on the pet information input web page displayed on the user terminal, and sends the entered pet information to the server 32 of the information service business side 31 of the food service company 3.

[0039] As a result, in step S7, the server 32 of the information service provider 31 performs an analysis process on the pet information received from the user terminal, and in step S8, performs a process to determine the amount of nutrients necessary for the individual pet to meet the pet's nutritional requirements (for example, determining nutritional requirements based on life stage and breed, taking into account the specific nutritional needs and health risks of each breed).

[0040] The determination flow in step S8 will be described in detail below assuming that the pet is a dog. First, in a life stage database determination flow A1, the server 32 classifies the dog as a puppy or an adult dog based on age (a dog less than one year old is defined as a puppy, and a dog over one year old is defined as an adult dog).

[0041] Next, in a determination flow A2 of the AAFCO nutritional standard database, the server 32 extracts the AAFCO 2016 nutritional standard information and sets it as basic information.

[0042] Next, in the life stage database determination flow A3, the server 32 further classifies the dogs into the adult dog stage and the senior dog stage according to age group under the conditions (a1) and (a2). (a1) Small dogs (under 9 kg) and medium-sized dogs (approximately up to 20 kg) are classified as senior dogs from the age of 7 years. (a2) Large dogs (approximately up to 40 kg) and extra-large dogs (approximately 40 kg and over) are classified as senior dogs from the age of 6.

[0043] Next, in the life stage database determination flow A4, if the result of the above determination flow A3 is a female, the server 32 further classifies the animal into normal, pregnancy, and postpartum, and determines the stage state. Note that the normal stage is defined as a stage excluding pregnancy and postpartum. The pregnancy stage is defined as the stage from pregnancy to birth, and the postpartum stage is defined as the stage up to 8 weeks after birth.

[0044] Next, in the decision flow A5, the server 32 optimizes the amount of nutrients taking into account the weight of the pet dog based on the decision flows A1 to A4, and sets the result as primary nutrient data.

[0045] Next, in a dog breed category database determination flow A6, the server 32 incorporates dog breed information data into the primary nutrition data. The dog breed information is sorted into the following categories (b1) to (b7).

[0046] (b1) Athlete type Characteristics: Muscular, lean body, strong hind legs, well-developed pectoral muscles. Examples: Border Collie, Greyhound, Doberman. (b2) Working type Characteristics: Solid bone structure, strong build, well-balanced weight and muscle mass. Examples: Saint Bernard, Alaskan Malamute, Belgian Malinois. (b3) Short leg type Characteristics: Short legs, long body. Low ground clearance. Examples: Dachshund, Corgi, Basset Hound. (b4) Short hair type Characteristics: Short coat, clear body lines. Examples: Beagle, Boxer, American Pit Bull Terrier. (b5) Long hair type Characteristics: Long coat, often with a beautiful mane and tail. Examples: Shetland Sheepdog, Collie, Afghan Hound. (b6) Toy type Characteristics: Small size, adorable appearance, often long lifespan. Examples: Maltese, Toy Poodle, Papillon. (b7)Giant type Characteristics: Very large and strong frame. Examples: Great Dane, Mastiff, Irish Wolfhound.

[0047] Next, in a decision flow A7, the server 32 incorporates the dog breed information from the decision flow A6 into the primary nutrition data, optimizes the nutrient data, and sets this as secondary nutrient data.

[0048] Next, in decision flow A8, the server 32 inputs data on the weight, allergies, and symptoms specific to the user's dog into the decision flow A7, optimizes the amount of nutrients as an individual, and sets this as tertiary nutritional data.

[0049] Next, in decision flow A9, the server 32 determines that the secondary nutrient data in decision flow A7 or the tertiary nutrient data in decision flow A8 is the amount of nutrients required for the individual dog.

[0050] Next, the server 32 of the information service business side 31 performs an evaluation process of the pet's nutritional requirements (e.g., evaluation of nutritional requirements based on weight and health condition) in step S9, and selects ingredients and supplements based on the standards of AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) in step S10.

[0051] The supplement database determination flow B1 used in step S10 selects supplements with approximate values ​​that are set as defaults from the tertiary nutrition data determined in the above-mentioned determination flow A9.

