An automatic cooking system

Abstract

The present invention relates to an automatic cooking system comprising an automatic cooking machine (1) and a communication module (38). The automatic cooking machine (1) comprising of a housing (2), a cooking compartment (3), a feeding compartment (4) and a control module (5). The cooking compartment (3) and said feeding compartment (4) are accommodated in said housing (2). The control module (5) is installed in said housing (2) and configured to control the cooking parameter and mixing of different dry and wet cooking ingredient into said cooking unit (13). The control module (5) is connected to a remote server through a communication module (38) configured to receive one or more instructions from a user and / or download one or more recipes based on the one or more instructions and connected to a user device for providing the one or more instructions and to upload a self-customized recipe on the cloud server.

Description

[0001] “AN AUTOMATIC COOKING SYSTEM”

[0002] FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The present invention relates to the field of food cooking machine. More particularly, the present invention relates to an automatic cooking system that provides precise and rapid delivery of customizable meals to enhance efficiency and reduce human error and ensures each dish meets unique flavour and quality standards.

[0004] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0005] The cooking industry has witnessed significant evolution with the advent of advanced technologies, particularly in the fields of automated food preparation. Over the past few decades, development in food automation has led to the development of smart and precise devices capable of performing complex cooking tasks. These advancements have revolutionized various industrial sectors, bringing substantial economic benefits and increased profitability. These automated machine are a response to the growing demand in modern society for quick, large-scale meal production with stable quality. As urban populations continue to grow, there is a pressing need for solutions that can deliver meals efficiently without compromising on taste or nutritional value.

[0006] Existing cooking machine on the market, while helpful, typically offers only single or limited functions such as frying or steaming. Although these devices partially replace manual labour and meet the demands of large-scale production, their limited functionality makes it difficult to achieve the level of complexity required for certain dishes. In response, automatic cooking devices have been developed that use preprogrammedinstructions to handle cooking processes. However, these machines also have limitations, including a low degree of automation and intelligence, leading to inconsistencies in meal quality.

[0007] Furthermore, several automatic cooking machines are currently available in the market, which are introduced for specific types of recipes, however the currently available cooking machines require significant manual intervention and also substantial challenge remains in the precise heating and timing of meal preparation. While some machines do not require constant supervision, they are often limited in their capabilities, cooking only a narrow range of recipes. Additionally, these devices are not portable, not user-friendly, and have not gained widespread market acceptance due to their complexity and limited functionality.

[0008] CN108848589 discloses a kind of cooking equipment and its cooking methods and cooker, the described method comprises the following steps : detect the characteristic information of food materials to be cooked ; according to characteristic information, impedance matching parameter of the cooking equipment when cooking food materials to be cooked is obtained ; according to impedance matching parameter, waveguide in cooking equipment is adjusted so that waveguide exports target impedance; control cooking equipment cooks food materials to be cooked under target impedance. This method can cook impedance according to the characteristic information auto-matching of culinary art food materials, can promote the output power of cooking equipment, improving energy efficiency ratio to the maximum extent, and reduce the temperature rise of magnetron in cooking equipment. However, the invention fails to provide a cooking machine that is capable of making wide variety of food recipe which is customizable according to the user choice.

[0009] IN202111026245 discloses an autonomous cooking system includes storage container, actuator unit, and 5 quantity sensing unit. The autonomous cooking system include water tank, cooking vessel placed on cooking platform and cooking controller connected to each module. The cooking controller receives cooking signal from a communication device. The cooking controller analyse user data, predefined cooking data, feedback data, user meta data and sensor data based on trained dataset in real 10 time. The cooking controller determines cooking recipe for preparing meal based on the analysis and generates activation signal to the cooking platform and the actuator unit. The cooking controller monitor cooking temperature and control heat transfer of the cooking platform, further generates deactivation signal based on cooking time calculated in the cooking recipe. However, the invention fails to provide a cooking machine that is capable of making wide variety of food recipe which is customizable according to the user choice.

