SECURED EGG STORAGE DEVICE

Abstract

A secured egg storage device, comprising a cuboidal body 1 housed with a conveyer 2 attached with plurality of trays 3 , plurality of slots 4 for allowing a user to accommodate eggs, a touch interactive display panel 5 enables the user to give input commands for securing the eggs within the slots 4 , an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 6 detects slots 4 in which the eggs are placed, a laser sensor detects diameter of the egg, a C-shaped motorized expandable clamp 7 via a drawer arrangement for securely gripping the eggs, a fingerprint scanner 8 for the user’s verification, a motorized iris lid 9 to open for the user to fetch the defined number of eggs.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a secured egg storage device that assists a user in storing of eggs in an effective and secured manner in accordance to the number and dimensions of the eggs, thereby reducing chance of damage of the eggs as well as increasing shelf life of the eggs.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Egg is the better source for protein that is mostly intake by the user in breakfast. Various difficulties is face by the user during egg storage because the outer layer of egg is too soft and break easily if some pressure is applied or not take care properly . More manual efforts are also require in storage of egg in a secured manner and these efforts take more time of the user. If protection of eggs is not done properly then it also enhance the waste of resources and more eggs is waste. So there is the need of the invention which is able to provide the solution of the problem in a secured manner.

[0003] Traditional methods of egg storage are water glassing but this method are not able to storing of eggs in an effective and secured manner. These existing traditional methods are lack in reducing chance of damage of the eggs as well as increasing shelf life of the eggs. So there is the requirement of the invention which is able to replace the traditional method in a secured and effective manner so manual efforts and time consumption of the user is eliminate.

[0004] CN209720462U The utility model provides an egg storage device, which belongs to the technical field of egg storage and comprises a support frame and a storage mechanism arranged on the support frame. The supporting frame comprises a plurality of supporting rods and a plurality of supporting plates vertically arranged between the supporting rods. The storage mechanism comprises an egg tray arranged on the supporting plate, and a plurality of grooves used for storing eggs are formed in the egg tray. The egg box solves the problems that in the prior art, a plurality of egg boxes are stacked together, when eggs need to be taken, the upper egg box is often taken, and when the lower egg box needs to be taken, each layer of egg box needs to be moved down, so that the egg box is very inconvenient and long in time, and when the lower egg box is broken, the egg box is not known and is inconvenient to take. Space is reserved between every two layers of supporting plates, the problem can be well solved, different eggs can be taken at will during taking and placing, great convenience is achieved, the situation of the eggs can be checked at any time, and the eggs are prevented from being damaged.

[0005] CN217554550U The utility model provides an egg storage device which comprises a supporting frame and a plurality of egg containing plates which can be arranged on the supporting frame in an up-and-down overturning mode, the egg containing plates are arranged in an up-and-down spaced mode, and a magnetic attraction positioning structure used for positioning the egg containing plates after the egg containing plates are overturned is arranged between the egg containing plates and the supporting frame.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices have been developed for egg storage that is capable of storing the egg in secured manner. However, the existing devices are incapable of assisting a user in storing of eggs in an effective and secured manner in accordance to the number and dimensions of the eggs, thereby fails in reducing chance of damage of the eggs as well as increasing shelf life of the eggs. Additionally, these existing device are insufficient of detecting if the stored eggs are broken and lack in provide means for notifying the user to remove the broken egg.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that assists a user in storing of eggs in an effective and secured manner in accordance to the number and dimensions of the eggs, thereby reducing chance of damage of the eggs as well as increasing shelf life of the eggs.

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 storing of eggs in an effective and secured manner in accordance to the number and dimensions of the eggs, thereby reducing chance of damage of the eggs as well as increasing shelf life of the eggs.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of detecting if the stored eggs are broken and accordingly provide means for notifying the user to remove the broken egg.