[0052] Next, in step S11, the server 32 of the information service provider 31 uses the ingredients and supplements to generate a final food recipe (for example, a customized meal plan based on the life stage, health condition, and allergy information of each dog breed) using AI as a suggestion to the user (owner). The food realized by the recipe can be eaten by both humans and pets (specific non-human animals) and contains all the nutrients necessary for the specific animal.

[0053] The confirmation flow B2 of the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan database used in step S11 subtracts the nutritional data of the supplement from the confirmed nutritional data, excludes raw materials (ingredients) and various nutritional component data from the 2020 edition (8th revision) of the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan that should not be ingested by dogs, and selects the optimal combination of raw materials (ingredients) as the primary confirmed recipe.

[0054] The allergy and case database confirmation flow B3 used in step S11 checks the 2020 edition (8th revision) of the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan for the presence or absence of solid ingredients that cause allergy and symptom data specific to dogs for the various raw materials selected in the primary confirmed recipe selected in the confirmation flow B2 above, and confirms this again before importing it as a secondary confirmed recipe.

[0055] Next, in step S12, the server 32 of the information service provider 31 sends the generated secondary confirmed recipe data to the user's terminal via sales flow C1, and deducts a service fee from the user as part of the sales process for the confirmed recipe data.

[0056] In step S12, the sales flow C1 is followed by the confirmation flow B4, which is used to disclose the supplement and ingredient recipe to the user as a secondary confirmed recipe.

[0057] As a result, in step S13, the user terminal receives the recipe data from the server 32 of the information service business side 31 of the food service company 3, and displays the supplement+ingredient recipe on the screen as the secondary confirmed recipe.

[0058] After this, in step S14, the user checks the second confirmed recipe and inputs feedback on the second confirmed recipe (information to communicate improvements and evaluations of the recipe and request course corrections) into the user terminal and sends it to the information service business side 31 server 32 of the food service company 3.

[0059] As a result, in step S15, the server 32 of the information service business side 31 adjusts the recipe as necessary using AI based on feedback from the user terminal, and in step S16 generates multiple adjusted recipes as product options (for example, the user can select to outsource the production of a complete food based on the recipe of the first option, or to purchase only supplements corresponding to the recipe of the second option), and in step S17, sends data of the generated product options to the user terminal, causing the user terminal to display the data of the product options.

[0060] Thereafter, in step S18, the user selects and inputs a product option that the user likes from among the multiple product options (multiple adjusted recipes) displayed on the user terminal, and transmits data of the selected product option to the server 32 of the food service company 3.

[0061] As a result, as shown in Figure 3, the server 32 of the information service business side 31 confirms the productization options selected by the user in sales flow C2 as an official recipe in step S19. In sales flow C2, for users who wish to manufacture food, the process proceeds to steps S20 to S24 and handles manufacturing, while for users who only want supplements, the supplements are shipped and the fee is debited. Therefore, for users who only want supplements, the database is maintained and the process can be completed via server 32.

[0062] After this, in step S20, the server 32 of the information service business side 31 transmits the confirmed recipe that has been confirmed as the official recipe and ordering data for food or supplements based on the confirmed recipe to the computer 41 of the food factory 4 via the Internet 2.

[0063] As a result, in step S21, computer 41 of food factory 4 displays the confirmed recipe and ordering data for food or supplements based on the confirmed recipe on the monitor, and performs manufacturing processing for the food or supplements based on the confirmed recipe (procuring ingredients, instructing employees to manufacture the food, etc.). In step S22, the food manufactured in this way undergoes quality control such as heat sterilization and refrigeration, and in step S23, the food is delivered to the user by a delivery company as a delivery processing.

[0064] Thereafter, in step S24, the user receives the food delivered by the delivery company.

[0065] This flowchart details the process of creating a nutritionally balanced meal plan that meets the individual needs of each pet, including breed, etc. This flowchart also provides flexibility for users to choose the manufacturing method according to their needs.