[0010] Therefore, there is a need for an automatic cooking system that provides precise and rapid delivery of customizable meals to enhance efficiency and reduce human error and ensures each dish meets unique flavour and quality standards.

[0011] OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[0012] The main object of the present invention is to provide an automatic cooking system that prepare wide variety of meals according user choice and ensures each dish meets unique flavour and quality standards.

[0013] Another object of the present invention is to provide an automatic cooking system which permits the users to customize the recipe, according to the requirements.

[0014] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an automatic cooking system that ensures precise and rapid delivery of customizable meals to enhance efficiency and reduce human error.

[0015] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an automatic cooking system that utilizes advanced intelligence technology for handling all type of cooking tasks with high precision.

[0016] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an automatic cooking system in which an automatic cooking machine automatically washes cooking pot after each dish is cooked.

[0017] Still another object of the present invention is to provide an automatic cooking system which is portable, compact, durable, fully automatic, user-friendly, and precise, energy efficient and customizable cooking machine.

[0018] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides an automatic cooking system that utilise advanced intelligence technology for making wide variety of dishes according user choice and ensures each dish meets unique flavour and quality standards. Moreover, the present invention ensures rapid, precise delivery of customizable dishes.

[0019] In an embodiment, the present invention provides an automatic cooking system comprising of an automatic cooking machine, and a communication module. The automatic cooking machine include a housing, a cooking compartment, a feeding compartment and a control module. The cooking compartment and said feeding compartment are accommodated in said housing. The cooking compartment houses a pre-defmed amount of food material that has to be cooked. Further, the feeding compartment stores a pre-defmed amount of liquid and dry ingredients which are used for preparing the recipe. Further, the feeding compartment is connected to said cooking compartment for supplying the food material along with the liquid and dry ingredients to the cooking compartment, based on a recipe provided by said control module. The control module is installed in said housing and configured to control a set of cooking parameters and a set of cooking operations such as mixing of different dry and wet cooking ingredient into said cooking compartment. The control module is connected to a remote server through said communication module and the control module is configured to receive one or more instructions from a user and / or download one or more recipes based on the one or more instructions. Further, the communication module is connected to a user device and the user device is accessed by the user for providing the one or more instructions such as recipe, additional steps to be added in the recipe.

[0020] In an embodiment, the present invention provides a method for operating an automatic cooking system comprise steps of: a) receiving a recipe code of the recipe of a dish to be cooked through a code sensor; b) dispensing a pre-defmed amount of food material, liquid cooking ingredient and dry cooking ingredient into a pot of the automatic cooking system based on the recipe code; c) processing the food material and cooking ingredient to prepare the food according to the recipe; d) monitoring the cooking operation based on a set of parameters; e) finishing the cooking cooperation once the dish is prepared according to the recipe, via processing the set of parameters; and f) alerting a user when the dish is prepared.

[0021] Therefore, the present invention provides an automatic cooking system that provides precise and rapid delivery of customizable meals to enhance efficiency and reduce human error and ensures each dish meets unique flavour and quality standards.

[0022] The above objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the hereinafter set forth brief description of the drawings, detailed description of the invention, and claims appended herewith.

[0023] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] An understanding of the automatic cooking system of the present invention may be obtained by reference to the following drawings:

[0025] Figure 1 is a block diagram of an automatic cooking system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 2 is a perspective view of an automatic cooking system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 3 is a front view of a cooking compartment of an automatic cooking system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 4 is an exploded view of a cartridge unit of an automatic cooking system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 5 is an exploded view of a cooking unit of an automatic cooking system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 6 is a top view of a cooking unit with a supply pipe of an automatic cooking system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 7 is a front view of a feeding unit of an automatic cooking system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 is a front view of a liquid bottle of an automatic cooking system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 9 is a front view of a thickening unit of an automatic cooking system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 10 is a flow chart of working of an automatic cooking system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0035] The present invention will now be described hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings in which a preferred embodiment of the invention is shown. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiment set forth herein. Rather, the embodiment is provided so that this disclosure will be thorough, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.