[0011] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is portable 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 a secured egg storage device that is capable of assisting a user in storing of eggs in an effective and secured manner in accordance to the number and dimensions of the eggs, thereby reducing chance of damage of the eggs as well as increasing shelf life of the eggs.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a secured egg storage device comprises of a cuboidal body housed with a conveyer attached with plurality of trays, each of the trays is carved with plurality of slots for allowing a user to accommodate eggs, a touch interactive display panel installed on the body for enabling the user to give input commands for securing the eggs within the slots, a microcontroller linked with the screen processes the input commands and activates an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit mounted within the body and paired with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images of the trays, respectively, for detecting slots in which the eggs are placed, a C-shaped motorized expandable clamp installed with each of the slots, a laser sensor is positioned on each of the clamp for detecting diameter of the egg, the clamp to expand via a drawer arrangement in view of securely gripping the eggs, a fingerprint scanner crafted on the body, the user via the screen gives input commands regarding number of the eggs required by the user, the scanner for allowing the user to feed fingerprints for verification, such that the fed fingerprints are compared with pre-saved fingerprints stored in a database linked with the microcontroller for the user's verification.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of a motorized iris lid configured with an opening carved on the body, upon successful verification, the iris lid to open and the conveyer for translating the trays in a manner to position the eggs in front of the open, followed by the clamps for releasing the eggs, thus allowing the user to fetch the defined number of eggs, a battery is associated with the device for supplying power to electrical and electronically operated 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 a perspective view of a secured egg storage 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 a secured egg storage device that assists a user in storing of eggs in an effective and secured manner in accordance to the number and dimensions of the eggs, thereby reducing chance of damage of the eggs as well as increasing shelf life of the eggs.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, a perspective view of a secured egg storage device is illustrated, comprising a cuboidal body 1 1 housed with a conveyer 2 2 attached with plurality of trays 3 3, each of the trays 3 is carved with plurality of slots 4 4, a touch interactive display panel 5 5 installed on the body 1 , an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 6 6 mounted within the body 1 , a C-shaped motorized expandable clamp 7 7 installed with each of the slots 4 , a fingerprint scanner 8 8 crafted on the body 1 , and a motorized iris lid 9 configured with an opening carved on the body 1.

[0023] The device disclosed herein includes a cuboidal body 1 housed with a conveyer 2 attached with plurality of trays 3 . The body 1 is made up of stainless steel that offers corrosion resistance, strength and durability to the device and is easy to maintain. Each of the trays 3 is carved with plurality of slots 4 for allowing a user to accommodate eggs.

[0024] Upon accommodating of eggs in the slots 4 , a touch interactive display panel 5 installed on the body 1 enables the user to give input commands for securing the eggs within the slots 4 . The touch interactive display panel 5 as mentioned herein is typically an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen that presents output in a visible form. The screen is equipped with touch-sensitive technology, allowing the user to interact directly with the display using their fingers. A touch controller IC (Integrated Circuit) is responsible for processing the analog signals generated when the user inputs details regarding securing the eggs within the slots 4 . A touch controller is typically connected to an inbuilt microcontroller embedded within the body 1 through various interfaces which may include but are not limited to SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) or I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit).

[0025] Based on the input command from the user, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 6 mounted within the body 1 detects slots 4 in which the eggs are placed. The imaging unit 6 comprises of an image capturing arrangement including a set of lenses that captures multiple images of the surroundings around the body 1 , and the captured images are stored within memory of the imaging unit 6 in form of an optical data. The imaging unit 6 also comprises of a processor that is integrated with artificial intelligence protocols, such that the processor processes the optical data and extracts the required data from the captured images. The extracted data is further converted into digital pulses and bits and are further transmitted to the microcontroller. The microcontroller processes the received data and determines slots 4 in which the eggs are placed.