[0066] <Configuration and Effects of the First Embodiment> To summarize the configuration and effects of the first embodiment, the food service system 1 constitutes a food recipe generation system that generates food recipes, as shown in steps S5 to S19 of Figures 2 and 3, where the food is edible by both humans and specific non-human animals, and the recipe is generated so that the food produced by the recipe contains all of the nutrients necessary for the specific animal.

[0067] The recipe is generated with reference to information from the user about the particular animal. The recipe is then sent to the user, converted into a plurality of optional recipes modified based on feedback information from the user, and sent back to the user.

[0068] With this configuration, the food service system 1 (food recipe generation system) of the first embodiment of the present invention can provide a food recipe generation system that generates recipes for foods that are suitable for when humans and specific non-human animals eat the same food.

[0069] Furthermore, the food service system 1 of the first embodiment of the present invention focuses on ensuring that the quality of pet food (food) complies with human food standards and provides a recipe creation system specialized in maintaining the health and ensuring nutrition of specific animals (pets, dogs, cats, etc.). This system creates a meal plan optimized to meet the needs of each specific animal, while at the same time ensuring the safety and quality of the pet food.

[0070] Furthermore, the food service system 1 of the first embodiment of the present invention provides a system that generates customized recipes for high-quality pet food that complies with human food standards based on health information (age, weight, allergy status, medical history, etc.) of a specific animal (pet, dog, cat, etc.) provided by the owner.

[0071] The first embodiment allows for the provision of an optimal diet according to the health condition and preferences of pets. In particular, compliance with AAFCO nutritional composition standards allows for the creation of a customized meal plan that accurately meets the nutritional needs of pets and corresponds to their health condition and specific requirements.

[0072] This is expected to improve the health and welfare of pets, particularly in terms of disease prevention and health condition management. Pet owners can have peace of mind knowing they are providing a nutritionally balanced diet tailored to their pet, based on reliable nutritional standards. Furthermore, by complying with AAFCO standards, this system has the potential to address emerging needs in the pet food market and promote innovation in the industry.

[0073] Second Embodiment FIG. 4 is a first flowchart showing the processing of a food service system according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a second flowchart showing the processing of the food service system according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0074] <Outline of food recipe generation system> In the second embodiment, the general configuration of the food recipe creation system 1 is such that the food factory 4 is removed from the food service company 3, and the system has a database and can be completed via a server 32. The other general configuration is the same as in the first embodiment. Therefore, the following description of the second embodiment will be given using FIG. 1 instead.

[0075] In Figure 1, the server 32 of the information service business side 31 of the food service company 3 sends data including a checklist for entering pet information to each user's user terminal 5-1, 5-2...5-n using a web page in accordance with the contract with each user.

[0076] In addition, the server 32 of the information service business side 31 of the food service company 3 complies with the information from each user and the guidelines of the AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials), fleshes out the contents of these guidelines, and provides each user with food recipes that can be consumed by both humans and specific non-human animals (dogs, cats, etc.), and are customized to suit the health conditions and food preferences of specific animals, starting with providing supplements.

[0077] An example of a food in this case is barley porridge with meat, which is cooked by adding supplements provided by food service company 3 to the ingredients, and the salt content is kept within the allowable range based on the AAFCO 2016 Nutritional Standards (for example, for small adult dogs), and the composition of the supplement ingredients is adjusted based on the detailed classification, illness, and constitution of the specific animal.

[0078] Furthermore, when this barley porridge with meat is eaten by humans, the ingredients are prepared by adding soy sauce or miso so that the salty taste is perceived as "delicious" by humans.

[0079] <Processing of food recipe generation system 1> Next, the exchange between the user side and the information service business side 31 of the food service company 3 will be explained using the flowcharts of FIGS.

[0080] 4 and 5, one of the user terminals 5-1, 5-2, . . . 5-n will be described as a user terminal on the user side.

[0081] As shown in FIG. 4, in step S31, a user who keeps a pet uses a user terminal to access the registration web page of the food service system 1 opened by the server 32 of the information service business side 31 of the food service company 3.

[0082] As a result, in step S32, the server 32 of the information service business side 31 transmits the data of the registration web page to the user terminal on the user side, and causes the user terminal to display the registration web page.