[0036] The present invention now will be described hereinafter with reference to the detailed description, in which some, but not all embodiments of the invention are indicated. Indeed, the invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will satisfy applicable legal requirements.

[0037] The present invention relates an automatic cooking system that provides rapid delivery of customizable meals to enhance efficiency and reduce human error and ensures each dish meets unique flavour and quality standards.

[0038] In an embodiment, the present invention provides an automatic cooking system comprising of an automatic cooking machine, and a communication module. The automatic cooking machine include a housing, a cooking compartment, a feeding compartment and a control module. The cooking compartment and said feeding compartment are accommodated in said housing. The cooking compartment houses a pre-defined amount of food material that has to be cooked. Further, the feeding compartment stores a pre-defmed amount of liquid and dry ingredients which are used for preparing the recipe. Further, the feeding compartment is connected to said cooking compartment for supplying the food material along with the liquid and dry ingredients to the cooking compartment, based on a recipe provided by said control module. The control module is installed in said housing and configured to control a set of cooking parameters and a set of cooking operations such as mixing of different dry and wet cooking ingredient into said cooking compartment. The control module is connected to a remote server through said communication module and the control module is configured to receive one or more instructions from a user and / or download one or more recipes based on the one or more instructions. Further, the communication module is connected to a user device and the user device is accessed by the user for providing the one or more instructions such as recipe, additional steps to be added in the recipe.

[0039] In an embodiment, the present invention provides a method for operating an automatic cooking system comprise steps of: a) receiving a recipe code of the recipe of a dish to be cooked through a code sensor; b) dispensing a pre-defmed amount of food material, liquid cooking ingredient and dry cooking ingredient into a pot of the automatic cooking system based on the recipe code; c) processing the food material and cooking ingredient to prepare the food according to the recipe; d) monitoring the cooking operation based on a set of parameters; e) finishing the cooking cooperation once the dish is prepared according to the recipe, via processing the set of parameters; and f) alerting a user when the dish is prepared.

[0040] Referring to Figure 1 is a block diagram of an automatic cooking system according to an embodiment of the present invention is depicted. The automatic cooking system (100) includes an automatic cooking machine (1), and a communication module (38). The automatic cooking machine (1) is wirelessly connected with the communication module (38) via a remote server (39).

[0041] The communication module (38) is preferably accessed by a user device for providing one or more instructions or one or more commands related to a dish or a recipe to the automatic cooking machine (1). For example, the user provides instructions to prepare a Thai noodle dish to the automatic cooking machine (1). The communication module (38) include but not limited to a Wi-Fi module, a Bluetooth module or a user device such as mobile phone, electronic tablet. The communication module (38) is also connected to a web application that is accessed or operated by the user device.

[0042] The automatic cooking machine (1) is configured to prepare the dish according to the one or more instructions or one or more commands received from the communication module (38).

[0043] Further the remote server (39) is remotely connected to the automatic cooking machine (1) and the communication module (38). The remote server (39) stores a pre-stored data such as a set of recipes, a set of threshold values, a set of profiles, and a set of instructions. The remote server (39) is preferably a cloud server and include any such server which is known to the person skilled in the art to implement the features of the present invention.

[0044] The automatic cooking machine (1) comprises a housing (2), a cooking compartment (3), a feeding compartment (4) and a control module (5). The cooking compartment (3) and said feeding compartment (4) are accommodated in said housing (2), as depicted in Figure 1.

[0045] Further, a pre-defmed amount of food material which is further utilized for cooking purpose is stored or placed in the in the cooking compartment (3) and a pre-defmed amount of liquid and dry ingredients that are to be used for preparing a dish are placed in the feeding compartment (4).

