A SMART COOKING SYSTEM FACILITATING CONVENIENT MEAL PREPARATION AND THE METHOD THEREOF

Abstract

Present invention discloses a smart cooking system facilitating convenient meal preparation and method thereof. The smart cooking system (100) includes a cylindrical body (102) that encasing one or more containers (104) coupled with a food preparation segment (110), a purification unit (116), and a control unit (108). The containers store one or more ingredients employed for cooking meals based on a user preference of a user. The control unit executes one or more operations to perform cooking of the meal in food preparation segment (110) employing the ingredients. The purification unit (116) filters and reuses the water expelled from the food preparation segment (110) for cleaning the food preparation segment. The smart cooking system (100) includes a waste management system (120) to remove filtered residues from the water and prevent overflowing of the water purified in the purification unit (116) by automatically draining out water through the drainage technique (122).

Specification

Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention relates to the field of smart kitchen accessories. In particular, it relates to a smart cooking system facilitating convenient meal preparation and the method thereof.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed disclosure, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Smart kitchen appliances are great options for updating the kitchen to a more modern, functional, and multipurpose space. A smart kitchen appliance is any gadget or combination of technologies that can prepare meals quickly and affordably while also responding to consumer expectations. Consumers are choosing smart cooking tools more often these days to automate the cooking process and save time spent in cooking. One of the Chinese patent application publications CN112773174A, entitled "Automatic cooking equipment", discloses an automatic cooking equipment which can automatically execute a corresponding cooking program for each dish to be cooked. Another Chinese patent publication CN206462802U, entitled "A kind of intelligence drip rice electric cooker", discloses an intelligence drip rice electric cooker provided both drip rice boiling and electrical automation control.
[0004] However, the existing technologies provide limited options for customizing cooking parameters such as soaking times, water levels, and cooking temperatures based on specific user preferences and types of ingredients. While using most of the existing systems the users typically need to manually measure ingredients, adjust settings, and monitor cooking progress, which reduces convenience and increases the likelihood of human error. The said systems mostly employ manual cleaning processes which are time-consuming and may not effectively remove food residues, leading to hygiene concerns and potential maintenance issues. Also, the said systems may not optimize water and energy usage, contributing to higher operational costs and environmental impact over time. Hence, there exists a need for a system which can provide users with convenience, customization options, and sustainability in everyday meal preparation.

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0005] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[0006] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a smart cooking system facilitating convenient meal preparation and method thereof.
[0007] It is another object of the present disclosure that relates to a smart cooking system and method which eliminates the need for user intervention by automating every step of the cooking process, from soaking to cooking and storage.
[0008] It is another object of the present disclosure that relates to a smart cooking system and method which allows users to precisely customize soaking times, cooking temperatures, and quantities through a user-friendly interface.
[0009] It is another object of the present disclosure that relates to a smart cooking system and method which incorporates a self-cleaning mode that uses purified water to thoroughly clean the food preparation segment ensures hygiene and reduces the effort required for maintenance after each use.