[0083] Thereafter, in step S33, the user performs registration input processing such as address, name, and email address on the registration web page displayed on the user terminal.

[0084] As a result, the server 32 of the information service business side 31 performs user registration processing in step S34.

[0085] When the registration is complete, in step S35, the server 32 of the information service business side 31 transmits the data of the pet information input web page including the checklist to the user terminal, and causes the registration web page to be displayed on the user terminal.

[0086] After this, in step S36, the user enters pet information (in the case of a dog, breed, age, weight, length, health condition, special dietary requirements (including allergies), medical history, illness history, breeding environment, etc.) into the checklist on the pet information input webpage displayed on the user terminal, and sends the entered pet information to the server 32 of the information service business side 31 of the food service company 3.

[0087] As a result, in step S37, the server 32 of the information service provider 31 performs an analysis process on the pet information received from the user terminal, and in step S38, performs a process to determine the pet's nutritional requirements (for example, determining nutritional requirements based on the life stage and breed, taking into account the specific nutritional needs and health risks of each breed).

[0088] Next, in step S39, the server 32 of the information service business side 31 performs an evaluation process of the pet's nutritional requirements (e.g., evaluation of nutritional requirements based on weight and health condition), and in step S40, selects supplements whose ingredients have been adjusted based on the standards of AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) and on the detailed classification, illness, and constitution of the specific animal, as an enhancement to the contents of these guidelines.

[0089] Next, in step S41, the server 32 of the information service business side 31 selects ingredients based on the AAFCO standards, detailed classification, illness, and constitution of a specific animal, starting from the selection of supplements.

[0090] Next, in step S42, the server 32 of the information service provider 31 uses the supplements and ingredients to generate food recipes (e.g., customized meal plans based on the life stage, health status, and allergy information of each dog breed) using AI as suggestions for the user (owner). The food created by the recipes can be consumed by both humans and pets (specific non-human animals) and contains all the nutrients necessary for the specific animal. Furthermore, by adding seasonings such as miso, soy sauce, and syrup, the food can be made to have a moderate saltiness, umami, sweetness, etc. for humans.

[0091] Next, in step S43, the server 32 of the information service business side 31 of the food service company 3 sends the generated recipe data to the user's user terminal via a sales flow, and deducts a service fee from the user as part of the sales process for the confirmed recipe data.

[0092] As a result, in step S44, the user terminal receives the recipe data from the server 32 of the information service business side 31 of the food service company 3, and displays the supplement+ingredient recipe on the screen as a confirmed recipe.

[0093] After this, in step S45, the user checks the confirmed recipe and inputs feedback on the confirmed recipe (information to communicate improvements and evaluations of the recipe and request course corrections) into the user terminal and transmits it to the server 32 of the information service business side 31 of the food service company 3.

[0094] As a result, in step S46, the server 32 of the information service business side 31 of the food service company 3 adjusts the recipe as necessary using AI based on feedback from the user terminal, and in step S47 generates multiple adjusted recipes as product options (presenting multiple types of supplements to be offered and allowing the user to choose to purchase only the supplements they like), and in step S48, sends data of the generated product options to the user terminal, causing the user terminal to display the data of the product options.

[0095] After this, in step S49, the user selects and inputs the product option that they like from the multiple product options (multiple supplements) displayed on the user terminal, and sends the data of the selected product option to the server 32 of the information service business side 31 of the food service company 3.

[0096] As a result, as shown in FIG. 5, the server 32 of the information service business side 31 of the food service company 3 confirms the supplements and ingredients selected by the user as an official recipe in step S50.

[0097] Thereafter, in step S51, the server 32 on the information service business side 31 transmits data of the confirmed recipe that has been confirmed as an official recipe to the user terminal on the user side.

[0098] As a result, in step S52, the user terminal receives the confirmed recipe data from the server 32 of the information service business side 31 of the food service company 3, and displays the confirmed recipe on the screen.

[0099] Thereafter, in step S53, the server 32 of the information service business side 31 secures the supplements based on the confirmed recipe (taking out the supplements from inventory, arranging for the supplements to be sent to the manufacturer, issuing instructions to the employee to manufacture the supplements, etc.) The secured supplements are then delivered to the user by a delivery company in step S54 as a delivery process.