[0026] A C-shaped motorized expandable clamp 7 installed with each of the slots 4 . Based on the determined slots 4 , a laser sensor positioned on each of the clamp 7 for detecting diameter of the egg. The laser sensor consists of an emitter and receiver, and works on the principle of measuring the time delay between the laser beam to travel to the egg and back. The laser sensor emits a light towards the egg and when the laser beam hits the egg, the beam reflects back towards the receiver of the sensor. Upon detection of reflected beam by the sensor, the sensor precisely measures the time taken for the laser beam to travel to and back from the egg. The sensor then calculates the diameter of the egg and the calculated diameter of the egg is then converted into electrical signal, in the form of current, and send to a microcontroller. Upon receiving the signals, the microcontroller processes the signal to determine the diameter of the egg.

[0027] Based on the determined diameter of the egg, the microcontroller actuates the clamp 7 to expand via a drawer arrangement in view of securely gripping the eggs. The drawer arrangement consists of multiple plates that are overlapped to each other with a sliding unit, wherein upon actuation of the drawer arrangement by the microcontroller, the motor in the sliding unit starts rotating a wheel coupled via a shaft in clockwise/anticlockwise direction providing a movement to the slider in the drawer arrangement to extend/retract for securely gripping the eggs.

[0028] Further, in case the user via the screen gives input commands regarding number of the eggs required by the user, the microcontroller activates a fingerprint scanner 8 crafted on the body 1 for allowing the user to feed fingerprints for verification. The fingerprint sensor works on the principle of processing which includes two elements like enrolment and matching. In enrolment, the user has to put the finger on the sensor, so that the sensor checks the fingerprints to process and generate the finger pattern and it will be stored. In matching, once the user places the finger then the sensor will generate a pattern of the finger and sends the acquired data to the microcontroller. The microcontroller then compares the data with a stored pre-fed data to authenticate the user. Thus, the fingerprint sensor authenticate and recognize the fingerprints of the user. The fingerprints are compared with pre-saved fingerprints stored in a database linked with the microcontroller for the user's verification.

[0029] Upon successful verification of the user, a motorized iris lid 9 configured with an opening carved on the body 1 is actuated by the microcontroller to open. The iris lid 9 typically refers to the iris or aperture mechanism in the camera or optical instruments as it works in a similar manner to that of a human eye. The iris consists several thin and overlapping blades that forms an adjustable opening of the lid. Upon actuation of the iris lid 9 by the microcontroller the blades move apart resulting in the widening of mouth portion of the lid.

[0030] Upon opening of the lid, the microcontroller actuates the conveyer 2 for translating the trays 3 in a manner to position the eggs in front of the open. The conveyer 2 belt consists of a belt stretched across two or more pulley in close loop and one of the pulley is attached with a driven motor that is interlinked with the microcontroller. On actuation, the driven motor rotates the pulley which in turn results that the primary conveyer 2 belt also rotates that leads to translate eggs in front of the opening. Upon translation of the eggs in front of the opening, the clamp 7 are reactivated by the microcontroller for releasing the eggs, thus allowing the user to fetch the defined number of eggs. The eggs are allowed to be accessed by the user in a manner to maintain equal number of the eggs in each trays 3 to prevent misbalancing of the body 1.

[0031] Further, a moisture sensor positioned in each of the slots 4 detects the egg to be broken. The moisture sensor comprises a couple of conductive probes used for measuring moisture content in the slots 4 . The probes are electrodes capable of conducting charge and corresponding electrical resistance is measured by the sensor. As the moisture content in the slots 4 , the resistance through probes increases and the corresponding signal is received by the microcontroller. The microcontroller processes the signal to determine if the eggs are broken.

[0032] Based on the determined broken eggs, the microcontroller sends an alert on a computing unit for notifying the user to remove the broken egg. The microcontroller is wirelessly linked with the computing unit via a communication module which includes, but not limited to Wi-Fi module, Bluetooth module, GSM module which is capable of establishing a wireless network between the microcontroller and the computing unit for notifying the user to remove the broken egg.

[0033] Additionally, an ultraviolet-based sanitization unit mounted within the body 1 is activated by the microcontroller for emitting ultraviolet radiations in view of sanitizing the eggs. The UV sanitization comprises of a UV lamp that is effective against all pathogens, bacteria, molds, yeasts, etc. The ultraviolet light emitted by the lamp breaks down the chemical bonds, thus, scrambling the structure of DNA, RNA and proteins, which kills the microorganisms in view of sanitizing the eggs.