SUMMARY
[00010] The present invention relates to the field of smart kitchen accessories. In particular, it relates to a smart cooking system facilitating convenient meal preparation and method thereof. In specific, it relates to a smart cooking system and method which reduces the need for manual intervention by automating the whole cooking process, from soaking to cooking and storage.
[00011] An aspect of the present disclosure provides a smart cooking system facilitating convenient meal preparation. The smart cooking system includes a cylindrical body configured to encase one or more containers coupled with a food preparation segment, a purification unit, and a control unit. The one or more containers are configured to store one or more ingredients employed for cooking at least one meal based on a user preference of at least one user. The control unit is configured to execute one or more operations to perform cooking of the at least one meal in the food preparation segment employing the one or more ingredients based on the user preference. The purification unit is configured to filter and reuse the water expelled from the food preparation segment during the cooking of the at least one meal in order to clean the food preparation segment once the cooking completes. Furthermore, the smart cooking system includes a waste management system that includes a drainage technique. The waste management system is coupled to the food preparation segment and the purification unit. The waste management system is configured to remove filtered residues from the water and prevent overflowing of the water purified in the purification unit by automatically draining out the water through the drainage technique connected to a house water drain.
[00012] In an aspect, the food preparation segment includes an induction cooking unit equipped with one or more sensors. The induction cooking unit is configured to facilitate precise cooking of the at least one meal based on the user preference. Further, the food preparation segment includes a soaking and steaming area configured to perform at least one of a soaking and a steaming of the one or more ingredients based on the user preference. The one or more ingredients include any or a combination of a rice, a dal, and water. The one or more sensors include any or a combination of a temperature sensor and a weight sensor.
[00013] In an aspect, the food preparation segment is fabricated in an inverted conical shape to facilitate one or more functionalities based on user preference. The one or more functionalities include any or a combination of a precise soaking of the one or more ingredients, an optimal water drainage from the one or more ingredients, and an effective usage of water in the cooking of the at least one meal. The user preference includes any or a combination of a number of servings needed, a quantity of rice per person, a type of dal, a soaking time, a meal preparation schedule, and a cooking preferences. The food preparation segment is located in a middle compartment of the cylindrical body.
[00014] In an aspect, the smart cooking system includes a control panel coupled to the control unit. The control panel is configured to allow the at least one user to select the user preferences for cooking the at least one meal thereby to control the one or more operations employed to perform the cooking of the at least one meal. The one or more operations include any or a combination of a dispensing, a soaking, a heating, a boiling, a draining, and a cleaning. Further, the smart cooking system includes a mobile application interface configured to enable the at least one user to monitor and remotely control the smart cooking system to manage cooking settings and receive at least one notification on one or more computing devices. The at least one notification includes any or a combination of a notification on completing a cooking cycle and a notification on the maintenance required.
[00015] In an aspect, the smart cooking system includes an insulated storage unit configured to maintain the temperature of the at least one meal prepared by the food preparation segment until serving. The at least one meal prepared is automatically transferred to the insulated storage unit from the food preparation segment. The insulated storage unit is readily detachable from the smart cooking system for cleaning and maintenance.
[00016] In an aspect, the smart cooking system is configured to execute a self-cleaning mode for effectively removing food residues from the food preparation segment and maintaining optimal hygiene in the smart cooking system by cleaning the food preparation segment and employing the water stored in the purification unit. The water from the purification unit is sprayed on across the surface of the food preparation segment employing one or more nozzles strategically placed around the inverted cone shape of the food preparation segment for thorough cleaning of the food preparation segment. The water employed to clean the food preparation segment is filtered, stored and reused by the purification unit. The self-cleaning mode is initiated by the at least one user in one or more ways comprises of at least one of a manually and a scheduling through the mobile application.
[00017] In an aspect, the one or more containers are labelled by the at least one user for the one or more ingredients employing the control panel. The one or more containers are readily accessible for performing at least one of a loading the one or more ingredients and a cleaning and maintenance.
[00018] In an aspect, the smart cooking system is configured to employ a soaking phase during the cooking process by dispensing the one or more ingredients into the food preparation segment employing one or more drains and automatically filling the food preparation segment with water to soak the one or more ingredients based on the user preferences and drain the water thoroughly from the one or more ingredients employing a filter to prevent food wastage once soaking completes.
[00019] In an aspect, the smart cooking system includes one or more safety measures configured to facilitate a safe operation of the smart cooking system by safeguarding against an overheating and an electrical hazard.
[00020] In an aspect, a method for facilitating convenient meal preparation by a smart cooking system. The method includes steps of the smart cooking system by at least one user to load one or more ingredients in the one or more containers by employing a control panel. Further, the method includes steps of providing, a user preference by the at least one user employing the control panel for cooking at least one meal using the one or more ingredients loaded into the one or more containers and controlled by a control unit. Further, the method includes steps of dispensing, by the control unit, the one or more ingredients into a food preparation segment employing one or more drains and filling water in the food preparation segment to soak the ingredients based on the user preference. Further, the method includes steps of draining, by the control unit, the water from the one or more ingredients employing a filter once completing the soaking.
[00021] Further, the method includes steps of preparing, by the control unit, the at least one meal based on the user preference by heating the one or more ingredients by employing an induction cooking unit in the food preparation segment. Further, the method includes steps of transferring, by the control unit, automatically the at least one meal prepared in the food preparation segment to an insulated storage unit to keep the at least one meal warm until served. Further, the method includes steps of cleaning, the food preparation segment by activating a self-cleaning mode by the at least one user to effectively remove food residues from the food preparation segment and maintain optimal hygiene in the smart cooking system. Furthermore, the method includes steps of filtering and storing, the water employed for the cleaning of the food preparation segment by a purification unit for reuse and removal, the filtered residues from the water by a waste management system to facilitate hygiene and minimal maintenance of the smart cooking system.
[00022] Various objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[00023] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in, and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.
[00024] In the figures, similar components, and/or features may have the same reference label. Further, various components of the same type may be distinguished by following the reference label with a second label that distinguishes among the similar components. If only the first reference label is used in the specification, the description is applicable to any one of the similar components having the same first reference label irrespective of the second reference label.
[00025] FIG. 1 illustrates (a) an exemplary architecture and (b) an exemplary block diagram of the proposed smart cooking system 100 facilitating convenient meal preparation, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00026] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary flow diagram 200 of the method for facilitating convenient meal preparation by a smart cooking system 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.


DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00027] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[00028] Various aspects of the present disclosure are described with respect to FIGs. 1-2.
[00029] Embodiments of the present invention relates to a smart cooking system facilitating convenient meal preparation and method thereof. In specific, it relates to a smart cooking system and method which reduces the need for manual intervention by automating the whole cooking process, from soaking to cooking and storage.
[00030] FIG. 1 illustrates (a) an exemplary architecture and (b) an exemplary block diagram of the proposed smart cooking system 100 facilitating convenient meal preparation, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00031] In an embodiment, referring to FIG. 1, (a) the exemplary architecture and (b) the exemplary block diagram of the proposed smart cooking system 100 facilitating convenient meal preparation. The smart cooking system 100 may include a cylindrical body 102 configured to encase one or more containers 104 coupled with a food preparation segment 110, a purification unit 116, and a control unit 108. The one or more containers 104 can be configured to store one or more ingredients employed for cooking at least one meal based on a user preference of at least one user 130. The one or more ingredients can include, but not limited to: a rice, a dal, a water, and the like. The one or more containers 104 are labelled by the user 130 for the one or more ingredients employing a control panel 108. The one or more containers 104 are readily accessible for performing at least one of a loading the one or more ingredients and a cleaning and maintenance.
[00032] In an exemplary embodiment, the user may label each of the containers employing the control panel 108 with specific types of rice, dal, drinking water, and the like. For an instance, the user may label the container with rice varieties including, but not limited to a jasmine rice, a Basmati rice, a ponni rice, a Njavara rice, and the like. In another instance, the user may label the containers with dal varieties including, but not limited to: a masoor dal, a moong dal, a split chana dal, an urad dal, toor dal, and the like.
[00033] In an embodiment, the control unit 108 can be configured to execute one or more operations to perform cooking of the at least one meal in the food preparation segment 110 employing the one or more ingredients based on the user preference. The food preparation segment 110 may include an induction cooking unit 110-2 equipped with one or more sensors 114. The induction cooking unit 110-2 can be configured to facilitate precise cooking of the at least one meal based on the user preference. Further, the food preparation segment 110 may include a soaking and steaming area 110-1 configured to perform at least one of a soaking and a steaming of the one or more ingredients based on the user preference. The one or more sensors 114 can include, but not limited to: a temperature sensor, a weight sensor, and the like.
[00034] In an exemplary embodiment, the weight sensor can include, but not limited to: a load cell sensor, a force sensor, and the like. The load cell sensors enable to measure ingredient weights.
[00035] In an embodiment, the smart cooking system 100 can be configured to employ a soaking phase during the cooking process by dispensing the one or more ingredients into the food preparation segment 110 employing one or more drains 106 and automatically filling the food preparation segment 110 with water to soak the one or more ingredients based on the user preferences and drain the water thoroughly from the one or more ingredients employing a filter to prevent food wastage once soaking completes.
[00036] In an embodiment, the food preparation segment 110 may be fabricated in an inverted conical shape to facilitate one or more functionalities based on user preference. The one or more functionalities can include, but not limited to: a precise soaking of the one or more ingredients, an optimal water drainage from the one or more ingredients, an effective usage of water in the cooking of the at least one meal, and the like. The user preference can include, but not limited to: a number of servings needed, a quantity of rice per person, a type of dal, a soaking time, a meal preparation schedule, a cooking preferences, and the like.
[00037] In an exemplary embodiment, the cooking preferences can include, but not limited to: an as boiled meal, a stored meal, and the like. In an instance, the user can provide the cooking preference of rice and dal as readily boiled rice and dal and store for some time the rice and dal after boiling.
[00038] In an embodiment, the purification unit 116 can be configured to filter and reuse the water expelled from the food preparation segment 110 during the cooking of the at least one meal by in order to clean the food preparation segment 110. The purification unit 116 can be integrated with a water level checking sensor to check for if the stored purified water reaches its capacity and if there is a risk of overflowing.
