Description:Field of the Invention
The proposed invention describes method for digital recipe sharing and copyright protection using blockchain technology. This invention aims to revolutionize the way recipes are shared and protected in the digital era, addressing issues such as attribution, ownership, and copyright infringement.

Objective of this Invention
The objective of "Digital Recipe Sharing and Copyright Protection using blockchain" is to create a secure, transparent, and decentralized platform that allows users to share and access recipes while protecting the copyright of creators. It aims to ensure proper attribution, fair compensation, and a supportive community for recipe enthusiasts.
Background of the Invention
The invention of "Digital Recipe Sharing and Copyright Protection using blockchain" was born out of the growing need to address challenges in the digital recipe-sharing landscape. With the increasing popularity of online platforms and social media, recipe sharing has become widespread, leading to concerns related to attribution, copyright infringement, and the protection of creators' intellectual property.
Traditional recipe-sharing platforms often lack robust mechanisms for verifying ownership and protecting recipes from unauthorized use. Creators face difficulties in proving the originality of their recipes and enforcing copyrights, leading to potential misuse and lack of proper recognition for their efforts.
To overcome these challenges and provide a solution that promotes a fair and secure environment for both creators and users, the concept of leveraging blockchain technology emerged.
For instance, US11012402B1 provide user interfaces for recipe sharing and interaction between users about food and recipes. System and methods provide user interfaces allowing users to save, manage, and share their own recipes and stories about foodand other food-related content. Further, user interfaces allow users to view content of other users within shared circles, as well as clip recipes from other digital sources. Any how it cannot provide any recognition for the creator.
Similarly, US2021/0019800A1 provides information about food and recipes, and in certain embodiments, including a step of automatically identifying dishes present in photos stored on a mobile device. Automatic identification of dishes in images may be used to populate a food and recipe database, suggest restaurants serving similar food, estimate nutritional content in a user's diet, populate a shopping list, and provide other food-related services. However, it completely focuses on promoting restaurant or street foods.
Similarly, US2009/0083327A1 is a digital recipe box, that allows the user to get rid of big bulky recipe books, save space, eliminate the trips to the computer or having your computer in the kitchen and essentially saving time with the added bonus of organizing all recipes and protection of heirloom recipes. Additional features include a weekly/monthly menu to solve the question of what's for dinner. The menu planner includes a grocery list generator. When the grocery list is selected all ingredients necessary to prepare the meal are identified. However, it simply saves our own recipes in the recipe box.
Summary of the Invention
In the disclosures, as mentioned earlier, there needs a solution that promotes a fair and secure environment for both creators and users, the concept of leveraging blockchain technology emerged.
Blockchain, a decentralized and immutable ledger, offers unique advantages in addressing the issues faced by digital recipe sharing:
Immutability: Data recorded on the blockchain cannot be altered or deleted, ensuring the integrity of recipe ownership records and timestamps.
Transparency: The transparent nature of the blockchain allows all participants to verify the origin and history of each recipe, promoting trust among users.
Smart Contracts: Smart contracts enable self-executing agreements based on predefined rules, enabling creators to define licensing terms and ensure proper attribution for their recipes.
Decentralization: A decentralized platform empowers the community of users, giving them a say in platform governance and decision-making.
By combining these blockchain features with a focus on recipe sharing and copyright protection, the invention aims to revolutionize the way recipes are shared in the digital era. It seeks to establish a community-driven platform that encourages collaboration, protects creators' rights, and fosters a culture of recognition and fair compensation for recipe creators.
Brief Description of Drawings
The invention will be described in detail with reference to the exemplary embodiments shown in the figures wherein:
Figure 1: Architecture and brief working of the proposed system
Figure 2: Diagrammatic representation of Digital Recipe Sharing and Copyright Protection using Blockchain.
Detailed Description of the Invention
Recipe Creator (User): This represents a user of the system who wants to create a recipe. The user interacts with the system through the frontend (e.g., a website or mobile app) to input the recipe details and create it.
Recipe Platform: The Recipe Platform is the backend service or application responsible for handling user interactions and managing recipe-related operations. It receives the recipe data from the Recipe Creator and performs initial validation before proceeding further.
Blockchain Network: The Blockchain Network is a decentralized and distributed ledger technology where the recipe data is stored in a secure and immutable manner. The Recipe Platform communicates with the Blockchain Network to store the recipe and ensure its authenticity.
Recipe Consumers (Other Users): These are other users of the system who want to access and view the recipes shared by Recipe Creators. They can interact with the frontend of the system to browse and retrieve recipes they are interested in.