[0046] The feeding compartment (4) is connected to said cooking compartment (3) for supplying the liquid and dry ingredients according to the recipe or the one or more instructions or one or more commands received from the communication module (38). The feeding compartment (4) is controlled via the control module (5). The control module operates the feeding compartment (4) according to pre-stored data and / or the one or more instructions or one or more commands received from the communication module (38). The control module (5) is installed in said housing (2) and also configured to control a set of cooking parameters such as temperature, pressure, time, boiling, stirring, viscosity and mixing of different dry and wet cooking ingredients into said cooking compartment (3).

[0047] The control module (5) is connected to the remote server through the communication module (38) and the control module (5) is also configured to or download one or more recipes based on the one or more instructions.

[0048] Further, the communication module (38) is connected to the user device and the user device is accessed by the user for providing the one or more instructions such as recipe, additional steps to be added in the recipe and to upload a self-customized recipe on the cloud server.

[0049] Referring to Figure 2, a perspective view of an automatic cooking machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is depicted. The automatic cooking machine (1) comprising of a housing (2), a cooking compartment (3), a feeding compartment (4), and a control module (5). The housing (2) comprises a front door (6), a side door (7), a code sensor (8), a user interface unit (9), a heat indicator (10), a fluid inlet (11), and fluid outlet (12).

[0050] The front door (6) is mounted to said housing (2) for allowing placement of the food material in said cooking compartment (3), removal of the cooked food (i.e. dish) from said cooking compartment (3). The front door (6) also maintains the thermal insulation when is the food is cooked.

[0051] The side door (7) is mounted on adjacent side of said front door (6) of said housing (2) for allowing the placement of dry and liquid cooking ingredients into said feeding compartment (4).

[0052] The code sensor (8) is configured to detect and read a code and prepares the recipe based on the code identify by said code sensor (8). The code include a QR code, a barcode, a numeric code, an alphanumeric code, a picture code or any other code which is known to the person skilled in the art for implementing the features of the present invention.

[0053] The user interface unit (9) is configured to allow the user to browse and select the recipe from a food menu that include a list of dishes and to change the one or more settings of said automatic cooking machine (1). For example, the settings of the automatic cooking machine (1) are changed for preparing self-customized recipes.

[0054] The heat indicator (10) is configured to detect a heat level inside said cooking compartment (3) and provides a visual indication of the heat level to the user. The fluid inlet (11) and said fluid outlet (12) is provided on the lower lateral side of said food cooking machine (1) to facilitate the cleaning of said cooking compartment (3).

[0055] The housing (2) is provided with plurality of foots (21) on the base of the four corner of said housing (2) to provide the stability and firm grip to an automatic cooking machine (1) with the base on which it is kept.

[0056] The housing (2) has a plug (22) that is provided to connect to electricity supply and a power switch (23) to energise said automatic cooking machine (1). An exhaust vent (24) is provided on the ceiling of said housing (2) to remove the hot gases and fumes from said cooking compartment (3). The housing (2) has an audio unit (25) to provide an audio alert when cooking is done. The audio unit (25) includes a speaker, a buzzer etc.

[0057] Referring to Figure 3, a front view of a cooking compartment of an automatic cooking machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is depicted. The cooking compartment (3) is accommodated in the front portion of said housing (2). The cooking compartment (3) comprises a cooking unit (13), a seasoning outlet platform (14), a cartridge unit (15), and a filter plate (16). The cooking unit (13) is rotatably mounted to said cooking compartment (3) configured to receive the food material that is to be cooked. The seasoning outlet platform (14) is attached to said cooking unit (13) configured to supply desired amount of dry and liquid cooking ingredient into said cooking unit (13) through a plurality of supply pipe (36) (shown in Figure 6). The cartridge unit (15) is secured above said cooking unit (13) configured to add food material into said cooking unit (13) accordingly. The filter plate (16) placed below said cooking unit (13) is provided to serve the cooked food (i.e. dish) from the cooking unit (13) on the serving plate.

[0058] Referring to Figure 4, an exploded view of a cartridge unit of an automatic cooking system according to an embodiment of the present invention is depicted. The cartridge unit (15) comprises a case (26), a cartridge holder (27), a cartridge (28) and a cover (29). The case (29) provides an enclosure to accommodate said cartridge holder (27) and a cartridge (28).