[00039] In an embodiment, the smart cooking system 100 may include the control panel 108-1 coupled to the control unit 108. The control panel 108-1 can be configured to allow the user 130 to select the user preferences for cooking the at least one meal thereby to control the one or more operations employed to perform the cooking of the at least one meal. The one or more operations can include, but not limited to: a dispensing, a soaking, a heating, a boiling, a draining, a cleaning, and the like. Further, the smart cooking system 100 may include a mobile application interface 128 configured to enable the user 130 to monitor and remotely control the smart cooking system 100 to manage cooking settings and receive at least one notification on one or more computing devices 126. The at least one notification includes any or a combination of a notification on completing a cooking cycle and a notification on the maintenance required.
[00040] In an exemplary embodiment, the control panel 108-1 may be located on the spherical body surface. The control unit may allow the user to set cooking times and schedules, specify types and quantities of ingredients, adjust soaking durations and cooking preferences, activate or schedule a self-cleaning cycles and the like.
[00041] In an embodiment, the smart cooking system 100 may include an insulated storage unit 118 configured to maintain the temperature of the at least one meal prepared in the food preparation segment 110 until serving. The at least one meal prepared is automatically transferred to the insulated storage unit 118 from the food preparation segment 110. The insulated storage unit 118 is readily detachable from the smart cooking system 100 for cleaning and maintenance.
[00042] In an embodiment, the smart cooking system 100 may include a waste management system 120 coupled to the food preparation segment 110 and the purification unit 116 and may include a drainage technique 122. The waste management system 120 can be configured to remove filtered residues from the water and prevent overflowing of the water purified in the purification unit 116 by automatically draining out the water employing the drainage technique 122 connected to a house water drain 124.
[00043] In an exemplary embodiment, the drainage technique 122 connected to the house water drain 124 can be employed to drain the water if the stored purified water reaches its capacity and if there is a risk of overflowing. The drainage technique 122, automatically drains out the water through the connection to the house water drain 124, preventing any potential spills or mess.
[00044] In an embodiment, the smart cooking system 100 can be configured to execute a self-cleaning mode for effectively removing food residues from the food preparation segment 110 and maintaining optimal hygiene in the smart cooking system 100 by cleaning the food preparation segment 110 employing the water stored in the purification unit 116. The water from the purification unit 116 is sprayed on across the surface of the food preparation segment 110 employing one or more nozzles 112 strategically placed around the inverted cone shape of the food preparation segment 110 for thorough cleaning of the food preparation segment 110. The water employed to clean the food preparation segment 110 is filtered, stored and reused by the purification unit 116. The self-cleaning mode is initiated by the user 130 in one or more ways comprises at least one of a manually and a scheduling through the mobile application.
[00045] In an embodiment, the smart cooking system 100 may include one or more safety measures configured to facilitate a safe operation of the smart cooking system 100 by safeguarding against an overheating and an electrical hazard.
[00046] In an embodiment, the containers 104 may be located in a top compartment of the cylindrical body 102. The food preparation segment 110 may be located in a middle compartment of the cylindrical body 102. The purification unit 116 and the insulated storage unit 118 may be located in a bottom compartment of the cylindrical body 102.
[00047] As can be understood by those ordinary skill in the art, although FIG. 1 shows exemplary components of the smart cooking system 100, in different embodiments, the smart cooking system 100 may include fewer components, different components, differently arranged components, or additional functional components than depicted in FIG. 1. Additionally, or alternatively, one or more components of the smart cooking system 100 may perform functions described as being performed by one or more other components of the smart cooking system 100.
[00048] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary flow diagram 200 of the method for facilitating convenient meal preparation by a smart cooking system 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00049] In an embodiment, referring to FIG. 2, the method 200 for facilitating convenient meal preparation by a smart cooking system 100. The method includes step 202 of initializing, the smart cooking system 100 by user 130 to load one or more ingredients in the one or more containers 104 by employing a control panel 108-1. Further, the method includes step 204 f providing, a user preference by the user 130 employing the control panel 108-1 for cooking at least one meal using the one or more ingredients loaded into the one or more containers 104 and controlled by the control unit 108. Further, the method includes step 206 of dispensing, by the control unit 108, the one or more ingredients into a food preparation segment 110 employing the one or more drains 106 and filling water in the food preparation segment 110 to soak the ingredients based on the user preference. Further, the method includes step 208 of draining, by the control unit 108, the water from the one or more ingredients employing a filter once completing the soaking.