Copyright Agency: The Copyright Agency is an external entity that plays a crucial role in validating ownership and copyrights associated with the recipes. It can access the Blockchain Network to verify the original creators of the recipes and their rights.
Copyright-Protected Recipe: Recipes that have been successfully validated and recorded on the Blockchain Network are considered copyright-protected recipes. These recipes are secure and cannot be altered or tampered with due to the blockchain's immutable nature.
The entire process of digital recipe sharing and copyright protection using blockchain works as follows:
A user (Recipe Creator) creates a recipe through the frontend of the system, providing the necessary details like ingredients, cooking instructions, and any additional information. The Recipe Platform receives the recipe and performs initial checks to ensure it meets the required criteria or standards. Once validated, the Recipe Platform stores the recipe data on the Blockchain Network. The blockchain technology ensures that the recipe becomes part of an immutable and tamper-proof record. Other users (Recipe Consumers) can now access the recipe through the frontend of the system, retrieving it from the blockchain. If necessary, the Copyright Agency can validate the ownership and copyrights associated with a particular recipe by verifying the blockchain records. Any recipes that have successfully passed theCopyright Agency's validation become officially copyright-protected recipes, providing legal protection to the original creators and their intellectual property rights.
Advantages of the proposed model,
The proposed model of "Digital Recipe Sharing and Copyright Protection using blockchain" offers several advantages, making it a promising solution for the digital recipe-sharing landscape. Some of the key advantages include:
Copyright Protection: The use of blockchain technology ensures secure and tamper-proof copyright protection for recipe creators. Each recipe's content is hashed and recorded on the blockchain, establishing a provable timestamped record of ownership and original authorship.
Immutable Attribution: With blockchain, proper attribution of recipe creators is guaranteed. Users can easily verify the origin and history of each recipe, promoting recognition for creators' efforts and discouraging plagiarism.
Transparent Tracking: The transparent nature of the blockchain enables efficient tracking of recipe usage and dissemination. Creators can monitor how their recipes are being used and identify any unauthorized or commercial usage.
Smart Contract Licensing: Smart contracts enforce predefined licensing terms, ensuring that users comply with the specified conditions when accessing copyrighted recipes. Creators can define different licensing options for personal, non-commercial, or commercial use.
Fair Compensation for Creators: Through smart contracts, creators can monetize their copyrighted recipes for commercial use, allowing them to earn fair compensation for their intellectual property.
Decentralized Governance: The proposed model implements a decentralized governance structure, empowering the community of users to participate in platform decisions and rules. This promotes fairness, inclusivity, and adaptability to the platform's evolution.
Community Collaboration: The platform fosters a supportive community of recipe enthusiasts, encouraging collaboration and knowledge-sharing among creators and users.
Trust and Transparency: The utilization of blockchain technology instills trust among users, knowing that the platform operates on a secure and transparent system where all actions are recorded and verifiable.
Enhanced Security: Blockchain's decentralized architecture reduces the risk of data breaches and unauthorized alterations, ensuring the safety and integrity of recipe data.
Innovation in Recipe Sharing: By leveraging blockchain, the proposed model introduces a novel and innovative way of sharing recipes that addresses the challenges of ownership, copyright, and attribution in the digital era. , Claims:The scope of the invention is defined by the following claims:
Claims:
1. The invention digital recipe sharing and copyright protection using block chain comprising the following steps:
a) The proposed system leverages blockchain technology to provide a secure and decentralized platform for digital recipe sharing.
b) The system ensures the authenticity and integrity of shared recipes, preventing unauthorized modifications. Through the use of blockchain's immutable ledger, the system guarantees transparent and tamper-resistant records of recipes.
c) The integration of a Copyright Agency enhances the credibility and copyright protection of shared recipes, safeguarding the intellectual property rights of creators. With the ability to independently verify ownership and copyrights, the system promotes trust among recipe creators and consumers.
2. As per claim 1, the frontend and backend/API enable a user-friendly and efficient interface for recipe creation, sharing, and retrieval. The architecture fosters a collaborative culinary community by facilitating access to a diverse range of copyright-protected recipes.
3. As per claim 1, by implementing blockchain-based copyright protection, the system supports fair attribution of intellectual property and encourages original content creation. The proposed system ensures a seamless user experience while maintaining data security and privacy.
4. As per claim 1, the combination of blockchain, smart contracts, and a Copyright Agency provides a robust solution for tackling copyright infringement and piracy in the digital recipe sharing domain.