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AUTOMATED BREAD SLICING AND DRESSING ASSISTIVE DEVICE
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ORDINARY APPLICATION
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Filed on 8 November 2024
Abstract
An automated bread slicing and dressing assistive device comprises a cylindrical frame 1 having a plate 2 accessed by a user for accommodating a loaf of bread in the frame 1 , a touch interactive display panel arranged on the frame 1 that is accessed by the user for providing input, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 4 is installed on the frame 1 an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 4 is installed on the frame 1 , plurality of extendable circular plates 5 integrated in the frame 1 in a manner that a slit is formed in between each of the plates,, a blade 6 is integrated on lateral side of the frame 1 by means of a motorized sliding unit, multiple electronically controlled nozzles 8 arranged on a chamber dispense a spreader.
Patent Information
Application ID | 202441086187 |
Invention Field | COMPUTER SCIENCE |
Date of Application | 08/11/2024 |
Publication Number | 46/2024 |
Inventors
Name | Address | Country | Nationality |
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Dr. Mary Posonia A. | Department of Computer Science and Engineering, School of Computing, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed To Be University), Jeepiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Chennai-600119, India. | India | India |
Applicants
Name | Address | Country | Nationality |
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Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed To Be University) | Jeepiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Chennai-600119, India. | India | India |
Specification
Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to an automated bread slicing and dressing assistive device that is capable of assisting a user in slicing and dressing of a bread in accordance to user specifications in an automatic manner in least time consumption.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Bread is a basic food and is commonly in diets worldwide, however, the loaf of bread needs to be sliced before consumption. Slicing bread makes efficient to manage making sandwiches or different dishes for everyday meals. Therefore, people use to slice the bread via using bread knife, as the tool is designed specifically for slicing through bread crust without crushing the soft interior. However, the tool requires steady hand for consistently even slices of bread, as well as there is a chance that the tool might tear soft bread. They also use some machines for slicing the loaf of bread efficiently within minimal consumption of time. But a skilled worker is required for operating such machines efficiently and carrying out the slicing of bread effectively. So, people use an equipment that efficiently slice the loaf of bread in even dimensions, without any requirement of manual labors.
[0003] Conventionally, some ways were used by the people for slicing breads. They usually perform slicing of bread manually via using some handheld tools like bread saw, as the tool is similar to a coping saw are is designed for slicing through large loaves or crusty bread efficiently. However, this tool might generate more crumbs compared to a serrated knife and are not versatile for everyday use. They also use bread guillotine tool, as this is a hinged slicing tool with a sharp blade, used by placing the loaf on the surface and pushing down to create even slices. But the tool is bulky and might take up more space, also the tool is limited to certain loaf sizes
[0004] CN116690672A discloses about an invention that includes a bread slicing device and aims to solve the problems that an existing slicing device needs repeated slicing adjustment, and time and labor are wasted. According to the technical scheme, the bread slicing machine is characterized by comprising a rack, a conveying device, a slicing device and a collecting device are arranged on the rack, a proofreading device with a warning function is arranged between the conveying device and the slicing device, and an alarm device is arranged on the collecting device and used for prompting workers to collect bread. Whether the slicing device is matched with the bread specification or not is judged through the proofreading device, repeated slicing adjustment is not needed, and unnecessary troubles are avoided.
[0005] JP2007331053A discloses about an invention that includes a bread slicing device for cutting off crust parts from the rectangular piece of bread obtained by slicing the bread is provided with a loading base for loading the piece of bread on it, a crust part cutting edge arranged on the loading base by letting a linear cutter tip face downward, and a driving part for moving the crust part cutting edge vertically.
[0006] Conventionally, many devices have been developed that are capable of slicing bread. However, these devices are incapable of carrying out the slicing of bread in an efficient manner and fails in reducing the physical efforts as well as consumption of time in the process. Additionally, these existing devices also lack in spreading a spreader on the sliced bread in view of dressing the slice of the bread and are insufficient in taking the input regarding number of slices required.
[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of performing slicing of bread in an automated manner, thus saves manual efforts as well as consumption of time of the user. In addition, the developed device should also spread a spreader on the sliced bread in view of dressing the slice of the bread.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0008] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.