[00050] Further, the method includes step 210 of preparing, by the control unit 108, the at least one meal based on the user preference by heating the one or more ingredients by employing an induction cooking unit 110-2 in the food preparation segment 110. Further, the method includes step 212 of transferring, by the control unit 108, automatically the at least one meal prepared in the food preparation segment110 to an insulated storage unit 118 to keep the at least one meal warm until served. Further, the method includes step 214 of cleaning, the food preparation segment110 by activating a self-cleaning mode by the user 130 for effectively remove food residues from the food preparation segment 110 and maintain optimal hygiene in the smart cooking system 100. Furthermore, the method includes step 216 of filtering and storing, the water employed for the cleaning of the food preparation segment 110 by a purification unit 116 for reuse and removal, the filtered residues from the water by a waste management system 120 to facilitate hygiene and minimal maintenance of the smart cooking system 100.
[00051] In an embodiment, the preparation of the at least one meal in the food preparation segment 110 can be monitored by one or more sensors 114 to facilitate precise cooking and proper soaking times for the one or more ingredients. The smart cooking system 100 100 employs the water stored in the purification unit 116 for cleaning the food preparation segment 110 in the self-cleaning mode.
[00052] In an exemplary embodiment, the smart cooking system 100 is employed in the kitchen for meal preparation. The user stores ingredients like rice, dal, and water in the containers. The user labels each storage container by employing the control panel with specific types of rice, dal, or drinking water. Further, the user selects the preference using the control panel or the mobile application interface. The user provides details including, the number of servings needed, the quantity of rice per person, type of dal and cooking preferences and the like. Based on the details provided the system initiates the cooking process. The system initiates the soaking phase. The system dispenses the ingredients like raw rice and dal into the food preparation segment. Water is automatically filled to soak the ingredients based on user-entered parameters. Once finishing soaking of the ingredients, the water is drained through a filter to prevent food wastage and the system initiates the cooking phase. The system employs the induction heating in the food preparation segment to cook the ingredients to perfection, guided by the temperature sensor and the weight sensor. Further, the cooked food is automatically transferred to the insulated storage unit to keep it warm until served. Further, the user can initiate self-cleaning cycles manually or schedule the self-cleaning cycles employing the mobile application interface. In the self-cleaning mode, the purified water stored in the purification unit is pumped through nozzles around the food preparation segment. The water is sprayed and cleans all surfaces of the food preparation segment removing food residues. The used water is further filtered and purified within the purification unit for reuse.
[00053] In another exemplary embodiment, the smart cooking system 100 is employed to cook rice with a serving time. In an instance, the user is employing the system to ready the cooked rice at 6 am. The user preferences for the cooking include: desired time- 6am, number of people-4 people, rice type-Basmati, and quantity per person-100 grams. The user loads Basmati rice into the designated storage container and sets the desired parameters using the control panel or the mobile application interface in the system. The user specifies that the rice should be cooked and ready by 6 AM. Based on the user preferences, the system automatically dispenses 400 grams of Basmati rice into the food preparation segment. Water is added according to the set parameters for soaking. After soaking, the rice is drained and cooked using induction heating in the food preparation segment. Once cooked, the rice is automatically transferred to the insulated storage unit by 6 AM, keeping it warm and ready for breakfast. After cooking, the system initiates the self-cleaning mode using purified water stored in the purification unit. Nozzles around the food preparation segment enable thorough cleaning of the food preparation segment employing the water from the purification unit.