[0100] Thereafter, in step S55, the user receives the supplements delivered by the delivery company, and in step S56, secures the ingredients for the confirmed recipe displayed on the user terminal, and while looking at the confirmed recipe, uses the supplements and ingredients to cook food that can be eaten by both humans and specific non-human animals.

[0101] This flowchart details the process of creating a nutritionally balanced meal plan that meets the individual needs of each pet, including breed, etc. This flowchart also provides flexibility for users to choose the manufacturing method according to their needs.

[0102] <Configuration and Effects of the Second Embodiment> To summarize the configuration and effects of the second embodiment, as shown in steps S35 to S56 of Figures 4 and 5, the food service system 1 is a food recipe generation system that generates food recipes and provides them to users, where the foods are edible by both humans and specific non-human animals, the recipes are generated starting from the selection of supplements, and the food realized by the recipes is generated so that it contains all the nutrients necessary for the specific animals, and the food recipe generation system 1 provides the supplements to the users.

[0103] In addition, the food service system 1 constitutes a food recipe generation system that generates recipes for food, as shown in steps S35 to S50 of Figures 4 and 5, where the food is edible by both humans and specific non-human animals, and the recipe is generated so that the food produced by the recipe contains all of the nutrients necessary for the specific animal.

[0104] The recipe is generated with reference to information from the user about the particular animal. The recipe is then sent to the user, converted into a plurality of optional recipes modified based on feedback information from the user, and sent back to the user.

[0105] With this configuration, the food service system 1 (food recipe generation system) of the second embodiment of the present invention can provide a food recipe generation system that starts with the selection of supplements, generates recipes for foods that are suitable for humans and specific non-human animals when they eat the same foods, and provides the supplements to the user.

[0106] Furthermore, the food service system 1 of the second embodiment of the present invention focuses on ensuring that the quality of pet food (food) complies with human food standards and provides a recipe creation system specialized for maintaining the health and ensuring nutrition of specific animals (pets, dogs, cats, etc.). This system creates a meal plan optimized to meet the needs of each specific animal, while at the same time ensuring the safety and quality of the pet food.

[0107] Furthermore, the food service system 1 of the second embodiment of the present invention provides a system that generates customized recipes for high-quality pet food that complies with human food standards based on health information (age, weight, allergy status, medical history, etc.) of a specific animal (pet, dog, cat, etc.) provided by the owner.

[0108] The second embodiment allows for the provision of an optimal diet tailored to the health condition and preferences of pets. In particular, compliance with AAFCO nutritional composition standards allows for the creation of a customized meal plan that accurately meets the nutritional needs of pets and addresses their health condition and specific requirements.

[0109] This is expected to improve the health and welfare of pets, particularly in terms of disease prevention and health condition management. Pet owners can have peace of mind knowing they are providing a nutritionally balanced diet tailored to their pet, based on reliable nutritional standards. Furthermore, by complying with AAFCO standards, this system has the potential to address emerging needs in the pet food market and promote innovation in the industry.

[0110] <Additional Notes> <Elements included in the present invention> The present invention is a system for generating customized food recipes tailored to the nutritional needs of individual pets, which includes the following elements:

[0111] (Element 1: User Interface) The present invention has an interface (a pet information input webpage displayed on the user terminal in step S6 in the first embodiment, and a pet information input webpage displayed on the user terminal in step S36 in the second embodiment) that allows a pet owner (user) to input information about their pet (for example, breed, age, weight, health condition, allergy information, etc.). This interface can be accessed online and can be operated intuitively.

[0112] (User interface information entry form) In the present invention, the owner (user) enters information about their pet, such as its breed, age, weight, current health condition (obesity, loss of appetite, tendency to vomit, diarrhea, etc.), and specific allergies (eggs, milk, wheat, etc.) through a form (in the first and second embodiments, a checklist on the pet information input webpage).