[0009] An object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of assisting a user in slicing and dressing of a bread in accordance to user specifications in an automatic manner in least time consumption.
[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of spread a spreader on the sliced bread in view of dressing the slice of the bread.
[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is user friendly and reliable in nature.
[0012] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0013] The present invention relates to an automated bread slicing and dressing assistive device that aids a user in slicing and dressing of a bread in accordance to user specifications in a self-sufficient manner in least time consumption.
[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an automated bread slicing and dressing assistive device comprises of a cylindrical frame developed to be positioned on a fixed surface, wherein a plate is arranged at base of the frame that is accessed by a user for accommodating a loaf of bread in the frame, a touch interactive display panel arranged on the frame that is accessed by the user for providing input regarding dimensions into which the loaf of bread is to be sliced, wherein an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit is installed on the frame and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images of the frame, respectively to determine dimensions of the accommodated loaf of bread, plurality of extendable circular plates integrated in the frame in a manner that a slit is formed in between each of the plates, wherein a blade is integrated on lateral side of the frame by means of a motorized sliding unit that is actuated by the microcontroller to translate the blade along the sliding unit in view of positioning the blade in alignment with one of the slits corresponding to the evaluates length of loaf, followed by actuation of a motorized ball and socket joint integrated in between the sliding unit and blade for providing rotational movement to the blade through the slit which in turn slices the bread from the evaluated length.
[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, further comprises of a multi-sectioned container arranged on the frame and integrated with multiple electronically controlled nozzles that are actuated by the microcontroller to dispense a spreader including jam, butter or jelly stored in the container on the sliced bread, followed by rotation of the blade over the sliced bread in order to spread the dispended spreader on the sliced bread, as per the user-specifications, an angle sensor is integrated on the frame and synced with the imaging unit for monitoring angle of the blade with respect to the bread, in accordance to which the microcontroller directs actuation of the ball and socket joint, and a battery is configured with the frame for providing a continuous power supply to electronically powered components associated with the device.
[0016] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of an automated bread slicing and dressing assistive device.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0018] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
[0019] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises," and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having" and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.
[0020] As used herein, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.
[0021] The present invention relates to an automated bread slicing and dressing assistive device that is capable of assisting a user in slicing and dressing of a bread in accordance to user specifications in an automatic manner in least time consumption.
[0022] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of an automated bread slicing and dressing assistive device is illustrated comprises of a cylindrical frame 1 having a plate 2 arranged at base of the frame 1 , a touch interactive display panel 3 arranged on the frame 1, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 4 installed on the frame 1, plurality of extendable circular plates 5 integrated in the frame 1, a blade 6 integrated on lateral side of the frame 1 by means of a motorized sliding unit 7, and a multi-sectioned container arranged on the frame 1 and integrated with multiple electronically controlled nozzles 8.
[0023] The proposed invention includes a cylindrical frame 1 developed to be positioned on a fixed surface. A plate 2 is arranged at base of the frame 1 that is accessed by a user for accommodating a loaf of bread in the frame 1.
[0024] Now, a touch interactive display panel arranged on the frame 1 is accessed by the user for providing input regarding dimensions into which the loaf of bread is to be sliced. When the user touches the surface of the touch interactive display panel to enter the input details of dimensions into which the loaf of bread is to be sliced, then an internal circuitry of the touch interactive display panel senses the touches of the displayed option and synchronically, the internal circuitry converts the physical touch into the form of electric signal. Further, the touch interactive display panel transmits the signal to an inbuilt microcontroller (not shown in figure).
[0025] The microcontroller, mentioned herein, is preferably an Arduino microcontroller. The Arduino microcontroller used herein controls the overall functionality of the components linked to it. The Arduino microcontroller is an open-source programming platform. The microcontroller processes the received signal from the display panel in order to process the signal and determine the user selection and store the user response to a linked database.
[0026] Then, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 4 is installed on the frame 1 and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images of the frame 1, respectively. The artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 4 comprises of a processor that is encrypted with an artificial intelligence protocol and a camera which upon actuation captures multiple images of the frame 1 for determining dimensions of the accommodated loaf of bread.