[00054] In still another exemplary embodiment, the smart cooking system 100 is employed to cook rice and dal with a serving time. In an instance, the user is employing the system to ready the cooked rice and dal by 8 pm with a specific time for soaking dal. The user preferences for the cooking include: desired time- 8 pm, for number of 4 people, rice type-Jasmine, quantity per person-120 grams, dal type- Lentils, and Soaking time for dal- 6 hours. The user loads Jasmine rice into a first storage container and lentils into a second container and sets the desired parameters using the control panel or the mobile application interface in the system. The user specify that the dal should be soaked for 6 hours and ready by 8 PM, while the rice should be cooked and ready by the same time. Based on the user preferences, the system automatically dispenses 480 grams of Jasmine rice into the food preparation segment and adds water for cooking. Simultaneously, lentils are dispensed into another part of the food preparation segment for soaking as per the specified time. Water is added according to the set parameters for soaking. After soaking, the lentils are stored in the designated storage unit, ready for use. The rice is drained and cooked using induction heating in the food preparation segment. Once cooked, the rice is automatically transferred to the insulated storage unit by 8 PM, keeping it warm and ready for dinner. After cooking and user retrieval, the system initiates the self-cleaning mode using purified water stored in the purification unit. Nozzles around the food preparation segment enable thorough cleaning of the food preparation segment employing the water from the purification unit.
[00055] In an embodiment, the smart cooking system 100 can be configured to accommodate diverse meal preparation schedules and preferences, offering convenience, customization, and efficiency in everyday cooking tasks.
[00056] If the specification states a component or feature "may", "can", "could", or "might" be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[00057] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of "a," "an," and "the" may include plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of "in" may include "in" and "on" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[00058] It is to be appreciated by a person skilled in the art that while various embodiments of the present disclosure have been elaborated for a smart cooking system facilitating convenient meal preparation and method thereof. However, the teachings of the present disclosure are also applicable for other types of applications as well, and all such embodiments are well within the scope of the present disclosure. However, the smart cooking system facilitating convenient meal preparation and method thereof is also equally implementable in other industries as well, and all such embodiments are well within the scope of the present disclosure without any limitation.
[00059] Accordingly, the present disclosure is a smart cooking system facilitating convenient meal preparation and method thereof.
[00060] Moreover, in interpreting the specification, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms "comprises" and "comprising" should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refer to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C….and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc.
[00061] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the disclosure, other and further embodiments of the disclosure may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the disclosure is determined by the claims that follow. The disclosure is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the disclosure when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[00062] The present disclosure provides a smart cooking system facilitating convenient meal preparation and method thereof.
[00063] The present disclosure provides a smart cooking system and method which automates the entire cooking process-from soaking to cooking and storing- and minimizes the need for manual intervention.
[00064] The present disclosure provides a smart cooking system and method which allows users to precisely customize soaking times, cooking temperatures, and quantities through a user-friendly interface.
[00065] The present disclosure provides a smart cooking system and method which provides users with convenience, customization options, and sustainability in everyday meal preparation.
[00066] The present disclosure provides a smart cooking system and method which incorporates a self-cleaning mode that uses purified water to thoroughly clean the food preparation segment and ensures hygiene and reduces the effort required for maintenance after each use.
[00067] The present disclosure provides a smart cooking system and method which includes a purification unit that filters and purifies used water, allowing it to be recycled for cleaning and reducing water wastage.
[00068] The present disclosure provides a smart cooking system and method which employs smart sensors and automated controls to optimize energy usage and cooking efficiency.
[00069] The present disclosure provides a smart cooking system and method which provides connectivity features for remote monitoring and control via a mobile application, enhancing user convenience and kitchen management.