[0059] The cartridge holder (27) is adapted to be secured in said case (26) and said cartridge (28) is placed in said cartridge holder (27). The cartridge (28) has a plurality of section provided to place the different food material according to required weight ratio.

[0060] The cover (29) is detachably fixed to said case (26) through a buckle lock (30) provided on said case (26). The cartridge holder (27) rotates in clockwise direction and food material are added into different section of said cartridge (28) through an outlet (38) provided in said cover (29).

[0061] The cartridge unit (15) transfers the food material into said cooking unit (13) according to requirement of the recipe and after cooking, prepared dish is placed on said filter plate ( 16) to serve the cooked food from the cooking unit ( 13) on the serving plate.

[0062] Referring to Figure 5, an exploded view of a cooking unit of an automatic cooking machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is depicted. The cooking unit (13) comprises of a pot (31), and an induction unit (32).

[0063] The pot (31) is detachably fixed to said induction unit (32) by a coil spring (33). The pot (31) is removed from said induction unit (32) by vertically pressing down said pot (31) and rotating said pot (31) in clockwise direction.

[0064] The induction unit (32) is used to heat said pot (31). The induction unit (32) is provided with a mixing blade (34) fixed to said induction unit (32) through a screw (35). The pot (31) is connected to a motor and the speed and direction of rotation of said pot (31) are controlled by a microcontroller / control module (5). The microcontroller adjusts said pot (31) rotation based on the viscosity of the ingredients and the cooking stage. A plurality of sensors are installed in said cooking unit (13) to monitor the position and speed of said pot (31) to adjust the rotation dynamically and ensuring even cooking and preventing the ingredients from sticking to said pot (31). The automated food cooking machine (1) allows the user to control the cooking parameters through said user interface unit (9) when the user wants to customize the cooking process.

[0065] Referring to Figure 6, a top view of a cooking unit with a supply pipe of an automatic cooking machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is depicted. The seasoning outlet platform (14) is attached to said cooking unit (13) and the seasoning outlet platform (14) is configured to supply desired amount of dry and liquid cooking ingredients into said cooking unit (13) through a plurality of supply pipe (36).

[0066] Referring to Figure 7, a front view of a feeding unit of an automatic cooking system according to an embodiment of the present invention is depicted. The feeding compartment (4) is accommodated on the adjacent side of said food compartment (3) of said housing (2). The feeding compartment (4) comprises a plurality of liquid bottle (17), a plurality of sauce bottle (18), a plurality of seasoning bottles (19), and a thickening unit (20). The plurality of liquid bottle (17), a plurality of sauce bottle (18) and a plurality of seasoning bottles (19) contains different types of liquid cooking ingredient and dry cooking ingredient and configured to supply liquid and dry cooking ingredient to seasoning outlet platform (14). The plurality of liquid bottle (17) has liquid cooking ingredient that includes cooking wine, vinegar, soy sauce, oil, etc., and said plurality of sauce bottle (18) has different kind of sauces that is added to the cooking unit (13) during cooking. The plurality of liquid bottle (17) has a butt joint (38) to connect with a settle joint (39) to supply cooking ingredient (shown in Figure 8). The plurality of seasoning bottles (19) are placed on the upper portion of said feeding compartment (4) and stores different types of dry cooking ingredient and configured to supply dry cooking ingredient. The plurality of seasoning bottles (19) contains different types of dry seasoning ingredient that includes salt, sugar, ajinomoto, pepper, etc. The feeding compartment (4) has a squint window (36) provided on said side door (7) to look through it and view the quantity of dry cooking ingredient present in said plurality of seasoning bottles (19).

[0067] The thickening unit (20) is accommodated into said feeding compartment (4) provided to clean said outlet pipe (36), said bottles (17, 18, 19) and prevents the blockage and said pot (31) after each dish is cooked (shown in Figure 9).

