Connected food preparation system and method of use
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional ovens lack advanced features for precise control over cooking parameters, real-time monitoring, and user experience, leading to inefficiencies and potential cooking mistakes.
Innovation Solution
A connected oven system with integrated sensors, processing, and communication capabilities that allows for dynamic control of heating and convection elements, real-time monitoring of food cooking, and user interface enhancements, enabling remote control and data-driven cooking instructions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If conventional ovens are used, then device complexity is low, but manufacturing precision and control over cooking parameters are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The oven system is divided into independent functional modules: heating elements, convection fans, sensors (temperature, humidity, weight), cameras, and processing units. Each module operates independently but communicates through a centralized control system, allowing precise control of cooking parameters while maintaining modularity that manages overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple sensors continuously monitor cooking parameters (temperature, humidity, weight) and provide real-time feedback to the processing system. The system adjusts heating and convection elements based on this feedback to maintain precise control over cooking conditions, resolving the contradiction between precision and complexity through closed-loop control.
2Ease of operation
If conventional ovens are used, then ease of operation is simple, but real-time monitoring and user experience are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The oven system automatically monitors cooking progress through integrated sensors and cameras, provides real-time updates to users via wireless communication, and autonomously adjusts cooking parameters based on sensor feedback. This self-service capability enhances user experience and operational ease without requiring complex manual intervention from the user.
Solution Approach 2:
The oven integrates multiple functions including heating, convection, weight monitoring, temperature sensing, humidity sensing, visual monitoring via cameras, and wireless communication into a single system. This multi-functionality provides comprehensive real-time monitoring and enhanced user experience while managing complexity through integrated design.
3Productivity
If conventional ovens are used, then loss of time is minimal, but cooking efficiency and productivity are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The oven system continuously monitors cooking parameters through integrated sensors and adjusts heating and convection elements in real-time to optimize cooking efficiency. Weight sensors track moisture loss continuously, and the system dynamically adjusts parameters to maintain optimal cooking conditions throughout the entire cooking process, maximizing productivity through continuous optimization.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary weighing of food items before cooking to determine exact cooking parameters and timing. Weight sensors measure the initial weight, and the processing system uses this data to pre-calculate optimal cooking curves and parameter adjustments, enabling more efficient and accurate cooking from the start.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The connected oven system provides precise control over cooking parameters, reduces cooking errors, enhances user experience through real-time monitoring and remote control, and facilitates data-driven cooking improvements.
Implementation Method 1
a set of heating elements 300
Implementation Method 2
a set of convection elements 400
Data Source
AI summary
A connected oven, including a set of in-cavity sensors and a processor configured to automatically identify foodstuff within the cooking cavity, based on the sensor measurements; and automatically operate the heating element based on the foodstuff identity.