, Claims:1. A smart cooking system (100) facilitating convenient meal preparation, the smart cooking system (100) comprising:
a cylindrical body (102) configured to encase one or more containers (104) coupled with a food preparation segment (110), a purification unit (116) and a control unit (108), wherein the one or more containers (104) are configured to store one or more ingredients employed for cooking at least one meal based on a user preference of at least one user (130), wherein the control unit (108) is configured to execute one or more operations to perform cooking of the at least one meal in the food preparation segment (110) employing the one or more ingredients based on the user preference, wherein the purification unit (116) is configured to filter and reuse the water expelled from the food preparation segment (110) during the cooking of the at least one meal in order to clean the food preparation segment (110) once the cooking completes; and
a waste management system (120) comprising a drainage technique (122), wherein the waste management system (120) coupled to the food preparation segment (110) and the purification unit (116), wherein the waste management system (120) is configured to remove filtered residues from the water and prevent overflowing of the water purified in the purification unit (116) by automatically draining out the water employing the drainage technique (122) connected to a house water drain (124).

2. The smart cooking system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the food preparation segment (110) comprising:
an induction cooking unit (110-2) equipped with one or more sensors (114), and the induction cooking unit (110-2) is configured to facilitate precise cooking of the at least one meal based on the user preference; and
a soaking and steaming area (110-1) configured to perform at least one of a soaking and a steaming of the one or more ingredients based on the user preference,
wherein the one or more ingredients comprises any or a combination of a rice, a dal, and the water,
wherein the one or more sensors (114) comprises any or a combination of a temperature sensor and a weight sensor.