[0068] Referring to Figure 10, is a flow chart of working of an automatic cooking system according to an embodiment of the present invention is depicted. The method for cooking the food in an automatic cooking system comprise the step of: a) receiving a recipe code of the recipe of a dish to be cooked through a code sensor; b) dispensing a pre-defmed amount of food material, liquid cooking ingredient and dry cooking ingredient into a pot of the automatic cooking system based on the recipe code; c) processing the food material and cooking ingredient to prepare the food according to the recipe; d) monitoring the cooking operation based on a set of parameters; e) finishing the cooking cooperation once the dish is prepared according to the recipe, via processing the set of parameters such as temperature, texture; and f) alerting a user when the dish is prepared.

[0069] The automated food cooking system (1) is energised by switching said power switch (23). The automated food cooking system (1) receives the recipe code through a said code sensor (8). The food material, liquid cooking ingredient and dry cooking ingredient are dispensed into said pot (31) through said cartridge unit (15) and a seasoning outlet platform (14). The control module (5) ensures that the correct ingredients, quantities and cooking parameter are used for each dish. The food material and cooking ingredient are processed in said pot (31). The food material and cooking ingredient is heated and stirred adjusting temperature and speed as needed through said control module (5). The automated food cooking machine (1) makes real-time adjustments through said control module (5) to ensure optimal cooking and checks whether cooking is complete based on temperature, time, and ingredient consistency. The cooking process is stopped when food is prepared and alerts the user through an audio unit (25). The automated food cooking machine (1) automatically cleans said pot (31) after each dish is cooked. The control module (5) is connected to a remote server through a communication module (38) and the control module (5) is configured to receive one or more instructions from a user and / or download one or more recipes based on the one or more instructions. Further, the communication module (38) is connected to a user device and the user device is accessed by the user for providing the one or more instructions such as recipe, additional steps to be added in the recipe and to upload a self-customized recipe on the cloud server. The user is enable to customize the recipe and locally save their customized recipe in said control module (5) or upload in the remote server through said communication module (38).

[0070] Example 1

[0071] Experimental Analysis of the Automatic Cooking System

[0072] The present invention significantly reduces energy consumption compared to conventional solution. Further, through the conventional solution, cooking a single dish takes about 180 seconds. The present invention utilizes advanced techniques, sensors, and precise laser technology to control heat levels ranging from 0 to 386°C, which allows to adjust temperatures rapidly and accurately in microseconds, consuming far less power. The pot, combined with the ability to uniformly increase or decrease the heat, ensures that the food is perfectly cooked on the outside while remaining tender inside. For example, a complex dish like Pad Thai, usually prepared on an open flame, is cooked using just 150 watt-hours of energy in the present invention. In contrast, the conventional cooking solutions, including open flames and even the most energy-efficient pots, consume significantly more — up to 10 times the energy for flames and over twice as much for modem pots, as rely on slower, manual adjustments that take seconds, rather than the microsecond precision, which is offered by the present invention offers. Further, the combination of rapid, automated temperature control and efficient energy use makes the present invention faster and highly efficient.

[0073] Further, the present invention utilizes a set of advanced intelligence techniques for managing the one or more operations of control module such as rotation of the rotating pot or working of sensors, ability to go from 0 to 386 degrees Celsius in seconds and managing up and down in microseconds.

[0074] Further the automatic cooking machine of the present invention is able to cook at full 386 degrees Celsius. The outside of the rotating pot is room temperature all the heat is absorbed by food. The heat disappeared into the environment is less than 5%, via the exhaust fan.

[0075] Further, the automatic cooking system of the present invention is able to cook 6 full complicated dishes like 700 gram of pad Thai noodles. However, the conventional machines cook 2 dishes in 1 kWh and a normal cooking on a hot plate take around 2.5 kWh for 1 dishes.

[0076] Therefore, the present invention provides an automatic cooking system that provides precise and rapid delivery of customizable meals to enhance efficiency and reduce human error and ensures each dish meets unique flavour and quality standards.