[0027] The camera of the imaging unit 4 comprised of a lens and a digital camera sensor of the imaging unit, wherein the camera lens takes all the light rays rebounding around and utilizes the lenses to transmit them to a single point for creating a sharp image. When all of those light rays rebound back and meet together on the digital camera sensor, creates a digital image and the processor performs various operations like pre-processing, feature extraction and classification which are then transmitted to the microcontroller for further processing. The microcontroller processes the received signal from the imaging unit 4 in order to determine dimensions of the accommodated loaf of bread.
[0028] Further, plurality of extendable circular plates 5 are integrated in the frame 1 in a manner that a slit is formed in between each of the plates. Then, a blade 6 is integrated on lateral side of the frame 1 by means of a motorized sliding unit 7 and that is actuated by the microcontroller to translate the blade 6 along the sliding unit 7 in view of positioning the blade 6 in alignment with one of the slits corresponding to the evaluates length of loaf.
[0029] The sliding unit 7 include sliding rack and rail, such that blade 6 is mounted over the racks that are electronically operated by the microcontroller for moving over the rails. The microcontroller activates the sliding unit 7 for performing the sliding operation. The sliding unit 7 is powered by a DC (direct current) motor that is activated by the microcontroller by providing required electric current to the motor. The motor comprises of a coil that converts the received electric current into mechanical force by generating magnetic field, thus the mechanical force provides the required power to the rack to provide sliding movement to the blade.
[0030] Then, the microcontroller activates a motorized ball and socket joint integrated in between the sliding unit 7 and blade 6 for providing rotational movement to the blade 6 through the slit which in turn slices the bread from the evaluated length.
[0031] The ball and socket joint provides a 360-degree rotation to the blade 6 for aiding the blade 6 to turn at a desired angle. The ball and socket joint are a coupling consisting of a ball joint securely locked within a socket joint, where the ball joint is able to move in a 360-dgree rotation within the socket thus, providing the required rotational motion to the blade. The ball and socket joint are powered by a DC (direct current) motor that is actuated by the microcontroller thus providing multidirectional movement to the blade.
[0032] Further, a multi-sectioned container is arranged on the frame 1 and integrated with multiple electronically controlled nozzles 8 that are actuated by the microcontroller to dispense a spreader including jam, butter or jelly stored in the container on the sliced bread.
[0033] The electronically controlled nozzle, used herein, controls flow of spreader by varying the size of the flow passage as directed by a signal from a controller. This enables the direct control of flow rate and the consequential control of process quantities such as pressure, and spreader level in view of dispensing the spreader as per the determined requirement of respective.
[0034] Then, the microcontroller activates the blade 6 over the sliced bread in order to spread the dispended spreader on the sliced bread, as per the user-specifications. The blade 6 is integrated with a hub motor in its hub powered by a direct current (DC) motor that rotates the blade 6 for spreading the dispended spreader on the sliced bread.
[0035] Furthermore, the microcontroller activates an angle sensor integrated on the frame 1 and synced with the imaging unit 4 for monitoring angle of the blade 6 with respect to the bread. The angle sensor used herein is preferably an optical angle sensor (not shown in figure) that use light beams and optical detectors to measure changes in light reflection or transmission caused by the angle of the blade 6 with respect to the bread. As the angle changes, the amount of light reflected or transmitted varies, allowing the sensor to calculate the angle. The angle sensor provides an output signal that represents the detected angle of the blade 6 with respect to the bread and transmits the signal to the microcontroller. The microcontroller processes the signal to monitor the inclination angle of the blade 6 with respect to the bread accordingly the microcontroller directs the actuation of the ball and socket joint.
[0036] A battery (not shown in figure) is associated with the device to supply power to electrically powered components which are employed herein. The battery is comprised of a pair of electrodes named as a cathode and an anode. The battery uses a chemical reaction of oxidation/reduction to do work on charge and produce a voltage between their anode and cathode and thus produces electrical energy that is used to do work in the device.