[0113] (User Interface Accessibility) In the present invention, the interface is available online and can be accessed from a variety of devices such as smartphones, desktops, tablets, etc., of the user terminals 5-1, 5-2, . . . 5-n in the first and second embodiments. The present invention has high accessibility, making it possible to update pet information anytime, anywhere.

[0114] (Element 2: Data Processing System) The present invention has a system (in the first and second embodiments, a server 32 on the information service business side 31 of the food service company 3) that collects input data and analyzes it based on life stage, breed-specific nutritional requirements, and health condition.

[0115] The present invention includes an analysis algorithm that complies with the AAFCO nutritional composition standards (in the first and second embodiments, the analysis algorithm of the server 32 on the information service business side 31 of the food service company 3).

[0116] (Basic internal processing procedures in data processing systems) (Data collection and classification) The present invention categorizes each data point based on the type of data the system collects (eg, breed, age, weight, etc.).

[0117] (Details of the analysis algorithm) The present invention incorporates the collected data into analytical algorithms based on AAFCO standards, such as breed-specific nutritional requirements and life stage analysis.

[0118] (Health status assessment) The present invention further considers the health condition data (obesity, loss of appetite, etc.) input from the analysis algorithm and performs further analysis (processing of step S7 in the first embodiment, processing of step S37 in the second embodiment).

[0119] (Creating a nutrition plan) Based on the results of the analysis, the present invention creates a nutrition plan by listing appropriate ingredients (including supplements) and taking into account specific health conditions and allergies (steps S8 and S9 in the first embodiment, and steps S38 and S39 in the second embodiment).

[0120] (Element 3: Recipe generation engine) The present invention generates a customized meal plan suited to each individual pet based on the analysis results (the processes of steps S10 and S11 in the first embodiment, and steps S40 to S42 in the second embodiment).

[0121] The present invention presents a list of multiple ingredients and supplements to the user, allows the user to select, and suggests the optimal recipe from a combination of multiple ingredients and supplements (processing of steps S12 to S17 in the first embodiment, and processing of steps S43 to S48 in the second embodiment).

[0122] (Element 4: Customer feedback system) The present invention has a function of accepting feedback from the owner on the proposed recipe and adjusting the recipe as necessary (the processes of steps S14 to S16 in the first embodiment, and steps S45 to S47 in the second embodiment).

[0123] (Element 5: Manufacturing and distribution systems) In the present invention, pet food is produced based on the finalized recipe (in the first embodiment, the processing of steps S19 to S22).

[0124] The present invention is suitable for both pet owners who outsource the production of a complete food and those who purchase only supplements.

[0125] <Potential industrial applications of the present invention> The present invention has broad applicability in the pet care and pet food industries, particularly in providing a new way to meet the specific nutritional needs of individual pets.

[0126] (Industrial Application 1: Customized Pet Food Market) With the growing demand for personalized pet care among a growing number of pet owners, the food recipe generation system of the present invention provides customized food recipes based on dog breed, age, and health condition.

[0127] The food recipe generation system of the present invention also contributes to the development of products that meet special dietary requirements for pets with specific health issues or allergies.

[0128] (Industrial use 2: Pet food manufacturing industry) The food recipe generation system of the present invention can be a powerful tool for pet food manufacturers to develop and introduce new product lines to the market.

[0129] Furthermore, the food recipe creation system of the present invention makes it possible to meet a wider range of market needs by providing food recipes that are different from ready-made products and are tailored to individual pets.

[0130] (Industrial Application 3: Online pet care service) The food recipe creation system of the present invention cooperates with an online platform to provide users with direct interaction and customized services.

[0131] Furthermore, the food recipe creation system of the present invention is expected to be applied in the fields of remote pet care services and digital pet health management.

[0132] (Industrial Application 4: Veterinary Medicine and Pet Health Care) Veterinarians and pet health professionals can use the food recipe generation system of the present invention to develop meal plans tailored to the health and nutritional needs of specific pets.

[0133] The food recipe generation system of the present invention provides a new approach to pet health management and disease prevention.

[0134] Furthermore, the food recipe generation system of the present invention responds to the trends of personalization and health consciousness in the pet food industry, contributing to improving the quality of life of pets and their owners.