[0034] Lastly, a battery is installed within the device which is connected to the microcontroller that supplies current to all the electrically powered components that needs an amount of electric power to perform their functions and operation in an efficient manner. The battery utilized here, is generally a dry battery which is made up of Lithium-ion material that gives the device a long-lasting as well as an efficient DC (Direct Current) current which helps every component to function properly in an efficient manner. As the device is battery operated and do not need any electrical voltage for functioning. Hence the presence of battery leads to the portability of the device i.e., user is able to place as well as moves the device from one place to another as per the requirements.

[0035] The present invention works best in the following manner, where a cuboidal body 1 housed with the conveyer 2 attached with plurality of trays 3 . Each of the trays 3 with plurality of slots 4 allows the user to accommodate eggs. The touch interactive display panel 5 enables the user to give input commands for securing the eggs within the slots 4 . Based on the input command of the user, the artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 6 detects slots 4 in which the eggs are placed. The laser sensor detects diameter of the egg. Based on the detected diameter, the microcontroller actuates the clamp 7 to expand via the drawer arrangement in view of securely gripping the eggs. Further, in case the user via the screen gives input commands regarding number of the eggs required by the user, the microcontroller activates the scanner 8 for allowing the user to feed fingerprints for verification. Upon successful verification, the microcontroller actuates the iris lid 9 to open and actuates the conveyer 2 for translating the trays 3 in the manner to position the eggs in front of the open, followed by actuation of the clamp 7 for releasing the eggs, thus allowing the user to fetch the defined number of eggs.

[0036] 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) A secured egg storage device, comprising:

i) a cuboidal body 1 housed with a conveyer 2 attached with plurality of trays 3, wherein each of said trays 3 is carved with plurality of slots 4 for allowing a user to accommodate eggs;
ii) a touch interactive display panel 5 installed on said body 1 for enabling said user to give input commands for securing said eggs within said slots 4 , wherein a microcontroller linked with said screen processes said input commands and activates an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 6 mounted within said body 1 and paired with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images of said trays 3 , respectively, for detecting slots 4 in which said eggs are placed;
iii) a C-shaped motorized expandable clamp 7 installed with each of said slots 4 , wherein a laser sensor is positioned on each of said clamp 7 for detecting diameter of said egg, in accordance to which said microcontroller actuates said clamp 7 to expand via a drawer arrangement in view of securely gripping said eggs;
iv) a fingerprint scanner 8 crafted on said body 1 , wherein in case said user via said screen gives input commands regarding number of said eggs required by said user, said microcontroller activates said scanner 8 for allowing said user to feed fingerprints for verification, such that said fed fingerprints are compared with pre-saved fingerprints stored in a database linked with said microcontroller for said user's verification; and
v) a motorized iris lid 9 configured with an opening carved on said body 1 , wherein upon successful verification, said microcontroller actuates said iris lid 9 to open and actuates said conveyer 2 for translating said trays 3 in a manner to position said eggs in front of said open, followed by actuation of said clamp 7 for releasing said eggs, thus allowing said user to fetch said defined number of eggs.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein in case said microcontroller via a moisture sensor positioned in each of said slots 4 detects said egg to be broken, said microcontroller sends an alert on a computing unit for notifying said user to remove said broken egg.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1 and 2, wherein said microcontroller is wirelessly linked with said computing unit via a communication module which includes, but not limited to Wi-Fi module, Bluetooth module, GSM module.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said eggs are allowed to be accessed by said user in a manner to maintain equal number of said eggs in each trays 3 to prevent misbalancing of said body 1.

5) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a ultraviolet-based sanitization unit is mounted within said body 1 that is activated by said microcontroller for emitting ultraviolet radiations in view of sanitizing said eggs.

6) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a battery is associated with said device for supplying power to electrical and electronically operated components associated with said device.

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