[0037] The present invention works best in the following manner, the cylindrical frame 1 developed to be positioned on the fixed surface, followed by the plate 2 is arranged at base of the frame 1 that is accessed by the user for accommodating the loaf of bread in the frame 1. Then, the touch interactive display panel arranged on the frame 1 that is accessed by the user for providing input regarding dimensions into which the loaf of bread is to be sliced, followed by the artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 4 is installed on the frame 1 and integrated with the processor for capturing and processing multiple images of the frame 1, respectively to determine dimensions of the accommodated loaf of bread. Then, plurality of extendable circular plates 5 integrated in the frame 1 in the manner that the slit is formed in between each of the plates, followed by the blade 6 is integrated on lateral side of the frame 1 by means of the motorized sliding unit 7 that is actuated by the microcontroller to translate the blade 6 along the sliding unit 7 in view of positioning the blade 6 in alignment with one of the slits corresponding to the evaluates length of loaf, followed by actuation of the motorized ball and socket joint integrated in between the sliding unit 7 and blade 6 for providing rotational movement to the blade 6 through the slit which in turn slices the bread from the evaluated length. Then, the multi-sectioned container arranged on the frame 1 and integrated with multiple electronically controlled nozzles 8 that are actuated by the microcontroller to dispense the spreader including jam, butter or jelly stored in the container on the sliced bread, followed by rotation of the blade 6 over the sliced bread in order to spread the dispended spreader on the sliced bread, as per the user-specifications.
[0038] Although the field of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , Claims:1) An automated bread slicing and dressing assistive device, comprising:
i) a cylindrical frame 1 developed to be positioned on a fixed surface, wherein a plate 2 is arranged at base of said frame 1 that is accessed by a user for accommodating a loaf of bread in said frame 1;
ii) a touch interactive display panel arranged on said frame 1 that is accessed by said user for providing input regarding dimensions into which said loaf of bread is to be sliced, wherein an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 4 is installed on said frame 1 and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images of said frame 1, respectively to determine dimensions of said accommodated loaf of bread;
iii) plurality of extendable circular plates 5 integrated in said frame 1 in a manner that a slit is formed in between each of said plates, wherein a blade 6 is integrated on lateral side of said frame 1 by means of a motorized sliding unit 7 that is actuated by said microcontroller to translate said blade 6 along said sliding unit 7 in view of positioning said blade 6 in alignment with one of said slits corresponding to said evaluates length of loaf, followed by actuation of a motorized ball and socket joint integrated in between said sliding unit 7 and blade 6 for providing rotational movement to said blade 6 through said slit which in turn slices said bread from said evaluated length; and
iv) a multi-sectioned container arranged on said frame 1 and integrated with multiple electronically controlled nozzles 8 that are actuated by said microcontroller to dispense a spreader including jam, butter or jelly stored in said container on said sliced bread, followed by rotation of said blade 6 over said sliced bread in order to spread said dispended spreader on said sliced bread, as per said user-specifications.
2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein an angle sensor is integrated on said frame 1 and synced with said imaging unit 4 for monitoring angle of said blade 6 with respect to said bread, in accordance to which said microcontroller directs actuation of said ball and socket joint.
3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a battery is configured with said frame 1 for providing a continuous power supply to electronically powered components associated with said device.
Documents
Name | Date |
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202441086187-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [08-11-2024(online)].pdf | 08/11/2024 |
202441086187-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [08-11-2024(online)].pdf | 08/11/2024 |
202441086187-DRAWINGS [08-11-2024(online)].pdf | 08/11/2024 |
202441086187-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION(S) [08-11-2024(online)].pdf | 08/11/2024 |
202441086187-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI [08-11-2024(online)].pdf | 08/11/2024 |
202441086187-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI(FORM-28) [08-11-2024(online)].pdf | 08/11/2024 |
202441086187-FIGURE OF ABSTRACT [08-11-2024(online)].pdf | 08/11/2024 |
202441086187-FORM 1 [08-11-2024(online)].pdf | 08/11/2024 |
202441086187-FORM FOR SMALL ENTITY(FORM-28) [08-11-2024(online)].pdf | 08/11/2024 |
202441086187-FORM-9 [08-11-2024(online)].pdf | 08/11/2024 |
202441086187-POWER OF AUTHORITY [08-11-2024(online)].pdf | 08/11/2024 |
202441086187-PROOF OF RIGHT [08-11-2024(online)].pdf | 08/11/2024 |
202441086187-REQUEST FOR EARLY PUBLICATION(FORM-9) [08-11-2024(online)].pdf | 08/11/2024 |
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