[0135] Furthermore, the food recipe creation system of the present invention creates new business opportunities in the pet food market as an innovative pet care solution.

[0136] In the first and second embodiments shown in Figures 1 to 5, the specific animal of the present invention is a small adult dog. However, by changing the ingredients and amounts of the ingredients and food additives, the product can be used for dogs other than small adult dogs. For example, by changing the ingredients of the ingredients and food additives, the product can be used for large puppies and small puppies. When feeding the product, by increasing the amount, the product can be used for large adult dogs. Furthermore, the product can be used for specific animals other than dogs, such as cats.

[0137] In the first and second embodiments shown in Figures 1 to 5, the food has been adjusted to an optimal salt content for both humans and dogs, but some people may prefer foods with a higher salt content, so it is also possible to include a second food with a higher salt content.

[0138] The amount of nutrients required by pets is surprisingly high, and the amount of each nutrient is comparable to the amount of each nutrient defined in functional foods in Japan, making it possible for pets to be eaten by humans as functional foods.

[0139] For example, if you want to label a product as containing calcium, and offer it to consumers as a functional food, the individual servings sold should contain 204 mg to 600 mg of calcium. However, if you offer dog food as a complete nutritional diet, a calcium content of around 300 mg will meet the AAFCO nutritional standards.

[0140] The advantage of this food service system 1 is that it aims to optimize the diet of pets and humans by cooking and processing, but also includes a meal plan for maintaining human health.

[0141] Users can voluntarily outsource production, and the product forms are diverse, including fresh food as refrigerated or frozen products, as well as room-temperature meals such as canned or retort products.The room-temperature products can also be used as disaster food, so it is expected that a nutritionally conscious food environment can be provided in emergencies.

[0142] The structure, system, materials, connections of each member, chemical substances, etc. of the present invention can be variously changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0143] Food ingredients can also be freely selected as long as they are edible by both humans and specific non-human animals.

[0144] For example, it is possible to combine two or more components into one, or conversely, it is possible to configure one component from two or more separate components and connect them together.

[0145] Furthermore, the first and second embodiments are merely two of the best modes or modes close to the best modes at present.

[0146] Pets according to the present invention basically include all animals that can be kept as pets. However, since humans also need to be able to eat (= to avoid situations such as humans not being able to eat enough), animals that share many of the same edible foods as humans are appropriate. Therefore, it is suitable for omnivorous animals (dogs, miniature pigs), but it can also be applied to carnivorous animals such as cats. Although cats are obligate carnivores, even if humans eat mostly protein, as long as they do not eat only that, it does not pose a major problem because they can obtain insufficient nutrients at other meals (or through supplements, etc.). Also, even if you are eating pet food for cats, it does not mean that they cannot digest vegetables; they can eat vegetables if they are properly processed. As mentioned above, we can accommodate any pet.

[0147] <Definition, etc.> The specific non-human animal in the present invention may be any animal that can share food with humans. [Industrial Applicability]

[0148] The food recipe generation system of the present invention can be effectively used in the customized pet food market, pet food manufacturing industry, online pet care services, veterinary medicine and pet health care, etc. [Explanation of symbols]

[0149] 1: Food service system 2: Internet 3: Food service companies 31: Information service business side 32: Server 4: Food factory 41: Computer 5-1, 5-2...5-n: User terminal

Claims

1. A food recipe creation system that creates food recipes and provides them to users, the food product is edible by both humans and certain non-human animals; The recipe is created based on the selection of supplements, and the food product produced by the recipe is created to contain all the nutrients required by the specific animal; The food recipe generation system is characterized in that it provides the supplements to users.

2. A food recipe generation system for generating food recipes, comprising: the food product is edible by both humans and certain non-human animals; A food recipe generation system characterized in that the recipe is generated so that the food produced by the recipe contains all of the nutrients necessary for the specific animal.

3. The food recipe generation system according to claim 2 , wherein the recipe is generated with reference to information on the specific animal from the user.

4. The food recipe generation system of claim 2 or 3, wherein the recipe is sent to the user, converted into a plurality of optional recipes modified based on feedback information from the user, and then sent back to the user.

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