Cooking program development system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing automated cooking programs are generic and do not consider user personal preferences, leading to a lack of customization in cooking meals and food items.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for developing customized automated cooking programs through a user interface that allows users to input specific preferences and appliance types, automatically generating cooking programs that can be executed by cooking appliances, and incorporating feedback for program improvement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If automated cooking programs are made generic to simplify operation, then ease of operation is improved, but adaptability to user preferences deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically generating cooking programs based on user-provided preferences and appliance specifications before the actual cooking process. The form pre-fills appliance-specific parameters and cooking logic, so users only need to input their preferences rather than configuring everything manually.
Solution Approach 2:
The cooking program generation is dynamic and adaptive to user preferences. The system adjusts cooking parameters, sequences, and settings based on the specific food item, desired outcome, and user preferences provided in real-time, rather than using fixed generic programs.
2Adaptability or versatility
If automated cooking programs are customized to user preferences, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically generating the cooking program based on user preferences and appliance specifications. The electronic device autonomously creates the customized program without requiring complex manual configuration by the user, reducing the perceived complexity for the end user.
Solution Approach 2:
The form and system are designed to be universal across different cooking appliance types. The same interface and generation logic work for multiple appliance types by dynamically adapting to the selected appliance's capabilities, eliminating the need for separate customization interfaces for each device.
3Productivity
If cooking programs are automatically generated based on appliance and food type, then productivity is improved, but manufacturing precision deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies local quality by providing appliance-specific cooking parameters and logic tailored to each cooking appliance type and food item category. Rather than using generic one-size-fits-all programs, the generation process incorporates specific cooking characteristics appropriate for each appliance-food combination.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes cooking parameters based on the selected appliance type, food item, and user preferences. The automatic generation process adjusts temperature profiles, cooking times, and sequence parameters to match the specific requirements of different appliances and cooking scenarios.
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AI summary
A cooking program development system may include a cooking program developer tool configured to facilitate the creation of automated cooking programs, a cooking program feedback tool configured to facilitate utilizing user feedback to modify and improve the automated cooking programs, and a cooking program marketplace configured to facilitate the sharing of the automated cooking programs with a plurality of users. The cooking programs created utilizing the cooking program developer tool are configured to be utilized by a specific cooking appliance to cook a specific food item according to a user's personal preferences. The cooking programs may include instructions for the cooking appliance to automatically determine one or more cooking parameters to utilize to cook the food item based on characteristics of the food item sensed by one or more sensors of the cooking appliance.