3. The smart cooking system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the food preparation segment (110) is fabricated in an inverted conical shape to facilitate one or more functionalities based on user preference,
wherein the one or more functionalities comprises any or a combination of a precise soaking of the one or more ingredients, an optimal water drainage from the one or more ingredients, and an effective usage of water in the cooking of the at least one meal,
wherein the user preference comprises any or a combination of a number of servings needed, a quantity of rice per person, a type of dal, a soaking time, a meal preparation schedule, and a cooking preferences.

4. The smart cooking system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the smart cooking system (100) comprising:
a control panel (108-1) coupled to the control unit (108) and the control panel (108-1) is configured to allow the at least one user (130) to select the user preferences for cooking the at least one meal thereby to control the one or more operations employed to perform the cooking of the at least one meal, wherein the one or more operations comprises any or a combination of a dispensing, a soaking, a heating, a boiling, a draining, and a cleaning; and
a mobile application interface (128) configured to enable the at least one user (130) to monitor and remotely control the smart cooking system (100) to manage cooking settings and receive at least one notification on one or more computing devices (126),
wherein the at least one notification comprises any or a combination of a notification on completing a cooking cycle and a notification on the maintenance required.

5. The smart cooking system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the smart cooking system (100) comprising:
an insulated storage unit (118) configured to maintain the temperature of the at least one meal prepared by the food preparation segment (110) until serving,
wherein the at least one meal prepared is automatically transferred to the insulated storage unit (118) from the food preparation segment (110),
wherein the insulated storage unit (118) is readily detachable from the smart cooking system (100) for cleaning and maintenance.

6. The smart cooking system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the smart cooking system (100) is configured to:
execute a self-cleaning mode for effectively removing food residues from the food preparation segment (110) and maintaining optimal hygiene in the smart cooking system (100) by cleaning the food preparation segment (110) employing the water stored in the purification unit (116),
wherein the water from the purification unit (116) is sprayed on across the surface of the food preparation segment (110) employing one or more nozzles (112) strategically placed around the inverted cone shape of the food preparation segment (110) for thorough cleaning of the food preparation segment (110),
wherein the water employed to clean the food preparation segment (110) is filtered, stored and reused by the purification unit (116),
wherein the self-cleaning mode is initiated by the at least one user (130) in one or more ways comprises at least one of a manually and a scheduling through a mobile application.

7. The smart cooking system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more containers (104) are labelled by the at least one user (130) for the one or more ingredients employing the control panel (108-1),
the one or more containers (104) are readily accessible for performing at least one of a loading the one or more ingredients and a cleaning and maintenance.

8. The smart cooking system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the smart cooking system (100) is configured to:
employ a soaking phase during the cooking process by dispensing the one or more ingredients into the food preparation segment (110) employing one or more drains (106) and automatically filling the food preparation segment (110) with water to soak the one or more ingredients based on the user preferences and drain the water thoroughly from the one or more ingredients employing a filter to prevent food wastage once soaking completes.

9. The smart cooking system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the smart cooking system (100) comprising:
one or more safety measures configured to facilitate a safe operation of the smart cooking system (100) by safeguarding against an overheating and an electrical hazard.

10. A method (200) for facilitating convenient meal preparation by a smart cooking system (100), the method (200) comprising:
initializing (202), the smart cooking system (100) by at least one user (130) (116) to load one or more ingredients (102) in the one or more containers (104) by employing a control panel (108-1);
providing (204), a user preference by the at least one user (130) employing the control panel (108-1) for cooking at least one meal using the one or more ingredients loaded into the one or more containers (104) and controlled by a control unit (108);
dispensing (206), by the control unit (108), the one or more ingredients into a food preparation segment (110) employing one or more drains (106) and filling water in the food preparation segment (110) to soak the ingredients based on the user preference;
draining (208), by the control unit (108), the water from the one or more ingredients employing a filter once completing the soaking;
preparing (210), by the control unit (108), the at least one meal based on the user preference by heating the one or more ingredients by employing an induction cooking unit (110-2) in the food preparation segment (110);
transferring (212), by the control unit (108), automatically the at least one meal prepared in the food preparation segment (110) to an insulated storage unit (118) to keep the at least one meal warm until served;
cleaning (214), the food preparation segment (110) by activating a self-cleaning mode by the at least one user (130) for effectively remove food residues from the food preparation segment (110) and maintain optimal hygiene in the smart cooking system (100); and
filtering and storing (216), the water employed for the cleaning of the food preparation segment (110) by a purification unit (116) for reuse and removing, the filtered residues from the water by a waste management system (120) to facilitate hygiene and minimal maintenance of the smart cooking system (100).

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