[0077] Many modifications and other embodiments of the invention set forth herein will readily occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention pertain having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings. Therefore, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the specific embodiments disclosed and that modifications and other embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims. Although specific terms are employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation.

[0078] The foregoing description of embodiments of the invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed, and modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teachings or may be acquired from practice of the invention. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to explain the principle of the invention and its practical application to enable one skilled in the art to utilize the invention in various embodiments and with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.

Claims

1. CLAIMS aim:

1. An automatic cooking system (100) comprising: an automatic cooking machine (1); and a communication module (38); wherein: said automatic cooking machine (1) is configured to prepare a dish according to one or more instructions received from the communication module (38) and the automatic cooking machine (1) include a housing (2) that comprises: i) a cooking compartment (3) that houses a pre-defmed amount of food material(s) for cooking purpose; ii) a feeding compartment (4) that stores a pre-defmed amount of ingredients that are required for the cooking purpose; iii) a control module (5) installed in said housing (2) and configured to control a set of cooking parameters and a set of cooking operations according to the one or more instructions received from the communication module (38); and said communication module (38) is connected to a user device and the user device is accessed by the user for providing the one or more instructions related to a recipe.

2. The automatic cooking system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said housing (2) comprises front door, a side door, a code sensor, a user interface unit, a heat indicator, a fluid inlet and fluid outlet.

3. The automatic cooking system ( 100) as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said front door (6) is mounted to said housing (2) for allowing placement of the foodmaterial(s) in said cooking compartment (3), removal of the cooked food (i.e. dish) from said cooking compartment (3).

4. The automatic cooking system (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said side door (7) is mounted on adjacent side of said front door (7) of said housing (2) for allowing the placement of pre-defmed amount of ingredients into said feeding compartment (4).

5. The automatic cooking system (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said code sensor (8) is configured to detect and read a code and prepares the recipe based on the code identify by said code sensor (8).

6. The automatic cooking system (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said user interface unit (9) is configured to allow the user to browse, select the recipe from a food menu and to change the one or more settings of said automatic cooking machine (1).

7. The automatic cooking system (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said heat indicator (10) is configured to detect a heat level inside said cooking compartment (3) and provides a visual indication of the heat level to the user.

8. The automatic cooking system (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said fluid inlet (11) and said fluid outlet (12) is provided on the lower lateral side of said food cooking machine (1) to facilitate the cleaning of said cooking compartment (3).

9. The automatic cooking system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said housing (2) has an elongated cuboidal structure.

10. The automatic cooking system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said automatic cooking machine (1) is wirelessly connected with the communication module (38) via a remote server (39).

11. The automatic cooking system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said communication module (38) is accessed by a user device for providing one ormore instructions or one or more commands related to a dish or a recipe to the automatic cooking machine (1).

12. The automatic cooking system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said automatic cooking system (100) controls heat levels in range from 0°C to 386°C.

13. The automatic cooking system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said cooking compartment (3) comprises a cooking unit (13), a seasoning outlet platform (14), a cartridge unit (15), and a filter plate (16).

14. The automatic cooking system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said cooking unit (13) is rotatably mounted to said cooking compartment (3) configured to receive the food material that is to be cooked.

15. The automatic cooking system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said cartridge unit (15) comprises a case (26), a cartridge holder (27), a cartridge (28) and a cover (29).

16. The automatic cooking system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said automatic cooking system works via a method that comprises steps of: a) receiving a recipe code of the recipe of a dish to be cooked through the code sensor; b) dispensing a pre-defined amount of food material and the ingredients into a pot of the automatic cooking system based on the recipe code; c) processing the food material and cooking ingredient to prepare the food according to the recipe; d) monitoring the cooking operation based on a set of parameters; and e) finishing the cooking cooperation once the dish is prepared according to the recipe, via processing the set of parameters and alerting a user when the dish is prepared.

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